Seeing that Wu Cheng's headquarters was already very close, Zhang Gan said: "Don't put guns, and wait for the head of the Wu regiment to bring the headquarters over." ”

As soon as the words fell, I heard the sound of shouting and killing. With the shouting of killing, the formation of the Wu Cheng department that came to the army broke up a little, and came straight to the military camp.

Zhang Gan was sending someone to answer him, when he suddenly thought about it, and shouted sharply: "Quickly go and inform the head of the Wu regiment and lead the troops to bypass the military formation!" Don't come straight to us with your subordinates, if not, you will be taken by the Khitans behind! ”

The soldiers agreed to the promise, hurriedly turned their horses, and rushed towards Wucheng, who was rushing over. In the blink of an eye, when he arrived in front of Wu Cheng, he sang a promise with his crossed hands and said: "Zhang Tuan is the main military order, and the Wu Tuan is the main commander to bypass the military formation!" Don't rush straight over, guard against the Khitans behind! ”

Wu Cheng was stunned for a moment, and then remembered what Zhang Gan meant. His own army formation has been chaotic, and the Khitans behind him have followed and killed, if he rushes straight to Zhang Gan's army, he will inevitably disrupt his army formation. Moreover, with his own department, it was inconvenient for Zhang Gan to fire artillery, and the Khitans in the back followed and killed in front of the battle.

He hurriedly ordered his own soldiers to pass on his military orders, bypassed the military formation in front, and retreated to the east. It's just that at this time, it is less than a mile away from Zhang Gan's army formation, and the headquarters has been killed and dispersed, how can the transmission of military orders be so smooth?

Seeing the Wucheng army retreating towards him, Zhang Gan couldn't help but feel anxious. It's just that at this time, the army's heart was in chaos, and the Khitans behind were killing fiercely, and for a while, Wu Cheng had no way to change direction with the army.

Seeing that it was not a solution, Zhang Gan said sharply: "Tu Kang, immediately take your troops forward and lead the retreating army to the side!" If you dare not obey the military order, stand before the battle! If the Khitans rush to the front of the battle, it will be all over! ”

Tu Kang sang a promise with his hand, took the people of his department, and pressed it up together. Forced with bayonets, the retreating army was driven to the side. Some people in the chaotic army did not obey the military order, and they were beheaded six or seven people in a row, and then obediently followed and turned to the side.

Zhang Gan let out a slight sigh. As long as the front of the battle is open and your own artillery can play a role, you should be able to block the Khitans.

Pu Gu took his subordinates and clung to the back of Wucheng's army. Seeing them suddenly heading to the east, after thinking about it, he understood the intentions of the Song army. Raising the steel knife in his hand, he said loudly: "Sons, don't pay attention to those defeated Song troops!" Let them go, and we'll go straight to the front! ”

After speaking, he lifted the reins of the horse and took the lead in rushing forward. The Khitan cavalry behind shouted loudly, followed behind Pu Gu, and rushed forward.

When the Wu Cheng army turned around and slowly left the range of their artillery, they heard the rumbling of horses. Zhang Gan saw that the Khitan cavalry had already followed behind the Song army and rushed towards his army like a tide.

At this time, there were still remnants of the Song army in front, and Zhang Gan couldn't care about it, so he said sharply: "Open the cannon!" ”

When the military order came out, the artillerymen of each artillery position hurriedly lit the cannon twists. As the smoke rose in the military formation, the shells fell into the front and exploded in an instant. Many Khitan cavalry and horses were hit by fragments and fell to the ground.

Pu Gu had red eyes and said loudly: "Kill!" As long as they rush forward, the guns of the Song army are useless! ”

A mile away, just a few moments. Although many Khitan cavalry horses were frightened and fled in all directions. But there were more Khitan cavalry, taking advantage of the momentum brought up by the rush just now, and rushed into the Song army's formation.

The Song army raised their stabbing horses and fought with the Khitan cavalry that rushed over. For a time, the battlefield was chaotic.

Zhang Gan was trying to order the flank militia to attack and block the follow-up forces of the Khitans. Turning his head, Wu Cheng's headquarters happened to walk to the flank of his army and blocked the route. I was bitter in my heart, and I didn't know what to do for a while.

The artillery roared incessantly, and from time to time the Khitan cavalry who rushed up fell on the road. But the morale of the Khitans rose, regardless of the casualties, a steady stream of armies rushed over. It didn't take long for the front line of the Song army to be broken through.

