Lin Jue looked solemn. He had considered the problem of not having a suitable blocking terrain, but he thought that there would be something that could be used. However, the location near here did not seem to be suitable. Moreover, two hours had passed. If the reinforcements arrived, it would start
If they were to counterattack, the battle would have already started. Although they were five or six miles away and blocked by rolling sand dunes, there was no sign of fighting. But Lin Jue believed that the sudden retreat of Meng Xiang and others was no accident.
Something must have happened.
If a fierce battle had already broken out at the entrance of Chi Road in the west and cavalry reinforcements had arrived, then Meng Xiang would definitely retreat. No matter whether he won or lost, he would not dare to attack the city. Because he must know that the cavalry has arrived and the large force of the Forbidden Army will also arrive.
.He can't waste time attacking the city anymore, which will make him lose the opportunity to escape unscathed.
It was getting late, and this would be the best opportunity for Meng Xiang and the others to evacuate. Otherwise, if they ordered to evacuate, they would be chased and killed by the cavalry. He definitely didn’t want to do this. So he waited until dark before evacuating. And the reinforcements from the officers and soldiers were not available for a while.
We will arrive soon, so the risk is not great.
Therefore, there is not much time left for him to make arrangements. Once it gets dark, it is estimated that a large number of religious bandits will exit Bolangsha from here and return to Xucheng to rest. This is not a situation that Lin Jue wants to see. Lin Jue wants to
Trap them all here, and at the same time let the officers and soldiers of Yangwucheng understand the intention and cover them up overnight to prevent the bandits from getting a chance to rest.
"Everyone, time is running out. We have to hurry down to the Chi Road, build fortifications, and block the intersection. I estimate that as soon as it gets dark, the bandits will withdraw. By then, a large number of bandits will evacuate from here, and we have to
Take action quickly." Lin Jue said in a deep voice.
"But Mr. Lin, the terrain here is not conducive to defending against the enemy. With so few manpower, can we stop them?" the cavalry asked one after another.
"That's why we have to be prepared. After we get down to Chidao, we will divide into ten teams and go to the forests on both sides to cut down trees and transport them to Chidao. I know you are all tired, but we still have to work hard.
Can't rest." Lin Jue said.
"Cut down trees?" Everyone was a little puzzled. Some people were a little quick-thinking and frowned: "Could it be that you want to use trees to build wooden walls, build logs to block horses, or something like that for fortifications? It might work, but I'm afraid it won't be able to withstand it.
The other party's attack. The bandits were so numerous that they broke up the fortifications. Besides, we don't have enough time to do these things."
Lin Jue smiled mysteriously and said: "I have my own plan. You will know it soon. Don't waste time explaining. Just do as I tell you. Let's go."
Lin Jue took the lead and descended the sand dune from the side slope and climbed up the road. The soldiers had no other ideas at this time and could only act according to Lin Jue's order. Although they were full of doubts and worries, they could only remain depressed for the time being.
ask.
More than a hundred soldiers were divided into ten teams and began to cut down trees in the forest on both sides of the road. More than a hundred soldiers were working very efficiently, and soon bundles of miscellaneous trees were dragged up the road.
They piled up. But the more they cut down, the more doubts they had in everyone's minds. Master Lin ordered that all trees, vines and thorns can be cut down and brought up. This is not like building a fortification at all. If you want to build a
For fortifications, trees must at least be as thick as a bowl. But Lin Jue made no such request at all.
Moreover, Mr. Lin had no intention of building anything. He also led more than a dozen people to cut down trees and carry them back and forth. He was very busy. The only request he made was that he asked everyone to place trees, vines, etc. where he designated.
They were piled up in different positions, one layer at a time, as high as a hill.
Everyone really didn't understand what Lord Lin was thinking. Could it be that the trees were piled up to form a barrier? But they were piled up like a hill, how could they resist? Couldn't the bandits easily climb over?
Lin Jue didn't give them any explanation. He just kept urging everyone to cut down the trees like a machine and transport them to pile them up. The hill made of miscellaneous trees, thorns and vines that stretched across the road became higher and higher.
It is so big that it completely blocks the entire Chi Road. Theoretically speaking, there are swamps and thorn bushes up and down the Chi Road. If this hill of miscellaneous trees can really prevent the opponent from crossing, then it will indeed be
The path was blocked. But as everyone feared, no matter how high the pile of branches and debris was, it could be easily climbed. Therefore, this method of blocking the road was obviously in vain.
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Four miles away from the east gate of Yangwucheng, at the west entrance of Bolang Shachi Road. Under the setting sun, a tug-of-war has been going on for more than an hour.
Since late afternoon, Guo Kun's counterattack has been going on for more than an hour. Due to the restrictions of the terrain, Guo Kun's cavalry had no room for charge. Meng Xiang laid several thorns and thorns in the narrow area at the entrance of Chidao.
He rejected the cavalry formation and ordered the bandits to dig a trap. It has to be said that even when morale was low and was about to collapse, Meng Xiang's decision was still correct. He knew that he must not let the opponent's cavalry charge. Once they
Rushing onto the galloping track, a galloping track that only accommodates a dozen or so riders will not be of any benefit to the side with the numerical advantage. The other side only needs to ride abreast and dash forward, and their own side will be smashed into pieces, and a rout is inevitable.
