Although both were heavy armor, the Jin army's armor was far inferior to that of the Song army.
At this point, the difference in comprehensive national strength becomes crystal clear.
War is never just a simple matter of two armies facing off.
War requires sufficient food supplies, a sophisticated transportation system, and excellent military equipment.
These are all things that require a strong national power to accomplish.
How important is good armor to a well-trained soldier?
In combat, a random slash from an enemy can injure a part of your body. Due to the pain, your body's movements may become jerky or abrupt.
In that instant, one's body could easily shift, leaving one vulnerable to being stabbed in the throat and dying instantly.
Every moment on the battlefield can be fatal.
Therefore, strengthening the armor's defensive capabilities is a very important thing in order to increase the chances of winning.
In fact, Zhao Huan left no room for compromise in this regard.
The quality of the Song army's armor was far superior to that of the Jin army.
The infantryman was fully armored, and when the blade struck it, it made a clanging sound, but when it grazed the iron plates, it only left shallow marks.
The armor was extremely strong, so both sides used heavy, powerful offensive weapons such as battle axes and maces.
Those behind continued to charge forward, wielding axes and maces.
The Jin army's battle axes typically required two strikes to severely injure or kill a Song soldier, but the Song army's battle axes could cut through the Jin army's iron armor and even crack the bones inside.
At the same time, the individual combat effectiveness of the Song army was significantly stronger than that of the Jin army.
The muscles on each of their bodies were coiled like steel, and on the battlefield, the power they unleashed in an instant was like a raging flood.
They donned iron armor, gripped battle axes, and exerted all their strength in every movement.
The battle axe tore through the iron armor, cleaved into the bone, and split the bone open.
Fresh blood gushed out like a spring.
Some Jin soldiers were attacked simultaneously by three coordinated Song soldiers in an instant. Their bodies were brutally hacked and deformed, and they fell to the ground, convulsing violently.
Some Jin soldiers had their heads smashed by iron maces in an instant, their necks snapped, and their bodies stiffened and they fell to the ground.
After the two armies clashed head-on, it only took the time it takes to drink a cup of tea for the outcome to be determined.
The Song army's equipment, battlefield combat skills, and willpower were all far superior to those of the Jin army.
Later, after reading the detailed records of the Song-Jin War, the Imperial Chancellor Yu Yunwen couldn't help but exclaim: "The Emperor has great foresight."
One or two victories may be related to strategy, but to maintain an overwhelming advantage is not just a matter of strategy.
In fact, this is inevitably related to the rapid development of the Song Dynasty over the past decade.
Don't you see, a generation grows every ten years?
When the emperor first recaptured Yan and Yun, the Song Dynasty underwent a tremendous transformation, emerging from its cocoon and reborn.
The children who once lived in the village have now grown into passionate young people. They grew up under the influence of the Political Propaganda Department and witnessed the first golden decade of development for the Song Dynasty.
Unlike their elders, they have a strong martial spirit.
In an era of rise, they were taught to be pioneering and enterprising.
The rise of the empire and the policies of the imperial court also brought more people into the midst of this great era.
They were among the architects of an era, and their journeys will be etched into the annals of the empire.
When people have beliefs, they have the courage to move forward without hesitation.
Even as their comrades were killed before their eyes, they did not stop their advance.
The Jin army's formation was forcefully torn apart by the Song army.
It was torn apart, leaving it bloody and mangled.
More Jin soldiers fell to the ground and were hacked to death.
Some were even pushed against the wall and beaten to death by the Song army with huge iron hammers!
The astonishing fighting power displayed by the Song army sent chills down the spines of the Jin army.
If viewed from above, the Song army, clad in red tassels and black armor, appeared like countless flying swords, streaking across the sky with terrifying power.
It was as if a soaring dragon was charging through the mountains!
Screams filled the air, like the cries and wails of demons from hell.
That was the sound of death, filled with despair.
Wanyan Zongbi certainly did not expect the war to turn out this way.
The only thing that could stop the Song army was the city gate, but in front of the Song army's dozens of iron cannons, the city gate was already useless.
When Zhao Huan's powerful will reached Fengcheng, everything seemed to crumble and be destroyed.
The Song army advanced rapidly, as if there were a mountain in front of them that they could move.
The Jin army was charging towards them in an endless stream, while the Song army was so powerful that it seemed to kill gods and Buddhas if they couldn't stop them!
Ten years ago, if the two armies had clashed head-on, 10,000 Jin soldiers would have killed 100,000 Song soldiers.
Now it's not only impossible, but the opposite is also true.
Not only was the Jin army weakening, but the Song army was also growing stronger.
In just half an hour, the East Gate was littered with corpses.
Countless people no longer even have intact corpses.
The armor was embedded in his body, and severed limbs and broken pieces were scattered everywhere.
This scene resembled a living hell.
The killings did not stop; instead, they intensified.
Countless lives are slipping away.
Meanwhile, at the south gate.
Scouts have reported that a large number of Jin heavy cavalry are rapidly approaching from the west.
Yue Fei knew that the toughest battle was about to begin.
The Jin dynasty's Iron Pagoda was an even more formidable heavy cavalry force than the Tangut Iron Falcons.
Moreover, this is a vast grassland, where cavalry is practically invincible.
Yue Fei once summarized the tactics for fighting iron hawks.
They had also deduced a method to defeat the Iron Pagoda based on intelligence gathered by the Imperial City Guard in the Jin Kingdom.
This time, we'll face each other head-on.
The mere thought of 30,000 ironclad cavalry is terrifying.
Thirty thousand heavily armored cavalry charging across the grasslands were like a tank onslaught in later times.
That kind of power could shatter everything.
"Yue Yun!"
"Your subordinate is here!"
"I, the commander, will give you 30,000 Beiwei troops to break through the Iron Pagoda!"
"Your subordinate obeys! If I fail to complete the mission, I will offer my head as a reward!"
That year, Yue Yun was eighteen years old, a time of youthful vigor and ambition.
He held a pair of large iron hammers in both hands, his eyes as resolute as iron!
This is the age when a person is most courageous, and what's more, Yue Yun is an extremely courageous young man.
His eyes revealed everything; he was like a sharp knife, exuding a menacing aura.
Yue Fei sent his own son to fight against the Iron Pagoda for a very simple reason.
He knew that the generals were somewhat wary of the Iron Pagoda, so he decided to send Yue Yun!
Upon seeing that Yue Yun was leading the charge, all the generals stepped forward.
Zhang Cai said, "General Yue, this humble general is willing to accept this military pledge first. If I fail to defeat the Jin invaders, this humble general will offer his head as a reward!"
Zhang Xian and Niu Gao, who were standing to the side, also said, "General Yue, your humble servants are willing to accept the order!"
Zhang Gui, however, became somewhat timid.
Yue Fei said, "You still need to face Wanyan Zongbi's cavalry!"
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