Fei Lian Army.

Regardless of whether it was in the Great Song Dynasty, or in the Western Xia, or in the Liao State, no one would think that this army was Gao Yu's army. Not to mention Cheng Zhijie, if it weren't for Li Kui's crazy performance in the Battle of Jinmingzhai, the Feilian Army would not have been possible to form it at all.

In fact, Gao Yu will not really think that the Fei Lian Army is his own army because he is the main general of the Fei Lian Army today. If he dared to think so, his two deputies would not agree. The commander of the infantry army, Luda, Li Kui's servant, and the cavalry commander Li Yun, this is Li Kui's brother.

The only one who wants to overturn Li Kui's impression in the Feilian Army is Hu Yanzhuo, and Gao Yu can't believe it.

After all, whether it is Li Kui or Li Yun, Gao Yu stubbornly thinks that it is his own people, and they are Su Men's brothers in the army. And Hu Yanzhuo's character is very bad, this is why Hu Yanzhuo has obviously taken refuge in Gao Yu, and Gao Yu does not dare to reuse. This is also the reason why Gao Yu is reluctant to hand over the defense of Daizhou to Hu Yanzhuo even if he keeps Luda, a drunkard, by his side.

And the Fei Lian Army is the army that came out of the encirclement and suppression of the 50,000 party army from the hellish attack of the 50,000 party army.

The only imprint of this army can only be Li Kui, and it can only be Li Kui.

In the same way, the Praetorian Guards will have such signs. It's just that the Praetorian Guards have not yet established their historical position with victory on the battlefield, but for the Praetorian Guards, in the battle of Zhuozhou, they must win, if they fail......

What awaits the Praetorian Guard is likely to be annihilated.

If the battle of Zhuozhou is lost, the Fei Lian Army and the Praetorian Guard must withdraw from the battlefield as soon as possible, flee to Yixian, and then immediately retreat to Daizhou. Otherwise, this army, which is only more than 20,000 people, will fall into the encirclement and suppression of 100,000 Khitan cavalry. The only way to get out of such a desperate situation was to leave the cavalry's favorite plain battlefield and go into the mountains.

Therefore, every lieutenant in this Song army knew the importance of this battle.

No matter how harsh Li Kui's order is, he will follow Li Kui's order as soon as possible.

Just when Han Zirang launched the cavalry to prepare for cavalry shooting, he saw with fire in his eyes that the Song army not only retreated to the root of the city wall, but more excessively, on more than a dozen ladders on the city wall, the infantry of the Feilian Army was still climbing to the top of the city in an orderly manner.

South Korean-funded generals are not inexperienced.

He knew very well that these Song troops would not just climb to the top of the city and finish the matter, but would not make repairs at the head of the city, and immediately climbed down the city from the other side, and then entered the city of Zhuozhou. The only inconvenience is that the southern city of Zhuozhou is still under fire, which causes great inconvenience to the Song army entering the city.

The defenders of Zhuozhou, who had already lost a lot of troops, could only retreat in the face of the Song army, whose weapons surpassed their understanding.

In other words, if the Korean capital could not defeat the Song army outside the city, the Khitan army in Zhuozhou City might only have two ways to go.

One is to fight to the death, and then to be eaten.

The other is to be driven out of the city.

Thinking of this, Han Zirang was really burning, and the anxiety in his heart made him feel a kind of dry mouth.

Stomp and tread

Pedal Pedal –

As the speed of the war horse charge faster and faster, Han Zirang repeatedly prayed in his heart to be faster, faster, so as to buy enough time for his subordinates in the city.

But what stunned him was that when the Khitan cavalry was less than a hundred zhang away from the Song army, the cavalry of the Liao army had a situation that made him feel very bad.

Many cavalrymen had already taken on an archery stance, and one of them fell on the battlefield on his back.

The fallen cavalry, immediately caught up by the following cavalry, trampled, drowned.

These losses were absolutely undeserved for the Korean concessions, but they happened.

The only explanation is that the Song army shamelessly dug a trap in the process of transferring, about a hundred feet away from the defense line.

And this distance is exactly outside the maximum distance of the Liao soldiers' cavalry, as long as this distance is crossed, after the arrows are quickly shot in front of the Song army, the Liao soldiers will turn their horses' heads to complete the transfer, so that the Liao soldiers behind can rush to the front and continue to fire bows and arrows. So as to achieve the best state of mounted archery, uninterrupted attack on the infantry.

"Hateful!"

South Korean capital has never been so aggrieved as it is now.

He seemed to be choked by the source, and Li Kui, the commander of the Song army, didn't even give him any chance.

"Dashuai, we ......"

Han Zirang saw the hesitation of his subordinates in his eyes, and immediately regained his strong self-confidence, and said to his subordinates: "The Song people are in a hurry, and it is impossible to dig the entire trap. I can afford a little loss. ”

That's right, the Fei Lian Army and the Praetorian Guard have already worked very hard, but unfortunately, the time is too short, and it is impossible to give them more time to set up the main battlefield in the horse pit. It can only allow the infantry to dig out a relatively narrow distance in a limited time.

