Volume 3 Mending the Cracks in the Sky Chapter 74 Blocking the Storm (4)
In front of the cave valley village, thousands of military horses gathered in a chaotic manner.
Most of the military horses were men and horses who followed Han Shizhong and galloped south, and attacked Honggu Village. After running for hundreds of miles at night for a few days, he fought hard in Honggu Village, and finally had to retreat to the location of the Cave Valley Village. Rao is the strength of the army that often wins with divine martial arts, and at this time it is also exhausted.
Thousands of war horses were randomly placed next to the water source to drink, and it was obvious that the war horses had lost a layer of fat. On the way, there were as many as three or four hundred horses killed and damaged.
Han Shizhong's pro-guards and sharp people didn't even have the strength to rest in the cave valley village. He threw himself off his horse, and fell to the ground in his armor and fell asleep.
One or two thousand armor soldiers covered in dust and mud and blood and sweat, one by one, were in the dust and mud beside the roadside, or on the rocks, slumping to the ground in various postures, snoring loudly.
The cave valley village originally belonged to the rear military village, even if it was specially strengthened by Han Shizhong, the defenders of the Shenwu Changsheng Army were only about 1,000 people, plus more than 1,000 auxiliary troops who were originally stationed in Hedong.
When Han Shizhong led the brigade to rumble past and rushed straight to the road in the Lanshui River Valley in the west where the Jurchens broke through the border and entered the warning signal, the whole village of the cave valley was strengthening the defense of the village while looking forward to the good news from the front.
In the cave valley village defenders, one is that the Jurchen broke through the border and entered three or four days ago, that is, the defenders of the Qilan army all the way to the fortress are weak and unbearable for fierce battles, and it can also delay the footsteps of some Jurchen army horses to the south.
And the men and horses led by Han Shizhong this time are all capable of fighting tough battles and fighting hard. The most elite part of the army that looks up. Although there are not many of them. It also experienced a long run. But what you want must be meritorious. The gap in Honggu Village will definitely be sealed, and maybe it will take the Flying Kite Fort to the west, and seal the road for the Jurchen army to continue south into the direction of Lanzhou from the Lan army!
Since the formation of the Shenwu Ever-Victorious Army, all the past records of the strong enemy have been destroyed, and the defenders in the cave valley village are extremely convinced of their judgment!
But in the end, it was the most elite armor soldiers in these Shenwu Victorious Army, covered in dust, mud, blood and sweat. With a tired and gloomy face, he returned to the cave valley village, and then collapsed in a large area.
The pace of the Jurchen army and horses moving south was so fast, and the defenders of the Lan army lost the fortress pass at a speed that was equivalent to hearing the wind and scattering, and the Shenwu Changsheng army was actually unfavorable!
At this time, the defenders in the cave valley village could only put away a little flustered. Hurriedly began to take care of these retreating military horses.
The light cavalry was sent to replace Han Shizhong's personal guard, who was already exhausted, and continued to send out sentry agents to the west. Take care of these thousands of equally tired military horses. The fire army also burned a large amount of hot soup, baked oily cakes, and carried down large vats. The horse feed is also prepared, and the cooked chickens and soybeans are packed into feeding bags and hung on the ears of the war horses.
But these thousands of armor soldiers were so tired that they didn't even have the strength to eat. How many people are holding soup bowls and pancakes in their hands. After only one bite, he fell asleep with his head tilted.
Only Han Shizhong took a few personal guards, and he still walked around with his own strength. And the guards of the cave valley village hurriedly arranged something. Dozens of horsemen from the cave valley village scattered east, north and south, and reported everywhere with the latest military information. And also to arrange the defense of the cave valley village. In addition to stabilizing the defense of the cave valley village, Han Shizhong was never willing to shrink his head and be beaten like this!
The guards of the cave valley village hurriedly arranged it, and scattered hundreds of sentry sentries to the west, and ordered the guard of the cave valley village to immediately set up two military villages again in the river valley road under supervision. The defenders of the cave valley village did not make a counterattack, but they wanted to defend to the west. No matter how fierce the Jurchen army is, as long as the cave valley village is slightly shaken here, this defender will either die in front of the Jurchen army formation, or cut off his head!
After the guard of the cave valley village took the order awe-inspiringly and left, Han Shizhong dragged his heavy steps and walked in front of a bunch of sleeping people, looking for two of them, and kicked them up heavily.
Han Shizhong kicked two people, one was Niu Gao and the other was Qu Gai. The two slept almost cuddled together, and the picture was so beautiful that it was impossible to look at it directly. The snoring was terrifying.
