God Three Group Chat: Three Kingdoms

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The movement of cavalry is very loud, especially when there are large numbers of cavalry units. When they move, once their footsteps become similar, the vibrations and sounds they can transmit can travel for miles, or even tens of miles.

However, this is a common problem, and both Cao Chun and Ma Chao had solutions and countermeasures to reduce the distance the sound of horses' hooves could travel.

However, this method only weakens the problem; it cannot completely eliminate it.

This made Moroya, who had received orders from Gachali to go north to defend, realize that something was wrong as soon as he felt the ground shaking.

As a descendant of the Yuezhi and the head of a military base, Moroya naturally understood the impact of a large-scale cavalry charge.

"Such a massive tremor? Only a large cavalry force could produce that..." Moroya quickly signaled his soldiers to stop, then felt the tremor further. His expression immediately turned grim. He then shouted at his soldiers, "Form ranks immediately! Shield bearers forward! Prepare to defend against a large-scale cavalry charge!"

In this Kabul Valley region, there is only one possibility for a large-scale cavalry force to appear: the cavalry force of the Han army.

The vibrations felt beneath his feet not only indicated a large cavalry force, but Moroya could also sense the enemy's movement speed. This speed of a raid was definitely not the normal marching speed of cavalry.

Furthermore, with this northward journey, Moroya did not have time to deploy a large-scale scout network for observation and reconnaissance. After all, the orders he received were merely to travel ten miles north and make advance defensive arrangements.

The original scouting and detection system that the camp should have had was essentially operating independently. Although information was shared, the time it took was enough to render the information untimely when facing cavalry.

Moroya, having hastily adjusted his troops and caused a slight delay, immediately informed the messenger beside him about the scouts, "Immediately notify Commander Gachali that the Han cavalry is approaching at top speed. Note that you must tell Commander Gachali that the Han cavalry is advancing at combat speed, not marching speed..."

After being warned in this way, the messenger understood the urgency of the matter. He immediately leaped onto one of the few horses and quickly whipped his horse southward, just to deliver the message as quickly as possible, even though the distance was not far, less than ten miles.

Placed in a flat area, ten miles away, not even beyond the horizon.

However, in the Kabul River Valley, a straight-line distance of ten miles has already taken several turns in the valley, so naturally you can't see each other.

After transforming his army from a marching column into a defensive formation and preparing for a cavalry charge, Moroya immediately sent messengers to inform the rear and prepared messengers in advance to report back to Gacholi as soon as the Han army was discovered and the situation was understood.

It can be said that Moroya, who was ordered to go north against his will, demonstrated the qualities that a general should have and did his best to make the effort.

The opponent was the Han army, the Han army that haunted our dreams.

From childhood to adulthood, besides listening to the legendary stories of various predecessors, what impressed me most was the Han army that kicked all those legendary predecessors underfoot.

The power and terror of the Han army were imprinted in everyone's mind, giving each person a corresponding awareness and making them understand their own goals.

The Han army was powerful, while they were weak, so they worked hard from the bottom of their hearts to become stronger, just so that one day they could change everything!
The impending events would test him as a member of the Yuezhi and as the head of a military base who had worked tirelessly for decades. He would see if he had truly fulfilled his efforts and if he could use them to bridge the gap with the Han army. "Place the chevaux-de-frise behind the shield bearers, hold the spears upright, archers prepare to fire, lock onto the bend ahead..." Following the vibrations from his feet, Moroya knew the Han army was close, and he also knew his time was running out; there simply wasn't enough time to set up a large number of chevaux-de-frise and horse traps.

In order to most effectively stop the Han army's advance, Moroya chose to place the chevaux-de-frise behind the shield bearers, rather than in front of them.

On the one hand, the shields of the shield bearers were used to block the enemy's line of sight; on the other hand, the shield bearers themselves were used to weaken the initial charge of the cavalry, thereby enhancing the deterrent effect of the chevaux-de-frise.

To put it even more cruelly, the shield bearers who were repelled by the cavalry, even if they died before the chevaux-de-frise, were better able to protect the chevaux-de-frise.

It can be said that when facing the enemy's excellent and elite cavalry, the integrity and blocking effect of the chevaux-de-frise are much better and more useful than that of shield bearers.

Therefore, from the most practical point of view, using shield soldiers to protect the barricades is a correct military order, but it is also the most helpless military order.

Regardless of whether the opponent is heavy cavalry, cavalry, or even the lightest light cavalry, they can easily defeat shield infantry.

Moroya was well aware of the talents of his own shield soldiers.

If his shield soldiers had the talent of deflecting force, Moroya wouldn't be so worried, but unfortunately, his shield soldiers have the talent of heavy armor defense, which can further enhance the shield's defense.

This ability can effectively provide defense and buy time in infantry battles, and it is a common talent among shield bearers throughout the northern mountainous regions.

However, this talent is only marginally effective against cavalry.

After all, given the impact of cavalry, it's quite normal for soldiers to be knocked away if they haven't absorbed the force.

"I hope the enemy is light cavalry..." Recalling the intelligence information of the Han army, Moroya knew very well that there were also quite a few light cavalry units in the Han army.

If the Han army that came on this mission was a light cavalry force, then his archers would be able to inflict effective casualties, firing a sufficient number of arrows in a short period of time to cause heavy losses to the enemy, repel the Han army, or force the Han army to abandon its continued attack, thus giving him more time to adjust his defensive line.

This also gave Commander Gachali in the rear time to reorganize the entire army!

Time, time is the most important thing right now!
"Han troops have appeared!" The Yuezhi soldiers, who were staring intently at the bend in the valley ahead, reported the situation immediately.

"Release!" Moroya, who had no intention of identifying the enemy soldiers, directly ordered his archers to launch an attack.

If this unit is an allied force, then he'll accept his fate! (End of Chapter)