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War is complex and unpredictable, and many factors can affect the final outcome.
General command, tactical selection, troop quality, favorable weather and location, etc. are all just part of it.
Now, Zhao Junchen's tactics were originally quite good. According to the will and morale shown by the Mongolian cavalry when they attacked the top of the mountain several times before, once they encounter more serious casualties, they should be defeated quickly, even if the distance between the two sides is If you get closer, there won't be too many mistakes and dangers!
However, correct tactics may not necessarily lead to the results they deserve, and the enemy's reaction will not be as expected.
Therefore, Zhao Junchen miscalculated in the end. He did not estimate the shame, anger and determination of the Mongolian general Sukhbaru, nor did he estimate that Sukhbaru would kill his own people out of shame. Several Mongolian cavalry were just because He was positioned at the back and did not rush forward with all his strength, so Sukhbalu killed them all in protest.
In the end, the Mongolian cavalry had no way to retreat. No matter how dangerous the road ahead was and how heavy the casualties were, they could only bite the bullet and continue to charge forward.
At the same time, because Zhao Junchen took the initiative to show weakness, the Mongolian cavalry was only more than ten feet away from the top of the mountain.
As the Mongols charged in regardless of casualties, gradually closing the distance between the two sides, and began to fire arrows back, the expressions of everyone on the top of the mountain changed drastically!
They didn't expect that the Mongols showed no signs of collapse at all!
Although they suffered nearly a hundred casualties again, the Mongols still had four to five hundred men and still had an absolute military advantage!
This means that as long as the Mongols are allowed to rush to the top of the mountain, it will be a disaster!
After thinking of this possibility, everyone panicked and never felt any more relaxed and confident again.
Ten feet, nine feet, eight feet...
While everyone was in panic, the Mongols were not idle, and the distance was getting closer and closer.
After the distance was shortened, the Mongols' archery counterattacks also began to cause casualties to the Ming army on the top of the mountain. The advantage of the high position on the top of the mountain was gone!
An arrow suddenly appeared, passed by Zhao Junchen's ear, and pierced the chest of a Jin Yiwei!
Accompanied by the desperate screams of the Jinyi guard on the verge of death, Zhao Junchen's face suddenly turned pale, and he quickly retreated and hid behind a large number of guards.
Then, Zhao Junchen grabbed the lapel of Zhao Dali's clothes and roared at Zhao Dali: "We must not let the Mongols rush to the top of the mountain! Find a way to stop them! No matter what, we must repel them! Repel them! Find a way to repel them immediately. Get rid of them!"
Zhao Dali was originally just a low-level frontier soldier. Although he had rich war experience, he still lacked experience in commanding operations. Seeing that the situation did not develop as he expected, he inevitably panicked and became sluggish for a while.
After hearing Zhao Junchen's roar, Zhao Dali finally reacted.
Zhao Dali had already sold his life to Zhao Junchen, so naturally he would not let Zhao Junchen fall into crisis. He quickly assured loudly: "Don't worry, sir. The villain will definitely drive the Mongols away and never let them hurt you!"
Then, Zhao Dali shouted to the people on the top of the mountain: "The servants of Zhao Mansion protect Mr. Zhao! The guards in uniforms continue to shoot arrows to suppress the Mongolian rear team! Shanxi soldiers, follow me on horseback to charge and drive the Mongols down the mountain! As long as If you drive away the Mongols, Master Zhao will be richly rewarded!"
After saying that, Zhao Dali got on his horse and took the lead in riding towards the Mongolian cavalry on the mountainside.
At the same time, following Zhao Dali's order, the two hundred elite cavalry from Shanxi Military Town also got on their horses and rushed towards the mountainside with Zhao Dali!
The mountainside is steep, so rushing from the mountainside to the top of the mountain is naturally time-consuming and laborious, but rushing from the top of the mountain to the mountainside only takes a moment!
Therefore, under the leadership of Zhao Dali, the Shanxi cavalry and the Mongolian cavalry quickly collided into a ball!
Suddenly, the sound of fighting resounded throughout the sky, blood was sprinkled all over the mountainside, both sides were on their backs, and the offensive and defensive battle on the mountain quickly turned into a melee!
The Mongols had a strength advantage, but the Shanxi cavalry's condescending charge was more powerful. In addition, many Mongolian cavalry had already given up their horses. They had no power to fight back against the cavalry's sudden attack. The mountainside was steep and narrow. It also prevented the Mongols from fully utilizing their military advantage.
So, as the two armies collided, the situation quickly became stalemate!
At the beginning, the Shanxi cavalry's charge was fruitful because of their superiority. However, they soon struggled under the obstruction of the Mongols. After losing the advantage of charging, they could only engage in hand-to-hand combat with the Mongols. , as the Mongolian troops continued to join the battlefield, the Shanxi cavalry gradually became difficult to resist.
