Han officials

Chapter 118 Battle
As a Xianbei, Qitamo had much better luck.

Qitamo originally thought that he and the Chigu tribe would have to serve as the vanguard and pave the way for the army.

But unexpectedly, Wei Zhe had no intention of using him as a vanguard at all, but instead gave the two thousand Hu cavalry to Gong Hong.

Yes, when Wei Zhe led his troops out of the camp, the Han army in Shangyintai also began to leave the city and form a battle line.

Although many people were killed while defending the city for several days and nights, there were still nearly three thousand soldiers.

Wei Zhe would not waste this force, but these 3,000 people were too weak in cavalry, so he transferred these two Wuhuan and Xianbei cavalry over.

In this way, the Han army was able to support each other from both sides.

On the left were Wei Zhe's 4,000 Liaodong County soldiers, and on the right were Shang Yintai's 5,000 infantry and cavalry.

After seeing this scene, many generals in the Buyeo army frowned.

Only Jian Weiju was not worried. Instead, he smiled and said, "That's perfect. Once I defeat the Han people, this city will be easily within my grasp."

When these words were spoken, many generals were stunned, and then they thought it was true.

The concepts of these three thousand Han soldiers inside and outside the city are completely different.

After these few days of siege, they deeply realized how good the Han people were at defending the city.

If these 3,000 Han soldiers stayed in the city, they would probably not be able to capture the city even if they won.

After thinking about it, the Buyeo generals couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

After seeing this scene, Maga on the side couldn't help but nod secretly.

I have to admit that the adopted son's methods are indeed good and are no less capable than Old Wang's.

But the battlefield is the battlefield, and no matter how powerful the political means are, they can only rely on swords and guns to speak at this moment.

……

The north wind was howling, and the fierce gusts of wind blew up gusts of dust, causing the flags to flutter.

Looking at the gloomy sky, Wei Zhe immediately realized that his bows and arrows were useless in today's battle.

With a change of mind, Wei Zhe immediately ordered his soldiers to change their formation.

Then, with the second drum beat, the red flag was raised under the general's banner, and the formation of the Han soldiers on the left army suddenly changed.

When they left the camp, they were in a square formation, but in just a moment, the 4,000 Liaodong County soldiers turned into a sharp formation.

The changes in the formations may sound magical, but in fact they are just adjustments to the array.

However, once the number of people reaches thousands, it becomes very difficult to quickly adjust the formation, which is why formations came into being.

The purpose of practicing formations is to enable soldiers to change formations more quickly and accurately on the battlefield.

For example, just now, the information conveyed by the golden drums and banners was also homophonic but not identical.

If the matrix is a square matrix:
At the first drum beat, the black flag is raised, which means the battle is in curved formation;

At the second drum, the red flag is raised, indicating a sharp battle formation;
At the third drum, if the blue flag is raised, it means the formation is in straight formation;
But if the formation is a circular formation, the same golden drums, banners and orders represent a different meaning.

The words "well-trained" are easy to say, but it is not easy to do it.

As for a strong army that is victorious in every battle, it cannot be achieved by relying on temporary courage.

If the battlefield is really so simple, there is no need for Sun Wu's Art of War to exist!

In fact, in this regard, the principles of ancient and modern times are the same, and there is no big difference.

At the same time, the 5,000 infantry and cavalry under Shangyintai City also formed their battle formation.

Since the two thousand Hu cavalry were not Han cavalry, Gong Hong only arranged a conservative curved formation.

That is, the Xianbei cavalry and the Wuhuan cavalry were stationed on the left and right to guard the two wings.

……

The wind was getting stronger and stronger, and bows and crossbows had lost their value in the open field.

Wei Zhe understood this, and Jian Weiju in the opposing Buyeo army also understood this.

So he chose the most unpretentious way to deal with it, which was to overwhelm others with his grandeur.

Perhaps he saw Gong Hong's conservatism, or perhaps he thought that the 5,000 infantry and cavalry were a mob.

