"Attack!" Amidst the horn sound of the Divine Alliance Army, the commander of the infantry phalanx waved his sword downwards, "Forward!"
The shield wall that tightly protected the phalanx was slightly raised, and rows of long spear heads pointed forward at the same time: rows of soldiers stepped forward, and with every step they took, there must be a shout from their mouths.
"Forward! Forward! Forward!"
These phalanxes were like steel cubes moving in the fields, facing Sbia's light infantry. The real soldiers would stop them, and the water would cover them!
"The Divine Alliance is counterattacking, they are starting to counterattack!" In the Sibia headquarters, the pale-faced secretary stood under His Majesty the Emperor's mighty flag, his hands full of cold sweat, "Now, what should we do?
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"Your Excellency, please calm down first and think about what kind of mentality he would have if Your Majesty were in command. Everyone is paying attention to Your Excellency!" The elderly general analyzed next to the secretary: "Look, the enemy is in front.
The phalanx is incomplete and has insufficient impact. There are only two possibilities for launching a counterattack at the moment: one is that they are bluffing; the other is that they are counterattacking with other troops. The ones in front are just releasing smoke to confuse us. We should be on the defensive
At the same time, put a little more pressure on the other party."
"Is that so?" With the timely reminder, the secretary nodded and mentally recalled the emperor's aloof demeanor in commanding the army. Although he doubted that he could not do it, now that he was in this position, he could only force himself.
The scalp was on, after all, His Majesty was still lying behind! So he calmed down and said, "Then, we should defend against the opponent's counterattack and then look for opportunities to attack!"
"The frontline troops are ready to evacuate, and the archers continue to intercept fire and deploy defenses." The clerk's clueless words passed through the elder general's mouth, but turned into a clear order, "The infantry phalanx is ready to resist the impact, the rangers,
The hunting team is ready!"
The infantry phalanx of the Divine Alliance is getting faster and faster, and the distance with the Sbia light infantry is getting closer and closer. However, the reconnaissance force sent by Prince Ulysses is not the infantry phalanx in front. These infantry are moving with great fanfare.
It was just to cover up the noise made by the troops behind them - three elite cavalry troops that had not been used since the beginning of the war were quietly marching through the passage between the phalanxes under the cover of rain and fog.
The cavalry on horseback moved quietly, keeping their swords and guns close to their bodies, trying their best to lower their bodies to avoid being discovered by the enemy on the opposite side. Not long after, they had followed the staggered passages to the assault position.
"Woo--woo!" A batch of loud arrows finally passed over the heads of the cavalry.
"For the honor of the alliance!" The commander stood up suddenly, raised the sword in his hand, "All cavalry - assault!"
This order simultaneously evoked the rapid sound of horse hooves in three directions on the battlefield. The sound was like rolling spring thunder and like a waterfall. The sound completely drowned out the noise of the infantry. In an instant,
The three elite divine alliance cavalry were wrapped in rain and fog and overtook the infantry phalanx. People roared and horses neighed all the way, and they rushed towards the camp of Sibia's army with lightning speed!
"Tanxi athletes! You grew up on horseback! You have defeated the Demon Alliance! You are cavalry without fear!" The sword in the commander's hand was slashing in the wind and rain, "Defeat the Sibyans,
Achieve a century of meritorious deeds - go for it!"
"It's the enemy's cavalry...the light infantry is no match. Get out of the way!" The clerk's heart was beating wildly, and his breathing became rapid. He couldn't help but take a step back. Although he had never commanded an army, the clerk also knew that
Cavalry is the natural enemy of light infantry, so how can you not feel nervous?
"Send the order - the infantry retreats and lures the enemy troops in!" The elderly general behind him put a hand on the clerk's back, preventing him from moving. At the same time, he whispered in the clerk's ear: "A fierce battle is imminent.
The coach cannot move even half a step!"
"I have accepted the teaching." The secretary immediately figured out the reason, and with a look of determination on his face, he raised his head and said, "From this moment on, there will be no retreat!"
Encouraged by their superiors and urged by the horns, the divine cavalry's mounts ran faster and faster, the weapons in their hands danced faster and faster, and the splashed mud even stuck to the heads of the eight-armed lances.
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A thousand arms, eight hundred arms, six hundred arms, the cavalry in the assault stood upright on their legs, stood up suddenly and got off the saddle, and the sharp spear head began to press down!
Four hundred arms, three hundred arms, two hundred arms, the metal shining with the aura of death in their hands has been aimed at the Sbia light infantry who were running backwards! Yes, they are running away!
"The arrogant Sibiya Army has its day, and there will be times when butts are facing each other. You should suffer death!" the commander was shouting, "Follow them closely, there will be no traps along the way!"
