What a scene of sixty-three artillery pieces roaring together must be felt only by those who have faced such powerful artillery fire. Think about it, there are only thirty-two artillery pieces in a normal French army division, which is the firepower of a Napoleon brigade.
Already worth two organizers.
Thanks to the prisoners in the town of Enlaize, Napoleon obtained a similar defense map of Lyon in a relatively short period of time, especially the buildings near the southern city wall and their functions. Napoleon made great efforts to understand them.
Under the city wall of Lyon is a blank area. There are no buildings in this area. There is only a bluestone brick floor about one kilometer wide. Behind this area is a row of residential buildings, but now these residential buildings have been expropriated.
It was a barracks where the rebels were stationed. Now it is this row of rebel barracks that the French artillery needs to take care of.
"The artillery calibration is completed, please give your order!"
A messenger galloped in front of Napoleon on horseback. After hearing his words, Napoleon nodded, and just as Napoleon nodded, he saw a cavalryman behind him decisively raising a red flag.
"Order the artillery to fire!"
Upon hearing Napoleon's order, the cavalryman waved the red flag in his hand forward fiercely, and the French artillery commander who had been silently paying attention to the Chinese army immediately shouted:
"fire!"
"fire................"
With the firing of one artillery piece, sixty-three artillery pieces brought destruction to the enemies in Lyon.
At the same time as these artillery fire, the rebels inside the city wall were gathering their troops. Before they could finish gathering their troops, they saw shells falling from the sky and hitting the heads of these rebels.
In an instant, a large area of ruins appeared in the middle of the rebel barracks.
And just after the French army captured the city wall, a group of French soldiers quickly rushed down the city and rushed to the city gate. Their goal was to open the city gate and let the troops outside the city enter.
Chalmers whipped the horse under his crotch quickly. At this moment, he only felt resentment towards Napoleon! There was no movement for a month, which made him think that the south of the city would be safe and sound. Who knew that at such a critical moment, the French army in the south of the city would be uncharacteristically uncharacteristic?
launched an attack, this is such a rip-off!
Just as he was running towards the south of the city, a sudden burst of fierce artillery fire came over. Chalmers felt a heat wave as if it was about to overturn him, and saw that the horse under his crotch was frightened and staggered.
He fell to the ground, and Chalmers was exhausted by the war horse and fell not far in front of the horse, and he hit the ground face first, which made him feel a burning sensation on his face. He reached out and touched it,
Seeing that his hands were covered with blood, he didn't care so much anymore. He quickly asked the attendant behind him to give him a horse, and then continued to gallop not far away.
Just after the first round of artillery ended, hundreds of rebels who hurriedly gathered immediately rushed towards the city wall, but they faced the French army that had already set up a posture under the city wall.
As the south gate of Lyon was opened, Napoleon waved his hand fiercely, knowing that his plan was successful!
"Immediately report to the Marquis of Crich that our army has breached the south gate of Lyon. Let the Marquis immediately launch an attack on Lyon to contain the rebels in the city. If possible, please also ask the Marquis to send additional reinforcements to our troops immediately!"
After speaking, Napoleon drew his saber and waved it forward, and saw a group of French troops immediately rushing towards the south gate of Lyon under Napoleon's order.
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Although Napoleon did not report the time of the raid to Crich, how could Crich not hear the huge sound of artillery in Lyon. When he heard the roar of artillery, his first reaction was that the rebels in the city were about to attack.
Breakout! Krich hurriedly rushed outside the tent and saw that all the rebels on the north wall were under martial law. However, Krich discovered that although the rebels were under martial law, their number was much smaller. Could it be...
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"Order the army to prepare for battle immediately. I think Lyon's success or failure may be decided today!"
After Creech's order was issued, the French army completed the assembly as quickly as possible. There was no other way after all. Anyone who was not deaf could have heard the blast of artillery that resounded in the sky.
At eight o'clock in the morning, while Napoleon was fighting a fierce battle with the rebels in the south of the city, his messenger also rushed to Crich.
"General Napoleon also asked the Marshal to immediately launch an attack on Lyon. At the same time, if possible, he also asked the Marshal to provide some reinforcements. Our army has breached the city gate of Lyon!"
This news shocked Crich, but after the shock, Crich had mixed feelings in his heart. He did not expect that what he had not accomplished in a month, Napoleon actually accomplished it in one day. If in the war
After the end, if someone with good deeds compares him like this, wouldn’t he lose his wisdom?
But before Crich could think about it, all the generals under his command excitedly clasped their fists and asked Crich to fight! Now that Napoleon has breached the South City Gate, as long as he works harder, the rebels who will be hard-pressed to control the end will definitely come.
If you make a mistake, your military exploits will be obtained! At this thought, all the generals are gearing up to show off their glory.
Seeing the excitement on everyone's faces, Krich smiled bitterly in his heart. Since the current situation has developed like this, he can only conform to the people's will. Otherwise, I am afraid that the people's hearts he has spent more than ten years cultivating will be destroyed.
All lost in one day!
