In the era of cold weapons where "cavalry is king", armored cavalry can be called the "king of kings"...
The armor of both men and horses provides strong protection, and while maintaining mobility, the combat power is greatly improved, almost reaching the state of "invulnerability". Although the armored cavalry kills people, no one can kill the armored cavalry.
Even though one or two could be killed due to the battlefield environment, it was really insignificant compared to the violent damage caused by the armored cavalry.
Precisely because of the powerful lethality of the armored cavalry, its deterrent effect is often better than its tactical effect. In many cases, once the armored cavalry participates in a battle, they only need to launch a charge, and the power of the landslide and earth-shattering force will cause the enemy to collapse.
Invincible.
For example, right now, the Zuo Tun Guard suddenly launched a surprise attack. Tens of thousands of soldiers braved the wind and snow to attack the Right Tun Guard camp. However, they were bombarded by artillery and musketry, resulting in heavy casualties. Instead of achieving the strategic goal of defeating the Right Tun Guard in one go, they were hit by a collision.
Their heads were bruised and their morale was rapidly declining. At this time, the powerful armored cavalry suddenly appeared, and the power it displayed during its charge was as powerful as a mountain roaring and a tsunami, making the Zuotun guards terrified and at a loss.
However, behind them there was a supervising team holding Mo Dao to hold down the formation. Anyone who retreated would be killed in front of the formation. The soldiers did not dare to retreat, so they could only dodge towards the crowds on both sides, hoping to avoid the charge of the armored cavalry.
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The originally disorganized formation suddenly fell into chaos.
The moment the armored cavalry appeared, Chai Zhewei, who was in the rear formation, felt a "buzzing" sound in his head, and a bone-chilling chill spread throughout his body.
Although he is not a world-famous general, after all, he has a family background and has led troops for many years, so he still has basic tactical literacy. Seeing that the soldiers under his command are already panicking at this moment, the formation is in chaos. Once the armored cavalry rushes into the formation, it will definitely be a disaster.
A brutal massacre.
At this moment, he couldn't think too much and quickly ordered: "Ming Jin withdraws the troops. Pass on the order. Everyone must return and reorganize the formation. We must block the enemy's armored cavalry!"
"Here!"
The captain next to him took the order and rode forward to deliver the order.
When Li Yuanjing saw it, he knew something was wrong and hurriedly stepped forward to stop him: "Why is Duke Qiao doing this? We have great righteousness and want to bring order to chaos. How can we retreat in front of the minions of eagles and dogs like Youtun Guards? At this moment,
If we retreat, the morale of the army will inevitably be unstable and morale will collapse. If we try to counterattack again, it will be as difficult as climbing to the sky!"
He had staked his life on this attack on Xuanwu Gate. How could he let Chai Zhewei retreat before the battle?
If he could not capture Xuanwumen and lead his army directly into the palace to seize the title of righteousness, he simply did not dare to think about the consequences...
Chai Zhewei was unmoved, and said with a cold face: "Your Highness does not know the military affairs, so he cannot see the danger at hand, which is really unusual. This armored cavalry is fully armored, almost invulnerable, and the impact is irresistible. If it is allowed to
If they rush into our army's formation, gallop around and kill wantonly, our army will be defeated! The only way is to gather the army in one place and use the depth of the formation to delay the charging speed of the armored cavalry. As long as it slows down, that can only
Let our army slaughter you, otherwise you will be invincible!"
Once the armored cavalry is allowed to charge, no matter how many troops are in front of it, it will be difficult to resist. The most recent war in which the armored cavalry completely dominated the outcome was when Fang Jun went south in the 14th year of Zhenguan and was besieged by tens of thousands of Shanyue rebels in a quarry.
Ji, use equipment and iron cavalry to destroy it.
In that battle, the armored cavalry gave full play to their advantages and launched a charge from top to bottom, killing tens of thousands of people across the mountains. Their corpses were strewn across the fields, and their blood flowed into the red Yangtze River.
It can be said that in such an open battlefield, armored cavalry are the nemesis of infantry. Even if one is equal to ten, they can still slaughter them without mercy!
Zuotunwei is Chai Zhewei's family, how can he watch helplessly and be massacred by armored cavalry?
What's more, he ordered the entire army to retreat and regroup, hoping to block the charge of the armored cavalry with piles of human heads and flesh. As long as there was no speed advantage, these armored cavalry would be submerged in the sea of people, and they would be killed one by one.
If you bite him to death, there is nothing to fear.
Li Yuanjing refused to comply. He glared and said angrily: "What about the more than ten thousand soldiers and horses under my command?"
