Global Warring States: Get the Tang Taizong template at the beginning

Chapter 398 Qin Army vs Macedonian Phalanx

Millions of Eastern Zhou soldiers looked toward the northwest, only to see the western army marching toward the east in a mighty force.

The Western army was also divided into three armies: left, center and right, and they slowly pressed forward in the most simple and unpretentious square formation.

If the army size exceeds one million, then the formation will tend to be a simple square formation.

Li Qian led 3000 Xiliang cavalry as the reserve force of the Eastern Zhou coalition forces.

Li Qian climbed to a high place and looked at the battlefield. The arms of various Western civilizations were highly differentiated. It was easy to see that the armies of Macedonia and ancient Greece were in the center, ancient Persia was on the left, and ancient Egypt was on the right.

The ancient Greek and Macedonian armies, which served as the center, were equipped with round shields and spears, and were heavily armed in phalanxes, crushing forward.

The ancient Persian sickle chariot left ruts on the Gobi Desert. There were giant sickles about one meter long on both ends of the axles. The driver was fully equipped with protective gear, with only his two eyes exposed.

Ancient Egypt’s Nubian spearmen, Nile spearmen, desert axemen, Pharaoh’s guards and other types of troops were displayed, as well as a camel cavalry of two to three thousand people.

Camels are taller than war horses, and the camel riders hold crescent-shaped scimitars that shine coldly.

"The number of camel cavalry is less than I thought."

Li Qian estimated that the number of ancient Egyptian troops on the opposite side exceeded 30, but camel cavalry only accounted for one percent.

Could it be that camel cavalry, a special type of soldier, was rare even in ancient Egypt?

Li Qian had no time to think about it. The two sides were on the verge of a battle, with swords drawn and the war was about to break out.

Li Qian glanced at Xue Rengui, Shi Wansui, Qin Qiong, Yuchi Jingde, Di Qing, Beigong Chun, Pugu Huai'en, Qin Ming, Hua Rong and other brave generals, and felt a little relieved.

With such a group of brave generals guarding him, Li Qian could escape unscathed even if the 3,000 Xiliang cavalry were wiped out.

Therefore, Li Qian could let go and participate in the outpost battle.

The loss of three thousand Xiliang cavalry would not cause any serious damage.

Li Qian purchased tens of thousands of Xiliang horses from Xiao Lingxue at one time. With Li Qian's financial resources, it was no problem for him to build ten thousand Xiliang cavalry.

“I wonder if the vanguard of the Western coalition will be led by Alexander the Great himself?”

What Li Qian was most worried about in the outpost battle was that Alexander the Great would lead the troops himself.

At his peak, Alexander established an empire spanning three continents, and the three ancient civilizations of ancient Greece, ancient Egypt, and ancient Persia were all conquered by Alexander.

It is difficult to estimate the impact that a top-notch commander at his peak can have on the army.

If the commander of the opposing Macedonian army was Alexander the Great, then this battle would be difficult to fight.

If the opponent was a general of Alexander the Great, the chances of victory would be higher.

"war!"

"war!"

"war!"

On the side of the Eastern Zhou coalition forces, the soldiers hit their shields with swords and shouted in unison that resounded throughout the battlefield, and morale gradually rose.

Boom!
Boom!
Boom!
The war drums beat in unison, the sound of drums was deafening, echoing across heaven and earth, making one's blood boil.

Faced with the deafening battle sounds of the Eastern Zhou coalition forces, the Western coalition forces did not seem to want to show weakness. They also burst into loud shouts of killing, with overwhelming momentum.

Two powerful armies between the ancient civilizations of the East and the West are about to clash for the first time.

The Macedonian phalanx and ancient Greek heavy infantry in the middle began to move, and the Persian cavalry on the left wing and the camel cavalry on the right wing also moved in coordination with the main force.

The Western coalition forces took the initiative to launch an attack, and the hedgehog-like spears of the Macedonian phalanx were intimidating.