"Sibians!" The cavalrymen from all directions responded, their arms holding their guns already clamped on the tails of their guns, "You shall die!"
Afterwards, these three torrents of cavalry chased the fleeing Sbia light infantry and plunged into the suddenly dense rain and fog.
When they penetrated the rain and fog, they only felt their breath tightening, and the cavalry suddenly saw a clear vision - directly in front were several neat archer phalanxes, and behind them were more infantry phalanxes. Although they stood in a relatively orderly manner,
At a glance, you can tell that they are miscellaneous troops. And those Sibia infantrymen who were scattered like headless flies actually ran into their archer array!
And these Sbia archers, who were well-positioned, seemed to be a little frightened when the cavalry forward approached, and they were still firing at the cavalry behind. This was really a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity - as long as they rushed in, they could make them
They are bleeding like rivers!
"Kill!" There was no need to wait for any orders. The cavalrymen waved their sabers and charged forward with their spears held flat. In just a moment, they rushed into the formation of the Sbia archers - thick blood flew up.
, but not the casualties of the Sibia people!
The divine cavalry assaulted the front line. A whole row of horses lost their footing at the same time. The cavalry on the horses also flew out and slid across the sky in various incredible postures. However, less than half of them fell into the mud, and the rest fell sideways.
Twitching and screaming an arm or two from the ground - the insidious Sibians actually planted countless spears and spikes in the archer array!
The sound of hooves was as dense as a rainstorm. The cavalry at the front of the assault wave could not change the direction and had to use their flesh and blood to flatten the path forward. The cavalry on the horse also became red-eyed and rushed forward with a mad yell!
Men compete for heroes with blades. If you kill one, it will be a tie. If you kill two, you will make a profit!
But this was not the plan of the Sibia archers. The people in front shot an arrow and then retreated quickly, revealing a row of ferocious arrow clusters behind them. The arrows were in a continuous stream, and those of the Divine Alliance who had broken into the formation
The cavalry fell into a desperate situation like this. They rushed forward and bumped into the spears and stakes, and died with their eyes open. The cavalry were spinning in circles, but they ended up in despair under Sibiya's bows and arrows.
"Separate into encirclement!" The eyes of the following cavalry commander were stained red by the blood of his own soldiers, and he immediately ordered, "Continue the assault!"
Most of the three cavalry units in the assault followed the order and split into two, bypassing both sides of the Sbia archers' formation. This gave the Sbia archers an advantage. The cavalry facing them from the side was simply a perfect moving target! Although
The cavalry were protected by shields, but the horses did not wear armor! Not to mention the price these cavalry had to pay when making high-speed turns-almost one-third of the horses in each cavalry team slipped. The Spians did not
Set up a trap, but the slippery ground is the most powerful trap!
This Tanxi cavalry is not a rookie either. In addition to reducing its own losses by using the rhythm and formation of the attack, there are actually some people who put away their swords and raise their bows while galloping, and started shooting at the Sibia people. Although they were not very accurate, they could still
It still caused casualties to the Sibia people. Before they could see it, they had already rushed to the Sibia light infantry square area.
At this time, the rhythm of the war drums changed in the Sibia army array. The infantry squares suddenly shrank, and spears were lined up on all sides. The soldiers all squatted down, using shields to protect themselves airtight. Those mixed in
The light infantry in the archer array also provided tight shield wall protection for the archers, which made it difficult for the approaching cavalry to find a place to attack.
Almost at the same time that the divine cavalry attacked the archers, the cavalry of Sibia's army also came on the scene. The rangers who used to be in twos and threes now counterattacked in units of a hundred. The divine cavalry held back a breath of anger and wanted to find Sibia.
The Bibia cavalry engaged in a white-knife battle, but the cunning Bibia cavalry was only willing to use bows and arrows across the infantry phalanx to decide the outcome, which made the divine cavalry furious!
Chase, the Sibia cavalry is fast and the terrain is familiar, so it is impossible to catch up; just rush through the infantry phalanx, the shield wall and spear formation are the natural enemies of the cavalry; shoot at each infantry phalanx
Well, they are no match for the Sbia Cavalry!
The cavalry from both sides chased and collided with each other in the passages extending in all directions. Arrows were flying in the sky, and blood and flesh were flying on the ground. The only few brief contacts ended with the collapse of the divine cavalry... Especially hateful were the shrunken Sibiyas.
The infantry phalanx not only acted as a man-made obstacle with a defense as thick as a tortoise shell, but they were also able to compress the path of the divine cavalry at will. Many cavalry were killed by the forest of spears and other equipment that suddenly pressed against them.
