Xue Sha did not pursue the Western Region Allied Forces, mainly because he was afraid of accidentally injuring the soldiers of the Loulan Three Kingdoms, and it would be difficult to explain at that time. After all, the Western Region Allied Forces were dressed in the same style. Although there were some differences in the colors of their armors, Xue Sha was not familiar with them, so he was not familiar with them.
I don't know which side is my friendly army. It would be different if it were Fengjing or Wuxiaolangjun. They had fought in the Western Regions for a long time and were quite familiar with Loulan and Kuqa, so there would definitely be no accidents.
Xue Sha bit the tail of Sa Shan's army tightly, preventing the other party from escaping smoothly. However, Sa Shan's general Sibu Jiasha was not a fuel-efficient lamp. Under his perfect command, 20,000 heavily armored camel soldiers came from the army.
They separated from each other and cooperated with the rear soldiers to block Xue Sha's charge. Xue Sha had not done so before.
Having fought against Sashan's soldiers, especially Sashan's camel soldiers, they had no experience at all, so they did not dare to advance rashly and had to watch the opponent slowly retreat. However, Sashan still suffered a big loss. During the melee, there were
A large number of Sashan soldiers failed to escape smoothly and eventually fell prey to the Hetao army.
The wind gradually stopped, and there was no trampling by war horses. The dust finally settled on the battlefield, revealing the entire scene that had just been covered by the yellow sand in the sky.
Shan Heqi came to Xue Shuai, clasped his fists with both hands and said, "Thank you Xue Shuai for your help, otherwise we would definitely not have a happy ending today."
Xue Sha laughed, raised his hands and returned the salute, saying: "Elder, can you tell me the specific story of what happened? I fought such a battle in a daze, and I still haven't figured out what happened."
Turning over and dismounting, he saw Mo Xing and Zheshan Songbang walking towards him, Xue Sha quickly said: "You two, come and be okay."
Zheshan Songbang smiled gracefully, while Mo Xing smiled bitterly and said: "Commander Blood, I think you know the days of our Three Kingdoms very well. In the past two years, we have been struggling to support ourselves."
Xue Sha secretly smiled in his heart, he naturally knew that. Although Hetao did not accept the alliance request of the Loulan Six Kingdoms, the Loulan Six Kingdoms firmly fulfilled their obligations. In the past two years, the soldiers and civilians of the Yeerqiang Three Kingdoms have been stationed in Jiayuguan
Nearby, the places of the Three Kingdoms
Soldiers and able-bodied civilians were all forcibly gathered together by Chunjian on the pretext of training reserves, and barely formed the infantry of two armies. Although the combat effectiveness of these people was not as good as that of the Hetao soldiers, in mountain operations and defensive warfare,
It's still pretty good.
As for Loulan Hotan and the Rouzhi Three Kingdoms, they concentrated all the soldiers and civilians in Loulan City, which greatly distracted Sashan's attention. In addition, the disastrous defeat of Sashan's expeditionary army two years ago, so they have been able to support them in these years.
After coming down, life was very difficult.
The Loop has its own views on this. It is not that easy to be an ally of the Loop. For example, Korea began to associate with the Loop many years ago. Korea has never discounted the requirements of the Loop.
The Hetao's understanding was obtained. Therefore, if the six countries of Loulan want to win the friendship of the Hetao, they must pay the necessary price. And this price must at least make the Hetao military look at it.
Coincidentally, at this time, Long Zheng also walked up. After chatting with Xue Sha for a few words, he told what happened.
The conspiracy of Rouran Xi'er Jiangliu and others and Tie Ying Qiu Ming naturally did not fall upon Sashan, a cult country that has a decisive position in the Central Continent but has a deep hatred for Hetao. After hearing the news that Shan Heqi was leading the cavalry to the north,
Sibu Jiasha, who was in the northeast of Sashan, immediately dispatched 200,000 Sashan elites to pursue and intercept them, hoping to annihilate them. Kuqa and the other twelve countries in the Western Regions were loyal lackeys of Sashan, so they would not be left behind. The leader of the Kuqa Kingdom
Under the leadership of Diga, 80,000 Western Region Allied Forces also hurriedly arrived. However, from the perspective of Xibu Jiasha, his 200,000 elite troops were enough to deal with the Scarlet Cavalry, and Diga's army was just here to make up the numbers.
