The reason why Dongyi is so easy to fight is due to Lingguo.
Because it was recaptured once, many of its original armed forces were destroyed, but as the world fought, Dongyi rebelled again.
This is the skill that Geng Chenggang relies on for survival. They are suitable for swinging back and forth with Dongling, but this time, they are facing the Qin army.
At this time, the forward blocking arrangements had not been completed, but news of the fall came from the rear. Geng Chenggang was shocked and angry, but he quickly came up with countermeasures.
He ordered General Shi Ba of Dongyi to lead an army of 30,000 people and still block the Qin army in the Baishimen area, and must not allow it to go any further.
He himself led 20,000 people back to the army and marched eastward to intercept Chen Guan's troops.
At the same time, let the slave owners of the Dongyi clan gather slaves, distribute weapons, and go into battle.
During this period, some civil servants persuaded Geng Chenggang to surrender, but he refused.
In his opinion, if he surrenders now, his side will have no initiative. If he really wants to submit, he must defeat the Qin army to gain higher negotiation capital.
The civil servants were helpless. They always felt that facing the Qin army was different this time, but Geng Chenggang was very confident. It was not like he had never played with Lingguo before, but it was just the Qin Emperor.
In May, the Battle of Baishimen broke out.
This was the first large-scale confrontation the Qin army encountered since entering Dongyi.
Shi Ba intercepted with 30,000 troops, hoping to stop the Qin army from continuing to advance eastward.
On the Qin army's side, there were five thousand vanguard troops led by Wang Lie.
The military intelligence detectives from both sides continued to report.
After learning that the opponent was not the main force of the Qin army, Shi Ba was immediately confident and expected to defeat the Qin army in one fell swoop with his superior strength.
When discussing the troops, he said: "This Qin army is just a vanguard force they use to open the way. It is far away from its main force and its number is not large. We can definitely eat it here!"
Someone heard this and said: "Our army is here to intercept the Qin army. We only need to control various fortresses and refuse to defend them. The Qin army will not be able to advance. Why should the general ask for a war?"
Shi Ba glanced at him: "Now is the best time to destroy this Qin army. If we miss it, we will be completely passive when the main force arrives!"
Someone else worried: "But the Qin army is known as tigers and wolves, and its combat power is extremely high. What if we have never fought against it?"
"Hahahaha!" Shi Ba looked up and laughed when he heard this: "What a tiger and wolf army, it's so ridiculous! According to the intelligence report, the size of this Qin army is only four to five thousand people, and our army is nearly six times that of the enemy, that is One person drowned the other with just a spit of spit! How can there be no reason to win!"
"This" everyone looked at each other and stopped talking. It seemed that there was such a reason. Thirty thousand versus five thousand, there is nothing to be afraid of.
Shi Ba added: "Besides, after eating this Qin army, it will not only frighten the opponent, but also greatly improve the morale of our army. It will also consume the effective combat power of the Qin army. It kills three birds with one stone and has excellent fighting opportunities. My general Can’t miss it!”
Shi Ba felt that victory was right in front of him and made a decision immediately.
Soon, Dongyi's troops began to no longer guard, but there was a concentrated and frequent mobilization.
Based on this, the Qin army also had a military discussion. After everyone expressed their opinions, they came to the conclusion that Shi Ba wanted to fight decisively.
Some biased generals were puzzled: "The Dongyi did not guard the key roads and had deep ditches and high forts to resist them. Why are they suddenly eager to fight? Is it possible that there are elites from the rear to support them?"
"The intelligence from the military aircraft battalion is not wrong. There is only one Shiba in Baishimen, with about thirty thousand people."
"Then Shi Ba wants to fight in the first and decisive battle?"
"I think that's the case. Maybe it's because we don't have many soldiers and we want to eat them all in one go."
"This is in line with Dongyi's combat philosophy. More is more valuable than finer."
People spoke one after another, and finally all looked at Wang Lie.
After thinking about it, the latter decisively issued an order: "Then fight! Take advantage of the situation to eliminate Dongyi's armed force."
As a result, the two sides launched a decisive battle near Baishimen.
The terrain here is very interesting. There are dead roads on both sides that cannot be climbed, and there is only a vast flat land in the middle.
This was also deliberately chosen by Shi Ba, in case the Qin State's elite cavalry suddenly bypassed him. He believed that he must guard against this move when fighting the Central Plains army.
In this way, it can only be a face-to-face confrontation between the two sides.
He was full of confidence, riding a tall war horse, holding the reins in his left hand and a spear in his right hand. Behind him was an army of 30,000 people, most of whom were spearmen, a small number of swordsmen, and some crossbowmen. The formation was orderly and elegant.
Opposite, there are five thousand Qin troops, all wearing black armor, with red tassels on their heads, and flags fluttering.
Although the military strength is very different, the deterrent power of the two sides' military appearance is completely different.
On the Dongyi soldiers' side, seeing the Qin army's battle formation, a murderous atmosphere filled the whole place. Many people began to beat their drums in their hearts. The momentum was already weak before the battle started.
However, Shi Ba was so proud that he pointed his spear forward and shouted: "Brothers! Charge!"
"kill!!"
After the roar, he hit the horse's belly and took the lead in charging.
"Come on -"
Under the leadership of the Dongyi soldiers behind him, they could only pick up their spears and rush towards the opposite side.
opposite.
A Qin general shouted loudly.
Wow!
Wow!
The neat sound of armor rubbing together.
The soldiers of the Qin army in the front rows knelt on one knee, with arrow pots on their backs and powerful crossbows in their hands.
Estimating the distance between the two sides, Wang Lie said calmly: "Fire the arrow!"
"put!!"
The flag is waved.
The crossbowmen in the first few rows pulled the triggers in unison.
With a buzzing sound, the crossbow arrow left the string and shot out with force.
This was a kind of intensive direct fire, and patches of black arrows pierced the sky. In just an instant, they knocked over a large number of Dongyi soldiers.
It almost swept over them, and the scene looked extremely shocking.
The screams suddenly started, people in front were shot over, and people in the back were stumbled, but at this distance between the two sides, the Dongyi soldiers' broken bows couldn't reach the range at all.
On the side of the Qin army, there are all powerful crossbows, which are extremely lethal.
After one round, he calmly loaded the crossbow again and it was another round.
The range of casualties expanded again. There was almost a large vacancy for those in front. I don't know how many bodies fell. The speed of the Dongyi soldiers' advance was obviously stagnant.
However, Shi Ba did not stop, waving the spear in his hand to block, and trying to get closer to the enemy.
The third round of powerful shots came again. Shi Ba knocked down the arrows that came straight at him and yelled: "Fire the arrow! Fire the arrow quickly!"
At such a distance, he no longer needed to remind him. During the running process, the Dongyi crossbowmen drew arrows and bent their bows in unison, launching a chaotic return fire.
But this kind of arrow shot could not threaten Heijia at all.
Another loud shout.
The Qin army instantly changed their formations and smashed their heavy shields to the ground. Looking horizontally, they seemed to be connected.
After erecting the shield, there are still powerful crossbows.
Plop, plop!
The Dongyi soldiers rushing forward were killing people every moment.
On the Qin army's side, they fired their powerful crossbows and staggered forward from behind, another round.
The distance between the two sides is getting closer and closer.
Immediately afterwards, the crossbowmen all retracted their crossbows and retreated, one after another with long halberds placed on the heavy shields one after another.
(End of chapter)
