Chitard suddenly thought of something.

"Rumyantsev is dead!"

An outstanding general like Rumyantsev, who joined the Moscow Guards at the age of fifteen and became the regimental commander at the age of eighteen, must have a high prestige among the generals of the East Ukrainian Army at all levels, and even have a reputation similar to that of later generations.

Idol status.

Don’t underestimate the role of idols. Today’s Frederick the Great is the idol of many young nobles in Europe.

"It seems that the Russian army, which attacked Aziz's camp almost without stopping during the day, is obviously doing something to hide it. When the sky darkens completely and enters the night, according to common sense, the Russian army will stop and rest.

, thinking of recharging our energy for a more rapid attack tomorrow."

"But Rumyantsev's deputy obviously didn't think so. He used active attacks to cover up the fact that the brigade commander was dead, thereby creating opportunities for a successful evacuation."

"It seems that this deputy is not simple either."

"But that's fine. Our troops did not openly fight against Rumyantsev's troops. The Chuhuer troops on the periphery all wore masks. I believe they really thought they were the legendary Truchen Army."

What Kitard did not expect was that the role of idols was huge. At this moment, his intelligence revealed that Suvorov, another famous Russian general who was still serving as a corporal in Astrakhan, had arrived in the East.

Ukrainian Legion, and shined in the Austrian Succession War, and was also promoted to regimental leader at the age of eighteen!

Suvorov, compared with Rumyantsev, is more like a modern general, good at mathematics, ballistics, and engineering, and is known as the father of Russian army fortifications.

But he is obviously not only accomplished in fortifications, but also in command. The most famous battle example is naturally leading troops deep into Italy and then successfully withdrawing to Russia. Such a record is nothing compared to Napoleon.

Inferior.

However, Suvorov could not bear the death of Rumyantsev, who was deeply loved by the Tsar. If he accidentally lost the entire Eastern Ukrainian Army in the North Caucasus, his military career would come to an end.<

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Knowing how to advance and retreat is an essential quality for a good general, and Suvorov obviously possesses it.

However, they will not give up the Taman Peninsula that the Russian army has occupied and the retaken Kuban area. Under this premise, Suvorov will not be criticized too much.

What Kitard didn't know was that although the practice of accurately sniping enemy officers from a long distance had already appeared in the Prussian and French armies, all without exception used long-barreled flintlock rifles like the Rumi gun.
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According to the understanding of Suvorov, who was only 18 years old at this time, Rumyantsev's death was obviously caused by the Ottomans, the originators of this kind of musket.

But he also took away many prisoners outside the Aziz camp, and it was only a matter of time before he got the news about Truqin.

Based on the arrogance of the Russians at this time, it is foreseeable that they will launch a massive attack on Truchin soon.

When Kitard joined the army in later generations, his highest position was only deputy regiment. It was a time of peace and he lacked actual combat experience. It was impossible for him to have military abilities beyond ordinary people. What he had was an insight into history and characters.

For someone whose first foreign language is Russian and who has served as a soldier, it is obviously necessary to be familiar with and understand Russian history, especially military history.

Rumyantsev and Suvorov are China’s Wei Qing and Huo Qubing. He still knows this.

So, he temporarily forgot about Rumyantsev and began to think about the matter in front of him.

Since we have killed a stumbling block to the rise of the Mongols in Europe, following this line of thinking, we should take the opportunity to capture Aziz and Mansour, and let the Ottomans and Chechens collapse without a fight.

It is a pity that in yesterday's battle, Chuhu'er's cavalry battles with the Cossacks were all conducted at night, and then he occupied the village where he was stationed before. What the battle was like, he couldn't tell with just his words.

What's more, whether he is facing Aziz or Mansour, he is in a weak position. He only visits others at their homes. It is impossible for him to invite these two people to discuss together with just one word.

The Russians have left and may come back at any time. Aziz has traveled all the way across the Caucasus Mountains to the Alan region, and he will definitely not be willing to return empty-handed. Therefore, today's daytime battle will definitely start early and will be extremely fierce.

He called Raphael.

"You can find a way to go back secretly. With the Russians gone, the Chechens' blockade on Alan City will inevitably be relaxed. You have a good chance of returning to the city."

"But the Russians will come back at any time, so they won't hide like they did in the past ten days. I estimate that early tomorrow morning, his two troops will launch a rapid attack at the same time. Remember, hold on, my army

It will appear at any time, and then you will..."

For Raphael, there was no better way. In order not to become a slave in Istanbul, he could only believe in Kitard.

For Aziz at this time, the loss of the slaves of Aragir and the strength of a regiment has already broken his heart. If there are no more slaves from Alan City as compensation, his prestige will definitely be lost after returning to Georgia.

It is very doubtful whether he can continue to serve as pasha after such a huge reduction.

By the 18th century, the Ottomans were actually divided into the former group composed entirely of Turkic aristocratic Sipassi cavalry, and a new aristocratic group composed of slave army Yenicheri officers.

Just like the Manchu Qing Dynasty, Sipassi was equivalent to the Eight Banners soldiers, while Yeniceri was the Green Camp soldier. By this time, due to long-term pampering and pampering, Sipassi had ceased to exist in name only, and could no longer be replaced by an edict from the Sultan.

It’s time for the nobles who have been sealed in various parts of the empire to take their own cavalry and servants to the battlefield.

Naturally, they still have real Sipaxi knights, but most of them are descendants of the declining Turkic nobles. Sipaxi can no longer fight independently, but is subordinate to Yenicheri, but most of the empire's resources are still controlled by military capabilities.

