Chapter 842: Introducing a Minefield
The Xinghua army is slowly retreating. Pen % fun % Pavilion www.biquge.info
Seeing this scene, Bai Lixi felt how anxious she was. Obviously, now is the best time to deal with the Xinghua army, and if the Xia army wants to seize the opportunity in this war, it is best to attack immediately! Otherwise, time waits for no one, and the opportunity is fleeting.
Not only did Bai Lixi have such thoughts, but in fact, the generals around him, the big and small generals, were all in the same hurry and the same concerns, so they kept an eye on Bai Lixi, waiting for him to give an order, and the generals would rush forward.
Of course, the idea of these generals and generals can be relatively simple, and there is no need to consider the issue of responsibility. As the saying goes, when the sky falls, a tall person will hold it up. That's why they can make suggestions, but it's up to Bailixi to decide whether the recommendations can be passed.
It is precisely because of this that at this moment, whether to attack or continue to wait according to the troops, Bai Lixi needs to think carefully before deciding, and cannot just follow the thoughts of these generals.
It's just that, as an experienced general, Bai Lixi really knows very well that the situation on the battlefield is changing rapidly, and if he really misses a good opportunity in front of him, he really doesn't know when he will have such a good opportunity again.
Bai Lixi thought about it again and again, and then struggled for a few minutes, finally, he gritted his teeth, made a decision ruthlessly, and said to the two generals who had been waiting beside him: "Zhang Long, Zhao Si, the two of you, each lead a thousand soldiers, stop the civilians, and scatter them. ”
"Yes, General. As soon as they heard Bai Lixi point to him, both of them quickly stood up from the queue to receive the order, and immediately went out to lead the army to march after answering, not daring to delay for a moment.
"Pan Changhai, Wang Erhammer, the two of you each led a thousand cavalry troops, chased and ambushed the left and right sides of the Xinghua army, waiting for the opportunity to kill. Bai Lixi then turned to the other two generals and issued another operational order.
"Obey!" Pan Changhai and Wang Erhammer also quickly took the order, and the crispness and neatness unique to the soldiers were even more evident at this moment. Brave and brave, but absolutely obedient to military orders, this is the result of Baili Xi Pingsuri's good management of the army.
After the four of them left one after another, Bai Lixi turned to look at the remaining generals around him, looked around, Bai Lixi was satisfied to see that the generals were high-spirited, and then said: "The rest of the army is divided into three parts, the left, the center and the right, and the Xinghua army behind the palace. Longbowmen, whenever they have the opportunity, shoot arrows at the Xinghua army, be sure to put obstacles in their retreat, delay their speed, and do not let them march easily. ”
The crowd immediately complied.
Then, Bai Lixi pointed to the two generals and pointed them to be the commanders of the left army and the right army. After assigning the responsible generals, Bai Lixi first went into battle in person, leading 10,000 infantry alone as the middle attack army, while the rest of the troops were scattered in the left and right armies, which were led by the main generals of the left army and the right army.
After the reorganization of the three armies was completed, they immediately went into battle to catch up with the Xinghua Army, which was far ahead.
Bai Lixi's troops, under the command of Bai Lixi, chased after the Xinghua army with all their might at a speed like flying arrows, so it didn't take long for Bai Lixi's mid-lane attacking army to catch up with Wei Yingcai's troops again.
This time, Bai Lixi was determined to attack the Xinghua Army with all his might.
On the other side, Wei Yingcai's department, facing the chasing Xia army, seemed to have expected it. It seems that the Xia army is really imperative to pursue their troops. Seeing the gray dust raised by the rushing Xia army cavalry in the distance behind him, Wei Yingcai's eyes were cold, and he ordered the whole army to be on alert and immediately enter the combat state.
Halfway through the road, the armies of two different countries once again started a bloody battle, and the two armies fought, either you die or I die!
Shout!
A long arrow, with a spiky and swift sound, quickly pierced through the air and flew away, stabbing a Xinghua soldier's stab-proof suit in the chaotic battle between the two armies.
This is the flying arrow of the Bailixi army!
Immediately, only Xiao Xiao's shout was heard, and a weak wail came out, and then I saw the Xinghua soldier who was hit by the arrow falling to the ground...... The impact of the long arrow was too strong and knocked him down.
Fortunately, there was a stab-proof suit, although the long arrow was sharp, but it did not pierce the stab-proof suit, which saved the body of this Xinghua soldier and made his life safe.
However, this Xinghua soldier did not have time to sigh at how miraculous the military protection of the empire was, because the enemy army was right in front of him. At this time, another Xinghua soldier beside him quickly helped him up, checked his condition, and after making sure that he was not injured, the two quickly plunged into the battlefield again!
