: 1849 The 1st Winter Offensive of the Empire (7)

　　 White snowflakes fell on the crack of the gray and white castle. The slight morning light outside had not yet illuminated the ground. A group of black armoured cavalry soldiers arrived at the walled castle in the front wall of Gaul Kyoto with the sound of horseshoes.
　　
The fat man stopped the horse and looked at this strategic point mentioned many times in the newspaper. The walled rock fortress made of huge off-white mountains and stones, a huge stone fortress with a length of more than 200 meters in front and back, but the terrain is excellent. Built on a cliff with a height of 100 meters, there is only one road that can be accessed, like a huge lair that rises high on the cliff, overlooking the world from above,
　　
This fortress has guarded the main road leading to Kyoto for three hundred years. It is the first gate that any enemy wants to cross from the west to Gaul Kyoto. The Gaul Empire was the most prosperous period. Fifteen thousand people, Tiger Watch deterred the entire northwest of the empire,
　　
　　 With the rapid change of the battle of Kyoto, the Gauls who transferred their troops to the north abandoned it a month ago. Now it is the base camp of the Kyoto attack line commanded by Hu Keqili.
　　
The war between the Falcon Empire and Gaul has lasted three years, from northwest to southwest, to Gaul hinterland, to Gaul Kyoto, hundreds of thousands of troops fought, millions of people died, and fat people spent countless efforts. With incomparable patience, the Gauls' war strength was exhausted one by one, so that the Gauls will be one by one in the vortex of this protracted war, and now he has come to the Wall Rock Fort to prepare At the end of this winter, the Gauls have a very strong heart for the fatal blow."
　　
Soon, this place will be the seat of the base camp of the entire empire fighting against Gaul Kyoto. The imperial army gathered around this base camp has been ordered to gather from all directions, including the fifth and sixth main flags of the central army in the empire. group. The 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Main Banner Corps of the Southern Army, the Second Cavalry Banner Regiment of the Empire, and the second echelon troops will also arrive here at the end of October, including the first to the first army of the Central Army in the Empire that has completed the rest in the southwest. The four main banner regiments, two new Thunder God regiments, and the 15,000-person Cold Allied Forces who have just landed on the northwest coast, even if they do not count the Northward Saron Army as a means to contain the scattered Gauls. , The total strength of the empire used in the winter this time also exceeded 200,000 people,
　　
　　One third of the empire's strength. The last time that so many regular troops were mobilized, it was still in the national annihilation war against Ruud, which shows how strong the fat man wants to see the battle flag of the Falcon Empire plugged into the Gaul Kyoto city head this winter. He arrived The first thing that Biyanbao did was to accompany Hu Keqili and disregard the cold snow coming from the high altitude, and happily climbed onto the large-scale building called "Kyoto Gateway First" Watchtower at the top of the fortress,
　　
　　 narrowed his eyes into a line and looked far away. He wanted to know that, as rumored, if his eyesight was far enough, his vision was clear enough, from the lookout at the top of this fortress. Gaul Kyoto can be clearly seen 50 miles away.
　　
　　Unfortunately, the fat man's eyes were all gray and white, the cold wind screamed, and the winter mist was heavy.
　　
　　 "Boring!"
　　
　　The fat man wrapped his clothes tightly and pouted slightly, and he found that he had no idea how hard to work. I couldn’t see more than ten miles away. In the end, there was a huge calm blue lake that attracted his attention. The lake was lying between the gray morning mist, long and deep, and surrounded by endless dark green Coniferous forest. Even in winter where the snow-covered ground is covered, this coniferous forest maintains its evergreen color, but the yellow-brown and golden conifers are mostly like the huge gray-green sentry trees standing above the head, the woodland There are spruce, cold shirts and pawns, which are numerous and endless. The lower vegetation is sparse, the ground is covered with a thick layer of white snow, and the frozen lake is like a snow-white mirror in the morning mist
　　
　　 "What's that lake called?" The fat man frowned slightly, withdrawn his eyes, gave up his efforts, and took a deep breath.
