Chapter 496 Handgun
The Beilu cavalry was less than a hundred steps away from it. Zhang Han heard crackling sounds, which were the Beilu cavalry unwilling to give up and fired bows and arrows. Because there were too many people pulling bows and shooting arrows, the usual sounds of collapse turned into rapid crackling sounds. Some arrows rushed to the sky and then penetrated obliquely to the ground, like a passing bush.
In the second half of the night, the Northern Lu cavalry became scarce, people began to get sleepy, and horses were also tired. However, Wen Zhongfa and Bald both insisted on continuing to walk. Rest at this time was not a good idea.
Zhang Han also felt exhausted... When he was in Lizhuang, he felt that his physical fitness was very good. After all, he had been practicing martial arts for several years. He got up every morning to run exercises with the soldiers. Occasionally he also participated in physical and fighting training, and he didn't get rid of a day. He had to ride a horse almost every day for several years. He felt that his riding skills were already very good... At this time, Zhang Han secretly felt: He was still far away! ▽↙▽↙▽↙,√.→◇.
Wen Zhongfa and others' riding skills are far better than Zhang Han. They seem to be connected to the horse's body on the horse's back, and they rise and fall with the horse's body, without any intentional riding. Of course, they are still worse than the Beilu. The Beilu who grows on the horse's back can make various incredible actions, and they are the real nation on the horse's back.
Zhang Han lay on the horse and felt the horse's skin trembling, and there was a strong smell of horse sweat between his nose. The horse's mane passed by his cheeks, and itched, which also made him feel comfortable and at ease.
No one spoke, the starry sky above his head began to become dim, the original full moon also turned into a crescent moon, the sky began to turn white, and the star slowly became brighter. At this time, people were the most sleepy. Zhang Han lay on the horse's back and felt very uncomfortable, but he was afraid of falling out of the horse in his sleep. He did not have the ability of the Mongols to sleep on horseback, so he could only wake up from time to time, then lie down and wake up again... In this extremely uncomfortable cycle, the sky finally dawned.
The moon completely fell, the stars disappeared, the sky in the east was just white, and then it showed a red light.
At this time, Zhang Han heard Wen Zhong's voice, and at first it was a jerk. Zhang Han shook his head and heard clearly that he was asking everyone to dismount and rest.
The horses were also exhausted, and even if they were whipped, they could not run. People dismounted one after another and walked to the edge of a bushland to rest.
Zhang Han took out a water bag to drink water, but Wen Zhongfa and others started drinking horses first, and Zhang Han also quickly started drinking horses.
Everyone's movements were a little stiff, but they were very skillful, and everyone had almost the same movements.
Most of the knights selected were middle and lower-level officers, and even bald people were deputy flag captains. Everyone had experienced arduous cavalry training and many practical tests. They had rich experience.
After feeding the horse water, the bald man came over, took out the beans from the cloth bag, and began to feed Zhang Han the red sand horse.
While feeding the food, the bald man said, "Team officer, you eat some dry food first. We will feed the horses and then take a rest for a while. Now it is very close to the ninth platform."
Zhang Han nodded slightly, knowing that he was far inferior to these subordinates, so he didn't have to be polite about these things. He took out the dry food prepared last night from the saddle side, a few wheat cakes and some bacon, and started to eat it with the water in the water bag.
The grass in the early morning was full of dewdrops, but people didn't care. Bald man fed the horses and wiped the sweat and dewdrops on the horses. Then the horse slowly ate the tender grass. Everyone sat down beside the shrub and started eating and drinking.
Zhang Han was originally exhausted, but after eating dry food and drinking water, he became much more awake. On the other hand, Wen Zhongfa and others were too focused and nervous. After running in the middle of the night, their eyes were red at this time. If some people lie down, they would probably not fall asleep soundly after a breath.
However, people did not sleep, only a few miles away from the Ninth Station. Through the gaps in the bushes, you can see where the military station is located. It is not a good time to rest at this time. After arriving at the Military Station, they will change horses in the Military Station. Although the war horses in the Military Station are not as good as those at the moment, they are better because they are in good physical strength. The horses are now running overnight and cannot recover their physical strength without a few days of rest.
If humans are considered animals, their physical reserves and ability to walk long distances are actually much stronger than horses...
It was almost time to calculate. Wen Zhongfa, Bald Head and others stood up one after another. Wen Zhongfa smiled at Zhang Han and said, "Team officer, you can't rest for too long..."
Because Zhang Han finished eating early, he was standing by the woodland and looking around. At this time, he suddenly felt a warning. For some reason, he instinctively shouted: "Squat down!"
Everyone was shocked, and everyone subconsciously squatted down!
Zhang Han himself buried his head first. At this time, he heard the sound of collapse and a iron arrow brushed against Zhang Han's neck. After a muffled sound, the arrow inserted into the trunk of a small tree, and the arrow body and feathers were buzzing violently.
