When the cavalry and the Khitan cavalry met on the battlefield, the clash of swords, the neighing of the horses, and the shouts of the soldiers merged into an earth-shattering symphony. After a night of fighting, the enemy was finally repelled briefly. They retreated to their camp in an orderly manner, waiting for the next fight.
In Li Keyong's tent, the generals sat around the sand table. Everyone looked at Li Keyong with solemn expressions, waiting for his orders.
Li Keyong stood in front of the sand table and pointed at the hills and plains on the sand table with the baton in his hand. His eyes were firm and his tone was sonorous: "The Khitan cavalry are good at attacking quickly. We must use the terrain to contain their movements."
Li Cunche took a step forward and asked, "General, how are the trenches and traps prepared?"
"Everything is as planned," Li Keyong replied. "The engineers have completed the layout according to our requirements. Now it is time to test the results."
"The ballistae and trebuchets are ready and can be released when the enemy comes into range." Li Cunguang, the general in charge of fire support, reported.
Li Keyong nodded, then turned to Chengze: "Your light cavalry needs to quickly penetrate the Khitan army's line when they waver and cut off their retreat route."
Chengze clasped his fists and agreed, "I understand, general. I will wait for the best time with my cavalry."
Li Keyong looked at the sand table again and took a deep breath: "Today, we will not only defeat the Khitan, but also show the power of the Jin State. Each of you represents the glory of the Jin State."
His eyes passed over each general, "Remember, the battlefield is unpredictable, and we must remain flexible and adaptable. Under my order, everyone must be ready to attack at any time."
A staff officer came and said nervously: "General, the Khitan army has begun to move!"
Li Keyong's face showed the calmness of a combatant: "Okay, everyone, the time has come. Return to your team and wait for my order."
The generals stood up one by one and responded in unison: "Obey the general's order!"
As the generals left, only Li Keyong was left in the tent. He closed his eyes and meditated on the upcoming battle. When he opened his eyes again, the order for a decisive battle had already formed in his heart.
He walked out of the tent, climbed onto the observation platform, held a spear in his hand, and looked across the battlefield ahead, looking directly at the enemy in the distance. He knew that every minute and every second that followed would go down in history, and every decision could change the course of history.
Finally, with his determined bugle blast, a carefully planned counterattack began. This is the secret weapon of the Later Jin army - thousands of armored cavalry. They have been secretly assembled and are waiting for the general's call. At the signal of the bugle, these well-equipped elite forces began their performance.
These armored cavalry wear heavy armor made of iron. Each piece of armor has been tempered countless times in the furnace. It can not only withstand powerful impacts, but also shine with terrifying brilliance in the sun. Their horses were also covered in iron armor, leaving only the eyes and nostrils for necessary sight and breathing. When these heavy cavalry began to charge, the entire battlefield seemed to be shaken.
The horses of the armored cavalry roared like thunder as they ran. The soldiers were armed with long spears, and the tips of the spears drew a trail of death in the charge. Their target is clear - the core of the Khitan Army, where the commanders and elite troops of the Khitan Army gather. Like a torrent of steel, the armored cavalry launched a fatal impact on the Khitan defense line.
The Khitan people's defense line appeared fragile under this sudden blow. The forest of spears of the armored cavalry is like a forest. The dazzling armor reflects the dazzling light in the sun, making people dare not look directly. They broke through the first line of defense of the Khitan army and defeated the enemy. The Khitan warriors resisted bravely, but under the iron armor, their swords seemed unable to find a fatal gap.
At the same time, the infantry of the Later Jin Dynasty also stood up from the defensive position under the command of Li Keyong. They formed a dense square formation and advanced firmly. After a long period of training, these infantry have learned how to cooperate with the cavalry. Their spears thrust forward, forming an insurmountable steel forest.
The attack of the Later Jin army was like a surging tide, and the coordinated combat of infantry and cavalry plunged the Khitan army into chaos. The Khitan archers tried to use arrows to stop the advance of the Jin army, but under the hard iron armor and tight protection, it was difficult for the arrows to cause effective damage. The Khitan army's defense line began to crack under constant pressure, and the soldiers began to retreat due to a blow to their morale.
After a while, the Khitan cavalry charged at an astonishing speed. Their horses galloped like thunder, kicking up billows of dust and approaching the front line of the Later Jin Dynasty. The crossbow arrows drew deadly arcs in the air, and the boulders fired by the trebuchets left shadows in the air, followed by a deafening crash. The first wave of attacks by the Khitan army suffered heavy losses under the mechanical crossbow fire of the Later Jin army.
