Chapter 166 Chang'an strikes back fiercely, the coalition forces once again admit defeat!
Chapter 166 Changan counterattacks fiercely, and the coalition forces give in again!
Author: Shengxiao Swordsman
Chapter 166 Changan counterattacks fiercely, and the coalition forces give in again!
Just as Tang Jing expected.
The coalition's counterattack was fierce and rapid. After annihilating the vanguard of Chang'an, they immediately moved to the rear, took a short rest in the rear, and then teleported to Palm County and Cana County.
The military front is directed at the Chang'an Flying Bear Army.
But again, Chang'an's rapid response was beyond the expectations of the coalition forces.
Because of Fei Lian's existence, information can be transmitted very quickly, whether between the frontline legion headquarters and Chang'an City, or between the legion headquarters and frontline departments.
Coupled with Tang Jing's astute prediction and decisive decision-making.
As a result, at the same time that the second coalition assembly was completed, the five divisions of the Flying Bear Corps had also completed their front line contraction and retreated to pre-selected defensive positions.
Generally, they are all kinds of hills, which are condescending.
This caused a great obstacle to the coalition's ambush. Their original plan was to take them by surprise, complete the siege of the Flying Bear Legion's units on the plains, and then encircle and annihilate them.
Now we have to face a tough battle.
But there is no way, the coalition's combat intention has been exposed, and there is only this opportunity. They can only bite the bullet, organize a large army, and launch an attack on various hills.
In an attempt to achieve the goal of encircling and suppressing the various units of the Flying Bear Legion with superior force strength.
However, they were severely beaten by the archers of the Flying Bear Legion.
In this round of army reorganization, the three armies of City Guard, Feixiong and Fengxiang were allocated a total of 180,000 elven war bows, and each unit's war bow equipment rate exceeded one-third.
Being condescending will definitely be a nightmare for the attacker.
But the coalition forces were already riding a tiger, unable to dismount. They could only brave the rain of arrows and launch rounds of charges towards the mountains, using their superior strength in exchange for enemy casualties.
The battle was brutal for both parties involved.
changed the course of the war.
It was the First Infantry Division of the Guards Corps that received the order in the early morning and rushed to the front line for reinforcements.
"So fast?"
Both Douglas, who was at the base camp, and the three commanders, Rutgers, Chester and Duke, who were commanding at the front, were all extremely surprised.
In their plan, the battle should be over by the time Chang'an reinforcements arrive.
But we’re only halfway through now…
This is so fucking embarrassing.
"What do you think?"
In the military intelligence room of the base camp, Douglas looked up at Staff Officer Mike.
"If we want to continue the attack, we can only ask Ika Province or Bute Province to send provincial coalition forces to intercept the enemy's First Infantry Division of the Guards Corps." Mike was also unambiguous.
The coalition forces participating in the attack on the Flying Bear Legion currently have less than 500,000 left.
The troop strength is only a little more than three times that of the Flying Bear Legion. Since all units of the Flying Bear Legion occupy the commanding heights and build fortifications, the siege is already very laborious.
It is impossible to divide the troops to intercept the 1st Infantry Division of the Guards Corps.
But it won't work if you don't intercept it.
The 1st Infantry Division of the Guards Corps is an all-heavy infantry division with astonishing combat power. Once it arrives on the battlefield, it will be a piece of cake for any division of the Flying Bear Corps to relieve them.
If you really don't care, the situation of the battle might be reversed.
"In that case, the subsequent plan to encircle and suppress the City Guards Corps will be ruined."
Douglas was obviously a little unwilling.
"The plan to besiege the Flying Bear Legion was blocked, and it will be difficult to capture the City Guard Legion later on." Mike reminded.
"What did Grant say?"
Douglas still wanted to struggle again. There was a big difference between a big victory and a small victory.
He was not willing to lead his troops to withdraw from the valley province.
In the River Valley Province, the coalition forces were the absolute main force in the battle against Chang'an. As the commander of the coalition forces, Douglas's status was naturally transcendent.
But once the alliance abandons the Valley Province, it will instead deploy defenses in the three provinces of Ika, Bute, and Tara.
The coalition forces will inevitably be dispersed to three places.
Moreover, it will also be constrained by the coalition forces of the three provinces and the council.
If Douglas wanted to say the same thing, it would not be so easy. Everything would have to be discussed with the three provinces.
It must be unpleasant.
"Our people have already contacted Grant. Grant neither refused nor agreed. He is obviously waiting and watching," Mike said helplessly.
"This old fox."
Douglas was also helpless and gritted his teeth and said: "Then let the coalition forces from Ika Province come for reinforcements."
"yes!"
Just as Mike was about to make contact, Bron rushed in.
"The battle report I just received shows that half an hour ago, the enemy City Guards Corps and Fengxiang Corps, after briefly shrinking their front line, launched another fierce attack."
"And the offensive is obviously more fierce and radical than before. The coalition forces of the Valley Province cannot stop it at all."
"..."
Douglas and Mike looked at each other and saw the solemnity in each other's eyes.
