Chapter 349: Endless Heroic Blood
The Zhongzhou War, which took place in the summer of that year, shocked the whole world almost in the form of a thunderstorm. Whether it was the beginning or the end, it was greatly unexpected by everyone. When the dust settled, countless people who paid close attention felt a tremor in their hearts.
The overall situation of the world is determined by the first war. It can be said that there is no one before and no one after you! And those who achieved such a brilliant victory, from beginning to end, did not have more than 20,000 troops and horses at hand. Such a victory can be described as an example of achieving the greatest results at a very small cost. So much so that many years later, there are still people from all over the world who come to Los Angeles to trace the relics of the war and imagine the demeanor of the people, and they still can't help but be amazed by it.
The halberd sinks into the sand, and the wind and clouds change. At that time, Hikari returned to the original battlefield again, and those who participated in this famous war did not feel much relaxed. On the contrary, all the soldiers were ready to sacrifice. Whether it is the army of Qin or the command of King Zhao, they are very clear about the significance of this war. Therefore, neither side must lose.
However, for General Meng Jun, who has completely grasped the initiative, it is absolutely impossible for him to lose this war. He was completely sure that with only the 30,000 elite Mengjia troops in his hands, he would be able to slaughter Luocheng and capture King Zhao alive to achieve supreme feats. What's more, there are tens of thousands of other Qin troops, all of whom are also battle-hardened divisions. They had followed orders and completed the siege of Los Angeles under their own deployment. When the war officially began, the people in Los Angeles could not escape, and no one could escape.
He didn't have to worry about it here. The envoy from Feng'an City is also a powerful character. He willingly asked for his life, and personally held the sword of King Qin to supervise the battle in the army of the Western Battalion. Meng Jun naturally understood his thoughts. Seeing that he was about to achieve an overall victory, such a big credit, the other party wanted to get a piece of the pie, and he didn't mind. And with this envoy supervising the siege of Los Angeles in the army over there, he was also more at ease about the way back. In this way, the Mengjia army can let go of their hands and feet to deal with the cavalry of Zhao by the Luo River.
With more than 10,000 people, no matter how powerful he is, can he still surpass his Meng family's army? 30,000 against 10,000, a sure win!
The turbulent war officially began the next day. The morning glow in the east has not yet dissipated, and 30,000 Mengjia army iron horsemen poured out from the northern camp. With the momentum of the wind and clouds, they launched an attack on the Zhao Guohu Ben army gathered on the south bank of the Luo River.
There is no doubt that this army, which has not yet washed away the northwest wind and sand on the iron armor, is a well-deserved iron-blooded force. Each of them had slashed the lives of barbarians on their swords. Slaughtering the other party with three times the strength would have been a breeze.
However, the Mengjia army, which fought with iron and blood, never imagined that the cavalry that was about to fight them was not comparable to any army in this world. After several years of wind and dust outside the fortress, the Tiger Ben Army, which made Hu Qi frightened, once they really burst out of their combat effectiveness and destructive power, it was enough to make the river shake and the heavens and the earth change color!
Under the name of Meng Junwei, he is indeed a superb battlefield general. The scouts had already sniffed out the full details of the army on the other side. After carefully evaluating the comparison of the combat effectiveness of the two sides, he made careful arrangements for his subordinate generals and colonels. Since the other party is the ace army under King Zhao, it is worth taking seriously. When you go all out to compete with each other, it is the best way to slaughter them all with the most hearty means.
The Mengjia army was divided into three by him, and two of the most powerful generals each led 10,000 horses and drove directly to the Luohe River from the left and right flanks. Their goal was very clear, that is, to cut off the retreat of the Tiger Ben army from these two directions, and prevent them from escaping from the flanks after their defeat. The main force of the Chinese army was led by Meng Jun himself. When he put on his full body armor, wielded a long sword, and galloped on horseback, this army formed an unstoppable sharp edge, and all enemies encountered were immediately killed!
On the south bank of the Luohe River, on the land within a radius of dozens of miles, smoke and dust rose and dust flew. Even the sun that had just risen in the east was obscured from its rays. Black armor, battle flag hunting. Iron hooves trampled like thunder. Birds and animals from near and far fled in all directions, and the swimming fish in the river were also frightened and hidden. Only the momentum presented before the Great War made people feel the terrible strength of the Qin army. Everywhere this black torrent went, whatever it was, it was almost trampled into dust in the pouring moment.
Compared with the main force of the Chinese army, which was slightly behind, the two-wing army, which was about half an hour ahead of schedule, behaved more arrogantly. These two generals, who each led 10,000 cavalry, were also brave generals in the army who had experienced a hundred battles. They are deeply trusted by Meng Jun, and each is even more known for their iron-blooded cruelty. Today's first miraculous feat is bound to be won.
