Chapter 4874: Armored Cavalry
In this era, firearms are high-end weapons and dimensionally reduced strikes. Not only are their powerful powers capable of killing soldiers, but they also cause extreme panic due to the unknown knowledge of firearms. Soldiers and war horses quickly collapse when faced with such weapons. This is not The gap can be bridged by combat power.
The Tubo people were ignorant and did not know how to resist when faced with the huge power of firearms. Ren was brave and skillful in fighting and fearless of death. However, before he could get close, he was arbitrarily harvested by the shattered shrapnel of the Sky Thunder. The camp and baggage behind him were hit by rockets and long-range air strikes. Burning, I just thought this was running through hell The fire of punishment burned everything in the world, and they were unable to exert their own fighting power at all. They were timid and afraid of the enemy. In addition, the Gar tribe was equipped with more sophisticated ordnance from the Tang army. Less than half an hour after the battle started, they once rampaged across the plateau. The Sairu tribe army collapsed on the front line.
The defeated troops on the front line receded like a tide, and no matter how much the supervising team in the rear shouted, cursed, and chopped with swords and axes, they could not stop the pace of defeat.
The tribal army is extremely lacking in discipline. When fighting against the wind, each one is brave and strives for the lead. Once the battle situation becomes passive or even defeated, it is difficult to boost morale and save the defeat...
The defeated former army completely disrupted the formation of the central army. They were not yet able to supervise the troops to maintain order and stabilize the lineup. Bo Lunzanren, who was well equipped with men and horses, had already led his armored cavalry to carefully cross the stumbling ropes on the front line of the position and resist the horse's entry. In the formation.
Once entering the charging phase, the armored cavalry is invincible.
The defenders ignored the military orders and retreated crazily. The tide surged from the mountain pass to the south slope. Because the mountain road was narrow, the fleeing people pushed each other and fell to the ground. Countless people were trampled.
Serugondun was so furious that he slashed several soldiers who ran away without obeying the orders with his sword. However, he was still unable to prevent the defeat. He was so angry that he almost vomited blood. He had fought many battles in his life and won more than he lost, but he had never been in the same place at the same time. He was defeated by one person in a row in a war, and it was such a disastrous defeat without dignity...
Seeing that the defeat was certain and the decline was unstoppable, Seru Gongdun quickly led his guards to retreat back. It wasn't that he didn't want to resist, but there was still Gongri Gongzan leading an army to defend at the foot of the mountain. He had to rush to join them as soon as possible. , escorting it to retreat southward.
After all, since the defeat is irreversible, we must ensure that Gongri Gongzan is safe and sound. If anything happens to Gongri Gongzan, Seru Gongdun will be in big trouble...
However, the defeat of the army under his command was far faster than Seru Gongdun expected. The front army fled southward like crazy, engulfing the entire central army. The entire formation collapsed completely. Countless soldiers cried and abandoned their weapons and weapons and ran away like wolves. Rockets dragged flames overhead across the night sky and landed on the camp to ignite something that could ignite. Thunderbolts exploded among the crowd and shattered shrapnel flew in all directions. People screamed and horses neighed, and blood and fire flew across the mountain pass. , on a tragic occasion.
The rear army became the front army on the spot, but after a little delay, it was dispersed by the defeated Paoze, forming a congestion on the south side of the mountain pass. Sairu Gongdun, who had retreated a little later, was also blocked here and could not advance or retreat. Sairu Gongdun was so angry that he could not advance or retreat. He shouted curses repeatedly and looked back, and saw the unstoppable charge of the armored cavalry. The leader was wielding a mace and charging forward in an invincible manner. Who else could it be if it wasn't the Bo Lunzan Blade?
Seru Gongdun was taken aback. In anger and shock, he slashed left and right with his sword and finally broke out a passage under the crowd of rebels. Surrounded by guards, he hurriedly retreated down the mountain and quickly approached the direction where Gongri Gongzan was stationed.
Bolunzan wielded his mace and was so brave that he couldn't kill. He looked up and saw a unit in the chaotic enemy formation retreating quickly like splitting waves. Although he couldn't see it clearly under the night, he was sure it was inevitable. It was Sairu Gongdun who was retreating, so he shouted: "My sons, follow me to kill the generals, seize the flag, and make achievements!"
Take the lead and rush over.
More than a hundred armored cavalry behind them followed closely behind them in an arrow formation. Like a huge arrow, more than a hundred people broke through the chaotic and crowded enemy troops, and the shadow of the army under the firelight was closely reflected. Reluctant to chase.
The sky is dim and the wind is cold.
Sairu Gongdun rode fast under the threat of defeated troops, and finally withdrew from the mountain pass. The sky was already slightly bright.
Looking around, there are soldiers who have abandoned their helmets and armor and are panicking. They are as panic-stricken as a bereaved dog. How can they still have half the style of a powerful Tubo army?
Seru Gongdun did not dare to stop and rectify the army. The safety of Gongri Gongzan was the most important to him now. He rushed towards the direction where Gongri Gongzan was stationed without stopping, hoping in his heart that Gongri Gongzan could understand the current affairs. They withdrew their troops early, but when they arrived dozens of feet away from the opponent, they saw rows of soldiers in the camp waiting for them, and their heart suddenly sank.
Although the prince's performance in government affairs was pretty good, he had never had the opportunity to go to the battlefield, resulting in a lack of military literacy. At this moment, instead of running away, he even stayed close to the battlefield, trying to stop the enemy and reverse the situation.
