Chapter 262: The Battle of the Outside of Cyprus (30)
The bravery of Guan and Zhang really suppressed the originally invincible Xianbei army. Xianbei people have been accompanied by horses since childhood, and can be called a nation that grew up on horseback, and their riding skills are naturally not to be said. In addition, there were no stirrups in this fashion, and the rider could only use the front and rear of the Takahashi saddle to fix the front and rear of the buttocks. However, even though the Takahashi saddle was a major leap forward from the soft saddle, the balance between the left and right directions of the rider could not be guaranteed.
Harnesses without stirrups make it difficult for riders to clamp their legs around the belly of the horse, and it is even more difficult for a person who is not a skilled horseman to free his hands on a galloping horse without falling. Therefore, riding a horse and using a long-pole and heavy weapon on a war horse were indeed extremely difficult actions in this era.
When the Xianbei people faced the Han cavalry, they were most proud of their extremely clever riding skills in addition to the war horses that were far superior in quality. And Guan Zhang and the others were able to defeat them completely in the field they were best at, how could they not shock and shock this group of Xianbei cavalry?
As a result, the camp of Guo Bin's army was successfully erected, and the actions of the Xianbei army did not have any impact on the speed of the camp. And just when these Xianbei people saw that they could not stop the enemy and were about to organize the withdrawal of the army, they saw smoke and dust coming from the west, and along with this smoke and dust, there was the sound of horses' hooves rumbling like thunder.
There was a panic in the Xianbei camp, and the commander of the army, Kebuer, did not know what the sacredness of the cavalry that suddenly appeared. But if you just look at its equipment and dress, it is clear that it is a Xianbei person, but I don't know when the Helian army invited reinforcements over?
This army numbered about five or six thousand, all dressed in leather armor and armed with strong bows, all of them were brave and powerful, and it was obviously not an easy man. The uneasiness in Ke Buer's heart gradually rose, first Dadan Yu and Lian disappeared after the appointed date, and then an elite Han army of about 10,000 people appeared in the direction of Thang Long Valley, and now there were Xianbei elite cavalry who did not know the enemy. The variables in this day are too huge, and even Kebuer, who had followed Da Dan in the south of Tanshi Huai, was quite unable to cope with it.
When Guy invaded the south of Tanshihuai, after breaking through the Great Wall, he scattered his troops and divided them into small combat units of 1,000 to 1,000 people, and went to the countryside to plunder. This method is very suitable for the specific situation in the territory of the Han Dynasty: around the cities of the Han Dynasty, there are mostly villages and towns with extremely weak strength, and their protective ability is extremely weak and scattered, so the troops are divided into small units and plundered separately, which can not only expand the results of the battle, so that the number of villages and towns attacked is more without causing the surplus of combat effectiveness, but also more mobile and flexible, so that the Han officers and troops can not catch up and are exhausted.
Therefore, although Ke Buer once followed Tanshihuai to the south to attack Han, he had absolutely no experience in commanding a large army to fight. Because Tanshi Huai's tactics for the main city of the county have always been to besiege but not attack, but only order a part of the cavalry troops to contain the officers and troops in the city, and the rest of the troops to plunder in all directions. Because every time they make a lot of money, most of the tribes, from chieftains and nobles, to ordinary herdsmen, and even slaves, are also extremely supportive of sandalwood locust. Every time Tanshihuai went south to attack Han, he never retreated to Mobei after only plundering, and never had a territorial claim.
Just when Ke Buer was in doubt, the new army of more than 5,000 Xianbei stopped five miles outside the camp. However, after a short time, he saw a large cloud of smoke and dust rising from the east, and when he got closer, it turned out to be a group of Xianbei cavalry. The number of cavalry in this group is about 2,000, although the equipment is not very sophisticated, the knights are fierce and brave, the most surprising thing is that although the soldiers in the army are dressed as Xianbei people, and their appearance and hairstyle are clearly Xianbei people, but in their subordinates are military flags fluttering and drums are bursting. This unit is quite different from the ordinary Xianbei troops, and these banners are by no means deliberately arranged for the sake of good looks. The knights of Gain moved to the sound of bells and drums, advancing and retreating like arm-to-arm commands. There was not even a single murmur in the army, except for the neighing of horses, and it was clearly a well-trained and disciplined elite division.
Looking at such a Xianbei cavalry unit with the style of the Han army, Guo Bin was also extremely surprised, and he said to Su Shuang beside him: "The Xianbei people have not risen for a long time, and their economy and culture are quite backward behind the Han Dynasty, and the army is even more noisy and scattered than the Han Dynasty, and the actions are disorderly. The fundamental reason why the Xianbei people are good at riding and archery, but it is difficult to form a destructive force that destroys withering and decaying, is that this disorderly and unorganized military organization method makes it difficult to give full play to the strength of all soldiers, not to mention the most ideal effect of one plus one is greater than two. ”
Su Shuang nodded again and again when he heard this, but listened to Guo Bin continue: "But the Xianbei army of 2,000 people in front of you is obviously guided by a master. Just looking at the actions of the soldiers in his army, it can be seen that they are all controlled by the sound of bells and drums like the officers and soldiers of our Han Dynasty. In my opinion, although the number of this army is small, its combat effectiveness is only stronger than the previous 5,000 Xianbei cavalry. ”
These words only made Su Shuang suspicious. Although he had heard the words that soldiers were not expensive, after all, he had never personally led an army and had no experience in this area. And if he had been fortunate enough to see that Guo Bin dared to attack the camp of 200,000 Yellow Turban soldiers with 700 parts outside the city of Changshe, he would have a deeper understanding after listening to Guo Bin's words.
