Chapter 474: Against Gao Liang River
On the banks of the Gaoliang River. The army gathered.
Duan Mingyu's three armies moved in unison. In addition to the 80,000 horses under Yanjing City to defend Yelufeng. Duan Mingyu's 200,000 army is all again. If the eye thief is a little bit can also be found. Attack on the grain road. Li Cunxuan's unit, which was engaged in guerrilla warfare, still did not return to its position.
Khitan camp. Yerod said with a look of surprise. What the. Duan Mingyu sent troops."
Yelu Li Huden was shot at the time. His face shook." This shrunken turtle shrunk in Qi County for nearly two months. Finally can't hold your breath? Second brother. Give the order to it. Let me fetch this dog's head."
Jerod swept away the generals in the tent. The generals here are all Khitans. Apparently. Han Jiang Jiubu is always an outsider. Not my race. His heart will be different. The Han people were never able to integrate into the Khitan hierarchy. This has always been the national policy of the Khitan. At the beginning of the statehood. This mentality is especially severe.
Jerod Light." The third brother is a little restless. Generals. What do you think is the real reason why Mingyu sent troops to this section?"
The generals have not yet been sinicized. Scratching their heads and ears one by one. I can't say why. One of them held back for a long time before he let out a fart." Isn't this guy just trying to defeat us?"
Emperor Yelu Abaoji, who was sitting at the top, did not say a word. At this moment, it seems that all the strength is being delegated to the light of Jerod. See how the congregation will react. Emperor Rao is Abaoji was used to seeing such a scene, and he couldn't help but twitch his cheeks.
Yelu Li pursed his lips. This is not nonsense. It's not to send troops to defeat the other side, it's to lose to the other side." But Jereliuhu soon found out. He couldn't say why.
Jerod Light." Ahem. Ben Shuai thinks. Duan Mingyu's dispatch of troops this time was a last resort. Seeing that winter is coming. The southerners are not tolerant of the cold. Duan Mingyu is trying to rush before the harsh winter comes. Settle the war. Father. The child thought. Duan Mingyu's impatience was not enough to be afraid. I, the Khitan Tiger Division, have been waiting for a long time. Duan Mingyu showed his feet. Our army will surely win a great victory."
Yelu Lihu's heart was overjoyed. Secretly said. That's right. That's what I thought too......
Yelu Abaoji's slightly closed eyes opened. said: "Should I send troops? You think it through. Don't ask my opinion anymore."
"Yes. So. The child proclaimed his strategy against the enemy. The three armed forces listen to orders. Pass me the order. Facing the Sorghum River." Jerod shouted. The Tao of the Neutral Spirit.
"Second brother. Let me lead a group of men and horses, and I promise not to let the Tang army cross the Gaoliang River with one man and one horse." In front of the Sorghum River. Yelu Lihu lifted the reins of the horse. Said with an oath.
"What are you anxious about. Let the Han generals go first. Every life of our Khitan Erlang is valuable." Jerod shouted angrily. Yelu Lihu's heart was empty. I had to resign myself to retreat.
Zhang Shifang and other Han generals ranked nine nearly 200,000 horses in the first line. After learning that I was leading the way again. The nine generals couldn't help but look at each other.
Zhang Shifang was secretly glad that he had already calculated. exchanged glances with three of the generals. Immediately ordered to guard the riverbank. The Tang army was not allowed to cross the Gaoliang River with a single soldier.
The Don army prepares to cross the river for battle. Naturally, the pontoon bridge and other equipment are ready. A mighty battle to cross the river began. The nine divisions of the Khitan Han army pulled the bow on the river bank and wound it. Gear up.
The drums of war rumbled. The whole army began to cross the river. The Tang army crossed the river at the beginning. The opposite side began to release arrows. But the range is not . Blown by the wind. When he landed, he was crooked. Occasional shots are purely because a blind cat knocks down a dead mouse. When the Tang army crossed the river halfway. Casualties are really starting to appear. The pontoon bridge is narrow. There's almost no room to maneuver. The Tang army could only move forward with a shield on his head. At this time, the power of the bow and arrow began to increase. The Tang army who crossed the river fell into the water like dumplings. The wounded by the bow and arrow is better. Due to the appearance of casualties. The order of crossing the river began to be chaotic. More people were squeezed off the pontoon bridge because of the crowding. At this time, the water of the Kaolliang River has begun to be cold and biting. As soon as the person falls off the pontoon. Rolled up by the water potential. and disappeared. Only a few people rely on the skillful nature of the water. Swam back to shore. It's still swinging around.
Duan Mingyu frowned. Pass me the order. Mortars support the river crossing."
The herald listened. A wave of a small flag. The order was conveyed......
More than a hundred mortars were carried to the shore . After the gunner adjusts the distance. I filled the shells into the chamber." Rumble ......"
Cannonballs fell on the other side of the river. The archers at the front were blown to pieces. Ancient times. Archers and cavalry are the most difficult to train in an army. At the same time, it is also the most expensive. Cultivating them requires a long training and financial investment.
After a wave of shells . The few remaining archers ran back into their array. The generals of the Nine Divisions couldn't help but lament it greatly.
"Someone. Change a group of archers. Continue to suppress the Don Army."
This time. Lost the suppression of the archers. The troops of the Don army crossing the river have restored some order. Traveled quite a distance. Shang Rang, who was in command of the crossing of the river, saw another group of archers coming over on the opposite bank. ordered. Mortar. Keep shooting."
Another round of indiscriminate shelling. These archers died before they could get into their positions. The nine generals were even more shocked. These days. They participated in the attack on Qi County. More or less have suffered from mortars . But there is still no solution.
In this way, the Don army began to have people jump on the river bank . Few. But it's enough to boost morale.
In desperation. I had to send a team of captain gunners. Trying to drive the Don troops who had landed on the banks of the river back into the river. The result is the same. These Khitan Han soldiers only had to get close to the riverbank. will pay extremely heavy casualties. There was almost no one in ten soldiers who went up. The nine generals of the Khitan Han Army looked at each other. Who doesn't want to send someone up again. This hesitation. The Tang army has crossed tens of thousands of people one after another. The army of tens of thousands is endless. The soldiers who came ashore quickly lined up in an orderly manner. It's like I've been training on a regular day.
This time. The Khitan army behind galloped and rode a few horses. It's all high-headed horses. The nine generals of the Han army took a look. A chill in my heart. This is the prison army.
One of the leaders of the Khitan generals rode their horses and ran in front of the Han generals. shouted angrily: "Why did you let the Tang army cross the river? The marshal said. No one shall be allowed to cross the river. And wait, don't send someone to kill the Tang army back quickly. Violators will be beheaded."
Zhang Shifang saw this. He gave the other three generals who were preparing to rise up. Unknowingly. The cronies of the three generals surrounded the Khitan prison army. The Khitan overseers are still unconscious. Cursed. What are you still doing? No more troops. A knife in a certain house does not recognize people. Regardless of whether you are the head of tens of thousands. Lao Tzu is right."