CHAPTER XVI
Chang Miao's move was completely unexpected by the Goryeo army.
Originally, the country of silk has always been on the defensive. After the arrival of winter, the Liao River was completely frozen, and the Goryeo army could have crossed the Liao River unimpeded, but because Xue Boren's defense system was very perfect, Ah Yizhi never dared to act rashly. And Chang Miao also gave the Goryeo army an illusion that they could continue to hold on to the defensive line after the dawn of spring, and that they could continue to hold on after the Liaoshui thawed. Therefore, although Ayiji also set up a fairly solid defensive position on the southern bank of Liaoshui, the Goryeo army did not take the defense too seriously - since the country of silk had no desire to attack, then why bothered to defend. The vast majority of Goryeo soldiers believed that the Silk Kingdom would never leave the forts until winter passed, and as time passed, this belief became more and more entrenched.
However, at the end of winter, Chang Miao took advantage of the bad weather and reduced visibility to launch an attack, which caught the Goryeo army by surprise. In the face of this sudden attack, the front-line Goryeo army was scattered, and some sentries were not on their posts at all, but were baking a fire with other soldiers to keep warm, and when they were discovered, the Tiger Guard camp was less than a hundred meters away. The only competent sentry had no time to raise the alarm before he was shot through the throat by the sharpshooters of the Tiger Guard Battalion. The cavalry smashed open the gates of the checkpoint and swarmed in, cutting down the Goryeo soldiers who had not had time to reorganize their formations one by one into headless corpses. The splatters of blood stained the snow-white earth into a poignant picture, the smell of blood in the air was pervasive, and the shouts of killing in the Chinese language of silk and the screams of the Koreans were everywhere. The first level soon fell into the hands of the Tiger Guard. Su Chengdong's cavalry regiment, which was closely behind, immediately spread out to both sides, while the Tiger Guard Battalion rushed straight to the next level.
The Goryeo army, which woke up from its shock, immediately adjusted its posture and began to organize defenses and counterattacks, but it was too late in the face of the tidal wave of attacks of the Tiger Guard Battalion. In just one morning, the Tiger Guard Battalion conquered seven checkpoints in a row, two camps, and nearly 1,000 Goryeo troops became corpses in the snow. The actions of the Tiger Guard Battalion drove a deep wedge in the defensive line of the Goryeo Army, while Su Sung-dong advanced to both flanks, sweeping the Goryeo defensive positions deployed along Liaosu.
Ah Yizhi also panicked for a while when he learned of this, but quickly regained his composure. This may not be a good thing for him, originally he had a headache because Chang Miao's army was unwilling to fight, and now that Chang Miao's army has attacked, it is better to directly use this situation to complete the encirclement of the army of the Silk Country.
Therefore, Ah Yizhi ordered Kim Yeon-wook, Cha Jeong-hyun, and He Qianbing-san to lead 15,000 people to stop the advance of the army of the country of Juan; Han Chi and Han Wen each led 20,000 troops to advance from the two flanks of the army of the country of silk, crossed the Liaoshui, and feinted to attack the Liaoshui defense line of the country of silk; The two cavalry generals Kim Seungfu and Quan Bingyeol each led 5,000 elite cavalry to cross the Liaoshui under the cover of Han Chi and Han Wen, cutting off the retreat of the attacking troops of the Silk Country from the rear. The ultimate goal of each team is to encircle and annihilate the army of the Silk Country, which has rushed to attack. The generals could not hide their excitement, and they all eagerly took the order.
By the afternoon, the offensive of the Tiger Guard Battalion began to slow down as the defenses organized by the Goryeo army became thicker and thicker. Xue Boren carefully observed the enemy's situation, found that the enemy's defense had been perfected, and knew that a forced attack would only cause casualties, and there were signs of outflanking his own flanks, so Xue Boren immediately ordered his troops to suspend the offensive and start building defenses instead, preparing to resist the upcoming counterattack of the Goryeo army. At the same time, Su Chengdong, who ordered Pegasus to report to the rear, also turned to the defensive in time to avoid going deep alone.
At this time, there was a report from the Malay: "Captain Xue, General Gai Yanxiao, who is following up in the rear, has encountered a counterattack by the Goryeo army, and the current situation is critical, please ask for support!" ”
Xue Boren frowned, Gai Yanxiao's task was to follow up behind him and build fortifications in time to consolidate the results of the battle, and now that he had been counterattacked, it showed that the Goryeo army was advancing at full speed on both of his wings! If Gai Yanxiao is broken, he is in danger of being isolated. Immediately, he said: "Wang Hanxin! I ordered you to take 500 people to rescue General Gai, and there must be no mistake! ”
"Yes!" Wang Hanxin saluted on his horse, then turned his horse's head and shouted to his subordinates: "Everyone! Come with me to cut down the Koreans! ”
Watching Wang Hanxin lead people away, Xue Boren couldn't help but show a wry smile. This little baby is the only martial arts wizard he has seen in his life, and the great progress in martial arts in just half a year has made him a martial champion, but this little guy seems to be a little overly hostile to the Koreans, but this is the most effective medicine at the moment.
