Chapter 103: Battle of Bawal Part -8
Western cover of forest, Bawal
As the battle raged on, Aditya surveyed the ongoing siege from the cover of the forest lying to the west of the fort. Flames and smoke rose from the battlefield, and the cries of men filled the air.
Amidst this chaos, Aditya’s kept his keen eyes on the movements of rebel forces and he noticed their weakness in maintaining formation when there first battering ram exploded due to burning of siege fire.
"Their commander is forcing the central forces... Hmm," Aditya muttered to himself, his mind racing. "We can use this."
Aditya quickly summoned his key officers. The men gathered around him with grim but determined looks.
Facing his commanders he began issuing orders one after one.
"Colonel Nilesh, position our soldiers and supply cart over there," he said, pointing to the southern part of the forest facing the rear of the enemy. "The enemy is busy rushing toward the wall. Use the chaos to our advantage. Nobody should notice our movements."
"Yes, Sir," Nilesh replied, saluting swiftly before hurrying off to relay the orders.
"Commander Jeetendar," Aditya continued, "we don’t have time to set up barricades. Use your men from the cavalry to scatter caltrops on three sides. Keep the front open. This will deter the enemy to flank us from other sides."
Jeetendar nodded. "Understood, Your Highness. It will be done." Though hesitant, he kept his thoughts to himself.
"Commander Ujjwal Singh," Aditya said, turning to the commander of the royal guards, "coordinate with Jeetendar. Our defense depends on this task. Ensure the caltrops are scattered effectively. Use all of them if necessary. I want it done quick."
"Consider it done, your highness, " Ujjwal Singh responded without hesitation.