Chapter 87: Do you understand sniping? Intercept the prisoners
"Because this arrow -" Azig reached out and tapped the arrow on the table and said: "It's very special, so it attracts attention. Isn't it the same with you?"
Raising his hand to stop Tekuyin from continuing to argue, Azig said: "Since he wants to anger me, he may be trying to get his hands on Longchuan City, so I won't be fooled. Tomorrow you will lead the army to Xiaotieshan
, Benbeile is in charge of Longchuan City."
"Lord Baile is wise." Tekuyin was overjoyed and bowed to accept the order.
"Be careful with this guy." Azige reminded in a deep voice: "Since they want to provoke me to leave the city, the enemy may be targeting Longchuan City. Yizhou and Longchuan were defeated twice, and the enemy must be familiar with the methods of siege.
I believe that fighting in the city can also weaken the power of our army's cavalry and archery."
Tekuyin hesitated a little and said, "Master Beile, please leave more troops in the city or not attack Xiaotieshan for the time being."
Azig smiled and waved his hand and said: "There is no need to be so cautious. Longchuan City is small, and a thousand people can defend it. You lead the army to Xiaotieshan and attack if you can. If the enemy is strong, withdraw your troops."
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"The general will finally understand." Tekuyin bowed and accepted the order.
For Azig, he was not afraid of killing him with cold arrows. In terms of archery skills, he considered himself to be no worse than anyone else. Moreover, after being in battle for a long time, how could he not be vigilant and aware.
The idea of seeing in six directions and hearing in all directions is obviously an exaggeration in storytelling. But the feeling and reaction to danger are indeed manifestations of rich battlefield experience.
Azig believed that the reason why Yue Tuo was attacked and killed by cold arrows was that he was stranded during the retreat and lost due vigilance. At the same time, the carelessness of the guards and the lack of careful search were also important reasons.
Therefore, Azige is really not afraid, but is indeed more worried about the safety of Longchuan City. It is easier to attack Xiaotieshan. If you can't attack, just retreat and think of a solution.
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Cold arrow attack?! Such an unprofessional description is an insult to professional "sniper".
Guo Dajing wanted to complain, but he could only accept people's definition of "sniper" in this era.
If the definition is biased, the understanding will be even more inaccurate.
To become a sniper master, accurate marksmanship and strong archery skills are only one of the conditions. What is more important is camouflage, ambush and concealment.
Therefore, Guo Dajing has strong confidence in his sniping. Since the enemy is not aware of the problem, the success rate of sniping will naturally be greatly improved.
Although except for Yue Tuo, Guo Dajing did not use sniper tactics one after another to shoot Jianlu generals. But he was just hiding his strength and waiting for the best opportunity and the most valuable target.
Azig was considered one, but Guo Dajing had not obtained accurate information about him, so he could not waste time and energy just because he was killed.
Guo Dajing is very clear about his future goals. He will command thousands of troops to pacify Liao and exterminate slaves, instead of becoming a sniper. Even if it frightens the captives, it is still far from his ideal.
After a night's rest, Guo Dajing and others got up early to eat and drink. After completing preparations, they entered the position and waited for the arrival of Jianlu.
Cui Xiao and his men laid an ambush, but when they looked to the other side, Guo Dajing was no longer there.
Cui Xiaoyi admired his stealth and concealment. Guo Dajing's thirty subordinates also received careful instruction and improved a lot.
Sentinels, night guards, or scouts as defined by Guo Dajing, should have such qualities and skills, and they should be the foundation.
Not only stealth and concealment, but also fighting and assassination skills, as well as other techniques, Guo Dajing will gradually teach in the future. The key is that he does not dare to expose too much at once, which will easily make people suspicious.
Of course, Cui Xiaoyi didn't know that this was the most important skill to master in sniping. Disguise and concealment. Hiding well was both a prerequisite for survival and a thunderous strike.
Time passed by minute by second, but Guo Dajing took advantage of the terrain and snow on the trees to set up several simple concealed shooting positions along the retreat route.
Any trenches and other fortifications will help improve the chance of survival and increase the chance of shooting the enemy.
No one fully understands the true meaning of these preparations. Just like after Guo Dajing shot Yue Tuo, everyone was shocked and did not know the hard work he had put in and the dangers he had borne.
If you choose a sniper position with woods, the soldiers will take precautions and even send people to search and reconnaissance in advance; in places with fewer concealments, the defense will be relaxed, but there will be higher requirements for camouflage and safe retreat.
The shooting distance of 100 meters is only ten seconds for a galloping war horse. Jianlu is also good at riding and shooting, and he has to guard against incoming arrows when escaping.
