With the War Wolves' abilities, carrying two people for a short time was no problem. Two riders sharing a mount could actually work together better in battle, covering both sides and entrusting their backs to their comrades without worry.
"Report! Enemy cavalry have launched a surprise attack on our western flank! Our formation has been torn open!"
"Report! Enemy cavalry have launched a surprise attack on our southern flank! Over a thousand have fallen!"
"Report! Our northern flank..."
Military reports poured in before Chen Alan one after another. He suddenly had the illusion that he was already surrounded, with enemies on every side. But he did not lose heart. He was a veteran of a hundred battles; having suffered at Yang Qingliu's hands did not mean he was incompetent.
Still, the strength of this Self-Defense Army cavalry had indeed exceeded his expectations. By rights, after nearly an hour of facing off in the rain, the enemy should have been tired. Cavalry relied on swift battles and swift victories. Once infantry bogged them down, the riders might still be fine, but their mounts were another matter, as prolonged, hard galloping easily drained their stamina.
Yet after two probing charges, the Self-Defense Army cavalry showed no such signs.
The Cangling Army began regrouping in an orderly fashion.
Meanwhile, Yang Qingliu began issuing orders to the Self-Defense Army's armored cavalry, commanding them to assemble quickly for one final charge. When they received her orders, over twelve thousand cavalry remained to regroup, their mounts' hooves clattering against the ground and sending up sheets of spray.
They assembled quickly, exposing themselves to the weapons of the Cangling Army infantry.
After the fierce fighting, very few of the Cangling Army's cavalry remained, and they could no longer mount an effective attack.
However, Yang Qingliu and her