Chapter 0009: The Battlefield of Blood

Oh, this guard is incredibly quick!

Regardless, it doesn't matter if we are discovered. With our 500 Black Armored Eagle Guards, infiltrating the enemy camp to behead them is not an issue. Moreover, setting fire to their supplies is also feasible. Everyone, prepare the oil bottles. We will charge into the Wei army's supply depot with a fierce killing intent, unleashing a massacre. We must fulfill the general's military orders.

Crossbowman, prepare to shoot!

"General's order, chariots advance, archers provide cover!" A messenger of the Wei army galloped between the ranks, waving the command flag and shouting loudly.

The Wei army selected elite soldiers to form custom units. The Wei infantry donned heavy armor, wielded spears and swords, and operated crossbows that could shoot projectiles weighing twelve stones (Note: In ancient times, one stone was approximately thirty kilograms). They carried quivers containing fifty bolts and provisions for three days, capable of covering a hundred miles in half a day, thus representing the elite troops of the Great Wei.

In his previous life, Chen Ling was a light infantryman who had been forcibly conscripted temporarily, and did not belong to the main force or elite troops of the Wei army

Chen Ling silently exclaimed: "Not good!"

was discovered by the Wei soldiers

Blood splattered, severed limbs flying, heads rolling, headless corpses spraying jets of blood; those who were just now fighting desperately to slaughter others may now be nothing more than a pile of flesh under the hooves of horses

The troops selected by the State of Wei for training in martial arts and the * map * book soldiers were all heavy infantry, clad in heavy armor, wielding halberds and swords, carrying bows and crossbows, and equipped with quivers. It can be said that they were well-equipped and armed to the teeth. This indicates that without the support of a powerful metallurgical industry and weapon manufacturing sector, it would be unimaginable to arm individual soldiers with such equipment.

In the next moment, the black-armored elite cavalry of the Qin army clashed with the chariot battalion of the Wei state. Arrows flew swiftly, and horses galloped fiercely, as the red and black legions contended against each other. Following this, a thunderous crash resounded as chariots and warhorses collided head-on, akin to the moment when two massive waves converge in a great tide, a fleeting rush followed by a sudden stillness, and then chaos ensued with men and horses tumbling, blood and flesh scattering.

In the early Warring States period, the use of iron tools gradually became widespread. At that time, the metallurgical centers of the world were located in Han and Wei. The State of Wei was renowned for its advanced weapon manufacturing industry, dominating the era. The Wei army gradually replaced bronze weapons with iron weapons, which is historically referred to as the sharpness of the Wei army's armor and weapons

On the battlefield, the soldiers of Qin and Wei clashed fiercely, with individuals being slain, toppled, or stabbed at intervals. The scene was one of blood and flesh, where each person fought desperately to extinguish life. The path of the world is ruthless, and the battlefield is even more so; the life of the enemy is the glory of one's own victory.

For the first time in his life, Chen Ling witnessed such a large-scale battle on hetushu.com, a complete clash of cold weapons and fierce fighting, where lives were taken as if they were the most worthless of weeds, being reaped away.

Swoosh

Charge forward and break through the defenses of the Wei army

Just as the Wei army's chariot formation broke out from the array, it was immediately covered by crossbow bolts, which rained down on the yokes, canopies, and compartments of the chariots. Some of the drivers and armored soldiers on the chariots were struck by arrows and fell, yet this did not hinder the momentum of the Wei army's attack, as the archers in front of the Wei formation also responded in kind

Chen Ling rushed back to the rear camp, took an iron sword from an idle weapons rack, his face full of determination. Spitting on the ground, he fiercely declared: "Dare to launch a surprise attack? With Master Chen here, today you shall come but never return!"

He is located near the field hospital, while the supply depot is situated directly in front of it. The entire hillside is arranged from bottom to top as follows: the forward camp, the central army camp, the supply camp, and the auxiliary field hospital. If enemy troops were to launch an attack, they would first pass through the field hospital, where the injured soldiers would serve as discarded troops and human shields

Kill! Kill! Kill!

These eagle guards are utterly contemptuous of others. The leader at the forefront draws his long sword and charges ahead, leading the way.

