Great Han Arrow God

Chapter 639 Confrontation
There are many swamps on the grassland.

It looks like the river is shallow, the grass is green, and the place where you can pass by lifting your trousers, but there is likely to be a trap that can swallow people. No matter whether it is a person or a horse, once you fall into it, you will never leave. If there is no one to rescue you, you can only slowly. Slowly sinking into despair.

Everyone on the grassland knows this, and Liang Xiao, who has always paid attention to geography, will never forget this.Before he came, Ma Rong had already learned some things. After he came, he marked all the swamps in the selected battlefield, and asked all the soldiers to memorize them by heart, so as not to enter by mistake and lose their lives in vain. .

The people of Wusun should also know that, just looking at Liang Xiao in front, they chased them so hard that they forgot about the swamp for a while, and when some knights stepped into the soft swamp and couldn't run anymore, they went Thinking of the danger of the swamp again, they turned their horses and stopped chasing.

Even so, there are more than a hundred riders who have already fallen into the trap, dare not move, and can only call for help.

Liang Xiao easily rushed out of the siege of the Wusun people, returned to the horse station, and ordered the crossbowmen to snipe at the Wusun people who were trying to drag their companions out of the swamp.

The powerful crossbow equipped with clairvoyance has a range of about [-] steps, far exceeding the bow in the hands of Wusun people.Standing outside the range of the Wusun people, they fired leisurely, shooting down one Wusun cavalry one after another.After losing dozens of people one after another, the Wusun people did not dare to take the risk of saving others, so they could only stand at a safe distance and watch their companions gradually being swallowed up by the swamp.

The last screams of the Wusun cavalry echoed in everyone's ears, making people shudder.

Lie Jiaomi rushed to the scene, looked at Liang Xiao and others who had walked more than 200 steps, and gritted his teeth with hatred, but there was nothing he could do.It is normal to encounter such a thing when fighting on the battlefield selected by Liang Xiao, and it is not normal to encounter such a thing.Even so, he was very sorry.

Liang Xiao withdrew too fast, so fast that he had no time to react.

The [-] cavalry had just begun to speed up, and Liang Xiao gave the order to retreat before they could engage the Yuezhi and Dawan people.As soon as the Yuezhi people and Dawan people heard the order, they immediately abandoned the Wusun people and evacuated quickly.Before the Wusun people who were beaten could react, they had already withdrawn from the battlefield.When the Wusun cavalry reinforcements arrived, they realized that the opponent had left.All they can do is to inform Lie Jiaomi of the news and ask for the next step.

When Lie Jiaomi made the decision to continue the pursuit, the Dawan people and the Yuezhi people had already withdrawn across the Yili River, leaving only Liang Xiao in the rear.The Wusun people wanted to surround Liang Xiao, but they couldn't do what they wanted.In terms of horses and combat power, Liang Xiao and others were superior to the Wusun knights. Although nearly ten thousand Wusun cavalry surrounded them from all directions, they still failed to trap Liang Xiao in time. They lure into the swamp.

Although he gained the advantage on the scene, Lie Jiaomi still felt like being played by Liang Xiao.This was their first fight, [-] cavalry entered the battle, and nearly a thousand casualties were paid. Not only did they fail to defeat Liang Xiao, who only had seven or eight thousand cavalry, but he was also humiliated by him.Now Liang Xiao guarded this narrow passage, leaving him with tens of thousands of riders helpless.

Lie Jiaomi suppressed the urge to order a strong attack, and stared at the scene in front of him coldly.

On the vast grassland across the river, the Dawan people and the Yuezhi people were already re-arranging, but there were not many troops by the river, only more than 200 people, which looked like guards preparing to respond.But Lie Jiaomi didn't think so. Although he hadn't figured out all the details yet, Liang Xiao could make so many tactical arrangements in such a short period of time. If he said he didn't prepare in advance, he wouldn't believe it if he was killed.

Lie Jiaomi ordered to stop advancing.

Seeing that the Wusun people did not continue to pursue, Liang Xiao turned his horse's head and calmly waded across the river.The female Amazons picked him up, embraced him, and walked towards the hillside together.Liang Xiao got off the horse and asked someone to heal Mingzhu.Although he took the initiative, he was surrounded by superior enemies after all, and injuries were inevitable.Mingzhu was hit by five arrows, but fortunately she didn't hurt her vitals.Liang Xiao himself was also hit by two arrows. He had iron armor to protect his body, but his wounds were only skin trauma.But it looked scary, with blood all over his sleeves.

