Chapter 180 The Armies Prepare to Go
Seven Great Xia generals, dressed in armor, rushed out of the battle formation in the shape of a Chinese character "噠噠噠".
When they were 300 meters away from the emperor, the seven men dismounted in unison.
The leader was Wu Yi.
He strode forward, cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty, I have been ordered to lead the troops to change the battle formation. Please give your instructions."
Yuan Ruan was a little stunned when he heard this, and muttered to the system: [Aren't we going to the battle and offering sacrifices today? Why are we holding a military exercise? ]
System: [Let me see. Oh, they know that you want to distribute the lucky bags, but the quantity is not enough, so the winning team can get more lucky bags. Very reliable, they value Ah Ruan very much.]
Yuanruan's face showed a bit of complacency: [That's right, they will definitely not be disappointed. Haha, great military achievement.]
The officials from the Ministry of War straightened their backs even more, their eyes full of anticipation.
The emperor waved his hand and said: "This time we are observing the battle formation to show the military power of our Great Xia army and boost the morale of the Great Xia army. All generals should treat it as an actual battle."
The seven generals saluted in unison: "Yes."
Wu Yi turned around and waved his flag to the generals on the parade ground.
The originally silent army formation moved to the left and right, leaving an empty space in the middle like the boundary between Chu and Han.
The black knights on the left all jumped on their horses, drew their swords, and slammed their sword handles rhythmically on their shields.
Suddenly, there was a rumbling sound from the right side. The huge cloud chariot in the front moved backwards. Soon, a row of chariots equipped with four-foot-thick iron-clad wooden shields rushed to the front, separated from each other, and began to raise their shields.
Immediately afterwards, chariots and large crossbow chariots with their snow-white sharp swords displayed quickly filled the empty spaces. The cavalrymen on the chariots also drew their swords, while the riders on the large crossbow chariots bent their bows and prepared for battle.
The two sides confronted each other with swords drawn.
Just by looking at it, Yuanruan felt that the atmosphere was extremely tense.
She couldn't help but clench her fingers, and soon she felt a gentle pulling force on the back of her hand.
Yuan Ruan was startled and looked down. It was the prince who was slowly massaging her little hand.
System: [Ah Ruan, you actually broke the skin on the prince's hand. ]
Yuan Ruan immediately loosened his grip and whispered, "Brother, does your hand hurt? I'm sorry."
The prince gently touched Yuan Ruan's cheek and said, "How strong can you be? It's my fault for not covering Ninth Sister's eyes in time, and you got scared."
Yuan Ruan looked at the deep purple crescent mark on the other person's hand.
System: [The prince is already swollen but he still cares about whether you are scared or not. He really loves you so much! ]
Yuanruan's heart softened and she immediately went over to be affectionate.
At this time, horns were blown and military drums were beaten "bang bang bang".
The black cavalrymen on the left side pulled the reins violently, and soon, they rushed towards the ground in front like a black torrent.
A steady buzzing sound came from the right, and in an instant, thousands of long arrows flew out in unison, skimming across the ground and then roaring down like a violent storm.
The black iron knights who were not able to raise their shields in time were knocked off their horses by the long arrows. The chariot formation that had just shot out thousands of long arrows was also overturned by the black knights who rushed over like a flood.
Yuan Ruan gasped: "Brother, this is... casualties. OK..."
"Ninth sister, look." The prince pointed to a group of people wearing clothes similar to those of the Hu people in the lower right corner. They quickly crossed the battlefield and dragged back the black iron cavalry or chariot soldiers who had fallen to the ground.
System: [Aruan is fine. The swords and arrows are all unopened and have been smeared with white wax powder. If someone is hit in the vitals and there is a white mark, it means the person is dead. It's just a little strange. Why do the two sides of the formation only use one white mark? When the time comes to count the people who are "killed in battle" on the ground, we won't know which formation killed them. How can this be counted as military merit.]
Yuan Ruan was speechless: [Tong'er. Change your thinking. The army with the fewest casualties will be the winner.]
