When he saw Bai Ma Yicong reveal his bow and arrows and scatter the first rain of arrows, Hu Zhen had already realized.
Defeat is decided!
In fact, from the moment he belatedly realized Wang Yu's intention, he already knew that the outcome was decided. However, Gongsun Zan's seemingly random move gave him some hope, feeling that
There is still a chance to give it a try.
As a result, what he saw was just an illusion, and his hope was dashed in an instant.
Having served in the army in the western region for many years, Hu Zhen was not new to the world. Riding and shooting was not a rare thing. Whether it was the Han army or the barbarians, everyone could do it a few times.
However, Baima Yicong's riding and shooting tactics were the only ones he had ever seen in his life!
At such a terrible moment and encountering such a terrible tactics, there is no doubt about the outcome.
The soldiers of the Xiliang Army are not brave, but they have lost their organization, have no outflank, no effective counterattack, and no cover from long-range troops. They can only charge forward in a chaotic manner!
The blood that comes from greed and hatred cannot last long. When the soldiers who dared to fight the most were all killed and wounded, and the target they were chasing was far away, the arrows raining from their heads continued to fall, and those white horses...
Hu Zhen didn't know how the soldiers in the van felt, but from his perspective, those white horses themselves were very depressing.
Because they were all white horses, it was difficult to tell which enemy was which. All I could see was a large white field in front of me, shaking back and forth, and the screams of my comrades could be heard in my ears, as if I was in a dream.
Even the strongest person can feel hopeless.
By the time the Xiliang army discovered that the enemy's infantry was approaching, their defeat was inevitable!
To be fair, although Baima Yicong's fighting methods are terrifying, they cannot scare Hu Zhen. If fighting in an array, he has his own way to defeat the enemy, which is nothing more than attrition.
The formation of the cavalry archers was loose and the rate of fire was fast, but the shooting range of the foot bow was longer and more powerful. With the bravery of the Xiliang army, even if three or five archers were replaced by a white horse follower, they could still hold on.
On the other hand, Gongsun Zan may not be willing to do this.
If training an archer is time-consuming and labor-intensive, only one out of ten soldiers can be selected; then the white horse Yi Cong must be at least one out of a hundred!
Traveling vertically and horizontally, advancing and retreating well-founded, can it be done if you are not good at riding? Good riding skills are not enough, you must also be very skilled in archery. It may be a bit exaggerated to say that all of them are sharp archers, but the generals and commanders of Baima Yicong are no different.
One is not a great shot!
Such an army is easy to use and extremely powerful, but it is also very difficult to train. Would Gongsun Zan use them to fight against each other? Impossible!
Now, it's too late to say anything. There is only one way left for Hu Zhen, escape!
"Retreat, retreat quickly!" He called to the hundreds of guards around him who could still command, and fled towards the closed door.
There are still soldiers in the pass. Although they are just remnants of defeated generals, they can still hold on for a few days. The main force of the coalition has not arrived yet. At least we must buy some time to report to the prime minister. Only in this way can we gain some advantages for ourselves.
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It must be said that Hu Zhen had a good grasp of fighter planes. His flight and the collapse of the army happened almost at the same time.
The Xiliang army completed the role change in an instant, from fearless warriors to cowardly cowards. They abandoned their armor and fled for their lives.
And their opponent, Baima Yicong, stopped retreating and began to cover up and kill.
Pursuit is what the light cavalry is best at. As a leader among the light cavalry, Baima Yicong's performance is naturally extraordinary.
The original hundred-man team was divided into two. One team put down their bows and arrows, picked up their melee weapons - long spears hanging on the saddles, and then chased behind the Xiliang troops in a hurry, killing all the surrounding areas.
soldiers.
If the previous mounted shooting attack on the enemy was like using barbs to bleed, now the white horse Yi Cong's pursuit is like peeling off the skin, layer after layer, dripping with blood!
Another group of knights followed behind their comrades with bows and arrows in hand. From time to time, they would fire a round of fire at the place where the broken troops were concentrated, not only to kill the enemy, but also to prevent the enemy from regrouping.
After chasing for a while, the two teams exchanged positions, switched weapons, and continued to repeat the previous actions. Seeing Bai Ma Yicong's well-trained and leisurely appearance, Wang Yu was so envious that his teeth became sore.
