"Cherno, the cavalry rest, and we will head east tomorrow morning to launch a surprise attack on Yelinburg. We must capture Yelinburg in one battle." After entering Siberia, Fayuna already had a plan, so he made arrangements for how to fight.
With ease. The Danish soldiers carried out various military orders in an orderly manner, and the progress of each department was very smooth. The small town of Klaipeda was unable to resist it. It fell into the hands of the Danes in a moment. Half an hour later, Fayuna entered the small town on horseback.
Early the next morning, the Bird Knights, under the leadership of Chernow, began to approach Yelinburg eastward. For a while, the Slavic people along the way retreated, fearing that they would become the ghosts of the Danes. The soldiers stationed at Yelinburg were part of the elite Northern Shanxi Army.
There are less than 500 people, and the others are more than a thousand Tula servants, and even more Slavic servants. With this kind of troop configuration, it is tantamount to wishful thinking to block the Danish regiment headed by the Bird Knights.
Yue Wenhai, the commander of the garrison, made a prompt decision and directly ordered the implementation of the retreat plan customized by New Nicholas City. The garrison withdrew from Yelinburg with food and retreated along the southern hills to the river crossing. The Northern Shanxi Army retreated very quickly, and the Bird Knights
They just caught a piece of the tail, which did not give full play to the cavalry. But in any case, the Danes captured Yelinburg effortlessly.
From Klaipėda to Yelinburg, the Danes attacked several cities in succession, and their morale was high. Many people could not help but become arrogant. Even Kasimotu became excited. He felt that everything was coming too easily.
, the miraculous thing spread by the Easterners, is really vulnerable to a fight. While many Danish nobles were planning their next move, only Fayuna remained awake.
Fayunna is more rational than ever. He knows very well that the Yelinburg area was sent out by the Easterners on their own initiative. If they continue to plunder south or east, the Easterners will definitely resist based on the fortified city. The Easterners are cowardly and unbearable.
A blow? If anyone thinks so, it is the biggest idiot in the world. Yelinburg is the goodwill thrown by the Eastern people. Food and supplies have been given to the Danes. As long as they are not pushed too hard, the two sides can still live in peace.
Fayunna understood the meaning keenly. Easterners are really smart and give in temporarily to avoid bigger conflicts.
Fayuna is naturally not ignorant. He came to Yelinburg to plunder profits, not to become mortal enemies with the Easterners. Yelinburg has been captured, and the next step is to wait and see what happens. If he really wants to continue,
Attacking in the south and fighting the Easterners, the Germans are the happiest. Let's see how far Lothair can go. If the Germans can make a breakthrough in the Omsk Highlands, it won't be too late to make the next decision.
Fayuna had not yet ordered the troops to march south, and the Danish nobles led by Quasimotu could not stand it, and there was a quarrel in the castle.
"What on earth is the prince thinking? Why hasn't a new order been issued yet? The Easterners are vulnerable, and it's time to pursue the victory." Cherno slapped the table, his eyes filled with greed. The other nobles followed one after another.
In agreement, Kasimotu also looked unwilling.
A cough was heard, and the messy castle hall immediately fell silent. Fayuna walked to the table with a cold face, and glanced around with an unkind expression. These nobles really couldn't hold their breath, "Do you really think Dongfang
Are people so vulnerable? In the face of a strong enemy, it is wise to retreat immediately. The Easterners withdrew not because they were vulnerable, but because the Yelinburg area itself was not too important to the whole of Siberia.
It is said that Yelinburg can be abandoned. However, the Easterners will definitely station heavy troops in the Rogda Hills area. It is not conducive to cavalry operations there. We only have tens of thousands of soldiers and horses. If we attack the Rogda Hills, no matter whether we can win or not
We will get no benefits in the end. What we want are real benefits, not illusory benefits. So far, there has been no news from the Germans. This makes it clear that they want us to be the vanguard, hum.
Hmph, let’s see how far the Germans are fighting first and then make a decision.”
Fayunna's tone was serious, and the nobles did not dare to make trouble anymore. Most of them were not idiots. After listening to Fayunna's preaching, they understood the fishy nature of it. Just as Fayunna said, Lothair was always paying attention.
In the area around Yelinburg, they thought that the Danes could go south from Yelinburg and approach the Rogda Hills. However, after waiting for two days, they were discouraged. Fayuna obviously saw through the intention and stood still near Yelinburg.
, there is no intention of even pretending to attack the Rogda Hills. Fayuna has not made any next move, and Lothair cannot wait any longer. At this time, the German heroes reunited in the tent, with Lothair in the middle.
