A large gap was missing in the towering city wall. On one side was the scorched earth with broken bricks and tiles, and on the other side were only the broken walls and ruins of the building.
This is the largest settlement in the entire Lion State, even larger than Xifan Port. Many of the prosperous streets have very wide and large houses, and some citizens' houses have also been replaced by stone and cement.
wall.
Although Wu Tuo didn't take steel and cement seriously, because of his personal admiration for the Weiland people, everyone in the Lion State recognized the Weiland people as their godfathers and imitated everything of the latter.
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For example, building walls with cement, plastering on the walls, paving with cement, and even burying steel bars in the walls, etc... These were all learned by the local nobles and wealthy people from the Wilantes.
At this moment, these buildings built with reinforced concrete have become one of the few bunkers for the Borneo Army.
This can be regarded as one of the few good things Wu Tuo has done for his "people"...
The dark clouds in the sky were low, and the ground was so stuffy that it made people breathless, as if a heavy rain was about to come.
On the position in the southern city, a low building hides the temporary headquarters of the Borneo Army.
With the assistance of Isher, who had witnessed the firepower of the "Horn", the Borneo officers completed the deployment of frontline defense.
In fact, there was no need for him to stay here, because not long ago his old boss Anwo sent a telegram to the front line, intending to take him to Golden Gallen Port.
Anwo still hasn't forgotten him.
Although Anwo is jealous of his old boss Abseik, the intrigue among the top management will not affect him as a small commander.
However, Isher did not leave immediately.
At least before he left, he had to tell the other officers what he saw on the front line.
"...the legion's airships are not invincible. Their artillery is a dual-purpose anti-aircraft and ground-attack artillery, mostly small-caliber artillery. Whether they launch cluster bombs, high-explosive bombs or other warheads, they mainly target plains.
simple bunkers on the ground and dense soft targets.”
"Our allies are helping us intercept the most threatening 902mm heavy artillery and supplies sent to the front line. The enemy's firepower advantage will continue to weaken with our resistance, and eventually they will have to send elite troops to fight us...
And as long as it is delayed until then, it will be the turning point of this war."
"Although I hate to say it, quantity is indeed the only thing we rely on."
Isher drew some sketches on the blackboard, roughly describing the explosion scene, the killing sectors of various warheads, and possible ways to survive.
These things were all tried out by his subordinates.
And while he was giving lessons to these officers, his subordinates also went to various grassroots levels to teach the local defenders how to survive.
Survival is the most important thing.
Even more important than killing enemy troops.
As long as the Vaillants can't kill them all after exhausting all methods, it's their turn.
Although he painted very abstractly, the Borneo officers listened very seriously.
What they lack most is this experience, and what Isher brings back from the front line is exactly what they need most.
Those who listened to his lectures were not only some captains, but also the Commander-in-Chief of the Shizhou Theater Yudono was here.
Since the fall of Ridbull County, he has left the conspicuous city lord's palace.
Facts have proved that his choice was correct.
Because not long after he left, the legion's plane launched an air strike on the city lord's palace.
If he had been a step too late, he might have gone down to accompany his old boss Janusz.
After the meeting.
All the officers left the combat command room one after another and went to their respective defense areas to prepare for a decisive battle with the Weirant people.
Isher was about to leave, but was left alone by Yudano.
"...Thank you. The things you brought back are very important to us, but to be honest, even with those things we may not be able to defend this city."
Isher said seriously.
"It's impossible to defend yourself by doing nothing. At least you have to do something."
"You are right," Yudono sighed, looking at the ceiling and then at the ground, "I can feel that you really love this land and want to do something for it.
of."
Looking at this guy's appearance, Isher suddenly couldn't decide what he meant by these words.
He had heard about this guy's resume. It was said that he was a servant of a big noble in Shizhou. He rose up in response to the call of the Heavenly King's Army and rose up the ranks, becoming Janusz's confidant.
The great commander Absek did not trust him and never called him back to Tiandu.
Although he was promoted to commander-in-chief of the Shizhou Theater, anyone with a discerning eye could see that he was being roasted in a pit of fire.
If he runs away, he will be a sinner of Borneo and there will be no room for improvement in his career in the future.
And if you don't leave, you are almost certain to die.
Seeing that Isher didn't answer, Yudono could guess that this smart young man didn't trust him, so the conversation suddenly changed to talk about his old boss.
"I remember that a long time ago...actually not that long ago, I asked Janusz a question, what if the interests of the Velant people are to kill us all."
