Chapter 2: Directly Targeting the Central Army
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However, that light cavalry is actually heading towards the central army of the Mingyue Empire
Thunder was merely a light infantry battalion commander of the 3rd Division, and his direct promotion to division commander seemed somewhat absurd. However, Meng Hu knew that this was not a mere fantasy. As long as he could take the head of the commander of the Mingyue Empire and help the Glorious Empire's army achieve a great victory over the Mingyue Empire's forces, not only would Ye Dingxi's division commander be unable to escape, but Thunder would also have a high chance of seizing the opportunity to be promoted to general.
"Good!" Zhao Yue could not help but exclaim, "The left flank of the Mingyue Empire's army is about to collapse!"
This time, Ye Dingxi was so furious that he was beside himself with rage: "Bastard, idiot, pig, stupid pig!"
Meng Hu suddenly raised his head and let out a long howl, once again lifting the battle knife that had already dulled at the edge, the blade pointing directly at the bright moon flag in the left front. A roar like a landslide and tsunami erupted from behind Meng Hu, as over a hundred soldiers of the Fierce Tiger Brigade, fighting for their lives, raised their battle knives in unison, all blades unerringly directed at that bright moon flag
The chief of staff suddenly awoke and received the order to proceed
Right-wing battlefield
This time, the Mingyue Empire's army invading the Tianlang Fortress consists of a full division, led by the renowned general Situ Biao, who is famous throughout the Central Plains. In his early years, while stationed at the borders of Dingzhou, Situ Biao once single-handedly challenged eight formidable generals of the Xinghe Empire on the battlefield. As a result, three of the Xinghe Empire's generals were killed and five were injured, while Situ Biao emerged unscathed. After that battle, the children of the Xinghe Empire would not dare to cry at night upon hearing the name of Situ Biao
The unexpected assault by the light infantry on the right flank of the Glorious Empire's army quickly caused chaos across the battlefield. Zhao Yue, who was observing from the watchtower, couldn't help but furrow his brow. He turned around and shot a glare at his chief of staff, Ye Wentian, and asked in a deep voice: "What is going on? Why did the light infantry on the right flank launch an attack? Isn't this reckless?"
Seeing this, Lei Ming, who was suppressing the situation at the front line, was greatly astonished and shouted loudly: "Huzi, what are you doing? Come back quickly!"
However, at this moment, that light infantry stubbornly broke away from the right-wing battlefield, and the left wing of the Mingyue Empire, which was on the verge of collapse, surprisingly began to stabilize the situation. The recently emerged glimmer of victory seemed to drift further away from Ye Dingxi and Tushu, which was no wonder he was furious and erupted in anger.
Attack
Ye Dingxi was already furious, his face turning ashen. He was the acting division commander of the combat division, and his uncle, Ye Wentian, served as the chief of staff of the Western Corps. His father, Ye Haotian, was the Minister of War of the Radiant Empire.
Two soldiers of the Mingyue Empire raised their blades and stepped forward, attempting to block Meng Hu's advance. Before they could swing their battle knives, Meng Hu's powerful body had already collided violently with them, propelled by a fierce momentum
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At this moment, the two opposing sides have completely entangled, with nearly all forces committed to the battle. Only about two companies of the guard remain steadfast under the banner of the Bright Moon. As long as this guard is breached, Meng Hu will be able to charge in front of the enemy commander
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The decisive strike of the Tiger Squad completely contravened the classic tactical theories upheld in Middle-earth. No one could have anticipated that the Tiger Squad would launch an attack at this moment, catching the forces of the Moonlight Empire off guard. Furthermore, with a considerable number of inexperienced recruits in the army, it would indeed be a miracle if the well-trained Tiger Squad could not break through.
The main formation of the Glorious Empire's army
Meng Hu let out a long howl towards the sky, akin to a tiger roaring in the mountains and forests, shaking a thousand troops with its might
A squad leader from the Mingyue Empire stepped forward, raising his battle knife to slash diagonally at Meng Hu's neck. In an instant, a cold smile appeared at the corner of Meng Hu's mouth. How could the light of fireflies compete with the bright moon? In the blink of an eye, Meng Hu's battle knife had already been swung out like lightning. The squad leader of the Mingyue Empire felt a chill at his neck, and hot blood gushed out like a fountain.
The main formation of the Glorious Empire's army
Yes
As Meng Hu, wielding his sword with great speed, heard the sound, he turned around and smiled brightly at Lei Ming, then charged into the ranks of the Mingyue Empire's army.
