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Chapter 214 Battle in the Balkans

The strong advance of the Tang army made Diego Belter in the city of Gaul startled and at a loss.The talented emperor hurriedly called a meeting of ministers of civil and military affairs to discuss countermeasures.

The Frankish Empire actually imitated the official positions of the Tang Dynasty. The left and right prime ministers were set up under the emperor, and the left and right prime ministers each led 10 departments. It can be said that this set is an effective guarantee to support the rapid rise of the Frankish Empire.

Prime Minister Zuo Papan immediately said: "Your Majesty, the Tang Dynasty has a strong army, we can't compete with it, we should quickly withdraw our troops from the Balkans, defend the Polish city with heavy troops, and then send envoys to discuss with the Tang Dynasty. In this way, Only our Frankish empire can get a chance to recuperate, and the empire can retreat to advance, and this Tang Dynasty cannot continue to be strong, and there will always be a day when we Frankish people will be proud!"

Papan's idea was to retreat to advance. He could see that Datang was powerful. Sending troops to attack the Frankish Empire, it seems that the Frankish army didn't provoke them, right?

The Prime Minister of the Right, Canton, said: "Your Majesty, the Tang Dynasty is too aggressive. Our Frankish Empire only occupies what the Tang people call a small European state, but the Tang Dynasty is the master of Asia. In terms of land area, they are much bigger than us. He actually wants to annex the land of our Frankish Empire. Your Majesty, this is a combination of a tiger and a hungry wolf. The Tang Dynasty is greedy. If your Majesty backs down, it may damage the country's constitution."

When Papan heard Canton's meaning, he wanted to fight Datang head-on, and hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, you must not fight Datang anymore. The 15 troops in Ross City and Kiev City are gone. If you fight again, I'm afraid it will be against you." We are disadvantaged, so let’s quickly send envoys to ask why Datang sent troops. If Datang is greedy for our land, we can just give them the Eastern European Plain. The place is sparsely populated, barren and backward, and it is the burden of the Frankish Empire. Once Tang’s army marches straight in, the city of Gaul will also Not safe!"

"Your Majesty can't talk about peace. Our Frankish Empire has more than 50 troops. It's not that we don't have the ability to fight a war. If we don't show the color to the Tang army, what face will we have in the world in the future? Besides, the geographical location of the Eastern European Plain is important. To Tang, they will bully us if they don’t want to bully us in the future? Your Majesty, I suggest that you first concentrate your forces and fight a fierce battle with the Tang army that invaded Poland City. As long as you win, it will not be too late to negotiate peace with the Tang army. Datang knows how powerful we are! As for the army at war with Byzantium, let them defend for a while, and it will not be too late to deal with the Byzantines when this side wins." Canton and Papan clearly had left opinions, one wanted to fight, the other wanted to and.

It's a pity that Yang Zheng is having sex with Alice with his arms around him right now, so he has no way of knowing that the Frankish Emperor Diego Berthe is in a dilemma right now.

"Hey, the two lovers are right. It's really hard for me to make a choice. How about this? Immediately add 20 troops to Poland City. Prime Minister Zuo, you have worked hard and go to the Tang Dynasty for a trip. As for In the Balkans, rest your troops, lest we be restrained by the two places, the empire can’t afford it!” Finally, Diego Belter made a compromise and asked Papan to go to Tang Dynasty as an envoy, and at the same time strengthen the defense of Poland City, In order to prevent this Eastern European barrier from falling into the hands of the Tang army.

"Your Majesty Shengming!"

However, at this time, Su Dingfang had led his troops to launch an attack on the Balkans, and the city of Romania (that is, Romania in later generations) was the first to bear the brunt.

The Franks now occupy the cities of Romania and Sophia (later Bulgaria) in the Balkans, putting considerable pressure on the Byzantine Empire. Fortunately, Byzantium deployed all its strength in the Balkans to prevent the Frankish army from continuing to advance. The two sides began to confront each other.

But when Tang Jun's iron hooves set foot on the land of the Balkans, the original balance was completely broken!

Tang Jun did not say hello, and immediately launched an attack on the city of Romania.

At the same time, an order from the Emperor Heraclius of the Byzantine Empire also entered the hands of the Byzantine army commander Totti.Totti was overjoyed and immediately ordered the Byzantine army to launch a counterattack against Sophie.

Attacked from both sides, the Frankish army felt tremendous pressure. The Franks, who had always been kings and hegemons in Europe, now felt uncomfortable.

The Tang army's attack is extremely sharp. They pursue the principle of destroying all the living forces of the enemy, and the battle must be divided into life and death.Such a ferocious killing cost the Franks a heavy price. The Romanian city fell after less than 10 days of holding on.

Tang Jun didn't take a rest, and immediately rushed to Sofia City without stopping.

The Byzantine army here only gathered 15 soldiers and surrounded the city of Sofia without breaking through the city, so when Su Dingfang led the army to rush over, Totti was immediately surprised and came to see Su Dingfang immediately.

