Chapter 48 Surrounding and Destroying Rebel Bandits (4)
The grape bullets quickly cracked 10 meters after being sprayed out of the cannon barrel, and hundreds of iron balls wrapped together immediately dispersed in the shape of a fan. Driven by huge kinetic energy, except for a few falling on both sides of the street, most of the demon eggs broke into the Spaniards' bodies without hesitation and tore all the organisms that hindered their movement into pieces. The rebels in the front row didn't even have time to say a word, and they fell to the ground like cutting wheat. The limbs of the rebels who were directly hit by the grape bullets rarely had intact, and countless human body fragments, together with the splashed blood, were thrown around the sky.
A few seconds later, the second cannon was fired, the same grape bomb, and the same power hit different people, producing the same effect; then the third cannon began to exert its power.
Within 10 seconds, the grape bullets fired from three cannons created 1,500 demon eggs, and at least two-thirds of the number of iron balls hit the rebels directly, causing nearly 400 casualties in an instant.
But the rebels in the back row found that when the companions standing in front of them died layer by layer like peeled onions, the survivors finally collapsed. They screamed in panic like helpless women. Many people began to discard their weapons and tried their best to turn around and retreat, trying to get rid of the attack of the demon egg.
However, it was too late. When the shells stopped, they hid on the balcony on both sides of the street and the more than 200 French infantry under the fortress pointed their guns at the backs of the rebels who wanted to escape. The gunshots sounded, and a large number of Spaniards accepted the greeting of death and fell to the ground one after another. The flowing blood had gathered into a stream and soaked the streets.
On another street, crazy massacres are also taking place.
In just two minutes, thousands of Spanish rebels who poured into the two passages almost died under artillery or muzzles. Few were able to cross the first barricade and jump out of the sky.
Seeing this tragic situation, Mina was completely shocked. When she realized it, the only thing she could do was to join her despaired subordinates and flee to the east regardless of everything. They kept begging God in their hearts to help themselves stay away from this hell on earth and escape back to Guadalama Mountain along the way of coming.
Behind the rebels, hundreds of French soldiers followed slowly. As for 6 artillery pieces, they were pushed off the turret, two followed the infantry all the way, and the other four were transferred to the northwest battlefield.
When Mina and others passed through the gap in the eastern city wall in one breath and waded through the Halong River, not far away, the sound of horse hooves came from the lower reaches of the Halong River. Countless French Hussars holding torches were thrown forward to the ground 50 meters away from the rebels. Then, they quickly pulled out their sabers, waved and rushed up.
At this time, Mina and others, who had been exhausted, closed their eyes in pain, only washing their necks and waiting to be killed, or praying for the other party's kindness...
The main force of the rebels suffered a devastating blow. Only more than 300 of the 2,000 people took advantage of the darkness of the night and knew the terrain and fled everywhere. The rest were either killed or captured. However, the team involved in the feint attack of another rebel team was blocked because the communication channels with the main force were blocked, resulting in the failure to detect it in time when the main force encircled and annihilated it, and the best time to evacuate was lost.
After the French Hussar Regiment completed the east blocking mission, they immediately turned their horses' heads. They divided into two strands and swept towards the northwest sides. When another rebel team found that the French began firing four artillery pieces, they realized that they had fallen into the trap.
Almost everyone threw down the so-called weapon in their hands at the first time, turned their heads and ran towards the deep forest on Guadalama Mountain. From the charge line to the mountains, the entire 1,000-meter journey became the bad news for most of the rebels and the eternal return.
Behind these rebels were 400 French infantry armed to the teeth, and waves of guns knocked their companions behind them to the ground; the terrified rebels also found that hundreds of French cavalry roared over on their left and right wings, holding their sabers high, and under the reflection of the flames, they emitted a series of cold lights. In a blink of an eye, horse hooves stepped by, sabers waved, and countless heads fell to the ground.
The rebels, who had already been in shock, began to raise their hands to disarm, but the French did not accept the surrender of the rebels, whether it was cavalry or infantry. The one-sided massacre lasted for 10 minutes, and it was not until Colonel Desay arrived that he ordered the surrender of the rebels. At this time, there were less than 800 lucky people who could still surrender with both hands on the battlefield.
In this battle, the French army won this brilliant victory at a slight price of 103 casualties (including the cavalry regiment). Among them, a total of 3,200 rebels were wiped out (as usual, seriously injured enemies will not be rescued, and they will be shot at the scene), and 1,300 prisoners were captured, including Mina and Gomez, and major rebel leaders, either died on the battlefield or were killed immediately after being captured. Only less than 700 scattered soldiers escaped and returned to Guadalama Mountain by chance. However, they were just surviving. The only way out was to go south or retreat to other strongholds guarded by the Spanish.
After lunch the next day, the Hussars who had been resting were ready to go on horseback. They would follow the road of their intent to catch up with the main force that had been ordered to return to France and set off for nearly 3 days. Before leaving, the generous Colonel Desay gave the Hussars a total of 200,000 riyals, which made the regiment commander Colonel Wells happy. If it weren't for the unscrupulous military law, the Cavalry Colonel would have thought of escorting the Dessay infantry regiment along the way and walking out of Mount Guadalama until Madrid.
You should know that before and after the besiege of Zaragoza, the Fifth Brigade of General Fuva, where the cavalry regiment was located, had a total value of the wealth plundered by only more than 500,000 riyals. Now it was just for war horses to run errands and participated in a not-fever conventional battle. Each soldier could get at least 100 riyals, while Colonel Wells' income was no less than 10,000 riyals.
