Both bows and crossbows were very important long-range weapons in ancient times, but the difference between the two is still obvious.
The advantages of the bow are that it is flexible and light, can be used on horseback, has a fast shooting speed, and can be thrown. The disadvantages are also obvious. It requires high arm strength and requires a long period of training to become a qualified archer.
The advantage of the crossbow is that it has a long range, is powerful, and is easy to train; the disadvantage is that it is heavy and difficult to carry, has a slow rate of fire, and can only shoot flatly. And because the crossbow arrows are short and have no fletching, the accuracy is quite impressive at long distances, and the power is greatly attenuated. , at the end of the Qiannu period, this is what it means to be unable to enter the Lu family (only ancient bows and crossbows are discussed).
Obviously Taishi Ci controlled this distance just right. When the crossbow arrows fired by Liu Yi's crossbowmen hit his own people, they were already at the end of their powerful crossbows and caused almost no damage.
But because the arrows they shoot are projectile, they can use the gravity potential of the arrow itself to hurt the enemy hiding behind the shield formation!
After two rounds of volleys, Taishi Ci led his cavalry to the left flank of Liu Yi's army like a flock of crows!
The defense on the left wing was obviously not as tight as the front. After another two rounds of arrows, hundreds of people fell to the ground wailing.
"Cavalry attack! Stop these cavalry archers!" Liu Yi ordered decisively.
The cavalry in the rear urged their horses to rush out of the formation with spears in hand, and went straight to Taishi Ci's tribe.
Seeing the enemy cavalry approaching fiercely, Taishi Ci shot two arrows without thinking, then turned his horse and ran back.
While running, he continued to turn around and fire arrows. The cavalrymen who were chasing the closest were hit by arrows and fell off their horses...
What kind of fucking gangster style is this? He was flying arrows while riding a horse, just like flying a kite. He was not at all confrontational with his own cavalry!
How shameless!
Seeing that any further pursuit would only increase casualties, Liu Yi had no choice but to order the cavalry to stop the pursuit.
But an even more irritating scene is here again!
When Taishi Ci saw that the enemy had given up pursuit, he whistled and led his cavalry back to kill him. He chased his own cavalry and fired at the horses' butts indiscriminately!
When the cavalry was about to turn around and pursue them again, they ran away again!
It's like a group of green-headed flies that saw fresh poop. You hit them with your hands and they flew away.
As soon as I put my hand down, the flies buzzed back again!
Seeing that his few cavalrymen had lost one or two hundred men, Liu Yi finally collapsed and took his sights on the infantry led by Ji Ling ahead!
These cavalry archers can run, so can your infantry?
If I let the army surround your infantry on both sides, will you cavalry archers come back to rescue me?
Liu Yi, who was already a little superior, waved the command flag in his hand and pointed it at Ji Ling in the distance.
Seeing that Liu Yi's army was about to move, Ji Ling was overjoyed: wouldn't the opportunity to make meritorious deeds come? This was not something he took the initiative to attack!
Lu Bu treated himself well. Not only did he not embarrass himself, he also brought his family to Pengcheng to reunite them as a family, but he did not make any merit!
Now that the opportunity has come, how can Ji Ling let it go? Busy also arranged the formation with the sword players in front and the crossbow players in the back.
"Soldiers! Today is the day to make great achievements! Fight the enemy bravely with me, don't let Marquis Wen look down on us!"
Ji Ling waved his sword and kept cheering his soldiers in the formation.
Just when the infantry of the two sides were about to confront each other and began to greet each other with crossbows, they heard the beating of war drums on Duchang City behind them, the city gates opened wide, and a group of people came out to kill them!
Liu Yi suddenly woke up! Now I am being attacked from two sides!
There are still a group of big flies on the flanks that are constantly harassing us. This kind of battle is impossible to fight!
"The entire army stops advancing, listen to my military orders, maintain formation, and break out to the east!"
Liu Yi said and rushed out to the deserted area to the east.
This is not because he is greedy for life and afraid of death. As a general, he is the soul of the entire army. As long as he is on the battlefield, the morale of the army will not be easily disrupted.
Now the obvious advantage lies with the enemy. In front are the newly supported enemy troops, whose morale is at their highest. Behind them are the enemies who have been besieged in the city for nearly a month. They must be holding their breath in their hearts.
The wisest choice now is to withdraw the army from this unfavorable battle situation, unite with the troops in the east of the city, and then regroup and fight again.
Naturally, the front army turned around and headed east following Liu Yi. The ones behind would inevitably suffer some casualties, but the overall formation was not in chaos, and these casualties were acceptable.
When Taishi Ci saw that the enemy troops had withdrawn from the battlefield, he only led his cavalry to harass them twice, forcing them to retreat faster. After completely clearing the road, he gave the order for the entire army to enter the city.
Ji Ling, who was originally full of energy and wanted to have a big fight, just felt like he couldn't breathe: Is this the end?
He urged his horse to catch up with Tai Shici and said: "General! The enemy has withdrawn at this time. As long as we pursue them now, we will definitely kill them and leave them with their helmets and armor. Please give the order, general! Ji Ling is willing to be the vanguard." !”
Taishi Ci smiled faintly and said: "The enemy is retreating to the east, and their formation is not disordered. Obviously there are people behind to support them, so there is no need to confront them head-on!
Marquis Wen's order to us is to enter the city to help Kong Beihai defend the city!
We only need to complete the tasks assigned by Marquis Wen, and there is no need for the soldiers to make unnecessary sacrifices!
Send my general's order and the whole army enters the city! Don't fight with them! Ji Ling, you lead the infantry into the city first, and I will come from behind! "
"Your Majesty..." Ji Ling led the people towards Duchang City like a deflated rubber ball.
Seeing that the enemy did not catch up but entered the city, Liu Yi let out a sigh of relief.
If these men and horses were united to pursue him just now, the formation would be in chaos and the losses would be even greater.
It seems that the coach of this team doesn’t have much ability and doesn’t know how to seize opportunities!
Yin ordered: "Rest where you are and let the scouts continue to investigate. If there is baggage behind the enemy, take the opportunity to make a sneak attack. You must not let the city get supplies!"
Although the scouts came last night to report that this army did not seem to be carrying heavy baggage, and there was not even a rut for transporting grain and grass on the road when they came, Liu Yi still didn't believe it.
After all, it is a team of thousands of people. How can anyone go on an expedition without food and grass?
So many people went into the city just to defend the city? As a result, the food and grass in the city will be consumed faster!
Little did he know that Kong Rong, who was not good at fighting, was still very good at hoarding food.
Perhaps because he has been bullied many times, Kong Rong has already gained experience. Qamdo City has already stocked up a large amount of food and grass. As long as the city wall is not breached, it is not a problem to feed him for a year!
But it was said that Taishi Ci stood outside the city gate and saw everyone entering the city before leading his cavalry to enter the city as well.
The suspension bridge was raised and the city gate was closed. Kong Rong had already greeted him personally: "Brother Ziyi! You are indeed here! Rong is so polite!"