Seeing the two thousand well-trained Xianbei cavalry later, Ke Buer hesitated, and after instructing the deputy in the clan not to act rashly, he took a dozen horsemen to ride forward. He was a stone's throw away from the two thousand cavalry, reined in his horse, and said loudly: "Kebineng, are you here to help me?" ”
It turns out that these two thousand cavalry are actually the subordinates of Kebineng?
I saw the opening of the flag gate, galloping out, fur fur armor, waist hanging scimitar, horse riding bow. Although this person's outfit is no different from that of an ordinary Xianbei soldier, he is majestic and magnificent, and the essence of the eyes that seem to penetrate people's hearts often shines with essence, as if he naturally has a breathtaking coercion. Coupled with the tall and slightly hooked nodular nose, it is even more magnificent.
When he came out, it turned out to be really Kebineng!
I saw that he first saluted in the direction of Guo Bin's army on the horse, and said to Ke Buer: "Brother Ke Buer, Da Shan Yu and Lian disregarded the interests of all the departments on the grassland, and actually sent troops to attack the three cities outside the Saiwai, which is really perverse and unpopular!" What he did has already been counted in the three cities outside the Saiwai, and it is impossible to win! You and I are like brothers, I advise you, get off the horse and surrender! ”
These words only made the opposite Ke Buer tremble in his heart, and he secretly thought: "This Kebi can be square, enforce the law fairly, and it is the most rare not to be greedy for money, and it has won the hearts of the people." What's more, he has always been brave in battle, and he is by no means a cowardly and fearful person. What is the reason why he is so respectful to the Han army coming from the direction of Shenglong Valley, but he persuades me so much? Could it be that Da Dan Yu really lost? ”
Although he became more and more suspicious in his heart, Ke Buer still stepped forward and said to Ke Bineng: "Da Dan is wise and wise, how can his calculations be comparable to these Han people?" Are you here to persuade me to surrender to the Han Chinese? ”
Kebineng pointed to the 10,000 soldiers and horses in Guo Bin's direction and said, "If it weren't for the leakage of Helian's plan to invade the south, why would the Han people go north to block Helian?" If they had to go north to block Helian, how could they come so late? If it weren't for the defeat of Helian in the Thang Long Valley, how could they have come from the north? Since you and I are like brothers, I advise you so! Kebuer, the general trend is irreversible, you better descend quickly! ”
Seeing that Ke Buer wanted to say more, Ke Bineng said: "Stop here, Brother Ke Buer should think about it." With that, he turned his horse and went back to the formation. Seeing this, Ke Buer could only turn his head and return to the formation, but saw a drum noise coming from the five thousand Xianbei cavalry who came before, and all the horses lined up, and a horse galloped out of the formation.
I saw that this person was wearing a set of fish scale armor popular among the Han people, and the sound of the horse's hooves kicking and clattering on the armor page kept coming, adding a little prestige to it. Under the pocket made of fine iron, there are two slightly raised eyebrows, the nose is protruding and wide, the face is wide and heavy, but it will never give people a fat and greasy feeling, although it will not immediately produce a sense of intimacy, but it is thick and steady, at least it will not make people tired. But if this man is honest and can be deceived, his broad shoulders and strong limbs can make you abandon this foolish idea at once, and the occasional sparkle in his eyes also shows that this man is very clever and not easy.
When Ke Buer saw it, he was shocked that this person was also an old acquaintance. He rode forward and said to the comer: "Budugen, are you also here to persuade me to surrender?" ”
The person who came was Bu Dugen, the brother of Putou Shan Yu and Fu Luohan. He is smart and keen, very good at being a man, and often takes trade caravans to and from the three cities outside the Saiwai, and is also familiar with Zhang Shiping and Su Shuang.
I saw that he also gave a salute to Guo Bin in the direction of the horse, and said to Ke Buer: "Helian went against the grain, forcing the western Xianbei to break away, and everyone on the grassland spurned; Killing his brother and seizing the throne is even more indignant! The Han Dynasty sent Yang Zhai County Hou Yingchuan County Shou Guo Qianyang to set up a city outside the Saiwai City, and communicated with my Xianbei departments to exchange information and reciprocity in the city. How many herdsmen in the Xianbei tribe have been blessed by it, and how many tribes have not worried about eating and drinking? He Lian actually ignored the hearts of the people of all the departments of the grassland and brazenly sent troops! Putou Shan Yu is the eldest grandson of Tanshi Huai Da Dan, and he has the responsibility to defend the grassland and protect the grassland, so he sent me to personally raise the army of 5,000 to fight and the company! ”
These words were extremely ruthless, not only erasing the fact that He Lian is the current Da Dan Yu, but also vigorously questioning the legitimacy of his appointment as Da Dan Yu. By the way, it was pointed out that Putou is also a descendant of Tanshi Huai, and the fact that he also has the legitimacy of inheriting Da Dan Yu's position made the Xianbei people present realize that even if He Lian Zhen was defeated, there was still Pu Tou who could inherit Da Dan Yu's position, and Helian, an unqualified Da Dan Yu who was not sympathetic to the people, was no longer the only choice for the Xianbei clan.