The sound of firecrackers fired one after another, almost endlessly without stopping; and among the car barriers, the Free Army soldiers lined up in several rows, like skillfully operated machinery, followed each other flawlessly.
Passing around the fire cannons that were loaded and fired.
The Burgundian spearmen and lightly armored sword and shield soldiers who had rushed down the gentle hillside seemed to have exhausted their morale, blood and courage, and could no longer advance any further; they left corpses and whining corpses on the ground.
The wounded collapsed one after another and fled away.
And when the sound of the second round of reloading was remembered, even those archers and crossbowmen who had hurriedly withdrew from the firing range of the cannons, and were driven by the whippings and threats of swords from the officers to regroup the entire team of archers and crossbowmen, also appeared again.
There were signs of wavering and flight.
But this time the target of the artillery attack calmly passed over the heads of most of the crossbow arrays, and landed behind them with a loud ricochet. Those local militia groups who took the initiative to slow down during the march were slow to come up to join and cover.
, among the noble private soldiers.
In an instant, more than a dozen private soldier flags with different family emblems fell down or were interrupted and broken into several pieces. This also quickly caused the private soldiers to whom these flags belonged to turn around and scream in confusion.
He fled; he also kidnapped more militia soldiers.
Therefore, the offensive momentum from both wings of Kongtai's army collapsed in a chaotic manner before it was fully launched. However, they fled a mile away and fled to the rear fortress and
It was contained only within the range of the tower.
The knight retinues and armed retinues who were supervising the battle team also rushed forward one after another, yelling and cursing, killing some people, and drove them back to the battlefield. With the archers and crossbowmen who lost cover and retreated hastily,
I temporarily mixed it up and made one.
At the same time, the middle group of heavy infantry with scale armor and halberds finally arrived in front of the front, blocking the retreat of the spearmen and sword and shield soldiers. Groups of motley mercenary light cavalry also bypassed the front of the hillside.
;Attempt to attack from the side and rear of the enemy's formation.
However, what greeted them was a seemingly thin row of pike company soldiers holding axes and halberds, as well as an inconspicuous trench and parapet; the next moment, these light cavalry from the mercenaries did not hesitate to attack.
Swarms hurled hand axes and javelins.
Then, Tima jumped into the gap of the downed spear company. They took advantage of the situation and pulled out the sabers, swift swords and short hook spears on the saddle, and used them to block the axes, spears and halberds that were coming.
; Wanting to further break through the array of the peripheral spear companies.
However, they suddenly froze, and one after another the men and horses began to neigh and scream; because they were blocked by invisible things arranged between the trench and the parapet; they were strips of barbed wire barriers, directly embedded deeply in the
On the belly and thighs of these cavalry horses.
At this time, with the whistle blowing, the soldiers of the spear company holding axes, guns and halberds and wearing half-breastplates also quickly moved into action; in an instant, the sharp blades cut in and out, and they were trapped in the wire barrier.
And on the Qingqi between the ditch and parapet.
I saw rows of people and horses with blood splattering and organs flowing; they screamed and whined and fell to the ground. Then when the Qingqi who came in saw this scene, they howled and yelled on the spot and lost the courage and determination to continue the attack; they were desperate.
He then turned around and ran away, being shot with a cannon.
However, at this time, under the continuous cover of the remaining spearmen, sword and shield soldiers, who took turns to attack, the heavy infantry of the Kongtai Army, which was ready to go, also rushed up the hillside at one go. Waving the forest-like moon blade halberd, it almost
He was about to touch the firecracker array that was replacing weapons.
However, the next moment, the continuous roar of large fireworks burst out; it instantly overwhelmed the front line of these halberd-wielding heavy infantry. It was a double-loaded shotgun blast, like a small-scale fan-shaped storm, washing blood.
These heavy infantrymen rushed to the front of the formation.
The iron scale armor and armor inlaid with iron plates on their bodies were unable to withstand the rain of lead shot and iron slag that were so close at hand. They were easily penetrated and smashed their bodies, their weapons were broken, and they turned into pieces.
Broken limbs and fragments of flesh and blood were sprayed out in the opposite direction.
It was as if many bloody gaps were opened in an instant among the crowds of people crowding in front of the front. The burning and stimulation of the nearby fireworks, and the shock and impact of the huge roar also made the remaining heavy infantry who survived the battle line feel dizzy.
Lost consciousness and fighting spirit in a daze.
In the blink of an eye, they were stabbed on the thighs and lower abdomen by the sharp blades and stabbing swords protruding from under the car barriers and in the gaps, and fell to the ground with blood spattering. Then they fell to the ground.
The firecracker fired again, knocking down and piercing more soldiers.
There was also a company of white soldiers of the Free Army armed with small bucklers, military straight swords, and wearing chain-link shirts; they jumped from the car base with extraordinary agility and chopped down among the chaotic heavy infantry of the Kongtai Army; they also appeared again.
They were driven down the hillside in piles of corpses.
Immediately afterwards, more people came forward, amidst the continuous explosion of dense firecrackers, like waves being smashed on the rocks; they were knocked down and collapsed one after another.
There is no way to cross that invisible whip-shaped dead line in the air.
Whenever the roar of cannons sounded, it was often the moment when another round of offensive in front of the formation collapsed. At this time, except for the armored knights, knights and armed attendants supervising the formation at the rear, other troops of Kongtai's army were attacked.
