Chapter 1144: First Battle Victory
When it's ugly. And so the war began. Said it was a fight. In fact, the war was completely one-sided.
Although comparatively. It is true that the people of these tribes are more powerful. After all. They often have friction with each other. So there are more opportunities to call around. In this way, they are naturally more powerful than Liu Xian's men.
Soldiers under Liu Xian. Those who followed Liu Xian to the north and south. It is true that each has experienced a hundred battles. Naturally, there is nothing to say. But these people together are only 5,000 at best. And Liu Xian arranged the line of defense. It is to disperse these people into various ranks. It can also be regarded as encouraging others below.
And in addition to these 50,000 people. Most of them were soldiers from Sichuan. These people grew up on this land though. From small to large. Fighting between various tribes is definitely not uncommon. But when it comes to letting them go to war. But not a few times. Although the one against the servants. They are the absolute workhorse. But it's only been one of them. So. Experience even if you already have some. But it's still not much.
So. If you compare it to the other side, it's a little more powerful. Naturally, the other party is much taller than this side.
But. War. It's not a matter of one person or two. It's a lot of people. Let's be more precise. That is to rely on the whole. And the other side lacks this kind of thing. After all, their union. Although it has been premeditated for a long time. But the people who unite them. It's just the word profit. It's a matter of interest. That's what allowed these people to come together. If not. There will be fights between themselves. Not to mention the unanimous outward. That's absolutely impossible.
And that's it. The advantages on Liu Xian's side are reflected. There's nothing to say. After all, these are soldiers from the army. It doesn't matter what kind of mentality you have when you come to the military. It's revenge, it's revenge, or just want to fill your stomach. But now that you're in the army. Then you have to obey the instructions from above.
And after joining the army. The first thing to do. Naturally, it is necessary to turn these ordinary people into soldiers who can pick up swords and guns and charge to kill the enemy. Become a combat force. That's it. Training is also indispensable. And training in the army. It's not an ordinary sect or anything. Just train your personal skills. Makes you awesome. What's more. Train yourself to work well with your own people.
There is a saying in the Hereafter. Not afraid of god-like opponents. I'm afraid of pig-like teammates. This phrase is very appropriate on the battlefield. Sometimes. Just because of a small mistake on your part. It could kill you. Sometimes. It's not just you who have to pay for your mistakes. It is necessary to put other people's lives on the line.
More often than not. It's teaching you. Article 1. And the most important one. Don't drag others down.
And so it goes. The advantages here come to the fore. Not to mention. The number of people on this side is much greater than the other side. There were only 2,000 people from there. But there were 5,000 men lying in ambush waiting for their arrival. More than twice as many as the other side.
And also. Clash in the night. But neither side can take advantage of it. Sichuan and Yunnan are hilly. The terrain is extremely complex. But where the two thousand men came. It is the junction of Yunnan and Sichuan. The only rare flat land. Although for those who have lived near Vinh Ninh since childhood. The terrain was familiar to them. But this time. Liu Xian had already asked his men to patrol here. Almost every team walked around the neighborhood. Although he doesn't have the other party's more than ten or decades of experience. But it's no stranger after all.
All in all. This battle. It is a great benefit to Liu Xian. And to the person opposite. But it was a nightmare.
Not to mention. Liu Xian's tricks are not only these. It's not just these 5,000 people who meet the enemy. To be able to win easily. And without losing any troops. Liu Xian is more discoverable. The other side sent troops with these 2,000 people. There's nothing else to do after that. Another order was given.
Defending the two teams on the north and south sides of the road where the two thousand men came. and a thousand each. Flanking these two thousand.
Seven thousand against two thousand. It's a battle without suspense.
Start with the ugly time. After the first arrow was shot first. It only took two hours. The battle was over. Facing the positions that the Ming army had already arranged. These two thousand men were even braver. But you can't get close at all. In the dark. Arrows are rampant. But there is very little hand-to-hand combat.
And by the time the couple sacrificed nearly 500 lives. Finally rushed to the front of the Ming army. When you start fighting. Reinforcements from the north and south had already arrived.
Two thousand people came. All cavalry. Moment. In this area, a trend of encirclement and suppression has formed. Men from three sides surrounded the remaining 1,000 people.
