The Three Kingdoms began with island farming

Chapter 681
Water and fire are merciless, and fire attacks have been a common tactic in military operations since ancient times.

This tactic often demands a high level of ability from the general, requiring keen insight into the enemy's weaknesses and the use of favorable timing and terrain.

Liu Fan's generals, such as Wu Yi, Yan Yan, and Zhang Ren, were not such flexible people. At most, they could only launch ambushes. They often didn't need fire attacks when they were available, and couldn't use them when they were needed.

However, as the saying goes, if you don't have the ability, you can make up for it with money.

If you're not good at using fire, then focus on improving your equipment.

Who says that fire attacks can only be used effectively if an ambush is planned in advance?

The specially made oil tanks acquired from Daqi burned a large area at once, and the fire could not be extinguished in a short time.

There's no need to prepare straw, kerosene, or other materials. Just have someone light them and throw them out using a specially equipped catapult. The effect is immediate.

Previously, when dealing with the tribes of Sindhu, Liu Fan didn't need these skills at all; he could simply rush in and sweep them away in a couple of rounds. But now that he has encountered the Suliye tribe, which has come to his doorstep, Liu Fan can finally show off his abilities.

As the specially made oil tanks exploded in the midst of the Kushan cavalry, the Kushan cavalry were charging through the burning barricades.

Thick black oil splattered all over the cavalrymen's armor, instantly ignited by sparks, and flames spread along the seams of the armor, the burning sensation like a venomous snake gnawing at the flesh.

The Kushan cavalrymen tumbled off their horses and rolled wildly on the sand, their screams echoing incessantly.

Thousands of cavalrymen were engulfed by the inferno, and burning human figures twisted and convulsed in the trenches, blocking the cleared passages again.

Standing on the watchtower, Liu Fan looked at the scene that resembled purgatory. A trace of reluctance flashed in his eyes, but it quickly turned into determination.

Are people of other races considered human?

This world is too small! It's already crowded enough to accommodate the Great Qi and their seven kings; these alien races are not qualified to participate.

At this moment, the Kushan army was thrown into chaos. When the oil tanks fell, they created a forbidden zone of fire, firmly keeping the cavalry out.

Facing the scorching flames, the warhorses dared not charge, enduring the whipping of the cavalry, yet never daring to take a single step forward.

However, this is just the beginning.

After the breach was plugged, the oil tanker catapults began to move forward, and countless oil tanks fell like raindrops, creating a sea of ​​fire.

The elephants' armor was ignited by oil, and the frightened beasts trampled countless Kushan soldiers to death.

The chariot was engulfed in flames, and the warhorses pulling it were burning and running wildly, charging directly into their own camp without regard for anything else.

Surieh stared at the scene in disbelief, his eyes filled with raging flames and the frenzy of his own soldiers.

However, while the raging fire halted the Kushan army's advance, it did not stop the barrage of crossbow bolts and slingshots.

Behind the trench, a large number of sandbags had already been prepared to prevent any stray oil from splashing or overflowing, making it easier to extinguish.

Taking advantage of the Kushan army's disarray, Wu Yi ordered the crossbowmen, ballistae, and catapults to launch a fierce attack, disregarding the loss of equipment.

Wu Yi knew very well that once the fire was ignited, the enemy would most likely lose all hope of breaking through the camp. In this situation, running away was the best option.

All he could do was kill as many enemies as possible and expand the gains to facilitate future operations.

The soldiers who were originally stationed in the central army, except for the cavalry, all went out and launched an attack, each wielding weapons and carrying bows and crossbows.

The other three sides even pushed their formation forward, opened up the barricades and covered the trenches, and launched an attack.

The catapults and ballistae pushed forward at full speed without any hesitation, almost hitting the shield bearers' shoulders.

Faced with Liu Fanjun's all-out attack, the Kushan army led by Surya was unable to hold out and was forced into a series of defeats.

The dense barrage of fire instilled in them a profound sense of despair.

They couldn't even get within fifty paces of the enemy.

The enemy's shield-bearers at the very front even began to join the attack, wielding short crossbows.

At this moment, the Kushan army deeply felt what a saturation attack meant. "This is too much!" Surya looked at everything in disbelief. The eight-foot-tall man's eyes glistened with tears, and he was literally beaten to tears.

Two guards desperately carried Suliye backward, watching Liu Fanjun advance like a harvester, leaving behind a trail of mangled limbs with every step.

"General, retreat quickly!" The lieutenant's voice was choked with sobs.

Surya looked at his soldiers being slaughtered by the triple attack of fire, arrows, and iron walls, his eyes filled with regret.

It seems the old king was right; we shouldn't confront the Han people head-on.

If he hadn't sent troops, he might have been able to protect the western border of the Kushan Empire, but now...

With Liu Fan's new tactics, Suriya had given up all hope that Fulousha could hold on.

“Really, have times changed?” Surieh murmured.

However, there is no time for him to regret or hesitate now.

Every moment, countless soldiers perished in the rain of arrows from the stone forest.

Surie bit her lip hard, forcing herself to calm down. She looked north and said hatefully, "Retreat! Everyone, retreat with me!"

As the bugle sounded, the already collapsed Kushan army fled north in a panic, following the direction of the commander's flag.

Upon seeing this, Liu Fan immediately ordered the entire army to pursue.

Surya has now been completely routed, its formation is broken, and it is a complete rout.

Therefore, Liu Fan made no reservations and mobilized all his cavalry.

The infantrymen lowered their heavy shields and pursued with swords.

The chariots galloped forward, carrying archers in hot pursuit.

There were even some small ballistae and repeating crossbow carts, which were pushed forward by the infantry.

To beat a drowning dog, you don't need any formation; you just need to catch up with the enemy.

Because at this point, the other side no longer had the courage to fight back.

Surya galloped away on horseback under the cover of his guards, the screams following him like a shadow, but thankfully they were gradually fading into the distance.

Just when Surya thought he could escape, he was horrified to find two cavalry units appearing on his left and right sides.

Sun Ce and Wei Yan breathed a long sigh of relief as they watched the fleeing Suliye.

"Finally caught up!"

Although Liu Bei and Sun Ce always regarded Liu Fan as a younger brother, they still recognized his abilities to a certain extent.

Dealing with the Kushan army should be no problem at least.

Therefore, they were not worried that Liu Fan could not hold the line; what they were worried about was that Liu Fan's acting skills were too poor and his strength was not enough to give the Kushans the illusion that they could win while ensuring that their side was invincible.

Just in case, they each dispatched 10,000 light cavalry to break away from the main force and rush to the battlefield as quickly as possible to encircle the Kushan army.

Sure enough, they were right.

Sun Ce looked towards Liu Fan's camp with a somewhat speechless expression.

No way, little bro!

You still need to practice!

The fact that the opponent was defeated so quickly and fled in panic did not mean that Liu Fan was very strong in Sun Ce's eyes. On the contrary, it meant that Liu Fan was not strong enough, and could not stop the attack.

(End of this chapter)