Rise of Rurik

In the astonished eyes of the residents of Nassau and Koblenz, a large group of large golden retrievers and a large group of small golden retrievers floated down from the upper reaches of the Lan River in a long boat.

They had only seen mature Norman warriors before, but now they saw a group of young children for the first time.

These children are still childish, but they are incredibly strong physically. They also have golden hair, which seems to be darker than those of the tall and strong men.

Listen carefully, you will see that they are definitely not speaking Frankish, let alone the Mosel dialect spoken by the refugees from Koblenz.

That is the language of the Normans, coupled with their special attire. The so-called huge Ross flag is sewn directly on the clothes, which proves the identity of this uniformly dressed army.

Was it not the Norman Ross army that had been stationed in Nassau Village before?

Yes and no.

It wasn't until the First Banner of the Standing Army and the young Seventh Banner, a thousand people, stood in Llanstein at the mouth of the Llan River that ordinary people really saw the standing army of the Kingdom of Rus.

This army really appeared, and Robert was surprised and at a loss.

He was well aware of many circumstances of the Elbe War two years ago, in which northerners of all stripes, including the Rus', suffered heavy losses. How come it only took two years for a brand new army to be resurrected? Is it true that as Rurik said at the time, their children have grown into warriors? The boast of 10,000 new recruits was never nonsense?

A fisherman's hut served as a temporary military command post, where all the nobles participating in the war gathered.

A wooden table was placed inside, and the map continued to be spread out on the table.

Blue Fox looked at the people standing in a circle around the table: "Everyone who is supposed to be here is here. The combat operation will start tomorrow. We will make the final preparations today. In this battle, we will definitely annihilate Kobren." All the Frankish troops here, now let me reiterate my tactics..."

If the commander holds a battlefield map and annotates all previously detected information on the map as much as possible, he can often calmly deploy his troops, seize the initiative in the war, and take the initiative to attack.

So on a macro level, the enemy's Zhongwang *** team was ordered to capture Koblenz and hold on to it. More than ten days have passed since its appearance, and they are like a turtle lying on the Moselle River. The delta plain formed by the Rhine River.

The entire Frank army was stationed on the hillside of the mountainous area at the back of the delta plain, building their temporary camp around the ruins of the burned-out Koblenz Fortress. After all, many days have passed, and the temporary camp has been continuously reinforced, and it has a tendency to become permanent.

This mountainous area is part of the huge Hessian Mountains. Although the hills are not high in altitude, they are covered by dense forests. The army is unable to cross the mountains. The land march can only rely on the flat areas along the two rivers.

Therefore, the Ross-Nassau-Rhineau Army's countermeasure was to block the riverside channels between the Moselle and Rhine rivers.

No, the blue fox held a wooden stick and explained with gusto: "They don't have wings. When the two passages are blocked by our army, it is impossible to fly away from the mountainous area. They are not fish, and we have taken away all the boats. Unable to swim and escape." It sounds like you are really catching fish in a pottery jar, and you can catch whatever you want.

As a great nobleman, Robert was expected to command the so-called army of Laingau according to the negotiation. This was also the last time he commanded the army of the fief as Count of Laingau. ….

He had something to ask: "What if... they just swim to escape? We block the two roads. The enemy can't cross the mountain and have no choice but to swim away. They will definitely do this in a panic. Besides, the river water is not cold now. .They dare!"

Blue Fox shrugged: "Then send some boats to wait on the river! If they dare to swim across, the soldiers holding harpoons will stab them all to death."

"So you plan to kill them all? Leave no one alive?"

"Otherwise? This is the tactic of our King of Ross. Surround and then annihilate. Maybe we can give them a chance to survive and capture them as slaves. But they burned down the residential area and many people are angry, including your army." Blue Fox Taking a look at the old count, he said: "The civilians of Coblenz also want revenge. They didn't have the chance before, but now they have it."

"No. A noble should not kill another noble unless absolutely necessary. Also.

