"What's coming is finally here! These damn Tang people, you really can't believe it! And those despicable Luzon people, they are not good things either!" Suvorov almost gritted his teeth and rushed from Blue Castle to Kerman City. , a day's long journey made Suvorov exhausted, but in this situation he did not dare to neglect at all. Since the Tang army crossed the Volga River and marched towards Kerman Province, it means that the Luzon people must have reached an agreement with the Tang people. Some kind of tacit understanding, just like I thought I had reached some kind of tacit understanding with the Tang people, but it was the Luzon people who had the last laugh. If I had known that the Tang people were so shameless, I should have sent light cavalry to harass them along the way. It was impossible for the Tang army to do so. So briskly we penetrated deep into the interior of Kerman Province.
Also rushing to Kerman City with Suvorov was Viscount Femi, the alliance's diplomatic ambassador in charge of negotiating with the Tang people. When he was shocked to hear that the Tang army was launching a massive attack in the southern part of Kerman Province, he almost had a nervous breakdown. Of course he Knowing clearly what consequences this would bring to his political destiny, it was precisely because of his full push that Suvorov reluctantly accepted his so-called strategy of driving the tiger away and swallowing the wolf. Unexpectedly, the tiger did not go away. The swallowing wolf bit the hunter back, and the bite was so deep that it almost killed him. Suvorov has always been skeptical about making peace with the Tang Dynasty alone, but Viscount Fermi's excellent eloquence finally made Suvorov agree to let Viscount Fermi give it a try. After all, there are nearly half a million people with the Tang Dynasty. Compared with the large army, the strength of the three armies of the Hansen Alliance is too weak. It is undoubtedly a scene that everyone is willing to see if the Tang army can fight with the Luzon people first.
It is precisely because of this that the activities of the Tang Army on the Volga River were so smooth. The construction of many pontoon bridges on the Volga River once caused Suvorov's uneasiness. However, the explanation given by the Tang Army was to confuse the Luzon people. Unexpectedly, there was no confusion. I feel that the people of Luzon have really kept themselves in the dark. The 90,000-strong army launched an offensive on the southern front and almost immediately penetrated into the heart of the Kerman Province. If Suvorov had not always doubted the integrity of the Tang Army and specially arranged 20,000 troops to take precautions, the Tang Army would have been able to go all the way. Capture Kerman City. A broken city like Kerman City built with loess fortresses could not withstand the attack of the Tang army.
Tang Jundi suddenly turned around and attacked Kerman, which made Fermi lose his mind. He didn't even dare to stay in Blue Castle. He could only grit his teeth and rush to Kerman City with Suvorov. Fortunately, Suvorov did not pass the responsibility to Viscount Fermi. At this time, working together in the same boat is the most important thing. Shifting blame from each other will only make things worse for the enemy. The opportunity, not to mention that Viscount Fermi still has a very solid network of contacts in the alliance, Suvorov knows that Viscount Fermi will not collapse because of this. But if you blindly shirk responsibility, the responsibility may fall entirely on yourself.
Regardless of rest, Suvorov wiped his face hastily, and immediately summoned two ten thousand men (cavalry) commanders. It was also the first time for Suvorov to fight against the Tang Army. Although he knew that the Tang Army could defeat the Tengger Grassland. The nomadic barbarians were defeated. It can also compete with the Liberians who have the same race and clan in the north and west continent. The combat effectiveness of such an army will definitely not be weak, but what are the characteristics of the opponent's army? Suvorov still wants to hear about the first-line generals. their views.
"No heavy armored infantry was found, and there were not many cavalry. The light armored infantry advanced very quickly, with even combat effectiveness and high morale. They are experienced in preventing cavalry attacks. Well, according to the estimation of my subordinates, the combat effectiveness should be similar to that of the alliance army. But compared with our Hanoverian army, it is still a little inferior." A cavalry commander listened to the coach's question and carefully considered his words to answer.
"Marshal, according to the enemy numbers, there should be two troops. The one at the back is inexperienced, deployed too slowly, and was exposed too early. If it weren't for these two reasons, I'm afraid that this ten-thousand-person team under my command would not be so easy. They can escape, but their unit should be an experienced and old unit. Our advance and counterattack have not been able to take advantage. The combat effectiveness is also quite strong, and the fighting is so fierce that this unit under our subordinates can only fight with the enemy. You can only feel it when the infantry of the Famini Empire clash." Another infantryman said, "The two troops did not cooperate well enough. But my subordinates don't know if it is related to the first time they fought with us."
Suvorov frowned and analyzed. Sitting next to him was Viscount Kaduga, commander of the Hanoverian Second Corps. He was a soldier who had experienced hundreds of battles. He had fought against the Famini Imperial Army several times in the west without losing. Feng's honorary general, even Suvorov, respects him quite a lot, but because he has a lower background, his title can only hover at the level of viscount.