Chang'an's reaction was too fast!
Not only did reinforcements come quickly, but after realizing that all the coalition forces had been transferred to the east to fight, they immediately seized the opportunity of the empty defenses in Ord County, Stone County, and Choctaw County to quickly launch a counterattack.
Once the coalition forces are concentrated, the previous guerrilla tactics will naturally no longer exist.
Without the constraints of guerrilla tactics, Chang'an naturally does not need to engage in any horizontal push, and directly launches a swift and violent offensive, aiming to capture the three counties as quickly as possible.
Just comparing speed with the league.
Will the Three Counties fall first, or will the Flying Bear Legion be destroyed first?
And obviously.
Chang'an is obviously more confident in the strength of the three major legions.
"General, hurry up and order the coalition forces to withdraw. Otherwise, Obsidian County will definitely not be able to hold it. News just came from the front line that the main attack on Obsidian County is the enemy's Second Cavalry Division of the Guards Corps."
Seeing that Douglas was silent, Bron became anxious.
Once Nashi County falls, all his plans and ambitions will disappear with the wind.
Can you not be in a hurry?
"It's a joke. If we withdraw our troops now, wouldn't we fail in our efforts?" Douglas refused.
"Are you kidding me?"
Bronn's face also turned cold on the spot, and he said harshly: "If the coalition forces cannot hold Oanshi County, they will not be able to successfully escape from the valley province. We will die together!"
"threaten me?"
Douglas also had a cold look in his eyes.
"That's right, I'll risk it anyway."
Bronn was also driven into panic.
"Ahem, what the general means is that we can ask the Bit Province coalition forces to come for reinforcements."
When Mike saw this, he quickly stepped forward to smooth things over.
"It's best that way."
Bronn glanced at Douglas and turned to leave.
Mike followed closely behind.
Half an hour later, Mike turned back again, his expression solemn as never before: "General, Ica Province and Bute Province both refused to send troops for reinforcements."
"These short-sighted guys!"
Douglas had actually vaguely guessed it.
Before Mike arrived, he also urgently applied for a meeting of the Alliance Council. At the meeting, John, the representative of Ika Province, and Mark, the representative of Bute Province, were unwilling to send troops.
The reason is also very simple.
The two people were originally inclined to say that the coalition forces should withdraw from the Valley Province.
It was just that the counterattack plan proposed by Douglas was very tempting, so he agreed to give it a try. But now, the plan is not going smoothly, and it is only natural to back down before the battle.
They don't want to take risks.
"What if the coalition forces suffer excessive losses in the blockade and there are loopholes in our homeland defense?"
Douglas was speechless.
"General, what should we do now?" Mike asked for instructions.
"What else can be done? Notify the front line, break away from the battle, and withdraw from the Valley Province." Without reinforcements from the provincial coalition forces, Douglas did not dare to take risks and continued to besiege the enemy Flying Bear Army.
That would be too risky!
"What do you want to explain to Brona?" Mike asked.
"Bron?"
Douglas sneered, "Just a chess piece who doesn't know he is a chess piece."
Mike understood instantly.
………
Eastern part of Tara province.
The staff of the Union Army Staff were still trying to persuade Grant.
"As long as your Excellency agrees to cooperate with the coalition forces, it is not impossible to defeat the enemy's Flying Bear Army and the City Guard Army in one fell swoop, then pursue the victory and eliminate the enemy's Fengxiang Army in one fell swoop."
"Chang'an's strength has been greatly damaged, which is also good news for Pelican County."
"Isn't it?"
"Furthermore, the alliance has promised that as long as you are willing to cooperate with the coalition this time, you will replace Lord Bronn of Stone County and become the representative of the River Valley Province."
In order to win over Grant, the alliance also took great pains.
He even sold Bronn privately.
Poor Bronn still doesn't know, thinking that the alliance still relies on him.
That’s very sad!
"The conditions are indeed very tempting, but I still have to think about it again." Grant smiled.
"How long do you have to think about it, sir?"
"Let's wait until the outcome of the battle to the east comes out."
As the coalition general who had fought against Chang'an for the longest time, Grant was extremely wary of Chang'an and did not believe that Douglas's three-step plan could be implemented smoothly.
That would be too much to underestimate Chang'an.
Sure enough, while the two were talking, Willy, the commander of the Guards Brigade, sent a small note.
Grant opened it and took a look, with an unpredictable smile on his face, and then handed the note to the coalition staff officer sitting opposite, "It seems that I don't have to make a choice."
However, they have already received news that the coalition forces took the initiative to lift the siege of the Flying Bear Legion.
"This this…"
The coalition staff officers were also stunned when they saw it.
"It's okay. Next time, maybe we will have a chance to cooperate again."
Grant is indeed treacherous.
Although he has been sleeping with Chang'an, he has not given up contact with the alliance. He also hopes to be re-accepted by the alliance and then clear his name.
The reputation of a traitor is not a good one.
"I will bring your words to you."
The coalition staff officer is also a powerful character, and he also doesn't get things done.