Chapter 172: The demise of the Kuka Ministry

Like the Hu people of the rest of the tribes, the Hu people of the Kuka tribe did not have any formation to fight. Under the leadership of several elite Hu people, more than 200 assault cavalry launched a charge towards Liu Shiqu from the front. The more than 300 scattered cavalry who followed behind the cavalry also launched an attack on Liu Shiqu's two flanks according to the plan under the leadership of several Hu centurions.

'It's time! When the Hu people rushed to about fifty paces away from the Xixiang army, Liu Shi said secretly in his heart. Immediately after, Liu Shi immediately ordered: "Arm open crossbow attack!" ”

After hearing Liu Shi's order, the arm Zhang soldiers buried in the military formation immediately raised their arms and crossbows to aim at the Hu people who were charging here. Although Liu Ye did not send a white-robed personal guard to support Liu Wu, but just in case, Liu Ye still strengthened Suning's strong crossbow team to Liu Wu. However, in this kind of night raid, the bulky crossbow did not have much effect, and it was not convenient to carry. On the contrary, the light and flexible arm tension crossbow is more popular. Therefore, in this operation, Liu Wu only brought a crossbow team. The crossbow team stayed in Dongying. Before the battle, the arm-open crossbow team was divided into Liu Shi's second team and used as a surprise soldier.

'Oh no! When he saw the Xixiang Army show off his long-hidden arm crossbow, this was the first reaction of the second elder of the Kuka Department.

But immediately after that, the second elder immediately urged and shouted, "Quick! Fast! Speed up! ”

"Volley!" Just as the Second Elder was urging the Assault Cavalry to speed up, Su Lie, who commanded the crossbow team to fight, ordered.

Unlike arrows, wind does not have as much influence on crossbow arrows as it does on arrows. In this harsh environment, the crossbow still retains a certain lethality. Although the range of the crossbow is not good, at close range, it can be regarded as a killing weapon.

Under Su Lie's order, the arms and arms immediately pressed the trigger in their hands. More than thirty crossbow bolts flew out at once. After shooting the crossbow arrows, the arms of the soldiers did not look at the results of the battle, and immediately re-pulled the crossbow arrows. Strive to shoot another wave before the Hu people arrive.

This is also the reason why the second elder will make the commandos immediately accelerate after seeing the Xixiang army take out their arms and open their crossbows. Not to rush to death. Rather, it was to get together with the Saigo warriors before the arms and soldiers shot the second wave of crossbow arrows, so as to avoid suffering another wave of crossbow arrows. But 'the idea is good, the reality is cruel'. The well-trained Saigo Arm Zhangshi, the speed at which they pulled the crossbow arrows on the string was far beyond the imagination of the Second Elder. When the assault cavalry that rushed to the front was still twelve or thirteen steps away from the Xixiang army formation, the arms and arms were already loaded, and they once again aimed at the assault cavalry.

"Volley!" Su Lie ordered again.

At close range, the lethality of the arm-tensioned crossbow will be maximized. Even if the Hu people were wearing iron armor and holding wooden shields, they were still useless. The Hu people who rushed to the front were directly swept away. This seriously affected the momentum of the Hu people's charge.

After firing this wave of crossbow arrows, Su Lie commanded the soldiers to retreat. On the battlefield where hand-to-hand combat is about to take place, they are of little use, and staying will get in the way.

On the frontal battlefield, the Kuka tribe assault cavalry who charged over engaged the Saigo warriors in a neat formation. Although the Kuka Commandos were brave, they were still unable to defeat the well-equipped and orderly Saigo warriors. However, although the Kuka tribe was at a disadvantage, the soldiers could not defeat them for a while.

On the battlefield on both flanks, there was a fierce battle between more than 300 scattered cavalry and more than 60 Xixiang light soldiers (light infantry) who were guarding the two flanks by Liu Shiqu. The Saigo Light Soldier is the only class of soldiers that requires training in individual skills. Although it is a light soldier, it is still equipped with leather armor. Defense is guaranteed. The light soldiers of Saigo are generally mainly sword and shield soldiers, and they have good combat power. Although the number of light soldiers was much lower than that of the scattered cavalry. However, with the advantage of individual ability and close cooperation with each other, it can barely support the scattered cavalry of the Kuka Department.

However, as time goes on, the form will become more and more unfavorable to Kuka. Don't forget that to the west of the Kukabu camp, there is also the presence of Xu Jiqu. Although Su Bu sent Gu Yu to lead more than 100 scattered horsemen to monitor. But how could more than 100 scattered pawns be Xu Jiqu's opponent. In fact, it was precisely like this, in the face of the attack of more than 200 Xu Jiqu (dissatisfied members, not yet fully returned to the team) soldiers, these more than 100 scattered cavalry immediately fell into the brink of collapse.

Now the form on the battlefield is slowly falling to Saigo. If nothing else, Saigo is a sure winner. After all, in this night raid battle, the strength of the Xixiang Army was already stronger than that of the Kuka Department, plus the opportunity for a sneak attack. Saigo's winning side was very big from the start.

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Sometimes, though, history tends to make waves because of small people. In a certain corner of the battlefield, a thin Hu man slowly crawled towards Liu Shi. Maybe it's because he's too thin, and it's still the middle of the night, so his vision isn't very good. Until now, he has not been found.

