Chapter 419: Battle Song for Comrades

Gao Yuan was sitting on the wreckage of a large cart, with a bed crossbow leaning on his back. Mo Dao had been thrown aside by him long ago, and he was panting heavily, spreading his hands long and stretching his arms as far as possible. Make yourself comfortable, he's almost on the verge of losing his strength. (Pingnan Literature Network)

The bright sun shone warmly on his body, and also sprinkled the light on the Shura-like battlefield. The previous fog had already been collected, but at this time, a faint layer of blood fog rose, and thick fog was everywhere. The smell of blood.

However, the Zhengdong Army who was cleaning the battlefield didn't care, because their noses could no longer smell this smell. They have been in the abalone place for a long time without smelling the smell. No matter how unpleasant the smell is, how many times you smell it? In time, the nerves are also numb.

Gao Yuan blinked and looked at the sun in the sky, not bothering to move a finger. Even though he only took two glances, his eyes became sour and tears almost fell down, but he still tried his best to see clearly the true appearance of the sun in the blazing light.

Although his eyes were fixed on the sun, his thoughts had already flown elsewhere.

Why did the Central Route Army march forward triumphantly all the way, but I suffered such a strong blow here, and it was Thorpe's confidant General Allendale who came? If Thorpe is eliminating dissidents and massacring his brother's direct line, shouldn't a cronies like Alun Dai stay in Helin to help him?

It doesn't make sense, it doesn't make sense.

Unless Thorpe has the confidence to win, but where does his confidence come from? Didn't the previous information say that Suoke also got the support of several chiefs?

Thorpe has Miranda's support, but Miranda has already turned his back, and his death is like a lamp being extinguished. Once he dies, the things that were previously set may not be finalized. But why is Thorpe so confident, unless, unless Miranda is not dead!

Gao Yuan sat up abruptly, if Miranda hadn't died. What is the situation now? A dense layer of sweat immediately appeared on his head.

No way. It shouldn't be like this. Zhou Yuan is not a fool, he has no definite information. How could he be so aggressive? Maybe I was worrying too much.

Sun Xiao walked over with a heavy face, without speaking, and sat down on Gao Yuan's side.

"Has the casualty statistics of our army come out?" Gao Yuan asked.

"General, the Chinese army has been disabled." Sun Xiao said in a low voice, "583 people were killed, 372 people were seriously injured, and almost all of them were slightly injured. Those who can still fight now Less than 800 people. General, this battle is a big loss."

Gao Yuan let out a hey,

"Have you lost a lot? Sun Xiao, we used to fight smooth battles before. We encountered very few hard problems. The Donghu army we fought in the past were all scraps of small tribes. The future battles will become more and more difficult to fight." Yes. This is just Tieling touch, and there are more powerful palace guards, that is the essence of Donghu people. In this battle, we defeated and killed 5,000 Donghu cavalry at the cost of more than a thousand people, and we did not rely on A strong city wall, this is a big victory. If the Chinese army is disabled, let it be disabled. I will make up for you in the future. Those soldiers who were injured but not dead will build a stronger Chinese army for you in the future .”

"It's just a little sad. General, in this battle, more than 90% of the grassroots officers of the Chinese army were killed or injured. They are all old faces!" Sun Xiao's voice was choked up. The lower-level officers of the Fufeng Army have always had the highest casualties, but as long as they survive, they will stand out one by one. For example, Wang Yi, who is currently guarding Baokang, and Tang Ming, who is in Yingkou, are all employed step by step from the lowest level. The enemy's head is piled up with your own blood.

Looking not far away, the Zhengdong Army is neatly arranging the remains of the brothers who died in battle one by one, Gao Yuan's eyes became sore again, although this scene has appeared countless times in his fighting career, However, he still couldn't make himself truly hard-hearted.

Once he succeeds, his bones will dry up, and only now can he truly understand the meaning of this sentence.

There was a rumble of hooves in the distance, and He Lanxiong and others immediately appeared in front of everyone's eyes, and the cavalry battalion of the Zhengdong Army rushed in like the wind. After the infantry surrounded and defeated the cavalry of the Tieling Department, He Lanxiong's cavalry battalion completed the final task of herding sheep.

"General Gao!" He Lanxiong got off his horse and strode up to Gao Yuan.

"Brother He Lan, what's the matter, have you got Alundai's head?" Gao Yuan stood up with a smile, and felt sore all over his body as soon as he stretched his arms and legs. This feeling has almost never been touched in the past few years. I have seen that this battle was indeed fought too hard, and even I almost lost my strength.

But He Lanxiong had a look of shame on his face, "General Gao, Alun Dai, let him run away. He finally ran away with a dozen of his own soldiers!"

Hearing that Alundai slipped away from his Wuzhi Mountain twice, Gao Yuan was taken aback, "This Alundai belongs to Xiaoqiang, so he can escape? It's amazing."

He Lanxiong smiled awkwardly, "This idiot swapped his clothes with a little soldier, I chased that soldier and beat him up, and after I caught him, that kid ran away without a trace , did not chase after."

"It's all right!" Gao Yuan patted He Lanxiong reassuringly, "This kid just ran away, and he couldn't make any big waves. He slipped past me once in the Tuotuo River last time. This kid is very capable." No, the ability to escape is top-notch, and the next time I meet him, I will kill him."

He Lanxiong's face relaxed a little, "But except for that Alundai who escaped, the five thousand cavalrymen in Tieling were basically buried here, and only one or two of them escaped."

