Soon, after paying some price, the officers and soldiers forced their way across a so-called moat that was five meters wide and only half a meter deep because of the shallow water in winter, and successfully broke into the village gate.
The cavalry in the center immediately rushed into the village shouting loudly.
Wang Li commanded the rebels to fight hard, but the infantry had no choice but to wait for death when facing the cavalry, which was charging at them.
Especially since these were a motley crowd, and as soon as they saw they were at a disadvantage, they disobeyed orders and ran around, disrupting the formation that had been arranged with great difficulty, making it so that nearly 100,000 rebels could not stop a mere 5,000 cavalry.
The hundreds of thousands of people on Carp Island were all panicked and then in chaos.
The whole mountain and plain were filled with cries and wails.
Wang Li trembled all over and said, "It's over, it's all over!"
“It’s not over yet!”
Song Huaian grabbed Wang Li and shouted, "Burn down the camp! Everyone, throw fire at them! Quick!"
Wang Li suddenly realized.
No matter how powerful the cavalry is, it still needs the cooperation of war horses, and all animals are afraid of fire.
This camp is so big and is made of wood. Once it catches fire, the flames will surely soar into the sky. If these cavalrymen don't leave, they will be roasted horses.
"mob!"
Zhao Chenhan was riding on his horse, pointing his whip at Carp Island, feeling very proud.
Everyone nodded.
The rebels had only fought against local troops a few times and had never experienced a formal war. How could they be a match for the Zuo Yulin Guard, one of the top armies in the Great Qi Dynasty?
"After we flatten Carp Island and capture the bandit leader, this general will report the merits according to the amount of effort you have made. The first merit will naturally go to this general, followed by Han Renjie, and then to all the soldiers. Is everyone okay with this?" Zhao Chenhan asked.
Naturally, everyone has no problem with it.
Zhao Chenhan took the responsibility this time, and the credit naturally goes to him.
Han Renjie is Zhao Chenhan's cousin, and he also helps him with strategies and kills people to establish his authority, so it is normal for him to have this secondary achievement.
As for the others, they didn't do anything and didn't say anything, so they definitely didn't contribute any credit.
Jiang Yichen smiled and said, "Looks like I have to learn from Young Master Han. Me, huh?"
Everyone looked up.
Then they saw flames rising into the sky on Carp Island, and the rebels were holding torches and throwing them at the cavalry.
Although the cavalry were not afraid, the war horses were. Soon the reckless cavalry were burned into a mess by the fire. Many people were frightened and fell off their horses, and were then trampled into meat paste by the horses' hooves.
Zhao Chenhan's expression suddenly changed.
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