Seeing a large number of lancers, like moths to a fire, they were knocked down by the opponent's musket volley, or slammed into the opponent's super long spear, and were stabbed out of the blood holes one by one. Pen & Fun & Pavilion www.biquge.info Duchess Freya, as if her heart had been grabbed so hard, she felt that it was difficult to breathe.

"Damn it, retreat, retreat!" Seeing this scene, Freya hurriedly gave the order - of course, it did not mean that the whole army retreated, but only that the cavalry and the infantry units that were preparing to follow up should retreat - however, in the process, the opposing commander also gave the opposite order-

"Cavalry, pursuit. ”

In the opposing array, two light cavalry regiments came out in response, and at the same time, the infantry units of the Hereford family began to retreat. And the lancer troops were entangled by the opposing cuirassiers and could not get out.

In this situation, Freya was a little overwhelmed, she didn't know what to do now. For a moment, she wanted to order the soldiers to turn back and reline to fight each other. The next moment, she felt that it was better to withdraw the army and regroup. But then she felt that more troops should be sent to help.

She hesitated to come and go. But the commander of the other side did not wait for her to make a decision. That's it. While a cuirassier unit was entangled in the lancers, another cavalry regiment, supported by artillery bombardment, rushed straight to the infantry units that were barely prepared and were still retreating. Then there was a bloody storm.

"Ordering a cuirassier regiment to attack - no, and ordering artillery support to fire - is also not right. The infantry units were ordered to hold on to their positions and arrange hollow phalanxes...... No, let them withdraw - no, hold on, let them hold on!"

Seeing that her own forces had suffered a defeat, Freya panicked even more. Many answers went through her mind. In the end, though, nothing was said. The adjutants beside her, the chiefs of staff were also very anxious for a while. He tried to urge Freya, but he didn't dare to speak out because of the discipline. Seeing that the other party's follow-up infantry units have followed. But there was nothing to be done.

On the battlefield, more than a dozen companies of the vanguard have been cut into pieces. Several companies were directly crushed. The remnants of the troops were slaughtered. Several companies also turned around, threw grenades, and then charged with bayonet guns. A few more companies insisted on retreating, and a few began to arrange hollow phalanxes.

Seeing that they did not receive further instructions from the commander, the company commanders of each company went their own way according to their own experience and mentality. It was about to be divided and surrounded by the enemy's superior forces.

"Damn!" Freya only came to her senses. Wants to give orders. But no matter how you look at it, it looks like it's too late.

At the same time, in the array of the Imperial Army, the forward commander Franz, who had met William alone in the Frisian region before this, showed a reserved smile: "Sure enough, it's a novice. ”

"Congratulations, General, the Empire has attacked the Hereford family rebellion, and the first victory of this campaign is about to be completed under your command. At Franz's side, several adjutants said without words.

"Nothing. The opposing commander is a novice. Such a victory is nothing at all. Franz modestly said: "I did not defeat Wilhelm von Hereford. Not even a few of the generals that the Hereford family is known for. It's really nothing. He said. But the happy expression still revealed his true thoughts in his heart. Even with him, he looked at the generals around him who had always looked down on him, and the children of high-ranking nobles came to gild, and they were also a lot more pleasing to the eye.

"You are so modest, General, you are so modest. The adjutants continued to pat him on the back: "Even if it was really Wilhelm von Hereford commanding, I'm afraid it wouldn't be much better than that." The Hereford family is just an upstart, after all. It looks scary. But if you really pierce this layer of skin, it's nothing. ”

"Yes, Otto von Hereford may have some skills. However, he was placed under house arrest by his son. Now it's not on the battlefield at all. Without that guy, the Hereford family's army wouldn't have been able to make any waves. ”

"That is to say, but be careful, His Majesty King William, who is known as the first general of the new era. Someone next to him said this half-jokingly, and then of course it caused bursts of laughter.

"What is the first general of the new era?

"Blowing so hard, isn't it a spanked fart?"