In the hands of the former Sipassi, whose position has declined greatly.

This is the reality of the Ottoman Empire. The differences and struggles between the old and new aristocrats have existed for a long time. The old aristocrats control the land and financial resources, while the new aristocrats control the army. Neither of them obeys the other. They are in the same boat. This is the decline of the Ottoman Empire.

Source.

Why are the Sipaxi desperately trying to prevent the Sultan from training a new army? Because if this happens, the power of the Yenicheri will be unprecedentedly powerful, the Sipaxi will be completely declined, and the Yenicheri will completely replace them in controlling property and land.

Rights are a natural thing.

But it is not easy for Yenicery to seize power from the aging Sipassi people, just like the enterprising reformists in the late Ming Dynasty wanted to seize power from the Donglin Party, which was in full swing.

The Ottoman Empire has solidified, but is struggling with its former power. If it were not for the Barbary pirates to support their navy, they would be finished in this century.

Therefore, if Aziz, an independent leader, did not have the tacit approval of the Sultan to form a new army, he would have been either assassinated or attacked by a group, and was eventually exiled to the west of Egypt.

Spend a long and lonely life in the desert.

As expected, Kitard had just slept for an hour when he was woken up by someone sent by Aziz early the next morning.

"The Pasha ordered your troops. Today our troops will take turns attacking Alan City with the Chechens. Waiting for dusk, the city will definitely relax, so your troops will go up as the third echelon."

Kitard accepted the order.

He also knows that Aziz can only beg him now. If he offends him, he will probably walk away, which will not be worth the gain.

But he was obviously carried away by the Russians.

"He also doesn't want to think about it. Now that it has become a fact that the Russians continue to occupy the Kuban area and the premise of his alliance with him no longer exists, will his own forces continue to support him?"

However, he was still moved by Kitard's plan to recruit 10,000 Christians at the beginning, so he still regarded Kitard as one of his own, but just let him launch the attack in the third wave.<

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As for the first wave, no matter how stupid Aziz is, he will not believe that Chitard would dare to take the lead for a mere 10,000 people - after all, if it succeeds, the majority will be taken away by the Ottomans and Chechens.
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However, Kitard was not Aziz. He knew, "There are still seven to eight hundred Don Cossacks who have escaped, and there is still a regiment of Kuban Cossacks. Will they just sit back and watch the Ottomans attack the city?"

"Of course, they will definitely not take action for the Christians in Alan City, but it is inevitable to secretly observe the battle situation from the outside."

Therefore, even if we really want to attack the city, we can only leave Chu Huer's 900 cavalry to continue to guard the perimeter.

"Boom..."

When the first ray of sunshine in the morning shines on Alan City, the surroundings are still filled with the smell of blood and gunpowder smoke left over from yesterday's war.

Aziz had obviously discussed it with Mansour. In order to prepare for the Cossack cavalry that could arrive at any time, Mansour also placed the remaining cavalry on the outside.

The brutal and swift siege started with the first sound of cannon in the morning. Since the Alans had no artillery, not even trebuchets, Aziz was able to place all his artillery near the south gate of the city for about two seconds.

A hundred meters away was opened.

At this time, he no longer cared about the massive casualties caused to his property (including slaves) due to the cannonballs falling into the city, but launched a frantic bombardment of the city without any scruples.

This bombardment lasted for half a day.

At this point, Kitard understood why he was asked to launch the attack at dusk. It turned out that at this time, all the Chechens had gathered near the north gate, while all the Ottomans were near the south gate.

In Aziz's mind, after half a day's bombardment, it would be best if the people in the city voluntarily surrendered in fear. If not, since all his troops were in the south, after half a day's bombardment, the people near the south gate would be the best.

The enemy must have suffered heavy losses, and if he attacks again, he will get twice the result with half the effort.

As for the Chechens at the north gate, he didn't bother to care about their casualties. The heavier their casualties, the more beneficial it would be to his own side. He had already secretly calculated that after this battle, if he successfully captured the city, he would lose the battle with Mansour.

The already agreed upon seventy-three points was changed to eighty-two points to make up for the loss of Alagir.

As for Mansour, he had lost nearly 2,000 cavalry in the daytime battle, and also lost a large amount of cannon fodder in the past ten days of attack, so he must go all out to capture Alan City as soon as possible.

The Ottomans are firing artillery here, and the Chechens have launched an attack.

In Alan City, the city wall was only two feet high, and both sides had muskets. The Chechens asked some people to place guns under the city for cover, while others rushed up carrying wooden ladders.

The siege was brutal. The Chechens had a firm belief and rushed forward shouting for a certain Lord. The Christians on the city did not give in too much. They shouted "God is with me" and braved the dense musket bullets below the city.

Shooting with a musket.

For a time, the casualties on both sides were very high.

By the time the Ottomans began to attack in the afternoon, the Chechen infantry had suffered half casualties, but they still did not occupy even a section of the city wall.

But the casualties on the city were also heavy. Due to the relationship with the Persians, the Chechens also had a large number of muskets. Although they were all matchlocks, the quality of the muskets made by Persian craftsmen was far better than that of the Alans. Therefore, although they were in

Shooting from below, the Alans shot from above, but after half a day, the casualties on both sides were almost the same!

This is the disadvantage of not having the crenellations of the city wall. As long as you dare to stick your head out, you will suffer as much damage as if you were on the ground.

What's more, the Persian muskets in the hands of the Chechens have a longer range.

After learning about the fighting situation on the Chechen side, Aziz's confidence doubled. He used artillery and Rumi guns as cover, and rushed to the city in five waves in one hour!
Chapter completed!