When Shan Heqi's cavalry arrived at the Tamugan Sand Dunes, sixty miles northeast of Loulan, they were bitten by the following Sashan army. Before they could get rid of the opponent's entanglement, the Western Region Allied Forces led by Di Jia had already arrived.
He Qi was helpless. In the desert, he, who was not familiar with the geographical conditions, could not outrun Sibu Jiasha and others who had rich desert combat experience, so he had to stop fighting to the death.
Chun Jian Shang was based in Jiayuguan and had been closely monitoring the situation in the Western Regions. As soon as he found something was wrong, he immediately sent Long Zheng to respond. There was nothing Chun Jian Shang could do. He only had a cavalry army in his hands, although he knew that it was a drop in the bucket.
, but he couldn't bear the crime of sitting back and watching the destruction of friendly forces. Long Zheng was originally a militant, and even though he knew it was very dangerous, he still led his troops.
But what made Long Zheng fortunate was that shortly after he arrived at the battlefield, Mo Xing and Zheshan Songbang led 50,000 Loulan Three Kingdoms cavalry to come to aid. Zheshan Songbang was worthy of being the most wise man in the Western Region, and he did have a good judgment on the situation.
He has a keen talent. He knows very well that Hetao does not like to owe others favors. On that day, the armies of the Six Nations divided into two groups to help Hetao fight against Sashan and Kuqa coalition forces. They have won the friendship of Hetao. If they can help the Scarlet Cavalry today,
The Hetao's attitude towards Loulan and other countries will definitely change greatly. Mo Xing was also very moved, so he resolutely dispatched most of the cavalry in the city to come out to assist.
The total strength of the Hetao Allied Forces was only half of the opponent's. Fortunately, a strong wind happened to blow, and hundreds of thousands of troops fought back and forth. The Sea of Death suddenly filled with smoke and dust, which greatly reduced the visibility of Sashan's soldiers, so they were able to sustain themselves.
"Damn, luckily Xibu Gaza doesn't know the strength of our army. If we fight head-on, it's still unknown whether we can force the opponent back." Wu Shuangzhi said happily.
Everyone nodded in agreement. Due to the greatly reduced visibility and the sudden arrival of the blood-killing army, Xibu Jiasha was not clear about the true strength of the opponent, and was afraid of the reputation of the blood-killing army and the combat effectiveness of the Hetao army, so he took the initiative to withdraw his troops. Otherwise, victory would have been impossible.
The negative is still between 50 and 50.
"What are the casualties of each department?" Xue Sha asked with a frown.
Long Zheng smiled and said: "Fortunately, due to the low visibility, Xibu Gaza cannot effectively command the battle. Therefore, he has the advantage of troops, but most of the time he fights independently. Our losses are about 20,000 people.
, the other party is almost the same."
Blood Kill nodded, such a result is already very good. Xibu Jiasha is a famous general, with an absolutely superior force. Facing three armies with different systems and no cooperation, the losses of both sides are actually the same. It is indeed
An amazing thing. Of course, the cavalry of the Three Kingdoms in Loulan did play a big role. Among the losses of 20,000 people, the cavalry of the Three Kingdoms accounted for half.
"Mo Xing Kingdom Lord and National Master, we in Hetao appreciate your kindness." Xue Sha turned around and said to the two of Mo Xing: "We in Hetao are not ungrateful people. You have proven it with your actions.
As for your thoughts, I will definitely inform the lord about this matter."
Mo Xing and Zheshan Songbang both smiled, not in a perfunctory way, but from the bottom of their hearts. Although Xue Sha’s words had no real content, they were enough. They knew what Xue Sha’s status was in Hetao.
I also believed that the Loop would see the sincerity of myself and others. The two of them secretly breathed a sigh of relief. This adventure was finally successful.
The current total population of Loulan City is only more than 600,000, and the total military strength is around 150,000. These 50,000 cavalry are almost all the elites of the Three Kingdoms. If they are buried here, then the Three Kingdoms of Loulan want to stop Sashan's next revenge.
It must be more difficult than ever.
In the battle just now, in order to contain Sa Shan's troops to the greatest extent, the cavalry of the Three Kingdoms could be said to have desperately attacked the opponent's formation, forcing the opponent to fight with them, and finally waited for the arrival of reinforcements. Therefore, the cavalry of the Three Kingdoms also paid a lot of effort.
Big price.
Only then did Shan Heqi have a chance to speak. He faced Mo Xing and the two of them, cupped his hands and said, "Shan Heqi has thanked you both for your help. If you hadn't led the army to come to the rescue in time, our army would have suffered heavy losses."
