Chapter 208 IQ crushing! Eight hundred elite riders are forced to fight fiercely!
Looking back at the raging fire burning in the capital warehouse, Zhang Liao, Han Dang and others couldn't help but look up to the sky and laugh wildly.
This move will definitely trigger Dong Zhuo's ban. Without food and grass, the Xiliang Xiaoqi will definitely be defeated.
Han Dang couldn't hide the smile on his face: "General, the capital warehouse has been burned by us. How about we take a detour to Yanshi warehouse to try our luck on the way back to the army?"
As the largest granary near Luoyang, Jingshicang naturally has the largest grain reserves, while Yanshicang will be the transfer station for transporting grain and grass in Luoyang, and the grain and grass supplied to Sishui Pass are mainly stored here.
Han Dang's idea certainly makes sense. As long as Yanshicang can be burned down, Dong Zhuo's food and grass will basically be completely burned. Without food and grass, there is no way to fight.
"No."
But unfortunately, Zhang Liao denied it without any hesitation: "Such a strike in the capital warehouse will definitely alarm the defenders in the direction of Luoyang. Now we only have 800 cavalry, how can we be the elite opponent of Luoyang?"
"Going to Yanshicang now is no longer a sneak attack, but a self-inflicted trap. We cannot fail to eliminate the opponent, but instead trap ourselves in it. This is an unwise move."
One hair move affects the whole body.
The Capital Cang was too close to Luoyang and was burning fiercely. How could it not attract the other party's attention?
According to normal thinking, the other side will have sent troops to support, especially Yanshicang, which is a transfer station and will be the focus of protection by the Luoyang defenders.
"The general is wise."
Han Dang took a deep breath and tried to stay calm.
He nodded slowly: "Yes, I was too impulsive. I'm afraid that a large number of soldiers and horses have rushed to Yanshicang at this moment. If we go for a sneak attack again, we will indeed fall into a trap."
"Alas~"
Han Dang sighed and looked worried: "It has been more than ten years since Han joined the army, and it has been more than three years since he became a captain. He has been correcting this problem, but unfortunately he always makes mistakes inadvertently."
Everyone has character weaknesses, and the same is true for Han Dang.
When he was a top soldier, his impulsive character flaws were not too obvious, but since he gained some command authority, his character flaws have been magnified infinitely.
Especially when he wins a big victory, it will give him the impulsive idea of expanding the results. However, there are different ways to deal with it in different situations. Obviously, it is unwise to go to Yanshicang at this moment.
Han Dang admired Zhang Liao a little. Although he was young, he was extremely mature in mind, proficient in the art of war, and calm. No wonder he would be King Hongnong's right-hand man, and he had to be admired.
Zhang Liao turned back to Han Dang and gave a faint smile: "General Yi Gong can realize his own problems and admit it generously. He will definitely be able to make up for it in the future and eventually become a general."
"His Royal Highness once said..."
Zhang Liao recalled the scene when Sun Jian was surrendered: "Cheng Pu, Huang Gai, Han Dang, and Zu Mao are all talented generals, and they will surely become your highness's most powerful ministers in the future."
Han Dang couldn't help but be stunned: "Oh? Your Highness really said that?"
Zhang Liao nodded affirmatively: "Of course! Otherwise, why would the general learn new tactics in the cavalry camp? As for Cheng Pu, Huang Gai, and Zu Mao, His Highness has other uses."
Han Dang suddenly felt like he was being honored and favored: "The final general will definitely not disappoint His Highness."
Zhang Liao sighed: "Liao naturally believes in the general. How can more than ten years of military experience be wasted?"
Han Dang smiled faintly, looking at King Hongnong's tent, no one had more practical combat experience than Sun Jian and his group.
This is the capital that Han Dang and others have always been proud of. Especially in troubled times, they should earn a share of fame from this.
"alright."
Zhang Liole turned to his horse and ordered: "Return to Dagong Pass first and join His Highness's army."
All the soldiers responded in unison: "Promise."
Rumble~~
The sound of horse hooves rolled away.
It won't take long.
When about to rush to Anlin.
Not far away, a cavalryman came from Juechen and said sonorously: "General, traces of enemy cavalry have been found in the direction of Anlin, and they are heading towards our army."
"Damn it!"
Zhang Liao cursed secretly and frowned: "What a Li Ru, he is really powerful."
It's obvious.
Li Ru predicted his prediction.
A group of soldiers and horses were sent out in advance to intercept and kill him on his way back to Daguguan.
General Han Dang was even more surprised: "These guys actually abandoned the capital warehouse and went straight to Anlin to intercept and kill them."
Zhang Liao frowned and thought: "The Capital Cang is already in ruins. It is useless to go back. Li Ru concluded that we did not dare to stay for a long time and would return to Dagu Pass quickly, so he sent people to intercept and kill them in advance."