Crossbow arrows, throwing axes, stones, fishing nets, rope nooses, and unknown powders of various colors... All kinds of weird "weapons" were used by the Sibyans, causing the casualties of the divine cavalry to continue to rise.
This is not a war, this is simply a massacre!
In the fierce battle, although the divine cavalry was unable to attack the Sibia infantry phalanx, their vision was no longer limited by rain and fog, and they could see far away. Their main combat purpose was achieved. What's more, individual
The elite reconnaissance cavalry mixed in with the ordinary divine cavalry were in small groups, covering each other and rushing towards the depths of the Sibia camp. Although there were hunting teams on the Sibia side to block them, they were still penetrated in several places. Then, deep in the camp,
There are groups of dazzling magic light balls rising into the sky - this kind of non-attack magic is not restricted by magic barriers, and the dazzling light it emits can directly penetrate the rain and fog.
The information obtained by the cavalrymen in exchange for their lives was conveyed to the prince as quickly as possible.
"Report - the enemy used magic to aggravate the rain and fog!"
"Report - The enemy has deployed three layers of rain and fog belts in front of the formation to block our army's sight!"
"Report - The enemy's archer array has been deployed with strict equipment defense! Our army suffered heavy casualties!"
"Report - The enemy's center formation has a good view. No heavy infantry or cavalry are visible. They are all light infantry phalanxes. There are a large number of unarmored units building fortifications in the rear formation!"
"Report - The location of the enemy's headquarters has been detected, and the flag of Emperor Sibia has been planted above!"
"Order the infantry phalanx to attack. Pay attention to the rhythm and wave of the attack. I want to put real pressure on Sibia's army." After hearing these reports, Prince Ulysses did not even frown. "There are cavalry officers who have returned alive."
No, bring it with you and talk about the situation."
After hearing the prince's order, the students who were learning combat under the high platform were a little puzzled. Logically speaking, the attack and reconnaissance should be enough at this stage. Why did the prince continue to let the infantry attack? Could it be that the prince had already understood Sibia's situation?
Have you made arrangements?
In fact, the prince does not know Sibia's combat intentions yet. He only knows one thing: if Sibia's army on the opposite side wants to cover up its true purpose, then this cavalry raid alone cannot detect it. Sibia
Even if a person pays a high price, he will hold on until he can no longer hold on... But the Divine Alliance can no longer bear such heavy reconnaissance casualties. Since a high price has been paid, then it must
Keep up the pressure and get it clear in one reconnaissance!
Amidst the continuous sound of horns, the divine infantry phalanx continued to move forward under the cover of archers. At this time, two officers helped a cavalry officer covered in blood to the high platform.
The proud cavalry commander knelt at the feet of the prince with a "gudong" sound, and roared with tears in his eyes, "Your Highness! Please avenge your brothers!"
A short sentence, filled with blood and tears, made the officer cadets below the stage shiver involuntarily.
"Tell me about the battle, the Sibians' troop configuration and tactics, and be more detailed." The prince picked up the cavalry officer and dragged a map with his other hand.
The cavalry officer pointed at the map and the battlefield ahead with trembling fingers, and described the cavalry's battle from front to back.
After only hearing a third of the sentence, the prince turned around and gave the order, "The left and right sides will turn to feint attacks, and the front will be the main attack!"
"Why?" The prince's young master was a little confused.
"The site is muddy, and the left and right sides are not suitable for deploying cavalry. The five legions we are looking for will not be there, so we can just attack the front." The prince explained a little, and then said to the cavalry officer: "You continue."
"Why is it difficult to deploy cavalry on the left and right?" Under the high platform, a student quietly asked a staff officer.
The staff officer smiled coldly, "Didn't you hear that our cavalry fell down in large numbers because of turning? Do the Sibia cavalry have thorns on their hooves? How many turns do the cavalry on the left and right have to turn to attack us? Will they fall on the road?
How much should you pour? People from Sibiya are not fools!"
In the rain of flying arrows, the infantry phalanx of the God's Alliance Army has come into contact with the rain and fog made by the Sbia people. The soldiers carried large shields and gritted their teeth as they marched through the extremely slippery mud. They stopped step by step and finally passed through.
Through the rain and fog belt, they could clearly see the enemy in front of them.
Under the banner, Sbia light infantry phalanxes were neatly arranged on the other side of the battlefield, and the retreating archers were taking positions among them.
In the open space between the enemy and ourselves are the remains of some of our own cavalry. The corpses of men and horses are mixed together, all covered with a layer of mud. The soldiers who have not yet expired are still breathing white air, groaning, and crawling and squirming in the muddy water. There is blood.
