Despite the hatred between the Norman Empire and the Mongol Yuan Empire, the justification for their war can be raised to a very macroscopic, grand strategic perspective. From national hatred and family hatred to national interests, to the survival and reproduction of races, and so on. But specifically in this battle, the Norman army of 700,000 troops left Krakow and went straight to Kazan City. The reason for this is very simple. Mongol Kobian, besieged Kazan. The Norman Emperor led his troops to the rescue.

Although, the commanders of both sides, Kublai Khan and Egil, did not have the ultimate goal of a single city of Kazan. It's like during World War I, when the Allies and the Entente countries hit a dog's head out of the head. In fact, it was not because the Austro-Trojan Crown Prince was shot by the mafia – although the Austro-Trojan Crown Prince was indeed important.

However, the immediate cause of this battle was indeed the siege of the city of Kazan. Of course, the city of Kazan is also important.

Therefore, the Norman emperor had a clear idea. Although he still has a million options. But it is necessary to take advantage of the advantage as soon as possible, to gain benefits, and to deter the enemy. Then the best option is to lift the Mongol siege of Kazan. Make this rescue operation a success.

Because of the previous activity of the Norman hussars. On the steppes, a great victory was won in battles with the Mongol cavalry. The Normans gained the initiative on the battlefield, and the emperor's [***] team deployed troops very calmly. Don't be afraid of the Mongols intercepting and harassing. In this way, the emperor was a little more confident about the rescue operation in Kazan City.

The city of Kazan itself is high and deep. The defenders were numerous. The Mongols were desperate to attack. In addition, the Norman army was dispatched, and the news of coming to the rescue has been transmitted through the flying pigeon. This boosted the morale of the defenders of Kazan. The garrison is tighter.

Therefore, the current situation was absolutely unfavorable for the Mongols, but definitely favorable for the Normans. Although reluctant to admit it. But Kublai Khan knew that his chances were actually not great.

The time was April 2, 1016. The Norman Emperor made the decision to send an elite group of troops to launch a surprise attack on the Mongol encirclement and break their blockade of Kazan. Storm into the city of Kazan. to strengthen the garrison of Kazan, boost morale and discourage the Mongols. Egil devoted a large number of main forces to this operation. All 100,000 regular troops were taken out, as well as a large number of German, Scandinavian and Eastern European troops, to act as a blocking force, to hold back the main forces of the Mongols, and to facilitate the operation of the assault troops.

For this assault, Egil committed an integrated Norman hussar corps, a total of 5,000 elite Norman hussars, more than 10,000 Finnish light cavalry, and 20,000 Eastern European horseback militia and steppe nomadic cavalry. Combined, thirty-five thousand of the most elite light cavalry troops. The emperor hoped that this group of cavalry would be able to exert their mobility and shock power. Break through the Mongol encirclement.

Speaking of which, encirclement and counter-encirclement have always been a focal point in the history of warfare. It is a big competition to test the ability of the soldiers on both sides. The surrounded side looks unfavorable. But the army that actually surrounded the opponent was not at an extremely dangerous point?

What's more, the situation is complicated today. The Mongols seem to have besieged the Norman city of Kazan. But in reality, they were also invisibly surrounded by the Norman army, unable to move. One is not good, the center of the Norman army blossoms, flanking on all sides. This, in turn, would inflict horrific damage on the Mongols. Kublai Khan was not in a hurry. The Mongol army was on the lookout. Naturally, the siege was impossible, but the garrison was extremely tight.

"Tsk, I've grown in. Before the battle, Egil led a group of knights of the guards to the side of the Mongolian military camp, on a hill to observe the arrangement of the Mongolian army. to facilitate the impact afterward. It's okay not to look at it. After reading it, Egil snorted softly. Said such a sentence.

The Mongols became eastern, losing the courage of the nomads, but they were not completely without benefits. During the Battle of Moscow a few years ago, the Mongols' tents were arranged in a mess, saying that they were stars in the sky if they sounded good, and they were like dogs gnawing on them. The Normans also took advantage of this, and in the final battle, they easily entered the Mongol barracks, killed people and set fires. Hence a big victory.

However, this will be seen later. The Mongol tent was very different. The barracks were neat and full of fights, and Mongol warriors and Han Chinese soldiers armed with swords and guns patrolled back and forth. There is a hidden edge in it - the Norman emperor took the path of proving the Tao with strength, and he didn't understand the mystery of the Oriental Daozang, and he didn't know if it implied the gossip of the Nine Palaces, Taiji and Liangyi. However, after calculating a little, secretly rehearsing in his brain, and the way the Mongols responded after sending troops in, he still couldn't help but let out a "grunt", and his heart jumped violently.

There are capable people in the Mongolian army, and they can't be said to be capable people of the Han nationality. It looks like this battle is going to be a little uncertain.

Thinking so, Egil snapped his fingers, motioned for Sonia beside him to step forward, and then said to her, "Prepare a pen and paper and draw all the terrain formations here." ”

"Yes, master. "Sonya, a spy assassin by training, has been practicing intelligence gathering skills since she was a child. In these years, he personally organized the second largest intelligence system in the empire. Naturally familiar with drawing patterns. Although the pen is less artistic. But it's more real. Hearing this from Egil, she took out the charcoal pen and parchment roll that she had prepared. Prepare to draw the drawing. Go back and take a closer look.

Sonia looked through the binoculars for a while, then drew again. However, the Mongol army was not all fools. It is impossible not to find more than 100 people for such a long time. Sonia was halfway through her painting when she heard a cannon cannon from the Mongol army. Immediately after that, the camp gate was opened, and hundreds of Mongolian light cavalry rushed out first. This was followed by a large number of people.

Egil had never studied Mongolian, but he had some knowledge of Chinese. Despite the millennium lapse and the different accents, they could barely make out the difference, and they shouted: "Arrest the Norman Emperor." Or words like "kill the Norman Emperor."

Egil shrugged his shoulders as he looked down at his gorgeous Absolute Guardian, then drew his sword and rode his horse towards the hundreds of Mongol cavalry. He said, "Don't stop, don't care, just leave when you're done!" The Norman Emperor tried his hand and killed dozens of Mongol cavalry in a matter of moments!

(To be continued)