But after this battle, Napoleon must not stay! Crich had already made up his mind.
"In this case, I declare that the entire army will immediately launch an attack on Lyon. At the same time, the 2nd, 9th, and 13th squadrons will immediately move south of the city to support General Napoleon!"
After Krich's order, the generals all agreed, and then rushed out happily. They couldn't wait in their hearts.
Lafayette was shocked when news came that Napoleon's troops had dedicated the southern gate. Once the French army entered the city, it would not be a question of whether they could defend Lyon, but whether they could escape unscathed. Thinking of this
Lafayette immediately ordered that in addition to the nearly 10,000 troops in the north of the city, all the rebels in Lyon should immediately attack the south of the city, and the French troops in the south of the city must be driven out of Lyon!
"Gurion, Nancheng has been destroyed, should we make plans in advance?"
Giggs hurriedly found Gurian. Before Gurian could speak, he hurriedly expressed his thoughts, and his words made Gurian feel uncomfortable, but at least Giggs was considered
Gurian’s leader and former superior, so he still said humbly:
"Sir Giggs, I wonder what your plans are?"
"Gurian, look, now that the southern city has been broken, Lyon can't hold it anymore. With less than 10,000 people in our hands, we can't resist the French army at all. Why don't you listen to me and let's ask the French army to surrender together. Over there
We have already promised that as long as we open the door, they will never do anything to us. Instead, they will reward us generously!"
Giggs' words gave Gurian a chill. The situation has not completely collapsed yet. They still have hope of a comeback, but Giggs actually wants to surrender at this time. He usually declares that he is firm and righteous.
revolutionaries!
"Mr. Giggs, we still have hope. Even if there is no hope, we can still break through with our troops. Do you really believe the nonsense those people say? I guarantee that if they take Lyon,
You and I will definitely not be able to escape death by then!"
Seeing Gurian's objection to his proposal, Giggs' face turned red.
"What do you know? I joined the revolution earlier than you. I also know their fighting power. Lyon will definitely not be able to hold it now. You should listen to my advice and open the city gate with me. Otherwise, there will be no good results for you today.
eat!"
"Giggs, I respect you so I call you Your Excellency. Do you still look like a revolutionary in your current appearance? Could it be that your revolutionary ideas for the country and the people have been eaten by dogs!"
A quarrel broke out between Giggs and Gurian in the room, and outside the door, a group of soldiers had quietly approached.
Giggs glanced at the time secretly, then wiped the cold sweat from his forehead.
"Gurion, you are my old subordinate, and I don't want you to die for Lafayette. I pretend that I didn't hear what you said today. You'd better order the door to be opened now. Those who will die later will be our own brothers!
"
Seeing Giggs who would not give up, Gurian quietly squeezed his hand. After seeing that Gurian seemed a little indifferent, Giggs became anxious, and he suddenly took something out of his arms.
Pointing at Gurian
"Gurion, whether you give an order today or not, the city gate must be opened. Otherwise, don't blame me for falling out!"
Looking at the gun pointed at his face, Gurian suddenly felt a surge of sadness in his heart.
"Haha, Giggs, it was you who pulled me to join the revolution. Do you still remember the slogan you said at that time? Everyone has their own land, everyone has equal rights, and everyone can live a life that no one can live without.
Oppression, a happy life without human exploitation, we want to build a paradise that truly belongs to the people, a world of great harmony! But look at what you are doing now, are your words back then a piece of shit? You Giggs are betraying the revolution
A villain!"
"Stop talking, stop talking! What do you know? Now that Lyon has become like this, do you know that my ideal for many years is about to be shattered? Can't I be allowed to find a way out for myself at this time? Go there.
Everyone is equal in Tamar! Fuck Tamar’s harmonious world! Now I just want to live!”
Looking at the unreasonable Giggs, Gurian's face showed a sad look. Has experience changed his ideals or has his ideals changed his experience? What kind of life would he and Giggs have had if they had not participated in the revolution?
.Or the more roads you travel, the more confusing you are about where your destination is.
Seeing Gurian lost in thought, Giggs thought he had been convinced by himself. He grinned and tried to smile, but it turned out that the smile he forced out was uglier than crying.
"Gurion, listen to me once. After this incident in Lyon is over, we will go back to our hometowns. I know that your family is from Marseille. After leaving Lyon, you can go home and continue to participate in the revolution. Living is the most important thing now. Only by living can you realize your dreams.
Ideal. So you should order the door to be opened. Time is running out. If it exceeds the time, we will all be dead!"
"Haha, Lord Giggs, maybe you don't know that my family has been killed by those nobles. My lifelong wish is to overthrow the world. Since you have deviated from our original ideals, then you should
Repent for your choices!”
With that said, Gurian rushed to his desk as quickly as possible, and then took out a gun from under the desk. Seeing Gurian rushing towards the desk, Giggs knew something was wrong, so he quickly pulled the trigger.
He grabbed the gun in his hand, but maybe out of excitement, he didn't hit Giggs, but just hit the desk.
Before he could load the ammunition, Gurian stood up from under the desk, pointing the gun firmly at Giggs.
