The rebels also learned the formation of the Northern Shanxi Army's infantry to resist the cavalry. A heavy shield as tall as one person was placed at the front, and two or three people carried a shield. But how long can this formation be resisted?
The cavalrymen of northern Shanxi cooperated with each other. They beat their horses and ran wildly. When they arrived in front of the rebel formation, two heavy lances hit the shield at the same time. The heavy lances were not sharp, but they were good for impact. The horses ran wildly at an astonishing speed.
The impact brought by that kind of inertia can be imagined, not to mention that two heavy lances poked at the shield at the same time. With a bang, the three rebels felt their hands go numb, and then the impact did not diminish and they continued to charge.
Come on, that thick shield will fall directly towards your home.
At this time, the cavalry shook the reins, the war horse neighed, raised its front hooves and stepped on the shield, directly pressing the three rebels under the shield. Then the war horse jumped forward, and the cavalry waved their heavy lances and started
On a rampage.
"Ah" a rebel soldier was pressed against the chest by a heavy lance. The powerful impact caused the entire chest to collapse. The sound of broken ribs was so clear, and the screams reached everyone's ears.
Ye Tianming's formation was built in a hurry, and he didn't expect the Northern Shanxi Army to have heavy cavalry and cooperate so skillfully. He thought that the formation would keep the cavalry away, but he never thought that he would be completely defeated in one round.
Breakthrough. Fortunately, Ye Tianming is not a fool. To prevent this situation, he immediately shouted, "Retreat, retreat to the second line of defense, hurry up!"
In order to resist the cavalry of the Northern Shanxi Army, Ye Tianming formed a total of four blockades. He did not believe that these cavalry of the Northern Shanxi Army were made of iron. Can they break through the first, second, and third line? Only people will have experienced it.
At that time, even if the people were fine, the war horses couldn't stand fighting for a long time.
Ye Tianming was a little disappointed that the cavalry of the Northern Shanxi Army did not rush to pursue them. They cooperated with each other to kill those who fled slowly. The rangers also came over from the left wing and blocked the fleeing rebels.
, In this way, in the first round of fighting, Ye Tianming lost four thousand soldiers and horses. The Northern Shanxi cavalry did not continue to attack the second blockade, but unexpectedly went to the right wing. They seemed to be targeting Qin Xinkai. Chen Yaofengyong
Unable to stop it, Zhou Dingshan even raided the formation from behind. Qin Xinkai's troops had already been killed and they had no choice but to retreat. After driving Qin Xinkai back, Zhou Dingshan suddenly ordered the withdrawal.
The Northern Shanxi Army that had just been rushing into the battle retreated like a tide, leaving a mess on the battlefield. The corpses told how tragic the battle had just been. Ye Tianming couldn't understand that since he had to make a gap, he had just won a battle.
The Northern Shanxi Army should have been pursuing the victory, so why did the Northern Shanxi Army withdraw? At this time, Ye Tianming deeply felt how big the gap between the two sides' scouts was. The Northern Shanxi Army had withdrawn for half an hour, but he still didn't know what happened.
Something happened.
It's really strange to say that Zhou Dingshan really withdrew his troops. He had no intention of coaxing Ye Tianming and Qin Xinkai. However, after he returned to the original Qin Xinkai camp, he only rested for half an hour, leaving more than a thousand people as a cover.
, the rest of the people ran towards the east as fast as possible.
Zhou Shirong came all the way, so he must be out of men and horses. He thought that the Northern Jin Army would be trapped in Liyangpo, and there would be no preparations, so he went in the opposite direction and caught him off guard. Five miles west of Songlou Town, there is
A depression with a radius of one mile was formed by local people digging soil to build houses, and there is still a lot of water in some places.
After Zhou Shirong's troops rested for a long time in Songlou Town, they hurried to Liyangpo, and the leading troops had already arrived at the depression. Zhou Dingshan stood on a high place and overlooked the enemy's actions. Chen Yaofeng and others were a little anxious and wanted to lead the enemy's vanguard.
The troops and horses were blocked in the depression, but Zhou Dingshan shook his head and said, "Don't worry, although the vanguard troops and horses are blocked, after a fierce battle, Zhou Shirong will definitely withdraw his troops back to the town. But that is of little significance. At this time, our troops are already heavily besieged.
, just repelling Zhou Shirong is of no use at all. Listen to my general's order and let the enemy's vanguard pass. When the vanguard passes and the Chinese army reaches the depression, they will then penetrate from the middle and block Zhou Shirong's Chinese army in the depression. Regardless of casualties in this battle, the enemy will definitely win.
I’m going to hurt the rebels.”
A hint of madness flashed in Zhou Dingshan's eyes. He has never been so irritable as he is now after leading the army for so many years. The thieves planned such a big plan and wanted to devour him. Zhou Dingshan was not a vegetarian. He first killed Zhou Shirong's central army.
