Chapter 188: During the Pursuit and Annihilation Battle in the Western Regions [Release the ban]
Chapter 188: Pursuit and Annihilation in the Western Regions (Part 2) [Unlocked]
It's not like Mo Xing has never thought about retreating, but in this vast desert, the way forward has been blocked by the Hetao army. About two hundred miles behind is Qingfeng's Jiayuguan Pass. And if they want to take a detour, all the opponents are
Cavalry, and after occupying Hotan City, the opponent will not worry about logistics supplies. In that case, it is his side that will suffer. The most important thing is that Xibu Jiasha has long expected that the Hetao army will attack him, so he also arranged
A little bit of backup.
"Kill!" the Hetao army roared. The two cavalrymen were like two sharp knives, avoiding the front of the Western Region Allied Forces and entering the opponent's formation from the flanks. Sprinting from the flanks, piercing the front, and trampling vertically and horizontally. This is what the Hetao cavalry soldiers must do.
Of course, Wang Xian and Fu Yang are completely unable to compare with Feng Jing Xin Ke in this regard. However, the momentum of thousands of horses galloping, especially in the vast desert, is still shocking. Moreover, they are also
Unlike Dugu's subordinates, all of whom were infantrymen, they had also experienced many battles, so they really looked like some of the elites of Hetao.
This was the first head-on collision between the Hetao cavalry and the Western Region Allied Forces. Although the two sides had experience fighting in the offensive and defensive battles at Jiayuguan, the Hetao army had the defensive advantage at that time. However, on the city wall, Bian Zhong acted to let Hetao
These soldiers had more battlefield experience and saw blood by the way, so they also transferred the cavalry to the city wall as infantry. Without the advantage of horses, the combat effectiveness of the cavalry was not as good as that of the infantry. Therefore, in this confrontation, both sides had no idea.
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Before the Hetao cavalry got close to the Allied Forces of the Three Kingdoms, there was a hail of arrows. The Hetao cavalry was no better than the cavalry outside the Great Wall, and did not have the same riding and archery skills inherited from their bloodline. However, Xue Sha and others considered that in the future, the Hetao cavalry would need to compete with the three major forces in the northwest.
Nomads fight decisively, so all cavalry are required to have proficient riding and shooting abilities.
The Western Region Allied Forces had never fought against the Hetao Cavalry before, so they did not expect the Hetao Cavalry to be so capable. As a result, many soldiers on the flanks had already fallen before they even had time to take out their shields. However, the soldiers of the Loulan Three Kingdoms were not weak, either.
This is the land where they were born and raised, and they are very familiar with every sand and stone here. Moreover, they have been fighting against Rouran Sashan for a long time, and they do not lack the courage to fight decisively on the battlefield and the experience against cavalry. Therefore, although they are at a disadvantage in terms of military strength
, but they did not panic at all, but held on to their formation under the leadership of the three kings, blocking the Hetao cavalry's attack like a violent storm.
Due to the influence of Sashan, most of the weapons of the Western Region Allied Forces are mainly scimitars. Although such a semicircular full-moon scimitar is not conducive to slashing, it is very powerful in close combat. It is not only flexible and convenient
, and it is easier to integrate the weapon with oneself. However, such a weapon suffers a lot when fighting cavalry. The length of the full moon scimitar is just over two feet. Although it is sharp, it is too short after all.
When fighting the cavalry, they had to get closer to the cavalry and attack from their backs. However, because they had to fight Rouran's cavalry, among the Western Region Allied Forces, they had to use spears and halberds.
They also had a lot of weapons. So when they saw the cavalry coming from Hetao, Mo Xing and others placed the spearmen as far out as possible, while the warriors holding the full-moon scimitars were behind them.
However, the Hetao cavalry attacked too fast, so by the time the Western Region Allied Forces completed their arrangements, they had already suffered casualties of at least two thousand soldiers.
However, after the Loulan Three Kingdoms completed the arrangement of spears and halberds, their overall defense power was significantly improved. And these warriors in the desert did not have the slightest fear when facing the sturdy Hetao cavalry, although their feet were already
Many comrades fell, but they still stood in their positions without fear. Whenever a soldier was injured or fell on the outer edge of the defense line, the soldiers behind would not hesitate to push forward. And those on the defensive line
The soldiers inside the circle put away their scimitars and took out their bows and arrows to help the soldiers outside fight.