Wang Hanxin didn't think as much as Xue Boren thought, he was undoubtedly in a state of extreme excitement now, once again going to the battlefield to kill the Goryeo army, and was also entrusted by his boss with the important task of leading 500 soldiers. After a quick journey, the troops quickly arrived at their destination.
Wang Hanxin looked around and saw that about 2,000 Goryeo troops had surrounded Gai Yanxiao and about 200 personal soldiers, and Gai Yanxiao's brigade was separated from the back and could not be put up to rescue. Faced with this situation, Wang Hanxin, who is also known as Huangkou Xiaoer, couldn't help sighing: Gai Yanxiao's bravery is well-known in the army, but this time it is inevitable that there is some courage and no strategy.
Wang Hanxin knew that the situation was critical, so he waved his hand behind him and shouted, "Follow me!" Everyone, let's chop the Koreans into pieces of meat! ”
With that, Wang Hanxin drew his twin swords and swooped straight towards the Goryeo army, followed by his soldiers.
Although the Goryeo army immediately spotted Wang Hanxin's cavalry, it caused a wave of confusion in the face of his lightning speed of attack. Wang Hanxin rushed forward on horseback, and opened his bow left and right to cut the Goryeo soldiers who were blocking him into pieces one by one. His ferocious assault was chilling, and the Goryeo army, though all veterans of battle, could not help but retreat.
Gai Yanxiaobu, who was surrounded in the heart, saw that a small general led the troops to come to the rescue, and its ferocity was like a surging tide, and the morale was suddenly high, and a fierce counterattack was launched from the inside, and the situation turned in favor of the army of the country of silk for a while.
Wang Hanxin, who was rushing left and right in the enemy's army, suddenly saw a shout of killing sounding on his right side, and he couldn't help but wonder in his heart: It was obviously not the direction of Gai Yanxiao's department. Puzzled, he rushed up a small slope to inspect, and now he saw clearly, it turned out that there was a man and a horse fighting fiercely in the Goryeo army. Dressed in black armor, riding a black steed, and armed with an iron spear, this man was uninhabited in the Goryeo army. The spear in his hand is as swift as lightning and agile as a swimming dragon. The bravery of the Goryeo soldiers is obvious to all, but in front of this person, they are as vulnerable as young children fighting against adults.
Wang Hanxin couldn't help laughing when he saw it: "What a powerful guy, I have to meet this person." With that, he rushed in the direction of the man. The Goryeo army can't stand it anymore, but it's already powerless to deal with this terrible spearman, how can it afford to add a wolf-like Wang Hanxin, plus his five hundred soldiers? The Korean soldiers scattered like a low tide. Wang Hanxin finally met the black-clothed warrior in the enemy formation. The man had a dark face, but he was unexpectedly young, and he looked to be only seventeen or eighteen years old.
"I can't imagine that such a powerful person is so young." Wang Hanxin's argument completely ignores the fact that he himself is younger than this man.
The man glanced at Wang Hanxin, stabbed to death another Goryeo soldier who didn't have time to escape, and said coldly: "You seem to be younger than me, don't you feel rude to say such things?" ”
Wang Hanxin touched his head and said, "Yes, I'm really sorry." Your ability is really enviable, my name is Wang Hanxin, please consult my brother Tai Daming? ”
"High Couture."
"Oh, it turned out to be Big Brother Gao. I was ordered to rescue General Gai Yanxiao, I wonder if Big Brother Gao is willing to help me? ”
Gao Dingbian glanced at him and said: "General Gai is my main general, I am here to save General Gai, since you are acting on orders, why did you come to my side?" ”
"Because you're obviously more interesting here! Wouldn't it be easier to save people with someone as powerful as you joining? Wang Hanxin said as he rushed towards the Goryeo army.
"You're pretty shrewd." Gao Dingbian replied while stabbing the Goryeo soldiers.
"Don't say that people are so mercenary, senior brother, what is your official position now?"
"I don't have a position, I just came to join the army the day before yesterday, and I'm just an ordinary cavalryman at present."
"What! This is too condescending, when we rescue General Gai, you can follow me into the Tiger Guard camp, just with your ability, it is more than enough to be my boss. ”
Gao Dingbian smiled bitterly: "Now there is a war!" Don't keep turning your head towards me, beware of being slaughtered. ”
"There's no objection to me, but when you agree, you have to count!" After Wang Hanxin finished speaking, he rode his horse and began the onslaught. Gao Dingbian shook his head and followed him. The first cooperation between the two battalions of the Tiger Guard, which was famous all over the world, was at the time of this battle to cross the river.