Chapter 283

"On the 26th, the scouts reported that the Kent family's army was moving towards us. But from the intelligence we got, the enemy should have about 5,000 people, while our army had the advantage in numbers, with more than 8,000 people. The huge difference in strength made everyone feel that they would definitely win the next battle."

In the reception room of the Lord's Mansion, Viscount Derrick Heller was telling Paul about the previous battle.

Also listening were Chief of Staff Schroeder, Intelligence Director Cecil and others.

"We lined up and slowly approached the enemy. After the encounter, we found that the enemy was much smaller than us. But unlike before, a large number of soldiers in the Kent family's army were equipped with a special bow - longbow. Those were probably the mercenaries that Maltz found from the south. After all, training longbowmen is not something that can be completed in one or two months."

"It was already late when we encountered each other, so neither side had the intention to fight, so we just set up camp. In the evening, we handed over a letter of challenge to the other side and agreed to a decisive battle the next day. Although it rained heavily at night, the morale of the entire army was very high, and they were full of confidence in winning the battle the next day."

"The next day, on the morning of the 27th, the two armies finally faced the judgment of fate. The enemy arranged most of its troops in horizontal Line formation, the vanguard troops are arranged on the right wing, the rear guard troops are on the left wing, archers are inserted in the gaps between the battle formations, and the two wings are mainly composed of archers. The entire army is arranged in a diagonal line, and it seems that there is no reserve. "

"And we have also formulated a battle plan. Earl Malken and Viscount Johnston each led a cavalry to charge the archers on the two wings of the opponent, and I led another cavalry to bypass the opponent's rear camp and attack the baggage convoy. Earl Parker and other generals led the infantry to attack the center of the enemy. "

"If the plan can be implemented smoothly, then the opponent will undoubtedly collapse quickly under the simultaneous attack of our troops. "

Speaking of this, Derrick's face showed an expression of resentment and unwillingness, and he took a big sip of wine to refresh himself.

"However, the continuous victories in the past few days have clouded the minds of many people. Many officers from noble families, because of their similar status, refused to give in to each other. The originally orderly plan was messed up by these nobles who wanted to take the lead. As a result, a large number of troops appeared in inappropriate positions, which also caused a series of tragedies after the war."

"Another reason is the damn ground. Due to the heavy rain last night, the ground was very muddy, which seriously affected the performance of our cavalry. Due to the two reasons of discipline and road conditions, we were unable to form a strict formation, while the other side was waiting for our attack at ease."

"The Kent family's army had about 3,000 longbowmen. They raised their longbows and shot arrows in unison. Those The arrows were so dense, just like rain, so fierce and so fast. They were so powerful that they could even penetrate some metal armor and pierce the flesh. The miserable cries of officers and soldiers who were shot by arrows continued to ring out in our army. The frightened and injured horses were neighing and struggling like crazy, losing control. We were in a mess, and people and horses were thrown to the ground. "

"Round after round of arrow rain and muddy ground seriously delayed our charge. In fact, the casualties caused by the longbowmen were mainly those weakly protected followers, and had no effect on the well-protected knights. However, because of the mud, many people chose to dismount and walk. Because they were wearing heavy armor - specially designed for charging on horseback - the mud under their feet greatly consumed their Their physical strength and flexibility were seriously affected. As a result, after rushing to the enemy's position, many people were killed by the lightly dressed enemy with plumb bobbins and daggers. "

"The first wave of cavalry charge failed, but our main infantry continued to approach the enemy with shields. When the distance was about 50 yards, the enemy's longbowmen no longer blocked the shooting in the sky, but aimed directly. The wounded in front fell to the ground, and the people behind were tripped one after another. It was in this constant struggle that our troops exhausted their physical strength. "

"Faced with this situation, it now seems that the reasonable countermeasure is to use the same long-range means to replace the machine, but at that time our archers and crossbowmen were behind the infantry and cavalry, and their range could not cover the enemy. If they were too far back, If we shoot rashly, we will hurt our own people in front. "

Derrick Heller said with shame and regret: "In this way, our attack failed, Earl Parker had to order a retreat, and the enemy took advantage of the situation to chase us. Our people were frightened by the enemy's longbowmen, and they were in a disorderly manner during the retreat, and they could no longer organize effective resistance. "

"After the battle, only about 3,000 people were left in the 8,000-strong army. Once again, the advantage returned to the Kent family. After that, we gathered the defeated soldiers, reorganized the troops and fought another battle with the enemy, but we also suffered a defeat. The enemy's longbowmen were so powerful that they had deeply imprinted fear in the hearts of the soldiers. "

Derrick Heller covered his face.

"In this way, we retreated all the way to Bidoburg, the place where we set out after reuniting again. The land behind us was lost to the Kent family, and the results of a month's battle were all gone. "

After listening to Derrick's story, Paul shook his head with sympathy.

"Oh, Derrick, I'm sorry that things have turned out like this. Are you coming to me to seek help?"

Derrick stared at Paul eagerly: "Yes, Earl Graman, now only you can reverse our decline. Let your muskets and cannons reappear on the battlefield. Only those firearms can restrain the opponent's longbowmen." Paul frowned: "Derrick, you also know that my territory has not been peaceful recently."

"Hasn't the riot been suppressed for a long time?"

"Maybe there are still rats lurking in the dark..."

"You punished so many people, those people don't have the courage to start a second game so soon."

Paul had to say: "Okay, Derrick. But I have to discuss it carefully with my generals."

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Derrick said gratefully: "Thank you, Earl Graman, but please do it as soon as possible. In addition, if possible, please sell us a batch of firearms, even if they are those you have eliminated, we are happy to buy them at a high price."

"This... I also need to discuss it with my men."

In fact, Paul had already made a decision in his heart at this moment. He did not want to be in an alliance that was about to fail.