Because it is used as a channel for cavalry to attack, it will not be too narrow, but for this reason, it will also become the focus of the Turkic cavalry attack, so it is not just a trench or a low wall like other areas of the defense line.
Four towering arrow towers are distributed, the trench outside the low wall, the second wall of sheep and horses outside the trench, the Tang soldiers on both sides, and the Tang cavalry rushing up from behind at any time, turn this place into a meat grinder, from yesterday to Now, at least three thousand Turkic cavalry were killed in the four passages, and a large amount of blood seeped into the soil and turned it purple and black.
However, this is indeed the most suitable target for the Turkic cavalry to attack, and it is also the easiest place to make a breakthrough. The Turks dispersed several groups of troops to attack nearby defense lines, and then concentrated three thousand Turkic cavalry to attack here.
In the chaotic battlefield, heart-rending roars, horses neighing, and people shouting, the Turkic forwards have already entered the sheep and horse wall. These Wang Zhang soldiers, who are superior in riding skills, equipment, and archery skills, bend their bows and set arrows, shooting at will. Behind the wall of slaughtering sheep and horses, the soldiers of the Tang Dynasty, who had no cover except their shields, would gather dozens of cavalry to charge if they encountered a crowd to resist... No matter what kind of resistance, they would collapse. A war horse weighs hundreds of kilograms and charges into the formation. The body cannot resist it.
The soldiers of the Tang Dynasty behind the low wall did not dare to show their heads. The shooting skills of the Turkic king's soldiers were too accurate and the distance was too close. They would be shot if they were not careful. On the contrary, the rain of arrows from the Tang army did not have a good effect. On the one hand, there are still many infantry outside, fighting with the Turks. On the other hand, the Turkic cavalry are scattered inside the sheep and horse wall, and the coverage of the arrow rain cannot have a very good effect.
Zhang Zhongjian from the rear watched this scene coldly, and calmly and quickly conveyed the order. The Turkic forwards had already rushed outside the camp gate. The superb riding skills of these king's soldiers were fully demonstrated. They charged with hundreds of horses every time. Some were riding and shooting, some were holding spears, and some were waving ropes to drag away the antlers and horses.
Although the passage is not too narrow, it is only so wide after all, but the Turkic cavalry was able to launch a charge and then retreat from both sides. The Turkic cavalry who came up charged again, and the switch was as natural as running water.
"These wild dogs are quite clever." Zhang Zhongjian scolded in a low voice.
Indeed, the Turks are not stupid. Dubu Khan even suffered a heavy loss in the battle of Jingzhou. He saw with his own eyes that the king's soldiers around him were cut down one by one... In such a passage, Mo Dao Shou can How could he not consider this when exerting his ultimate power?
Charges were launched with hundreds of cavalry instead of thousands of cavalry. To a large extent, they were on guard against the Mo Dao Shou of the Tang Army... It was almost impossible to resist the Mo Dao Shou's attack head-on, but if there was The space is different. The cavalry can fly far away. Even if they are caught in the formation, they can charge at high speed. The horses weighing hundreds of pounds, no matter how strong the swordsman is, will be hit and have broken tendons and fractures.
The Turks always charged with hundreds of cavalry just to leave space. Zhang Zhongjian knew that he had miscalculated, and there was no gain in today's battle.
Sighing slightly, Zhang Zhongjian didn't want to continue the stalemate. Although the Turks would not be able to break through the camp gate if the fight continued like this, the losses to the Tang army would be too great. At most, both sides would suffer losses.
"Order He Liu from the second channel to prepare for an attack." Zhang Zhongjian ordered: "Duan Zhixuan and Shi Danai are on the offensive."
"Let Hou Hongtao prepare."
Tang Jian on the side asked softly: "Don't you need Modao Team?"
Zhang Zhongjian watched the battle and pointed not far to the right, "Built wooden planks to build a trench, and let Kan Ling lead the Modao team to go out and sneak into the sheep and horse wall."
Two quarters of an hour later, the Turks discovered the Tang army's unusual movements. At first, Duan Zhixuan on the south side led his cavalry out of the camp for a hundred steps, and dispersed hundreds of enemy troops from a high position. Shi Danai on the north side also ordered the cavalry out of the camp and made a detour. An attempt to support the eastern front.
