Xiang Xing frowned slightly. After reading Haotian's order, he pondered for a moment, and finally decided to follow the order. In his heart, what he hoped more was to improve Dongfang through such a face-to-face fighting method.
The combat effectiveness of the legion. Compared with the Eastern Legion and the Hetao Army, the gap is really too big. The elite of the Hetao headquarters have never fallen behind in the same number when facing the Northeastern Three Kingdoms, the Bliss Holy Sect, or the Eastern Japanese Dynasty.
Even their second-rate left-behind troops, like the 50,000 soldiers dispatched this time, are even more powerful than the Eastern Army. In front of the Eastern Army's 100,000 soldiers, there are only about 20,000 Ji Le.
Soldiers, and in front of the 50,000-strong army in Hetao, there were about 30,000. Xiang Xing also knew very well that once Cassimbas’ plan was launched, it would be irreversible, so he could only desperately improve the combat effectiveness of his soldiers.
Only by giving them some capital to fight can they win some opportunities for the longevity of the Qingfeng Empire. Therefore, even though he faced heavy interceptions from the Bliss soldiers, Xiang Xing did not hesitate to mobilize the soldiers in his hands in turn.
, just to make them mature quickly.
However, he must also obey the overall situation of the battlefield. It is simply impossible to capture the Bliss Camp in the remaining three hours. And since Haotian has already decided, then Xiang Xing
Naturally, he would not disobey orders, but it was a pity to miss such an opportunity. But what made him even more regretful was that the Eastern Legion's sparse combat effectiveness led to the failure of this military operation. It seems that after returning, the soldiers below need to be trained.
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When Haotian gave an order, more than 100,000 Qingfeng Allied Forces slowly withdrew from the Bliss Camp. The Bliss soldiers were puzzled, but they saw that the Qingfeng soldiers were constantly pouring fuel towards the camp. Now, even an idiot understood that Qingfeng
What are the coalition forces preparing to do? Although there are many wells dug in the Ji Le camp, it is completely impossible to put out the fire in the entire camp with water from dozens of wells. With no choice, the Ji Le army had no choice but to put out the fire in the entire camp.
While setting up a fire break, they retreated towards the Chinese army camp.
As soon as Cheng Xianqing saw this situation, he naturally knew what Haotian was planning. After the fire, the Qingfeng coalition must deliver the last blow. As long as the Qingfeng coalition's last attack was blocked, Haotian would have no choice but to withdraw its troops. And if it was blocked,
If he couldn't hold back, then the whole army would probably be annihilated. At that moment, Cheng Xianqing could no longer sit still and ordered the Ji Le soldiers who had returned to the camp to be on full alert, while he personally stood on the top of the archery tower in the Chinese army camp.
, beating drums to cheer for the Bliss soldiers.
Listening to the rumbling drums, Haotian raised his head slightly, gritted his teeth, and then opened his mouth and said: "Come here, pass my order, and the whole army will attack!"
Turning around, Haotian patted Lu Zhen and Mu Shan on the shoulders and said, "I won't set any conditions for you, but I hope you won't lose the prestige of the commander-in-chief." Since Luo Xiang, Xin Jiao and others were by his side, Haotian naturally also
There is no such opportunity to lead by example.
"Don't worry, my lord, my subordinates will do their best!" Lu Zhen and Mu Shan both said with excited faces and clasped their fists. They may not care about their reputation, but as old subordinates who have followed Bian Zhongxing for more than ten years, they would rather
Even if he died in battle, he would not disgrace the reputation of the frontier commander.
At this time, Xiang Xing's Eastern Army also began its final mobilization. Xiang Xing naturally understood what Haotian meant. If Cheng Xianqing's Ji Le Camp could not be taken down in this attack, then there would be only one way to withdraw. And Xiang Xing worked hard to plan.
In order to prevent such a war, the Eastern Legion even took great risks to participate in the war, but in the end they were unable to win the corresponding consequences. Neither Haotian nor Xiang Xing himself would be able to explain to the court after returning.
Cheng Xianqing's Chinese army camp has a radius of about five miles, and there are at least 60,000 Ji Le soldiers currently retreating in the camp. Although the battle just now was fierce, the Ji Le soldiers relied on their crazy fighting spirit and complete defenses to survive despite their efforts.
