The Golden Family, rising from the Western Regions

Chapter 10 Hexi Cavalry, Charge!
Li Xiao and others hid on the back of the hillside. The Qarlug people, who were eager to capture Kunji, did not notice that there were people lying in ambush here.

When the people from Hexi Fort appeared on the hillside, looking down from a high position and shooting from a long distance with the help of the favorable terrain, the Qarlug people were instantly stunned.

In just half a minute, Li Xiao shot three Qarluk people in succession with his bow.

And they are all in vital areas such as the head and chest.

Such archery skills made Li Dashan and others look sideways.

"Great, Dalong. I didn't expect that your archery skills have become so powerful in just a few months?" Li Dashan said in surprise while shooting arrows.

Horseback archery is not an easy task.

Li Dashan and others have also been trained since childhood and are good at riding and archery.

But even so, in the three rounds of arrows shot, Li Dashan only killed one Qalluk man. The remaining arrow missed the target and hit the Qalluk man's arm.

The situation was similar for the others, and some even didn't hit the target at all.

This is all very normal. In actual horse riding and archery combat, it will be affected by many factors.

The enemy will not sit still and let you shoot. Except for the first round of shooting that caught the Qarluk people off guard, the Qarluk people quickly used war horses and other cover to dodge the second arrow.

Therefore, killing a person with three arrows is already very impressive.

It is extremely rare to find a sharpshooter like that who can hit the target every time.

But what surprised Li Dashan was that Li Xiao hit all three arrows, and they were all vital points.

Only at this moment did they realize that Li Xiao, whom they had always regarded as a junior, had transformed so outstandingly.

"I've been training in horse riding and archery during this period, and it seems that the effort has not been in vain." Li Xiao laughed.

He drew the bow and drew the arrow in one smooth movement. After releasing the bowstring, the arrow hit another Qarluk man in the chest.

The young and strong men in Hexi Fort were filled with envy and admiration for his precise shooting skills. He was simply a natural archer!
Li Xiao is a very good archer. This life was just a short training session, and that familiar feeling returned to his body.

It's not certain that you will hit the target every time, but nine out of ten times is still a sure thing.

"I underestimated you, kid."

Li Dashan laughed and became more and more satisfied with Li Xiao.

The living environment in the northern border is complex. In addition to facing harassment from the Naiman people, they also have to face conflicts and struggles with other nomadic tribes and even Han villages.

Every person in Northern Frontier grew up in battle.

Li Xiao is the young master of Hexi Fort and the future master. If he is skilled in martial arts and brave in battle, Hexi Fort will have more chances of survival.

Obtain more resources through fighting with surrounding tribes and villages.

At this moment, the Qarlug people below began to shout and even turned their horses' heads.

"The Karluk people are trying to escape." Chen Erqiang shouted.

The sudden appearance of the people from Hexi Fort caught the Qarluk people off guard.

After three rounds of long-range shooting, more than a dozen Qarlug people were killed and many were injured.

After all, Li Xiao alone shot and killed four Qarlugs, including the leader of this cavalry team.

Seeing this situation, how could the remaining people dare to hold on?
They no longer have the advantage in numbers, physical strength, or terrain. If they continue to stay here, they will be sitting ducks.

They could only retreat and join up with the main force at the riverside before making plans.

"Chase them! Don't let them get away!" Li Dashan shouted.
The whip fell, and the warhorse under him rushed out instantly.

Li Xiao and others also rushed forward to fight.

They set out from the hillside, commanding a commanding position, and their horses were well-equipped, so they were getting closer and closer to the fleeing Karluk cavalry.

When the distance was shortened to 100 meters, Li Xiao drew his bow and arrow again, aiming at the Qarluk people who were running at the end.

"簌~"

The arrow pierced the air and shot forward in an instant.

"Ah~"

With a scream, the last Qarluk man was shot from behind and fell down quickly.

"Good boy, you can hit the target from such a distance?"

"And you still have the strength to shoot so many arrows?"

Seeing Li Xiao shoot another person, Li Dashan and others exclaimed in admiration.

The distance was nearly a hundred meters, and both sides were riding horses, but Li Xiao was able to hit the target with one arrow?

This archery skill is simply amazing!

On the contrary, these young and strong adults thought they did not have the ability to do so, so in order not to waste arrows, they all prepared to move closer before taking action.

More importantly, Li Dashan and others discovered that Li Xiao was not only an accurate shooter, but also had amazing arm strength.

The bow used by Hexi Fort has a strong pulling force. Even an adult man would have to spend some effort to pull it.

So, under normal circumstances, each person can only shoot six or seven arrows at most, and then needs to rest for a while before continuing to shoot.

But Li Xiao had shot so many arrows in succession without blushing or getting out of breath, and his arm drawing the bow didn't even tremble at all, as relaxed as it was at the beginning.

This made Li Dashan and others very puzzled.

Li Xiao's physique is not particularly strong, but rather well-proportioned. His arms are not particularly thick and he does not look like he has too many muscles.

But why is there such a great power hidden?

"Maybe I'm just gifted, hahahaha~"

Li Xiao laughed loudly, sped up his horse, and passed the crowd.

He still wants to cum.

This feeling is really good.

Perhaps it was because of the time travel, Li Xiao discovered that his body was a little bit stronger.

The sense of power is overflowing, and there is explosive power hidden under every muscle.

