Slave to Queen: One Night Bride

Chapter 716 Combat
The parachutist's vanguard attacked first, in a wedge-shaped formation with a troop of heavy cavalry at the tip.This kind of heavy cavalry is expensive for military expenses and expensive to build. It was the most favorite kidnapping horse used by Jin Wushu in the past.It is most suitable for large corps operations in the plains and deserts, and can have overwhelming effects. It first started from the Tuoba Empire in the Northern Dynasties of the Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties.In the Song and Jin Dynasties, under the hands of the Jin State, they were trained to be invincible "kidnapping horses". At that time, Jin Wushu and his ancestors took down the decadent Khitan and Liao Kingdom with lightning speed, and captured them Emperor Huizong of Song Dynasty and Emperor Qinzong of Song Dynasty went up mountains and seas to pursue Zhao Deji, and their main force was this kind of kidnapping horse.It was not until later, in several battles with Yue Pengju in Yancheng and Xingcheng, that Yue Pengju adopted the tactics of light cavalry assisting and grabbing the horse's legs, to break the power of this heavy cavalry.

This kind of heavy cavalry is not very useful in Jiangnan due to the terrain, and the Song Dynasty basically never used this kind of heavy cavalry.However, when siege, it is very important.

Often when the overwhelming momentum is suppressed, the light cavalry will really have a place to display their hands and feet.

Liu Xuan also heard the sound and responded.His subordinates are typical light cavalry, and they are very familiar with the surrounding environment.Seeing that the military strength of the parachutist is going to cross the thin ice river - that is impossible, it will definitely collapse.However, he still hadn't dispelled the joy, but he saw that the light cavalry had already charged from the flanks.

After that, the heavy cavalry crossed the river-they used a one-way method.Under the cover of light cavalry, cross the river alone.Because Sijiao Town has been snowing heavily for more than half a month, the thickness of the ice layer, even if hundreds of thousands of people cannot cross the river at the same time, there is no problem for dozens of people.Even though it took a lot of trouble, it could avoid stepping through the ice and falling underwater.

Liu Xuan also saw this and thought, why did the parachutist take such a stupid way?No matter how powerful the heavy cavalry were, if such a few people crossed the river, wouldn't they allow themselves to kill one by one, or two by one?As long as you guard the shore of the lake, you will be guarded by one man.Immediately he ordered a greater encirclement—his vanguard to fight, and archers to draw their bows and release their arrows.Almost all the main force was put on the enemy who blocked the crossing of the river.Because, once this group of enemies came over, the consequences would be disastrous.However, he soon discovered that something was wrong.The light cavalry suddenly changed formation—the light cavalry who sneaked out from the side path suddenly changed from under the horses with heavy armor with a clatter.

The heavy armor is very clumsy, in order to save energy and horsepower, it is basically not worn to run around, and only used when going into battle.

It turned out that this was the heavy cavalry, and all the equipment was hidden in the belly of the horse.The speed at which they change clothes is even more unimaginable, obviously they have been trained a long time ago.In order to achieve such an effect, the pair of cavalry spend almost half an hour every day on putting on and taking off this thick armor.At first, it took a stick of incense, but now, it basically only takes the time of an ordinary military uniform.It is said that in order to achieve this training, many soldiers even pulled out the joints of their hands and completely deformed them.

Originally, this was basically a suicidal act, but firstly, the distance was short and the horsepower could withstand it, and secondly, it was precisely to confuse the enemy.Those who are crossing the river are just trying to hide their eyes and ears and attract the attention of the enemy.

Liu Xuan immediately felt that something was wrong, but when he turned around, the real heavy cavalry who came over had already formed, and they brought trebuchets.This kind of trebuchet is also indispensable for siege.

Liu Xuan's infantry immediately surrounded them, and the archers on the top of the city also started shooting densely.However, the heavy cavalry, including their men and horses, were wrapped in heavy armor, and protected by shields, the rain of arrows, stones and bullets hardly caused any damage.The resistance of the defending infantry was quickly shattered, and the cavalry in the center couldn't resist. The formation was broken in an instant, and they retreated step by step.The heavy cavalry in hot pursuit had pushed them to the gate of the city.

However, the cavalrymen who crossed the river went ashore one after another, but were attacked by the two wings of the Song army.Liu Xuan saw that it was unfavorable, so he immediately turned his soldiers and horses, and quickly detoured to the flanks and rear of the heavy cavalry, and began to charge.Due to the tight formation, the heavy cavalry had no time to turn around and fell into a melee.Liu Xuan's infantry dragged the cavalry off their horses with long iron hooks, and cut off the horse's legs with knives and axes.Once the cavalry fell from the horse, the short axes, various swords, guns and spears of the Song Army infantry were all available.Not long after the desperate attack lasted, the heavy cavalry suffered heavy casualties, and the frightened horses began to run wildly. Many people escaped and were trampled to death by the horses.

The parachutist and all the generals watched the fight not far away, but seeing that their own side was gradually losing ground, and the Song army had deployed a strict defense, it was not as easy to collapse as in the past.Seeing that if the battle continues, the heavy cavalry of one's own side will almost be wiped out.

Liu Wu rushed out, his eyes were covered with a layer of blindfolds, he rode on the horse, and said loudly: "Flying general, wait for your own army to lead the attack on Liu Xuan's infantry..."

