Li Jiangyao, who was at the Zijin Pass Command Post, was slightly startled when he heard that Xu Youchang had sent the Sixth Army out to fight in the plains.
Joining the army, Sima, partial generals, and deputy generals standing nearby were also shocked.
Someone couldn't help but whispered: "Isn't this a joke? Let the light infantry carry the Turks' elite cavalry?"
"Yeah, I thought the Sixth Army would be transferred to the city for defense."
"Don't worry, there are armored cavalry outside the city. The Raging Wave Army is just here to help with defense."
"It's impossible to assist in defense! The Turkic cavalry's tactics are flexible. As long as the strength of the Sixth Army is seen, they will definitely concentrate their forces to carry out key penetrations. Not to mention the light infantry, the heavy infantry may not be able to withstand it."
"Yes, yes. Besides, the First Army is already very tired. Not only will it have to fight to the death with the Turks, but it will also have to think about saving the Sixth Army. This is not helping defense, it is just adding chaos."
Li Jiangyao thought for a moment and said loudly: "Don't mutter. The Sixth Army is also the Xinjiang Army, and it can also fight tough battles. I believe in Deputy Governor Xu's judgment, and Nu Lang will not let everyone down."
He turned around and ordered: "Send my flag to the Sixth Army. From now on, they will fight under my flag!"
The commander-in-chief's flag? That is exclusive to the ghost-faced white-robed army!
What is the virtue and capability of the Sixth Army? Dare to stand shoulder to shoulder with the white-robed army that is sweeping across the western frontier and is invincible in the world?
With this question in mind, the commander-in-chief of the Chinese army personally delivered Li Jiangyao's handsome banner to the Sixth Army, which was about to leave the city to fight.
In an instant, deafening shouts resounded throughout Zijin Pass!
The light infantrymen wearing light armor and holding shields and daggers screamed with excitement.
At that moment, the commander suddenly felt that what was standing in front of him was not a group of people, but a group of bloodthirsty and crazy wild wolves!
Before the Sixth Army was fully prepared, the first two divisions to assemble had already rushed out of Zijin Pass and attacked the Turks who were fighting the First Army.
The Tenth Legion of the Golden Clan is also a veteran force under the command of the Temple Prince. They have brilliant records everywhere, no matter the Western Continent or the Eastern Continent. However, the tenth legion, which had experienced hundreds of battles, never imagined that the invincible cavalry would one day encounter a charge by light infantry.
It’s simply baffling! Totally incredible!
What surprised them even more was that those crazy light infantry were no worse than the cavalry.
The crowd, like a raging wave, poured out from the city gate, and then came overwhelmingly to cover up, instantly surrounding a thousand-man team of Turkic cavalry. The infantry shouted war cries, slashed the horse's legs with knives, stabbed the knights with spears, and some directly killed the horses on their backs.
The Turkic soldiers forcibly tore them down and cut them into pieces with random swords.
In the blink of an eye, the thousand-man team was completely engulfed by the terrifying infantry wave.
The Tenth Army also reacted very quickly. The next moment, five thousand Turkic cavalry separated from the camp, bypassed the First Army, and roared towards the Sixth Army.
With the distance to speed up and sprint, the cavalry suddenly became more confident. They roared and pounced on the light infantry, trying to defeat them in one fell swoop.
But they miscalculated.
The light infantry, who were supposed to be vulnerable, showed no fear in the face of the surging cavalry. They just used their own flesh and blood to hold back the cavalry's charge.
Regarding this completely lifeless and crazy way of fighting, the Tenth Legion of the Golden Tribe couldn't help but fall into deep doubts until they saw the flag.
The commander-in-chief’s flag of Zhenjiang!
Damn it?
Could it be that Li Jiangyao went to battle in person? But this isn’t the legendary ghost-faced white-robed army?
Just when the Turks were suspicious, the Sixth Army had already left the city and launched a countercharge with light infantry against the Turks' cavalry on the plains and wilderness!
This scene not only shocked the enemy, but also shocked the First Army next to it and the Fifth Army on the top of the city.
what's the situation? So fierce? !
Xu Youchang was stunned when he saw it from the observation deck, but he quickly reacted and ordered: "Quick! Beat the drum to cheer!"
The war drums on the top of the city exploded loudly. The drummers were beating like crazy, shirtless and upper body, and the drum beats became closer and closer, and finally they seemed to be connected into one piece.
charge! A desperate charge!
The bravery of the Sixth Army also aroused the fighting spirit of the First Army. Accompanied by the sound of war drums, the armored cavalry launched a strong attack on the enemy in front of them.
The soldiers and horses of the Golden Tribe were instantly stunned.
Once the momentum weakened, it was difficult for the entire front to support it. The Turks had no choice but to retreat quickly to temporarily avoid the edge of the Xinjiang Army.
"What happened to the Tenth Legion?" Tanli couldn't help complaining: "When did they become so weak that they couldn't even defeat the infantry? They turned around and chased them away!"
Yun Qianxue's face was as dark as water. He was not very clear about what happened on the front line, but the fact was always very cruel: the Turkic cavalry was defeated by the infantry.
