Power and Empire Chapter 722: The decision of the South (11)
722 Southern Decision (November)
Central Salander, Belem Stone Bridge
Daping in central Salander
There is a huge river called Beleng River. It originated from the operation and maintenance snow mountain near the northern mountains of Salander. This river passes through the Mustang Plain, the mouth of the Siti Wetland, and finally extends south to Kuronze, and then from East Sinte Seaport flows into the sea
. Because it flows through the area
Accept the tributaries of the land
Therefore, the Beleng River has a very high flow rate during the rainy season in the south that just ended
The panting river passes many low isthmus all the way
So the river is very turbulent
You can hit the abrupt rock wall with turbulent white waves from time to time,
Even in this hot and rainy summer
The average depth of river water and land is more than six meters.
The average width of the river surface is more than one hundred meters, facing the wide river that is tumbling with rapids
General swimming and floating bridges and hypothetical floating bridges are not realistic
Only solid stone arches
In order to conquer such a rush.
It took the Salander 70 years to build a famous stone arch on the surface of the river
It is the Belem Bridge across the Belem River
It is the crystallization of the wisdom and sweat of the Salander people. It was built in the narrowest valley in the river.
Total length one hundred and forty
Across the river with a width of 120 meters
Seven huge piers used nearly 400 tons of huge stones. It has a 130-year geological calendar.
It can be said to have experienced rain, snow and wind
Years are devastated. Still as strong as
The tumbling river below is not surging
A magnificent rumbling sound.
Belen Bridge is an important hub connecting the central and northwestern mountains of Salander
It's the trajectory from the inland Kyoto of Sarand to the Yehe Valley in the western mountains
This is now the defense of the Salander Northern Army. At the beginning, the Northern Army went all the way south and reached the outskirts of Kyoto in Sarand. The role of the Belem Bridge in the middle section seemed very ordinary.
Only one or two hundred troops guarding the bridge
It's just responsible for daily patrols and inspections. Until the end of last year, only one squadron was added here. This squadron belongs to the Northern Territory and is an army under the command of Nilai. It is such an important strategic place. Fatty naturally does not May let him fall into the hands of the incompetent southern aristocrats
As Nilai took the real Northern Army to withdraw from the front lines of the Civil War, the Belem Bridge became the dividing line between the north and the middle. The number of troops hoarded on the bridge gradually increased to 12,000, almost Accounted for one third of Nile’s army,
The commander is an old general named Tedshi. He was originally the defender of Lazar City. Because this new squadron is mainly composed of Lazarians, he naturally became the highest commander.
Tedsch is an old man close to 60 years old. Stray and strict.
Very old Mamunuk style
But his fate was very bad. As a senior Mamunuk, he had to withdraw the remnants to Lhasa when the Grand Duke of Lhasa was killed in battle, and his reputation suffered. Serious impact,
If it were not for Nilai’s favoritism when he was the lord of the city, he would have been executed by the nobles in the city, and the army of the wild wolf Hosalis of Normandy would not use this experienced veteran as the defender of the city. Officer, as the northern leader rises from Salander, the old Mamunuk feels that he has found a sense of youth again
From morning every day
The troops stationed on the Beleng Bridge need to check a large number of passing personnel and horses
Basically, they evacuated to the north from several nearby warring areas, and most of them were soldiers of the original Northern Army who fleeed.
Because of the lack of a unified leadership and the struggle for power between the aristocracy in the South, although it has an army of about 60,000, it is completely unable to compete with the Saranda Kyoto Army, which has less than 30,000.
The situation from the Kyoto side is very unpredictable. It is like a scattered southern aristocrat who was beaten to throw away his helmet and unarmed under the fierce counterattack of the Kyoto army. This has led to more and more intense wars in Kyoto
The situation in nearby Mengsa, Tokadi and other regions is becoming more and more tense, which indirectly affects the atmosphere in Belem.