Zheshan Songbang said with a smile: "We are friends of Hetao. When our friends are in trouble, we are naturally obliged to do so."
Xue Sha frowned and suddenly asked: "Guardian, there is something unclear about my commander. You didn't know that my commander would lead his troops here, and the strength of the troops is at a disadvantage. If this melee continues, there will inevitably be heavy losses or even the entire army.
The army was annihilated. If that is really the case, what are your countermeasures?"
Zheshan Songbang hesitated for a moment, and then said honestly: "This is actually not difficult. The Blood Commander rarely appears in the Sea of Death, and he does not know the situation of the Sea of Death. But for the desert climate, we people in the Western Regions
The most familiar one. Probably in the evening, there will definitely be a big sandstorm here. As long as we can hold on until then, we will be able to escape smoothly."
Xue Sha was speechless, but he was thinking of Dou Guangye, a boy who is very familiar with the desert climate and is best at finding water sources in the desert. It seems that if he goes to Sashan in the future, he will definitely bring the Long Xiang Legion with him.
.
After chatting for a while, Mo Xing and Zheshan Songbang led their own cavalry back to Loulan City. The two of them are the backbone of Loulan. Without them personally taking charge, Loulan would definitely be in panic.
"Aren't you going to take away the remains of these soldiers who died in battle?" Xue Sha asked curiously.
Zheshan Songbang laughed and said: "Since I, a man from the Western Regions, have gone to the battlefield, it will be a bloody sight. Death on the battlefield is a common occurrence. Everyone is dead, so why worry too much? Besides, buried
The Bone Sea of Death is also a good thing for them, at least this is where they have fought."
Xue Sha didn't understand Zheshan Songbang's views, but he didn't say anything. He just handed over and watched the other party leave. This treasure of Loulan Three Kingdoms was indeed bet on the right one. At least Xue Sha and Shan Heqi were equal to them.
Thank you. If they hadn't led the army resolutely to help, Shan Heqi and Long Zheng's 80,000 cavalry would have suffered heavy losses.
After a quick discussion, Long Zheng collected the remains of the soldiers and quickly returned to Jiayuguan. His mission was to guard Jiayuguan, the western gate of China. As the only cavalry force in the Golden Eagle Legion, he was the sharpest among the Spring Sword Appreciators.
Daozi, especially when Sashan is ready to make a move, must return immediately. Xue Sha and Shan Heqi lead the army to continue northward. Since Rouran and Sashan are ready to join in the fun, where is Li Xiaomo?
The situation was bound to be quite critical, and Xue Sha didn't dare to neglect it. After all, there were not only Li Xiaomo's Flying Bear Legion in the Stone Wasteland, but also 70,000 infantrymen under his own command. Xue Sha was also very anxious.
The sky over the rocky wasteland seemed to be much deeper and wider than Qinchuan. Li Xiaomo sat on a boulder and thought in boredom. Just last night, the Iron Eagle army launched no less than five attacks on the rocky wasteland.
However, under the command of Li Xiaomo, they were all repulsed one by one. However, the military quality of the two legions was immediately reflected.
It was also a night battle, but the soldiers of the Blood Killing Legion were still energetic and high-spirited. As soon as the sky dawned, Li Xiaomo saw that under the leadership of Zhu Shitan and other generals, the soldiers of the Blood Killing Legion were already undergoing routine military exercises.
As for the soldiers of his Flying Bear Legion, they were all listless and in low spirits.
"Legion Commander, don't worry. After all, the Flying Bear Legion was established for a short time, and it has not withstood the test of real war. It is normal for some minor mistakes to appear." Zhu Shitan said with a smile.
Li Xiaomo didn't say anything. Although he knew that what the other party said was reasonable and the other party's comfort did not hurt his face, he still felt embarrassed. Looking at the Iron Eagle Camp a few miles away, Li Xiaomo suddenly asked
Said: "The Bloody Commander hasn't come back yet, could something happen?"
Zhu Shitan didn't seem to worry about the safety of Blood Kill. He just shook his head and said: "No. Blood Commander has 30,000 elite cavalry in his hands. Even if he encounters trouble, he will be able to deal with it. Commander, you have not experienced the 80,000 cavalry we had back then."
My experience when I entered the Great Wall, haha, the 80,000 soldiers were improvised, the command was a bit chaotic, the combat effectiveness was uneven, I was not familiar with the geographical situation and did not know the opponent's troop deployment. The snow on the ground was up to a foot thick, and the weather was cold.