The one who felt the most angry and desperate was the Temple Prince Ronya.
The Tenth Army was an elite force trained by him. It had made great achievements for the empire. Even within the Turkic military, which was full of heroes, the Tenth Army could be regarded as one of the best.
"Salk, please explain to me carefully, why?"
Facing the question from His Highness the Prince, Salk, the commander of the Tenth Legion, blushed with shame. He didn't know how to explain, let alone did not dare to explain.
"Your Highness, please give me another chance. The Tenth Legion will fight to the end and win the Zijin Pass for you!"
Ronya said nothing and stared at Salk fiercely. He originally wanted the blood guards to drag this idiot out and chop him down, but in the current war, how much impact killing a legion commander would have on the morale of the entire army, as a coach, he had to consider.
After a moment of silence, Ronya finally spoke: "If we can't completely defeat the Xinjiang Army in front of Zijin Pass before dark and clear the way for the follow-up troops, you don't have to come back to see me."
Looking at Salk's leaving figure, Tanley was thoughtful. After waiting for a moment, he suddenly said to the generals in the tent: "You all go out first. I have something to discuss with His Highness the Prince."
Yun Qianxue and others were stunned for a moment, then they all bowed and left.
After they all left, Tanley said to Ronya: "Uncle, I feel that you are committing a crime now!"
Ronya guessed what he wanted to say, but still asked calmly: "Why do you say that?"
Tanli said dissatisfied: "For a few days, we have fought almost all the tough battles, and all the dead are the children of the Golden Tribe. Where are the other tribes? Where are the people from Xijiang? Why not? Uncle Prince, don't you feel bad? This is happening It’s the root of ruining my father!”
Ronya glanced at Tanli and her tone was still calm: "Zijinguan is of great significance to the Turkic Empire and your father Khan. Even the Golden Clan cannot defeat it. Can others count on it?"
"Can we hope that at least the Suppressing Army can be depleted?" Stanley retorted: "If the Golden Tribe is all gone, what's the point of the entire empire to us?"
Ronya was silent for a moment and said quietly: "You also know that many tribal generals have received secret messages from Gema a few days ago. In this case, I must be very cautious. The huge war pressure will be even more severe. It’s easy for them to become alienated.”
Tanli sneered and said: "The more this happens, the more they should be allowed to die first! Kindness and weakness cannot buy loyalty. Only strength is the capital of speech!"
"Maybe... you are right," Ronya looked at Tanley and said coldly, "But the commander here is me, not you."
Tanli saw a hint of chill in Ronya's eyes, and couldn't help being surprised, and quickly put on his signature smile: "Uncle, don't be offended, I just expressed my inner thoughts, nothing else. You are the invincible commander of the empire, and of course I fully obey your command."
Seeing his soft words, Ronya temporarily suppressed her anger.
After all, the other party is a prince, one of the future heirs to the throne of the Great Khan, so he can't really quarrel with him. After thinking for a moment, Ronya said in a deep voice: "Second Prince, what you said is indeed reasonable. Let's do this. When Salk drives the Xinjiang Army back to the city, let the troops from Western Xinjiang attack the city. No matter what, , it’s time for them to contribute again.”
In two or three sentences, the Turkic ministers and the Turkic princes each made concessions, and finally the matter was not completely deadlocked. However, internal mutual compromise was easy to achieve, but the trend on the battlefield did not develop according to their expectations.
The third legion of the Golden Clan suffered a heavy loss and lost face. The whole army was filled with anger. Following the order from Legion Commander Salk, the powerful cavalry made a comeback again, ready to teach the rampant light infantry on the opposite side a lesson.
At this time, Xu Youchang also issued new orders to the First Army and the Sixth Army on the front line:
Hold on for two more hours!
The reason is simple, repairing city gates and walls takes time.
The sky was full of smoke and dust, and the Turkic iron cavalry divided into three groups and rushed towards the Zhenjiang Army's defense line in three huge arrow formations.
The First Army on both wings responded immediately, moving out from the left and right to meet the menacing Turks head-on.
The Sixth Army in the middle set up a huge fish scale formation, with hundreds of small teams arranged layer by layer, with corresponding distances between them to buffer the assault force of the opponent's cavalry.
Li Jiangyao's handsome flag was set up at the very back of the entire fish scale formation.
For the soldiers of the Sixth Army, what they were guarding now was not the line of defense, but the flag of the Metropolitan Protector and even the dignity of the entire Xinjiang Army.
I would rather die than let the Turkic ghosts rush to Shuai Qi!
For this belief, the Sixth Army paid an extremely heavy price.
This time, the Tenth Turkic Army had the initiative to attack, with clear tactical goals and flexible advance and retreat. A sudden counterattack like the one before could no longer be repeated.
They used the cavalry on both wings to entangle the First Army of Zhenjiang, and then concentrated their superior forces to repeatedly attack the light infantry positions. Although there were flying arrows from the city head to provide support for the infantry, the Turkic cavalry still brought merciless heavy losses to the Sixth Army.
