Frontier Army Warrior

Chapter 736: Can the Salted Egg Gun Be Eaten?

Han Su thought for a moment and said.

"My Lord, our Zhenxi Army's cavalry is so powerful that even the Tartars are afraid of them. Are we afraid of these rebels as well?"

Lin Feng nodded: "This idea is correct."

Ma Buxuan said, "It's still about reducing losses. We need to find ways to minimize casualties."

“Yeah, that’s right.”

Dang Guihong raised his hand and said, "It's very important to choose a good location."

Lin Feng continued to nod.

“It’s best to be upwind.”

Xie Zhong sighed regretfully.

"Ah, it would be great if the Heavy Armor Battalion was here."

Only then did Lin Feng point at him.

"Well, that's the key point. You just put forward the requirements but didn't explain the methods. Only Xie Zhong really thought about the key points to victory."

Xie Zhong's face turned red with excitement. He was naturally very happy to be praised by the leader in public.

"The Heavy Armor Battalion only brought 5,000 cavalry this time, and they will be placed in the front of the charge, with 5,000 light cavalry following behind."

Lin Feng glanced at everyone.

"The reason I accepted this fighting style is because we have a heavy armored battalion. This type of cavalry charging into the battle formation will inflict a fatal blow to the enemy. The Tartar cavalry has also suffered heavy losses in the past."

Most of the generals in the military tent had never seen this kind of heavily armored cavalry, and they all looked at Lin Feng with curiosity.

"Since everyone agrees, let's make a bet with the rebels and win a big city from them."

Lin Feng waved his hand with great passion.

Xie Chong came forward and asked in a low voice.

"General, don't you consider the use of the firearms battalion?"

Lin Feng glanced at him.

"You will play a decisive role in this gambling battle."

Xie Zhong's eyes lit up.

"General, how do we fight?"

Lin Fengyi shrugged. "You know, it's a fight between ten thousand cavalry and ten thousand cavalry. Go back and think carefully about how to make the most of your forces. Give me a reasonable plan tomorrow."

Xie Zhongyi puffed out his chest and said, "Yes, General, I promise to satisfy you."

"I think it will satisfy everyone."

Lin Feng was smiling.

In order to ensure victory in this cavalry collision and reduce his own casualties, Lin Feng ordered the transfer of 2,000 people from Lin Qiaomei's long-range attack battalion to join the team.

In order to prevent the other party from plotting, Wei Bao's cavalry increased their reconnaissance efforts to ensure that no abnormalities would occur around Lindu City.

At this time, the four warships also entered the Jinjiang tributary in front of Tongsheng Mansion, waiting for Lin Feng's next order.

Everything was ready. Lin Feng asked the soldiers to raise two large flags in front of the camp to signal the Taisho Imperial Army approaching the capital that they were ready.

According to the bet, once both sides are ready, they can line up outside the city at noon on the next day, then find an open area and start fighting.

This open area is located on a wild slope at the foot of Tianzhi Mountain. It is mostly gravel and sand, with no shrubs or weeds.

Traps cannot be set here, and it all depends on the strength of each cavalry.

It is the place of decisive battle agreed by both sides.

Lin Feng's 10,000 cavalry were arranged in such a formation that the current 5,000 heavily armored cavalry were divided into three teams on the left, center, and right.

Behind the heavy armor battalion was the long-range attack battalion of two thousand soldiers, two in a group, using a foot crossbow with a range of one hundred and fifty steps.

Because of the upward shooting angle, the crossbow arrows will fly over the heads of the heavy armored battalion and will not hurt their own people.

Mixed in with the heavy armor battalion was Xie Zhong’s firearms battalion.

Three hundred and fifty men, divided into three echelons, took turns loading and firing to ensure uninterrupted attacks on enemy forces within fifty steps.

After the shooting, the firearms battalion retreated and the heavy armored battalion charged.

After two rounds of shooting, it is estimated that the rebel cavalry will suffer considerable damage. Finally, the heavy armored battalion will collide with them and completely defeat the rebel cavalry.

The 3,000 light cavalry deployed at the rear will be the last straw that breaks the camel's back. Depending on the battlefield situation, they will carry out flexible attacks and continuously deliver the final wave of impact to the enemy cavalry.

Chu Jiao led a heavy armored battalion of 5,000 cavalrymen and stood in the wilderness, looking from afar at the enemy's 10,000 cavalrymen about a mile away.

Tian Yongdong, the only one of her men who did not leave, squinted his eyes and watched for a moment.

"Boss, it turns out the rebels also have heavily armored cavalry. No wonder they want to fight us like this."

Chu Jiao nodded: "Well, it seems that their equipment is similar to ours, but their armor is probably much weaker than ours."

"That's right. The steel armor we wear is the only one of its kind in the world."

"Can our armor-piercing cones penetrate their armor?"

Chu Jiao smiled: "You said it yourself, our steel is unique in the world, and it can break any armor."

Xie Zhong's firearms battalion was interspersed among the heavy armor battalion and also came over at this time.

"What will happen if we use our armor-piercing cones to shoot at our steel armor?"

Tian Yongdong was stunned and blinked his eyes in thought.

Chu Jiao laughed and scolded: "Do you think I'm stupid? What are you holding in your hands?"

Xie Zhong also laughed: "Our weapon is called a shotgun. The commander gave it this name."

"Salted egg gun?"

"Can I eat it?"

“What is it used for?

Several people stared at the delicate short stick in his hand.

Xie Zhong shook his head: "I can't tell you, you will know later."

Chu Jiao said seriously, "Let the long-range attack battalion attack first, then you will attack after 30 to 50 steps, and finally we will charge."

Xie nodded. "Well, the boss asked you to command this battle, so don't lose it."

"Bullshit, I've never lost before."

Tian Yongdong was also angry: "Since our Heavy Armor Battalion was established, we have never lost a battle, no matter how many troops the enemy has."

Xie Zhong raised his hand and pointed at the enemy troops opposite.

"Have you noticed? They have more than 10,000 troops."

The two men suddenly widened their eyes and carefully observed the other cavalry.

"Are they trying to cheat?"

"It turns out there are more than ten thousand. Should we report this to the Commander?"

Chu Jiao shook her head: "It's too late. Even if there are more, there will be at most 15,000 cavalry. It won't be enough."

"I didn't expect there were smart people among the rebels."

"Don't underestimate the heroes of the world, there are always heroes out there."

"However, no matter how clever they are, they can't outsmart our Lord Commander."

"Just let them die."

They were discussing it, and even the leader of the long-range attack battalion came over.

"What are you hesitating about? Are you going to fight or not?"

Chu Jiao glanced at the man. He was a general under Lin Qiaomei, named Jie Shuangquan. He was a man in his thirties with very long arms and was an expert archer.

"Everyone, brace yourselves and prepare your steel shields. Don't underestimate the rebels' crossbows; they probably have armor-piercing capabilities."

"Don't worry, General. Our steel shield won't be broken that easily."

As they were talking, they saw the other side raising a flag, indicating that they were ready for war.

Chu Jiao waved her hand: "Everyone return to your positions and prepare to fight."

While shouting, he signaled the soldiers to raise a red flag in front of the army.

On the top of the Lindu City Wall, Luo Yunfei led a group of generals and officers, observing two cavalry teams of 10,000 people at the foot of Tianzhi Mountain, more than ten miles away.

"General, can they tell that we have more people?"

One of Luo Yunfei's generals asked worriedly.