Luo Xuli was so worried that her voice changed.Liang Xiao laughed, took off his armor, and ordered someone to bandage it up.Seeing the wound with her own eyes and confirming that no bones were injured, Luo Xuli was relieved, and wrapped up Liang Xiao's wound herself, and refused to leave even half a step.

"If the earthen pot is not broken away from the well, the general will inevitably die before the battle, so it's nothing to get a little injury." Liang Xiao didn't think so. "It's not that you haven't seen the more serious injuries on my body, why are you so nervous this time?"

Luo Xuli pouted. "I've never seen so much blood before."

Liang Xiao pulled up his clothes to cover the wound.It is shocking to see the scars, but the bloody wounds are even more shocking.After all, Luo Xuli came from a powerful background, so why did she see such a scene.Those who have never been on the battlefield only know the blood and romance of the battlefield, and those who have been on the battlefield know how tragic the battlefield is.

Liang Xiao raised his clairvoyance and looked at the Wusun people on the other side of the river, feeling a little regretful.Although some victories were obtained, Lie Jiaomi's prudence to stop the bleeding in time did not achieve the results he expected.How to fight the next battle still needs to be pondered.

"Sebas."

Sebastian quickly pressed the knife and ran over quickly. "General, what are your orders?"

"When does it usually snow on your side?"

"That's too early. It's only July, it's not until November, and it hardly snows."

"What about the mountains?" Liang Xiao pointed to the Tianshan Mountains in the distance.

"That's much earlier. It's cold in the mountains, and it may snow at the end of August."

Liang Xiao nodded and said nothing more.The time when it snows in the mountains is the time limit for Lie Jiaomi, and Lie Jiaomi should be more anxious than him at this moment.Since quick victory is impossible, let's calm down and fight patiently with Lie Jiaomi.

Liang Xiao sat on the hillside, repeatedly deliberating on tactics.

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Lie Jiaomi sent more than a hundred scouts to walk along the river to investigate the location of the swamp and find the passage.

Liang Xiao also dispatched crossbowmen to follow the Wusun cavalry, and would snipe from a long distance whenever they had the opportunity, so as not to let them explore with peace of mind.The crossbowmen used pulley individual sniper crossbows, with a shooting range more than twice that of the Wusun people's riding bows, and they could shoot calmly outside the Wusun people's range.Facing this kind of sniper crossbow with a long range and perfect accuracy, the people of Wusun were miserable and had no means of countermeasures.After losing dozens of people, they had to give up their investigation.

Seeing the Wusun people retreating in embarrassment, the crossbowmen laughed loudly and rode their horses galloping, expressing their contempt for the Wusun people to their heart's content.The people of Wusun hated their teeth so much, but they had no choice but to repay Lie Jiaomi.

Lie Jiaomi is not in a hurry.He just carefully asked the scouts about the situation, and then marked them all on the map.He marked the places Liang Xiao protected on the map one by one, and then sent more scouts to investigate farther away.

The swamp in the valley can move, since Liang Xiao didn't let him explore, he guessed the scope of the swamp based on Liang Xiao's reaction, and looked for a passage.

The two sides faced each other across the river, and apart from sporadic fighting, there was no large-scale conflict again.

As night fell, the two sides camped separately.Tents were erected on both sides of the Yili River, and piles of bonfires were lit.Except for the soldiers in charge of security, most of them gathered around the bonfire to drink and eat meat to get rid of the fatigue of the day and prepare to rest.

Liang Xiao invited Azhena and Jianmi to analyze the battle situation during the day.Because the battlefield was on the other side of the river, they couldn't count the number of beheads, they could only get their own losses.According to preliminary statistics, Dawan and Yuezhi each lost 300 people. It is estimated that the loss of Wusun people should far exceed this figure. The results are very satisfactory, at least Ajina and Jianmi are very satisfied.

After Jian Mi reported the battle situation, he didn't understand, and asked again: "General, why didn't you decide the outcome? I think the strength of the Wusun people is very average, and we can definitely win by fighting."

"You think so?"

"Don't you think so, the general?" Jian Mi pulled Azhena again. "Dalu, what do you think?"

Ashina took a sip of the milk wine. "I also don't quite understand it. Judging from the situation of the battle today, the strength of the Wusun people is indeed average, and we have a chance to win. However, I believe that the general must have a plan for the general, but we just don't understand it."

"General, please tell us." Jian Mi begged.

Liang Xiao nodded, cut off a piece of roasted brown lamb with a knife, put it in his mouth, and chewed it slowly.In fact, he was not willing to tell Ashina about these tactical arrangements.The Yuezhi is different from Dawan, or even Daxia. Once the Yuezhi becomes stronger, they may turn against each other at any time.Ajana is well versed in politics, and if he advances in military affairs, he may become a formidable enemy.