Isher asked.
"How did he answer you?"
Yudano continued.
"... He talked a lot. He wanted to liberate the slaves in Borneo, and said that the survivors of West Sails Harbor were enough for the people of Wilant to vent their anger. I don't want to recall every word he said, but I can summarize it as
In a word, history is written by the winner. He firmly believes in the laws of the jungle. As long as he wins, no one will remember what he did."
Isher frowned, but relaxed after a moment.
"So you were deceived by him, do you regret it?"
Yudano shook his head.
"There is nothing to regret. I just made what I think is the right choice. If I had to do it again, I'm afraid I would still follow him in rebellion. After all, even if he has 10,000 stupid things, he is still better than someone like Wu Tuo.
Ten thousand times."
Looking at this man who was even more pessimistic than himself, Isher comforted him in a gentle tone.
"We will slowly get better, just like the former Stone City. It has been a great progress from Wutuo to Janusz, and now it is Absek... I am not trying to show my loyalty, that hypocrite deserves it too
It’s not my loyalty, but didn’t you notice? A few months ago you didn’t even dare to say that what Janusz did was too extreme, but now at least I dare to talk to you about Absek as a performing artist.”
Many Borneo officers scolded Abu Saik, especially after the latter handed over the former's gun.
The same goes for soldiers at the grassroots level.
They were short of clothes, ammunition, and even trousers. However, the landowners who did business with the warlords were so fat that one of them even married three or four families.
If Janusz was still here, at least they wouldn't have to lack clothes, and they wouldn't have to worry about finding a wife. The man himself was full of food, and he never hesitated to share a mouthful of soup with them.
But Isher felt that this was pretty good.
At least, he couldn't imagine Janusz setting up education, setting up factories, or engaging in tax reform.
That guy may do it, but the final result may be worse than not doing it.
Changes promoted by the most extreme conservatives will inevitably become performance art of change for the sake of change, which will ultimately make people laugh and laugh.
If Janusz wants to achieve equality one day and let everyone read, the way he can come up with will never be to let the tillers have their own land and then make reading useful.
Many textbooks were torn in half and shared with the people below, or those who were illiterate and those who knew too many words were cut down.
If one day he wants to engage in industry or agriculture, it will be even worse. I'm afraid all the machines will have to be smelted into molten iron, and the sows capable of giving birth and the breeding boars will be killed indiscriminately.
Isher was only thankful that Anwo killed him.
Yudono looked at him and smiled.
"Janus is not dead."
Isher was stunned for a moment, then smiled.
"How is that possible! Stop joking like this. Everyone saw him dead. Can he still come back to life?"
The man was killed by Anwo.
It was Abu Saik who gave the order and he instigated it.
"No, you didn't understand what I meant," Yudono shook his head. "The Baroness is Janusz, and Janusz is the Baroness... He stood up that day, and then responded to everything. Only that incident
It’s not a conspiracy of the Weirant people, but he is the choice that everyone expects.”
"No one chose him, you may not know...some people pushed him." Isher said it very vaguely, after all, the further details will involve some inside stories of the federation.
But Yudono seemed to have not heard and said to himself.
"You are wrong. It doesn't matter whether anyone pushes him or not, he will be him, because he is the god on earth and the god in the hearts of the Brahmin people."
"Really? Then this god is really stupid. He killed himself." Isher smiled and teased noncommittally.
"Who said God must be smart?" Yudono grinned, "God is never perfect, whether it is a wolf god, a dog god, or the sun-carrying sacred cow from Utopia... just a lie.
Is it smart to demote the Yue people as slaves? They got some benefits, and most people shouted that they were killed. But the Yue people fired the first shot to overthrow the empire, and it was the most loyal wolf who later killed the empire.
."
When he said this, Yudono gave Isher a meaningful look.
"Rather than doing the right thing, no matter what you do, you will be recognized as right by others... This is God."
"I once paid a heavy price for my selective forgetting of some things... so much so that I was left in this city to die. You must not be a fool to come out of Sails Harbor alive.
But don’t get too carried away.”
"This is just the beginning. The killing in Xifan Port is not over yet. Half of your feet have already stepped on the red soil. If you want to survive, you have to keep your eyes open."
"This is advice given to you by a dying man...for the sake of racking your brains and trying to do something for me, a dead man."
Isher frowned.
"Are you reminding me to pay attention to Commander Absek?"
