Chaos of the Three Kingdoms Summons

Chapter 2747 Chengdu Battle with Yang Yan

Shi Tianze, clad in armor, immediately and loudly ordered, "Pass down the order: all troops, attack!"

"kill……"

Tens of thousands of infantrymen, in tight formation, slowly advanced.

After all, the Han generals who managed to rise through the ranks of the Mongol Yuan dynasty all possessed some skill.

"Pass down the order: crossbow formation, prepare to suppress!" Upon receiving the message, Wei Qing also took the corresponding action.

"Ding, Wei Qing's Martial Fierce skill has been activated."
Martial prowess, straightening the border, expanding south of the Yellow River, breaking through the Qilian Mountains, connecting the Western Regions, and subduing the Northern Barbarians—Wei Qing's exclusive skill.
Effect 1: When commanding troops in battle, Command +2, Intelligence +2; when fighting against alien races, Command +1 additionally.

Effect 2: When facing cavalry, Command +1.

Effect 3: When personally participating in battle, attack power +6, enemy attack power -2.

Effect 4: When fighting against alien races, reduce the attack power of all enemy soldiers by 1 point.

When Wei Qing's Martial Valor skill is activated, Command increases by 2, +1 (base Command 102, current Command increases to 105), Intelligence increases by 2, current Intelligence increases to...

"Ding, Wei Qing's Martial Fierce skill effect four is activated. When fighting against alien races, it reduces the attack power of all enemy soldiers by 1 point."

In this respect, the Jin army's crossbows and arrows were far superior to those of the Yuan Mongols.

From hand crossbows held with one hand, to light crossbows held with both hands, to heavy or rigid crossbows that require the use of the legs or waist for assistance, and finally to bed crossbows that require the cooperation of multiple people, the Jin army had all kinds of crossbows.

The Jin army's advantage lay in their heavy crossbows, even ballistae, capable of penetrating armor.

Although the Yuan Dynasty was known for its iron ore deposits and even learned technologies from various regions in East Asia, West Asia, and South Asia, it actually possessed the Yuan Dynasty technology that we see on Pinduoduo today.

However, the iron ore extraction rate is still not ideal.

Therefore, their armored soldiers actually only had half-body armor, which reduced their level of protection.

This kind of iron armor could not possibly withstand a heavy crossbow bolt.

In contrast, the Jin army's front-line armored soldiers were fully armored, completely covered up except for the joints of their limbs.

This level of protection is absolutely impenetrable by any arrows from the enemy.

A heavy bow capable of piercing iron armor is not something that just anyone can draw.

Therefore, in the initial exchange of fire before the two sides engaged in close combat, the Jin army would definitely have the upper hand.

"Boom...boom...boom..."

The war drums sounded continuously, and a dense rain of arrows from both sides followed.

"Raise your shields! Raise your shields!"

Shi Tianze, standing in the Mongol army formation, suddenly changed his expression.

However, even though many people had raised their shields in time, Yuan soldiers were still being shot and killed on the way.

Whether it's the Yuan Dynasty, the Great Jin Dynasty, or any other empire, their shields all appear to be made of iron, but how could they actually be?

They're just wood covered with a thin layer of iron!

If it were a shield made entirely of iron, how many soldiers would be able to lift it for me?

Therefore, these shields offer limited protection against heavy crossbows.

During the close-quarters combat, especially in the final 200 meters, it was undoubtedly a one-sided attack. "Listen up, everyone! His Majesty has spoken!"

"In this battle, as long as you kill three enemy soldiers, you can bring your family to register as citizens of the Yuan Dynasty after the battle!"

Shi Tianze roared loudly to the surroundings, even getting his family members around him to roar along, so that the message would spread throughout the entire army.

As for the sacrifices made in the process, Shi Tianze didn't care too much.

They had seen the advantage of the enemy's crossbows before, and were naturally prepared for this kind of sacrifice.

As Shi Tianze's voice, aided by his guards, gradually carried out, all the soldiers became excited.

Within the Yuan-Mongol system, the treatment at each level varied drastically. In particular, once one was registered as a Yuan citizen, one was considered a true member of the Yuan-Mongol people and could act as if they were part of the Yuan-Mongol core, lording it over those who came later.

Two hundred paces, a distance of two hundred paces, yet the Mongol army suffered a total of four thousand casualties.

In other words, before the two sides had even truly engaged in close combat, the Yuan-Mongol side had already lost four thousand combatants.

Fortunately, the Yuan Mongols have finally reached the front lines of the two armies, and the next step is for the two armies to officially engage in close combat.

"Follow me, let's charge!"

Yang Yan, the top general of the Yuan Mongol Han faction, made his move. When the two armies clashed, he spurred his horse and charged forward, his three-pointed double-edged sword forcefully tearing open a chariot and creating a breach.

Then, he rode into the Jin formation.

As a mid-level Divine General, Yang Yan was naturally not someone that ordinary soldiers could deal with.

With a large contingent of soldiers following behind him, Yang Yan was not surprised to find himself alone in an enemy siege. He displayed remarkable prowess and quickly created an opening.

As a result, even Tian Dan, the commander of the Jin army's vanguard, noticed the situation and immediately transferred Yuwen Chengdu there.

As the overall commanders of the army, Wei Qing and Meng Tian were responsible for overseeing the overall situation, while the generals in charge of the left and right wings of the vanguard were responsible for their respective local battle situations and made timely responses.

Like others in Zhao Kuangyin's camp at the time, Tian Dan essentially surrendered voluntarily. Moreover, he still had tens of thousands of troops when he surrendered.

Therefore, those like them, who had just joined, naturally had a certain status. But those who were captured and then surrendered had a much lower initial status.

Tian Dan wanted to use the Fire Ox Formation against the Yuan Mongols, but of course, this was just a thought he didn't dare to mention.

In the Great Jin Dynasty, anyone who slaughtered an ox under the age of fifteen was to be executed.

Those over fifteen years of age were subject to various levels of punishment, ranging from fines to exile, depending on the specific age of the ox.

If he dared to make this suggestion, the officials in the court would tear him apart.

A train formation, guaranteed to have at least several thousand cattle, would be enough for Wang Meng to personally tear apart.

If the country would be destroyed the moment this tactic is not used, then using it is fine; the officials will not only not oppose it, but will support it.

If a normal fight would be a victory, and someone dares to use such a method, no matter whether they are a civil official or a military general, anyone who has ever been in contact with the lower classes would agree to it.

What did oxen signify in agrarian civilizations?
Even the royal family eats beef from animals that have died of natural causes.

"Yang Yan, you traitor to your ancestors!"

"Take this move from Yuwen Chengdu!"

Yuwen Chengdu, who charged out on horseback, raised his hand and slammed down his halberd as he approached Yang Yan's direction.