Chapter 335: Bizarre Incident
There may be exaggerated elements, and the Jurchens must be at the end of the year to talk about Lianchuan to be so confident. After two rounds of rushing down, the Jin cavalry felt very surprised, not afraid of defeat. But I was surprised that the Song army also had a horse army in the real sense, and it was not defeated in two rounds?
Sticky Han paid attention to the cavalry battle, and said to the left and right at this time: "Why shouldn't the Purple Gold Tiger be the general of the Southern Army?" With his army, he can engage me for two rounds. I looked up at him, too. These words seem to be praising Xu Wei, but in fact they are arrogant to the extreme! In his opinion, there should be no troops in the world who can walk two rounds under his cavalry!
When the horse battle was fierce, Xu Weizheng and Wu Jie urgently discussed the military situation, due to the terrain restrictions, this time the Jin army cavalry did not come much, with a small number of cavalry to attack the dense formation of the infantry army, but he was not a fool. Won't do that. It is estimated that the Jin army wants to use cavalry to constantly attack our large array, and then press the infantry army when the formation is chaotic and morale is low. If our army is defeated, his cavalry will be in full force.
Now that we have sent the horse army out, the main force of the Jin army is still not moving, and it is possible that we want to wait for our cavalry to be exhausted before attacking. Judging from the current situation, although Ma Taiwu Phosphorus will not fall behind for the time being, it will definitely take care of the situation after a long time. Now there are only two ways to go, either you have to wait, and when the cavalry is exhausted and the opponent's infantry army presses up, you can use the bow and crossbow according to the original tactics. Close up with a knife and axe.
There is another way, and that is to take the initiative to attack. Mix with each other. Doing so, although not passive, is also extremely risky. First of all, it weakens the role of the bow and crossbow; Secondly. The advantages of dense formations will also be gone; Finally, you'll have to be threatened with the opponent's bow and arrow. Whether it is victory or defeat, no one dares to guarantee.
After Wu Jie analyzed the pros and cons, he waited for Xu Wei's decision, he did not show any directionality, just because this decision would be directly related to the victory or defeat of the battle, and could only be decided by the commander or the commander.
Xu Wei was rarely so upset as he is now. Sortie. The risk is very high, if you don't attack, you can only wait passively, and the initiative will be firmly controlled by the Jin army. Looking to the north, the Jin infantry did not make any moves, apparently waiting for the result of the horse battle.
Tangled, this, the word is the most appropriate to describe Xu Wei's current mood. If he makes the wrong decision, the consequences will be severe. It can be said that it is imaginary. Not to mention that it will affect the lives of the soldiers, if this battle is lost, Yan'an will not be able to protect it! As soon as Yan'an Mansion is lost, the entire Langyan Road will be equivalent to the fall of all, and if this six-way throat is lost, the Jin army can completely let go and march into Guanzhong without any worries!
Xu Wei's contoured face, due to years of fighting, is a little less delicate than at the beginning of the crossing. A little more Shen Yi. pursed his lips, squinted slightly, stared at the Jin Army's large array, and was speechless for a long time. The fierce horse battle continued, and the two sides had fought for six or seven rounds, although the final victory or defeat had not been decided, but those who were a little knowledgeable could see that the cavalry of the Song army was already at a disadvantage. You don't need to count who threw down the corpses on the ground, just look at who regrouped quickly after the two sides passed through the formation, and you can see the clues.
"Ma Tai Wu Phosphorus can't last long." Seeing that the big man didn't speak, Wu Jie said this with a backbone. The commander is responsible for the victory or defeat of this battle, and Wu Jie is not the supreme commander. But when he said this, it was tantamount to showing that he was willing to share the burden with Xu Wei.
Outside the land of five arrows, Sticky Han has lost his previous leisure. He was surprised by the tenacity of the other party's Ma Jun, and waited for Xu Wei's decision. Frankly speaking, if he is in Xu Wei's position now, I am afraid it will also be a dilemma. It is to continue to maintain a strict formation and wait and see the situation exhibition. Or take the initiative and avoid a passive situation. This tests the courage and courage of a commander.
Perhaps it was because the wait was too depressing, the sticky Han on horseback suddenly exhaled and said left and right: "Guess what the Purple Gold Tiger will do?" ”
"In this case, it's better to wait and see." Jerman guessed.
