Chapter 137 Dealing With Cavalry

To deal with cavalry, the most important thing is to dig trenches. They don’t need to be deep, one *chi* (approximately 1/3 meter) is enough, and there must be many trenches in depth. This is what the cavalry hates the most. If that doesn’t work, then make more holes.

The method of making holes is even simpler. The fertile Pelennor Fields have moist and dense soil. Just find an iron shovel, roll up the sides of the blade to an angle of 70 to 80 degrees, and thrust it into the ground. Then, pull it out with force, and it will bring out about a *chi* long piece of soil. What remains is a pit with a depth of thirty centimeters. If a warhorse steps into it while running, its leg bones will break due to the terrifying inertia of the charge.

Of course, these things were left to the Orc laborers to do. The Battle of the Pelennor Fields was so famous, so Jaks had been prepared for it. Everyone knew that a cavalry charge would be very powerful, but they also knew that once the speed of the charge was forcibly reduced, the power of the cavalry would not be much greater than that of the infantry.

More importantly, Sauron also made targeted arrangements for this wave of reinforcements that were not quite a surprise attack. That was the Haradrim's mammoth war elephant corps from the south. Just a little support, and these terrifying behemoths could easily destroy the cavalry's charging formation!

At this time, Fang Senyan and the others gathered together to take stock of the contribution points they had obtained.

Although Fang Senyan hadn't done anything last night and had slept soundly, relying on his prestige, everyone still took out the contribution points they had obtained. No one hid anything. The only funny thing was that Aldaris snorted coldly, trading his contribution points to Zi first, and then Zi handed them over together. This was his clumsy attempt to show that he was a supporter of Zi, not obedient to Fang Senyan's leadership.

Fang Senyan and the others originally had close to 1300 contribution points, but after Jaks convened an emergency meeting, they knew that this was a major event, and there would be no intact eggs under an overturned nest. So, they didn't hold back and directly took out 1000 contribution points.

Of course, these 1000 contribution points were definitely not given away for nothing. These 1000 contribution points, plus another team's 800 contribution points, were used to purchase a giant trebuchet. All the merit points generated by the giant trebuchet's attacks would be distributed to Fang Senyan and the other team at a ratio of 6:4.

However, giant trebuchets are mainly used to attack city walls, and the damage rate is very high, making it almost impossible to recoup the cost. This kind of thing is like a country's army building. It is a loss in most cases, but it is impossible to do without it. The small probability event of a stone being thrown over and killing a Pippin is almost like winning the lottery.

So, Fang Senyan and the others invested 1000 points, but the actual return of this dividend was only more than 400 points. This was also a loss that core teams had to suffer. Without this loss, there was no way to break through a fortified city. Fortunately, after a night of hard fighting and bombing, the Ace Team also earned back more than 1100 contribution points, adding up to more than 1500 points.

Don't underestimate Zi and their 1100 contribution points. They were already quite considerable. You must know that if you convert it according to the combat power ratio, this is equivalent to killing more than 1100 basic Minas Tirith garrison soldiers! Moreover, the opponent has geographical advantages. Once they can't be killed instantly, they can often be seriously injured and rescued by their colleagues. The contribution points gained after killing the garrison soldiers hired by the opposing contractor are halved.

Fang Senyan suggested using these 1500 contribution points to "redeem" the three self-acquainted guys: "Black Ears," "Big Nose," and "Limp." Although in the ordinary exchange, Ogres only need 380 contribution points each, designated exchanges like Fang Senyan's will definitely be much more expensive.

More importantly, the Ogres exchanged are of ordinary quality. To put it bluntly, their experience value is zero. And who is Sanzi? A professional summoner. He had already figured out the attributes of "Black Ears," "Big Nose," and "Limp":

First, they have their own names. Just like the generals in the Three Kingdoms who have names are definitely stronger than the deputy generals. Specifically, their basic attributes are 10~15% stronger than ordinary Ogres exchanged.

Secondly, these three guys are all battle-tested warriors. Black Ears has the most abundant war experience, Big Nose has the highest strength, but Limp has the strongest mental power. Black Ears is on the verge of being able to advance at any time, equivalent to an experience value of 95%+, and Big Nose and Limp will also exceed 80%.

So, in the end, in order for "Black Ears," "Big Nose," and "Limp" to be hired, the Ace Team paid a full 1200+ contribution points! You must know that this was still the transaction price after Fang Senyan's Legend +3 allowed him to shamelessly get a 30% discount! But you get what you pay for. After these three monsters put on the terrifying battle armor specially made for Ogres, they were like a cuboid steel monster. The wolf-tooth hammers they held in their hands were even more dark and creepy.

