After Spring and Autumn

Chapter 277
Seeing this situation, Xiang Chao showed a puzzled look on his face, and said to his younger brother Xiang Qi.

"This Mengzi has always been a man who knows soldiers. Why is the formation this time a bit unusual? I heard that the cavalry and chariot soldiers have always fought mainly in combat, but now they are laying out the formation and preparing to fight. Fight us hard?"

After Xiang Qi heard this, he looked at the cavalry on the opposite side, and he also breathed a sigh of relief. Among other things, these cavalry were really well equipped, and they were all armored with evil gold.

Because of the feud between Song Hou and Meng Di, up to now, Song State has not obtained a set of evil gold utensils, at least they all need a set of thousands of gold, and Xiang Qi can't help but click his tongue secretly. This Meng Zi is really a big hand!

Looking at the appearance of his army, the formation is neatly arranged, and there is no sign of panic at all, which shows that this Han army is extremely elite, which makes Xiang Qi feel a bad feeling in his heart, and then he spoke.

"Perhaps Mengzi thought that we were not their enemy, so he procrastinated so much. This may be our chance to defeat the Han army, and this place is a plain, so there is no danger to rely on. As long as we are careful, we may not be unable to win."

Xiang Chao is also used to big battles. Over the years, he has fought many battles. Although he has some doubts in his heart, he does not have the intention of retreating because of this, so he ordered the front army to advance slowly to test the Han. Army's response.

However, Mengdi's cavalry did not respond at all. They stood quietly at the same spot, looked at the nest for a long time and did not see a reason, and then decided to test the attack.

When the two teams were more than [-] paces apart, the cavalry in front suddenly moved. They were divided into two teams, as if they were preparing to outflank the two teams.

At this time, Song Jun who was rushing to the front looked a little strangely. The row of equipment placed in front of the formation looked like siege equipment. They were mounted on the carriage, and suddenly felt a little bad. At this moment , Meng Di gave an order.

Twenty bed crossbows were launched directly. Although the distance was nearly two hundred steps, it did not affect the penetrating power of the bed crossbows at all, and even the horses and carts pierced through together, and there was a scream of distress.

What's even more frightening is that these bed crossbows are still undiminished, and they go straight to the back. Suddenly, the front army of the Song army is in chaos, and those injured soldiers either have broken arms or broken legs. It has become a hell on earth.

Seeing this scene, the Song army was so shocked that the cavalry rushed forward at this moment, and the entire front army suddenly became a mess. As soon as the confrontation broke down, the Song army immediately retreated. Directly outflank the two wings.

Their goal is not the front army but the rear army, and their main function is to cut off their rear, and then attack back and forth.

Xiang Chao in the back didn't know what happened in the front, but in an instant, the front army was in chaos, as if he had suffered a serious injury, which made his heart pale with shock, and the army monkeys rushed over immediately, and came back loudly reported.

"My lord, the Han army used a very weird weapon, which can shoot the arrows in the arm hundreds of steps away, causing heavy damage to the front army. At this time, it is impossible to regroup the army!"

After hearing this, Xiang Chao knew that something was wrong. This happened just after the battle, which meant that the Han army already had the means to defeat the enemy, and immediately ordered the former army to retreat, preparing to retreat to Xiao County I'll talk about it later.

The chariot was very sharp when charging, and the speed of the cavalry was only slightly slower, but the turning speed was not flattering. Just when they adjusted their formation and prepared to retreat, they felt the ground tremble.

Xiang Chao hurriedly looked over, and saw two teams of cavalry outflanking them, one from the left and the other from the right, at a very high speed. In desperation, Xiang Chao had to order the troops to divide into left and right formations and prepare to meet the enemy.

Naturally, there was no problem with this response, but Shi Huang and Yu Rang passed them and directly cut off the return of the Song Army. Said that the game is doomed.

Xiang Chao sighed, his face full of despair, and said to his younger brother Xiang Qi.

"People all over the world say that Mengzi is one of the few people in the world who know how to fight. After hearing this, Xiang felt that his exaggeration was exaggerated. Only after the battle today did he realize how big the gap between the two sides is. It's a pity that he knew it too late."

At this time, Xiang Qi also showed anxiety on his face, and said in a very panicked tone.

"Brother, at this time, we should find a way to attack. If we continue to delay, I'm afraid it will be difficult for us people to survive. In this way, what kind of troops will Song use to resist the Han army?"

After hearing this, Xiang Chao's spirit lifted, and he said after thinking for a moment.

"The cavalry that Mengzi is with is only [-], and we are not far away from Pengcheng, so we just rushed forward in one go. If we can get under Pengcheng, then Mengzi will not dare to enter lightly!"

"It's just that the chasing army behind me is staring at me, and I need someone to help me cut off my rear. Otherwise, we may die without a place to die! It's even more shameless to return to Shangqiu to see Song Hou."

At this moment, Xiang Qi's face revealed a look of determination, he turned the car and said to Xiang Chao.

"Since it is such a critical time, if our Xiang clan cannot win and return to Shangqiu, then the Song Kingdom will definitely be taken by the Han army. At that time, the Xiang clan will be considered finished. My younger brother is not talented, so I am willing to leave the heir. "

Xiang Chao nodded vigorously and said no more, the entire rear army was divided into two divisions, Xiang Qi led a team to stand ready, while Xiang Chao bypassed the battlefield and rushed directly towards Mengdi's place, hoping that through this method Forcing Mengdi to retreat.

At this time, there were only [-] cavalry around Mengdi, and after seeing the changes on the battlefield, Mengdi also showed admiration, and said with some emotion when he saw Xiang Chao who was rushing towards him.

"This Xiang Chao was able to make a decisive decision at this time, which is considered to be a good response. It's a pity that the reaction is a bit too slow. If the rear army directly presses down from the beginning, then the outcome of the battle is still uncertain!"

After finishing speaking, Mengdi turned his head and glanced at the group of cavalry behind him, and then said loudly.

"The victory or defeat is at this moment. The enemy army is rushing here. Everyone, be prepared. When the king gives an order, I will rush out and let the people of Song Dynasty see the fighting power of our Han army!"

(End of this chapter)