It was diluted by the rain and mixed with the mud on the ground, turning it into a disgusting and unappetizing color... It was nothing more than a dark and brutal hell.
"Adjust your steps!" While Sibia's archers retreated, the divine officers issued an order, "Maintain protection - come forward!"
This may be the most stupid attack since the formation of the Divine Alliance Army. All parties almost crawled to attack. But on this kind of ground, a quick attack is a joke. Even if you slowly walk here, you will almost
Half of the soldiers were barefoot - in the mud behind them, the shafts of standard combat boots were stuck all the way, and among them, the officers' cowhide combat boots were the most upright.
At the same time, the magicians in the Divine Alliance also followed the footsteps of the infantry phalanx and began to use magic to disperse the rain and fog. However, the magicians accompanying Sibia's army would not be idle, and new rain and fog appeared immediately... Two
The military magicians were doing these seemingly inexplicable things across the vast battlefield.
The divine magician kept blowing with wind magic, but the Sibia magician kept adding water magic. In comparison, Sibia took advantage. So the divine magician tried his best, but the rain and mist remained the same.
Blocking sight in the middle of the battlefield.
"Forward! Forward! Forward!" The divine infantry phalanx gritted their teeth and walked barefoot through the rain and fog to attack Sibia's army. Even though they advanced very carefully, some soldiers still fell behind, slipped, and abnormally
It's embarrassing and makes people angry.
The infantry phalanxes of both sides are finally going to collide with each other at this moment. Both are spears like a forest, shields like a wall, flesh and blood wrapped in steel, and both have great years to shoulder the rise and fall of the empire!
All distracting thoughts were thrown away, and the white sky and gray fields became stagnant, leaving only a group of men with mud at their feet and white breath exhaling from their mouths and noses.
Two hundred arms, a hundred arms... Arrows rained down from his head, and screams continued around him.
Ninety arms, sixty arms... My feet were all greasy, and my hands were sweaty.
Forty arms, panting like an ox! Thirty arms, rain blinding my eyes! Twenty arms, deafness in both ears!
Ten arms!
Blood!
The fresh creatures collided with the sharp steel, and suddenly a bunch of dazzling blood-colored flowers were wiped out. They were connected in rows along the battle line, crisscrossing, spreading, and floating, just like the flowers of souls rooted in the rotten soil.
The summons of the evil god of death bloomed in an instant, and then withered in the blink of an eye, leaving only that moment of shocking brilliance between heaven and earth, filling the entire field of human vision!
"Crossbow, shoot!" "Brothers, kill!"
"Throwing axe-throw!" "For honor!"
"Lime - sprinkle!" "Tanxi athletes rush!"
In an instant, all the feelings returned to the body. The soldiers could hear the deafening shouts of killing and the hoarse orders of their officers; they could see the bright gun heads passing by, stabbing into the hearts of their comrades, dragging out a string of
A string of blood beads; you can feel the shield in your hand being violently hit by the enemy's weapons, one after another, you can't even count them!
The red tassel under the gun head was flying left and right, the sword in the hand was circling back and forth, and the shields collided and squeezed each other, making a creepy sound. No one could tell what others were shouting, and no one knew what they were shouting.
What, my eyes are full of weapons flying across the sky, crying with me when I step forward, laughing with me when I step back, and miserable wails with my feet slipping.
No one would have thought that the blood that usually flows in the body would do so many things outside the body, such as the blood droplets flying when the arrow hits it, the blood flow caused by the spear tip, and the blood mist caused by the blade being dragged through it.
...blood is spraying before and after the punctured wound, spreading on the cut flesh, and flowing in the broken parts of the severed limbs... against the white bones, black and yellow mud, raising waves of fishy smell...
"The fighting is fierce in front. Can bows and arrows help them reduce the pressure? There are divine skirmishers over there. Send a team to block them. The enemy on the left is loose. We need to adjust the formation of the phalanx..." Commanded
Under the imperial banner of the Ministry, the secretary opened his eyes wide, clenched his fists, and continued to issue orders. Of course, these orders must first be relayed by the staff officers before they can be understood and executed by the troops.
After experiencing the previous panic and anxiety, the secretary has devoted himself to the role of "command". Although he is still young and does not yet understand how to direct a war, when the field solidifies into scarlet, the sound of fighting on the front line is clear.
When the sound came, a steely rhythm quietly surged in his heart, mixed with anger towards fate and helplessness towards the world, making him forget his fear and forget that he was a scribe...
The only thing I haven't forgotten is the one I read once, which is also the most common military manual in the continent - Infantry Drill Code! (To be continued)