Less than five seconds after the first wave of shooting sounded, the second wave of shooting sounded again. Countless Poole cavalrymen were running like leaves falling in the autumn wind. The ultra-long-distance shooting made the Poole cavalrymen fall. There was no mental preparation. In fact, they had no way to prepare. There was no warning. They could neither see the crossbow bolts nor the throwing spears. They only felt that their bodies were weak and they had fallen to the ground and died. The colleagues around them didn't even know what happened. Things didn't come to their senses until misfortune befell them, but by this time it was already too late.
Every time I think of the sound of shooting, there is always a large area of cavalry on the ground. Even if the lead bullet hits the thickly armored war horse, the effect is the same. The entire cavalry phalanx was in chaos. As a large number of cavalry fell to the ground and the horses ran wildly, like a contagion, the entire cavalry attack wave was already in chaos before it entered the attack range of the crossbowmen and gunners, and the fire musketeers. But he still fired volleys in an orderly manner according to the established tactics.
These 10,000 Fire Guns Soldiers can be called the last trump card of the Imperial Privy Council. If it were not for the fact that this battle would determine the future fate of the Empire, the Privy Council would not have the pain to use these Fire Guns Army seeds. The troops directly entered the front-line battlefield, and Cui Wenxiu seemed to care about the importance of these troops at all, and did not hesitate to throw these fire rifle soldiers into the front line of the Second Army, which was about to face the most brutal defensive battle. But it must be said that Cui Wenxiu's bet was indeed quite accurate. When the Second Army was dragged down by the Poole's wheel tactics, it was this Fire Gun team that re-energized the Second Army. Watching the dark patches of Poole cavalry continue to fall to the ground and disappear under their own subway hooves, and the ensuing storm of crossbow shooting and lance throwing made the Poole cavalry even worse. There were only a few who could actually rush to the Tang Army's infantry defense line, and they were not enough to pose a substantial threat to the infantry defense line.
Schiller's whole body almost trembled. He couldn't understand what was happening at all. Everything in the telescope was simply unimaginable to him. He could only stare blankly at how the groups of thundering heavy armored cavalry fell to the ground as soon as they entered the territory of 400 to 500 meters. There were neither traps nor snagging ropes on the ground, and throwing spears and crossbows were simply impossible. It is impossible to reach such a long distance. Even the Tang Dynasty's storm crossbow cannot produce such power, not to mention that the distance cannot be reached by the storm crossbow.
The dull sound of shooting became almost inaudible three thousand meters away. Schiller's dull eyes could not be taken back from the telescope. He even wondered if the telescope had deceived him. Everything he expected had turned out like this. To finish, this is not what he wants, no. No, he absolutely cannot accept this result, which means that his military career and even his entire destiny will end here!
Almost hysterically, the second wave of cavalry was ordered to start quickly. Schiller could no longer control his emotions and furiously ordered all the cavalry to attack. If a breakthrough could not be achieved in this battle, it would mean that the entire Poole army would become prey in the Tang army's pocket.
The subsequent aimless charge of the Puer people seemed so powerless against the Tang army's defense line, which was waiting for them. The fate of the second wave of attack can be imagined. Although many Fire Gun soldiers were forced to withdraw from the battle due to malfunctions, a thousand Fire Gun soldiers had been reserved as mobile commanders and quickly ordered these soldiers to be replenished, and the Privy Council had already taken this into consideration. The number of firecrackers is also sufficient. For the Privy Council, it is not difficult to make firecrackers that have mastered the production process, and it is necessary to train an ordinary soldier into a skilled firecracker, especially one who has experienced real actual combat. A skilled soldier is more valuable.
When the two waves of attacks ended in complete failure, Schiller announced his result himself. Sealing the throat with a sword was his best choice. More than 100,000 heavy cavalry in his hands were not able to break through the same number of infantry defense lines, and the auxiliary With tens of thousands of infantry, more than 300,000 troops actually fell into the encirclement of the Tang army, which did not dominate in numbers, and were completely annihilated alive. He could not accept such a result. It would be a huge shame for himself and the entire family. . If he is still captured by the Tang army, the entire family will be nailed to the pillar of shame in history. Only death may be able to wash away his guilt. Before that, he had already transferred all power to his deputy. He offered no suggestions as to what strategies his deputies would adopt to deal with the situation.
The deputy finally chose to move closer to the west, losing most of the most powerful heavy armored cavalry in Poole's army. It was hard to imagine how they could deal with the Tang army, which had firmly controlled the situation. Neither the Dons nor the Kamans are of any help to the current situation of the Poole people. If they don't surrender, they will die. This outcome has long been doomed, but now they need a decent way to surrender to end it all.