When he climbed to about forty steps away from Liu Shi, he stopped. It's not that he wants to stop, if he can get closer, he will be more sure of shooting Liu Shi. But there are already guards in front of you. If the guards were alarmed and Liu Shi's vigilance was aroused, it would definitely be in vain.

"Zhao Gou, suffer death!" The thin man suddenly jumped up and shouted. Draw the bow, shoot the arrow, fire. The action is done in one go! Within three breaths, the emaciated man shot two arrows. Then the emaciated man immediately abandoned his bow and ran away. After all, the thin man was very poor except for his archery. If you don't run, you'll be left with a dead end.

Although the thin man looked like a bamboo pole, the bow he used was not weak, and forty steps was enough to shoot through heavy armor. And his marksmanship is also excellent. Both arrows hit Liu Shi. Liu Shi arrived on the spot.

"Bastard! Feng Yun, take your people and slaughter that dog! I'll take care of Qu Chang! The captain of the guard Liu Shi shouted.

After Feng Yun nodded, he chased after him with a few sturdy Xixiang soldiers.

"Medic! Go to the medic. Liu Quchang is injured! Just go! ”

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"Haha! Zhao will be dead! The slave did a good job this time! So-and-so will reward him well! Looking at Liu Shi who had fallen, the second elder said happily.

However, soon the second elder couldn't laugh, because the formation of the Xixiang Army was not chaotic because of Liu Shi's fall, and the morale did not drop much! The Second Elder was dumbfounded and muttered, "How is this possible? ”

In ancient times, the importance of the commander of the army was self-evident! If something goes wrong with the commander, the army will be chaotic and even face collapse! However, the Saigo Army has some exceptions. Because Liu Ye has set up a deputy in Qu, if Qu Chang has any accidents, then his deputy will take over the command. The official position of the deputy is only below the commander-in-chief. If the deputy takes over the command, the other subordinate officers will not have any rebellious mentality.

So after Liu Shi fell, Liu Shiqu was immediately taken over by the deputy chief of the song. Although the conductor of the deputy music leader is not as good as Liu Shi. But it can play a role in stabilizing the morale of the military. Under the command of the deputy music chief, although Liu Shiqu fell behind, he did not collapse. That's not a good thing for Kuka. Because Xu Jiqu is about to attack.

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"My lord! Oh no! The Western Front is lost! Half a moment later, when the Second Elder led the main force of the Kuka Department to fight fiercely with Liu Shiqu of Xixiang. A Hu man has brought unfortunate news to Subu! However, this Hu man was still relatively clever, and his voice was not loud, only a few nearby elders heard it.

"How can it be so fast! What about the many people in Guyu? "Subu Express. At this joint, if the Saigo Army from the west attacked from the flank, the main force of the Kuka Department would definitely not be able to stop it. At that time, the Kuka tribe will also be wiped out.

"My lord, Zhao Gou is too strong, we can't stop it at all! Master Gu Yu has already died in battle! The Hu man cried. Although Xu Jiqu's combat power is not as good as Liu Shiqu. But as military pawns, they are not comparable to the mere scattered cavalry (herdsman cavalry). What's more, Xu Jiqu's military strength is twice that of these scattered horses. It was already remarkable that they could sustain three moments under Xu Jiqu's powerful attack. However, Gu Yuduo also fulfilled his promise and did not let go of a single soldier until he died.

"Alas!" After listening to this Hu man's words, Su Bu didn't say anything. Just a long sigh. He understood that Gu Yuduo had done his best.

"My lord, while Zhao Gou hasn't attacked yet, let's escape first!" A timid elder next to Subu suggested weakly.

After listening to this elder's words, the rest of the elders around Su Bu were stunned for a moment, and then their eyes rolled wildly, obviously a little moved.

"Run? Where can we flee now? Su Bu laughed angrily.

"Why don't we go to the Bear Fury! Xiong Kui, the adult of the Bear Fury Division, has a good relationship with you. We can go to him! The timid elder then proposed.

"Idiot! The reason why Xiong Kui is friendly with a certain person. That's because there are more than 300 assault riders and more than 500 scattered riders in a certain hand! Now we have nothing left to take refuge in him. What's in it for him? What do we have to treat us as guests! Use your brain and think about it! Su Bu scolded angrily.

"But we can't stay here and die!" The elder said boldly.

"You!" Su Bu said angrily. But when he saw that the rest of the elders around him were also staring at him with the same gaze, he was immediately deflated again! These elders may have been the heroes of the tribe in the past, but now they are just a bunch of cowards.

"That's it! Let's go! Somebody tired! Su Bu said tiredly.

The surrounding elders seemed to have been waiting for this sentence for a long time! After saluting Su Bu, they left one after another. Left Su Bu and the Hu people who had just come to report the news.

"Why don't you go!" Some of the old Su Bu asked curiously.

"My lord, it's so lonely for you to walk alone, I want to accompany you!" The Hu man said sincerely.

"Good man! No, the blue wolf of the Kukabu. So-and-so gives you this glory! ”

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Half an hour later, Kukabe died!