They paid a price of more than 30,000 people, but the losses they caused to the Qingfeng Allied Forces were equally heavy. Lu Zhen and Mushan tribe in Hetao suffered more than 10,000 casualties, while the advancing Eastern Army lost more than 10,000 soldiers in just over two hours.
In fact, more than 20,000 people died in the battle. When this number was reported to Xiang Xing, Xiang Xing was filled with anger and deep shame. Of course, now standing on the battlefield, Xiang Xing is still mostly angry.
However, Cheng Xianqing's Chinese army camp was not a real city after all. Their camp was only about one foot high, which was not as good as an ordinary county town. In the Qingfeng Empire, the tallest city wall was built against the mountain.
In Jiayuguan, the highest part of the city wall is actually ten feet high, and the average wall is six to seven feet high. In order to build this magnificent pass, Qingfeng's Taizu Taizong spent twenty years and lost the lives of at least 400,000 prisoners of war.
Only then was this magnificent pass built. However, Shanhaiguan Pass, Juyong Pass and Yumen Pass were not as good as Jiayuguan Pass. Most of the city walls were six feet high. The walls of Tiandu Shengjing were six to seven feet high, and the walls of various capitals within the territory were
The height of the city wall is four to five feet, and the city wall of the state capital is three feet high. However, the height of the city wall is slightly different according to different situations in different places. The ordinary county wall is only two feet. The Qingfeng coalition's usual siege exercises use the city wall of the state capital.
As a target, he naturally didn't care about Cheng Xianqing's Zhongjun Dazhai.
Since they did not expect to attack Dazhai, the Qingfeng coalition did not bring any siege equipment. However, after the Ji Le army retreated, there were many things such as siege vehicles scattered in the camp. Although it was destroyed by Haotian
The fire was almost burned, but there was always some left. The Hetao soldiers carried these siege equipment and attacked the Ji Le Camp again and again.
Xue Qingcheng and Xian Lianchen led 70,000 cavalry, surrounding the Ji Lezhong army's Dazhai, using their bows and arrows to suppress the Ji Le soldiers on the wall. This move was a common trick used by nomadic cavalry in siege battles. When they
When attacking the city, using the high speed of the war horses under the crotch and relying on one's own excellent riding and shooting skills, it is enough to suppress the counterattack of the soldiers on the city wall. Especially when encountering the most elite horse archers of the nomads, the defenders on the city wall are even more powerful.
He was shot to death as soon as his head showed up. Only the cavalry of the nomadic people who inherited this skill could use this technique. Even the well-trained Hetao cavalry was completely unable to compete with the nomads at this time.
Compared with the cavalry, the 50,000 cavalry under Xue Qingcheng are the most elite part of the Blood Plateau. When they run on the land without any obstacles, they are enough to put great pressure on the Ji Le soldiers above the camp. At this time, Hetao
The cavalry finally discovered the difference between them and the nomadic cavalry. Most of the arrows fired by the Scarlet Cavalry landed on the wall. However, only a small part of the arrows fired by the Hetao cavalry could hit the enemy.
After the cavalry suppressed the Ji Le army on the wall, the attack of the Hetao infantry and the Eastern Army began. On the Hetao side, the two generals Lu Zhenmushan and Huazhong Chengwenren Ge and several other captains, such as Captain Wanfu, personally led the team. A large number of
It was filled with mid-level officers. If it were normal times, Cheng Xianqing would naturally be very happy about this, but at this time, he felt the strong fighting spirit emanating from the Hetao army. The same was true for the Eastern Army, and Xiang Xing even
The general brought his troops onto the battlefield and ordered that anyone who retreated without his orders would be shot to death.
The desperate attack of the Qingfeng coalition forces did cause a lot of damage to Ji Le's army. After all, Ji Le's Chinese army's Dazhai was not a real city wall. After being hit by siege vehicles several times, some parts finally could not hold up and were exposed.
There were several large gaps. The Hetao army was like ants smelling the smell of honey, and they rushed towards these gaps in a black mass. The Ji Le soldiers behind and above the camp were not to be outdone, facing the Hetao.
