However, before Jiang Tian finished speaking, something changed again on the battlefield. On the western front, the Ninth Regiment's flank moved forward; in a large dense forest, many ambush troops suddenly poured out like a flood. I saw They were half-naked and wielded swords and curved swords.
The face and exposed body parts were still painted with colorful oil paints, roaring and roaring like some kind of wild beast; in an instant, they rushed across a short distance like the wind, rushing to rush in. , among the musketry company of the ninth regiment that hurriedly turned to meet the enemy.
They turned out to be Germanic barbarian swordsmen from the Greater Hesse region. They were born in dense forest tribes and were famous for voluntarily giving up most of their protection and being particularly agile and aggressive. They were good at using the camouflage of the forest as a cover to form groups from close range. Teams emerged to launch surprise attacks and ambushes;
It is said that special drugs are also applied externally and internally for a long time to ensure that the fighting enthusiasm can temporarily ignore the pain during war; therefore, they are often called storm swordsmen; they once caused serious damage to the army of the Roman era and even the conquering army of the Frankish Kingdom. troubles and troubles.
But it was just troubled, and could not be upgraded to a real threat. Because in front of the tortoise shell shields and field fortifications of the Roman legions, and in front of the Frankish aristocratic fief cavalry who were armed to the teeth; the storm sword lost its suddenness. The soldiers were easily killed and wounded.
Therefore, under the continuous advancement and attack of the Roman legions, and during the conquests and wars of King Charlemagne, the first generation hero of the Frankish Kingdom, the living space of these Germanic tribes in the forest became narrower and weaker; until the Eastern Empire The revival destroyed the hegemony of the Frankish Kingdom.
Relying on the protection and protection of the Black Forest, these Germanic barbarians in the forest who have always maintained quite primitive traditions have been able to survive and continue. Even in the previous major impact of the celestial change, they adapted to the changes and flourished again; becoming many of the Western Continent's many One of the featured mercenaries.
But no matter what, once the gun company, which is a long-range shooting unit, allows these units with the characteristics of light and fast attack to easily approach and rush into the queue, it will be a disastrous result. Most of the gunmen struggled to hold up their raised spears. , was easily split into two pieces.
In an instant, broken limbs and bloody winds splashed all over the sky; a brigade at the forefront had just fired a row of jagged rays; they were instantly scattered and defeated by them, and then they followed the trend without any pause. The second formation was pierced through and cut apart easily.
It wasn't until the formation of the third brigade that the array was slightly stagnant because of the firecrackers filled with radiation. However, as if they were fearless of the pain, they trampled the fallen wounded and corpses flawlessly, and rushed into the third brigade with all their strength. The formation of the brigade was waving their swords and slashing at them wantonly.
At this time, another group of spears/white soldiers bypassed the collapsed formation of their comrades and detoured back to their flank; roaring and launching an attack and thrust. But it was too late; as the forward company collapsed and scattered , the Ninth Regiment’s front also showed obvious gaps and flaws.
Although this spear/white soldier brigade succeeded in stabbing down many Germanic barbarian swordsmen with its array; but mixed in with the Ardennes offensive was a motley team wearing short leather armor, holding single-edged axes and small bucklers. ; They also managed to get close to them, slashing and fighting into a ball.
And more half-armored swordsmen from the Ardennes Army rushed in to expand the gap, and fought at close range with several other companies that lacked the cover of fortifications; they quickly killed the ninth regiment's front line.
It was retreating, and it was visible to the naked eye that it was continuously squeezed and dented into a large area.
The hunting bow/short bow team of the Ardennes Legion, which was originally dispersed, regrouped and followed up, and used close-range arc throws to suppress other companies trying to move closer for support. However, under the isolated Ninth Regiment,
The soldiers who had gathered were still resisting desperately.
Until the strike company at the rear completed the position change, dozens of artillery forts roared and fired in unison; the low-thrown ball bombs were bombarded at the rear of the enemy group that was scrambling to break through the front line, and a large blank area was cleared with bloody and bloody attacks.
It also temporarily interrupted the Ardennes Army's subsequent momentum.
Taking advantage of this short buffer, more than half of the remnants of the Ninth Regiment were lost in the collapse and casualties. Only then were they able to stop being squeezed and forced to retreat under the riddled regimental flag, and resume back-to-back.
A number of severely shrunk small square formations were formed.
Then, a grenadier company as a new force/reserve passed through many fortifications and quietly appeared behind the remnants of the 9th Regiment; and then faced the shirtless German who came forward again with a roar.
Barbarian swordsman; suddenly projected a row of fireball bullets.
"Everyone squat!" "Shield cover!" "Find your own cover!" In the small phalanx of the remaining members of the ninth regiment, there were also shouts one after another; as bullets flew overhead, they all came together in an instant.
