The horse archers circled in the wilderness, constantly showing off their skills.
They used all kinds of skills, such as shooting from the left and right, shooting from the prone position, shooting from behind, and hiding in stirrups. The arrows in the air were like locusts, densely packed, and people kept falling to the ground.
The fur may have some protective effect, but it really can't stop the arrows fired from a medium distance, and it will fall down as soon as it hits.
The two sides fired at each other for less than half an hour, and more than a hundred people on each side fell off their horses.
Someone was killed on the spot, motionless.
Some people were still alive, lying on the ground groaning, or using their last strength to crawl out and try to get away from the core area where the two sides were fighting.
"Dong dong dong..." The drum sounded.
"Get out of the way!" Duan Shefuchen stepped forward with a halberd and shouted.
Hundreds of Wuhuan cavalry who gathered in front and prepared to set off led their horses away.
Duan Shefuchen, the general of Yutian Town, was the leader of their group, so even if they were scolded and insulted by him, these Wuhuan people from Julu did not dare to say any nonsense and just got out of the way.
Duan Shefuchen assigned two noblemen of the Duan tribe to outflank the enemy with five hundred horsemen each. Don't be afraid of casualties and try to squeeze the enemy into the middle.
After the two men led the troops out of the battle, they quickly intercepted them. For a time, the sound of piercing the air on the battlefield became more intensive, and the screams could not be heard.
Gradually, the enemy cavalry's detour space was greatly compressed, and the formation became slightly denser.
"Come!" Duan Shefuchen lowered his curtain.
The four hundred riders who followed him also lowered their curtains and began to accelerate slowly.
The armored cavalry picked up speed slowly, but charged with amazing momentum and moved forward inexorably. The enemy cavalry, which was surrounded by left and right, couldn't move and was a little panicked.
The armored cavalry slowly increased their speed and became more powerful. The enemy cavalry gradually dispersed, trying to swerve to avoid them. After gaining distance, they used bows and arrows to kill these heavy and slow iron cans.
The armored cavalry was already moving very fast. Half of the enemy cavalry were scattered, and the other half had no time to turn, so they could only grit their teeth and charge forward, but they controlled the horses' heads to avoid a direct collision.
The two groups of people rushing toward each other quickly collided.
The Huns' light cavalry fell like raindrops from their horses - do you really think that the long soldiers in their hands are just decorations? The armored cavalry is equipped with heavy horse weapons, and there is almost no enemy when they sweep across.
The Huns were quickly overwhelmed.
The remaining enemy cavalry immediately lost their courage and fled backwards.
Xianbei and Wuhuan light cavalry were closely behind, chasing and killing them endlessly.
Both sides chased and fled, and soon they reached the outside of Jijun City. A group of light cavalry emerged from the besieging troops. The Huns sighed and fled westward.
On the evening of the eighth day of September, a group of Jieqi on the west bank of Qingshui crossed the river to the east, fought with the Xianbei people, and were defeated.
On the ninth day of September, a grain ship came upstream from Qingshui. After some supplies, Duan Shefuchen and others headed west again and defeated another group of Huns cavalry outside Huojia City.
In three days, there were three victories in three battles. Although it felt a bit like bullying the minority, it was an indisputable fact that Shi Hu was at a disadvantage in the cavalry battle.
This is the biggest advantage of the Huns, and it is also the main reason why Shao Xun has been unable to attack Liu Han in a large-scale attack - they already have the advantage of cavalry, but if you open a large-scale army and expose your own shortcomings, you are not seeking death.
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But now the situation has reversed.
If Liu Cong didn't send his imperial cavalry over, it would be a dream to rely on Shi Hu alone to win.
On September 11, after receiving a batch of supplies, the Jin cavalry was divided into two routes, one from the north and the south, one led by Duan Shefuchen and Bo Sheng, and the other led by Liu Hezhu and Juquchong, and headed for Xiuwu, Shanyang, and Wude.
Develop in the same depth direction.
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At the foot of Jijun City, He Lun came again, with tens of thousands of people from the Manheng tribe.
A total of fifteen thousand people surrounded the city.
Farther away, the large group of troops was still advancing westward.
Without the harassment of cavalry, the march speed is very fast. There is no need to disperse troops to guard everywhere, and the use of troops is more efficient.
As a result, within a few days, more than ten thousand soldiers and horses arrived, and the siege force became stronger and stronger.
On September 15th, Kong Dolphin climbed to the top of the city to observe the military situation.
The outside of the city has almost become a sea of ​​soldiers!
Tall, short, strong, thin, old, young, all kinds of people came. Before swords and guns, all living beings were equal. They no longer cared much about their own lives, they only wanted a chance to live for their families.
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The dolphin is experienced in military formations, and it doesn't feel right at first sniff.
These tens of thousands of people are afraid that they will risk their lives to attack the city and will not stop until it is defeated.
There are only 3,000 infantry in the city, plus the 2,000 strong men and women temporarily recruited. How long can they hold back? Yes, the strong women are also going into battle. Ji County has been seeing the battle repeatedly. There are not many people, so every ounce of strength must be used.
superior.
A large banner suddenly stood up a few miles away to the east.
To the left and right of the banner, more than a dozen war flags were flying.
Under the banner, the canopy is like clouds and the soldiers are like rain.
I don’t know where it started. Waves of cheers came one after another, slowly converging, like the endless waves, shocking the world.
The face of Kong Dolphin is earth-colored.
Shao Xun is here, it must be him! He must have heard the news that Shi Hu was ordered to transfer to the west, and came to attack Ji County.
As soon as he arrived, all the elite troops from Henan arrived. Many things made sense. For example, the two or three thousand cavalry who stayed behind and came back for reinforcements were swept away, and they were routed for hundreds of miles. They were chased all the way to Hanoi.
