The Eagle of Eastern Europe

The Serbian garrison only had more than 1,000 people, and the artillery of the Roman fleet caused heavy losses to the opponent. The fleet quickly approached and approached the dock. The soldiers on top came down and rushed into the city to fight with the arriving defenders.

The next morning, Stanissa also arrived in Sevia. And began to attack the city, and Sevia fell that night.

It took Castile two years to occupy this place, but it was occupied by the Roman army in two days. This... can only be said to be invincible in the world.

While in HRE, Peter led an army towards Mainz. They occupied many places along the way and looted local monasteries wherever they went. As much money as civilians could have, monasteries and churches were the best.

William brought back Roman conditions, and Sigismund was immediately angry again.

"If they are greedy, God will punish them."

John was also annoyed. Peter had no sincerity in negotiating, otherwise he wouldn't have treated them like monkeys. No, it must be dealt a severe blow.

As for money and food, let’s just suffer for the people. They raided Mainz and nearby Wiesbaden and prepared to set off in a week.

Unexpectedly, on the third day, the Roman army came to the city.

Peter rode to this city. As the fiefdom of the Imperial Prime Minister, Mainz's importance was self-evident. The Rhine River turns from east-west to north-south in the northeast corner of the city. The Rhine forms the eastern and northern boundaries of Mainz. To the south and west Mainz is surrounded by the highlands of Rheinhessen.

The people on the city wall saw the billowing dust and smoke rising in front of them, extending into the distance until they were out of sight. They couldn't help but become nervous, because they knew: the Roman army is coming!

Then, they saw hundreds of cavalry galloping towards them, standing a hundred meters away from the city wall: this team held two large flags high, which were very different from the flags of the Roman cavalry they had seen before. They were all golden. Twinkle. In the center of the crowd of cavalry was a general wearing a golden helmet, which was particularly dazzling under the sun shining slightly to the west in the sky.

"Your Majesty, my lord, this is Emperor Peter of Rome."

Sigismund looked at the other side. He hadn't seen him for more than ten years, but he was so big. It’s true that time is not forgiving.

"If only he were my son," Sigismund exclaimed.

"Your Majesty, it is best to defend now and wait for the Duke of Orleans to arrive."

John said that he was not sure about this. Although the Duke of Orleans wrote a letter saying that he would be there soon, who knew whether what he said was true. If Rome could not be allowed to take the initiative to withdraw, then they had only one way to surrender.

On the first day of the garrison, the Roman army did not attack the city, and sent people to the city to deliver a message to Sigismund, hoping that the other party would agree to the peace terms, otherwise there would be different consequences.

"If I agree, will you withdraw your troops immediately?"

"His Majesty the Emperor will never go back on his words, but he also hopes that you can keep your promise. Otherwise, His Majesty will not guarantee your life safety."

Sigismund realized that Peter was preparing him to surrender instead of normal peace talks. He is threatening.

"I won't leave like this. If you really want me to agree, then please prove it with a sword."

Sigismund suddenly burst out with courage. He wanted to show the other party that Shinra was not a weakling who could be manipulated. They were recognized by the Pope and were the successors to the empire established by Charlemagne. They will definitely let the Roman Empire look at them, their power is no less than them.

"So, they don't agree?"

In the camp outside the city, Peter felt relaxed as he listened to the messenger's words. Although it is best to open the city without blood, it is also possible if the opponent can be defeated for twenty years.

"Yes, Your Majesty, maybe the word emperor irritated Sigismund, so he didn't agree."

"Forget it, since they chose this path, let's hope God can save their lives."

Peter decided to start the siege tomorrow. He had been staying in Stuttgart just to mobilize artillery. They mobilized people along the way to transport artillery and supplies, and finally transferred more than 300 artillery pieces to Mainz.

There were approximately 42,000 soldiers and more than 10,000 civilians in the entire city of Mainz, while the Roman army outside had 82,000 people and a large number of artillery. The Roman army had already formed a position outside the city, waiting for the emperor's order to attack.

At dawn the next day, the Roman army began to attack the city. The first was the artillery attack. More than 300 artillery pieces rained cannonballs on the city wall of Mainz. John also learned wisely and bought 30 artillery pieces from Genoese businessmen and launched a counterattack. Successfully Inflicted casualties on the Roman army.

After the attack began, the Roman army launched a series of fierce attacks on Mainz, with countless sounds of artillery fire, shouts, and fighting.

The defenders also put on a desperate posture. Sigismund mobilized all available troops to defend. For the damaged areas of the city wall, he directly piled stones and wood to block it, even because there were not enough stones and wood. , the German king directly ordered the demolition of the houses of the people in the city. For a while, the people in the city complained endlessly, but they were unable to save their homes in the face of the fierce defenders.

Sigismund also forced the troops in the city to defend the city walls, whether they were men, women, old, young, rich or poor, monks or beggars, in short, anyone who could breathe was sent up. . It doesn't matter if you don't have a weapon. A hatchet or a long stick with a spearhead, or even a sharpened stick, can be used on the battlefield as long as it can be used.

Under the artillery attack, the defenders suffered heavy casualties, especially those who had no experience at all. How could these ordinary people who had just picked up weapons know how to defend the city? When the artillery fire came, they had been frightened out of their wits, either standing still or running around like headless flies, and eventually became victims of the artillery fire.

Of course Sigismund knew that these people were useless, but at this time, these cannon fodders also had the use of cannon fodder. At least the existence of these people could reduce the casualties of the army, and at the same time, they could help guard the city wall that was full of loopholes.

In order to prevent these cannon fodders from escaping, Sigismund also asked John to organize a supervising team. Anyone who retreated would be executed. Under artillery fire in front and behind, and in the situation where steel knives threatened their lives, these people had no choice but to grit their teeth and hold on. , just hoping to survive this cruel war.

But even so, it still can't stop the opponent's attack. Those gaps blocked with stone and wood were constantly blasted and collapsed under the overwhelming Roman artillery fire. It had only been more than three hours since the war started, and urgent reports from all over the place reached Sigismund like snowflakes, making him anxious.