Call of the Heroes of Chaos in Another World

Chapter 2616 Chen Qingzhi retreats, Flying Tiger retreats from white robe

Chapter 2616 Chen Qingzhi retreats, Flying Tiger retreats from white robe

On the battlefield, Chen Qingzhi had already begun to consider whether to spare no effort, gather the strength of the entire army, and find a way to kill Li Cunxiao.

With his elite cavalry, it might be worth a try if casualties were not a concern.

On the battlefield, the collective strength ultimately prevails, especially when this is an elite cavalry unit.

After having this idea, Chen Qingzhi became increasingly eager to put it into practice.

This was a fierce general in the Han army, second only to Li Yuanba. If he could be killed, it would be a great blow to the morale of the Han army and would be of great benefit to future battles.

In particular, the fact that the other party came to our aid alone presents a golden opportunity. If we miss this chance, who knows when we'll get another one? It might be the last time in our lives.

As for Leonidas and Lancelot, Chen Qingzhi didn't take them seriously at all.

In the Han army, the two of them were only mid-to-low-level generals. As newcomers, they had not even reached the mid-level. How could Chen Qingzhi possibly value them?

"Give the order to the soldiers to prepare kerosene bottles!"

"Furthermore, send out a signal to warn General Jiang Hou in advance!" Having made his decision, Chen Qingzhi immediately ordered his personal guards to deliver the message, while he himself remained hidden among the soldiers like an ordinary soldier.

Light cavalry, especially the elite units among them, would carry some kerosene during their marches.

Cavalry only regroup when infantry formations begin to break down, and these oils are their best tool for disrupting infantry formations when they encounter them.

However, just as Chen Qingzhi began making preparations with drums and gongs, several scouts under his command arrived on horseback, bringing news he did not want to hear.

"General, a large cavalry force has been spotted thirty miles to the northeast. Judging from their flags and armor, they should be Han cavalry!"

"Han cavalry?" Chen Qingzhi's brows furrowed suddenly, his thoughts on how to deal with Li Cunxiao instantly disrupted by this unexpected news.

Yes, Li Cunxiao certainly couldn't have been alone; he naturally had the Han army behind him.

Having figured this out, Chen Qingzhi's last bit of killing intent began to dissipate.

"Send the order to sound the retreat!" Upon hearing that the Han army was about to arrive, Chen Qingzhi gave the order without hesitation.

Although his cavalry was elite, they were not made of iron. After pursuing and fighting all night, his troops were now exhausted.

At this moment, a new Han army force emerged, and if the battle continued, they would definitely not gain much advantage.

Furthermore, although it is not yet known which Han cavalry force it is, the fact that Li Cunxiao has already appeared here means that there is at least a certain probability that this force is Li Cunxiao's Flying Tiger Battalion.

Regarding some of the well-known troops of the Han Dynasty, the Daqian side still had some basic information on them, knowing that this was an armored cavalry unit.

Light cavalry and heavy cavalry each have their own strengths and play different roles on the battlefield.

But if it were a direct confrontation between the two armies, what would his light cavalry have to fight against the heavy cavalry? Not to mention the heaviest of the heavy cavalry—the armored cavalry.

It was precisely because of these factors that Chen Qingzhi issued the order to retreat at this time.

Since there was little chance of winning, it was natural to quit while the opportunity was still there. Li Cunxiao did not stop Chen Qingzhi and Jiang Hou from leaving, nor could he stop them.

These Qi troops were already routed. Although the appearance of his cavalry startled Chen Qingzhi, they were still dozens of miles away and had not yet reached the battlefield. It was impossible to expect Li Cunxiao to stop the next army by himself.

After the Daqian army had completely left, Leonidas and Lancelot helped each other to Li Cunxiao's horse. Although their steps were unsteady, they still tried their best to straighten their spines.

The two of them were in a truly miserable state after their battle; they barely had the strength to stand up and had to support each other to take a few steps.

It wasn't that these two were weak; after all, their performance after entering the Qian region was evident to all. Yu Yuan, Yu Hua, Jiang Shengxu, and others didn't get much of a chance against them.

Unfortunately, they encountered Jiang Hou, whom they absolutely could not resist.

Throughout the entire Han Dynasty, there are not many who can reliably subdue this person.

Leonidas struck his tattered breastplate with his uninjured right fist, gave a Spartan salute, and said in a hoarse voice, "General Li... I will never forget your life-saving grace!"

Each word he uttered seemed to aggravate the injuries in his internal organs, causing him to furrow his brow involuntarily.

Lancelot also placed one hand on his chest, bowed slightly, and said in a weak voice, "Thank you for your timely assistance, General Cunxiao. If it weren't for your arrival, we would all be dead here today."

Li Cunxiao sat upright on his horse. Upon hearing this, he merely turned his head slightly and swept his gaze over the two men from above.

Although they were both generals of the Han Dynasty, there was no friendly expression on his face. He didn't even dismount, but simply nodded slightly to accept their thanks.

These two people, one born in the Eastern Yi and the other in the Western Rong, had little contact with each other before. Li Cunxiao simply accepted them, but was far from being affectionate towards them.

"We cannot stay here any longer. Quickly reorganize our troops and retreat to the cities in the rear as soon as possible!" Li Cunxiao looked in the direction Chen Qingzhi had left and nodded slightly.

Li Cunxiao is also a top-tier commander, but he always prefers to solve problems with records. However, that doesn't mean he has no brains at all, except for his muscles.

His cavalry was indeed behind him, and the Flying Tiger Battalion's charge was truly unparalleled. Even if the number of troops fighting against Chen Qingzhi were doubled, they still wouldn't be able to break through the Flying Tiger Battalion's defenses.

However, while armored cavalry is powerful, its endurance is limited. If a light cavalry unit does not confront them head-on but instead flanks them and merely wears them down, they cannot outlast a light cavalry unit in terms of stamina.

Therefore, in most cases, heavy cavalry did not carry out main combat missions alone, but were used in conjunction with other types of troops to deliver the final decisive blow.

Because the advantages and disadvantages of heavy cavalry are equally obvious, Li Cunxiao was also wary of Chen Qingzhi's light cavalry.

Fortunately, after Leonidas and Lancelot had been fleeing all night, they were not far from the city behind them.

Even if Chen Qingzhi turned back, such a short distance wouldn't be enough for them to effectively exhaust the Flying Tiger Battalion's stamina.

(End of this chapter)