Ye Dingxi, after all, hails from a family of military nobility. At a young age, he has ascended to a high position, relying not solely on his lineage but also on his considerable abilities. Thus, he quickly discerned the current situation. Due to the assault of the right-wing light infantry, the Glorious Empire's army has no retreat left and can only fight desperately against the enemy
The chief of staff and the librarian replied anxiously, "My lord, no one has given the order."
With just over a hundred light troops, it is likely not enough for Situ Biao to handle alone
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Ye Wen Tian was rendered speechless
Not far behind, Thunder had already launched an attack with the entire brigade. Under the torrential assault of the Tiger Squadron and Thunder Brigade, the left flank formation of the Mingyue Empire's army was on the verge of collapse. If the Tiger Squadron were to strike again at this moment, the left flank formation of the Mingyue Empire's army would undoubtedly disintegrate.
Meng Hu kicked away the last soldier of the Mingyue Empire blocking his path, and suddenly, the way ahead became clear. The left-wing formation of the Mingyue Empire's army had been breached! Turning back urgently, the more than one hundred soldiers of the Tiger Brigade, fighting desperately for their lives, were bravely pressing forward, closely following him. They truly lived up to the training Meng Hu had provided for nearly half a year, managing to carve out a bloody path through the enemy ranks!
Ah? The Chief of Staff exclaimed, "All troops, advance?"
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Meng Hu's lips curled into a cold smile once again; all of this had long been within his expectations
Attack
In Ye Dingxi's view, since the light troops have already breached the left flank of the Mingyue Empire's army, they should counterattack and cooperate with the Thunder Brigade to swiftly defeat the light infantry phalanx on the left flank of the Mingyue Empire. Subsequently, they should collaborate with the heavy infantry in the center to crush the heavy troops in the middle of the Mingyue Empire. This is undoubtedly the most prudent tactic
Meng Hu's ambitions certainly do not stop here; his goal is the entire army of the Mingyue Empire
At this critical juncture, Zhao Yue, whose brow had just relaxed, quickly furrowed it again and said in a deep voice, "Do you intend to directly target the central army of the Mingyue Empire? With just over a hundred light troops, isn't that a bit too overconfident?"
But the question is, can just those hundred or so light infantry truly destroy the central army of the Mingyue Empire
After two muffled sounds, the two soldiers of the Mingyue Empire had already collapsed to the ground, their expressions blank. Vivid red blood gushed from the corners of their mouths, eyes, nostrils, and ears. The previous ferocious impact had already shattered their internal organs.
"Withdraw?" Zhao Yue said coldly, "The right-wing light infantry has already mixed with the left wing of the Mingyue Empire's army. Can the main force still retreat?"
What do they intend to do? Do they want to destroy the central army of the Mingyue Empire in one fell swoop? This is simply a joke
A single strike ends life, under Meng Hu's feet there is no pause, just like a fierce tiger descending the mountain, charging forward.
As long as we reach the enemy commander, this battle should come to an end
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At that moment, Ye Wenti was at a loss for words when a general suddenly exclaimed in surprise, "The right-wing light infantry seems to be launching a fierce offensive."
Turning back and glaring fiercely at the Chief of Staff, Ye Dingxi sternly questioned: "What is the situation with the light infantry on the right flank? Who ordered them to engage?"
"How about..." Ye Wenti asked tentatively, "Should we first have Dingxi withdraw the troops to the fortress?"
However, Meng Hu's objective is not the left-wing light infantry of the Mingyue Empire. If he were to launch a counterattack at this moment, it would certainly be possible to shatter the infantry formation of the Mingyue Empire's left wing, and the army of the Guanghui Empire would achieve victory. However, in this case, the battle would at most result in a rout; even if the Mingyue Empire's army were to be defeated, the losses would not be significant.
Behind Meng Hu, two hundred light troops followed like shadows, vowing to accompany him to the death. The entire Tiger Brigade, consisting of over two hundred soldiers, formed a conical assault formation, resembling a sharp bone-slicing dagger fiercely wedged into the left flank of the Mingyue Empire's light infantry square, with Meng Hu being the sharpest tip of the cone
Interesting. Zhao Yue rested his chin on his hand and murmured softly, This battle has become quite intriguing
It is no wonder that Zhao Yue said they were overestimating themselves; in Ye Wenting's view, this light troop attacking the central army of the Mingyue Empire was practically equivalent to sending them to their deaths
At the watchtower of the Sirius Fortress
Seeing the Tiger Brigade charge into the Mingyue Empire's army like a tiger among sheep, Lei Ming felt his blood begin to boil. All his concerns were cast aside. In an instant, Lei Ming raised his battle knife high, and a thunderous roar echoed through the skies: "Lei Ming Brigade... all troops, advance! Kill!"
