Eight hundred and twentieth chapters The difference between strength and weakness
From the beginning of the war until now, Junfu has only sent out a few four or five instructions, all of which were written in a leisurely and calm manner. However, Hua Bushi has sent at least more than twenty instructions, all of which were written in a hurry.
This can also be seen from the hastily scrawled reports of the superiority of both sides on the battlefield.
This time, Hua Bushi's order was just to retreat. As soon as the flag order came out, he saw that the disciples of the Dazhen tribe and the Zhong family on the hillside all moved to one side of the hillside, gathered and retreated.
These warriors moved very quickly and retreated towards the side of the valley. The mounts that had been abandoned on the slope were also pulled by dozens of them.
The hinterland of the Ma Fei Valley is wide, but the gorges leading out of the valley at both ends are quite narrow. One side is a hillside and the other side is a high cliff. The space in the valley is triangular in shape, like an animal's lungs. The large canyon and the "Bai Long Xing" disciples are constantly retreating to the edge of the valley.
Under the command of Junfu, the Iron Guards Battalion and the Black Wind Banners were not in a hurry to rush forward, but maintained their formation and advanced slowly, so that they could press step by step and push the opponent towards the dead end at the end of the hillside.
On the battlefield on the other side of the valley, the duel between the 300 official horse cavalry and the horse archers of the "Tiger and Rabbit Department" was not very optimistic. The Mongols were very good at equestrianism. Yu Jue's men were also well-trained elite cavalry and wanted to catch up.
It was easier said than done for that group of Mongolians. They didn't dare to divide their troops to outflank them even though their strength was inferior to the opponent's. They could only follow hard to catch up, and they continued to suffer casualties in the rain of arrows.
Although chasing like this can hold off the opponent's troops for a while, defeat will be inevitable sooner or later.
It is not uncommon to win battles with fewer troops and more troops in ancient and modern battlefields, but this can only be achieved by taking advantage of the right time and location and catching the mistakes made by the opponent's coach. However, in today's battle, from the beginning to the present, Junfu's command of the troops and horses has been full of flaws and he has not made any mistakes.
However, Hua Bushi did not know that the Iron Guards Battalion had firearms and miscalculated the loss of men and horses, making the situation even more unfavorable. Until now, there is no hope of reversal.
Jun's father poured himself a glass and said: "Master Hua, do you believe what I said before? Today's battle is so interesting, it is not as good as the wine in this cup." [
Hua Bushi's eyes were fixed on the hillside in the distance and he remained silent.
However, Zhu Huichan couldn't bear it and said loudly: "Bailu Si, you are so good, why are you so complacent just because you got a little advantage? It's really a villain's success."
Jun's father ignored her and said with a serious look on his face: "You are already doomed when you enter this valley. No matter how you struggle, you will use it. This is the difference between the strong and the weak. You must know that in this world, the weak are the ones who are born.
A kind of sin should be conquered and enslaved by the strong, but those who don't know how to surrender are even more unforgivable and can only lead to defeat."
These words were extremely harsh to the ears of Yang Sichang, Zhong Bailong and others. Today's Ming Dynasty is no longer as strong as it used to be. Compared with the rising Manchu Qing Dynasty in the north, it can only be regarded as a weak one. Junfu's words are obviously pun-intended.
Not just today's battle
At this time, the disciples of the Dazhen tribe and "Bai Longxing" in the distance had retreated and gathered at the end of the valley. They put dozens of mounts in front to cover their guns and put on a defensive posture.
The formations of the Iron Guard Battalion and the Black Wind Banners have already approached within twenty feet. The two Jurchen tribesmen are all wearing black armor, and they are like a large dark cloud on the hillside.
In comparison, the team of Han warriors in the corner of the valley suddenly looked much thinner.
Jun's father no longer wrote instructions with a pen but shouted sternly: "I have been informed that I will order the Black Wind Banner of the Iron Guard Camp to charge and defeat the enemy in one fell swoop."
Hua Bushi also put aside his pen and paper and stared at the battlefield in the distance and said slowly: "Meng Huan sent an order to the Dazhen tribe and Bailongxing to hold on."
On the hillside, I saw that the Iron Guard camp and the Black Wind Banners had stopped their formation and slowly retreated ten feet away from the Han people's defensive formation, which was thirty feet away. This was to leave room for a large-scale charge. Suddenly, only Seeing someone in the team shouting, all the knights galloped forward and rushed out like two torrents, one to the left and one to the right.
Even the shouts of the Jurchen knights far away on the bluestone platform can be heard, and what follows is a burst of explosions. It is the sound of the Iron Guards battalion firing fire cannons.
The horses in front of the defense immediately fell down, and the two cavalrymen instantly galloped over a distance of thirty feet and rushed into the defense formation formed by the Dazhen tribe and the "Bai Longxing" disciples.
The horses collided with the human body, making a dull sound. From the bluestone platform, you could clearly see the blood mist caused by the collision of the two sides' horses and swords. The Han warriors' defense formation was already crumbling under the impact.
As a commander, all he can do is to mobilize his troops and set up battle formations. Even though all the factors in the battle are favorable to his own side, when the two armies are fighting, it is only the bravery of the soldiers that truly determines the outcome.
Only a loud shout was heard from the battle formation: "The Dazhen tribe is strictly guarding the formation and is not allowed to retreat even one step." It was Xiong Bailing's roar.