But the Mongols didn't feel comfortable either. The imperial guards on the top of the mountain continued to shoot arrows to kill the Mongolian cavalry rear group. The Mongolian cavalry rear group was far away from the top of the mountain. Even if they used bows and arrows to fight back, they would not pose a great threat to the people on the top of the mountain. The situation was Extremely passive.
In this way, both sides have no way out, and the casualties are getting bigger and bigger. Their eyes are red with bloodshed, only the enemy is left in their eyes, and only the sound of fighting is left in their ears!
The Shanxi cavalry all showed bravery, especially Zhao Dali's performance, which was like a killing god. Relying on his infinite strength, he slashed his saber at the enemy crazily. Even if the Mongolian barely blocked the first sword, he knew how to use his skills. Feeling sore and numb, unable to make any subsequent moves, he was quickly killed by Zhao Dali's second sword!
Under Zhao Dali's brave performance, although the Shanxi cavalry were in a tough battle, they were still able to maintain their morale and fight the enemy non-stop without giving in an inch!
However, the performance of the Mongols was not inferior at all. Not only did they fight bravely one after another, but from time to time, the Mongolian cavalry rushed past the Shanxi cavalry and rushed to the top of the mountain in one breath, causing chaos among the people on the top of the mountain.
Fortunately, after being forced into a desperate situation, the Jinyi Guards finally inspired some bravery. Their armor was excellent and they were strong. In addition, the number of Mongolians who rushed to the top of the mountain was not large, and they could barely maintain the defense on the top of the mountain.
However, as the war became more intense, more and more Mongolian cavalry rushed into the top of the mountain, and the pressure on the guards became more and more intense, and they gradually became a little tired.
As for Zhao Junchen, he had already retreated to the very back of the mountaintop and could not see the battle situation on the mountainside at all. He could only understand the changes in the battle situation through the messengers.
"Sir, the Shanxi cavalry rushed to the front of the Mongolian formation, causing at least twenty or thirty casualties. The Mongolians were forced to retreat ten feet away..."
"Sir, the Mongolian rear troops are endless. The Shanxi cavalry is engaged in a bitter battle, and the casualties are increasing. The Mongols have approached six or seven feet below the top of the mountain!"
"Master Imperial Envoy, something bad has happened. More than ten Mongolian cavalry broke through the Shanxi cavalry's blockage and reached the top of the mountain. Now they are surrounded and killed by the imperial guards, but the defense line on the top of the mountain is already in danger..."
"Master Imperial Envoy, news came from Hong Qianhu that the soldiers' bows and arrows have been exhausted and they are no longer able to kill the Mongolian rear army. Hong Qianhu asks you to make a decision as soon as possible..."
The situation on the battlefield can be said to be changing rapidly. In just a short time of burning incense, Zhao Junchen received seven or eight battle reports. The battle reports were good and bad, but the overall situation was still not optimistic!
Especially after learning that his arrows had been exhausted, Zhao Junchen's body swayed slightly and his face became paler.
Without arrows, it means that we have lost the most effective means of killing the Mongols. It also means that the Mongols have lost their worries and can use all their strength to surround and kill the Shanxi cavalry in front!
If all the Shanxi cavalry are killed in battle, then Zhao Junchen will no longer be able to protect himself, and his fate can be imagined!
In this case, it’s better to give it a try while you still have some energy left!
Thinking of this, Zhao Junchen, who was forced into a desperate situation, finally suppressed the panic in his heart and inspired a trace of bravery deep in his heart!
After making up his mind, Zhao Junchen's tone became much calmer and he asked the messenger: "Where are Mao Baihu's cavalry now?"
"After seeing the crisis on the mountain, Mao Baihu led his cavalry to attack the Mongols, but the Mongols also reserved two hundred cavalry at the foot of the mountain to hinder them. The two sides are currently fighting and inseparable! Mao Baihu I’m afraid they won’t be able to support us in a short period of time.”
Zhao Junchen asked again: "How many Mongolian cavalry are still attacking the top of the mountain? How many Shanxi cavalry are there in front? How many men are left on the top of the mountain?"
The messenger replied: "The battle was chaotic and I couldn't see clearly for a while, but there should be more than 300 Mongolians on the mountainside. The Shanxi cavalry suffered nearly half casualties, leaving only a hundred or so people. The Jinyi Guards at the top of the mountain had only a few casualties. There are still more than one hundred and twenty people!”