There is news that the main force of Kyoto is gathered in nearby Menggo, Tokadi and other areas, and is attacking the last lair of the southern nobles, Moendad. This means that the Kyoto army is about to To achieve a complete victory over the southern aristocracy, it may be launched at any time towards the Beleng Bridge
Tedshi’s nerves suddenly began to tighten, in the past few days
Continuously, the southern nobles in the defeated areas withdrew their people from the nearby area. When they passed the Belem Bridge, they must hand over the weapons according to the regulations and expressed their willingness to become a member of the Northern Territory. This is Nilai Regulations for the defeat of these southern aristocrats
But when most of the defeated troops ran to the Beleng Bridge, they were often beaten by the Kyoto Army.
Don't talk about weapons, even armor and flags are discarded,
Many squadrons were broken up during the battle
Dozens of soldiers walking together are often from different places
It is very difficult to distinguish.
At the ground bridge head of Beleng Bridge
Posted full of relevant liaison and assembly points to the public
Breeze One
From time to time, there are unstable announcements that they have been scraped into the Beleng River, which is rushing under the bridge. There are also a lot of gatherings at the bridge every day to watch the announcement.
At the beginning, Tedsch also asked them about the battle ahead
I learned that they were attacked by the Mamunuk knights of Kyoto.
So the troops were beaten very much
But the Mamunuk cavalry is still far from here
It is impossible to reach within a short period of time. Those remnants and defeated generals admire the garrison of Beleng Bridge. These well-worn armors and high-spirited fighters make them feel very ashamed,
After all, they all belonged to the same unit, enjoying the same glorious title "Northern Army"
Many soldiers have heard about the story of the Southern aristocracy taking over the Grand Duke Nilai. At that time, they did not expect so much. Those adults who only believed that the Southern aristocrats could always come up with ideas that cater to their revenge. Grand Duke Nilai, who claims to exercise restraint against the people of Kyoto, looks very negative,
At that time, the Northern Army was very powerful. A 100,000 army broke through the city of Lemming, an important town outside Kyoto, and the city of Saletek, known as the gateway to Kyoto, could not breathe. It was Sarand Kyoto. In front of such a powerful army, Also looks so vulnerable,
According to the usual practice, Sarand Kyoto, which has fallen into the Jedi, should soon be broken by the northern army in this siege.
But no one thought that in only half a year, the whole situation had a major reversal. Those adults from the south shouted slogans loudly, killing all the people of Kyoto, and launching the holy war of recovery, but it really was a group on the battlefield. Caobao, not only did the previously despised Kyoto Army defeated, but even attacked allies blocking the road in order to escape for their lives
Tedsch, who heard about these situations, has already taken offense
For such defeated soldiers, I don’t bother to inquire about the battle situation ahead, but secretly added the manpower and number of patrols to build a row of wooden watchtowers on the rock walls on both sides of the Belem Bridge, keeping an eye on them. To the east near the bridge
. With the Kyoto Army showing signs of attacking the northern plains at any time, the importance of the Belem Bridge is immediately revealed, and the situation is getting tighter and tighter
The force that Tedsch can mobilize is still weak compared to the 30,000 Kyoto Army on the opposite side. The report requesting the reinforcements has been submitted, but the Grand Duke Nilai, who is in the head of Vic, has not responded.
Actually, Tedshi wants to get rid of the 10,000 troops defending the mountains in the northwest and the 10,000 troops holding on to the important basement Longze. There are very few troops that Grand Duke Nilai can mobilize, and the 10,000 will be allocated. 2,000 people are already the limit of the Northern Territory
this
Ted Shi is at noon
But the weather is very
Sleep in a daze
I couldn't sleep anymore and grabbed a bottle of wine by the bed. I went out to patrol outside with drunken eyes
This is his old habit
His subordinates are also accustomed to think
But those southern aristocrats who have just retreated from the front are very surprised
In their impression, the army in the northern region seems to be very strict. If there is a situation of drinking before the war, it is likely to be severely whipped.
Tedsch ignores the contempt of the remnants and defeated generals
Continue to perform land duties there
That is the subordinates who are watching from a distance to check others.
In fact, his face is flushed.
I can’t see the details at all. I just vaguely see a lot of figures dangling.
Everyone looks downcast. Far away
He saw another defeated army
Is taking the lead to accept the inquiries from the bridge guards.