Wanyan Yinshu also agreed with Ma Wu's opinion. nodded and said: "The Purple Gold Tiger is especially good at forming a strict formation, playing defensive counterattacks, and he will continue to wait." ”
Sticky Han shook his head: "Not necessarily, the cavalry of the Song Army is already at a disadvantage, and it is impossible for the Purple Golden Tiger not to see this." Wait any longer, and his situation will be even more passive. ”
"No matter how passive he is, he doesn't dare to rashly give up his advantages in bow and crossbow and formation, these two are the strengths of the Song army." Jerema5 said with certainty.
Sticky Han thought for a moment, and seemed to agree with his words, strengths? For the general, you must know how to make trade-offs. Troop transport pays attention to flexibility, if you cling to the art of war. Sometimes strengths can just become burdens!
Touching the shiny baldness, Sticky Han smiled: "Then we will wait for the Song army to lose the protection of the cavalry before attacking." After finishing speaking, I secretly thought to myself that although Xu Wei is not bad, today, his undefeated golden body will still be broken in my hands in the end.
During the battlefield, the armor on Matai's chest had been stained red with blood, and the wounds on his arms were bleeding profusely. The pain was so painful that he could barely hold the weapon with both hands.
Another round is down, looking around. There are fewer and fewer subordinates. Although the Jurchens were also not lightly injured, the other party was getting better and better. It seems that the clamor of the Jin army is not entirely bragging, their endurance is very amazing, regardless of the number of people and horses! In three or five rounds at most, the winner will be decided.
The wheezing cavalry regrouped into a team, and there was another conflict, Ma Er subconsciously glanced in the direction of the military formation, and saw that the marshal still did not let the net heart cross, "A secret road today is when I report the ninth brother point in the big array, Xu Wei suddenly opened his mouth: "Go and report to the Xianggong, ask him to lead the Jingyuan army to suppress the position, and our army will assault!" ”
Although I knew that one of the two paths must be chosen. But when Wu Jie heard this, he still couldn't help but be shocked in his heart! He knew how much responsibility he had to make this decision, so he took a deep look at the youngest marshal of Shaanxi Sixth Road, and after bowing down, he ordered the soldiers to go to the Jingyuan military formation to report.
Xu Wei couldn't help but take a deep breath, his heart beating hard. Today. I finally met the master. It is said that the master has made a move, and the one who pays attention to it is one. The word "stability", whoever calms down will win. He is now taking the initiative to attack. Does it count as "breathless"? Sometimes, it's really hard to tell the difference between decisiveness and recklessness.
After a while, the soldiers reported that the prince did not object, but at the same time reminded to be careful of being surrounded by gold thieves.
Xu Wei understood what the eldest brother meant, the Jin army still had a small number of cavalry arranged on the left flank and did not move, once our infantry pressed up, the other party was likely to use this cavalry to separate the attacking troops from the main formation. But I can't manage so much, if I wait any longer, Ma Tai Wu Phosphorus's cavalry will run out. It's only going to get worse. When the time comes, the infantry army will not need to move, and they will use the horse army to harass you all the time, and if they can't kill you, they will drag you to death!
The net was about to give the order to attack, and suddenly heard Wu Jie, who was beside him, say something that made people scratch their heads: "Can the marshal know about Tian Ji?" ”
Tian Ji? This name is so familiar, who is it? Xu Jiu thought for a moment, and suddenly remembered, isn't it the one that used to be the one in the textbook when he was studying? He followed Sun Nao's advice, and when racing, he used his own inferior horses against other people's superior horses. Then use the superior horse against the middle horse of others, and finally use the medium horse against the lower horse, and win two out of three games.
"You're saying Xu Wei understood what he meant. What is the strongest of the Golden Army? Cavalry! What is the weakest of our army? Or cavalry! Now the weakest cavalry of our army and the strongest cavalry of the other side are in hand, but that is for sure. Then how to arrange the offensive order, pay attention to the score.
What is the strongest class of Hujie? Of course, it is the elite heavy infantry represented by the first commander of Yang Yan. The well-made armor weighing dozens of pounds covers the whole body, and it is difficult to hurt with knives and guns! Now, it's time to use my strongest heavy infantry!
That's it. The confidence has been greatly increased. He ordered in a deep voice: "Pass my order, and order the first and second commanders to press up!" Tell Yang Yan that victory is returned, and if the battle is unfavorable, Ben Shuai will kill him first! ”
That Yiyi, Mu Han and a group of Jin generals, were waiting for the cavalry of the Song army to be defeated, and then they were ready to attack and defeat the Purple Gold Tiger. It's just too hot. Although Mu Han said before that he would fight a battle under the scorching sun to show Song Jun. But let's be honest. It is true that the northerners are not adapted to this hot climate. The scorching sun makes people's eyes shine in the stars! There's not a place on my body that doesn't sweat!
