Chapter 147 Chang'an's counterattack, the collapse of the coalition forces is imminent!
Chapter 147 Chang'an counterattacks, the coalition forces are about to be destroyed!
Author: Shengxiao Swordsman
Chapter 147 Chang'an counterattacks, the coalition forces are about to be destroyed!
Early in the morning, the Central Route Army Camp.
"Dong dong dong!"
After a night of meetings, Union Commander Grant finally fell asleep. Suddenly there was a vibration on the ground, and the noise of the battlefield could still be vaguely heard.
Just as he was about to get up, there was a rapid knock on the door, which made me feel a little panicked for no reason.
"What happened?"
Grant finished dressing as quickly as possible and opened the door.
"Report to the general, there is movement on the other side of the river, it should be a battle." The combat staff did not understand the specific situation, but the situation was obvious and something was wrong, so he rushed to report first.
"War?"
Grant's heart beat faster. "Didn't I give the order for the entire army to call a truce before reinforcements arrive? Whoever made the decision and started attacking the city again, could it be Douglas?"
At this time, I am still thinking about internal fighting.
"It's not a siege. The battle took place in the camps of various armies. It seems that Chang'an took the initiative to attack..."
"What? Go away!"
Grant's expression changed suddenly, and before the combat staff finished speaking, he went back to the house, picked up the telescope, rushed out of the barracks, and came to the rammed earth platform in the south of the camp.
at this time.
Hearing the commotion, the entire middle route army camp also became commotion.
"What happened?"
"Didn't you say you need to rest? Why is there another war?"
"Yeah, yeah, life is really hard!"
Because they didn't know exactly what happened, the soldiers were all confused.
Everyone was talking about it.
The more alert ones, such as veteran General Rogers, Commander of the Central Route Army Chester, and some members of the Mote Federal Military Observation Group, also climbed up to the high platform one after another and looked across the river.
The expressions on their faces are more exciting than the last.
The situation of the East Route Army, South Route Army and West Route Army could not be seen clearly because they were too far away or obscured by city walls. However, the advancing camp of the Central Route Army was only separated by a river, but they could be seen clearly.
The entire camp was in chaos, with fires everywhere.
The Chang'an army and the 50,000 troops of the Central Route Army were intertwined with each other. Just from the location of the battle, it can be judged that this must be Chang'an's initiative to go out of the city to fight.
and.
It seemed to have caught the coalition forces off guard.
Many coalition soldiers only wore single clothes and did not have time to put on armor. On the other hand, for the Chang'an army, iron armor was standard equipment, and some soldiers even wore infantry armor.
It is not difficult to see that the coalition forces have been completely at a disadvantage.
One side is armed to the teeth and cannot be cut, but the other side is slaughtered like a lamb.
Can the coalition remain undefeated?
What's even more difficult is that at some point, the Chang'an Navy has blocked the Mero River. Murlocs, sea monsters, and occasionally huge arms and legs are lurking in the river.
The Meruo River Bridge was immediately occupied by the Chang'an army.
Even if the defeated coalition forces wanted to retreat to the north bank of the Mero River, they were unable to do so. Some coalition soldiers were forced to have no choice but to be killed by the sea monster lurking in the river as soon as they jumped into the river.
It can only be a last-ditch fight.
But it's just a mantis trying to act like a chariot.
If there are no reinforcements, defeat and surrender will only be a matter of time.
"Is it really true?"
On the high rammed earth platform, veteran Rogers' face turned dark. Last night, he wanted to remind Grant to be prepared for a possible sneak attack from Chang'an.
Unexpectedly, it turned out to be a prophecy.
When Rogers was the commander-in-chief of the coalition forces, the three counties of Denton and Monroe were all successfully attacked by Chang'an.
It must be guarded against.
However, as soon as the war ended, Grant was busy convening a military meeting, and seemed to be very afraid of Rogers seizing power, so he did not give Rogers a chance to meet.
Rogers had no choice but to find the combat staff and ask the combat staff to remind Grant.
Obviously the wish was also in vain.
"Chang'an, it's really scary..."
Compared to the heaviness of Rutgers, although all the members of the Mote Federation Military Observation Group had serious expressions on their faces, many of them were gloating about their misfortune.
I am happy to see the Aztec League continue to suffer.
If Chang'an can continue to capture the energy of the Aztec Alliance, then in the "Star Boundary" Blue Star, the Mote Federation is expected to replace it and become the leader of the Western Continent.
"Heavy infantry in the Chang'an Army account for a large proportion, at least more than one-fifth."
As military observers, in addition to the big geographical pattern, they also pay great attention to the specific details on the battlefield. After all, they are here to learn cold weapon warfare.
Don't let this great opportunity go to waste.
"really."
"Moreover, it is obvious that this unit is very different from the previous units defending on the city wall. It is obviously better equipped and shows no sign of fatigue."
"This should be the trump card that Chang'an has been hiding."
"The coalition forces still did not do a good job in intelligence and reconnaissance. They did not even understand the enemy's strength."
"It's a taboo!"
"This cannot be entirely blamed on the coalition forces."
Someone stood up and defended, saying: "Chang'an City is an isolated city, and coalition spies cannot penetrate it. Coupled with the communication blockade, it is difficult to obtain accurate information."
