While the two armies were fighting, the enemy's bugle sounded, and the southern barbarian war beast also began to move. I saw the beast master on its back rushing towards the Jin army's formation under the control of the beast master on its back. Naturally, the Jin army also greeted them with arrows. Unfortunately, this beast had rough skin and thick flesh, and was not moved at all. The beast master on the beast's back was also wearing heavy armor and blocked with a shield, so he was basically immune to the Jin army's arrowheads.
Seeing this situation, the Jin army immediately sent heavy crossbowmen to snipe. The heavy crossbowmen were also the elite of the Jin army. Although they were armed with crossbows, they were also wearing heavy armor. They were all-round troops. They could attack the enemy from a distance and draw swords against the enemy at close range. Military combat.
I saw the heavy crossbowmen firing a horizontal volley of arrows. Many beast knights were shot off their horses. The crossbow arrows were powerful and heavy. Even if they were shot at close range, they might not be able to withstand it even if they were wearing heavy armor. Although they achieved considerable results, they still could not stop the charge of the War Beast Legion.
The southern barbarian war beasts rushed into the Jin army's formation with heavy steps like heavy tanks, crashing in all directions and smashing the Jin army's heavy infantry phalanx to pieces. The barbarian soldiers following behind took the opportunity to cover up and kill them.
At this time, a horn sounded from the main camp of Deng Qi's army, and the Jin army changed its formation and got out of the way of the beast's attack. Dozens of warriors flew up and attacked the beast master on the beast with spears and lassoes.
The barbarian soldiers who followed behind were blocked by the heavy armored infantry of the Jin army. At this time, the mountain puppet master also waved his sword and held a shield to resist. However, he was unable to defeat the four palms with his fists, and everyone worked together to pull down the beast.
After the beast master on the war beast was chopped off his horse, the war beast suddenly became panicked and uncontrollable. After breaking away from the crowd, he ran into the jungle in a panic.
Mu Sheng was surprised in his heart. It turns out that the weakness of this beast is the beast master on its back?
The Southern Barbarian war beasts disrupted the situation just now, and the Jin army's formation was also in chaos. For a while, the two sides were fighting together. At this time, the horns sounded in the Jin army, and they began to retreat in an orderly manner in an attempt to reorganize the army's formation.
Seeing the chaos of the Jin army, the enemy army refused to let go. The two armies fought for a whole morning. Both sides suffered heavy casualties. After the two armies were exhausted, they finally paid their dues and retreated.
Mu Sheng looked at the battlefield where wailing was everywhere, corpses were spread out on the ground, blood flowed across the ground, and there were disabled soldiers on the ground screaming in agony. This was war. Especially the scenes of war in the cold weapon era were particularly bloody and cruel.
Seeing this situation, Mu Sheng could not let go for a long time. Although this was not his first time on the battlefield, the wars of this era still had a big impact on his heart.
The two armies were facing each other, and they both reached a tacit understanding of a truce and began to collect the corpses of their respective troops. The Jin army's more serious casualties were the light infantrymen wearing half armor and holding spears. Although the heavy armored soldiers were on the front line, their whole bodies were like iron sheets. Just like cans, as long as the military formation is not in chaos, it is difficult to kill. Many of the casualties were caused by blunt force blows with their internal organs shattered, or they were gored to death by the charge of enemy war beasts.
There were also many heavy infantrymen lying on the ground motionless after the war. When they went to collect the corpses, they found that the people were still alive, but they were completely exhausted and could not stand up. After all, fighting in heavy armor was extremely energy-consuming.
Mu Sheng observed a battle from a high position. He found that in reality, the armor's defensive power was really incredible. It had a bit of an Iron Man feel to it. It could be said to be invulnerable. It felt like the sand sculpture plots in movies and TV series in the past, even though It is simply impossible in reality to be knocked down by a sword even if he is wearing a suit of armor.
The actual situation at hand is that even if someone is nailed by an arrow like a hedgehog, it will still be fine if the person takes off his armor. No wonder the imperial court strictly prohibited the private manufacture of armor. Violators were deemed to be treason, and weapons were not strictly controlled. Now it seems that this full-body armor is indeed the ace artifact on the battlefield.