　　
"It's the Lake of Funas mentioned in the report! The Gauls' New Seventh and New Nine Infantry Regiments are there. The number is about 30,000. They are the flanks of the Gauls' Kyoto Defense Line." Li showed a horrible answer. He knew that His Majesty's eyes were different from ordinary people, but he didn't expect to be so sharp. The snow was so wild that all he could see was a piece of earth shaking in the distance. Light and shadow, and what your Majesty Falcon can see is a few miles away. If this is the case, it may be fine in fine weather, which can be seen at a glance 50 kilometers away from Gaul Kyoto. Maybe you mentioned in the report that it is located between Kyoto and the north. The Gaul New 7th and New 9th Infantry Regiment Lines? Are you saying that the two infantry regiments are stationed fifteen miles away from here? When did the Gauls stand so forward? "What does the fat man think of? , Eyes lighted up "Yes, these two infantry regiments"
　　
Hu Keqili's embarrassed explanation explained that "this is the change that has only occurred in the past few days. Since the Saron Army approached the northern town of Antura, the Gauls began to fluctuate, and the two infantry regiments moved forward at the same time a day ago. Fifteen miles away, all the way to the Funas Lake area. ""In one day, I suddenly moved forward for a full fifteen miles?" The fat man said with a dignified expression on his face. "Suddenly, such an aggressive posture, it is really not like the present. What Gaul's army was stunned by because of the north of Saron was that the subordinates were also confused. It should be to prevent our army from scouting from the rear! "Hu Keqi took a deep breath. The voice stopped for a moment, explaining that "behind the original defense line was the connection line between Gaul Kyoto and the North. It is said that the Gauls had just formed a horse-drawn sleigh team and were constantly transporting supplies between Kyoto and North around the clock. In this case, in order to block the possible raids by our army, it can also be explained by pushing the front forward."
　　
"Explain? Tell me about your explanation." The fat man put his hands on the battlements stacked with a thick layer of snow. The sword-like gaze looked at him with coldness. Hu Keqili felt cold in the back and said quickly. It is believed that the opponent's defense line is suddenly approaching to limit the sight of our army. The main members of the Gauls' two infantry regiments are the 3000 Gauls Guards, and the combat effectiveness is very strong, and the Gauls spare no effort to protect this transportation line. Even though the troops are very tight, the person in charge of the Gaul-Kyoto defense line still stationed two infantry regiments five miles behind the two infantry regiments, so we faced four high defenses with two lines of defense in front of us. The Legion of Lu has a combined strength of more than 60,000. It really exceeds our army’s current assault force."
　　
"You mean, this suddenly advancing line of defense made us blind!" The fat man's face showed a hint of anger, and he held the hand on the battlement tightly, "I can't know the height behind the line of defense at present. What are the Lu people doing, even if the Gauls are secretly assisting the North, we have no way of knowing that? Does this mean? If you thought that Saron, who was traveling alone in the north, suddenly realized that he was waiting for himself in Antura to be several times the enemy Swoop, what will be the ending?" The fat man's series of questions made Hu Keqiri sweating on his forehead. Kneeling on one knee in panic is incompetent! I did not expect this, but there were more than 800 miles from here to Antura. The reinforcement of the other party should not be so fast. Now the snow is closed in the north of Gaul... …"
　　
"With a horse-drawn sleigh, it's difficult to cross 800 miles in five days?" The fat man squinted his lips contemptuously, and his nose snorted heavily. "It has been delayed for a day, that is, we have only left time Four days! Think about it. What should we do!"
　　
　　 "Subordinates will immediately send people to reinforce Saron!" Hu Keqili's face flashed with determination
　　
"The reinforcements are afraid that they can't catch up. One day is enough to decide everything. Immediately notify Saron as soon as possible, don't attack Antura for the time being, otherwise this guy will hit Antura with one head, even if he doesn't die, he will lose a layer of skin. No. And you have the strength of the three flag regiments under you, but the total of only 40,000 people, it is not easy to contain the troops in the front of Gaul Kyoto. It is now necessary to adjust the strength of the reinforcements. I dare not say that there is no need to wait for the news from Antura Come on, you'll collapse first!"
