Rise of Rurik - Chapter 1403

[Chapter 1502 Rurik’s first wave of attacks]

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The charcoal blocks in the brazier burned quietly, making the stone room, which was actually leaking air everywhere, warmer. It was precisely because of this poor sealing state that Rurik was not worried about anything happening while sleeping.

All houses built, whether made of stone or wood, had this problem. In order to ensure warmth in winter, people either wore thick clothes at all times or kept a fire burning to maintain the temperature.

Those completed military barracks buildings will have a chimney made of stones. The gaps in the chimney are filled with soil. After the initial fire, the inner wall quickly becomes black.

Thanks to these fireplaces, the barracks can keep the interior dry in the relatively cold and humid Koblenz. When the outdoors becomes colder and colder, the interior will always be warmer.

This night, Rurik invited several important people.

He munched on freshly baked flatbread indoors, along with some marinated meat jerky. The only soft and chewy thing was a piece of relatively dehydrated cheese.

He was like this, and so was his wife and concubine Beyathil who was accompanying him.

He had summoned the order to pass on. The intention was not to hold a dinner party, but to invite the military nobles named to come and discuss a very direct topic – we will attack a target first.

Soon, the invitees holding torches left the increasingly prosperous military camp at the foot of the mountain. Wearing thick furry fur coats, they entered the stone fortress on the hillside like bears, and then led by the guards to the king’s prepared meeting hall.

At this time, the moon and stars were sparse, and the cold north wind was blowing through the mountain forests. The rustling of the pine forests in the Hessen Mountains became a low background sound. Coupled with the chatting of the soldiers down the mountain, the low hum of the horses, and the crackling of the bonfires, it contrasted the The silence of the night.

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It was another ordinary night for the army to rest and recuperate. In fact, the soldiers were counting their days. The “major renovation” requested by the king was coming to an end. The next step was to launch a war!

Many soldiers are critical of this forced rest.

“I am full of energy. I live to fight. I don’t feel any discomfort, so I should go kill the enemy and make meritorious deeds, plunder and make a fortune.”

The King is expected to announce a clear offensive action plan tomorrow. The soldiers also noticed that the King issued an order to the blacksmiths accompanying the army. The men as strong as bears were dismantling the torsion slingshots and asked why they were doing this. All the blacksmiths were claiming that this was the case. It is creating a new heavy weapon for the king.

Heavy weapons?

The news about the failed siege of Metz City by the friendly forces in the summer has spread to the entire army, and the King has already revealed that Metz will be a target.

Could it be that the king would announce that the entire army would be dispatched, and that ten thousand troops would march all the way to the city of Metz and wipe it out in one fell swoop?

It’s really exciting to think about.

The captains of each banner always felt that this kind of thing was too far-fetched. Some smart people speculated that the king would not attack Metz rashly before the craftsmen created a new heavy weapon.

But that doesn’t mean the attack has no targets.

Even if the entire army does not target Metz for the time being, as long as the army moves south, it can find a suitable target. The Franks’ territory is too large. It seems that there are villages and cities everywhere that can be plundered. For the large number of settlements with weak defenses, Just like a flock of sheep, as long as the warriors rush over, they can be hunted.

It is unlikely that the entire army will attack. Past combat experience has shown that the Russian army would often be split into two or three groups, and commanders would be appointed to attack each group, and a certain location would be reserved for the attack.

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Guild divisions have fought this way in the past and it has been tried and true.

Some of the troops were selected to serve as scouts. They became “meat detectives” and were ordered to go into danger alone, investigate the enemy’s reality, lure the enemy to take the initiative to attack, and then provide key intelligence for the main force to annihilate the enemy in the future.

So, which troops will have the honor of taking the lead in attacking?

While the banner captains and nobles were still chatting, those who went up the mountain holding torches quickly became the fodder for chatter.

“You’re all here.”

The wall is hung with bronze, and the flames burn quietly. The soft light shines on Rurik’s body. He sits cross-legged on a wooden board, wearing a golden laurel crown symbolizing royal power. There is a brazier in front of him. With the firelight, his face also looks a little… Insidious and murderous.

