The Bashu army following behind did not give the Northern Zhou reinforcements that blocked the way much chance. Soon they were divided and surrounded, while the Bashu army that continued to move forward still maintained its original formation. If they did anything,
I'm afraid it can only delay the current situation for a short period of time.
Fortunately, during this short period of time, most of the crossbowmen retreated into the mountains and forests. However, as a price, nearly half of the sword, shield and spearmen of the Northern Zhou army were lost here, and the rest were defeated.
, the only ones who can still maintain their establishment are probably the personal guards brought by Li Xun, but it is obviously impossible to rely on them to stop Chen Zhishen.
More importantly, the changes on the battlefield forced Li Xun to leave behind his right wing, which had little chance of being saved. The current left wing, corresponding to the front line of Dai Cai's department under Li Xunchen, was also on the verge of collapse.
To be honest, compared to Chen Zhishen's desperate fighting style, Dai Cai was much more stable. However, the heavy array came with an overwhelming force and actually gave the Northern Zhou army's left wing few opportunities.
Soon Dai Cai tore many small holes in the defense line, and the generals who had been waiting for a long time urged their subordinates to rush in along these places, constantly fighting the enemy where there were gaps, and finally forced the enemy to attack.
Pushing away from both sides. Although their offensive method is more like erosion than Chen Zhishen's key breakthrough, it is obvious that their offensive method also has the desired effect.
The Bashu troops rushing into the enemy's position one after another are like flexible swimming fish, sometimes dispersed and sometimes gathered. When they dispersed, the enemy had to chase and intercept them. When they gathered, the thin temporary defense line was basically useless.
There is no way to stop their blades.
It's a pity that when Li Xun realized that something was wrong, it was already too late. Chen Zhishen's attack was so fast and violent that Li Xun almost subconsciously rushed to support with reinforcements, but only then did he realize that,
Dai Cai's side is where he should focus his attention. Chen Zhishen's sudden advance may be entangled with tactics, but Dai Cai's attack can only be blocked with enough troops.
This is a battle of fighting spirit and sacrifice. When Dai Cai's attacking numbers suppressed the defenders' shields and crossbows, the attack succeeded, but failed. The premise of everything is the strength invested by both sides. However, at this time
The only available Chinese army in Li Xun's hands had come to support the right wing and was entangled by Chen Zhishen. The remaining one or two hundred soldiers were of no help to the left wing, which was about to collapse.
It can be said that when Li Xun ignored Dai Cai, who was attacking from behind, and decided to invest all the reinforcements on the right wing, he was already destined to fail. The troops on the right wing fought and retreated, while the troops on the left flank
It was in complete chaos, and the generals and battle leaders had no way of controlling these chaotic soldiers.
"Retreat, retreat!" Ming Jin's voice kept ringing. Li Xun's face was as solid as iron. He looked at the battle line in front of him. The guards were surrounding him in a confused and confused manner. It seemed that enemies were coming from all directions, and they didn't even know it.
Which direction should you aim the sword and gun in your hand?
"General, let's retreat into the woods as soon as possible." The guard captain said anxiously. There was still a wound on his face bleeding. In order to avoid Chen Zhishen's fatal blow just now, he was inevitably injured. He was full of injuries.
The blood on his face made him look particularly ferocious.
Li Xun sighed softly and nodded slightly: "Instruct all ministries to break out individually, and the crossbowmen at the rear will provide cover at any time."
When the last word came out of Li Xun's mouth, he swayed involuntarily and felt dizzy, but the guards quickly supported him with quick eyesight and hands. Li Xun couldn't help but smile bitterly and did not speak.
In the previous defeat to Li Xingchen in Cangxi Valley, it may be said that the favorable location and people are under Li Xingchen's control, or it may be said that Li Xingchen used the Ba people to gain an innate advantage.
But in today's dignified formation, although Li Xun has the numerical advantage, Li Xun also has the advantage of terrain and leisure. The two sides can even be said to be evenly matched. Even if they really fight, it stands to reason that even if Li Xun fails, Li Xun will pay a heavy price.
price.
However, the reality is indeed cruel. Regardless of whether Li Xunchen paid a heavy price, at least Li Xun was completely defeated. The disorganized Northern Zhou army could finally escape from the enemy's encirclement. I am afraid no one can
You know, the so-called crossbowman cover, I'm afraid everyone is well aware that the crossbowman cannot play much role in the woods. In addition, you and the enemy are entangled, and you want them to kill accurately.
It is almost impossible to rescue one's own people from the enemy.
This is more of a psychological comfort.
Fortunately, Li Xun made a prompt decision and retreated the troops on the right wing in time. Although there were still one or two hundred people trapped by Chen Zhishen, it was better than the complete collapse of the left wing.
"Li Xunchen, you won this battle." The moment Li Xun walked into the woods, he subconsciously looked back and couldn't help but murmur.
In front, Li Xingchen's Chinese army was advancing forward, and the left and right wings also began to reorganize their troops and clean the battlefield. The Northern Zhou army left a large number of corpses on the battlefield, and of course many people knelt down and surrendered.
At this time, Li Xingchen was walking through the blood-stained land surrounded by his personal guards. The forwards on the left and right wings had advanced to the edge of the woods. The enemy's soldiers and horses were retreating, and only the figures of people on the mountain road could be vaguely seen.
It has to be said that when Li Xun realized that the battle situation was irreversible, he retreated very quickly.
Many surrendered soldiers of the Northern Zhou Dynasty saw this young general coming and seemed to realize who he was, and lowered their heads one after another. They also had respect for such an opponent who defeated them in a devastating way, but more probably they were afraid.
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Li Xingchen looked at the mess around him and sighed lightly. He knew that winning this battle was not as easy as it seemed on the surface. Whether it was Chen Zhishen's concentrated breakthrough or Dai Cai's multi-point attack, his success was
The necessary condition is that Li Xun only thinks about defense.
Blind defense can only delay time. The best way to defend is always to attack. Li Xunchen firmly believes in this. If Li Xun can seize the opportunity to outflank Chen Zhishen's left and right sides at the same time or put the reserve team in front of Dai Cai.
When Dai Cai suffered heavy casualties but was unable to break through, then Li Xingchen might have to change his attack method or even retreat. After all, he couldn't let one of his soldiers go deep alone. Only by advancing side by side could he ensure that he would not be partially attacked by the enemy.