Chapter 846 Another story of genius
The Duke of York was stunned.
Clayfat commanded the Austrian army of more than 14,000 people. If he retreated, the nearby French troops would exceed his own strength.
Especially after a long attack before, the morale of the British soldiers was very low, and the formation was very uneven at this time. If the Wallonians launched an attack at this time, the situation would be in danger...
< br>He didn't dare to think about it anymore, and shouted at the messenger: "Catch up with the Austrians and order them to come back immediately, otherwise I will definitely accuse them of Emperor Shenluo!
"Damn it! Haven't these cowards learned the word "shame"?!"
After an hour and a half, the captain who went to the command rushed back and lowered his head to the Duke of York, "Your Highness, Ke Count Lefart refused your order, and he said…”
“What did you say?!”
“He said Cologne is more important than everyone, including your life. We can't continue to waste time here because of our foolishness...help, because of our mistakes."
The Duke of York's face instantly turned darker than coal.
He walked to the map and tried to find a way to escape from the French army's gap, but before he could find anything, he heard dense gunshots coming from the northeast side.
After a moment, a cavalry came to report: "Your Highness, the French launched an attack from the left wing of our army, with about 4,000 people."
If it were other generals with rich command experience, they would be attacked by other generals with rich command experience. Seeing that the Clayfat Legion suddenly withdrew, they might also suspect that this was a trap of the coalition, so they were undecided.
But Gayar was a Wallonian policeman and didn't think so much. He immediately ordered the troops to rush up from the vacant...
The west bank of the Ur River.
Blüchel frowned and turned his head, and saw the squad of soldiers walking by with panic expressions. The officers around him didn't care about the queue at all, but kept urging the soldiers to speed up.
He was about to scold the officers, but the staff officer hurried over, without caring about salute, and said anxiously: "General, the Duke of Brunswick's troops were macena on the west side of Rhodeshausen. Surrounded."
Blüchel, as if he was stung by a scorpion, stood up suddenly on the stirrups, waved to the commissar not far away and shouted: "The whole team! Hurry! Let these idiots The whole team immediately turned south to reinforce the Duke! "
He commanded the left wing troops of the coalition forces, and there were more than 23,000 people. Because it was the farthest from the battlefield before, the speed of retreat was also The fastest, so I haven't been caught up by the French army these days.
"Yes, General!"
The messenger was about to turn around, but Sharnhorst drove him forward and stopped him, then turned back to Blüchel, whispering: "General, do you think that even if we arrive at Rodshoe immediately Sen, are you sure to defeat the French? "
"Of course, I want to send all the damn Frenchmen to hell..." Blüchel yelled halfway, but suddenly caught a glimpse of the Legion's staff's eyes The coldness in the middle made the whole person suddenly become sluggish, "If you can seize the enemy's mistake, you may still have a chance."
Shankhorst said in a deep voice: "General, even if you break through the French army The encirclement of the Duke rescued, what's next?
"We will face the obstruction of the Ur River.
"Even if I crossed the Ur River, what's next?
"Kobrenz and Mainz have fallen, and we and the Duke will be blocked on the west bank of the Rhine!"
Blüchel held the whip tightly, and the veins on the back of his hand storm, but it was Can't say a word.
Shaenhorst saw this and continued: "Our only chance is to go to Cologne immediately.
"This is also to defend the retreat for the Duke to return to the east coast of the Rhine. "
Blüchel knew he was right, but he still shook his head and said, "No, we can't watch the commander-in-chief of the Front be surrounded and ignore it! ”
Scharnhorst sighed secretly and asked again, "General, has the Duke ordered you to reinforce him?"
"No." The Duke of Brunswick was surrounded by the main force of Massena. His messenger could not have broken out of the siege.
"But..."
Blüchel was about to say something, but was interrupted by the Legion Staff: "Since the Duke has not sent anyone, his It obviously means to let you try to get out of it yourself.”
As he was speaking, a cavalry captain rushed over and said to Blüchel, "General, the traces of the French army were found to the west, about two-thirds of the mile."
What he said was Prie. Two-thirds of the mile is less than 5 kilometers.
Schernhorst said anxiously: "General, I will stay and stop the French. You can lead the main force to cross the river as soon as possible. It will be too late to hesitate!"
Blüchel finally stopped struggling anymore , patted the Legion's staff vigorously, and turned around and summoned the officers to prepare to cross the river.
At 4:30 p.m.
Schánhorst could already see the French flag in the telescope and sighed heavily.
He was humble from a humble background. Even though his military talent was amazing, he had only reached the rank of major so far. This was because he had saved the Duke of Brunswick in the South Netherlands, and was promoted exceptionally.
No mistakes, one poem, one post, one content, one in 6, one book, one bar, one read!
However, his military career, which had just improved, is about to come to an end today.
He knew very well that with the three or four thousand people left to him by Blüchel, there was no possibility of getting out of the way for the rear-end mission.
He was about to check the defense line again when he saw Blüchel's messenger waved his hand and shouted excitedly: "Major Schánhorst, retreat quickly, don't break the back!"
< br>"Retreat? Why?"
"The Ur River is frozen!"
Half an hour before dark, Schánhorst led the troops to the Ur River.
And then he saw cannons and carriages thrown everywhere, and even many war horses.
He immediately realized that the ice on the river was very thin and he could not bear too heavy things.
When he crossed the river, night fell immediately.
The next day, Blüchel assembled his troops and was about to rush towards Cologne, but he saw the cavalry in charge of guarding bringing a second lieutenant in British uniform to him.
The British handed him the Duke of York's letter and said in a bad German: "General, His Highness Prince Frederick is entangled by the French army in Dylan. Please go for reinforcements immediately. "
"We are about to rush to Cologne." Blücher said, "Go and tell the Duke of York, we will be there soon."
When the British who were asking for help left, Sharnhorst immediately said to him: "General, we can't go to Cologne."
"Ah? Tell me your reasons."
" Since French troops appeared near Dylan, more enemies will soon arrive there. We may be dragged down. "
"What should we do?" Blüchel almost put his hands on it The whip inside broke and gritted his teeth, "Let's go back and meet with the Duke of Brunswick!"
"No, no," Sharnhorst quickly stopped him, "We should turn east immediately. ”
(This chapter ends)