Chapter 142 Climb Zhang Liao first, domineering side leak!
"Crazy!"
"Ushisuke is absolutely crazy!"
Looking at the successive charges below the city, Liu Bian was itching with hatred: "If we continue like this, we will run out of fire oil, and we will not be able to supply gold juice. Do we really have to fight hand-to-hand?"
The Alliance of Military Advisors replied: "In another hour, it will get dark. Even if we fight hand-to-hand, it won't last long. Niu Fu will definitely withdraw his troops by then."
"What's more!"
The Military Advisor Alliance emphasized: "If the opponent really attacks the city, our pressure will be reduced a little. After all, there are the opponent's soldiers and horses on the city, and the suppression of bows and arrows will inevitably become less and less, or even no longer there."
The arrow rain in the fierce battle of the army is an indiscriminate attack method. The real purpose is not to kill many enemies, but to suppress the opponent's offensive rhythm and cover the attack of one's own army.
Once one's own army attacks the city, the corresponding arrow rain will stop to avoid accidentally injuring one's own people, otherwise the battle effect finally achieved will be in vain.
at this point.
Liu Bian naturally knew it.
but......
Once the enemy troops attack the city, even if our soldiers can let go, the danger is still very high.
If the opponent's first climber is a brave general who protects the gap and attacks steadily, it will be like tearing a piece of cloth, tearing the Wubao defense into pieces bit by bit.
"Zhang Sima, there is no kerosene here."
"All the fuel has been used up."
"The arrows are all gone."
"what to do?"
"..."
Zhang Zhen stepped forward quickly, with a worried look on his face, and cupped his hands: "Your Highness, all the defensive equipment has been exhausted. It is not very safe here. You should go back to Wubao and wait for news. Just leave it to the general here."
"Bullshit!"
Liu Bian waved his hand and refused without hesitation: "You can command with peace of mind. Gu has hands and feet and can come and go freely. Don't worry. If Gu is here, the soldiers will be able to go all out, and maybe they can hold on until the end of the day."
black."
"this......"
When Zhang Zhenzheng hesitated, Liu Bian shouted again: "I have made up my mind, you don't need to persuade me anymore, just do your best to command."
Although they didn't get along for long, Zhang Zhen understood Liu Bian's temper: "In that case, please be careful, Your Highness."
"You must protect His Highness. If you take advantage of me, I will take your heads."
"Zhang Sima can rest assured, we will do our best."
"Um."
Zhang Zhen nodded and turned back to the command position.
Canglang~~
Zhang Zhen drew his sword out of its sheath, pointed angrily at the sky, and shouted loudly: "Brothers, we have no retreat at all. We can survive by holding on to Wubao. If Wubao is destroyed, we will die."
"Fight to the death with me!"
"Fight to the death!"
"Kill~~~"
The roar shook the sky and the earth, echoing in the valley.
Zhang Zhen was in charge of the central army, while He Yun and Deng Zhan guarded the two sides. The three formed a defense line and started a hand-to-hand battle with the Wancheng defenders.
Liu Bian stood at the back of the crowd. Although he was only 7 feet 5 inches tall, he was like a sea-fixing needle. As long as Liu Bian was by his side, the soldiers could fight calmly without panic.
but......
Liu Bian's real purpose is not just this.
He even wanted to observe the battlefield and find the real purpose of Niu Fu's attack on Wubao: "Teacher, Niu Fu is desperate to attack Wubao. According to experts' speculation, the other party must have a conspiracy."
"Um."
The voice of the Military Advisor Alliance followed: "Experts put forward some conjectures, but in the end, the overwhelming majority of experts agreed that Niu Fu would launch a night attack."
"After all, the attack started very early in the morning, with little rest in between. The opponent obviously wants to wear us down and become exhausted before taking the opportunity to take action."
Liu Bian frowned: "Night attack?"
Have to admit it.
It is indeed possible.
but......
