Chapter 384 Freedom in Moscow

Chapter 384 Freedom in Moscow

"Come on!"

The Mongolian soldiers continued to build the bridge despite the artillery fire. Although Mihai did not bring many artillery, it was enough for defense. Just make sure the other party doesn't cross the river.

The weather is also changeable, with the southern grasslands experiencing heavy rain for three consecutive days. The water level of the Volga River has surged, making crossing the river even more difficult.

In this case, Bu Lahan had to wait for the rain to stop, but for Mihai. Artillery cannot be used in heavy rain, and material transportation will be hindered, so a quick victory must be achieved.

After heavy rain comes sunny weather and the ground begins to dry. Bulakhan prepared to bypass the Volga River and attack from their rear. But the army led by Vasily also came here, and Bulakhan had to deal with the opponent's army first.

The two sides faced off on the plain next to Salai. From the beginning, Bulakhan used the common Mongolian technique to surround the opponent's army with flanks and then annihilate it. But this time Vasily, like his father Donskoy, brought out all his elites to confront the Mongolian army.

The entire battlefield was a life-and-death fight, no less brutal than that battle decades ago. Blood, stumps, weapons, and dust were flying all over the sky. The Russians showed amazing willpower. Even if they were seriously injured, they would die together with the enemy. They wanted to get rid of the yoke of the Mongols so much. Now that hope was right in front of them, how could they give up? .

"for freedom!"

"for freedom!"

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

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

Bulakhan personally went into battle to kill the enemy. He held a scimitar and fought with the Russians in the position. The fighting genes of the Mongols were not so easily buried, and the Russians could only rely on numerical superiority to ensure suppression of the enemy.

But Mihai also joined the battle. There was no bridge, so he took a direct detour downstream and took a boat to come quickly. Fortunately, he did not miss this battle. 20 small artillery pieces fired at the enemy's rear, and the originally stalemate formation was instantly disrupted.

Many war horses were frightened by the sound of artillery and pushed people off their feet. These poor children died miserably at the feet of various people before they could get up. Vasily seized the opportunity and ordered the army to counterattack. Seeing the panic of the other side, the Russian soldiers also began to use all their strength to counterattack their nation, which had been enslaved for 200 years.

The collapse lasted only a moment. A Mongolian soldier fled the battlefield, followed by more soldiers. The front of the Golden Horde began to collapse.

Bu La Khan was still fighting in person, but the escape of other soldiers forced the Khan to retreat to preserve his strength. But Vasily wouldn't give him a chance.

Mihai's artillery turned many of the proud Mongolian cavalry into meat pies and pieces, and Bu Lahan also lost two of his personal guards. But the Khan didn't dare to stop, so he could only kick the horse's belly hard to make him run faster, so as to prevent him from becoming a prisoner.

The impact of the Battle of the Volga Plains was no less than that of his father. This time the Golden Horde's vitality was further severely weakened and it was unable to launch another expedition to attack Moscow. This also marked the complete destruction of the 200-year-old shackles on the Rus' people, and the Grand Duchy of Moscow could become a normal country without having to continue to pay tribute to the Golden Horde.

Vasily asked someone to invite Mihai to his tent, and this brother-in-law was a great help.

"Oh, Mihai, Moscow thanks you for your help in this difficult time. Without you, there would be no victory today."

"I just did what I had to do and Moscow deserves a bigger stage instead of the holders of the crown begging at their hands."

Mihai began to praise Vasily's father Donskoi, saying that his war with the Golden Horde broke the myth of Mongolia's invincibility. He was a hero, the greatest Grand Duke of Moscow.

"How are you doing Anna recently?"

Vasily began to ask about his sister, and Mihai said everything was fine. After giving birth to his eldest son Alexey, she became pregnant again and was due to give birth soon.

"Moscow thanks you for your efforts. I hope you can come to Moscow to assist me in managing this vast land."

Vasily directly invited Mikhail to Moscow. He would give Mikhail Novgorod the title of consul and the corresponding title. At the same time, 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 Mihai, Vasily's request was good. The Novgorod region is the richest and most vast area in Moscow. It has been immersed in the republic for hundreds of years and was only recently unified. When the most prestigious Alexander Nevsky ruled here, he was scolded by the local residents for going on a killing spree. Now, letting Mikhail manage this place is not on the same level of difficulty as managing Ukraine.

For Mikhail Novgorod, the risks were high, but the rewards were also high. As a place that controls the only outlet to the sea and has a Hanseatic League city, Novgorod has made a lot of money relying on its rich forestry resources and geographical location. Moreover, the status of the Archbishop of Novgrod is second only to the Patriarch of Moscow. If he can lay a foundation here, he can gain the capital to compete with the Grand Duke of Moscow.

Michael agreed to this request and prepared to write to Constantinople. But Vasily was thinking about another aspect.

Although Moscow has unified the Northeastern Rus' region, the internal situation is quite complicated. Various forces want to influence his decision-making. Even his brother Yuri was influenced by Lithuania and wanted to share political power and land equally with other boyars. He would never allow this.

For so many years, I have not had any children. If he dies, then Yuri will be the first heir. Since he has no children, it is not impossible to raise one.

Michael 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 means that their children have the blood of the Rurik family, which also has a certain blood basis in the inheritance law.

Finally, he believed that Mikhail could bring strength and prosperity to Moscow. The relationship with the Roman Empire can be closer, and various local reforms can be implemented smoothly. This is what Vasily wanted. He wanted the Grand Duchy of Moscow to become a major power in Europe. He wanted access to the sea and more land and population, which Mihai could bring. And it can cut off the influence of Lithuania. Catholic heretics are irreconcilable, even if the other party has his relatives, they cannot change.