However, the Khitans were not discouraged. They quickly adjusted their tactics and changed their formations, trying to find the weaknesses of the late defense line. Their light cavalry spread out, trying to surround the Hou Jin army from both flanks, while their heavy cavalry maintained their strength, waiting for the opportunity to launch a decisive attack again.
Li Keyong observed the battlefield calmly. He did not immediately order a counterattack, but waited patiently and commanded the ballistae and trebuchets to cause more damage to the enemy. His infantry phalanx was as solid as a rock and successfully withstood repeated attacks by the Khitan cavalry. Spears and broadswords flashed in the sun, and every soldier of the Later Jin Dynasty became a strong barrier against the invasion of foreign enemies.
The battle lasted for several hours, and both armies showed extremely tenacious fighting will. After several unsuccessful attacks, the Khitan cavalry began to show fatigue. And this is exactly the opportunity Li Keyong has been waiting for. He ordered the armored heavy cavalry and elite infantry to prepare for a surprise attack. They would become the decisive force in this battle.
Li Keyong's bugle cut through the hustle and bustle of the battlefield, and the crisp sound was like thunder from the sky, announcing the change in the battle situation. Thousands of heavy armored cavalry moved in response. They were dressed in iron armor, like a moving steel wall, holding spears and broadswords, reflecting the cold light of the sun. The iron hoofs shattered the smoke cover, as if an invisible force was pushing them. Their charge was like a black tide, pressing unstoppably towards the core of the Khitan army.
The Khitan people's defense line began to shake under the impact of the heavy cavalry. The collision force of the war horses was so huge that any force that tried to block them was like paper and could be easily torn apart. The heavy cavalry are like sharp swords on ancient battlefields, opening up a path to victory like an icebreaker. Their horse armor shone brightly, and as they swung their swords, the enemy formations fell one by one like wheat fields after harvest.
At the same time, the infantry team of the Later Jin Dynasty also changed from the original position of waiting in tight formation to actively attacking with an almost brute determination. At this moment, they were no longer silent defenders, but turned into battering rams, trying to destroy the enemy's last vestige of resistance. Covered by ballistas and trebuchets, their spears were like sharp knives thrust out of the forest. Every time they advanced forward, the front line of the battlefield moved with their footsteps.
The shouts of the soldiers, the neighing of the war horses, and the collision of metal equipment converged into a symphony of war. Each soldier does not fight alone. They are a collective carefully commanded by Li Keyong, and his tactical intentions are perfectly displayed on the battlefield. Their pace was firm, and every impact planted fear in the hearts of the Khitans.
The dust on the battlefield was kicked up and blocked the sky, but the morale of the Later Jin army was like the sun that never sets, shining brightly. Li Keyong's commanding art was vividly demonstrated on this battlefield. He not only maintained the discipline and calmness of the army, but also led them to find the light of victory in the chaos.
The performance of the Khitan army on the battlefield was astonishing. Their light cavalry are known as the cheetahs on the grassland. They carry out fast and cunning raids on the enemy's positions with lightning speed. After encountering the initial defense of the Later Jin army, the Khitans did not choose to retreat directly, but quickly made tactical adjustments on the battlefield, which demonstrated their high adaptability and battlefield adaptability as a nomadic people.
As the horn sounded, the Khitan light cavalry began to disperse their formation. They were like scattered wolves, avoiding the obstacles of the thorns and trenches laid by the later Jin army, and launched a roundabout encirclement from both sides. Their war horses are carefully selected and trained to be not only extremely fast, but also able to travel freely through complex terrain, and can easily jump over even man-made obstacles.
The movements of the Khitan cavalry are coordinated and precise, as if there is an invisible telepathy between each knight and his horse. They took advantage of the phalanx formations of the Later Jin army and the blind range of the mechanical crossbows, and skillfully displayed the tactics they had honed on the grasslands. The Khitan archers leaned on their horses, and their arrows were like meteors in the night sky, pouring down wave after wave on the rear Jin's defense line.
At the same time, the Khitan heavy cavalry reorganized their formation in the rear. They wore heavy armor and held spears and battle axes, preparing to launch the main attack with thunderous momentum after the light cavalry caused chaos. Their war horses are selected from the strongest breeds on the grassland. They can carry heavy armor and still maintain amazing impact even after running for a long time.
The Khitan commanders were condescending at one end of the battlefield. Their eyes were as sharp as raptors, constantly observing the situation on the battlefield and looking for any flaws in the defense lines of the Later Jin army. Their command flags fluttered in the wind, conveying complex but methodical orders, and the cavalry responded immediately, like a well-trained elite unit, understanding the commander's intentions without saying a word.
