Chapter 404: First Order, Don't Chase the Poor Kou, Fu Ti Lance, and Enter the Dangerous City

"Poor Kou Mo Chase!"

calmly gave the order, Xu Lang knew that the battle behind was the battle that was not easy to fight. Last night, he also knew about Dashizi's strategy of pulling ordinary people into the water.

After attacking the city, it is not like fighting outside, hand-to-hand combat, perhaps, can no longer be avoided. The advantage of cavalry will be greatly reduced.

The army is advancing slowly and orderly.

The two sides fought a battle, and although they won a complete victory, there were still nearly 1,000 wounded or killed in 10,000 light horsemen. In terms of troops, fighting attrition is something Xu Lang is not willing to do at present. After all, there are only tens of thousands of people? And on the northern suburbs of the city, to prevent the enemy's sneak attack, he also left a way back for himself, and he has left 10,000 people on that flank.

The sun was shining, and not far ahead, the dense houses and streets of Changsha County could be faintly seen, as well as the few rout troops who were hiding in them.

"Don't trample on people's fields, don't disturb the people, and don't kill innocents indiscriminately!"

Xu Lang's "three noes" order had been passed on to the three armies before the march, and at this time, the battalions were loudly reminding.

Since he is a righteous teacher, he should abide by the law, and Xu Lang can be said to be well versed in this.

Now, the enemy army has gradually escaped into the streets, and what awaits them is not known what danger will be. Is it a hidden arrow behind an earthen wall, or an unguardable trap. Xu Lang had no way of knowing this, and he was a little apprehensive in his heart.

"Stop!"

As he raised his hand, reined in his horse, and crossed the lance, the whole army quickly stopped.

Changsha County, which was only a hundred steps away in front of him, suddenly fell silent. But everyone knows that behind this, there is a greater danger than a fierce battle on the battlefield.

"Obey my order, the soldiers of each battalion, in groups of five, each group with a captain, with two sword and shield soldiers, two pikemen, and one archer, in an awl formation, plunged inward. Between each group, space ten to twenty steps apart so that they echo each other. Attack! ”

Xu Lang has never fought such a battle.

When Xiangyang was first broken, although there were also short-handed encounters, there were internal and external combinations, so they did not encounter much stubborn resistance. The reason why he divided the combat units into small groups was also because in the street fighting, the advance of the large army was blocked, and the tactical application must be inflexible. In groups of five, with sword and shield soldiers in front, pikemen and archers in the back, they can cooperate with each other and show their advantages. Also, each group is not far away, so it's easier to help.

The light horsemen also dismounted, took their weapons, and soon joined the five-man battle group.

The offensive began.

Xu Lang abandoned the lance, picked up the sword, and calmly pressed the front with the personal guard battalion led by the head of the dust road and the Sun brothers.

As Xu Lang expected, the 20,000 horses who came to reinforce like squeezing between their teeth had hurriedly laid a net in the streets and alleys of Changsha County when the front army was defeated by the enemy. Their determination to protect Changsha County can also be seen here. And coupled with the thousands of people who responded to the call of the great prince to participate in the war, Xu Lang's side was still at a disadvantage in terms of numbers.

Sou!

War begins with a cold arrow. The sergeant who had tentatively stepped onto the not-so-wide main street heard the sound of the bowstring and instinctively raised his shield to block it.

But then, the sound of arrows was like numbness, and dozens of arrows were shot from different angles.

So, before they could see the appearance of the enemy, this group of men and horses fell to the ground one after another.

At this time, the streets and alleys are closed. You won't know which house will have enemies waiting for you behind the door. Open guns are easy to dodge, but hidden arrows are difficult to defend!

After about half a pillar of incense, I don't know how many soldiers have become wronged souls. The smell of blood was so thick that even the air was a little heavier.