Along with the roaring sound that shook the sky, the elephant trainers holding long whips issued orders continuously. After a while, war elephants as tall as hills slowly walked out of the tall sheds.
A pair of huge ears like cattail fans flap from time to time, and at the same time it waves its flexible long trunk up and down. The sharp ivory tusks shine coldly in the sun like two scimitars. Each elephant leg is as thick as a giant tree and steps on the ground. There was a thunderous commotion. When one hundred and thirty-five elephants walked together, the soldiers felt the ground beneath their feet begin to tremble slightly, and the momentum was very frightening.
Seeing this large and intimidating behemoth, Wu Ping's sergeants naturally felt heart palpitations at first, and then burst into loud cheers.
No matter how astonishing the intimidation brought by the elephants was, the strongest military unit of the Southern Han Dynasty was lucky enough to be on its own side. What's more, most of the soldiers have never seen elephant cavalry fighting in their lives. How can they feel calm when they can see more than a hundred elephants appearing together this time?
Unfortunately, the Han army's elephant-training soldiers who were unfortunately captured were heartbroken at this time. They were not regretful because they surrendered, but the domestication of more than a hundred elephants in front of them had cost the Han country. How much financial resources and countless energy of the elephant training soldiers, but all this hard work was taken away by Wu Ping's army in the blink of an eye.
After more than a hundred giant elephants were released from the pen, the roaring sound resounded throughout the world. However, as the elephant trainers scolded them, these giant elephants stopped roaring in unison and stood still very obediently. Moreover, they were able to follow every sound. Command to perform a series of smooth movements such as leaning down, ambush, and kneeling on its front legs.
The elephant seats made of wood and rattan were quickly installed on the elephant's back like small fortresses, and the soft belly was also covered by armor. The war elephants, who were already rough-skinned and thick-muscled, had this kind of body shape. How can custom-made armor not be invincible? I saw Chai Kewu giving a loud order, and the elephant training soldiers immediately and consciously climbed onto the elephant's seat. Just in case, two Wuping sergeants from each war elephant also climbed onto the back end of the elephant's seat.
The elephant training soldiers twitched their long whips and started to act almost at the same time. Then the war elephants stood up one after another and began to march outside the camp one by one. The tallest elephant among them is very eye-catching. Not only is its length and weight a bit exaggerated, but the rest of the elephants seem to be led by it. Even if they are reluctant, they follow closely behind them with heavy steps. Behind him, he quickly ran towards the camp gate.
All the officers and soldiers in Wuping observed the terrifying formation of the "Datang Elephant Cavalry" with serious expressions. Some people were so excited that they clasped their hands together and prayed to God for help.
"The generals, the elephants and the cavalry are all in place!" A general reported loudly to Chai Kewu.
Chai Kewu nodded and shouted in a deep voice: "Act according to the established plan! This battle must defeat the enemy in one fell swoop!"
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On the top of Chenzhou City, Pan Chongche, who noticed something strange in the Wuping Army's actions, was gritting his teeth and climbing up to look at the flying Wuping Army flags in the Yunshi Valley in front of him. His mind was already in chaos, and he said gloomily to the generals beside him: "I must have As you all have seen, we have fallen into the Tang army's plan to divert the tiger away from the mountain! Now that the Yunshi Valley camp has fallen, our army's food, grass, baggage, and even all the war elephants have fallen into the enemy's hands. This battle is probably going to be a disaster... ..”
In fact, there was no need for Pan Chongche to remind him. The densely packed Wuping military flags in the distance were so distinct that all the generals had already stared at them. At this time, they all frowned and fell silent when they heard the words.
Only an older general, who might have witnessed too many thrilling scenes, calmly said in a low voice: "Don't worry, sir! After all, our army has just switched positions with the Tang army, and its strength is actually the same. No losses, we can just try to recapture the food and baggage! As for the war elephants, there is no need to worry. We are the ones occupying the city gate now. Can the Tang army still use elephant cavalry to attack the city?"
Pan Chongche shook his head and sighed: "Of course the elephant cavalry cannot be used to attack the city! But have you ever thought about why the Tang army left such a ruin for us? The Chenzhou city is small and difficult to hold on, and now it is even more destroyed by a fire. Burned to ashes, there is not a single ear of grain in the city! Our army still has to go out of the city to fight in the field, and I am afraid that we will encounter our war elephants in the field!"
This veteran general was very proud: "Haha, just go out of the city to fight! Du Tong, the Elephant Cavalry is a weapon originated from our Han Kingdom. Can the Tang Army be more familiar with it than us? We also have ways to deal with the Elephant Cavalry... ..”
While everyone was discussing, they suddenly heard a huge sound coming from outside the city. Regarding this extremely familiar terrifying roar, everyone immediately recognized that it was the noise made by a war elephant, and they looked at each other in confusion. The Han soldiers on the top of the city were even more panicked. They pointed at the Yunshi Valley in the distance and shouted: "Dutong, Dutong, it's the sound of elephants riding!"
Pan Chongche frowned and said, "The commander-in-chief knows he is an elephant rider, so why are you panicking!"
A soldier hurriedly stepped forward and said with his hands in his hands: "Capital, I have served as an Elephant Cavalry crossbowman for half a year. This sound is weird and tight, as if the Elephant Cavalry is about to march..."
Pan Chongche laughed dumbly and said, "What nonsense are you talking about? Our troops are all in the city right now. Do the Tang troops want to use elephant cavalry to attack the city?"
"Captain, don't you dare talk nonsense! This must be the sound of the elephant cavalry attacking!" the soldier shouted.
Just as Pan Chongche was about to reprimand, a general suddenly frowned and said, "Capital, the Tang army has set up a treacherous plot before. There is no guarantee that there will be any unexpected means. It's better to be careful..."
Before Pan Chongche could answer, he took a glance and saw a cloud of gray smoke rising from far to near in the south. In less than a moment, the Han soldiers at the top of the city were horrified to see a hill-like elephant carrying a fortress-like elephant seat appear in the field of vision. At this time, it was running towards the city with its long trunk swinging.
Pan Chongche's expression suddenly changed, he opened his eyes wide and murmured: "Is the Tang army crazy? Do they really want to use elephant cavalry to attack the city?"
Immediately afterwards, the second, third, and fourth war elephants quickly emerged from the yellow smoke in the sky... In a short period of time, more than a hundred war elephants covered the sky and the sun, and they continued to pour towards the city. , and in the process of running, these war elephants gradually seemed to form a charging posture, and it seemed that they were definitely rushing towards the city.
"Damn it, what exactly does Tang Jun want?"
Even though he didn't know what was going on, Pan Chongche quickly ordered all the soldiers to prepare to defend the city and mobilize as many bows and crossbows as possible to guard the city. Everyone hid under the battlements and held their breath to listen to the sounds outside the city. There was a dull rumble in the distance. The movement of each step of the war elephants became more and more clear as the distance got closer. Even the blue bricks on the city wall were shaking slightly. Jitter.
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