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Tongluo people were superstitious about their shooting skills, but when they were facing a tall ice castle that firmly guarded the mouth of the river and the endless fortifications in front of the castle, they were also unable to stop their skills./In despair, Wudier, the commander of the army who was in a coma, decided to let go of the Sui people and fight to the death. He still had a trace of luck in his heart, thinking that perhaps the tribal brothers might not be able to stop them after they fought their lives.

Among the more than 8,000 Tongluo cavalry, all of them were cavalry, and all had horses, and there was no saying that the infantry was. However, the Tongluo cavalry was different, and they were divided into the main army and the auxiliary army. The most important difference between the main army and the auxiliary army was whether there were armor. The armored cavalry with complete armor was almost the youngest and strongest army, while those auxiliary soldiers were rarely armed, most of them only wore wolf helmets, cow horn helmets, or a cow leather armor. In general marching operations, the task of the main army was to charge and defeat the enemy. However, the auxiliary soldiers cooperated with the auxiliary army to assist the main army. One of the main army had two auxiliary soldiers, one was responsible for cutting grass valleys and solving the food and grass problems, and the other was responsible for guarding the camp. When the marching, they had to help the main army set up the camp. When the main army went to fight, they were responsible for staying in the camp. In addition, the auxiliary soldiers were also responsible for cleaning the battlefield, helping guard the spoils, escorting prisoners of war, etc.

Both Luo Zhengjun have their own weapons and armor. To be selected, not only must one be young, strong, brave, and good at riding and shooting skills, but also the most important thing is to require the army to be selected to have a good family background so that they can buy a full set of equipment.

The hair around his head was cut, leaving only a short hair on his head. Two auxiliary soldiers who tied their hair into two strands jumped off the horse and ran over. Both auxiliary soldiers were about thirty years old, much older and stronger than Nilan, who was only eighteen years old. However, they were just Nilan's auxiliary soldiers. In fact, they were both from Nilan's family, but they did not have enough family property to be selected into the army. In the end, they were selected as auxiliary soldiers because of their strong body, so they became an auxiliary soldiers for Nilan, the son of the patriarch of the clan. It was Nilan's first battle and had fought several battles before, but unexpectedly, they were already in this situation. As the son of the patriarch of a small tribe, Nilan, who was in battle for the first time, prepared a lot of equipment for this battle and spent a lot of money.

First, the war horses bought three excellent war horses, and even in order to show goodwill to the two auxiliary soldiers of the same tribe. Let them take care of themselves when they first went into battle, even the horses of the two were paid for him. In addition to horses, if they wanted to become a regular army, the standard equipment needed to be equipped is called Iron Armor Nine Things. A set of Iron Armor, a set of Vests, and then a saddle and bridle. In addition, four bows, four hundred arrows, one long and short guns, iron bones, axes, horns, fire sword stones, Ma Meng, a bucket of materials, one material bag, one umbrella, and two hundred feet of horse rope. When sending troops to fight, the tribe did not provide food and grass, and they all rely on their own grass grain to plunder and supply.

However, although the army needs its own equipment and the burden is heavy, many people are still trying to join the army. This is naturally not that the Tongluo people are stupid. But the Tongluo tribe has always been used to the soldiers who get the spoils obtained in war are given priority, and then a small part is distributed to the auxiliary soldiers of the army. If they do not go out, they will basically not be able to divide the things or they can only get a very small amount of spoils. In the northern part of the Mohe area, wars and conflicts are frequent. Tribes like Luo are even more a combat tribe, known for their bravery and warlikeness. As long as they are capable, they want to join the army to fight, use military merits to obtain spoils, and obtain money, cattle and sheep. This is many times better than grazing.

Buck and Jiatai helped Nilan check the armor. Nilan brought a set of chain armor and a rhinoceros leather armor this time. When he defeated the Xi people, he grabbed a pair of Mingguang iron armor. The iron armor was basically intact and shining brightly after being wiped. He was very happy. However, this Mingguang armor was a little troublesome when wearing it. Not to mention the heavy weight, he also had to help his auxiliary soldiers. When he retreated, he only wore the rope armor, but now he was going to attack the Sui army's ice castle and was about to face the sharp and long-distance long bow arrow. Nilan didn't care that the Mingguang armor was heavy, so he quickly took out the Mingguang armor for Buck and Jiatai to put it on for him. Then he put the rope armor outside, and the two sets of iron armor were dozens of pounds, which made Nilan a little heavy.

