Chapter 630 (2/2)
Zhao Yun sighed with admiration and said, ”the general is really a gifted genius. These days cloud has been amazing in the army. This armour is equipped with equipment, both men and horses are equipped with armor, and the bows and arrows can not be added. Besides, it can not last for a long time, and there are few weaknesses to speak of. ”
If one of the princes in the late Han Dynasty was most skilled in the use of cavalry, it was probably Gongsun Zan, who was known as the white horse general. Gongsun Zan is located in Youzhou, which is the land of prolific horses. He trained a Youzhou iron horse with ”white horse Yicong” as the core, which swept the world.
However, the myth that Bai Ma Yi was invincible was broken in the battle of Jieqiao.
Qu Yi, an intrepid general from Xiliang who went to Yuan Shao, led more than 1000 soldiers to climb the dead first, hiding bows and crossbows. When baimayi arrived, they suddenly started to shoot arrows. At that time, Zhao Yun had already gone to Yuan Shao and witnessed the destruction of baimayi. His natural memory is very deep.
”Not bad.” Liu Ye exclaimed: ”the armour has strong impact and good defense. The only drawback is that it can't last long. Otherwise, it will be popular in the world.”
It's enough to be tired to carry a man on the horse's back. This man has to be armored with the horse, which is equivalent to a load of dozens of Jin. The fat and strong horse can't bear it. In fact, the elimination rate of ancient war horses was very high, not to mention that the battlefield was killed, only a few of them were killed on the March.
For example, at the end of the Ming Dynasty, in order to improve the speed of March and reach 200 Li a day, the cavalry of the Eight Banners in Manchu and Qing Dynasty beat their horses to death.
This is also the only drawback of armour mounted equipment. After all, it is not a real tank. As long as the tank has enough fuel, it will be OK to drive it all day and night. However, war horses are not good. They are animals with limited physical strength and poor durability.
”But it's enough to break down the Wuhuan cavalry.” Liu Ye said bluntly: ”in this war, we must fight the Wuhuan people. They are going to chase after subjugation. They dare not invade the border for 20 years.”All the generals were excited when they heard the speech and said: ”Wansheng!”
”Wan Sheng!”
”Wan Sheng!”
The morale of thousands of Liangzhou iron cavalry is also high. They shout and shout. They hit the ground with their horses and heads in their hands. Their poles poke on the ground, making a sound like a rainstorm shaking the earth, with a powerful voice.
Seeing this scene, Zhao Yun can't help but lift his arm and blend into the exciting atmosphere.
”Wan Sheng! Wan Sheng
Thousands of people yelled in unison. The sound spread ten miles away. It was like thunder in the clear sky. Some small animals that lived nearby were scared to flee. Why did the beast come.
”The heart of the army is available.” Liu Ye nods with satisfaction.
During the next few days, the Xiliang iron cavalry in the camp was selected from the best, and a thousand of the bravest and skillful knights were selected and selected into the negative Yue army. Liu Ye also specially sent out five stones of grain and grass to everyone, and told the whole army: if anyone has the ability to challenge the knights in the negative Yue army and win, he can take his place.
After hearing this, the disheartened Xiliang soldiers, who were not selected, were in great spirits, and they were all rubbing their hands to challenge those in the army. The Liangzhou soldiers, who have been selected into the negative Yue army, dare not be careless and practice their martial arts carefully. If they are defeated by the other side, they will not go out in dismay?
For a while, a benign challenge atmosphere was formed in the Xiliang cavalry, and the enthusiasm of soldiers in training was greatly improved.