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On the first day of the war, the Normans dispatched hundreds of artillery pieces, as well as six regiments of new troops, three hundred Sherwood marksmen, and one thousand crossbowmen.

The end result was the loss of more than a thousand soldiers. The 1st Regiment of the new Army lost nearly half of its troops, and the 1st to 3rd Companies of the 1st Regiment were completely wiped out. The commander of the worst first company was squeezed into the Danube in the melee, and his bones were gone.

Compared to the Norman Empire, the Bavarian army suffered heavy losses. During the bombardment of several hours in the morning, the entire fence on the north side of the camp, the watchtower, and the tent were all in ruins. There were also hundreds of soldiers killed by the bombardment. More often, they trample on each other and die. In addition, when fighting against the Norman army, more than 2,000 were killed by the phalanx infantry with super long spears, throwing axes, crossbows, and bows and arrows.

In this way, the number of dead soldiers of the Bavarian army reached more than 4,000, and more than 2,000 were wounded and could not recover their combat effectiveness for the time being. And that's just tangible losses. And the invisible, the blow to the morale of the army is even greater.

This made Duke Henry worried. But after a day of fierce fighting, there were no 6,000 men. The duke's army was no more than 30,000. Six thousand casualties. That's one in five. That is, such a battle will be fought for another five days. The Bavarian army was wiped out, of course, and this was already the best-case scenario. The more likely scenario is the day after tomorrow, when the Norman army, with another effort, broke through the Bavarian array. At that time, the whole army of Bavaria will be scattered.

"What a headache. At that time, in the tent, Duke Henry once again lost sleep. While he was lamenting like this, he asked Wallenstein, who also had bloodshot eyes and was in high spirits, but he couldn't sleep at all: "Look at the current situation, the other party called in the winter." And Italian reinforcements have not yet arrived. The Swabian kid also died. We faced the Normans alone. It's a bit inappropriate. You say, what should we do now?"

As soon as Wallenstein heard him say this, he knew that the duke was timid. But it's no wonder. In such an isolated and helpless situation, against the first-class strong soldiers in the world. No one will remain indifferent. Of course, Duke Henry, as the commander of the whole army, could not say such things. Therefore, it can only lead Wallenstein and speak through Wallenstein's mouth.

"What if...... If that doesn't work, let's surrender. Wallenstein thought about it for a moment, and then said to Duke Henry, "Henry is not Henry. is dozens of years older, and his life experience makes him not as rigid and easy as Henry of Swabia. Instead, it's more like a weak wall grass. When the wind is fierce over there, it falls that way.

However, face is still needed.

"How can you say such a thing?!" Henry feigned anger and cried out, "The way of a knight is death and not life. As the Duke of Bavaria, I naturally insist on my chivalry. Fight until the last minute!!"

Hearing such a drum from his own lord, Wallenstein almost didn't roll his eyes, if you really think so. He died when he fought against Frederick. But people are their own lords, and they may scoff at the chivalry they talk about. Wallenstein, however, was quite loyal. Since you have followed this master, it is both prosperity and loss. Selling for glory or something, he really didn't think about it.

"So, my lord, have you read that proclamation? is that the Norman proclamation?" Wallenstein decided to flank and ask Duke Henry. ...,

"I've seen it, I've seen it~ But those are all bastards who don't know anything. How can you believe it?!" said Duke Henry.

Perhaps some of the words are indeed biased. But there is one sentence, but it is true. Wallenstein said: "Burgundy, Austria, Hesse, Brandenburg. Plus the title of Elector of North Saxony that the Norman Emperor himself had. He has already gained the support of five electors. ascending the throne and becoming the emperor is justified. ”

"......" Hearing Wallenstein say this, Duke Henry's tone suddenly softened a lot. I thought to myself: This is a reason, but in my heart I think so, but what the duke said still defended it, but what he said was not as serious as it was just now. Wallenstein breathed a sigh of relief when he heard this, and then continued to persuade him. The two of them talked for a while. In the end, Wallenstein, who was very eloquent, persuaded Duke Henry to come over.

Now that there is a reason, there is a step down. Then the next thing to play with the so-called means is not to use Wallenstein's military talent. The treacherous and cunning Duke Henry is quite good at acting. As a sign of sincerity, even a messenger was not sent. Overnight, he changed into a sackcloth and sin suit, held a white flag high, and brought only a few retinues and Wallenstein. A group of less than ten people crossed the Danube. When he arrived at the gate of the Norman barracks, he jumped off his horse and bowed his head. The chanting "Henry, the guilty minister, has surrendered to His Majesty the Emperor!!" startled the Norman soldiers standing guard on duty.