"Prime Minister! The Purple Tiger is moving! "Wanyan Huonu came over and reported loudly.
Sticky Han and the others looked at each other, and saw that the troops on the side of the Song army's large array were moving! What does Xu Wei want to do? Changing formations? This kind of thing has only been heard in hearsay. In actual combat, no general has ever been able to transform an army formation composed of tens of thousands of people.
After Yan Yinshu fought with Xu Wei, after carefully inspecting it, he asserted: "Prime Minister, he is gathering heavy infantry!" ”
"What do you think he wants to do? Sticky Han asked casually.
"The Purple Golden Tiger's horse army is no match for our army at all, but his heavy infantry can be called elite! From head to toe, they are equipped with iron leaf armor, and the protection is extremely tight! Soldiers often hold shields in one hand and swords and axes in the other, and when attacking, they line up in a tight formation and march together, not avoiding arrows and stones! The Purple Gold Tiger must have seen that our horse army couldn't get out for a while, and wanted to use his most combative heavy infantry to press up! Yinshu Ke was very excited when he said this, as if he had returned to the moment of the original Pingyang War. At that time, it was the well-equipped Hujie heavy infantry that advanced like a wall and attacked the Zhejia army on both sides, causing him to flee in defeat.
In the scuffle, he was also shot in the face by Orihino, pulled the flag and fled.
"The Prime Minister doesn't have to worry, although the heavy infantry of the Purple Golden Tiger is a strong force, there are not many who are really equipped with full-body iron armor and sophisticated weapons. More than half of the Song army were crossbowmen, and at least half of the remaining small half were not equipped with a full set of "step armor". Our army will spend a while with him first, and it doesn't hurt if the casualties are larger, as long as the horse army has his hands free, Xu Wei will be defeated! "Yelu Ma Wu is worthy of being familiar with the Southern Dynasties, and even the Song army is so familiar with the armament.
Obviously, his opinion had the greatest influence on Sticky Han. After listening, he shook off a handful of sweat, and when the net was about to give the order to meet the tiger Jie, he suddenly saw several horsemen galloping from the west, and the knight on the horse ran to the front of Sticky Han, stroked his chest and saluted: "Prime minister, there is a horse army in the west!" ”
The generals of the Jin Army looked sideways. What the? A horse army appeared in the west?
Yelu Mawu's face changed, and he quickly asked, "How many?" ”
"There are not a few, they are coming here." The sweaty knight's face twisted into a ball in reply.
Yelu Ma Wu was silent, and then Mu Han's questioning voice sounded: "Ma Wu, what's the matter?" ”
Why did you ask him? Only because before the war. Jerumatwu had reported an incident to Muhan. That is, he found out that he is now in charge of the military in Shaanxi, and it is Qu Duan who defeated him. And this, Qu Duan, used to be Xu Wei's peak, and the relationship between the two was very bad, almost to the point of incompatibility, and even armed conflict.
Later, Xu Jiajun was in the area of Sanchuan Town, counting... Xiao Jin Jia confirmed Yelu Ma Wu's words, because it was obvious that Xu Wei was afraid of the follow-up troops. If Qu Duan wasn't at odds with Xu Wei, why did he postpone it? Why don't you march together?
It was based on this that Sticky Han would concentrate his forces and prepare to defeat the Purple Gold Tiger first, and then go to Tuquduan. But now, there is a horse army in the west. Besides Qu Duan, who else will it be?
Yelu Ma Wu was speechless, and when others saw this, they played a round for him and said: "Prime Minister of State, even if Qu Duan comes to participate in the war, this is just his vanguard." It will take time for its main forces to reach the battlefield."
"Then are you sure that you can defeat the Tiger Army before Qu Duan arrives on the battlefield!" Sticky Han is full of voices. Roared. It's so shocking that none of the generals in the squad dare to talk up again!
But some people muttered in their hearts that the overall situation had been decided, and this battle did not need to be fought at all. You have to let go of Xu Wei and insist on entering the army, who is to blame?
