rise of empire total war

Chapter 539

After agreeing, Stephanie quickly thought of another thing. She bit her lower lip and asked, "Didn't you say that you invited the expedition team from the Roman Empire to Vienna? If we leave, who will receive them. "

Richard waved his hand, with an expression that he had thought of a long time ago, and said: "We are not leaving so soon, at least we will not leave until May or June."

"That's it." Stephanie nodded and no longer dwelled on the topic. Richard looked at her side face, but his thoughts unconsciously drifted to the report from the Osa Peninsula he received the day before.

In fact, Richard still talked about the matter in a small way. The situation on the Osa Peninsula is complicated. Not only are the forces of other city-states testing the imperial army and repeatedly provoking border frictions, but there are also some people in the imperial-occupied area who intend to seek an independent state. Organize campaigns and contact foreign forces for help. Not only that, the city-states that were forced to become vassal states are also surging, and voices of uniting foreign forces to drive away the suzerain sound from time to time.

Richard didn't know why there was a sudden turmoil. The empire's policy on the Osa Peninsula had always been relatively moderate, and there was no forced expropriation or oppression of civilians. Maybe this was just to pick on the weak. If the empire's policy on the Osa Peninsula is to show its toughness, it might be able to frighten some youngsters.

Thinking of the frequent attacks on patrols mentioned in the report, Richard felt his scalp tingling. He knew that this kind of thing could not be indulged, otherwise the Ossa people would become more and more presumptuous, so he In the reply letter I wrote yesterday, I directly authorized the Fourth Army stationed on the Osa Peninsula to open fire and kill suspicious targets before being attacked (once the opponent makes an attack gesture). Although I don’t know if his order can be carried out, but Judging from the character of Rudolf Furba, the commander of the Fourth Army, the Osa Peninsula is likely to cause a bloodbath due to Richard's authorization.

However, what Richard didn't know was that the Fourth Army had already entered a state of combat readiness before his order was delivered. The patrols sent out are also taught to be vigilant, and once they encounter suspicious people and things, they must first raise their guns and prepare to shoot.

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Idrissa Baucus, the platoon leader of the third company under the fourth brigade of the second brigade and first regiment of the fourth army, was just his turn today to leave the legion stronghold in Amatlia with his men, and it was reported that there was a suspicious appearance nearby. Armed village investigations, considering the frequent attacks on patrols recently, in addition to the 29 line infantry under his command, he also brought forty auxiliary infantry equipped with cold weapons, these auxiliary infantry were recruited from the local area The Ossa people, they wear chain mail, wear iron helmets, hold large round shields and spears, except for the pattern on the burqa outside the chain mail, which can tell their identity, the whole one is the orthodox Ossa heavy infantry.

The attack on the Holy Roman Empire garrison has been going on for several months. Because he is stationed in the stronghold of Amatlia, he can often hear the intelligence from his acquaintances. From the first attack to the present, the military Nearly a company and more than 200 auxiliary infantrymen have been killed in battle, causing panic.

I heard from the soldiers who survived the attack that although the attackers were wearing armor, they did not hold flags or wear burqas that could make people recognize them, so the Legion has not found out the identity of the attackers until now. The true identity of the attackers, coupled with friction incidents at the border from time to time, the Legion's attention was scattered in many places, and it was impossible to concentrate on the investigation.

"Brothers, pay more attention, let's go back early." Looking at the looming outline of the village in the distance, Idriza said to the soldiers behind him, and the soldiers immediately echoed.

At this moment, a fallen leaf suddenly fell from his head, and it fell lightly on his face. Idrissa frowned slightly, took off the fallen leaf, and threw it on the ground. Only then did he suddenly realize that, It looks like I am in a forest!
As if to verify his discovery, a man's mournful roar suddenly sounded from the surrounding woods. In the next second, a large number of arrows passed through the woods and flew towards Idriza's group, directly attacking the unexpected auxiliary standing outside. The infantry shot down dozens of people.

"Enemy attack!"

"fight back!"

After a short period of confusion, the attacked team immediately put down their fighting stance, and the remaining auxiliary infantry raised their shields and stood at the outermost edge in fear, protecting the line infantry with muskets inside, and they looked around tremblingly The bushes, as if a large number of flood beasts would rush out of it in the next second.

However, it is true!

In the next second, a large number of attackers rushed out of the bushes. They were either wearing armor or only wearing single clothes, waving various weapons and rushing towards the Holy Roman Empire army. The moment they appeared, the fire that had already been prepared The gunners pull the trigger, sending the deadly projectile out of the barrel.After a series of gunshots, several of the charging attackers fell down, and the rest were obviously frightened by the musket fire, and their charging posture also stagnated.

Taking advantage of this time, the soldiers in the front row took a quick step back, let the soldiers in the back row stand on top, and raised their guns to shoot. After just two rounds of shooting, the morale of the attackers was destroyed. They watched as they were shot and fell to the ground. The wounded who died and groaned were filled with fear, hesitating whether to continue charging.Seeing this, Idriza surged with courage, raised the musket with the bayonet, and roared: "Charge! Defeat them!"

As soon as he finished speaking, he rushed out first. The auxiliary infantry and line infantry reacted quickly, and rushed towards the enemy in front of them with roars. Seeing them in such a posture, they were shot by musket fire The morale-shattered attackers wilted in an instant, turning and fleeing one after another, leaving behind dozens of corpses and wounded soldiers still moaning in pain.

The soldiers chased for a while, then stopped their fearless pursuit and returned to the battlefield. Their equipment was a bit heavy, which slowed down their running speed. Instead of continuing to waste their energy chasing, it is better to bring these wounded soldiers back to Amatlia Stronghold, maybe they can also interrogate the attacker's true identity.

However, the facts gave them a big mouth. Idrisa and others worked hard to bring the wounded soldiers back to the stronghold. Their reason is even simpler. Someone promised them generous benefits and let them join the attack team-they had no reason to hate the Holy Roman Empire, they just paid their lives for the so-called wealth.

(End of this chapter)