Chapter 387 Defeat
The horn sounded, signaling that a fight had begun.
The more wars he experienced, the more Zheng Fan understood Li Fusheng's mentality. Thousands of people follow you to fight and move forward following your will. That kind of thing is made of blood and fire. The passion is really intoxicating.
It is different from the strategizing and overall situation in the temple,
It is also different from the gentle breeze coming from the Taishan Beidou on the road of culture,
It's very direct, very realistic, very confronting.
Uncle Zheng’s previous pre-war mobilization was really inspiring, because after all, Ke Yanbu was a newly arrived guest soldier, just like a newly adopted pet, and he had to follow his lead at the beginning. Brush the hair.
While the Snow Navy had formed a formation to charge, the Naiman tribe had just finished reorganizing their troops.
The Naiman tribe, which had been on the offensive in the past few days, seemed to be unable to cope with the sudden attack of the Yan army. This was not the leader's stupidity.
It is because the military system of the savage tribe when fighting is too rough, and can even be said to be inferior.
First, the division of command is unclear. The coach can only control this part of his direct lineage, and the rest of the arrangements can only be left to a few other nobles around him to complete respectively. Those few nobles will command their own direct lineage.
This is just like the engineering subcontracting in later generations. If you continue to subcontract layer by layer, the quality will only get worse and worse.
At the same time, the operation efficiency is also extremely low.
And because the eldest prince led five thousand warriors of the Naiman tribe to return to the rescue, the vacant part is actually the real backbone. After losing the constraints of the backbone, the soldiers and horses of other nobles are okay. , At least it can be tidied up a little more slowly, but the cannon fodder troops composed of servants and slaves cannot be mobilized as normally as before.
To put it bluntly, a savage war is like a hunter going out with a hound. When the hunter is too weak to suppress the hound, he has to worry about being attacked at any time.
If the eldest prince is still here, or if the second prince is the commander-in-chief, they can rely on their status as princes to directly kill chickens to scare monkeys, because they are justified in killing people.
But because King Naiman was worried about his son leading the army to seize power and backfire on him, he chose his younger brother to be the coach. This coach is capable, but in fact, he has no influence in the clan for a long time. He can survive The reason why I came down was actually because I had always kept a low profile and would not be suspected by the Naiman King.
So, we are tied up for various reasons.
When Uncle Zheng led the warriors of Keyan's tribe to charge at a faster speed, the Naiman tribe over there could only form a decent formation.
If we put it in the past and had Zhenbei Army, Jingnan Army or even his own Shengle veterans under his command, Uncle Zheng would really not be worried at all about such an opponent.
But because these were new barbarian soldiers, I had to be a little worried.
The one who directs the overall situation is Jin Shuke.
This was an order given by Uncle Zheng himself, which moved Jin Shu very much. Last night, he came to Uncle Zheng specifically to ask for advice on tactics.
Uncle Zheng was not stingy either. He directly analyzed the situation between us and the enemy and summed up the theme of "defeating the enemy in one strike".
Actually, he didn’t say anything at all, but Jin Shuke felt greatly inspired.
After all, Uncle Zheng is the "personal" disciple of Marquis Jingnan, and since he was in the army, he has been invincible in all battles. He has countless military exploits such as defeating more with less or winning by surprise.
Of course, this time it was not that Uncle Zheng was cowarded, but just to be on the safe side. At the same time, the biggest problem was that he thought it would be difficult to command an untrained barbarian army. It's easy, instead of doing this, it's better to fight this battle steadily first.
During the attack,
Jin Shuke’s eyes were red, and he was extremely excited. His uncle’s intention to cultivate him could not be more obvious.
At the same time, as I recall my step-by-step journey from a barbarian slave to today, I realize that my uncle’s great kindness to me is truly higher than the mountains and deeper than the sea.
Uncle Zheng had no time to think about Jin Shuke's mood at the moment. Although he was not personally commanding, in his heart, he was already silently deducing the direction and planning of the battle.
