I want to be emperor

Chapter 535
Due to terrain obstruction and distance, Major General Sheng Yushu was unable to see the central battlefield, let alone the northern battlefield.

At this time, he could only see the battlefield on the south side, and the only enemy troops he could see through his binoculars were the three thousand elite soldiers on the left wing of Dongyaoren.

Sheng Yushu is trying to judge the situation of the three thousand captive cavalry through continuous observation, especially to find out some weak points of the opponent.

But it is a pity that the [-] cavalry from the east are indeed the elites who have been deployed by the Dongto people at the forefront of Balipu for a long time. The whole army advances and retreats very well. There was no obvious gap.

Even Sheng Yushu can see that the cavalry positions among these Dongbang people are very convenient for mutual support. Whether they are attacked from the front or from the flanks, they can quickly gather troops to fight.

Whether an army is strong or not, although it is affected by one or another factor, the core is basically the formation.

Whether it is the era of cold weapons, the era of firearms lines, or the transition period between the two eras, an army with a perfect formation, which can adapt to changes, and can smoothly change formations according to the enemy, no matter what. It's not even close to going there.

Because the formation reflects the command ability of senior generals and ordinary officers; it reflects the ability of soldiers to execute orders;
The combination of the two can create a strong army.

The Eastern captive cavalry on the opposite side showed that they were not weak just through their marching and formation orientation.

That being the case...

Sheng Yushu took back the binoculars, looked back at his subordinates and said, "Let's attack directly later, the formation on the opposite side is relatively complete, and there is no chance to go around and attack!"

"As I said before, when the charge is made, the [-]th Cuirassier Regiment moves forward in the center and serves as the arrow for the whole army, the [-]nd Hussar Regiment is on the right flank, the [-]rd Hussar Regiment covers the left flank, and the [-]th Cuirassier Regiment The fifth hussar post of the regiment is covering the cavalry artillery battalion and cavalry supply battalion."

"After the battle starts, don't hesitate, just rush up!"

"When attacking, it is necessary to maintain the formation, so that the impact speed of the soldiers can be maintained at the same level. It is better to maintain the formation if it is slower!"

Sheng Yushu glanced at the officers under him again, and finally said: "They are all old cavalrymen, and everyone knows what they should understand, so I won't say anything redundant, go back and prepare!"

After Sheng Yushu finished speaking, he waved his hand to let the officers under his command go away, while he himself led his adjutants to continue to observe the Dongren cavalry ahead.

After a while, the [-]th Cuirassier Regiment, the [-]nd and [-]rd Hussars Regiment successively sent people back, saying that they had completed all combat preparations and were ready to attack at any time.

Sheng Yushu said: "Since this is the case, don't wait any longer, start to act!"

However, the first to appear was not a large number of main cavalry, but the cavalry artillery of the Guards and the fifth hussar post providing cover.

They will quickly move forward to seize a small high ground hundreds of meters ahead, and then use artillery to provide fire support for the main cavalry.

This is also the old way of fighting in the cavalry unit of the Chu Army... The first ones to appear were not cavalry, but cavalry artillery.

And don't think that it is difficult for mounted artillery to maneuver with artillery. In fact, when performing short-distance maneuvers on the battlefield, mounted artillery can run faster than cavalry...

Because the cavalry guns they are equipped with are mainly two and a half catties, with a small amount of five catties cavalry guns, and they are equipped with mules and horses that far exceed ordinary artillery units.

In ordinary artillery units, there are usually only two horses to tow two and a half catties of field artillery, and only one horse when there are few mules and horses.

However, cavalry artillery units are often equipped with four horses, which are used in rotation. When entering the battlefield, one group is used, and after entering the battlefield, the horses are changed, and then high-speed short-distance maneuvers are carried out.

When we were resting and preparing for battle in the dense forest just now, the cavalry artillery unit had already changed their horses.

At this time, the dozens of artillery pieces were being pulled by horses with sufficient physical strength, and they were galloping directly across the field, and even the artillerymen were advancing on horseback.

The overall speed is even faster than the cavalry unit that needs to maintain the formation!

So that when the artillery passes through some ups and downs or bumpy roads quickly, the gun mount with the barrel can even fly directly...

In the army and guards of the Great Chu Empire, the big horse users were not cavalry, but artillery.

Among the artillery, mounted artillery uses horses the most.

When more than a dozen cannons were bouncing on the battlefield and quickly entered the battlefield, the Dongyao people on the opposite side obviously noticed this too, and quickly reacted. Immediately, a team of cavalry separated and rushed Following the Chu army's cavalry artillery units galloped away.

It's just that the distance between the two sides is still quite far. Judging from the distance and speed of the two sides, when they approached, the cavalry artillery units of the Chu army had already arrived at the predetermined location and launched an emergency bombardment.

Not to mention the cover provided by the [-]th Hussars.

