Chapter 889: Strictly Guard Against Death

"Kill, attack the enemy!"

Xia Houyuan led the 20,000 Cao troops in the front and suddenly charged forward. At a very fast speed, they swept towards the Yanzhou Army's front army like a tide, trying to submerge the Yanzhou Army.

Xia Houyuan has always been famous for his rapid deployment of troops. His power in Guanzhong relied on long-distance attacks, defeated Ma Chao, and destroyed Song Jian. He was known as the Tiger Stepping on the right side of Guanzhong. Naturally, the soldiers and horses he led also inherited his military characteristics and quickly rushed towards the Yanzhou Army.

"Archers prepare!"

Seeing Cao's army rushing faster and faster, entering a stone's throw like a tide, Sun Li in the front row immediately waved.

Whoosh whoosh!

The archers of the Yanzhou Army immediately released their bow strings, and arrows suddenly shot out. Tens of millions of arrows fell like rain and fell into Cao's army's formation.

However, Cao Jun's troops were all elite and battle-hardened veterans, so they were well prepared. They raised their shields one by one to protect their upper body vitals and blocked the incoming arrows. Only a small number of arrows hit Cao Jun. Some Cao soldiers fell to the ground, but more Cao soldiers charged forward regardless of their own safety.

There were only three shots fired before the battle. As Cao's army got closer and closer to Yanzhou's army, the archers skillfully retreated behind, revealing multiple battle formations composed of sword and shield soldiers and spearmen.

The sword and shield bearers put up a large shield in front, and a whole row of large shields formed a shield wall to resist the enemy's invasion, while the spear bearers put their spears on the shield behind the formation, The sharp spear blade gleamed with a cold light.

As Cao Jun charged forward, the spearmen tightened their spears and stared at the soldiers of Cao Cao who were coming up.

"Thrust, kill!"

Poof!

Countless spears thrust forward, thrusting forward with indomitable force. Although the first row of Cao soldiers who rushed up were veterans, it was difficult to avoid the thrusts of these spearmen.

You must know that ordinary soldiers are not famous generals who have practiced martial arts diligently since childhood, and are proficient in all kinds of martial arts. Soldiers in the army are strictly divided into various arms, and then practice a skill diligently.

The archers practice archery to improve their accuracy, the sword and shield players practice sword skills and shields, and the spearmen only have to practice one thing, and that is thrusting!

No matter who you are, all I need to deal with you is a thrust with a spear. As long as you practice diligently and stab quickly enough to hit the vital points of the enemy's body, you can survive.

Moreover, there is a sword and shield hand in front of the spearman as a cover, so the safety is naturally greatly increased.

The Cao soldiers who rushed up one after another screamed in agony, and their armors were pierced by sharp spears, and they were pierced deeply into their bodies. You must know that the spearmen of the Xiliang Army use triangular spearheads. This kind of triangular armor-piercing cone has excellent armor-piercing ability. It can even pierce an iron plate and pierce it. Leather armor can be penetrated easily.

"ah!"

The spearman of the Yanzhou Army seemed to have no emotion. He pierced the enemy's body with his spear, and then pulled it out. A large amount of blood spurted out from the wound, and he fell softly to the ground.

After pulling out the spear, he continued to thrust forward in a circular motion, and each of Cao's soldiers died immediately under the thrust of the spear. However, there were some brave men in Cao's army. A tall and round Cao soldier rushed forward ferociously, while the spearman opposite him thrust out without hesitation.

Poof!

The spear penetrated into the wound, and the spearman pulled out, but he could not pull it out. The Cao soldier stretched out his big hand and grabbed the spear shaft under the spear head, so Governor Yan The spearman could not pull it out.

The blood flowing out from the wound soon flowed into Cao Bing's hand, and there were bright red traces between his fingers. Cao Bing's eyes widened, and he suddenly shouted loudly, and his strength suddenly changed and he pulled out. The spear was drawn.

Blood spurted out wildly, but the Cao soldier roared loudly, pulled out with all his strength, and forcibly pulled the Yanzhou soldier out of the formation. Cao Bing grabbed the spearman, roared and rushed forward. He actually pushed the shield away and killed him.

Cao Jun in the front row was not a fool. When he saw him opening a gap, the crowd immediately rushed in towards the gap, causing the gap to expand continuously. Countless Cao Jun suddenly rushed into it, and then fought with the Yanzhou soldiers.

"Order the first row of soldiers to retreat to the two wings, and the second row of battle formations to block the enemy!"

The first battle formation was broken through, but Yu Jin's expression remained unchanged as he ordered.

The flag soldiers of the Chinese army kept waving their flags. After seeing this, the soldiers in the front row stopped fighting with Cao's soldiers and turned around to retreat towards the two wings. The Yanzhou soldiers in the second battle formation stepped forward without hesitation. , became a powerful shield to resist the invasion of Cao Jun.

After breaking the first battle formation, Cao Jun's morale was naturally boosted, and he immediately charged towards the second battle formation without hesitation. However, although the first battle formation of the Yanzhou Army was broken, it did not have a great impact on morale. You must know that the 25,000 people are elite soldiers who have experienced battles for a long time. Unlike the 3,000 Taishan soldiers, facing the small The defeat cannot affect their morale.

All armies can fight with the wind, but fight against the wind and fight hard. Only the truly elite soldiers can withstand it, and the Yanzhou soldiers can do it.

"kill!"

boom!

The surging Cao army was like a raging wave, rushing forward suddenly with great momentum, and slammed into the second battle formation of Yanzhou Army, but the second battle formation remained motionless. .

The Yanzhou Army's formation was like a rock standing on the seashore. Even the rough waves could not break the rock.

Xia Houyuan said angrily: "Send the whole army to rush for me. The first person to break through the enemy's battle formation will be rewarded fifty gold!"

Under heavy rewards, there must be brave men. Upon hearing Xia Houyuan's order, the desperadoes in Cao's army geared up and charged towards the Yanzhou Army's second battle formation like sharp knives.

You must know that Cao Cao recruited 300,000 Qingzhou soldiers. Although these Qingzhou soldiers had poor military discipline and even dared to rob the rest of Cao's army, there were indeed many brave men and desperadoes among them. Now, under the inducement of huge sums of money, naturally, They were charging towards the Yanzhou Army battle formation.

The Yanzhou army was calm. The swordsmen and shieldmen formed a formation to resist Cao Jun's charge, while the spearmen continued to attack behind the formation. The sword and shield bearers and the spear bearers formed the two poles of offense and defense, constantly consuming Cao Jun's troops.

"Prime Minister, do you want to attack?" Cao Chun asked.

Although Xia Houyuan launched a fierce attack now, he was unable to break through the Yanzhou Army's formation for a while. After all, the Yanzhou Army only defended but did not attack.

Cao Cao shook his head slightly: "Zihe, don't worry, wait and see."