Chapter 384 Freedom in Moscow

"Charge!"

The Mongolian soldiers continued to build the bridge under the artillery fire. Although Mihaly did not bring many artillery, it was enough for defense. Just make sure that the other side does not cross the river.

The weather is also changeable. The southern grasslands have suffered three consecutive days of heavy rain. The water level of the Volga River has risen sharply, making it more difficult to cross the river.

Bula Khan had to wait for the rain to stop in this situation, and for Mihaly. Artillery cannot be used in heavy rain, and the transportation of materials will also be hindered, so a quick battle must be made.

After the heavy rain, it was sunny and the ground began to dry. Bula Khan was ready to bypass the Volga River and attack from their rear. But the army led by Vasily also came here, and Bula Khan had to deal with the other side's army first.

The two sides confronted each other on the plain next to Sarai. At the beginning, Bula Khan used the common Mongolian techniques to surround the opponent's army with the flank and then annihilate it. But this time, Vasily, like his father Donskoy, took out all his elite troops to fight against the Mongolian army.

The entire battlefield was a life-and-death struggle, and the degree of cruelty was no less than that of the battle decades ago. Blood, limbs, weapons, and dust were flying everywhere. The Russians burst out with amazing willpower. Even if they were seriously injured, they would die with the enemy. They wanted to get rid of the shackles of the Mongols too much. Now that hope was in front of them, how could they give up.

"For freedom!"

"For freedom!"

The shouts of the Russians brought their morale to a peak. The Mongolian army gradually retreated. Bula Khan's own prestige was not enough to command the entire army, and he could only rely on his generals to maintain the formation.

"Hold on, hold on for me. You are all descendants of Genghis Khan. For the glory of Mongolia, you must hold on."

Bula Khan personally went to the battlefield to kill the enemy. He held a scimitar and fought with the Russians in the position. The fighting gene of the Mongolians was not so easy to bury. The Russians could only rely on the advantage of numbers to ensure the suppression of the enemy.

But Mihaly also joined the battle. There was no bridge, so he took a detour to the downstream place and took a boat to come quickly. Fortunately, he did not miss this battle. 20 small artillery pieces fired at the rear of the enemy, and the originally stalemate formation was instantly in chaos.

Many war horses were frightened by the sound of artillery and threw people off. These poor kids died tragically under various feet before they got up. Vasily seized the opportunity and ordered the army to counterattack. Seeing the panic of the other side, the Russian soldiers also began to fight back against their nation that had been enslaved for 200 years with all their strength.

The collapse was only a moment. A Mongolian soldier fled the battlefield, followed by more soldiers fleeing. The Golden Horde's front began to collapse.

Bula Khan was still fighting in person, but the escape of other soldiers also forced the Khan to choose to retreat to preserve his strength. But Vasily would not give him a chance.

Mihaly's artillery turned many proud Mongolian cavalry into meat patties and fragments, and Bula Khan's personal guards also lost two. But the Khan did not dare to stop, so he could only kick the horse's belly hard to make him run faster, so as not to let him become a prisoner.

The impact of the Battle of the Volga Plain was no less than that of his father's war. This time, the Golden Horde was further injured and had no power to launch another expedition to attack Moscow. This also marked the complete destruction of the shackles on the Russians for more than 200 years. The Grand Duchy of Moscow could become a normal country without continuing to pay tribute to the Golden Horde.

Vasily asked someone to invite Mihaly to his tent, and this brother-in-law helped a lot.

"Oh, Mihaly, Moscow thanks you for your help in suffering. Without you, there would be no victory today."

"I just did what I should do. Moscow should have a bigger stage, not beg the owner of the crown under their hands."

Mihaly began to praise Vasily's father Donskoy, saying that his war with the Golden Horde broke the myth of Mongolia's invincibility. He is a hero and the greatest grand duke of Moscow.

"How is Anna recently?"

Vasily began to ask about his sister's situation, and Mihaly said everything was fine. After giving birth to his eldest son Alexei, she was pregnant again and was about to give birth.

"Moscow thanks you for your efforts. I hope you can come to Moscow to help me govern this vast land."

Vasily directly invited Mihay to Moscow. He would give Mihay the title of Novgorod Archon and the corresponding title, and he would also be responsible for Moscow's mercenary system.

"If the Grand Duke wants me to help you, I will do my best."

For Mihay, Vasily's request was good. The Novgorod region is the richest and most vast region in Moscow. The local area has been immersed in the republic for hundreds of years. It was only recently unified and obviously dissatisfied. Alexander Nevsky, the most prestigious, was scolded by local residents for his massacre when he ruled here. Now let Mihay manage here, the difficulty is not at the same level as managing Ukraine.

For Mihay, Novgorod has great risks, but also many benefits. As a place that controls the only seaport and has Hanseatic League cities, Novgorod earns a lot by relying on rich forestry resources and geographical location. Moreover, the status of the Archbishop of Novgorod is second only to the Patriarch of Moscow. If a foundation can be laid here, it will be able to obtain capital to compete for the Grand Duke of Moscow.

Michael agreed to the request and prepared to write to Constantinople, but Vasily was thinking about something else.

Although Moscow unified the northeastern Rus region, the internal situation was quite complicated. Various forces wanted to influence his decision-making. Even his younger brother Yuri was influenced by Lithuania and wanted to share the political power and land with other boyars. This was something he would never allow.

For so many years, he had no children. If he died, Yuri would be the first heir. Since he had no children, it would not be impossible to cultivate one.

Mihaly was a prince of the Roman Empire and had lived in the northern region for a long time, so he had a certain understanding of the local situation. Secondly, he married his sister, which meant that their children had the blood of the Rurik family, which also had a certain blood basis in the inheritance law.

Finally, he believed that Mihaly could bring strength and prosperity to Moscow. The relationship with the Roman Empire could be closer, and various local reforms could be smoothly implemented. This was what Vasily wanted. He wanted the Grand Duchy of Moscow to become a major power in Europe. He wanted an outlet to the sea, more land and population, all of which Mihaly could bring. Moreover, the influence of Lithuania could be cut off. Catholic heresy was irreconcilable, and even if the other party had his relatives, it could not change.