Meng Xiang actually did not want to engage in battle with the opponent, but when he rushed to the entrance from the dunes and swamps, the opponent had already begun to attack. He could not order the withdrawal in front of the officers and soldiers. Otherwise, the opponent's cavalry would take advantage of the situation and charge forward.
That is what Meng Xiang never wants to see. So his idea is to withstand the opponent's attack and wait until dark before retreating, so that the opponent does not dare to pursue easily. Although the opponent's reinforcements have arrived, the large group of troops are still there.
We haven’t arrived yet, so we are not worried that we will not be able to escape in this half day.
Thanks to the advantage of the terrain, the condescending slope of the Chidao is not conducive to the cavalry charging up. The thorns and traps have been dug long ago, originally to block the entrance and as a means of defense. Now they are fully functional. Soon
Former Guo Kun organized a reckless charge, but left more than 40 cavalrymen dead at Chidaokou, and had to cease all activities. But at this moment, the cavalrymen became stand-by spectators, and 1,500 miscellaneous soldiers led by Zhao Youji
Instead, the army and the 500 Imperial Army infantry became the main force of the battle. Because they were not afraid of being trapped by their horses, and they did not rely on speed to win.
Several attempts to attack Chidaokou failed, and both sides suffered casualties. Guo Kun's anxiety had reached its peak. He was already muttering curses in his mouth, and his horse was galloping back and forth anxiously. The sun was about to set, and a little while
Those with common sense know that once it gets dark, the cavalry will become blind. Bolangsha is not a place where fighting can be done at night. If they can no longer break through Chidaokou, they will have no choice but to retreat to the city.
Ahead, a new round of infantry charge failed again. Dozens of young and strong civilians and soldiers died at the entrance of Chidao. Zhao Youji came to Guo Kunma with a blushing face, raised his hands and shouted: "Du Yuhou, I will lower my official rank."
I have to ask Du Yuhou for an order. If this continues, we can’t even think of breaking through Chidao."
Guo Kun said: "What order?"
Zhao Youji said: "The infantry of the Forbidden Army have armor and shields. They must serve as a barrier for the soldiers and horses composed of regiments and common people in our city. If they stay behind, we will never be able to attack. Moreover, I have figured out that relying on infantry is the best way to attack."
If you can't go up, the cavalry must cooperate with the attack."
Guo Kun frowned and said: "There are thorns and traps everywhere, and the cavalry can't rush through them at all."
Zhao Youji said: "So what I want to do is to ask the infantry of the Forbidden Army to approach the shield, while my people clear the thorns and horses at the entrance of Chi Road, fill the traps, and remove obstacles for the cavalry. This is the correct method of warfare. Once the enemy is defeated,
Once the obstacle is removed, Duyuhou's cavalry can charge forward."
Guo Kun pondered for a moment, then nodded and said: "You're right, we need the cooperation of the three armies. Come here, pass the order, and attack according to Magistrate Zhao's suggestion."
Zhao Youji regrouped and gathered more than a thousand miscellaneous troops to prepare for formation. The five hundred Forbidden Army infantry defending the city had not been at the forefront before. At this moment, they were ordered to advance into the entrance with their shields raised. When the Forbidden Army infantry was violently attacked by the opponent,
, the miscellaneous troops in the rear quickly began to move away the horses, tear off the thorns, and fill the traps. The Forbidden Army infantry in the front suffered a lot of casualties. After learning the other party's intentions, Meng Xiang ordered the bandits on Chidao to rush out.
He tried to stop him, but was tightly entangled by five hundred forbidden troops, and the two sides strangled each other on the thorny sand at the entrance.
As time went by, the cult bandits came in more and more people, and they seemed to have gained the upper hand. Less than half of the five hundred Forbidden Army infantry had been killed or injured, and they were forced to retreat. But at this time, Zhao Youji's miscellaneous army completed their attack
mission, they successfully cleared a passage and sent a signal to the cavalry in the rear.
Guo Kun had been waiting for this moment for a long time. He raised the golden spear in his hand and shouted: "Come on me!"
The next moment, the Imperial Guard cavalry, which had been waiting for a long time, raised their whips. Hundreds of cavalry rushed away in a long and narrow formation. The distance of two hundred steps was reached in an instant. They rushed through the chaotic sand and rushed up to the slope of the entrance of the Chi Road.
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"Set arrows to block them." Meng Xiang thought he was going to make a desperate struggle and ordered loudly.
With a swish of arrows, seven or eight cavalry fell off their horses, and the men and horses rolled on the slope, stirring up a cloud of smoke and dust.
"Shoot!" the Forbidden Army cavalry roared in unison, firing crossbows and bows in their hands, knocking down a group of religious bandits behind the fortifications above the slope. In the blink of an eye, seven or eight cavalry had rushed up the slope, and the heavy impact on the temporary structure
On the wooden fence fortifications. The huge impact caused the pieces of the wooden fence to break. Several cavalrymen fell from their horses and flew into the crowd of religious bandits, and were immediately hacked to death with random swords. However, they successfully cleared the way for the cavalry behind them.
The last barrier. The following cavalry kicked up dust and rushed into the crowd, and the crazy killing began.
