A distance of more than ten feet means that even on the ice, it is only a few dozen steps.
Because if we go further, even the blind soldiers of the Northern Zhou Dynasty on sentry should be able to see the figures in the darkness, so the Han army simply lit the torches and launched a strong attack!
Soon, Wang Long discovered that he had underestimated the Han army in just a few dozen steps.
On the ice, they felt like walking on flat ground. Although they couldn't run, they could walk very fast!
"Defend the enemy, defend the enemy!" Wang Long shouted, his voice hoarse.
The entire Fenglingdu Zhou military camp was immediately plunged into panic.
The Han army's musketeers in the front row had already started firing, and the Northern Zhou soldiers on the sentry tower screamed and fell down, while the crossbowmen lit fire rods and then ignited the fire arrows. Countless fire arrows fell into the Zhou army camp, and a huge fire broke out.
Rising with the strong north wind.
More Han soldiers behind them took advantage of the situation when the Northern Zhou army was completely in disarray and quickly advanced.
If there are still Zhou soldiers on the sentry tower at this time, if you look up and look out, you can see that from the south bank to the north bank, the entire ice surface of the river is covered by the light spots of torches, and in the swaying light of the fire, the black soldiers of the Han army are quickly
Moving forward, the firelight converged together, like a river of light across the river.
At this time in Nan'an, Yang Su was changing shoes.
The shoes that allow Han soldiers to walk on ice are the latest spikes made by the workshop. As the name suggests, the soles are covered with tiny conical nails, which grip the ground firmly and are most suitable for moving forward on such smooth ground. Of course, the premise is certain
The ice surface is thick enough.
The cost of making this kind of thing is not cheap. In fact, only the Han soldiers in the front row have changed their uniforms, so that if they are discovered by the enemy, they can quickly attack forward. Otherwise, the long river ice will be the death of the Han army.
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As the leader of this battle, Yang Su certainly has the right to wear spikes. Originally, he didn't want to wear them. After all, including Huang Wan and others, they decisively handed over their spikes to the frontline soldiers and replaced them with anti-skid ones.
There are not that good straw sandals. Of course, these straw sandals are not just straw sandals with insoles and ropes, but a layer of grass wrapped around the outside of the boots.
But Huang Wan and others looked at Yang Su's body. He was a real scholar. Even if he put on spikes to cross the river, everyone felt a little uneasy. What's more, they didn't even wear spikes. How could they explain it to His Majesty if he fell?
After all, military commanders are not afraid of wrestling, but the most precious thing for literati is their heads, which cannot be broken.
"Crossing the river?" Yang Su did not refuse anymore and stood up after changing.
Huang Wan is already waiting.
Although he was not very optimistic about Yang Changshi's physical strength, Huang Wan still did not dare to underestimate this general. Tonight's attack was originally planned by Yang Su. From a strategic and tactical level, there was basically nothing to criticize. Of course,
Huang Wanlai is still responsible for the specific formation of troops, but as a commander, if he has to use his brain to dispatch soldiers and do everything in detail, then why do the people below him do it?
"Cross the river!" Huang Wan waved decisively, and the following Han soldiers stepped onto the ice.
Crossing the river actually didn't pose much of a challenge to them. They just had to follow the footsteps of Pao Ze in front of them and continue walking. The soldiers on both sides spread out as much as possible to survey the thickness of the ice, because the Chinese army still had to
With the rear army's baggage, what will happen if the heavy sleds are unevenly stepped on the ice? The best path must be selected in advance.
At this time, the battle on the north bank has advanced into the camp. Walking on the river, except for the howling cold wind biting the bones, one can hardly feel the breath of war. It seems that only the dancing firelight in the distance reminds everyone.
, there is a battlefield ahead.
Wang Long felt desperate.
The Han army officers and soldiers pouring up from the river are gradually pressing towards this side. The musketeers and crossbowmen in the front have relied on fences and tents to shoot, while the sword and shield men in the back are covering the spearmen.
Forward thrust.
After all, it was the battle-hardened Ying Yang Army. Thousands of troops dispersed into the camp. The swordsmen and shieldmen were in front to cover, the spearmen in the back were looking for targets, and a crossbowman and a musketeer shot at the back from a long distance.
For targets that may pose a threat to the two-person team in front, each combat team continues to advance forward, like an awl, piercing the enemy's defense line again and again.
As for the Northern Zhou army, they were originally sleeping. When the incident happened suddenly, even their own sentries did not have enough time to warn them. Many soldiers were driven out by the Han army while they were sleeping, and they fell into confusion.
They were escorted outside the camp and became prisoners. Even if the soldiers of the Northern Zhou Dynasty in the camp recovered and prepared for battle in a hurry, how could they withstand such a strong advance of the Han army?
Even if it were a Xianbei soldier who was caught off guard like this, it would be difficult for him to show much of his true abilities.
Under the cover of several personal guards, Wang Long retreated hastily to the foot of Lei Shou Mountain.
In fact, he was at the foot of Leishou Mountain just now. After hearing about the attack, he quickly ran over in order to take charge of the war. Unexpectedly, he was pushed out of the camp by the Han army.
In addition to the ferry at Fenglingdu, the camp of the Northern Zhou army could be used as a defensive base. The tall Lei Shou Mountain had no defense force due to its steep terrain. Mainly because of the lax thinking of the Northern Zhou army, there was no defense at all.
Thinking that the enemy would uncharacteristically choose this place as a breakthrough point, a pavilion was even specially built on Lei Shou Mountain as a place where the children of the aristocratic families who commanded Hedong Qu in the military usually went to be arty.
At this time, this pavilion naturally became the place where Wang Long stayed.
Hundreds of Taiyuan Wang clan members surrounded Wang Long, and everyone was trembling with fear as they looked at the soaring flames at the ferry.
"We have to fight back!" Wang Long said through gritted teeth.
"Prefect, no!" A battle leader from the Wang family hurriedly stopped him, "In the darkness, the enemy's situation is unclear, but judging from the momentum, it should be tens of thousands. We are only a few hundred people, how can we counterattack?"
"Then are you here, waiting to die?" Wang Long snorted coldly.
The commander hurriedly shouted that he didn't dare, but he had no intention of accepting the order.
Wang Long glared at him, and of course he knew that the battle leader was right. He was just angry and couldn't vent his anger. Wang Long looked at the scene in front of him and felt very distressed.
These soldiers are basically part of the Hedong family. In other words, in the current situation where the Hedong family shares the same hatred and sticks together for warmth, these are their own infantry. If they are damaged, it will not be a good thing not to mention their own physical pain.
Report to other families.
After all, judging from the current situation, this battle is no longer salvageable.
The Northern Zhou army was defeated.
There was a sound of horse hoofbeats. This was the Xianbei cavalry stationed one or two miles away on the north side of Fenglingdu. They received the news and came over. Their number was only two to three hundred, and they were mainly serving as scouts.