Tang Qi Tan

Chapter 497 fierce battle
The sound of firecrackers fired one after another, almost endlessly without a pause; and in the car base, the soldiers of the Free Army lined up in several rows, like a well-operated machine, followed each other flawlessly Passed a loaded, fired gun.

And the Burgundian spearmen and lightly armed sword and shield soldiers who had rushed down the gentle hillside seemed to have exhausted their morale, blood and courage, and could no longer move forward; The wounded broke up and scattered one after another.

And when the sound of the second round of reloading was remembered, even those who hastily and hastily retreated from the range of the firecrackers; driven by the officer's whip and sword threat, regrouped the entire team of archers and crossbowmen; There were signs of wavering and fleeing.

But this time the target of the bombardment calmly passed over the heads of most of the crossbow arrays; while the bang bounced and splashed behind them; , Among the private soldiers of the nobles.

In an instant, there were more than a dozen private soldier flags with different family crests, which fell down or were interrupted or broken into several pieces; it also quickly caused the private soldiers to which these flags belonged to scream wildly in shock and inexplicably, and turned around. Flee; coerced more militia soldiers.

Therefore, the offensive momentum from the two wings of Kong Tai's army disintegrated and disintegrated before it was fully launched.However, they escaped a mile away, and fled within range of the rear fortress and tower before being contained.

The knight servants and armed servants who served as the supervising team also rushed forward one after another, yelling and cursing loudly, killing some people, and driving them back to the battlefield.The archers and crossbowmen who lost their cover and retreated hastily were temporarily mixed together.

At the same time, the heavy infantry with scale armor and halberds in the middle brigade finally reached the front of the line, blocking the retreat of spearmen and sword and shield soldiers.Groups of variegated hired light cavalry; even bypassed the front of the hillside; tried to attack from the side and rear of the enemy's formation.

However, what greeted them was a seemingly thin line of soldiers with long spears holding axes and halberds, as well as an inconspicuous trench and parapet; the next moment, these light cavalry from the mercenaries, without hesitation Hatchets and javelins were hurled in groups.

Then, Tima jumped into the gap of the knocked down spear company.Taking advantage of the situation, he pulled out the saber, swift sword, and short hooked spear on the saddle, and dialed to block the axes and spears and halberds that came from the stabs; he wanted to further break through the formation of the outer spear company.

However, they suddenly paused, and the men and horses neighed and screamed one after another; because they were blocked by invisible things arranged between the ditch and the parapet; it was a barbed wire fence, directly embedded in the On the bellies and thighs of these cavalrymen.

At this time, amidst the sound of the whistle blowing, the soldiers of the long spear company who were holding axes, spears and halberds and wearing half-length breastplates also moved quickly as a whole; And the light cavalry between the ditches and parapets.

Rows of people and horses were seen with blood spattering and organs flowing; screaming and wailing, they fell to the ground.After seeing this scene, the Qingqi who came rushing forward screamed and lost the courage and determination to continue attacking on the spot; they turned around and ran away recklessly, turning to fire guns and shooting.

However, at this time, under the continuous cover of the remaining spearmen and sword and shield soldiers attacking in turn, the heavy infantry of Kong Tai's army, which was ready to go, also rushed up the hillside in one go.Waving the moonblade war halberd like a forest, it almost touched the array of firecrackers that were replacing weapons.

However, in the next moment, there was a continuous roar of fireworks bursting out; in an instant, the line of these halberd-wielding heavy infantry was submerged.It was a double-loaded shotgun blast, like a series of fan-shaped storms in a small area, bloodbathed the heavy infantry who rushed to the front of the formation.

The iron scale armor and armor inlaid with iron pieces on their bodies could not resist the violent rain of lead shot and iron slag that was close at hand.It was easily pierced and smashed to pieces, and the weapon was broken; it turned into fragments of limbs and pieces of flesh and blood, which were sprayed out in the opposite direction.

It was as if many bloody gaps were blasted instantly in the crowd of people crowded in front of the front line.The burning and stimulation of the fireworks close at hand, the shock and impact of the huge roar also made the remaining heavy infantry surviving in the front lose their senses and fighting spirit in a daze.

In a blink of an eye, they were pierced by sharp blades and stabbing swords protruding from the bottom of the car base and in the gaps, one after another stabbed the thighs and lower abdomen, the gaps in the armor protection; blood spattered and fell to the ground one after another.Immediately afterwards, the firecrackers fired again, knocking down more soldiers.

There was also a company of white soldiers of the Freedom Army holding small round shields and military straight swords, and wearing chain shirts; they leaped down from the car base with extraordinary agility, and slashed and killed among the chaotic heavy infantry of the Kongtai Army; They were driven down the hillside with their corpses piled high.

Immediately afterwards, more crowds rushed forward, amidst the continuous explosion of dense firecrackers; like waves smashed on the reef; wave after wave of falling and crashing.It's just that they can no longer cross that whip-shaped dead line that exists invisible in the air.