"These Xia soldiers are too insidious! Snipers, don't you want to make a move?" A Xinghua officer had been fighting for a long time, and his heart had been aroused by the attack methods of the Xia soldiers, and he didn't want to fight slowly anymore, at this time he especially wanted to fight quickly! So, his tone was full of annoyance, and he quickly gave the order to the sniper.
Bang! A gunshot rang out in response to the Hsing Wah officer! The sniper attacked!
The gunfire of the Xinghua sniper had just fallen, and not far away, a Xia soldier with a bow fell to the ground with precision.
It's just that after this shot, the sniper did not attack one after another, but said in a slightly flat tone: "There are not enough bullets, you must ensure the hit rate, and you can't shoot casually!"
Hearing this, Xinghuajun suddenly felt like a dumb person eating Coptis chinensis, and immediately responded speechlessly.
After all, the status of snipers in the army is indeed higher than that of ordinary soldiers, and even they are not directly ordered by these ordinary Xinghua officers, so ordinary officers can complain, but they are not qualified to directly command snipers or give them direct combat orders.
Similarly, the sniper's words, the Xinghua officer could not refute it, and could only turn to command other Xinghua soldiers. As for the snipers, the Xinghua officers could only let them see the opportunity and play freely. Of course, this also requires the sniper to have a 100% accurate hit rate in order to have such an autonomous attack power.
Fortunately, the snipers were not dishonored. Under the sniper of the sniper, the hit rate of the Xia soldiers was almost completely 100 shots. Under a burst of sniper fire, more than 100 archers were killed by a single shot under the sniper's gun.
This counterattack finally had a targeted effect. The Xia army, which was originally rushing and murderous, seemed to have been poured a large basin of cold water, and the offensive was obviously weakened, and the Xia army archers who were aiming at the Xinghua soldiers to shoot also began to become cautious, and they did not dare to shoot arrows again.
At the same time, Wei Yingcai and most of the Xinghua Army soldiers were constantly retreating under their cover, and they were about to reach their destination.
"Sir, we're about to reach our destination. Adjutant Wang Zhongping said.
"You take the security forces and civilians with you, and carefully pass through the trap area. Wei Yingcai said to Wang Zhongping, "I will lead the troops to follow behind." ”
Wang Zhongping was an adjutant, so he naturally knew about Wei Yingcai and Fang Shaohai's plan.
Wang Zhongping nodded, and immediately rushed to the security forces with more than a dozen guards and commanded them to pass through the minefield safely.
Wei Yingcai, under the protection of the guards, returned to the army of the Xinghua Army, commanded the troops to abandon part of the defense, focus on speed, and began to evacuate.
Soon, Xia Jun's Bai Lixi discovered the problem.
"The Xinghua Army is about to run away!" Bai Lixi immediately ordered the soldiers, speed up, and gradually approach the Xinghua Army.
At this time, Zhang Long of the Xia army and Zhao Si's troops also caught up with the civilians of Xiguancheng, that is, the families of the security forces. Without hesitation, they raised their knives at the civilians and charged as they shouted kill.
Seeing this, Wang Zhongping immediately ordered the security forces to block the enemy army.
"Soldiers of the security forces! Later, the soldiers of the Xinghua Army blocked the Xia army's army for you. Now, no one can help you. Only you can save yourselves and save your families. Pick up your weapons and kill for yourself!" Wang Zhongping's surprise attack on the two thousand Xia troops, the guards around him could only protect his safety. These security forces can only be relied upon. What's more, Wei Yingcai and they have not yet arrived, and Wang Zhongping has not yet been able to lead the enemy into the minefield, and it will be exposed.
Therefore, Wang Zhongping chose to ask the security forces to form a formation, defend in place, and wait for the Xinghua army to follow. As long as the Xinghua army keeps up, 2,000 enemy troops will naturally not be a problem.
However, before the Xinghua army can catch up, they have to hold on!
The Xiguan security forces of the Xinghua Army are all refugees, and they naturally know the meaning of Wang Zhongping's words very well. In simple terms, they have to fight for them and their families. In fact, they had no other choice but to fight to the death.
Fortunately, the security forces were not badly equipped, with a steel knife or long sword in their hands, and some soldiers with short-range bows and crossbows. And the enemy troops who attacked them, not cavalry, but also infantry.
When the Xinghua Army recruited security soldiers, they deliberately selected men who were physically strong. Therefore, the security forces are not weak, the shortcoming is simply the lack of actual combat experience.
"Kill!"