"This man's wits are ten times better than mine."
Zhang Liao expressed admiration from the bottom of his heart, with a ferocious light in his eyebrows: "However, although our troops are small, they are all elite. We are also equipped with the three treasures of equestrianism. Our cavalry fighting strength is far beyond that of the thieves. This is the way for our army to win.
"
Li Ruzhi indeed defeated Zhang Liao in his wisdom and plan.
but......
But he didn't know the true strength of Zhang Liao's cavalry.
Under such conditions of information asymmetry, Zhang Liao still has the power to fight.
Zhang Liao has an absolutely clear understanding of the current situation.
If an army goes deep alone, they must face difficulties. Once they choose to avoid their sharp edges and fight on the move, once the space for movement in the narrow Luoyang Basin is compressed, it will definitely become their tomb.
"How many more arrows have you lost?"
"I have two."
"One."
"Three."
"I'm gone."
"..."
Zhang Liao made a decisive decision: "Try to ensure that two arrows are lost. Each team will coordinate with each other. We only have this one chance. We can survive by rushing over. Do you understand?"
Han Dang added: "Remember, when charging into the formation, the main thing is to hold the spear with both hands. With the same length of weapons, we have an advantage. One against two, or even one against three, there will be no problem."
All the soldiers said in unison: "Promise."
Zhang Liao turned to look at Han Dang: "Yi Gong, I will take the lead, and you will be responsible for breaking up the rear."
Han Dang refused without hesitation: "General, let me take the lead. I have been training them for so long. I can make timely adjustments according to the opponent's formation."
"good."
The reason was sufficient, and Zhang Liao could not refuse: "In that case, you will take the lead, and I will be responsible for stopping the rear."
Han Dang nodded: "Brothers, follow me and kill!"
All the soldiers: “Kill—!”
Eight hundred fine cavalry rushed forward.
Not long after.
The cavalry in front of them surged forward like a tidal wave.
Although the shape was huge, Han Dang was secretly relieved, and his anxious heart was finally relieved.
The opponent's positions were extremely scattered, obviously fearing that they would escape, and preparing to surround them from all directions.
As a result, although the cavalry range is wide, the density is obviously insufficient.
And they were originally preparing for a breakthrough, but they just managed to restrain it.
certainly!
The other party is not a fool.
Han Dang's eyes flickered from side to side, and he could clearly see the cavalry on both sides of the opponent's side, outflanking him in a roundabout way.
At the same time, Xiliang Xiaoqi's left and right cavalry moved closer to the center. They had obviously guessed that Han Dang was about to break through, so they thickened the strategic depth directly facing Han Dang's team, allowing the cavalry on the left and right wings to round up and gain time.
Although a breakthrough can restrain the opponent's formation, if the opponent quickly increases its depth and makes it difficult for us to break through its formation in a short period of time, we will inevitably be beaten by it.
Obviously, the commander of Xiliang Xiaoqi also has rich combat experience, otherwise it would not be possible for him to start adjusting the formation from both offensive and defensive aspects so quickly.
Fighting is a dynamic process.
Restraint or not is always only temporary and will change each other in the constant fighting.
This is an extremely huge test for the commander.
If you cannot judge your opponent's capabilities and true combat intentions, you will often face death.
but......
Han Dang also has rich combat experience.
He quickly judged the current situation and shouted sternly: "Come on—!"
All the soldiers clamped down on the horses' bellies, formed a fighting formation, and charged forward wildly.
They must fight hand to hand in the shortest possible time, and then rely on their powerful melee fighting abilities to carve out a bloody path.
Rumble~~
Thousands of horses are galloping and the earth is shaking.
Han Dang stared at the battlefield and quietly put on the crossbow:
"Bows and arrows ready!"
Give an order.
All the soldiers put on their bows and arrows one after another, put their arrows on the strings, pointed diagonally at the sky, and stretched the full moon.
Although there are only about 800 cavalry, the shocking effect that everyone can ride and shoot is still full in an instant.
The opponent's strategic depth, which was being thickened, slowed down a little, and suddenly a wave of arrows struck, and the cavalry in front of them fell like wheat.
Take advantage of this opportunity!
Han Dang gave the order: "Break the formation!"
All the soldiers shouted in unison: "Kill—!"
Close combat.
Han Dang held the spear in both hands, held the spear shaft in his left hand, and tightly grasped the tail of the spear in his right hand. He pushed forward without any fancy at the oncoming Xiliang Xiaoqi.
The cold spear tip flashed with a sharp light, exuding a murderous aura, and like a dragon out of the sea, it plunged into the opponent's heart.
puff!
The spearhead penetrated the leather armor and pierced the heart.