This long and narrow trap can only make the Liao army lose its sharpness, and it does not bring much loss to the Liao army.

However, it broke the offensive rhythm of the Liao army, so that the cavalry that the Liao army was proud of did not even reach the defense line of the Song army in an instant.

Even if there were sporadic arrows that entered the Song army's defense line, they did not cause trouble to the Song army.

Powerful armor, coupled with shields, was enough for the Liao army to return home.

"Dashuai, you are simply the reincarnation of Zhuge , and you even expected the means of the Liao army's attack."

Cao Fang and Li Kui stood at the head of the city together, and on the one hand, they could see that the Song army that had invaded the city was like a bamboo, constantly encroaching on the resistance of the Liao people in the city of Zhuozhou.

On the other hand, they can also clearly see the dilemma of the Liao army outside the city. This made Cao Fang feel a kind of ecstasy that he was sure of winning.

Li Kui smiled with satisfaction, he didn't say much.

Is it difficult to defeat Zhuozhou?

It was really difficult for Song Jun.

If during the Taizong period, Li Kui could enjoy the return of the class to the court, and Emperor Taizong personally greeted him outside Kaifeng City.

But for Li Kui, it's not difficult. In terms of troops, the two sides are about the same, and even the Song army is more.

The key to this battle was not in the strength of troops, but that the Liao army was simply unable to adapt to the offensive means of the Song army, and even if it was defending the city, it was also in the point of being passively beaten. If such a battle is still lost, Li Kui still has the face to command tens of thousands of troops on the front line?

Cao Fang's pride is self-evident, he is the first person to set foot on the city of Zhuozhou, the hometown of China, among the children of the top generals of the Great Song Dynasty.

As for Yang Zhi.

Sorry, this is his subordinate. And Tianbo Mansion has no one to support the façade now, and it has long been eliminated from the ranks of top generals.

People, you can't be complacent, if you are too proud, you will forget your identity.

Cao Fang was like this, he felt that his highlight moment was just around the corner, and asked Li Kui: "Marshal, do you want to let the artillery fire a salvo and continue to frustrate the spirit of the Liao army?" ”

If you change the coach, most of them will give the young marquis of the Cao family this face.

It's a pity that it was no one else who stood in front of Cao Fang, but Li Kui.

Li Kui's originally stretched face sank down, and he said gloomily: "I'm the boss? Are you the manager? ”

Cao Fang's heart seemed to be grabbed by an invisible hand, and he suddenly tightened, and immediately smiled and said: "Dashuai, I'm overjoyed, you don't care about villains, don't be like me." If you want to talk about fighting, you have to rely on the command of the commander. ”

Hmph –

Seeing that Li Kui had no follow-up angry reprimand, Cao Fang covered his chest and secretly breathed a sigh of relief, it was too dangerous, and he almost offended Li Kui. Of course, he also knew that Li Kui's ability to command operations was much stronger than himself. The mystery that he can't see is in Li Kui's calculations.

Cao Fang also wants to know, where is the gap between himself and Li Kui?

But if Li Kui didn't want to say it, he didn't dare to ask.

After a long time, I saw Li Kui and said quietly: "The benefits of artillery cavalry shooting are not great, the distance is too far, and the damage caused by solid bullets is too little." Attack with a scatter bullet, the effect is not good. Riding a bow has a shorter range than a regular bow and arrow, and the closer you go, the more effective the shot is. When fighting with firearms, distance is the most important place. Within the right distance, with the cooperation of artillery and flintlock pistols, it is invincible. Cao Fang—"

"The end will be."

Cao Fang bowed and replied.

Li Kui said quietly: "You have been following me for a long time, if you still have such a little eyesight, how can you let this official hand over the Praetorian Guard to you to command?" ”

Cao Fang confidently pondered in his heart for a while, what is not short, it is only half a year to be full. He is a disciple of the general, and the elders of the clan have said that a qualified general, which one does not need several years, or even longer, to sharpen to reach the ability of a famous general?

He's only been half a year!

In the future, if Li Kui let him lead the troops to fight alone, wouldn't it be over?

If there was no Li Kui by his side, he would feel that his life was in danger at any time. This is not Wei alarmist, but a real feeling.

"Dashuai, I'm ...... Forgot. ”

If Cao Fang's friends in the capital saw him now, their eyes would definitely fall in shock. When did Cao Fang speak so well?

Li Kui sighed secretly, Da Song's generals were indeed too disappointing to him. The son of a top general like Cao Fang, once he becomes an official in the army, is not a battalion general who commands thousands or tens of thousands of horses, or even a general who commands tens of thousands of horses. But in terms of knowledge, it is no different from the gentlemen who fight for wealth on the streets of the capital all day long. Of course, Li Kui is certainly not a good teacher. He likes to give Cao Fang a lesson with a hammer in the east and a hammer in the west.

The war that directly led to Cao Fang's war against the firearms unit did not yet have a complete concept.

But then again, it is not easy to train a person like Cao Fang into a qualified general, even for Li Kui.