Tedshi put the wine bottle in his hand on a rock by the side of the road. This is the worst he has seen in the past few days.
Perhaps it has withstood the extreme weight of the cavalry
These remnants and defeated soldiers are all wrapped in white cloth with their brains
The white cloth was stained with blood. They also dragged a few dilapidated horses
There was also an injured taxi lying on the carriage
The whole body is densely wrapped in bandages like a mummy. Even take the lead in directing
I also got scars all over my body
Blood all over the body
It looks particularly shocking.
Tedshi is not a commander who has never been to the battlefield. In fact, as a senior Mamunuk, the smell of battlefield and blood is very familiar.
I am used to being injured and dead
Can't help but admire the incompetence of this group of wounded soldiers
Being able to survive the impact of the group cavalry is enough to show their luck, but the opponent’s injury makes him feel a little puzzled,
So many injured taxis
Unexpectedly, I did not break my hand or leg
Only a few lame people need to walk with crutches
They are also lucky. In fact, the most feared in this era is the disabled
Broken one arm or one
Life in the second half of your life will be a problem.
"You are from that unit" Tedshi swayed from the side, waving his hand to stop a squadron leader who was about to let go,
The pale-faced commander on the opposite side looked at Tedsch in doubt, hesitated for a moment before bending over to give salutes, he was godly
It seems to be surprising that Tadshidi looks like this.
Facts
Come up with Tedsch
There is also a team of well-equipped cavalry. They are not large in number, and they are not skilled. They hold shields and sharp knight swords. On their heads are the iconic red tassels of the Mamunuk knights. They are Tedsch’s guard,
These Mamunuk riding on horses surrounded them like a semi-arc, and the leader was also an energetic young man. A pair of shining eyes is a bit murderous, his name is Tedresa, he is the big one of Tedshi
"Report your lord, we are the third squadron of Sir Slicksu's army." The leader of this group of defeated soldiers was a thin guy. About twenty-five and sixty.
On the whole body
Basically, there are no squares without scars. But the blood stains on the face are so heavy that people have to wonder if they are broken.
His eyes flickered as he looked at the cavalry around him, and his voice said unnaturally, "We were attacked by the Mamunuk knights in the battle. We are the only ones left in the entire army because we don’t want to be in After the war, there are severe droughts everywhere now, and even food is a problem. I heard that as long as you are willing to belong to the northern collar, you can get food, so we decided to come to the northern collar together"
"Really? That's really weird." Ted Shi looked up and down with a drunken look, and said with a mysterious smile on the corner of his mouth.
"I heard that the cavalry of the Kyoto Army is composed of real Mamunuk knights, rather than the false Mamunuk who used to fill up the numbers.
The number of people has also been reduced from the previous bloated 7,000 to only 3,000, but the combat effectiveness is even stronger. It is the sharpest sword of the Salander Kyoto Army. I heard that they often face it. The enemy of tens of thousands of people still dared to launch a decisive charge. The southern aristocratic faction's defeat in several battles was mostly caused by the powerful impact of these Mamunuk knights, which eventually led to the collapse of the flanks.
I have been guarding here for so long, and this is the first time I have seen the infantry who encountered the Mamunuk knights. It is so intact. It’s not too strange."
"My lord, you misunderstood." Hearing Tadsch's question, the young officer's face was relieved. "We were attacked by Mamunuk, but those Mamunuk were eager to chase and run away adults. We went, so we just forcibly rushed past us. Some of the people with broken hands and feet died on the road because they were not treated. The only ones who survived are us."
"Hey, really poor people." Tedsch showed a drunken look, staggering and staggering, his body fell forward suddenly,
"My lord, you have to pay attention." The young officer hurriedly held Tadsch's hand, the rough spiral pattern in the center of his palm and the strong **** made the eyebrows of Tadsch, who pretended to fall, slightly frowned. Take a deep breath, and a faint smell of blood floats into the nose from the young officer’s clothes,
"Thank you, I'll lose my face when I'm old. If it wasn't for your help," Tedsch got up with embarrassment and patted the dirt on his body with his hands.