"The scouts found that the enemy army has at least six divisions. Judging from the number we observed, it should be more than 100,000 people, which is roughly the same strength as the Tang Army's Jeroke Corps. My subordinates believe that the Tang Army is preparing to attack from here. We were caught off guard and occupied Kerman City, which not only allowed us to take advantage of the opportunity to advance towards Fahan Province, but also threatened Blue Castle from the flanks." Commander Wan Qi seemed a little excited and interjected nonstop.
"Really?" Suvorov said lightly without asking any more questions. To the east of Kerman Province, two divisions of the Tang Army were still watching. Although they haven't received any news yet, they must be there. A fierce battle will also break out. The Luzon people obviously have the same idea as their own side at the beginning, and will not give any restraint to the Tang army. The Tang army can mobilize all their forces unscrupulously. Under such circumstances, retreating step by step is actually just a matter of course. It can delay the enemy's progress, but it cannot save the situation of the battle. This kind of large cluster of four or five divisions makes it impossible for you to start. In fact, you are fighting for strength and consumption, and you don't have many chips in your hands. , If you continue to fight like this, the opponent will have nothing to fear, and your side will be defeated sooner or later. However, if you don't fight, the enemy will deepen step by step, and you will not be able to find a suitable opportunity to encircle the opponent. The same ending will occur, which makes Suvorov feel a huge headache.
"General Kaduga, what do you think?" Suvorov asked tentatively as the corps commander seemed a little uninterested.
"Master Suvorov, if you want to listen to the truth, I suggest you that we should retreat from here. The situation is not good for us now. The enemy's numerical advantage is too obvious. It is not good for us to go forward like this. But maybe political factors If we cannot retreat, then my opinion is to choose a suitable place to have a large-scale battle with the Tang army, either here or in the east of Kerman, then it depends on your wishes."
Kaduga's words seemed a bit off-putting. Suvorov understood the source of the other party's dissatisfaction. This time, the Alliance sent troops mainly from the Principality of Hanover, but he made himself, a general from the Kingdom of Thuringia, the commander-in-chief. No wonder the Allied forces were These Hanoverian troops were somewhat dissatisfied, but as a soldier, Suvorov believed that they would not play tricks behind their backs, and it was understandable that there was some dissatisfaction in their words.
Of course, retreat is not possible. Without reaching the last step, retreat will ruin the political lives of everyone here. Suvorov knows this. Maybe this is really a good battle location. There has not been any news from the east. news, then it is acceptable to start a war here.
Zhan Botao did not expect that the enemy's coach would be in Kerman City at this time. He also did not expect that Suvorov had actually made up his mind to teach the Tang army a profound lesson here before coming. But from that moment in the morning He had already noticed the ferocity of Hansen's allies during the encounter. Starting in the afternoon, he asked the ministries that had just set up camp to start digging the Juma ditch and strengthening the camp fence to prevent the enemy with powerful heavy cavalry from attacking the main camp. Of course, This was just a subconscious request on his part, and he himself did not expect that his caution would save the entire southern cluster.
The sound of iron hoofs like thunder came from several miles away. Zhan Botao, who had been lying on his bed resting without falling asleep, suddenly jumped up from his bed. A frightening thought suddenly squeezed into Zhan Botao's mind. In the middle, the enemy attacks the camp!
That's right, Hansen's allies barely had time to take a breath. Suvorov asked the mobile troops who arrived with him to join forces with the main force of Hanover's 2nd Corps, which was already waiting for them, and went on without stopping. Launched a counterattack against the Tang army, which had just established its camp!
It was not an ordinary attack, but two heavy cavalry units of the Second Hanover Corps, plus one heavy cavalry unit of 10,000 units brought by Suvorov! Three thousand heavy cavalry, this is a frightening number, it is enough to destroy any obstacle that dares to stand in front of them, whether it is an infantry phalanx or a barracks deer village!
Suvorov has never been a person who is used to being beaten passively. He was known for his bravery and fighting ability in the Kingdom of Thuringia, but he is not lacking in wisdom. His many years of war experience have completely transformed him from a small nobleman into a A professional soldier. From competing with the Famini Empire army to competing with the nomadic barbarians, whether he is at an advantage or at a disadvantage, he prefers to take the initiative to launch attacks. Even if it is to win a better defensive situation, he feels that he should take the initiative to choose to attack to ensure his goal. realization. The Tang Army's initiative to raise suspicions of war in the southern part of Kerman Province gave him such an opportunity, so when he heard that the Tang Army was advancing north, he brought the only 20,000 reserve troops in his hands. Well, perhaps only by teaching the Tang army a profound lesson can we stop the Tang people's excessive greed.