Chapter 1333 Unusual, fighting generals before the battle?
The horn sounded continuously. The front line of the officers and soldiers wore iron helmets and heavily armored infantry, like steel city walls, and surged towards both sides. The light infantry were closely arranged in the rear line, as well as the soldiers carrying bows and arrows. The archers also moved to the left and right. When the various tribes formed large and small formations and started to move, they saw rows of people with no end in sight, and a majestic and murderous atmosphere rushed towards them.
But it was precisely because the two armies were at war with each other, and each other's military formations were filled with murderous intent. When the eight cavalry generals who came out of Gao Qiu's military formation walked to the center of the confrontation between the two armies, their figures became larger and larger. It seemed extremely desolate.
With only eight cavalry, how effective can they be on the battlefield in the face of thousands of troops? Not to mention Xiao Tang's entire army, just one or two elite horse and infantry units would be enough to crush them. If there were only a few If the cavalry general does not retreat and retreat, once the two sides start a full-scale war, with thousands of arrows flying and many troops rushing into the battlefield, how can they survive in the center of the two charges?
Not only Xiao Tang, but also all the soldiers under his command were very surprised. But when the eight cavalry rode forward and walked closer, Xiao Tang finally saw that he was not commanding any of the troops. The eight cavalry generals who came out of the military formation were none other than Wang Huan, Han Cunbao, Zhang Kai, Yang Wen, Xu Jing, Li Congji, Xiang Yuanzhen, and Wang Wende, the eight military governors.
If Xiao Tang noticed something, he immediately showed anger and said angrily: "Old thief Gao Qiu! Do you really want to carry out such a cruel and vicious plan!?"
Looking at this posture, Wang Huan and others seemed to have been ordered by Gao Qiu, so they had no choice but to go out without any soldiers and come to challenge Xiao Tang's troops and horses!
In the many battles that Xiao Tang has experienced, except for those small-scale conflicts between rivers and lakes where green forest bandits fight against each other, it has never been the norm to put fighting generals in front of the formation. It is often during the melee that one's own brothers bump into the enemy generals again. They caught each other and fought each other. However, the armies of both sides just watched and then sent out each other's generals to challenge each other. This situation is not unheard of, but it is indeed very rare in regular battles.
In front of the battle, the Xie Zhi generals fought hard, and the grass and trees soldiers under their banners watched. The generals took the lead and risked their own arrows to inspire the three armies. This is the normal state of war in this era. It may also happen that the generals fight one on one to boost morale, but Xiao Tang could not do it. Ignore the enemy's request for a duel, and just direct your troops to cover them up. Don't worry about the generals showing off their personal prowess in a duel.
But Xiao Tang does have his own concerns, and Gao Qiu is also very aware of Xiao Tang's concerns. After all, Wang Huan, Han Cunbao, Zhang Zhang and others had close friendship with Xiao Tang in the past, and now they are hostile to each other. But Xiao Tang seriously Can you be ruthless and order all the infantry troops under your command to ignore the presence of Wang Huan and others in front of the formation, and just crush them directly?
A ferocious smile gradually appeared on Gao Qiu's lips. He hated Wang Huan, Han Cunbao and others for being close to his nemesis Xiao Tang when they were in Bianjing. If only because Xiao Tang rebelled against the imperial court, he would be accused of being dismissed and dismissed. The old generals of the previous dynasty were too easy on them. What's more, there were many green forest bandits who had been recruited by the previous dynasty in these eight festivals. They were all elite and brave people. Gao Qiu entrusted the military power to teach them these old soldiers of Xiao and Tang Dynasties. The generals who had close friendship with Japan were not at ease when leading the troops. However, it was reasonable to use Wang Huan and others to challenge Xiao Tang's troops in front of the formation.
Now I have to send an army to kill you, the traitor, to avenge you. Wang Huan, Han Cunbao and other people who have obviously passed up have never appreciated me in the past, but they still obey my orders anyway, but I can't look at you. Xiao Tang is at odds with his old acquaintance?
The more Gao Qiu thought about him, the more sinister he became. His subordinates were Gao Yaofu and Gao Yaokang. Although Gao Yaofu was a high-ranking official and well-paid due to his power, he had no military knowledge at all. Only his uncle and brother Gao Lian could learn more. He had the ability to lead an army, but he had already been killed by Xiao Tang... In addition, his son Gao Yanei died suddenly and mysteriously. Gao Qiu had always believed that it was Xiao Tang who In order to teach Wang Huan and others to fight against Xiao Tang before avenging his revenge, Gao Qiu certainly did not want to miss such a good show.
