Chapter 2027: Returning Home

At this time, the Ottoman Empire.

Prince Yong and Hamid.

Ever since Longyan made the decision to postpone cooperation with Frederick II, he had been stationed in Poland with his troops.

Guarding against an invasion by the Russian Army.

But ever since the hundred-day banquet for little Liu Qian, the Russian Army had shifted its strategy, actually showing goodwill toward the Ottoman and Longyan armies.

Since that was the case, it would become meaningless for Prince Yong to continue staying in Poland to guard the defensive line.

Because of Frederick II, their alliance with Prussia was gradually collapsing.

Longyan was also only providing economic aid to Prussia.

Under the coordination of Longyan, Prince Yong was about to return to Longyan.

Today, the sky was clear for ten thousand miles, and the blue waves were infinitely beautiful.

The Longyan Supply Ship was docked at the Ottoman Empire pier, and Hamid brought his officials to respectfully see Prince Yong off.

Prince Yong went up to Hamid and they embraced.

Hamid patted his back and said to his close friend, "I look forward to your next visit."

Prince Yong nodded: "I will."

Hamid watched Prince Yong board the Supply Ship, and just at this moment, Hamid's sister, Alisha, ran out and looked toward Prince Yong.

She panted heavily and said urgently: "Prince Yong, go back and tell Jiang Xuan that I am waiting for him here!"

Alisha had liked Jiang Xuan for a long time, but she had not seen Jiang Xuan for a long time.

Prince Yong replied: "If I see him, I will tell him."

Prince Yong boarded the Supply Ship returning to Longyan and set sail for Longyan.

And at this time, on the European battlefield.

Neither the Prussian Army nor General Laixi's troops had gained an advantage.

Although General Laixi had lost some supplies, the remaining supplies, while tight, were enough for them to march to the next supply point.

And the corresponding price was that they had completely lost track of Frederick II's troops.

They could only rendezvous with Naleishi and General Laoxi's troops.

Preparing to encircle and annihilate the Prussian Army in this region.

And in the same situation, although Frederick II's operational plan had succeeded, their troops had not achieved any major results.

But fortunately, they had shaken off General Laixi's troops, who were in hot pursuit.

Frederick II led his troops to continue forward, but Frederick II knew their march had been exposed.

This entire region had become unsafe.

They had to march as quickly as possible; it was very likely that other Russian-Austrian Allied Forces existed here.

If the opponent's troops completed an encirclement before he left the Liegnitz region.

Their troops would be unable to escape even with wings.

Frederick II quickened his marching pace, wanting to leave the Liegnitz region before August.

But such a panicked march exposed many problems; the Prussian soldiers, who had just experienced the failure of the Kunersdorf Battle, were already physically and mentally exhausted.

Such a march, like that of a stray dog, was even more of a torture for these soldiers.

The entire army left behind too many flaws, and even when Frederick II used harsh military law to punish them, they remained unmoved.

Many soldiers were like walking corpses.

Frederick II was burning with anxiety about the current situation, but he had no Method.

He knew his opponent would not give him any chance to make a mistake, and a single mistake meant they would have to pay the price with their lives.

Soon, the prediction Frederick II feared most came true.

His reconnaissance troops brought him this intelligence, which was like a death sentence.

"General, there is an ambush ahead, roughly estimated to have about 110,000 troops."

"Report to the Marshal, we have discovered Frederick's troops!"

Naleishi, who had rendezvoused with General Laixi, received news that excited him.

For them, this was absolutely a piece of good news worth being happy about!

The Prussian Army had been discovered!

According to the scouts' report, Frederick now only had a force of over 30,000; such troop strength had a gap of nearly four times compared to them.

Naleishi pondered for a moment and made a decision.

He believed that with such a disparity in troop strength, Frederick would absolutely not choose to engage them head-on!

If they were to fight, they should take advantage of the present to launch an attack on Frederick II!

Defeat Frederick II's troops in one fell swoop!

After thinking of this, Naleishi immediately mobilized the Russian-Austrian Allied Forces to assault the Prussian Army.

Night had just fallen, and the Russian-Austrian Allied Forces were like nocturnal predators hunting in the jungle, silently surrounding Frederick II's troops.

In the darkness, their eyes stared at the jungle ahead like vipers.

Their commander, Naleishi, also arrived at the front line in person.

In order to encircle and annihilate Frederick II's troops in one go this time, Naleishi had mobilized enough troops.

To ensure the success of this operation, he even mobilized 24,000 of the Austria Jun to detour to the rear of Frederick II's troops.

Their two forces launched a pincer attack from the front and rear on the Prussian Army of only 30,000.

This was already an inescapable net; he did not believe the Puluosi Budui could escape from here!

Watching the moon in the sky being obscured by black clouds, Naleishi glanced at his watch; the time they had agreed upon for the battle had arrived!

"Attack!" Naleishi shouted coldly.

The Russian-Austrian Allied Forces, having long locked their sights on the Puluosi Budui positions, charged into the forest all at once.

Naleishi let out a muffled grunt and led his troops in a massive offensive.

But upon seeing the scene inside, Naleishi's expression changed instantly!

The Puluosi Budui camp that should have been here was now nothing but a chaotic mess of positions; there was not a single Puluosi Budui soldier here.

"Where are the people!"

Naleishi stood stunned for a moment, then roared.

A group of generals who had long been prepared for battle were also dumbfounded when they saw this situation.

They had no idea where the Puluosi Budui had run off to.

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At this moment, the Puluosi Budui were marching at high speed along another small path.

Frederick II urged his troops on: "Faster, faster, faster!"

Their time was very tight; he did not know how long this could be delayed, nor did he know when the Russian-Austrian Allied Forces would catch up to them.

But they had to prepare for the worst-case scenario now.

If they were caught by the Russian-Austrian Allied Forces, they would have no choice but to fight.

To avoid this battle where they would almost certainly be defeated, the desire to survive made these soldiers burst forth with astonishing speed.

But the belatedly aware Russian-Austrian Allied Forces had already caught up.

The Austria troops that Naleishi had arranged behind the Puluosi Budui had already discovered their forces and were now pursuing them desperately.

If they were caught by the Austria troops and fell into a protracted engagement, their troops would face the most brutal of battles.

In his desperation, Frederick II gave an order to his general.

"Qiteng, you are to cover the rear!"

Upon receiving the order, Qiteng did not hesitate in the slightest, separating two thousand soldiers from the main force to cover the rear and buy time for the main force to retreat.

But he did not yet know that what he was about to face was an Austria force numbering over twenty thousand!

In this kind of rearguard retreat, he was almost certainly facing certain death!

However, for General Laoxi, they were still quite surprised.

They had not expected to encounter the Puluosi Budui, who should have appeared on the main battlefield, and it was even the main force of the Puluosi Budui!

He hurriedly ordered his Cavalry to launch an attack from the left flank to buy time for his own troops to adjust.