Chapter 287: Capture of Yuwei Town
The artillery shells of Arda’s army were like heavy hammers, hitting the wall of Yuwei Town one after another.
The hastily repaired city wall was obviously not very strong, and was crumbling after withstanding bombardment from the Navy's 12-pound artillery for nearly two hours.
The defenders hid in the towers at first, but these towers that could defend against ordinary arrows and crossbows were vulnerable to the power of artillery. They would collapse after being hit by a few cannonballs. Except for a few people, Holding on to the wall, most of the people ran to the base of the wall in fear and hid in the walls.
The counterattack of the fishtail garrison's ballistae initially panicked the Alda navy officers and soldiers for a while. In order to accurately bombard the target and avoid the consumption of the kinetic energy of the artillery shells, the navy's warships docked within 200 meters of the city wall. At this distance, ordinary bows and arrows equipped by the defenders could not reach them, but the range of the ballistae could reach them.
They have relied on long-range firepower to crush the enemy for a long time, but they have never encountered this phenomenon before.
But they soon discovered that the ballistas were not something to be afraid of, firstly because the accuracy was too poor - due to both the equipment and the quality of the personnel, and secondly because the number was too small - only four.
So the navy's warships confidently and boldly poured firepower into Yuwei Town.
Most of the defenders were transferred to the north of the town to prepare for the upcoming landing of Alda's army. With such powerful firepower, Viscount Carter believed that the opponent would break through from the north.
Only a small group of soldiers were guarding the west gate of Yuwei Town. The sound of shelling from the northern river frightened them.
However, something happened that made them even more panicked. An army suddenly appeared in the forest directly to the west of them.
"The enemy is attacking the west gate! We need support, go and notify the viscount!"
The officer widened his eyes and trembled loudly as he ordered his soldiers.
Although there was a lot of fighting on the river in the north, it was just a feint attack by the Arda army. Schroeder's strategy was "feint attack from the front and detour from the side". The two infantrymen who had already landed in the west The battalion quietly approached the west gate of Yuwei Town under the cover of the forest. After two hours of naval bombardment, they launched an attack.
After receiving the report, Zoro Carter fell into hesitation. He didn't know where the opponent's main attack direction was.
Just when the Viscount was hesitating, the 2nd and 3rd Infantry Battalions used volleys of guns to suppress the defenders at the West Gate - there were too few defenders on the wall, and even fewer defenders equipped with bows and arrows. Then the artillerymen pushed the artillery straight to a place only 20 meters away from the city gate. There was no moat here, making their movements very convenient.
A few cannons destroyed the gate of Fishtail Town, and Alda soldiers swarmed in.
The expected street fighting did not happen. When the thick city walls provided protection, the defenders could hold on for a while. However, after the attackers rushed into the city, the morale of the defenders suddenly collapsed.
Five consecutive rockets whizzed up into the sky and then exploded. This is a signal from the army to the navy - the west gate has been captured.
Schroeder, who was holding a telescope, saw the Army's signal. He, who was always serious, showed a rare smile and immediately ordered the Navy to stop the bombardment.
He did not order the navy's sailors to bypass the West Gate to provide support for the army. According to intelligence, there should be no force in the town that could withstand the two infantry battalions.
After waiting for about an hour, a figure appeared on the city wall along the river, and then the flag of the Graiman family was raised, and the water gate was quickly opened.
According to the plan, Arman stayed behind to command the fleet, while Schroeder and Tirpitz led 100 sailors in small boats and entered Fishtail Town through the water gate.
He landed at the dock of the city's waterway. There was no one on the street. The residents had all evacuated the area. No one dared to stay at home under the attack of [Thunder Hammer].
There were many collapsed houses, which were caused by naval shelling. Many shells crossed the city wall and hit private houses in the city. Schroeder and Tirpitz met with the two army battalion commanders, "Congratulations, the operation went very smoothly. What were the army's casualties?"
The commander of the 4th Infantry Battalion - Baron Andrew from Bailding - said proudly: "No one was killed or injured. After blasting open the west city gate, the defenders on the wall surrendered immediately. We When advancing to the northern area, they encountered enemy reinforcements, and they collapsed after a round of gunfire."
This was the first time his troops participated in the operation of the Arda army, and he was excited about how smoothly it went. .
Schroeder nodded with satisfaction, and then asked: "Other directions?"
"People have been sent there, but they may not be able to intercept Zoro Carter. After all, we are not under siege. .”
"It would be best if we could intercept him, but it doesn't matter even if he runs away."
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To everyone's surprise, Viscount Thoreau Carter did not run away, Alda When the army discovered him, the Viscount was leading a large group of people to pray in the church in the center of the town.
Seeing the soldiers breaking in, the people in the church were horrified, but the sound of bayonets and gunshots quickly silenced them. The leading officer briefly stated the discipline of the Arda army and promised that he would never Harm their safety and rob them of their property - provided they behave honestly.
Schroeder led the officers to the church and found Viscount Thoreau Carter. He was kneeling in front of the icon, closing his eyes and reciting prayers quietly, turning a deaf ear to the arrival of everyone.
Schroeder: "Lord Viscount, you failed."
Solo Carter remained motionless - except for his mouth chanting prayers, the priest in the church stood aside awkwardly, looking at himself for a while The lord looked at Schroeder for a moment, sweating profusely.
Andrew shouted: "Solo Carter, face the reality, let your family and territory stop resisting."
Hearing a slightly familiar voice, Viscount Carter opened his eyes , stood up and stared at Andrew. They were both northwest bay nobles, and the two of them knew each other.
"Dip Andrew, you were here before I arrived. Also, Bailding joined the alliance against the Duke."
Andrew advised him: "For the sake of your family, surrender, you will not end well if you follow the arrogant."
Solo Carter straightened his clothes, "That's all, since you are here, surrender Just surrender, but in my personal capacity, my family will not surrender. In addition, I will only surrender to you, who is also a noble." "You!" Claude stood aside. Tirpitz and Tirpitz were so angry that their noses were crooked. It’s already this time, so why are you pretending?
Schroeder stopped the two men who were about to have an attack and said calmly: "That's it, Lieutenant Colonel Andrew, you will accept the surrender of the Viscount."
Although Fishtail Town has been captured, the Carter family's territory does not end here, and they still have to fight in the future.
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