After experiencing several attacks, the defense line of the Later Jin army did show some signs of fatigue. The soldiers' breathing became rapid, and the grip of shields and spears was no longer so stable. These subtle changes did not escape the eyes of the Khitan generals, who keenly captured this information. So, at a carefully selected moment, the Khitan's war drums roared again, and the heavy cavalry, like black lightning, launched a comprehensive attack on the Hou Jin's defense line from both wings and the front.
The battlefield is a chaotic and cruel picture, with smoke and blood intertwined. The air was filled with the sound of metal hitting each other. It was the sonorous sound of armor interlacing and swords connecting. They echoed in the ears of every soldier, as if the God of Death was playing the final song of their lives. The shouts of soldiers form the background of this painting. Some are brave battle roars, while others are painful groans after being wounded. The neighing of war horses is the most heartbreaking melody in this symphony of war. Those loyal creatures were frightened, injured, and even fell in the flames of war.
The impact of the Khitans was extremely shocking. Their cavalry were like wild waves, trying to drown the soldiers of the Later Jin again and again. Every charge made Hou Jin's defense line crumbling, and every retreat was accompanied by the smell of blood and mud. The soldiers of the Later Jin Dynasty tried their best to resist these violent waves. The bangs on their shields and the scratches on their armor all told of their tenacity and unyieldingness. Their arms were sore from holding shields, and their shoulders were tired from swinging swords, but their eyes shone with determination not to give in.
Under Li Keyong's strict command, the Later Jin army still maintained a firm defense line. In his tactical layout, the infantry phalanx was as solid as a rock, and even the impact of the Khitan cavalry could not shake it. They are like iron towers fixed on the earth, never wavering despite the wind and waves. Under the protection of trenches and obstacles, the Khitan cavalry lost their best advantage of high-speed movement and were forced to slow down and even stop in front of wooden piles and caltrops. This gave the Later Jin army the opportunity to use ballistae and trebuchets to launch a counterattack Opportunity.
The large ballista is like the long bow of death, and every pull of the string heralds a harvest of death. The trebuchet is like an angry giant. The boulders thrown by it draw a terrifying arc in the air. The devastating blow when it falls is enough to crush a warrior instantly.
Under Li Keyong's baton, the army of the Later Jin Dynasty was like a carefully designed war machine, with every part operating precisely. He constantly patrolled the battle line, issued orders from time to time, adjusted troops, and ensured the stability of the defense line. Guided by his tactical vision and experience, the Later Jin army not only withstood the Khitan storms, but also gradually took the initiative on the battlefield, tilting the balance of the war in their favor.
When night fell again, Li Keyong stood on the broken battlefield, his heart full of complex emotions. He was pleased with the victory, but equally saddened by the loss of life and the cruelty of war. He knew that although the battle was over, his pursuit of peace and stability still had a long way to go.
At this time, the Khitans suddenly attacked again. Just when the Later Jin army seemed to have the upper hand and the Khitan army's defense line was in danger, the Khitans showed their unpredictable fighting instincts as warriors on the grassland. They never give up easily and are able to find opportunities to fight back even in the most unfavorable situations.
The wolves on the grassland know that even if they retreat, they must leave a fatal blow.
Hidden in the smoke and dust of the battlefield, an elite Khitan force that had not participated in previous direct conflicts. They were the personal guards of the Khitan King and were proficient in various tactics. At this moment, they received new instructions. They did not choose to fight head-on, but adopted a roundabout and sneak attack tactic, taking advantage of the chaos on the battlefield to try to go around the flanks or rear of the Later Jin army to find the weaknesses of the Later Jin army to launch a surprise attack.
This group of Khitan cavalry moved quickly along the edge of the battlefield with lightning speed, avoiding the main line of sight of the later Jin army. They avoided the range of large ballistas and trebuchets, looking for unnoticed gaps. Their target was the command center or logistics line of the later Jin army, where the defenses were relatively weak.
The movements of the Khitan cavalry were smooth and smooth. They used the terrain and the corpses on the battlefield to cover their whereabouts and shuttled around the battlefield like ghosts. Their target was the headquarters and grain supply team of the Later Jin Army. If this attack was successful, it would It will cause a fatal blow to the army of the later Jin Dynasty.
The sentinels of the Later Jin Dynasty quickly noticed the abnormal movement, but due to the extremely fast speed of the Khitan cavalry, by the time the information was transmitted to Li Keyong, the Khitan people were already close to their target. Li Keyong reacted quickly and ordered some heavy cavalry and infantry to turn around quickly to meet the sudden sneak attack.
