Chapter 131: Ghost Riding VS Heavy Riding
The horse duel is always the most tragic and enjoyable tearing and killing, with 100,000 cavalry of each of the two armies, surrounding the Fengtai Plain. Let anyone who witnesses this cavalry duel have a kind of heartfelt shock.
The earth-shattering roars, the terrible screams, and the mournful screams of the war horses turned this once peaceful plain into a hell of flesh and blood on earth. But the people who are in the middle of the war have almost forgotten everything.
Even if many cavalrymen were already bleeding profusely, as long as they did not fall, their swords would not stop swinging. Everyone became fearless warriors, trying to cut down their enemies from their horses.
In this kind of war where you finish competing for skills and start competing for willpower. The border army, which was originally not strong, watched the cavalry soldiers really do it, what does it mean to fight to the death without retreating, and gradually regained the blood that belonged to the cavalry.
In the face of the Liao cavalry, which was much stronger than them, some of the border cavalry were almost fighting for their lives in the end. Regardless of life and death, he also has to pull the other party off the horse. As long as you fall off the horse, it is difficult for anyone to survive.
The bloody nature of the cavalry of the border army also stimulated the cavalry officers and soldiers who were already tired. I felt that the hands that I couldn't lift were filled with courage again, and a belief in my heart insisted that they fight bravely to kill the enemy.
Seeing this situation, some Liao cavalry also really understood that the rise of the Great Song Dynasty was already unstoppable. With such fearless cavalry, these Song troops are no longer the weak and bullying lambs they used to be.
It is said that the battlefield is full of uncertainties, and the commanders-in-chief of both countries feel that the Liao army is superior. However, because of the cavalry duel, the inherent duel method of the cavalry was abandoned, and it was replaced by a bloody and willpower battle.
In this case, the cavalry of the Song Army, which was originally slightly stronger, did not retreat and fought bravely because of the cavalry. The cavalry of the border army fought bravely regardless of life and death. The situation seems to be slowly falling towards the Song army.
looked at some of the border cavalry, who had already been swordsman, but at the end they roared and ignored the swords, guns, swords, and halberds. dragged a Liao cavalry into the horse, and this bloody nature of dying together made the Liao cavalry begin to fear.
For the cavalry of these steppe tribes. Even if they lose this battle, they can at least return to the grassland. If they die here, I'm afraid that the Heroic Spirits may not be able to return to the tribe. For a time, the combat effectiveness was naturally greatly reduced.
Yelu Liangcai, who was paying attention to the situation on the battlefield, did not expect this to happen on the battlefield. Immediately said: "Order the heavy cavalry to attack, cut through the cavalry defense line of the Song army, and directly enter the infantry phalanx of the Song army, and the rest of the cavalry will follow and charge!" ”
With the order of Yelu Liangcai, the most elite heavy cavalry of the five thousand Liao. Finally slowly revealed his figure. Seeing this cavalry appear, Zhao Eighteen said to Zhao Xu: "Your Majesty, order the cavalry to retreat!" ”
Zhao Xu frowned a little and said, "General Zhao, why do you want to order the cavalry to retreat at this moment?" Our army has a clear advantage? ”
Zhao 18 said happily: "Your Majesty, the prince said before that it is not a problem for the cavalry to deal with the Fanbang cavalry. You can encounter the heavy cavalry of the Liao State and the iron harriers of Western Xia. It is necessary to retreat three feet to prevent excessive damage.
Please rest assured. If the general's guess is correct, the prince must have arrived at the battlefield at this moment. As long as the last general gives the signal, he should be on the battlefield. If you want to deal with the heavy cavalry of the Liao State, there is only the ghost cavalry of the prince. ”
As soon as he heard that Zhao Xiaoxi might have arrived, Zhao Xu also said helplessly: "You princes, you really like to play mysterious." That is. Tell the cavalry to retreat, and you signal him to come out! ”
With Zhao Xu's order, the drummer beat the drumbeat of the retreating cavalry. The sound of the drums of this retreat made many cavalry soldiers feel very puzzled. That is afraid of the cavalry of the Liao army. I also feel very puzzled.
At this time, a special firework was shot at the Chinese army camp of the Song army. Looking at the shape of the grimace blooming in the sky, countless cavalry soldiers couldn't help but cheer: "Ghost cavalry! It's the king's ghost cavalry fireworks signal! ”
I thought of seeing that again, the ghost cavalry that everyone in the cavalry wanted to join. These cavalry officers and soldiers, who were unwilling to leave, immediately chose to cover the retreat of the border cavalry after the fireworks appeared.
In the camp of the Song army, the special situation presented made the Liao army a little puzzled. Although they would love to, pursue the retreating Song cavalry. But the cover of those cavalry soldiers also made them fearful.
After some tearing up, they were equally exhausted. At this time, they heard the sound behind their camp, which made the ground tremble a little as they ran.
Looking at the heavily armored cavalry whose faces were covered, the cavalry of the Liao army finally understood why the cavalry of the Song army retreated. In this situation where both sides are running out, the appearance of heavy cavalry is undoubtedly very deadly.
Almost without orders from the generals, these Liao cavalry quickly gave way to the passage. In front of these heavily armed cavalry, these tribal cavalry, who have always been proud, do not dare to put their qualifications on the fly.
