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Chapter 418 Preparation
In the early morning, the generals of Liu Jing's army had a sumptuous pre-war meal, and then they were commanded by Jia Jia. Under the command of the battalion leaders, generals, and commanders of each battalion, they lined up in columns and left the battalions one by one.

Liu Jing, Zhuge Liang, Pang Tong and other officials boarded the watchtower of the gate of the camp several feet high, looked at it from a high position, and observed the Jingzhou army in the distance.

However, due to the distance between the two sides, we can only see that the Jingzhou army is leaning against the city, and there are a lot of people. As for the specific details, we have to rely on the reports from the frontline scouts.

As groups of scouts went back and forth frequently, Liu Jing gradually figured out the situation on the other side.

The total number of Jingzhou Army is about 5000 people, divided into three armies: left, center, and right.

The central army and the left wing are all dressed up as Han Chinese, while the right wing is barbarians with buns and bare feet. Not surprisingly, it should be the trilogy of Meiping, the king of Zhongyi.

Liu Jing looked a little serious, turned his head and asked Zhuge Liang and Pang Tong beside him: "Kong Ming, Shi Yuan, why do you think Wang Wei and Zhang Yun dare to go out to fight in the city? Is it really because of these barbarians?"

"No." Zhuge Liang categorically denied, saying: "Thousands of barbarians, although not to be underestimated, are not enough to determine success or failure. Wang Wei is a man who knows how to fight, and he will never pin his hopes on the barbarians."

Pang Tong nodded in agreement, and then expressed his guess: "Liu Bei stationed in Fancheng. Could it be that Liu Biao, Liu Cong and his son deliberately released false news in order to confuse us, but Liu Bei has actually come to Yicheng secretly?"

This is exactly what Liu Jing was worried about, but the scouts didn't find Liu Bei's flag in the enemy line.Of course, this doesn't mean anything, and Liu Bei may also deliberately hide his tracks so that he can suddenly attack at a critical moment.

Zhuge Liang looked solemn, and said: "Liu Bei is a great hero in the world, and Guan Yu and Zhang Fei under his command are enemies of ten thousand people. If Liu Bei comes in person, he will be our great enemy and should not be ignored."

There is no need for Zhuge Liang to remind you of this kind of thing. As the saying goes, "Don't be afraid of ten thousand, just in case." No matter what reason Wang Wei and Zhang Yun decide to go out to fight in the city, Liu Jing must assume that Liu Bei has arrived, and this battle must be reserved. Set up enough reserves for emergencies.

After consulting Zhuge Liang, Pang Tong and others, Liu Jing appointed Gan Ning, the general of Zhenwei Zhonglang, as the front supervisor, and supervised 5000 people in the front army.

Zhechong Zhonglang general Chu Fang was the left supervisor, and he supervised 5000 people in the left army, Gao Xiang, the captain of Li Feng, Huo Du, the captain of Pinglu, and others.

Take Jianwu Zhonglang General Han Guang as the right commander, and supervise the right army of 5000 people, Xiaowu Xiaowei A Pu, Yingyang Xiaofeng Feng Xi and other assistants.

Ma Zhou, Captain of Fuyi, Yu Zheng, Captain of Wuwei, Wei Yan, Captain of Sinking Army, led 7000 Chinese troops to defend Liu Jing.

The rear army will serve as the reserve team of the whole army today, its importance is self-evident, and it must be handed over to the most trusted confidantes and brothers. Liu Jing promoted Cai as the rear governor with Wu Feng Zhonglang, and the cavalry captain Liu Liang assisted him. Lead the pace and ride five thousand people behind.

In addition, Zhonglang of the Sui Army regarded Liu Zongdu's water army as foreign aid, and Deng Zhi joined the army and led the weak soldiers to stay in the camp.

When the [-]-foot riders had assembled outside the camp, Liu Jing, Zhuge Liang, Pang Tong and other officials went downstairs to ride horses and galloped into the formation.