Promise you... you shouldn't do anything wrong. "

"That's true of me, but when the war got to this level, they forced me to kill everyone."

Blue Fox was calm on the surface, but his words became more and more aggressive. Robert didn't know if the Norman was really angry, but the three knights who escaped from the village on the other side deeply agreed with the blue fox's words.

Some people are so angry: "Even Fred who was stationed in Coblenz in the past was very polite to us. This Quentin is possessed by Satan! We are hereditary nobles. If he dares to kill us, he is breaking the rules. He must go die!"

"Listen? This is the attitude of the victims. Can I still make them restrain themselves?" Blue Fox spread his hands.

The people in the house were full of excitement, the victimized nobles wanted revenge, and the newly arrived Ross generals were full of ideas such as blood sacrifices to Odin.

What else could Robert do? He shook his head helplessly: "Then do it. May the Lord forgive me for my cruelty."

But as for Robert, as the Count of Laingau, he never thought that his peasant soldiers were good things. Really, at this moment, the essence of his fiefdom was lost, all the small vassals in the plain area betrayed, and all his elite soldiers were lost. This is the last time in his life that he has raised troops to fight as Count Ingol, and it is also the first and only time that he has relied entirely on peasant soldiers to fight.

The militia of Nassau, the militia of Koblenz, and even a small number of militias in the Ingau Mountains. The so-called elite consisted of only two canonized knights and their retinues. This battle was also the last time the two loyalists served.

After experiencing a miserable life, Robert had to have close contact with civilians.

What Lan Hu said was true. He heard that his mansion was burned down by the invading Zhongwang Army, and witnessed those troops carrying out a revenge killing to kill innocent people. When violent resistance was approved by the northern nobles and clergy, the peasants burst into unprecedented excitement. Maybe, this group of so-called warriors without armor and armed with various agricultural tools can really defeat King Lothair's elite standing army with their numerical advantage?

Ross reinforcements, Nassau Ross garrison, local nobles and local peasant soldiers, all kinds of people pieced together an armed force of more than 3,000 people!

The army was now divided into three.

One: Blue Fox and his cronies led the First Standard of the Standing Army, together with the small army of the three knights of Koblenz as guides, crossed the Inn River from Spey Ferry, and walked horizontally through the col in the Koblenz Mountains. Emerged to the riverside area opposite the Moselle River, and marched towards the delta plain from there. ….

Second: the militia army led by Robert, the small army of the two knights of Laingau, part of the Nassau Ross garrison of old Eric, and the young seventh standard of Asgard. After landing at Spei Ferry, the army marched along the Rhine River area toward the delta plain. They had to rest for a day after crossing the river, firstly to rectify the chaotic and huge army, and secondly, to wait for the Blue Fox's troops to successfully cross the mountainous area, and finally achieve the tactical coordination of the two armies advancing head-on.

Third: Wadi led 200 Nassau Ross garrison, and with the help of local non-combatant fishermen, organized ten long boats and cruised in the river outside the delta plain, killing any prisoners who tried to escape, and even made rafts to escape. By.

In a sense, war is transformed into a people's war.

This was not what Blue Fox and other nobles wanted. Even the defense of Coblenz exceeded everyone's expectations and ended up in such a corrupt situation throughout the country. It seemed that the civilians who should stay out of the noble war also instinctively launched a great revenge. .

The next day, the operation to cross the river began!

It had only been three days since the heavy rain. The ground was quickly dried by the warm wind, but the river was still flowing fast.

The operation of crossing the river is very particular. If there are more than a dozen people in a boat, we can just dock directly without thinking too much. However, the number of troops about to cross the river reached 3,000, as well as a batch of heavy weapons, logistics supplies, transport vehicles, and even fifty horses and a donkey. If the landing site is a cramped place, the chaotic landing situation can destroy this army.

There is no place here that is more reliable than the Shipai Ferry not far upstream. Although there are many stones on the right bank, there is a fairly open muddy area in the triangular area on the left bank.

