On the Xi-Qi coalition side, they were originally excited because they saw their own people on the other side approaching the Tang army camp. Even the cavalry behind the Khitan who kept howling were dumbfounded at this moment. The compatriots on the other side were crowded at the dock. They climbed up to avoid the fire, and some who couldn't stand even ran directly to the giant trees. Those who couldn't stand jumped straight into the Sanggan River with people and horses. They were trampled to death, and countless people and horses were drowned.
Moreover, the fire on the other side is still spreading, but fortunately the Tang army's trebuchets have stopped throwing. It seems that they also know that the dock cannot be burned, or for other reasons. In short, as long as they avoid this wave of fire, They may yet be able to make a comeback.
However, these remnant soldiers were all dead and could not escape. Even those who were still alive had basically lost their fighting spirit. In just one cup of tea, the entire four formations of the Xiqi Allied Forces were swallowed up by the sea of fire. Even those who had just entered The eighth formation cavalry at the dock were forced to retreat continuously. Most of the people trampled to death and drowned were the eighth formation's Xi cavalry. None of them wanted to be burned to death, but they had no way out. The ninth and final formation of the Xi cavalry had blocked the area near the Xiqi Allied Forces Pier, but the eighth formation was constantly pushing back. The two groups fell into a situation where you were squeezing over and I was squeezing over.
Immediately, the Xi Qi coalition fell into chaos and panic. The news quickly spread to Li Huaixiu's commander. The news was like a thunder, finally calling the Khitan generals who had been trapped in various illusions back from their illusions. In reality, what they are facing now is the danger of possible defeat, rather than the dream of going south to the Central Plains.
How long has it been since the war started? The Tang army only lost a few thousand heavy armored infantry, and many of them were engulfed by the flames caused by their own people. They had almost half of their casualties, but they didn't even touch the edge of the Tang army's camp. Well, this can simply be said to be their defeat.
There are many examples of defeats due to fire attacks in history. For example, in the Three Kingdoms, there are the famous Battle of Chibi and the Battle of Yiling. The side that originally had the absolute advantage was defeated by fire attacks. Returning, the situation they encountered now was the same as that of their predecessors. Although they could not occupy any advantage, their Xiqi Allied Forces were cavalry after all, and their combat effectiveness was much higher than that of the Tang Army. They could still be said to be capable of fighting, but After being defeated under a wave of fire attacks, they finally realized that the terror of the Tang army was not limited to their soldiers, but also their various advanced weapons. Not only this catapult, the Tang army should also have bed crossbows and various A sharp siege weapon, but the latter should have little chance to show up.
The messenger who ran into the commander's tent to report the news was sweating profusely and half-kneeling there, waiting for Li Huaixiu's instructions. This sweat was not only because he had exhausted his energy by running back and forth, or because he was anxious about the situation on the other side, but also because he was worried about the situation on the other side. He was afraid of Li Huaixiu. He was afraid that Li Huaixiu would get angry and kill him. This kind of thing had not happened in the past.
However, after the Khitan generals looked at Li Huaixiu in the main seat with some fear, they found that this guy was tapping the tea table next to him with the index finger of his right hand, and covering his chin with his left hand, as if he was thinking. What are you wearing? This is one of his habitual actions. He will do it involuntarily when he is deep in thought. The servants present and several generals who are familiar with him all know that he has this habit.
It can be said that this is a proof of the puppet insect's current ability. If it were in the past, it would never be able to retain any of the habits of the host. It is equivalent to saying that although it is wearing the human skin of the host, it actually has the same body. His heart is already a puppet of him. But now it is able to control the host's thoughts and keep the host in a normal state, but everything obeys its wishes. This shows that his ability has reached a certain level under the guidance of Huan Chenyu. to a higher degree.
At least even Ye Qingcheng and Huan Chenyu themselves would not be able to see anything wrong with Li Huaixiu if they were present without knowing.
After he pondered for a moment, he finally gave the order to the ordering soldiers: "Let the following groups continue to charge."
The messenger was stunned and asked as if he didn't hear clearly: "Great chief, what did you say?"
The generals around were also stunned. They thought Li Huaixiu could come up with some good ideas after thinking for so long. After all, Li Huaixiu had the best brain among them. He had won many battles with the Khitan over the years, but Unexpectedly, such an order suddenly came out, and they did not accept it at once. In other words, wouldn't this mean that the remaining cavalry would continue to die? Moreover, many of them present were generals from the following formations, which meant that they had to rush forward to fight with the Tang army, instead of hiding safely at the back and waiting to march south to the Central Plains.
"Yes, Chief, does this matter need to be discussed?" Someone immediately asked anxiously.
"Why, you guys who were just discussing how to divide the spoils in the future are now afraid of death? Isn't it because you were so calm just now because the Xi tribe was at the front? Isn't it just because you can fall behind and pick up what's already available? Now it’s time for you to go up! Since the Tang Army did not continue to use trebuchets, it will not take long for the fire to be extinguished, and the iron caltrops and horse-proof fences leading to the Tang Army’s camp should be almost burned out. You go The ones in the next few formations rushed forward before the Tang army could react! It was to catch them off guard. In their view, our army had been beaten to the point of losing its armor, but it was necessary to take advantage of such a moment. Charge directly into their camp, so that you can turn defeat into victory! The generals of the tenth formation and the following formations should return to the team now!" Li Huaixiu yelled loudly.
Now he is the commander-in-chief of the Xi Qi Allied Forces. Since he has said so, these guys naturally have no room to speak anymore. Although they are scared to death, they can only carry out Li Huaixiu's orders, otherwise Li Huaixiu will not The few guys who obeyed the order beheaded them on the spot, killing the chickens and showing them to the monkeys.
Suddenly, half of the originally lively handsome tent was filled with darkness and half of the people walked out, and the handsome tent also fell into a dead silence.
In such an embarrassing atmosphere, the remaining generals in the next few groups could not sit still, because Li Huaixiu continued to tap the table with his right index finger with a livid face, not knowing when something might suddenly happen. Angry, these guys immediately thought of an excuse and planned to leave the commander's tent and return to their respective teams.