　　
The fat man waved his hand, let Hu Keqili stand up, and turned to look at the huge mirror-like lake in the distance, his eyes were deep, and the clever woman could not cook without rice, even if he was a famous general in the empire. Burden, the force of attacking Gaul Kyoto is 100,000, and it is divided into two directions of northward advance and containment. Hu Keqili can use this force to suppress the nearly 200,000 troops in Gaul Kyoto, which is already very valuable. The fat man tilted his head, and his eyes looked like electricity. He accidentally asked, "Where is the reindeer cavalry of Besukaya?"
　　
"According to the meaning of His Majesty, in order not to expose their existence, his subordinates placed it in the Borg Canyon, which was ten miles away from here." Hu Keqili responded palely. "The subordinates prepared enough food inside, enough for the northerners. For January, the combat strength of the reindeer cavalry in winter is really palpable. Last time they performed very well, but unfortunately their number is too small, they can only be used as a sharp knife, if more... "
　　
Hu Keqili stopped his voice, carefully looked at the back of the fat man, and said, "The opposite is the Gaul regular army with 60,000 people, and the reindeer cavalry of 3,000 people attacked the logistics team and the like. The frontal battlefield of people is like a drop of water falling into the lake, and it will not be very effective!"
　　
　　 "Your Majesty meant to let them participate in the war?" Hu Keqili raised his head blankly, three thousand people, what is your Majesty doing harm to the sky? If there are three thousand heavy cavalry, it is a pity that the Empire has no heavy cavalry unit except the northern border guards. That is the patent cavalry of the female knight Brant Bonnie, and the all-colored Ruidian knight is a deterrent. A sharp blade for prairie people.
　　
"Thousands of reindeer cavalry are missing, but in some cases, this sharp knife can also pierce the throat with one arrow!" The fat man withdrew his gaze from a distance, turned around and patted Hu Keqili's Shoulders "It's time for them to go out!"
　　
　　 With a sneer on the corner of his mouth, the fat man grabbed the broken snow on the battlement and threw it into the air at once. Leng Sheng said, "Since the Gauls want to seal us, we will break his two front teeth. Even if the Gauls will not be hurt, they will be sent to the northern troops. Transfer back! Is there a lot of 60,000 people? Believe it or not, my old son will play and die!"
　　
　　The eminent master Hu Keqili bowed his head sadly, not daring to raise it, and sighed in shame. His majesty is so domineering and leaking every time.
　　
On the morning of October 19th, a force of 11,000 from the Fifth Banner Corps of the Central Army of the Falcon Empire marched into the Funas Lake area, and began to build fortifications, felling trees to attack the Gaul army guard tower opposite. Catapult. The Gaul New Fifth Infantry Regiment and the New Seventh Infantry Regiment, who felt provoked, formed an attack line of three times the force, and began to fight back from the front, preparing to slay this provocateur who did not know the height and height of the sky. At noon, the lines of defense of the two armies are less than 500 meters apart."
　　
　　 The wind and snow suddenly stopped, such as Lin Changgun flashing and shining in the cold, and the weather began to dry and cold quickly, "Submit the order, hold on!"
　　
　　Rui Posti, the head of the Fifth Banner of the Central Army of China, stood on a mound beside the frozen lake, gazing at the distant Gaul army lined up behind the flying snowflakes, and in front was a heavy shield of about 10,000 spears. Followed by the main force of the 20,000 infantry in the formation, the front and rear three troops, each 50 meters apart, the cluster on the pressure adjustment is like a ferocious long snake, interlocking, it is almost difficult to find the weakness of the break, obviously it is wanted Relying on the superiority of military strength, defeat your weak defense line frontally, and then form a stranglehold in this jungle zone
　　
　　 entangled with the Falcon Army in Kyoto for more than a month. The Gaul commander on the opposite side already had experience, and looked at the dense crossbowmen phalanx of the opposite Falcon army hiding behind the formation. The head of the first line of defense, Gao Luxin, the fifth infantry commander Hong Dubai did not Eager to rush the army,
　　
　　The Falcon Army's crossbow battlefield is known as the killing machine on the battlefield. The other party wisely chose the dense forest in this lake area as the array to rely on. As long as there is a chance to adjust, this natural barrier will slow down the speed of its offensive troops, and then become the target of the other party’s random shooting. Is there any reply from Master La!"