At the other end of the battlefield, the dust had just settled, and the heavy cavalry and infantry of the Later Jin Dynasty had not had time to breathe. Suddenly, a sneak attack of the Khitan cavalry suddenly appeared like a ghost in the night. They used the cover of night and terrain to approach quietly. Then, the iron cavalry's meteor-like collision tore through the tranquility ahead, and the confrontation quickly began inadvertently.
The heavy cavalry turned quickly and faced the rushing Khitan cavalry. The charge between the two armies happened almost instantly. The collision between the armored soldiers and the Khitan cavalry was deafening. It was a metallic symphony that was enough to shake the soul. Sparks flew everywhere in the collision between iron and iron, as if every contact could wipe out a brief moment of daylight. The impact of the heavily armored war horses was powerful, and their collision was like the collision of two huge waves, with an astonishing momentum.
The infantry quickly organized their defense after a brief period of confusion. They waved their spears and thrust out fierce storms, trying to block the momentum of the Khitan cavalry again and again. The infantry phalanx was as solid as a rock, like towering ancient trees in the forest. They used the long instruments in their hands to work in narrow spaces, thwarting cavalry assaults time and time again.
Although the Khitan cavalry's surprise attack was fierce, the Jin army's return defense was equally swift and powerful. The armored soldiers showed extraordinary combat effectiveness in the conflict. They were not afraid of sacrifice and fought with the enemy at close range. Every sword strike condensed all their strength. During the charge, the screams of the horses, the war cries of the soldiers, and the reverberation of the metal collision intertwined into a tragic symphony.
This unexpected confrontation once again turned this local area into a purgatory of war. The smell of blood and sweat mixed with the smell of earth filled every warrior's breath. The faces of the soldiers were covered with blood and dust, but their eyes were extremely determined, reflecting their indomitable desire for victory. In this near-hand-to-hand melee, the discipline and courage of the Later Jin army were severely tested again, but under Li Keyong's strong will and precise command, each of them became a hero protecting the country.
Although the troops of the Later Jin Dynasty were attacked by surprise, they did not fall into chaos under the leadership of Li Keyong. They quickly organized an effective defense, coordinated with infantry and cavalry, and tried to neutralize the Khitan cavalry's surprise attack.
In this new war zone, the brutal aesthetics of war are fully demonstrated. Although the Khitan cavalry's surprise attack was unexpected, the shocked Later Jin army responded quickly. The experienced generals gave orders well, and the experienced soldiers relied on their excellent military training and fearless courage to quickly restore order in the army and stabilize the front line.
Amid the bugles of the Later Jin army, the armored heavy cavalry and infantry uniformly changed their formations to adapt to the changes on the battlefield. The heavy cavalry stabbed their heavy spears firmly into the ground, forming an indestructible Great Wall of human flesh, waiting for the Khitan cavalry to collide again. The infantry were closely surrounding the heavy cavalry, their spears like sharp arrows in the woods, ready to shoot through any enemy who dared to approach.
The charge of the Khitan cavalry was indeed full of brutal force, and every impact seemed to want to tear the earth apart. However, the response of the Later Jin army was even more fierce. Their iron armor shone with cold light, taking away the enemy's life with every swing. Iron swords and spears danced on the battlefield, and each thrust became a messenger that stole the souls of Khitan warriors.
The smoke and blood mist on the battlefield became thicker, and every breath felt like inhaling the smell of death. The soldiers' armors were stained red with blood, but their eyes were burning with war, which was their desire for victory and their persistence in life. Under the guidance of the commander, the Later Jin army used its dense formation and hard armor to effectively resist the assault of the Khitan cavalry. Every collision was consuming the strength and morale of the Khitan people.
At the same time, the crossbowmen and archers of the Later Jin army provided support from the rear. Rainy arrows drew deadly arcs in mid-air, causing huge damage to the Khitan cavalry. Every arrow seems to carry the instructions of the God of Death, searching for the target accurately and harvesting life ruthlessly.
As the battle continued, the Khitan cavalry's offensive gradually weakened, and the Later Jin army seized the opportunity and began to launch a counterattack. Encouraged by the bugle, they were like inflated dragons, regaining their strength. The infantry and cavalry cooperated more tacitly, and they began to advance in an orderly manner, firmly taking the initiative on the battlefield into their own hands. In this tug-of-war, the troops of the Later Jin Dynasty showed their perseverance in fighting spirit and superb tactical literacy, and continuously dealt heavy blows to the Khitan cavalry.
