The Bodyguard King's CEO Wife-Chapter 1364: Fighting Bare-Chested

Shangguan Jian took a brand-new long spear from the wooden cart and threw it to Ye Shikai.

"The Wolf Clan’s cavalry sabers are fast and sharp. Using a bronze sword is too disadvantageous."

Ye Shikai gripped the long spear tightly in his hand. Indeed, the longer the weapon, the stronger it is. In the cavalry charge, if the weapon can strike the opponent first, one can take the initiative. The saber’s blade was treated to be extremely suitable for slashing. Shangguan Jian was right; facing the cavalry saber with a bronze sword was quite disadvantageous.

Ye Shikai hadn’t used a long spear much before. He should have learned well from Wang Kai, but then again, he never thought he would return to the era of cold weapons.

"What, a band of Wolf Clan raiders? That’s great." Man Cang, holding a large saber, wore an excited expression on his face. He had long wanted to slay some Wolf Clan cavalry to earn military merits. He was initially worried about not having the chance to fight, but unexpectedly encountered the Wolf Clan cavalry as soon as they set out. It seemed these weren’t just cavalry, but moving military merits.

"Village chief, let me take the lead." Man Cang stepped forward. Ye Shikai indeed hadn’t misjudged him; he was an ambitious man, and the group of Wei Wu Zuo behind him also wore expressions filled with a killing aura.

"Don’t be rash. Crossbowmen forward, long spear soldiers behind," Ye Shikai ordered. The Qin Army emphasized the cooperation within the military formation, not blindly rushing in. Using the array and strong bows with powerful crossbows could minimize casualties to the greatest extent.

The Wolf Clan cavalry let out spine-chilling howls, brandishing their sabers as they charged towards the Qin Army. The sound of horseshoes got closer, and Ye Shikai could clearly sense some people were nervous, with trembling hands gripping their swords. They were all new recruits, never having been on a battlefield or taken a life before, and opposite them were the savage, war-loving Wolf Clan cavalry. Especially those who had been robbers, forced into their actions, relying on numbers to rob often. They were hastily gathered without training, and fear was inevitable.

Ye Shikai was quite worried whether these people could fight. Fortunately, there were a few like Man Cang at the front "boosting morale." Qin Army leaders led by example to inspire the soldiers’ morale to win countless battles.

Fortunately, there were as many as five thousand soldiers accompanying them. Although the cavalry wasn’t numerous, the former outnumbered the latter thirty to one. These Wolf Clan cavalry were doomed to defeat. What Ye Shikai needed to do was minimize casualties. And if they could capture these warhorses, they would suddenly gain a significant number of cavalry.

Han Hao ordered all the Qin Army to form a "straight snake array," long spears resting on shields with strong bows and crossbows behind.

"The enemy is two hundred steps away, release arrows," Han Hao’s eyes sharpened as he drew his sword and shouted loudly.

Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh.

In an instant, the sky was covered by a rain of arrows. The Qin Army’s strong bows and powerful crossbows were improved, capable of shooting two to three hundred paces. In addition, there was the mighty ballista, its range reaching over eight hundred paces, causing significant damage to the enemy forces.

The large arrows on the ballista were as thick as a thumb, resembling a long spear when seen from a distance. However, aiming it against the Wolf Clan cavalry, known for their speed and agility, the ballista’s hit rate was not high. But once it hit, it would knock the rider straight off the horse, its power enough to pierce through a warhorse and the person on it. Such terrifying power was a powerful weapon in the era of cold weapons.

And the crossbow arrows and bows were the lethal weapons...

The crossbow arrows fell like raindrops, landing on the Wolf Clan cavalry’s horses and their bodies. Over a dozen horses were shot down, killing more than twenty people.

The Wolf Clan cavalry did not turn back the horses but rather accelerated the charge forward.

"Steady." Ye Shikai shouted, thrusting the long spear like a dragon, targeting the Wolf Clan’s steeds. The spear wounded the warhorse; startled, the warhorse suddenly lifted its hooves. The soldiers behind immediately stabbed the cavalrymen on horseback with their long spears...

Bam.

However, quite a few Wolf Clan cavalry broke through the shield formation. The iron cavalry of the Wolf Clan, even with the warhorses wearing leather armor, coupled with their speed in the charge, even three soldiers holding shields and standing ready could be easily broken through by the iron cavalry. Many soldiers were directly knocked flying by the Wolf Clan cavalry.

"Cavalry, follow me." Shangguan Jian shouted, leading the Qin Country’s iron cavalry in the charge. They were, after all, the county garrison; their equipment wasn’t as good as the frontline garrison army. The cavalry was not covered in iron armor, but Shangguan Jian was the brave general of He Yang, charging into the formation, bold and fearless, leading the cavalry into the midst of the Wolf Clan cavalry.

"Watch the spear." Shangguan Jian thrust his spear, the spearhead precisely slicing across the necks of Wolf Clan cavalry. With every thrust, a cavalryman fell to the ground, like a War God emerging. The cavalry behind him followed, splitting the Wolf Clan cavalry in two.

"Their target is the grain stores. Protect the grain, quickly." Shangguan Jian saw several Wolf Clan cavalry carrying a few "small wooden barrels." These were likely incendiaries. Once the lid was removed, it would ignite, and if thrown into the grain stores, it would be like a spark landing on dry wood...

Ye Shikai stationed men by the grain stores. Hearing Shangguan Jian’s words, his heart raced as he watched the remaining Wolf Clan cavalry break through the encirclement and head directly for the grain stack. He felt the pressure on his shoulders, knowing that if he failed to defend it, the grain would be consumed in flames.

"Man Cang, go."

"Been waiting for this moment." Man Cang shouted, removing his armor and helmet, leaping out of the formation, holding the large saber as he charged towards the Wolf Clan’s iron cavalry, seizing the right moment to leap and slash down, chopping the leading cavalry commander down from his horse...

"Charge, show them how we Wei Wu Zuo fight." Several convict soldiers shouted, holding a shield in one hand and a long spear in the other, charging in formation...

Ye Shikai also charged ahead, a spear in one hand and a sword in the other, diving into the fray like a tiger among sheep. With just a dozen men, they miraculously blocked dozens of cavalry on the outskirts.

"Quick, burn their grain."

"Don’t linger in battle, quickly approach the Qin Army’s grain cart."

The Wolf Clan cavalry, at the front, were defeated by the convict soldiers led by Ye Shikai and could only turn their horses to circumvent on the sides.

"Left and right formations, close in. Don’t let a single one through." Han Hao shouted, and thousands of soldiers surrounded from both sides. The shield and spears formed several indestructible "iron walls," constantly reducing the Wolf Clan cavalry’s maneuvering space. Once they lost mobility, these cavalry were sitting ducks, unable to establish themselves...

Man Cang seized a warhorse alone, wielding his long saber to chase after the Wolf Clan cavalry, quickly cutting down four or five more. On top of that, he wore no armor, charging with bare chest, more like a madman chasing dozens of Wolf Clan cavalry alone, drawing the attention of nearly everyone.