No matter what, there will always be battles that I personally command in the future, and I can't keep learning dragon-slaying skills without using them.
What made A Ming breath a sigh of relief was that this time, his master did not take the initiative to charge forward, but found a small slope to watch the battle. At the same time, there were a group of Xue San's men beside him. Responsible for guarding.
When these people organize themselves into battle, the effect may not be as good as that of the regular army. After all, they are no longer used to the scene of large-scale open battles, but if the situation takes a turn for the worse, there is still no problem in escaping back to Snow Customs under their protection. of.
On the contrary, the Pixiu under Zheng Fan's crotch seemed to be very eager to go to the battlefield, but his master was unwilling to satisfy him, making him very depressed and couldn't help but dig the hole with his hooves.
"The cavalry on the front two wings are staggered, and the arrows are suppressed." Zheng Fan murmured to himself.
Sure enough, under the command of Jin Shuke, the more than 4,000 Keyan tribe cavalry charging forward did not take the initiative to collide with the Naiman tribe. The actual cavalry confrontation did not take place, but separated. The two wings were staggered, and they were detoured in a way of pulling the flanks. At the same time, they opened their bows and started shooting arrows.
The savages are a people of fishing and hunting. The mature savages in the Tianduan Mountains can even farm. Therefore, the living conditions and harshness are actually better than those of the barbarians.
Similarly, the riding and shooting skills of barbarians are generally much better than those of savages.
Although the equipment of the warriors of the Keyan tribe at this time is not as good as that of the Xuehai regular army under Uncle Zheng, but against the Naiman tribe, their armor rate is actually not high, so everyone is about the same.
The real reason for this is that iron tools and armor were war materials that the Savage King plundered and quickly equipped for his subordinates. Such things cannot be left unused now and transported back to the snowy plains like treasures.
At the same time, the various Jin craftsmen captured at that time were naturally allocated to the tribes that supported the Savage King.
But because the main force of the Savage King was buried in Jin, the armor and weapons were naturally left behind. In addition, the tribe that originally received the craftsmen and had a long-term vision lost too many warriors in the tribe and was annexed by other Savage tribes. , this type of craftsmen also suffered a loss, resulting in snowfield's smelting and forging technology actually not improving significantly.
That’s why the people with lofty ideals in the snowfield feel that after they lose the Savage King, there is no hope for the snowfield.
The attack of the arrows focused on the two wings, and the two wings of the Naiman tribe were composed of servants and slaves. After the attack, these two armies with more than 10,000 people appeared at once. disorder.
On the small slope, Uncle Zheng continued to "spiritually command".
"Both wings, penetrate."
The charge of the two sides is actually still continuing. Both sides are mainly cavalry, so everything is progressing very quickly.
After the more than 4,000 Keyan tribe warriors in front adopted roundabout tactics, the following 3,000 Keyan tribe warriors, led by their young clan leader Ke Yandong, increased their horse speed to the extreme, but did not take the initiative. Go to the Henaiman tribe The main army collided head-on, and directly released its center gate, then turned sideways. The angle was not large, but it made the direction of the arrow's sprint turn a corner, directly facing the flank of the Naiman tribe, where the servant army was. The place hit hard!
This kind of close combat, the most direct collision of cavalry, is often the most disliked method by generals, but it is also the fastest effective method on the battlefield.
I don't like it because the cavalry is too expensive, but the quick effect is that galloping horses rush towards you in groups. This is a terrible blow to the opponent's morale.
When the Eighth Route Army of later generations fought with the Japanese army, they also knew that they had to fight the puppet troops first. The method used by Keyan's department now is actually the same.
The servant army is a team that the Naiman tribe recently annexed other tribes and forcibly detained as slaves. How can such a team have much combat effectiveness?
Moreover, the Manchu headquarters has just transferred five thousand elites, which directly caused a huge imbalance in the composition of this army.