Baktinibiran put on his armor, took two horn bows from the horse, carefully pulled the bow and tried it. After adjusting the bow, he inserted the bow into the Niran war horse bow bag, and hung two bags of arrows on the body of the war horse, one bag of light arrows and the other bag of heavy arrows. On the other side, the Jiatai hung Niran's iron bones and short guns in front of the Niran war saddle, and handed Niran's scimitar to Niran, and then handed the spear to Niran.

Although Udir decided to attack the city, the first thing they had to sweep was the defensive facility within 250 steps in front of the fort. According to the advice of his officers, Udir prepared to let Niran and other regular troops use their ability to shoot with Luo warriors, jump near the city to attract attention, and then cover Buck and other auxiliary soldiers to push down the earth wall, fill the moat ditch, cut down picket stakes, and sweep the horse pit and other defensive fortifications.

Niran felt a little heavy. Since he went south, the tribes he encountered along the way were vulnerable, and many of them fled early. But here, in this narrow valley, they suffered an unprecedented great loss, and in a few days, they had lost nearly two thousand brothers. The nearly two thousand dead in battle were not only auxiliary soldiers like Buck and others, but also many leopard cavalry like him. Many of them had spoken and chatted along the way.

Several of them had guided him to archery, but now they all became headless ghosts whose heads were cut off and their bodies were hung on picket stakes for crows to eat. He really didn't have any confidence in the siege plan of the Udir Thousand Masters. In front of the camp to the west, he clearly saw that the Sui people stood in the camp and could kill the leopard cavalry brothers with long bows and arrows away from two hundred steps. Now this is the same as in the Xigukou, and even the situation is worse than in the Xiguchu.

Ted next to him was also wearing armor. Ted was the captain of the Nilan team, commanding ten regular soldiers including Nilan, and with their respective auxiliary soldiers, there were thirty people in this team. Ted was not only the captain of Nilan, but also the uncle of his tribe. He rushed forward and helped Ted wear armor together. Ted's armor was even more beautiful, shining with golden light. The iron armor was painted with a layer of gold paint, and the armor piece with interlaced mountain characters on it was the most

It can defend against arrows. It is difficult to penetrate when ordinary arrows are shot. Even when facing the longbow arrows that follow others, they have extremely strong defense. This made Niran very envious. This set of Jinqi Mountain Artifact Armor is the biggest gain for Ted's trip south this time. If he brought it back to Mobei, this set of armor can be replaced with at least 200 good horses. Ted was reluctant to wear this armor before, but he was wrapped in snatched silk, but now he took out the treasure and put it on his body.

Ted raised his hand and patted Niran gently, sighed in his ear: "Niran, if you have a chance, you will surrender directly to the Han people."

“Why?”

Ted whispered, "This battle cannot be fought, it cannot be fought. Look at the ice castle opposite and the Sui army above. To be honest, I have also gone south with the tribal army and the Khans of the Turks, but I have seen many Sui army. But I have never seen such a Sui army. Until now, we have died almost two thousand brothers. But the number of deaths of the Sui people is no more than two hundred, but now we are blocking both ends.

There is also the longbow and powerful arrow in the valley. I have never heard of such a bow before. In the snow and ice, their bow can shoot more than 200 steps away. As for us, in such a climate, it is amazing that the bow can shoot fifty steps and have lethality. This battle cannot be fought. These Sui troops do not need to fight with us at all. As long as they are guarding the city and shooting arrows, they can exhaust us. You are still young, so if you have the chance, surrender."

Niran lowered his head and said nothing. Even his uncle Ted, who had been through the battle for a long time, was so pessimistic about the prospects, and his heart became heavier.

"Listen to me, surrender is not shameful. Going out alive is better than being here to become a headless ghost. You may have the chance to go back to Mobei in the future. If you really have the chance to go back, remember my words and don't invade Middle-earth again."

Niran whispered: "Since that's the case, why does the commander of Udir still have to attack the city?"

"Udir has never been a smart person, otherwise Gu Luo would not have been the general of the southward journey. Unfortunately, Gu Luo Shijin has been unconscious. Otherwise, if he was awake, he would not have been so reckless and impulsive."

