Chapter 159 The mandarin duck formation, showing great power!
"Report~~"
Not far away, a long announcement sounded.
Deng Zhi raised his eyes and looked up.
But when he saw that his own soldiers were coming from nowhere, he dismounted from his horse and clasped his hands in fists: "Deng Sima, we just received the signal. The Jiangdong Big Cat is coming towards our army."
"oh?"
Deng Zhi looked surprised and his eyes lit up: "Where did it come from?"
The messenger replied: "Come through the Zi Lin."
"Zilin?"
Deng Zhi said without hesitation: "Map."
Deng Peng: "No."
Immediately.
He took out the map from the bag and presented it with both hands.
Deng Zhi started browsing, looking around with his eyes, and finally found the location of Zi Lin.
As expected.
It's not too far away from you.
In fact, when Deng Zhi chose to take charge of the joint defense of this area, he considered the possibility of Sun Jian fleeing here, but never thought that he would actually be hit by him.
certainly.
There are also four army commanders responsible for guarding various places.
After all, most of the distance from Xinye to Wancheng is plain.
It is impossible for a single army to block Sun Jian's return route. Only regional defense tactics can completely seal him off.
As for which direction Sun Jian would take, apart from being driven by Zhang Liao and Niu Yong, most of the time it would all depend on God's will.
"Ha ha!"
Deng Zhi looked up to the sky and laughed wildly, feeling ecstatic in his heart: "God is helping me. This time it is our turn to make a contribution. Brothers, we are aiming for Zi Lin and move forward at full speed."
All the soldiers shouted in unison: "Kill~~~"
*****
Zi Lin Trail.
Huang Gai walked out of the dense forest, stepped on the solid road with his feet, glanced over hastily, saw no one around, and sighed:
"It can be considered as coming out."
but......
He still did not relax his vigilance and immediately ordered the soldiers: "You are responsible for guarding the surrounding areas. If there is any situation, come and report immediately. There must be no mistakes."
The soldier cupped his hands and said, "No."
Immediately.
Several soldiers left in various directions, standing guard.
Huang Gai rested for a while and waited for Han Dang while Sun Jian walked through the wild forest.
Not long after.
Han Dang and Sun Jian led their troops out of the deserted forest.
Sun Jian frowned and looked around: "Do you know where this is?"
Huang Gai cupped his hands and cupped his fists: "Zilin!"
"Oh? You actually know?"
"There is a road sign ahead."
"I see."
Sun Jian nodded slowly and took out the map he had prepared in advance.
His gaze hurriedly swept over and finally found the direction of Zi Lin: "Go out from here, fifteen miles to the north, and you will find the military camp. Without further delay, let's assemble the army and leave as soon as possible."
Han Dang and Huang Gai held out their hands: "No."
Just as the two of them were preparing their troops.
suddenly.
A hurried announcement sounded not far away:
"Report~~~"
Sun Jian turned around and looked.
However, he saw that his own soldiers were rushing back, looking slightly panicked. They didn't even bother to salute, so they raised their hands and pointed forward: "Lord, enemy soldiers and horses have been spotted outside the Zi Lin."
"What?"
Sun Jian's eyes were as wide as bells, and he was startled: "Enemy troops?"
The soldier nodded: "That's right."
"Damn it!"
Sun Jian cursed secretly and frowned: "We are blocked in front and pursued by soldiers behind. We are afraid that we will not be able to escape this time. Originally we just wanted to rob some food and grass, but who would have thought that the person coming was not the Huang family of Jiangxia, but
King Yuezhang of Hongnong, Tang Mao of Kuaiji!"
"I had known this..."
Sun Jian regretted so much that his intestines were almost green: "I should have led troops into Wancheng in the first place. As the governor of Changsha, I would fight against Dong with King Hongnong. Although I would be controlled by him, I would still be an independent existence after all."
"It's a good thing now. Nanyang County is occupied by King Hongnong, and Jingzhou can't go back. The food and grass are almost exhausted, and they even attack King Hongnong Yuezhang!"
When he thought about this, Sun Jian really wanted to tell himself: "Does God want to destroy me, Sun Jian?"
Huang Gai hurriedly handed over his hand: "Lord, although we are defeated, we still have more than a thousand soldiers and horses, and we can still fight."
Han Dang said sonorously: "That's right! Fight out and let's escape back to Jiangdong."
"That...that..."
The soldier only felt that the situation was not good and hurriedly interrupted: "Well... the villain hasn't finished speaking yet. The enemy's strength is only about 500, and they have all kinds of weapons. They are obviously not the main force."
"Five hundred people?"
Sun Jian's eyes were as wide as bells, filled with shock.
"Um."
The soldier was startled and nodded quickly: "There should be no more than five hundred people."
Sun Jian took a sharp breath: "You kid, why didn't you tell me earlier!"
The soldier mumbled: "That... villain... the villain doesn't care."
Phew~~~
Sun Jian was relieved and felt a little at ease.
If the opponent has less than 500 people, the odds of winning are extremely high.
