Chapter 527: Attack on Smolensk

Vytautas was waiting for his cousin's army in Smolensk. He was looking forward to the two countries joining together to destroy Moscow like a rotten wood, and then defeat Rome and become the largest country in Eastern Europe.

"Why haven't you come yet? Even if you crawl, you should be here." Vytautas said puzzledly.

What he didn't know was that Władysław had led his army to Vilnius to take back his remaining property. Even if the other party said that he had a reason, because he brought all the troops out himself, Lviv had been occupied by the Roman army. And it was a bloodless opening of the city.

Władysław had an excuse and left quickly. Although he felt a little distressed about his father's expansion of territory, there was nothing he could do about it.

Vytautas continued to wait, and finally two days later...

The Moscow army arrived.

Mihaly was also incredible. The other party had been sitting still for so many days and stayed in Smolensk. Was this God helping him?

"Surround Smolensk. The people inside are enough to keep Moscow safe for the next 20 years."

Mihaly quickly asked the army to surround this place, fearing that the other party would run away. Vytautas also commanded the garrison to defend, just waiting for Wladyslaw to arrive.

"Lithuanian warriors, heretics have come here, we will not let them go back alive, we will make them regret coming to this world."

The voices of the Lithuanian soldiers chilled the other Russian soldiers. They were all Orthodox Christians, but they were excluded by Catholics. What were they doing?

The Moscow army built a camp under the city. By dusk, they had dug trenches, cleared weeds and trees in the camp area, and initially built earth ramparts... The entire coalition camp was an arc-shaped ellipse.

Starting the next day, the Moscow army began to attack the city with artillery, but the quality and quantity were not at the same level as Rome, so only minor damage was caused to Smolensk. Both sides continued to consume.

Seeing that the artillery was not working, Mihaly used other methods. He asked several Orthodox priests to go to the city and pray for the Russian soldiers in the city in the Moscow language. Some people burst into tears after hearing it. They wanted to go home.

That night, more than 100 Moscow soldiers fled Smolensk and brought a city defense map to Mihaly. This was of great help to their siege.

The next day, Mihaly ordered the siege again.

"Archers, crossbowmen, line up and move forward. Concentrate on shooting at the city walls!"

The high-arc projectile rain of arrows made the Lithuanians feel a greater threat. There were not many defenders on the city wall, and most of them were still in the city. And those archers who stayed on the city wall could hardly launch an effective counterattack. The Moscow army, pushing siege equipment, quickly approached the city wall under the cover of their own crossbowmen.

The rain of arrows on the city wall and the occasional falling stones did not pose much threat to the Moscow soldiers.

Without large siege equipment, Moscow's siege method could only be the traditional strong climb of the city wall. But the Lithuanian defenders were obviously much stronger than the army in the previous civil war.

Pay attention! They are coming up, everyone get ready! "On the city wall, Yuri shouted loudly, holding the sword tightly in his hand. The soldiers who had been hiding behind the city wall hurried forward, and the archers who had been waiting below also climbed up to the top of the city wall and made preparations.

At the beginning of the siege, arrows rained down from the top of the city wall. Some soldiers were shot down by arrows before they got close to the city wall. The howling of pain and the shouting of killing suddenly rang out. When the ladders were set up on the top of the city wall, the defenders on the city wall showed their heads one by one, regardless of the suppression and shooting of the archers below the city wall, and pushed the ladders out desperately. From time to time, there were siege soldiers who fell down with the ladders, and there were also defenders who were shot from the top of the city wall and fell from the city with screams.

Vytautas fought on the city wall with a sword. After five hours, the Moscow army still did not occupy the city wall. Mikhail could only Ordered to retreat.

When the enemy retreated like a tide, Vytautas was surrounded by cheers, and he also relaxed the sword in his hand and smiled.

Although the battle did not last long, the fighting between the two sides was very fierce. Moscow lost more than 1,200 people, and Taizhou also suffered more than 700 casualties. But for Vytautas, this was a good start. The losses were still within his tolerance. More importantly, after this battle, the new recruits he recruited in the city no longer had the fear and anxiety before the war, but were replaced by more calmness and perseverance. The speed of training soldiers in war was very fast, which also strengthened Vytautas's courage to defend Smolensk.

"I hope Jagiełło can come soon."

In the tent at night, Mihaly was so bored that he couldn't eat. Smolensk's location is too important, and he doesn't want to give up here, but it is impossible to occupy it in the short term. What should I do?

"My lord! "

A man walked into the tent, and Mihaly was so angry that he threw the things around him.

"I told you not to disturb me, didn't you know that?"

"Really?"

Mihaly heard a familiar voice, and he looked outside. A familiar face appeared in front of him.

"Brother!"

Mihaly gave Peter a bear hug. The two brothers hadn't seen each other for two years. He missed each other very much when they met this time, and the arrival of his brother meant that the Roman army was also coming.

"I already know about your recent situation in Moscow, and you have done a good job."

Mihaly felt a little embarrassed when he heard his brother's praise, but he didn't forget the business, and talked to Peter about the situation in Smolensk.

"That guy Vytautas is so ruthless. It's no wonder he fought with Jagievo many times. Smolensk is like an iron barrel under his command. Even if there is a city defense map, it cannot be easily captured."

Mihai complained to Peter, and Peter said he understood. In order to comfort him, he told Mihai a message.

"Originally, Jagievo was supposed to go directly to Smolensk, but halfway through he suddenly changed direction and went north. I don't know why."

"North..." Mihai also thought about it. He wanted to attack Novgrod, but it was impossible. Jagievo didn't have the courage. Or use Polotsk to attack, this is still possible. But no matter what, the war here can no longer be delayed.

"Starting tomorrow, I will attack the city with you."

Mihai was pleasantly surprised. Of course, he also told Peter about his preparations to be crowned Tsar. After hearing this, Peter expressed support, but he suggested that the name of the country should also be changed. Moscow is too narrow.

"What's your name?" Mihai asked.

Peter pretended to think mysteriously, and then wrote two names on the paper in Romanian and Moscow language.

"Russia?"

Peter nodded: "Since the ancestor of Moscow is Kievan Rus, then let's use Rus as the country's name, add the spelling of the words, and use Russia as the country's name."

Mihai nodded, he couldn't wait to return to Moscow for the coronation. Tsar of Russia, this name is much more domineering than the Grand Duke of Moscow.