Tang Qi Tan

However, when Cyrano fled back to Fort Piroram under the control of the Principality Army with a group of defeated soldiers, he found that the place was deserted.Immediately afterwards, when he retreated to Langdong Castle, another important stronghold of the Principality Army, he found that there were only some old and weak people left and got definite news.

Because the headquarters of the Turin Legion and the corps directly under it were defeated because they were stationed in the city of Mende in the hinterland of the province of Lozère.This also means that there are only two regiments (7-8000 people) left in the Milan Army in the kingdom, and they lose their rear and temporary base camp; instead, they become a lone army trapped in the middle.

Therefore, under the panic of the people, after urgent consultations between the heads of the two regiments of Pavia and Genoa, they decided to temporarily abandon the enemy in front of the city of Obuna, and try their best to regain the temporary base camp and logistics reserve. Decheng, let's think about the next step.

So, Cyrano hurried towards the Lozel province again, until the next afternoon he caught up with the stragglers and some of the wounded.Only then did I know that on the way to the provincial capital of Mende, the Principality's army was frequently attacked and harassed, and had to get rid of their burdens and move forward lightly.

Then, when Cyrano worked tirelessly, he searched for the abandoned vehicles along the way, the dead donkeys and mules, and even the horses of scattered cavalry; all the traces left behind.When they finally arrived at the Langone Valley near Mende, they ran head-on at the end of a great battle;

Cyrano, who climbed up a treetop to watch, saw that the valley in the distance had been shrouded in dense fireworks, continuous bombardment of cannons, and the continuous sound of fighting with countless men and horses.Then, before he waited for several hours before it was dark, he also saw soldiers fleeing in groups.

These soldiers with discarded armor and armor and incomplete weapons dragged the banner of the white cross (Pavia) on a red background covered with mud and dust; they ran desperately on the road running through the valley.It wasn't until Cyrano stopped several people for questioning that they realized that they had been ambushed by the enemy.

First, the enemies who harassed the two regiments along the way were finally caught by the cavalry sent by the two regiment leaders; The most urgent Genoese regiment brought into an ambush.

The Pavia Corps, which followed immediately, also tried to rescue and respond; but they were still unable to break through the enemy's temporary blockade on the hillside.Under the condescending cannons and firecrackers, the Pavia Corps, which took the initiative to attack, rushed to the low fortifications several times.

Then, under the opponent's counterattack, there were many casualties on the spot, morale collapsed, and they retreated one after another; leaving only corpses lying on the hillside.But at this time, the Genoese Corps, which was in panic and melee in the valley, finally recovered part of its morale and organizational system.

Relying on the elite Genoese crossbow-bearing sergeants among them; a new line of defense was formed with large curved shields on their backs, and more scattered soldiers were accommodated while fighting and walking.Therefore, while the offensive of the Pavia Corps at the other end was heating up, the Genoa Corps also successfully rushed to the middle of the valley.

As a result, the remnants of the Genoa Corps and the Pavia Corps rescued by the outer circle also formed an internal and external pincer attack on the enemy's interception front.In the fiercest moment of the battle, they could already see each other's flags raised high, and the shouts from behind a barrier.

Therefore, the enemy's front line, which was attacked from the front and back, seemed to be unbearable; they began to give up firing the hot cannons, and retreated in groups towards the mountains and forests on both sides of the valley.However, when the two corps successfully merged together, they were ready to leave the battlefield and regroup to fight again.

The sudden mutation regenerated, and the entire battle line exploded with a loud bang, instantly submerging a large number of regiment soldiers who rushed into the formation to grab the spoils in the billowing clouds of smoke and dust that soared into the sky.The soldiers standing nearby were also overturned by the turbulent air waves and fell down the hillside with casualties.

However, for the two major corps that have just joined together, the biggest loss has already rushed into the front line; those officers and non-commissioned officers who were specially selected to be the vanguard and take the lead.Therefore, when the enemy troops who followed up from the inside of the valley bombarded them with cannons.

The Genoese regiments, worn out by battle, were the first to collapse; for their regimental commanders, together with their banners, were shot down by the rolling shells.Immediately afterwards, the Pavia Corps on the outside tried to concentrate all the cavalry to launch a counterattack along the valley, after the failure of the enemy's array and firearms.

The position of the regiment commander in the rear was also attacked by a lightly armed enemy army that detoured from the side mountain forest; and the scene fell into a brief chaos and disorder.And it was this short moment of disorder that also caused the morale of the remaining Pavia soldiers to collapse.

Although there are still some Pavia sergeants who have experienced many battles or have been in battle for a long time, they are trying to shout and scold the defeated soldiers nearby; they gather them around and re-form one after another, familiar with each other and cooperate with each other. regiment; but submerged in the slowly advancing enemy formation.