So, after Brother Ke Yandong led his people to fight selflessly, except for the beginning, there was still some resistance. Slowly, the momentum of progress began to accelerate.
The right-wing servant army was directly penetrated, triggering a collapse. This collapse was like a hole in a dam being removed, which quickly led to a chain reaction.
The huge number of servants on the collapsed right wing fled to the center, directly disrupting the deployment of the Naiman tribe's center army, making this part of the force that should have the strongest fighting will and the strongest combat effectiveness , before it really showed itself, it was directly led astray by its own people.
In the distance,
Uncle Zheng’s hand drew a circle,
said:
"Peer through the rear."
The roundabout cavalry led by Jin Shuke, after bypassing the main force of the Naiman tribe on the side, began to penetrate diagonally from the rear in a timely manner.
Seeing this, Uncle Zheng,
smacked his lips,
took out the Chinese iron box,
Take out a cigarette and light it slowly for yourself.
A Ming on the other side said: "My lord is wise."
To be honest, A Ming was really impressed.
Zheng Fan shook the cigarette ashes disapprovingly and said:
"It's not me who is directing."
A Ming was about to speak, but Zheng Fan said first:
"Don't tell me there is any difference between this and what I commanded. ”
A Ming closed his mouth.
Uncle Zheng stretched himself,
The battle is decided.
Sure enough, the Naiman army collapsed. First it lost its formation, then its organization, then the command system failed, and then the entire army collapsed.
In fact, there were not many people killed or injured in the actual fighting between the two sides, and they only accounted for a very small proportion.
But many times in war, especially in field battles, there is rarely a dull fight for consumption and heads, even in siege battles.
This set of combat methods is exactly the same as the one used by Jingnan Houtian Wujing when he commanded the elite Zhenbei Army and the Jingnan Army to decisively fight the main force of the Savage King's army.
They bully you that your troops are mixed, they bully you that you are assembled goods, they bully you that you are not monolithic. Then, they have unified command and belief on their side, cut and disintegrate you, and then kill you after you collapse.
Wolves often use similar methods when hunting prey that far outnumbers them in packs.
If you insist on saying how high the fighting order and quality of the warriors of Keyan tribe are, this is actually not accurate, but the key point is that they are a tribe.
After traveling thousands of miles to a strange place, facing a new environment, they will instinctively become more united.
That’s why we dared to disperse the already small number of troops, and that’s why we dared to completely open up our center.
Generally speaking, letting go of the troops in the middle and dismantling them is actually a big taboo in wild encounters, because it is easy to dismantle but if you want to assemble them again, it will be very difficult. If not, you might just cause it to collapse by yourself. .
But you have to dare to do it, you have to dare to gamble, you have to dare to fight, and then you have to dare to hope for the most satisfactory result.
After the Naiman tribe’s army collapsed, the following was actually a pursuit.
Uncle Zheng has seen many similar scenes like this. In fact, what the Yan people are best at is this method of warfare, which can defeat you and turn you from an army into a herd of goats.
"The Lord seems unhappy?" A Ming said.
"The opponent is too weak, so there is no sense of accomplishment."
Then,
Zheng Fan waved his hand to the people around him to protect him and said:
"Come on, Don’t let the big fish escape.”
Chasing and escaping is bound to not be a matter of a short period of time. After all, the majority of people on both sides have four legs. At this time, if you can take the opportunity to catch more of the opponent's big fish, you can reduce the chance of the opponent gathering the remaining fish as much as possible. may pose a threat to you again.
After solving this problem, we can move forward and cooperate with Liang Cheng to attack the Naiman headquarters. This expedition will probably come to an end.
Even,
Zheng Fan felt that even if he did not help Liang Cheng, with Liang Cheng’s ability, although he did not lead many soldiers and horses, he was a serious snowman. With the elite sea cavalry, Liang Cheng could probably take down the eldest prince on his own.
