Chapter 118: Chasing the Western Tartar Cavalry
"Your Majesty, I am willing to be the vanguard and break through the enemy's defense!"
Xu Huang shouted loudly.
"Captain Xu, you are the commander-in-chief!"
Wang An calmly refused.
"I see!"
Xu Huang took a deep breath, his expression solemn: "But this battle is of great importance! The Western Tartar Cavalry is brave and good at fighting. Once we are surrounded, it will be difficult to break out!"
"We have no choice but to burn our boats!"
"I, Xu Huang, have never lost a battle, and I will surely succeed today!"
Wang An nodded. He knew that Xu Huang had been completely transformed.
"All right!"
Wang An agreed.
This Xu Huang is really something!
"Captain Xu, we only have 500 armored soldiers. Attack the gap with all your strength!" Wang An reminded him, "Remember this!"
"understand!"
Xu Huang gritted his teeth, his eyes were red!
At this moment, there was only one thought in his mind.
That is to kill all the Western Tartars!
"kill!"
Xu Huang rode his horse towards another Western Tartar cavalry!
"not good!"
The Western Tartar cavalryman's face changed drastically, and he turned around to escape, but was cut off by Xu Huang. He screamed and fell off his horse!
The rest of the Western Tartar cavalry were terrified when they saw this scene.
"Retreat! Retreat quickly!"
The Western Tartar cavalry howled wildly.
"Where to escape!"
Xu Huang snorted coldly and rushed forward on his horse.
He thrust his short spear into the horse's belly and rushed forward using its inertia.
puff!
A head was thrown up!
Xu Huang rode past on his horse!
The rest of the Western Tartar cavalry were frightened out of their wits.
This Xu Huang is simply a devil!
so horrible!
The Western Tartar cavalry fled in panic and were in a state of disgrace.
Xu Huang rode his horse closely behind.
boom!
A cavalryman was knocked flying with one shot.
Blood spurts!
Xu Huang stabbed twice in succession and killed all the remaining Western Tartar cavalry.
"Your Majesty!"
Xu Huang rode his horse back to the carriage.
"Good job!"
Wang An couldn't help but applaud.
"Captain Xu, let's continue heading north to seize the Hetao grasslands occupied by the Western Tartars!"
"promise!"
Xu Huang immediately changed direction and followed Wang An to rush westward.
The Western Tartar cavalry was defeated and soon disappeared deep into the grassland.
……
More than 20 kilometers away from the grassland, a large cavalry team was marching slowly.
This is the Western Tartar’s ace cavalry—the Iron Harriers!
The Iron Harriers are composed of thousands of elite Western Tartars!
Every soldier is the strongest man in the country of Xilu, skilled in riding, shooting and fighting.
They were all dressed neatly, riding Baojun's powerful and powerful Arabian horses.
And the equipment they were equipped with was also extremely sophisticated.
Shields, bows, blades, arrows, swords, and even long whips and spears covered with chains are all the Western Tartars' top equipment!
These iron kites are the most precious property in the national treasury!
Because each of them is worth tens of thousands of coins.
In addition to the top mounted archers, this cavalry also included many auxiliary soldiers and laborers who were responsible for logistics, as well as ox carts responsible for transporting supplies and food.
They spend a lot of time and money every day to maintain the training of the Harriers.
The size of this army of iron kites reached three thousand!
This is the most elite army of the Western Tartars!
Every year, thousands of people take part in the Iron Harriers selection to select the elites!
Such a legion is enough to sweep away any army in the Western Regions!
The leader of the Iron Harriers, Ashina Liehuo, sat in the center, his eyes fixed on the distance with a slightly furrowed brow.
The defeat of the Western Tartar Cavalry made him feel vaguely uneasy.
According to the habits and speed of the Western Tartar cavalry, if nothing unexpected happened, they should have arrived at their destination long ago. But now, they have not arrived yet.
Could it be, an attack?
"Stop advancing and send scouts to investigate!" Ashina Liehuo ordered.
Soon, the scout reported back.
"General Ashina, the enemy is only 500 steps away. Their weapons are not very sophisticated."
Ashina Liehuo frowned.
Five hundred steps, not far.
