Lu Xuan decisively ordered: "Guan Yu!"
"The general is here!"
Guan Yu answered with clasped fists.
He was eager to attack the Roman army of Sepuus, and he was willing to do so. In these years of following Lu Xuandong in his expeditions to the west, Guan Yu is no longer the same Guan Yu as he was in the past. He has broadened his horizons and understands some political and military matters.
This time Rome was destroyed, although the American Federation remained. However, the combined armies of Rome and the American Federation are attacking the mainland of Ming Dynasty. After they destroyed Rome and the fighting in the rear ended, there would basically be no fighting at all.
Even if they want to capture the United States Federation, it is not a big deal, because after destroying the opponent's effective strength, it is not difficult to completely wipe out the opponent.
Therefore, Guan Yu cherishes the opportunity now.
Lu Xuan ordered: "You lead three thousand cavalry from the left wing of Sepuus to attack the retreating Roman army."
"As you command!"
Guan Yu turned around and went to mobilize his troops.
After Guan Yu left, Lu Xuan ordered again: "Huang Zhong!"
"The general is here!"
Huang Zhong also answered with clasped fists.
He also looked excited. After all, he was older than Guan Yu. In a few years, it would be more difficult to travel long distances, let alone participate in the war. Huang Zhong also cherished the war that destroyed Rome.
Lu Xuan ordered: "You lead three thousand cavalry to attack Sepuus' right wing. If the opponent retreats, you will cover it up. If the opponent wants to come, you should withdraw immediately. There is no need to fight head-on with the opponent."
"Here!"
Huang Zhong also responded with clasped fists.
Guan Yu and Huang Zhong hurriedly prepared, and not long after, two cavalrymen rushed out of the camp, one on the left and one on the right, and attacked the left and right wings of Sepuus' army.
The attacks of the two armies were very fierce and fast. In a blink of an eye, they reached the rear of the Roman army and began to cover up the Roman army.
The Roman army responded quickly and defended with all its strength to resist the attack from the cavalry.
However, they met Guan Yu and Huang Zhong, the strongest elites under Lu Xuan's command, with very strong combat effectiveness. After fighting for a while, the Roman army's defense line was torn apart, and they kept fighting inside, killing more people.
When the news reached Sepuus's ears, he was extremely angry. Lu Xuan did not dare to fight head-on, and now he used this kind of surprise attack, which made him look down on him. It was not a clever method.
Cypuus ordered the retreat to stop and the army counterattacked. Large numbers of Roman troops stopped to form formations, and a steady stream of Roman troops came to replenish and kill them. Under the fierce and continuous attack, Guan Yu and Huang Zhong could not withstand the small forces.
Once surrounded, it is easy to gather and annihilate them.
"Withdraw troops!"
Huang Zhong gave the order decisively.
He changed direction and broke out to the edge. Under Huang Zhong's powerful attack, he easily tore through the defense line and rushed out. The horses sprinted and ran out in a short time, throwing off the oncoming Roman army.
The same goes for Guan Yu on the other side.
Guan Yu was extremely fast and his offensive was even more fierce. Guan Yu was especially good at breaking out on the battlefield. The Qinglong Yanyue Sword slashed swiftly, tearing apart the defense line, and then followed him to kill.
The two cavalrymen got rid of the Roman army in a blink of an eye, and then stopped not far away.
Sepuus frowned when he noticed that the Ming cavalry that had been killed had withdrawn. Seeing that the Ming army had no intention of continuing the attack, he ordered the withdrawal again. The Roman army began to evacuate, but just after they had evacuated a certain distance, the rumble of horse hooves was heard again from behind.
The left and right wings of the rear army were attacked again.
The cavalry invaded like fire, attacking continuously, tearing apart the defense line and attacking quickly, killing Roman soldiers one by one.
When Cypuus found out, he was furious and once again notified the army to counterattack. However, when a large number of Roman troops counterattacked, Sepuus suddenly discovered that the Ming cavalry who had been killed had withdrawn again and were unwilling to stay and fight.
These damn Akitos.
So cunning.
So insidious.
For a moment, Sepuus was in a dilemma. He didn't know what to do. If withdrawn, his army would be surprised. If you attack, the opponent will hide in the turtle shell and be unwilling to fight.
Sepuus stopped, looked at Gaia and Altifa, and said, "The enemy is cunning, what do you think we should do?"
Gaia's eyes were cold and stern, and she said: "His Majesty the Pope, the Ming army's strategy is obviously a rogue style of play. When we retreat, they will pursue us. When we fight back, they will retreat. If we remain in a stalemate like this, it will be very detrimental to us. So. I suggest that we directly attack the Ming army camp."
Sepuus said: "To attack directly is to give up the advantage of encirclement by various armies."
Altifa added: "According to the information sent back by our scouts, our army will arrive at Lu Xuan's camp in a day and a half at most."
Sepuus said: "There is still one and a half days. If we start the war early, it means that we will have to attack for more than a day. Our own military strength may lose a lot of people."
Gaia quickly said: "If we don't attack, we may lose a lot of troops. After all, under the harassment of these Ming army cavalry, it will be difficult for us to camp quietly, and a war will break out at any time. Unless we directly withdraw to Constantinople City go."
Sepuus said: "You mean, we still want to attack?"
"We must attack!"
Gaia answered without hesitation.
His eyes were bright and he said: "His Majesty the Pope, it is a very simple truth. If we attack the other party now, we may suffer losses. However, if we suffer losses, doesn't Lu Xuan suffer no losses?"
"Everyone has a loss."
"We consumed part of our troops in exchange for some of the Ming army's casualties, thus weakening the Ming army in advance. Next, when all the troops arrive, they will continue to fight vigorously. Even in a war of attrition, Lu Xuan can be killed. .”
Gaia said solemnly: "The current situation is actually about one problem, that is, we, as the vanguard, take the lead in launching the attack. I think this is completely worth it and must be done."
Sepuus fell silent.
Weigh the pros and cons carefully.
Altifa stood aside quietly and did not express his position. He was mainly responsible for gathering intelligence and rarely involved in military strategy and government affairs.
Sepuus was silent for a long time, and said in a deep voice: "If Lu Xuan wants to provoke and fight, then let him do it. Gaia, you will be responsible for the planning of the war, mobilize 20,000 elites, and launch an attack directly. We will retreat for a distance, slowly. Slowly command the army to fight."
"As you command!"
Gaia immediately answered loudly.
He quickly made arrangements and launched an attack with more than 20,000 troops under his command. The attack of a large number of troops made it impossible for the cavalry of Guan Yu and Huang Zhong to play their role, because in addition to the 20,000 people attacking, the Roman army also had a large number of troops watching.
Guan Yu and Huang Zhong withdrew to the camp. Lu Xuan noticed the incoming Roman army and smiled on his face.
Cypuus changed his strategy and took the initiative to attack.
This is an opportunity to weaken the opponent.