And Emperor Egil is a bastard who is good at showmanship. Hear Duke Henry do this. He muttered quietly, "Bastard bastard." While reluctantly letting go of Maria and Sonia in his arms. Then he didn't change his clothes, and ran outside in his nightgown and slippers. After opening the camp gate, he laughed and helped Duke Henry up. At the same time, he happily asked, "Duke, why is it too late?" so that Wallenstein, who was watching from the side, was convinced.

"There is a specialization in the art industry. I'm a soldier like I'm a soldier, I really can't play with it......" Wallenstein sighed in his heart. After that, there was nothing else to say. Egil feasted Duke Henry in the barracks. During the banquet, the two pushed the cup and changed the lamp. Good and good as making friends for many years. And Bavaria was also pacified, and the Duke of Huli recognized the Norman Emperor as the successor of the Holy Roman Emperor, and the Emperor continued to recognize the territory of the Duke of Bavaria, and the position and privileges of the elector would not be reduced.

It's just that Egil's behavior disappointed Austria and Brandenburg, which were neighbors to Bavaria and were ready to cut meat from Bavaria. A duke, a regent queen mother. The two of them could see that Bavaria and the Norman Empire were too far apart. There are also two principalities in between. After defeating Bavaria, they will be able to expand their territory somewhat, if not completely, even if they can't completely annex this rich dukedom. Who would have thought that the Duke of Bavaria was also a guy who was used to seeing the wind and steering the rudder. Seeing that the situation was not good, he surrendered to Egil. And Egil in order to appease the duke. Promises were also made to him, and in the end nothing was touched on his territory.

And just like that, with the submission of the Duke of Bavaria. The whole of South Germany was finally rated. The Norman army of more than 100,000 advanced to the south bank of the Danube, at the northern foot of the Alps. As soon as the spring flowers bloom in the coming year, they will continue to move south and level Italy.

From August to December. In total, four months have passed. The Norman Empire was in high spirits, and except for a little trouble on the Danube, the rest was completely victorious. Six countries covered by the Holy See today. Austria changed its ranks before the battle, and King Philip of France was stranded in northern Italy, unable to return home, and lived like a year. Henry, Duke of Swabia, died. Henry of Bavaria resisted a little and switched sides. Together with Milan, Venice and Venice are all bought, ready to turn back at any time. The Holy See's alliance against the Norman Empire this time is actually over. ...,

Heavy snow covered the mountains in December, making it difficult to deliver messages. The Norman Empire had professional carrier pigeons, and naturally they were not afraid. But the Holy See doesn't have that capital. So from Pope Gregory VII to the trainee priest who served tea and water. The Holy See is on the lookout for it. Sweat for Bavaria. Whoever knows the affairs of war knows it. Bavaria is likely to follow in Swabia's footsteps. The two South German strongholds were finished. Then it will be difficult to send troops and take the initiative to attack the Normans. After several discussions at the top of the Holy See, it has been decided to switch from defense to offense. Organized an army to garrison Italy.

"If we take the initiative to attack, our army may be a little worse. But how many of the emperors of the Holy Roman Empire have reaped the benefits of Italy?!" That's what Gregory VII said at the time, when he decided to settle the matter. And the cardinals also agree with the Pope's statement. The Holy See is in the fortified city of Rome, and there is Milan and Venice, one on the left and one on the right. Sitting on an army of 100,000, it is impregnable. The other side had no foreign aid base in northern Italy, and all the grain, grass and baggage had to be transported from afar. Where is the Alpine mountain road so easy to walk? Drag them to death.

Of course, considering that Egil is a more rebellious person. The Pope didn't think things too well either, and his main battlefield was only Italy, and he couldn't control the large territories of the Norman outside of Italy. Therefore, it is basically impossible to overthrow the so-called Norman tyranny.

"I occupy the land, and he occupies the sky. Win or lose...... Fight for it, get a tie, and if you can keep your wealth and wealth, give him the throne of the Holy Roman Empire...... I want to leave some vitality for the Holy See. When the hour comes, I will settle accounts with him. Gregory VII thought so at the time. I couldn't help but show a look of gain and loss. Self-comforted: "Forget it, if you can take a draw from that person, you will already win." ”

After this move by the Holy See, the 80,000-strong army of the Papal States never left the Alps again. Instead, he went back the way he came. Begin to strengthen the Roman city defenses. A few days later, at Christmas, the Holy See was preparing to celebrate, and Gregory VII finally received the news that Bavaria had surrendered one by one, Henry's 20,000-strong army had joined the Normans, and South Germany had been pacified!

The Holy See was once again in a state of panic......