　　
　　Hong Dubai was wearing a grey-blue general armor. Raising the mask on his face, he turned around and asked the cavalry behind him, he was waiting for reinforcements on the second line of defense. Yes, reinforcements, although they have a three-fold advantage in strength, but from the years of fighting between the empire and the Falcon Empire, the best way to defeat the nearly perverted defense line of the Falcon Army is not to attack. But chose to give it a critical blow from the flank,
　　
　　The Falcon Army is studying the tactics of the Gauls, and the Gaul Army is also studying the tactics of the Falcons.
　　
"There must be a unit that can contain the opponent's flanks and cooperate with one's own offensive, so as to ensure that the superior forces are fighting continuously. Keep arranging the new troops on the front line, and according to their own pace, lengthen the attack period of the entire campaign. Finally, With continuous attacks, the exhausted Falcon Army defensive line is completely shredded. As long as the Falcon Army, which is good at long-range attacks, is dragged into the quagmire of chaos, the final result is only one. Which side of the troop will be weak because of the last physical strength Squeezed out and the whole army destroyed! ""If the above conditions cannot be met, even if you have an advantage, you cannot take a frontal attack strategy!" In the combat guide issued to the commanders of the Gaul army, the chief person in charge Yald specifically noted This is a terrible tactic, but this is the conclusion and experience gained by countless Gaul soldiers with blood and glory
　　
　　 The atmosphere before the war made the two armies feel a little nervous. Reposti's body stood on the mound like a statue. As the commander of the entire flag regiment, even if he was a little bit uneasy in his heart, he must never show a timid look. His body was straight and straight. For the soldiers below, the general is their backbone, which is three times the front. Behind his own troops, there is a wide lake surface smooth like a mirror. Once the line of defense is shaken, there will be no terrain that can be used for combat.
　　
The thick winter black clouds linger like cotton above the heads of the two armies, and the piles are higher and higher. Between the heavens and earth, like a huge eye, watching the mortal beings below, there is no snow in the sky~www. EbookFREE.me~ It's disturbingly cold, "According to the report ten minutes ago, Lord Paula is still three miles away from here! "The cavalry cavalry half kneeled in front of Hong Dubai" Sanli! Is that climbing? Can’t be faster!
Hong Dubai was very dissatisfied and his eyes narrowed into a line. In his eyes, the opposite Falcon Army had been suppressed by his own immobility, but this piece of fat could not be swallowed by his mouth. Double the strength, if it weren’t for the death order from Yard, he might have been unable to handle it for a long time,
　　
　　 "Forget about this bastard!" Looking up at the sky, Hong Dubai finally raised his hand. "Order the fourth and sixth heavy squadrons to start the attack and the bow shooter to cover"
　　
"Go forward!" The light cavalry who passed the command drove past the queue of infantry, and the attack line of 5,000 heavy Gaul infantry began to move forward. Behind these heavy infantry, 3,000 Gaul light shooters were tight Following, the footsteps stepped on the ground, forming a flying white vortex in the dust and snow. It seems that even the diffuse white on the ground was crushed by this dense and excessive footsteps wrapped in metal armor.
　　
　　The shining armor flows and emerges in the heavy mist, and advances closely and orderly, stepping on the ground very flat. It seems that a glowing river has been added to the earth. There was no slogan, no sound, and no sound other than the sounds of footsteps. There seemed to be only rhythmic rustling footsteps between heaven and earth,
　　
On October 19th, the Battle of Gaul Kyoto, known as the Empire’s first winter offensive, officially kicked off at Funas Lake. (To be continued) If you like this work, you are welcome to vote, Monthly ticket, your support is my biggest motivation. )