The Eagle of Eastern Europe

Although the first castle had been captured, the last one was not so easy to capture.

The last castle is called Canakkale, located on the border of the Gallipoli Peninsula, across the sea from Anatolia. The Ottomans used this place as a starting point to gradually conquer the Balkans, but unfortunately they lost it all in just seven years.

In order to defend this last bastion in Europe, the Ottomans deployed 3,000 soldiers here, and citizens were also mobilized. The city wall has been reinforced and there is sufficient food and drinking water. As long as we hold on for two months, the opponent will definitely withdraw.

Due to the need to replenish supplies and rest, Mircea first sent the vanguard to surround, and then went with the main force to support. The Ottoman defenders took the opportunity to launch an attack, but were defeated by the Wallachian troops and could only huddle in the castle for defense.

Wallachia shelled light artillery, which did not cause much damage to the city wall. This was because the heavy artillery was still being transported and required a lot of manpower to deliver it, so small artillery was used for the time being.

Mircea started blasting the tunnel again, and Mircea was bound to win this castle. I have to win it no matter what today.

"Hold on, Allah will not give up on us, and His glory will definitely shine on Canakkale."

An Ottoman officer was cheering up the defenders. Suddenly a rocket shot over and hit the officer in the head. The officer fell silent instantly.

All kinds of weapons that the Ottomans had never seen were used in turn, which made them miserable. In the end, some of them were directly blasted away by explosives. In order to show their importance to the opponent, Wallachia specially doubled the gunpowder, directly Turning the front of the fort into ruins.

In less than three days, the last Ottoman bastion in Europe was captured by Wallachia. It took 40 years from 1356, when the Ottomans first entered Europe, to 1397, when the Ottomans lost their last settlement.

Mircea stood on the undamaged city wall of Canakkale, looking towards Anatolia on the other side.

"What's going on with Osman?"

"Bayezid has arrived near Prusa, but the ruler of the east is coming too."

Mircea smiled. It seemed that Bayezid and the ruler of the east were destined to be without one. Even if you don’t know who it is, God can’t be partial, right?

Subsequent troops gradually arrived, and they rested here, preparing to watch a good show.

After Bayezid returned to Bursa, he learned that Wallachia was coming, and he fainted again in anger. To be honest, Wallachia was the only one who could make the Sultan faint.

When the Sultan woke up slowly, the first thing he did was to curse Wallachia, saying that these were villains and God would punish them sooner or later.

But now that cursing can't solve any problem, it's better to think about how to repel Timur, because the opponent's army has already arrived outside Bursa. Timur liberated the lands of many lords along the way, and these lords directly joined him with their armies, which currently number more than 100,000. Bayezid's army numbered less than 40,000.

The two armies took up positions outside the city of Bursa. Facing a powerful opponent, Bayezid was at an overall disadvantage in terms of morale, numbers, and equipment. The result is already obvious. I didn't win even if I had the advantage before, and I won't win now.

Timur's army surged over like a tide, and Bayezid could only fight to the death. No one knows why he did not rely on the city wall for defense. Maybe it was because he wanted to die on the battlefield.

The result was naturally that Tamerlane won, and in less than half a day, these armies were annihilated. Bayezid was also seriously injured and captured. Later, Timur's army sacked Bursa and Nicomedia, and continued westward, reaching Smyrna controlled by the Knights Hospitaller. Timur began to attack the city without saying a word, beating the enemy until they could not find it. to the north.

Timur just wanted to restore his vassal territory and did not weaken the Ottoman Empire too much. He equally divided the old territory of Anatolia among Bayezid's four sons. As for Bayezid himself, Bring them back and serve them delicious food and drinks. The huge Ottoman Empire was divided into several parts, and its former glory became history, waiting for one person to integrate them or annex them.

This should be the most reversal thing this year. The huge Ottoman Empire is gone and replaced by another country. The threat of infidels is gone. Many people felt relieved, but Wallachia did not. He waited silently beside him, waiting for Timur to leave.

Peter also came here. He had already allocated 130 ships to stand by in the Aegean Sea. Venice and Genoa could also transport part of the army, waiting for Timur to leave so that they could land in Anatolia.

"Father, the ships are all ready. Just waiting for your order, they can cross the strait and come to Anatolia."

"Well done, now it's time to look east."

Mircea was excited, he was finally going to another land. The time and place are on his side, it just depends on the people.

"As long as you cross here, you will gain a lot of fame and wealth, but there will also be unknown risks. I hope God will bless you."

For this Eastern Expedition, the Knights and the Andre Order came, and President Cyril even came in person. He would fight for God to the end. In addition, there were many adventurers from Italy who wanted to try their luck. Theodore also sent 10,000 soldiers to help after learning of Wallachia's attack. and volunteered to serve as pioneers.

At this time, Timur had captured Smyrna and wreaked havoc on this ancient city. The Knights Hospitaller could only act as pirate kings in Rhode Island. As for the remaining Christians, they were beheaded and it is said that their heads were piled on top. became a pyramid.

Timur, thinking his mission accomplished, returned with the spoils and prepared to fight the empire in the east. And behind him, he left a devastated Anatolia, an Anatolia fighting each other, and the Great Interregnum began.

The first one to start was Suleiman, the eldest son of Bayezid. After Timur left, he occupied Bursa and other western regions and called himself Sultan. Some veterans, led by Ahmed, also supported him. There are also some people who support other princes. The entire Osman can only choose sides, and very few can stand alone.

Mircea officially issued the order for the Eastern Expedition. Hundreds of ships were used to transport the army. However, the transportation of artillery could only be delayed due to weight problems. The leading troops could only rely on muskets and swords.

Fortunately, in order to prevent pirates from robberies, some merchant ships are equipped with artillery, and they can provide artillery support to the army in the short term. With these, at the end of November, the Wallachian army began to march towards Anatolia, and with great glory, they came.