C287 Classic Boat Riding (2/2)
However, right now, it was much more advanced. The border post was filled with a large amount of fine iron wire, and it was difficult for anyone to discover it even if they were tied to it in midair. With the great strength of the charging horses, the taut wire was no less than the sharp blade.
This was simply a one-sided massacre. The French army was cut into two, and the warriors behind them fearfully pulled on their reins to avoid these insidious weapons. The entire formation was thrown into chaos.
The two scares had caused the French to lose all sense of reason, and the Battalion Commander felt his cheeks, chest and even his back start to burn. He was so ashamed that he wanted to find a hole and hide in it. When had the French warriors ever suffered such a loss?
”Warriors of the France... This is a disgrace, this is a disgrace to the army... Don't worry about the casualties. If we rush out, even if we die, we will die in the enemy's position … Charge! ” The Battalion Commander also blushed like Second Master Guan who drew his saber and urged his horse to charge forward.
On the battlefield, the best way to mobilize the morale of the troops was to take the lead of the military officers. When the France cavalry soldiers saw that their superior was risking his life, they of course would do the same.
”Charge...” The enemy's schemes and tricks cannot stop our troops. Long live the Emperor! ”
The French soldiers of this era were very zealous. If they were to charge forward with their lives on the line, their indomitable spirit would make anyone moved.
The trip rope and trap were easy to use, but how much could he install in fifteen minutes? After the servants' lives were filled up, the wires broke and the safe tunnels were flushed out.
King Yi laid behind his cover, coldly watching the figures of the people moving in the forest, listening to the chaotic sounds of the horses' hooves. He could feel the rhythm of the enemies' attacks just from the trembling of the horses' hooves against the ground.
”Elite!” ”He is indeed an elite, the sound of the horses' hooves only lasted for five minutes before order was gradually restored, and the rhythm of the charge appeared again. It was just as master said, the French Army is the strongest in the world, and this is a hundred times stronger than the Xiang Army …”
King Yi observed the edge of the forest, his palm caressing the ground as he felt the tremors. He was actually able to guess the distance between the Cavalry and the ground based on the frequency of the tremors.
”Alright, now is the time … Dragon Lord, what are you waiting for! ” King Yi shouted. More than ten figures suddenly appeared from the treetops in the dense forest, moving across the treetops like monkeys.
”French large nose, grandpa will treat you to a drink …” The Dragon Lord held a simple telekinesis device in his hand. As he lightly tapped the flint, sparks flew onto the seal of the Molotov's cocktail.
Fierce flames ignited above the heads of the French cavalry. This weapon, which the new army was familiar with, smashed downwards with a crackling sound. Balls of flames soared into the sky, and countless warhorses cried out in alarm.
Right now, all the combustion bottles that the new army was holding were gathered in Dragon Lord's hands. He was leading ten agile soldiers to lurk on the treetop, waiting for this chance.
The French did not expect the attack to come from above their heads, and for a moment they even forgot to fight back, even to take out their pistols and shoot. In their eyes, there were more than ten shadows flying on the treetops like the legendary Robin Hood. No one could figure out where they were going.
One after another, Molotov's cocktail were thrown away, and the flames in the forest quickly became one piece. Damp grass and leaves met the fire and quickly turned into thick smoke, making it easier for Dragon Lord and the rest to hide.
”Shoot! Kill these Chinese people!” Almost everyone in the French cavalry carried short guns. The ammunition was already good, as long as they raised their hands, they could shoot. In a short while, the forest would be filled with gunshots.
”Stop, ignore the harassers above, they just want to slow us down …” ”Remember, we are mounted soldiers. We will always be able to rely on our warhorses and our speed …”
Today's chaos had proven the worry he had for many years. This troop of cavalrymen had not participated in actual combat for five years, and many of them were junior brothers who had not entered the battlefield before. Although the France's army looked strong, in terms of talent, they were already a little out of date.
At that time, only the French cavalry was known as an elite. As long as an order was given, no one would be able to interrupt the pace of their charge, and no one would choose to retreat even if they suffered over half of the casualties.
”Shame, this is truly shame, a few holes in the ground, a few iron wires and a fire, all of you are in such a state of chaos. If we meet a real national war, wouldn't you immediately collapse …”
Four years later, in the Franco-Prussian War, the previously overweeningly domineering French army gave the new Prussian army a run for his money.
”Charge! Everyone, hurry up your horses!” ”Don't worry about any interference, just charge with me …” Under the shouts of the Battalion Commander, the chaotic French army finally came back to their senses. They urged their warhorses and charged towards the thin new army position in front of them.
”This is bad!” This bunch of Frenchmen are going to risk their lives... Dragon Lord immediately retreated to the two wings, everyone prepared to use grenades … ”Throw it away!” Although he was not very familiar with modern weapons, he had a sharp sense of direction in war, and he could clearly feel the change in the morale of the enemy and his friends.
To the King Yi, the battlefield was his home.