Chapter 13 Ambush
The sun became hot, and the progress of the Jin cavalry slowed down.
The terrain is high and low, the road is surrounded by dense forests and deep grass, and the mountains are as high as two meters high. Some areas are low thorn bushes; some places are steep canyons. Strictly speaking, it is not a canyon, but a crack of strange rocks.
The sound of dingdong was faintly heard, it was the sound of flowing water. A flowing whirring sound came faintly. After determining that it was not the sound of wind blowing leaves, the vanguard general of the Jin army shouted happily: "Brothers, there is a small river in front of you, where can you move forward!"
Hope brought strength to the Jin army, they turned into a small path, which was a canyon several meters wide, more than ten meters high and only thirty or forty meters long. Looking up, the sunlight was cast from above.
Looking forward, a stream happily gushed out of the mountain gap, making a tinging sound, winding like a green snake and wondering where it flows.
After stopping and observing for a moment, the leading Jin soldiers entered the canyon and had passed through the dangerous place. Although the terrain here could be ambushed, they felt that it was unlikely.
When the central army led by Wanyan Bird arrived at the entrance of the canyon, the vanguard troops had already passed by, a small number of Jin soldiers were guarding their horses, and most of the cavalry rushed towards the clear stream with joy. Their actions undoubtedly inspired the Jin army behind and set an example, and even Wanyan Bird was infected.
Wang Zhongfeng and Zheng Xinru gave up the ambush arrangement in several dangerous places, which made the Jin army less vigilant. Wanyan Bird also had the illusion that the enemy had not yet established a stable foothold and could not push the position forward to such a long distance. Now it is just a mountainous area, and there is no mountainous area, and there is no other trouble except for the difficult and dangerous roads.
The Jin army continued to flow into the canyon, and most of the central army passed by. For soldiers who were suffocating and thirsty under the scorching sun, the dingdong of the stream was the most beautiful and refreshing song.
Suddenly, a cloud covered the projected sunlight, and a huge rock fell from the sky, smashing several Jin soldiers who were in excitement to death or injury. Amid the screams, the stones on the canyon were smashed down one after another, and the screams of the Jin army were one after another, and flesh and blood were flying everywhere.
Ambushed in the middle! Wanyan Bird had not tasted the clear and cool stream, and his pleasure in his heart was driven away by the sudden attack. His heart couldn't help but "shocked", and a fear of shock hit him. His body and mind seemed to be soaked in the stream, and the cold instantly filled his whole body.
The stone rain kept falling, not only slaughtering the Jin army in the canyon, but also tended to block the road. However, the Jin army that had already passed through the canyon had no choice but to watch, because they could not find the road leading to the top of the canyon.
"Put your armor, attack, and rush up the mountain." Wanyan Bird's roar woke up the Jin army, who was at a loss.
Following the direction of the general's finger, the Jin army turned their heads and realized that if they wanted to climb to the top of the valley, they had to climb from the side of the valley. It was a hillside covered with low plants. When they reached the ridge, they could turn left to climb to the top of the valley, so as to meet with the friendly forces trapped in the valley.
Since an ambush is set up on the top of the valley, there will be enemies on the hillside. Wanyan Bird realized that this would be a battle. Although he had not seen the enemies on the slope, he made the fastest judgment based on his years of experience in fighting.
Wanyan Bird's judgment is correct. The ridge was indeed the position of the Red Turban Army. There was an ancient road that had long been abandoned. Due to the long years of people trampling on horses, the ancient road on the ridge was stepped into the ground more than one meter deep, forming a natural trench several kilometers long and more than one meter wide.
Looking down from the natural trenches, the hillside is a flat land, and the military term is open land. The grass on the hillside is densely covered with thorny vines that entangle people's legs and feet, and shrubs that are beyond the knee but cannot provide shelter.
If you attack upwards, the enemy will not only struggle, but will also be accidentally tripped by the stinger, becoming a rope of death that will tie life for the King of Hell.
Looking at the Jin army at the entrance of the valley, Wang Zhongfeng sneered. Even if he had a good position, the Jin army would definitely lose. However, there were two or three hundred cavalryes in the valley. It was unlikely that they would break out of several narrow passes.
At this time, Wanyan Bird's mind was gradually calming down, observing the terrain carefully, organizing troops, and preparing to smash the enemy with all his might.
"Third brother, Wanyan Bird stabilized the team so quickly, which is indeed a long-standing battle formation. Without the Cang Promotion of Attack, it means that he is quite strategic and should not be underestimated!" Zheng Ruxin reminded beside Wang Zhongfeng: "Look at him, without the Cang Promotion of Attack, it means that he is quite strategic and should not be underestimated!"
Wang Zhongfeng nodded and said, "It seems that it will be a fierce battle now. Seventh sister, let's fight side by side and defeat Wanyan Bird's trapped beast."
"Okay!" Zheng Ruxin smiled and fought side by side. This was comfortable to hear. She walked closer to Wang Zhongfeng and said, "The enemy is not in a hurry. I believe that the subsequent attack will definitely be to do all our strength in order to achieve success. Since we are prepared, I don't think we have to hide our heads and tails, so we can just shine our flags to strengthen the army's power?"
"Seventh sister said it." Wang Zhongfeng agreed with a smile. The sudden shock of the enemy's attempt was obviously not easy to succeed. It would be better to show off the carriage and horses and make the arrangement in front of the formation more complete.
With the sound of drums, the Red Turban Army appeared from the ridge in the sight of the Jin army. Small trees as thick as bowls were placed in front of the formation, and they were full of branches and facing the hillside, forming a simple deer fort. The horses that were simply tied and cut with trees were arranged neatly behind the deer fort, forming barriers.
Is this the enemy's way to stop our army from advancing? Wanyan Bird pressed the hilt of the knife and looked at the ridge, and his thick eyebrows thumped twice. The number of enemies did not seem to be too many, but this may be a trick to doubt the enemy, not a basis for underestimating the enemy.
Don’t stop returning to the army, and fight when you die. Wanyan Bird knew that no matter what the enemy arranged, he had to rush over. It was no longer the time to focus on strategic planning. When the brave meets on a narrow road, he had no other choice.
With loud shouts and arrangements in front of the formation, the Red Turban Army quickly completed this series of work, sat on the ground and rested.
Now compared to the Jin army, they have physical advantages; they have psychological advantages when they are condescending, confronting each other and then fighting.
As time passed by minute by minute, Wanyan Bird began to arrange troops and prepare for attack. The small troops' tentative attack was not necessary, but it was easily defeated by the superior enemy, which undermined the overall morale.
Chapter completed!