"Your Excellency, thank you for your kindness back then. I'm sorry, I don't agree with what you said! Bang!"
A gunshot hit Giggs in the chest. Looking at Giggs slowly falling, Gurian's face showed no expression. He took the gun in his hand and walked towards the door. He and
Giggs has been nagging for so long. I don't know how the battle outside is going. As the temporary commander, he must be responsible for the defense in the north of the city.
Gurian opened the door
"Bang bang..."
He first saw several people dressed as strangers standing at the door of his room, and then heard the sound of gunshots. Before he could react, a burst of pain caused him to kneel on the ground.
"You...guards..."
"Bang........."
This shot directly hit Gurian's head. Gurian's body twitched unnaturally as he lay on the ground. He couldn't figure out why he was shot outside his office door and where the guards were.
?
Gurian's death directly demoralized the rebels guarding the north of the city. They had no supreme commander. These rebels became leaderless flies, and their combat effectiveness was really limited. December 18, 1789, morning
At ten o'clock, the north of Lyon was defeated, and Commander Gurian died for the revolution!
One bad news after another left Lafayette at a loss. He did not expect that Napoleon's attack would have such a chain effect, and the northern city was destroyed. This meant that if the French army in the south of the city could not be defeated as soon as possible, the rebels would be attacked from two sides.
Without geographical advantage, the army will definitely collapse in the shortest possible time.
"Chalmers, organize a death squad and bring hundreds of people up with you. Remember your goal is to recapture the South City Gate for me, otherwise we will all die here!"
"promise!"
Chalmers, with bloodstains on his face, ignored the pain in his wounds and quickly selected more than 300 rebels, and then rushed to the south city gate under the cover of the army led by Lafayette.
But why is the South City Gate so easy to attack? Just look at the ferocious cannons on the inside of the South City Gate, and you know that this will be a road of death! But now I can’t care about so much. If I can’t capture the South City Gate, it will also be a challenge.
die.
Looking at the dying rebels, Napoleon had a headache. At this moment, he was standing on the south wall of Lyon.
"Tell the artillerymen that they don't need to be stingy with their shells. Blow out all the shells. If reinforcements don't arrive within half an hour, you can immediately bring me the cavalry regiment. The big fish is right here!"
After giving his instructions, Napoleon looked at the battlefield again.
What should I do? What should I do now? If I can't escape, I will definitely die! Lafayette suddenly felt a little frightened in his heart. He had never thought about it like this even if he charged personally, but now he actually appeared.
If you have such ridiculous thoughts, is this still you?
Perhaps position can really change a person. When Lafayette was just a simple soldier and officer, he could die for his goals without hesitation, but now that he is in a high position, he is actually afraid of death.
Get up, this was something he never expected.
At this moment, one of Lafayette's attendants quietly came to Lafayette's side.
"Lord Marquis, the French troops in the south and east of the city are all in the same group. Now the French troops in the south of the city are attacking, but there is no news at all from the east of the city. You must know where our defense is weakest. I think the east of the city is the weakest.
There must not be many enemies............."
The attendant did not continue, but Lafayette understood what he meant. Looking at Chalmers who was fighting fiercely, Lafayette suddenly felt difficult to make a decision.
"Lord Marquis, if we don't leave, it will be too late. The north of the city has been captured. The French army from the north will be able to arrive here in half an hour at most. Even if we want to leave by then, I'm afraid we won't be able to leave!"
Hearing this, Lafayette's face was shocked. He quietly looked around him and found that there were about two hundred cavalry surrounding him.
Lafayette closed his eyes, but the sound of gunfire in his ears made it impossible for him to concentrate. After a while, he gritted his teeth.
"Let's go!"
After saying that, he pulled the reins of his horse and turned eastward, and the cavalry guarding behind him also turned around with him.
Chalmers, who was fighting hard, was startled when he heard the sound of horse hoofbeats. He thought French reinforcements had arrived. When he looked back, he only saw a determined figure from behind, that was Lafayette.
The sound of horse hooves woke up all the rebel soldiers. Some rebel soldiers turned eastward with Lafayette's team, but more rebel soldiers were at a loss. They did not know what was going on when the commander escaped.
Next, what should they do!
Napoleon, who was always observing the situation on the battlefield, was shocked and he shouted:
"Order all the troops to defeat all these rebels. Also shout that the leader of the rebels has escaped. We will only kill the culprits and surrender without killing them!"
When the whole battlefield echoed with the voice of surrendering without killing, the will of the rebel soldiers had been broken, and they surrendered. The eyes of Chalmers' head on the ground were widened, but there was something in his eyes.
I don’t know if I feel pity for myself or for others.
Just as Lafayette rushed out of the city, the cavalry regiment of the First Brigade, under Napoleon's order, bit Lafayette's tail tightly, but in the end they still failed to catch up with Lafayette.
The city of Lyon was destroyed, but Lafayette escaped. Fortunately or unfortunately, who can tell? (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to Qidian.com to vote for recommendations and monthly votes.