novelhk Chapter 907 It’s a bit inhumane, but this method is really effective!
Chapter 907 It’s a bit inhumane, but this method is really effective!
Yi Xiaochuan's gaze once again grew cold and resolute. Those tragic deaths of friends, those shattered hopes, those unforgettable betrayals and hurts had long since carved a deep, unfathomable chasm between them. After countless life-or-death battles, the lingering bonds of fellow countrymen had long since burned away in blood and fire. All that remained were positions of disinterest, hatred, and a fate that must be resolved.
"Does it even matter now?" Yi Xiaochuan's voice, piercing through his visor with a metallic coldness, interrupted Gao Yao's emotional refrain, a mix of reminiscence and catharsis. The past was entangled in a knot that could not be untied by words, only the sword could sever it.
Gao Yao's complex expression quickly faded upon hearing this, replaced by a cold indifference. He scoffed, as if his previous excitement had been an illusion. "Haha, it's just a rare opportunity to run into someone I know, and say some familiar things." He emphasized the word "familiar," imbuing it with sarcasm. "After all, after today, there's a good chance I'll have one less familiar person!"
"You...!" The domineering and decisive tone in these words made Yi Xiaochuan's expression change slightly, and his heart was filled with awe. Gao Yao's words undoubtedly announced that today would be a matter of life and death.
Without further ado, Gao Yao's eyes flashed with cold light as he suddenly clamped down on his horse's belly. The warhorse, in pain, let out a long neigh and charged towards Yi Xiaochuan like an arrow from a bowstring! The personal guards behind him were like ignited gunpowder barrels, roaring in unison, supporting their leader like tigers and wolves, launching a desperate charge! These personal guards were all Gao Yao's carefully trained warriors, with formidable combat power. At this moment, they charged desperately, their momentum astonishing!
Facing Gao Yao's furious and swift charge, Yi Xiaochuan's inner pressure instantly reached its peak. He was well aware of Gao Yao's terrifying martial arts prowess. He even knew from Xiang Yu that even Xiang Yu, now capable of lifting a tripod, wouldn't necessarily have the upper hand in a head-on confrontation with Gao Yao. Gao Yao's experiences were beyond comprehension, his strength far surpassing the common man's, a formidable power that was unsettling.
Although he felt extremely surprised and puzzled by this, the arrow was on the string and had to be released. Especially on a battlefield with tens of thousands of troops fighting, as the vanguard of the Chu army, if his first reaction to Gao Yao's challenge was to retreat and flee in public, the blow to his own morale would be devastating. He had to fight!
However, Yi Xiaochuan is no longer the reckless man who used to fight with only passion. After going through so many hardships and growing up, he knows the importance of judging the situation.
In a head-on confrontation, he was definitely no match for Gao Yao. He couldn't even defeat Xiang Yu right now, let alone Gao Yao, who even Xiang Yu found difficult.
In a split second, Yi Xiaochuan made the wisest decision. He fully utilized the mobility of his cavalry and adopted a tactic that maximized their strengths and minimized their weaknesses.
Seeing Gao Yao rushing towards him like a mad tiger, Yi Xiaochuan did not choose to take the attack head-on, but pulled the reins suddenly, turned the horse's head, and waved the command flag in his hand at the same time!
"Left and right wings, entangle his personal guards! Central troops, follow me and attack the infantry formation on the left wing!"
The order was quickly conveyed. Immediately, a squadron of elite Chu cavalry bravely charged forward, like a turbulent river hitting a reef, desperately blocking the charge of Gao Yao and his personal guards. Although they suffered heavy casualties, they effectively slowed Gao Yao's advance.
Yi Xiaochuan himself, like a slippery fish, led the main cavalry, drew an arc, avoided Gao Yao's frontal attack, and turned to pounce on the left wing infantry phalanx of Gao Yao's army, which was slightly weak because of the main general's advance!
This is Yi Xiaochuan’s strategy: avoid the enemy’s sharp edge and attack where the enemy must rescue!
Your individual prowess, Gao Yao, is invincible, allowing you to gain a local advantage and even slay hundreds of my cavalrymen. However, I will utilize the mobility of my cavalry as a whole to attack your weak points, tear open your defenses, and inflict even greater pressure and losses on you overall!
Gao Yao stabbed a Chu cavalryman who was blocking his way with a spear, but when he looked up, he saw that Yi Xiaochuan did not tangle with him, but instead led his troops to rush elsewhere. His left wing suddenly erupted in fierce shouts and screams. Gao Yao's face instantly became extremely gloomy.
This style of fighting was undoubtedly the most vexing for a brave commander like him. It was like hitting cotton with a heavy punch; he had all the strength but no opportunity to fully utilize it.
"Yi Xiaochuan!" Gao Yao gritted his teeth and couldn't help but sigh in his heart again, "I underestimated you again!" This calm and almost cruel tactical choice, the art of command that puts personal victory or defeat behind the overall situation of the war, is far from the Yi Xiaochuan in his memory.
Gao Yao was now in a rather helpless situation. He rode his horse several times to attack Yi Xiaochuan, but Yi Xiaochuan always dispatched some of his cavalry to stop him, risking their lives. Although these cavalrymen often couldn't hold out for more than a few rounds, they effectively delayed him. Yi Xiaochuan himself refused to engage directly, constantly leading his main cavalry to change direction, swerving left and right, specifically targeting the weak points of the Southern Border Army's infantry formation.
After several charges, Gao Yao, relying on his personal prowess, indeed killed no fewer than a hundred Chu cavalrymen. The land around him was littered with the corpses of Chu soldiers and horses. However, his personal guards were also constantly reduced in number by the Chu cavalry's continuous attacks and long-range arrows.
Judging from the tactical exchange ratio, Gao Yao might have a slight advantage. However, from a strategic and overall perspective, Yi Xiaochuan's style of play, disregarding the gains and losses of individual cities and focusing on disrupting the enemy's overall formation, made it even more difficult for the Southern Border Army, which relied on its defensive formation. Gao Yao knew that if he continued to be led by Yi Xiaochuan and continue to be decimated, small local victories would not be able to offset the overall disadvantage. If he continued to fight like this, he would only suffer losses!
The smoke from the battlefield grew thicker, the stench of blood mixed with the stench of earth nauseating. The Chu cavalry, like a circling pack of wolves, exploited their incredible mobility to constantly roam, probe, and charge from the periphery. Each assault precisely targeted the weak points in the Southern Border Army's lines. While not fatal, it inflicted continuous damage, gradually shattering Gao Yao's carefully planned positional warfare plan.
Gao Yao halted his horse in the center of the army, his face sullen and gloomy. His gaze was fixed on the silver-armored figure in the distance, constantly shifting banners and commanding with unwavering confidence—Yi Xiaochuan. This was no longer the reckless young man he could easily predict and manipulate. The enemy's tactics were cunning and devious, completely circumventing his individual advantage and attacking the entire army's system. This style of attack was insidious, yet effective.