Chapter 1628: Grassland Pursuit

July 13th afternoon

Golden Horde, Turty Steppe
A group of more than a hundred remnants of the Cuman army were fleeing westward desperately, and behind them were hundreds of Daqian cavalry chasing them.

Seeing the Daqian soldiers getting closer and closer, and the sound of bullets whistling behind them, a Qincha soldier said to the general beside him:

“My lord! These bastards are getting closer and closer. I’m afraid we can’t escape!”

The Qipchak general Bisuma, who was galloping on his horse, could not help but curse:
“These damned Central Plains people!”

After saying that, Bisuma couldn’t help but look back. In his sight, three or four hundred Daqian soldiers were getting closer and closer to them at a speed visible to the naked eye. Seeing this, Bisuma couldn’t help but feel despair!
Although he felt that he might not be able to escape at this time, as a Cuman general, Bisuma was also ruthless. He raised the saber in his hand and said to the Cuman soldiers who were less than a hundred people beside him:
“We can’t run away! Let’s all fight these Central Plains people! God will protect us!”

After saying this, Bisuma turned his horse’s head and charged towards the Daqian pursuers behind him without waiting for others to react. The soldiers beside him saw that their general was so brave, and their blood boiled in their bodies. They all howled like ghosts and wolves, and then turned their horses’ heads and charged towards the Daqian pursuers behind them.

Seeing that these Qipchak soldiers had given up on escaping, Wang Yunfeng, the Daqian sentry leader who was in charge of chasing the enemy, immediately ordered:
“Reload! Shoot! Don’t shoot the leader, we want to capture him alive!”

Hearing the order from the sentry leader, these Daqian soldiers used their carbines to fire at the charging Cuman cavalry. The few Cuman soldiers in the front were immediately knocked off their horses. However, because of Wang Yunfeng’s order, Bisuma, who was in the front, was spared…
However, Bisuma, who was unharmed at this time, watched as several people around him were shot off their horses, but he was not hurt at all. He did not know that this was Wang Yunfeng’s order. Instead, he thought that he was really blessed by God as he had just said, and his heart became extremely excited and roared loudly:

“Archery! Archery! Let these people from the Central Plains have a taste of the power of our bows and arrows!”

Upon receiving the order, the Cuman archers immediately skillfully drew their bows and arrows on horseback and shot at the Daqian army formation not far away.

Although the Cuman army was already a defeated force at this time, their cavalry and archery skills were still very powerful. The arrows they shot seemed to have eyes and hit dozens of Daqian soldiers.

However, these Daqian soldiers were all equipped with cotton armor, so except for seven or eight people who were shot in vital parts and were shot dead or seriously injured, the others did not have any major problems, and at most they were slightly injured.

After exchanging a wave of long-range attacks, the distance between the cavalry of both sides was shortened to thirty steps, and the two sides began to engage in close combat.

The total number of Daqian cavalry led by Wang Yunfeng was about three hundred, while the total number of Qipchak cavalry under Bisuma was less than one hundred, about ninety. The troop strength ratio of the two sides was about three to one!

The Daqian cavalry were basically equipped with sophisticated sabers, spears, and all were equipped with cotton armor, while the equipment of the Cumans was limited by the manufacturing process. Their sabers and spears were relatively average, and their quality was not as good as that of the Daqian. After the weapons of both sides collided a few times, some of the blades of the Cumans would crack, while the armored Cumans were equipped with leather armor!

Therefore, from the perspective of personnel ratio and equipment, Daqian has an absolute advantage. It should be able to quickly gain the advantage in the battle and kill all these Cuman soldiers…

However, the fact is not like this. The Cumans are indeed a people of the grassland. Almost everyone is a master of horse riding. Everyone seems to be growing on the back of a horse and is very skilled in fighting on horseback.

It was obvious from the Daqian side that these Daqian cavalrymen were not very adaptable to close combat on horseback, and had basically no advantage in one-on-one combat. They could only rely on their numerical advantage, and could gain a slight upper hand in a two-on-one fight. As a result, the situation became very stalemate for a while, and the Daqian side no longer had a clear advantage.

Realizing this situation, Wang Yunfeng became very impatient, but at this time the two sides were already in a melee, and he had no better way. He could only lead a few soldiers around him to fight more bravely.