He threw the cigarette butt away unethically,
Zheng Fan stretched to the extreme,
He let out a long sigh in his throat and said to A Ming:
"I want to take a bath."
"My lord, the deep pool is right next to here."
“I want to take a hot bath.”
"I'll boil water for you."
"I want a massage."
"I also..."
Zheng Fan glanced at A Ming.
A Ming nodded,
Yes,
you are thinking of Siniang.
......
"I said, you are recovering well now."
In the dungeon,
The Savage King reached through the iron fence and grabbed a handful of peanuts from the plate in front of him.
Sitting outside the fence is the Sword Master.
“Thanks to you, it’s possible.”
The Sword Master poured two glasses of wine, placing one in front of the Barbarian King’s fence and holding the other himself.
“Well, staying in the city is boring, right?” the Savage King asked.
After all, the Sword Master is a martial artist and is used to freedom. Although Xuehaiguan is large, for the Sword Master, it is equivalent to living in a small house.
"It's okay. I can send my children to school every day and wait for my wife to come back to cook dinner in the evening."
"What about at night?"
The Savage King licked his mouth asked while throwing peanuts in his bag.
“Oh, I forgot, your body is not strong yet, haha.”
The sword master took a sip of his wine.
“Counting the time, Uncle Zheng should have attacked the Naiman tribe by now.”
“I heard that you were the one who made the plan?”
“It seems that they He really regards you as one of his own. This person in the earl is really strange. He is not an emperor and his background is ordinary. How can he recruit so many talents in just a few years?
Talk about the blind man,
No nonsense, no boasting,
If I hadn't failed,
I wouldn't have frowned upon giving him the position of Grand Master. "
The Sword Master also nodded. He has lived in Shengle City for a long time. At the same time, he has also gotten along with Zheng Fan and the Demon Kings for a long time.
"Maybe, some people are Good luck. ”
"Oh, my luck is actually not bad. If you hadn't cut me off with a sword while trying to cripple me, I would still be enjoying myself in the snowfield."
There is a lot of time in the dungeon, and things are very complicated. Few, many reviews.
In the view of the Savage King, the direct cause of his downfall was that Sword Master Snow killed Grimu with his sword outside the customs.
If Grimu were here, the Yan army might not be able to defend Xuehaiguan. If he had not been trapped by Xueguan, Wangjiang’s decisive battle would not have happened. He would return with a full load and calmly integrate the entire army. Snowfield.
But two big enemies,
At this time, we were able to sit together, drink wine and eat side dishes.
But there is no sympathy between the two.
For the Sword Master,
a peaceful life, sweet and sweet, is inevitably a bit too peaceful, so let’s take a look at the Savage King,
see how he lives. Tragic,
I feel happy in my heart.
As far as the Savage King is concerned, there are too few people who can enter the dungeon where he is imprisoned. He is happy for the Sword Master to come and talk to him.
"Actually, I know what you mean. Do you think it is difficult for you to understand that I am now helping the Earl's Mansion to make plans to deal with Xueyuan?
Hey, no, you should be able to understand. Yes, because haven’t you done this before?”
Rebellion against the Emperor of Jin,
Killing the old head of the Situ family,
You, the Sword Master, have done many things like this.
"I am different from you." Juggernaut insisted.
“Different paths lead to the same destination.”
The Savage King stretched out his hand, grabbed another handful of peanuts, and continued to peel them. At the same time, he continued:
"Look at what kind of life you are living now. After I am finished, your mission has been completed. Now in this snow customs, aren't you just living your own little life?
There are strong winds and waves, it's time to I have seen everything I have seen. Even though you are a member of the martial arts world, you have always wanted to do something for the Kingdom of Jin. You have tried hard to do it, although you have done a mess."
"..." Juggernaut.