They did not hesitate to push forward against the dazzling blades of the army, blocking the gap with their own bodies.
Perhaps influenced by the high fighting spirit of their colleagues in Hetao on the other side, and the personal supervision of the army commander, the soldiers of the Eastern Army finally showed the combat effectiveness they should have after hard training. After all, they still have
With nearly 80,000 combatants, they have an absolute advantage in strength. They can choose multiple breakthrough points on the front of their attack. However, the Bliss soldiers in front of them are not inferior. The fighting spirit they burst out is better than that of the Eastern Army.
Even worse, and now they still have a defensive advantage. Therefore, although the defense is somewhat difficult, the defense will not collapse.
Seeing such a situation, Cheng Xianqing was unafraid. Faced with the siege of more than 200,000 troops, he did not have the slightest fear. After all, a generation of heroes has his own merits. Standing on the archery tower, Cheng Xianqing
While beating the giant drum, he raised his voice and shouted: "The sky is dead, the bliss will last forever!"
Cheng Xianqing's status in the hearts of the soldiers of the Paradise Holy Cult is indeed unparalleled. Upon hearing his shout, the soldiers of Paradise were all in high spirits, and each one of them also shouted "The sky is dead, Paradise is eternal",
Like crazy tigers, they were killing towards the Qingfeng Alliance Army. Although the Qingfeng Alliance Army was also very high-spirited, compared with the Paradise Soldiers who wanted to die on the battlefield and ascend to heaven, after all, they were still a notch behind in terms of momentum.
After all, these soldiers are different from those veterans of Hetao. They will not have their fighting spirit and combat effectiveness affected by any environmental changes in the outside world. Therefore, facing the desperate counterattack of the Bliss soldiers, they who had already gained the upper hand unexpectedly
was pressed down.
Xiang Xing was furious. He had originally opened three gaps, and each gap was at least two feet wide. However, when the Ji Le soldiers counterattacked, they were all taken back, along with several people who had already rushed into the camp.
Thousands of soldiers were all blocked inside. He killed more than twenty officers who retreated without authorization, but still could not stop the decline of the army. Later, he simply went into battle himself, but was shot in the shoulder by a stray arrow and had to
Withdrew from the battlefield.
Seeing such a situation, Haotian couldn't help but let out a long sigh. The combat effectiveness and fighting will of Ji Le's soldiers were indeed better than the 50,000 infantry of Lu Zhen and Mu Shan. If there was enough time, facing only 60,000
Haotian was 100% sure that he could capture the simple camp guarded by soldiers within one day. But now he only had less than three hours left, plus the time for the army to retreat from the battlefield. Even if
Haotian was full of confidence at first, but now he is also a little shaken.
"Lord, the combat effectiveness of the Paradise soldiers should not be so strong. My subordinates believe that the reason why they are able to perform so well is largely because Cheng Xianqing is here. Cheng Xianqing is the spiritual belief of the Paradise Holy Cult.
With his presence, the combat effectiveness of the Holy Sect of Paradise has been greatly improved. After this battle, my surviving Hetao army will definitely be able to fight against the opponent in the future." Xuanji saw Haotian's worries and said with relief.
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Haotian sighed: "The 50,000 troops of Lu Zhen and Mu Shan are already the most elite part of the 300,000 troops left behind in Hetao, but there is still a gap compared to the soldiers of Paradise. And judging from the current situation
, the combat effectiveness of the Bliss Holy Sect is not much worse than that of the Eastern Japanese Dynasty and the Three Northeastern Kingdoms. If we want to compete with the Bliss Alliance by then, I'm afraid."
Luo Xiang interjected: "What my lord said is absolutely true. Therefore, my subordinates believe that the army expansion plan ordered by you, my lord, must be carried out immediately, and then take over the defense of the veterans under Commander Bian, and seize the time to recruit these veterans who already have certain battlefield experience."
It’s time to sharpen our skills. Otherwise, I’m afraid we will definitely be in an extremely disadvantageous situation in next year’s decisive battle.”