In an era dominated by infantry and chariots, the densely packed, extra-long spears of the Macedonian Phalanx were like a wall of hedgehogs. Any enemy who took the initiative to attack the Macedonian Phalanx would be hit head on and bleed.

"Conquer them."

The Macedonian general was riding a tall horse, looking fiercely, and it was he who gave the order to attack.

The Macedonian phalanx's spears were like a forest, and the dense forest of spears was frightening.

However, facing the Macedonian phalanx was the Qin army, which was fighting against the six kingdoms. Facing the approaching Macedonian army, the Qin army remained indifferent and waited enthusiastically for the battle to begin.

As long as you cut off the enemy's head, you can be promoted.

The Qin army's main general Ying Ji leaned on the Qin sword with both hands and looked at the approaching Macedonian phalanx with indifference.

The Macedonian Legion at its peak was stronger than the six nations at that time.

At this time, the State of Zhao had not yet adopted the Hu clothing and horse riding and archery, and famous generals such as Lian Po and Li Mu had not yet been born.

The famous Wei general Wu Qi had been killed, and the Wei Wuzu suffered heavy casualties in the Battle of Guiling and the Battle of Maling.

Among the seven major powers in the Warring States Period, South Korea has always been the weakest.

The State of Chu had also passed its heyday.

King Wei of Qi was old, and both his famous generals Tian Ji and Sun Bin were gone.

The strongest monarch of Yan State, King Zhao of Yan, and the strongest general, Yue Yi, have not yet appeared.

The Qin army was undoubtedly the backbone of the Eastern Zhou coalition forces.

Ying Ji shouted: "Wind!"

One hundred thousand Qin soldiers shouted at the same time: "Wind!"

"Gale!"

The Qin army formation began to move.

The Qin army's archers took the lead in attacking, and a black rain of arrows shot up into the sky, covering the sky and the earth, dense and numerous.

The black rain of arrows fell like a dark cloud, covering the Macedonian phalanx.

The Macedonian players and soldiers looked up at the dark clouds that blocked the sunlight. The sky seemed to be raining knives, and Macedonian soldiers fell one by one.

The originally dense Macedonian phalanx became slightly loose due to the attack of the Qin army's powerful crossbows.

The armor equipped by the Macedonian soldiers could not completely ignore the fierce attacks of the Qin army's rain of arrows.

But the Macedonian phalanx was composed of veterans who had experienced many battles. Once a vacancy occurred, someone would immediately fill it. They always maintained a dense phalanx and were approaching the Qin army.

The Qin warriors either drew out their short swords or held long spears, charging towards the Macedonian phalanx and engaging in hand-to-hand combat with the Macedonian legion!

The two strongest armies of this era confronted each other in the most direct way.

The spears of the Macedonian phalanx were like a forest of spears, stopping the Qin army's charge, and the sharp spears pierced the Qin army's armor.

The Qin army was fearless and rushed forward, engaging in hand-to-hand combat with the Macedonian army using short swords and long spears.

Once in close combat, spears may not be effective, and Macedonian infantry were killed one after another by the Qin army's short swords and long spears.

Generally speaking, an ordinary army would be quickly defeated if attacked by a Macedonian phalanx.

But this time, the Macedonian phalanx encountered the strongest Qin army in the Warring States Period. It failed to suppress the Qin army with its spear phalanx, which led to the collapse of the Qin army's formation.

It is a pity that famous Qin generals such as Bai Qi and Wang Jian have not yet appeared, otherwise the battle would have been more intense.

The army of Qi served as the central army together with the Qin army.

Wei and Han formed the left wing, while Chu, Zhongshan, Song, Lu and others formed the right wing.

The Zhao cavalry served as the reserve.

This is Zhao Yong’s deployment.

When the Macedonian army attacked from the center, the ancient Persian army and ancient Egyptian army on the left and right sides also launched attacks in a mighty manner.

The ancient Persian army faced the Wei army and the Han army, and the ancient Egyptian army faced the Chu army, the Zhongshan army, the Song army, and the Lu army.

Reserve generals such as Zhao Yong and Li Qian are still waiting for the decisive opportunity to arrive.

(End of this chapter)