Chinese military formations are a very profound knowledge. Several masters of military art who wrote books during the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, such as Sun Bin, Wu Qi and others, all discussed in detail the types and applications of formations in their military books.
There are dozens of formations listed in the military books, but the core content is not much different. It is nothing more than how to better allocate troops so that the various arms can cooperate more effectively and exert their power more comprehensively.
Therefore, formations and military types are closely related, and will be born or destroyed due to the replacement of old and new military types.
For example, the Yuli Formation, which was popular in the Spring and Autumn Period, was specially designed for the cooperation of infantry and chariot soldiers. The most prominent feature of this formation is to maximize the role of infantry in chariot battles, that is, the chariots rush into the formation first, and the infantry surrounds the battle.
The vehicles are evacuated from the opposite direction, which can make up for the gaps between the tanks and effectively kill the enemy.
This formation is somewhat similar to the infantry-tank coordination formation of later generations. As the tanks withdrew from the war stage, they were gradually lost.
Correspondingly, there was the rise of cavalry.
Most of the cavalry formations passed down to later generations were combined formations, that is, coordinated tactics of infantry and cavalry. Cao Cao's Tiger and Leopard Cavalry, Chen Qingzhi's Three Thousand White Robes, and Li Shimin's Black Armor Jingqi all fall into this category, and their combat ideas are similar.
The infantry is fighting, and the cavalry is looking for an opportunity to make a surprise attack.
The formations used by the cavalry alone in combat are only assault formations such as the cone formation and the fish scale formation.
This situation occurs because, on the one hand, the cavalry moves too fast and it is difficult to make adjustments in battle; on the other hand, since the Han Dynasty, the Central Plains dynasty has used less and less cavalry, and cavalry tactics have become increasingly complex.
The more simple and rudimentary it is, the more complete the tactics of infantry defeating cavalry are.
I have to say, this is also a kind of sadness.
Fortunately, there are still strong men and the unparalleled Huo Qiaoqi!
Compared with his uncle Wei Qing, who was better at commanding large corps and was as famous as him in later generations. He was also known as Wei Huo, Huo Qubing had unparalleled talent in the command and use of cavalry, and he brought cavalry tactics to the extreme.
The chariot formation was created by him, and is the only formation specifically for cavalry warfare in Chinese history. Even across time, space and regions, the only cavalry-specific formations other than chariot formations were in medieval Europe, where heavy cavalry could advance as a whole.
Compared with the rigid and rough wall-type propulsion, the powerful Che Xuan is much better than the rigid one. It is not an exaggeration to say that it is unparalleled in the world.
Like Xu Rong's improved infantry vehicle formation, the core idea of the cavalry vehicle formation is how to maximize the deployment of troops and exert the highest combat effectiveness. The concrete embodiment is like a wheel. It rotates over and over again, always maintaining
Those with the most fighting ability rush to the front, fight with all their strength, and then retreat to the back to recover their strength.
To put it metaphorically, this formation is the same as the micro-operations of competitive games such as StarCraft and Warcraft in later generations. It pulls soldiers with residual health from the front line, replenishes a certain amount of blood, and then rushes forward. People with good operation...
With fewer troops, you can defeat someone who doesn't operate well and has more troops. The reason is that his combat power can be used more fully.
Real-life wars also have similar operations. Commanders of all levels and above will strive to put elite troops where they are most needed. The Chexuan Formation is a model that standardizes this kind of exquisite command.
The protrusion of the strange formation brought endless despair to Qu Yi and Xian Dengying.
Facing the enemy cavalry soldiers, everyone feels that they are alone. The companions around them seem to have disappeared, leaving only themselves facing the surging tide of cavalry. They will be completely submerged in the next moment.
Reason told them that this was an illusion and was untrue. The enemy's strength was only half that of their own side. In order to maintain the thickness of the formation, it was impossible for the cavalry to charge in a large scale on the front.
However, it is also contrary to common sense to constantly adjust the speed and complete rotations during a high-speed charge. Seeing this situation, the ridiculous feeling surges up uncontrollably, which makes their fighting spirit
It's getting lower and lower, and panic is spreading quickly.
Knowing this, Qu Yi couldn't think of anything to do.
Changing the formation? It’s useless! On the one hand, no corresponding preparations have been made. Based on what I have learned in Qu Yi’s life, I can’t find any relevant information that can restrain this extraordinary formation.
The Chexuan Formation only appeared briefly in the Weihuo era. Due to Huo Qu's sudden death, no inheritance or records were left. It only exists in legends, and the description in the legend only has eight words: Destroy all odds and be invincible to those who stand in your way!
Not to mention that this information has no reference value, even if it did, Qu Yi would not have time to make adjustments. How fast is the cavalry rushing into the formation? Even Qu Yi, even if he is the first to die, the only instructions and adjustments he can issue now are
Just retreat and hold on.
Retreat? In front of the powerful cavalry?
Hold on? Isn’t it just because you can’t hold on at all that you need to adjust?
Qu Yi was helpless.
Qi Zhou, who was watching the battle from the rear, was so frightened that his soul almost flew out of his open mouth. The place where he and his followers watched the battle was on a hill, which was considered a commanding position, allowing them to view the overall situation of the battle between the two armies.