Seeing that there was a large group of Khitan cavalry attacking his flank from the west, Zhang Gan sighed: "That's it, order the whole army, prepare to retreat!" Cover Wu Cheng's headquarters and retreat to Lord Xie. This battle is really lost! ”

If he hadn't been blocked by Wu Cheng's retreating army, how could he have faced this situation? In order not to hurt friendly troops, the artillerymen did not dare to open fire. By the time the artillery was fired, the Khitans were not far from the military formation, and the infantry was not ready.

Ordering the whole army to retreat, Zhang Gan said again: "Go and inform the head of the Wu group, don't retreat straight to the head of the group." Bypass their military formation and be the left flank of the regimental master. Our department retreated there and became his right wing. This time it was taken by the Khitan, and it can no longer be careless. ”

Although Zhang Gan was rushed into the front line, the entire army was not in chaos. The order to retreat was given, and the three battalions formed a formation and slowly retreated. They were not as flustered as the Wucheng Division, and the Khitans did not dare to chase after them.

Pu Gu looked at the retreating barracks of the Song army and was overjoyed. These barracks have the most scarce food left, and the Khitan army can get it, which can solve a big problem. And the retreat was hasty, and the artillery of the Song army remained. What was the worst thing about the Khitan compared to the Song army? Artillery, of course. With these artillery, why be afraid of the Song army anymore? The two armies are bombarding each other, and it is uncertain which one will lose.

Settle down and look at Song Jun who is slowly retreating. Pu Gu hesitated, gritted his teeth and said, "Today is our auspicious day, don't miss it!" Sons, follow the Song army, and we will go down to the first battalion of the Song army! Today's side won three games, unprecedented! ”

The generals around him clamored together, followed behind Pu Gu, and followed the Song army to the south.

Xie Chi stood in front of the formation, holding a telescope in his hand, looking ahead. The two rangers beside him were nervously talking about the battle ahead. After listening to the two of them, Xie Chi said: "Go and inform Wu Cheng and Zhang Gan that the retreating soldiers and horses must not rush straight towards our army formation and be divided into two sides." If there are people who come straight at them, tell them that the cannon fire doesn't have eyes! The Khitans who can't get rid of the back dare to retreat! ”

The soldiers agreed and turned their horses away. At this time, the retreating Song army could already be seen in the distance, two or three miles away.

After retreating so far, Wu Cheng's department finally slowly came back to his senses. Wu Cheng called several generals, but he didn't have time to reprimand, and ordered them to immediately retrain their subordinates, bypass the Xie Chi army formation in front, and retreat to the left flank. And sent his own soldiers to inform Xie Chi.

Looking at the two armies of Wu Cheng and Zhang Gan, retreating towards his two wings, Xie Chi sighed softly. Ordered the artillery of the station, get ready, and as soon as the Khitans entered the firing range, they immediately opened fire. Between the infantry formations, all the mortars were laid out.

Pu Gu followed closely behind Zhang Gan's subordinates, and when he saw them change direction and go around the right flank of the front military formation, he couldn't help but be stunned. In the front of Wu Cheng's headquarters, it has reached the left flank of Xie Chi. Zhang Gan's department, and then to Xie Chi's right flank, this battle is not easy to fight. These two armies can re-establish the defensive line with Xie Chi's military formation as the core. If the Khitans want to rush into the military formation, it will not be easy.

The general on one side said, "General, should we rush forward?" ”

Pu Guyi gritted his teeth: "It's already here, why don't you give it a try!" Order the whole army and go straight to the Song army! ”

The Khitan army shouted loudly, raised the steel knife in his hand, and rushed towards Xie Chi's department.

The enemy was still a mile away, and Xie Chi's artillery had already opened fire. Artillery of various ranges turned a mile into a sea of fire. After three consecutive battles, the Khitan cavalry also began to get tired. With a large number of cavalry falling on the road, the army behind began to hesitate.

Xie Chi's face sank like water, looking at the Khitan people rushing over. The artillery opened fire with all their might, and it was not easy for the cavalry to rush over. If Zhang Gan hadn't been blocked by Wucheng's retreating troops, he would not have been easily broken through by the Khitans.

By the time the tea was brewed, more than a thousand Khitans had fallen on the front line. Pu Gu couldn't rush in front of the Song army's military formation, and knew that it would be useless to fight any longer. Hate glanced at Song Jun and said, "Withdraw the army!" When we're done, let's fight again! ”

Looking at the slowly retreating Khitan army, Xie Chi looked at the retreating troops on both wings and shook his head. These two armies retreated, and they could not catch up with themselves. Looking at the way it looks today, a big defeat to the Khitan army will inevitably suffer a big loss.

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