"yes."
Someone echoed, "Chang'an is still a mystery along the way."
Think of this.
The generals of the Meite Federation are somewhat sympathetic to the Aztec Alliance.
Encountered such a difficult opponent.
Compared with these outsiders, Chester, the commander of the Central Army in the middle, was obviously more anxious. He immediately asked the Allied Commander Grant for instructions: "General, do you want to reinforce the other side?"
Everyone else also looked over.
"Reinforcements are possible, but the question now is, can the central route army break through the river blockade?" Grant asked.
"This... is difficult..."
If the Central Army wanted to cross the river, it had only two options: taking the Merlot Bridge or the ferry.
The ferry is definitely not possible.
The canoes and grain transport ships prepared by the coalition forces may be pierced by sea monsters or overturned by octopus monsters before they reach the middle of the river.
Basically just to deliver food.
The Merlot Bridge is also very difficult. Chang'an has set up roadblocks on the bridge, and has also sent a heavy infantry battalion to guard the bridge head, with archers on both sides to support.
It is also difficult to break through in a short period of time.
"Then let's first inquire about the situation of each army and then make a plan." Grant said expressionlessly.
"yes."
Chester's heart trembled slightly as he heard what Grant meant.
This is almost equivalent to announcing the abandonment of reinforcements.
He did not want reinforcements. After receiving the order, he sent scouts to detour from the upper reaches of the Mero River to the positions of the South Route Army, West Route Army and other positions to investigate first-hand intelligence.
On the other hand, he ordered the Central Route Army to assemble.
No matter what situation we face in the future, it is still right to assemble the army.
"Why!"
Not far away, Rogers sighed when he saw this, and was about to say something to try to save the coalition forces on the other side of the river, when the ground suddenly shook again.
"What's going on?"
Everyone looked towards the east side of the high platform, and their expressions changed.
On the eastern horizon, facing the rising sun, a row of undulating flags suddenly appeared. Below the flags was a dazzling golden light, which could not be seen clearly.
Then the second row, the third row...
"No, it's Chang'an's heavy cavalry!"
Rogers was the first to react. He was very familiar with the golden light reflected by the Mingguang Armor. It even appeared in his dreams many times.
"Assemble the entire army, assemble quickly!" Chester also reacted quickly.
"Uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu"
On the high platform, a rapid trumpet sound immediately sounded.
But how could it be too late?
Although the noise on the other side of the river broke the silence of the Central Army camp, in order to prevent rumors from spreading among the army, the soldiers at the bottom did not know what was going on.
Many people are even sleeping soundly in their tents.
And how fast was the collective charge of the cavalry? One moment they appeared on the horizon, and the next moment, the clear golden reflection of the bright armor under the sunlight could be seen.
The next moment.
You can even see the cold light emitting from the cavalry's spears, and the neighing of war horses can be heard in the air.
A sense of chilling came towards the Central Army camp.
"How about we withdraw first?"
The members of the Mote Federation Military Observation Group, who had been leisurely just now, were now completely panicked. They immediately asked Rogers to arrange war horses and retinues, and arrange for their evacuation in advance.
Rutgers did not refuse.
After all, they are distinguished guests from afar. If they really die on the battlefield, it will only be the Alliance that will be embarrassed.
I'm afraid I will become an international laughing stock.
With the sound of the assembly horn, the entire middle route army camp was in chaos, with the neighing of war horses, the shouts of soldiers, and the collision of weapons and armor all intertwined with each other.
"It's too late to assemble, the whole army has to evacuate!"
Compared to Chester, Union commander Grant seemed more decisive.
It only takes a moment.
The three thousand guards carefully selected by Grant have already assembled, escorting Grant, taking the lead in rushing out of the camp and heading towards Macon County.
"retreat!"
Chester also followed suit. Under the protection of the guard camp, the second group rushed out of the camp.
"!!!"
Rogers, who was arranging war horses for the members of the military observation group, could not help but twitch his face when he saw this. He had previously requested the alliance to deploy personal soldiers, but would he dare to use them at this time?
There is really no one left.
………
"Boom, boom, boom!"
Regardless of what farce is going on in the center camp, the cavalry charge is already right around the corner.
Incoming.
It was the 2nd and 4th Guards Cavalry Divisions led by Shirakawa, deputy commander of the Guards Corps.
Because there was only one Merlo Bridge leading to the north bank of the Merlo River during the war, it was not conducive to a collective charge of heavy cavalry. In order not to alert the enemy, Baichuan decisively chose to take a detour.
After the battle started on the northern and eastern routes.
Baichuan's troops took advantage of the situation and crossed the battlefield to Baishitan. With the help of fishmen and octopus monsters, they successfully crossed the Mero River and regrouped on the north bank of the Mero River.
After taking a short rest.
Then they launched a collective charge from east to west towards the enemy's central route army camp.
This is why.
Shirakawa's troops arrived at the battlefield a little later than other friendly forces.
"General, the enemy wants to flee!"
During the charge, the adjutant promptly reminded Bai Chuan.
"There's no escape!"
Bai Chuan sneered, "Send the order to Yue Yun, divide the troops into two groups, and attack together from the north and the south."