It was deadly, and there was an army led by Cassimbas himself chasing us all the way. It was unclear whether the road ahead was a smooth road or a trap. But even under such circumstances, we all survived. Later, no matter how harsh the environment was,
We all said to ourselves, we can overcome even such difficulties, what else can we not overcome?"
Li Xiaomo was speechless. This is the reason why Hetao has grown from a small Dingzhou to the whole world. A good enough general, a soldier who has 100% trust in the general, a tenacious will, a tenacious fighting spirit, and confidence in the future.
Longing. In Qinchuan back then, there was also such a heroic lion who fought many battles. However, as time passed, the Li family in Qinchuan had been submerged in the river of history, and Hetao deservedly became the master of the entire Chinese mainland.
"The other side is preparing to attack!" The melodious and low horn horn sounded in the open field. Along with the rallying horn, the Iron Eagle soldiers slowly walked out of the camp. Li Xiaomo and Zhu Shitan were shocked at the same time, and then quickly
He returned to his position to prepare for the upcoming battle.
"Crossbowmen, prepare!" Li Xiaomo shouted in a deep voice. Zhu Shitan had handed over the command of the army to him, and now he is the supreme commander of these 120,000 soldiers.
The sound of creaking kept sounding, as the archers were pulling back the bow strings. Looking up, about three Iron Eagle Cavalrymen from the Ten Thousand Cavalry Corps each held a bag of soil in their hands, and they were already rushing towards the line of the Hetao soldiers. About to come
When they arrived at the first trench, the bags in their hands were loosened, and they controlled their horses to make a beautiful turn. The bags accurately landed in the trench, and they had already returned after completing their mission.
"Keep your sights and shoot!" Li Xiaomo shouted in a deep voice. Suddenly, thousands of arrows were fired on the battlefield. Although the Iron Eagle Cavalry was brave, they had to bend down in the face of such a dense rain of arrows.
"Oh, idiot!" Li Xiaomo slapped his forehead in pain. At this time, he finally understood how big a gap there was between his army and the veterans of Hetao. The rocky wasteland is part of the Great Wall Mountains.
Extending, low in the north and high in the south, the frontal terrain facing the Iron Eagle army is open and has a gentle slope. It is the main area for the opponent's attack. The Blood Killing Legion and the Flying Bear Legion each defend a section of the wall.
On the side of the Blood Killing Legion, every time the Hetao soldiers fired, a lot of Iron Eagle Cavalry would fall to the ground from their horses and then be trampled into mud by the cavalry behind them. But on the side of the Flying Bear Legion, although arrows were still flying all over the sky
, but the hit rate is frighteningly low.
"You bunch of bastards! I usually ask you to work hard, but each one of you has eyes on your forehead, thinking that God is the boss and you are the second child. Now on the battlefield, you can't stand up anymore? Be careful and don't waste arrows.
!" Li Xiaomo shouted angrily.
Li Hao said timidly: "Legion Commander, they are all new recruits and have not been in the army for a long time."
Li Xiaomo did not give Li Hao face this time. He blushed and roared: "New recruits? There are no new recruits on the battlefield! Let me tell you, on the battlefield, the enemy will not spare your life just because you are a new soldier.
They will only try to take advantage of you!"
Li Hao didn't dare to speak. Although Li Xiaomo rarely got angry, it was unusual when he got angry. From this point of view, Li Xiaomo and Haotian were really similar.
Li Duo hurried over and said to Li Xiaomo: "Commander of the Army, General Zhu asked his subordinates to come and ask if he needs his troops to come over to help defend our defense line?"
Li Xiaomo raised his eyebrows and said fiercely: "Tell General Zhu that we appreciate his kindness. As long as there is still one person in the Flying Bear Legion, they will never let the other party break through our defense line." Are you kidding? Kill with blood.
The legion has already defended 70% of its defense line. If the other party is still allowed to mobilize troops, where will the face of itself and the Flying Bear Legion be put?
Li Xiaomo is also an extremely proud person, and he will never tolerate others making irresponsible remarks about him.
Arrows rained like rain. Under Li Xiaomo's stern orders, the soldiers of the Flying Bear Legion seemed to have gradually adapted to the battlefield, and their hit rate had improved. Although they were still unable to compare with the soldiers of the Blood Killing Legion, at least they were not like the same soldiers.