Han Dang poured his divine power into his arms and quickly shook the spear shaft. In an instant, he threw the body of Xiliang Xiaoqi away from the spear point. It was fluffy and hit several knights one after another. It fell to the ground and was trampled into flesh.
mud.
at the same time.
Han Dang rode his horse forward and continued to advance.
His eyes flashed left and right, alert to the dangers around him and looking for suitable opportunities.
In front of him, a brave knight charged forward with a spear. Han Dang showed no fear at all. He rushed forward with a spear in both hands, pushed aside the opponent's spear held in one hand, and took advantage of the situation to rush to his chest.
Poof!
The spear tip passed through the armor and killed another person.
Immediately, a group of knights came in front of and on both sides of Han Dang, and four or five war spears roared from all directions.
Facing such a sharp attack, Han Dang was not afraid at all. He clamped his horses together and charged forward. The moment he drew his spear back, he suddenly jumped out again, swinging out a moon-like cold light.
Peng! Peng! Peng!
At the same time as he deflected the spear that was coming towards him.
Backhand.
Another move that swept away thousands of troops.
The Xiliang Xiaoqiu in front of him was easily swept away by Han Dang. The force was so great that the body of the Xiliang Xiaoqiu rolled out like a cannonball, hitting several riders before falling.
Take this opportunity.
Han Dang looked around and hurriedly scanned all directions.
Xiliang Xiaoqi is still mobilizing troops and generals to increase strategic depth and slow down the edge of their attack.
With the absolute numerical advantage, Han Dang did not have the absolute confidence to break through, but he would try his best to charge forward.
"kill-!"
This roar.
It's like spring thunder popping out of the mouth, and thunderbolts shaking from the tip of the tongue.
The Xiliang Xiaoqi who surged up from all around were so frightened that their expressions suddenly changed, and they were terrified. The movements of their hands all froze, and they hesitated for three full breaths.
Don't underestimate the gap of three breaths.
Han Dang took advantage of this opportunity and galloped forward with his horse. The war spear in his palm turned into a shower of rain, some were pointing, some stabbing, some teasing, or some stabbing. All kinds of spear techniques were skillfully displayed in Han Dang's hands.
The Xiliang knights who were killed along the way had their necks, hearts, and faces hit all with vital points, and Han Dang easily stabbed them to the ground. He was unstoppable.
A bloody road appears.
The cavalry behind Han Dang took advantage of the situation and rushed forward. With both hands holding spears, their strength was greatly enhanced. The Xiliang cavalry holding a spear in one hand and backhand was no match for them at all.
As if in the blink of an eye, the small hole that was originally torn open by Han Dang actually expanded several times, even dozens of times!
Such a fierce scene made even the mighty general Dong Min, who was directing the battle, widen his eyes, his brows flashing with unconcealable shock.
He originally thought that Xiliang Xiaoqi was the best cavalry in the world, the best cavalry. No one could get the slightest advantage when facing Xiliang Xiaoqi directly.
But I never thought...
The elite cavalry in front of me, with less than a thousand men, could inflict such terrifying damage in a short period of time. If I hadn't adjusted my strategy in time, I might even have been able to break the formation of my opponent.
Everyone can ride and shoot;
Everyone can hold a spear with both hands;
There is probably no such elite cavalry in the entire Xiliang Xiaoqi.
Unless the elite of the entire army can be gathered together, it may be possible to assemble such an elite cavalry.
But you must know that the base of Xiliang Xiaoqi is ten thousand, so they can barely pick out such an elite cavalry that gathers the whole army. Is it possible that King Hongnong's cavalry also has ten thousand cavalry?
impossible!
This is absolutely impossible!
Dong Min felt huge waves in his heart, but he and Ben didn't have time to think about it.
After all, once this army breaks through, it means that there will be no obstacles ahead.
They rushed to Luoyang all night, burned the food and grass of the Xiliang Knights, but returned safely. This was an absolutely devastating blow to the morale of the Xiliang Knights.
Dong Min did not hesitate and gave a sonorous order: "Order the left and right wings to speed up the detour. The cavalry in the front will focus on defense to delay time and completely surround this cavalry squad."
"I'd like to see it!"
Dong Min's chest couldn't help boiling with anger, and he clenched his steel teeth tightly, wishing to bite the air into pieces: "Can their team completely penetrate my military formation?"
Woo! Woo! Woo!
Woohoo—!
The endless sound of the trumpet sounded.
The team of Xiliang Xiaoqi changed again.
Han Dang could clearly feel that the cavalry in front no longer took the initiative to die, but formed a defensive formation, which was obviously delaying time.
Once the cavalry on the left and right wings are successfully reunited, it will not be that easy for the team to completely kill them.
"Damn it!"
Han Dang cursed secretly, feeling suddenly uneasy in his heart.
He looked closely and hurriedly swept through the enemy lines.