Han Shizhong chased Cheng Yaojin for almost a night.
In fact, when Xiao Yi took the initiative to send troops and set off for Phoenix Ridge, he had already sent letters to Han Shizhong and Di Qing.
Let them not rush to send troops yet and be on guard against Li Thief's troops.
Li Huaian and Yuchi Gong failed to capture Yicheng quickly. When they heard that Xiao Yi took the initiative to send troops and stationed troops in Fenghuangling, they immediately ordered their troops to withdraw and join Li Yuan.
After Han Shizhong got Xiao Yi's letter, he made sure that Li Huaian had withdrawn his troops, and then went to Fushan Road.
When they arrived at Fushan Road, they found that Cheng Yaojin's bandits had also withdrawn overnight. Di Qing asked himself to pursue Cheng Yaojin, while Han Shizhong immediately set off for Phoenix Ridge.
Naturally, some people were exhausted during this night's attack.
Han Shizhong actually ordered the entire army to repair, and finally arrived at the battlefield about half an hour behind Cheng Yaojin.
Therefore, after the two armies fought for a while, their momentum was exhausted, and Li Huaian's vanguard left wing fell into a disadvantage. It was only supported by the strength of the cavalry and the fear of the Chinese army behind him.
The vegetation in the valley is thick and the loess is difficult to stir up, but the puffs of smoke and dust can be seen much more clearly than before.
The sun was already in the middle, and the ambush arranged by Xiao Yi in the south worked wonders. Han Shizhong's late arrival was actually more useful than coming one day earlier.
Why do you say that?
Xiao Yi finally decided to abandon Linfen County and chose Phoenix Ridge as the location for the decisive battle.
He also has his own considerations.
For one thing, Li Yuan and Li Huaian launched the attack first, and Xiao Yi became the defender.
And Li Huaian had the advantage and took the lead again.
Look at his strategy of attacking from the east to the west.
If no countermeasures are taken, Li Huaian is likely to occupy Yicheng, further complete the westward advance, and eventually surround Linfen County.
Relying on the high walls and strong walls of Linfen County, we may be able to hold on for a while.
But why did Xiao Yi go north this time?
It's counterinsurgency.
It's a personal expedition.
It's a quick fix.
It's been too long.
Lost the capital.
What other righteousness does he hold?
Subjugate the country and subjugate the world.
He is now the crown prince of Daqianjian Kingdom.
Naturally, we want to protect the country and then the world.
Therefore, Xiao Yi chose to take the initiative to send troops to Fenghuang Ridge, using himself as bait. Firstly, it forced Li Huaian to give up attacking Yicheng, thereby reducing the pressure on Han Shizhong. Secondly, it also allowed Li Huaian to no longer hesitate and directly attack with all his troops to kill Fenghuang. ridge.
The effect is really good.
Li Huaian and Li Yuan joined forces and immediately headed towards Phoenix Ridge.
The two sides first had a verbal spat and tested each other.
Then came this big battle.
With Han Shizhong joining the battlefield, if this continues, Li Huaian's vanguard army of more than 20,000 attacking troops may be completely surrounded at the foot of Phoenix Ridge.
"Your Majesty, launch a general attack!"
Seeing this, Du Ruhui could only sigh and made suggestions to Li Huaian.
It wasn't just him, there were others too. They launched a general attack. The vanguard pulled directly to both sides, and their middle army rushed forward.
Li Xuanba held Xiao Yi back while they charged into the central army. As long as they rushed to Phoenix Ridge, they had a high chance of winning.
After all, they have been fighting for most of the day, and the front line has swung back and forth no less than four times. The longer it drags on, the more disadvantageous it is for them, because they all know that Qin Shubao alone cannot stop them. Lives in Yue Hongling.
In addition, Han Shizong is back, and Di Qing will definitely come too. By then, Cheng Yaojin's troops, who are making a surprise attack on the left rear of Fenghuang Ridge, will be attacked from both sides, and the impact of his surprise attack will also be ineffective.
At this time, their central army rushed directly towards Phoenix Ridge, which seemed to be the right time.
"The front is too crowded." Li Huaian remained absolutely calm, following Yu Chigong while watching the situation.
"I won't break out from here."
Li Huaian looked at the left rear, at the place where Han Shizhong came to kill, and at the position of Hai Dongqing hovering in the sky of Phoenix Ridge.
"Go around the slope and form a formation on the side of Fenghuang Ridge. Then from the gap in the battlefield to the south, follow General Cheng and the others and charge towards Xiao Yi's Chinese army camp. They will run over anyone who blocks them!"
Li Xuanba followed Li Huaian and was very happy to hear that they could finally fight.
"Whoever thinks I am, I will hammer him to death!"
Just like that, Li Huaian led the Chinese army's troops and horses suddenly began to change direction and speed up. Li Huaian's Chinese army's flag was like a dragon, and soon arrived at the left rear of Fenghuang Ridge, and was calmly arrayed within the sight of Xiao Yi's Chinese army. .
At this time, Han Shizhong had joined forces with Xin Qiji on the left, and suppressed Li Huaian's vanguard army, forcing them to retreat, leaving Yuchi Gong unable to rush forward for a while, and could only think of approaching from the northwest.
Seeing this, Xiao Yi immediately ordered: "Come here, send another three thousand soldiers and horses to the left rear to support, and stop the enemy army!"
The next moment, the leader of the Longwu Army did not hesitate. He turned around and led 3,000 soldiers and horses to the left rear with his two lieutenants.