Bejahir wore a polar bear fur coat, a furry woman in the shape of a cone, and a fox fur hat on her head.

The few people who came with a smile immediately looked serious and sat down cross-legged one after another.

“Your Majesty.” Blue Fox, who was ordered to come, heard the news calmly: “You asked us to attend this secret meeting to arrange war matters.”

“Smart. You are selected by me because I ask you to take the lead in launching a military operation.”

“What is that?” Little Fatty Black Fox couldn’t wait any longer, and because two of his subordinates were among the invitees, he was even more curious about future actions.

Rurik glanced at the little fat man and said, “Boy, don’t talk too much when I’m talking.”

The black fox trembled violently and hurriedly lowered his head to apologize.

“Pay attention now.” Rurik slapped his thigh in particular and continued to preach: “I called you here because you are the most qualified for the action planned for tomorrow.

Do it.

I will stop talking nonsense!

We cannot attack and occupy Metz overnight. Before that, the entire settlements on both sides of the Moselle River will be occupied and looted by us!

We are far away from Metz, and a long-distance attack by the army will take risks. I hate risks, so our army must choose a good land, which should be wide and flat enough, and there should be some settlements for us to plunder food. It is necessary to be able to berth ships and ensure that our troops can assemble locally.

The target chosen by this king is Trier.

Notice!

Trier.

”

Rurik spoke very straightforwardly. He emphasized “Trier” in particular, and of course everyone present could understand it.

“Oh? It seems that your faces are calm. No one is surprised by my decision? Now… tell me what you think.”

Already having a strong desire to express himself, Black Fox couldn’t hold it back anymore. The little fat man raised his big head like a fat fish: “Your Majesty, why Trier? That place has been… burned down by us! It has been robbed by us. It passed by once! No! It passed by twice.”

“Yes.” Blue Fox felt that something was fishy, and pointed out: “At that time, I organized the army to plunder upstream along the Moselle River, and focused on attacking the city of Trier. Our army gained a lot, but it has been destroyed. Now only the ruins are left. This summer we passed by the area and found that the locals were rebuilding their town, so we plundered again, but unfortunately we did not gain as much as the first attack. It has not happened until now After a few months, does the king think they still have wealth that can be robbed?”

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“I have considered the situation. What I want is not a

Since Trier, a city full of wealth, has been reduced to ruins, have you thoroughly explored and visited the surrounding areas?

”

“Not really.” Blue Fox said truthfully.

“That is to say, there are still many villages that have not been plundered. We are consuming a lot of food every day. As long as we can get food, poultry, cattle and sheep, I will use any means. Anyone who does not submit to me, who is not our ally, They will all be plundered.”

“Attack all the villages near Trier? This…” Blue Fox was startled.

“What? Are you having trouble?”

“No. If it is the King’s decision, naturally any difficulty is not a difficulty.”

Rurik narrowed his eyes slightly: “But I see you look troubled. What’s going on?”

“It’s too big! The open environment there is too big. There are a lot of grassy mounds, and there are continuous hills in the distance. If the king is looking for the enemy’s village, he will naturally explore towards the mountains. If you want to plunder gold and silver, There is nothing left in the area. If we want to plunder food, our army will have to go a long way.”

“Weedy mound? Are there a lot of weeds there?” Rurik keenly noticed this point in the blue fox’s words.

“The mounds there are like undulating waves, with more woods and more grass. We have destroyed the city of Trier, all the villages near the river have been abandoned, and all farmland has been abandoned. Only by crossing the mounds and grasslands can we find the mountains in the distance. The village searches for food. Maybe… it can only be used as a gathering place for the king’s troops for his expedition.”

The Nassau Army and the First Expeditionary Force actually marched retrograde along the Moselle River. They launched attacks of varying sizes against all riverside settlements.

Especially the first

After the first attack, the army turned into the Saar River and carried out fatal damage to the local area, so that a large number of people fled. All the villages in the Saargau area were abandoned, and many villages in the nearby Brisgau area were also abandoned, forcing the locals to brew wine. The apple cider and apple cider vinegar industries collapsed.