The faces of the military academy officers were also ugly.
The main force of Jijun is roughly divided into three groups: Kongdu, Zhaolu and Shihu.
At present, Shi Hu and Zhao Lu have gone to Hanoi, and only Kong Dolphin is here. In the year of great disaster, many people were scattered again. How should we fight with such a small garrison now?
Attacking in a calamity year, hurting others with your base, Shao Xun is so cruel!
This is the crushing of national power. Everyone is sitting in the city of distress, not knowing what to do.
The truth is - no one cares what they think.
Under the canopy, Shao Xun pointed his horsewhip and said: "The cavalry army won three battles in three battles and pursued them to Hanoi. The enemy troops fled in the wind and were vulnerable to a blow. I started as an infantry army, how can all the soldiers fall behind others?"
"Ming Gong, I will finally conquer this city." Jin Zheng was the first to step forward and said loudly.
Shao Xun shook his head and said: "The right battalion of Silver Spear and the pro-army are standing here, don't move rashly."
He Lun, Man Heng and others saw this and stepped forward to ask for a fight.
Shao Xun glanced at them one by one. Everyone held their heads high and felt eager.
"Tang Jian, you are in charge of this battle." Shao Xun said.
"As ordered." Tang Jian calmed down and said happily.
He Lun and others were a little disappointed.
Everyone knows that there are not many troops left in Ji County and it is not difficult to fight. Liang Gong made it clear that he wanted Tang Jian to take credit for this, so there was nothing he could do.
"The military order has been issued, take action immediately." Shao Xun said: "I will wait here and watch you defeat the enemy."
After saying that, Da Ma Jin Dao sat on the bed and looked at the city in the distance.
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"Crash!" Tang Jian forcefully overturned a car.
The yellow corn fell to the ground, blinding people.
"Are you hungry?" He stood with his sword in hand and asked loudly.
After asking, he then continued: "The army can have enough food. I know you won't be hungry, but can your family have enough food?"
"Will your family have enough to eat?" the soldiers shouted in unison, and their voices spread far and wide.
There was a commotion among the sergeants in formation.
"Now, capture this city for me. When the soldiers go out to fight, they will be given one dendrobium of grain according to the roster. After the city is broken, regardless of whether they are alive or dead, they will also be given one dendrobium of grain. Those who die in battle will be given pensions, and those who have made meritorious deeds will be rewarded. Duke Liang personally promised,
One word and nine cauldrons." Tang Jian continued: "Those who ascend first, those without official status will be appointed as Sima of the Ministry of Military Affairs, and those with official status will be promoted to the third level. In addition to the official status, there will be no financial rewards."
"Wealth is right in front of you, do you dare to take it?" Tang Jian took out the gold and silverware from another carriage and threw it in front of the soldiers.
"My family is so hungry that they are dizzy. Do you dare to let them eat enough?" Tang Jian kicked the overturned carriage again, scattering even more corn.
"The official seals are all ready, who has the skills to come and get them?" Tang Jian pointed to the tray held by the soldiers, and took off the linen covering it, revealing the large and small copper seals.
The sergeants watched intently and remained silent.
Wealth and silk can move people's hearts, food can save people's lives, official positions can protect wealth and honor, and life and death, isn't that all for this?
Some people's breathing gradually became heavier.
"On weekdays, everyone laments that no one appreciates them." Tang Jian added: "Mr. Liang is watching over there. The opportunity has been given to you. Do you dare to fight for it?"
"Fight the thief!" Someone couldn't bear it and shouted loudly.
"Fight!"
"Mr. Liang must keep his word."
"There may be another disaster next year, and sooner or later we will die. It's better to give it a try."
"My mother-in-law has suffered all her life, and I have suffered half my life. I don't want my wife and children to suffer anymore. Don't break your promise, Mr. Liang."
"Leave the official seal and I'll come as soon as I go!"
"I'll use the thief's head to get the official seal. Keep it for me."
The sergeants in the front row were chattering and restless.
The sergeants in the back row were infected and also shouted.
"Destroy the city!" Tang Jian drew out his sword and pointed at Ji County.
"Destroy the city!" the soldiers struck the ground with their spear poles, stamped their feet and shouted.
The drum beat soon started.
The auxiliary soldiers pushed the prepared siege vehicles and slowly stepped forward.
The soldiers lined up in a neat queue and followed slowly.
Another group of strong men were already carrying earth bags, and they came out and rushed towards the city god.
Their faces turned red, and they shouted wildly, as if they were carrying explosives, braving the rain of arrows falling from the city, and rushed straight away.
Water splashed everywhere and screams could be heard endlessly.
The not very spacious Chenghuang was quickly filled with dense sandbags and even corpses.
Siege engines staggered through the filled trenches.
Some sergeants couldn't even wait, so they rushed up with the long ladder on their shoulders, like a rushing tiger.
The Kong Dolphin watched from the top of the city, his mind going blank: Why are you so brave?
"Boom!" A crashed car hit the city gate and stirred up a large amount of dust.
"Bah!" The hook of a ladder truck firmly held the city wall. The sergeants got out of the car and rushed up the inclined ladder, looking crazy.
"Creak!" A sore voice sounded from the front, and the walking parapet cart stopped. The archers stood behind the breastwork, picking up their bows and arrows, and suppressed the city head.
The battle became intense from the beginning.
When the attacking side is desperate for their lives, it is a huge test for the defending side.
Momentum is such a vague and elusive thing, but when you actually encounter it, you will know how powerful it is.
"Kill the thief!" The first batch of soldiers with swords and shields rushed to the top of the city and fought with the defenders.
There was a huge crowd outside the city. Countless people held their weapons high, burned their lives, and shouted wantonly, almost drowning Ji County.
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