Yudono said nothing, but spoke meaningfully.
"everyone."
"If you really have an ideal, you don't just talk about it like Janusz, you have to be careful about everyone."
That submissive voice was like a candle flickering in the darkness, making Isher's vision blur for a moment.
He suddenly realized that his back was soaked with cold sweat, but he didn't know where the sweat came from.
At this moment, a harsh alarm interrupted the conversation between the two.
The expressions of Isher and Yudano changed simultaneously, and they rushed out of the door and looked up to the sky.
I saw a huge airship flying over the Lion City!
To be precise, it was a fortress made of steel.
Its heart once soared across the boundless galaxy, and later generations used old weapons to forge a new shell for it.
That majestic figure seemed to envelop the entire southern city, and the densely packed cannon barrels were more numerous than the guns on the ground.
The fear once dominated by the "Horn" once again enveloped Isher.
But this time it didn't fire, it just flew over and dropped the pitch-black barrels...
There are at least a thousand of those black barrels, and the terrifying number makes people have no time to count them.
They were free-falling in the air and exploded before approaching the ground. The solid flames were like bowls hitting the ground, covering the buildings one after another.
The flames spread instantly!
Most of the southern city was turned into a sea of flames!
Even if the survivors of Lion City replace some buildings with concrete, it will not change the reality that most houses are made of wood.
Screams came one after another in the distance, and Isher vaguely heard the cries of children, the wails of men and women, and the croaking of chickens, dogs, cattle, and sheep.
People who once had illusions about the Valantians were now scrambling to escape outside the city.
What happened in Saipan Harbor is true.
It turns out that the Legion really doesn’t care about their life or death!
Some people cursed the soldiers for causing trouble to them, some cried and shouted to find the lost children, and some pushed down those who were in the way.
"Help!"
"Someone help me! My child is pinned down!"
"Ami!! Where are you?!"
"Damn it, the box I left at the door! No! I have to go back and get it!"
"What time has it been? Don't worry about your box! Run for your life!"
"father!!!"
People in the streets were shouting noisily, and the crackling of the flames was like the silent wail of ghosts.
On the bridge of the Horn airship, the officer who ordered the bombing sighed and muttered that it was a waste.
Captain Ryan, who was sitting in the command car, had a cruel smile on his face.
"Attack." Looking at the officer standing aside, he gave the order in a cold voice.
As his order was issued, the centurion on the front line blew a short whistle. Encouraged by the whistle, the clone infantrymen holding Ripper rifles roared towards the Borneo Army's position.
"Kill!!!"
Facing the swarming clone troops, the Borneo soldiers guarding the city gate collapsed at the first touch.
The entire southern city has turned into a purgatory, and the purgatory on earth is still spreading to other cities.
"……Oh shit."
Staring straight at the airship, Isher's eyes were blood red, and he clenched his fists, wishing he could bite his teeth into pieces.
His mind went blank, burning with the flames of chaos, and he was even confused for a moment as to whether it was the right choice to save those Weirant people in the first place.
But at this moment, Yudono, who was standing next to him, suddenly pushed him, causing him to stagger and almost fall.
When Isher woke up, he didn't turn around sharply, but saw the lion tribe roaring at him.
"Why are you standing there stupidly! Run!"
…
Fourteen hundred napalm bombs.
This is the largest bomb capacity of the Horn airship, and it is also the most powerful killing move of the Legion airship.
When a fortress cannot be conquered for a long time, they will use this trick to force the remaining people to surrender.
The unstoppable airship and the unquenchable flames were enough to destroy a group of people physically and mentally.
This thing is even better than nuclear weapons.
And it works repeatedly.
No living person could be seen in the entire southern city, and the aftermath of the flames was still burning toward other cities.
Stationed in the southern urban area are the 4th and 50,000 troops of Borneo. These two troops were withdrawn from Ridpur County. They were not enough to make up the establishment. After this battle, they were completely wiped out!
The clone infantrymen holding Ripper rifles stepped over the charred corpses and strode forward toward the positions of the 6th and 70,000 Corps.
On the other hand, the soldiers of Borneo, after seeing the blazing flames burning the sky, the morale of the only four remaining ten thousand troops was on the verge of collapse.
The fear of fire is an animal instinct.
They are only mortals after all.
It was not just the soldiers who suffered casualties, but also the residents of the city.
No one knows exactly how many people died in the fire, and no one will know in the future.
But there are definitely quite a few.
