xymnovel Chapter 415 All-out attack!
Chapter 415 All-out attack!
"Archers, prepare!"
At the command of the Cangzhou army captain, the archers quickly formed ranks, nocked their arrows, and aimed at the enemy troops ahead.
With a few whooshing sounds, a dense rain of arrows swept past the ranks of the halberdiers and shot towards the elite Yellow Turban army ranks responsible for the Iron Wall Guard's assault in front of them.
In an instant, screams of agony echoed from the elite Yellow Turban army ranks.
The eldest and second eldest brothers got into a fight, and the third eldest brother suffered a terrible fate.
Both the Halberdiers and the Iron Wall Guards are heavily armored, burly men.
Why would an ordinary infantryman get involved?
Immediately following, as the archers unleashed their attacks, a large number of Cangzhou infantrymen, spear in hand, advanced swiftly, step by step.
The spear tip in his hand gleamed with a cold light, as if it could pierce through any obstacle.
Meanwhile, the Cangzhou cavalry, who were part of the Cangzhou army, spurred their horses and flanked the enemy from the flanks, intending to disrupt their formation.
At the same time, the Iron Wall Guards and the Black Cavalry also noticed the commotion behind them.
They looked back and saw a cloud of dust rising as the Cangzhou army surged in like a tidal wave, their sheer force awe-inspiring.
"Watch out at the rear! The Cangzhou army is coming!"
A look of surprise flashed across the Iron Wall Guard captain's eyes, and he shouted loudly.
The sound echoed across the battlefield, reminding every soldier of the challenge that lay ahead.
Meanwhile, the commander of the Xuanbiao Cavalry observed the movements of the Cangzhou army with a solemn expression.
The battle has escalated; it is no longer a contest between the Halberdiers, the Iron Wall Guards, and the Black Cavalry, but has evolved into a larger-scale campaign.
As the distance between the two armies closed, the atmosphere on the battlefield became increasingly tense.
The Cangzhou army surged into the battlefield like a torrent, their iron armor clanging and their spears and halberds like a forest.
Their arrival was like a shot in the arm, instantly breaking the stalemate in the battle.
At that moment, the archers of the Cangzhou army had also reached their full firing range.
It was able to strike at all the Iron Wall Guards, the Black Cavalry, and those elite Yellow Turban soldiers.
At Lian Po's command, a volley of arrows was unleashed, the dense barrage of arrows flying towards the enemy like locusts.
Although the Iron Wall Guards and the Black Cavalry raised their shields to defend themselves, many warriors were still hit by arrows and fell into pools of blood.
However, this was only the first wave of the Cangzhou army's offensive.
Immediately afterwards, the infantry launched their charge, bursting out from both flanks of the halberdier legion.
The spear in his hand pierced the enemy like lightning.
The Iron Wall Guards and the Black Cavalry had already pushed the Halberdiers to their limits.
But now, facing the ferocious Cangzhou army, they had no choice but to readjust their tactics.
"Iron Wall Guards, form ranks! Resist the enemy!"
The captain of the Iron Wall Guard raised his giant shield high and shouted at the top of his lungs.
The commander of the Xuanbiao Cavalry brandished his long spear, directing his cavalry to swiftly maneuver across the battlefield, attempting to respond to this sudden turn of events with flexible and mobile tactics.
The two armies faced each other, the war drums beat, and their momentum was overwhelming.
The infantrymen of Cangzhou Army, carrying long spears, advanced in formation, advancing steadily like an iron wall, their steps heavy and powerful, each step seemingly about to crack the earth.
The Iron Wall Guards, not to be outdone, relied heavily on their giant shields to form an impregnable defensive line, resisting the Cangzhou army's offensive.
The Xuanbiao Cavalry fully utilized their mobility, galloping across the battlefield like the wind, their long spears like dragons emerging from the sea, piercing straight to the heart of the Cangzhou army.
They didn't even consider the cavalry accompanying the Cangzhou army a threat.
However, the archers of the Cangzhou army were already on high alert, aiming at the movements of the Xuan Biaoqi. A dense rain of arrows swept in, forcing the Xuan Biaoqi to temporarily retreat.
At the same time, Zhang He's halberd warriors also rallied.
They formed an encirclement with the Cangzhou army, completely surrounding the enemy forces.
As the halberd danced, a cold light shone through, weaving together with the spear to form a dense killing net.
As the two armies clashed, their weapons struck, producing a metallic clang and sparks flying.
The shouts of the soldiers, the clash of weapons, and the neighing of warhorses mingled together, creating a magnificent symphony.
"kill!"
A roar came from the Cangzhou army, and a Cangzhou infantryman, wielding a long spear, charged towards the Iron Wall Guard's defenses like a tiger descending a mountain.
The spearhead in his hand gleamed coldly, pointing directly at the heart of the Iron Wall Guard captain.
The Iron Wall Guard captain sneered, and with a horizontal swing of his massive shield, he blocked the fatal blow.
However, he did not back down. He turned around and his spear drew an arc along the edge of the giant shield, aiming straight for the captain's neck.
The captain was terrified and quickly dodged to the side, but it was too late; the spear left a deep bloody gash on his neck.
At the same time, the Xuanbiao Cavalry launched a new round of attacks.
The long spears, like dragons, pierced straight into the formation of the Cangzhou army.
However, the archers of the Cangzhou army once again demonstrated their power, and the dense rain of arrows caused heavy losses to the Xuan Biaoqi.
Even if some cavalrymen broke through the rain of arrows, they were firmly blocked by the infantry of the Cangzhou army, who were lined up in place, with spears and shields.
Meanwhile, the Taiping Sect generals behind the Iron Wall Guard and the Black Cavalry observed the battle ahead with varying expressions.
On the battlefield, the Iron Wall Guards and the Black Cavalry were showing signs of fatigue under the complete suppression of the Cangzhou Army, and the situation was quite unfavorable for the Taiping Rebellion Allied Forces.
However, these Taiping leaders each had their own agendas, and their infighting was on full display at this moment.
"Gentlemen, the situation is urgent. We must work together to turn the tide."
A general in a brocade robe with a sinister face broke the silence.
Even so, his eyes kept glancing at his colleagues, as if searching for some kind of tacit understanding or an excuse to shirk responsibility.
"General Li is right."
"I just wonder when General Li's elite troops will be able to go into battle and fight the enemy, thus boosting the morale of our army?"
Another general chimed in, his tone carrying a barely perceptible hint of sarcasm.
"Our troops have been fighting for days and are exhausted. They need to rest now."
"General Zhang's troops, on the other hand, have been resting and preparing for war for a long time. Why not take this opportunity to make a name for themselves?"
General Li's face darkened; he naturally sensed the provocation in the other party's words.
"General Li, you are mistaken. Although my troops did not participate in the battle directly, they have been preparing supplies and caring for the wounded in the rear, and their contributions are invaluable. If we are to go into battle, we must wait until the soldiers at the front have withdrawn and rested."
General Zhang sneered upon hearing this and continued to retort.
The two generals exchanged heated words, while the surrounding officers harbored their own secrets. Some were secretly pleased, hoping that the other general would go to the battlefield first to wear down the enemy's morale, while others were worried, fearing that their troops would be used as cannon fodder.
"Generals, this is not the time for disputes. We should discuss countermeasures together, not pass the buck here."
A middle-aged man in a Taoist robe tried to calm the argument.