The cavalry on the left and right flanks, like two dragons, were surging in smoke and dust. When it was about more than ten miles away, with an order, the front row Chang Ge was erected, and the sword in the army was shining. The horses picked up speed, and they began to charge. The scout flying cavalry kept passing the news, and the cavalry of the Zhao State in front had already set up their positions and were ready to fight. And the Qin army has always been the first to strike first, overwhelming the other party in momentum, which is exactly what they have always used as a means of warfare.
The 20,000 horses stabbed obliquely like a big pair of scissors, echoing each other from afar, and crossed and killed. More than ten miles away, in the blink of an eye. Soon, the figure of the Zhao army was already seen in front of them. It's a little strange that in the face of such a thunderous attack, those cavalry who were waiting for the battle had not yet attacked!
The general of the Qin State, who took the lead in rushing to kill at the forefront, was secretly happy in his heart. The Zhao army was so slow to react, it was simply self-defeating! In this era, cavalry charges against each other, and the emphasis is on speed. Now the Qin State Iron Cavalry is about to kill in front of him, seeing the light of the blade flickering, he is about to harvest life. But the other party was slow to move to such a point. Even if they were to fight as fast as they could, it would be too late. With such an opportunity, if you don't take the opportunity to rush over to chop melons and vegetables, and kill them, when will you wait? !
The general of the left wing was a burly man with a temperamental temperament, wearing heavy armor and holding a large iron cone, and seeing that he was about to enter the best charging distance, he roared angrily, and with a wave of his hand, the cavalry behind him began to change formation in the direction of his finger. They were responsible for the direction of the charge, which was the left rear flank of the Zhao army's formation. And at the same time, the right-wing general had already issued an order. If according to the original expectation, the Zhao army was attacked from the left and right, and it was bound to be in chaos. When the Chinese army led by General Meng Jun personally attacked from the front, surrounded on three sides, it could be won in one battle!
Relying on the excellent war horses of the Qin army, he was lightning fast and frustrated his spirit with absolute superiority. Such a battle plan would have been seamless. As long as he rushed into the cavalry formation of Zhao State and fought in a short fight, he would be able to win. However, what happened next greatly surprised Qin Jun. Because, they have no chance to get close to the Tiger Army.
The left-wing general was eager to make meritorious contributions, and he took the lead, far ahead. At this moment, he and his soldiers launched a charge formation, and they were only dozens of feet away from the Luo River, which was flowing eastward. The sound of the waves of the river and the hooves of horses was deafening. This military general had no distractions, his eyes were firmly fixed on the Zhao cavalry who were getting closer and closer, and he raised the big iron cone in his hand, maybe in a few breaths, he could reap his life to his heart's content.
The north wind blows across the river, bringing with it the damp smell of the water. At the same time, a strange sharp aura suddenly hit. The general of the Qin State, who was galloping on a horse with a large iron spine, suddenly felt a shock in his heart, and an instinctive premonition of danger suddenly rose. However, before he could react. A little edge has gradually magnified in his eyes, as fast as lightning, as fast as a meteor, straight through his chest!
"Be careful! Enemy arrows!"
It's late, it's fast. The left-wing general shouted, and before he had time to think about it, he hurriedly waved the big iron cone, trying to block this unknown edge. But unfortunately, his years of battlefield experience made him misjudge. And this mistake between thoughts is enough to bury his life, and it is impossible to escape!
As a general, he sees six ways and listens to all directions. His reflexes were not inflexible. The big iron cone protected his chest, and even the most powerful crossbow arrows could not hurt him. However, what was shot from the volley from the river was not an ordinary crossbow arrow, but a unique weapon in the army of Zhao State, the Xuanji crossbow!
Zhao Guo's new type of crossbow arrows, each as thick as a child's arm, huge crossbow machine is installed on the big boat by the river, with pulleys and twisting rings designed into a very labor-saving launch device, one shot of ten crossbows. Dozens of boats lined up along the riverbank, and when nearly a hundred crossbow machines were fired together, the power can be imagined how terrifying it was!
The powerful general of the Qin State obviously hit the crossbow arrow with the big iron cone in his hand, but it did not weaken its impact in the slightest. The sharp crossbow bolts cut through the armor and protruded from the back from the chest. The great force carried the general out of the galloping horse, and fell heavily on the ground, and blood immediately gushed out of his mouth, and he saw that he could not live. The last scene seen in the eyes of this earth-colored warrior was a dense black edge falling from mid-air. The ears were full of screams and the neighing of war horses.
The waves are rough and the river is whimpering. The soldiers of Zhao Guo who stayed on the ship fired these murderous weapons with expressionless faces. The cavalry of the Qin State who fell in pieces on the bank of the river did not even have a chance to get bloodied with the sword in their hands, let alone engage the Tiger Ben army.
Crossbow arrows shot from both sides were like a dense forest, planting this blood-stained land. And the main formation of the Tiger Ben Army, which had been standing still, was ready to charge in the open space left in the middle. The enthusiastic soldiers watched Murong leave the city, and finally, the golden tiger head lance pointed obliquely forward, and with an order, ten thousand horses galloped.
"Breaking the enemy...... Kill!"