Zhao Junchen gritted his teeth and said: "The twenty servants in the house around me are all brave people. Including the Shanxi cavalry and Jin Yiwei, there are about 250 people in total, and there are more than 300 Mongolians... The difference in strength is It’s not big anymore! In that case…”
At this point, Zhao Junchen's eyes flashed with determination, and he ordered: "If the Mongols are allowed to surround and kill the Shanxi cavalry, we will all be doomed! We might as well fight while we still have some strength left! Just drive the Mongols down the mountain If they go, they will completely lose the power to attack. If they don't succeed, they will be benevolent!
Send me the order! Everyone on the top of the mountain gathered, whether they were Jinyi guards, Zhao family servants, or ordinary attendants, everyone picked up their weapons and followed me to attack the Mongols on the mountainside! Tell everyone that success or failure of life or death depends on this! If you don’t fight hard at this time, you will be dead in the future! "
After hearing Zhao Junchen's order, the ordering soldier gritted his teeth and nodded in agreement, and then turned back to convey the order.
After the messenger left, Zhao Junchen turned to Xu Qingyan and said, "Find me a knife!"
Xu Qingyan's expression changed drastically, and he said quickly: "Master, you also want to participate in the war in person? No! Absolutely not!"
On the other side, Shaanxi Governor Zhang Shengde also quickly dissuaded him: "Mr. Zhao is rich in gold, so why bother to take risks himself..."
However, before the two of them had finished speaking, Zhao Junchen interrupted angrily: "Are there intact eggs under the overturned nest? Now is the time when the ship is sinking. Everyone has to join the war. How can I avoid it? What's more? , everyone on the top of the mountain has to go into battle to fight. Is it safer if I stay behind without anyone guarding me? As long as I go into battle in person, I can boost morale and increase my chances of winning! In such a critical situation, any chance of winning is crucial , how can I shrink back?"
After hearing Zhao Junchen's rebuttal, Zhang Shengde gave Zhao Junchen a deep look, as if he had re-recognized Zhao Junchen at this moment, and then no longer retorted, but said: "In this case, I will follow the imperial envoy." Let’s go into battle together, adults!”
While speaking, Zhang Shengde glanced at Xu Qingyan.
Zhang Shengde and Xu Qingyan met for the first time today, but the strange thing was that Xu Qingyan immediately guessed Zhang Shengde's hint after seeing the hint in Zhang Shengde's eyes.
Therefore, Xu Qingyan did not continue to dissuade Zhao Junchen, and quickly found three sabers, and all three of them were assigned one.
At the same time, everyone on the top of the mountain was ready - the royal guards, the Zhao family servants, and the ordinary entourage - Zhao Junchen looked around and found that even the Zhao family's aide Su Xiqing was holding a short spear.
When the situation was critical, Zhao Junchen did not give a long speech to boost morale. He just raised his saber and pointed at the melee on the mountainside, shouting to everyone: "Now is the moment of a last-ditch battle. You and I have no way out. Saving our lives will only lead to death." ! In order to save our lives, we have no choice but to fight tooth and nail! Everyone, follow me and charge!"
After saying that, Zhao Junchen took the lead and rushed towards the battlefield on the mountainside!
Zhao Junchen's example of taking the lead really inspired everyone's morale. Everyone shouted slogans, rode horses, or took steps, and rushed towards the melee on the mountainside!
At this time, Zhao Junchen was indeed determined to risk his life, but he was a man who cherished his life after all, and he still played some tricks!
Before that, Zhao Junchen gave Mao Jiadong a hundred war horses as support, so of the more than 150 people on the top of the mountain, only about fifty still had war horses, and the remaining nearly a hundred people could only charge towards the battlefield with their feet. .
And Zhao Junchen... now voluntarily gave up his horse and rushed towards the battlefield with both feet!
This means that even though Zhao Junchen takes the lead and rushes to the battlefield, how can the speed of his feet compare to that of the cavalry?
Therefore, fifty or sixty cavalrymen in uniforms quickly overtook Zhao Junchen and became the vanguard of the team.
The vanguard who rushes into the battlefield first is the most dangerous, so Zhao Junchen is naturally respectful and insensitive.
At the same time, under Zhang Shengde's arrangement, he and Xu Qingyan guarded Zhao Junchen, deliberately slowing down Zhao Junchen's pace. The twenty servants of the Zhao family guarding the courtyard even more closely guarded Zhao Junchen. All around, Zhao Junchen was protected.
Zhao Junchen was also well aware of the intentions of Zhang Shengde and Xu Qingyan, so he actively cooperated and quietly slowed down!
The goal of boosting morale has been achieved, and Zhao Junchen does not need to really take the lead.
In this way, although Zhao Junchen was the first to rush to the battlefield, when he arrived at the battlefield, he was already at the back of the team. Although he entered the battlefield, he was only on the periphery of the battlefield.
