Chapter 2114： The Ottoman's tactics

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Times have changed, starting with Marin's intervention in Eastern European affairs. Poland and Lithuania are not the former Poland and Lithuania anymore. For example, Marin helped Zygmunt I to create the famous Polish Winged Cavalry ahead of time. In the event of a conflict between the Grand Duchy of Moscow and Lithuania, Marin can be sure that Zygmunt I will send wing cavalry to help. After all, the two countries are not only countries with Sigmund I as the monarch, but also strong military alliances.

It may not be possible for Poland to mobilize troops for Lithuania, but it is still possible to send wing cavalry to fight. The 5000 Polish Winged Cavalry in the hands of King Zygmunt I was the biggest variable in this battle.

If Marin does not intervene, the victory or defeat of the Grand Duchy of Moscow is unknown. What's more, Sigmund I had formed an alliance with the Crimean Khanate at the suggestion of Marin. As a result, once Lithuania sends troops, not only may there be thousands of Polish winged cavalry to help, but also the Tatar cavalry of the Crimean Khanate may help.

With such a calculation, Marin increasingly felt that the Grand Duchy of Moscow was not sure of winning. Regardless of the large number of troops in the Grand Duchy of Moscow, pulling up 100,000 troops is light and airy. However, most of these people are farmers who have just put down their hoes. It is fine to fight downwind or conscripts of the same origin. For Polish wing cavalry and Tatar cavalry, it is not possible to solve the problem of quantitative superiority.

Therefore, Marin must find a way to let the Grand Duchy of Moscow win this battle steadily. But it seems that there are no very powerful people in the Grand Duchy of Moscow. This Glinski, although it is outstanding, is also because the current aristocracy of the Grand Duchy of Moscow is too poor. As a result, Vasily III could only choose the taller one among the dwarfs, and could only rely on him.

Of course, this is also related to the purge of the Grand Duchy of Moscow by Vasily III. Why do you want to clean it? Because the nobles of the Grand Duchy of Moscow did not recognize Vasily III as the Grand Duke.

Not to mention those nobles, even Vasily III's father Ivan III, is not willing to let Vasily III succeed. Originally, Ivan III planned to let Dimitri, the son of his eldest son Ivan, who died young, inherit the throne. Unfortunately, Vasily III later launched a rebellion. In order to keep the country from being divided, Ivan III had to let Vasily III become the heir.

Before his death, Ivan III asked Vasily to take care of his eldest nephew, Dimitri, regardless of previous suspicions. As a result, Vasily III promised, but after the death of Ivan III, he turned back and immediately threw Dimitri into prison. Two years later, Dimitri died in prison.

Moreover, the death of Ivan III’s eldest son, Ivan, was also related to the court doctor brought by Vasily III’s mother.

Therefore, because of the suspected murder of Ivan and Ivan’s son Dimitri, the old nobles of the Grand Duchy of Moscow, they believe that their mother and son are usurpers and are very disgusted with them. Vasily III also knew that, so after he took the throne, he was purged and eliminated many old nobles of the Grand Duchy of Moscow.

This also led to no one available in his hands. Glinski, a surrender who defected from Lithuania, had nothing to do with the old aristocrats of the Grand Duchy of Moscow, and with a little ability, he became a very trusted general of Vasily III.

Glinsky, he still has his abilities, a little better than most European nobles in this era, but only a little bit stronger. His outstanding performance is because he has learned something during his study and service career in Austria.

For example, artillery is not yet popular in Eastern Europe. But Glinski had seen the war in Italy at the time, and even went to Italy to observe it in person as a representative of Austria. Therefore, he knows the benefits of this thing in siege, and he also knows the concentrated use of artillery.

Without the Polish wing cavalry and the Crimean Tatar cavalry who might send troops, the Grand Duchy of Moscow would really win. But because of these two variables, his ability is not easy to use.

After all, Glinski's ability is a bit higher than the noble generals of Eastern Europe in this era, but it is not too outrageous.

Originally in history, the Grand Duchy of Moscow besieged Smolensk, but it took two years to conquer it. Of course, the Moscow army did not use much artillery at the beginning. In the later stage, Glinski discovered a way to attack the weak spots of Smolensk with a cannon on the top of the hill, and finally conquered the city.

