Mythical Qin: I, Gao Yao, will never be a eunuch!

“Dengdeng…dengdeng…”

A rapid and heavy sound of horse hooves came from the depths of the valley, like thunder rolling, deafening. A black figure rushed out of the valley like lightning, and this person was Kong Gang.

After careful discussion, they were ready for a surprise attack. As the saying goes, all is fair in war. If you can sneak attack me, then I can naturally return the favor. As Han Xin said, in a head-on confrontation, the Black Armor Army has never been afraid of anyone. Not to mention the unknown Chu Army in front of him, even if he was facing the most elite cavalry unit of the Great Qin Empire, Kong Gang would never be timid.

Suddenly, a large number of dense arrows appeared in front of them, like a swarm of locusts, flying towards the black-armored army.

Kong Gang was quick to act and shouted at the top of his voice: "Raise your shields!"

This roar seemed to have infinite power, and it instantly spread throughout the battlefield. Then, many black-armored soldiers beside him quickly pulled out a strangely shaped object from the side of their horses, which looked like a small piece of iron only a few dozen centimeters in size.

At first glance, it looked nothing like an ordinary shield. However, when the black-armored soldiers picked it up and waved it gently, a magical scene occurred—the folded iron sheet suddenly unfolded and turned into a cube of iron sheet about 70 centimeters square.

“Ding, ding, ding, ding…”

The crisp sound of collision continued, and the next moment, the iron pieces collided violently with countless arrows, sparks flew everywhere. Although the iron pieces were slightly broken, the strong protection they showed was amazing. The black armored soldiers were well-trained in this fierce confrontation. They not only skillfully controlled the shields in their hands, but also deliberately lowered their bodies to ensure that the shields could properly protect the mounts under them.

At this moment, Ji Bu, who was far away, was shocked after witnessing this scene. Under the continuous rounds of fierce shooting by thousands of archers, the Black Armored Army suffered only a few dozen casualties! He couldn't believe his eyes and was filled with disbelief.

What particularly caught Ji Bu's attention was the strange-looking, unprecedented shield. This special shield had apparently become the standard equipment of the Black Armor Army. In this era, most common shields were made of wood. Although this type of wooden shield was very strong and reliable, it had obvious flaws: first, it was too heavy and inconvenient to carry; second, it was troublesome to dispose of after use on the battlefield. Because it was made of wood, arrows would often pierce the shield, and the weight of the shield would increase dramatically. It would often be discarded after one use.

Gao Yao was well aware of these problems, so he had been tirelessly and persistently conducting various experiments, intent on improving and optimizing traditional shields. After countless explorations and repeated attempts over a long period of time, he finally succeeded in developing and creating a new type of shield.

This new type of shield not only has admirable protective performance, but also has the remarkable advantage of being lightweight and portable, and its practical application value is extremely high. Although the shield's own defensive thickness is relatively low, it is made of iron material, so it is bound to be stronger and more durable. In terms of defensive power, although it is only less than five millimeters, its defensive ability is actually comparable to that of a wooden shield.

It is also worth mentioning that the front of the shield is unique in both the hammering process and the tools used. Specifically, after being carefully hammered, the front of the shield presents a subtle wavy shape.

This seemingly insignificant change actually contains a huge mystery. Because of the angle, the arrow's penetrating power is greatly weakened when it touches the shield, making it less aggressive. The handheld stand at the rear is even more ingenious. This handheld stand has a unique design and adopts a folding method. It can be tightly attached to the horse's back on weekdays and is not noticeable.

The entire device is extremely light, weighing less than two kilograms, like a light feather. However, when danger comes, it can quickly unfold like a blooming flower. The user only needs to hold the shield with one hand, and a stable and solid triangular support structure will automatically form at the rear. This triangle not only expands the protection area and includes more parts of the body in the protection range, but also enhances the overall stability and reliability, significantly improving the defense capability.

Moreover, after the shield is used, it can be reassembled at an astonishing speed and restored to its original small and exquisite appearance. In this way, whether it is stored or carried, it becomes easy and comfortable, and it can be put into battle again anytime and anywhere for secondary use. Although the craftsmanship of making such an exquisite equipment is slightly cumbersome and complicated, the benefits it brings are also obvious - the loss rate is greatly reduced and it is durable. After repeated tests and actual combat tests, this shield can successfully withstand at least 8,000 arrows. It can be called an indestructible shield on the battlefield!

