As General Franz had in mind, Kalman IV had already begun to regret starting the war with the Hereford family. Pen ~ fun ~ pavilion www.biquge.info

Strategically, he raided the Hereford family with the intention of defeating them and expanding his forces to deal with a possible two-sided attack from the enemy...... This effort is right and right. But tactically, it was a big mistake.

The most important reason is that he has no way to defeat the Hereford family.

In fact, after General Franz commanded the first array of 20,000 troops to attack the first line of defense of the Hereford family, he regretted it.

10,000 troops, that's 10,000 troops, 10,000 professional mercenaries, and even great swordsmen in it, and it's not for nothing that guys with knightly titles ...... This is not a miscellaneous army, but a professional army, the main force of the nations of the human world today.

It is such an army of 10,000 that has become the corpse and fragments in front of the Hereford family's defense line without any suspense.

Yes, the Imperial Army was victorious. They defeated, or at least repelled the nearly 10,000 troops of the Hereford family's first line of defense. However, as General Franz said before, if this "victory" had been a few more times, then the Swabians would not have to be mixed. It's better to surrender directly, and then let others slaughter you.

I also saw the strength of the Hereford family. Someone who doesn't have very high military abilities...... Yes, it was the Duchess, Victoria, the uncrowned king of the kingdom of Briton. She was easily fooled by William. It is precisely because of the reason that William was fooled that the Bretons are still going further and further down the wrong route. Their line infantry, similar to that of the Hereford family, is still just a phantom.

The Britton's army, which William had pitted for pikemen and was still very useful and could restrain bayonets in close combat, still maintained a large number of soldiers equipped with pikemen. In this way, their army equipment is half-new and half-used, and there is not much of a threat to the Hereford family. Even if the other side repents and prepares to reform the military, it will take more time. Back and forth, the Hereford family can take a big advantage.

But for the Empire, it was not the same for the Swabians. Emperor Kalman IV, who had been old in war, heard all this, and in a very short time grasped the point - the point was the flintlock pistol, the bayonet. On the other hand, the grenade is slightly worse, but it is also a notable target.

Almost without hesitation, Kalman IV was determined to reform the military system. The Praetorian Guard Brigade, all armed with flintlock pistols and bayonets, formed by drawing troops from various elite units, is a true portrayal of this decision and determination.

Similarly, in the present day, the enemy has concentrated a large number of flintlock musketeers to engage in volley-firing battles with the Hereford family army, which is also a concrete manifestation of this portrayal.

In this case, the technological advantage of the Hereford family is not so obvious, but the numerical advantage is very huge. After experiencing artillery bombardment with superior opponents, a salvo of muskets, one of the infantry regiments of the second array lost almost half. Under these circumstances, the enemy breathed a sigh of relief, and then sent in close combat troops, two thousand elite men armed with extra-long spears who were still able to charge while maintaining the formation, and as soon as they entered the field, they tore through the defensive lines of the Fourth Army and the Fourth Infantry Regiment.

The guys braved the last round of musket volleys, and the last round of grenade throwing. Rushed into the Hereford family's array. At this time, the strength of the 4th Infantry Regiment was less than 700. After fierce resistance, William gave the order to allow the rest of the regiment to retreat.

Of course, the tone says it's a retreat, or even more so a rout. For the first time, William saw a series of negative feelings of horror, overwhelm, and fear on the faces of the soldiers of the Hereford family's army. He knew what that meant.

"It's enough. So William immediately ordered. The artillery withdrew first. The infantry followed, and the cavalry broke off. The Fourth Army retreated.

With a series of orders issued by William, the upper and lower ranks of the Fourth Army breathed a sigh of relief, even though the Fourth Army still had two regiments of infantry and one regiment of cavalry, enough for an army of five thousand. But in the case that the number of enemies is several times greater than its own, the will to fight up and down the 4th Army is not very high. If they were really ordered to continue to hold on and fight. If one is not good, it will cause a rout.

After giving the order, William thought about it for a while, and finally decided to increase the number of troops: "Order, the 1st Independent Cavalry Brigade and the 1st Prairie Ranger Brigade are coming to respond." ”

Needless to say, the former is a cavalry brigade formed by William from the elite of the nomadic cavalry in various places. The vast majority of its members had participated in previous bloody battles with the Carpathian hussars. These troops, William decided to reorganize and regularize. As the third separate cavalry brigade under his command.

It's just that, of course, now, this newly formed cavalry brigade is not in place in terms of training, weapons and equipment, officer personnel, etc., and it is not so much a regular army, but a steppe nomadic cavalry dressed in the skin of a regular army. Its combat effectiveness is very debatable. However, William did not think about using them to deal with any big battles. It should be no problem just to pick up the retreating troops of your own side.

At the same time, there was a commotion in the army of the Hereford family. Then the sound of artillery fire gradually died down. Kalman IV opposite, and General Franz beside him immediately understood what this meant.

"The enemy is beginning to waver! they are retreating, father!" said Prince Charlie on the other side, surprised—he had no idea that what seemed to him to him would be so easily breached, and that it was simply unbelievable, no, utterly incredible.

However, this incredible thing is very real in front of my eyes. At this moment, Prince Charlie's admiration for his father has reached a new height.

"Hmph, it's not worth mentioning. Kalman IV made a dismissive look, but the upturned curvature of his mouth showed his true thoughts.

"Shall we take advantage of the victory, then?" said Prince Charlie, who seemed unaware of these things, continued eagerly.