Sticky Han was so angry that his skin turned from black to red. It turned from red to black again, his chest couldn't stop heaving, and his teeth were clenched. Seeing his appearance, no one dared to persuade him, and in the end, Yelu Ma Wu stubbornly said: "The last general will be negligent." Be willing to be punished by the country. However, Qu Duan came to help in the battle. Although our army may not be afraid of him, there is really no need to take risks. After all. The situation is decided. ”
Sticky Han is angry, and he is unwilling to do so! Xu Wei, the little tiger, has defeated our army in a row, if I defeat him, it will be equivalent to cutting down a banner of the Song army! Today was a great opportunity, but "
Just when he was undecided, the first and second commanders of Hujie had already completed the assembly, Yang Yan held a helmet in one hand and a curved blade spear in the other, and howled in front of the formation: "Brothers! My first and second commander is the cornerstone of Hujie's army! Since the beginning of the Jingyu battalion, it has been the whole army's sharp guns and thick shields! Today, I'm going to,"
Speaking of this, I suddenly heard the sound of the horn behind me. He immediately turned his head to look, but there was a shocking scene!
The formation of the Jin Army was actually loosened! The troops at the back of the big formation have been changed from the rear team to the front team, and they are retreating to the north! Looking at the cavalry in the center of the battlefield, after rushing through a round, in the face of the cavalry of the Song army, which had already shown signs of defeat, they no longer attacked, but only maintained the vigilance of the formation, obviously breaking off the retreat of the army!
What is this called? How long has it been? Why did you withdraw? And the other side has the advantage, why not fight?
Xu Wei and Wu Jie didn't understand. The two looked at each other, both of them feeling incredulous. I've been fighting for years, and I've never seen anything like this!
"Xu Dashuai". Yang Rong of the Jingyuan Army came on a flying horse, and before the reins were pulled, he shouted loudly, "The forward of Qu Dutong is already several miles away."
No wonder! That's right! The Jin army is now coming to help in the battle, so it has withdrawn from the battlefield! "No, even if Qu Duan comes, Jin Jun will not be afraid of this virtue." Wu Jie's face was full of suspicion. It's not that he's thinking too much, it's that Jin Jun's actions in the past few days are too abnormal! It seems that he is not here to fight at all, he is simply here to pretend to be a family wine! Just imagine, yesterday retreated overnight, this morning made a comeback, and now withdrawing to avoid the war, has there been such a war since ancient times?
But no matter what you think, the retreat of the Jin army is always a fact. Escorted by cavalry, they headed north along the Qin Straight Road. Whether it was Xu Yuan or Xu Wei, they never thought of pursuing at all, firstly because they had the advantage of cavalry, and secondly, because this battle was too weird, who dared to touch what tricks the other party was playing, and it was better not to move like a mountain. It was not until the enemy completely disappeared that Xu Wei ordered to send a small team of men and horses to follow to see where the Jin army was retreating.
About half an hour later, the sentry returned. The Jin army retreated in the direction of Langzhou, without stopping along the way. There was no ambush to be seen. It was only at this time that the Xu family's army dispersed. The armies returned to their own villages, buried the bones of the loyalists, and treated the wounded.
Xu Wei got off the horse, feeling a little dizzy. It's not because of the sun, but because Jin Jun is depressed. He wanted to know one thing now, was it that some of the Jurchen nobles sent a doll to lead the army? How long has it been since the two armies faced each other? The cavalry net was at the beginning, but the main force was not on it, so it was withdrawn. I'm afraid there is no such thing in ancient and modern times, both in China and abroad! Incomprehensible!
Back in the camp and talk to Xu Daxu about it. The three brothers all shook their heads, saying that they were confused this time. Especially Xu Yide, he has been on the battlefield for half his life. Dozens of battles, large and small, have never encountered such an uncoordinated thing.
Xu Wei took off his armor, picked up the soaked shirt again, and asked, "Big brother." Fourth brother, I'm thinking, Jin Jun is so leisurely, could it be because he has no fear? There is a reason why he thinks so, if he has to analyze Jin Jun's attitude today, there are only three words to describe it. Not care! People don't care about winning or losing this battle, as if they are in front of the mentality of playing with you.
"You mean," Xu Sheng's face changed slightly.
Xu Yuan categorically denied: "No, Zhang Shen still has a hard fight, Yan'an is his foundation, and he must defend it to the death." And it rained heavily the other day. He should have taken a breath, the Jin army would not break the city so easily. ”
Xu Wei thought about it, and felt that it was unlikely, Yan'an was a fortress in Shaanxi, even if the Jurchens could not be defeated in the field, wouldn't it be possible to defend the city? But Jin Jun's series of actions really can't be inferred with common sense.
"So what's next?" After a while, Xu Wei asked again. This question is asked. Xu Da and Xu Si couldn't come up with a countermeasure for a while. Damn, does Jin Jun want to do something? If you want to know what will happen next, please log in to the muscle, more chapters, support the author, support genuine reading! It is said that the book is full of umbrellas