He crouched down and put his only shield in front of him.
The next moment, there were deafening roars one after another, followed by rows of splashing sand and exploding fireworks; in an instant, the intertwined enemy and friendly battle lines were submerged. After a moment, the smoke cleared, and the small phalanx formed.
There are already many gaps on the top.
However, the barbarian swordsmen and bucklers and axemen who were their enemies in front of them were even more miserable and tragic; only legs, feet and arms that had been blown off were everywhere, or intestines and stomachs were bleeding all over the place.
His skin was torn and his flesh was covered in sparkling blood; he lay lying sideways in a pool of blood, wailing.
The remaining enemies who were still able to stand were bleeding from the mouth and nose, and their heads were buzzing; they had temporarily lost most of their perception and mobility. They stood there in despair or at a loss, letting the remnants of the ninth regiment close at hand scatter.
Open up a formation and retreat into the rebuilt fortifications at the rear.
However, some half-armored swordsmen who were farther away and had less impact, rushed over and pushed down these companions who had temporarily lost their fighting spirit; they trampled on their unconscious bodies, and started to kill them one after another.
;Following this, there was another burst of fire from the short archers at the rear.
The next moment, they were staggered by a neat row of fire cannons from behind the temporary barrier, and their momentum was suddenly suffocated; then another row of flying bullets crossed a distance of tens of meters and landed behind them.
; This time, the flames suddenly burst into flames amidst the crackling sound.
In a short period of time, these exploding sparks infected the nearby swordsmen, causing them to scream and howl in agony; but more flames flowing on the ground gathered into sections of raging fire walls.
, and also temporarily separate these intruding enemies.
Under the barrier of the flames, the barbarian swordsmen and bucklers and axemen who were trapped in the front line were helpless and fighting on their own. They were quickly knocked to the ground by the intensive volley; by the time the fire weakened again, they had already
There was no one who could stand. Since then, the Ardennes Army's offensive on the Western Front has basically collapsed.
However, on the Eastern Front of the Champagne Army, the commander of the Eastern Front Champagne Army, who was also a high-ranking official in the Champagne Province, Count Adalbert of Meaux, and his company of country/gentry knights and provincial militia, were
I am trapped in a difficult dilemma.
Although they successfully opened multiple breaches and rushed into the gaps between the large square formations defended by the Fourth and Sixth Regiments of the Free Army; at the same time, they also fell into a trap of attacks from multiple sides; there were enemies from almost all directions.
It was under constant attack almost from the front, rear, left and right.
Whether it is light-armored swift infantry or mountain cavalry from local militia groups; they are all squeezed and hit against the wall in the gaps deliberately set aside by these large square formations like meat grinders.
The enemy suffered heavy casualties and even suffered rapid losses.
Adalbert led a personal guard company composed of gentry knights, rushing left and right to gather the disintegrated militia soldiers, but when he led the team to move again, these militiamen who could only follow on foot were
They will fall behind or collapse because they can't keep up.
Unlike the Marquis of Troyes, who is the general of the Ardennes Army, but is unremarkable except for his royal in-law status, Count Adalbert of Meaux is an anomaly among the old nobility, one of the few die-hards who insists on tradition.
A die-hard among them, and was once called an old antique.
Because many kingdom nobles have entrusted their territory and family property to tax collectors or kingdom agents for generations, and then went to the capital area one after another to enjoy the prosperous life and the convenience of being close to the royal family; but he still insisted on a certain
Some unshakable traditions remain in the territory.
For example, he should always revere and worship God in his life, respect the royal family and fulfill his duties as a vassal; at the same time, he should strictly discipline and restrain his children, ministers and vassals; personally manage the territory and conduct regular inspections, and practice martial arts, as if he is still living in the changes of the celestial sphere.
The previous medieval times were average.
Therefore, he also attaches great importance to ancient traditions in his life and pursues a strict and regular schedule; especially the etiquette of superiority and inferiority. For this reason, he also personally expelled and punished businessmen, vagrants, and rogues with a bad reputation in the territory and manor. However, in the capital
The incident caused everything to collapse for him.
Therefore, Adalbert did not hesitate to abandon the position of chief garrison of the provincial capital; returned to his manor to prepare for the armed forces. He also refused the position of chief judge of the provincial capital appointed by the pro-king/constitutionalists; and then, without hesitation
Attack and kill high-ranking officials and guards appointed by the new government.
Because in his eyes, whether it is the constitutionalists who support the king in the name, or those retro-republicans who subvert everything existing liberals; anyone who dares to bully and trample on the noble blood of the royal family will plunge the kingdom into turmoil
And disaster, unforgivable rebellious officials and traitors.