Zhang Han felt a dull pain in his neck, so he didn't dare to use his hand to wipe it, but stretched out his right hand and took out his hand gun from his arms.
At this time, Wen Zhongfa and others also took out their hand guns. Each of them had their cavalry guns and other weapons in the horse's pocket. The matter was hasty and there was no time to get them.
The attackers should have seen that the long and short weapons of the cavalry were on the horses, so they advanced very quickly. Zhang Han squatted underground. Through the gaps in the forest, he could see more than a dozen people scattered in the woods and walked quickly here, each holding a bow and arrow.
At this time, the sound of bows and arrows sounded one after another. Everyone was surprised that almost all of these bows and arrows were shooting in the direction where Zhang Han was, and the arrows were constantly breaking down. Because the distance was only twenty or thirty steps, they shot quickly and quickly, and they were mostly stuck on the trunks or on the ground. However, if you shoot like this, Zhang Han will definitely be shot in the next round.
Wen Zhongfa and others had a lot of combat experience. Seeing this, Wen Zhongfa did not rush to fire a gun, but twisted his body forward and fought in the direction the enemy came.
Bald head and others also quickly followed, and more than ten people scattered and flashed forward among the shrubs and woodlands.
The Beilu who was approaching finally felt the pressure, and several people were aiming at Wen Zhongfa and others.
A man from the Northern Barbarian shouted loudly, and those people showed hesitation, and some people continued to aim their bows and arrows at Zhang Han's side.
More than a dozen Northern Barbarians continued to move forward quickly, with bows and arrows one after another. Zhang Han was already squatting on the ground. In front of him was a small tree as thick as a bowl. Several arrows had been inserted into the trunk, all of which were coming towards him. The remaining arrows were either at his feet or not far away. It was dawn and the distance was close. The Northern Barbarians were almost aiming at Zhang Han and shooting. At this time, Zhang Han could not move. As long as he dared to move, the arrows would probably land on his face and throat and other vital parts.
Beilu also knew that He Yusheng's soldiers had mail or iron armor, either stronger breast mail or prick armor. Even the baggage soldiers had mail and prick armor, and there were also a small amount of cotton iron armor. The arrows did not have much effect on them. If they were at close range, the best way was to shoot the face or throat. Among He Yusheng's soldiers, many of them had pricks under the iron helmets to protect the throat. In addition, they had iron masks and protected the face, and the musketeers could not wear it. Fortunately, the war soldiers were at the forefront when they were in the battle. The musketeers were a little far away, and the mail had enough protection. If the arrows came to the air, just lower their heads, the iron helmet could well protect the damage of the Beilu arrows.
At this time, Zhang Han was in the most dangerous situation. The advance of Wen Zhongfa and others affected some of the Northern Barbarians, while the other Northern Barbarians still firmly walked and shot while walking.
Wen Zhongfa shouted: "Bald, please take a few people to the southeast, and follow me if you have the rest."
The distance between the people was less than twenty steps. Wen Zhongfa cut in the southwest direction, just before the Northern Territory attacking Zhang Han. The two sides could clearly see the expressions of each other's faces through the sparse forests and shrubs.
"careful!"
All the ten northern captains threw flying axes or flying swords as soon as possible!
Wen Zhongfa and others were all experienced and very agile, and they all twisted their bodies and dodged at the first time!
The flying axe and flying sword made a buzzing sound, almost rubbing everyone's hair and nose tips, and the distance was too close. These Mongolians were good throwers. They could use throwing methods to hunt on the grassland. When they threw, they would not only aim at people, but even consider their dodging actions!
Someone let out a muffled groan, and Wen Zhongfa turned his head and glanced. A cavalry's arm was rubbed by a flying axe, and blood was splattered everywhere, and he was seriously injured.
He still did not order the fire. The distance was only twenty-five or six steps at this time. After the Beilu threw it, several people continued to shoot arrows here with the continuous shooting method. About half of the Beilu Han pulled out his sword and strode forward.
A cavalry was sweating all over his head, and he kept aiming at the short gun in his hand. He said to Wen Zhong: "Person Wen, can you fight?"
"Wait for my order." Wen Zhongfa dodged the bow and arrow, and even glanced at Zhang Han. Seeing that Zhang Han was not caught in the arrow, he felt relieved and shouted, "Wait a little longer!"
The enemy entered within twenty steps in a blink of an eye, and Wen Zhongfa still did not release him. Everyone was anxious and sweating in their palms. Until only ten steps were apart and the enemy had already swung their swords, Wen Zhongfa shouted: "Det the gun!"
The bangs sounded one after another!
The bald man on the left hand also ordered the beating to be released at the same time!
Beilu didn't expect that the cavalry here would even be fired with muskets!
They kept observing dozens of steps away. He Yusheng did not carry muskets on his shoulders, nor did he have bows and arrows. The long weapons and muskets should be in their pockets. They did not expect that each cavalry here had a short hand gun in his hand!
Chapter completed!