Chapter 4347: Still underestimated

Ma Heng forward command.

"I think it should be done like this. These Huns cavalry are very difficult to deal with. If we let them spread out, we will ambush them. It will be a lucky draw. It is hard to seize the other side's opportunity. I think we should slow down. Attract them a little bit. In this case, there will be such and some opportunities to solve these problems." Ma Heng said.

"Sir, if we do this, it's like fishing. Although the fish are all small fish, these small fish are enough for us to complete the task. According to the report of the mountain brigade, two hundred cavalry soldiers have entered Baili. If all the nearby Huns cavalry enter, I think the situation may become more serious. In that case, a larger battle may be formed." Said a combat staff officer.

"Well. That should be the case. In this case, our appetite should be greater. Order the artillery to advance to the Baili line, the sixth infantry brigade, and follow the command of the mountain brigade." Ma Heng said.

"Yes. Sir." A staff officer immediately began to draw up combat orders. Ma Heng agreed very much with Red Lady's approach, because they needed to eat up the enemy's strength a little bit. There are not many five hundred people, but it is still difficult to find these five hundred people on the entire battlefield. Since the enemy sent it up by himself. This is beyond their control.

Baili. The battle here is still going on, but the intensity of the battle is not as intense as before.

Most of the nearby villagers gathered here.

"Child, get up quickly. Get up quickly. Don't go to bed. Don't go to bed." An aunty shouted. But helplessly, a Republican soldier died in action. The aunt is very sad. Think of these Republican soldiers as their own sons.

"Woo." Several women nearby were weeping. Some villagers spontaneously took out the rapeseed oil they were reluctant to use and lighted them a bright beacon. The old man also took out the coffin board he was reluctant to use. They felt that these Republican children were killed for their sake. They were still young, and some were only in their teens. But it stopped at that moment forever. The thing about Baili. They all heard about it. Some nearby villages were also attacked, but when most of them were in Baili, they were blocked by the Republican Army.

Some women took off the uniforms of the Republican Army. Dry your body. They washed their military uniforms. After a person died, their bodies would become stiff and it was difficult to put on these clothes. However, nearby villagers did their best to put clothes on these soldiers. Because these people died for them.

The Republican Army fought with the Huns cavalry, and basically achieved a one-to-one casualty ratio. This is still the case when the Republican soldiers have muskets. These scattered Huns are their elite cavalry units, otherwise, they would not spread out like this to ransack nearby villages. They walked all the way, killed all the way, some villages were killed. These people are beasts. Cruel beast.

Elderly people in nearby villages knew that if there weren't the Republican army, they might have been slaughtered. The whole family is gone. The Republican Army organized them to retreat into the mountains because it was relatively safe. The villagers obeyed the command of the Republican Army. Because the Republican Army is trustworthy, from the Republican soldiers lying on the ground, they know that this is their own team.

The Republican Army strictly enforces its own battlefield discipline. The soldiers did not enter the civilian houses to rest in unison. This was to prevent them from stealing money and food from the local people. Strict military discipline is exchanged for the support of the local people. In addition, the battle was very intense. The Republican Army spread among the people, and they spread to ten miles and eight townships. Hot meals were delivered from the nearby village. The Republican Army was for them to resist the Huns.

The second battalion suffered the most casualties. When they ate the hot meal, the grievances in their hearts were suddenly resolved. Their previous incomprehension disappeared at this moment. They feel that all of this is very worthwhile.

The most touching thing is that the local people buried the soldiers who died as if they were relatives. Although this is still a war zone. But the local elderly insisted on building a mourning hall. For them to watch the night, this kind of honor is rare in the local area. The locals insisted on doing this, and their previous incomprehension had chilled the hearts of the soldiers who died. Now they have to repay these soldiers with their actions.

"Sir, sir." A middle-aged man brought a few young men to a major of the Republican Army.

"I heard about me. We know that you are fighting the Huns for us. Let these young people follow you. You are a good army. We all support our village." The middle-aged man said excitedly to the major. To.