All existing long boats and all small fishing boats were put into action, and more than 800 people landed in the first round of transportation.

The first to land was the Blue Fox Division, which was about to penetrate the mountainous area and planned to block the passage along the Moselle River. The elite standing army commanded by Grund all wore heavy armor this time. The chain armor and overall chest plate armor were packaged and transported by ship. When they arrived on the other side, they unloaded the heavy equipment and placed it on the assembled trolley.

He was assigned twenty horses and a single donkey, either to pull the cart or to transport it directly. Although the soldiers do not march in armor, each soldier also carries his own daily necessities.

The standard high-top leather boots, backpacks, blankets, clothing, helmets, and weapons are also unified.

After landing, they were busy arranging supplies. At this moment, the ships were drifting back to Llandstein, and the second round of landing was underway.

"We can't wait for the follow-up troops. Get the supplies ready and we'll act as soon as possible!" Blue Fox ran to appeal. Although when the second round of landing began, the Blue Fox troops, led by three knight guides, stepped on the ground quite hard. Running towards the mountains in neat steps.

The three knights of Koblenz have never seen such an army!

Those with feathers on their helmets are junior officers. The more feathers on their helmets, the more gorgeous they are, indicating their higher status.

The heavy armor on the carriage was piled up like a hill, and the backpacks of these warriors were stuffed with food. Knights appreciate these Norman backpacks and it’s fair to say they are very practical.

No one is a fool. No matter how you look at them, these people steal the spotlight with their strength. The three knights leading the team are observing the Ross army on horseback, hoping to see everything about them. They will also follow suit in the future to arm their own soldiers. , even if the number of troops is small. ….

The roads in the mountain col are by no means deserted. Mountain knights need these roads to communicate with the outside world.

It had just rained and the roads were a bit muddy. The carriages transporting heavy armor would inevitably get stuck in the mud. All they had to do was push them. This was the biggest trouble on the march.

They did not have to worry about getting lost, not only because the local knights served as guides, but also because after spending the first night in the mountains, the army soon found a small river that was unnavigable after setting off the next morning.

Years of flash floods have broken out of the narrow valley plains and also washed out small rivers full of pebbles. It is true that some parts of the river can be used for boating, but the existence of a large number of shoals is laughable and thought-provoking. The shallow soil is full of rocks, and the place is covered with grass. According to the knight leading the way, this place has not been developed because it is not suitable for farming, and it is not a good choice for grazing.

But in the eyes of Blue Fox, this place is not that bad. There are large pebbles at your fingertips, and even some large stones that were obviously washed down into the river not long ago. These stones can be transported away and processed slightly to make good building masonry.

The mountainous area is not huge. Blue Fox's troops marched continuously and arrived at the Moselle River around noon the next day.

There was another big river in front of him, but he was no stranger to it, and so were his cronies.

The other side of the river is lush and lush. It is too quiet and contains hidden murderous intent.

"This is the Moselle River. My fiefdom is still a little further south. Now we just need to continue walking north and we will be at a pass." A knight leading the way described it, but his eyes were trembling.

Blue Fox thought for a while: "Are you planning to go home?"

"Exactly. But I'm worried...if they still have troops in my village."

"It doesn't matter. We have plenty of time, and we just go to your fiefdom to investigate. Besides, if there are still enemies in the rear, it will not be good for me if we don't eliminate them first." Blue Fox said.

The progress of the army was faster than Blue Fox expected. Since the gods had planned to cross the mountainous path without causing any problems, the time saved must of course be used.

Either excited, anxious, or hesitant, the knights mounted their old horses and quickly returned to their fiefdoms with their limited entourage. They were mentally prepared, but faced the demolished village and the ruined mansion...

No one shed tears, but their finger bones were almost clenched into powder.

They conducted a reconnaissance round and returned in the evening.

