Chapter 108 The 100,000 coalition army was defeated, and the masts and sculls were wiped out!
Chapter 108: One hundred thousand allied troops were defeated, and all the ships and oars were wiped out!
Author: Shengxiao Swordsman
Chapter 108: One hundred thousand allied troops were defeated, and all the ships and oars were wiped out!
At the same time as the crossbowman entered the fighting position.
The Shenwu Brigade, which serves as the vanguard to cross the river, is also already in action.
First, the Juma and the fences that had been blocked at the head of the bridge were moved away, and then the Chiyou warriors wearing foot armor and holding shields crossed the bridge in a uniform pace.
Across the bridge.
Because they wanted to be ready to cross the river at any time, the coalition forces set up some simple fences and did not build any bridgeheads, sand fortifications or other obstacles.
The steel battle formation composed of Chiyou warriors was like a bulldozer, moving forward.
………
"The enemy is crossing the river, prepare to fight!"
Noticing the movements of Chang'an's army across the river, Dennis, the former commander-in-chief of the coalition forces, swallowed subconsciously.
The coalition forces adopted a three-stage retreat.
It was to prevent the Chang'an army on the opposite side from taking the opportunity to cross the river.
Unexpectedly.
The central army and the rear army had just retreated when the Chang'an army bit them like mad dogs.
Not even the slightest hesitation.
For the coalition forces, this is undoubtedly the worst situation.
But there is no way.
In order to cover the central and rear troops, Dennis could only command his headquarters and prepare to fight to the end.
Previously, after the defeat of the vanguard general Lori, he was forced to die by the alliance lords. This has pointed out a path to all the alien generals of the alliance——
"Once defeated, you will die anyway."
"Instead of surviving and then being executed, it is better to risk your life and die in a majestic battle."
"You can also strive for a good reputation!"
Anyway, the coalition forces were put together by all the lords of the alliance.
I don't feel bad even if I die.
Although it was promised that after the war, the surviving warriors would be returned to the donated territory.
But judging from the current situation, even the most optimistic Aztec lords no longer expect to be able to take back the donated warriors after the war.
As long as Chang'an can be conquered, nothing else matters.
That being the case.
As temporary hired alien generals, the Dennises have no reason to cherish the lives of their soldiers.
Do you want your soldiers to fight to the death and die heroically for their country?
Or should he preserve his vitality and then be executed?
The answer is obviously the former.
Therefore, in the face of the incoming Chang'an army, although Dennis had judged that the battle would be defeated, he still actively prepared for the war and had no idea of retreat.
Ordered the deployment of heavy troops near the bridgehead in order to stop the enemy's attack.
Just.
War is a contest of strength between the enemy and ourselves, and cannot be won by courage alone.
"Get ready, shoot the arrow!!!"
Following the military order, numerous arrows rained down towards the other side.
The coalition forces near the bridgehead became the key target of the crossbowmen. In an instant, the coalition soldiers who lacked armor protection fell down in rows like wheat being harvested.
Then the second round, the third round...
Before the Shenwu Brigade arrived, the coalition forces had already suffered heavy casualties.
"kill!"
Taking advantage of the enemy's hasty retreat, Tu Qiang, commander of the Shenwu Brigade, took the lead and led his troops to the other side of the bridge, ruthlessly tearing a hole in the enemy's formation.
The so-called military formation of the coalition forces was like paper in front of the Shenwu Brigade.
It is simply vulnerable.
"how so?"
Dennis finally realized the despair Luo Li felt when facing the Tiger Brigade.
The two sides are not on the same level at all.
The coalition's so-called fight to the death suddenly seemed ridiculous in the face of the absolute balance of power.
After the Shenwu Brigade attacked.
The Xiaowei Brigade, Baijie Brigade and Wuwei Brigade under the Third Division immediately followed up and completely controlled the situation, forcing the former soldiers who were still trying to resist stubbornly to surrender.
Dennis and a group of stranger generals were certainly determined to die for their country.
But Aboriginal people are not just a bunch of data.
They are also living people, they also have real emotions, and they also have fear, fear, and timidity.
You can't do what you see.
How could he stupidly continue to resist and surrender immediately?
"Destroy!"
Dennis and other generals had no choice but to "commit suicide and die for their country."
………
The battle near Gray Water Bridge is just the prelude to this big battle.