Although they were not as skilled in horsemanship as the Cumans, the Daqian soldiers still had a significant numerical advantage, so the stalemate lasted only about a cup of tea, and the peace of victory gradually began to tilt towards the Daqian soldiers. Seeing this, Wang Yunfeng felt relieved and emphasized again to the Daqian soldiers on the battlefield:
“Don’t hurt the Cuman general! We want to capture him alive…”

Bisuma, who was fighting bravely at this time, also noticed the existence of Wang Yunfeng. Although he didn’t know what Wang Yunfeng was mumbling, he could see that this Central Plains man was the opponent’s horse, and now it seemed that he was doomed to fail. If he wanted to turn the tables, he would need to take risky measures to survive!
Thinking of this, Bisuma, who was determined to die, did not hesitate at all. He wiped the blood off the saber with his sleeve, and with a ruthless look on his face, he went straight to Wang Yunfeng with a few people around him.

Seeing Bisuma coming towards him, Wang Yunfeng knew very well that this general was planning to capture the leader first!

However, Wang Yunfeng was not afraid at all. Instead, an expectant smile appeared on his face!

Wang Yunfeng was from Yuyang. He had earlier joined the Youyan Army and served under Zhao Fuqu. He rose from a small soldier to the top of the army. Later, after the Fengwu Army entered the pass, he was captured by the Fengwu Army. However, because of his good horsemanship and outstanding personal martial arts, he was also exceptionally recruited as a member of the Fengwu Army!
Since joining the Fengwu Army, Wang Yunfeng has started over as a small soldier and followed the Fengwu Army in its battles. Because of his outstanding personal martial arts and skilled horsemanship, he quickly stood out from the ordinary soldiers and was promoted to sentry leader due to his military merits!

Although his current official position is higher than that in the Youyan Army, Wang Yunfeng is still not satisfied. He believes that he is fully qualified to be the commander in terms of both military achievements and abilities. Those sentinels who have not made as much contributions or are not as capable as him have been promoted to commanders, but he is still standing still… Although Wang Yunfeng did not say it openly, he was always indignant in his heart. He knew very well that the reason for this situation is that the Fengwu Army seemingly focuses on military achievements, and one has to make military achievements if one wants to get promoted. But in fact, in today’s world, everyone values ​​personal relationships and connections. How can the Fengwu Army remain immune?
Those with the surname Ye, or even those from Liaoyang, are his mother’s biological sons, while those from other places are raised by stepmothers. Especially Wang Yunfeng, who was defeated and captured and joined the Fengwu Army. The higher-ups say on the surface that the past is over, but in fact they still look down on him, Wang Yunfeng!
Wang Yunfeng felt very unbalanced but helpless about this situation. Although he once wanted to give up and retire from the army, he was still very unwilling in his heart!

Wang Yunfeng knew that he was getting older and would not stay in the army for long. If he could not be promoted to commander, then when he retired, he might not be able to get a position as a coach among the militia in his hometown!

And if he fails to get the position of coach, even though he will get a large sum of money and certification documents when he retires, which will allow him to receive subsidies from the local government in his hometown for the rest of his life, he will no longer be an official but a civilian!

And when he thought that he had worked hard for most of his life, but in the end he was still an ordinary citizen, Wang Yunfeng felt extremely depressed…
So this time when going to the grassland, even though Wang Wenfeng knew that the journey was full of dangers, he still volunteered!
When he came to the grassland this time, Wang Wenfeng had already made up his mind that if he didn’t succeed, he would die!
He wanted to make military achievements during this expedition to the grassland and strive for the position of commander again!

Since ancient times, the army has emphasized four major merits: being the first to reach the enemy line, breaking into the enemy’s formation, beheading the general, and capturing the flag!
When attacking Baduopo two days ago, General Xun had specifically requested that if they encountered high-ranking officials like the Cuman generals, they should be captured alive and not killed. General Xun wanted to ask these Cuman high-ranking officials some information about the Cumans!
Although Wang Wenfeng didn’t know who this Cuman general was, it seemed that this person should have a high status in the Cuman side!