"The Hereford Army, nothing more than that. Nothing surprising. ”

That's pretty much it. Seeing that their own forces had the upper hand, the follow-up infantry units had joined the battle, dividing the enemy and annihilating them at an instant. These imperial nobles and generals were all smiling happily. Speaking of disparaging the Hereford family and touting the emperor and General Franz. At the same time, he fantasized about how much credit he could share after the end of this war, and what kind of rewards, political privileges, and benefits he could get from these credits.

It was at this time that the artillery of Hereford's army roared again - and the target was the entangled units of the two armies. It stands to reason that the two sides are entangled, and the artillery bombardment should be stopped. But now it seems that General Franz's opponents were not as disciplined as most people think.

"Damn! What the hell is this doing?!"

Under the surprised gaze of Franz and a group of imperial aristocratic officers. The fierce bombardment of the artillery group directly stunned the troops in the center of the battlefield. Immediately after, with the last point of artillery firing. The cuirassiers regiment of the Third Regiment of the Hereford House charged fiercely from two directions - on the one hand, at the site of several companies that formed the hollow phalanx, and on the other the spot where the lancers were engaged in melee with the enemy cavalry.

These two charges instantly disintegrated several companies of Imperial infantry and cavalry. Let the tide of battle move in favor of Hereford's army. At the same time, an order was received to begin regrouping the Hereford family troops, which were in the midst of a scuffle. Several companies within the range of the cavalry were arranged in hollow phalanxes, and the companies within the range of infantry were arranged in three dense columns. A counterattack began.

"Bastard, why is this happening?!" On the other side, General Franz was a little surprised, and even a little angry. Seeing that a piece of meat on the side of his mouth suddenly turned into a bone, he was in a very bad mood now. At the same time, he also understood one thing, that is, the enemy commander standing opposite him was probably changed. This was replaced by the same Wilhelm von Hereford, who had mocked him so much that he could barely get off the stage.

“...... Really, it turned out to be so. ”

At the same time, the command of the 3rd Praetorian Guard of the Hereford family. Freya looked at William beside her, who had taken over her command, guiltily.

Yes, the person who gave the order on the spot just now and turned the tide of the battle was William. And now, he began to command the battle in place of Freya. Seeing that William's face was calm, he methodically conveyed a series of orders. The whole command was up and running, and Freya felt her face burn.

Before, she still thought that war, commanding operations or something was not a big deal. But now, reality has taught her a lesson. Things weren't as simple as she thought. Before, he swore in front of William that he would get a beautiful victory, but now it seems like he is telling a mythical story. Looks very ridiculous.

Although I have read a lot of books on warfare before, including the latest infantry, cavalry, and artillery drill codes. But now it seems that the distance between theory and practice is still quite far away. If you want to really become a commander who can take charge of himself, you need to work harder.

"Don't think too much about it. Just relax. William looked at Freya with a calm face, and then said, "Continue to command the battle." ”

"Huh, continue to command?"

"Yes, continue to command. William said calmly: "We have already said before, the Third Legion of the Praetorian Guard, you are the acting commander of the legion. The current supreme commander of this army. Of course, you call the shots. ”

"This ...... But...... I just now. ”

"It doesn't matter. William continued: "I'll be watching from the sidelines. If anything happens, I'll let you know. ”

"This ......"

"--Don't you even have this responsibility?!Freya von Hereford?!I don't have time to talk nonsense with you now!Either carry out the order now, or leave now, and never think of intervening in the army or anything again. Choose one of the two and give you ten seconds!"

That's it, William, who seemed impatient, shouted at Freya like this.

So, Freya decisively chose the point that was most beneficial to her. That is to continue as a commander, commanding the Third Army Corps to fight.

In the ensuing battle, the Third Army and the Imperial Army were in the vanguard and the battle was lively.

With the lessons she had learned, Freya became cautious and did not dare to make any too aggressive moves. Relying solely on defense and the advantage of weapons to fight back and forth with the opponent.

After William pointed out some mistakes and corrected them in the shortest possible time, Freya's command became more and more adequate. In the end, Franz was no longer allowed to catch any flaws and loopholes.

The other party felt very depressed and very unhappy. But there is nothing to be done. The two sides had nothing to say in this way, and after a slow-paced day of fighting, they each collected their troops and returned to their camps. This is the end of the first outpost battle between the Hereford family and the Imperial Monarch.