"Uncle, let's surrender to the Han people together."

Ted shook his head and said, "Let's talk about it then, remember to seize the opportunity."

Niran returned to his horse absent-mindedly, took out his antler-like ring and put it on his right thumb. After a while, Ted rode on the horse and brought several leopard cavalry from his team over, shouting to him, "Get on the horse!"

Niran turned over his horse and drove the horse behind Ted to meet with the team. At this time, there were shouting everywhere around him, and teams of regular troops were gathering, gradually moving forward, gathering into a larger cavalry, Thousand Cavalry team.

Udir opened his bow and shot an arrow into the sky. The whistle-leaning arrow made a sharp roar. This was the order of attack, and the horns and war drums immediately sounded.

There was a rumbling sound from both wings. Niran watched as a hundred cavalry leopard cavalry rushed out from each side and rushed towards the opposite side. He soon rushed to the city within 250 steps, and the city opposite was still unresponsive. The two hundred-man teams began to slow down. In front of them was a chest wall, and behind them was a Haogou. They couldn't get through, so they had to run along the chest wall to both sides. But there was still no reaction in the city, and no one fired arrows.

On the contrary, a few horses suddenly slipped while galloping, and fell down and fell. A few riders behind couldn't dodge for a while, and they also bumped into it, and then they fell over and over again.

The cavalry behind slowed down one after another and finally retreated to the two wings three hundred steps away.

Udir's face turned ashen, and the silent reaction on the city was more like bursts of mockery.

"There is ice on the ground in front of the chest wall. It is probably the ice that the Han people splashed with water after melting the ice." The experienced general immediately pointed out the reasons for the cavalry falling.

Although he lost more than ten cavalry, Udir didn't care much. The reason why he was in a very bad mood was the reaction of the Sui army. Generally speaking, as long as he entered the range of the shooting range, the soldiers would not be able to resist the attack. However, just now, the two hundred cavalry ran around and had already entered the attack range of the archers in the city, but the other party had no reaction. This was not simple, and it was difficult to do without strict training. This even more shows that the defenders in the city were indeed an extraordinary elite. This made him think of the previous Sui cavalry that had dragged them for six days but could not retreat, and was in a bad mood.

But at this time, the arrow was on the string and had to be fired.

Udir gritted his teeth and ordered the auxiliary soldiers to push their chest walls with their shields and fill the moat ditch.

Another horn sounded, and the cavalry retreated to the wings. The auxiliary soldiers of the brigade held their shields and bowed their waists. They soon reached the underside of the chest wall and began to dig with their knives and shovels.

At this time, the crossbowman on the city wall still did not attack, but the longbowman standing behind the arrow formation started to move.

One by one, they began to pull the bows, and the squeaking sounds of the bowstrings were connected, and the long bows were opened one after another. As the words were released were heard, the archers raised the arrows and shot them upwards.

The sharp arrows took off, gathered into clouds, and then fell to the target that had been set with a sharp whistle.

Long arrows fell one after another in the sky, and the arrows were like rain. The Tongluo auxiliary soldiers, who were gathering in front of the chest wall to poach the corner of the wall, suddenly looked like earth. In their panic and fear, Tongluo auxiliary soldiers were constantly hitting arrows. The auxiliary soldiers threw down their shovels and hoes, and began to pick up the shield and lift them up. However, the small shield was not effective in front of the rain-like arrow support. More and more auxiliary soldiers fell into arrows and fell to the ground, screaming in pain. The raised shield formation suddenly became like a sieve, with holes everywhere. More arrows fell, and the shield formation more and more holes were broken. Finally, they finally collapsed. Tongluo auxiliary soldiers began to turn around and flee, running backward, no longer relying on the top of the shield formation with arrows everywhere.

Some auxiliary soldiers took out their bows to shoot back while running, but the arrows they shot were still very far from the Ice City and had already fallen weakly. On the contrary, the Sui army's long bow strong arrows began to extend to the west, and dense rain of arrows fell in waves. Every time they fell, they would bring the lives of some people in the Tongluo people.

Not only were the auxiliary soldiers far inferior to the army, but their fighting will was also far inferior to that of the army. Under the dense rain of arrows from the Longbower Arrow Formation, they retreated faster and faster, and soon retreated three hundred steps away.
Chapter completed!