The cavalry that attacked this time were all light cavalry. After all, no idiot would be stupid enough to carry heavy cavalry into battle during a long march in the desert. Because of this, the cavalry's defense is not high, especially when facing the opponent.
This was especially true when there was a complete spear formation. However, Wang Xian and Fu Yang were not just rookies. As soon as they saw such a situation, they immediately stopped charging in, and instead let all the cavalry surround the defensive position of the Western Region Allied Forces.
Stop and run and spin, using your speed advantage to maximize the attack power of the bow and arrow. This can not only effectively avoid your own losses, but also practice your riding and shooting skills.
Standing in the middle of the position, Ah Liushu's face was particularly ugly. He didn't understand how the Hetao army lurked behind his own army, quietly captured Hotan City, and laid out an ambush. Look.
In the opponent's formation, there are already 20,000 cavalry who have appeared. We don't know how many there are in Hotan City. But to completely control Hotan City, at least 5,000 soldiers are needed. How did they complete such a big move?
of.
Mo Xing naturally understood what his old friend was thinking, so he enlightened him and said: "Aliusu, since we know how to use blindfolding, then the other party is not stupid and will naturally use it too. Don't forget, the Great Wall defense line is now all
It is controlled by the Hetao. This defense line was built by them. They are naturally more familiar with it than us. Maybe they slipped out like this. As for how they took your Hotan City, the reason is even simpler. Although we have already fought with
Qingfeng declared war, but we did not declare war with Qingfeng's merchants. They only need to pretend to be merchants and sneak into Hotan City first. As long as they control one of the city gates, and your Hotan is not like a grand pass like Jiayuguan, they have superior military strength.
Naturally, we can't support it in front of us, so it's normal for us to fall."
"Then what should we do now? The opponent has a strength advantage, has so many cavalry, and now occupies Hotan. Even if it is a consumption ratio, it is still inferior to the opponent. But if we retreat, where can we retreat to?"
Ban Mu also asked nervously.
"Retreat is impossible. I have estimated that the total number of troops they will come out this time will not exceed 40,000. Only 20,000 cavalry have appeared now, and the remaining 20,000 must be ambushing near the battlefield. But you
Don't worry, Xibu Jiasha had already expected this. Behind our army, he quietly deployed 30,000 cavalry just to catch the big fish in the Hetao. But he didn't expect that the Hetao army would come so suddenly, and
We also captured your Hotan City. But as soon as Sashan's army arrives, it's time for us to fight back. And your Hotan City will definitely return to your hands." Mo Xing said with a smile.
Ah Liushu and Ban Mu both had smiles on their faces at the same time. Ban Mu even pulled Mo Xing's shoulder and said, "Oh? Then why didn't you tell us first?"
"This is an order from Xibu Gashat. If I told you, it wouldn't be so realistic. And I'm afraid the Hetao army wouldn't be fooled." Mo Xing said with a smile.
Ban Mu frowned: "Why is Sibu Gaza so eager to help us?"
"It's very simple. Before Jiayuguan was captured, we were still their allies. Before Rouran was eliminated or weakened, they would never take action against us. And Sashan suffered such a big blow in the hands of Hetao this time.
A loss, if he doesn't win a victory, he can't explain it to Agathus." Mo Jing said with a smile.
Ah Liushu, on the other hand, half-squinted his eyes. Even if there were only 40,000 troops in Hetao, there would still be at least 10,000 soldiers in Hotan City now. So it might not be that easy to get Hotan back. After all, the other party is Bian Zhongxing himself.
Defense. Even if we can get it back, I'm afraid Hotan has already become a pile of ruins, right? But Ah Liushu doesn't feel too distressed. As long as the territory is still there, there is still a chance to get the lost wealth back.
This is better than having nothing, right?
During the battle, Mo Jing and others were anxiously waiting for Sashan's reinforcements, and the same was true for Bian Zhongxing on the city wall. However, Bian Zhongxing was not in a hurry. Xibu Jiasha wanted to use the Loulan coalition to consume the strength of the Hetao army, but now
Due to the situation, although the 20,000 cavalrymen in Hetao could not wipe out the Loulan coalition forces as soon as possible, they kept adding wounds to the Western Region coalition forces. Even if it is an elephant, if you keep bleeding it, he will eventually die from blood depletion.
What's more, the Loulan coalition is not an elephant yet.
"Commander, these are soldiers who have only been tempered on the battlefield for less than a month. The cost of letting them mature in this way is really too high." Standing next to Bian Zhongxing, Lu Zhen said unbearably.
