There will always be brave men when there is a big reward.
Moreover, Yang Yizhen and Qin Shou swore to heaven in front of all the soldiers that the reward would definitely not be wasted this time and would definitely be paid in full. In addition, Qin Shou personally led the charge, so once the main force of the central army moved, the momentum was completely different.
Although there are more than 4,000 people left in the central army, only more than 1,000 of them are cavalry, and they are also the only cavalry team in this reinforcement, but Qin Shou feels that 1,300 to 1,400 armored cavalry are enough to break through the Qinghe people's line.
According to the messenger, Qinghe's main force had assembled in front of the command platform into a dense and massive infantry phalanx, backed by powerful crossbows and armored infantry, and an unknown number of crossbows. Using cavalry to charge such an infantry formation was actually very disadvantageous.
After all, for cavalry, if they want to break up a solid infantry formation, the best way is to constantly harass them by shooting arrows from the outside and pulling the infantry's formation apart. Once the infantry disperse and cannot cover each other, the cavalry will charge again, and the scattered infantry will be completely unable to withstand it.
But this is just theory.
In terms of terrain, the Qinghe camp was full of gullies, barbed wire, horse traps, and caltrops. Although the attacking force had cleared a path, it did not mean that Qin Shou could gallop on horseback in the enemy camp.
Besides, you want to fight against Qinghe’s army?
Are you sure?
Take the cavalry bow, whose range is not even as good as the infantry bow?
Therefore, traditional methods will definitely not work.
Moreover, Ding Lin had gathered a lot of troops on both sides of the platform. It looked like the scattered troops were regrouping. If they were given enough time, the Qinghe people would be able to form a turtle formation with the platform as the center. At that time, it would be difficult to fight or not to fight.
So although it seems that the cavalry can do a lot in battle, but after thinking about it carefully, Qin Shou found that he only had one choice, that is to break through and attack directly by relying on the powerful impact of the cavalry to defeat the Qinghe infantry in front of the general's platform at the first moment of the battle, and then rely on the infantry with firm beliefs to expand the gap and finally defeat the Qinghe people as a whole.
From Qinghe's perspective, the Khmer core army finally started moving.
At the front was a cavalry team leading their horses slowly forward. Looking through the telescope, there were about 1,300 of them, which was exactly as the intelligence said.
This team was carrying Qin Shou's flag, which seemed to indicate that Qin Shou was leading the troops himself, and it also meant that this was the last fight of the Khmer people.
Behind them was a heavily armored force of about 3,000 men. Judging from their aura, they should be elite troops, probably drawn from the Taijing Garrison Corps.
As for the rest, there were the remaining recruits, which should have numbered several thousand people. However, they were in such a mess and were so far away that it was hard to count how many there were at first.
"There aren't even a few people left to guard the main camp." Ding Lin sighed. "I didn't expect Yang Yizhen to be so brave. He sent everyone out. Maybe he'll have to boil water himself just to have a cup of tea in the main camp."
After Ding Lin finished expressing his feelings, he glanced around intentionally or unintentionally. A staff officer understood what he meant and immediately ran down the platform to make arrangements. If they could launch a surprise attack from the side and capture Yang Yizhen at this time, it would be a great achievement.
As the distance between the two sides got closer and closer, less than 500 meters apart, the Cambodian army stopped and reorganized for the final time.
Qin Shou squinted his eyes and looked at the battlefield in front of him, and the "safe passage" that was said to be very wide but looked extremely narrow, and sighed. After all, one cannot ask too much of the recruits. They have never cooperated with cavalry and have no idea that the attack width of cavalry and infantry are completely different things.
"Qin Yi!" Qin Shou's face darkened as he said sternly, "You take three hundred men. Charge in as far to the left as possible. After breaking through their formation, continue charging left to prevent the troops on their left from coming to support you."
"Yes, sir." Qin Yi was the leader of Qin Shou's personal soldiers. He would never take action unless it was a critical moment. Now that he had called his general, it meant that Qin Shou had staked everything on it. Qin Yi also knew the importance of the matter. He immediately bowed and took his leave. He called up three hundred people and lined up on the left side of his own team.
"Xiao Min!"
"I will be here."
"You take 300 men, and you'll be in charge of the right side. I looked, and many of their crossbowmen are on the right. You must be quick. As long as you're fast enough and crash into the crossbow formation, they won't be able to do anything to you!"
"Yes, sir."
Xiao Min was originally a cavalry general of the garrison corps. It was said that he had extensive research on cavalry tactics and had profound attainments. Entrusting him with such an important task at this time was the result of Qin Shou's careful consideration.
"Qin Er!"
"I'm here."
"You will lead the infantry at the rear, and you must catch up as quickly as possible. We have many of us, so don't be afraid to split up your forces. No matter who breaks through the passage first, you must split up your forces to follow suit. As long as we open a gap, we will win!"
Qin Er bowed and said, "I obey your command."
Qin Shou then looked towards the battlefield not far away again and shouted, "The rest of you, follow me closely. I'll be the vanguard, and you all follow me to dig in!"
The generals and soldiers responded loudly.
"Get on the horse!"
Just like that, the Cambodian central army, which was originally forming a battle formation outside the Qinghe camp, immediately began to accelerate, the infantry and cavalry separated, and then the cavalry was divided into three again, with both wings spread out, rushing towards the Qinghe army that had completed the reorganization from the left and right sides, while Qin Shou led the remaining armored cavalry to face them directly.
"Well, it's formed into a dung fork formation." Ding Lin sighed as he watched.
"Um...Commander?" a staff officer reminded in a low voice.
"What's the matter?" Ding Lin was a little unhappy to be disturbed.
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