More importantly, their basic attribute values are higher than ordinary Ogres, which allows them to withstand Kurutguo's Earth Shield buff for them while fighting in full armor. On the outside of the steel armor, there are three face-basin-sized rocks slowly rotating, protecting the bodies of the three barbaric guys like moons orbiting the Earth. They can even fly out and hit enemies according to the Ogre's will!

After all these things were prepared, they should choose the team's battlefield. This is actually very important.

Although the Pelennor Fields are said to be plains, there is a slope of more than ten *li* (approximately 5 kilometers) on its west side. There is no doubt that the Rohan cavalry coming to aid, traveling from afar, are already exhausted troops. So, as long as the commander's head is not filled with water, they must come from the west, using the slope advantage to charge over like a tide.

There is no doubt that because of the immensely strong faith of Orcs and Half-Orcs, morale collapse will only occur in the most extreme cases. So, those blocking the front line must be cannon fodder.

Although a large number of traps have been set up, King Théoden's iron cavalry that has roamed Middle-earth will definitely not be easily dealt with. So, the task of the cannon fodder is to use their flesh and blood to slow down the cavalry. Then, after the cavalry's vigor is frustrated, they will face the fierce regular army of Uruk-Hai and Half-Orcs!

If a large number of horse-trapping pits are the first line of defense, then Orc laborers and slaves are the second line of defense. The art of war says: "Strike the drum to gather your qi. At the second drum, it weakens. At the third drum, it is exhausted." After these two lines of defense have worn them down, and then they face the main force of the Orcs in a desperate battle, even the strongest army should be contained, right?

Therefore, almost 90% of the contractors have chosen their team's battlefield to be a little behind the regular Orc army, especially at the end of the regular Orc legion, which is a golden position. They are almost fighting to the death for it. In their minds, the regular Orc legion is like a large ball of sponge, a giant filter net, absorbing the cavalry's impact. Then, it will be their turn to harvest.

However, after thinking three times, Fang Senyan actually set the team's battlefield position at almost the easternmost location. This location is even very close to the Dark Source Hall. The most important thing is that Reef had to take the blame for Fang Senyan's decision. The Ace Team was even called the rear-guard team by many people, and the gazes looking at Reef were a bit strange, making this guy look over with helpless and resentful eyes whenever he had nothing to do.

But Zeus and Skull, seeing such a strange act here, knew Fang Senyan's perversion, and couldn't help but move their originally very forward team position back a little. However, someone immediately filled the position they left behind.

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The air was dull, without even a trace of wind.

At this time, even Minas Tirith had suspended its attacks, because the Dark Side was also no longer attacking, withdrawing from their range. However, Minas Tirith was also at the end of its strength. Even the contractors were exhausted and could only rely on the geographical advantage to defend. It was estimated that they would not be able to launch a pincer attack and could only sit on the sidelines.

On the western horizon, a black line appeared.

A black line like a tide.

Then, the desolate horns sounded, "呜呜呜呜 (wū wū wū wū)." Although the sound of the horns seemed weak because it was more than ten *li* away, it was not weak at all. It could even inspire a heroic atmosphere of war and a desperate battlefield!

The person who blew the horn was undoubtedly King Théoden's flag officer. This large horn was made of the horn of a Rune wild bull. After this powerful creature was hunted by Vorondil, its skin was used to make this magical horn. The mouth of the large horn was inlaid with silver and engraved with ancient symbols. The horn had a strap, which was a long strap that could be slung over the shoulder. The sound of the horn was crisp and long, and those who heard the sound of the horn would receive the benefits of the three great divine arts: "Brute Force," "Blessing," and "Grace of the Wind."

Knights stretching for several kilometers stood on the distant gentle slope. Then, a man in golden helmet and golden armor was seen riding out, drawing his sword, and galloping out from the front of the formation. He used his dazzling sword to strike the spears raised by his knights in turn. That was King Théoden of Rohan!! In the entire team, an indescribable terrifying murderous aura suddenly arose. That murderous aura was integrated into one, and even though it was far away, it almost suffocated people's heartbeats and breaths!

Immediately afterwards, hundreds of horns began to echo the sound of the great horn of Rune, and the sky seemed to be shrouded in a murderous atmosphere!!!!

Immediately afterwards, King Théoden shouted loudly, "Fight to the death!"

Initially, it was him shouting alone, then hundreds of people, thousands of people, and then it spread to the entire army!

Immediately afterwards, the cavalry of Rohan formed a terrifying formation and charged over like a tide!!!