It has to be said that the strength of the Qin army lies not only in its strong bows and crossbows, nor in its extremely strong individual combat capabilities, but also in its changeable tactics, and its determination and coordination in executing tactics.
Even though the current Qin army's personal combat strength has been endangered due to long-term fierce fighting, its flexible strategic and tactical changes have left the Wei army at a loss, and the losses of the Wei army have increased.
But both Lord Xinling and Jin Bi turned a blind eye to the Qin army's wonderful tactical adjustments, and turned a deaf ear to their own losses.
Nothing else, because it’s worth it. Although the Wei army suffered heavy losses, it was also advancing rapidly. Moreover, if the current battle losses continue and the Qin army's line is broken, the losses will be no more than 10,000 and less than 20,000 horses.
Compared with the safe escape of the main force, the loss of more than 10,000 to 20,000 people was obviously acceptable to Lord Xinling and Jin Bi, not to mention that most of the losses of the Wei army were from teams with lower combat capabilities.
However, they never dreamed that breaking through the Qin army's front was just the first hurdle.
Nearly two hours later, the time has come to the quarter past two o'clock. The sun is gradually rising in the sky, but it doesn't feel as hot as before.
On the ground, the vanguard army led by Jin Bi finally approached the outskirts of the Qin army, and Bai Qi's troops gradually pushed the defense line in front of the Wei army's camp, and the originally divided Qin army gradually became one.
At this time, the Qin army's attack on the Wei army camp suddenly slowed down.
It turned out that Bai Qi received a message from Wang Lu and learned that the Wei army was about to break out of the siege. He quickly adjusted the battlefield strength again: "First, Sima Cuo's troops inside will slow down the attack and wait for Wang Lu's troops to encircle them. After that, attack from two sides; secondly, Sima Cuo's force sent out 20,000 troops, and Wang Lu's force sent out 10,000 troops, preparing to pursue the Wei army that could not escape, and together with Wang Qi's troops, annihilate the Wei army that fled south."
Soon, the Qin army made adjustments, and Lian Po's troops also had a rare chance to breathe.
Lian Po knew that after the calm, there would be a violent storm. There was still an hour left, and the Qin army had gradually appeared behind him. He thought Lord Xinling and the others were about to break out.
In less than two hours, they were about to break out of the encirclement, which was somewhat beyond Lian Po's expectations.
"If we had such fighting power two days ago, why would we need to flee in embarrassment now?" Lian Po thought helplessly.
Yes, according to the assumptions of Zhao Kuo and Lian Po, the best scenario is that the Wei army led by Lian Po succeeds in a surprise attack on the Qin army, and then joins Zhao Kuo, and then more than 100,000 allied troops fight the Qin army in Shangdang. In the end, it doesn't matter whether the coalition forces are defeated or the Qin army is victorious.
In the end, the army in Daliang Mountain attacked and wiped out the dying Qin army in one fell swoop.
In this way, things would have fewer twists and turns, and the Zhao army's losses would be minimized. At least, Lian Po would not have to worry about burning the grain, and the Qin army would have much less room for maneuver.
It's just that everything is fate, and no one can control it at all.
The Wei army had high hopes. Except for the three thousand soldiers whose combat strength was pretty good, the combat strength of the rest of the soldiers was simply indescribable. Facing the Qin army's not-so-wide depth, the Wei army had never been able to complete a breakthrough; The Zhao army was crippled, and the remaining army was mostly young and strong, and was unable to break the siege. This gave the Qin army the opportunity to calmly mobilize and re-encircle the siege.
But what makes a good strategy great is its flexibility and its ability to fully accommodate various surprises during the execution of tactics.
At this time, Zhao Wei's plan to advance from the north to the south could not be implemented in place, but it did not hinder the strategic encirclement of the Qin army. However, in order to make up for the problems caused by the Wei army's insufficient combat power, both the Zhao army and the Wei army had to pay more.
Therefore, Zhao Kuo needed to take advantage of the danger at night and lead his army to break out;
Therefore, Lian Po needs to be willing to take risks and try every means to burn the grain;
Therefore, Lord Xinling could only take the remaining troops and flee in a hurry on the road to death;
Even the next four Shangdang sects still have to go through a severe test - the Qin army's desperate attempt!
But now that the matter is over, Lian Po has nothing to complain about.
, It is not easy to fight a bad battle to the present point. After fighting against the Qin army for three years, Lian Po knows the Qin army's combat power very well. It's terrifying to be able to fight the Qin army to such an extent with a hundred thousand oil bottle.
Of course, once all the food is burned, this damn battle will come to a perfect end.
"There's still one hour left!" Lian Po told himself silently in his heart as he looked at the military flag with the word Wei gradually disappearing.
Before Lian Po could continue enjoying himself, an urgent voice came.
"General, the Qin army is strong, please help us on the front line!" A messenger knelt down on one knee and said with his hands clasped in his fists.
"Report: The rear army has broken out. The Qin army is encircling. Please make a decision quickly, general." Another messenger brought dangerous news.
"General!" The military commander who was resting on the side immediately called for orders after hearing this. As the ceiling of the Wei army's combat strength, although it is only three hundred, it has been repaired after it was assigned to Lian Po's hands. It has been two full hours. , eat well, drink well and sleep well, but watch their comrades bathe in blood, this is obviously not what the soldiers are happy with. Especially in this dangerous moment
But before the military commander finished speaking, Lian Po waved his hand and interrupted him: "It's not your time yet, take a good rest. After an hour, I will ask you to show your best condition."
"Yes!" The military commander immediately accepted the order after hearing this. It was obvious that after several days of marching and fighting, the Wei army, including the military soldiers, still had great trust and recognition for Lian Po, the general of Zhao.
Then Lian Po said to the messenger: "Tell all the troops on the front line that I have no reinforcements and must hold on for one more hour. After one hour, our army will have a chance to break through."
"Yes!" The two messengers also immediately took the order.
Although they didn't know how they had a chance to break out after being surrounded, the messenger didn't ask, and the Wei army didn't doubt it. General Lian Po had never made a mistake since he sent out troops. And they are more willing to trust the general who can stay with them in the rear.
Of course, holding on for another hour was not just because of Lian Po's trustworthiness. Lian Po also needed Lord Xinling to mobilize the surrounding Qin troops to a far enough distance. In this way, he would be more capable after setting the fire. Opportunity to break out of the siege.
But this moment was obviously very difficult for the Wei army on the front line.
But it's hard to live with it, even if it costs your life, you have to hold off.
Lian Po's troops here are having a hard time, and the Wei army that has broken through over there are not having a great time either.
