Chapter 624: The Rock Formation
Sebas was like a little monkey, pulling off his helmet, spreading his hair, jumping and jumping on the boulder, waving his hands desperately.
The shepherds who were about to attack were stunned, looked at each other, and slowed down. Sebas put his hands on his lips and shouted loudly.
"Don't fight, don't fight, the general said, as long as you put down your weapons, you will not die. Come on, the general is a good person..."
Sebas was wearing Chinese armor, but he spoke in a slutty language. He had loose hair and a sharp voice. He was clearly a minor slutty child. How could he appear here? Why did he say these words? The shepherds couldn't figure out the situation for a while. However, they understood Sebass' words and hesitated for a while.
Sebas was excited when a Han soldier suddenly jumped onto a huge rock and shouted loudly: "Be careful Sebass!" He raised his shield with one hand and pulled Sebass behind with the other.
"Swoosh swish!" More than ten arrows flew over, and a few arrows were immediately added to the shield. The Han soldiers were also hit by an arrow on the thigh, but Sebas was safe and sound. At the same time, the Han crossbowmen on the arrow tower began to fight back, and a few feathered arrows rushed away. A few screams came from behind the shepherd. Just now, the Wusun knights who shot Sebas were caught in the arrow and fell to their horses and fell into dust.
Sebas hugged Han Jun's legs and cried loudly.
"It's okay, skin trauma." The Han soldiers waved their hands, pulled out the arrow, and inserted it into the arrow bag. "I will give this arrow back to the Wusun people." They protected Sebas and lowered the huge rock, asking him to go back quickly. Sebas refused to give up, carried a shield, climbed up the huge rock again, and conveyed Liang Xiao's order to the shepherds.
The shepherds looked at each other, and no one dared to move easily. Of course they wanted to surrender to Liang Xiao, but if they surrender, their families would be dead. Liejiaomi dared to let them go into battle, so how could he not have the means to control them?
Sebas shouted for a long time but failed to let the shepherds put down their weapons. Instead, they attracted more than a dozen arrows. Fortunately, with the condescending cover of the Han crossbowmen, the Wusun archers were severely suppressed and did not dare to get too close. They could only shoot from afar. Sebas had a shield in his hand, and was not injured, but was very sad and cried.
Liang Xiao comforted Sebas for a few words, asked him to retreat to the back formation, then beat the drum and ordered the soldiers in the stone formation to prepare for the battle. He asked Sebas to come to the front of the formation to shout, not to expect the Sebas to stop, but to tell the Sebas that he is different from the Liejiaomi, and it is easier to persuade the Shijiaomi to surrender in the future, and to add some confusion to the Liejiaomi.
To put it bluntly, it was just a little psychological interference. He understood that Lie Jiaomi also understood, but understanding does not mean that there is a way to crack it. Lie Jiaomi is like eating a fly, and he can only swallow it even though he knows he is disgusting.
Liang Xiao raised his eyes and wanted to see Lie Jiaomi's reaction on the other side.
Lie Jiaomi did not react, at least Liang Xiao did not see it. He sat upright on the horse's back and motionless, with a wide battle flag hanging behind him, which made him a little weak. But Liang Xiao knew that this young hero was not weak at all. As long as he was given a chance, he could overturn any opponent.
The horn sounded, and the shepherds accelerated again, waved their weapons, shouted, and rushed towards the stone formation.
The war drums were ringing slowly, and the Han army and Dayuan people stood in the stone formation, quietly watching the shepherds and soldiers getting closer and closer. They waited until the shepherds rushed into the formation that they raised their weapons and roared in the earthly language commonly used in the valley.
"Those who surrender are exempt from death!"
The shepherds ran out of breath, and without a careful analysis, they raised their swords and chopped them. What was greeted was a ruthless counterattack. The Han soldiers held swords in their hands and moved forward and retreated between the huge rocks. They raised their swords and fell, and chopped the attacking shepherd to the ground. Although the shepherds saw the sharp swords coming up, they were either blocked by the huge rocks or had no time to hide, and they cried out with a sad cry.
The people of Dayuan followed, shouting loudly while killing people without mercy.
The shepherds were in a hurry and were at a loss, and soon fell down dozens of people. The people behind did not dare to move forward and kept a few steps away from the Han soldiers. At this time, they heard what the Han people and Dayuan people were shouting. Someone looked around and saw that no Wusun people could notice them, so they quietly threw down their weapons, knelt on the ground, and kowtowed repeatedly.
"I surrender, I surrender."
