Chapter 2734 The smallest wound
The soldiers in Gao Shun''s array fired their short crossbows almost at the same time. Blood spurted out on the legs of several people in the opposite line. Many of them were shot to the point where they could not stand upright and fell to the ground. However, The shooting of Gao Shun and others also made the opponent subconsciously rush forward crazily and directly enter the hand-to-hand combat stage.
Because anyone with a little experience on the battlefield knows that when facing soldiers with long-range shooting capabilities, continuing to keep distance is courting death.
『Step up! 』
?Gao Shunbai dropped the whistle and let it dangle in front of his chest. He hung the short crossbow back on his waist, then put on the sword behind the shield and shouted loudly.
The rest of Gao Shun''s soldiers also made the same movements, skillfully and smoothly.
The shields of both sides collided together, and there was a constant banging sound.
The pointed helmets and domed helmets are intertwined with each other. Both sides are looking for each other''s flaws, knocking on each other''s shields, and attacking each other''s flaws. For a time, there is a collision of metal and metal, the friction of flesh and flesh, and the flow of sweat and blood. , amidst the random and meaningless howls.
In the first round of shield collision, Gao Shun skillfully made a force-relieving movement with a very small margin. Although the opponent was pushed back half a step by the advantage of the location, his feet were not scattered, and the shield The location is also well maintained. Instead, through such a small half-step, the distance between the opposite shield and his body was expanded, exposing the sides of his torso that should have been safe.
Before the opponent could react, Gao used his shield to suppress the opponent''s shield, making it impossible for the opponent to protect the exposed half of his torso. Then the sword in his other hand directly scratched the inner side of the opponent''s calf...
Inexperienced soldiers may want to kill the opponent with a knife or a shot as soon as they come up. However, in most actual battles, unless the opponent has no armor or is an inexperienced recruit, it is difficult for them to The protection of key parts is quite adequate and will not expose more fatal mistakes. Therefore, if one blindly pursues a fatal blow with a knife or a shot, he will often bump into the opponent''s protection and miss an opportunity to attack.
This is Gao Shun''s attack method.
?Gao Shun is not like Lu Bu, nor is he like Zhang Liao. Gao Shun has almost no fixed weapons. He can use any weapon. He can use a spear to mount a horse, and a sword to dismount. He even picked up an ax for cutting wood, a dung fork, etc., and he can use it conveniently. It seems that there is nothing wrong with it. Weapons can stump him, and there is nothing that cannot be used as a weapon for him.
?Just like now, Gao Shun is using a sword and shield, and he seems to be more proficient and skillful than the average sword and shield player.
Gao Shun was dexterous and seemed to have consciously lured his opponent to expose his flaws, but his opponent was also a veteran. Even though the shield in his hand was suppressed by Gao Shun''s skill, the opponent still protected his vital throat area very well.
At the same time, the opponent also has armor on his body, including torso armor and skirt armor, and it is at least an above-average armor level. Under such circumstances, if you directly slash the opponent''s torso with a knife, it is very likely that the blade will pass through due to the angle. , or collapse.
The terrain of Gao Shun''s position is slightly lower, and the Sogdians are taller. Therefore, instead of attacking the opponent''s throat, which is probably impossible to hit, it is better to directly attack the opponent''s weak calf position, which is sure to gain victory.
Gao Shun’s choice is undoubtedly the right one.
The Sogdian man on the opposite side screamed, and regardless of the pain, he swung his sword angrily, trying to chop Gao Shun''s head, but Gao Shun shrank slightly, and the opponent''s sword could only hit the edge of Gao Shun''s shield. It bounced off and splashed out a few sparks, but the Sogdian himself was stabbed in the armpit by Gao Shun after his sword was bounced away. He couldn''t even hold the sword anymore. His whole body was tilted and his calf was injured. Unsteady on his feet and losing all posture, Gao Shun stabbed his throat with a knife and he fell to the sky.
Gao Shun used the three swords in an understated manner, as if he knew all the opponent''s movements and reactions, and could handle them with ease. Even the sword was only stained with a little blood on the tip of the sword. The edge was still sharp, and at the same time there was no trace of blood. Even though he expends more energy, his breath remains stable.
?This is Gao Shun''s improved method of getting into battle, and it is one of Gao Shun''s "secrets" at the moment.
?This "secret" is almost public...
It’s just that it’s difficult to do.
There are not only higher requirements for soldiers, but also for generals. The requirements for generals do not mean that they must be strong in force, but that they must be patient and skillful in training. The soldiers don''t understand or understand how to teach. Beating, scolding and punishment are one way, but it is not the whole method. After all, what Gao Shun requires is not simple skills, but proficiency to the point of being almost instinctive. This makes simple beatings difficult. Scolding cannot be done.
A large amount of training that exceeds that of ordinary soldiers, so that Gao Shun''s soldiers have high combat skills, and can almost instinctively adopt various techniques to minimize physical consumption. They do not pursue one-hit kills, but continue to consume them in battles. The opponent can lure the opponent to reveal a flaw, and then use superimposed attacks to finally kill the opponent. At the same time, oneself does not need to specifically recover and adjust breathing, so as to facilitate continuous and uninterrupted combat.
