Chapter 1963: Reconnaissance

Frederick II looked at General Fenlanke and said in a deep voice, "I intend to fight a battle against the Russian-Austrian Allied Forces by crossing the river in the lower reaches of Falan-ke, so I need these hunters to provide us with effective help."

"But it seems now that they have no way to accomplish this matter."

General Fenlanke nodded, and he said again, "Your Majesty, we may have to explore that area ourselves."

Frederick II sighed and said, "Send out a detachment to first scout and understand the nearby terrain."

"Only in this way can our subsequent operational plans be well formulated."

"At the same time, scout the situation of the Russian Army."

"This time, the one commanding the Russian Army is said to be an old general from the Tsarist Russia side, Naleishi; we do not understand him, and do not know what tactics he might adopt."

The Puluosi Budui soon sent out a reconnaissance squad.

Even Frederick II personally led a team to advance for reconnaissance.

He discovered that the Russian Army had specifically chosen a piece of undulating mountainous land to station themselves.

Using the three highlands of Mierbao, Dashipici, and Youdengbao as support points, they divided the troops into three legions, with Infantry configured as the first line in each legion, and Cavalry and other troops as reserves.

And in the Northwest direction was the key defense of their troops; the ferry crossing on the Aode River was built with multi-faceted forts, relying on various fortresses and strongholds to strengthen the defense.

While on the other side, Mierbao, it was guarded by the Apprentice Legion known for its weak combat capability, with slightly thin defenses.

On the Dashipici Highlands, the central Artillery Unit was deployed, utilizing Cannon for long-range defense.

And at Youdengbao, it was personally guarded by the main force of the Russian Army; with such a layout, the defensive power could be said to be extremely terrifying, and it would be very difficult to break through.

No matter which highland the Puluosi Budui attacked first, they would likely encounter attacks from the Artillery Unit and other troops.

And a direct attack on the Dashipici Highlands would result in being attacked by the highlands on both sides simultaneously.

The three highlands formed a framework like a triangle.

Such reconnaissance results made Frederick II realize how difficult the upcoming battle would be.

But Frederick II unexpectedly discovered that the opponent clearly believed he would attack from the Southwest direction, so they had set up extremely important defensive measures in the Southwest.

While in the Northeast direction, where Frederick II wanted to force a river crossing and attack from Falan-ke, they had set up very few defensive systems.

Perhaps the Russian-Austrian Allied Forces thought that with the Aode River obstructing, if Frederick II were to force a river crossing and march, he would suffer heavy casualties.

But it was precisely this thought that gave Frederick II an opportunity.

After scouting the enemy's troop deployment clearly, Frederick II determined that he would attack by forcing a river crossing!

The day after the terrain survey was completed!

Frederick II ordered General Fenlanke to lead his eight battalions and forty Cavalry squadrons to launch an attack on Mierbao in the Southwest, pinning down the Apprentice Legion and the Cannon located on the Dashipici Highlands, isolating the main force of the Russian Army, and letting them believe their prediction was correct.

Let them pin down the opponent's main force and create the illusion that the opponent's judgment was correct.

And Frederick II himself personally led the main force to attack from the Northeast direction, which was the enemy's weakest point; he would launch a thunderous attack there and crush the Russian Army's troops in one fell swoop.

It was now August, the time of year when the temperature is highest.

Even on the hillsides by the river, the temperature did not diminish in the slightest.

At night, in the sultry and dry air, the desolate bell tolls from nearby villages could be heard from time to time; there was no one left there.

Because of the war, all that remained in the villages were old people waiting to die; the young people had long since gone to the army.

The soldiers, who were already exhausted, felt a kind of inexplicable sorrow upon hearing such bell tolls.

Sense.

Among many of them, there were such bell tolls in their hometowns as well.

This touched their hearts, and the heat of the weather, coupled with the long march without rest, made them lie on the grass and the scorching sand, listening to such desolate bell tolls.

Unable to fall asleep for a long time, the weapons gripped tightly in their hands—they did not know if they were trembling because of the need to fight the enemy, or because of homesickness.

Even the War Horse seemed to have lost all its spirit; they were restless.

Frederick II clearly noticed the situation that had appeared in his troops.

This would greatly weaken the combat capability of the troops; such soldiers would have no way to defeat the Russian-Austrian Allied Forces.

He used the local dialect to comfort them and encourage them.

Attempting to let them break away from this feeling of loss.

"We will win, we definitely will; we are the German who never give up, think about the life ahead."

"Think about it, after we win the next victory and return to our country, we will be treated as heroes."

"Your families, your friends will all be proud of you!"

The soldiers heard Frederick II using the language they were most familiar with to tell them what they were about to gain.

Their hearts were greatly encouraged and comforted!

"We will win, we will!" They began to comfort and encourage each other.

They responded enthusiastically to Frederick II's encouragement.

Seeing this scene, Frederick II nodded; their fighting spirit was ignited, and only such troops could erupt with powerful combat strength.

In order to avoid the hot weather during the day, Frederick II ordered the troops to march at night.

At dawn, the Puluosi Budui marched first.

Finally, at daybreak, the troops led by Frederick II arrived at Mierbao, the weakest point of the Russian Army, and forced a river crossing from its Northeast direction, but unexpectedly discovered that he had committed a serious error.

The main force of the Russian Army had still left many soldiers in the weakly defended Mierbao area, which meant that their soldiers, after experiencing an exhausting march, still had to face the extremely powerful main force of the Russian Army.

And at this time, the troops led by Fenlanke had already engaged in fire with the Russian Army at Mierbao and the Dashipici Highlands.

There was not much time left for him; if he did not attack now and retreated instead, the troops led by Fenlanke would suffer a serious blow.

But if he attacked, his serious miscalculation directly led to the fact that their troops in this state would find it difficult to take down the main force of the Russian Army.

But as things stood, he had no choice but to choose to attack.

To make up for the shortage of troops and compensate for his disadvantage, Frederick II ordered sixty Cannon to bombard the enemy troops first.

Wanting to use powerful firepower to make up for his shortcomings.

This is the connecting zone located between Mierbao and the Dashipici Highlands.

The troops within the Dashipici Highlands are now reinforcing Mierbao.

But at this very moment, the main force led by Frederick II is simultaneously attacking Mierbao.

The powerful might of the Cannon soon suppressed the forty Cannon within Mierbao; such an assault caused great casualties to the soldiers of Mierbao. Recent transcoding is severe; let us have more motivation to update faster. Please move your little hands to exit reading mode. Thank you.