Not to mention those lower-level mobs and thieves who took advantage of the chaos to try to subvert and destroy the kingdom's feudal system. Therefore, he not only strictly prohibited similar heresies within his own sphere of influence, but also personally executed his favorites for this.
And the vassal knight who made the engagement.
He soon became the flag of the Champagne Province, the old aristocracy and the royal party; he repeatedly defeated successive governments and sent crusaders against the Champagne Province. However, when the Burgundy family took over the capital, they were ordered to lobby the Prime Minister.
The metropolitan, whom he had known for many years, succeeded in impressing him.
As the saying goes, the worst kind of royal rule and tyranny brings order; it is more superior than the unrealistic and wishful thinking of the lower class mobs, who pursue equality and freedom in the name of chaos. Therefore, the rebels in the south became more and more violent and began to move north.
, he did not hesitate to lead troops to help in the battle.
However, the performance of the southern rebels in front of him has greatly overturned his impression of traditional mobs, bandits, and rebel armed forces. These rebels are even more well-trained and tenacious than most garrison and militia groups.
, and more like the ever-victorious army of the Terrorist Era.
The large phalanxes formed by these enemies do not look thick and solid; there are only some defense lines composed of vehicles, fortifications and spearmen on the outside, while inside there are several layers of firecrackers and powerful crossbows.
array; but the Champagne Legion could not break through the line in any case.
Therefore, Adalbert and his soldiers clearly had a numerical advantage on the local battlefield, but they seemed to be stuck in an indescribable quagmire. No matter how many people poured in, they could not break the enemy's line.
Instead, they were constantly separated during the battle.
In the end, even he couldn't help but lead the team to fight in person, but he couldn't help but lose contact with most of the troops in the melee. However, the next moment, the local cavalry/gentry knights around Adalbert suddenly cheered and jumped,
Because there was a gap in the enemy formation on the opposite side.
Along with the self-prepared bows, horses, armor and personal retinues, the local cavalry who came to seek refuge in the name were greatly boosted in morale and rushed towards the gap where the enemy had retreated. Adalbert could not help but have a thankful thought.
Are the rebels no longer able to hold on?
However, then in the billowing dust and smoke, he suddenly caught a glimpse of the outline of a row of thick tubes. In an instant, his scalp was numb and his whole body trembled. Although he was stubborn and conservative and adhered to tradition, he did not know anything about firearms, and he did not know anything about firearms.
A real "old antique" that resists use.
In fact, he had seen the tremendous power of this heavy weapon many times earlier when he led troops to sneak attacks and assaults on the crusade against rebellion organized by successive governments. However, those new government troops did not have the fighting will and experience.
These Southern rebels were so stoic and difficult to deal with.
Therefore, he did not hesitate to shout out the next moment: "Blow the trumpet to disperse the advancing cavalry..." However, the loud roar that suddenly resounded in the battlefield was instantly overwhelmed and drowned, and everyone neighed.
, the clash of swords, the screams and roars of all kinds of battle noises.
From those densely arranged huge tubes, red and black flames and smoke clouds spewed head-on, covering them in an instant and drowning a group of local cavalry rushing at the front; then like an invisible force sweeping past, more local cavalry
Suddenly, it exploded on the spot with blood and flesh flying everywhere.
Some had their heads and upper bodies exploded in the air, leaving only half of the saddle; some had their whole bodies smashed to pieces, including people and horses, rolling and falling to the ground; and some were interrupted by roaring sounds.
Arms and thighs, and fell from the saddle...
Even the flag bearer of the regiment not far from Adalbert was accidentally interrupted by the flagpole he was holding; he could only watch helplessly as the military flag embroidered with white roses on a red background slumped and fell.
Here we are, amid the billowing smoke and dust.
Seeing this scene, the soldiers of the Champagne Legion, who were still in the melee, couldn't help but let out a series of shrill screams and lamentations. In an instant, their morale was shaken and their morale collapsed. They gave up on the fighting lineup and turned away from the enemy.
fled away in the direction.
Although Adalbert, who was trapped in the battlefield, made a decisive decision and quickly ordered the raising of his family crest and flag, it was irreversible. After escaping less than half of the soldiers, the battlefield was in decline and disadvantage. Even where he was,
It became the focus of the enemy's concentrated fire attack.
Soon, as he rushed around to fight, the guards cavalry and local knights who rushed left and right fell one after another to the hail of bullets fired by the firecrackers. After losing his mount for the third time, the legion commander Adalbert
, but continued to walk more and more courageously, leading the soldiers to break through.
Until he heard the whistling sound coming from the wind again, quickly penetrating the battlefield like a tsunami; and the sand trembling on the ground became more and more obvious. Adalbert, who was wearing a gorgeous heraldic Milanese armor, all dyed bright red,
But he showed a kind of heartfelt smile.
It’s time for party membership activities again. I still owe a lot of study records and worries.