"Black-armored soldiers, kill!" Kong Gang's eyes widened with anger, his veins bulged, and his thunderous roar was deafening. In an instant, the black-armored soldiers behind him rushed forward like a black torrent.

They marched in unison, shouting and screaming: "Kill! Kill! Kill!"

After only a dozen seconds, the unstoppable black-armored army quickly approached the Chu army camp. The Chu soldiers were terrified at this time. They never expected that the black-armored army's attack would be so swift and fierce.

In the Chu army, General Ji Bu's face turned very ugly. He regretted in his heart, why didn't he listen to Fan Zeng's advice and set up an ambush near the county town? It was because he was bewitched by Wu She and wanted to make great military achievements that he fell into such a desperate situation. If he was in a city defense battle at this moment, even if the enemy had tens of thousands of troops, it would be extremely difficult to easily capture the city! But the situation has changed drastically, and continuing to fight hard will only lead to death.

Ji Bu gritted his teeth and immediately gave the order: "Retreat! Everyone retreat!"

He knew that if they didn't evacuate in time, they would be annihilated. So, the Chu army began to turn their horses around and flee to the rear. However, how could the Black Armor Army easily let go of this opportunity to beat the drowning dog? They chased closely, constantly narrowing the distance between them and the Chu army...

Ji Bu looked at the black-armored army surging like a tide with a solemn expression, thinking in his heart that it was not good. He knew that he had no choice at this moment, so he could only urge the red horse under his crotch to try to escape from this bloody battlefield. At the same time, the black-armored army rushed into the formation of the Chu army like a black whirlwind with a thunderous force.

At the moment when the two armies met, the absolute advantage of the cavalry over the infantry was fully revealed. The black-armored army was like an unstoppable steel torrent, surging towards the Chu army. The sharp spears and heavy axes in their hands ruthlessly hacked at the fragile defense line of the Chu soldiers. The Chu army's resistance seemed pale and powerless in the face of this powerful force.

There were only sounds of "puff, puff, puff...", blood splattered, and broken limbs flew everywhere. The Chu army's defense line collapsed in the blink of an eye, and was completely torn apart by the black armored army. The battlefield suddenly fell into chaos and panic, and many Chu soldiers died before they even had time to react.

Faced with such a tragic situation, the Chu soldiers who had no time to escape were terrified. Seeing the Black Armored Army so powerful and unstoppable, their instinct for survival quickly took over and eventually overwhelmed their desire for honor. After all, with such a huge disparity in strength, continuing to resist would be tantamount to seeking death. As a result, more and more Chu soldiers dropped their weapons and raised their hands to express their willingness to surrender.

This does not mean that the Chu army is all cowardly, but because the outcome of this battle has already been determined. When the strength of the two sides is too different, the heavy blow brought by the failure will undoubtedly cause the morale of the army to plummet. In this case, saving one's life becomes the first choice for most people.

After Kong Gang completely defeated the enemy with his thunderous force, his burly body was soaked in blood as if he was bathing in a pool of blood. However, despite this, Kong Gang did not hesitate at all. He quickly pulled the reins to stop the horse under his crotch, which was panting due to the fierce battle.

Then, he suddenly raised his head and shouted at the top of his voice: "Black Rain, Black Thunder, Black Lightning, listen to my orders! Pursue the enemy quickly, but remember not to go beyond five miles. Those who disobey my orders will be killed!"

"Yes!" As Kong Gang's command was issued, the battlefield was instantly filled with responses. This way of responding was extremely convenient and efficient. On a battlefield full of flames and killing sounds, when passing on an order, it was not necessary to rely on the generals of the headquarters to agree and respond.

As long as they are soldiers affiliated with the headquarters, they can all respond in unison. In this way, the military order can be quickly passed on by one person to ten people, ten people to a hundred people, thus ensuring that the order can be quickly delivered to every soldier.

Of course, this method is limited to use on the battlefield. On weekdays, the army must still strictly abide by the principle of following orders and prohibitions, and there must be no slackness or violation. At this moment, Kong Gang quickly and methodically commanded the rest of the soldiers to clean up the battlefield and take in the surrendered enemy troops.