He has fought against Jin Wushu many times, and he knows very well where the crux of this war lies.At this time, behind the heavy cavalry, if they are not rescued, they will really fall into the encirclement and the whole army will be wiped out.However, the battle was so fierce at this time, Liu Xuan fought back recklessly, any charge was a risk from death.

Both King Qin and Hua Rong were dressed in strong clothes, standing on a high ground to watch.But seeing the grim situation, especially the parachutist, he also had a serious expression on his face.

Hua Rong had never seen such an expression of a parachutist, and his heart was even more nervous, with sweat dripping from his palms.

Liu Wu's request for a fight did not get a response for a while, and the parachutist was still in deep thought.Liu Wu was about to ask again, when King Qin suddenly stepped down: "Liu Wu, go west..."

Sure enough, when everyone looked, they saw that there was a gap in the west.However, that is the range of crossbowmen at the city gate.If they pass from somewhere, although the resistance on the ground will be smaller, the crossbowmen at the city gate will shoot this group of people into hedgehogs.Not only that, where is the end of the lake, because there are many aquatic plants and it is not frozen, it is impossible to go there even if you step on the ice.

This is also the only channel that can truly reach Sijiao Town on land.It was also the crossbowman at the city gate that Liu Xuan dared to let it open a gap with confidence.

All the generals saw this, and thought to themselves, if Liu Wu were to go west, wouldn't that be death?However, Liu Wu's eyes soon brightened.The parachutist's eyes also brightened.He is also in heavy armor, and has always been at the forefront of the battle.At this time, upon hearing King Qin's words, he immediately waved his hands: "Liu Wu, you lead 500 troops to the west; Yun Wu, you send people to support them from the east. Let's attack together."

Liu Wu replied, and immediately ordered his troops to go down.Everyone noticed that the 500 troops were all subordinates of King Qin earlier.

On the ground, the battle was fierce.Seeing that the two armies were blocked by the enemy.The heavy cavalry began to retreat. They tried to concentrate their forces to open a breakthrough, but the ambushed Song army cavalry rushed in from the rear of the left wing and stabbed the heavy cavalry from the back rib, shattering their hope of breaking through.At this time, the heavy cavalry had scattered some signs of collapse, and the leader was Wang Kui, the main general of the parachutist. He fought many times and was known as "Mr. 99 Victories". Of all the battles, only one was lost.Could it be that they want to record a second defeat?

With a violent temper, he brandished a long spear, slashing and killing those Song soldiers who dared to stretch out their long hooks to chop off horses' legs.At this time, Liu Xuan's infantry and light cavalry also reorganized their formation and began to counterattack.The heavy cavalry who were surrounded on all sides were squeezed into a small area, and their main force tried their best to break out of the encirclement, and launched five attacks back and forth, but it was still to no avail.The battlefield was full of clashing sounds of swords and shouts of killing. The desperadoes on both sides were engaged in a fierce final battle, and the ice was stained red with blood.Although the heavy cavalry is at an absolute disadvantage, the combat capability of individual soldiers is higher than that of the opponent, barely supporting the front from collapse.

After fighting until noon, the heavy cavalry regiment tore through a corner and hurriedly broke out of the encirclement, but the direction they walked was the ice layer by the lake.At this time, the deceptive "heavy cavalry" crossing the river has been forced to stop.However, such a huge number of real heavy cavalry set foot on the ice, the glacial lakes in the south, it is impossible to afford it.Sure enough, when the dozens of soldiers in front stepped up together, there was only a "crash", and the ice layer of the small lake was overwhelmed, and it was torn apart at once, and the cavalry screamed and fell into the lake together.Although it is a small lake in the south, these brave heavy cavalry no longer have the strength to climb up because of such a long hard battle and such thick armor.

The heavy cavalry in the back no longer dared to retreat, so they could only lean on the horns and continue to defend.

Liu Xuan had already retreated into the city at this time, looking down from above, feeling very proud.The infantry destroying the heavy cavalry will become a classic battle, and the one who is eliminated is the famous parachutist.He knew very well that such heavy cavalry, even in the former Jin Kingdom, was less than [-], and the parachutist was only [-] at most.Because such a team is really burning too much money.Therefore, he was completely merciless, and mobilized another [-] infantry to rush out, striving to wipe out this group of troops without leaving a single one.

Wang Kui was in the center, rushing from left to right, only the sound of hula la could be heard in his ears, the sound of arrow clusters falling on his armor.There was blood red in front of his eyes, and he didn't know where the blood red came from, he just waved his spear and roared.

Liu Xuan was so complacent, he shouted loudly: "Kill, kill, kill..."

At this moment, an exclamation was suddenly heard in the formation.

He was condescending and couldn't see clearly, but he saw that his formation suddenly became chaotic.

It turned out that it was in the aquatic plants of Ximen that a group of people and horses swam over without anyone noticing.This group of troops is exactly the infantry led by Liu Wu.These people have lived in the sea for many years, and they are all well-chosen master swimmers. Many people can dive in the water for two or three hours without breathing.Not only that, when they followed King Qin in the northern kingdom, they fought countless times with savages, Yelu Dayong, and Jin Wushu's army. possible things.It was precisely this thought that King Qin ordered Liu Wu to swim across the river. In this way, he completely avoided the range of the crossbowmen at the top of the city.

(End of this chapter)