Fu Hongzhi, Liu Zhendao, and Pei Fangming all agreed in unison, and then quickly saluted and left. They trotted all the way, calling to their subordinates, and went to pick up the large trees scattered on the ground. Two or three people hugged one, like a frame. He ran forward like a ladder, while Liu Zhendao commanded more than a hundred former army auxiliary soldiers wearing light armor or even civilian clothes, picked up the hammer that was usually used to hammer the fence when setting up a camp, and followed Behind these big wooden sergeants, they ran forward. Their eyes were shining, and they looked at the tall wooden armored machine men in the distance with their teeth and claws, as if they were looking at the lambs to be slaughtered.
Tan Zhi breathed a long sigh of relief. Among the remaining generals, Captain Axiba said: "Brother A Zhi, are we ready to go to the north to resist the demon thieves pressing down from the north?"
Tan Zhi nodded: "Yes, we still have about three thousand troops here. More than a thousand are the heavy infantry brought by the Shufu brothers from the Chinese Army. They are forming formation over there. This is our way to resist the enemy. The first line of defense, Hufu, you go and command this line of defense first, prepare fifteen square formations to prepare for battle, and form the same formation as the front. You only defend but don't attack. If the enemy retreats, there is no need to pursue."
Yao Shufu curled his lips: "Now that the fire is out, should we launch a counterattack and fight back the demon thieves who crossed the fire scene? This can also restore our army's defense line and protect Brother Daogui from the Chinese army. On the flank."
Tan Zhi waved his hand: "The front of the demon thieves looks menacing. They are both infantry and wooden-armored mechanizers. But the big momentum does not mean that they are their main force. These troops have been fighting for a long time and are already tired. There are no fresh troops following up, so I guess the demon thieves are just bluffing from the front. After all, the terrain there is not conducive to an attack. There are too many corpses and rocks on the ground, so it will be difficult for the troops to launch an attack. It will only be a diversionary attack."
"But the situation on the north side is completely different. The main force of the demon thieves has moved to this flank, and now they are pressing on the general swordsmen. Although they are still using troops from the front army, most of them are fresh troops. Our physical strength and equipment are still very good, and we broke through the first line of defense on the north side without any losses. It can be said that our morale is strong. Listen, the number of troops is about the same, but the demon thieves pressing down from the north side, The momentum and shouting are obviously stronger than those coming from the front."
Everyone raised their ears and listened carefully. Yao Shufu nodded repeatedly while listening: "Yes, Brother A Zhi is right. The enemy troops coming from the front seem to be powerful, but their screams are a bit weak, and they are obviously tired." Yes, it’s just that the drums are louder, but the demon thieves coming from the fire scene are the real roars. Their physical strength and momentum are much stronger than those coming from the front."
Tan Zhi said to Yao Shufu: "Okay, brother Shufu, go and form an array. In half an hour, the monsters and thieves will come up. We don't want to form a horizontal array, but a square array to hold a stalemate." , otherwise mobility will be affected, remember, only defend, not attack."
Yao Shufu turned around and walked forward, while Tan Zhi glanced at Luo Shangwen and said: "Captain Luo, I leave the task of providing bow and arrow cover for this flanking military formation to you. Now I will send the rest of the former army to I will give you all the archers below. Including your own brothers, there should be five or six hundred more. Each person will receive a bag of arrows, which is enough."
Luo Shangwen smiled slightly: "It's enough to suppress the enemy. I think that although they are powerful and physically strong, with such equipment, they have no chance of attacking our army's array. Are there any tricks and tricks? ?”
Tan Zhi curled up his lips: "I don't think it looks like it, but I agree with you. I'm afraid there will be some special tactics that we don't know much about. Let's stay the same to deal with the changes, especially the demon thieves. Those red-clothed swordsmen, what I can think of now is that the demon thieves want to cover these general swordsmen to rush in during the chaos, and then kill them at close range inside our army's square formation or in the ranks of archers. "
Luo Shangwen sneered and said: "Will I give them this opportunity? Lieutenant Yao has arranged it before. These square formations are hollow, and there are also groups composed of swordsmen and halberdiers, equipped with fishing nets and other hunting equipment. In addition, Even if the swordsman of the general altar comes in, the ghost soldiers will be destroyed."
Tan Zhi smiled slightly: "In that case, I have nothing to worry about. Go ahead and hold the line. If we withstand three to four attacks from the enemy and their momentum weakens, we can consider counterattack."
Luo Shangwen gritted his teeth: "More than half of the brothers in our army died in the battle. This time, I want to avenge them. Thank you Brother A Zhi for giving me this opportunity. I will not let you down."
Having said this, he turned around and ran towards the direction Yao Shufu left without looking back. Soon, he disappeared.
Watching the surrounding generals leaving one by one, Tan Shihuai and Captain Axiba were the only two people left beside Tan Zhi. Tan Zhi sighed softly, took Captain Axiba's hand, and held it tightly. He held it tightly in his palms, with tears in his eyes: "Good brothers, I am sorry for you."
Captain Asiba finally couldn't hold back the tears in his eyes. This man who was as strong as iron and had suffered three or four injuries on his body without a groan, finally had tears on his face like a river bursting its banks. Choking with sobs, he said: "My brothers, my good brothers, more than eight hundred brothers, will never come back!"
Tan Shihuai couldn't help but shed tears: "Their sacrifices will not be in vain. Brother Axiba, you Dongman warriors were the first batch to rush out and suffered the greatest losses. You should not participate in the next battle." , I will also leave some seeds for you, you have tried your best in this battle."
Captain Axiba gritted his teeth, wiped away the tears on his face, and said in a deep voice: "Brother Shihuai, I thank you for your kindness. This time our Dongman brothers have no intention of returning to their hometown from the moment they left Wuling. The thieves destroyed my village and killed my people. Over in Lingnan, I don’t know how many of my clansmen have been harmed by them. We came here this time to avenge them. In the battle just now, although we suffered seven or eight losses, we still suffered. Killing at least two thousand monster thieves, haha, that’s enough!”
Tan Zhi frowned: "Your mission has been completed. There is no need for any more unnecessary casualties. Brother Axiba, although I am short of manpower here, no matter what, I cannot let you suffer any more damage. You are now Go to the Central Army immediately and follow Brother Daogui's orders. At least, take a good rest and recover your strength first. This battle will last at least half a day. At the most critical moment, he will use you!"