Li Kui simply didn't go to see Cao Fang, but ordered Yang Zhi: "Take your people and go down from the city, I want to see you control Zhuozhou City as soon as possible." ”

"Honorable Order!"

It stands to reason that this task is what Cao Fang should go, but Li Kui can't trust Cao Fang at all.

As long as the Song army controlled Zhuozhou and even annihilated the defenders in the city, then the Song army and the Liao army completed a situation that had never appeared in the history of warfare.

The Liao army and the Song army, within one day, completely changed their offense and defense.

The Song army, which served as the attacker, strangely became the defender of the city. And the Liao army, which served as the defender of the city, became the besieging party.

As the Liao army filled in the only area of the trap pit, the most frantic attack of the Liao people began.

And Li Kui, who was standing at the head of the city, also knew that this was the most critical time in this battle. After all, if the Liao army was defeated and retreated, the Han capital would have time to retreat from the north gate of Zhuozhou and enter the city.

If the Song army and the Liao army started street fighting, Li Kui would also have a headache.

After all, the Praetorian Guard was completely in a field configuration. And there is only a part of the infantry of the Fei Lian Army, and the main force of Li Kui this time is actually Li Yun's cavalry. The infantry commanded by Hu Yanzhuo had already left him half in Yi County.

The scorching battlefield is the situation that Li Kui is most worried about.

Whining

The Ming Di of the Liao Army's chief general shot out of the main formation and fell in front of the Praetorian Guard's defensive line.

Compared with the previous attack like child's play, this Liao army's attack is the most important attack in the battle so far, and it is also the most neat attack.

Han Zirang also knew that if he couldn't break through the Song army, Zhuozhou City would be lost today. What awaits him will be the emperor's thunderous anger, as well as the desperate situation of losing his official position and going to prison.

He had already regretted following the advice of his men and pulling the cavalry out of the city, putting himself in such a dilemma. If he hadn't left the city, he might still have a chance to drive the Song army out of the city, even if he had to pay tens of thousands of casualties. It's better than being played by the Song army outside the city.

Offensive!

The horses neighed, and the soldiers shouted.

The Liao army broke out into the largest battle to date.

And Li Kui, who was at the head of the city, also issued the combat order of the Praetorian Guard almost at the same time.

"Artillery salvo!"

Boom –

Boom –

The formation of hundreds of artillery pieces firing at the same time made the entire Song army look like it was wrapped in smoke again. It was as if the army had suddenly shed its hypocritical attire and bared its steel fangs.

In particular, the shells cleared a piece of the Liao army like a plough. But that's just the beginning.

Because the musketeers are finally in battle.

"Ready for a shot!"

"Shoot!"

The Song Janissaries' hoarse roars at the generals had long been drowned out in the sound of muskets and beans.

"The second team is coming forward!"

"Shoot!"

Liao troops continued to fall from war horses, and after the appearance of this war beast that was close to slaughter, Han Zirang couldn't believe his eyes. Song Jun hit this part, and there is such a killer weapon hidden. He suddenly thought of a possibility, Li Kui may not just want to conquer Zhuozhou.

Instead, it is to completely annihilate the defenders of Zhuozhou.

Only in this way can the Song army, with more than 20,000 troops on the battlefield, turn the war situation in the entire Hebei Province.

Thinking of this possibility, Han Zirang's back was soaked.

"Cavalry, cavalry, and certainly cavalry."

He muttered.

However, the order to retreat was not given for a long time.

The musketeers moved forward, and the artillery covered.

Everything was like a trap, which brought Han Zirang to the edge of the cliff of despair step by step.

Until his subordinates shook him vigorously and shouted, "Dashuai, you can't fight much!" The blood of the sons is flowing in vain. ”

At this moment, Han Zirang remembered that the situation could no longer allow him to think wildly. With his eyes closed, two lines of tears of remorse flowed down his cheeks, and he didn't dare to think about how much foundation the Chongyi Army could leave behind after this battle. But no matter how much he regrets it, he has to make a choice.

"Retreat!"

After making this order, Han Zirang felt that his entire chest was sweet, as if the smell of blood had permeated his mouth.

Thundered.

Thundered.

The moment the heavy cavalry appeared on the battlefield, it completely cut off the last hope of the Liao people.

Even without the order of Han Zirang, the fleeing Liao army tore and shattered the false strength of the Liao army like a plate of scattered sand.

The moment Li Yun's 5,000 cavalry appeared on the battlefield, the ownership of Zhuozhou had lost its suspense.

The moment he rushed into the Liao army, it was like a knife slashing on tofu, tearing the Liao army apart. Under the protection of his personal guards, Han Zirang fled, and the moment he looked back at the battlefield, his face was pale, and he couldn't believe that this battle was lost like this, so simply. And the Liao soldiers who followed him were even only a thousand people.

The huge Liao Kingdom, where can he escape?

Sijin Province?

Perhaps all that awaits him is the fury of Emperor Yelu Hongji.

I asked you to consume the Song army, not for you to consume the Song army......