429. Chapter 429 The Opposite
"These Yanyun people are really fast chasing!" After receiving the news from the detective horseman, Xu Shu cursed in disgust, and couldn't help but subconsciously turn his head to the north.
Although he didn't, he knew that not too far behind his troops was the place where the two brother brigades had died.
"It's a pity that Lao Zhang and them, there are still thousands of brothers......"
If Yan Yun's cavalry had come slowly, maybe they wouldn't have to split into two and fight to the death.
Fortunately, his two brigades had already approached the ambush point, and the time was just right.
As long as these Yanyun cavalry dare to chase after them, after tonight will be the time when they will die.
Xu Shu vowed to use the lives of more than 10,000 cavalrymen to avenge Lao Zhang and his thousands of brothers!
If it can succeed, I'm afraid that Yan Yun, the general of the unified army, will vomit blood, right?
Fang was already close to the preset ambush point, and Xu Shu gave another order, urging the already exhausted soldiers to speed up.
As long as they have run this last distance, they can rest!
……… After leaving two brigades of cavalry guards to capture and wound soldiers, Chen Guzhou led the cavalry division to continue the pursuit non-stop.
It's just that because of the day's rush and the previous rush, the body of the war horse has been exhausted a lot.
Although Chen Guzhou was anxious and raised his head frequently, he could only trot forward patiently under the scruples of the war horse.
After waiting for more than half an hour, when this cavalry force of more than 10,000 finally approached the other two city guard brigades behind the palace, the sun was already close to the horizon, and there was only a trace of afterglow.
Cavalry night battles, there are too many variables, and the risks are too great.
When Chen Guzhou had already stopped at the end of his sight, he had a faint realization in his heart that maybe he couldn't solve the remaining two brigades today.
At a distance of five hundred paces, he ordered the cavalry group to stop.
Although they chased for a day and experienced a battle that was not too easy, the cavalry of the Yan Yun Army still showed a very good level, which can be called a ban.
In a short period of time, more than 10,000 riders and war horses stopped together, and there was no scattering.
This neat and uniform table made Chen Guzhou very satisfied.
He made a circle of his subordinates, far away in the direction of the remnants of the troops behind the palace of the city guard.
I have to say that this stationing point that the other party hastily chose is quite good.
Behind was a small, abandoned village, and not far to the right was a field of farmland and a drain that was built to make the cavalry brigade equally impassable.
In this way, the brigades of the two city guards only had to defend the front and left flanks, and the pressure was much reduced.
"Haha, these idiots!"
Like the others, Chen Guzhou was relieved.
The enemy's choice of this point certainly reduced the number of areas they needed to defend, but at the same time, it also limited their escape routes.
The cavalry of the Yanyun army only needed to seal the left flank and the front, and these city guards did not even run away after being defeated.
If they wanted to reduce their sacrifices, they didn't even need to attack at all.
As long as it is surrounded for a few days, the rear troops of this city guard army will collapse on their own.
By this time, it was getting nearly dark.
After inspecting the garrison of the remnants of the city guards, Chen Guzhou knew that it was impossible to defeat them before dark.
In addition, the cavalry itself was quite tired, so they vetoed the plan to charge overnight.
He immediately ordered the cavalry division to retreat one mile, camp on the spot to feed the horses and rest, and fight again tomorrow morning.
Of course, he did not forget to let his subordinates strengthen their vigilance and night patrols, and set off more bonfires to prevent the remnants of the city guards on the opposite side from jumping over the wall and attacking the camp at night - that was almost the only chance for the city guards to turn the tables.
Chen Guzhou's preparations were very thorough -- he even arranged for someone to contact the six infantry brigades that had fallen behind and inform them of their specific location.
In this case, it seems that a different general may not be able to do better than him.
However, after all, he still has the appetite and guts of the Little Guard.
Under normal circumstances, after the troops voluntarily abandon a fortress checkpoint, they should abandon some excess materials as much as possible and retreat to the second line of defense as much as possible.
But Yan Yunjun didn't expect that the main force of the city guard army had indeed withdrawn, but it still hid an elite force nearby, in order to catch the chasing troops off guard.
In fact, Dian Yong's reminder of Song Wuji's previous advice was not useless.
It's just that the things deliberately dropped by the city guards along the way have a paralyzing effect that is too good.
In addition, Yan Yunjun was the victorious side, so it was very normal to be careless unconsciously.
Even though they were still very cautious on the surface, deep down they didn't think the city guards could do anything to them.
The movement of the night passed so peacefully.
To the surprise of the cavalry of the Yanyun Army, the camp that they thought might happen did not appear.
Obviously, the two brigades behind the palace had lost the courage and ability to organize a night attack.