The details of these things must be discussed in detail with Rurik at the right opportunity. It was really surprising when the blue fox described many details.

“You are so unceremonious that you plundered all the villages you saw, and you didn’t leave any of them for me?” Rurik was angry and amused, and said angrily: “In this case, I can only go farther away. The settlements continue to be looted. Fortunately, the king has brought cavalry. With the cavalry, I can loot even remote villages.”

The destination of the first attack was set to be Trier, and once the army arrived, it immediately launched garrison operations.

Considering that the nobles loyal to Lothair may have sent some troops to garrison the dilapidated city, the Rus’ army must consider the possibility of fighting the enemy.

“I will personally lead the first attack this time. All the cavalry will leave the Koblenz station and use the ruins of Trier as a new cavalry station. At least 1,500 cavalry will participate in the operation. I plan to move along the Moser Move forward on the right bank of the Er River. And you!” Rurik pointed to the people sitting there solemnly, and read their names in turn: “Black Fox, Blue Fox, Vardy, Old Eric, because you dominated the past In the battle, the hydrological conditions upstream are very clear. I want you to lead the troops to fight, and at least two flag teams will row to attack. I will announce this tomorrow, and let you know in advance now.”

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Black Fox, Vardy

, Eric “Broken Tooth”, the three are all great nobles of Nassau-Coblenz, and they are also the three heroes who actually control military power. The eldest of the three is the little fat Black Fox.

Rurik ordered these three men to organize the main force of the Nassau army with the attitude of ordering vassals. No matter what, he must gather at least 400 soldiers to form the so-called “First Banner of the Infantry of the County of Nassau-Koblenz”. Team” joins the battle.

On the Ross Army’s side, the main cavalry force participated in the battle so that the cavalry who would attack Metz in future battles would not go too far early. It was very necessary to capture Trier and turn it into a cavalry barracks.

There is no problem in abandoning the stables that have been built now. The Ross cavalry has been sleeping in the open for three months. The horses have experienced too many tests. The next actions for them are probably as easy as hiking.

Which Ross’s infantry standard will join the battle?

Rurik did not hesitate to think of his eldest nephew Askard.

Did the brat really become the younger version of his father as the rumors described?

This needs to be demonstrated in an actual battle.

It is said that the lame Ivar commanded his guards and fought bravely in battle.

The eldest son of the Earl of Finland, Kelha, with his more than a hundred Finnish archers, has shown confidence in the Frankish world. Although he does not participate in frontal fighting, high-intensity long-range fire suppression is his characteristic.

The rumors are very exciting, but this kid still needs to perform again to prove himself.

These two young men must lead the troops into the war.

After Rurik named the expedition list, the next step was to formulate the generals for the amphibious troops.

“Blue Fox, you have rich experience in fighting on the Rhine, so you will serve as the commander of the river fleet. And I will serve as a cavalryman.”

The best commander of the army.

Tomorrow we will launch a large-scale assembly, and the day after tomorrow we will go out at the same time.

”

Blue Fox nodded in agreement, with a smile on his face but also some murmurs in his heart.

The first punch struck by the King was an attack wave with a size of 2,500 men. Considering the previous battles of the Russian army, the strength of 2,500 men was already very large. The King has always been able to command an army of this size with ease and has never had any problems. .

It seems that the king’s strategy for Trier is still very cautious, and all the ideas are highlighted as low risks.

…

The next day, the much-anticipated day arrived.

All banner captains, centurions, and nobles of all levels were gathered in the Ross camp at the foot of the mountain, and Rurik publicly announced his initial battle plan.

For a time, some were really happy and some were sad. The soldiers who were looking forward to a battle had to continue to remain calm and stay in the military camp to recharge their batteries. They looked enviously at the brothers who were named to participate in the battle and were in ecstasy. Jumping and jumping.

At least the cavalry will not have any complaints. They are the standing army of the kingdom. The king plans to lead the team himself. The brothers must risk their lives to perform meritorious service for the king to prove that their daily military pay is not in vain. In the case that the king may be in danger, they will fight to I will sacrifice my life to ensure the safety of the king.