The knights were all young and middle-aged. When their houses were demolished, they picked up some usable daily necessities from the ruins of their houses and retreated to the riverside camp. The servants were not young either. Their master's mansion was in trouble, and their own houses also collapsed.

The expressions of the knights and the retinue were as solid as iron. The setting sun shone on their faces, and murderous intent overflowed involuntarily.

Blue Fox's character is originally easy-going, but it has become more and more rough with experience over the years, but once the life is relieved, he returns to his cheerful appearance. This guy with this kind of appearance is quite pleasant to talk to once you get to know him well. Of course, he is also very particular about the timing of dealing with others. The three knights who had led the way looked bad, so they didn't dare to ask more questions.

He was very smart. He led three people to dismount one after another, and he cursed the Frank army: "The guilty people are in the flat area of ​​​​the delta in the north. My people are high-spirited and will kill them all."...

"That's right. They must be killed!" A knight's face was red. It was definitely not the reflection of the setting sun. This was pure rage.

All three of them have a determined attitude of killing and revenge, and their beliefs emphasize kindness. Go to hell!

Then an angry knight suggested: "For the enemies who are obsessed with Satan, we should send them to hell! Why don't we set out tomorrow!"

The blue fox calmly faced the north: "Don't worry, we all have a chance for revenge. To be sure, we don't mind waiting for one more day. Everything will be done step by step. Please remember this!" The blue fox turned around and said, "We are not The main attack of this battle. But, just like logging, the one that cuts down the big tree in the end is the most advantageous. We! This is the final blow!"

On a new day, the Blue Fox Headquarters headed straight for Narrow Care.

For this team, which marched neatly north along the river, on the left was the Moselle River with a width of more than 200 meters, and on the right was a barren mountain filled with woods and no roads, gradually rising to nearly 200 meters in altitude.

The width of the natural channels in the riverside area has been gradually changing, but the maximum width is not half the width of the Moselle River. In some places, it is impossible for the blue fox to connect two long boats in series.

Some old soldiers were also hunters. Even if the soil was washed away by heavy rains a few days ago, there were still people who were careful enough to discover the obvious ruts of others in this cramped place.

There are many deep ruts, which cannot be washed away by heavy rain. It can be seen that it carries heavy goods, which fully proves that this riverside road is the march route of the Frank army. The brothers who are blocking here are really in the right place.

Blue Fox selected a point, which was the "narrow place" mentioned by the knight, and ordered: "Cut wood! We will build a temporary wooden wall here to create a pass! Then we will make a raft to shoot them from the water! We will wait here. "

For Lan Hu, subjectively, he wanted to give his younger brother a chance to make meritorious deeds, and also wanted to give the Robert family, which had sold land and titles, a dignified exit. Objectively speaking, all of his troops are heavily armored troops, and the army is not good at traveling long distances to fight in the field. It is precisely the defensive counterattack that has unparalleled tactical advantages. What's more, holding on to a narrow place created a pass. He had planned well, just to wait for the frontal attacking army to overwhelm the enemy, and then the enemy would flee for their lives through the passage along the Moselle River, creating an "Iron Man Berserker" to kill indiscriminately. A must-win game.

A large number of soil pits were dug out in the soft muddy ground by the river and arranged in regular staggered patterns. The newly cut small pine trees had their twigs removed and then covered with soil. After these basic columns are erected, the logs are placed horizontally within these staggered columns, and the wooden wall is quickly completed, and the final base continues to be stacked.

The soldiers of the Russian army always brought their own shovels. This thing is really easy to use. It is a sharp tool for digging the earth, and it is also a cooking utensil for frying meat and baking wheat cakes. The efficient logging and earthwork operations were refreshing to the three knights leading the way!

The knights were busy watching, and were surprised to see a large wooden wall suddenly appear, leaving only an exit that could only be passed by a carriage, which could be quickly blocked if necessary.

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Unexpectedly, in the afternoon, the brothers are about to use the blood of the Frank army to sacrifice Odin! .

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