In this time and space, firearms became more prevalent because of the appearance of Marin. Therefore, Glinski also discovered early the benefits of concentrated use of artillery.

But the problem is that this is not good for decisive battles in the wild. Because these artillery pieces were used to bombard the city walls, rather than attacking Polish and Lithuanian troops in the field.

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So, what Marin has to do is actually teach Glinski how to use artillery...

how to teach? Of course he did not end up personally, but used the North Sea country spy in Austria!

Glinski was in Innsbruck and discussed the purchase of artillery with His Majesty the Emperor. However, it will take time for His Majesty to mobilize 150 artillery to Glinski.

In addition, it will take time for Glinski to mobilize the funds required to purchase 150 artillery pieces. After all, heavy gold and silver are used to buy things these days, which is not as convenient as funeral digital currencies and checks.

Because both sides need time to prepare, Glinski stayed in Innsbruck for the time being. When it's okay, I will go to a pub near where I am staying for a drink.

Glinski is an Eastern European, and is said to be of Tatar descent. Therefore, if you like to drink strong alcohol, that is the basic operation. Because there is no shortage of money, this guy often goes to the tavern to order spirits and gets drunk. When it's okay, it's bragging to compare with the people in the tavern. This guy had stayed in Austria for many years, so the German in the Austrian dialect was very slippery.

Marin's solution was to send a spy to the tavern to drink and brag with Glinski. When bragging, tell him the correct use of the artillery.

The so-called correct use of artillery is actually a way to deal with cavalry. Both Poland and Lithuania were feudal lords with cavalry as the main force, and heavy cavalry was very important. If you want to defeat the two countries head-on, you must face-up the plate knights of the two countries and the Polish wing cavalry.

How to use artillery against cavalry? In this regard, the Ottoman Empire gave a standard answer...

During the wars between the Ottoman Empire and the Mamluk dynasty of Persia and Egypt, artillery was lined up in front of the battlefield and placed on the station car. At the same time, link the station cars with iron chains to prevent the enemy cavalry from rushing into the formation.

In this way, the enemy's cavalry cannot rush in and kill, but the artillery can easily beat the opposing cavalry.

In addition, behind the Ottoman chain car array, musketeers and archers can also be arranged to shoot the opposing cavalry, or the horses of the cavalry...

This tactic is quite advanced and difficult to deal with in this era. Even Marin, a traverser, would feel very tricky. UU reading

Of course, as a traverser, Marin would never let his subordinates rush into this chain cart array stupidly. The reason is very simple. Although this kind of chain car formation is strong and difficult to break, it is also inconvenient to move. Just make a circle and run behind the opponent to attack, isn’t it?

But people in this era are different, especially the knight class. They value glory and courage very much. As a modern man, Marin may know how to adapt. And these knights, unless they have suffered a big loss, they are not willing to avoid the enemy's edge. Because they think it is a cowardly performance.

In the words of the silly big guy Kahn-"A real man, you should be head-on. It's a **** guy who goes around behind others..." Then, he was slapped by Marin. Because, Marin likes to go around and attack...

Because of their lack of flexibility and insight, the Safavid Empire of Persia and the Mamluk dynasty of Egypt both hit their heads in front of this chain artillery array and their cavalry were also maimed, and both countries were a bit helpless.

The Poles and Lithuanians have obviously never seen the Turks’ iron-wire artillery array. After all, although the two countries have had border frictions with the Ottoman Empire, they have not fought a final battle, and they do not know the main tactics of the Ottoman Empire.

Moreover, in this era, news is blocked, and Europe and the Ottoman Empire have different beliefs. The two sides have basically no exchanges, and naturally they will not know the tactics of the Ottoman army.

What Marin had to do was to get the North Sea country's spy to talk to Glinski in the name of "the Venetian merchant who had been to Egypt." Then, describe to Glinski the process of the "Battle of Dabic Steppe" that broke out between Ottoman and Egypt. With Glinski's IQ, he can definitely master the use of artillery. After all, his ability surpasses the average nobleman of this era, and his ability to accept new things is also strong. Otherwise, I won’t come to Austria to buy 150 artillery in one go...