At this point, perhaps Gao Shun and Leo Youda have a common language.
?At first Gao Shun also wanted a high-explosive attack method like Lu Bu or Zhang Liao, but later found that this method had very high requirements for soldiers on the one hand, and on the other hand it was very expensive. After all, it is impossible for soldiers to have enough carbohydrates, fats, proteins, etc. to supplement them like generals, so it is almost impossible to give soldiers a high explosive physique under limited conditions. matter.
?At the same time, soldiers fight against each other. High burst means short endurance, and soldiers cannot have guards like generals. They can retreat to the guard circle to recover after the burst. Soldiers must stay on the front line at all times until the next wave of soldiers comes to replace them, but it is very likely that by the time the next wave of soldiers comes up, it will be too late, and the consumption on the battlefield will naturally be huge.
After Gao Shun obtained the hussars standard equipment, he changed his original method on the basis of having strong soldiers'' self-protection, from pursuing high bursts to emphasizing high skills and high endurance, which made Gao Shun''s current situation The soldiers appear to be tougher and have greater endurance.
Whether it is shorter or longer, it seems that all men know how to choose.
Just when Gao Shun was about to continue leading his soldiers forward, he heard someone shouting something among the semen, and then the opponent''s line slowly retreated and broke away from contact.
Gao Shun did not pursue him, but instead ordered the soldiers to disperse.
?Chasing them out by yourself will cause the formation to be scattered, and the opponent also has a row of cavalry holding down the formation, so you may not be able to get much advantage.
On the other hand, if the opponent wants to use cavalry to attack their formation, the skirmisher line is not too afraid of the opponent''s small number of cavalry, and will definitely rush into the river uncontrollably.
?At the same time, the troops upstream and downstream of our own are almost coming around. As long as we delay for a moment, the opponent will inevitably be unable to escape the encirclement.
However, Taksa, who was opposite Gao Shun, had no intention of fighting to the death with Gao Shun. He just came to weigh the strength of the Han army. Seeing that he could not successfully gnaw down, it was natural that he could not fight Gao Shun. Fight till the end.
Seeing that Gao Shun had not fallen into the trap, and that his side would soon be surrounded by the other side, Taksa clicked his tongue. On the one hand, he had a deeper understanding of the strength of the Han army, and on the other hand, he was a little worried. Ma Xiu was angry that he didn''t come to support him. He completely forgot that he had arrogantly said that the Han army was nothing. Seeing that Gao Shun and others were waiting in formation without any confusion, he gritted his teeth and shouted, leaving Qi Ba behind. The corpses of all the soldiers retreated with the queue.
Gao Shun’s eyes were also serious.
?On the battlefield, everyone likes their opponents to be impulsive and jump into the pit on their own with a little provocation.
Gao Shun was originally mainly infantry. Later, he had enough horses after he returned to Feiqian with Lu Bu. Therefore, his soldiers not only had to fight against infantry, but also against cavalry attacks. Therefore, Gao Shun actually had more war horses. Some hope that the opponent is a rookie or an easy-to-get general, thinking that cavalry will definitely have an advantage over infantry, and then charge regardless...
Come here, collect the queue. Gao Shun gave the order and did not chase the opponent.
Gao Shun took a few steps forward and walked to the corpses. Then he looked at the Central Asians who were clearly different from the Han people. Then he picked up a pointed helmet and weighed it in his hand.
The weight is not light.
The lining is linen, the outside is cowhide, and there is a ring of metal, like bronze.
?There seems to be some words or patterns engraved on the bronze.
Gao Shun couldn''t recognize it.
Get a set. Gao Shun pointed at the corpse, then turned to ask his men, "Is anyone injured?" What were the casualties? 』
『General, Zhang Lao seems to be in trouble! ” shouted a soldier not far away.
Gao Shun hurriedly walked over and saw Zhang Laoshi lying on the ground. There was a big **** on the inner side of his left thigh. Blood spurted out. Someone was pouring gold wound powder on the wound, but it was quickly washed away by the blood. He opened it and couldn''t stop it at all. There were people on the side who couldn''t hold it down even with all their strength. There was blood on their hands, on the ground, and on their bodies. "General...General..." Wang Laoshi''s face turned pale. When he saw Gao Shun, he managed to pull out the corner of his mouth, "Back then I...crawled, crawled...from the pile of dead people...I didn''t expect...this...General, I...didn''t give it to you, no, There’s no shame in it…』
It’s useless to press the wound! Fasten your legs! What about the straps? ! Gao Shun shouted anxiously, "Where is Jin Chuang Bao?" Get another one! Tie the leg with a bandage! 』
The soldiers on the side quickly handed over a new gold bag. Gao Shun had just opened it, and Zhang Laoshi had already died.
A few soldiers shook and shouted, but Zhang Laoshi died silently, just like his name.
Zhang Laoshi was the only injured and the only dead person on Gao Shun''s side.
Zhang Laoshi! Zhang Laoshi! The soldiers on the side were shaking Zhang Laoshi, crying, and asked Gao Shun in disbelief, "Why are you dead?" Why, General, why is it just such a small opening... such a small opening..."
