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Chapter 427: Breaking the Siege of Jiuyuan County (Part 2)
Chapter 427: Breaking the Siege of Jiuyuan County (Part 2)
September 25th, 2017
The Uhuhan and Xianbei tribes, both nomadic peoples, possess individual strengths that may not match the Xiongnu, but they are indeed stronger than the average Han citizens. However, when compared to Lu Hai Kong's elite bandit cavalry, they fall short by a significant margin.
Many of the WuXian rebels are herders, with an average combat strength of around 15, and sometimes even lower.
Of course, there are also intermediate and advanced units among the WuXian rebels, but such units are few, and most are still around the combat strength of 15.
Originally, Jiuyuan County had an army of 100,000, but the Blackwind Army took away 10,000 to 20,000 of them. The Flying Wolf Cavalry then launched an assault, drawing away a portion of the forces. Additionally, they have troops stationed at the other three gates. So, while Jiuyuan County has an army of 100,000, only 50,000 to 60,000 are at the East Gate, and they are in a state of chaos.
Under these circumstances, Lu Hai Kong's army charged in, led by Cheng Lian and a group of Flame Battalion members with combat strength of 50 to 60. They pierced through the WuXian rebels' camp like a sharp blade, breaking through effortlessly.
The WuXian rebels were unable to put up effective resistance against Lu Hai Kong's assault.
As mentioned before, the WuXian rebels are not a battle-hardened army but merely a group of hastily assembled rioters.
Such an army is challenging to command, and despite their large numbers, they are like a paper tiger, easily torn apart.
When faced with attacks, this type of army cannot organize an effective resistance, and the commanders' orders often fail to reach the troops. In dangerous situations, the WuXian rebels do not act as a unified force but rather as scattered individuals.
This issue is not unique to the WuXian rebels; Lu Hai Kong's own army faces similar problems.
This is Lu Hai Kong's second time commanding such a large number of cavalry in battle. The previous occasion was outside Wudu County, where he deployed around 60,000 troops in total.
However, during that battle, Lu Hai Kong had carefully planned, and this time, his soldiers are data NPCs. They lack the emotional depth of native NPCs in their daily lives, which can be a disadvantage, but in warfare, it is a significant advantage.
This means Lu Hai Kong's army is, to some extent, indifferent to life and death, following his commands unwaveringly. While their unity may not match that of native NPC soldiers with boosted morale, they have one distinct advantage: stability.
This stability alone is enough to make up for any shortcomings, allowing them to unleash their full strength under any circumstances. For this reason, Outsiders prefer data NPC soldiers over native NPC ones.
With this stability, Lu Hai Kong's 15,000 elite bandit cavalry should have the expected combat strength. Additionally, Lu Hai Kong possesses an exceptional talent for battle command, allowing him to fight with the Savage Wilderness Axe while simultaneously controlling his troops. The commanders of both sides are not on the same level in this regard.
Thus, as Lu Hai Kong's army launched their attack, the WuXian rebels began to crumble.
Lu Hai Kong effortlessly led his troops through the enemy camp, rescuing the Flying Wolf Cavalry trapped within the WuXian rebels' encirclement.
"Hey, not bad, you're starting to look like a real man. But the battle isn't over yet, follow me!"
As Lu Hai Kong spoke, rescuing the Flying Wolf Cavalry, he exuded a calming aura amidst the intense fighting, filled with confidence and determination.
At this moment, they were supposed to be his enemies, and these Flying Wolf Cavalry had repeatedly attempted to defeat Lu Hai Kong, seeking to avenge the shameful defeat by Lu Bu. Yet, at this very instant, they unconsciously followed in Lu Hai Kong's footsteps, closely matching his pace in the heat of battle.
Could this be considered a 'turtle's aura'?
Lu Hai Kong briefly mocked himself before fully immersing back into the intense combat.
With the addition of the Flying Wolf Cavalry, Lu Hai Kong's army significantly increased in offensive power. Moreover, with Lu Hai Kong leading from the front, his troops were unstoppable, causing the Wu Xian rebels to begin a large-scale rout.
The Wu Huan leader, who was the overall commander at this time, was unable to control the situation. Although his own troops remained intact, the scattered soldiers under his command were now scattered across the ground.
Even with the leader's considerable talent, what could he do in this situation?
He could only quickly gather the troops from the other three gates and deploy his own forces to intercept Lu Hai Kong, whose momentum was like a bamboo breaking through barriers.
This Wu Huan leader possessed an unexpectedly high combat strength, ranking among the top few in the Wu Xian rebel army.
The general was extraordinary, and the soldiers under his command were no ordinary fighters. Unlike the scattered and disorganized nomads, his own troops, numbering around five thousand, were all professional soldiers with a combat strength of 30 or above, forming a mid-tier unit.
"Stop him!"
At the Wu Huan leader's command, his troops swiftly sprang into action, charging towards Lu Hai Kong.
"Hey, I was just saying, how could an army of ten thousand be so weak that they crumble with a single strike? There's also a group of elite cavalry here."
Lu Hai Kong observed the fierce cavalry charging towards him, a slight smile forming on his lips. He clearly understood that the critical moment of this battle had arrived. He saw through their strategy: they intended to rely on their most elite cavalry to restrict Lu Hai Kong's advance, and then use their numerical advantage from the reinforcements coming from the other three gates to gradually chip away at Lu Hai Kong's forces.
This was a decent tactic, albeit a bit naive.
Lu Hai Kong, having seen through their intentions, calmly prepared to counter their charge while casually appraising the enemy cavalry and their leader.
With a glance, he discerned their attributes:
Wu Yan Xiong
Race: Wu Huan
Attributes:
Combat Strength: 82, Politics: 55, Strategy: 40, Command: 50
Martial Art: Black Heavens Malevolence Heart Technique
Main Martial Skill: Black Heavens Malevolence Blade Technique
General Trait: Army-Pacifying Aura
Wu Huan Cavalry
Combat Strength: 30
Unit Trait: Unawakened
"Five thousand soldiers with a combat strength of 30, along with a general with a combat strength of 82, yet I feel no threat at all?"
Lu Hai Kong examined their attributes, a victorious smile playing on his lips. He knew clearly that this battle was about to reach its conclusion...
(End of Chapter)
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