"As for me, I am better than you. I almost made it, but... alas, it failed in the end anyway. Let me tell you the truth, even if I don't make any suggestions now, I will wait until the Earl's Mansion raises It takes two or three years to prepare. Isn’t the snowfield a place where they can come and leave whenever they want?
It doesn’t make any difference.
I have a clear conscience. Let me tell you the truth. I just want to save my life and live for myself. I want to get out of this prison as soon as possible.
In the evening, I can buy a bag of peanuts and walk to your door and knock on the door.
Where is your son? Give me a bench and call him uncle. Where is your sister-in-law? When you see me coming, fry an extra plate of chicken.
That's enough. "
The Juggernaut nodded.
"Do you think so too?" the Savage King asked.
“Well, if I didn’t know who you are, I would have almost been deceived by you.”
“Sincerity is still needed between people.”
"You, I'm sorry."
"I accept your apology."
"Ha."
"Don't think that I'm having any whims, and don't think that it's impossible for me to come out in this life, or that as soon as I come out, it will be the day that sends me to the guillotine.
Don't underestimate our Uncle Zheng ,
His ambition is actually very big.
In fact, I am also surprised. It stands to reason that a young noble, respected by the Marquis of Jingnan and appreciated by the Emperor of Yan, is exactly what he should be. Is it true that a man dies for his confidant?
He is different. He gives me the feeling that he is going all out to prepare for separatism or even rebellion. This makes no sense, makes no sense, and makes no sense. ”
The Sword Master frowned slightly.
Because,
In the circle that can contact Zheng Fan, basically,
Uncle Zheng Everyone knows this.
"One day, when he has tidied up the snowfield, and one day, when the snowfield is nothing in his eyes, I will probably be able to come out.
Both of us actually claim to be noble, but we also What's the difference?
It's not me who is inciting dissension. No matter how noble your sword master is, when you recover from your injuries, what if he, Uncle Zheng, If something happens and someone is assassinated, why don't you save him?
If he asks you to help kill someone, will you let him use your Long Yuan if he cries a lot? < br>
Actually, you also know in your heart that you already owe too much to others. You can’t help yourself with the debt of favor. ”
"Oh, I'm from Jin."
"Transparent."
The Savage King raised his glass and said, "Come on, one of us brothers will go."
Gently Once touched,
The Sword Master still tasted it briefly, while the Savage King drank it all in one gulp.
"As for me, I'm just waiting for that day. I believe there will be that day. I just hope that when the time comes, you don't attack me as soon as I come out."
"I still don't want you to Come out.”
“I know, I know, so You have done nothing else in your life except wielding a sword."
The Savage King leaned against the fence, throwing the peanut shell in his hand over his head, watching the peanut crumbs fall down.
< br>said with emotion:
"Life is just a dream. When you wake up, if you are in a good mood, continue doing it. If you are not in a good mood, just sit there in a daze until you forget whether you are awake or dreaming. "
The sword master stood up and seemed to be ready to leave.
“Don’t stay for a while longer?”
“It’s not interesting to hear your emotion.”
“Heartless.”
"I'll come see you next time when I'm in a bad mood."
"Do you think what you're saying sounds like human language?"
"Keep locking me up, I'm leaving. "
"Hey, don't leave in a hurry. I had a dream tonight. Do you want to know what's in the dream? "
"Tonight?"
"Yes, I will do it when I go to bed tonight, I just said it in advance."
"Huh."
"In that dream, you and I stood together, There are many enemies in front of us. The situation is very dangerous.
What should I do?"
The sword master said nothing.
"Ask me what to do."
"Ask me what to do now?"
The Juggernaut took a breath.
“Ask quickly!”
“What should I do?” Juggernaut.
"Hey, do you know how I answered?"
"I asked."
The Savage King suddenly grabbed the iron fence with both hands,
while shaking the fence He laughed loudly and said:
"I said, dad, don't ask, just take your son and I'll run away!"
——Good night everyone
(End of this chapter)