As a military general, who can not be happy when seeing such a strong army? The cavalry and archery are unparalleled, coming and going like the wind. Except for frontal attacks and attrition warfare, there is no disadvantage in any direction, and the cavalry can be used to the maximum extent.
The power is perfect for me.
Fortunately, I was deceived by the self-proclaimed information of the Tatars in later generations, and I actually thought that mounted archery was really promoted by the Mongolian Tatars. I actually ignored that with the peak martial arts of the Han Dynasty and the application of cavalry, how could it not be possible?
What do you think, instead, a group of uncivilized barbarians took the lead?
It seems that my act of befriending Gongsun Zan was an unexpected move. In addition to recruiting famous generals and buying war horses, I can also get some instructors to come over and even borrow troops!
Gongsun Zan was very generous. He had previously taken the initiative to lend troops to Yuan Shu. He had such a good relationship with him, so it shouldn't be difficult to lend troops to Yuan Shu, right?
"First kill the fierce general Hua Xiong, and then use the power of one person to break the formation of ten thousand armies. Peng Ju is a wise brother. After today's battle, your reputation for bravery will spread throughout the world. No one will dare to question whether the battle of Mengjin is true!
Ha ha ha ha……"
While he was lost in thought, someone suddenly laughed loudly beside him. Wang Yu turned around and saw Gongsun Zan riding his horse with a bright face.
"How can I deserve Big Brother's praise? This battle was won because Big Brother has trained strong soldiers. If I had known that Big Brother had such strong soldiers at hand, Yu wouldn't have had to take such a risk. Brother Lao accepted it."
"What did my dear brother say?"
Seeing that Wang Yu was not arrogant, Gongsun Zan was even more happy. He raised his hand and pointed forward, sighing: "These guards are all old brothers who have followed a certain person for many years. They have experienced life and death together many times. They are like brothers. If they are not brothers,
You caused the Xiliang army to trample on each other and become a mess. Without the organized archers, how could I dare to fight? You deserve your first contribution in this battle, and Brother Yu is just helping out."
Wang Yu was originally modest, but when he heard this, he was slightly startled.
It turns out that the reason why Gongsun Zan launched the attack was not purely to show off his military appearance or to support himself, but to reduce casualties as much as possible.
Assaulting the central army is quick to achieve results, but it is easy to be involved in the defeated army, causing unnecessary losses. Killing and injuring the rebel army with cavalry and archery is much more comfortable, almost like an exercise, and the results are no worse than assaulting the central army.
The archers of the Xiliang army were trampled by the cavalry. It can only be said to be a detail. Even Hu Zhen himself may not have noticed it, but Gongsun Zan did observe it and made a decision based on it... There are no empty warriors under the famous reputation, and the name of the Three Kingdoms
People, indeed there is no such thing as simple.
"Now that we are about to win, brother, let's take advantage of the situation and take Hulao Pass."
"Take the pass? But..." Gongsun Zan hesitated for a moment. There is no chance of taking the pass. If everything goes well, when Hu Zhen enters the city, the defeated troops will rush in. As long as Niu Fu, who is guarding the city, hesitates, the city gate will be closed.
Can't close it.
With the momentum of victory, the white horse Yi Cong could seize the city gate with just one attack. With the main force defeated, Niu Fu could not engage in any street fighting. If he had had the courage, Meng Jin would not have been so defeated.
awful.
However, the current situation is a bit strange. Hu Zhen has already arrived at the city gate, but the city gate will not open. It seems that Niu Fu suddenly became decisive, discovered the crisis, and planned to defend it to the death.
No matter how elite the White Horse Yi Cong is, the cavalry cannot attack the city, even if the city is just a group of defeated soldiers. Even if the infantry behind them arrives, it will be in vain. Gongsun Zan knows very well that Wang Yu's baggage contains everything including money, food and cloth, but he does not have half a siege aircraft.
instrument.
"Brother, don't worry. How can someone like Niu Fu, who has been defeated many times, still have the courage to persevere? Let's see Yu give him the final blow to dispel his luck." Wang Yu laughed loudly, said hello to Gongsun Zan, and then
Riding on horseback.
