Chapter 704: Real and False, Target Ferry!

Chapter 704: Real and False, Target Ferry!

Dou Yong's calculation was not wrong. He believed that the cavalry could improve the accuracy of the shooting if they approached 50 meters. This was indeed a reasonable strategy for the defenders. After all, no matter how fast the cavalry attacked, it was impossible to directly break through the solid camp. Their main purpose was often to attract the attention of the defenders and create chaos.

This experience might work for other cavalry, but it was completely different for the cavalry of the Southern Border Army. The cavalry of the Southern Border Army never stopped their charge, as if it would never stop. The purpose of their doing so was to reduce the vigilance of the defenders.

In fact, these cavalrymen had already prepared their secret weapons, ready to use when the time was right. The triangular charge formation could minimize the damage to their own cavalry from arrows, and most importantly, protect the safety of the cavalrymen in the back row of the triangle.

However, Dou Yong did not show much concern about the approaching cavalry. After all, in his opinion, unless these cavalry used the power of horses and carried some heavy weapons such as rolling logs to attack, their threat to the camp was minimal. At most, these cavalry could only resist and shoot arrows.

Dou Yong's judgment happened to be his fatal mistake. In fact, the cavalry led by Gao Yao carried much more special equipment. These equipment were specially designed to deal with various combat situations.

When the cavalry approached the camp, the front row quickly dispersed, while the back row began to approach the camp without hesitation. At this moment, an unexpected scene occurred - behind these cavalry, hooks of strange shapes were thrown out like raindrops, flying straight above the camp.

These hooks were one of the special equipment that Gao Yao had researched. Although their use was subject to certain restrictions, at this moment, they undoubtedly became the key to defeating the enemy.

The camp near the ferry was built for temporary garrisoning of troops, so the height was not too particular, only three meters. However, when people rode on war horses, this height seemed insignificant, because the war horses themselves were already nearly half the height.

At this time, the cavalrymen of the Southern Border Army held hooks in their hands, and their goal was very clear - to use the power of the hooks to climb onto the camp. The front end of the hooks was very sharp, and it could easily grab some positions on the camp.

The cavalrymen acted quickly and decisively. They threw out the hooks without hesitation and accurately hooked the edge of the camp. Then, they pulled hard and used the force to leap above the camp as lightly as a flying bird.

All this happened so quickly, as if it happened in just a moment. In just three to five seconds, the cavalry of the Southern Border Army had appeared above the camp like ghosts, and the defenders didn't even have time to react.

The two sides of the camp, which were supposed to be defended by infantry, were now filled with archers. Faced with the sudden attack of the Southern Border Army cavalry, these archers were terrified and completely lost the ability to fight back.

In an instant, shouts and screams were heard one after another, and blood splattered everywhere. In just a moment, dozens of defenders fell in a pool of blood. The cavalry of the Southern Border Army were like wolves and tigers, quickly occupying the upper sides of the camp and began to charge towards the center.

The situation was reversed immediately. The archers on top of the camp had no time to shoot at the infantry outside and started to retreat. This led to the infantry, who were no longer suppressed, starting to attack the main gate of the camp.

Dou Yong was deeply shocked after witnessing this amazing scene. He had never expected that the cavalry could be used in this way and climb the city wall directly in this way. This was really unexpected! What was even more surprising was that the performance of these cavalry in infantry combat was not inferior to their combat ability on horseback.

At the same time, Wu She, who was watching the battle from a distance, finally felt relieved. He knew that the truth was also false, and the purpose of the feint attack by the cavalry was to make the opponent believe that the cavalry had no way to deal with the camp. Only in this way, when the two sides were fighting fiercely, a real attack could be launched suddenly to achieve the best effect. Of course, the reason why Wu She was able to achieve such an unexpected effect was also due to the fact that the opponent had no archers to suppress him.

Without the threat of the archers, the infantry quickly advanced to the main gate like a gust of wind and began to hit the main gate without hesitation. Under the fierce impact, the sturdy main gate instantly became shaky, as if it could be breached at any time.

Dou Yong was caught off guard by the drastic change in the battle situation. He watched helplessly as more and more southern troops continued to emerge from the camp, and secretly complained in his heart. He knew very well that if this continued, the situation would become increasingly unfavorable to his side. The enemy had already gained a clear advantage and besieged his army in the camp. If he did not come up with a countermeasure as soon as possible, the consequences would be disastrous. It could even be said that he was no different from a living target.

"Soldiers, listen up!" Dou Yong stood at the front of the army, holding a spear, and shouted loudly, "Follow me and charge out! The king will send troops to rescue us soon!" His voice echoed in the camp like a thunder, making everyone's eardrums buzz.

Dou Yong knew very well that it was meaningless to continue to defend. The enemy's offensive was getting more and more fierce, and his losses would inevitably increase. Instead of waiting to die, it was better to fight to the death, and there might be a glimmer of hope.

Moreover, Dou Yong also had some confidence in the strength of his troops. Although the Southern Border Army had a large number of troops, his own number was not much less than theirs. Once the two sides got into a melee, it would be a protracted war, and it would be impossible to determine the winner in a short period of time.

As long as they can hold out until Wu Rui gets the news and comes to support them, none of these Southern Border troops will be able to leave! Thinking of this, Dou Yong felt a surge of heroic spirit in his heart, and he decided to personally lead the soldiers to fight their way out.

"Boom..." As the camp gate slowly fell to the ground with a loud noise, the infantry of both sides finally stood face to face.

Dou Yong stood fearlessly in the front row, a fierce look on his face and the spear in his hand flashing coldly in the sunlight.

"Soldiers, follow me and kill!" Dou Yong shouted angrily, and like an angry lion, he rushed towards the Southern Border Army first.

The soldiers behind him were also inspired by his courage. They roared and followed him to fight.

Seeing this, the soldiers of the Southern Border Army naturally refused to be outdone. They waved their weapons and rushed forward like a tide.

In an instant, shouts and the sounds of weapons clashing resounded throughout the battlefield, and a brutal fight began.