Just as the three thousand-man teams of the Wilantes were approaching the Lion City, a scientific research ship from the academy was parked far away on a hill that was neither high nor short.
In a sense, the academy and the Weirant people have some connections.
After all, the predecessor of the college was the Technical Department of the Post-War Reconstruction Committee, and the latter was the "proud work" completed by the Technical Department at the request of the Ministry of Defense.
It is precisely for this reason that when the Weirant people curse the researchers of the college as a group of slugs in the swamp, those "slugs" will always smile and reply "I am your father."
There is indeed nothing wrong with this.
Although that was all two hundred years ago...
Sitting on the scientific research ship is Yang Kai from the Research Department, and the holographic image standing next to him is Li Ke from the Special Project Group of the Foreign Affairs Department.
Both of them are B-level researchers, and this position is not low in the academy. There are only A-level directors and committee members of the four major departments, and S-level chief technology officers.
As for Dr. Conclusion, that gentleman has no rank.
"Tsk, tsk, those big noses are really cruel... This bombing will kill at least tens of thousands of people."
Looking at the image on the holographic screen, Yang Kai couldn't help but click his tongue.
Li Ke nodded and sighed sincerely.
"If those guys at the Ministry of Defense who pointed fingers at us were still alive, I wonder if they would regret their stupid choice."
Yang Kai chuckled and said.
"Isn't there still one alive?"
Li Ke: "Who?"
Yang Kai took a sip of coffee and said calmly.
"I remember his name was Julius, the leader of that group of Velantes."
Hearing this name, a look of surprise appeared on Li Ke's face.
"Ah... you said that guy, that guy may indeed be alive, but it's just a possibility."
There are many ways to extend life, but two centuries is too long.
Moreover, the medical conditions of the legion are far inferior to those of the academy, not even comparable to those on the east coast.
"...At least no one can prove that he is dead, who knows." Yang Kai shrugged.
They once advised the Ministry of Defense not to regard technology as a panacea to solve all problems, but those guys with muscles bigger than their heads obviously didn't listen at all and forced everyone to swallow this shit.
As a result, most of them died at the hands of the Weirant people, and many of them were dragged along with them.
I heard that the guy named Lowell was the same way. He forced his researchers to come up with some kind of red clay. Although he did save a lot of people, it's hard to say whether people living and reproducing like animals can be called salvation.
.
Without exception, these arrogant guys have all paid the price for their stupidity and self-righteousness.
Whether it is the Ministry of Defense or the War Construction Committee.
Whether it’s the People’s Federation or Rowell…
Although history rarely repeats itself simply, it is always strangely similar.
Shortly after Yang Kai and Li Ke finished their exchange, Jiang Xuezhou, wearing thick protective clothing, returned to the research ship.
The equipment that looked similar to a space suit made her look like a bloated snowman.
"Teacher, I have collected the data you asked for!"
"Very good, well done, just save it in the server." Yang Kai praised it, dragged the holographic screen in front of him aside, and said casually.
Allowing the Legion to continue to expand eastward is not only not in the interest of the enterprise and the alliance, it is also not in the interest of the college.
According to the agreement reached with the Alliance, they intend to participate in this war in the form of "technological equity", just like their plan to join the space elevator.
The Southern Army prepared five airships for this invasion, and they also prepared a special "gift" for the Southern Army.
However, in order for this gift to be delivered to the latter, they still need to collect some necessary data.
These data are mainly related to gravitons, and are easiest to collect when the output power of the anti-gravity system changes greatly.
For example, when dropping bombs or loading and unloading supplies.
After taking a look at the blazing fire burning in the holographic screen, Jiang Xuezhou's eyes couldn't help but be slightly touched.
There should be a lot of people there...
Noticing the expression on his student's face, Yang Kai raised his eyebrows slightly.
Seemingly remembering some things, especially the rumors about the "training meeting", he spoke with interest.
"Are you wondering why we don't do something to stop them?"
"...Isn't it possible?" Jiang Xuezhou asked subconsciously, but soon realized that he was rude, so he lowered his head apologetically.
However, Yang Kai didn't care and just smiled softly.
"Not to mention whether we can do it or not, even if we really have the ability, we will never waste our energy."
Slowly raising his head, Jiang Xuezhou looked at his mentor in confusion.
"Why?"
Yang Kai said calmly.
