The Rise of the European Emperor

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Times have changed, starting with Marin's involvement in Eastern European affairs. Poland and Lithuania are not the former Poland and Lithuania. For example, Marin helped Siegmund I to create the famous Polish hussars in advance. Once there is a conflict between the Grand Duchy of Moscow and Lithuania, Marin can be sure that Sigismund I will send hussars to help. After all, the two countries are not only countries where Sigismund I is the monarch, but also a strong military alliance.

It may be impossible for Poland to mobilize troops for Lithuania, but it is still possible to send hussars to fight. The 5,000 Polish hussars in the hands of Sigismund I were the biggest variable in this battle.

If Marin did not intervene, the victory of the Grand Duchy of Moscow would be unknown. What's more, Sigismund I formed an alliance with the Crimean Khanate at the suggestion of Marin. As a result, once Lithuania sends troops, not only thousands of Polish hussars may help, but also Tatar cavalry from the Crimean Khanate.

After such a calculation, Marin felt more and more that the Grand Duchy of Moscow was not sure of winning. Regardless of the large number of troops in the Grand Duchy of Moscow, it would be light to pull up an army of 100,000. However, most of these people are farmers who have just put down their hoes. It is okay to fight against the wind or against conscripts of the same background. It is really not a numerical advantage that can be solved against Polish wing cavalry and Tatar cavalry.

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

Of course, this is also related to Vasily III's previous purge of the Grand Duchy of Moscow. Why clean it? Because the nobles of the Grand Duchy of Moscow did not approve of Vasily III's succession to the Grand Duke.

Not to mention those nobles, even Vasily III's father, Ivan III, was unwilling to let Vasily III succeed him. Originally, Ivan III planned to let Dimitri, the son of the eldest son Ivan who died young, inherit the Grand Duke. Unfortunately, later Basil III launched a rebellion. In order to keep the country from being split, Ivan III had to give Vasily III the heir.

Before his death, Ivan III asked Vasily to take good care of his eldest nephew Dimitri regardless of past suspicions. As a result, Vasily III agreed, but after Ivan III died, he backed down and immediately threw Dimitri into prison. Two years later, Dimitri died in prison.

Moreover, the death of Ivan III's eldest son, Ivan, had something to do with the court doctor brought by Vasily III's mother.

Therefore, because of the suspected murder of Ivan and Ivan's son Dimitri, the veteran nobles of the Grand Duchy of Moscow believed that their mother and son were usurpers, and they were very disgusted with them. Vasily III also knew it, so after he ascended the throne, he was purged and got rid of many nobles from the old Grand Duchy of Moscow.

This also led to the fact that he had no one to use. Glinsky, a surrendered general who defected from Lithuania, because he had nothing to do with the old nobles of the Grand Duchy of Moscow, and with some ability, he became a very trusted general of Vasily III.

Glinski, he still has abilities, a little stronger than most European nobles in this era, but only a little stronger. The reason for his outstanding performance is that he learned something during his study abroad and military service career in Austria.

For example, artillery is not popular in Eastern Europe at present. But Glinski had seen the Italian war at the beginning, and even went to Italy to observe it as an Austrian representative. Therefore, he knew the benefits of this thing in siege, and he also knew how to use artillery intensively.

If there were no Polish hussars 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, Glinsky's ability,

That is to say, it is a little higher than the noble generals in Eastern Europe in this era, but it is not too outrageous.

In the original history, the Grand Duchy of Moscow besieged Smolensk, and it took two years to conquer it. Of course, the Moscow army did not use much artillery at first. In the later period, Glinsky discovered the method of attacking the weak point of Smolensk city with artillery on the hill, and finally conquered the city.

And in this time and space, because of the appearance of Marin, firearms became more prevalent. Therefore, Glinsky also discovered the benefits of the centralized use of artillery early.

But the problem is, it doesn't do much good for a showdown in the wild. Because these artillery were used to bombard the city walls, not to attack the Polish and Lithuanian armies in field battles.

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

how to teach? Of course, he didn't end up in person, but used the North Sea State spies in Austria!

Glinski was in Innsbruck, discussing the purchase of artillery with His Majesty the Emperor. But it will take time for His Majesty the Emperor to mobilize 150 artillery pieces to Glinski.

In addition, it will take time for Glinsky to mobilize the funds needed to purchase 150 artillery pieces. After all, heavy gold and silver are used to buy things these days, which is not as convenient as post-mortem digital currency and checks.

Because both sides need time to prepare, Glinski will temporarily stay in Innsbruck. When I have nothing to do, I go to a tavern near where I am staying for a drink.

Glinski is an Eastern European, and, it is said, is 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 get drunk. When I'm fine, I brag with the people in the tavern. This guy stayed in Austria for many years, so he speaks German in the Austrian dialect very fluently.

Marin's solution is to send a spy to the tavern to drink and brag with Glinsky. When bragging, tell him the correct use of the cannon.

The so-called correct usage of artillery is actually the way to deal with cavalry. Poland and Lithuania are both feudal lordship countries with cavalry as the main force, and heavy cavalry is very important. If you want to defeat the two countries head-on, you must defeat the plate armor knights and Polish hussars of the two countries head-on.

How to deal with cavalry with artillery? At this point, the Ottoman Empire gave a standard answer...

In the wars between the Ottoman Empire and Persia and the Egyptian Mamluk dynasty, the artillery was placed in front of the battle and placed on the station car. At the same time, connect the stations with iron chains to prevent 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 to their knees.

In addition, behind the Ottoman chain car formation, musketeers and archers can also be arranged to shoot and kill 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 traveler, would feel very tricky.

Of course, as a traverser, Marin would never let his subordinates rush into this kind of chain car formation foolishly. The reason is very simple. Although this kind of chain car array is strong and difficult to break through, it is also inconvenient to move. Just go around in a circle and run behind the opponent to attack, wouldn't it be fine?

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

In the words of that big, stupid Kahn - "A real man should confront him head-on. Those who go around behind others are gay..." Then, he was whipped by Marin. Because Marin likes to go around and attack...

Because of their ignorance and ignorance, both the Safavid Empire of Persia and the Mamluk Dynasty of Egypt were smashed in front of this iron chain artillery formation, and the sharp cavalry was also maimed, and both countries were somewhat devastated.

The Poles and Lithuanians obviously have never seen the chain artillery formation of the Turks. After all, although the two countries had border friction with the Ottoman Empire, they had not fought the final battle yet, and they did not know the tactics of the main force of the Ottoman Empire.

Moreover, the information in this era is occluded, and the beliefs of Europe and the Ottoman Empire are different, and the two sides have basically no communication. Naturally, they will not know the tactics of the Ottoman army.

What Marin has to do is to let the spies of the North Sea State strike up a conversation with Glinsky in the name of "the Venetian merchant who has been to Egypt". Then, describe the process of the "Battle of Dabik Grassland" that broke out between Ottoman and Egypt before to Glinsky. With Glinski's IQ, he will definitely be able to master the usage of artillery. After all, his ability is still higher than that of ordinary nobles in this era, and he has a strong ability to accept new things. Otherwise, I wouldn't come to Austria to buy 150 artillery pieces in one go...