Chapter 218: Repeated Roundabout Cavalry Battles
The situation on the north flank is similar, the roundabout soldiers and horses of the old royal court are at a disadvantage, and it is estimated that after a stick of incense, it will cease to exist.
Xu Rong's position can clearly see the dust on the south side of the large array, and the cavalry repeatedly maneuvering in a roundabout way.
He smiled and said to himself: "Yes, these cavalrymen are very resolute in their roundabouts, and they fully understand the combat methods of the cavalry, so they can be regarded as second-rate."
First-class cavalry, it is estimated that you can count on one hand, as for the more powerful top-level cavalry, it is ......
"I hope that one day I can fight against the top cavalry, I don't know when there will be such an opponent?"
Just on the southern flank, when the cavalry of both sides was repeatedly detouring, Xu Huang had already defeated the Right Xian King, and Huang Yu, Yang Feng and the Left Progressive King had fought to the most critical stage.
Xu Rong learned about the situation as soon as possible through a good scout intelligence system. He ordered the large array to remain still, and Xu Huang led the Yong Barbarian battalion to support south along the Fenshui.
He himself also gathered more than 4,000 cavalry of the Tuntian Army to lure the enemy at the beginning, and supported him from the northwest to the south. Although this cavalry was usually engaged in grazing and other production, it was still equipped to crush the Hun cavalry.
Xu Rong also wanted to try whether such a cavalry could perform a variety of tactics and defeat the second-rate cavalry of this era.
The first target was the nearly 10,000 enemy forces that were still attacking the southern flank of the Great Array. These enemies are loosely formed, and they have long since changed from the beginning of the siege to the current containment.
Xu Rong did not hesitate, and directly commanded the heavily armored cavalry of the Tuntian Army, approaching the enemy in small steps in a neat formation, and then began to accelerate after two hundred steps.
The first three rows of cavalry remained in dense combat formation, while the rear rows and flanks followed by scattered heavy archers.
He looked around the formation and found that the divisions were relatively neat, and it was estimated that he could achieve the battle effect he expected.
Sure enough, the cavalry in the front row of melee troops accelerated their advance, forcing the Hun cavalry to reluctantly meet the battle. When the Hun cavalry rushed over, some rushed fast, and some lagged slightly.
At the moment when the two sides fought, the Tuntian army was always more people and fewer people, and a few heavily armored soldiers fought one unarmored soldier, and the result could be imagined.
Some of the Hun cavalry, who did not dare to meet them head-on, dodged on both flanks, and drew their cavalry bows, hoping to shoot the heavy cavalry from the side that was preoccupied with the front.
However, there were also Tuntian archers on the flanks, and their equipment was far superior to that of these poor herdsmen. After the melee is beaten by the latter, the counter-shooting is also an exchange ratio of more than two to one.
Coupled with the proper command of Xu Rong and a group of military officials, and the concerted efforts of the grassroots soldiers, they were still able to maintain their formation and command after the half-pillar incense time. On the other hand, the old royal court has long since become its own battle.
The king of the Xiongnu tribe who stayed behind was horrified and abandoned his people and fled alone. The Huns have the ability to fight hard, and their ability to turn to war is one of the best.
As the leader fled, the other troops also flew away, so that the heavy cavalry of the Tuntian army had not yet enjoyed it.
If you haven't had a good time, then deal with the next target. They moved south, closing in on the small force of cavalry that King Zuo Xian was fighting in a roundabout way.
The cavalry of King Zuo Xian's detour to the northern flank was already at an absolute disadvantage, and the northernmost section was about to be defeated. At this time, Xu Rong commanded 4,000 cavalry approaching, and they immediately surrendered to their fellow tribesmen who were fighting.
Why not run away? Because they had enemies in both directions, they knew that they would not be able to run far after exhausting their horsepower, but fortunately they surrendered to their fellow clansmen in front of them.
They are all Huns, and since they have joined the Han people, they are doing well, and those Xiongnu Zhongxing are too far away from ordinary herdsmen after all.
Xu Rong's second goal was not achieved, he left 500 cavalry to assist in collecting weapons and guarding prisoners. Continue south with the rest of the cavalry.
Then kill the third target, that is, King Zuo Xian.
Through the scouts, King Zuo Xian learned that the roundabout soldiers and horses on the left and right flanks had met the roundabout cavalry of the other side. In terms of quantity, the fake order has a certain advantage over there.
However, he was not worried, because on the frontal battlefield, he had already commanded a wave of cavalry to flank Liu Bao's troops in a roundabout way. As long as Liu Bao is defeated head-on, and the soldiers and horses on both wings can withstand the flank attack of the pseudo-Danyu cavalry, the victory will definitely belong to him.
Liu Bao is indeed the best of his grandchildren. But his mind is too unbright, and he actually works for Tong Yi and Hu Chuquan. Even with limited intelligence, he should be suspicious of these two talents.
As a result, this Liu Bao is still so desperate, it seems that he can only inflict a thunderous blow on him.
King Zuoxian ordered the remaining 4,000 cavalry, divided into four groups, to prepare to meet the enemy on the flank. This kind of split and fragmented arrangement is just convenient, one team meets the enemy head-on, and the other carries out a side attack.
He was confident that this arrangement would be sufficient to deal with the roundabout cavalry of the pseudo-Shan Yu. After arranging it, he personally led dozens of guards to surround and kill Liu Bao.
This decision can be said to be the culmination of his decades of grassland career. The cavalry repeatedly flanked in a roundabout way, which was a familiar way of fighting for the Huns. How do you break the game when you play each other?
There are many ways to do this, but eating the opponent's mid lane and taking a detour against the wings is certainly one of the more limited ways to do it. Although his vision was limited, he still analyzed through the scout's report that Hu Chuquan's reserve soldiers and horses were limited.
What's more, he personally stepped forward, which can motivate his subordinates and deter his opponents. If it goes well, it can cause the defeat or surrender of some of the opponent's soldiers and horses.
Of course, there is also a risk in doing so, which is to be more desperate.
For example, when the situation is not good, Hu Chuquan can immediately open it. His reserve soldiers and horses have been saving their physical strength, and they will definitely run away. Therefore, Zuo Xianwang knew that he could take down Liu Bao, but he couldn't kill Hu Chuquan.
But King Zuo Xian is different. If there is a sudden collapse on his side, or other unexpected circumstances, he can't run away if he wants to. So this arrangement is a slightly risky one.
He thought about the glory and future of the Xiongnu, there was no way out, and this battle was the battle that would determine the future of the Xiongnu. In that case, how can you not work hard?!
"Kill! Full assault! ”
Seeing King Zuo Xian coming to the front line in person, his subordinates were in high spirits, and they worked together to storm Liu Bao, who was half-surrounded.
Liu Baobu has been fighting for a long time, and his physical strength is slightly exhausted, and he can't resist it at this time. Fortunately, thanks to Liu Bao's personal heroism and resourcefulness, he killed an aggressive centurion, and sent personal guards to fill the gap in the battle line, barely holding up the situation.
At this moment, the rear of Zuo Xian's ministry shouted, and the exclamations came one after another, obviously something happened suddenly.
The people in the center of the battlefield looked back, but they couldn't see anything clearly because of the excessive dust.
The more I can't see clearly, the more apprehensive I become. Even King Zuo Xian himself couldn't keep his composure, and shouted loudly there.
In a few moments, a platoon of cavalry came from the north in a dense column. As soon as you look at the equipment, you know that they are the heavy cavalry of the Han army.