Chapter 1288: Formation and Attack, Jin Bing's Line of Defense
Chapter 1288: Formation and attack, the defense line of the golden soldiers
Zhang Jun looked at the Jin Bing's defense system on the map, tapped his finger lightly, and uttered one word: "Array!"
"Get into formation!"
Yao Zhong shouted loudly, and then five thousand soldiers and horses immediately took action. Circular formations composed of a hundred people were quickly formed! These circular formations were separated by more than ten feet, but they were misaligned with each other.
It seems loose, but it follows the command of the order flag and is intricately coordinated, like a whole.
This time, the Song Dynasty was the main attack, but they also had to be prepared for a surprise attack by the Jin Kingdom's cavalry.
Therefore, this formation naturally needs to be both offensive and defensive.
The formation that Yao Zhong put out at this moment was very similar to the formation of the Song Army in the battle at Tongbai Mountain, but it was a bit more complicated.
Between the large formations, there are small groups of Song Army cavalry interspersed, and the large circular formations are also staggered and switched positions. In addition, all the circular formations are surrounded and topped by shields. If there are enemy cavalry,
If you break in rashly, unless you are very lucky, you will definitely be trapped and die directly.
"attack!"
With the waving of the flags and the sound of the war drums, the entire formation was like a huge wheel, slowly crushing towards the opponent's camp.
On a high ground on the shore, Yi Ciwo looked at the Song Army's formation from a distance with a solemn expression. Originally, he thought that although this battle would be somewhat constrained, fortunately the enemy was the Song Army, so he still
There is a lot of confidence.
However, since the war began, his golden soldiers have achieved almost no results.
Although this process was caused by the disadvantages of the soldiers under his command, it was also directly related to the powerful combat power of the Song Army.
Therefore, now, he no longer dares to have any contempt for Song Jun.
"Send out 1,500 cavalry on each side to harass their two wings! Use small groups of troops to enter the Song army's formation to look for opportunities!"
Seeing the Song army approaching slowly, Yi Ci Wo Wo issued an order, "Get all the defenses ready, and lead my commander to give the order to counterattack immediately."
Compared with the field battle, this time the army built huge fortifications on the bank of Yong River.
Moreover, heavy weapons such as archers and slings were also placed in the fortifications.
"Boom, boom, boom..."
Two cavalrymen ran out of the Jin soldiers' camp and flew directly towards the two wings of the Song army's formation. They galloped a hundred steps away from the formation and did not approach rashly. However, the arrows in their hands
But it was like a shooting star, pouring towards the Song army's formation.
However, the tightly defended Song Army's formation was obviously extremely resistant to such a rain of arrows. Except for a few unlucky soldiers who were shot, there were very few casualties. Not only was the overall formation not affected, but even,
The formation's forward speed has not slowed down.
Seeing this, Yi Ci Wo We immediately asked the flag bearer on the side to raise the flag.
Seeing this, the two cavalrymen immediately separated into two or three teams of one hundred men and charged directly through the gaps in the Song army's formation.
However, when they entered the formation, they suddenly discovered that the seemingly smooth passage was actually like a maze, and from time to time, cold arrows shot over, or the Song Army's cavalry suddenly attacked, but they
There is no place to start. Even if you want to counterattack, you are powerless in the face of this turtle-shell-like formation.
The hundreds of Jin cavalry who entered the Song Army's formation did not last long at all. After only about a quarter of an hour, they were directly submerged in the formation without causing any disturbance.
"This formation is weird, it's better not to enter it!"
Behind Yi Ci Wo Wo, a lieutenant general whispered, "The formations of the Song Army are already changeable. In addition, they are now heavily defended, and the harassment of the cavalry will not have much effect. Therefore, the frontal approach can only be
Confronted.
However, we are extremely well prepared, and even if they want to attack by force, they will have to pay a huge price."
Although Yi Ci Wo Wo was not a famous general, he had already seen that using their cavalry to harass or break the formation was obviously somewhat unrealistic.
However, he is not worried. Now he has nearly 30,000 troops and horses, and the fortifications are complete, enough to compete with the Song army on the opposite side.
Soon, the Song army's formation reached 200 steps away from the Jin soldiers' forward line.
The current terrain where the Jin people are located is in the south of Yongshui River. They have built a slope of fortifications based on the original river bank of Yongshui River. This slope is nearly ten feet high. Behind them is Yongshui River.
One of the reasons for this layout is that he wanted to form the first line of defense here. Even if he fell here, he could immediately cross the river to the other side and form a second line of defense to snipe the Song army across the river. If he fell again, he would withdraw.
In the capital city, he fought to the death with the Song army.
As for the inspiration for this arrangement, it came from a Central Plains book he read.
At the end of the Qin Dynasty and the beginning of the Han Dynasty, the overlord Xiang Yu once destroyed the cauldron and then won a great victory. He also told his soldiers and horses that if the battle is not won, there is no way to retreat! Of course, the specific implication is that the benevolent sees benevolence and the wise see wisdom.
Already...
Although this high embankment is not a city wall, it is equally easy to defend and difficult to attack, especially since it is located at a condescending location, which greatly restricts the Song Dynasty's attack.
"Kill me!"
Seeing that the Song army's formation was only about a hundred paces away from the front line, Yiqi Wowo hurriedly gave the order.
Afterwards, a hail of arrows and boulders came towards the Song Army's formation!
Those ordinary arrows were okay and had little damage to the Song Army, but those boulders were deadly! The boulders fell with huge impact, and as long as they hit, they would be knocked over! However, at this time, the Song Army's formation
The advantages of law are once again reflected.
Hundreds of people form a formation, and five thousand people form a large formation. However, these small formations are curled up and are not too big. In addition, there are enough gaps between them, so the hit rate of the golden soldiers' slings, which are not many in the first place, is low.
Somewhat pitiful.
If it were ordinary soldiers and horses, under the influence of screams and deaths, they would probably be shaken and panicked. However, Wu Lin was a strict military leader, and those under Yao Zhong were even more elite. Therefore, despite the screams and screams of his brothers,
Death is shrouded, but the large formation does not waver at all. Even if any small formation is directly broken, the scattered soldiers will be directly integrated into the surrounding small formations, becoming tight again.
This is the biggest difference between elite soldiers and ordinary soldiers and horses. Even if they have the same number, the same tactics, and the same environment, the combat effectiveness they can exert is completely different...
"Although the Jin soldiers are not good at defense, they occupy a good location and have sufficient troops. Therefore, if we want to attack them head-on, it may not be easy!"