Haotian nodded. It's almost November now, and in two months, China's traditional festival will be the Spring Festival. And by then, the weather will be cold and freezing, which is not suitable for large army operations. Therefore, as long as we can
After more than a month, the decisive battle will definitely be postponed to March or April next year. But now to April next year, the time is too tight.
"Lord, it's time to prepare to retreat." Xuanji took a step forward and said. According to intelligence, the army of the Fourteenth Eastern Japanese Guards is only two hours away from the battlefield, and Bing Heng's army only needs three more.
If they arrive, they will be able to cut off the retreat route of the Qingfeng Allied Forces. If they cannot retreat in time, then even if the Qingfeng Allied Forces, whose retreat route is cut off, can retreat to Yuzhou, they will definitely suffer considerable losses.
Although Haotian still thought about it very much, he also knew that this was not the time to persist. He gritted his teeth and said: "I am unwilling to give up! I have planned carefully for so long, but in the end I still can't.
Returned in vain. Forget it, military advisor, you should arrange a retreat."
In response to Haotian's words, Luo Xiang just squinted his eyes and said nothing. Some things were destined to be fruitless from the beginning. If the Holy Sect of Paradise and Cheng Xianqing were really so easy to deal with, Tie Zhen would have settled them long ago.
Still need the Emperor Yinglie to issue the Qinwang Order and unite the three major families to compete? Haotian has this enthusiasm, but he does not have the corresponding strength. No matter what he does, he can only turn the result as much as possible towards himself. It’s just that
Haotian is stubborn and will never look back unless he hits a wall. Fortunately, there were no serious consequences this time. Otherwise, even Luo Xiang, who regards human life as nothing, would blame himself endlessly. Looking at Xuanji
After taking a glance, both of them had the same thought. The combat effectiveness of the Ji Le soldiers was somewhat beyond their expectations. From a fair standpoint, with the same number, even the most elite part of the left-behind army in Hetao
They are no match for them. There is not much time left before next year's decisive battle. If we don't seize this time to practice hard, we may really suffer big losses next year.
Qiu Mu stood motionless behind Haotian. For writers of secret history, they must maintain an absolute bystander mentality at all times. Because only in this way can they truly and objectively record what happened. Of course
, Haotian's behavior moved her very much. At least she had a bit of pride in her eyes when she stood behind Haotian. But there was no trace of emotion in Xin Jiao's eyes. To her, everything was more important than anything else.
It's not as important as the Haotian in front of her. She knows what Haotian is thinking, and it's really knowing that you can't do anything but doing it. A woman always likes the man she likes to be more heroic. Although Haotian's true temperament,
It is very likely that she will follow the path of the Overlord of Western Chu, but as his woman, Xin Jiao is undoubtedly very happy. Thinking of this, Xin Jiao suddenly discovered one thing, that is, she is not Haotian's wife and concubine at all.
Then a pretty face turned red immediately. Fortunately, everyone's attention was focused on the battlefield at this time, and no one noticed Xin Jiao's abnormality.
The vigorous attack finally stopped after two hours. Facing Qingfeng's double strength attack, the Holy Sect of Paradise showed their extraordinary fighting ability and fighting will at this critical moment. Under Cheng Xianqing's calm attitude, despite the efforts
It cost more than 60,000 people, but it failed the plan of Haotian's two armies to join the Central Army's camp, resulting in the failure to achieve the strategic goal. Moreover, more than four hours of fighting also caused at least the same amount of damage to the Qingfeng coalition.
Among them, the Hetao infantry lost 16,000 and the cavalry lost 5,000. The Eastern Army marching forward was much more miserable. Of the 100,000 troops that went out, less than 60,000 were able to return, and half of the soldiers were
One is injured.
After returning to Shanyin, Haotian, who was depressed, locked himself in the room without seeing anyone. Luo Xiang and Xuanji didn't take it seriously. They naturally understood what Haotian was thinking. After all, these years,
Although Haotian's journey is a bit difficult, he always achieves satisfactory results. This time the plan was proposed by himself and carefully prepared, but in the end it ended up being anticlimactic, which inevitably made Haotian feel depressed. But Haotian
Tian's petty behavior made several of his women anxious.