See clearly.
In his opinion, the Qingzhou Iron Cavalry is like a big saw with automatically rotating saw teeth, while Xiandenying is like a big tree with barbs. Although the latter is not easy to mess with, in front of the iron saw, there is only
The branches and leaves are flying everywhere, and the body is shattered into pieces.
The overall formation of the cavalry is not the usual spindle shape, but stretched out long, like an eagle spreading its wings to its fullest, swooping down from high altitude, covering the entire attack range of the geese formation that first came to camp, using its sharp beak
And the sharp claws tore it with blood.
"Here, what is going on? Cavalry, can cavalry be used like this?"
With a hint of crying, Qi Zhou asked loudly, and the only response he received was the crisp sound of "Dede", which was the sound of the teeth of his henchmen chattering.
"Then Wang Yu... he is not a human being... he is a demon sent by Changshengtian to punish the world!"
"Run, let's run quickly, run far away, so that we can save our lives!"
"Yeah... Humans can't compete with demons. The enemy has indestructible armor on his body, an indestructible spear in his hand, and can even use his fingers to control a galloping horse... How can a human being do this?
To this point? Run away, run away!"
Qi Zhou's loud questioning broke the silence and reminded the bandit leaders that when encountering an enemy they cannot resist, the best way is to follow the driving force of their abilities and run away far away.
Even many of Qi Zhou's direct subordinates were unwilling to wait for their boss to give orders. They rushed to the war horses, got on their horses, urged the horses and fled. While running, they also threw things, weapons, armor, bows and arrows, dry food...
Except for riding whips, they threw away everything they could. Some even threw away their thick leather jackets despite the cold.
It was almost the first month of the year, which was the coldest time of the year. I threw away my fur coat and started running wildly. I didn’t need anyone else to kill me. I ran dozens of miles and lost most of my life.
Of course the man who lost his coat knew this kind of common sense thing, but in his mind, no matter how scary the ice, snow and cold wind were, they were not as scary as Wang Yu. He would rather die of freezing and starving in the snow and wind than to
He was unwilling to continue facing Wang Yu and his cavalry.
Qi Zhou was the last one to mount his horse. Most of his troops had already fled. Even if he wanted to maintain his loyalty, he did not have the strength to help the battle. Besides, he did not have the courage. The reason why he took a step late was just because he still had feelings for Qu Yi.
There is a glimmer of hope, thinking that the other party may have some trump cards that he has not yet revealed.
After all, he is Qu Yi, the one who is best at restraining cavalry!
Moreover, if he didn't still have confidence, when the defeat was gradually approaching, why did his generals not retreat but advance, facing the enemy's cavalry and kill them?
In this way, with the last trace of luck, Qi Zhou witnessed the last moment of Xian ascending the camp. Under the unknown fierce tactics of the Qingzhou Cavalry, Qu Yi's final counterattack was instantly strangled to pieces, and the flag was overturned.
In the chaos of the army.
Qi Zhou turned around, cracked his whip, and scurried away with the last few dozen minions in tow.
Wang Yu didn't pay attention to Qi Zhou's actions at all, because with Lu Qiling and Zhang Liao in front, although he charged with the army this time, he always lagged behind, so he seemed very leisurely and had time to observe and think.
And the more he thought about it, the more he admired the senior who created this formation hundreds of years ago, and he felt like he was looking up at a high mountain.
What made him sigh was not because of the innovation of formations. As early as the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, there were countless military techniques that everyone had done. Super masters like Sun Tzu and Wu Zi had more than one or two innovative military techniques.
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But Huo Qubing's Chexuan Formation was completely different. The greatest achievement of this tactic was not military, but psychological.
Destroy everything, and those who stand in your way will be invincible. This is a Chinese saying. To put it bluntly, it means a smooth and smooth crushing. No matter whether there are mountains, rivers, or the boundless wasteland ahead, as long as the suspended wheel is spinning, you can move forward indomitably.
Crush it over.
Wang Yu doubted whether Huo Qubing created this formation because he wanted to defeat the Huns, or because he simply wanted to enjoy the pleasure of crushing them.
This tactic is completely different from other tactics. It does not require planning or calculation. As long as you see the enemy, point your weapon at the enemy, and rush forward with your friends around you. After that, all you have to do is enjoy crushing the opponent.
Happy.
This is the most domineering tactic he knows.
Xu Rong improved this formation and used it on infantry. The domineering and sharpness have already been seen for the first time. Now, Wang Yu relies on the formation diagram and training methods left by Xu Rong, and with the help of Zhao Yun, who is good at cavalry warfare,
The moment Zhang Liao and Lu Qiling finally reappeared this formation in the world, this powerful domineering force erupted like a volcano, shocking and intoxicating himself.
With absolute strength and this domineering attitude, who else in the world can stop him? This iron cavalry now fully deserves the title of the most powerful soldier, right?
"Wang Pengju!" As his thoughts were wandering, the formation in front was suddenly blocked, and a roar like a wounded beast came. When Wang Yu looked up, a figure covered in blood, but still waving vigorously, was clearly in sight!