klisemfg Chapter 609: Killing Gao Shun and Repelling the Wei Army
Chapter 609: Killing Gao Shun and Repelling the Wei Army
Shen Changgong's swordsmanship is faster and faster.
When masters fight, even the slightest flaw can be fatal.
Gao Shun was a military general and also knew how to use a sword, but his swordsmanship was all bold and aggressive, which was a flaw in front of Shen Changgong, a meticulous assassin.
Shen Changgong rushed forward quickly, twisted the scimitar in his left hand, and chopped it directly on Gao Shun's right hand.
With just one cut, Gao Shun's right hand was cut in half and several fingers fell off.
Gao Shun endured the pain, took the knife with his left hand, and slashed at Shen Changgong fiercely, hitting Shen Changgong's right hand and knocking the scimitar in Shen Changgong's hand away.
But at this time, the knife in Shen Changgong's left hand also arrived, and he cut Gao Shun's throat with one blow.
His knife skills were instantaneous and precise, like a surgeon.
Gao Shun widened his eyes in disbelief, the knife in his hand fell to the ground, and he knelt down with a thud, covering the broken neck with both hands.
Shen Changgong's eyes were cold, like a poisonous snake.
He hooked his right foot on the ground, picked up a long spear, held it in his right hand, and then stabbed it forward with all his strength. The tip of the spear went straight through Gao Shun's chest, nailing him to the ground.
Gao Shun's death was exactly the same as Wang Qian's.
"Your Majesty, your sword!"
A soldier picked up Shen Changgong's scimitar that was thrown out and handed it to him.
Shen Changgong led everyone to charge forward.
"Gao Shun is dead, kill all the Wei dogs!"
The Yan army roared loudly and rushed forward.
The main general of the Wei army had been killed in the battle, and the morale of the Xianzhen Camp had plummeted. In addition, the subsequent Wei army troops were divided by the artillery and arrow formations of the Yan army, and they were weak and unable to continue, so they could hardly hold on.
Soon, Shen Changgong led his men to the place where Wang Qian died in battle. He found Wang Qian's body and said loudly to the two soldiers beside him,
"Go and bring back General Wang's body!"
"As ordered!"
The two soldiers carried Wang Qian's body and walked back.
Shen Changgong led his soldiers and attacked the Wei army all the way, and finally pushed the Wei army out of the village wall.
It has to be said that among all the battles Shen Changgong had fought, this Wei army was definitely the most difficult to defeat, and its fighting spirit was the strongest Shen Changgong had ever seen in his life.
Even though their generals died in battle and their morale was low, they did not collapse and flee every day when facing the Yan army that was several times larger than their own. Instead, they continued to fight bloody battles. Although they were forced to retreat while fighting, they always maintained a tenacious fighting spirit.
Just like at this moment, although they have been forced out of the camp, the soldiers on the surrounding walls continue to shoot arrows and guns at them, and they have suffered heavy casualties, but as long as someone can still move, they will attack and easily fight the Yan army.
At this moment, a cavalry of the Zhennan Army bypassed the North Camp, dispersed the follow-up troops of the Wei Army on the East Camp, and then rode south without stopping, heading straight for the enemy's central army.
The battle had lasted for an hour and had reached a stalemate. It was time for the Zhennan Army to take action.
Zhang Han personally led the Zhennan Army and charged towards the south. They were so mighty that they looked like a ghost in the dark night.
As for whether you know the road or not, there is no need for a road. The vast plains are full of roads.
As for where the enemy is, there is no need to look. Just rush towards the light.
Under the leadership of Zhang Han, the Zhennan Army, like a wild horse running wild, rushed into the Wei Army that was attacking the Yan Army camp.
They chopped down anyone they saw, and wherever they passed, there were cries of grief.
After hearing the noise over there, Cao Xiang, the commander of the Wei army, sighed and knew that it was the Zhennan army that was coming to attack.
He ordered the Second and Third Corps to line up to meet the enemy and block the offensive of the Zhennan Army, and then ordered the troops to retreat and gather in the rear.
But he didn't move.
He was not a fool like Pang Liao and knew the difference between retreat and defeat.
Once he retreated, he could indeed escape, but the Wei army behind him would be in a state of collapse, and everyone would chase him, becoming a scattered group of sand, and then be slaughtered by the Zhennan Army like mowing grass.
He himself did not move, and the big flag was still fluttering, like a magic needle that stabilized the sea, firmly rooted in the ground, constantly gathering soldiers on the front line.
The Second and Third Corps formed up their battle lines, built defensive lines on the east and south sides, and placed shields and spears in front, ready to meet the attack of the Zhennan Army.
Seeing this, Zhang Han knew that the enemy was prepared. He could certainly charge into the battle, but there would be heavy casualties. The Zhennan Army was much more valuable than the Wei Army, so he did not intend to confront them head-on.
He immediately turned his horse around and led the Zhennan Army to the north to attack the retreating Wei army.
A scattered enemy army is much easier to kill than an enemy army in full battle array. The Zhennan Army killed countless enemy soldiers as they marched past.
After rushing forward, Zhang Han ordered the Zhennan Army to split into three groups to intercept the retreating main forces of the Wei army.
Under the attack of the Zhennan Army, the main force of the Wei Army was defeated and fled in panic, all fleeing towards the Shuaiqi Army.
Those who managed to escape entered the defense line, strengthened the defense line, and protected the people behind them.
Those who failed to escape were strangled by the Zhennan Army and the Yan Army infantry who rushed out.
The whole place was pitch black and the battle situation could not be seen clearly.
When Cao Xiang saw that the Zhennan Army did not attack them but attacked their retreating soldiers, he knew that the other side was a brave and resourceful commander.
He didn't make any mistakes from beginning to end, but the enemy coach was also extremely good.
The failure of this attack was not his fault.
If we continue fighting, daybreak will come and we won't be able to retreat.
Cao Xiang reluctantly ordered the entire army to retreat south.
Those Wei troops who failed to break out attracted the attention of the Yan army and were considered the rearguard troops, buying them time to evacuate.
The Wei army's rear troops, including the retreating troops, still had 50,000 to 60,000 people. The rest were either killed in battle or intercepted.
Cao Xiang ordered a forced march and the entire army accelerated, aiming to get away from here before daybreak and return to Luoyang City as soon as possible.
In this battle, they were completely defeated and left nearly 100,000 troops to the Yan army, which made the Wei army, which was already short of manpower, even worse off.
Cao Xiang sent someone to rush back to Luoyang City to report the incident to Cao De, and he led the defeated troops back to the city quickly.
These defeated soldiers began to assemble in the afternoon, started their journey in the evening, started fighting in the early morning, and ran back quickly after losing the battle.
Hungry and exhausted, they could only force themselves to run, and people kept falling behind.
The Yan army attacked the blocked Wei army from both sides, and it took more than an hour to clear them out and persuade them to surrender.
At this time, the sky began to brighten.
The Yan army was also exhausted. After spending a whole day and night, it was really tiring.