At the same time, Xiao Yi once again looked up at Hai Dongqing in the sky, and said to the bodyguard Lu Ming beside him: "Bring Gu's bow and arrows!"
Lu Ming immediately signaled that two people were coming over carrying a large bow and arrows.
good.
This large bow was specially made by Xiao Yirang and Chen Gui. It was already larger than the five-stone bow and could not be used by those who were not born with supernatural powers.
Xiao Yi picked it up with one hand, and the horse under him moved restlessly because it suddenly became heavier.
Build and draw the bow.
Lift.
"call out!"
Hai Dongqing, hovering in the sky, felt a dangerous aura.
This is because raptors naturally have a sense of danger, but their sight is limited and they cannot see the slender arrows at all.
But he also heard the sound and wanted to fly higher.
"puff!"
It's a pity that Xiao Yi is born with supernatural power, and this bow and arrow are also specially made. This arrow shot out, not only very far, but also very fast.
Of course, Haidong Qing flew too low.
It hovers low to detect prey.
Otherwise, no matter how specially made a bow and arrow, it would be impossible to shoot hundreds of meters into the air.
"Good archery skills!"
The lieutenants rushed to praise him.
Xiao Yi didn't take it seriously.
In fact, as the fierce battle lasted longer and longer, both sides began to tire.
So after Li Huaian changed direction and formed from the rear left side, the war on the battlefield was already somewhat tacit.
Everyone's attention was also focused on Li Huaian's Chinese army, which was no longer interested in fighting.
For example, Xin Qiji and Han Shizhong immediately retreated toward the left side of Phoenix Ridge in an attempt to stop Li Huaian.
However, Yuchi Gong also intentionally attacked the right side of Fenghuang Ridge, trying to attract the enemy's vanguard of 10,000 to 20,000 people to continue the stalemate on the right side of the battlefield.
Besides, the pro-army led by Li Huaian was also the Northern Army among the four armies of Jinyang. It had been facing the border garrison of the small group of Mongolian and Yuan thieves, with both men and horses, like a thousand iron pagodas, sticking to the battlefield. At the rear, they planned to shovel Han Shizhong, who had just come to support, from the foot of the mountain!
Han Shizhong was not afraid in the face of danger. He did not issue any further orders to retreat, nor did he continue to advance despite Li Huaian's Chinese flag, but ordered to meet the enemy.
First, there was a circle fire, a dense circle fire. Under the cover of the two iron pagodas on the left and right, thousands of Li's cavalry advanced back and forth around Li Huaian's central army.
The arrows fired by the densely packed Northern Army crossbowmen caused huge damage to Han Shizhong's troops. The soldiers of the three armies, who were already unable to fight, almost fled directly.
Fortunately, Han Shizhong personally led the troops to press forward and started shooting. He also took the lead and killed several heavy armored cavalry, which stabilized the morale of the army.
But it is obvious that Li Huaian's push was extremely rapid and violent. He and his banner were simply advancing like the wind. The true elite and the boasted elite were also well reflected at this time.
After knowing the overall strength of Xiao Yi's army, Li Huaian and the cavalry did not panic at all. They lowered their bows and replaced their spears, and used the method of scraping fish scales to sweep through the Song army layer by layer, picking up countless flesh and blood every time.
This formation is actually based on the experience gained from many years of fighting against the thieves of Meng Yuan and Da Jin.
But there is no doubt that when the cavalry generals trained by Li Huaian and the strongest cavalry troops in Jinyang performed this battle formation together in front of Fenghuang Ridge, they could be regarded as the second best in the Dragon Guard.
As a disciple of Yue Shan, Han Shizhong had also seen the Long Wei Army's battle formation. When he saw Li Thief's tornado-like battle formation today, his side was already on the verge of defeat. For a moment, he had complicated thoughts.
You are a talented person, but why are you a thief?
The person who can train such a heavy armored cavalry must be not simple. The person who can create such an elite team like the Iron Buddha must be an extremely talented general.
However, such general talents could not be used by the court.
What a pity.
When the fighting on the left wing suddenly became a one-sided situation, Li Huaian's central army was like a tiger roaring in the forest, and no one could stop it.
The general and deputy generals who were still watching the battle on Fenghuang Ridge were horrified and confused.
Their moods really went up and down again, and they finally saw the lethality of Li Thief's elite.
This time, it's not worry.
But timid!
But Xiao Yi showed a pair of fiery eyes. He was really coveting Li Huaian's heavily armored troops.
This is the real elite!
But, what I am fighting now is elites like him!
Li Huaian just glanced at Han Shizhong's flag, then waved his arm and pointed to the high ground northwest of him.
There is his ultimate goal!
"Hold on!"
"The spear is in front, and the front man puts the spear directly on the ground!"
"God's arm bows, crossbowmen, and archers are arranged according to range!"
"Cavalry on both wings..."
Han Shizhong ran around in the formation, shouting non-stop, and the soldiers quickly regained their morale.
Because Li Huaian led the Chinese army to the left rear, the heavy armored cavalry also continued to protect the left and right sides of the Chinese army, as well as the rear, preserving the Chinese army's pairing advantage, and rushed up Phoenix Ridge in the best condition.
Han Shizhong also knew that he could not stop him now, so he led his soldiers to march quickly to support him. He was already short of men and horses, and had not had much time to repair, so he participated in this fierce fighting.
The morale of the soldiers had long since been killed by the heavy armored cavalry.
Even if he gritted his teeth and ordered to pursue Li Thief's army, it is estimated that not many people would be willing to follow him.
It's better to kill Li Thief's front army here.