Han Shizhong kicked these two rammers mercilessly, and only made two loud noises on their armor. Niu Gao turned over and got up, and wanted to hit someone with a fist, and saw that it was Han Shizhong's tower-like figure standing in front of him, so he put away his fist, rubbed his eyes and complained: "Straight lady thief, it's just to fight to the end in Honggu Village, and it's not that the Jurchen Tartars haven't touched it!" I have to retreat, hundreds of miles down, people and horses are tired like mud, and people and horses are not allowed to sleep for a while? ”
On the other side, Qu Gai was kicked hard and didn't wake up, and he actually turned over with heavy armor. Niu Gao was full of anger and had nowhere to spill, and punched him heavily on the hood.
"Straight thief up!"
Qu Gai yawned and opened his eyes, and he also opened his mouth to talk about Biao Village, and saw that it was Han Shizhong standing in front of him with a calm face, so he was very deeply restrained.
Han Shizhong and these two goods had nothing to worry about, and said coldly: "There is a military order!" ”
As soon as the three words came out, Niu Gao and Qu Gai jumped up, and even those armor soldiers who were sleeping very deeply and couldn't wake up from the thunder around them subconsciously opened their eyes!
"Niu Gao Qugai, you hurry north, discuss with the front guard, and draw at least ten commanders to ride back! A certain person sat in the cave valley village, and after a little rest, he continued to counterattack Honggu Village! You bring back the military horses, and you will respond to the follow-up reinforcements! ”
When Niu Gao Han Shizhong heard the word counterattack, he immediately threw the tiredness on his body as heavy as a mountain out of the clouds. He staggered to his feet, hammered his breastplate and took orders, and went to find a mount that could still walk. The sleeping armor soldiers around them also stood up and beckoned one after another: "I still have to find the Jurchen Tartars to settle accounts, and we are tired of fighting any birds, so we all go and take care of our mounts!" ”
This battle was really aggrieved, the so-called friendly army on the side opened the door, and the Shenwu Changsheng army went to help for hundreds of miles, but it was not returned. When did the Shenwu Changsheng Army be so embarrassed, fortunately, General Han deserved to be the Lord of Han, and he would continue to attack. Say no matter what, you have to get this field back!
Han Shizhong took a deep look at the guards who were extremely tired and still managed to stand up, nodded and strode away.
He was deeply relieved that the soldiers were still fighting spirit. But there are some words that cannot be said to these loyal soldiers.
The current situation in Hedong is inferior. It's beyond imagination. It's not his one anymore. I can save it alone!
Han Shizhong walked to the side of another pile of sleeping armor soldiers, all like tigers were leaning against a big stone, sleeping with drooling all over the ground. Han Shizhong unceremoniously kicked him awake again: "Straight lady thief, Xiao Han's fifth name is still worthy of you?" I don't care about my own soldiers and horses, I sleep like a stupid bird, get out of here! ”
Du Ruhu jumped up with a shock, and saw Han Shizhong standing in front of him with a blue face, touching the back of his head and smiling: "I just squint." This is to take care of the soldiers and horses, this is to take care of the soldiers and horses! ”
Han Shizhong pulled him over, walked away from the pile of sleeping armor soldiers, and said in a low voice: "You choose a command, eat and drink, choose a strong horse, and go south!" Since Jingle went downstairs to annoyance, stabilize the situation there! ”
Among Han Shizhong's troops, although Niu Gao under his command has the highest official position, Han Shizhong still relies on the young general Du Ruhu the most. Except that he looks a little like his old Han. Charge into battle and lead the troops alone. They are all very handy. And it can win the hearts of the military. The name of this little Han Wu is not something that can be worn on the head without any ability.
As soon as he heard Han Shizhong's words, he reacted like a tiger, Han Shizhong was afraid that the Jurchen army would continue to go south, and he would go through Yifang and follow the tributary valley south of Lanshui to attack in the direction of Taiyuan Mansion!
Du Ruhu's expression also became solemn: "Just command the soldiers and horses?" ”
Han Shizhong nodded silently.
The army of the Shenwu Changsheng Army was pressed on the front, and it was involved by the Jurchen Army, and it was not a light thing that could be dispatched to block the gap. After the Jurchen army broke through the border from the direction of the Lan army, its superiority in strength could be fully brought into play. You can plagiarize the flanks of the Shenwu Victorious Army anywhere. Even if Han Shizhong wants to retreat south, he can only take it step by step. Being able to pull out the capital is like a tiger to lead a cavalry army to go south and deal with it, and it is already doing his best at the moment.
No one can say how useful this command of the cavalry will be. I can only hope that the speed and determination of the Jurchen army to continue to move south is not as fast as before, leaving a little time for Han Shizhong to react!