In addition to Xiao Tang, Xi Hua Rong, Suo Chao and others also served under Wang Huan and took orders in front of his tent. Some of the leaders of the cavalry and infantry under his command also encountered Han Cunbao and Yang Wen when they were defeated in the Bianjing Army. The leader of the others saw the eight generals on the opposite side, who were the military commanders of a town, galloping in a row. They were probably aware of Gao Qiu's purpose. There was a noise in front of the formation, and some people were shouting and cursing. Frankly speaking, Gao Qiu, an old thief, is so evil, but doesn't he also want to poison the generals who have made great contributions to the country?
At this moment, Wang Huanxian, the most prestigious person in the Eight Festivals, rode out on horseback. His face was filled with the sadness and anger of a late hero.
Except for Jing Zhong who had been killed by Xiao Tang, Wang Huan thought that back then, they were a group of heroes who were respected by the world as the Shijiedu. Most of them had bad fates and were framed by traitors, but they could work hard and make a name for themselves in the green forest. He was recruited by the imperial court and made many military exploits. It is said that this life will be in vain, but it is unexpected that after the current officials came to the throne, especially Gao Qiu, who was in charge of the military and political affairs of Bianjing, he was ignored. The person who was the envoy was now forced by Gao Qiu to be a pawn and fight with the enemy. It was such a humiliation, but he had to live with it.
Wang Huanchuo spurred his horse, exhaled a long breath, and suddenly shouted loudly: "Xiao Tang, since you have betrayed the imperial court, you should have expected that when we meet again, we will be at odds with each other, and we will have to fight each other! Anyway, I will forget it. Dying here can be regarded as sacrificing one's life for the country. It is the duty of our soldiers, so you don't have to hesitate. Now you and I don't have to remember our old friendship anymore, just come and fight!"
Xiao Tang heard Wang Huan loudly shouting for battle, but he did not curse him as a traitor with his halberd finger, and said something about how the heavenly soldiers were here and resisted. Instead, his words seemed to indicate to himself that he, a veteran in the army, had already decided. Since the two armies are at war, they must not hesitate... Xiao Tang's mood is even more complicated. He recalls that when they first met, Wang Huan taught him the secrets of his marksmanship, and he followed orders in front of his tent and made many military exploits. In such a situation, he could not be ruthless and ordered his troops to attack Wang Huan and other eight Jiedushi envoys.
Next to Xiao Tang, Xu Guanzhong sighed and said: "Although Wang Jiedu and others did not know the big thing that brother Xiao Tang secretly planned before, many of them had been persecuted by the evil officials, and they were in exile. By chance, senior Mei Zhanmei from the Tenth Jiedu School and Mr. Wen Huanzhangwen, an old friend of Xu Jiedu, were also secretly used by brother Xiao Tang. Brother Zhou Quan in the Green Forest, Wang Jiedu and others knew about this, and now we are taking action , these veteran generals in the army should understand my brother's difficulties to some extent, but it's a pity..."
On the other side, Yan Qingdao knew the end, and followed Xu Guanzhong's words and then sighed: "It's a pity that Han Cunbao and Han Jiedu are from the Han clan in Xiangzhou and the nephew of the late Grand Master Wen Dinggong, and Yang Wen and Yang
Jiedu envoys are descendants of the generals of the Yang family. Even if they can understand Brother Xiaotang's intentions and are bound by their family's reputation, how can they betray the imperial court and cause their ancestors to be humiliated? Even if the other Jiedu envoys are mostly heroes from green forests and relatives,
Most of the family members are in Bianjing. If they want to rebel and harm their family, the eight Jiedu look after each other and work together, but they have to be coerced by the old thief Gao Qiu. Now it seems... they have to fight with Xiao Tang
Brother makes an enemy."
Yan Qing, what Xu Guanzhong said were also the emotions and concerns in Xiao Tang's heart. However, just when he was hesitating for a moment, he saw the lone tiger behind Wang Huan Kai Zhang also riding out and heading towards
He shouted loudly: "Boy! It doesn't matter whether you are an officer in the army or the leader of the green forest bandits who rebelled against the imperial court. Do you still remember that you obeyed orders in front of brother Wang Huan and me to conquer the southern Hebei army and regain Yongnian?"
Behind the city, what words did I teach you?"
Xiao Tang's expression suddenly changed when he heard Zhang Zhang shout loudly. He also recalled that when he confessed to Zhang Zhang that there were many good generals in Green Forest, but they were forced to become thieves, this lone tiger had said something meaningful to him.
What he said: "... I was a bandit in the green forest back then, and it was natural for me to kill officers and soldiers. Now that I have been recruited as an official, I should naturally do my best... From gathering in the mountains and forests to being recruited and becoming a thief
Killing officials, being an official, killing thieves in countless battles, big and small, I finally understand something: an official may not be a thief, and a thief may not be inferior to an official. But at least you have to understand who you are, and when you go to the battlefield, no matter whether you are right or wrong
, and don’t show any kindness to women anymore!”
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