In any case, facing the Han army's attack from both sides, Jian Weiju did not sit still, but took the initiative to attack.

Defend on the left and attack on the right, using most of the troops to deal with Wei Zhe's 4,000 cavalry.

Because in Jian Weiju's opinion, as long as these 4,000 reinforcements were dealt with, the road to Shang Yintai would surely collapse without a fight.

Well, how should I put it, he was actually right to think so, at least his idea was correct.

But his tactical idea is a little difficult to realize!
But Jian Weiju, who had never fought with Wei Zhe and had not fought with the Han people for almost 30 years, did not think so.

As the Buyeo cavalry galloped across the battlefield and shouted in front of the formation, Jian Weiju felt that the advantage was in his hands!
Interestingly, Wei Zhe thought so too.

"Wu Zhong, Zhang Chang, Liu Yi, Han Zhong"

"exist!"

"I order you to each lead a unit and take turns advancing. Make sure you break through the enemy's formation!"

"Here!"

Immediately, Wu Zhong, Zhang Chang, Liu Yi and Han Zhong each led 800 people away.

As county Simas, these four people are actually the backbone of the Liaodong County soldiers.

In the past, when Wei Zhe was not around, the Liaodong County soldiers were basically trained by them.

As for Jiaoshan?

He was one of Wei Zhe's personal guards and a member of the marquis's mansion, not among the county soldiers.

For example, at this moment, he quietly led more than a thousand personal cavalrymen to stand behind Wei Zhe, ready to take orders at any time.

So in the vast wilderness, both sides rushed towards each other and started the most intense hand-to-hand combat.

"Kill! Kill! Kill!"

The cavalrymen who followed Wei Zhe from Xianbei to the Three Hans and from Lelang to Liaodong were now filled with murderous intent.

I saw them holding their spears skillfully, holding the reins in their left hands and slowly increasing their speed.

The cries of killing filled the air wherever they passed, so loud that they even drowned out the howling north wind. When the Han cavalry engaged each other, their speed had already reached its maximum.

There was a loud thud, and the Han cavalry instantly collided violently with the Buyeo cavalry.

In an instant, there was a crisp sound of swords clashing, accompanied by screams.

If you listen carefully, you can even hear the painful neighing of horses coming from the wind.

After a flurry of activity and as the dust gradually cleared, the battle situation was clearly revealed to everyone.

Although the Han cavalry were few in number, they were united and maintained their formation.

In contrast, the Buyeo cavalry vanguard was already in a panic.

The horses are good, but it's a pity that the cavalry's level is a bit low, which is a waste of these good horses!
But now the Buyeo people have no chance to think or hesitate.

The battlefield in the wilderness looks huge, but once it starts, it will be like a rolling stone and cannot be stopped.

Wu Zhong, Zhang Chang, Liu Yi and Han Zhong were each as powerful as a tiger. They took turns advancing and soon they forcibly opened a gap in the Fuyu formation and attacked Jian Weiju who was under the general's flag.

On the other side, Gong Hong led 5,000 infantry and cavalry to cut in from the side and rear of the Buyeo formation.

Although the momentum was not as strong as that of the left army, it was still advancing forward firmly.

Jian Weiju wanted to use his magnificent formation to defeat Wei Zhe, but facts proved that he was overthinking it.

Attacking, he was no match for Wei Zhe's Liaodong veterans;

Even if he defended, he couldn't withstand the Han army's magnificent formation!

To be honest, Wei Zhe didn't know where Jian Weiju got the courage to fight him.

You must know that he now has powerful weapons and armor, and both infantry and cavalry.

With equal military strength, the barbarians of the time could not be their opponents at all unless they attacked them several times more than them.

At this moment, only the Han army can defeat the Han army!
……

An hour later.

"Impossible! This is absolutely impossible!"

Under the central army's banner, Jian Weiju was seen muttering with a blank look in his eyes.

Even though he had thought that he would be defeated by Wei Zhe, he did not expect the current situation.