It was getting late. After the two sides withdrew their troops, they buried pots and cooked rice. The whole army rested and reorganized to fight again tomorrow. After this close-quarters battle, the Jin army generally had a slight advantage. After all, the level of weapons and equipment was much higher than that of the enemy. Even though the Jin army had traveled a long distance Later, the division's veterans were tired and did not allow the enemy to seek relief.
Mu Sheng, as the rear guard, idled the rear. After the armistice between the two sides, he immediately began to retreat and build forts. Until the two sides fought together again, the rear guard could only watch the battle.
In the evening, after the fort was built, Deng Qi sent an order to Mu Sheng's headquarters to dig a trench around the enemy in front to prevent the enemy from attacking at night.
After receiving the order, Mu Sheng saw that with this posture, it was possible that the army would not attack the city directly. The main task would be to besiege Yucheng and encircle the points for reinforcements.
He subconsciously looked up at the cliffs surrounding Yucheng, thinking that maybe only gods could conquer this city. He didn't know what clever tricks Old General Lu would have to conquer this city?
After building the fort, the army gradually withdrew into the camp and stood firm, gradually restoring morale.
As night falls, the top of Yucheng Mountain is also brightly lit. Under the cover of night and mountain fog, Yucheng looks like a palace floating in the sky from a distance, which is fascinating...
At this time, Deng Qi's general Ma Fu came to visit.
When Ma Fu came to the camp, Mu Sheng came out of the tent to greet him and said, "It turns out to be Captain Ma. The war is urgent now. How dare Lieutenant Ma leave his post and come to my camp without authorization?"
Ma Fu waved his hand and said, "It's okay. I'm the vanguard today. We've lost hundreds of brothers and have moved to the rear to rest. Tomorrow it's time to let Captain Zhang, a reckless man, lead the army to push forward."
Mu Sheng asked curiously: "Why is Lieutenant Ma here today?"
Ma Fu said with a smile: "Mr. Changping, I have a favor to ask of you."
Mu Sheng waved his hand and said: "It's easy to say, we are all colleagues in the army, Captain Ma just said it doesn't matter."
Ma Fu said with a smile: "Chang Pingjun must be a little bored staying at the back, right?"
Mu Sheng laughed and said, "What's the point? There are so many military orders. Even if I am determined to kill the enemy and serve the country, our troops cannot go on the battlefield without General Deng's command!"
Ma Fu scratched his head and said, "Mr. Changping, I have a suggestion that I don't know whether to make or not."
Mu Sheng smiled and said: "Ma Duwei, why do you go round and round when you are a warrior? Say what you have to say directly, and say what you have to say. Why do you go around so much?"
When Ma Fu saw him swearing, he laughed and said: "Haha! Mr. Changping is really a happy man. I came here to borrow troops."
"Borrowing troops?"
Ma Fu said: "Yes, borrowing troops, Mr. Changping. In fact, I also know that I have wronged you by letting you stay in the rear. But my general also has many difficulties. Please forgive me, Mr. Changping, but I have a plan. It allows Lord Chang Ping to fight and gain military glory without actually putting himself in danger."
Mu Shengqi said: "Oh? Is there such a good thing in the world?"
Ma Fu smiled and cupped his hands and said: "Mr. Changping, as long as you lend me a thousand heavy armored soldiers under your command, the day after tomorrow when my troops are finished resting, I will rush up and kill the enemy without leaving any armor behind. This is a natural achievement." I want to keep this in mind, Mr. Changping, that you don’t have to actually go into battle to kill the enemy with your body of gold, what do you think?”
Mu Sheng said helplessly: "You are right. In this way, there will be explanations for both the superiors and the subordinates."
Before he finished speaking, Mu Sheng said in a serious tone: "Captain Ma, I'm afraid this is what General Deng means, right?"
Ma Fu pondered for a long time and then admitted: "Uh! Mr. Changping knows everything. It is indeed my general's intention. Mr. Changping, I am really sorry. I have said hello from above, but General Deng can't do anything. To be honest, you have this It would be a waste to keep five thousand elites behind to guard the food and fodder..."
Mu Sheng said with a serious face: "I know your difficulties, but since a man joins the army to serve the country, how can he hide behind and watch Pao Ze bravely kill the enemy while he enjoys the results?"