The Turkic army on the periphery began to mobilize. He Liu, who was in the second channel, led his cavalry out and faced off with the advancing Turkic cavalry from a distance.
After both sides were ready, the rhythmic sound of heavy drums sounded, and the camp gate of the third passage opened wide. Hou Hongtao, wearing Mingguang armor, drove his horse out of the camp, raised the horse's shaft high, and began to gradually increase his speed.
At this time, the Turkic cavalry scattered on the sheep and horse wall had discovered the sneaking Mo Dao Shou. Unprepared, in the narrow strip behind the sheep and horse wall, Kan Ling charged into the battle with a Mo Dao in his hand, and there was a crossbow holding a crossbow beside him. With his hand, the Turkic cavalry who could not form their formation were immediately killed and retreated steadily.
Zhang Zhongjian glanced at it and stopped paying attention. Mo Dao Shou could not exert all his power on the sheep and horse wall, but the area was very narrow, and the Turks, who had no space and speed, would only be worse off. Even if Mo Dao Shou did not Whatever breakthrough can be achieved, Kan Ling can also return smoothly.
Today's battle has reached this point, and Zhang Zhongjian is scratching his head. In fact, if he had to defend, the Turkic forwards would not be able to kill them outside the camp gate. He deliberately let the opponent in, preparing to use his horses and antlers to stop the Turkic cavalry's charge. Finally, if the fierce tiger Kan Ling is released, the Turkic cavalry that has lost speed will probably be killed by the Mo Daoshou, and then the cavalry will pursue it.
If these three thousand Turkic King's troops could be defeated, Dubu Khan would definitely feel heartbroken, and the pressure on the next defense would be much less.
But he didn't expect that Dubu Khan was so thief that Zhang Zhongjian's plan failed.
The next change in the battle situation did not surprise Zhang Zhongjian. The heavy cavalry led by Hou Hongtao began to charge, easily tearing apart hundreds of Turkic cavalry. Tang cavalry took over and charged again. Once the heavy cavalry increased their speed, within a short distance, No military type is their opponent.
Zhang Zhongjian at the rear felt uncomfortable. In fact, the easiest way was to use heavy cavalry to charge into the formation. However, although this kind of charge was powerful, it also caused heavy casualties... In the entire Mingsha Camp, the only heavy cavalry could really be considered. Just two thousand riders.
However, the reaction of these king's soldiers was also very fast. After all, they always kept a distance from the camp gate. After finding it difficult to resist, they quickly left the battlefield and stopped outside the sheep and horse wall to see if Tang Qi could gallop out of the sheep and horse wall. , in that case, maybe there is still a chance.
Hou Hongtao was not careless and led his troops to stop outside the sheep and horse wall. Zhang Zhongjian in the rear quickly mobilized his troops. Nearly a thousand infantry quickly filled the sheep and horse wall and fired arrows to drive away the Turks. At the same time, he blocked the sheep and horse wall so that there would be no time to retreat in the future. More than a hundred Turkic soldiers who left were trapped and died.
This battle ended in such an anticlimactic manner. Dub Khan showed his trump card, but still failed to achieve a breakthrough. Zhang Zhongjian tried to use the Mo Dao team to kill the opponent's trump card, but failed. The two sides were considered to be a draw.
Two hours later, it was getting dark. Tang Jian, who had compiled the statistics, looked a little heavy, "Nearly a thousand were killed, including nearly two hundred heavy cavalry."
Zhang Zhongjian rubbed the center of his brow vigorously. He had always kept the heavy cavalry in the palm of his hand like a treasure before, but today he lost 10% of them in the battle. It really hurts his heart.
Hou Hongtao added: "About two thousand of the Turkic king's troops were killed in the battle, and Dubu Khan must have felt uncomfortable."
Zhang Zhongjian remained silent, thinking that his attempt to use Mo Dao Shou as a means to disrupt the Turkic rhythm seemed to be unworkable. Mo Dao Shou's mobility was a big problem that was difficult to solve.
Maybe we should change the method, but one thing is for sure. The Turks continue to storm the Mingsha Camp. Dubu Khan must have a plan. He must disrupt the opponent's rhythm and cannot be led by the opponent.
(End of chapter)