Through the opportunity of turning around, from the corner of my eyes, I saw those remnants of defeated soldiers seem to be moving quietly
The mobile location is also a bit weird
They are almost less than 10 meters away from the soldiers at the entrance of the bridge. What about the dozen or so wounded soldiers always placed under the thatch of the carriage?
"Thank you young man, your name?" Ted Shi endured the horror in his heart and patted the young officer's shoulder vigorously. The position of the opponent's shoulder appeared to be slightly firm and bulging, confirming his conjecture. , That is the descendant syndrome left by Mamunuk knights wearing heavy armor lanyards all the year round,
"Heusgen" the tall and thin young officer said cautiously.
"Let them go, there are some poor people" Tadsch waved to the soldiers patrolling nearby, and he burped loudly. Shaking left the bridge
Staggered into an arrow tower next to it, as if it were very random
But suddenly
Tedshi picked up Wu leaning against the wall like a rabbit
At the same time screaming loudly to prepare for battle
They are fakes from the Kyoto Army"
The atmosphere on the bridge seems to be condensed suddenly.
Those soldiers guarding the bridge haven't responded yet
They haven’t had time to react. Some people even don’t know who Tedsch refers to as "they".
The two soldiers near the bridgehead of "Puff" are still stupefied.
The throat was cut by the short dagger that suddenly appeared in the hands of the young officer
Then fall without a word
The eyes are still wide open
It seems to die without understanding.
The shouts of "enemy attack" one after another on the bridge,
In the barracks near the bridge entrance on both sides, hundreds of soldiers with pikes quickly rushed out, "killing" the sharp infantry pikes and the Mamunuk knights dressed as wounded soldiers.
Although the number of these Mamunuks is not large, all of them have extraordinary skills. The long swords in their hands have a pale white luster, and they collide with the spears and sparks, because the bridge is too narrow. , Hundreds of pikemen were stupefied by several Mamunuk knights and they were blocked from advancing on Qiaokou
"Arrows" A row of archers quickly lined up on the riverside, raising their bows and arrows in a burst of sharp shots, and clusters of black arrows traversed the eye-catching and fast white lines in the air, landing on the right side of the river. On the heads of the entangled two parties, amid screams, the corpse rolled from the bridge entrance into the rough water below,
"Send a signal" The tall and thin young officer separated the stabbing spear with a sword, and shouted hoarsely to a scared wounded soldier behind him. The wounded soldier took out a bow and arrow from under the thatch of the carriage. , Quickly pulled away and shot a cluster of arrows with a sharp sound into the air
"**, I just smell it by the nose. I and you are all senior Mamunuk who put hundreds of people at once. Kyoto is really willing to pay for it." Standing on the arrow tower, Tedshi looked at the tragic scene in front of him. , Said with some emotion,
At this moment, his face suddenly changed,
A rumbling rolling sound is coming quickly, and on the small **** of the opposite bridge~IndoMTL.com~ a black and imposing black line slowly emerges and gradually enlarges,
Thousands of Mamunuk knights in heavy armor, like a huge tumbling iron current, rushed up from the entrance of the opposite bridge, and the flying horses hoof stepped on people without any scruples, and On the opposite side, hundreds of spearmen who were too late to retreat crashed into each other
On the left side of the opposite small slope, the Kyoto Army, a mixture of walking and riding, continuously drove out from the foothill forest on the left. The rumbling and footsteps resounded through the foothills, and the soldiers and horses raised a yellow dusty fog. , The black front and flying flags are looming in the dust and fog in the sky. The horses and horses flowed over the high **** in front of the bridge entrance and then eased down.
"Woo" followed a rush of sharp sound in the air, and countless clusters of arrows came like a swarm of locusts rising from the horizon, covering the sky and the sun.
"You immediately bring the guards to Vic lead to report to Grand Duke Nilai. Please tell me if the Kyoto Army has attacked, please tell me that Tedshi is a person who should have died long ago, and please don't be sad." Tedshi He took a deep breath, took out the report that had been written in his arms, and handed it to the captain of the guard behind him, his great Tedresa
722 Southern Decision (November)
722 Southern Decision (November)