Therefore, in Wang Wenfeng’s view, this Cuman general was his stepping stone to the position of commander, so he gritted his teeth and chased this Cuman general for exactly one day and one night!
And if he could capture this Cuman general alive, the contribution Wang Yunfeng would make would be even greater than beheading a general!

When Wang Yunfeng thought of this, the corners of his mouth almost couldn’t be suppressed, and he immediately led the people around him to meet them!

As soon as the two main generals fought, Wang Yunfeng could clearly feel that this Cuman was not a good person and his martial arts were very strong. The smile on his face quickly disappeared and his mentality became serious.

At this time, Bisuma also realized that this Central Plains general was also a powerful character. A ruthless look immediately flashed in his eyes. He immediately picked up his saber and chopped him fiercely!

Seeing that Bisuma’s moves were so aggressive and it was a style of fighting that would hurt both sides, Wang Yunfeng, who had the upper hand, was unwilling to fight him head-on, and began to move around and fight back. At this time, Bisuma saw that his men were getting fewer and fewer, and were gradually being surrounded by Daqian soldiers. He became more and more anxious, and his movements became more and more fierce…
The more Bisuma wanted to trade injuries, the more determined Wang Yunfeng was not to trade with him. Just when the balance of victory was about to tip completely in Wang Yunfeng’s favor and he was waiting for the Daqian soldiers, a rumbling sound suddenly appeared in the distance!
Hearing this sound, the soldiers of both Daqian and Qincha were a little surprised. However, the next second, several shells hit the fighting crowd hard. The impact caused by the explosion immediately blew dozens of Daqian and Qincha soldiers to pieces!
This sudden change also surprised everyone. The two sides that were fighting stopped involuntarily. Wang Yunfeng preconceived that this was the artillery fire of the Daqian army and cursed angrily:
“The artillerymen are a bunch of bastards! Can’t they see our people are there too? I’m going to kill these bastards!”

However, as soon as Wang Yunfeng finished speaking, the second wave of artillery fire came again, and everyone on the battlefield began to run away to avoid the artillery fire!
Just when Wang Yunfeng was thinking about how to settle accounts with those bastards of the artillery, there was a burst of shouting and killing around him. However, this shouting and killing was not in Chinese, but in the Kipchak language. Seeing this, Wang Yunfeng finally reacted and shouted desperately:
“Their reinforcements are coming! Retreat! Retreat!”

“Retreat quickly! Retreat quickly! Don’t dawdle any longer!”

Bisuma, who realized that reinforcements were coming, was overjoyed and immediately shouted:

“Brothers, hold them back! Our reinforcements have arrived! Kill all these Central Plains people!”

Although Bisuma wanted to lead his troops to hold back Wang Yunfeng and others and prevent them from escaping, his soldiers were already exhausted in the previous battle and had no strength to fight again. They could only watch Wang Yunfeng and others quickly leave the battle and flee to the east…
An hour later, in the Cuman camp, Bissouma came before a young Cuman general.

As soon as he saw the man, Bisuma knelt down and said:
“I, Bisuma, greet General Maha!”

Makhachev, who was looking at the map, glanced at Bisuma and ordered:
“Get up!”

“General Shemaha!”

“Bissouma, how is the situation of your department now?”

Faced with this question, Bisuma’s expression darkened and he said sadly:

“According to the order of the Khan, my troops were stationed in Badupo to monitor the actions of the Luobi people. A few days ago, the Luobi and Central Plains coalition forces crossed the Damao Mountain and headed straight for Badupo. I knew I was no match for them and wanted to retreat immediately, but the Luobi people came too fast!”

“These Luobei people have surrendered to Ye Mingsheng and are flattering him, asking the Central Plains people’s cannons to help them. The Central Plains people’s cannons are very powerful, and our camp can’t withstand their bombardment at all. I can only order them to disperse and break out!”

“During the breakout, we lost contact and encountered people from the Central Plains. These are the only people left with me!”

Makhachev was not surprised at all when he heard Bisuma say this, and immediately asked:
“You’ve fought the Central Plains people before. What do you think of them? Is there anything we should be aware of?”

Bisuma thought for a while and replied:
“The Central Plains people’s firearms are indeed very powerful, especially their cannons, which are not inferior to the Romans at all. However, they and the Robes are not on good terms with each other, and they seem to be on guard against each other…”