The Han soldiers pointed a knife in their hands and ordered the surrendered shepherd to pass through the Stonehenge along the designated road. To show sincerity, Liang Xiao demarcated the passage in advance. Now these passages really played a role. The shepherd who put down his weapons raised his hands, lowered his body, and quickly passed through the Stonehenge along the passage and entered the valley.
The Wusun people could not see the situation in the formation with huge rocks. Although the Han people and the shepherds did not speak, they had a natural tacit understanding. They shouted loudly, as if they were fighting very fiercely, but in fact they were loud thunder and small raindrops, just waiting patiently.
About half an hour later, the battle ended, and most of the herdsmen and soldiers put down their weapons, walked through the rocks, and reassembled in the valley.
Liang Xiao raised his eyes again and observed Lie Jiaomi's reaction. He knew that such a trick would not deceive Lie Jiaomi, but he wanted to see how Lie Jiaomi dealt with it. Should he give up using the shepherds to use cannon fodder, or did he have any other tricks?
Under Liang Xiao's gaze, a group of Wusun people rushed to the stone formation with hundreds of herders, forcing the shepherds to kneel down to the ground, and with a command, he raised his sword and beheaded all of these shepherds.
In the blink of an eye, hundreds of heads rolled to the ground, blood flowing.
Even though he was mentally prepared, Liang Xiao was still surprised. Lie Jiaomi was indeed cruel enough. His previous inaction probably paved the way for this moment. He just wanted to find excuses to kill and establish his authority so that the remaining shepherds could see. Next, these shepherds would no longer have any luck.
However, this is ultimately a poison to quench thirst. Liang Xiao sneered secretly and then ordered people to inform the news to the shepherds who had surrendered.
When the shepherds heard that the tribe members who were taken as hostages were killed, the shepherds burst into tears and gritted their teeth and cursed the Lie Jiaomi. Someone simply asked the Yuezhi people who were guarding them to pick up their weapons again and fight against the Wusun people.
Of course, Azha would not agree to them, but just comforted them with kind words and told them to be calm and the chance of revenge would soon be there.
The shepherds cried bitterly and called to the sky and the earth.
Amid the cries, another thousand shepherds were forced to the battlefield. They held weapons and stepped on the blood of their tribesmen and forced to the stone formation. Although they were unwilling to work hard for hunting, the bloody facts told them that if they could not win, their tribesmen would die more. If they wanted to survive, there was only one way to kill the Han people, Dayuan people and Yuezhi people in the Stonehenge opposite.
The sound of the horn sounded again, and the real battle began. The shepherds turned red and bravely moved forward, rushed into the Stonehenge, slashing and killing.
Liang Xiao ordered his full force to fight back without caring about the lives of these shepherds. On the battlefield, either you die or I die, there is no tolerance for any kindness.
The two sides fought ruthlessly in the stone formation. Although the shepherds fought desperately, their weapons were crude and their footwork was not skilled enough, and they were not suitable for the cramped terrain. They were no match for the Han and Dayuan people at all. They were cut down to the ground one after another. Blood flowed, dyeing the huge rocks red, and dyeing the land under their feet red.
The Han army gained the upper hand. While ensuring safety, they gave up the front line and let the Dayuan people fight, and only came forward to support and control the situation when necessary.
With the Han army comrades escorted, the Dayuan people gradually let go of their tension and fought with the enemy. The more they fought, they became more and more skilled in the footwork. They moved forward and retreated freely in the rock formation, like fish in water. In the end, they almost didn't want the Han army to take action, so they killed the shepherds and suffered heavy casualties and failed to form a army.
Dozens of Han army crossbowmen stood on the shooting platform, closely watching the battlefield, sniping threatening enemies from time to time, and providing long-range strike support for companions in the formation. The pulley crossbow equipped with Clifford is the most powerful sniper rifle of this era, with almost every shot within two hundred steps.
Ashana also stood on a high place, observing the battlefield without blinking, and refused to let go of any details.
In terms of infantry combat capabilities, who can surpass these warriors from the Han Dynasty? Even if other Han soldiers come here, they may not be able to compare with these warriors who are carefully selected and strictly trained by Liang Xiao. If you want to learn infantry combat, this is the best opportunity. Of course, Asha Na is reluctant to let go. Not only did he watch it himself, but he also let his subordinates watch the battle together.
The Yuezhi general was not as clairvoyant as he was far away and could not see clearly. After a few people discussed, they simply put down their figure and ran to the stone formation in person. They risked their danger and stood on a high ground to watch. Some people even had a shameless face and wanted to go up to the shooting platform to observe condescendingly, but were kicked down by the Han soldiers without mercy. In the end, Ashana had to come forward and ask Liang Xiao to order them to go on stage.