Wei Zhe did not use any brilliant strategies or fancy tricks, but just defeated his 10,000-strong army head-on!
The tactics are simple, but even more shocking.

After all, this scene only illustrates one problem, that is, the Buyeo people are no good!

However, as the deputy commander, Maga was too busy to care about anything else. He said in a panic, "Son, withdraw the troops quickly, or it will be too late!"

Seeing countless Fuyu horses without their masters running around in the snow, Jian Weiju shuddered. Finally coming to his senses, he shouted, "Retreat! Quick, retreat!"

After all, he still has a rear army of 3,000 men, and if he uses them well, he may be able to escape unscathed.

However, Wei Zhe was waiting for his order!

After a call to retreat came from the rear of the Buyeo army, the Buyeo soldiers in the front no longer had the will to fight.

Even the Buyeo warriors who were fighting hard turned their horses around without hesitation after hearing this.

For a moment, the offensive and defensive situation on the entire battlefield was reversed.

Seeing this, Wei Zhe under the Han army flag finally couldn't help but smile.

"The opportunity to fight has appeared, soldiers, follow me and kill!"

After saying that, Wei Zhe kicked his horse's belly and jumped out at the head of the group, with Jiao Shan following closely behind.

The more than a thousand personal cavalrymen behind him had been waiting impatiently for a long time and now rushed towards the Fuyu army opposite like tigers out of a cage.

It was still the same old trick, breaking the enemy's formation. The cavalry under Wei Zhe were very familiar with this trick.

As the saying goes: One trick is enough to conquer the world.

The rolled-up bead curtain may not be very useful against the Han people, but it is definitely a professional match for the Buyeo people.

For example, at this moment, as the morale of the Fuyu army was declining, Wei Zhe, Wu Zhong, Zhang Chang, Liu Yi, Han Zhong and others were like iron hammers, frequently attacking and smashing the Fuyu army formation that tried to resist.

On the other side, the 5,000 infantry and cavalry led by Gong Hong were also moving towards Wei Zhe.

With the cooperation of the Han left and right armies, the defeated Fuyu soldiers were scattered like a handful of blown sand.

The army collapsed along the way, and all the routes collapsed. In the end, the rear army next to Jian began to fall into chaos.

Seeing this, Jian Weiju tried various methods, but to no avail.

Finally, he could only close his eyes in pain and grit his teeth, "Retreat!"

After saying this, he ignored the Buyeo soldiers on the battlefield and led his personal guards away.

When Wei Zhe saw a team of nearly two thousand cavalrymen from the rear of Buyeo leaving the battlefield and galloping into the wilderness, he knew that the battle was won.

This was indeed the case. As Jian Weiju's banner left the battlefield, the Buyeo soldiers no longer had the will to resist.

In just half an hour, no Buyeo people resisted anymore.

In the wilderness, countless defeated soldiers fled in all directions like sparks.

Only about 3,000 defeated soldiers were surrounded by the Han army, so they had no choice but to kneel down and surrender.

Seeing this, Wei Zhe was too busy to be happy and immediately ordered: "Chase!"

"Remember, horses are more important than people!"

Wu Zhong, Zhang Chang, Liu Yi, Han Zhong and others immediately understood what Wei Zhe meant when they heard this.

Chiguli and Qitamo, who had been trying to get some small advantage, immediately put away their little thoughts and followed the Han cavalry in pursuit of the enemy and cleared out the defeated soldiers.

At the same time, when the Shangyintai volunteers on the city wall saw this scene, they couldn't help but cheer loudly.

You have to know that for several days they have been assisting the government in defending the city under tremendous mental pressure.

Seeing that the Buyeo people were finally defeated, many people in the city couldn't help but cry for joy.

Seeing this, Wei Zhe immediately felt that his fatigue was much relieved.

At this moment, he only hoped that the people of Sigaima and the Han army could buy him a little more time, because they were only one step away from victory...

(End of this chapter)