And whenever the roar of the cannon sounds, it is often the moment when another round of offensive before the formation collapses.At this time, except for the armored knights, knight retinues and armed attendants who were in charge of the rear, the other troops of Kong Tai's army suffered tragic losses to varying degrees.

However, although the son Federo, who is the head of the legion, has been shocked by this tragic scene, he has not spoken for a long time; but General Langdogon, who is the deputy, seems to be unmoved and slowly said: "So, this It is the greatest strength of the southern rebellion."

"It seems that our soldiers have lost a lot, and even the heavy halberd soldiers from Besançon have suffered serious setbacks." Afterwards, Prince Federo said in a chant-like tone: "Do you need Readjust the deployment and replace the sequence of attack?"

"No, let them continue to attack until they are unable to attack, even if they attract more attention and firepower from the enemy." The veteran Lang Dogon shook his head slightly and said: "Please remember, only Besançon's The Knights are the foundation of Kong Tai's army."

"Send a signal for the Champagne Legion in the west and the Ardennes Legion in the east to officially enter the battlefield." Next, he said to the flag-bearer who was holding a yellow and blue diagonal stripes flag with a red shield beside him: "Next, We need to squeeze and force the enemy off the line."

However, just as the legions from the east and west were approaching one after another; Jiang Tian used prefabricated plates and building modules in the rear, and in the camp that had begun to take shape, he vigorously stirred a large saucepan dedicated to the soldiers of the squad ; scoop up the bottom of the thick pan.

"Well, kale, cabbage, dried blood sausage, shredded cheese and dried mushrooms? And Toulouse hoisin sauce?" He chewed while judging the ingredients in the soup base; Military biscuits are delicious when dipped in soup.

And beside him, there are non-commissioned officers and lieutenants waiting for orders, reporting like a stream: "My lord, the fronts of the fourth and sixth regiments are continuing to engage the enemy forces in the east." "Fifth Regiment, Eighth Regiment, and Ninth Regiment were attacked by cavalry from the enemy's west."

"Major Lebour, the second regiment in charge of the center line, claimed that there were not many casualties in the previous battle, and the morale was still high. There was no need for rotation, and he requested to continue fighting;" "The enemy's offensive on the center line has collapsed again. Special attack company and cavalry company, request Take the initiative."

"Tell Leble, don't be brave, let alone take away the honor and merits that belong to the friendly army." At this time, Jiang Tian put down the metal soup bowl and said calmly: "As for the special attack company and the cavalry company, it is too early to enter the field. Wait until the enemy knights come out."

"My lord commander," someone followed up with a report: "In the Second Strike Company attached to the center line, several cannons were detonated and damaged due to overheating due to continuous firing, and half of the base ammunition was lost. Request Subsequent supplements,"

"Then replenish them immediately." Jiang Tian nodded and said: "Tell them to ensure the safety of the soldiers operating even if they slow down the shooting speed; if the weapon is damaged, it can be replenished, but skilled artillery is precious; artillery There must also be spare power in the position.”

"Right now, it's not yet our all-out offensive round, so please trust those comrades who are fighting." Then, he turned to the many soldiers gathered around him and said with a smile: "Next, rest and eat well, And I am always with you."

Soon after, Jiang Tian returned to the temporary watchtower set up on the hillside; here you can see the battle lines extending to the left and right wings around this large slope, and the battle lines are shaking and the guns are roaring; The two sides of the enemy are intertwined with each other.

Obviously, compared with the frontal front, because of the decline and weakness after the continuous offensive setbacks; the aggressiveness and fighting will of the new forces from the east and west are also stronger.However, relying on highly enhanced vision, Jiang Tian can also see the subtle differences.

For example, the Champagne Legion holding high the white rose flag on a red background in the east has a large number of swift infantry wearing brown nailed leather armor and holding sticks, hammers and knives; they can spontaneously form a skirmish line on the battlefield to reduce the opposite freedom The lethal effect of firearms fired in line.

On the west side, the Ardennes Legion holding the white-grounded green-patterned mountain flag is equipped with a large number of hunting bows/short archers who can trot and shoot continuously; under the rain of their arrows regardless of casualties; Then groups of half-armored swordsmen rushed into the shooting array one after another.

After the active offensive east and west lines have made breakthroughs to varying degrees, the Kongtai Army, which is located on the front center line, has also undergone new changes again.Those militia groups that rushed into the firing range of the firecrackers without hesitation, turned around and collapsed, suddenly fled left and right.

Amidst the billowing dust and smoke, some remnants of militia groups that could not dodge were screaming and being trampled under the hooves of horses; a heavy cavalry wearing a gorgeous burqa, full body armor, and feathered helmets pierced through the smoke and dust of the battlefield Rolling cover, less than [-] meters away from the front.

But it was the knights/cavalry company belonging to Kong Tai's army, which finally couldn't hold back and dispatched.However, at this moment, Jiang Tian suddenly turned to the staff officers and messengers around him and said: "Let the Ninth Regiment on the Western Front stop and regroup on the spot, they are already too prominent..."

(End of this chapter)