rise of empire total war

Chapter 559 Northwest Battlefield
On the other hand, the Vicnia army, which had won the first battle, did not take advantage of the victory to pursue it. Their general Traton was under pressure under the horse until the end of the war. He was found after the battle. Although the last self-explosion was a bit bloody, but overall it was quite satisfactory.

The heavy cavalry who played a major role in this battle suffered the most losses. The 150 heavy cavalry suffered shelling and gunshots during the charge, the battle damage when they rushed into the barracks and fought with the imperial soldiers, and finally died in the explosion. , In total, more than [-] people were killed in battle.

As we all know, the value of heavy cavalry is far higher than that of other arms. The death of so many heavy cavalry is really painful for Traton.

However, the large amount of ordnance and war horses seized in this battle should be enough to make up for their losses. After cleaning the battlefield, the soldiers seized more than 300 flintlock guns, more than 300 carbines and more than 800 matchlock guns. There were many war horses, originally there were 500 horses, but in the chaos, many war horses broke free and took advantage of the chaos to escape.In addition to the capture, they also captured more than 700 Auxiliary Army soldiers. Most of these Auxiliary Army soldiers surrendered directly at the beginning, and only a few were forced to surrender because they could not escape.

Looking at these prisoners of war, Traton had an idea in his mind. He learned that these soldiers knew how to use firearms through questioning, so he ordered them to teach his soldiers how to use firearms to fight, and promised that as long as they could teach them, they would not die. You can also be rewarded with generous silver coins.

As soon as this move was made, the prisoners of war responded one after another. They rushed to sign up, not only to avoid death, but also to get a reward.

After cleaning up all the corpses in the general camp, Tratton let the army station here for a few days, let the soldiers learn how to use firearms, and at the same time wrote the battle and the results of the battle as a battle report, and sent them back to the country. Although he did not return to the country, But Tratton knew very well that as long as the news of victory spread, his prestige would definitely rise to a higher level.

……

Some people are happy and some are sad. On the other hand, the order from the military department was issued a few days after Norman reported it. As he expected, the military department ordered Norman to be removed from office on the spot and handed over to the gendarmerie to escort him back to Amatlia. His post was taken over by the regimental deputy commander.

Norman did not resist this treatment. He was taken away by the gendarmerie calmly. However, before leaving, he told his adjutant: "The Vecian cavalry is the greatest threat to our army. If conditions permit, , give priority to destroying their cavalry."

"I know, sir." The adjutant said with a solemn expression and nodded. Although he knew that the responsibility for this battle did not lie with Norman, there must be someone who takes the blame, and as the commander-in-chief, he is the most suitable person to take the blame. .

"Well, you can take care of yourself." Norman smiled bitterly, said his last words, and then followed the gendarmerie on the way back.

After Norman was taken away, the remaining troops he left behind were ordered to guard supply points and wait for reinforcements to arrive.The soldiers were still frightened by the shadow of defeat, but after knowing that there were reinforcements, everyone felt much more at ease.

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Amateria stronghold.

The news of the defeat on the front line came back, and the military decided to divert their attention and concentrate on dealing with the Nine-Power Allied Forces in the north. Richard still has not returned. It is said that he is still staying in Lyktos Port to remotely command the First Fleet in the Osa Sea and Searching for traces of the Roman fleet in the Shining Sea, so currently only Rudolf Vulba can command it.

On June 1129, 6 in the Continental Calendar, Rudolph ordered the army to set off and rush to the front line.Considering the threat of Viginia's army, Rudolph let a regiment leave first, followed by the military headquarters and the guard brigade, and there were royal guards staying in the Amatlia stronghold, so he didn't have to The garrison was specially left.

On the way out of Amatlia, Rudolf also received battle reports from various fronts one after another. The situation was not easy. In addition to the battlefield of Vecnia, the Kingdom of Tertuda and the Kingdom of Sarkis in the northwest The army's offensive was also very strong. The armies of the Kingdom of Sipus and the city-state of Pross, which were besieged by the two countries, were retreating steadily, and were soon beaten to the capital city. Although the two countries gathered their forces in time to hold on, the hearts of the people in the city were unstable and in danger.

Under such circumstances, the second brigade stationed nearby could only resist the attack of Turtuda's army while dividing troops to rescue the vassal state. The bad news of the city-state, the Sarkis spies who sneaked into the city of Puro launched a surprise attack, seized control of the city gate, and opened the city to welcome the troops outside the city. The Sarkis army entered without the barrier of the city gate and quickly occupied the city.

After conquering the city-state of Pros, the Sarkisian army was free of obstacles and divided into two groups. They marched eastward to attack the imperial-occupied area, and moved northward with the intention of cooperating with the Turtuda allies to attack the city of Sipus and the imperial troops who came to support them. .Due to troop limitations, the imperial army, which could only send out three brigades and one cavalry brigade, suddenly fell into a dilemma.

For the sake of caution, the deputy commander of the regiment, Wilber Allam, immediately ordered the army to stay where they were after learning the news, and sent scouts to investigate the enemy's military situation. The Turtuda army in the city is as high as 3000, and the Sarkis army that is coming has more than 1650 people. On the other hand, his own army has only 2000 people, and the defenders in the city of Sipes are only nearly [-] at most. people.

For a while, Wilber hesitated whether to go to the rescue. If he went to the rescue, he might put himself in it instead. If he didn't go to the rescue, he would give up this vassal state, and it would very likely cause dissatisfaction from other vassal states—the suzerain state Duties include protecting the security of the vassal state.

While hesitating, he suddenly thought of something, and quickly asked the scouts who hadn't left yet: "Where is the army of the Kingdom of Sarkis now?"

"Entering the border of Sipes Kingdom, sir." The scout replied honestly.

Hearing this, Wilber mentally estimated the distance from the border to Sipus City. If it were just a normal marching speed, it would take the Sarkisian army almost a day and a half to arrive, and his current location is far from the west. The city of Pus was still one day away. If he used a forced march, he would be able to set up an ambush on the road they must pass before Sarkis' army.

Since the front is not good, let's change the way. The officers of the Holy Roman Empire are not as decadent as those medieval officers, so they don't pay attention to dignity. On the contrary, as long as they can win, they can do anything.

"Pack up and prepare for a quick march!"

he ordered loudly.

(End of this chapter)