Chai Zhewei said with a cold face, holding back his anger, "Your Majesty, you can recall them all and reorganize the formation at that time. You can just block the soldiers in front from the end."
Previously, his side braved the hail of bullets and charged into the battle, suffering heavy casualties. However, the more than ten thousand royal troops brought by Li Yuanjing stood still and watched from the sidelines. If they were not discovered by the Youtun Guards after dawn, and then used artillery bombardment as live targets, I am afraid that now
Still unwilling to join the battle, he fought side by side with Zuotunwei.
You have to look at the situation to preserve your strength, right?
My soldiers are charging forward to die, but you are watching the show from behind? The two sides have just joined hands, and Li Yuanjing shows up like this. It is obvious that this person has a narrow mind and a short-sighted vision, and he will not know what dirty things he will do in the future.
thing.
Chai Zhewei felt extremely regretful. How could he have fallen in love with this loser and become willing to fight for him?
However, although the current situation is grim, as long as the Youtun Guards are defeated, everything is still under his control. Li Yuanjing is not the leader of the people, so he changed his mind and turned to join Changsun Wuji, presumably with the tens of thousands of soldiers under his command
, and captured the Xuanwu Gate, Changsun Wuji would inevitably walk backwards to greet him.
At that time, he kicked Li Yuanjing away...
Li Yuanjing was furious in his heart, but when he saw Chai Zhewei's expression change, his heart "thumped", and then he remembered that he had to rely on Chai Zhewei a lot. If he hadn't charged forward to capture the Xuanwu Gate, how would he have had the chance to get the supreme position?
For the sake of our great cause, we can only endure...
He nodded and said: "The Duke of Qiao is well-versed in the art of war, so I will naturally follow his advice. When someone comes, he can order the entire army to retreat, and together with Zuotun Wei Paoze, reorganize to resist the charge of the armored cavalry!"
"
"Here!"
A member of the clan next to him, wearing a helmet and carrying armor, rode out and went to deliver the order.
The two armies seemed to be in harmony, but they were secretly at odds without working together. However, facing the powerful firepower of the Youtun Guards, they had to advance and retreat hand in hand, fighting side by side.
On the battlefield, the sound of golden drums resounded in all directions. The soldiers of the right garrison let their armored cavalry charge forward, followed closely by the infantry and musketeers. The light cavalry guarded the two wings and bravely rushed out of the position to launch a counterattack.
The soldiers of Zuotun Guards were in chaos. The chaotic formation caused the whole army to be disorganized. Although they heard the sound of ringing gold, some retreated and some ran to both sides. The royal army was even more unbearable. They originally watched the fire from the other side, but
He was beaten by a barrage of artillery and had no choice but to join the battle. But before he could charge forward, he saw the enemy's armored cavalry rolling towards him. He was at a loss as to whether to fight or retreat. When he received the order to retreat, he hurriedly
When they closed their formation and retreated, the oncoming armored cavalry had already increased their speed to the limit. Their iron hooves crushed the ice and carried the wind and snow, and they crashed straight into the formation.
"boom!"
The armor-clad war horses were running wildly, carrying human bodies, the sharp spurs piercing the leather armor, the high-spirited horses' neighing, the shrill screams... Various sounds appeared in the royal army in an instant, and gushing out
Blood, splattered limbs, fallen human bodies, and armored cavalry rushing into the formation were like demons coming to the world, harvesting lives at will.
The armor of both men and horses carried powerful kinetic energy, and the slightest touch would cause the bones and tendons of the infantry to be broken. Coupled with the waving horse spears, the killing of the royal army made them wail and urinate.
Li Yuanjing, who was standing in the rear formation, had his eyes split open, was shocked and angry, and frantically urged the captain beside him: "Ming Jin, Ming Jin, get back quickly!"
He also urged Chai Zhewei: "Let your troops rush forward to stop the enemy, otherwise my army will be in danger!"
This is the army that the princes, princes, and consorts in the royal family who supported him all emptied their homes and gathered together. If they all died here, how should he explain to those people? What is especially important is that once these troops are all dead,
, why should I compete for the throne?
Do you just rely on your status as a concubine of the great ancestor? Stop talking about it. In the final analysis, strength is king. If you don't have enough strength to rely on it, how can others support you on the throne?
Even if you take that position, you can only become a puppet of those powerful people...
Chai Zhewei curled his lips, disapproving in his heart, and advised: "Don't worry, Your Highness, if the general's soldiers turn around to attack the armored cavalry at this moment, the entire army will immediately be put into a passive position. How can flesh and blood fight against these monsters covered in iron armor?
Your Majesty, please be patient, as long as the Zuo Tun Guards withdraw and reorganize their array, they will definitely be able to kill the armored cavalry!"