Text: The Great Power Battle_Chapter 271 The Great Fire Burns the City
After tens of thousands of cavalry soldiers got the news that Luo Cheng had died on the battlefield, they suddenly became more and more angry one by one. Lin Hu was also furious, and 40,000 soldiers and horses gathered together, vowing to avenge General Luo Cheng, who died on the battlefield.
After arousing the soldiers' desire for revenge, Lin Hu soon began to arrange this raid on the city. The city of Wentil is not a small city, as it was previously a slightly stronger national capital, the city of Wentil is tall and strong. It is precisely because of this that there are many city gates. Just like the important cities of ancient China, each wall has three gates. The largest gate in the center is 15 meters wide, and the two smaller gates next to it are up to 8 meters wide. These gates are large and small, and the characters who enter and exit are naturally different.
Originally, Lin Hu also planned to concentrate his forces to assault a city wall and enter the city, and then the remaining three gates scattered some troops to intercept and kill the enemy's defeated troops. This method is undoubtedly the best, not only to concentrate forces to attack the enemy. And once the enemy could not resist, he would soon lose confidence in resisting and run out of the remaining three gates. In this way, as long as the ambush soldiers of the other three gates cover and kill for a while, even if they can't destroy all the enemies, there is no problem in killing most of them.
However, Luo Cheng's death made Lin Hu very angry, and he wanted to kill all the enemy troops and civilians in Wentir City before he could relieve his hatred. Therefore, the mind was temporarily changed, and the 40,000 cavalry divided into four divisions and raided the four walls separately. Entering the city through the four gates, sparing not a single enemy soldier or civilian. This kind of attack is definitely unwise, you must know that even if the city of Wentiel went out of the city to support the 200,000 troops of Galahad, there are still 200,000 soldiers and horses in the city.
Once the sun does not set, the soldiers of the country react faster and mobilize heavy troops to guard the main roads around the city gate. Even if the Beichen Army broke through the city gate, it would be impossible to take a step forward. It is undeniable that cavalry was the king of land warfare in the period of cold weapons. But it also depends on the terrain, if it is a plain, 40,000 soldiers and horses assault 200,000 enemy infantry, it is like a joke. But if it were to assault a city with a narrow road, it would not be a wise decision. Although the main road of Wentil City was nearly twenty meters wide, it could only accommodate fifteen cavalry side by side. Such an impact force simply cannot break through the road guarded by tens of thousands of infantry.
Lin Hu naturally knew this, he was not a stupid person. It's just that now that Luo Cheng has died in battle, on the one hand, he is angry in his heart, and on the other hand, if he doesn't even have the confidence to kill all the enemies, then how can he call on the soldiers to avenge Luo Cheng. Therefore, Lin Hu directly decided to raid separately from all sides, regardless of failure or success.
More than 40,000 cavalry soldiers quickly prepared everything, and then under the command of Lin Hu, the four associations rushed to the city gates on all sides. Of course, all this still has to be as hidden as possible from their whereabouts. Now that the army is still twenty miles away from the city of Wentier, there is no major problem if you want to conceal the route of the march. In addition, the security of Wentiel City is now slightly weakened, and there are no reconnaissance troops in many places, so the four associations quickly arrived at the designated position.
Lin Hu stood in front of the 10,000 cavalry, dressed in exquisite armor, which was naturally very eye-catching. It's just that the more than 10,000 angry knights behind him, the murderous aura in the sky is like a cloud, which makes people even more frightened. At this time, almost all 40,000 soldiers and horses had arrived at the designated place, and they only waited for the Chinese army to give an order here, and then directly attacked the enemy's city gate.
Soon after, after the other 30,000 cavalry heralds came to report that everything was ready, Lin Hu immediately ordered the whole army to attack. The 10,000 cavalry led by Lin Hu himself was the first to start killing towards Wentil City. Because, when Lin Hu gave the order to attack, it was these 10,000 people who were the first to get the military order. Later, shortly after the cavalry led by Lin Hu set out. The 20,000 cavalry, located in the south and north, also began to set off. They really ordered the herald to move back before they began to give the order to advance.
The last to set out were the 10,000 cavalry in the east, who were the last to receive orders. In fact, Lin Hu has a more convenient way to transmit information, such as carrier pigeons, which are much faster than war horses. However, Lin Hu did not choose to do so. His 40,000 cavalry raided the city of Wentil, and it was naturally impossible not to pay attention to strategy. Lin Hu's idea was to take the lead in the assault on his side and attract the attention of the enemy's large forces.
