Chapter 423: Winning more and winning less, not winning, nothing counts
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Yes, the first platoon of Qing cavalry, after drawing their weapons and receiving the order from Ao Bai to speed up the attack, had already increased their horsepower, and were ready to wait until the enemy's formation was scattered, and cut directly into this hateful spear phalanx. [No pop-ups]
But suddenly, after turning over the ridge, the terrain suddenly became low, and a canal appeared in front of me.
The war horse couldn't stop it, and it was condescending. So, the first platoon of cavalry threw themselves into the canal without any suspense and fell directly from their horses.
For a time, the canal was full of war horses with broken legs, soldiers who were trampled into the mud. The canal was full of the screams of people and the sorrowful screams of war horses.
After the cavalry of the first platoon fell, the second platoon found that the situation was not good, and some of them jumped over the canal with the reins.
But the third row did not have this kind of luck because of the limited line of sight, so they just pounced and joined the team of dogs gnawing mud. Then the fourth row, the fifth row.
In just a few minutes, the canal was filled with war horses and human bodies.
In the past few days, due to the hot weather, the frozen water in the canal has melted in some places, and there is only a thin layer of ice floe. There was blue water bubbling and flowing, but now because it was filled with so many people and horses, the water began to stop flowing, and that pool of clear water also became muddy because of the struggle of people and war horses.
The front was in a mess, but the war horses behind were still colliding with each other, and in a moment, there was a creepy crisp fracture sound in a miserable scream.
Even though the soldiers of the Ningxiang Army were well-informed, and most of them had fought a few times in the field of life and death, all this in front of them still made their hearts cold.
The phalanx stopped, and Fei Hong took a long breath of cold air, remembering that when he was a soldier when he was a soldier, he went up the mountain to herd sheep because the head sheep accidentally fell off the cliff. But the sheep behind didn't know that the first sheep had an accident, so they jumped down one after another until the last one.
On that occasion, more than 20 goats fell to their deaths, and he was beaten half to death by his father.
The lesson of this incident is so profound that to this day, he often dreams of this scene, and then wakes up in a cold sweat. Today, the same thing is happening again. Suddenly, Fei Hong seemed to have been poured a basin of ice water on his head, and his body trembled violently.
"This ...... Battles, can be fought like this, it is so simple! Without us having to do anything, they rushed to their deaths one by one! Shao Wei was dumbfounded.
In the middle of the formation, the other officers were cheering loudly.
"General, did you design it a long time ago? Or ......" Wen Jianjian only felt dizzy for a while, and couldn't help asking.
Sun Yuan smiled and said, "As early as more than a year ago, didn't I ask someone to draw a detailed map of Beijing?" It is required not to miss every well, every road, every forest. ”
"I see, I see." Shao Wei shouted, and his eyes became bright: "Before setting off yesterday, the general kept looking at the map of this area, presumably because he already knew that there was a canal here. So, you simply let the team leave the official road and lure the enemy's cavalry here, but this is the scene you are waiting for? ”
Sun Yuan was not modest either, and nodded: "That's true, Sun Ziyun, more wins, less wins, what's the matter?" In order to know this, when knowing astronomy and geography. Before the war, you have to be familiar with every plant and tree on the battlefield, which is a necessary quality for the general. When it comes to fighting, it is important to be attentive and patient. It's not that you can solve the problem by going to the battlefield and rushing forward with a hot brain. Encourage yourselves! ”
That's right, looking at the map is an essential quality for a commander.
For more than a year, Sun Yuan had already sent someone to draw a topographical map of the Beijing area, and he kept looking at it on weekdays, and he had long remembered every grass and tree in the entire Gyeonggi by heart.
He was also annoyed when he was chased by the enemy's cavalry for a long time just now. Suddenly, remembering that there was a canal next to it, my heart moved, and I decided to pull the troops over.
It is said that if they were replaced by other troops, in the process of marching, they encountered such a ditch, and before the enemy's cavalry fell, they had to push each other and crowd into a mess. However, Sun Yuan was still very confident in the discipline of Ningxiang Juntie and decided to take a gamble.
This bet really won.
This is the first time that Sun Yuan has used a strategy on the battlefield, and the effect is very good.
He was also extremely proud in his heart: Opportunities are always reserved for those who are prepared, and if I hadn't prepared for this battle a year in advance, I would have been in trouble today.
Think back then, when the Japanese army invaded China, didn't other people's spies also engage in surveying and mapping in China more than ten years in advance? Only then did the **** collapse at the touch of a button, and the whole of China was thrown away.
Shao Wei has always been arrogant, but now he is completely convinced of Sun Yuancai, and he arched his hand: "The end will be taught!" ”
All the generals also bowed their hands at the same time: "The last army listens to the general's teachings." ”
Behind, the 3,000 foot soldiers of the Qing army had already stopped, and they all opened their mouths wide and let out desperate screams.
Sun Yuan smiled: "Gentlemen, now is not the time for praise and self-praise, nor is it a post-war summary. The enemy brigade is still there. Later, I don't know how many Jiannu armies are still coming out. The battle must be resolved as soon as possible, and for now, listen to my orders. ”
Everyone stood upright.
Sun Yuan glanced at Tang Wenxing: "Tang Wenxing, aren't you complaining that you didn't fight the war, it's up to you now." ”
Tang Wenxing's expression became excited, he pointed to the enemy cavalry that was not crowded in the canal, and shouted: "Don't worry, general, just leave it to the last general!" ”
Sun Yuan: "Are you mistaken, what kind of hero is it to kill a tiger, the target of your cavalry is the back!" ”
He stretched out his hand and pointed to the Qing army's main formation in the distance, where there were about 3,000 foot soldiers. A giant general is standing under the command.
"Ah, fight the enemy's own formation?" Tang Wenxing cried out in surprise.
"What, scared? The enemy no longer had cavalry, and although there were many of them, they had turned into cripples and turtles. If you can't even take them, you should go home and breastfeed! After speaking, Sun Yuan jumped on his horse violently: "Fei Hong, Shaowei, this side of the canal will be handed over to you for command, and Hugh will miss an enemy." Cavalry Army, come with me! ”
Tang Wenxing was scolded by Sun Yuan, his face was red with anger, and he also jumped on his horse: "Cavalry Army, follow me!" ”
More than one hundred and thirty horsemen, rolling up the rolling yellow dust, like an arm stretched out, smashed towards the Qing infantry group with Sun Yuan and Tang Wen's fists.
Shao Wei and Fei Hong roared at the same time: "Spearmen, line up, stab!" ”
Thousands of spears stabbed at the same time, because they were too long, and there was no need to bend down, and rows of blood splattered in the muddy muddy water below.
"Musketeers, free fire!"
"Free Fire!"
The gunfire came one after another, and there was no time to stop.
There are so many people and horses below that you don't need to aim at all, just pull the trigger, and the scorching projectile can hit a warm **.