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Wang Jian and Luzi's battle strategy proved effective, as they lured the enemy while secretly maneuvering their Charioteer Camp around the Zhao Army's main camp. Excellent cartography prevented mistakes during the march, ensuring the successful completion of the entire operation.
The Qin Army Soldiers, tasked with drawing the enemy in, displayed an extraordinary spirit of sacrifice in the face of overwhelming numbers from the Zhao Army. They forged a wall of steel and courage with their lives, providing maximum support to their brothers in the Charioteer Camp. This exemplified not only the bravery of the Qin Army but also the might of their king, resonating throughout the land.
As Luzi prepared to summarize the battle, he felt a surge of excitement upon seeing his plans come to fruition. It is often said that warriors are born in life-and-death situations; at this moment, he felt no fear. It seemed that as long as one is mindful and prepares ahead, fortune would favor them.
Due to a fire breaking out in the main camp, Zhao Soldiers pushing carts found themselves at a loss. Their stronghold had been compromised, and if they did not retreat soon, they might find themselves trapped! Thus, they discussed among themselves, hoping that their commanding officer could assess the situation effectively. At this moment, it was still possible to escape; otherwise, they would face dire consequences.
Faced with such immense pressure, some in the ranks began to falter. Turning to flee back to their Troops, they barely escaped the protective wall formed by the carts when several arrows struck them down.
Those who risked their lives to demonstrate the danger made it clear to everyone that they could not abandon the carts. To survive, they needed to use this protective wall to retreat slowly; otherwise, they would be exposed to the Qin Army's eyes.
Finding a way to withdraw from the main battlefield was indeed a strategy; as long as they preserved their strength, they would not worry about future battles. However, retreating without an order from their commanding general would lead to severe punishment for abandoning their post.
The heavy carts moved extremely slowly; if decisions were not made promptly, they might never escape. The indecisive soldiers turned back repeatedly, hoping to hear news of a retreat signal.
The halted Zhao Army cart formation allowed Qin Soldiers preparing for close combat to breathe a sigh of relief. After sizing each other up, they realized their hands gripping weapons were already drenched in sweat.
Luzi, participating in army operations for the first time, was no exception. He reached out for the handkerchief Fang Tianhua offered him to wipe his forehead. "Ah! The weather is so hot; it makes one feel restless!"
Fang Tianhua, without a drop of sweat on his face, suppressed a laugh at this remark and nodded in agreement. He found it strange but refrained from asking anything further. Concerned that it might embarrass the general again, he quickly added, "What you say is true; my back is soaked too!"
Luzi nodded and decided not to continue on that topic. At this moment, he noticed that the Main General Flag had already entered the Zhao Army's camp and knew victory was within reach for the Qin Army. Behind the carts lay more Zhao Soldiers; he believed there were generals among them hidden in the nearby woods. "General Fang, shall we change formations? Let's take them together..."
The topic came to a halt as the sound of the War Drum echoed from the right flank of the Defensive Formation. The drum signaled the advance, and the soldiers were reminded of the simple truth they had learned on their first day of enlistment.
As the booming War Drum sounded again, the halted chariot formation resumed its movement. When they were less than twenty meters away from the front line of the Qin Army's Scale Formation, the Zhao Army's Cavalry, hidden in the mountains and forests, surged forth in a line. The thunderous hoofbeats mixed with battle cries filled the air, and a palpable aura of death enveloped them in the mist.
At the same time that the Zhao Army's Cavalry charged forward, the Zhao Army's chariot formation, which was already close to the Qin Army's position, suddenly accelerated. When the chariots collided head-on with the Qin Army's spears, they were instantly halted and could not advance further.
Time seemed to freeze at that moment; even breathing fell silent. The world appeared to solidify into a blood-red tapestry, quietly awaiting future generations to mourn and pay tribute. Before those caught in this scene could even sigh, they suddenly found that the entire tableau became animated.
A Zhao General, wielding a Sword, was the first to leap onto a Chariot and raised his hand to swing it forward forcefully. "For King Zhao! For the Zhao State! Charge!"
The prepared Zhao Army surged out from behind the chariots, using their height to leap onto the rows of spears. They brandished their blades and lunged fiercely toward the Qin Army's phalanx.
Holding up spears over ten meters long was an effective method for dealing with infantry and Cavalry; regardless of whether facing a Defensive Formation or an assault formation, it would cause utter collapse. However, when confronted with such an unexpectedly devised chariot formation, even the original designers of the spears would likely be at a loss.
As it is said, where there is a spear, there is also a shield; this fairness of creation exists solely to ensure life continues endlessly.
Due to the layered structure of the Scale Formation, the spear soldiers who lost their length advantage could not fully withdraw their weapons. Faced with enemies charging across a wooden bridge constructed by human hands, they could only watch helplessly as their killers approached with furious roars.
The Qin Army's Crossbowmen, who had retreated behind, realized something was amiss and immediately provided close-range support by shooting down those charging across the bridge. The powerful crossbow bolts fired at close range were devastating, significantly slowing down the Zhao Army's fierce assault.
At this critical moment between life and death, someone suddenly shouted loudly, "General Zhou is behind us!"
Upon hearing this reminder, the Zhao Army Soldiers jolted awake; they clearly remembered that just moments ago, when the advance drums sounded, General Zhou Zhi had already charged ahead!
"Kill them!"
The powerful crossbow bolts could no longer halt the advance of the determined warriors. As the first Zhao Soldier leaped into the Qin Army's formation, a tidal wave of Zhao Soldiers surged forward, tearing a gaping hole in the tightly packed Defensive Formation. The damaged scales were soon stained red with blood, and the wounded fish thrashed about, trying to shake off its bloodthirsty attackers, only to find that not only had it failed to escape, but its wounds were also widening.
If it weren't for the dense arrangement of troops in the Scale Formation, the fearless Zhao Army would have already pierced through this great fish. The valiant Zhao Army paid no mind to those falling around them; as long as they stood, they could avenge their fallen brothers. Bathed in blood, they could be reborn—kill!
As the Qin Army's Defensive Formation was forcefully breached, Fang Tianhua felt a sense of urgency and took the Horizontal Blade Halberd handed to him by his soldiers. Just as he was about to spur his horse towards the right flank of the formation to seal the breach, he suddenly recalled Wang Jian's instructions before heading into battle.
The effectiveness of the Defensive Formation lay in its strong outer defenses against enemy forces outside. Once breached and unable to adjust in time, the entire formation would collapse. If that happened, victory would surely tip in favor of the enemy.
Luzi could not bear to watch the fruits of victory slip away like smoke, glaring at the overwhelming Zhao Army Cavalry approaching. "General Fang! I command you to immediately block that breach!"
"Understood!" Fang Tianhua promptly took up the reins and left the Central Army, leading his Guard towards the right flank of the army.
Without further delay, General Lu issued a second combat order, instructing the Crossbowmen to abandon their close-range targets and redirect their fire towards the charging Zhao Army Cavalry.
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