xymnovel Chapter 401 Halberdiers, White-Spear Soldiers, and the Divine Strategy Army
Chapter 401 Halberdiers, White-Spear Soldiers, and the Divine Strategy Army
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Looking around, one can see that the military formation has been properly arranged, with every detail revealing its rigor and ingenuity.
The system's thoughtfulness not only relieved Su Ye of all his worries, but also meticulously prepared everything that this Taoist army needed.
This not only relieved him of his worries, but also saved him a lot of time, energy and resources.
This thoughtful consideration and considerate arrangement made Su Ye full of praise for the system's service.
"Ding! The second special unit summoning card is being used. The system will randomly provide three special units and randomly select one unit to summon for the host. Please wait..."
"Ding! First special unit: Three Kingdoms Ji Province - Halberdiers!"
Ok?
The halberdier under Yuan Shao of Hebei... is he from the Three Kingdoms period again?
So today you're going head-to-head with the Three Kingdoms?
Su Ye raised an eyebrow as he looked at this first special unit to appear.
The Halberdiers were an elite special force under Yuan Shao of Hebei during the Three Kingdoms period.
This force originated during Yuan Shao's control of Ji Province and rose to prominence as Yuan Shao's power increased.
With its unique fighting style and powerful combat strength, it occupies an important position.
Symbolizing bravery and indomitable spirit, they were the backbone of Yuan Shao's army.
The leader of the halberdiers was Zhang He, a fierce general under Yuan Shao.
Zhang He, courtesy name Junyi, was a brave and skilled warrior, and was praised as one of the "Four Pillars of Hebei".
He was a master of military strategy and adept at utilizing terrain and troop strength advantages. He led his halberdiers to achieve brilliant victories in many battles.
During the Three Kingdoms period, Yuan Shao, as the hegemon of the north, was known throughout the land for his powerful military.
The halberd master was, in fact, one of his trump cards.
They carried long halberds, were well-trained, and strictly disciplined.
They were heavy infantry, each soldier equipped with a halberd and heavy armor, and each halberd warrior was an elite hand-picked soldier.
This not only enhanced the fighting power of Yuan Shao's army, but also had a profound impact on the historical trajectory of the Three Kingdoms period.
They once faced off against Cao Cao's elite Tiger and Leopard Cavalry in the Battle of Guandu. Although Yuan Shao was ultimately defeated, the bravery and tenacity of the halberd warriors still left a deep impression on Cao Cao's army.
"Ding! Second special unit: Late Ming Dynasty - White-Spear Soldiers!"
The White-Spear Soldiers were a special type of soldier trained by Qin Liangyu, a female general in the late Ming Dynasty, who were skilled in mountain warfare.
The white-barreled spears they used were uniquely designed, capable of being used for slashing, pulling, and even as a hammer.
Under Qin Liangyu's leadership, they participated in numerous battles and achieved remarkable results.
"Phew... finally, a special unit from outside the Three Kingdoms period has arrived."
Su Ye gently exhaled a breath of stale air.
Otherwise, he would have thought that both summons would lead to the rule of the Three Kingdoms.
While it's not impossible, given that the Three Kingdoms period was a time of numerous warlords rising up.
Each of these special units is actually not too bad.
Once they reach the Tianwu Continent and are given some training, they will definitely be elite troops.
But you always need to see some different scenery, and there aren't many in the Three Kingdoms period that are worthy of being called "Taoist troops".
More products from other eras mean more choices.
If we could summon the Wei Wu soldiers from the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods, they would definitely be at the level of Daoist soldiers.
Although historical records use "Wei Wu Zu" as a general term, the actual number of soldiers may have been tens of thousands.
If they were truly Taoist soldiers, their numbers would certainly not be this many.
At most, a few thousand of the most elite Wei infantry might start as road troops.
However, the other tens of thousands of Wei Wu soldiers were definitely not an ordinary elite force that could be stopped!
They are definitely the ace in the Silver Feather Flying Cavalry category.
"Ding! The third special unit: Tang Dynasty period - Shence Army!"
Ok?
The Shence Army...from protecting imperial power to undermining it, and finally following the decline of the Tang Dynasty in the ninth century.
