Tiger Horse Soldiers (1)
“Report personnel!”
Hanbi, who quickly received the personnel report from Jeyeongsa, approached Mukbi.
“Seventy dead, fifteen seriously injured, seventy-eight lightly injured. Total casualties are one hundred and sixty-three.”
Five thousand enemy troops were wiped out. If the casualties of our troops were 163, it could be said to be an overwhelming victory.
The death of a comrade may be unfortunate, but victory is victory. When Muk-bi nodded, Han-bi raised his fist.
“We won!”
“Wow!!”
The entire Liaoning City seemed to shake from the shouts of the priests.
Mukbi spoke quickly.
“Even if we retreat at maximum speed, not many troops will be able to reach it before the surprise troops from the northern part of the imperial palace appear. “Let’s take care of the injured first.”
“All right.”
There were many people who were not injured, and the number of people who did not actually participate in the battle reached 300.
Still, since the battle was over, I had to let them rest. Combat wasn’t just about losing stamina by fighting enemies. This was a matter of life and death. Just seeing the battle right in front of me was exhausting both physically and mentally.
Mukbi said to Gangryang.
“I will return to the imperial palace first. “Collect your troops with Captain Je Yeong-sa and return slowly.”
Kang-ryang said in a worried tone.
“You must be tired too.”
“I’m not that tired. And now is not the time to argue about that. No one knows what the strength of the Imperial Palace’s northern surprise attack force will be. “It is important that at least one person returns quickly.”
Hatsun said.
“Let me go.”
“Of course, the palace lord must go too. And I have to go too. “I need someone to explain in detail how this battle took place.”
“Even if it’s not necessary, I think Mok Xinjiang’s archery skills will pose a great threat to the enemies. “Let’s go together.”
“Yes, I understand.”
Mukbi looked at Kangryang.
I have no regrets whatsoever. It’s an exhibition now. It was a time to think only about the war itself rather than personal feelings.
“Please take care of the troops. There won’t be any problems until you return, but there is a possibility that enemy rear troops may be present. “Once the consuls regain their stamina, they must return to the imperial palace as quickly as possible.”
“I know. “Don’t worry and go back quickly.”
“Okay, I understand.”
Mukbi, who also told Hanbi the same thing, said to Mojaseon.
“Please go.”
“good.”
Paaaaang!
The two women ran toward the west.
It was a completely different pace than when I came with Young Master Je. As expected from an archer, the divine law of silence was not inferior to that of the hat ship. If you look at her speed alone, it was her new law that allowed her to run faster than the hat ship.
Hatsun said as he ran.
“It was a great martial arts feat.”
“you’re welcome.”
“Mook Xinjiang’s archery skills are second to none in the world. “He was so impressive that I thought he should teach archery to the children in the main palace.”
Mukbi smiled bitterly and said.
“Although the existence of an archer is a threat to the enemy, it is difficult to properly raise one archer. “Isn’t Binggung a strong enough sect even without archers?”
“Seeing a master with the same height as Muk, I felt like the martial arts skills of Bingungung were losing their luster. “It was really impressive.”
He seemed quite surprised. Mojasun’s face, with little change in expression, showed a faint expression of excitement.
Even though the martial arts master was expressing his sincere admiration, Mukbi was not happy. It was not the time for her to be happy.
Although he was in charge of the eastern battlefield, Mukbi’s head was drawing the entirety of this war.
‘The Gansu war will work out somehow. Even if we lose, the enemy will also suffer a fatal blow.’
It was not because they believed in the power of the Dongong faction or the Gansu faction.
What she believed was the party hall. The head of the Sacheondangmun was an incredible expert who was aiming to become the next Seongcheon, and was especially an expert in poison and memorization.
A Tang Guan with martial prowess capable of mass destruction would somehow be able to change the outcome of the Battle of Gansu.
‘The problem is the island.’
They are returning to the imperial palace, but this was to strengthen the situation in the game of baduk.
The forces of the imperial palace are enormous. In other words, although it may not be at the level of a head-on confrontation with one of the three schools, there were so many masters gathered that a close match would be possible if an all-out war were fought with half of the troops.
The military power of each soldier may be superior there, but the imperial palace has geographical advantages and numerous means of war other than martial arts. In particular, there were many non-polar players.
When limited to the first battle, the imperial palace has no major concerns.
What I was most worried about was Shaanxi.
‘If Gansu is a light blood and Liaoning and the imperial palace are myths, there is a high probability that Shaanxi is a four-eum. The problem is that they sent the cavalry.’
If the number of cavalry is 10,000, this is a truly enormous number.
I know this because Mukbi himself has experience using cavalry. Even if there are five million cavalrymen who have learned martial arts, they can destroy a decent sect in less than half an hour. Especially when fighting on the plains, its power increases three or four times.
‘It was said that the horsemanship of the northern horse people was amazing. It may be because they are not simply good at handling horses, but because there are many excellent horses.’
I don’t know what they’re talking about, but if Saeumgyo wasn’t an idiot, there’s no way he would have sent such idiots to this important battle.
Of course, just looking at the number of 10,000 was enormous.
‘The cavalry is great, but it can be defeated with ridiculous ease by skilled martial artists. It’s all about the words.’
No matter how good a horse is, it cannot avoid the attacks of a master who attacks the space, fires a long wind, or wields a sword.
Of course, such experts are not common, but even if they are at the so-called first-class level, it will not be difficult to attack ordinary cavalrymen.
Did Saeumgyo send 10,000 cavalry without knowing that?