The officers of the security forces quickly put together the soldiers, ordered them to draw their weapons and prepare for the attack. Although the security forces who had undergone short-term training in the Xinghua Army did not learn any skills to kill the enemy, they learned to carry out orders and prohibitions. No one dared to run away when the officer didn't speak!
"Kill the enemy!" Wang Zhongping also raised an officer with a knife and shouted.
More than a dozen Xinghua soldiers who acted as guards stood by Wang Zhongping's side.
Soon, the two sides came into contact and fought each other......
On the other hand, Wei Yingcai's Xinghua army and Bailixi's Xia army also began contact battles.
Wei Yingcai deliberately ordered the troops to retreat step by step, making Bai Lixi think that the Xinghua army could not withstand their attack and wanted to escape.
Seeing this situation, Bai Lixi is also gradually increasing the intensity of his attack.
Wei Yingcai knew very well that the security forces and civilians behind him were being attacked, but he couldn't be in a hurry. Through the walkie-talkie, Wei Yingcai contacted Wang Zhongping at any time to monitor the situation of the battle.
Ten minutes later, Wei Yingcai's troops once again repelled a tentative attack by the Xia army.
"The whole army will speed up the withdrawal!" Wei Yingcai issued a new order.
Wang Zhongping came with news that the security forces were in some danger. Wei Yingcai immediately ordered the troops to step up to meet the security forces.
After walking for five minutes, Wei Yingcai's department approached the security forces.
The Xia army, which attacked the security forces, was shocked when they saw the Xinghua army and quickly withdrew from the battle.
Wei Yingcai had no idea of pursuing the Xia army and allowed the Xia army's infantry to escape.
"Hurry up and get through the mined area immediately. Wei Yingcai said to Wang Zhongping. The minefield is right in front of them, the entire area is about two hundred meters away, and they need to evacuate as soon as possible.
Wang Zhongping didn't say anything, and ordered the security forces and civilians accompanying the army to speed up the retreat.
Under Wei Yingcai's order, the Xinghua army had no intention of blocking the Xia army again, and quickly passed through the minefield area.
Xinghuajun's reaction attracted Bai Lixi's attention. He also once wondered if the Xinghua Army had a trick. However, under the analysis of a group of meritorious generals, Bai Lixi chose to serve the public. In fact, Fang Shaohai's choice of the place to bury mines was not a random choice. Pass through the area of the mine trap, and after the next kilometer, there is a valley. If the Xinghua army passed through the valley, the Xia army's strength advantage might not be visible in the valley. Therefore, Bai Lixi ordered the whole army to press up, and not let the Xinghua army run away.
Behind the mine trap area, Wei Yingcai's department and Fang Shaohai's department rendezvous.
"Salute! General Wei Yingcai!" Fang Shaohai took the initiative to salute Wei Yingcai. Wei Yingcai has the rank of major general.
"Hello, Colonel Fang Shaohai. Wei Yingcai also raised his hand to return the salute.
"General Wei, please leave the next matter to us!" Fang Shaohai said with a smile.
Wei Yingcai nodded, his troops not only lacked ammunition, but their morale was also a little low, and it was indeed not suitable to continue fighting. Wei Yingcai ordered all the troops under his command, including the security forces, to rest on the spot, and the officers counted the casualties.
Fang Shaohai and Wei Yingcai got along, and after a few polite words, they began to pay attention to Xia Jun.
This time, the Xia army that pursued Wei Yingcai's department was about 20,000 horses. In Fang Shaohai's heart, they are all meritorious deeds!
Bai Lixi ordered the Xia army to pursue, and nearly 10,000 Xia soldiers rushed into the minefield.
It's just that the Xia army was busy pursuing the Xinghua army, and they all chose the same route and took the big road. Therefore, the soldiers of the Xia army did not touch the mines.
Fang Shaohai hid in the trenches and saw this scene with a telescope, and he was very happy in his heart. Their trench was about fifty meters away from the trap's range.
As soon as the enemy came out of the trap area, Fang Shaohai immediately ordered the soldiers to shoot. The trap area is on both sides of the road, where the Xinghua army is ambushed, facing the road, there is no line of sight. When the time came, the Xinghua army opened fire, and the Xia soldiers wanted to dodge, but they could only hide on both sides of the road and touch the mines. The mines they installed by Fang Shaohai are anti-infantry mines, commonly known as "jumping mines". Once the Jumping Mine explodes, it will bounce sharp shards and kill nearby enemies. When the time comes, not only the enemies on both sides of the road will not be spared.
In a few moments, several hundred cavalrymen rushed out of the trap area.
Seeing this, Fang Shaohai immediately ordered the Xinghua soldiers in his headquarters to shoot: "Fire!"