Swallowed. Everyone heard what Zhou Dingshan wanted to do. General Zhou wanted to teach the rebels a lesson in the depression.
, and it is a desperate fight regardless of casualties.
Zhou Shirong's vanguard Mu Dingdong led 3,000 men as they passed by slowly, not realizing that there were ambushes all around. The vanguard passed through the depression smoothly, and Zhou Shirong instinctively thought that all the northern Shanxi cavalry were on Liyangpo, so
Without any alertness at all, more than 6,000 soldiers and horses of the Chinese army slowly entered the depression following the footsteps of the vanguard troops. The entire depression was square inside and very wide, but the exits and intersections on the east and west sides were very narrow, which created a depression.
There are many troops stationed, but getting out of the depression cannot be accomplished in a short time.
Seeing that thousands of soldiers and horses of the Chinese army had entered the depression, a loud arrow shot into the sky. General Chen Yaofeng, Yu Guang and other cavalry generals came out from behind and blocked all the thousands of soldiers and horses of Zhou Shirong's army in the depression. At the same time,
Zhou Dingshan took the lead and went straight to the vanguard general Mu Dingdong who wanted to come back for rescue. Mu Dingdong was also unlucky. When he saw an ambush coming out, he wanted to come back to help guard the exit, but he was directly targeted by Zhou Dingshan.
"Mu Dingdong, today is the day of your death. Zhou Dingshan is here." He shouted loudly and looked up. He was really like a man like a tiger and a horse like a dragon. The spear was cold and the momentum was amazing. Mu Dingdong used the steel whip in his hand to block it, but
After being feinted by Zhou Dingshan, he was knocked off his horse by the butt of his spear, and then the horses rushed from behind. Mu Dingdong was trampled to death by the horses before he could get up.
"Wooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooosssingssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss with with with for help?
Zhou Shirong was not knocked down. Because Mu Dingdong's vanguard troops were defeated by Zhou Dingshan himself and fled, there was no defense at the intersection ahead. Chen Yaofeng and others occupied the west opening, and the army swarmed in, with the rangers coming from outside.
Arrows were scattering like flying arrows. Since Zhou Dingshan gave the death order, the cavalry soldiers stopped saving and poured out all the arrows.
In the depression, the rebels huddled together, with the shield bearers at the forefront, unable to protect the two wings, making the depression a paradise for crossbowmen. The cavalry in northern Shanxi were already skilled in bows and horses, and were later defeated by Liao Dynasty general Xiao Kui.
I helped train horseback archers, and their shooting skills are superb. Not to mention that there are so many people crowded together in the depression, and they can't miss it even if they close their eyes.
Screams filled the depression, and Zhou Shirong screamed angrily. He tried his best to call his followers and wanted to withdraw from the town from the east. Unfortunately, Zhou Dingshan would not give him this opportunity. Before coming, he cut down many trees in advance and used dry wood.
Blocking the east side, a fire completely eliminated the possibility of the rebels escaping.
As the casualties of the rebels in the depression became heavier and heavier, Chen Yaofeng and others advanced more and more smoothly. With the help of bows and arrows, the battle lasted for an hour and gradually came to an end. When the cavalry swarmed in, many rebels
The soldiers hurriedly raised their swords and guns above their heads and begged loudly for mercy. Many cavalry soldiers hesitated. At this time, Chen Yaofeng came over on horseback and stabbed several surrender soldiers with his spear. Then he glared at his soldiers and said angrily, "What are you thinking about? I
What kind of situation are you waiting for? You don’t know in your mind? Why do you want to surrender your troops? Just to add to the burden, not a single one of the lowland rebels will be left behind.”
"Here" after receiving the general's order, the soldiers no longer hesitated and launched a final frantic massacre against the remnants of the rebels in the depression. Zhou Shirong was surrounded by his own soldiers and kept retreating, but the depression was so big, where else could he retreat to?
Soon he was forced to the small pond in the south. At this point in the battle, Zhou Shirong knew clearly that he had no chance to make a comeback. But he was unwilling to give up. The army surrounded him and the Northern Shanxi cavalry was about to be destroyed. He could have won a share.
With great achievements and great reputation, he did not expect that he would become the prop for the Northern Shanxi cavalry to perform the final craziness. The horse was gone, the armor was torn, and his hair was scattered. Zhou Shirong looked in a miserable state.
The sound of fighting continued, but became weaker and weaker. Finally, Zhou Dingshan rode a thousand-mile horse to the pond. Looking at the decadent Zhou Shirong in front of him, he laughed, his laughter was crazy and tragic, "Zhou Shirong, you don't want to destroy me."
Who is Mr. Zhou? I will kill you first."
"Zhou Dingshan, please stop being so arrogant. The encirclement has been completed and you will inevitably end up in hell!"
After all, Zhou Shirong is a peasant army aristocrat, and he retains the last bit of pride in his body. He holds his neck high and has no fear on his face. Zhou Dingshan's mouth curled up, full of contempt. He did not need Zhou Shirong's threat, because he already knew that this moment would soon happen.