The battle on Han Shizhong's wing has changed into a situation where both sides are fighting. The Shenwu Ever-Victorious Army does not have much geographical advantage to borrow, and it will have to fight for strength if it is tough. But the disadvantage of the troops is really here. The only thing that can be counted on is that the army led by King Yan can arrive in time, or the headquarters of the Western Army in the west can launch a counteroffensive in time to contain the footsteps of the Jurchen army.
But the news reported a few days ago that Xiao Yan's army had only just arrived in the direction of Luoyang, Xijing, and was preparing to cross the river north to the east of the river. An army of tens of thousands of people crossed the river and marched, which was not such a quick thing. And the headquarters of the Western Army in the west, looking at their appearance in the Lan Army, still shook their heads faster.
Han Shizhong had already done his best under unfavorable conditions, but the pit dug by the Zhejia army in the direction of the Lan army was too big. With the strength of the Shenwu Ever-Victorious Army, and with Han Shizhong's quick response, it still can't make up for it!
At this time, the only way to do it is to know that it cannot be done. It's nothing more than trying to fight to the death.
Du Ruhu angrily surrendered his hand to the order: "The end will not die, and the trouble is in our hands!" General, I'll choose the people and horses. If the last general can't come back, please bring hundreds of Jurchen Tartar heads with the lord to see the grave of the last general! ”
Han Shizhong was silent, but slapped him like a tiger. Turn away.
King Yan, we are fighting desperately here, trying our best to block it. Don't be too late! Otherwise, the situation will be irreparable.
There is also the family army of the straight thief, as long as I don't die, there will be an account at that time!
And Du Ruhu had already gotten up, pulled up the armor soldiers around him one by one, and whispered a few words, these athletes who were already extremely tired cheered up again, and prepared to continue to attack and fight!
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In front of Honggu Village, the same tired Zahu light cavalry of the brigade also poured onto the road.
After easily repelling Han Shizhong's attack, the coalition of these Zahu and Jurchen Tartars was also tired. Thousands of people didn't even have the strength to collect the corpses and wounded, and they slept on their heads in Honggu Village, anywhere, anywhere. Only the Jurchen armor soldiers, who had never really participated in the war, insisted on sending out sentry agents to the east to beware of the strong army of the Southern Dynasties.
The Zahu army and horses who had made miraculous achievements in the thousands of horses that had made them tremble in the battle just now. There were as many as five or six hundred casualties, but the results in exchange were few. This strong army of the Southern Dynasty could clearly see the fatigue after running for hundreds of miles, but it still beat them up in ambush, and then returned with the whole division. If it weren't for the support of the Jurchen army, their mixed army would have been defeated and lost!
The strength of the Han family's military horses, they finally saw it. The arrogance of going south like a bamboo, and suddenly poured a basin of cold water on his head.
It can be seen that they have gone through such a bitter battle, and finally showed great mercy and gave them a few hours to rest. Then he got tangled up with these miscellaneous beards and prepared to continue south!
These miscellaneous beards really want to loot in the territory of the Lan army, but the silver art can dominate them, and the grace is not reduced, and they will not be soft when they cut off their heads, and the Jurchen Mouke is in charge of the army, and they can only obey orders. Rectify the army and continue to move south.
The silver art on the side of the road can finally explain a few words to the Jurchen Mou Ke Ahan who stayed here: "We can't stay here, we can't defend the city as well as the southerners!" Pick the horses, or press east! Don't worry about the back road, the army of Zonghan is coming soon! ”
Ah Han nodded, the Jurchen army and Ma Qiang were fighting in the field, and he still ignored this.
Seeing Yinshuke's tired face, Ah Han, who didn't have much respect for Yinshu, couldn't help but say: "Yinshuke, your credit is big enough, just stay here." Waiting for the arrival of Zonghan's army and returning the old department to you, isn't it more powerful than these guys? ”
Yinshu smiled: "It's not enough." ”
This strong army of the Southern Dynasties is still there, and it has not completely driven them into a corner, and the shame they have suffered is so huge, how can this merit be considered enough now?
More Southerner blood is needed! A bigger win is needed! Only by stepping on the banner of this strong army of the Nanren on the horse's hooves and burning the capital of the Nanren country will it be enough at that time!
He didn't want to talk to Ahan anymore, and ordered loudly: "Keep going south!" Shake the southerners defense line completely! A certain guarantee here, as long as you kill all the way to the Nanren Taiyuan Mansion, each of you, I will ask Zong Han to reward ten Nanren people and endless goods! If you hesitate a little, a certain silver technique can kill people without blinking! ”
Thousands of miscellaneous beards, for the silver art can arouse some morale, loudly respond. This raging front that rolled up from the border of the Lan army is going to continue to go south! (To be continued......)