Naturally, the soldiers who can serve as the most elite legions of the Tanghe Empire are not wimps. From resisting the attack of the Liberians in the north to suppressing the uprisings of slaves and poor people, these armies can be regarded as elites who have experienced hundreds of battles. Division, but they began to go downhill after facing the rise of Western Xinjiang forces led by Li Wufeng. This was not due to the army itself, but to the long-term bureaucratic mechanism formed by the Tanghe Empire that seriously weakened the army's combat effectiveness. , in the later period, the collapse of the dynasty directly led to the collapse of military morale, but they still maintained the most basic original qualities in terms of training and combat experience.
Mulige's powerful style quickly rescued a group of people who had lost their goals and appeared to be very decadent and negative. As the third-ranking figure in the army after Liang Chongxin and Cui Wenxiu, Mulige not only had his military exploits Hehe, and more importantly, he is the absolute confidant of His Majesty the Emperor, and he is also an alumnus of His Majesty the Emperor's Tanghe Imperial Military Academy. The relationship is irreversible, and Mulige even promised to build this army as soon as he took office. Becoming one of the top three armies in the empire, his tone made the whole army look at him. At the same time, it also boosted the spirits of the remnants of the Tanghe Empire who had been idle for a long time. Especially after Mulige took over, all kinds of supplies and A large number of advanced weapons and equipment were replenished in the shortest possible time, allowing these remnant soldiers to see that their destiny seemed to have a glimmer of hope.
And Mulige also rejected his original idea of recruiting officers from graduates of the empire's two military academies, and instead directly asked the existing remnant troops to unanimously support him. The officers were unanimously most worried about this issue. If they were recruited by some from Young officers from military academies take over, whether they are soldiers or junior officers, and it is unlikely that they will be accepted in a short time. This will inevitably greatly affect the speed of the army's formation, and will also leave some gaps and shadows in the army. Therefore, as soon as Mulige's latest selection method was introduced, it almost immediately caused an uproar in the entire Eleventh Army. Disrupting the rules of seniority and encouraging self-recommendation and assessment, all levels of officers are selected from existing soldiers and officers. This not only maintains fairness, but also greatly encourages the enthusiasm of grassroots soldiers.
The fully mobilized Empire's Eleventh Legion quickly turned into a howling tiger and wolf army. In addition to their original raw qualities, the military training that Mulige subsequently carried out also further condensed their military morale, and a brand-new Empire's Eleventh Legion appeared in front of them.
And when Mulige led this tiger and wolf division that had regained its fierceness and appeared on the land of India, the entire army had a vision of making achievements outside the empire and re-establishing its own martial arts. He is a passionate man who wants to prove his worth by opening up territory for the empire.
The climate at the eastern foot of the Barak Mountains is much cooler than that of the interior of India. Although the Barak Mountains do not extend long, they are extremely dangerous and steep. Peaks above the snow line can be seen everywhere, and the entire climate also shows a vertical distribution in high mountain areas. situation. Mulige chose to travel through the meadow and shrubland area with an altitude of more than 2,000 meters. The terrain of this area is relatively gentle. It is located on the mountainside of the Barak Mountains. It is like a belt right in the middle of the Barak Mountains. Although it is still The vegetation is lush, but it is relatively gentle.
Although their morale is high, these soldiers from the north of the empire are obviously not used to the high mountain terrain, which is why Mulige is a little worried. Crossing the Bakla Mountains is not very difficult, the problem is maintaining a relative speed. The three ranger regiments have advanced from the valley between the Dexin and Destin provinces, and are expected to enter the South Tengger Grassland soon. Once they enter the South Tengger Grassland, they will be even more powerful. Within a day or two, You can reach the border of Hanover within a week, which means that the Imperial Eleventh Army has to pass through the Bakla Mountains within a week if it wants to keep up.
Fortunately, the intelligence department had already equipped the Eleventh Legion with guides who were very familiar with the terrain. They were able to come up with many ways to help the soldiers from the interior of the empire who were not adaptable to the local conditions, and they could barely maintain a relatively fast movement speed.
Steven, who wiped off his sweat, could finally take a breath. The Tang Army, which had been attacking like waves, finally ended its day's offensive and retreated. Could this be the Tang Army that claimed to be invincible? Steven shook his head. Suvorov's words seemed to be somewhat untrue. He was probably looking for a fig leaf to cover up his failure. Although the Tang Army's offensive was continuous, their fighting will was not firm and they lacked that kind of strength. The determination and spirit of never giving up without fear of death or achieving the goal. Although the city of Birja is strong, the Tang Army's many consecutive attacks seemed too weak. Until the next few waves of offensives, it still looked like something. However, in Birja Under the strict and complete defense system and the guard of the White Crane Corps, the Tang Army's attack methods were simply not enough to shake Birja's stability.