‘I am confident. They have the confidence that they can wipe out whatever unit comes from the midfield. Otherwise, there is no reason to use cavalry, which requires several times more supply troops.’
It was a rational thought.
‘The Mortal Army and Tangma Army, or Uijeong Army, also underwent many practical battles and life-threatening training to develop the ability to crush the enemy while protecting their horses. Naturally, the horsemen of the Saeum Church, who had prepared for war for a long time, would have a higher level of horsemanship than the Uijeong Army.’
What if we think that the number of Uijeong-gun right now is 10,000?
It may be a hasty statement, but Mukbi was confident that he would break through the two factions of Hwasan and Jongnam and move south. To put it a little aggressively, he was confident that he would win based on his tactics.
‘The practitioner said. There is no way he wouldn’t have deployed Mugeuksu to attack three areas at once. Then, it means that there are experts of that level in Shaomseo.’
There was a nervousness that could not be hidden on Mukbi’s face.
‘The Battle of Shaanxi, can we really win?’
* * *
Mo Yong-woo reached in front of the low hill and raised his Tangma sword. Then the Icheon army stopped its advance.
Namgungseung asked.
“Why does it stop?”
“The advance guard will tell you the enemy’s location.”
“Just as we know, they probably already know that we are preparing for battle.”
It was correct.
With a tall and huge hill in front of them, Mo Yong-woo and all the soldiers could feel the military force approaching from the other side.
Of course, it wasn’t just military affairs.
Doo doo doo doo.
The vibration of the horse’s hooves pounding the earth could be felt up to here.
Not one thousand, but ten thousand. With 10,000 heavy cavalry in motion, this level of noise was natural.
Mo Yong-woo looked back.
There was a tension that could not be hidden on the soldiers’ faces. Although they had outstanding combat experience, they had never faced ten thousand cavalry.
Even Mo Yong-woo had no such experience.
“If you occupy the hill before the enemy comes up, they will most likely make a detour and attack Hwasan and Jongnam. Of course, we will have to disperse too.”
“There is truth in what Xiao Mengzhu said. The problem is, we have to hit and run.”
Monk Namgung pointed to the hill with his hand.
“The slope is low, but a hill is a hill. The destructive power of the cavalry chasing us as we retreat will become several times stronger. “Many soldiers will die.”
“I know.”
There was no sign of shaking on Mo Yong-woo’s face as he answered.
Seung Namgung, who was quietly looking at him, sighed.
“You can’t win without anyone dying. “I’m just following the orders of the Little Lord.”
“I also have no intention of losing troops pointlessly. If you’re lucky… … .”
Mo Yong-woo looked at Cheon Hyorak and Hwahyang.
“On our side, there are four masters of transcendental skill or higher.”
“It would be okay if there were four non-geuksu, but if there were one non-geuksu and three super peaks, it would be difficult to stop the enemy’s advance.”
“I know.”
The third and fourth divisions are good at forming groups and joining together. Even a cavalry unit would be confused by the tactic of scattering and then charging and attacking according to orders.
If it’s run properly.
“One thing that puzzles me is… … .”
Mo Yong-woo asked Cheon Hyo-rak.
“Has senior Mo Won gone far away?”
It is a blank space in the end.
I didn’t expect Mak Won, Cheon Hyorak, and Hwahyang to come in the first place, so there’s no need to call it a gap, but I was concerned that Mak Won, who had gone out to scout, had not yet returned.
The enemy was even rushing towards them with the hill in between. Considering Makwon’s abilities, there was no way he couldn’t have read their movements.
Cheon Hyorak’s face became blurred.
“I don’t know either. “He is a very talented person, so I don’t think he would have been attacked by an enemy.”
Mo Yong-woo nodded.
“You will be safe.”
I was curious, but now it was time to focus on other things.
After a while, the advance guard came down.
“It’s about five hundred miles to the hill! “By now, we’ve probably lost close to two hundred!”
Mo Yongwu wordlessly held out the Tang Demon Sword forward.
Paralock!
The Murim League’s Icheon troops quickly began climbing the hill.
Doo doo doo doo doo.
The sound of horses’ hooves and vibrations coming from across the street became even stronger.
The other team was also climbing the hill. Mo Yong-woo shouted.
“Speed up! “As soon as we occupy the high ground, we must push forward!”
How long did it run like that?
At that moment, Namgung Seung’s eyes lit up.
“I’ll go first!”
It seemed like he was aware of the presence of the enemy general, that is, Mugeuksu. Namgungseung flew to the top in an instant.
It was then.
Whoa!
Does gloomy, sticky fire even exist?
A contradictory prayer that could not exist in reality rose from beyond the hill.
Hee hee hee!
The roar of words that makes the heavens and earth cry.
Namgung Seung’s eyes widened as he reached the summit at lightning speed.
“this!”
Hahaha!
The entire hill vibrated from the tremendous resonance.
Mo Yong-woo’s eyes wavered.
‘Seniors!’
Power from the start. The blue energy rising from Monk Namgung’s body began to spread out in all directions.
Kwakwakwak!
The entire hill was devastated in an instant.
The enemy’s movement was indeed fast. If we go up like this, we will be caught up in battle and there will be many casualties.
“Left and right!”
As they had been trained in advance, the Murim Alliance troops divided into left and right sides and climbed the hill.
At that time, Namgung Seung’s cry was heard.
“late! “Retreat!”
The moment you hear the Geomje’s urgent voice.
Hwaaaaaaa!
Ten thousand cavalrymen climbed over the hill at a speed that exceeded common sense and came running down in a wide formation.