The destruction of the heavy armored cavalry group had actually announced the fate of Poole's army, and the defense systems on the western and southern fronts also suffered a defeat in the Imperial Army's overnight attack that night. Although the troops retreated on the northern front in time, Thanks to the support, the whole army was saved from annihilation, but when it was reported that the commander committed suicide and the main cavalry was destroyed, several generals of the Poole people knew that this battle could no longer continue.
On February 3, 702 in the Continental Gregorian Calendar, Count Senefure, the temporary commander of the Poole Army, signed a surrender agreement with Cui Wenxiu, the commander-in-chief of the Tang Army, in the main camp of the Tang Army, announcing the unconditional surrender of the Poole Army. Cui Wenxiu, the commander-in-chief of the Tang Army, also made it clear that he would follow the instructions. International conventions treat prisoners and surrendered soldiers of the Poole Army to ensure their life safety and provide equal treatment conditions to injured soldiers.
At the same time, the Tang Army, which had ended the war with the Puer people, immediately disclosed the news to the Dodon Army, which was still entangled with the Tang Army. The coach of the Dodon Army, Konec, also responded immediately, and the entire army Withdrew, the Tang Army's rangers quickly attacked. The Yunzhong Guard Division and the Yanshan-Beiping Defense Force, which had been avoiding, also quickly attacked to intercept them along the way. The Duodun Army, which had retreated thousands of miles, panicked and followed the Tang Army's rangers. There was almost no way up to the sky and no door on the ground. They were as panicked as a bereaved dog. They fled from the south of Yunzhong into the border area between Doton and Poole. For hundreds of miles, more than 200,000 troops were able to return to Dodon, but less than 150,000 were able to return. All the people, food, grass, supplies, light and heavy equipment were lost.
The cold wind hit the face, cutting into the face like an ice knife. The sharp north wind swept across the sea, making people shiver. The thick cotton robe and leather armor had no effect on keeping out the cold at this time. This kind of thing came from hell. The cold wind is enough to freeze people into popsicles. A series of black spots in the distance rise and fall under the swaying of the waves. If you look back, you can see dozens of warships of different sizes hiding around. The roaring sea wind makes it difficult for the sailors to control the ships. The course must be extended to prevent ships from colliding with each other.
Zuo Shichang took a deep breath and frowned slightly. At this time, no signal had been sent. Could it be that the intelligence was really wrong? This battle is related to the prestige of the Dadongyang Navy, and is also related to the security of the eastern coast of the empire. The damn Japanese dare to take advantage of it at this time. The ambition of Tachihara Shanchuan is really not ordinary.
The entire Marine Division was requisitioned by that Cui Wenxiu. Zuo Shichang was a little unhappy, but the overall situation was important, and Ambassador Bo and Mr. Lei also made it clear that the Marine Division would return to naval command after the war, and would also receive Expanding, this kind of compensation allowed Zuo Shichang to feel a little more balanced. But Zuo Shichang also understood that the three marine divisions were obviously weak if they wanted to compete with the 150,000 Japanese army, especially when it was impossible to know the specific landing place of the Japanese. Along the entire Atlantic coast, thousands of miles of coastline, No one can predict where the Japanese will choose.
The Cook Islands, Ryukyu Islands, and Treasure Island have all gathered a large number of Japanese troops. The latest intelligence shows that the first batch of 150,000 Japanese troops will land on the imperial land. The exact location from which they landed was still unclear until the last moment. Not fully mastered. This cannot be blamed on the incompetence of the Imperial Intelligence Department. After all, even the top Japanese people rarely know such top-secret information. The only thing they can rely on is the activities of Japanese spies in this area and the suitable landing spots on the coastline. A specific inference was made.
Judging from the ships assembled by the enemy, it is unlikely that the Japanese will land from one landing point, especially in the southern waters of Treasure Island. It is impossible to join forces with the Cook Islands and Ryukyu Islands in the north. Now there are large forces on Treasure Island The Nanyang Fleet and the Milan Combined Fleet were conducting surveillance, but the entire north was handed over to their own Atlantic Fleet. The entire interception task was also handed over to themselves. A heavy burden fell on Zuo Shichang, and Zuo Shichang also tasted the night. The feeling of not being able to sleep.
Hejiayu should be a more suitable landing point in Yanshan Prefecture. The intelligence department shows that this place has been visited several times by Japanese spies, and the food and various materials in this area have also increased slightly due to the collection of some thoughtful people. This place is not as close to the Cook Islands as the camp entrance, although it is suitable for landing but too obvious, and it is not as remote as Zhuzikou, which is not suitable for rapid landing and advancement. Zuo Shichang chose to ambush on this route because he was taking a gamble. After all, there is no absolute certainty, and many times you can only rely on your own judgment and intuition.