"Han Dang, Huang Gai."
"exist."
"Get your troops in order and break out with me."
"promise."
Now.
Han Dang and Huang Gai immediately summoned their troops, formed a simple formation, and went to fight.
Sun Jian said sternly: "In this battle, the opponent must focus on defense and delay the attack until a large group of soldiers and horses arrive to encircle us. We need to make a breakthrough and win the battle quickly."
The two responded in unison: "No."
"besides......"
Sun Jian let out a long sigh, turned to glance at the two of them, and said softly: "We can't stay in Nanyang any longer. We have offended King Hongnong, which is tantamount to ruining our future. After breaking through, let's take a detour back to Changsha."
The two nodded: "It all depends on the master."
The team turned a corner.
really.
A large number of soldiers appeared in front, holding various weapons.
There were round rattans, square rattans, boring heads, spears, guns, knives, swords, and even people carrying branches that stretched out in all directions. It was really an eye-opener for Sun Jian and others!
Such a military appearance...
If it’s not a miscellaneous soldier, then what is it?
Sun Jian felt a little at ease and full of confidence.
He admitted that he was no match for the fine cavalry, but against such a miscellaneous army, which had an absolute advantage in terms of strength, it was easy to defeat them in a short period of time.
"Kill~~"
Sun Jian was too lazy to talk nonsense and immediately gave the order.
All the soldiers were even more eager for revenge, gnashing their teeth and roaring in unison: "Kill~~"
Immediately.
Like the tide, it rushes forward without any fancy.
However, Deng Zhi's mandarin duck army remained motionless.
Like a dormant tiger, staring at the ant-like prey ahead.
Obviously they didn't do anything, but they gave people a vague feeling of palpitations.
Even Sun Jian, who was known as the Tiger of Jiangdong, could not help but feel as if he was facing a formidable enemy.
You know, a second ago, he didn't take these soldiers seriously, but at this moment, he actually had such an illusion.
Um.
That’s right!
It must be an illusion!
Sun Jian dashed forward and took the lead in attacking Yuanyang's army. The ancient pine-patterned ingot sword in his palm swung out a beam of cold light like the moon, and slashed at Deng Zhi who was holding a gun in front of the formation.
But......
The blade has not yet reached Deng Zhi.
The wolf's thorns spread out like tree branches.
The scattered branches are blocked in front of the blade, with a hint of softness in the toughness. They can not only exert their rigid performance, but also show their soft side. Hardness and softness complement each other and constantly dissolve the opponent's power.
A surprising scene appeared.
The ancient pine-patterned ingot knife in Sun Jian's palm successfully deflected due to the obstruction of Lang Xun's hand, and was finally blocked by Lang Xin's hand.
"this......"
Sun Jian was greatly shocked.
You should know that the force generated when he swings the sword can cut a person in half.
If an ordinary weapon collides with the ancient ingot knife, the lighter one will be knocked away, while the heavier one will be cut off.
But who would have thought...
This branch-like weapon that stretched out in all directions could actually stop the blade that he swung with all his strength. Not only was it not cut off, it was easily stopped without even making a sound.
How can this thing be so useful?
When Sun Jian was confused.
A soldier holding a shield took the initiative to come closer. While protecting his body with the shield, the Huanshou sword in his palm fell from the air, suppressing the blade tightly and holding the edge of the blade.
"not good!"
Sun Jian felt bad.
A cold chill burst out from deep within my heart, instantly flowing all over my body, my hair stood on end, and cold sweat flowed wildly.
The opponent's purpose of suppressing his own weapons is obviously to prepare for the attack of friendly forces.
Sure enough!
The wolf sword hand on the other side waved the wolf sword vigorously, forcing back the soldiers who were rushing towards Sun Jian's left side.
At the same time, Deng Zhi's eyes flashed fiercely, and the iron gun in his palm went straight to his heart without any fancy, like a dragon out of the sea, roaring towards him with thunderous momentum.
Sun Jian's reaction was not unpleasant.
Holding the knife in one hand, he subconsciously turned his body in an arc, and the tip of Deng Zhi's gun actually touched the armor plate on his chest, and drew a distance away, flashing out a trail of sparks.
Said without politeness.
If Sun Jian's reaction had been slower than half a second, or if he had not turned sideways enough, then at this moment, he would have been pierced through the heart and lungs by the gun blade, and he would have died on the spot.
Plop!
Plop!
...
However, that's the case.
Sun Jian was still feeling palpitated.
His eyes crossed the point of the gun and hurriedly passed by his own soldiers, and he was even more frightened to the point of losing his soul.
The opponent's attack was exactly the same. Except for himself, Huang Gai, and Han Dang, who could barely avoid it, most of the soldiers died tragically under this attack. It was conservatively estimated that at least 180 of them died.
"Drink~~"
A loud shout.
This time, the Yuanyang Army took the initiative.
Cold spears sprang out from behind like ghost vines, stabbing back and forth constantly, harvesting the lives of enemy soldiers.