Despite this, Zhao Junchen was still surrounded by dangers. From time to time, one or two bloody Mongolian cavalry would rush in. Zhao Junchen was a powerless civil servant, so how could he stop him? If it weren't for the twenty servants and guards around him who were all brave men that Zhao Junchen painstakingly recruited, I'm afraid Zhao Junchen would have died a violent death long ago.
After just one stick of incense, three of the guards around Zhao Junchen died and two were injured. After this battle is over, there is no telling how many people will survive... let alone the guards. Now even whether Zhao Junchen himself can survive is still unknown.
However, Zhao Junchen's decision was correct. After new troops joined the battlefield, the morale of the already exhausted Mongolian cavalry was greatly reduced. In addition, the strength of the two sides was not far apart, so the battle situation once again fell into a stalemate. .
After a Shanxi cavalryman struggled to kill the enemy, he turned around to find new enemies when suddenly another Mongolian cavalry appeared behind him. The Shanxi cavalryman was caught off guard and had his head chopped off with a knife.
A Jinyi guard rushed into the depths of the battlefield at Zhao Junchen's instigation. When he came back to his senses, he found that he was surrounded by enemies, and he was quickly hacked to death with random knives.
A Mongolian cavalryman was riding on a war horse and was about to charge the enemy. However, he was suddenly thrown down by a stone. He never got up again and was trampled to death by the rebels.
A stalemate war often means a war of attrition, the most bloody and cruel, with human lives being sacrificed to see who can no longer hold on first.
Both sides have shown all their trump cards, and there is no longer any way out. Everyone is holding on, and almost every moment someone dies.
This bitter battle continued until the evening. When the sun set over the mountains, corpses and blood were everywhere.
Just when the morale, physical strength, and spirit of both sides are on the verge of reaching their limits, the weight that determines the final outcome finally appears!
Under the mountain, after a bloody battle, Mao Jiadong's cavalry, relying on Mao Jiadong's correct command, finally completely defeated the two hundred Mongolian cavalry.
As a price, Mao Jiadong's cavalry also suffered one-third casualties.
Then, seeing that the situation on Tushan was completely out of control, Mao Jiadong immediately led his troops towards Tushan without any hesitation.
At this time, most of the Mongolian troops were invested in the battlefield of Tushan. At the foot of the mountain, only Sukhbaru and more than ten of his trusted cavalry were left as a supervisory team.
Seeing Mao Jiadong's cavalry rushing towards Tushan, Sukhbalu actually ran away.
During the fierce battle, one's own leader suddenly escaped, and the other party's reinforcements appeared again, and the final outcome was doomed.
As a result, the Mongols on the Tushan battlefield quickly collapsed and fled in all directions.
At this point, this battle has finally come to an end!
After the battle, there were only twelve bodyguards left around Zhao Junchen, and all of them were injured.
However, under their desperate cover, Zhao Junchen did not suffer any injuries - after joining the battlefield, he stayed at the edge of the battlefield, trying not to attract attention, and the saber in his hand showed no blood from beginning to end. , there have always been near misses - but I still feel exhausted mentally and physically weak.
While feeling relaxed, Zhao Junchen also warned himself in his heart - war is a matter for soldiers, and he is a civil servant. If he can't participate in the future, he will never participate again!
Not only do you no longer participate, but you also try to stay away!
This battle progressed unexpectedly smoothly at first, then came to unexpected crisis, then unexpectedly fell into chaos, and finally led to unexpected victory!
From the beginning to the end, it was always unexpected, Zhao Junchen failed to control the situation from beginning to end!
He came up with a plan and almost spoiled it!
During the temple squabbling, Zhao Junchen was able to take advantage of the situation most of the time, but when it came to the real battlefield, Zhao Junchen was extremely lucky to be able to save his life, let alone take the advantage.
Zhao Junchen secretly made up his mind that his main tasks in the future are to control the overall situation, macro-control, logistics organization, and supervise rewards and punishments. These are the things he is good at. As the saying goes, there are specialties in the industry, and professional matters should be left to professionals. !
After making up his mind, Zhao Junchen's mood gradually returned to calm.
After taking a look around, he found that Xu Qingyan and Zhang Shengde were both slumped around him. They were also uninjured. Zhao Junchen felt relieved again and ordered: "Let people take inventory and see what the casualties are... ...Also, tell Mao Jiadong and the others to be as careful as possible when cleaning the battlefield, and it is best to catch a few useful survivors. The Mongols cross the border to intercept and kill me silently. This matter is by no means simple!"
Speaking of this, Zhao Junchen's eyes flashed with an unprecedented murderous aura!
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I want to end this plot as soon as possible, so this chapter has a lot of words. Please forgive me for the late update!
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