Eagle Byzantium

Cabeamia, who once led an army of 5,000 believers, attempted to go south directly to capture the city of Hercules and then threaten Constantinople. However, the towering walls of the emperor's capital and her own power were weak. Her weak strength still prompted her to cancel the idea and could only rush along the south bank. She must cooperate with the Khan of Cuman to first capture the Iron Gate Fort guarded by Gawain, and then penetrate into the Thracian region to establish a foothold in order to achieve long-term success. .

Because the army is mainly infantry, Kabeamiya's speed is slower than that of Yassen Khan. When her army reaches the plains ten kilometers east of Iron Gate Fort, it is not far from Yassen to cross the river to attack here. Fortress, four or five days have passed.

But within four or five days, there was no change in the battlefield situation: the Cumans and the bandits who had brought them over repeatedly tried to force the crossing, but they were all blocked back by the crossbowmen and projectile equipment of the Red Hand Company. He came in full force, but he hit a solid wall with his head and broke several teeth.

"The female consul told me that the Roman generals in the fortress opposite led only defeated soldiers and remnants, so there was nothing to be afraid of. But why now the other side has thousands of elite troops, with cavalry, archers, and ramparts, and their combat effectiveness is also Quite strong. Could it be that Cabeamiya deceived me?" Yassen was still confused.

The only thing left to think about is other attack methods.

So when the Tevlis believer army arrived, Yassen immediately sent an envoy on horseback, along the river bank, to a crossing point opposite the believer army, and came in a birch boat, "King Khan asked the female consul to general the army Move closer to the Iron Gate Fort so that we can communicate and cooperate with each other." Kabeamiya nodded in agreement, but there was a new choice in front of her.

A tributary of the Morava River, named Privensus, forms an oblique "T" shape with the main stream, extending southward to the back of Fortress Sophia. Just in front of Cabea Amiya.

So the female consul asked fellow believers from the local area that the river would rise in the spring and autumn, but the water flow was towards its right bank, which is where the believer army’s camp is now. This area is full of tidal flats and aquatic plants. Once it rises, The water will definitely submerge large areas. But the triangular area at the junction of the left bank and the Morava River is a dry river bar that is enough for people and horses to stand on, because its river bank is much higher than the right side and very steep. It is not easy for the water to overflow.

The co-worker also told Kabeamia: In winter. The Prevensus River would be covered with thick ice. At that time, people and horses could cross directly without the need for ships or bridges.

But it was obvious that Cabernetia would not wait until winter. Time did not allow her to wait passively like this. In addition, the delta river on the opposite side happened to be the turning point of the middle stream, although the river was wide. However, the water flow is gentle, and it is just right to connect a boat pontoon to connect with the Cuman Khan on the north bank.

"Hezhou is where we set up camp, not here. Tonight, all of us will set up a pontoon bridge, cross the Prevensus River, drive away Gawain's scout cavalry, and occupy it!" Cabeamiya raised her whip. , said to all co-workers.

After nightfall, the entire river and meadows were filled with thick mist that lingered, and Bramson and Giovanni partnered up again. Leading the scout cavalry, they headed towards the Prevensus River, the end point of the patrol.

Bramson grunted, riding at the front of the group. Shaking the torch in his hand, he complained that the fog was too heavy. Giovanni reminded him angrily, "Pay attention to the state of your torch. Don't dance around like those jugglers. You must strictly follow the instructions. There may be other patrol cavalry from the Dalian company here, and there may also be enemies." of."

"Haha, how could those enemies come in such a heavy fog?"

"King Cuman Khan's strong attack on the ferry in the past few days has failed miserably, so the priest speculates that they may make plans here. Guarding the river is the most difficult, and the enemy may cross anywhere."

Then, Giovanni suddenly stopped talking, and then the entire scout team fell silent. Bramson leaned down slightly, pulled out a small hand crossbow from the saddle pouch, and pointed it in the direction where the sound came from: In the white mist, several black and blurry figures of horsemen appeared.

Several Cumans in their team immediately shouted to the figure in Turkic, asking for a password. As a result, the other party also spoke in Turkic. The answer was that we are your patrol cavalry. We were lost in the fog. Now we are behind. Moving camp.

Now Giovanni wondered: When did the Grand Duke give the order to move the camp? During this period of time, those people got closer and closer, and you could see the faint reflection of the tips of their spears and scimitars.

His eyes moved downwards, and he quickly shouted, "Bramson draws his sword! The movement of their horses' hooves is different, they are the bandits of Wallachia!"

In the diagonal thrust, Bramson raised his crossbow. A guy on the opposite side cursed and the arrow rolled down from his horse. Then two riders thrust their spears at him. Bramson waved Swabi with one hand. A long sword can kill a man with the tip of his spear The upper body was cut off, and another spear pierced Bramson's arm. The blade came out with the broken ring of the chain armor. Then Bramson reluctantly shouted in pain and killed the other Wallachia. People were knocked off their horses together.

"Bramson!" Giovanni tightened his grip on Contus's spear, rode forward, and shot a spear from the back, piercing the enemy who was entangled with Bramson. The tip of the spear penetrated Bramson. Sen's chest, "Damn it, can't you be more careful?"

In the foggy night, Cumans on both sides were shooting at each other. Arrows flew back and forth at a distance of about 20 feet, and it was difficult to distinguish one from another. Bramson fell to the ground again and climbed onto his horse with one hand, "Don't fight to the death, go back and report to the Grand Duke!"

At this time, on the Plevensu River, the torches held by the Paulicians were like stars, and the flames swayed the shadows on the water. Many people were pushing simple boats and hurriedly building a pontoon bridge. Cabeamia stood on the shore with her hands on her waist, "Speed ​​up the progress, There may be enemy scouts ahead, we must cross the river and set up camp before the enemy's main force attacks! "

At this moment, in front of the Iron Gate Fort, Gawain took the lead, raised the flag and pulled out all the Baptized Cavalry Company and St. Cyril Cavalry Company, "Take Branson to the camp to treat the wounds. You have done a great job in scouts. We can't let the enemy set up camp smoothly. Giovanni, you will be the guide - Melo will command all six companies of infantry, and then follow me to form a battle line. "

A correct version of the book in 1619!

At this moment, it was almost the first hour of the day, the morning sun had risen from the east, the red light was dispersing the fog, and white birds flew over from the sun. The two cavalry companies held dense torches, fully armed, and under the guidance of the red hand flag, they rushed towards the direction of Pleventus.

"What? The enemy's cavalry is coming so fast?" After hearing the urgent report from the scout, Kabeamiya suddenly felt a chill in her heart. Could it be that I will fall into the hands of Gawain again this time? She couldn't help but shudder all over. "Send some of the same army to intercept them, plus the archers sent by King Kuman Khan. With the archers, everything will be easy!" (To be continued ~^~)