Si'er, Bo Teng'en and others sat on both sides. A month ago, Bai Si'er and Bo T'en fought to the death, but now they sit together and become allies.
"The Danes are standing still near Yelinburg. We can't wait any longer. Your Excellency Baisier, the most powerful cavalry in our Holy Empire at present is the Blue Shield Knights, so tomorrow you will lead the troops and circle around from the south.
In the past, we attacked the enemy camp stationed fifty miles away along the Suzdal River. Pope Gregory also sent the church's most powerful red-robed knights to participate in the battle, hoping that Lord Baisier could break through Suzdal in one fell swoop.
"Dal River, clear the way for our army to march eastward to New Nicholas City." Lothair looked at Baisier, and saw Baisier's face changed.
Bai Sier was already scolding him in his heart. He didn't want to take the lead. It was true that the Boyo Knights were tyrannical, but it was still not worth it to fight against the Easterners. The previous Eastern Expedition had already left a psychological shadow, and the empire was finally
The powerful Knights of the Holy Cross and the Knights of the Blue Shield were all beaten into half-crimps. But Baisier could not refuse. Lothair had already sent the Red Robe Knights. If he still refused, it would be a matter of whether he would give it to Lothair.
The problem of Tire's face is not respect for the Pope. The Red Knights are affiliated with the Holy See and are directly affiliated with the church. They are also the only pure church knights in the Holy Roman Empire.
In order to seize the Omsk Highlands, Pope Gregory definitely spent a lot of money. Tiemo launched an operation against the church in Siberia and tampered with the doctrine. He has become a mortal enemy of the church. In the eyes of Pope Gregory VII,
These Easterners and Slavs are a group of cult thugs. If they are not punished, where is the prestige of the church?
Therefore, after hearing the news that Lothair wanted troops to leave the Omsk Highlands, Gregory VII agreed without hesitation to send the Red Robe Knights to join the battle.
The next day came quickly. Four thousand blue shield cavalry and more than five thousand red-robed warriors joined forces. Nearly ten thousand elite cavalry rushed eastward along the tributaries of the Suzdal River. In the front
Fifty miles away, the New Nicholas City garrison built a temporary camp. At this time, the temporary camp was busy. The staff gathered in the commander's tent and discussed the current situation, "General Du, we can't retreat anymore.
Well, retreating further back is the city of Mesuda. This city is very weak and cannot withstand the impact of the enemy army. We might as well take advantage of the southern branch of the Suzdal River and use a powerful military formation to contain the enemy cavalry here.
The cavalry of the First Military Camp is estimated to have begun rushing south for reinforcements. As long as we hold on for a day, we can cut off this Germanic cavalry in the middle and give it a heavy blow."
General Du Longyuan looked grim and looked at the map under his hand repeatedly. Currently, the temporary camp only has a thousand cavalry and four thousand infantry. It is really unknown whether it can block the opponent's attack. Even with the Suzdal River as a natural barrier, it still cannot
Change the overall situation. They are all elite cavalry. The Blue Shield Knights and the Red Robe Knights attack together, and their power is no less powerful than the Knights of the Holy Cross who roamed Siberia back then.
But the opinions of the staff office are also very reasonable. Further back is the city of Mesuda. This small city is too low and the city walls are weak, so it cannot be relied on. After thinking for a long time, Du Longyuan finally made a decision, "Okay, we will be at the ferry.
Expand your formation and fight the enemy to the death."
There is only one stone bridge across the tributary of the Suzdal River, called the Kachivel River from the south to the north. As for those wooden pontoons, they cannot support the weight of the cavalry. Du Longyuan personally commanded, and thousands of soldiers formed three groups north of the ferry.
In order to resist the impact of the cavalry, all the arrows in the battalion were carried to the ferry. Du Longyuan's troops felt as if they were facing a powerful enemy, and Bai Sier also felt uncomfortable. The stone bridge was two feet wide and its capacity was limited, so the cavalry could not concentrate.
It is impossible to launch a fatal impact on the opponent's formation.
Baisier has led troops for many years and is experienced. He just made a simple inspection and knew that this stone bridge has a limited load-bearing capacity and cannot support too many cavalry. Supporting dozens of cavalry at a time is already the limit. If
If there are more than a hundred people, I am afraid that the stone bridge will collapse under the speed. Without the advantage of troops, and unable to concentrate the attack, facing the rain of arrows from the Orientals, is it still a target?
The Blue Shield Cavalry did not charge forward, but the Red Robe Knights could not hold back. The Red Robe Knights were well-equipped and had a high status, so they did not take the infantry on the opposite side seriously. Unfortunately, although they had a high status and had the church as their backing,
However, they had not experienced many battlefields. The first batch of cavalry rushed onto the stone bridge and were attacked head-on.