System: [Ah! Ah Ruan baby is so smart. ]
The emperor's mouth twitched slightly: Fortunately, the country's fortune lies in Jiuer, not the system.
The Black Iron Cavalry and the chariot formations fought each other and reached a stalemate.
At this moment, a group of unarmored cavalry suddenly rushed out from the far right. The leading man did not hold the reins, but held two thick long wooden sticks and rushed into the battlefield.
Yuan Ruan noticed him because he looked one or two sizes bigger than the others and looked quite capable.
After watching for a few more times, Yuan Ruan was shocked to find that this guy was more than just a skilled fighter. He was simply filled with the aura of a king. As long as he stretched out the stick, he would definitely send nearby enemies flying.
Since he entered the battlefield, he had killed dozens of people along the way, creating a relatively clear straight line. After killing his way out, he quickly turned his horse around and led the cavalrymen who were also wearing cloth clothes behind him to attack again.
His joining instantly triggered the catfish effect, changing the stalemate and turning the offensive into a powerful and fierce one.
Then, the balance of victory gradually tilted towards the Iron Cavalry.
When the leading civilian cavalry suddenly rushed into the center of the chariots, snatched the enemy's chariot flag, and raised it up and waved it vigorously left and right, the battlefield seemed to be frozen for a moment.
The next second, the riders let out deafening cheers.
The emperor and the prince clapped their hands.
The court officials were also attracted by the man's bravery, and cheers and discussions were heard one after another.
Many court officials from the Ministry of War were asking each other who the cavalry soldier in cloth was. Some even said, "He doesn't even have armor. This is an insult to a strong man! If he can be transferred to my army, I will never treat him badly."
Yuanruan: [Wow, who is this person? So strong!]
System: [Let me see! Oh my god, it turned out to be Shi Yi. No wonder General Lin wanted to give him the motivation to kill the enemy. He is really powerful.]
The court officials who heard the inner voice were shocked.
The minister from the Ministry of War who had some thoughts shut up instantly, his eyes showing hesitation and struggle.
Afterwards, the Black Iron Cavalry and Chariot phalanx retreated to the rear, and soon, the heavy armor phalanx, infantry phalanx, and cavalry-infantry mixed phalanx, etc., took turns to appear on the field and fight each other.
On the ground, drums and horns sounded again, and the sound of killing could be heard everywhere. It was still exciting, but after witnessing the power of a king at the peak of his personal bravery, the military performances of other formations always felt a little lacking.
Half an hour later, the military exercise ended.
The formations of different arms returned to their original positions.
The emperor, standing on the reviewing platform, first spoke some words of encouragement to the armies.
Afterwards, the emperor emphasized that the Grand Master would bless the generals of each army before they went on expedition.
Yuanruan walked on the terrace step by step, trying to be as steady as possible with his short legs.
Maybe it was because she had seen them fighting ferociously, but when they all stared at her, Yuan Ruan felt as if she was enveloped by a murderous aura, and her calves trembled a little.
System: [Ah Ruan, don’t be afraid, just treat them as cabbages! ]
Yuan Ruan blushed and tried to straighten her back: [I'm not nervous! I was excited to see how powerful the soldiers of Daxia were.]
Soon, she lit some incense on the altar, then began to pinch her fingers in a pretentious manner, muttering something.
A little kid was struggling on the balcony, his fat cheeks bouncing as he ran.
This image looked weird to the soldiers below.
The troops originally stationed near Kyoto were fine; they could still recall the enthusiasm of the Spring Festival and regain their solemn emotions.
Those who are fighting outside or those who are coming from the border areas are really in danger of losing their facial expressions.
Shi San took a step forward and poked Shi Er on the shoulder: "Second brother, why are you fighting to the death just to watch a baby perform a ritual?"
Shi Er's mouth twitched, and he lowered his voice: "Shut up. Think about your mother."
Shi San curled his lips: "Even if my mother comes, I have to tell her that she shouldn't believe it..."
"Bang."
Shi Yi silently punched Shi San so hard that he became dizzy and then asked Shi Si to support him.