Zhang Laoshi was a veteran. He traveled around and went through battles, but he didn''t expect to die in such a small friction and a wound that was not too big.
Gao Shun stood up silently.
The human body is full of all kinds of flaws. It is like giving up halfway on the road of evolution, or like the rabbit sleeping under the big tree on the roadside during the tortoise and the hare race. Even ordinary plants cannot compare. , let alone keep up with the evolution speed of viruses and bacteria.
The gold damage pack equipped with the hussar standard can save the lives of many soldiers, but it is not a panacea.
Gao Shun did not expect that such a veteran who had followed him all the way would die in such a small place.
When a person dies, he cannot be resurrected. We are all soldiers, dying on the battlefield, there is nothing to cry about. Clean him up and let him go and find a good place nearby. I''ll give him a final lift. Gao Shun said.
He brought people out. After death, the body cannot go back, but the soul must.
A few soldiers who were close friends with Zhang Laoshi held back their grief, lifted his body, and then cleaned and washed him by the river. Then they put together a decent outfit and washed his clothes that were stained by mud and sand. The armor with blood was also washed and put on him again...
The detachments that were separated from the front and back also arrived. Seeing such a scene, they were somewhat silent.
"General, we..." the guard following Gao Shun asked, "What should we do next?" 』
Gao Shun frowned and did not answer immediately.
This unexpected encounter caused by fetching water was not in Gao Shun''s plan.
??Although the other side suffered seven or eight deaths, and his own side only suffered one casualty, which was quite good according to the ratio, Gao Shun felt vaguely uneasy for some unknown reason.
Obviously, the horse thieves do not only have one water point, the Krisu River, and even on this river, Gao Shun cannot hold all the water areas, so it is meaningless to wait for work here, and it will only make people Being in the open makes the situation worse.
?One thing that is certain now is that the horse thieves did have the participation of other countries, as evidenced by these Semuhu people.
"Next step..." Gao Shun thought for a moment and made a decision, "Get water first, bring enough, and then send the brothers off for a ride. We will avoid it first... and then send people to urge the rear troops to speed up!" 』
??The guard nodded in agreement, and then cursed in a low voice, "These guys are really procrastinating, they are even slower than a turtle!" 』
At this moment, Gao Shun didn’t know that the rear army had collapsed...
On the other side, when Matthew faced Taksa who came back angrily, he smiled secretly in his heart, but shouted loudly: "Amazing!" amazing! The general is really awesome! sharp! The Han army was defeated so quickly! The Han army was not as powerful as imagined! Look, our general has won! 』
Taksa''s anger was suddenly blocked, and he rolled his eyes, "What are you doing?" 』
Matthew approached Taksa and whispered: "General, it''s not that I don''t lead people to rescue, or that I have any intention to embarrass the general, but these guys..."
??Ma Xiu motioned to the noisy horse thieves around him, "If we let them know that we can''t resist the Han army...General, can you believe that most of them have fled tonight?" 』
?Taksa was stunned.
“What’s more, General just now said he could just go by himself...” Matthew added, “If even a small Han army requires so many people to win...then what will happen when a large Han army comes?” 』
?Taxa gave Matthew a sideways look and said, "I told you, you can do it yourself?" 』
Matthew nodded repeatedly, "General, can''t you do it?" 』
?Taksa was silent for a moment, exhaled, and completely suppressed his anger.
I have to say that what Matthew said makes sense.
Now, what to do? ’ Taksa asked. He suddenly felt that Matthew seemed to be quite intelligent, so it would be good to listen to Matthew''s suggestions.
Matthew''s eyes swayed left and right a few times, and he said while thinking: "The Gobi Desert in the Western Region is so big, it is normal to miss the place. Maybe these Han troops came from other places... We should try to figure out these Han troops now." The number of troops and contact with the people in front of us... If there is only a small group of Han troops, then we can lead these people to outflank them and eat them... But if a large-scale Han army really comes, we ...We''d better claim victory and get out of here... The General has already won a victory, right? 』
Before this encounter, Taksa would have sneered at Matthew''s suggestion, thinking that Matthew was timid and cowardly and afraid of avoiding the battle. However, after seeing the bravery of Gao Shun and others, Taksa felt that he The Sogdians under his command may not be the opponents of the Han soldiers, so naturally there were some changes in their attitude, and they began to feel that it was not a very wise thing to confront the Han army head-on.
As for whether he won the encounter...
Is there any need to ask?
Of course it’s a victory!
A victory in an encounter is also a victory!
“Very good, very good, that’s it, that’s it…” Taksa laughed and waved his arms as if in triumph, “Victory! I like! victory! 』
Oh oh oh, victory! ” The horse thieves who didn’t know what was going on also cheered, as if they who had been hiding far away and didn’t dare to come forward were participants in this encounter and also the victors.
What?
?More people died than the Han army?
?That''s not important. Who will be immortal on the battlefield?
Anyway, as long as we win in the end, who cares how many people died?
Besides, as long as you don’t say it, I don’t say it, and everyone doesn’t say it, even God won’t know!
(End of this chapter)