Therefore, the survivors who were able to break away from the battle and escape from this valley in the end were only a few hundred people.However, they were lucky and unlucky, and they met Cyrano, as well as more than a hundred soldiers brought by Cyrano, disguised as free army soldiers who fled as captives of the principality army.

It also announced that the three corps under the Turin Legion, one of the four main forces of the Northern Italian/Siro Allied Forces that invaded the kingdom, were destroyed.Coupled with the Lombard army defeated before, the main threat now is Verona on the north road and the Kingdom of Sardinia on the sea.

In this way, in the process of resisting the invasion and rising step by step, the Free Army defeated/destroyed at least 3 enemy troops through dozens of battles; obtained more than [-] prisoners, seized a large amount of property and food supplies, and provided assistance for those who resumed work. Mining workshops, supplemented by a large amount of free labor.

In addition, although in the southern part of the kingdom, there are some such as Tuscany, Ragusa, Dalmatia, Trento, Monferra, La Saluzzo, Ferrara and Monad, etc., from The armies of the small and medium-sized vassal states/autonomous city-states in northern Italy; but they are not sufficient.

Because they are only one or two regiments at most, and the few are two or three companies, or even one company to make up the number.Under the general situation under the control of the Freedom Army, they can't figure out any tricks. It can even be said that they are enemies all over the world and they can't protect themselves...

Afterwards, when the free army arrived one after another to completely take over the provincial capital, they quickly reorganized several crusade armies centered on Mend City, attacking in all directions non-stop.Continuously smashed, defeated, wiped out, and surrendered, the Milan Army and the Legitimacy Army scattered all over the province;

Therefore, when the mainland highway/ancient Roman road running through the six counties of the Lozier province from north to south, and the cities, towns, villages, and fortresses along the route, the smiling Golden Sun flag of the Free Army was raised one after another; The Freedom Army under his command also expanded to nearly 3 people (four corps).

Among them, in addition to the original second and fourth corps, which had very little loss, a large number of officers, non-commissioned officers, and veterans were transferred; the sixth (defensive) corps based on the provincial garrison of Dole was newly formed; The Seventh (Supplementary) Corps was recruited and incorporated locally from Zell.

In addition, in most of the cities in the province, one or two city garrison regiments were set up; each town added a garrison squadron/brigade.All this also means that the southwestern provinces of the kingdom, including the remnants of the orthodox army and other royalist forces, will be cut off on their way to the north.

In other words, they can no longer cross the central province/central plateau of the kingdom to get in touch with and support other royalist parties in the west and northwest; With the help of the Burgundian dynasty of half of the country.

After all, these royalists/royalists distributed all over the kingdom have been closely related to some powerful people in the capital city from the very beginning; Armed, as a bargaining chip with the new dynasty.

Therefore, when these bargaining chips scattered and ambushed in the local area are all wiped out by the Free Army in sevens and eighties; the big figures in the capital Seine who are trying to manipulate the situation will eventually react; replacing foreign troops with no ruling foundation , becoming the greatest threat to the Free Army.

In fact, in Jiang Tian's own memory, as the capital of the kingdom, Senna City/Capital Region is also the most prosperous and densely populated place in the kingdom.Therefore, from the first generation of the Rose Dynasty to the fourth generation of the White Iris Dynasty, they all competed and changed around this place.

It has developed into the current capital region, and on the basis of a population of one million, it has gathered the most beautiful things in the kingdom; the most fashionable discoveries, the most gorgeous manors, the most wealth industries, and the best sensual enjoyment; Also concentrated the most evil and dark side;

In addition, the former Lie Sun King implemented a policy called the Grand Tour, forcing all nobles above the baron to lead their families to the capital to meet and buy properties on a regular basis.As a result, many people, especially the younger generation, never want to go back after seeing the bustling sensuality of the capital.

Some people have even given up the inheritance rights of rural territories, or entrusted taxpayers to manage them.And swore to become a direct minister and attendant who received an annuity under the royal family.As a result, it continuously absorbs resources and wealth from the local area, and at the same time creates a deformed prosperity that is clearly separated from the surrounding area.

So in a sense, compared to the Holy Kingdom in the west, or the Norman countries in the north, or the Northern Italy/Siro allied forces in the south, or even foreign countries such as Avar and the Kingdom of the Huns in the northeast, which mainly cross-border and plundered Intruders; the big men in the capital are the real source of unrest in the kingdom.

In other words, the aliens that Jiang Tian has continuously discovered and eliminated along the way, as well as the many shelters and supporters related to them, all basically point to these. The former nobles of the kingdom or powerful noble leaders, and even It is an ancient family inheritance with a long history.

Therefore, when the Free Army regained the entire territory of the Lozel Province, and began intensive planning and consideration, whether to continue to sweep the southwestern provinces, or to launch the final blow/decisive battle against the Verona army north of the Delong Province At the same time, Jiang Tian also welcomed several waves of messengers and representatives...