Looking at the flag bearer in the rear, he gave the signal to charge with the heavy cavalry. These tired Liao cavalry also felt very excited. I want to follow this cavalry, which is also known as the elite of the elite in Daliao, and fights with the Song army.
But just when they were expecting the collapse of the Song cavalry, the retreating Song cavalry also gave way to a passage. Everyone cheered and shouted, "Ghost Cavalry! The prince's ghost cavalry, the ghost cavalry is invincible, and the prince wins! ”
Just when the cavalry of the Liao army wanted to see what excitement the Song army was experiencing, a cavalry dressed in uniform with a grimace mask suddenly appeared in front of the heavy cavalry of the Liao army, although there were only 1,000 people, but many Liao soldiers had a chilling illusion.
Even the usually arrogant heavy cavalry, seeing this sudden appearance of light armored cavalry, couldn't help but slow down the pace of the charge. I feel that this light armored cavalry is not as easy to deal with as I imagined.
With Zhao Xiaoxi, who rode a white horse to the front of the battle, he also wore a mask of Hades. Raising the iron and silver spear in his hand, the cavalry of the Song Army who were watching the battle couldn't help but stop cheering.
Looking at the ironclad cavalry of the Liao army rushing to the battle, Zhao Xiaoxi said in a cold voice: "Cavalry, meet the enemy!" ”
The simple four words resounded in the sky, and after a while, those originally tired cavalry soldiers lined up neatly and stood behind Zhao Xiaoxi's cavalry. Some veterans even had a fanatical look on their faces.
At this moment, Zhao Xiaoxi said again: "Tuzi Battalion, put on armor and change clothes!" ”
Zhao Hyo-seok, who arrived in front of the formation, immediately issued two orders like thunder. And the commander of the Tuzi battalion, Zhi Zhigang, immediately shouted: "Brothers, the prince is back, change his armor, and face the battle!" ”
A group of heavy cavalry who had been waiting for a long time immediately put on heavy armor and walked out of the camp of the Song cavalry, becoming the second echelon and standing in the rear of the ghost cavalry. Seeing that the Song army also had heavy cavalry, the heavy cavalry of the Liao army also looked a little surprised.
Just when the distance between the two sides was not far away, Zhao Xiaoxi, who had just come to the battlefield, said murderously: "The ghost rider listens to the order and changes the short spear!" ”
Almost as soon as the voice fell, these ghost cavalry soldiers took out a sharp short spear from their horse sack and held it in their hands. As Zhao Xiaoxi ordered again: "Ranger formation, hunt freely!" ”
Zhao Xiaoxi, who came out of the horse, faced these heavy armored cavalry of the Liao army who were connected into an iron bucket array, and actually began to charge. And as he charged, the rest of the ghost cavalry also struck out.
When the ghost cavalry was not far from the heavy cavalry, Zhao Xiaoxi clenched the short yu in his hand and shouted: "Throw! ”
threw the sharp short spear in his hand directly at the body of the heavy armored cavalry of the Liao army. With the spearhead directly piercing the armor, the heavy cavalry of the Liao army, who felt that there was no dead end in defense, did not understand why the other party was so strong.
At this moment, a short spear as sharp as rain was thrown like a rain of gunshots. Looking at such a sharp short spear emitting cold light, the hoplites of the Liao army also felt a chill from the heart.
It's just that they formed an impact formation, and because of the weight of their armor, they couldn't outrun the light armored cavalry at all. Although ordinary iron arrows could not pose a threat to them, this sharp iron spear, under the heavy throw of the ghost cavalry, could tear through their armor.
Looking at the ghost cavalry who turned their horses' heads and headed left and right after throwing the iron spear, these hoplites deliberately accelerated their speed and ran over them. It's a pity that when everyone is wearing armor, how can they run if they want to?
Before they watched, the ghost cavalry disappeared from under their noses. They began to throw short spears continuously, disrupting their formation. For the first time, these hoplites of the Liao army also felt a deep sense of frustration.
The escort rangers, who saw that the situation was not right, naturally escorted the hoplites on both sides. But at this time, the ghost cavalry that entered the left and right sides, and their otherworldly martial arts made these Liao cavalry feel too shocked.
Especially the leading Zhao Xiaoxi, under the flying of his silver spear, there is no enemy at all. Such a sharp attack made the Liao cavalry, who had been frustrated before, unconsciously begin to plan to retreat, away from these demonic ghost cavalry soldiers.
At the same time, Zhi Zhigang and others who were at the same time were also suppressed by Zhang Tingguang and were not allowed to fight, waiting for the heavy cavalry of the Liao army to appear. It's just that before, the heavy cavalry under Zhi Zhigang was only about 2,000 people.
If you go head-to-head with the Liao army, I really don't know what the outcome will be. But under the killing of the ghost cavalry, the heavy cavalry of the Liao army has been chaotic in formation, and gaps have appeared in many places.
Zhi Zhigang, who had been waiting for a long time, saw this situation and immediately shouted: "Raise your gun, heavy cavalry, attack!" ”
More than 2,000 earth-shaped battalions, specially selected wrestlers, urging the carefully selected war horses under the crotch. At the fastest speed, he slaughtered the heavy cavalry of the Liao army that attacked in a chaotic formation.
The spears in their hands were much longer, sharper, and heavier than the cavalry spears of ordinary cavalry. For the hoplites, all they have to do is raise their spears and crush everything, and dare to resist the enemy in front of them! (To be continued......)