How childish!
The army of the Gar tribe is already elite. After receiving the weapons and equipment from the Tang army, almost no army of the Tubo tribe can stand up to the battle. With the power of firearms, the combat power has risen sharply by more than one level, and there is no one with ten times the strength. Hard to say victory.
What's more, at this time, morale is at its peak and unstoppable, how can we stop it?
Serugondun was so anxious that he rode all the way to the camp and shouted in front of the camp: "Why does the prince stick to this place? Get out quickly!"
Gongri Gongzan had already been neatly dressed, sitting on a horse holding a scimitar. Surrounded by hundreds of personal guards, his lineup was neat and majestic. When he saw Seru Gongdun running all the way in front of him, he quickly told him to retreat. He smiled and said: "General Why panic? The battlefield is superior. Defeat is normal. When you are victorious, you should not be arrogant and guard against capsizing in the ditch. When you are defeated, you should not be discouraged and look for opportunities to reverse. Please gather the defeated troops on the spot, reorganize the army, and join forces with me to launch a counterattack!"
Seru Gondun was simply stunned. He hurriedly came to Gongri Gongzan and admonished him: "Prince Mingjian, the rebels have armored cavalry to charge into the formation and are invincible. They also have firearms to help them and are invincible. Although they have few troops, they can fight The power is extremely high, and it is unstoppable! What’s more, the prince is so noble that he can’t be in the battle formation? Please retreat south quickly, and I will buy you time to resist the rebels!”
Gongri Gongzan felt that he was being alarmist. It was indeed surprising to him that the rebels were able to defeat Serugondun's army in one go. However, after several hours of fighting, the rebels were bound to be exhausted, hungry, and thirsty. They were still at the end of their game. On the contrary, the more than 10,000 elite troops of the Yalong tribe on our side are recharging their strength, waiting for danger, and waiting for work. How can they be broken by the rebels?
Even if the rebels cannot be defeated, they can still block their charge and keep the front line at Dangla Mountain.
In this way, his trip was worthwhile and he fulfilled Zamp's original intention of adding experience and military exploits to him.
On the contrary, if he flees without fighting, he will become the laughing stock of Tubo. When he ascends the throne to rule in the future, who else will respect him?
He doesn't want to be a puppet...
Serugong tugged at his beard anxiously on horseback. Suddenly he heard a commotion behind him. Looking back, he saw a cavalry with both men and horses approaching menacingly under the dawn light. He suddenly became anxious and said loudly: " You can't retreat now, form a formation quickly! Stop them!"
The armored cavalry swooped down from the mountain pass, full of momentum and full speed. The power of its charge was unparalleled. How could a troop lacking armor and armor be able to stop it? Not to mention that every time they encountered resistance during the attack, they used thunder to clear the way, rushing left and right amidst the broken troops all over the mountains and plains, as if they were entering an uninhabited land.
At this time, it was no longer possible for the whole army to retreat. Seru Gongdun said quickly: "I will lead the army to resist. The prince and his personal guards will retreat first!"
When the army is defeated, it is defeated and dispersed. At this time, the most important thing is to ensure the life of Gongri Gongzan.
Unexpectedly, Gongri Gongzan still refused and sat on the horse with a righteous voice: "Zanpu gave me the elite of the tribe and expected me to defeat the rebels. How could I flee without fighting and abandon the elite of the tribe? What should I do with the whole world?" The army will survive together!”
The reason why he dared to stay was because he analyzed that Qinling had absolutely no reason to kill him. It is true that there were many people in Tubo who hoped to kill him so that Zanpu would be extinct, but this person could be Chisang Yangdun, or Sambuza could even be Serugondun, but it would definitely not be the Gar tribe.
Because anyone has the possibility of ascending to the position of Zampu, except the Gar tribe who was exiled by Zampu. Who can allow a "rebel army" to steal the highest position of Tubo?
Even on the contrary, only when he ascends to the position of Zanpu can the Gar tribe be able to "hijack the emperor to order the princes"...
Seru Gongdun was so angry that his beard was flaring and his eyes were wide open. He wished he could just walk away and let this stupid prince fend for himself. However, the life and death of the prince was not only related to the stability of Tubo, but also to the future of the Seru tribe. He could only Grit your teeth and endure it Angry, he shouted repeatedly: "Formation! Formation! Everyone obeys the order and must stop the rebels! As long as they block this charge, the rebels will retreat when they are exhausted, and everyone will be rewarded generously!"
"Roar!"
More than ten thousand elite troops from the Yalong tribe roared in unison, with overwhelming momentum and high fighting spirit.
Morale and will are often the most important factors that determine the outcome of a battle, but morale and will alone cannot ensure victory in every battle. In the final analysis, the most direct factor that determines the outcome of a battle is combat power.
Among the components of combat power, equipment is particularly important.
"Boom! Boom! Boom!"
Sky-shaking thunder exploded in the array of the Yalong tribe. The flying debris shot out in all directions. The soldiers in the array were hit by the debris and fell like wheat. Several rockets passed over their heads and fell into the camp behind them. A raging fire broke out, and strong winds sent sparks everywhere, and more and more tents burned.
Then, the armored horses panted violently, sneezing white air from their mouths and noses, and broke into the chaotic array under the control of the armored cavalry. Drive straight in, unstoppable, go straight to Gongri Gongzan.