"General Su is indeed a strong general of the Tang Dynasty. He broke through the city of Romania within 10 days. I am deeply impressed!" Totti praised from the bottom of his heart when the generals of the two sides met.

Su Dingfang smiled calmly and said: "General Totti is awsome. This is the work of all the soldiers working together. I dare not take credit for it. How is the situation in Sofia now?"

"The Franks are desperately defending the city, and it will be difficult for our army to take it for a while." Totti felt helpless at the tenacity of the Franks. There is nothing wrong with the Franks, why is there such a big gap in being a human being?
Su Dingfang said: "We will fight again tomorrow. Your army will withdraw 5 miles from the battlefield. Our army will break through the city. After breaking through the city, your army will immediately attack the city. The Franks will definitely not be able to stop your 15-strong attack. "

"General Su has come from afar, why don't we let our army attack for another day, if you still can't win, it's not too late for your army to attack!" Totti couldn't hold back, although Heraclius's letter clearly said, When Tang Jun came, let Tang Jun take action, because Tang Jun had a sharp weapon to break the city.But Totti still wanted to use his own ability to rectify the name of the Byzantine soldiers.

Su Dingfang said: "Okay, I wish your army good luck."

Su Dingfang didn't want to force Totti, since this is your territory, it's up to you.Anyway, I'm here to help you work, but if you don't take down Sofia City tomorrow, then I will not be polite.

The next day's siege, the Byzantine army marched forward bravely. Totti held a military meeting overnight, and told the soldiers with an ugly face that the Tang army would be on the sidelines. If the city of Sofia cannot be taken today, the chance will be Give it to Tang Jun.The Byzantine soldiers knew it as soon as they heard it. If the Tang army were to attack the city again, what face would they have to go back to see the elders in their hometown?It is too self-respecting to rely on other countries to recover one's own land.

So today's siege battle was very fierce. The Byzantine cavalry rushed to the front, and there was a dense rain of arrows on the city. Under a full blow, the city screamed again and again.

After the cavalry, the infantry rushed up carrying the siege equipment. At this moment, the city quickly launched a counterattack. It was the turn of the Franks to shoot arrows. There are countless recruits.However, some soldiers still rushed to the city, set up ladders, and began to attack the city.

The tower of Sophia was only 10 meters high, so it was not considered a strong city at all, so Byzantine soldiers rushed up to the tower and handed over the Frankish soldiers.It's just that the fighting power of the Byzantine army is really not flattering. It didn't take long for these soldiers who had finally rushed to the tower to be killed by their opponents.

Such repeated see-saws cost the Byzantine army a lot, but they still had nothing to do with the city of Sofia.

Totti's face was gloomy. The Byzantine soldiers had tried their best, but they still couldn't attack the city. The city gates couldn't be broken, and the city walls couldn't be climbed. Is the Frankish army so brave and good at fighting?

Unable to take down the city of Sophia, the Byzantine army withdrew from the battlefield for 5 miles, waiting for the Tang army to attack the city.

However, Su Dingfang decided to attack the city overnight. The Frankish army consumed a lot today, and the effect of attacking the city overnight would definitely be better.

10 raptors attacked again, and all three gates of Sofia City were broken in an instant.The loud noise woke up the Franks who were about to rest. Unexpectedly, the Tang army would suddenly launch a night attack, and the city was in chaos soon.

After the raptors destroyed the city gate, they withdrew from the battle and went back to rest.

As soon as the city gate was broken, the Byzantine army, which had been prepared long ago, swept away the exhaustion during the day, quickly entered the city, and launched a crazy battle to seize the city.The number was superior, and the Byzantine soldiers finally took the initiative. The Frankish soldiers couldn't beat them again and again, and they had nowhere to run.

The battle didn't last long, and both sides were very clear about the almost one-sided situation. The Franks knew that they couldn't escape this time. If they wanted to save their lives, they had to surrender, so they chose to surrender one by one.

The Byzantine army quickly took control of the city, while the Frankish prisoners were taken away by the Tang army. These coolies were really hard to find. There are still many mountainous areas in the Tang Dynasty without roads.

The fall of the cities of Romania and Sofia, the Frankish Empire was hit hard, and now their road to expansion is completely blocked by the Tang army.

Yang Zheng then mobilized a large number of Fusang Army Corps and deployed heavy troops on these borders.With these guys who are not afraid of death, the Frankish army may never dare to move out easily again.

As a result of the war, Datang has now placed the entire Eastern European region under its own account in one fell swoop, and even the Balkans. In return, Byzantium ceded the city of Romania to Datang and allowed it to garrison troops. Of course, Heraclius’s mind Yang Zheng I also understand that when the Tang army is here, Byzantium's safety will be guaranteed.

At this time in Youzhou City, Papan finally arrived.It's just that the Frankish Empire at this time has been completely at a disadvantage in the confrontation, so what else can it negotiate with?

(End of this chapter)