This is why Zhao Yue holds this view, as the light infantry of the right wing has already become entangled with the forces of the Mingyue Empire and can no longer converge towards the center. Once the three heavy infantry regiments of the Guanghui Empire withdraw, relying solely on the light infantry of the left wing will not be sufficient to fend off the pursuit of the Mingyue Empire's forces. If a forced withdrawal occurs, the consequences would be unimaginable.
Zhao Yue's eyes suddenly brightened. If the right-wing light infantry could truly defeat the left-wing light infantry of the Mingyue Empire, wouldn't the flank vulnerability of the heavy infantry in the center of the Mingyue Empire be exposed? Moreover, once the left-wing light infantry of the Mingyue Empire collapses, it would not be so easy for the heavy infantry in the center to retreat...
Only by severely wounding the invading army of the Mingyue Empire can Meng Hu's savior, Lei Ming, be promoted to the rank of general
At present, Ye Dingxi is merely acting as the commander of this division; only by winning this battle can he truly become the commander of the Third Division of the Western Corps. Currently, the unexpected attack by the right-wing light infantry has disrupted his tactical plans and is likely to jeopardize his prospects. How could he not be angry?
No one gave the order? A cloud of gloom suddenly enveloped Ye Dingxi's face as he said in a deep voice, "Lei Ming has such audacity to act independently!"
Zhao Yue and Ye Wentiang turned their heads simultaneously upon hearing the sound, their gazes once again falling upon the right-wing battlefield. As expected, a company-sized unit of light infantry had already deeply embedded itself within the ranks of the Mingyue Empire's army. Despite being surrounded by thousands of troops, their momentum showed no signs of diminishing. At this rate, within the time it takes to brew a cup of tea, they would be able to breach the left flank of the Mingyue Empire's forces.
For instance, when the commander of one side realizes that the situation is unfavorable and decides to withdraw the troops, he will first pull back the heavy infantry from the center of the battlefield, and then allow the light infantry on both flanks to converge towards the center to fend off the enemy's pursuit. In other words, this means sacrificing the light infantry on the flanks to preserve the heavy infantry.
Unauthorized action
The Sirius Fortress, with its towering lookout tower.
In general, light infantry on the battlefield has two primary functions: to protect the flanks of heavy infantry and, after a victory by the heavy infantry, to pursue and eliminate the enemy to expand the gains. However, at times, light infantry must also assume a third function, which is to serve as cannon fodder when necessary
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Chief of Staff Ye Wentian did not dare to meet Zhao Yue's gaze and replied in a low voice: "This, Dingxi should not issue such an absurd military order; it is likely that the light infantry on the right wing acted without authorization"
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Zhao Yue let out a muffled sound, uncertain whether he believed Ye Wentian's explanation or simply did not believe it at all
Zhao Yue, the Governor of the Western Provinces of the Glorious Empire, is also the Legion Commander of the Western Legion
The chief of staff whispered, "My lord, what shall we do now?"
More than 200 soldiers responded with a roar, closely following behind Meng Hu, like a pack of hungry wolves that had discovered their prey, charging towards the army of the Mingyue Empire across the way
"Eh?" Before Zhao Yue could finish speaking, Ye Wentian beside him suddenly exclaimed in surprise and said in a low voice, "What is that light infantry doing? At this moment, if they were to counterattack, the left flank of the Mingyue Empire's army would completely collapse. Why are they instead heading towards the center of the Mingyue Empire's forces?"
Hmm?
"What are you still dawdling for? Are you deaf?" Ye Dingxi shouted angrily, "Go on, hurry up and deliver the orders!"
Ye Wenti inhaled sharply, then turned to look at that light weapon, his eyes involuntarily revealing a strange expression. If this light weapon could truly destroy the central army of the Mingyue Empire, it would undoubtedly determine the outcome of this war. There was even a possibility that the invading army of the Mingyue Empire might face total annihilation.
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Even if they were to die, Ye Dingxi did not care about the fate of this light infantry. What angered Ye Dingxi was that the unauthorized actions of this light infantry had already affected the course of the battle. If this light infantry had been able to counterattack in time just now, the left flank formation of the Mingyue Empire's army would likely have collapsed, and in that case, the Guanghui Empire's army would have secured victory.
What should we do?" Ye Dingxi's eyes glinted with ferocity as he said, "What else can we do now? The right-wing light infantry regiment has already become entangled with the forces of the Mingyue Empire. Our army can only advance and cannot retreat. Relay my orders: let the left-wing light infantry regiment launch an immediate attack. The entire army will strike together and defeat the enemy in one vigorous effort!
Directly targeting the central army
Attack