But seeing this grey-bearded old man rushing forward, he used his big palm to shoot continuously, using the unique move "Beast King Kick" in "Shocking Bear Paw". However, when he saw the five or six Black Wind Banners who were approaching, they were hit by the palm and fell out. They were all beaten to pieces with broken bones and tendons [
But at this moment, a black shadow flew towards Xiong Bailing, a cold light flashed through, and a mace hit Xiong Bailing on the head.
Sudden attacks like this are the most difficult to prevent among the "rebellion" army, but Xiong Bailing is a top expert and his reaction is extraordinary. His steps slide slightly to the side, and the mace hits the ground with a "bang" sound, smashing the gravel on the ground. Stones are flying
Xiong Bailing's gaze turned and he saw that the attacker was a giant man as strong as an iron tower. He was holding a mace in his left hand and had several broken belts wrapped around his right shoulder.
This giant man was none other than Horuba. He failed to hit the opponent with his stick, whistled in his mouth, stepped forward, mounted the mace, and swept towards Xiong Bailing with a sound of wind. More than ten Black Wind Banners also rode their horses and rushed towards him. Two people surrounded
Horuba is the number one master among the famous warriors of the Jurchen tribe, the "Black Wind Banner". He is not a weakling with natural supernatural powers. Xiong Bailing is also tall and strong, weighing over a thousand kilograms. In other words, both of them have lost an arm, but Xiong Bailing's arm is A prosthetic hand made of fine copper was already severed and reattached. After many years of fighting with others, it has become accustomed to using it and has become a powerful weapon. Hu Luba was injured just a few days ago and now has a right hand. If you can't move your arms, your martial arts skills should be compromised.
The two of them fought for a moment, and Xiong Bailing forced Huerba back continuously. If it weren't for the other Black Wind Banners who surrounded and protected Huerba, it would have been difficult to resist.
On the other side of the "Bailong Gate" battle formation, there was a woman standing in the front with a long sword. It was Cheng Yaozhen, Mrs. Zhong, who was born in the "Emei Sect" and had a profound swordsmanship. At this time, she displayed her master's martial arts sword light. The flash instantly injured several enemy knights.
One or two masters would not be able to play a big role in a battle formation of thousands of people, but with Xiong Bailing and Cheng Yaozhen leading the way, the disciples of the Dazhu tribe and "Bailongmen" fought with their lives and refused to retreat.
For a moment, the men and horses of both sides were fighting together. Even though the two Jurchen cavalry were twice as many as the opponent, they were blocked and fell into a melee.
There was a slight look of surprise on Mr. Jun's face on the bluestone platform, and he raised his voice and said, "I didn't expect that a group of ants would have to struggle when they were about to die. Qingzhu passed on that my general ordered the Black Wind Flag of the Iron Guard Camp to retreat fifty points each.
Get ready to charge in formation."
Seeing Shi Qingzhu go to the corner of the stone platform to send an order, Hua Bushi pondered for a moment and said: "Meng Huan sent an order to the Dazhen tribe Bailongxing to shrink their formation and not pursue."
As soon as these words came out, Yang Sichang, Zhong Bailong, Chu Yiyi and others all showed expressions of confusion on their faces.
Now the confrontation between the two sides on the hillside has turned into a melee. If the opponent retreats, they must use normal tactics to pursue and kill them with all their strength. The enemy must not be allowed to escape easily. This is because all the disciples of the Dazhu tribe and "Bai Longxing" are
They are good at foot combat and close attacks, but the opponent's knights can charge with the help of horse power. If the opponent is allowed to distance themselves and charges again, it will be very disadvantageous.
At this moment, Hua Bushi ordered the Dazubu Bailongxing to shrink their formation, which meant that they missed a great opportunity to turn the tide of the battle.
Hua Bushi seemed to have seen the doubts in the minds of Yang Sichang and others and said slowly: "The ordering of the cavalry to retreat is nothing more than a bitter trick. I have miscalculated the strength of the Iron Guard camp once before and will never do the same thing again this time."
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This explanation was completely unintelligible to the ears of Zhu Huichan, Li Hu and other people who did not understand the art of war. Chu Yiyi and Zhong Bailong were also full of doubts and confusion. Only Yang Sichang changed his mind and stared at the hillside in the distance.
I immediately realized the situation of the war.
In the previous confrontation, the Iron Guard Battalion used fire blunderbuss to attack, and then stayed on the flanks to attack the battle formations of Dazhen tribe and "Bailongxing". It was mainly the troops of "Black Wind Banner". This was because the two Han war tribes had already
Having retreated to the corner of the valley, the Jurchen cavalry formed with their backs against the rock wall on the top of the slope. They could only attack from one side. Although they had a large number of troops, the impact space was greatly restricted. Only the more than 500 cavalrymen of the "Black Wind Flag" had completely filled it.
Now the Jurchen cavalry that rushed into the formation retreated. If Hua Bushi ordered a pursuit and fight, they could kill many of the Black Wind Banner's Dazhen tribe and "Bai Longxing" disciples, but they would have to leave the corner and lose the advantage of the terrain.
The charge of the Iron Guard battalion from behind creates a chance. Once there are no rock walls and cliffs to block the enemy's Iron Guard battalion's heavy cavalry, it is possible to penetrate the opponent's formation and separate and encircle them.