As long as their side is the first to break through to the city, then the enemy defenders will definitely have to send a large number of troops to drive themselves out. At this time, the 20,000 cavalry at the south and north gates were beginning to assault, so that the defenders were definitely weak and could easily break into the city. Of course, it is still quite difficult for 30,000 soldiers and horses to assault a city garrisoned by 200,000 troops. If the enemy is faster, the cavalry on all three roads may be stopped by the enemy in the main road of the city and will not be able to rush through.
At this time, the troops of the East Gate who arrived last will play a very big role. Lin Hu himself understands the truth of Wai Sanque Yi, and the enemy is very likely to understand. Therefore, the enemy's large army will think that there is an enemy ambush outside the east gate, so they will not dare to go out of the city. However, since the enemy is an ambush force, it is natural that it has been ambushed all the time, and the chance of entering the city is not very large.
In this way, it was not difficult for the 200,000 troops in the city to block the attack of the enemy's 30,000 cavalry. However, it also requires a large number of troops to block it. Especially in the north and south directions, because of the previous enemy's inattention, it is very likely to be broken into the hinterland of the city, and the enemy will definitely rely on a large number of troops to block it. The defense of the east gate has naturally been reduced to the lowest point, as long as there are no accidents with 10,000 cavalry, they should be able to smash the Yellow Dragon.
The development of things was almost the same as Lin Hu expected. When 10,000 cavalry suddenly appeared a mile away from the west gate of the city of Wentil, a group of small soldiers guarding near the city gate was shocked. With an incredulous face, he looked at the cavalry of the Beichen Army, who had already picked up his speed and began to charge. Immediately after that, the soldiers of this group began to drill into the city. They also knew that when the cavalry stormed the city, if the city gate could not be closed in time, it would be a disaster.
The few defenders above the city also spotted a large force of enemy cavalry a mile away, and immediately beat the war drums above the city gates. The sound of war drums rang out, and immediately spread throughout the city. The soldiers and soldiers defending the city were also shocked when they heard the war drums above the city gate, and naturally knew that the city had been attacked by the enemy. Although it was not known where the enemy attacked, most of the troops rushed towards the west gate, where the war drums sounded.
At this time, the defender of Wentir City was a close general under Galahad, and when he heard the sound of war drums at the west gate, he immediately put down his rice bowl and hurriedly walked towards the door.
As soon as he left the door, Roland met the guards who had come to report the situation.
"What's going on, what's going on at Simon?" Impatient, Roland immediately asked.
The guard hurriedly said, "General Qiyu, the West Gate has been attacked by the cavalry of the Beichen Army. ”
"What? How is it possible, how many forces does the enemy have? Roland asked in surprise.
"General Hui, the cavalry of the Beichen Army is about 10,000 people, and they have broken through the city gate and broken into the city. The 100,000 soldiers and horses reinforcing the West Gate are fighting a bloody battle with the enemy's cavalry on the West Gate Road! ”
Roland immediately frowned and said, "The enemy army has actually broken through the city gate?" Pass the order to send reinforcements and drive the enemy out of the city with all their might, at all costs! ”
"Yes, General!"
Roland, who understood the situation, immediately became annoyed. Where did these 10,000 cavalry come from, and how could they be killed from their own rear? Could it be that the city in the rear has been captured by the Beichen Army?
No way? General Galahad led hundreds of thousands of troops to block the valley, and the two million Beichen troops to the east could not advance an inch. Besides, there was also information from above that the Beichen army in the east had divided its troops, and a large number of enemy troops had crossed the river and headed north to the fortress of Lonago. Moreover, on the river, there are also a million navy stationed, and it is impossible for the enemy to cross the river and come to the rear.
Suddenly, Roland remembered a piece of information from the north. The enemy had a cavalry force of 30,000 men, carrying no food or hay and baggage, and had already slaughtered all the way west along the banks of the river. Yesterday it was said that they had reached the north of the city of Ventiel, and it was probably this cavalry unit.
So......
Not good, Roland was suddenly shocked in his heart, and the expression on his face was even more frightened. Then, he hurriedly found a guard and said, "Quick, order the rest of the 100,000 soldiers and horses in the city to gather in the center of the city, ready to support the city gates at any time!" ”
The guard didn't know why, but he faithfully carried out Roland's orders.