"This river valley is a good place. Not only is it suitable for raising horses, but even the mutton is unique." Liang Xiao cut another piece of meat and handed it to Jian Mi. "Try it too."

Jian Mi took the mutton, but still looked at Liang Xiao eagerly, hoping to hear a more straightforward explanation.

Liang Xiao had no choice but to turn on the Enlightenment Mode to answer Jian Mi's questions, and let A Shena take advantage of it by the way.Regardless of the fact that the Yuezhi people are also nomadic people, they once dominated Hexi, and it was Wusun who perished, leaving Daxia speechless.But in terms of tactical literacy, these nomads who rely on their own comprehension can't be compared with the Central Plains people.

"Today's victory is inseparable from the bravery of the soldiers, but it is also the result of our mental calculations and inadvertence. We have waited for this day for a long time and have done a lot of drills in advance, but the Wusun people have nothing to do with our preparations." I know. If they are in a hurry, they will naturally suffer."

Azhena nodded slightly, but Jianmi nodded repeatedly.These days, they have been doing targeted training, otherwise today would not be so smooth.Several tactics were connected smoothly and smoothly, very naturally, and almost no time wasted.

"We are all elites, and real elites, but the Jays are not, they are just ordinary cavalry. His elite guards have not moved yet, because we did not give him a chance. Once we are entangled, he Seeing the opportunity to deploy elite forces, the pressure on us will increase rapidly, and we may even collapse."

"That's right, let it go when it's good. It can not only test the results of the training, but also increase the confidence of the soldiers. Next time they meet Wusun people, they will not be so nervous and can fight more calmly." A She That immediately understood Liang Xiao's intentions. "It was still a little tight today."

"Da Lu really has a sharp eye." Liang Xiao praised, and took another deep look at Jian Mi, reminding him to study like A She and use his brain more.To be a true general, bravery alone is not enough. "Lie Jiaomi has 5 to 2000 people. It's okay for him to lose [-] to [-] people, but if we lose so many people, it may hurt our vitality and our morale will be severely damaged."

Liang Xiao paused. "Since fighting, losses are inevitable, but this unnecessary sacrifice can be avoided. I hope that every soldier can be brought back safely as much as possible."

"The general's benevolence is really beyond our comprehension." Ashina immediately expressed his support.Of course he hoped to reduce casualties as much as possible. These soldiers were all his capital, and any one less would be his flesh.If he can defeat the Wusun people under Liang Xiao's command and stand the test, these people will become the real elite, which is his greatest guarantee in Yuezhi.

"After you go back, you should communicate more with the soldiers to see which of our tactical arrangements are suitable and which have room for improvement. Any beneficial improvement cannot be ignored. Victory is often accumulated by these inconspicuous improvements. made."

"Don't worry, General, we will do this."

Liang Xiao gave some more instructions, and finally said to Jian Mi: "I originally wanted to win quickly, but now it seems that Lie Jiaomi is very cautious, and may not give us such a chance. Send a letter back to the fortress and ask old Andrew to bring three thousand The pawns come over."

"Here." Jian Mi agreed without hesitation.

A Shena glanced at Liang Xiao and pondered for a moment. "The general is going to drag the battle until winter, forcing Lie Jiaomi to retreat voluntarily?"

"It's just to be prepared. Of course, if I can do this, I would love it. Dalu, do you have any questions?"

Ashina smiled. "Is there any problem with me? I just hope that the general can train for a while longer. However, if we spend the winter in the valley, we must pay close attention to raising food, grass and supplies. The people of Wusun are on the opposite side, and they will not be soft. "

Liang Xiao shook his head. "I've already thought about this question. If they are the same as the Wusun people, why do these shepherds abandon Lie Jiaomi and attach themselves to us?"

"General means..."

"Let the Wusun people do this evil thing of stealing people's food and clothing. We will wait for the black to eat the black." Liang Xiao grinned. "They have a lot of people, and we have few people. Even if we rob half and burn the other half, it will be enough for us to survive the winter. But Lie Jiaomi..."

Ah She was stunned for a moment, then laughed out loud.He slapped his thigh and raised his thumb. "General, you have used this trick well. If there is any spare, give some to those Cypriots. Will they worship the general as a god?"

Jian Mi also reacted, he scratched his head and giggled. "This is called... Borrowing Flowers to Offer Buddha, right?"
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(End of this chapter)