Liang Xiao raised his eyebrows. "Da Lu, we are betting."
Ashana patted her chest generously. "Don't worry, General, if I win, I will leave two Dayuan horses for you."
Liang Xiao couldn't help laughing. "Are you so confident to beat me?"
"Of course, with such a good formation and such sufficient force, if I can't defend the canyon, what kind of face do I have to fight side by side with the general? General, don't you want me to defend the entrance of the gorge and block Lie Jiaomi?"
"I can stop it myself, and I didn't expect you." Liang Xiao thought about it and nodded again. "Okay, who made Dalu and I fight side by side? Your strength is stronger, and I am more confident. It is always good to have one more guarantee."
"That's right, that's right, that's the reason." Ahsha smiled. He waved his hand, and the Yuezhi general rushed towards the shooting platform to grab the best position.
Liejiaomi issued an order to push the second batch of hostages to the front of the formation and behead him.
Regardless of whether the shepherds surrendered or died in battle, as long as they failed to break through Liang Xiao's position, the hostages must die.
Amid the cries, hundreds of shepherds were cut off their heads. The remaining shepherds were silent, their legs trembled, and no one dared to speak. They were suppressed by the ruthlessness of the hunting auspiciousness and did not dare to resist at all. The horn sounded again, and they knew that there was a dead end in front of them, but they rushed forward without hesitation.
It is indeed a tragic death on the battlefield, but it can live a little longer than death under the sword of Hunjiaomi.
Watching another group of shepherds rushing towards the stone formation, Lie Jiaomi looked at the mountains and shooting platforms in the distance, and sighed.
"How great would it be if there was a clairvoyance."
In Chigu City, Dongfang Shuo walked into the palace with his hands behind his back. Liang Ming followed behind with his hands together. Four prisoners followed closely behind them, following them step by step, as if facing a great enemy.
Aruikan said nothing, looked at Dongfang Shuo quietly, with a smile on his lips, but it was not very clear.
Dongfang Shuo glanced at her, looked around, but couldn't find his dedicated chair, and couldn't help but sigh: "Have you been waiting for this day for a long time?"
Arikan's face froze, and a hint of anger flashed in his eyes. "So you know it too."
Dongfang Shuo shook his head. "I know, but I always feel that even a snow mountain can melt you. I didn't expect that you hate me so much and would not change at all."
Arui said with a hatred: "To put it nicely, why don't you think about me? I am the princess of the Huns and Wusun Yan, but you treat me as a maid. I come and go when I call you, and insult you want to. Now that the situation is over, I want to use these words to deceive me?"
"Hahaha..." Dongfang Shuo burst out laughing loudly, and the laughter was loud and deafening. The Wusun people in the hall frowned, and some even covered their ears. Aruikan's face changed slightly, but he held back, holding the armrests of the chair tightly with both hands, biting his lips, and staring at Dongfang Shuo tightly.
"The situation is over?" Dongfang Shuo closed his laughter, shrugged, and his eyes sarcastic. "Where is Liang Xiao's head? Can I take a look?"
"He is not dead yet, but it's almost there. Kunmo has blocked him in a canyon with no way out. In a few days, he will die in the canyon."
"Child!" Dongfang Shuo waved his sleeves and turned around and left. "Add a few thick pieces of leather to me. This winter is too cold. You pack up your luggage. Next spring, you can almost set off to Chang'an. Your mother is gone. Once Lie Jiaomi dies, no one will protect you. When you go to Chang'an, you will have at least a place to stay in the rest of your life. I, a great man, will not be stingy with your meal."
Aruikan watched Dongfang Shuo walk to the door, but he stopped talking.
Dongfang Shuo suddenly stopped, turned his head, and looked at Aruikan with a bright look. "Even if Lie Jiaomi really killed Liang Xiao, you must be prepared. Lie Jiaomi can tolerate, and those who can tolerate are usually cruel. Wusun Kunmo, who dominates the Western Regions, will not tolerate a clan with a good friend of the Han people. Take care of him."
After saying that, Dongfang Shuo went away. From afar, he could still hear his bell-like singing. The singing was cheerful, but with a hint of indescribable loss. Aruikan couldn't help but get up, walked to the gate of the hall, and watched Dongfang Shuo's tall back gradually disappear at the corner, sighing inexplicably, his majesty dissipated like a tide, leaving only endless fear.
As Dongfang Shuo said, no matter whether Lie Jiaomi wins or loses, her good days in Wusun are over.-
(To be continued.)
Chapter completed!