"Sir, if you want us, we can also fight the Huns. These Huns are beasts. They are not humans." The young men said excitedly. They were only holding simple sticks and hoes in their hands, but at this moment, they firmly believed that only by joining the Republican Army can they guarantee the safety of their homes.

"This. Fellows, it's dangerous to fight." The major said embarrassingly. On the one hand, the troops do need to be supplemented, but on the other hand, these people are soldiers with no combat experience. They are sent to the battlefield, and they will soon be killed. This is very unworthy. The major thinks that they have undergone certain training, even if they have a certain sense of militia combat. The mountain brigade had recruited some soldiers before. Most of them were local militiamen, and they were able to receive normal training well. The combat effectiveness is still relatively strong. But let a group of people who have never fought to join the team, they really feel that there will be a big mess.

"Sir, we know. But we joined to protect us and kill these Huns." Many young people said excitedly.

"What's the matter?" Zhang Xian came here and asked at this moment. He needs to see what's going on on the front line. Otherwise, they would be commanding blindly.

"Sir, they want to join our brigade." The major salute reported at this time.

"Yeah." Zhang Xian just nodded. The young people immediately surrounded Zhang Xian. They think that this chief, who can speak, must be a high-ranking official.

"Sir, accept us. I've already said it. If you can't accept it, going back will make people laugh." Many young people said excitedly. They think the Republican Army is a victorious army. Look at their beautiful uniforms, their boots, and their mountain hats. They have never seen this kind of hat. Everyone thinks that the Republican Army is the most powerful force.

"Fellows, fellows, I heard about me. We welcome you to join the army, but we can only charge half of it." Zhang Xian said.

"Ah. Half, no. I have to ask for it. Otherwise, my parents will kill me when I go back." A young man said anxiously.

"Quiet, be quiet, I know the situation, your intentions are yes, I very much agree, but I can only ask for half. For the rest, you have to go back and establish militias, various villages, militia platoons, militia companies , And then organized to protect the safety of the villagers, organize the people to move to safe places in the mountains. Some people are needed to transfer some food, and no major disaster can occur. This is a necessary means to protect the family." Zhang Xian shouted. . After listening, everyone felt reasonable.

"Go. Make all the cultural instructors that you can't camp, let them promote our policy, and the basic organization of the militia, and get them into state as soon as possible. There is still fighting here, everyone should be careful. Go back soon. "Zhang Xian said. Only those young people insisted on staying. Zhang Xian agreed. But just for them to carry out some logistical operations with some veterans, Zhang Xian has more important things to do.

"How? How many enemies are there?" Zhang Xian asked the major.

"Report sir." The major saluted.

"This is a war zone, no need to salute. Just tell me the situation." Zhang Xian asked.

"The enemy estimates that there are more than fifty people. They are all in the large courtyard behind. The courtyard wall is a bit high and difficult to penetrate unless there is artillery or blasting. But there is a small square. We want to take advantage of it. The night launched an offensive. A hole was blasted." said the major.

"Strengthen your guard and don't attack. Use some good soldiers to shoot them coldly. Waiting to solve them with cannon." Zhang Xian saw the soldiers who died, and he felt distressed. Those are their good fighters, just like that. He was so distressed.

"This." The major didn't understand.

"We want to fight for help, just to fish, you eat all the bait. The fish will not come." Zhang Xian explained.

"Yes. Sir." The major quickly put down his saluting hand. This is a war zone. They cannot salute. In this case, his chief will be killed.

"The casualties are a bit too big." Zhang Xian said sadly, looking at the soldier's body covered with white cloth on the ground.

"Sir, those Huns are still good at fighting. Most of them use bows and arrows to attack. Their arrow skills are very high. Within thirty to fifty steps. Almost anyone can be shot. The worst is The cavalry who ran out, if they had horses, would use projectiles. Our people suffered a great loss. Many soldiers were shot through the necks by the opponent’s bows and arrows. It’s really **** maddening." Speaking very annoyed.

Zhang Xian helplessly patted the other person on the shoulder, comforting him. They also thought of such a situation. But they still underestimated the combat effectiveness of the Huns cavalry.