Gongsun Zan was a little confused and couldn't figure it out. Since Niu Fu was going to run away, why did he need this so-called final blow? What's more, Niu Fu was in the city and Wang Yu couldn't fly. What else could he do to Niu Fu?
Where is it?
However, after experiencing today's battle, he has great admiration for this little brother. How can ordinary people have such courage and strategy? Since Wang Yu said it can be done, then it must be done.
Gongsun Zan slapped his horse and followed him, but Liu Bei and others who followed him and were about to compliment him were thrown into the air.
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"Commander Commander, the pursuers are coming. In addition to the man on the white horse, Wang Pengju is also here!"
"What's the use of telling me!" Hu Zhen's face turned red and his neck swollen several times. He pointed at the top of the city and shouted through gritted teeth: "Shout there and tell Niu Zhonglang that he will open the door for us.
Go in, we can work together to overcome the difficulties, and there is still a glimmer of hope. If he closes the door and sticks to it, there is only one way to die! Shout, shout to me!"
The Xiliang soldiers all knew that when it came to a life-or-death situation, even if Hu Zhen didn't say anything, they would still shout.
Unexpectedly, Niu Fu didn't know whether he was deaf or frightened. There was no movement at the top of the city. If it weren't for the fact that someone could still be seen swaying on top of the city and Niu Fu's flag was properly raised, everyone must have thought that Niu Fu had already passed away.
Ran.
"Niu Fu, you, the one who killed a thousand swords, will not die well! Just wait and see! Even if I am a ghost, I won't let you go!"
Seeing that the pursuers were getting closer and closer, the city was crowded with defeated soldiers, and it was impossible to escape around the city. Hu Zhen and others were completely desperate, and they all cursed.
Baima Yicong looks elegant, but his actions are not ruthless. Unless he is lying on the ground motionless, otherwise he will be hit hard, and he has no intention of keeping alive or taking prisoners!
"General, should we fight or retreat... That Wang Pengju is here to kill him, what if he..."
In fact, the soldiers on top of the city were all trembling. It was indeed prudent not to open the city gate, but it was not an option to just hold on like that! After Hu Zhen and the others were all dead, wouldn't they be caught in a trap?
"What are you afraid of? He can't fly!" Niu Fu's eyes were erratic, but he was still calm and murmured: "Thousands of soldiers and horses avoid the black cavalry, so murderous and majestic... From now on, no one will
Will he hold on to us and won’t let go? It’s not that I’m useless, it’s just that he is too powerful, and everyone who meets him has this kind of virtue!”
"What the general said is..." Niu Fu's generals looked at each other, then looked down the city, and nodded in agreement.
Niu Fu felt slightly satisfied, and the clouds cleared and the moon shone brightly, he was finally able to survive.
"But, General, we are here...not good!"
"careful!"
Halfway through the words, the expressions of all the generals changed drastically, and there was a chorus of exclamations. Just as Niu Fu came to his senses, he felt a huge sound of wind whistling past him, as if someone was wielding a giant hammer beside him.
"Boom!" There was a loud noise, the wooden tower shook, and dust flew down, making the generals look disgraced.
Fortunately it didn't fall.
"so close……"
Niu Fu patted his chest, feeling like he had narrowly escaped death. When he looked back, he realized that what whizzed past was a long spear! It was obviously thrown up from the city by someone. From the looks of it, the pitcher
The power is not that great.
"General, are you okay? This shot was thrown by Wang Yu. He is trying to kill you. General, let's hurry up..."
"Wait..." Niu Fu was not moved by everyone's persuasion. He looked straight at the spear, and then walked over step by step, his steps getting bigger and bigger, and finally, with a movement like a hungry tiger pouncing on food, he directly
He jumped on the barrel of the gun.
All the generals looked at each other in confusion, and only a few people who were standing close guessed something. There seemed to be something on the barrel of the gun, like a roll of silk...
Whether there is or not, they have no chance to confirm, because their lieutenant will soon return to normal.
Niu Fu stood up calmly, turned around, and waved his hand vigorously: "Open the door, withdraw the troops, and go back to Luoyang to report to the Prime Minister!"
"Oh!" There were thunderous cheers from up and down the city.
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