Seeing Zhao Junchen's calm performance, Wu Qifan and Zhou Bo finally calmed down a little.
However, this calm only lasted less than a quarter of an hour before it was shattered again.
Seeing that the casualties of the Han soldiers on the battlefield were becoming more and more heavy, and the defense line was gradually becoming more and more precarious, and the Mongolian army might break out at any time, the two men quickly lost their composure and became anxious again.
"Master Zhao, we can't go on like this! The soldiers can't hold on any longer! We must find a way to reverse the situation!"
"Yes, Lord Imperial Envoy, what kind of backup plan have you prepared? You should come up with it as soon as possible! If we still let the Mongolians break through and escape after we have killed and injured so many men, this operation will be worth the loss!"
Zhao Junchen's expression was still calm, his eyes were fixed on the battlefield situation, and he said slowly without turning his head: "Two adults, whenever big things happen, you must be calm! The frontline soldiers are still gritting their teeth and persisting, and they have never been able to do so.
Asking us for help, how can we mess up the position first? Look carefully! The Mongolian coalition seems to be attacking like a tide, but the terrain here is low in the north and high in the south, and the roads are bumpy and rugged, which is not conducive to the cavalry, and the soldiers are desperate
To stop them, their breakout speed has gradually slowed down. Once they are caught in a melee and unable to move, the cavalry will lose their advantage and become a living target for the infantry archers. At that time, the situation will gradually reverse!
What's more, the Mongolian army has long been exhausted after a long march. Now it is just holding on with a sense of bravery and has no follow-up power... The battle on the north bank will be over soon. Once it is ours
After the ambush on the north bank wipes out the Mongolian rear army, we can cross the Xiaochuan River to form a pincer attack situation again, and our military advantage can be used again... In short, the difficulty is only temporary, and the battlefield situation is far from a crisis.
, let’s continue to observe quietly! When the time is right, I will naturally make changes!”
After hearing what Zhao Junchen said, both Wu Qifan and Zhou Bo had no choice but to suppress their eagerness and continue to observe the changes in the situation on the battlefield with Zhao Junchen.
In fact, Zhao Junchen's judgment this time was correct, and the battlefield situation did develop according to Zhao Junchen's prediction.
Under the tense change of the battle situation, it was already noon before I knew it, and this bloody battle had lasted for more than an hour!
After a long period of observation, Wu Qifan and Zhou Bo finally gradually noticed some signs of changes in the battle situation!
The breakout of the Mongolian army seemed to be vigorous and unstoppable. The cavalry repeatedly attacked the Ming army's defense line, each time causing a large number of casualties to the Ming army! At the same time, the Ming army was mostly infantry and could only rely on flesh and blood to resist.
The Mongolian army trampled with horse hooves and slashed with sabers, using their lives to fill the defense line, as if they were at an absolute disadvantage.
However, if you observe carefully, you will find that the Mongolian army's breakthrough has only advanced a distance of two or three miles. On the contrary, it is gradually getting tired and is not as fierce as it was at the beginning. The Ming army's defense line looks
It seems to be in danger, but under the continuous support of the soldiers, it is still very resilient!
Under the siege of the Ming army officers and soldiers, the more the Mongolian army rushed south, the narrower the battlefield space became. The Mongolian cavalry could not guerrilla and charge as casually as they did at the beginning. The casualties of the Mongolian cavalry also gradually increased.
People kept falling into the siege of the Ming army and being killed!
At the same time, the Ming army's archers finally began to show off their power!
Although the Mongolian cavalry is good at riding and shooting, the shooting distance of the horse bow is not as good as that of the infantry's long bow. If the battlefield space is large, the Mongolian cavalry can still ride their horses to avoid it, but now that the battlefield space has become increasingly narrow,
The Mongolian cavalry became a living target for the infantry archers!
At the beginning, Ming soldiers often had to pay two or three times the price to kill a Mongolian cavalry, but by this time, the battle losses of both sides had gradually become balanced!
These signs all indicate that the battlefield situation has gradually changed, the Ming army soldiers have stabilized their position, and the morale strength of the Mongolian cavalry is also obviously showing signs of weakening!
After discovering these signs, Wu Qifan and Zhou Bo finally calmed down and believed that their side had a great chance of winning.