Speaking of which, I have to mention that these people are really brave. Obviously, the situation is already extremely unfavorable for them. But these people are really brave. Nor did the retreat. Of course. Even if they want to retreat. By this time. There is no way back for them to withdraw.
But. Even if it's too brave. Still can't escape the fate of being slaughtered. Originally. The 5,000 Ming troops waiting in front of them were already ready for battle. Not to mention the two thousand light horsemen who came again.
It didn't come yet. The battle was over. The results speak for themselves. The Ming army was a complete victory. The vanguard of these two thousand men was all exterminated. Not a single living mouth remained. These 7,000 people completely carried out Liu Xian's orders. And this time it was a victorious start. Moreover, the hearts of the people here are very exciting.
After all. It was a big win. None of the people who came from the other side went back. And this side. The number of dead and wounded was very small. Wounded people. Minor injuries do not count. There are only more than 300 people. And those who died in battle. But there are not more than 100.
After hearing the news of the victory. Liu Xian immediately rushed over. Wait until he arrives. The sun has risen in the east. The rising sun. The color is extraordinarily ruddy. But it's reflected here. But it's even more bloody.
Corpses all over the ground. Stump arm. There is a lot of blood. Under the reflection of the sun. It makes people feel even more like a chilling breath coming to their faces.
Even the soldiers who had been cheering for a long time. After seeing what you have done in the sun. They were all taken aback.
And Liu Xian. In the face of this scene, he was unmoved. This kind of scene. He's seen too much. And this miserable appearance. Sometimes it's the enemy's. Sometimes it's your own.
So. Liu Xian didn't feel that he had done anything excessive. After all. If you are soft-hearted. The people who die here may be their own soldiers.
After seeing the appearance of the people around you. Liu Xian was naturally able to understand their feelings. But now. It is not the time to sympathize with the enemy. Practically any time. Unable to sympathize with the enemy. So. Liu Xian immediately ordered. Clean up the battlefield.
All the useful things are left. The corpses of the enemy. Bury in situ. And the corpses of the people who died here. All of them were brought back for burial.
But that's it. It's just a normal procedure. Liu Xian is more important. Boost the momentum of those below. Although the battle was won. But obviously. There seems to be some change in these people. This is not a good thing. Not to mention the next one. It can't be slaughtered like it is today. Liu Xian will definitely not issue another order to kill. In case the soldiers below have plans to relentify because of today's events. In addition, Liu Xian must not make more orders to kill. There is a good chance that there will be casualties on this side.
That's right. Face the people of these tribes. It's true that there are too many that can't be killed. There is no way around this time. Because to stall for time. Also give each other a good look. But not next time. Otherwise, there will be more trouble in the future. So. Even if his subordinates have their own orders. Don't kill too much. But that doesn't mean for that. His soldiers will lose their lives.
Not much after that. After dealing with this side of the battlefield. Liu Xian returned to the Sichuan Xingdu Division. There are still things to be prepared for next.
Good news. He had already ordered someone to return to Chengdu. But even if it's fast. But it takes several hours to get to Chengdu.
But Liu Xian still did a few things. This time it's a big win. In addition to wanting to report to Chengdu. Let the people below know outside. But it was not transmitted to Yongning. It's not a blockade. Liu Xian naturally wouldn't do this. He just didn't let this side take the initiative to pass the news over.
After all, the main thing now is to stall for time. And last night. It has been ascertained. In addition to these two thousand. Yongning's side didn't send another person out at all.
These two thousand were annihilated. Yongning waited for the news to come back. But nothing. Naturally, there will be a hurry. And in a hurry. But they didn't dare to act on their own. Wait until they get the news. It is also necessary to argue noisily about something. So it came and went. It is estimated that it will take at least half a day's work.
Half a day. For a war. It couldn't be shorter. But now the main thing is not to fight. It's about finding those two culprits. In this way. Not to mention half a day. Even if it's an extra hour of effort. It's also good. An hour in time. For killing two people. Or catch them and say it. There are just too many variables.
After Liu Xian made up his mind. Then the rearmament began. Although it was expected that it would be impossible to send people out in a short period of time. But the battlefield is changing rapidly. He must be prepared for all precautions.