"How will this allow me to establish my prestige in the hearts of the soldiers in the future? I will not borrow any soldiers. Lieutenant Ma, please tell General Deng for me. If you are willing to let me go into battle to kill the enemy, I will not refuse. I will take it upon myself to be the captain." If the general and General Deng are afraid of being involved, I can issue a military order now, even if the body wrapped in horse leather has nothing to do with the general."
Ma Fu also wanted to persuade him.
Mu Sheng waved his hand and said: "Captain Ma, I appreciate your kindness. This is a matter of principle. I will not give in. Besides, His Majesty's family has many heirs. One more person than me is not too much, and one person less than me is not too much." If this war happens, I will just follow the army and eat ashes, and I will report the truth to Your Majesty when I return to the court."
Ma Fu was speechless for a moment: "Hey!... Mr. Changping... you..."
Mu Sheng said in a gentle tone: "Ma Duwei, just tell General Deng the exact words."
After hearing this, Ma Fu had no choice but to sigh and said: "Okay! Mr. Changping, since your Majesty insists on doing this, I can only report the truth to my general."
After saying that, Ma Fu said goodbye and left. On the way, Ma Fu couldn't help but curse in his heart. It seems that this young master really wants to achieve some results and is not just a showman. Hey! This is difficult to serve!
What Ma Fu and the others are most afraid of is this kind of stupid young man who was born into a noble family and really wants to achieve great results. He doesn't take the credit for free and insists on doing it himself. If he really makes a big mistake, the people below him will have to take the blame. Why! Bitter life...
Ma Fu immediately rushed to Deng Qi's camp after leaving Mu Sheng's camp.
Seeing this, Deng Qi asked Ma Fu, "How is it? Has that little ancestor promised you?"
Ma Fu smiled bitterly and shook his head, and told Deng Qi exactly what he had just said with Mu Sheng. After hearing this, Deng Qi frowned and paced back and forth in the camp, as if the battle in front of him was none of Chang Ping's business. Difficult to solve.
Seeing this, Ma Fu complained: "Speaking of which, don't General Deng and General Shang have a very good relationship? Why do you have to force this hot potato to come to us? Wouldn't it be better to give it to Tang Jia's Right Army?" …”
Deng Qi lamented: "Hey! It's because I have a good relationship with the general that the general can feel free to send this little ancestor to me. If you really want to send him to the tent of that idiot Tang Zha, he won't care about you because of his temper." Is it Mr. Chang Ping or Mr. Duan Ping who sent you to the front line to fight for his life... Tell me, isn't this deliberately causing trouble for the general? If Mr. Chang Ping really has any good intentions with Tang Jia, then it will be a waste of time. What a disaster! When the time comes, I’m afraid even the general will not be able to bear it..."
Ma Fu also sighed and said: "General, Lord Changping has such an attitude today, what should we do?"
Deng Qi frowned and walked around irritably, suddenly he had a plan in his mind.
Deng Qi said: "It seems that we cannot keep suppressing Lord Changping like this. He is young and energetic, and it is not good for him to continue like this. How about this? Let Lord Changping's troops be stationed in Lingxi to defend against the Southern Barbarian coalition's sneak attack on the grain road. In order to ensure Just in case, give him another two thousand troops..."
Hearing this, Ma Fu chuckled and said: "The general is smart, so that's fine. Although there will definitely be a sneak attack by a small group of Nanman troops, in this battle of Yucheng, the main force of the mountain puppets will be held here, so there should be no big deal. It can also make this little ancestor have a good time."
Early the next morning, Mu Sheng was called into Deng Qi's military camp to listen to orders. Mu Sheng thought that maybe his words yesterday had some effect.
When Deng Qi saw Mu Sheng coming to report, he said in a serious tone: "Lieutenant Mu has received the order. Your troops will go to Lingxi to defend the Nanman coalition forces from attacking the grain road. From now on, our troops will immediately set off to garrison Lingxi."
Mu Sheng said: "The last general will take orders."
There were so many military orders, he had no choice but to step forward and respectfully receive the order to garrison Lingxi. When he left Deng Qi's camp, he looked at the order in his hand and shook his head with a wry smile, "Hey!" There is no other way, now this is the only way.
It was actually difficult to think from their point of view. Mu Sheng had no choice but to take his troops to the rear to guard the grain road. In the end, he had to accept the reality and was demoted from the rear of the first-line crane to the second-line army...