After saying goodbye to the Hussars, the Desai regiment set off again after resting in Arisa Town for two days. The soldiers at the station were returned to Captain Renault, and Captain Sezel also obtained command of the baggage team. After being sent by Colonel Desai for several days, neither of them seemed to have any complaints, but were a little happy.
The reason is also quite simple. Captain Renault and Captain Czezel are among them in the credit book reported by the Desay Commander. Just a brief description of "assisting friendly forces and fighting the enemy bravely" may give you the long-awaited opportunity for promotion.
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Leaving the town of Arisa, the Desai soldiers who escorted more than a thousand prisoners and a large number of baggage vehicles went south along the foothills of Guadalama. The rugged mountain road where the rebels were rampant and repeatedly killed people and robbed people became extremely flat. For two days, the Earl of Desai, who was on the horse, could not see a local farmer or hunter. The three small mountain villages passed along the way were empty and even a ghost had not been discovered.
Colonel Desai, who was idle and bored, immediately ordered the military police to arrest several fleeing villagers on the mountain and asked them why they left their homes and fled. The frightened farmers stammered and answered the question because the demon Desai, who liked to eat people and not spit bones, came. After hearing this, Desai was not angry, but laughed, rewarded the Spanish farmers who dared to tell the truth, and rode their horses away.
Lieutenant Charles, who had been following Colonel Desai and was silent, made a request to his commander.
"What, do you want to be transferred to the company?" Desai was very surprised. He wanted to ask his adjutant why he had such plans. But soon, Desai figured it out. The junior brother had matured and was no longer the idiot full of literary and artistic atmosphere and full of knight spirit.
Desai nodded, agreed to the adjutant's verbal application, and informed Charles that his military rank would be promoted to a lieutenant, and first transferred to the company to command a platoon.
Soon, a smile appeared on Charles' face again, blowing away the cold that had been frozen for several days. In the eyes of everyone, the vitality of the sunny boy seemed to begin to appear again. Desai couldn't help but itchy hands. He raised his whip again, trying to hit the brim of the little officer's hat, but the latter lightly dodged the side, causing the bystanders to laugh.
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When arriving at Hadrak, the Desai team had left Arisa for 6 days. The entire journey from Zaragoza to Madrid has also been completed by two-thirds. After another 5 or 6 days, you can reach your final destination and complete this damn journey.
Unlike the town of Arisa, Hadrak is a large town with a population of over 10,000. It has long been the largest leather production and wood processing base in central Spain. Even when the French invasion was invaded, Hadrak's status was not lost, and to some extent it was strengthened. Because they had a French governor who was a carpenter who also managed the land, the governor named Leopold Sizisbel Hugo.
To be honest, Desai didn't like General Hugo in front of him. This big guy who looked like a bull was average and vulgar. He had dense brown hair, bulging eyes, and thick lips. He liked to roll upwards, and at first glance he was full of his mouth to run a train.
Desai was secretly complaining, no wonder Mrs. Hugo had to divorce her a few years later. Such a big and sturdy bull must have tortured the petite and lovely Mrs. Hugo day and night, which made the latter miserable.
A general, a colonel, also a noble count. When the two met for the first time, they had not had time to say a few polite and polite words with great pretentiousness. General Hugo went crazy in front of everyone, questioned Colonel Desay loudly, and asked him why he did not obey the orders and rushed to fight back in Arisa Town, which almost caused a disaster, etc.
Hearing these words, Desai was not happy. He originally wanted to give in a little bit of credit, but he didn't mind giving the other party some of the credit, such as selling more than a thousand rebel prisoners in his hand at a suitable price. But once the other party accused him, Desai became furious.
He first denounced General Hugo's troops to slow progress and rescue friendly forces, and allowed thousands of rebels to siege Desai's regiment and baggage teams, and his heart was punished. Desai even suspected that Hugo himself did it on purpose; then, Desai also ridiculed General Hugo and his troops for being foolish and corrupt. Even the 2,000 rebels who had been entrenched in Guadalama Mountain for two years were not effective, and they also needed outsiders to help. After the Desai's victory, he was jealous and tried to smear the other party and lift himself up;
"Finally, Mr. Hugo! In the eyes of me and most French people, your aristocratic status and rank of brigadier general have not been finally recognized by His Majesty the Emperor. If you want to bow and salute, you should first pay tribute to me, not me to you. Please note that I am a colonel near the Guards. Compared to you, a colonel emerged from the local troops, my status is one level higher. Besides, I am the noble Count personally enthroned by His Majesty the Emperor. And you, poor Mr. Hugo, the roster of the Imperial Noble Court, have not recorded your name. There is absolutely no!" Earl of Desay said sharply, like a poisonous snake spitting out his core, attacking General Hugo unscrupulously.
General Hugo was completely angry, and the bull was furious. He angrily pulled out his sword and wanted to have a duel with Colonel Desai. Desai was naturally not willing to be outdone. A loaded pistol was placed on the table, claiming that as long as the other party continued to move forward, he would not mind letting the lead bullet calm down.
The people who were originally waiting by the side to watch the fun were anxious and came forward to dissuade them. When the quarrel was in trouble, a loud voice from a mess came from outside the house: "According to the destiny of His Majesty Joseph, General Hugo and Earl of Desay, I would like to invite General Hugo and Earl of Desay to come to the Madrid Palace immediately!"
Hugo and Desai were then put down their weapons in disappointment and were persuaded to leave.
"College, before you arrive in Madrid, you are just thinking about leaving? Are you really not optimistic about the future battle in Spain?" Major Karls stepped forward and asked in a low voice.
Chapter completed!