Ironvine Territory (62)
James was also very surprised when he received intelligence that the enemy's War Department had suddenly stopped and set up camp.
What does this mean?
After thinking for a long time, James still couldn't figure out why the enemy commander had stopped marching even though he was not being disturbed.
If he had known this would happen, he wouldn't have fought so desperately in the first place. In order to slow down the enemy's march, he recklessly donned his armor and took the lead in engaging the enemy, but even so, the effect was only so-so.
But now that he had given up the harassment, the enemy stopped on their own, which he couldn't understand at all.
"Never mind, let's leave it at that."
The order was given that all units except the scouts were to withdraw, so that we could also get some rest.
"After I meet up with Ron tomorrow, we can have a face-to-face battle with them."
James stopped hesitating and immediately ordered the troops to gather, awaiting tomorrow.
The next morning, the first rain of the rainy season for the Ironvine Territory finally came to an end, leaving only a light drizzle.
An army was marching in the rain on the main road, with Cavalry on both sides and infantry and supply wagons in the middle. The entire column stretched for miles, and the head of the column could not be seen from the tail.
The banners that covered the army also indicated their identity: they were reinforcements from the Fourth Legion led by Jindio.
Jindio's adjutant couldn't help but ask the Regimental Commander, who was riding ahead of him on horseback, "Sir, why are you starting the march so early? Wasn't it said that we shouldn't follow the enemy's pace?"
Jindio said confidently, "You're still too young. The enemy has given up harassment and is luring us into their ambush. We certainly can't listen to them."
However, once I ordered us to set up camp on the spot, the initiative was in our hands, and we could then proceed as we pleased.
They must have been soaked in the rain for a long time on the hillside yesterday. I wonder how much fighting strength they have left. I'll send out my troops early this morning before the temperature rises; I'm sure I can give them a big surprise."
After listening, the adjutant felt that what the Regimental Commander said made a lot of sense, and he felt that he could now follow the Regimental Commander's line of thought.
Just as the two were talking, a ray of sunlight suddenly shone in front of Jindio's horse. At that moment, they noticed that the light rain had stopped and the dark clouds in the sky were beginning to dissipate.
Jindio brandished his riding crop, pointing to the sunlight breaking through the clouds, and said, "What a good omen! It foretells that we can pierce through the enemy's clouds like the sun."
Meanwhile, James also received news early in the morning that the enemy army had begun its advance before dawn. "Is this guy crazy?"
What's the point of sending troops out so early? You didn't even launch a surprise attack with Cavalry. You should have just stayed with the infantry and marched at a normal pace!
James really wanted to complain, but Jackson and Ron weren't there, and there was no one to talk to, so he could only grumble to himself.
"Fine, pass on my order: all units must prepare for battle."
Soon James' camp became lively again. With the rain finally stopping after several days, the warhorses, which had been listless due to the damp climate, became much more cheerful, and the camp was filled with their neighing.
With the added advantage of finally being able to engage the enemy head-on instead of circling around them, the morale of James's Cavalry was also greatly boosted.
The two Cavalry units collided suddenly, and men and horses fell to the ground instantly. Those Cavalry who were directly stabbed to death by lances fared better, dying a quicker death.
Those Cavalry who were knocked off their horses suffered greatly. Before they could even groan after landing, they were trampled by the horses and most of them died from the pain.
"Regimental Commander, the enemy's resistance is very strong. Our Cavalry is no match for them and we can't break through."
A messenger reported to Jindio.
At this moment, Jindio was looking at the battlefield through his binoculars. He noticed that due to the terrain, the space available for both sides to deploy their formations was limited.
The opposing Northlands Cavalry, for some reason, abandoned their usual advantage of mobile warfare and directly attacked his Cavalry vanguard with a group charge. The battle was quite stalemate. Although his own Cavalry had a numerical advantage, he was unable to convert it into a chance of victory.
If any duchy general familiar with the Golden Sunflower Territory Cavalry were here, they would tell Jindio that this fighting style is not called a group charge, but Wall Charge.