Bullets rained down, and dozens of red-robed cavalry fell off their horses one after another. The centurion who was in charge also rolled off his horse and was trampled to death by the horses behind. This ruthless reality completely awakened the arrogant red-robed knights.
At this time, they discovered that the Easterners were not easy to deal with.
The corner of Bai Si'er's mouth turned up, and he cursed secretly in his heart. These idiots should learn a lesson, so that they don't have to put their eyes on top of their heads all day long and not take anyone in their eyes.
It was necessary to cross the river. Baisier racked his brains and thought of a way. Suddenly, he remembered what happened in the northern part of the Omsk Highlands. If the cavalry dismounted, couldn't they be used as infantry? To capture the stone bridge, the infantry would be better than
The cavalry is much easier to use. Just do it when you think of it. Hundreds of cavalry dismount. They are heavy cavalry themselves. They wear heavy armor, with shields and broad swords. They are a group of heavy infantry. Hundreds of heavy infantry.
Arriving on the stone bridge again, a new round of arrows rained down, but they all fell to the ground, leaving the German heavy infantry unscathed.
Du Longyuan's eyes widened, and he secretly complained in his heart. He also responded in a hurry, without adequate preparations. There was no kerosene, no stones, and there was nothing he could do about these stupid tortoise-like heavy infantry. The armored heavy infantry was slow, but very effective.
They got closer and closer, and finally crossed the stone bridge. Du Longyuan knew very well that he could not retreat. At this point, he could only press forward and retreat in front of the cavalry. Isn't that looking for death?
"The shield came forward to hold them back, and the ramming wood was lifted up to kill these iron bastards." Du Longyuan got off his horse and personally acted as the commander of the battle formation. He lifted the ramming wood and it had a remarkable effect. These heavy heavy The infantry was too inflexible and was hit hard. Although it was not fatal, it still caused the internal organs to shift. However, within this short time, relying on the resistance of hundreds of heavy infantry, the German cavalry had already passed Arrows rained down from the stone bridge. Although it dealt a heavy blow to the Germans, it could not stop their attack at all.
Du Longyuan knew that this battle was dangerous, but he had to persevere. What he was fighting for now was perseverance. Both sides actually relied on something and had reinforcements behind them. Although the German cavalry crossed the stone bridge, they could not display it due to the limited area at the north end. The strength of the cavalry was The advantages and speed advantages cannot be used. It is not easy to defeat Du Longyuan's troops in a short time. Now it depends on whose reinforcements arrive first. Which side's reinforcements arrive first can immediately reverse the situation of the battle and break the battlefield. Balance. This battle was very cruel. Thousands of soldiers from the Northern Shanxi Army held fast to the bridgehead position, limiting the German cavalry to a small area. If anyone died, those behind him would immediately make up for it. In short, they would never retreat.
When facing cavalry, one must limit the opponent's space for movement. The smaller the space, the less power the cavalry can exert. The shield array squeezes forward, and the spearmen follow closely, "stab...stab...stab" ....”
The river was turbulent and had long been dyed red with blood. The stone bridge had lost its original color and was covered with a layer of loneliness and desolation. Baisier became more and more anxious. Seeing that he could not break through the front line, he immediately shouted and cursed, "Get your bows and arrows ready, head towards Launch from the rear, focus on attacking the left wing, and first open a gap in the opponent's shield array. Quickly, the heavy armored soldiers are in front, and a gap must be opened."
Baisier has learned too many lessons. Even though he has an advantage now, this advantage is very subtle. Once the opponent's reinforcements arrive first, the cavalry crossing the river will be cut off and their retreat will be blocked. Facing the Easterners , we can’t be underestimated at all. Many people have underestimated the Easterners before, but they all suffered. The Eastern Expedition failed miserably, and it was all because of the Easterners’ misdeeds.
Baisier's decision was not wrong. Even if he paid a certain price, he had to make a breakthrough quickly. The cavalry was restricted near the stone bridge, and its power was greatly reduced. It was faced with risks at any time. As Baisier roared, the heavily armored soldiers cooperated. Bows and arrows began to violently attack the left wing. Many Germans jumped directly from their horses into the crowd, fighting with their lives to weaken the shield formation in front of the Northern Shanxi Army. Under this crazy fighting, the left wing formation of the Northern Shanxi Army finally A hole was torn open, Du Longyuan led his troops to rush to the rescue, but still could not block the hole. Like a burst dam, the hole became bigger and bigger, and the Germans rushed in like a tide.