The foot-mounted crossbow blocked the Wei army. Fan Zihua and Zhan Xiong received orders to lead 10,000 elite black-armored cavalry to charge at the chariot formation. Tu Gang and Chen Dong commanded 30,000 light-armored troops in the rear. Zhang Dong and Gong Liangzan led 3,000 light cavalry, ready to infiltrate the formation from the left flank after the great battle commenced, disrupting the Wei army's ranks. Once the rear Eagle Guards successfully ambushed the military camp's supplies, they would launch a full-scale attack.

Fortunately, he had been training continuously for the past two months, greatly enhancing his agility. With his nimble skills, he swiftly rolled over to evade the cold arrows, leaping into the grass. He tumbled and sprang into the forest, running wildly while shouting: "The Qin army is attacking, all guards, prepare for battle!"

Here

This is a tough battle, and the final outcome depends solely on the strength of both sides' forces and the level of morale.

Generally, those who possess geographical advantages must have the natural defenses of mountains and rivers, along with the abundance of resources. The state of Wei, located in the Central Plains, lacks the natural defenses of mountains and rivers, yet it benefits from fertile land to support the resources of the military and the nation. Therefore, it cannot be said that Wei's strength is without geographical advantage.

The war chariot's wheels began to grind against the ground, producing a series of creaking sounds. Immediately following, the infantry and cavalry behind the chariot, armed with long weapons, prepared to charge. At this moment, Chen Ling, standing at a distance, observed how heavily and finely equipped the Wei army was, all clad in fine iron armor and weaponry.

"Qin soldiers! This is bad, the Qin soldiers are going to launch a surprise attack," Chen Ling immediately realized.

Roar! Roar! Roar! The formation of the Wei army begins to shift, a deep roar reverberates, morale shakes the mountains and stirs the valleys, filled with youthful vigor and a profound intent to kill

The State of Wei implemented military reforms relatively early, establishing a standing army centered around elite soldiers.

At this moment, the black-armored cavalry, under the cover of crossbow bolts, charged out of formation, galloping swiftly across the battlefield. Just before the clash, the dense rain of arrows from the Wei army descended like a swarm of locusts. In an instant, the sounds of shouting men and neighing horses filled the air, and the cavalry, lacking adequate protection, fell as if they had tripped over a tether, collapsing in droves

Dong Zhiqi raised his long sword, and the chariots along with heavily armored infantry and cavalry surged forth like a tidal wave. The sound of large leather drums echoed across the sky. Three hundred chariots, one thousand charioteers, and three thousand heavily armored cavalry, all equally formidable as the Qin army's elite black-armored cavalry, filled the entire plain with a cacophony of hooves and dust, amidst the clamor of battle cries.

As he stood on the high slope observing, he faintly sensed the sound of footsteps and the rustling of armor not far behind him, which did not belong to the patrol of the Wei army. Doubts arose in his mind, and he turned to look, only to see a dark line emerging from the path on the slope. This dark line was composed of shadows, all clad in black battle armor, with even their capes being black.

At the moment Chen Ling turned around, a scout from the Qin army's Black Armored Eagle Guard also spotted him and raised his crossbow to shoot a cold arrow at him

The internal hierarchy of the Wei army is strict and well-defined, with a large number of troops. Although they suffered a significant defeat at the Battle of Maling against Tian Ji and Sun Bin of the Qi state, which caused them to lose their status as the dominant power in the Central Plains, during the reign of King Wei Xiang, Wei still possesses 200,000 heavy infantry (Wuzhu), 200,000 light infantry (Fenji), 200,000 potential recruits (Cangtou), and 200,000 support troops (Situ), along with 600 chariots and 15,000 cavalry. Their military strength remains formidable. The Wei army still has 200,000 heavy infantry (Wuzhu), 200,000 light infantry (Fenji), 200,000 potential recruits (Cangtou), and 200,000 support troops (Situ), along with 600 chariots and 15,000 cavalry, demonstrating their substantial military capability.

The Wei army guards, upon hearing Chen Ling's call, immediately heightened their vigilance. Upon discovering the Qin army, they sounded the horn, and the soldiers stationed in the rear began to assemble to thwart the Qin army's surprise attack

Gan Mao held his sword aloft, pointing it towards the sky. Immediately, the soldiers of the Qin army began to rhythmically strike their shields with their weapons, thrusting the ends of their long poles into the ground while simultaneously shouting: "Break the wind! Break the wind! Break the wind!"

At the command given, the signal flag waved, and ten thousand crossbowmen unleashed their powerful bolts. Countless large crossbows released a torrential downpour, filling the sky with a dense rain of arrows that spread across the horizon