"The academy was not built in a day. If you are interested, you can read more about the reports placed in the deepest part of the library. It is not a secret that cannot be discussed. It is not that we have not helped the wastelanders, and we are even more involved in nosy matters than
Everyone has more, but do you think anyone has ever thanked us?"
Jiang Xuezhou was speechless for a moment.
It seems so.
Because of the academy's style of conduct, they are not very popular in the wasteland.
Although she never thought about being in the limelight or becoming a hero in people's minds.
Picking up the coffee cup on the tray and taking a sip, Yang Kai continued slowly.
"They admire the Ideal City, they fear the Legion, they only look down on us, and blame us for taking the technology for ourselves. And they don't even think about it, just a small Vault 117 can kill two provinces, if we
What will happen to them if those technologies are not contained? Will they live a life of using exoskeletons and mechanical prosthetics for transportation? They will only be chased away by Deathclaws wearing exoskeletons, just like they were used by mutants in the Provinces of the Sea.
It’s like slaughtering a pig.”
"I can even bet that even if the Alliance has risked their lives to help them, some of them will blame the Alliance afterwards, why they didn't save more, why they ignored the people in that city and actually created
If the problem is not the same as the problem itself, it will be forgiven."
How can it be?
Jiang Xuezhou wanted to ask this, but the words were stuck in his throat and he couldn't say it out.
After a while, she changed her explanation.
"...But I think those people you mentioned may not care either."
For example, midnight.
In her impression, the optimistic man always had a sunny smile on his face and would never be afraid or flinch no matter what situation he faced.
That optimism and courage were what she admired the most, as well as his kindness.
If it were that guy, he probably wouldn't take this kind of thing to heart at all.
"Maybe, but it's not actually a question of whether we care or not. It's whether we can wait until the dawn after the long night before the light on them goes out."
Yang Kai smiled meaningfully, looked at her and said pointedly.
"The body you gave your little boyfriend, do you think he really likes it?"
Jiang Xuezhou's face turned red and she hurriedly tried to explain that the guy was not her boyfriend, but she soon realized another, more serious problem.
His mentor actually already knew that he had spent his own money to help him replace his body!
But it seems I can’t hide this kind of thing...
Seeing that the instructor didn't mean to be angry, she whispered.
"But I feel like he quite likes it, so it's not like he hates it, right? I've already given him the most expensive one...that I can buy with my authority."
"Did you ask him?"
Putting the coffee cup on the tray and looking at the stunned Jiang Xuezhou, Yang Kai said slowly.
"I actually don't object to some of the things you are doing, but as your mentor I still have to remind you not to get too deep into some things."
"Respect the fate of others, put aside the need to help others, and only do what we can and what we think is worthwhile. This is the lesson that history has taught us."
"We are going to the New World after all, unless you can convince him to follow you."
Jiang Xuezhou bit his lip and finally lowered his head.
"yes……"
Yang Kai nodded approvingly.
"Just be clear in your mind. Go and do your own thing. I will call you if anything happens."
On the other side, south of Lion City, is a hilly area more than ten kilometers away.
Looking at the blazing fire, Ye Shi, who was holding the telescope, could not help but clenched his fists.
"Oh shit……"
Kuangfeng put her hand on his shoulder and patted him gently.
"Our mission is to conduct reconnaissance... We only have two people, so don't think about doing anything."
Fang Chang and the others are searching for the two crashed "Thunders". The wreckage of those things must not fall into the hands of the Legion. They must be completely blown up before the Legion finds them.
In addition, the Skeleton Corps has also encountered some troubles, and they may have to go over and help after they finish their business.
At present, the additional troops sent by the Alliance to the front have just landed at Kingallen Port.
There was really nothing they could do standing here against the flame that had already burned.
They are not gods after all.
Ye Shi didn't speak, just stood there in silence.
Like most players, he has been playing this game with a player's mentality, but when he thinks that those people are really dead when they die, it still feels like a stone is stuck in his heart.
The billowing thick smoke connected the sky and the earth, and the dark clouds seemed to be choked by the smoke. After a "boom" of sneezing, the pouring rain finally fell.
The rain washed away the muddy and charred streets, washing away the dried black blood and mud on the walls.
After several hours of fierce fighting, the Borneo defenders were finally defeated.
The six 10,000-man troops in the city suffered nearly 70% casualties. The commander-in-chief of the Shizhou Theater, Captain Yudonovan, died on the battlefield. The 200,000-strong army on the western front of Borneo was almost completely defeated, just like the pouring rain!