Chapter 832 The Iron Cavalry


    Chapter 830: The Iron Cavalry is Horizontal


    Four hundred years since the establishment of the Han Dynasty, the period when cavalry development was at its peak was the reign of Emperor Wu of Han, Liu Che. At its peak, it had hundreds of thousands of cavalry nationwide.


    The Han-Hungary War was the longest war in Chinese history, lasting for 43 years and was not completely over until Liu Che''s death.


    In the past 43 years, there have been as many as 15 major and large battles between the two countries, including three large-scale battles.


    The first time was in 127 BC. The Huns invaded the border with 20,000 cavalry. Emperor Wu of Han sent Wei Qing to lead 30,000 cavalry to attack, defeated the Huns'' army in the Hetao area, recovered the lost territory, built Shuofang City, and strengthened their defense.


    The second time in 121 BC, Emperor Wu of Han sent a young general Huo Qubing to lead tens of thousands of cavalry to attack, chase the Huns for thousands of miles, defeated the main force of the Huns, captured more than 100 people including the Huns chief King Tu, the Shanyu Yan clan, prince, and other enemies, and annihilated more than 30,000 enemies.


    The third time was in 119 BC, and it was also the largest expedition. At that time, Emperor Wu of Han mobilized 100,000 cavalry, 140,000 soldiers and 100,000 infantry and transported husbands, commanded by Wei Qing and Huo Qubing, and marched to the north of the Mobei in the east and west directions, surrounding the Xiongnu Chanyu with his left and right wings. In the end, Yizhixie Chanyu led hundreds of cavalry to break through and escape, and the Huns completely weakened.


    Over the past four hundred years, the largest cavalry war in the Han Dynasty only mobilized 100,000 cavalry, and the total number of cavalry involved in this civil war has reached 150,000.


    From this, it is not difficult to imagine how powerful the military power the princes in the world possess is.


    This battle can be said to be the Han Dynasty, no, it is the largest cavalry showdown in the history of Chinese civilization. Unfortunately, because this battle was a civil war, it lacked a lot of heroic colors.


    In this battle, the 100,000 Kwantung Cavalry Alliance fought against 50,000 Xiliang Iron Cavalry.


    If it is normal for the bravery of the Western Liang Iron Cavalry, even if they face twice the enemy, it may not be impossible to fight, but the situation is different now.


    100,000 cavalry of the Guandong princes was divided into three routes. Qin Jian led 30,000 Bingzhou wolf cavalry to surround the left side of the Liang army, Gongsun Zan led 30,000 Youzhou elite cavalry to surround the right side of the Liang army, while the remaining 40,000 cavalry to surround the enemy''s retreat directly intercepted the enemy''s retreat.


    Even if the Western Liang cavalry is brave, it is impossible to deal with enemies from three directions at the same time when the morale of retreat is greatly reduced. However, if you want to return to Hulao Pass, you can only break through from three sides to attack.


    Li Shimin knew that it was basically impossible to bring all the cavalry back, and even if one of them was not handled well, there was a risk of being wiped out.


    This time, he lost completely, and he was convinced by the loss. It was too late for Li Shimin to regret it. Since failure was inevitable, he could only try to minimize his losses.


    Now, the enemy will definitely not be able to protect the troops. The enemy is twice as strong as it, and even if it can break out in the end, it would be quite good to have ten thousand cavalry left.


    Now Li Shimin has no hope of protecting the army. This time Qin Hao used all the cavalry of the coalition forces, obviously wanting to fight the stolen Western Liang cavalry in one battle. He just wants the generals to return without any damage.


    A thousand troops are easy to get, but one general is hard to find.


    Thinking of this, Li Shimin no longer hesitated and directly ordered the abandonment of the two wings, concentrated his troops and generals in the army, and attacked the enemy''s central army with all their might. Only in this way can they have hope of breaking out.


