Rise of the Empire Total War

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 that played a major role in this battle suffered the largest losses. The 800 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 one hundred and fifty people were killed in battle.

As we all know, the value of heavy cavalry far exceeds that of other arms, and the death of so many heavy cavalry really hurts Tradun.

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, not including ammunition. There were more than 500 war horses. There were originally 600 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 reward rich 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.

For this treatment, Norman did not resist. He was taken away by the gendarmerie calmly, but before leaving, he told his adjutant: The cavalry of the Vicnias are 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, nodding his head. Although he knew that the responsibility for this battle was not on Norman, there must always be someone who takes the blame, and as the commander-in-chief, he is the most suitable one. .

Well, take care of yourself.

Norman smiled bitterly, said his last sentence, and then followed the gendarmerie on the way back.

After Norman was taken away, the remnants of his army were ordered to hold the supply points until reinforcements arrived. The soldiers still had lingering fears about the shadow of defeat, but after knowing that there were reinforcements, everyone felt a lot more at ease.

...

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 27, 1129 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 Amatria, Rudolph also received battle reports from various fronts one after another. The offensive of the army was also very strong. The armies of the Kingdom of Sips and the city-state of Pros, which were besieged by the two countries, retreated steadily and were soon beaten to the capital city.

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 Sarkis army had no obstacles, and divided into two groups, marching eastward to attack the occupied area of ​​the empire, and marching northward with the intention of cooperating with Turtuda's allies to attack the city of Sips and the imperial army who came to support . Due to force limitations, the imperial army, which could only send three brigades and one cavalry brigade, was suddenly caught in 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 4,000, and the Sarkis army that is coming has more than 3,000 people. On the other hand, his own army has only 1,650 people, and the defenders in the city of Sipes are at most close to two thousand people.

For a while, Wilber hesitated whether to go to the rescue. Going to the rescue might put himself in instead. Not going to the rescue would be tantamount to abandoning this vassal state, and it would very likely cause dissatisfaction from other vassal states—the overlord state Duties include protecting the security of the vassal states.

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 estimated the distance from the border to Sipes City in his mind. If it was just a normal marching speed, it would take about a day and a half for the Sarkis army to arrive. There is still a day's journey to the city of Pus. If he uses a quick march, he can set up an ambush on the way they must pass before the Sarkis army.

Since the front is not enough, let's change the method. The officers of the Holy Roman Empire are not as corrupt as those in the Middle Ages, 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.