"After defeating Alundai, we finally opened the way to Yulin." Speaking of this, Gao Yuan couldn't help but heaved a sigh of relief, "I just don't know what happened to Shubao. Donghu people who are similar to those in the Tieling tribe, I am afraid that his side will be extremely difficult to break through!"

Although the soldiers of Liaoxi County are strong, they still have a gap compared with their own Zhengdong Army. Zhang Shubao is also leading an army for the first time, and he is not experienced enough.

"Although General Shubao is young, his subordinates Huang Desheng and Lu Hong are all old men on the battlefield. Even if they can't win, they won't suffer. Now the central army is about to reach Liaoning Wei. The right army is close to them. At that time, the Donghu people in front of him will probably retreat without fighting. Otherwise, if the Central Route Army makes their dumplings, it will be a mess." Meng Chong came from behind and said with a smile. "General Gao, we have gained a lot in this battle. Not to mention anything else. Thousands of horses have been seized, and we have passed this way. Our infantry can even climb on horseback."

"But my central army also suffered heavy losses!" Sun Xiao's face darkened. This time, the central army was used as bait and was beaten into such a state that it almost lost its combat effectiveness. The next battle will be on the sidelines.

"Old Sun, I will send you 500 people from the right army!" Zheng Xiaoyang, who strode over, said briskly: "This time you suffered a big loss, but I took advantage of it, and I will add 500 people to you to recover." Combat strength, General Gao, how do you think?"

"Since the right army has replenished 500 people, my left army will also replenish 500 people for the central army!" Meng Chong said, "In this way, the Chinese army can almost recover its combat effectiveness."

"That's fine!" Gao Yuan nodded, as he had planned so before. It's rare that Zheng Xiaoli and Meng Chong are both generous, which makes him feel a lot better.

"General Gao, what should we do next?" Sun Xiao felt better, and turned to look at Gao Yuan, "Taiwei Zhou set a time limit for us and asked us to arrive in Yulin on time."

"Brother He Lan, take the cavalry battalion first!" Gao Yuan waved his hand, "I'm always a little uneasy. These days, my right eyelid keeps twitching. Not a good sign."

One sentence made several generals laugh out loud. The murderous general actually believed in these nonsense things. No one would believe him when he said it.

"He Lanxiong took your cavalry to the outskirts of Yulin. The main force will rest for a while, and then we can talk about it!" Gao Yuan turned his head and looked in the direction of Liaoning Wei. How many troops did he leave behind in Panshan? If something happens to Panshan, the main force of his 100,000 Chinese army will have nowhere to retreat."

"Zhou Yuan is also a guy who has fought old battles. Although his character is not very good, he has left a way out for himself. We don't even know about it, so we don't need to worry about him." Sun Xiao was serious to Zhou Yuan I don't like it at all. "Our Yulin is not easy to fight. Alundai has suffered a big loss this time. After escaping back, he must be more careful. It will be difficult for him to be fooled again."

"Dogs change grandchildren to eat shit!" Meng Chong said with a smile: "People like Alundai, the more they fail, the more they want to win back. So, we still have a chance. If he really shrinks in Yulin City It is a good thing, we can fight around, use our own strengths to attack the other's weaknesses, it is not so pleasant!"

Gao Yuan nodded, "Meng Chong's words are reasonable. The most terrifying thing about cavalry is their maneuverability. It would be a wonderful thing if Alundai stayed in Yulin City and couldn't come out. Let's go, Xiao Yanzi is ready , let's send the brothers who died in battle for the last time!"

In the center of the battlefield, Yan Haibo commanded the soldiers to chop up countless firewood and pile it up into piles of firewood. On the piles of firewood, the remains of soldiers who died in battle were neatly stacked. The Eastern Zheng Army could not take their remains back, but their ashes must be brought back.

Thousands of infantrymen of the Eastern Expedition Army surrounded the dozens of firewood piles and stood upright. All the cavalrymen of He Lanxiong's cavalry battalion also dismounted and led their horses. Everyone silently looked at the comrades who had lost their lives. .

Holding the torch, Gao Yuan walked up to a woodpile, looking at those faces that were still alive yesterday, with a heavy expression on his face.

"Brothers, come home!" he cried, holding out his torches, and lighting some piles.

"Brothers, go all the way, go home!" Go to the second woodpile and light it.

Amidst the shouts, the firewood piles were lit one by one.

Holding the torch in his hand, Gao Yuan retreated to the front of the queue.

"Follow the flag!" Sun Xiao shouted loudly.

With a bang, all the battle flags of the Zhengdong Army fell down, and the direction of the flag head was exactly the dozen or so burning fires.

"Take off your helmet!"

All the soldiers, including Gao Yuan, reached out and took off the armor on their heads and hugged them in their arms.

"Battle song, get up!"

The direction of the long knife is directed at the homeland of my Dayan;

The setting sun flows like blood on our journey;

The hunting of banners calls the marching drums;

The long yellow sand cannot stop the footsteps of the warriors;

Since ancient times, Dayan has many strong men, who can be killed but not humiliated;

Loyalty and filial piety have been difficult since ancient times, so farewell to parents with tears;

So! Xiang! Wu! Enemy! My! Army! Wei! Wu!

Blood-stained war robes are the most beautiful clothes for men;

The shroud of horse leather is the home of heroes;

Picking the heads of enemies with swords and guns;

The chariots roll over the bones of barbarians;

Since ancient times, no one has died in life, and the sincerity is as in the history books;

Offender! Strong! Yan! Those who! Although! Far! Must! Punish!