    Qin Jian, who was attacking the left side, was about to launch an attack, but he didn''t see the Liang army sending troops to intercept him. Naturally, he knew that Li Shimin had given up the left wing, and couldn''t help but exclaim: "I''m good, Li Shimin is awesome. The left wing is so important. He gave up if he said he would give up. He was so brave."


    Qin Qiong on one side frowned slightly and said in a deep voice: "It''s not just the left wing, but Li Shimin may even give up on the right wing. He wants to concentrate his troops to break through the central army."


    "This kid has such a great courage. No wonder Hao''er attaches great importance to him."


    A glimmer flashed in Qin Jian''s eyes and laughed: "Li Shimin''s arrangement is equivalent to giving us and Gongsun Zan a contribution. Then I, Old Qin, cannot refuse it. I, the entire army, immediately attacked, defeated the enemy''s left wing, and surrounded the Liang army as quickly as possible." "No." Qin Qiong and Yuchi Gong shouted in unison.


    With the order of Qin Jian, 30,000 Bingzhou wolf cavalry launched the most fierce charge towards the left wing of the Liang army.


    Gongsun Zan, the right-wing leader of the Youzhou Iron Cavalry, also encountered the same situation as Qin Jian, and couldn''t help but sigh: "After all, he has been the leader of the coalition forces. He has great courage. Tens of thousands of cavalrymen give up if they say he wants to give up. If this is the case with me, Gongsun Zan, I''m afraid I''ll have to struggle with anything."


    Gongsun Xuanyuan urged him to step forward and said in a deep voice: "Brother, Li Shimin actually gave up the left and right wings. Now we and General Qin Jian are easy to fight, but it is probably difficult to fight on the central army. After all, all the fierce generals of the Liang army are concentrated there."


    "What''s the Central Army and I have to do?"


    A strange look flashed in Gongsun Zan''s eyes, and he chuckled: "The task assigned by the leader of the alliance is to defeat the right wing of the Liang army and completely surround Li Shimin. I, Gongsun Zan, just complete my mission. Even if the central army is broken, it has nothing to do with us."


    Gongsun Xuanyuan was stunned and knew in his heart that Gongsun Zan might be trying to retain his strength, but this is also normal.


    Qin Hao arranged his cavalry in the central army, but arranged 30,000 Jin troops to the left wing. Isn’t this also to preserve his strength? It''s just that people can''t find fault.


    After carefully observing the place, Gongsun Zan immediately ordered: "Xuanyuan, you can take the white horse as the vanguard."


    "No." Gongsun Xuanyuan shouted.


    Gongsun Zan drew out the long sword from his waist, pointed directly in front and shouted, "All army attack."


    "Where righteousness comes, life and death follow! The heaven can be seen, and the white horse is proof!"


    Five thousand white horses roared roars, while 25,000 Youzhou Iron Cavalry followed closely.


    Unlike the unstoppable force of the left and right wings, the rear army is extremely anxious.


    The 40,000 cavalry responsible for intercepting Li Shimin''s retreat concentrated all cavalry except Youbing and Erzhou. Although the composition of the army was a bit messy, its combat effectiveness was the strongest among the three teams.


    Because Qin Hao''s Pojun Camp, Hu Ben Camp, Cao Cao''s Tiger and Leopard Cavalry, Liu Bei''s Baili Soldiers, etc., the elite cavalry under the command of the major princes were all concentrated among these 40,000 cavalry.


    Qin Hao expected from the beginning that with Li Shimin''s personality, he would definitely focus on breaking through the central army with all his strength, so he arranged so many ace battalions in the central army to kill Li Shimin in one fell swoop, although he also knew that this was not feasible.


    Li Shimin has five war gods including Li Yuanba. It can be said that even if all the 50,000 Western Liang cavalry are killed, as long as these five people are there, no, as long as Li Yuanba is still there, it will still be difficult to kill Li Shimin.


    But it is only one in ten thousand possible, and Qin Hao still has to try it. What if it really succeeds?


    (This chapter ends)