This was how difficult it was for Guo Dajing to snipe and kill Yue Tuo. He was so disguised that it was difficult to detect, and his retreat was concealed. Before Jianlu could find the attacker, he had already gotten into the woods.
Now, regarding the upcoming battle, Guo Dajing also adopted a serious and meticulous attitude and tried his best to make the arrangements as safe and reliable as possible.
In the eyes of others, Guo Dajing is a guy who dares to fight tooth and nail to kill the enemy.
However, each of Guo Dajing's actions seemed risky, but he tried his best to make safety preparations. Although the preparations were thorough and meticulous, he could not guarantee 100% safety.
The sun is rising high, and people can already feel the slight warmth of spring instead of the coldness of winter.
Guo Dajing closed his eyes slightly, immersed in the space of consciousness. This has become a habit he has developed, and he does not miss time for rest and work.
A dozen crossbows were quietly arranged neatly, all made by him in his spare time.
The crossbow made from the captured short bows can only have an effective range of forty or fifty meters. But it is enough for the troops Guo Dajing wants to train and equip.
It is impossible to fight with the Jianlu in the field, but it is very feasible to rely on the mountains and forests and favorable terrain to carry out raids and ambushes.
Then with the help of preset fortifications and taking advantage of crossbows and muskets, it can be said to be an effective tactic to maximize strengths and avoid weaknesses.
Guo Dajing became more and more skilled at cutting crossbow supports and installing small parts. A semi-finished crossbow was soon completed.
After trying it out, Guo Dajing nodded with satisfaction and placed the nineteenth crossbow.
The sound of an arrow interrupted Guo Dajing's immersed emotions, and his consciousness exited the space and returned to reality.
At the signal sent by the sentry in front, Jianlu appeared. Guo Dajing took a few deep breaths, moved his hands and feet, and raised the crossbow in the sniper position.
The sound of horse hooves roared, approaching from a distance, and soon you could see Jianlu's figure appearing at the end of the road.
Jianlu's vanguard consisted of a hundred or so people, fully armored and moving like the wind, showing the power of elite cavalry.
When there was something unusual in the weeds or behind the trees on the roadside, Jianlu did not dismount, but used his bow and arrow to call him over. His arrows were so accurate that even Guo Dajing had to admire them.
The vanguard's marching speed is neither too fast nor too slow, and the distance between them is wide. In this way, there will be no omissions in the search and warning, and even if there is an ambush, there is room for reaction and adjustment.
It's a bit like a long snake formation. If you want to besiege them all, you need to be in a fairly large range. If you hit the head, you will come from the rear, and if you hit the tail, you will go back first. It is a very flexible marching formation.
Guo Dajing narrowed his eyes, leaned down, and observed Jianlu's actions through the scope.
In terms of archery alone, many people surpass Guo Dajing. But his strengths and advantages lie in disguise and hiding. In this era, he has absolute confidence.
Jianlu saw the roadblock ahead. A leader running in front raised his arms high, and the team's speed immediately slowed down.
Yes, he is able to command and control, and his skills in horse control are also superb. He can indeed be called an elite.
Guo Dajing pursed his lips slightly, and through the gap in the woods, he targeted the leader. This was his luck.
The arrows came, breaking dead branches and falling snow dust, but Guo Dajing didn't even blink. The preparation was not in vain. Jianlu's fire reconnaissance did not cause any harm to him at all.
The Jianlu leader waved forward, and a dozen Jianlu jumped off their horses and ran forward, preparing to clear the obstacles. Others rode horses to both sides of the road, bows and arrows drawn, and their eyes alertly searching for any strange movements.
There are trees and weeds at a distance of 100 meters, so it is almost impossible to find Guo Dajing, who is well hidden.
Guo Dajing gently pulled the trigger, and the crossbow arrow arrived in an instant without any sound, and shot into the chest and abdomen of the Jianlu leader.
With a scream, the Jianlu leader shook his horse a few times and fell down.
The position chosen by Guo Dajing was almost parallel to the roadblock, which seemed more dangerous, but Guo Dajing was confident in the entanglement in the woods.
In fact, he prefers the night. With the help of the night vision scope, he will be like a fish in water, silently shooting the captives who dare to enter the forest to pursue him one by one.
"Enemy attack!" Jianlu shouted loudly, and a bunch of arrows were shot into the woods. Jianlu also jumped off his horse and rushed towards the woods.
Guo Dajing didn't panic, he drew the arrow, took aim, and fired again, shooting a Jianlu who was rushing in front and knocking him to the ground.
Then, using the cover of trees and snow, he quietly retreated along the planned route.
