While Mulige led the 11th Imperial Army Corps and was still walking hard at the eastern foot of the Barak Mountains, the three ranger regiments were already advancing rapidly northward along the valley at the junction of the eastern Destin Province and the Dexin Province. Entering the South Tengger Grassland, the sun is blazing in the South Tengger Grassland in June, but for the nomadic cavalry, the heat is not a big problem. The grassland is exposed to the sun during the day and cool at night. This kind of life has long been used to the nomadic cavalry. , and war horses grew up in this climate. As long as the horses can adapt, there will be no problem for the cavalry.
Three Ranger regiments with 90,000 troops swept across the land like locusts, passing through the South Tengger Grassland and rushing westward. From here, they would avoid the obstruction of the Barak Mountains and launch an attack on Wezel and Oriental Provinces in the north of Hannover Park. A large-scale and all-round assault, the north of the Principality of Hanover, which has been quiet for two or three years, will usher in another tragic cavalry storm.
Altami Fortress is stationed with 20,000 troops from the First Regiment of the Principality of Hanover. Originally, the Knights of the Principality also deployed a troop here, but before autumn arrives, the troops of the Park Knights will generally not be stationed in place because according to convention The nomadic people usually choose to go south in September when the autumn weather is crisp and the horses are fat and the grass is thick. In addition, in the past two years, the Tang Dynasty in the east has gradually penetrated its power into the depths of the grassland, and the Luobei people have gradually surrendered to the Tang Dynasty. The raids on the northern part of the Hansen Alliance gradually subsided.
When 90,000 cavalry from three ranger regiments roared down from the northern grasslands, the entire northern border of the Principality of Hannover suddenly remembered the beacon fire in the sky. Wezel Province was in emergency! Eastern Province is in emergency! Altami is in a hurry!
Grand Duke Friedrich I of the Principality of Hanover sat with a livid face on the double lion throne representing the Horenzo family and waved the emergency report in his hand angrily, almost squeezing out words like ice shavings from his teeth: "This is What's going on? Where did these nomadic cavalry come from? Why didn't we have any foresight? What on earth are the intelligence agencies doing? Kaspersky, you must give me a reasonable explanation!"
"Your Majesty, the invasion of the nomadic cavalry this time is indeed a bit unexpected. According to the investigation of our intelligence department. The standing army of the Luo Bei clan has shrunk sharply in the past two years. Since they have actually surrendered to the Tang people, they have gradually given up on the past autumn. The habit of going south, and the old grudges with the Chidi people in the west have also calmed down because of the intervention of the Tang people. The Chidi people are now unwilling to take the initiative to provoke the Luobi people. Only the Anou people in the north still have some differences with the Luobi people. It is a contradiction, so the standing army of the Luobi people has been stationed in the north, and there are almost no rangers in the south." The bearded man standing under the throne, wearing a dark noble robe, answered confidently.
"Then where did these nomadic cavalry come from? What do they want?" Friedrich clenched his fists angrily and said angrily.
"Your Majesty, we have verified that these cavalrymen all belong to the Tang Army's Ranger Regiment. They went north from the Indian region to conquer the Barak Mountains, crossed over from the South Tengger Grassland and then went south, so the intelligence department did not have time. Issue a warning. Because they were still operating in India a week ago. They have a total of three ranger regiments with a total of 90,000 troops, all under the command of Cui Wenxiu in the Tang Dynasty War Zone. "Kaspersky didn't panic He responded hurriedly, "In addition, our intelligence also shows that about 100,000 Tang Army troops are marching rapidly along the eastern foot of the Barak Mountains. It is estimated that they have now crossed the Barak Mountains and entered the Eastern Province at the northern end of the Barak Mountains. According to the serial number, it should belong to the newly formed 11th Army Corps of the Tang Army."
"What, it's the Tang Army? There are 100,000 troops following?" Friedrich was shocked and almost slumped in the throne. "Kaspersky, you told me the day before yesterday that the Tang Army appeared in the southern section of the Stana Mountains in the south. , there were signs of encircling Gdansk, why did the Tang army appear from behind again?"
"Your Majesty, this information is accurate and ignorant. The Tang Army has a total of more than 800,000 troops in the Central Continent, and the number of troops dispatched now is less than half of them. This is not surprising." Kaspersky answered calmly.
"These damn dogs, what do they want to do? Are they going to have a full-scale war with the Alliance?" Friedrich gasped and roared: "Hurry up and report the situation here to the Alliance. The Alliance must move north immediately. Now, the Principality of Hanover has encountered unprecedented danger!"