At the same time, as Zhao Junchen's previous predictions came true one by one, Wu Qifan and Zhou Bo admired Zhao Junchen even more. They felt that Zhao Junchen had a sharp vision and a decisive command. Although he was a civil servant like them, he was quite capable.
The style of ancient generals!
However, just when Wu Qifan and Zhou Bo were gradually relieved, Zhao Junchen, who had always been calm, gradually frowned and his expression became more solemn. From time to time, he would raise his eyes to look at the battlefield on the north bank of the Xiaochuan River, with a vague look in his eyes.
With a hint of anxiety!
After more than an hour of fierce fighting, the casualties of the Ming army have gradually approached Zhao Junchen's psychological bottom line!
Although the detailed figures are not yet known, Zhao Junchen, after making a rough estimate, believes that the Ming army's casualties have now exceeded seven to eight thousand people!
You know, the total number of troops deployed by Zhao Junchen on the south bank of the Xiaochuan River is only more than 20,000, so the casualties are already close to 40%!
In ancient times, the fighting spirit and morale of soldiers were generally not strong. Often, if the number of casualties exceeded 1, their morale would be shaken, and if the number of casualties exceeded 3, the entire army would collapse!
On today's battlefield, the Ming army's casualties have reached nearly 40%, but they can still hold on to the front. This was already a miracle in ancient times. I have to say that Zhao Junchen's various brainwashing methods are indeed very effective!
However, although the tenacity of the soldiers is commendable, it can also be seen that they have indeed approached the limit, and the casualties of the soldiers are too heavy. If this trend is followed, even if the Ming army wins in the end, it will be strong.
The injury will also affect Zhao Junchen's next plan!
At the same time, Zhao Junchen also underestimated the tenacity of the Mongolian army! The Mongolian army suffered equally heavy casualties, and its physical strength and morale had already reached its limit, but there was still no sign of collapse as expected!
Therefore, just as Wu Qifan, Zhou Bo and others were gradually gaining confidence, Zhao Junchen actually believed that the Mongolian army had the possibility of successfully breaking through!
"Why is the war on the north bank not over yet? The Mongols' remaining troops are only more than 2,000 men, while the foreshadowing I have deployed on the north bank is as many as 12,000. The difference in the number of troops on the two sides is six times! Logically speaking
The ambush troops on the north bank should have ended the war and rushed to the south bank to support them, but why has there been no movement for so long? What on earth are Qian Bao and Liu Manniu doing!"
While thinking deeply, Zhao Junchen couldn't help but look towards the north bank of Xiaochuan River again.
Because the distance was too far, Zhao Junchen could not see the details of the battlefield on the north bank. He could only vaguely see the battle on the north bank of the Xiaochuan River. It was unexpectedly anxious!
"I don't know what happened in the war on the north bank... If the ambush troops on the north bank are still unable to come to the south bank to support, then I will have to find a way on my own!"
Thinking of this, Zhao Junchen secretly made a gesture to Zhao Dali behind him!
After hearing Zhao Dali's coughing response, Zhao Junchen suddenly said to Wu Qifan and Zhou Bo: "It seems that I underestimated the tenacity of the Mongolian army after all. I didn't expect that they have clearly reached their limit, but they still have no tendency to collapse.
, the reinforcements from the north bank have also been delayed, so it seems that I can only use the backup plan I prepared! After all, the soldiers must not bear more casualties!"
After hearing what Zhao Junchen said, Wu Qifan and Zhou Bo, who were observing the battlefield situation intently, were both stunned.
When the battle situation was in a stalemate before, Zhao Junchen had always remained calm, but now that the battle situation has gradually gained an advantage, Zhao Junchen is actually willing to use his backup plan.
Wu Qifan quickly asked: "But I don't know what kind of back-up strategy you have prepared, Lord Imperial Envoy?"
Zhao Junchen's expression was calm and he said slowly: "This imperial envoy will personally join the battlefield to further boost the morale of the soldiers, and use himself as bait to attract the Mongolian army to attack Yunluan Mountain! Then we will use the geographical advantage of Yunluan Mountain
, wipe out the Mongolian army in one fell swoop!"
After hearing what Zhao Junchen said, Wu Qifan and Zhou Bo were shocked!
However, before the two of them could object, Zhao Junchen's guard leader, Zhao Dali, shouted loudly: "How can you personally take risks? This is absolutely impossible!"
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ps: I'm speechless, the computer is still not working properly! Send it to the repair shop tomorrow to try!