However, it was different for those Han soldiers who had not participated in this battle. This battle almost established Li Xinchen's reputation as a victorious general. It can be said that much of the admiration for Li Xinchen in the army was due to this battle.
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Thanks to the vigorous propaganda of the military chiefs, the Battle of Tiangongyuan became the spiritual benchmark in the hearts of the Han army. No matter how difficult the situation was, it could not compare to His Majesty's battle in Tiangongyuan at that time, so it was still
What is there to be afraid of? As a soldier of the Han Dynasty, of course he cannot be afraid of the enemy like a tiger!
For the generals of the Han army, it is certainly not a bad thing for the soldiers to have such thoughts. Who doesn't hope that the soldiers under their command will fight hard and die?
"Don't be nervous. We are on the south bank of the Huai River now. The enemy is fighting alone. As long as we can hold on, reinforcements will arrive soon." Du Meng shouted loudly. These words were naturally more for the soldiers, "Said
To be honest, Du didn't expect the reinforcements to arrive. Our original task was to escort the grain and grass. The grain and grass went back and forth, but it couldn't compare to the credit of cutting off a head. Now these Zhou dogs have sent the head to
We’ve put it under the knife, but I don’t want to share it with others!”
The Han soldiers on the hillside let out somewhat suppressed laughter.
A strong enemy was approaching, and it was impossible not to be nervous. It was unrealistic to ask them to laugh loudly, but at least they could still laugh, which showed that Du Meng's shouting was not without effect. At this time, Du Meng also paid attention to
There was no need to boost morale, because the enemy's cavalry had already entered the range of the crossbow in a blink of an eye.
The arrows whizzed out, like nails driven into the ground, nailing a row in front of the Northern Zhou cavalry. Of course, there were also scattered ones that jumped into the Zhou army's ranks, killing not many people.
Du Meng shook his fist bitterly.
early!
There was no problem with the shooting range, but he ignored that these Han army crossbowmen did not have much actual combat experience. In addition, as local soldiers, they had few opportunities to touch these guys and train them on weekdays. The arrows were shot in too high a direction.
It was low and flat, so when the arrows were shot out, they were no longer high enough to hit the cavalry when they hit the ground. Many of them passed through the gaps between the cavalry's legs and were inserted into the ground.
In other words, recruits who lack experience are simply unable to exert the full power of the crossbow.
Du Meng was very depressed, but the second arrow was quickly shot out.
Perhaps out of fear and nervousness, the Han army's crossbowmen moved very quickly.
"Don't mess up your position!" Du Meng noticed something was wrong and shouted loudly.
The second round of arrows was far less neat than the first round. This shows that many Han soldiers were in advance or fell behind due to panic, resulting in the arrows being shot sparsely, and it was not clear how many rounds it should be.
When the first soldier to shoot the arrow has loaded it again, the last soldier pulls the trigger.
Sighing, Du Meng could only hope that the enemies would be closer together, which would at least give those arrows that were still accurate a chance.
However, it was obvious that the enemy's general would never make such a low-level mistake. The cavalry suddenly dispersed, arrows fell to the ground one after another, and very few fell off their horses.
And the arrows of the Northern Zhou cavalry also arrived.
Rows of arrows are densely packed and very powerful, and some can even shoot directly through the shields in front of the Han soldiers!
Fortunately, Du Meng did not expect these new recruits to have the courage to face the enemy's arrows directly. He carried all the grain and grass up the mountain early, and the grain-carrying vehicles formed a defense line around the hillside. When the enemy's arrows came, the Han army only had to lift them
Just put up your shield and hide behind or even under the vehicle. This is one of the few practical and effective defense methods for infantry when facing cavalry.
For the main force of the Han army, this method is certainly not uncommon.
The main force of the Han army not only had a large number of muskets, but also shields and heavy armored warriors. There was also a team of swordsmen specially used to chop down war horses. Even the infantry of the Han army had the courage to rush forward against the enemy's cavalry. For example, in Tongguan before
In battles outside the city, such as the Battle of Qingjiangkou, the Han infantry did not flinch at all when the enemy cavalry came up to kill them.
But now Du Meng does not have the courage to let the Han army take the initiative to attack. These Mo Dao and infantry without any heavy armor will die miserably if they rush out.
Therefore, when the Northern Zhou cavalry rushed over and even approached the front of the battle line, the Han army crawled out from under the carriage with the food in a somewhat embarrassed state, and hurriedly raised their spears. Soon the Northern Zhou cavalry crashed into the battle line.
Some cavalrymen raised their horseshoes and wanted to cross the cart directly, but the spears quickly and intensively stabbed at them. Even the soldiers of the Northern Zhou Dynasty holding swords or spears in their hands were facing the Han army.
These spears, which are obviously much longer, are a bit helpless.
This time when he left the city, he was prepared to deal with the enemy's cavalry, so Du Meng cleverly took out all the spears in the city. These spears were originally used to suppress the enemy troops going up the city or to break down the gates. They were also used at this time.
of use.
Du Meng's task for these new recruits is very simple. Wherever the enemy comes from, just thrust the spear in which direction!
"Kill!" The Northern Zhou cavalry desperately urged their horses forward. Even if the spears were thrust towards them, they could not stop their determination to charge forward.
"Kill, kill!" The Han soldiers also pushed their spears forward desperately.
The Northern Zhou cavalry rolled off their horses in embarrassment. Many people simply dismounted, rushed up to the cart in three steps and two steps at a time, and fought hand-to-hand with the Han army behind the cart. Many others stretched out their hands to try.
Push the cart away.
To deal with a chain of car formations, cavalry is not necessarily better than infantry. Those Xianbei cavalry who once fell before Liu Yuqueyue's formation are the best proof. This chain of car formations almost infinitely magnified the clumsy shortcomings of the cavalry.
, faced with a chariot that can be pushed away by a few people, the cavalry is often powerless.
"Push back!" The Han generals noticed the Zhou people's intention and hurriedly ordered their men to push the cart on the other side.
For new recruits, it may be difficult to pick up swords and fight with the enemy. After the spears saw blood just now, many recruits were even panicked and even wanted to throw away the spears and run back. Fortunately, the leader of the army
The commanders reacted in time and even let the musketeers fire to drive these new soldiers back.
But now that they were competing with the Zhou people in terms of strength, even separated by a cart, the Han soldiers had nothing to fear.
"Are you guys in a tug of war?" Du Meng looked at the scene at the foot of the mountain with a black line on his face.
Many Northern Zhou cavalrymen had already dismounted and fought on foot. With their superior swords, they quickly tore a hole in the Han army's defense line, and the cart blocking the road was pushed away by the Zhou people.
Du Meng frowned immediately.
This Zhou army must not be simple. Being able to make changes so quickly not only shows that the generals leading the army are capable, but also that the execution efficiency of the soldiers is also very high.