“...... No, you don't. To Prince Charlie's surprise, his father did not agree with him.

"But why, father?" said Prince Charlie, astonished. But Kalman IV didn't want to talk to him anymore.

There was no answer. Looking at Kalman IV, who was speechless, Archduke Charles felt very unwilling, and he wanted to say something. But looking at the grim side face of Kalman IV, he could not say anything.

Still feeling uncomfortable. In any case, it is uncomfortable. If I could, I would like to say it regardless of it. But in the end, Archduke Charles still didn't say anything.

The battle continues.

Little by little, the Hereford family's army was retreating. In the process, the cuirassiers of the Imperial Army made several gestures to attack. But in the end, I didn't hesitate to retreat.

The Hereford family's army was heavily arrayed, even if it was retreating and retreating, it was still vigilant and cautious. The various companies supported each other and covered each other. The enemy was not given a chance at all.

"What a good young man. "Even if they belong to enemy countries. But at this moment, Kalman IV couldn't help but praise it. And the object of his praise is, of course, William.

"I thought it was just a guy with luck. But now it seems that this is not the case at all. The Hereford family, what a blessing. After unconsciously saying this, Kalman IV simply opened his mouth and praised William well.

Like most of the world's most worthy rulers, Kalman IV did not like to belittle his opponents, but rather to exalt them.

It's simple. If your opponent is garbage. Then you defeated him, it didn't take much effort, then the victory is a matter of course. If you put a lot of effort into it, you're slightly better than garbage. If you fail, you're not even as good as trash. If you have a tie, then you're a piece of trash.

On the contrary, if your enemy is a good opponent, then you win easily, you are a genius, and it is only natural that you win not so easily. If you tie, then you are just as good. Even if you lose, you won't be too ashamed.

It's just a pity, although Kalman IV praised William, it was a very ordinary and natural thing. But he still touched the fragile body and mind of his son, Archduke Charles, around him.

"Father, do you think I'm not qualified to be his heir?" thought to Archduke Charles. Originally, he was very envious and jealous of the great achievements made by William, who was also of this age (in fact, William was twenty years younger than him). After a while, he heard his father's comment like this, and the feeling of jealousy was more like a moth, gnawing at his heart, making him almost unbearable and unable to help himself.

In this case, his father pointed out the words of the country. On the other side, General Franz chimed in. It sounded equally harsh to him. It felt as if they were saying this on purpose, just to be sarcastic. In this way, Archduke Charles began to complain about his father, and he also became even more resentful of General Franz.

William, meanwhile, breathed a sigh of relief.

The opposing forces had no intention of pursuing. Either way, it's a good thing.

"It's just...... Why? Could it be that the other side doesn't want to fight this battle anymore?" William quickly thought of this possibility: "That fellow--His Majesty the Great Emperor is afraid. The loss of the army in these two days made him start to scruple. He didn't want to put too much effort into the Hereford family. Because compared to the Hereford family, the Protestant Alliance, and the Kingdom of Briton were the real enemies he had to defeat. ”

After thinking about this, William only felt comfortable, and he only wanted to sneer. The emperor wanted to eat a soft cake, but when he took a bite, he realized that it was a black leba with sawdust added to it, which could kill people. But now it's too late to give up.

"Come on, you bastard. "Although there was no need to fight this battle in practice - in order to consolidate his position, and at the same time for his own prestige, to seize the right to speak within the Ostrogothic Empire. So William had much more will to fight than Kalman IV. At the same time, Kalman IV was also difficult to ride.

Although it is understood in the heart that there is no point in continuing this war. But there was not a single step for him to go down. He is not easy to give up - if he does, he will be declaring to the world that he is afraid. I was afraid, I didn't dare to fight with the Hereford family. For the old and stubborn Kalman IV, who valued his reputation more than anything else, it was better to kill him with a single sword.

In this case, Kalman IV could only continue to grit his teeth and hold on. At least, at least, he had to get a "nominal victory". He's going to have a big fight with the Herefords, he's going to really subdue the Herefords - take a step back, and let them go to the trap. In this case, as the emperor, he only needs to show a little "respect" for the Hereford family, then both sides have steps to go down. This war, which is not good for both sides, can be declared to be over.

"That's it, it's the best thing it has ever been. Kalman IV thought so in his heart. Then, after seeing the arrival of the Second Independent Cavalry Brigade of the Hereford Family and the Prairie Cavalry Brigade, he said some words of praise to William - he hoped that his words would flow to William's ears through various channels. Wait until the war between the two sides subsides. What he said could be used as a foreshadowing for William to remember, so that the two sides could negotiate next.

The current Kalman IV did not know one thing yet. That was William's plan - he pushed himself and others, and felt that William was now just like himself, and he was also riding a tiger, and he did not want to continue this war. So everything he does is meaningful, and it's a matter of course.

He still didn't know what William was thinking. I don't know one thing, that is, William doesn't even want to give him the last bit of decency.

"Let's go. ”

After the arrival of two cavalry brigades and six thousand iron cavalry, William finally relaxed completely, and did not have to worry about the pursuit of Kalman IV. With a mocking smile one last moment, he glanced at the high ground where Kalman IV was. Then he left without looking back. He didn't know what Kalman IV was talking about, and he didn't care what he thought. All his thoughts now are focused on the final battle that follows. He was going to give Kalman IV a big "surprise". Became famous in one fell swoop, just like Alexander the Great in his previous life.