"Your Majesty, I'm afraid not. Apart from Birga and the White Stork Corps, the only standing armies in the northern part of the alliance are the Third Corps of Thuringia in western Thuringia and the Württemberg Corps in central Württemberg. Thuringia The Third Corps is to guard against the attack of the Famini in the west and cannot be moved. The Württemberg Corps is the general reserve of the entire alliance standing army and needs to coordinate with the south at any time. To deal with possible dangers in the west, it is necessary to It is also very difficult to use." Saint Kabasi's voice was slightly lower.
"Then what should I do? Do I just have to watch those damn Tang people wreaking havoc on my territory? No, no, absolutely not. If the alliance does not give Hanover an explanation, I will withdraw from the alliance and let my Hanover The Second Army will be back soon!" Friedrich could no longer control his emotions. Wezel and Oriental Provinces are the barriers to the northeast and east of Hanover. Once they are lost, the entire Principality of Hanover will face an existential crisis. How can he not be anxious?
The armored man who had been silent on the side saw that his master was a little confused, and then he interrupted: "Your Majesty, don't be too worried. I am afraid that this time the Tang Army came east not to have a big war with the alliance. They The purpose is just Birja, who is now under the control of the White Stork Corps. They are using the oldest method of the Tang Dynasty to encircle Wei and rescue Zhao. However, their disguise and concealment methods are quite clever, and they have successfully concealed our intelligence. Department. Don’t worry about Gdańsk, the Tang Army can’t take it, but Wezel and Oriental Provinces need our attention.”
The armored man wears a thick leather armor and a knight's cloak. He is Viscount Bayanzowski, the head of the Knights of the Principality. He is famous for his wisdom and courage in Hanover Park. He is also loyal to the Principality and has always been relied upon by Friedrich. For the Great Wall.
"Oh? Then what countermeasures do you have?" Friedrich's eyes lit up and he turned his gaze to Bayanzowski. A look of jealousy flashed in the eyes of Kaspersky who was looking at him.
"Your Majesty may have to have the courage of a strong man to cut off his arm. The Tang people chose the time very well. The war between the Southern Alliance and the Augsburg people may not see signs of reconciliation in a short time, and the Alliance still has not gained the upper hand. I am afraid that this battle will continue for more than two months. The dispute between the Famini and the Leeds people in the west has calmed down. The alliance still has to consider the danger of the Famini in the west taking advantage of the situation, so if they want to pin their hopes on It’s not realistic for the alliance yet, we have to rely on ourselves.” Bayanzowski lowered his head. His voice was low, and he knew that this would probably disappoint his master.
"You mean to let us withdraw from Birja?" Friedrich's face suddenly turned dark.
"Your Majesty, I'm afraid we have no choice now." Bayanzowski raised his head to meet the Lord's gaze that was almost sparks flying. "Otherwise, once the Tang Army infantry enters Wezel and Oriental Province, the White Stork Corps may be If we close the door and beat the dog, both of our provinces may fall. Now the Tang army is only a ranger, and it will take some time for their infantry to enter. We can also seize this opportunity to consolidate the Altami Fortress. As long as Altami is strangled. The Tang army did not dare to go deep into the fortress, and as for their rangers, Qiao Gei had no choice but to withdraw in despair as soon as he could not keep up."
"But have you considered that Birja falling into the hands of the Tang people is not like being in the hands of the Indians. They may launch an attack on our Eastern Province at any time, and Gdansk may also be cut off by them at any time. How do we deal with it?" Kaspersky couldn't help asking.
"Now is not the time to consider this issue. If the White Goose Corps does not withdraw from Birja to help us defend, their retreat may be cut off. The Tang army is now strong. Once their infantry is allowed to penetrate deep, we will not have enough strength in this area. In response, the two provinces of Wezel and Dongfang may be in danger of being lost. Now we can only consider guarding the Altami Fortress and blocking the entry of the Tang Army's infantry so that they do not dare to run boldly without fear, and then find a way to fight with the enemy. Build a fortress in the corresponding place of Birja to prevent the Tang army from taking the opportunity to threaten our Eastern Province after taking control of Birja." Bayanzowski ignored the provocation of his colleagues and kept to himself.
"Then the West Indies, which we and the alliance have worked so hard for so many years, has lost even its last stronghold. Without Birja, we will no longer have the possibility of advancing eastward." Friedrich was unwilling to accept it. shouted.
"Your Majesty, anything that exceeds our strength is inherently vain. The current comprehensive national strength of the Tang people is far more than ten times greater than ours, and even the gap with the alliance is multiple times higher. Under such circumstances, if we still try to compete with them, Then we can only be dragged down alive." Bayanzowski patiently persuaded him, "We can only take a defensive posture now to ensure that our Eastern Province does not lose. I think the Tang Dynasty's goal is currently only located in Bill. Jia, but if we are negligent, it may whet their appetite, and by then, it may be very dangerous.”