King's Landing in France

Chapter 167 Berthier, I do the following deployment

Early in the morning, early in the morning, Laharp division arrived with torches.

Berthier immediately arranged for his troops to rest, and was ready to wait for the full daylight before going into battle.

According to Berthier, the combat effectiveness of the extremely exhausted troops who have just finished the road will be reduced, and Lahalp must rest.

An Ning didn't object to Berthier's opinion, because he knew his actual level, he had already thought about it, and he had to give full play to the role of these famous generals under his command, unless it was a particularly outrageous suggestion, he would follow the good advice.

As a result, the painter David, who has been following An Ning to record his words and deeds, seemed to be deeply moved, and recorded something in his sketchbook while muttering "The general is never self-willed".

An Ning didn't bother to turn it off, anyway, it's cool to be blown rainbow farts.

As the sun climbed to the top of the mountain, the entire terrain could be seen clearly on the hill where An Ning was located.After observing the terrain with a telescope, he pointed to the Bomida River flowing in a reverse L shape across the plain in front of him and asked Berthier, "How deep is this river?"

Berthier immediately replied: "According to the map data I have read, the deepest place should be less than half a meter, and you can wade across the river."

An Ning: "La Salle!"

"I am here!" appeared the young hussar with his pipe. "Where do I want to go?"

"I need you to scout the Bomida River and make sure you can cross the river. By the way, see if the valley of the Bomida River in the north can take large troops."

La Salle saluted and ran away immediately.

Then An Ning aimed the telescope at the Austrian army around Diego.

Berthier said next to him: "Judging from the number of tents, there are about 3 to [-] Austrian troops in front of us. We are not at a disadvantage."

Anning nodded.

Although he had a brilliant record of defeating 5000 people in Lafayette with 4 people, he knew that it was the result of various factors.

Lafayette only invested 2 people at the beginning. If Lafayette directly invested 4 people, An Ning would not even be able to fight the thin red line. After all, Lafayette has enough troops to outflank An Ning from both wings.

It can be said that the fight against Lafayette was not defeated in a serious frontal decisive battle, but by sneak attacks and geographical advantages.

Now there is no geographical advantage, and there is no convenience brought by sneak attacks.

It can be said that this is the first frontal battle of An Ning, a novice commander, with real swords and guns.

An Ning wanted to go directly to Dawu, ask his opinion, and then copy everything.

Anyway, with David around to keep records, probably this person will immediately activate the function of the time history book, copy An Ning's plan from Davout, and write it as a good one.

But after hesitating for a while, An Ning decided to give it a try.

At this time, it can be seen from his position that La Salle led a group of cavalry towards the Bomida River.

The cavalry troop quickly crossed the cross below the reverse L-shaped Bomida River, and then galloped on the west bank of the Bomida River.

An Ning: "It seems that the river valley is a very suitable plain for cavalry to gallop."

Berthier: "Yes, in fact, because of the reclamation, there are good fields in front of us, which are suitable for cavalry to gallop. The east bank of the river is not suitable for defense, because there are too few barriers, and there is only a low east-west wall, which is of little use. .”

"Indeed, I saw the low wall." An Ning looked at the river valley plain on the east bank with a telescope. There were large tracts of unknown crops, almost no hedges, and some scattered farms and barns scattered among the fields.

An Ning: "How about we send an army to press from the side?"

Berthier: "This is in line with military common sense, General."

It turns out that it is in line with military common sense to deploy an army on the side. Then Marshal Beaulieu on the opposite side should also deploy defensive troops on the east bank of the Bomida River on the side.

An Ning turned the binoculars and looked at the right side of the entire battlefield.

There is a road leading to the rear, and it is from that way that Beaulieu's large army came this morning.

However, when approaching Diego, the road became east-west, which should be due to the hilly terrain.

If the right wing swooped down on them with a force, it should hold the road.

Not only can it prevent the enemy from retreating from this side, but it can also block the Austrian backup.

Finally, An Ning pointed the telescope at the Chinese army.

Compared with the wide terrain on the left-wing river bank, the terrain on the middle road is much more complicated, with many low walls and fences, the Diego Heights occupied by Beaulieu, and a very steep hillside.

According to the military theories that An Ning had learned in the Military Academy, frontal attack was not suitable for attacking, and it was very beneficial for the defending side.

After looking at the terrain, An Ning already had a basic plan. He was going to adopt a pressing strategy in the middle, force the enemy to fight, and put the offensive force on the right side.

The terrain in the middle road is complicated, so even if the enemy wants to attack down the mountain, it is not easy to use it to advance.

As for blocking the enemy's retreat on the right, it seemed very tempting, but An Ning was not sure that he could do it.

While An Ning was thinking, La Salle returned from scouting the terrain.

He rode his horse directly in front of An Ning, turned over and dismounted with a beautiful movement, and said loudly, "The Bomida River is very suitable for wading. The current is neither fast nor deep. The troops can wade through it very quickly."

An Ning: "Have you seen the valley to the north? Can the valley allow the troops to retreat?"

"A small group of troops is fine, but it is impossible for the enemy's large army to go through the valley." La Salle said, "Come on, General Frost, let's defeat the enemy here!"

An Ning nodded: "Yes, we really want to defeat the enemy here! Berthier!"

Berthier stood up: "I am here, you say."

"I do the deployment as follows:
"Order Davout to lead four brigades and La Salle's cavalry brigade to cross the Bomida River and line up on the west bank of the north-south part of the Bomida River. Their task is to cross the Bomida River and attack the enemy on the plain on the east bank military.

"Order the Laharp Department to end the repair immediately and line up on the right wing of the battlefield. His task is to attack the avenue east of Diego and push the troops to the side of the avenue. Napoleon led the cavalry artillery troops to strengthen the Lahalp Department .”

An Ning mainly considered that riding a cannon might not be easy to cross the river, so he placed Napoleon on the right flank.

An Ning: "The remaining troops are all deployed in the middle, and I will lead them personally. The main task is to absorb the enemy's troops and create opportunities for the left and right wings."

Berthier scribbled furiously in his little notebook.

After An Ning finished speaking, he suddenly realized that he still had one action to complete, so he said, "Repeat it again!"

Yes, this is complete!
Berthier immediately recounted what An Ning said just now, not missing a single word.

Sure enough, he is the strongest chief of staff in Europe!
(End of this chapter)