The rapid reaction force has already learned this type of attack method long ago. They have heard about this combat method since the day they were trained. Now that they are on the battlefield, they certainly know how to use this method reasonably.
It is not feasible to pursue the enemy relentlessly. Li Xiang had told them long ago that if you fight continuously for more than three hours, your combat effectiveness may be only about 50%. But if you fight for one hour and rest for one hour, then your combat effectiveness can be maintained between 75% and 85%.
Therefore, when the rapid reaction force was formed, Li Xiang asked them to let half of the troops rest as much as possible under controllable combat conditions, and to ensure that everyone had sufficient rest time. Only by allowing everyone to have rest time can we increase our chances of winning. If we overdraw our energy and physical strength every moment, then even if we win the war, it will be full of uncertainties in the end, and this is not what Li Xiang wants.
"Brothers, charge!"
General Sima was leading so many troops for the first time, and they were His Highness's personal troops. He was very happy at this time. This was an action that would go down in history.
More than 2,000 cavalrymen separated in an instant, with each team of fifty people. They were not very far away from each other. If they were too far apart, some things might not be done. This way they could support each other.
For these people, they have become accustomed to such scenes. Although facing the people of the Arab Empire may be the first time, this kind of pursuit war can be said to be the most common when they were fighting abroad in the past. Who gave us the opportunity to win earlier?
The soldiers of the Arab Empire were fighting with their own people just now for a chance to escape. They were my comrades just now, but now they have become enemies. You are running too slowly in front of me, and that is also a reason to kill you. If I don't kill you, my animals will not be able to run. What should I do if the Tang army comes later?
Those who had this idea basically ran away. Only those who were cowardly and kind-hearted could not run away. They did not raise their scimitars against their own people, so they were always trapped in this chaotic circle and had no way to rush out.
When the Tang army appeared nearby, they finally realized what an opportunity they had missed, but it was too late now. Even if they wanted to rush out, the Tang army would not give them a chance. Some soldiers of the Arab Empire still wanted to fight, but unfortunately the Tang army had crossbows.
The first priority in cavalry combat is to be equipped with chain slaves. When the enemy is facing you head-on, one crossbow arrow will take his life. If his back is facing you, unless it is absolutely necessary, you can only use your steel knife to end the battle. After all, each person carries a small number of crossbow arrows. Even if they can be replaced quickly, it depends on the situation. Our steel knives are not rusty, and we have to make them drink some blood on the battlefield.
So the Arab cavalry who were preparing to resist were dumbfounded. They thought they would have a thrilling life-and-death battle with the Tang Dynasty's special forces, but who knew that the other party would not fight with you like that at all. A crossbow arrow would be shot directly at you, and you could only stare at the bloody hole in your chest in a daze.
We agreed to duel on horseback, how could you be so arrogant? When the Tang soldiers looked at these people, their eyes were full of idiots. Which idiot promised you that each of us would kill several of you? Who had the time to make an agreement with you? You only have yourselves to blame.
After entering the Arab Empire camp, the Tang army's advance began to slow down, but for the Tang army, they did not slack off. The main reason was that there were too many soldiers of the Arab Empire. Two thousand five hundred people against tens of thousands of people, no matter how brave they were, they might be delayed.
Chang Sunze in the rear quickly discovered this scene and without waiting for an hour, he sent out his troops ahead of time.
Although the rotation tactics stipulated by Li Xiang are very important, you also have to be able to analyze the situation. Take the current situation for example, our 2,500 people may not be able to pass. Of course, it is not because they are not brave enough in fighting, nor is it because the people of the Arab Empire are strong enough.
It was simply because the people of the Arab Empire were too chaotic. They formed circles, and our people could not kill their way through. There was even a danger of being surrounded by them. The artillery did not dare to fire indiscriminately at this time, and could only fire some shells farther away. However, distant water cannot quench immediate thirst, so at this time we could only deploy our reserve forces.
After the five thousand cavalrymen gathered together, their combat effectiveness immediately changed. The people of the Arab Empire fled frantically to the south. Those who were unwilling to attack their own people just now now raised their scimitars. You just can't care about so many things. If you still think about this and that, it's purely because you have a problem with your brain, and it has nothing to do with anyone else.
Although His Royal Highness the Prince ran away, he felt like he was about to suffocate when he saw the people in the rear killing each other. In fact, there was nothing he could do about it. If you hadn't set up your camp so close, this situation wouldn't have happened.
His Royal Highness the Prince also thought about setting up camp in the south, farther away from the Tang army, but he knew the situation of his army. Many people had not eaten yet. If he set up camp in the south, it might be unknown whether they would have the strength to walk over. So it was better to stay closer to the Tang army.
According to the intelligence he had gathered, the number of the Tang army was not that large. If the Tang army came to attack, we could also send our entire army forward. Even if we could not win at that time, the Tang army would not be able to swallow us. Now he realized how wrong he was. The Tang army could not swallow you, but they did not intend to swallow you. They just wanted to kill you.
Daybreak soon arrived, and no one knew how many corpses were left in the north. The Arab Empire's camp was full of raging fires. The Tang army did not order the fire to be set, but they set it on their own. Only after the entire camp was set on fire did they have a chance to escape.