Liu Jing was a man of armor and horse, with dignity like a god, and personally held the flag. Wherever he passed, all the soldiers cheered and cheered. The huge sound wave echoed in the sky and the earth for a long time. Not to mention the Jingzhou army on the opposite side, even the people of Yicheng could clearly hear it.

Liu Jing rode his horse straight into the Chinese army amidst the roar of mountains and tsunami, and tens of thousands of cavalry rushed to the battlefield with an order.

"Boom, boom, boom..."

At the front of Liu Jingjun's formation, there were those holding tassels and drums to purge the troops, and those holding banners to guide the march. Liu Jingjun's army moved over like a dark cloud.

A total of 7000 men from Liu Jing's army went to battle. There were tens of thousands of collars in iron armor alone, and thousands of collars in leather armor.

Although Liu Jing has spared no effort to develop Jingnan's metallurgy industry in recent years, Jingnan's foundation is too weak to see results for the time being.The reason why Liu Jingjun has so many iron armors is mostly from the "contribution" of the Jingzhou Army.

As the situation ebbs and flows, even if the Jingbei counties all produce iron, it will be difficult to fill the huge gap in the short term. The armored rate of the Jingzhou army is only about [-]%, which is not counting the barbarians who lack armor, otherwise the armored rate will be even higher. Low.

Liu Jingjun's army finally stopped [-] steps away from the enemy's line, reorganized the team, and made final preparations for the battle.For a while, the Zhu flag waved and the drums rumbled, causing the soldiers to gallop through the formation to convey orders, and the battle was imminent.

Gan Ning, who was appointed as the former governor, stood in front of the battle with a radiant look on his rough face.

It's no wonder that he has a smug face. The front governor is not just as simple as commanding the front army. Due to the rapidly changing battlefield, Liu Jing is in the rear, and it is difficult to respond in time. At this time, the assistance of the front governor is needed. The governor is equivalent to the deputy commander.

Thinking about how two years ago, he was stuck in Nanyang, depressed, and two years later, he became the deputy commander of Liu Jingjun. How could he not be grateful for Liu Jing's trust.

Gan Ning patted Huang Zhong's broad shoulders hard, and said: "Today's victory in defeating the enemy is none other than my former army. Han Sheng, work hard."

"Promise." Huang Zhong responded with cupped fists.

"Attack..." Liu Jing was in the center of the formation, under the canopy, pointing at the opposite Jingzhou Army position with his command, and ordered calmly.

As soon as Liu Jing's words fell, dozens of cowhide drums in the formation beat at the same time, and the deafening sound of war drums swept the entire battlefield in an instant.

Liu Jingjun, who had already been ready to go, heard the drum and moved. The 50-man team in the formation changed from the column when marching to a conical assault formation. On the battlefield stretching for several miles from east to west, dozens of The conical array advances at the same time, like a big cone with a handle, chiseling towards the Jingzhou army.

Two hundred paces, soldiers of Liu Jing's army walked slowly, stepping on the soothing drum beat.

At 150 paces, the Jingzhou army took the lead in attacking, and there was a sudden flurry of crossbows in the formation, but because the distance was still far away, and Liu Jing's soldiers were well-armed, they did not pose too much threat.However, Liu Jing's soldiers accelerated their marching speed, changing from walking slowly to walking fast.

At 120 steps, Liu Jingjun's heavy crossbowmen began to rain arrows on the opposite Jingzhou army's position under the cover of armored lances in front.

Not to be outdone, the Jingzhou army fought back vigorously. The crossbowmen on both sides came and went, and arrows were sent like rain.Under such intensive attacks, the casualties of soldiers on both sides increased sharply, and people were shot and fell to the ground every moment.Liu Jing's soldiers resisted the endless rain of arrows above their heads and advanced forward, one hundred steps, fifty steps, thirty steps...

"Kill..." When Liu Jingjun was [-] steps away from the enemy's formation, the drums of Liu Jingjun suddenly burst out, and the soldiers all shouted forward and charged.

Xiandeng, led by Huang Zhong, rushed to the front of the Jingzhou army's position first, and the conical formations chiseled into the Jingzhou army's wall with an indomitable momentum.

(End of this chapter)