Of course, the first infantry flag captain Grund is really old. He has served as an old mercenary for more than ten years and has full trust.

“Maybe it’s true trust.”

In this attack, the first flag team, which was supposed to be the most powerful, was ignored, and Grund had to think more.

However, the veteran’s concerns were quickly diluted by the unloading of new equipment, which was already full of white beards.

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Grund, who was beard, understood that the strong men who had fought with the First Flag Team for two years and had experienced hundreds of battles would be equipped with a brand-new armor this time to act as a reserve team for the decisive battle to deal with possible dangers. The final battle.

Because the first round of attacks emphasized mobility, the cavalry group was the protagonist, and the main task of the thousand brothers in the paddling operation was to capture the city of Trier and immediately establish a permanent landing point and camp there.

When the number of cavalry reaches 1,500, the quantitative change may lead to a qualitative change. For the veteran Grund, he never imagined that the Ross Army could organize such a large-scale cavalry force. After all, the Ross Army only had more than 200 cavalry back then. Qi participated in the battle.

How did the king conjure up so many young people on horseback during his two years away from Novgorod?

Where did the large number of war horses come from?

Moreover, every one of these brothers is a standing army member who receives military pay every month, and his status is actually the same as his own.

Grund’s 1st Infantry Standard Corps received a whole chest plate armor that shone abnormally in the sun, as if it could not be made by human power. After receiving such a magical weapon, it must be that a long-handled forest ax cannot break the armor even if it is hit hard.

They were born from the mercenary guards of King Rus, and became a heavily armored force focused on fighting fierce battles. It is natural that they are equipped with more advanced armor.

Grund couldn’t be too affected by the laughter of his brothers, and he was worried in his heart.

“I am old, and the troops I lead are also old. We are all marginalized. When I am too old to lift the sword, who will be the flag captain of the first flag team? Or will it be split up? In the future, it will really be Is it the time of the cavalry?”

Cavalry is very suitable for land warfare, even if there are

In the extensive mountainous areas, the cavalry still took advantage.

For example, the Niutou Mountain that Koblenz backs up is rare in the entire mountainous area. Except for the three or four main towering mountains in this area, their remaining mountains have been weakened to the point where they may only have a relative altitude of up to 50 meters. The soothing mounds of 3.5 meters are so gentle that you can see large sloping slopes. It is indeed part of the “mountain” and does not affect the galloping of the war horses.

On the other hand, on the way to Trier along the Moselle River, you will pass through some cramped areas, and Rurik guessed that was what he had to consider.

The entire Ross Camp was in commotion, and UU Reading www.uukｋｎshu.net news quickly spread to the nearby city of Koblenz, where more than 5,000 locals were discussing the future.

Because the cavalry team was undergoing major training for tomorrow’s expedition, even the horsemen recruited along the way were incorporated into the team.

The cavalrymen wear uniform leather jackets and uniform polar bear skin Ushanka hats on their heads. There must also be wild goose feathers on the hats, and the helmets are also hung on the saddles.

The Ross cavalry assembled in full attire, and some of the flag regiments were trained and lined up. Their actions attracted astonished onlookers from nearby people.

The locals of Koblenz were considered a group that Frank had seen before. Lothair and Charles the Bald both fought for the ownership of the city. In the earlier period, Louis the Pious also visited the local area many times.

What the elite Frank cavalry looked like is still fresh in the memory of the local elders. However, compared with the two-sided Ross cavalry, the Ross army popularized uniform clothing and the decorations were gorgeous. The villagers did not understand how the cavalry fought. In their simple cognition, they unified their clothes and Gorgeousness is recognized as proof of combat effectiveness.

Ross Cavalry,

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More powerful than the Frank cavalry!

The Russian infantry is really fierce!

This is a consensus among all locals.

Now, it is said that the Ross army has been massed to capture Trier, and they will launch the operation tomorrow.

A brand new war started at a time that the locals could not imagine – the Russians were so crazy that they actually launched a war in late autumn. Are they not afraid of the harsh winter?

Yes, they are the terrifying strangers who emerged from the endless snow fields at the end of the world in the north.

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