In this battle, the battlefield was carefully selected by the guards, and Sheng Yushu basically took the situation into consideration before the cavalry artillery attacked.

Naturally, it is impossible for the cavalry artillery to be forced back by the cavalry on the opposite side as soon as they attack!

Seeing that the cavalry artillery had already stepped forward, and the cavalry was also sent out to intercept, Sheng Yushu didn't delay, but got on his horse directly and drew his saber on the spot!

Behind him is the Fourth Cuirassier Regiment, and on the left and right flanks are the Second and Third Hussar Regiments. At the same time, there are hundreds of infantrymen riding the baggage battalion. They have also formed a complete formation at this time. , the follow-up will continue to advance to the front line of the cavalry artillery position.

The Great Chu Empire Army and the heavy soldiers in the field troops of the Guards Army have always been armed and trained according to the standards of combat infantry, because their position is generally to escort various transport regiments, or directly responsible for the transport of dangerous front lines. The risk of encountering the enemy is great.

Over time, front-line commanders often directly use the supply units as infantry when the battle is fierce or the troops are tense.

There is no infantry unit in the cavalry unit, because the cavalry unit often uses heavy soldiers as infantry to carry out various infantry combat tasks.

Now, the cavalry supply battalion of the Guards is used to cover the cavalry artillery, and it is also to meet the main cavalry.

Once the main cavalry charge is unfavorable and forced to retreat, then these infantry lines are needed to provide support, so as to gain time to gather the rout and regroup.

It is estimated that the cavalry of the Eastern Captives on the opposite side have not yet had the courage to charge into the formation, and there is an array of more than 800 line infantry.

Looking back at the soldiers under his command, Major General Sheng Yushu Jinwei immediately said: "Go slowly!"

As his words fell, thousands of cavalry under his command mobilized their horses to move forward slowly.

At this time, the cavalry of the Fourth Cuirassier Regiment held their long lances high, while the hussars had already drawn out their sabers and carried them on their shoulders.

Thousands of cavalry slowly stepped forward!

The cavalry of the Chu Army's Guards quickly left the sparse undergrowth and appeared on the open field.

This caused a response from the Dongyao cavalry on the opposite side, and these Dongyao cavalry all got on their horses and started to move forward.

But soon they discovered that the Chu Manzi cavalry in front were different from the Chu Manzi cavalry they had encountered before!
They didn't bring bows and arrows, and they didn't bring muskets!
The Dongbao people also know that in addition to the traditional riding and shooting among the Chu Manzi, there are also some people who use muskets.

It's just that in their experience, the Chu Manzi cavalry who use muskets are generally not very good. They are powerful when dismounted and fighting on foot, but they are like three-year-old children on horseback.

It is very simple to deal with them, just charge up, first shoot a wave with a bow and arrow, and then directly switch to a saber to charge, or don't use archery at all, just ride your horse and charge up to kill.

Generally speaking, at this time, these Chu barbarians with muskets would collapse.

It's just that he didn't bring a bow and arrow or a musket, and he was holding a spear or a saber directly, which was a bit strange.

Especially the Chumanzi cavalrymen in the middle, instead of holding bows and arrows or muskets, they all held long spears and wore strange armor.

It's not the traditional half-body armor often used by cavalry, let alone a full-body armor, but only a bare breastplate.

And the breastplate is still shining...

The breastplates used by the cavalry of the Chu army were all polished, so the surface looked very bright and reflective.

At the same time, the armor worn by the Chu Manzi cavalry on both sides is also shiny, and the protective area is even larger.

Could it be that the cavalry on both sides are the main force of Chu Manzi?

These Chu Manzi cavalry are very strange!
"It doesn't matter, no matter whether they use spears or sabers, as long as they don't bring bows and arrows, they can't be our opponents!"

A leading cavalry general of the Eastern Captives was born immediately to appease: "Old rules, rush up and shoot a few rounds, let these Chu barbarians see how real cavalry fight!"

"However, take it easy, if there is anything wrong with it, just withdraw it, don't be reckless.

Facing the cuirassiers whom they had never encountered before, the Cavalry generals of Dongyao were more cautious, and also ordered his men to run away if there was any danger.

They were cavalry anyway, and light cavalry at that, and they ran very fast.

And what the Dongbao people think and how to deal with it is no longer important.

The Guards cavalry led by Major General Sheng Yushu had already advanced hundreds of meters, and had already entered the trot stage.

At the same time, the cavalry artillery unit, which attacked first, had already begun to deploy rapidly on the spot, and opened fire to intercept the enemy's cavalry.

The battle has begun!

Amidst the sound of rumbling cannons, Sheng Yushu rode a horse and led the cavalry forward quickly!

And the main force of Dongyao cavalry on the opposite side was also divided into several phalanxes to press on!
The two sides are slowly approaching, but what is interesting is that although the Chu army has a lot of cavalry, the tactical width formed by the formation is much smaller than that of the opponent.

