Chapter 10: Tuoba Xiu

Liu Yan certainly heard it, but he did not have any particularly special feelings about it

The four individuals who charged forward from Tuoba Xiu's side have already been toppled by the spear soldiers. Upon seeing the emerging enemies, who appeared fearless and fierce, her small face immediately turned pale. She continuously pondered in her heart: "They are not the Jizhu people, the overlords of the Central Plains. When did a formidable army emerge in the Central Plains, claiming to be the Han army?"

Some horses charged into the formation of the spear soldiers, toppling the front row and disrupting the formation. Fortunately, their numbers were too few, and the soldiers all came from the system. Perhaps due to their sluggishness or questionable intelligence, as long as they were not dead or severely injured, they would get back up and rejoin the ranks. Watching this, Xu Zheng, who was providing support from the side, felt an overwhelming urge to ignite with frustration.

Spring, indeed, is the season of rejuvenation, where plants grow vigorously, creating dense canopies of greenery

Intelligence is key; it may be necessary to upgrade to the "Castle Age" for the NPCs' intelligence to increase somewhat

"Look! Look! The elite of the sovereign, that is the elite of the sovereign!" Xu Zheng, stirring the blood of his comrades, shouted, "Though we dare not aspire to their heights, we must closely follow in their wake!"

What Xu Zheng saw were his comrades fighting fiercely, charging in silence, battling in silence, and dying in silence. He felt both shocked and envious, wishing he could join them. Unable to contain himself, he ran to Liu Yan's side and knelt on one knee, saying: "Your Majesty, I humbly request to fight!"

Liu Yan, who was constantly redeploying troops, suddenly paused and murmured, "Tuoba Xianbei?" He quickly instructed the soldiers who were about to collide with Tuoba Xiu to steer clear.

The charging warhorses rushed towards the spear formation on the side, and at that moment, the rigidity of the system soldiers was fully revealed. They made no attempt to evade, continuing to march forward as ordered. Most of the charging warhorses collided with the spears, falling to the ground in an instant, while several spear soldiers were also knocked down along with their weapons.

Seeing the soldier holding a long spear with a blank expression, and then marching forward in silence, Tuoba Xiu suddenly felt a sense of impending doom. However, in the next moment, those spear-wielding soldiers unexpectedly bypassed her and charged towards the Xiongnu Tiefu tribe. Overwhelmed with tension and having held her breath for too long, she felt her body go weak and sat down on the ground.

The so-called strong military is characterized by strict discipline and the ability to endure significant casualties while fighting relentlessly. The spear soldiers at the forefront encountered the Xiongnu cavalry, known as the Iron Horsemen. Although the Xiongnu cavalry did not have enough space to accelerate, the casualties among the spear soldiers were indeed considerable

The arrows shot by Liu Yan's archers have not ceased, and they are targeting the Xiongnu Tiefu tribe, which is arrayed for self-defense. It is uncertain what the results of the battle are, but it can be considered that they have managed to suppress them.

The system soldiers charged forward fearlessly, their fierce and unyielding demeanor instilling dread in anyone who witnessed it. Yet, who could know that Liu Yan felt both joy and helplessness in his heart

Xu Zhengli immediately displayed a look of great joy, loudly responding "Yes!" While running, he called out to his comrades: "The Lord has granted permission, all soldiers follow me to fight fiercely against the enemy!"

After the recent consumption, what continues to advance are 50 swordsmen, 61 spearmen, and 50 archers. They never shout loudly during the battle; whether they suffer fatal injuries or fight with all their might, they truly give the impression of being the elite among elites. In particular, there is a squad of swordsmen facing the charge of several cavalry from the Xiongnu Tiefu tribe. They first used their shields to block the attack, and then fiercely swung their swords, achieving a result of losing 3 men while taking down 6 cavalry, leaving all witnesses convinced that this self-proclaimed Han army is indeed a formidable force.

The orderly yet thunderous sound of footsteps echoed, but unfortunately, the surrounding weeds were overgrown, obstructing the view. However, it was precisely because of this visual obstruction that not only were there movements ahead, but the grass on both sides was also being constantly overturned. This caused the chaotic Tuoba Xianbei and Xiongnu Tiefu tribes to react just as disturbances arose behind them, prompting them to instinctively call for their people to gather together, with horses outside and people inside, hoping to use this arrangement for self-preservation

Tuoba Xiu peered through the gaps in the human wall, fixating intently on the direction from which the sound originated, able to hear the footsteps drawing nearer. Uncertain if she was mistaken, she saw several glimmering lights appear, and only upon waiting to see clearly did she realize that they were the sharp tips of spears. Instinctively, she crouched down to the ground.

The Tuoba Xianbei were filled with fear, as their adversaries were the forces of the Xiongnu.

Isn't Tuoba Xianbei the same Tuoba who established Northern Wei? Which emperor of Tuoba Xianbei was it? It seems that it was he who implemented comprehensive sinicization, which allowed the Han to continue having the opportunity for brilliance as a nation

Infantry inherently faces a natural disadvantage against cavalry, as the cavalry can strike from a position of height, causing the infantry on the ground to experience an instinctive fear when confronted with the towering horses of the cavalry. The spearmen produced by the system do not experience such fear; rather, it is the infantry themselves who are at a disadvantage, and they only know how to rigidly execute orders. Consequently, the casualties are naturally not low.

"Wait a moment." Liu Yan felt a pang of sorrow for the fallen soldiers of the system, but such is the nature of war; for every enemy killed, there will be casualties. He was observing, waiting for the opportune moment: "Alright, you lead the soldiers to attack from the flank."

Due to the lack of any orders for change, the phalanx's spear-wielders did not halt their advance at all. They held their four-meter-long spears at a slight angle, moving forward silently.

It is evident that Liu Yangguang was aware of the Northern Wei, yet he was unaware of the already established Dai state. In fact, this Dai state was quite vigorous, but in its early stages, it was severely undermined by the joint efforts of the Murong Xianbei and the Yuwen Xianbei. However, after the Yuwen Xianbei had dealt a blow to the Tuoba Xianbei, they themselves fell into a great pit and were directly annihilated by the Murong Xianbei. The Yuwen Xianbei subsequently split into the Khitan and the Kumo Xi (which later became the 'Imperial Clan' and 'Later Clan' that established the Liao state)

Han army? The Han Dynasty had already perished in the year 220 AD, so where does this Han army come from? If we are to speak of the Han army, it would refer to the Han state established by Liu Yuan of the Xiongnu. A single roar from him left the Tuoba Xianbei in shock and then fear, while the people of the Xiongnu's Tiefu tribe were also taken aback.

The grass was constantly overturned, and Tuoba Xiu was surrounded by the surviving subordinates. The already complex environment made it difficult to observe anything, and being surrounded by human shields further obscured her view. She could only repeatedly shout, "I am the younger sister of Tuoba Shiyijian, the ruler of the Dai Kingdom!" as if such an identity could serve as a talisman.

The Xianbei people protecting Tuoba Xiu continuously shouted and roared, as the spears emerged from the grass. In the next moment, the surrounding warhorses were pierced by the spears, causing them to emit tragic whinnies in pain. Some managed to break free from the grasp of the reins and ran away, while others that could not break free stood still, their front hooves repeatedly stomping in the air.