Chapter 63: A Counterattack from Leonardo
Although Renard was extremely angry at Lambard's unauthorized actions, he had to go to the rescue. The Rollin Kingdom www.biquge.info can't afford to lose so many knights, even if it wins the war.
This is, Renard suddenly noticed through the telescope that Allen's army had come out of the formation, and the cavalry was circling his left flank.
Could this be his killer feature? Grab my attention on the right flank and in the middle, but actually seek a breakthrough on the left? Renard paced back and forth with some anxiety.
Now that the war has been going on, it is clear that it is time for a decisive battle. Almost all of the forces of both sides have been put into the battlefield. Renard's own reserves also left only a thousand guards corps.
After much thought, Renard decided to play steadily.
From the current point of view, although the attack on the left flank of his own side has been blocked by Allen, he has the advantage in terms of numbers and offensive. In the middle lane, although Frembert's knights were blocked, they still maintained the offensive, and the opponent's first line was broken, as long as Hals arrived with troops, he would definitely be able to stabilize the offensive, and maybe he could directly break the opponent's defense. Speaking of the right flank, although it withstood a wave of Hannibal's onslaught, when the Guards arrived, it had re-established the battle line, and there was no danger.
Therefore, as long as the opposing cavalry is prevented from inflicting damage on the left flank, the victory is basically certain!
"Herald! The Guards Regiment immediately went to the left flank to support the left flank attack! ”
For this descendant army that followed its own southern and northern wars and was born after more than ten years of war. Renard is absolutely convinced of its combat effectiveness.
However, before Renard's legion could set off, a chaotic sound was heard from behind.
"What's going on?!" Renard exclaimed in shock and anger.
"Your Royal Highness! Be... It's the enemy! The enemy is coming from behind us! The guards hurried over and reported to Renard.
"What!"
The shouts of killing in the distance shook the earth, almost muffling out the sounds in the woods. Originally, the breeze blew through the trees, making it impossible to enjoy the small sound of the leaves hitting each other.
Although this is a great pity for a person who enjoys life and loves life, it is very good for Leonardo.
Five hundred men walked cautiously through the woods, and the sound of their bows and crossbows firing arrows at the sentries was all muffled by the cacophony of fighting. After spending about an hour or two and dealing with three or four waves of lazy sentinels, Leonardo finally approached Renard's command post.
At this moment they are no more than five hundred meters away from the command post.
With the help of the concealment of the woods, Leonardo was able to fully observe the defense of the command post.
Renard's command post was built on high ground, and behind the high ground was a gentle slope. Compared to the other three sides, which are steeper, they are the most suitable for attacking.
A simple wooden wall was erected around the perimeter of the command post with a small number of guard handles. Judging by the size, the strength of the entire command post should not exceed five hundred. According to Leonardo's strength, it can be said that it is easy to deal with a command post of five hundred people.
But the key is not in the command post. The point was that the gentle slope leading to the command post was close to the military camp of the Kingdom of Lorraine. Not only were there many conscripted peasants stationed there, but there were also three thousand guards of Renard.
Before the start of the war, it had been learned through LeBlanc's intelligence that the 3,000-man Guards were the descendants of Renard after decades of campaigning. In terms of combat effectiveness, it will not be weaker than Leonardo's assault soldiers. In terms of loyalty and morale, it is also comparable to the legionnaires of Augustus.
Such a strong army was stationed at the entrance to the heights, and Leonardo had to be anxious.
"General, how should this be?" An assault soldier crept up from behind and asked Leonardo.
Leonardo pondered, looking up at the sky from time to time. The soldier saw Leonardo thinking, but he didn't dare to interrupt.
After a long time, Leonardo made up his mind and said, "Now that we are launching a surprise attack, it is undoubtedly an egg hitting a stone, and it will not work at all. According to the strategy that I have agreed with the Duke, the Duke will definitely find a way to attract the attention of the enemy. That's when we're going to be out. Bear with it now, and be careful not to be discovered. ”
"Yes! Checkmate! ”
Leonardo's guess was right, and Alan did work with him in this way. When Hannibal's thousand knights launched a counter-charge on Renard's right flank, Renard immediately sent a thousand guards to resist.
At the same time, in the middle, due to Frampard's rashness, the knights fell into the sea of Allen's infantry and could not escape. In order to support these stupid knights, Renard had no choice but to send Hals with a thousand guards to the battlefield at a rapid pace.
Finally, lured by Guderian's cavalry, Renard finally sent his last thousand guards.
At this point, in addition to the 500-man general guard he owned, Renard's garrison was left with only the thousands of cheapest troops on the continent stationed in the camp tents below the high grounds, and all the dirty work was all-encompassing-conscription peasant soldiers!
Victory or defeat in one fell swoop!
Leonardo summoned Barbara, who had been following behind him.
"Our target is the enemy's headquarters!" Leonardo pointed to the humble camp on the high ground, and continued: "Don't fall in love with the battle during the battle, and rush into the headquarters as quickly as possible!" When I give the order, you will charge at the front with your people, and my soldiers and I will cover you, and you will not be allowed to retreat without our troops!" You know? ”
"Rest assured, general, war has long been a common thing for us barbarians." Barbara smiled lightly and puffed out the muscles in her arms at Leonardo, "General, just look at our performance!" ”
Leonardo nodded, and no longer hiding his figure, he got up from the grass, turned his back to the enemy and said to the warriors, "Everyone! The evil Lorraine, led by the vile George VI, wanted to invade our great Essis! In order to resist them, how many comrades-in-arms fell on the banks of the Luo River, and in order to resist them, how many robes died on the battlefield! Today is the time for our revenge! For the great Essis! ”
"Roar! For the great Essis! ”
"Kill!"
Leo roared, and Barbara stood up and yelled! Then he rushed out first. As soon as Barbara moved, the thirty barbarian warriors behind her also rushed out. From a distance, it was like dozens of tigers descending from the mountain, pressing towards Renard's camp with an unstoppable momentum.
Barbara made a move, and Leonardo was not idle. He and the five hundred assault fighters behind him followed firmly behind the barbarian warriors. The short axe in his hand rose and fell with the warrior's body, as if he were a hungry wolf, and pounced impatiently on the unsuspecting flock. (To be continued.) )