Chapter 194: The Emperor's Earth-Shattering Fist (Part 2)

Although the first castle had been captured, the last one was not so easy to capture.

The last castle was called Çanakkale, located on the border of the Gallipoli Peninsula, across the sea from Anatolia. The Ottomans used this place as a starting point to gradually conquer the Balkans, but unfortunately they lost it all in just seven years.

In order to defend this last bastion in Europe, the Ottomans arranged 3,000 soldiers here, and the citizens were also mobilized. The city walls were reinforced, and there was enough food and drinking water. As long as they held on for two months, the other side would definitely withdraw.

Due to the need to replenish supplies and rest, Mircea first sent the vanguard to surround it, and then went to support with the main force. The Ottoman defenders took the opportunity to launch an attack, but they were defeated by the Wallachian troops and could only shrink in the castle for defense.

Wallachia bombarded the city walls with light artillery, which did not cause much damage to the city walls. This was because the heavy artillery was still in transportation and required a lot of manpower to deliver it, so they used small artillery for the time being.

Mircea started to blast the tunnel again. Mircea was determined to win this castle. We must take it today no matter what.

"Hold on, Allah will not give up on us, and his glory will surely shine on Çanakkale."

An Ottoman officer was cheering up the defenders when suddenly a rocket shot over and hit the officer's head, and the officer instantly became quiet.

Various weapons that the Ottomans had never seen were used one after another, which made them miserable. In the end, some of them were directly blown away by explosives. In order to show their respect for the other side, Wallachia specially added twice as much gunpowder, which directly turned the front of the fortress into ruins.

It took less than three days for the Ottomans' last fortress in Europe to be captured by Wallachia. It took 40 years from the first step of the Ottomans into Europe in 1356 to the loss of the last settlement in 1397.

Mircea stood on the undamaged wall of Çanakkale, looking at Anatolia on the other side.

"How is the Ottoman side?"

"Bayezid has arrived near Prusa, but the ruler from the East is also coming."

Mircea smiled. It seems that Bayezid and the ruler from the East are destined to be in trouble. I just don't know who it will be. Allah can't be partial, right?

The follow-up troops gradually arrived. They rested here and prepared to watch a good show.

After returning to Bursa, Bayezid learned that Wallachia had come again, and he fainted again. To be honest, only Wallachia could make the Sultan faint.

When the Sultan woke up slowly, the first thing he did was to curse Wallachia, saying that these were all villains and Allah would punish them sooner or later.

But cursing now can't solve any problems. It is better to think about how to repel Timur, because the opponent's army has arrived outside Bursa. Timur liberated the land of many lords along the way. These lords directly joined him with their troops, and now there are more than 100,000. Bayezid has less than 40,000 troops.

The two armies set up their positions outside Bursa. Facing a powerful opponent, Bayezid was at a comprehensive disadvantage in terms of morale, number and equipment. The result was obvious. He had not won before, and he would not win now.

Timur's army surged over like a tide, and Bayezid could only fight to the death. No one knew why he did not rely on the city wall defense. Maybe it was because he wanted to die on the battlefield.

The result was naturally that Timur won. In less than half a day, these troops were annihilated. Bayezid was also seriously injured and captured. Then Timur's army looted Bursa and Nicomedia, and continued westward to Smyrna controlled by the Knights Hospitaller. Timur started to attack the city without saying a word, and beat the opponent so hard that he could not find the north.

Timur just wanted to restore his vassal territory, and did not weaken the Ottoman Empire too much. He divided the old territory of Anatolia equally among Bayezid's four sons. As for Bayezid himself, he took it back and served him well. The huge Ottoman Empire was divided into several parts, and the former glory became history. It could only wait for someone to integrate them or annex them.

This should be the most reversal thing this year. The huge Ottoman Empire is gone, replaced by another country, and the threat of pagans is gone. Many people are relieved, but Wallachia is not. He waited silently beside him, waiting for Timur to leave.

Peter also came here. He has allocated 130 ships to stand by in the Aegean Sea. Venice and Genoa can also transport part of the army, just waiting for Timur to leave, so that they can land in Anatolia.

"Father, the ships are ready, just waiting for your order, we can cross the strait and come to Anatolia."

"Well done, now it depends on the East."

Mircea was excited, and he was finally going to another land. The time and place are on his side, and it depends on the harmony of people.

"As long as you cross this place, you will gain a lot of reputation and wealth, but there will also be unknown risks. I hope God will bless you."

For this crusade, the Knights and the Andrew Society came, and President Cyril even came in person. He wanted to fight for God to the end. In addition, there were many adventurers from Italy who wanted to try their luck. After learning about the attack of Wallachia, Theodore also sent 10,000 soldiers to help. And volunteered to act as a pioneer.

At this time, Timur had already conquered Smyrna and destroyed the ancient city. The Knights Hospitaller could only be pirates in Rhodes. As for the remaining Christians, they were beheaded. It is said that their heads were piled into pyramids.

Timur believed that his mission was completed, so he returned with the spoils and prepared to fight the Eastern Empire. Behind him, he left behind a devastated Anatolia, an Anatolia that was fighting each other, and the Great Interregnum began.

The first to start was Bayezid's eldest son Suleiman. After Timur left, he occupied western regions such as Bursa and called himself Sultan. Some old ministers headed by Ahmed also supported him. There were also some people who supported other princes. The entire Ottoman Empire could only choose sides, and very few could stay out of it.

Mircea officially issued an order to march east, and hundreds of ships transported the army. However, the artillery had to be delayed due to weight problems. The only things the vanguard could rely on were muskets and swords.

Fortunately, in order to prevent pirates from robbing, some merchant ships were equipped with artillery, which could provide artillery support for the army in the short term. With these, at the end of November, the Wallachian army began to march towards Anatolia. Great glory, they came.