Steven also knew that the Tang Army must have some more advanced and powerful attack equipment that had not yet been brought to the forefront, but he had made a detailed analysis. Even if the Tang Army's attack power was doubled, he would be sure to turn this situation around. If it continues, it can be said that the Tang Army's offensive has not touched Birja's muscles at all.
Niasis, who was standing aside, was not as optimistic as Steven. He always had a bad premonition. Although Tang Jun's posture was fierce, its combat effectiveness was indeed lackluster. It's no wonder that the coach was a little complacent because his attack methods were old. The siege equipment was single, and some new siege weapons that had been listed in the intelligence were not seen. It seemed that the Tang army was deliberately hiding their strength, but since they were preparing to attack Birja, how could they hide their secrets? Don't you know that such an attack can't possibly cause much harm to Birja
Are they really planning to break through and attack Dansk from the end of the Stana Mountains in the south? It is the mainland of the Principality of Hanover, the southeastern pass and important port of the Principality of Hanover. Gdansk's defense system is no worse than Birja. It is surrounded by mountains and seas, and the terrain is more steep. In addition to slightly fewer defenders than Birja, Niagara Sisi couldn't figure out the reason why the Tang army would abandon the near and seek the far.
Seeing his deputy's distracted look, Steven seemed to know Niasis's worries: "Niasis, are you worried that the Tang Army might divert and break through from Gdańsk? Don't worry too much, Gdansk. But I have seen the defense system in Sksk, and it is not much worse than Birja. The Hanoverians fight and defend on their own territory, and their fighting spirit and will will be more tenacious. Although the number of troops is smaller, once they encounter an external invasion, they will definitely Immediately carry out war mobilization. I believe that in a big city like Gdansk, it is not a problem to temporarily mobilize and recruit tens of thousands of people. That is to defend their own land, not like us here."
"Well, Lord Steven, we can imagine this kind of situation, and the Tang people should also be able to imagine it. Then why do you think the Tang army would take this tactic?" Niasis asked.
"Well, this is where I have some doubts. There is also a fleet of the Allied Navy stationed in Gdansk, and the Tang Dynasty has not established a decent navy in the Baltic Sea or even the Aegean Sea. It is possible for them to attack from the sea. It's not big, so what do you think of how the Tang Army broke through Gdansk? Could it be that they were bluffing here and concentrated all their elites on Gdansk?" Steven pondered, under the city wall The Tang Army's camps stretch for ten miles, with flags covering the sky and the sun. The infantry formations are retracting. It is impossible to see the movement of the Tang Army's troops. The scouts leaving the city have not received an accurate intelligence so far. They only say that there are signs that the Tang Army's troops are moving towards Sta. The southern tip of the Na Mountains is moving, but in ominous numbers.
Niasis was still wondering whether the Tang Army would have other back-up moves, but was misled by Steven's hypothesis. "This is also possible, but the Tang Army's battle plan is a bit too scattered."
"Well, I have informed the Hannover military. On the one hand, I asked them to provide us with reinforcements immediately. On the other hand, I also reminded them to be careful about Gdansk. The Tang army may focus its attack on Gdansk. I hope they can respond in time. ." Steven said smartly.
"That's all. I hope the Hanoverians can respond in time. Once Gdansk is lost, we will have to withdraw from Birja immediately. No matter how strong Birja is, if the Tang army takes the retreat, then we will have no choice but to capture it without mercy. His life is at risk, we have to pay attention to changes in the situation in Gdansk at any time." Niasis responded.
In fact, we can't blame Steven and Niasis. None of them thought that the Tang Army's combat plan and will were so huge and strong that they actually crossed from the Barak Mountains to the Tengger Grassland and detoured thousands of miles to sneak attack Hanover and were arrested. , this is no longer simply about unifying the Indian region, this is undoubtedly a direct and comprehensive challenge to the entire Hansen Alliance. In their view, the strategic purpose of the Tang Army was to regain the entire Indian region and complete their West Indian County. Birja was their focus, and other places should be used as cover and containment means. , even Gdansk most likely wants to mobilize the Hanoverian army. If they really want to capture Gdansk, it will definitely evolve into a full-scale war that the Tang Empire and the Hansen Alliance have only seen.