Sun Jian fiercely twisted the ancient ingot knife and broke free of the restraints. He hurriedly flew back, dodged and managed to force away several dangerous attacks and barely saved his life.
Damn it!
What the hell is this and how can it be so powerful?
Sun Jian couldn't believe his eyes.
He has fought in battles all his life, and this is the first time he has seen such a strange military formation. There are all kinds of strange weapons, but the combat effectiveness is extremely powerful.
When our elite soldiers encountered this formation, they were stunned and could not display any combat effectiveness.
Frustrated!
It’s so frustrating!
"Back~~"
Sun Jian gave the order.
The soldiers in the front row retreated one after another.
However......
Deng Zhi followed up with the order:
"Enter!"
The Yuanyang army formed a fighting formation, advancing forward together as if they were one unit.
For a moment, Sun Jian felt as if a knife was on his neck.
Although the opponent's troops are small, they are by no means miscellaneous soldiers, but real elites!
Although the weapons are miscellaneous, they are both long and short, and each has its own characteristics. When paired together, it’s like a miracle!
Sun Jian's troops retreated slowly, while Deng Zhi led his troops to press forward step by step.
but......
This is not because Sun Jian was timid.
But because the road behind is wide, it is difficult for the opponent's formation to block the entire road. This makes it more suitable for one's own counterattack.
At the same time, Sun Jian gave a sonorous order: "Huang Gai, where is Han Dang?"
The two of them stepped back and replied: "Yes."
"You each bring your troops and horses, and circle back from the Zi Lin. We will attack from the front and back, and we will definitely win."
"promise."
Sun Jian was not afraid that the other party would hear him at all.
If Deng Zhi can quickly take care of the rear, it can reduce his pressure.
but......
Deng Zhi had obviously expected this.
Seeing that the other party was actually leading people around, he slightly raised the corners of his lips and gave a sonorous order: "Change your formation to meet the enemy."
In an instant, the Boring Palladium Hands, Wolf Forbidden Hands, Spear Hands, and Tengpai Hands on one side turned to the rear. Although the number of troops was reduced, the sparrows were small and had all the internal organs, and all the functions of the Mandarin Duck Formation were present, so they could still face the enemy.
"Kill~~"
Give an order.
The two sides fought fiercely together.
Clang! Clang! Clang!
The golden sound exploded, and the sparks burst out.
In the blink of an eye.
Corpses littered the fields and rivers of blood flowed.
but......
What is shocking is that most of the casualties were Sun Jian's troops.
As for Deng Zhi's Yuanyang Army, due to their tacit cooperation, not only did no one die in battle, but even relatively few were injured.
After all, the defense system is built layer by layer. Not to mention ordinary soldiers, even brave generals like Sun Jian, Huang Gai, and Han Dang may not be able to break through it.
The more they fought, the more shocked Sun Jian was!
He fought all his life.
This battle was the most frustrating one in his life.
In fact, he was ten thousand times more aggrieved than when he was living under someone else's roof.
"Damn it!"
Sun Jian gritted his steel teeth and exhaled loudly.
He did not dare to hesitate at all and shouted sternly: "Brothers, retreat quickly~~~"
If the opponent wants to maintain their formation, their speed will inevitably be restricted.
When Sun Jian gave this order, besides fighting on one side, the most important thing was that it could increase the distance between him and the Yuanyang army, or make them chase, thereby passively breaking their formation.
Have to admit it.
Although Sun Jian's method was stupid, it was still effective.
The Yuanyang Army has just been established, and simple tactics can be coordinated, but deeper tactics are still being figured out and tested. Once the formation is destroyed, their combat effectiveness will be greatly reduced.
But alas...
Just when Deng Zhi was melancholy, the loud sound of horses honked.
Deng Zhi no longer hesitated and gave a sonorous order: "Change the three talents and hunt freely!"
All the soldiers shouted in unison: "No."
In an instant.
The Yuanyang formation changed again.
They condensed from five people to three people.
Although there are fewer troops, they are still capable of both offense and defense.
Furthermore, with the help of Zhang Liao's elite cavalry, Deng Zhi no longer had any worries.
Next, it’s time for free hunting.
Phew! Phew! Phew!
The sword flashes and the blood flows like a river.
Deng Zhi led his troops in a killing spree, as if the enemies before him were not enemies, but walking military exploits waiting to be harvested.
The addition of Zhang Liao's elite cavalry destroyed Sun Jian's last will to resist.
He froze on the spot, looked up at the sky, and let out a long sigh:
"Heaven will destroy my Sun family~~~"
Now.
Sun Jian raised his sword to kill himself.
"Lord~~~"
Fortunately, Han Dang and Huang Gai stopped him in time and stabbed him diagonally, so that no tragedy occurred.
"Why are you stopping me?"
"Lord, we didn't know it was the Tang family. Even if we are at fault, the crime will not lead to death!"
"King Hongnong has not yet fallen into decline, why should my lord be in such a hurry!"
Zhang Liao's army came and surrounded them: "Whoever comes, tie them up for me, send them back to Wancheng, and hand them over to King Hongnong."