After defeating the enemy's front army.
Xue Rengui commanded the headquarters and divided his troops into three groups to continue pursuing the main force of the coalition forces.
The Yingyang Brigade was alone, responsible for pursuing the retreating Chinese and rear troops;
The rest of the departments.
In addition to leaving one brigade to guard the prisoners of war, the remaining troops were divided into two groups, commanded by generals Bai Chuan and Zhang Liao, to attack the coalition's left army and right army respectively.
It is necessary to defeat the left army and the right army, and then cut off the coalition arm.
………
"Report! The front army has been defeated!"
"What?"
Warren, the deputy commander of the coalition forces who evacuated with the Chinese army, had inexplicable surprise in his eyes.
As soon as he learned that Chang'an's army was crossing the river, Warren gave the former army general Dennis a death order and asked the former army to hold on to the end. He thought that if the former army held on to the end, it would be impossible to hold on for an hour.
As a result, it was defeated in less than half an hour?
This is too fast!
"Immediately order the left army and the right army to assemble with the forward army and be sure to stop the enemy." Warren ordered.
I originally planned to say it.
Adopt a three-stage retreat method.
Looking at it now, we can only treat the left and right armies as abandoned troops, cover the center army, and the rear army withdraws.
Naturally, there is no half-way formation.
"yes!"
But as soon as the messenger walked not far away, the ground suddenly shook.
"Yes, they are Chang'an's heavy cavalry!"
The Yingyang Brigade, which did not participate in the battle at the Gray Water Bridge, uniformly put on Mingguang armor, and under the command of Brigade Commander Hu Wei, pursued the Chinese and rear troops as quickly as possible.
How can infantry outrun cavalry?
Previously, Yue Yun commanded the Tiger Brigade and easily defeated the 10,000 coalition vanguard.
Now.
Tragedy seems to be happening again.
"It's over!"
In the central army formation, the governor Duke's eyes were dark.
………
Lark Town.
In the military intelligence room of the headquarters, as bad news came one after another, the atmosphere became increasingly solemn.
"Didi!"
"Didi!"
Every time Staff Officer Mike receives a message, it means that one or more territories have been destroyed.
And most of them didn't have time to evacuate.
That's not the worst part.
What's worse is that although the 50,000 main troops were cautious enough when they withdrew, they still suffered a complete defeat in the face of the powerful Chang'an Army.
Originally thought.
Heavy cavalry is already Chang'an's biggest trump card.
No idea.
Even in a confrontation between infantry, the coalition forces are vulnerable.
This battle.
The elite of the Chang'an Army and the fragility of the coalition forces were vividly displayed.
He dealt a severe blow to the generals of the alliance.
"Chang'an, how can you be so strong? How can you be so strong?"
This is the biggest doubt in the minds of all generals.
Are the warriors trained by both wilderness lords really so different?
It's really hard to accept.
"General, should we withdraw first or wait?" Staff Mike asked.
The facts are already obvious.
The strength of the Chang'an Army far exceeded expectations. The 35,000 troops remaining in Lak Town alone were unable to reverse the overall situation, and were even unable to meet the fleeing main force.
They could only watch helplessly as the main force was slowly eaten away by the enemy cavalry.
Wait any longer.
Once the enemy forces complete the siege of Lark Town, let Lark Town enter a state of war.
By then it will be too late to evacuate.
"Withdraw."
Rogers seemed drained of energy.
With this withdrawal, the alliance may be able to make a comeback, but for Rogers, who is the commander of the alliance this time, it is already a complete failure.
After this battle, he will definitely resign and apologize.
"If I had known this, it would be better to listen to the governor and evacuate early..." A general muttered.
It was said that he was mumbling, but his voice was not quiet.
Everyone in the military intelligence room heard this and looked at Commander Rogers with strange expressions.
The latter's face turned dark.
The army has not yet evacuated, and Luo Gesi's prestige as the commander-in-chief has been completely wiped out.
"Hauge, shut up!"
Staff Officer Mike stood up in time and still tried his best to maintain Rutgers' prestige.
"Did I say something wrong?"
Hauge was not frightened at all, his eyes widened.
Just as a big quarrel was about to break out, a soldier hurried in from outside the door, looking frightened.
"Oops, Lord Lark was assassinated and died!"
"???"
At this moment, the military situation room was immediately frozen.