Since even this only opportunity was missed, then don't blame the cavalry of the Yanyun Army for being ruthless.
Many of the cavalry legions of the Yanyun Army even began to urge their subordinates to hurry up and eat, and then they could crush the remnants of these palace troops with the fastest efficiency, and then seize the time to chase after the city guard troops in front.
If they're lucky, maybe they'll catch another big fish and do more!
This idea inspired more than 10,000 cavalry soldiers.
However, soon a scout rode back from the north in a panic, bringing back news that made them almost desperate.
On the way they came, I don't know when there was an extra heavy infantry!
When the news came, Chen Guzhou was shocked.
He immediately felt a strong uneasiness, and immediately sent additional personnel to continue the investigation.
The follow-up news soon came, and the existence of this heavy infantry brigade was confirmed.
Undoubtedly, this sudden appearance of the troops arrived last night, and it was just right to seal their retreat.
"How so!"
Although a heavy infantry brigade is amazing, Chen Guzhou is not too panicked, he has tens of thousands of cavalry in his hands, and the heavy cavalry also has a wing.
Whether it is fighting or leaving, there is absolute certainty.
What worries him is the meaning behind this anomaly.
Tang Mingzhe, that guy, must have a backhand!
Just as he realized this, another piece of bad news came.
On the left flank of the troops behind the palace of the city guards, that is, in the direction of the right flank of the cavalry of the Yanyun army, a large group of cavalry of the city guards appeared!
It is also a cavalry division, and it is also a unit that did not play much role in the previous battle of Tongshan Pass, and the two are very angry when they see each other.
Some great enemies appeared, and after a short period of anger, Chen Guzhou felt a deep warning and chagrin in his heart.
In front of them were two city guard troops acting as decoys, the rear road was blocked by a brigade of heavy infantry, and on the right flank was a large group of cavalry!
The only direction in which the city guards did not appear was also soft farmland and drainage canals, which were difficult for large groups of cavalry to cross!
"These city guards are so bold that they want to eat us!"
At this time, the soldiers of the other Yanyun Army Cavalry Division also realized what was happening, and cursed in shock and anger.
Angry, they were actually small, and these small city guards were still the losers of Tongshan Pass.
But to the surprise, the city guards really succeeded.
Whether it's time, place or whatever, the other party's design is very precise.
If it weren't for the cover of a night's time, the cavalry division of the Yanyun Army would never have fallen into a situation where they were cut off from the back road and were unaware.
And now, they are eager to solve the troops behind the palace of the city guard, and there is a brief disconnect with the six infantry brigades!
Caught in a siege and left without reinforcements.
This is a very bad situation, and I have to admit that the city guard seized a fleeting but very rare opportunity.
If Chen Guzhou was not in command of a cavalry division, but a heavy infantry division, or if there was a well-established defense system nearby that could be defended, then he would not be worried.
Even in the worst-case scenario, it would be two days to hold out, and reinforcements would be able to arrive before then.
It's just that he commands cavalry!
This kind of ultra-high mobility ability is destined to be aggressive, so it cannot be used for pure defense.
What's more, the nearby city guard corps didn't leave them much space to flicker around.
How much combat power can a cavalry that can't run?
In a short period of time, a series of thoughts flashed through Chen Guzhou's heart.
However, being able to serve as a division commander and fight against the Lena Rangers was not for nothing, but he quickly came up with a way out of the situation.
It is undoubtedly the most stupid thing to stop where you are and fight to the death with the city guards who are in ambush.
If one is not done well, the tens of thousands of cavalry of his entire division will be buried here, and it will be a loss that the Yanyun Legion cannot bear.
The previous victory over Tongshan Pass will instantly lose its color because of this fiasco.
Then only the option of breaking out remains.
There are three directions, and where to break through has become a very particular and important problem.
, the easiest to defeat is undoubtedly the remnants of the palace troops of the two city guards.
But behind them was an abandoned and ruined village, which had been blocked by soldiers overnight, making it difficult for the cavalry brigade to pass.
This was the first choice that Chen Guzhou denied.
The second thing that can be considered is the heavy infantry brigade that blocked their retreat.
Although it is not so easy to break through in comparison, once they are defeated, they can quickly evacuate along the flat official road, and use the nearest road to join the six infantry brigades in the rear in case of other accidents.
In contrast, rushing out from the direction where the cavalry of the city guard came from was undoubtedly the next step.
Although Yan Yunjun was very confident in himself, he would never think that he was stronger than the cavalry of the city guards.
And no matter how numerical or physical, the other party is better than the Yanyun cavalry.
But anyone who is wise enough will not choose to break through from the enemy's strongest point.
However, after a short hesitation, Chen Guzhou made the decision to go the other way!
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