Liu Bian was curious: "Didn't ancient people suffer from night blindness? Did they dare to launch night attacks?"
The Military Alliance immediately explained: "The night blindness of ancient people was largely due to insufficient meat intake. Meat, especially animal livers, contains a large amount of vitamin A, which can effectively prevent and treat night blindness."
"Night raids were a very difficult task in ancient wars. Without strict organization and training, one's own people would be separated before the battle began. This is why ancient night raids were carried out by small units.
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"However, the Xiliang knights under Niu Fu's tent are all Dong Zhuo's elite. There is no problem in selecting some soldiers from the army who can fight at night."
"We have to guard against this."
The Military Advisor Alliance solemnly reminded: "The weapon net you were asked to build earlier is to prevent night attacks. When night falls, just send people to stand outside the city wall and strengthen patrols."
Liu Bian breathed a sigh of relief: "It's still the experts who have taken this into consideration in advance."
*****
Zenguan.
The smoke is thick and the war is raging.
Li Jue, who was directing the battle, suddenly discovered that someone had climbed in first, and he was furious: "Where is Li Meng? Quickly lead people to block the gap and drive these thieves out."
"promise."
Li Meng shouted and immediately waved his hands: "Brothers, follow me!"
All the soldiers responded in unison: "Promise."
Li Meng personally led more than a hundred elite troops and charged directly at Zhang Liao, the general who had ascended first.
Phew! Phew!
Zhang Liao struck down two Xiliang soldiers with two halberds in succession.
However, he did not take advantage of the situation and attack fiercely. Instead, he stayed in the gap to buy time for the following soldiers.
In ancient battles, being first to the top was the first achievement, and the reward for it was even greater than that of most beheading generals and capturing flags. Some people even rose to prominence and became marquises because of this.
For example, Fan Kuai in the early Han Dynasty was awarded the title of Marquis when he was the first to ascend the throne many times in wars. When he was rewarded for his merits;
The same was true for Zhou Bo in the same period. When Liu Bang attacked Xiayi and Zhisang, he conquered twice and was eventually named an important minister.
This is because the front-line soldiers who kill generals and capture flags in field battles have a relatively high survival rate, while being the first to ascend in a critical battle is almost the same as committing suicide. Even if you can ascend first, you may not be able to come back alive.
It’s not easy to log in first.
It is even more difficult to survive first and open up the situation for the whole army to attack the enemy.
Sincerely in this battle...
Zhang Liao had to face hundreds of elite soldiers from Xiliang alone. It was hard for him to fight with two fists, not to mention dozens of spears and swords, all coming at him one after another.
Zhang Liao holds an iron halberd, his body is slightly bowed, his eyes are looking in all directions, his ears are listening in all directions, his feet are moving forward and backward, his legs are slightly bent, and he is ready to lunge to kill and dodge attacks, and he is always alert.
"Kill him!"
"Kill~~"
The cry of killing suddenly started.
The cold weapons all around thrust out one after another, heading straight towards Zhang Liao.
Zhang Liao reacted quickly and shot as fast as lightning.
He pushed aside the spear thrust from his right side, knocked away the iron sword in front of him with his backhand, swayed slightly, and when he avoided the Chang Ge coming out from the left, he stretched out his left arm and held the empty Chang Ge under his ribs.
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"Drink~~"
A loud shout.
Zhang Liao used the strength of his waist and abdomen to drive his upper body and twist it greatly. The pole instantly bent at an outrageous curve that was visible to the naked eye. The Xiliang soldier at the end was unsteady and was easily swept away by Zhang Liao.
Knocked down six or seven people.
Immediately.
Zhang Liao holds a halberd in his right hand for warning, and in his left hand he chooses a long spear and holds it tightly. The spear from a distance is used to stab, and the halberd from near is used to kill. Both long and short are prepared, attacking and defending together. One man stands proudly on the top of the city, and his daring frightens the three armies.