This is because the formation of the cavalry of the Chu army should be closer!

The cavalry of the Chu army has always attached great importance to the density of the cavalry array. They believe that a tighter formation can bring more powerful impact capabilities, and at the same time can offset the lack of personal combat skills of the cavalry.

For this reason, even sacrificing a certain impact speed is okay!
As for the cavalry on Dongyao's side, they were fine at the beginning of their slow march, but as the cavalry on both sides gradually accelerated, their formation began to become disorganized.

The gap between the cavalry and the cavalry is getting bigger and bigger. At the same time, because the speed of the horses varies from fast to slow, and some cavalry individuals are brave and rush faster, and some are afraid of death and will be a few steps behind. Formation After entering the fast step stage, there is no formation at all. As for the running stage later... then don't count on it.

At most... it can be called a regiment of cavalry!The 'group', literally

The momentum was quite loud, and some Dongyao cavalry were still making strange noises.

On the other hand, the cavalry of the Chu army... the soldiers continued to move forward in silence. Their speed in the trot stage was not considered fast, and was slower than that of the cavalry of Dongyao on the opposite side.

However, the formation remained unchanged, and the distance between cavalry and cavalry was always very close. At the same time, even after entering the trot stage, the first row of cavalry remained in a basic straight line.

There is no cavalry who overtakes the troops and rushes ahead, and no cavalry deliberately lags behind by a step.

The first column of cavalry is like this, the second column, the third column... the cavalry is still the same!
They formed a tight line, moving forward at a leisurely pace.

Major General Sheng Yushu was at the forefront of the queue!

At this time, he was also wearing plate armor used by hussars, with a cavalry helmet on his head and a saber in his hand. After estimating the distance, he saw that the Dongyao cavalry on the opposite side had entered the running stage for a while. , Immediately ordered: "Run forward!"

Following Sheng Yushu's order, the trumpeter beside him blew a horn with a stronger rhythm, guiding the cavalry to speed up.

At this time, the cavalry on both sides had already started running, and the distance between them was rapidly closing.

It didn't take long for the cavalry of the Chu army to cross their own cavalry artillery position. At this time, the eighteen cavalry artillery had completed most of their combat missions. They had continuously fired multiple rounds in the previous rapid forward artillery attack. The artillery shells hit the enemy cavalry to a certain extent, killed several enemy cavalry, and forced them to disperse their formation, and entered the running stage earlier.

Major Fang Qulin, who led the cavalry artillery, commanded his own artillery to speed up the shelling. He had to try to shoot as many shells as possible before his own cavalry launched the final charge, so as to provide more powerful support for the friendly cavalry.

Sure enough, he didn't have to wait long before he saw his own cavalry array in front of him, and suddenly there was the most urgent sound of horns!

The Chu army cavalry who had been silent all the way began to shout out uniform and neat

"kill……!"

At the same time, he urged the war horse to make a final sprint!

At this time, they were about 200 meters away from the enemy cavalry, but the cavalry on both sides were fighting against each other, so the distance to disarm the enemy cavalry may only be about [-] meters. Made the final sprint!

From now on, they have no formation constraints, the cavalry only need to mention the final speed, and kill the enemy cavalry in front!

The Dongyao cavalry on the opposite side obviously did not expect that the Chu army would enter the sprint stage 200 meters away, and this change directly disrupted their plan!
They originally wanted to run up, and then turned to shoot at the front of the formation, killing and wounding the cavalry of the Chu army through a large area of ​​bows and arrows!
But unexpectedly, the cavalry of the Chu army launched the final charge ahead of schedule!

This means that they are no longer able to carry out cavalry and shooting tactics, let alone rushing up and turning to cavalry and shooting. Even if they turn to escape now, once the speed is reduced, they will be directly overwhelmed by the Chu Manzi cavalry on the opposite side!

They have only one choice left: bite the bullet and rush forward!
So, just over ten seconds later, Major Qu Lin, the official commander of the Chu army's cavalry artillery, saw this scene:
The arrows in the cavalry of the Chu army, the fourth cuirassier regiment were like a thick wall, rolling towards the Dongyao cavalry on the opposite side at high speed!

There are obviously more Dongyao cavalry, but because of the loose or even scattered formation, there are actually not many Dongyao cavalry who really confronted the Chu army's cavalry, so that they fell into a situation of fighting more with less.

In the end, the central part of the Dongyao cavalry was directly overwhelmed by the fourth cuirassier regiment, and it took a very short time!

The Fourth Cuirassier Regiment was like a sharp arrow... no, it was like a heavy hammer, smashing the enemy in front of them to pieces, and piercing through the enemy's central formation cleanly!
The process was so smooth and so short that Major Fang Qulin, who was watching the battle later, was stunned!

Nima, is this still the cavalry of our Great Chu Empire?

(End of this chapter)