But the Western Tartar cavalry still hasn't arrived!
"General Ashina!" At this moment, a cavalryman suddenly came running over, sweating profusely, and said, "Jizhou cavalry... It's Jizhou cavalry..."
"What's wrong?" Ashina Liehuo frowned, "Could it be that the Jizhou cavalry dare to attack our Western Tartar army?"
"General Ashina, the Jizhou cavalry, they are coming!"
"Ok?"
Ashina Liehuo was startled for a moment, then his face changed to anger. "Order, all the Iron Harriers, assemble!"
"Here!"
After a while, the Iron Harriers assembled and stood quietly in the mountains and forests.
Opposite them was the densely packed Jizhou cavalry.
This cavalry team has even fewer people!
There are only about 8,000 people in total.
But everyone rides a purebred Arabian horse!
The horse's hooves stepped on the soft soil, making a crisp sound.
"kill!"
When the black-armored guards under Wang An approached, Ashina roared in anger.
Swish swish!
Eight thousand Iron Harriers raised their bows and crossbows at the same time!
call out!
shhhhh!
Countless arrows shot out with sharp whistles, covering Wang An's black-armored guards!
"Hold them off!"
Wang An roared and he was the first to raise his shield!
Dangdang Dangdang!
Suddenly, there was a huge crash, and countless arrows hit the shield, splashing countless sparks!
The black-armored guards waved their swords and chopped down the arrows!
"Ha ha!"
Seeing this, Ashina Liehuo burst into laughter. "You think a mere 500 men can stop me, the Iron Harrier? You are dreaming! Kill them!"
As soon as he finished speaking, eight thousand Iron Kites drew their bows and drew their arrows at the same time.
Whoosh!Whoosh!Whoosh!
The overwhelming rain of arrows covered the sky and shot towards the black-armored guards.
Wang An's face darkened and he gave the order calmly.
"Everyone, raise your shields!"
brush!brush!brush!
In an instant, hundreds of shields were raised above everyone's heads.
Countless arrows hit the shield, making clanging sounds!
However, they could do nothing to the Black Armor Guards!
These black-armored guards held long swords and protected themselves.
Although the rain of arrows was fierce, it could not hurt the Black Armor Guards at all!
"How can it be!"
When Ashina Liehuo saw this, his pupils suddenly contracted and he revealed a shocked expression.
How could these Han people withstand the iron kite's arrows?
"kill!"
The Black-Armored Guards took the opportunity to launch an attack. They bravely rushed forward and pounced on the Iron Harrier!
"Protect General Ashina!"
A fierce general among the Iron Harriers shouted angrily and stabbed Wang An with his spear.
clang!
Wang An raised his sword to block.
"Humph!"
Wang An sneered, shook his wrist, and swung the enemy general's spear away.
He moved lightly and flashed, went behind the man and struck him in the chest with his palm.
Bang!
This person vomits blood and retreats!
Wang An took advantage of the victory and kicked several times!
Click!
The man's sternum was broken and he was completely disabled.
Wang An didn't even bother to look at him again. He grabbed the hilt of the sword with his backhand and thrust it hard into the man's neck.
Blood spurts.
Wang An's arms trembled.
Tick tock!
Drops of blood are rolling down!
Wang An’s eyes were extremely cold, like a Shura!
The Iron Harrier's arrows are certainly sharp, but his Black Armored Guards are also worthy of their reputation.
"Ah~!"
A shrill scream was heard, and a black-armored guard broke through the Iron Harriers' defense and rushed towards Ashina Liehuo.
scoff!
Ashina Liehuo's throat was cut and blood gushed out.
"Kill them all!"
The black-armored guards roared and continued to charge.
Puff!
Puff!
Blood spurted as one Iron Harrier after another was chopped to the ground by the Black-Armored Guards!
In less than half an incense stick of time, the bodies of the Iron Harriers piled up like a mountain.
"General Ashina is dead! General Ashina was killed!"
With a shrill shout, the Iron Harriers' cavalry fell into chaos.
Wang An smiled coldly when he saw this.
"Fire arrows!"
shhhhhh!
Sharp arrows shot out and instantly pierced the throats of the Iron Harrier Cavalry!
(End of this chapter)