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 and fled one after another.
And when the sound of the second round of reloading artillery was remembered, even those archers and crossbowmen who 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 unable 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 wildly in inexplicable horror. Fleeing; 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 were within range of the rear forts and towers before being contained.
The knights and armed guards who were supervising the battle team also rushed forward one after another, yelling and cursing, killing some people and driving them back to the battlefield. The archers and crossbowmen who had lost their cover and retreated hastily were temporarily mixed together.
At the same time, the heavy infantrymen in the middle group of scale armor and halberds finally arrived at the front of the line, blocking the retreat of the spearmen, sword and shield soldiers. Groups of motley mercenary light cavalry even bypassed the front of the hillside and tried to attack from the side and rear of the enemy's fort.
However, what greeted them was a few seemingly thin lines 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. Swarms hurled hand axes and javelins.
Then, Tima jumped into the gap of the downed spear company. Taking advantage of the situation, he pulled out the saber, swift sword, and short hooked spear on the saddle, and used it to block the incoming ax spears and halberds; he wanted 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, as the whistle was blown, the soldiers of the pike company holding axes, spears and halberds and wearing half-breastplates also quickly moved into action; in an instant, the sharp blades crisscrossed and cut, 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. When the Qingqi who came later saw this scene, they howled and shouted on the spot and lost the courage and determination to continue the attack; they turned around and ran away when they were shot by the gunfire.
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However, at this time, under the continuous cover of the remaining spearmen, sword and shield soldiers, taking turns to attack, the heavy infantry of the Kongtai Army, which was ready to go, also rushed up the hillside in one go. Swinging the forest-like moon blade halberd, he almost touched the array of fire guns that were changing weapons.
However, the next moment, the roar of large fireworks burst out; in an instant, the front line of these heavy infantrymen with halberds was drowned. It was a double-loaded shotgun blast, like small-scale fan-shaped storms, bloodbathing the heavy infantry who rushed to the front of the formation.
The iron scale armor and iron plate-studded armor on their bodies were unable to withstand the rain of lead shot and iron slag that came so close to them. It was easily penetrated and shattered, and the weapon was broken; it turned into torn limbs and fragments of flesh and blood, spraying out in the opposite direction.
It was like blasting open many bloody gaps in the crowd of people congested in front of the front line. Fireworks burning and irritating so close, huge
The shock and impact of the roar also made the remaining heavy infantry who survived on the front line feel dizzy and lose their sense and fighting spirit.
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 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 unusual 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.
Then 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.
And every time the roar of the cannon sounds, it is often the moment when another round of offensive in front of the formation collapses. At this time, except for the armored knights, knights' retinues and armed attendants who were supervising the formation at the rear, other troops of Kongtai's army suffered tragic losses to 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 basis for rebellion in the South.”
"It seems that the losses of our soldiers are not small. Even the heavy-armored halberdier from Besancon suffered a serious defeat." Then, Prince Federo said in an aria-like tone: "Is it necessary? Readjust the deployment and change the sequence of the attack?"
"No, let them continue their offensive posture until they are unable to attack, even if they attract more enemy firepower." The veteran Rondogon shook his head slightly and said: "Please remember, only the knights of Besancon The regiment is the foundation of Kongtai’s army.”
"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.
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"Hmm, kale, cabbage, dried blood sausage, shredded cheese and mushrooms? And seafood sauce from Toulouse?" He chewed and judged the ingredients in the soup base; then he picked up another piece and stuck it on the pot wall. The military biscuits are delicious when dipped in soup.
Around him, there were non-commissioned officers delivering orders and lieutenants waiting for orders, reporting in a flowing stream: "Your Majesty, Commander-in-Chief, the front lines of the 4th and 6th regiments are continuing to engage the enemy forces to the east." "The fifth regiment." The junction of the regiment, the 8th regiment, and the 9th regiment was attacked by cavalry from the enemy's position 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, please Take the initiative.”
"Tell Lebour, don't be brave, let alone take away the honor 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 the cavalry company, it is too early to enter the scene now. Wait until the enemy knights come out."
"Your Majesty, Commander-in-Chief," someone then reported: "Several cannons of the Second Strike Company attached to the center line were overheated due to continuous firing and were damaged by deflagration, resulting in the loss of half of the ammunition. Request. Subsequent 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 strength in the position.”
"Right now, it's not the offensive round where we go all out, so please believe that those who are fighting
Some comrades. "Then, he turned around and smiled at the many soldiers gathered around him and said, "Take a good rest and eat, and I will always be with you."
Not long 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 weakness 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 could also see the subtle differences.
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 clubs, 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 while firing continuously; under their rain of arrows regardless of casualties, they cover the enemy. The following groups of half-armored swordsmen rushed into the shooting array one after another.
After the eastern and western fronts of the offensive achieved varying degrees of breakthroughs, Kongtai's army on the front and center line also experienced new changes. Those militia groups that rushed into the firing range of the fire cannons and turned around and dispersed without hesitation suddenly ran away left and 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 horses; a heavy cavalry wearing a gorgeous robe, a full body armor, and a helmet with fluttering feathers suddenly penetrated the battlefield. Covered by billowing smoke, the distance to the front was less than a hundred meters away.
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 on the Western Front stop and regroup and shrink on the spot. They are already too prominent..."
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