Sometimes crawling, sometimes walking fast, Guo Dajing came to the second sniper position, cocked an arrow, and aimed at the Jianlu who came to the roadblock and was about to move away and clean up.
A Jianlu was directing his companions to use all their strength to move the tree trunks blocking the road. But his voice suddenly stopped. He opened his mouth wide and looked down at the half arrow cluster sticking out of his chest. He fell down on his face.
Guo Dajing quickly loaded the arrow and fired at the exposed Jianlu. Although the ballistic trajectory of the crossbow was curved, it was lower and flatter than that of the bow, and the flight time in the air was shorter, making it more difficult to capture its trajectory.
After shooting three arrows in a row, Guo Dajing only stayed at the second sniper position for less than ten seconds before quickly leaving and retreating to the third one.
According to the rules of sniping, you should not fire two shots at the same position to avoid exposing your position. But that was in the later days of using firearms, and the enemy of a sniper is also a sniper.
In this era, Guo Dajing does not need to be so strict.
While retreating, Guo Dajing observed the distance of the Jianlu who entered the forest, quickly lay down, took aim and shot, killing a Jianlu who was already approaching.
Maintaining a distance of 70 to 80 meters, or even 50 to 60 meters, Guo Dajing, who used a crossbow, also had an advantage when shooting against Jianlu.
To maintain a posture when shooting with a bow, it means exposing a large area of the body. Guo Dajing can shoot in lying, standing, kneeling, squatting and other postures, killing enemies while maintaining concealment.
They were all elite cavalry of Jianlu. If they were in battle, it would take three to five Ming troops to defeat one. Guo Dajing's killing of one more would indirectly reduce the casualties of three to five Ming troops.
What's more, the reason why these Jianlu prisoners became elites was because they had fought in battles for a long time, and their hands were stained with the blood of the Ming army and the Liao people.
Blood debts must be repaid with blood, lives must be paid for lives.
Guo Dajing kept shooting at the Jianlu who were chasing him in the forest, but his heart became more and more calm. It was like a group of chickens and dogs. The lives that ended in his hands were too small to arouse his emotions.
Waves.
Boom! Jianlu hit the preset mine, and screamed amid the fire and black smoke.
Guo Dajing sneered, took aim, fired, and shot a Jianlu who ducked out from behind a tree on the spot.
Every time he shoots an enemy, Guo Dajing can increase his proficiency and improve his shooting skills.
Without him, the hands are familiar!
In fact, it's that simple. After accumulating experience to a certain extent, you will often get rid of the conventional shooting procedures. For example, if you can break the wire with a flick of your hand, you have omitted aiming.
Boom, boom, boom!
The Jianlu spread out and tried to outflank the attackers, but more mines were struck.
On the other side of the road, Cui Xiaoyi commanded his men to launch a violent attack on Jianlu who entered the woods to search.
Boom, boom!
Mines were exploding, arrows were shooting, and shouts of death were heard, but the fighting was not fierce.
After giving Jianlu a blow, Cui Xiaoyi quickly retreated with his men without waiting for Jianlu to adjust and increase his troops, leaving only the mines that exploded from time to time to create surprises for Jianlu.
Guo Dajing received the signal and began to retreat quickly. After meeting Cui Xiaoyi and others, he mounted his war horse and galloped away.
Boom! A loud noise roared behind him. It was Jianlu who moved the roadblock and triggered a large mine. The rubble covered on it would cause considerable death and injury to Jianlu.
Guo Dajing and Cui Xiaoyi smiled at each other on horseback. The battle was easy. There were only two casualties on their own side, but more than a dozen of Jianlu were shot dead.
As for the damage caused by landmines, it is not easy to judge, but Jianlu will definitely have a hard time. Even if he suffers a bloody head, it will also affect his combat effectiveness.
So what if there are thousands of Jianlu troops, dozens of people can still defeat him. As long as the terrain is favorable and adequate preparations are made, Jianlu will not find a chance to make money back even if they suffer losses.
"With only two to three thousand troops, dozens or even hundreds of squads are organized, and each squad will only kill one Jianlu every day." Guo Dajing said with a half-smile: "How many troops have been lost from Jianlu's attack on the DPRK to now?"
It has been more than a month since the Jianlu invaded the country. Counting thirty days and sixty squads, almost two thousand Jianlu will turn into corpses!
Cui Xiaoyi knew that this was a hypothesis, an ideal state, and an optimistic estimate.
But Guo Dajing's idea is correct. Even if the frontal battlefield cannot withstand Jianlu, sustainable consumption will prevent Jianlu from staying in North Korea for too long.