Chapter 28: The Brave's Game

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  After a simple breakfast, he left fifty soldiers to guard the sleeping soldiers and Zhou Yuji took action again.

  As Dumaile had expected, these annoying Ming troops reappeared in their sights shortly after the main army began to move.

  "Come on!" Just last night, Tuluo's anger had left Duma'er in a sorry state. Today, Duma'er decided to take the initiative and launch a preemptive attack to counter the enemy's provocation, to let these Ming soldiers know his wrath, to let them know the ferocity of Jianzhou warriors.

  It was clear that it was impossible to stop Jian Nü from going to Wuqing Lake to fetch water, but Zhou Yuji had to make a tough attack posture, which was a tactical necessity for this battle.

  "Charge!"

  Zhou Yuji was a man of few words, and with a brief order, he led the charge out of the forest, followed closely by his knights. The Zhou family's great banner was raised instantly, and with Zhou Yuji at their head, these brave cavalrymen once again formed a line and began to gallop wildly.

  Fierce iron cavalry galloped across the land, as the distance between the two sides drew closer and closer. Zhou Yuji stretched out one hand pointing to the sky, this was a predetermined tactical command. Then, each of the Ming army's cavalrymen who were galloping stretched out one hand, this gesture told their comrades in the back how to conduct this battle.

  It's finally time for a head-on battle!

  Blood is slowly boiling, impact begins, heavy hooves shaking the earth.

  As the distance drew closer, Duma let out a loud roar. He knew who he was facing. The armor had already made it clear that the one about to face him was Zhou Yuji, the commander of this battle.

  Both sides were desperately urging their war horses on, the impact of the horse's collision making them understand that this charge was extremely important. Du Ma Lei wanted to get rid of Zhou Yuji, he knew that as long as he got rid of Zhou Yuji, this battle would be over and he would be the hero.

  They can already see each other's faces clearly, and no one can retreat. Life and death are only a line apart.

  Almost at the same time as the collision, both sides let out a loud roar, their war knives swung out, and with one fierce blow, they clashed heavily, sending sparks flying from the heavy blades.

  Dumale was the same as Zhou Yuji, he also used a knife, a heavy knife weighing eight kilograms. In the moment when the two knives intersected, Dumale knew that he had lost, Zhou Yuji's strength was too great, and the battle knife that swung towards him was even sharper than his own knife.

  The tremendous force almost made the war knife slip out of his hand, although he was defeated, but Dumaer's experience was old and he quickly bent down with the fastest speed, then brought his own war horse, Zhou Yuji's knight's blade was so close to him that Dumaer barely dodged this attack.

  The sounds of shouting, clashing weapons, screams and galloping horses all blended together.

  Collision, incessant collision, this is the cavalry's mutual collision.

  This is a game for the brave, where either blood splatters everywhere or life disappears.

  Neither side knew how many of their comrades had fallen from horseback, but after a few moments' time, under Zhou Yuji's leadership, his cavalry began to turn northward.

  Just ahead was Yangliuqing Town, Dumaile's cavalry began to turn back under his lead. He had to pursue, for he could not let Zhou Yu's cavalry bypass Yangliuqing Town, or else he would have to judge Zhou Yu's attacking direction again, and the infantry would be attacked once more. Tu Luo would definitely not accept this, and Dumaile could not withstand Tu Luo's anger.

  Zhou Yu's cavalry was galloping, while Douma's cavalry was closely pursuing behind.

  Dumal did not dare to give up, and Zhou Yuji now needed to execute the predetermined combat strategy: "Turn westward!"

  The war horses raised countless dust, Zhou Yu's cavalry began to turn around, because he had already vaguely seen the woods that provided supplies. Du Ma Le needs to buy time for his own troops, what he has to do is to drive away, drive these Ming army away as far as possible, only in this way can his own troops get water.

  Zhou Yuji's detour had a very large radius, this distance was too far, Duma'er had already completed his task, he slowly stopped the pursuit.

  "Dismount and rest!"

  After a fierce and intense attack, in order to conserve his strength, Zhou Yuji began to let these brave knights dismount and rest, counting the casualties of war. The losses this time were great, with over 50 men lost, which pained Zhou Yuji deeply.

  No sighs are needed, nor is sorrow required; this is the warrior's fate. Whether they live or die, they cannot lose their own dignity.

  Dumalai, who stopped pursuing, was also in a bad situation. He finally thoroughly understood the combat power of this Ming army. Heavy armored cavalry, Zhou Yu led all heavy armored cavalry, and the impact force of heavy armored cavalry was exceptionally strong. At the same time, its defensive strength was equally strong, and ordinary bows and arrows would not cause effective damage to knights wearing heavy armor. Even if they broke through, without a suitable distance, it was ineffective. The battle explained the greatness of heavy armored cavalry, five to one, which means Dumalai lost nearly three hundred brave cavalrymen.

  This is a shame, a shame that Dumar has never suffered!

  Dumale was very clear that the weakness of heavy cavalry was physical strength, both horses and men. However, he had no way to take advantage of this opportunity. He could only exhaust the physical strength of the heavy cavalry by continuously attacking, but this method of warfare was not feasible for him. Dumale could only watch as Zhou Yu's cavalry began to rest. Watching the enemy but being unable to attack made him extremely painful. Dumale also knew that it might take several hours to completely consume the physical strength of these Ming army cavalrymen, which was a task he could not complete.

  Keep a close eye on these Ming troops, this is what Duma'er needs to do now. It's estimated that the main force should have approached Wuchang Lake, and Duma'er's first task will be completed.

  The Ming army rested for a short while, and from afar, Duma'er could see that one of the Ming cavalrymen mounted his horse, raised his flag, and began to gallop proudly. He circled around his resting comrades, even using his war flag to provoke Duma'er's cavalry.

  This is the prelude to another attack, Dumarle thought.

  Zhou Yuji should launch another attack soon, if not, the enemy's main force will set off again after replenishing their water supply. If that happens, Zhou Yuji's attack will be less effective, so this attack will come quickly.

  "My brave warriors! Have you rested enough?" Zhou Yuji judged the time and estimated the location of the Jin army's main force, now was the perfect moment to launch a surprise attack:

  "That's enough rest! General Order!"

  "It's just a small rebel, General, let us go and kill him..."

  "Kill the slave! Kill the slave!......"

  There is no need for Zhou Yuji to go and boost morale, the warriors are already eager, the cruel battle and hatred have made them hot-blooded.

  "Out! The cavalry of the target-built slave!" Zhou Yuji raised his war knife and pointed at the enemy:

  "All men listen, prepare to strike!" The Ming army's cavalry had finished their rest, and as they mounted their horses, Du Ma Le made a decisive response:

  The biting cold wind blows the Zhouzi banner, it points to the east, pointing to the invading enemy, Zhou Yuji's next strong attack is coming...