Tragic losses of varying degrees.
However, although Prince Federo, as the commander of the legion, had been shocked by this tragic scene and had not spoken for a long time, General Langdogon, as his deputy, seemed to be unmoved and slowly opened his mouth: "It turns out, this
This is the greatest source of rebellion in the South."
"It seems that the losses of our soldiers are not small. Even the heavily armored halberdier from Besancon suffered a serious defeat." Then, Prince Federo said in a chant-like tone: "Is it necessary?
Readjust the deployment and replace the sequence of the attack?"
"No, let them continue to maintain their offensive posture until they are unable to attack, even if it attracts more enemy attention and firepower." The veteran Rondogon shook his head slightly and said: "Please remember, only Besançon's
The Knights are the foundation of Kongtai’s Legion.”
"Send a signal for the Champagne Army to the west and the Ardennes Army to the east to officially enter the battlefield." Next, he said to the flag officer beside him holding a red shield with yellow and blue diagonal stripes: "Next,
We need to squeeze and force the enemy out of their positions."
However, as the legions from the east and west directions approached one after another, Jiang Tian used prefabricated plates and building modules from the rear. In the camp that had begun to take shape, he vigorously stirred a large stew pot dedicated to small groups of soldiers.
; Scoop up the thick bottom of the pot.
"Hmm, kale, cabbage, dried blood sausage, shredded cheese and dried mushrooms? And seafood sauce from Toulouse?" He chewed while judging the ingredients in the soup base; then he picked up another piece stuck to the pot wall.
Military biscuits are delicious when dipped in soup.
Around him, there were non-commissioned officers delivering orders and lieutenants waiting for orders, reporting like a stream: "Your Majesty, Commander-in-Chief, the lines of the Fourth Regiment and the Sixth Regiment are continuing to engage the enemy forces to the east." "The Fifth Regiment."
Regiment, the junction of the 8th and 9th regiments, was attacked by cavalry from the enemy formation to the west."
"Major Lebour, of the Second Regiment in charge of the center line, claimed that there were few casualties in the previous battles and the morale was still high. There was no need for rotation, and he requested to continue fighting." "The enemy offensive on the center line collapsed again. The special attack company and the cavalry company requested that they continue to fight."
Take the initiative.”
"Tell Le Bour, don't be brave, let alone take away the honors and merits belonging to the friendly forces." At this time, Jiang Tian put down the metal soup bowl and said calmly: "As for the special attack company and cavalry company, it is too early to enter the scene now.
Wait until the enemy knights come out."
"Lord Commander-in-Chief," someone then reported: "Several cannons of the second strike company attached to the center line formation were overheated due to continuous firing and were damaged by deflagration, and half of the ammunition was lost. Request
Follow-up additions,”
"Then replenish them immediately." Jiang Tian nodded and said: "Tell them that even if they slow down the shooting speed, they must ensure the safety of the operating soldiers; if the weapons are damaged, they can be replenished, but skilled artillery is precious; artillery
There must also be room for reserve in the position.”
"It's not yet our all-out attack round, so please trust those comrades who are fighting hard." Then, he turned to the many soldiers gathered around him and said with a smile: "Next, rest and eat well.
And I am always with you."
Soon after, Jiang Tian returned to the temporary observation tower set up on the hillside; here he could see the battle lines surrounding this large slope, extending to the left and right wings, with fierce fighting and roaring guns; part of it had already merged with the east and west
The two opposing forces are intertwined.
Obviously compared to the frontal front, due to the decline and fatigue after the continuous attack was frustrated, the aggressiveness and fighting will of the new forces from the east and west are also stronger. However, relying on highly enhanced vision, Jiang Tian can also see the subtle differences.
difference.
For example, the Champagne Legion holding high the red and white rose flag in the east has a large number of swift infantry wearing brown nailed leather armor and holding sticks, hammers and axes; it can spontaneously form a skirmish line on the battlefield to reduce the freedom of the opponent.
The killing effect of platoon-fired firearms in military lines.
To the west, holding high the mountain flag with green stripes on a white background, is the Ardennes Army, equipped with a large number of hunting bows/short archers who can trot and fire continuously; under their rain of arrows regardless of casualties; they cover the tight enemy.
Then groups of half-armored swordsmen rushed into the shooting array one after another.
After the east and west fronts that actively attacked achieved varying degrees of breakthroughs, Kongtai's army at the front and center line also experienced new changes. Those who were prepared to rush into the firing range of the fire cannons did not hesitate.
The militia group turned around and dispersed, suddenly running away from left to right.
Amidst the billowing dust and smoke, there were many remnant militia groups that could not dodge, screaming and being trampled under the hooves of the horses; a heavy cavalry wearing gorgeous robes, full-body armor, and helmets with fluttering feathers suddenly penetrated the smoke and dust on the battlefield.
The rolling cover was less than a hundred meters away from the front.
But it was the knights/cavalry company affiliated with Kongtai's regiment that finally couldn't hold back and dispatched. However, at this moment, Jiang Tian suddenly turned to the staff officer and order sergeant beside him and said: "Let the ninth regiment of the Western Front stop.
, reorganize the team and shrink on the spot, they are already too prominent..."