After Roland's order was given, the worry in his heart weakened slightly. However, the boundless fear is still unbearable. The Beichen army had 30,000 soldiers and horses, and now there are 10,000 cavalry. Then there are still 20,000 cavalry who don't know where, and they don't know which gate they will attack.
And he is now valued by General Galahad, stationed in the city. If there is a slight mistake that causes the city to be broken by the Beichen army, the general will definitely not spare himself. His Majesty the King will certainly not spare his own family, that is too bad.
However, at this moment, a soldier ran from the north and south gates. After the two came to Roland's side, they hurriedly reported: "General Qiyu's South (North) Gate was raided by the cavalry of the Beichen Army, and now the enemy army has rushed into the city and asked for support!" ”
Roland was not so panicked this time, and the boulder that had been hanging in his heart finally fell. Well, now, as long as the Beichen Army pulls out all the troops, he doesn't have to retain his strength to prevent the enemy from raiding. 30,000 cavalry also dared to attack the city of Wentil, where his 200,000 troops were stationed, and the head of the general of the Beichen Army was not funny!
"Don't worry, Ben is already gathering the remaining 100,000 soldiers and horses in the city. Later, the army of 100,000 troops divided into two routes to support the two city gates. Roland said unhurriedly.
The two soldiers were overjoyed, and then after retreating, they hurriedly left the City Lord's Mansion.
The cavalry officers of the Beichen Army fought very bravely, and they were not afraid of death and went to the defenders on horseback. The heads of the saber harvesters raised in their hands were the heads of the enemies, and the soldiers of the Beichen Army were riding on horses, which were a lot taller than the defenders of the Sun Never Setting Country standing on the ground. Occupying a high place naturally takes advantage of it, so the cavalry officers and soldiers can reach the point of one for two or even one for three in battle, and the losses of the defending troops are very large.
However, because of the terrain, the cavalry of the Beichen Army was blocked in the main road, and there was not enough ground to charge, and the combat effectiveness was reduced by about 70 percent. Countless cavalry soldiers blocked the road, watching the robe in front of them fighting to the death, eager to rush up to fight immediately. But the brothers who were also congested together and the houses on both sides of the highway blocked their progress. Thousands of people were blocked in the road, unable to advance an inch at all, and the strength of the cavalry charge could not be demonstrated at all.
The battle began to stalemate step by step, and the main forces of both sides were blocked in the avenue, and no one could break up in a short time. This is true of the Beichen army, and the same is true of the defenders.
Roland looked at the battle that had gradually fallen into a stalemate, and his heart was naturally a lot more relieved. As long as there are no surprises, it is conceivable that it is only a matter of time before the defenders drive the Beichen army out of the city. In Roland's opinion, although the current battle loss is one to three, don't forget that the defenders have 200,000. Even if it is a one-to-three battle loss, then when the soldiers of the Beichen Army are dead, there are still 100,000 soldiers and horses in their hands, and they are not afraid at all.
It's just that there are always so many accidents.
After seeing that the battle had reached a stalemate and that it was only a matter of time before his side won, Roland went straight back to the City Lord's Mansion. Standing there by yourself no longer has the slightest effect, and now that it is in a stalemate, the morale of the soldiers is not low, and leaving by yourself will not affect anything.
But what made Roland speechless was that as soon as he returned to the City Lord's Mansion, an embarrassed soldier ran over.
Roland frowned and asked, "What's the panic, now that the enemy has been blocked by us, what are you doing in a hurry!" ”
"No, General! Outside the west gate, tens of thousands of cavalry of the Beichen Army appeared, and the brothers could no longer stop them. Now that the city gate has been broken, tens of thousands of cavalry of the Beichen Army have entered the city! The soldier said almost in tears.
Roland was suddenly shocked, and hurriedly said: "Nonsense, the Beichen Army has 30,000 soldiers and horses, where are the troops coming from?" ”
"General, really! Get out of the city, General, it's too late! ”
Hearing the soldier's words, Roland suddenly felt that the situation was not good. Then I suddenly felt the ground tremble under my feet, and the roaring thunder became louder and louder. At this time, Roland's originally white face became a dead man's face at that time. The soldier's face was not good-looking, yes, he knew that the Beichen Army was coming so quickly, and he had fled for his life just now. Now it's okay, I can't escape if I want to.
Roland sat on the ground and said to himself with pale eyes, "It's over, it's over, it's all over." \