It will come, "Zhou Shirong, you go ahead. Wait for me on the road to hell. When you get to the underworld, I will
I can still trample clowns like you under my feet!"
As soon as the words fell, the good horse jumped forward, and the spear directly pierced Zhou Shirong's throat. In the depression filled with gunpowder smoke, the peasant army's famous general in the Central Plains died here.
This was a brutal fight. When the sun's rays pierced the clouds and mist, covering the entire depression, the thick gloomy air refused to dissipate. Almost everyone on the cavalry soldiers was stained with blood and had wounds on their bodies. But from their
You can see the enthusiasm in his eyes. He was so happy, really happy. He blocked the depression and captured the peasant army giant Zhou Shirong in one fell swoop. There were so many peasant army soldiers who died in the depression together. Even if they died in Liyangpo in the end,
It’s not a loss either.
Zhou Dingshan licked his tongue. Until now, he has not come out of the killing atmosphere. He really can't imagine that such a desperate fighting style came from Zhou Dingshan. Chen Yaofeng happily cleaned the battlefield and saw someone breathing.
It was a sword attack. Although they won, it was a tragic victory because the depression was narrow and the cavalry could not use it. Because of a chaotic battle, nearly two thousand soldiers died in the depression. Since the cavalry in northern Shanxi was established in the desert,
Never before had the losses in a small war been so severe.
But everything is worth it. Looking at Zhou Shirong's body placed at the east entrance of the depression, I feel a strong sense of satisfaction in my heart. Doesn't Chai Keyan want the world? Let me know that to win the world, you have to pay a heavy price.
of cost.
Several scouts rushed from the east. Due to the urgent military situation, they just saluted on their horses, "General Chen, a large number of rebels in Songlou Town have arrived three miles outside the formation and will soon reach the depression."
After hearing this information, Chen Yaofeng secretly cursed his bad luck. It seemed that he could not pick up the baggage. Although he had won a big victory in the depression, he was not too proud and complacent. The reason why he was able to win a wild victory was because none of the rebels had done anything.
Thinking of this situation, now that a large number of rebels from Songlou Town are rushing to rescue the depression, it is best to withdraw quickly. Otherwise, the rebels will block the east and west ends, and the soldiers under his command will really follow in the footsteps of Zhou Shirong. Zhou Dingshan will stand up again.
Mounted his horse, put on his green phosphorus helmet, and raised his voice, "The whole army retreats and goes to the east of Liyangpo to rest."
Everyone followed the order and evacuated the depression like a tide. When a large number of rebels from Songlou Town arrived in the depression, all they saw were corpses all over the ground, especially Zhou Shirong's corpse placed in the most conspicuous place. The rebels were all obsessed with this.
The brutal killing shocked me. The Northern Shanxi cavalry was really terrifying. Even under heavy siege, they were still able to seize the opportunity and commit this shocking murder. This was a force of nearly ten thousand people. They were defeated by the Northern Shanxi cavalry in just a few hours.
Killed them all. However, this also strengthened the determination of the rebel soldiers to wipe out the Northern Shanxi Cavalry. If they missed this opportunity, they would live in the shadow of the Northern Shanxi Cavalry forever in the future.
The cavalry soldiers were in smoke all the way. This time they gave up the corpses of their comrades because the situation at this time no longer allowed them to do much. If there are gods in the world, may they bless their souls to rest in peace.
After several battles, only 6,000 of the more than 10,000 elite cavalry were left. Zhou Dingshan could no longer take them back to Qin Xinkai's camp. After a bloody battle in the depression, the news was probably spread to Liyangpo. As long as the rebels were not fools,
, they will definitely divide their troops from Liyangpo and go south, completely blocking the road to the west. The soldiers are too tired and need to find a place to rest.
A large number of rebels in Songlou Town were chasing behind them. I really didn't know how long they could rest. At the end of the day, the cavalry soldiers finally came to a place near Liyangpo. There was a jujube forest and some hay nearby. They
He stopped here and rested. Zhou Dingshan leaned against the jujube tree, and his heavy breathing could tell how tired he was at this time. The scouts came and left, but they didn't bring any good news.
The rebels in Songlou Town are getting closer and closer. Ye Tianming and Qin Xinkai joined forces and pushed towards Zaoshu Shulin little by little. The rebels from Tangzhou also came from the south and arrived here in front of the three armies.
It's your own end.
I wonder how His Highness is doing? Is everything going smoothly in Korea? No one can understand the bitterness in Zhou Dingshan's heart. When His Highness left, he did not entrust the cavalry to Geng Zhongming, but gave him Zhou Dingshan. What kind of trust is this?
, but he, Zhou Dingshan, brought the proud cavalry of the Northern Shanxi Army to the end. When His Highness returns to the country and hears the news that the Northern Shanxi cavalry army has been annihilated, how sad will he be?