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"We have no time. If I were given another half a year, I would not adopt such a cruel method. However, war is inherently cruel. If they cannot mature here, then even if they reach Yuzhou Road,
They can only become victims on the battlefield. Not only the 20,000 cavalry, but also you and Zhu Xigao's 30,000 infantry. After today, they will embark on the road south, and they may never come back." Bian Zhongxing sighed.
He took a breath and said: "As the people of the Celestial Dynasty, while enjoying the glory of the Celestial Dynasty, we also shoulder the mission of passing on this glory. For our dignity, for our nation, and for our civilization, we will
Pay a high price, even your life."
Having said this, Bian Zhongxing's face showed a light that made people dare not look at him: "Only the warriors who survived this battle can be qualified for the mission of fighting south. Although I don't know what happened to my lord.
Things, but if the Yuzhou Road falls, then most of the mountains and rivers of our country will fall into the hands of the aliens. With the nature of the surrounding aliens, do you think they can let our people go? If these soldiers can't even pass this little test
If you can't accept it, why can they compare with our veterans of Hetao? Why should they use their lives to cover the retreat of the people like we did in Jinzhou? Lu Zhen, do you understand what I mean? My lord has already
They have the worst idea, that is, under extremely unfavorable circumstances, these soldiers will once again bear the same responsibilities as when we fought at Hukou. Without strong enough combat effectiveness and extremely tenacious fighting will, why should they?
To undertake such a task? To die in battle for the country, Lu Zhen, you will understand this truth one day."
It's not that Lu Zhen didn't understand the meaning of Bian Zhong's jargon, but he didn't think as far-reaching as Bian Zhongxing, so he just nodded, then made a military salute and said: "Commander, I hope that this time I can
Join the team heading south."
"You go with Mu Shan this time. Among the four of us, you are the smarter ones. Don't let me down." Bian Zhongxing said calmly.
"Yes!" Lu Zhen was overjoyed, but he asked with confusion: "Commander, what about the Five Young Masters? Didn't you plan to let them go in the first place?"
"Let's see how they perform in this battle. If it's not satisfactory, let them follow you south." Bian Zhongxing said with narrowed eyes.
This time he brought out a total of 50,000 soldiers. Indeed, as Mo Xing said, they all sneaked out from the Great Wall defense line. After all, Hetao has controlled the northwest Great Wall defense line for so long, so he naturally knows which areas can be used to escape.
Then, with the help of the soul-eating intelligence personnel, the army rushed straight to Hotan City. Then they pretended to be merchants and took over the city defense. Twenty thousand cavalry were distributed around Hotan City, blocking Hotan in groups. So the Western Region Allied Forces merged
There is no news that Hotan has been captured by Hetao. There are still 10,000 soldiers in the city, and the remaining 20,000 soldiers are ambushing outside the city. Bian Zhongxing firmly believes that Xibu Gaza will not miss this opportunity, so he specially
He kept a hand.
As for Wu Xiaolangjun's five thousand cavalry, Bian Zhongxing gave them an order to lead the army out of the border immediately once Sashan's army retreated. However, he did not give them any combat orders and just let them act according to their own circumstances. This can be regarded as Bian Zhongxing's order.
Let's re-examine a test before they leave. A good enough general not only needs to have a long-term strategic vision, rich battlefield experience, keen observation ability, and tenacious fighting will, but more importantly, he needs to assess the situation and constantly
Modify your strategic goals according to the situation on the battlefield. The five young men are all considered to be good prospects, so let them train independently.
After the battle outside Hotan City lasted for a full four hours, Sashan's army finally appeared. The general leading the army was Qida Mengdu, a young general from the royal family of Sashan. On the orders of Xibu Jiasha, he led
Twenty thousand of Sashan's most elite camel soldiers came to aid. According to Xibu Gaza's own estimation, in order to prevent himself from sneaking into Jiayuguan, a steady general like Bian Zhongxing would inevitably leave a heavy guard at the pass, and he could mobilize the most troops.
Only 30,000 would only be chasing the tail of the Western Region Allied Forces, but he had no idea that Bian Zhongxing would be so bold this time. Not only did he take away half of the defensive troops in Jiayuguan, but he also went deep into the army alone.
He directly took away Hotan's lair, and then calmly waited here for the arrival of Sashan's army. Of course, all this was only known to Sibu Gaza when he received the final battle report.