The balance of the war seemed to be tilting again, but this time, it was closer to the army of the Later Jin Dynasty, which showed tenacious resistance and excellent adaptability. The Khitan's sneak attack failed to destroy the command system of the Later Jin Dynasty as expected, but instead made them passive.
Night covered the battlefield like a heavy curtain, and the tired soldiers entrusted their fate to the darkness, hoping to regain the strength lost during the day in their dreams. Suddenly, the tranquility was broken by a hurried call, and heavy footsteps sounded outside the big tent, followed by a hoarse and urgent announcement: "Report - there is someone outside the door asking to see Marshal Li Keyong!"
Li Keyong, the commander on the battlefield, had an iron mind and a well-woven strategy. His tent was like a beacon in the fog of war. In the big tent, under the dim light, Li Keyong was discussing the war with his generals and analyzing the movements of the Khitan army. Every decision may be the key to tomorrow's victory.
Hearing the call outside, Li Keyong raised his eyebrows slightly. Years of war experience had made his intuition extremely sharp. Several possibilities instantly emerged in his mind: perhaps this was a scout, bringing the latest news about the enemy; perhaps it was a messenger, carrying urgent information; or perhaps it was an unusual event that required He dealt with it immediately.
"Let him in!" Li Ke ordered in a deep voice, and the majesty exuded from his body made the people around him instantly solemn. Following his order, the guards acted quickly. The curtain of the tent was opened, and a night breeze poured into the tent carrying the smell of earth and the sulfur smell of the distant fire on the battlefield.
The figure outside the door became clearer under the candlelight. It was a hurried messenger. His clothes were ragged and covered with dust. Obviously, he had overcome many obstacles and was desperate to get here. His eyes were flashing with eagerness and anxiety, and his breaths were filled with urgent messages that needed to be conveyed.
The messenger knelt down at the entrance of the tent, bowed deeply to Li Keyong, and then eagerly took out a sealed letter from his arms. Even in the darkness of night and light, you can see that the sealing wax on the letter still bears traces of when it was just sealed, highlighting the urgency and importance of the information.
Li Keyong took the letter and glanced at the messenger with a steady gaze. He moved slowly and forcefully, carefully opening the seal. All eyes were focused on this letter, as if it carried the fate of the war. Li Keyong browsed the contents of the letter. As his eyes moved, the atmosphere in the tent became more solemn.
The moment when he needed to make a decision came again, and Li Keyong faced the challenge as a general-how to use this sudden information to point out the direction for his army tomorrow and decide on the next change in tactics. That night, the war broke out again, but no matter what, the military counselor already had a plan in mind, and his army was always ready to welcome the horn of dawn.
During this historical moment of constant strife, intelligence and espionage often determined the direction of the war. The messenger outside Li Keyong's tent was the spy sent by Chengze himself. The secret message in his hand was an important chess piece on the battlefield, and it might change the balance of the entire battle.
As the night gets darker, the respite from the war gives people a moment of tranquility, but for Chengze, this is the critical moment of the layout. He lurks behind enemy lines, collecting enemy movements at all times. Every tiny change may become key information for victory in the war. When he learned an extremely critical piece of information through his network of spies, he knew he had to act immediately to deliver the news to Li Keyong.
In order to ensure the safe transmission of information, Chengze chose a reliable messenger - he was loyal, resourceful, and familiar with the terrain, and could travel unhindered under the strict supervision of the Khitan and Later Jin Dynasties. The messenger traveled a long distance, avoided enemy patrols, and finally arrived at Li Keyong's tent in the dark after going through untold hardships.
His appearance was not accidental, but part of Chengze's careful planning. The messenger knew that what he held in his hands was not just an ordinary letter, but a secret message that might change the situation of the war. This information was hard-won, and behind it was long-term collection and planning by Chengze and his espionage network.
Li Keyong opened the letter and saw that the handwriting was tight, but the content was extremely detailed, describing the internal dynamics of the Khitan army, even including the discord between enemy generals, as well as key weaknesses that may affect future wars. The accuracy and importance of the information immediately attracted Li Keyong's great attention.
After carefully analyzing the secret report, Li Keyong showed a thoughtful look on his face. He knew that this war was like a game of chess, every move had to be made accurately, and this tip provided the information advantage he needed. He immediately summoned his staff and generals and began to formulate a new tactical plan based on this secret report.
In the next few hours, the lights in Li Keyong's tent were brightly lit, and a strategic layout targeting the weaknesses of the Khitan army was quietly unfolding. The arrival of the messenger was like an undercurrent, stirring up a strategic storm that could change the course of history. On the chessboard of this war, Li Ke prepared every chess piece in his hand, waiting for his orders, ready to turn the corner and tilt the balance of the war.