The year after Emperor Daizong ascended the throne, Shi Chaoyi, the last chief of the An Lushan Rebellion, was beheaded, ending the eight-year-long An Lushan Rebellion. The whole country rejoiced. However, the Tibetans came to join the fun and captured Chang'an. Emperor Daizong fled in panic. At this time, an army came to Emperor Daizong's side and protected him in times of crisis. It had a resounding name - Shence Army.
From then on, its fate became closely intertwined with that of the Tang Dynasty.
During the Tianbao era, Geshu Han, the military governor of Hexi, "conquered the cities of Hongji and Damomen of Tubo and took control of the Yellow River's nine bends." He then established the two prefectures of Jiaohe and Taoyang in this area, garrisoning eight armies, namely Ningbian, Weisheng, Jintian, Wuning, Yaowu, Tiancheng, Zhenwei, and Shence Army.
After the An Lushan Rebellion broke out, Emperor Xuanzong urgently mobilized troops from the northwest to defend the capital.
Under the leadership of Wei Boyu, the Shence Army faced the national crisis together.
In the Battle of Xiangzhou, the Tang Dynasty suffered a crushing defeat due to miscoordination of command. The Shence Army retreated back to Guanzhong with the main force, only to find that their garrison at Mohuanchuan had been captured by the Tibetans. Left with no other choice, they could only rest and regroup in Shanzhou.
Taking advantage of their victory, the rebel Shi Siming attacked Shanzhou, but was repelled by the combined forces of the Shence Army and the Shanzhou military governor. This made Emperor Suzong take a great liking to this army of more than a thousand men, so he summoned its commander Wei Boyu to the capital. The Shence Army was placed under the command of Guo Yingyi, the Shanzhou military governor. Later, Guo Yingyi was also summoned to the capital, and the Shanzhou army came under the command of Yu Chaoen, the Guanrong Envoy.
Yu Chaoen was a trusted eunuch of Emperor Suzong. During the Battle of Xiangzhou, he served as the military supervisor, but his chaotic command led to the defeat of the army, and Yu Chaoen fled back to Shanzhou in a sorry state.
After taking over the Shanzhou army, he integrated the Shence Army with the Jiedushi Army, making the Shence Army a powerful force of over 10,000 men.
In the second year of Emperor Daizong's reign, the Tubo invaded, and Chang'an fell again. Emperor Daizong fled, and Yu Chaoen led the Shence Army to defend the emperor. Emperor Daizong was overjoyed, and this event is known in history as "the emperor's visit to his camp".
After Guo Ziyi recovered Chang'an, "Chao En then led the army back to the palace and commanded it himself, but he was not yet on par with the Northern Army."
Soon after, the Shence Army became the mainstay of the defense of Chang'an, overshadowing the now-empty Northern Imperial Guards. Emperor Daizong then ordered them to be incorporated into the Emperor's Imperial Guards.
Thus, the Shence Army transformed from a border guard of just over a thousand men into the imperial guard of over ten thousand men, shouldering the heavy responsibility of protecting the Tang Dynasty.
During the reign of Emperor Dezong, the Shence Army underwent a large-scale expansion, mainly incorporating troops from Zhenguo Town under Luo Yuanguang, Shuofang Town under Li Chaocai, Hedong Town under Fu Lin, and other regional military commands such as Fengxiang Town and Yinxia Town within the Guannei region. The number of troops increased to 15, and most of them were veterans of the An Lushan Rebellion, making them formidable fighters.
Unlike the previous imperial guards, the Shence Army's mission was not only to defend the capital, but also to garrison local areas and to carry out military campaigns.
In short, in the eyes of the Tang Dynasty emperors, the Shence Army was not only the imperial guards, but also a field army!
In the second year of Emperor Dezong's Zhenyuan reign, the Tubo invaded again. The Shence Army went out to fight and defeated the Tubo army of 5 with only 2 men, almost capturing their commander alive.
During the reign of Emperor Xianzong, the Tian Ce Army reached its peak, with a total strength exceeding 18.
Emperor Xianzong was brimming with confidence and was determined to eradicate the scourge of regional military governors. The Shence Army was the emperor's sword in his hands.
The records of Japanese monk Ennin clearly state that since the establishment of the Shence Army, "no one dared to seize the national treasure," and the imperial power was greatly demonstrated.