The ordinary riding bows of this era were between eighty and one hundred pounds, and the bow in Li Xiao's hand was eighty pounds.

But Li Xiao felt that it was still too light.

Next time, I’ll try something more focused and shoot farther.

But being light also has its advantages, rapid shooting is faster.

"簌~"

As soon as Li Xiao finished speaking, the arrow in his hand flew out again.

This time the distance was closer, and the arrow hit a Qalluk cavalryman's neck more accurately, killing him instantly. The Qalluk people became even more panicked as their companions were shot and killed one after another.

Someone shouted in Karluk: "Alaha, there are eagle shooters among them."

Allah is a transliteration of Syriac, which means God.

A considerable number of the Karluk people believe in Nestorianism, a branch of Christianity.

"If this continues, we'll all die."

"You can't run anymore."

"Go back and kill these savages."

The presence of the Eagle Shooter made these Qarlug people feel afraid. If they continued to run, they would be shot one by one.

Moreover, they didn't have many arrows left, so it was difficult to fight back with bows and arrows.

Then they can only have a chance to survive by fighting face to face in close combat.

"Kill~"

Soon, the Qarluk cavalry turned their horses around and charged towards Li Xiao and others.

"The Qarlugs want close combat."

Seeing the Qarluk people rushing towards him aggressively, Li Dashan shouted with a ferocious look on his face.

Li Xiao immediately stopped the angry Li Dashan: "Sixth Uncle."

"The Karluks are still strong. Don't engage them head-on for now. Get close and shoot with bows and arrows from a distance. They don't have many arrows left."

Li Xiao shouted, stopping everyone from wanting to engage in close combat.

The men of Hexi are not lacking in bravery, but they cannot sacrifice in vain.

Although many Karluk people had been shot and killed before, their fighting spirit was still there, and their number was about the same as that of Li Xiao and others.

In this situation, if the battle was close to each other, even if the Qarluk people were killed, the people in Hexi Fort would suffer heavy losses.

Not worth the candle!

The best way is still to use bows and arrows to consume the enemy, which is also the traditional tactic of nomadic peoples.

When the enemy advances, we retreat; when the enemy is tired, we attack.

Keep harassing and exhausting the enemy until you are finally confident enough to fight to the death.

"Huh~"

After listening to Li Xiao's words, Li Dashan took a deep breath, calmed down, and nodded slightly to Li Xiao.

Then he said to everyone, "Listen to Dalong."

Afterwards, the distance between the two sides became closer and closer. When they were about forty meters apart, Li Xiao suddenly shouted.

"spread!"

Afterwards, the people in Hexi Fort began to split into two, forming an inverted eight shape, and separated to the two sides of the Qarlug people without slowing down at all.

At the same time, the people in Hexi Fort shot arrows from their bows and engaged in crossfire.

At this distance, the archery accuracy of Li Dashan and others has greatly improved.

Nearly twenty arrows were shot at the same time from two directions, and the charging Qarlug people were caught off guard.

Many people fell under the arrows of Li Xiao and others and fell off their horses.

"Good~"

"Hahaha~"

"So many damn Karluk people died again." Chen Erqiang and others laughed excitedly.

After another round of shooting, there were less than ten Qarlug people left.

They have completely taken the initiative.

"Dalong, it's your turn!"

"sharp!"

Chen Erqiang and others gave Li Xiao a thumbs up.

Li Xiao's tactic was very powerful, as it could not only kill the Karluk people but also reduce his own losses.

Li Xiao just smiled lightly, without any hint of modesty.

This trick was also learned from the Mongols. As the Mongolian cavalry roamed across the Eurasian continent, looking down on others and maneuvering around, countless powerful countries were defeated and destroyed in front of them.

There were many discussions in later generations on the combat of Mongolian cavalry, so Li Xiao learned the Mongolian fighting methods very thoroughly.

The Mongols were not as brave, tenacious and fearless as the Jurchens, but they were able to end the battle in the simplest way with the least loss.

Only the Qarlugs still clung to their old ways of fighting, completely unaware of the revolution in warfare brought about by the Mongols from the eastern steppes.

"The Qarlugs are going to fight to the death." Li Dashan suddenly said in a serious voice.

The less than ten remaining Qarlug people knew that they could not escape at all, so they decided to fight to the death and charged towards Li Xiao and others again, with the momentum of exchanging their lives for theirs.

This time, Li Xiao did not stop them. After all, his own number was twice that of the Qarluk people, and they had an absolute advantage in close combat.

More importantly, the distance between the two sides was too close, and it was too late to shoot arrows.

"Then kill."

"The Karluks are nothing!"

"Kill them."

Chen Erqiang and others shouted loudly, full of murderous intent.

Some of their brothers and relatives died at the hands of the Qarlugs, and they had been holding their breath for a long time.

The blood of the Karluk people must be used to pay for the lives of their loved ones.

The long-range shot just now was not pleasant, and I must personally chop off the head of the Qarluk people to vent my anger.

"Kill~"

Li Xiao was also infected by this emotion and drew out his cavalry sword. The adrenaline in his body was secreted rapidly and his blood seemed to begin to boil.

Cavalry fighting is the romance of men. At this moment, Li Xiao wanted to shout loudly.

"Hexi Iron Cavalry!"

"Charge~"

(End of this chapter)