The scorching sun is shining in the sky, and the outer suburbs of Qingqing Town are empty.
The plains were trembling faintly, as if the earth was sinking and wailing.
Under the bright sunshine, the instigator slowly appeared at the junction of heaven and earth. An army with flags fluttering and well-formed troops was advancing.
The sharp blades that had been unsheathed reflected icy cold light, making this peaceful and warm afternoon suddenly become biting and dangerous.
Thumb! Thumb! Thunk!
The uniform sound of combat boots hitting the ground, mixed with the crisp sound of armor clashing, was like a funeral song, resounding throughout the sky.
Every time the boots hit the ground, there were a large number of wild flowers and weeds embedded in the hard soil, just like those free farmers as light as a feather, no one would care.
This is an army composed mainly of so-called new citizens.
These vested interests of the tyranny are usually above the lowest level of free peasants. In addition to contempt and humiliation, wanton beating and scolding are commonplace. With this kind of privilege, they naturally become brutal aristocrats.
The most loyal vassal.
Somewhere in this murderous army, two middle-aged men who looked like ordinary infantrymen were mixed in with a group of infantrymen, slowly advancing under the protection of the surrounding elite heavy armored soldiers.
"Is it finally here?"
I saw a relatively sturdy middle-aged man, his eyes slightly narrowed, and the corner of his mouth couldn't help but evoke a smile that was mixed with murderous intent and expectation.
This person is none other than Baldwin, the lord of Velen City, and the commander of the vanguard army of the great prince.
Looking at the city in the distance, Birdwin seemed to be seeing prey. The smile on his face became stronger and he said: "Haha, it's finally time to make contributions to His Highness the Great Prince. As long as we defeat Kongqing Town, we must
You will be appreciated by His Highness the Great Prince!"
"Your Excellency, according to the order of that lord, we only need to besiege the city and feint attack to test the opponent's strength. When the main force behind comes, we can take down Kongqing Town in one go."
Another fat middle-aged man heard Birdwin's strong murderous intention and quickly said: "According to the latest intelligence, Kongqing Town has been preparing for war and strengthening the city defense. In addition, there is a fifth princess.
Sitting with two generals from the kingdom, our strength cannot be underestimated."
After a pause, the obese middle-aged man added: "And there is also the mysterious Princess Keqing. With the strength of a legion from our two cities combined, it seems a bit too reckless to capture Kongqing Town.
Already."
"Viscount Anzem, you are so timid. No wonder your family has been huddled in a remote corner of the mountains in Zem Town."
Birdwin glanced at the other party and snorted coldly: "When we passed through Mailan Town, I wanted to capture it, but I couldn't resist my fate. Could it be that you have already arrived here, and you still want me to miss it?"
A second chance? I don’t want this success to fall on anyone else’s head!”
"Your Majesty the Earl, after all, the enemy just killed the Holy Night army and returned in defeat not long ago, and there is also a fifth-level magic powerhouse suspected of being Master Yu Wu appearing on the battlefield. With our strength, I'm afraid...
"
Looking at the displeased expression on Birdwin's face, Anzem's fat face was filled with caution as he reminded him.
Although he, as the Viscount of the Kingdom, is the absolute master of the three-acre land in Zem Town and plays songs every night, if he is left outside, he will naturally not be ranked. He still has this self-awareness.
of.
What's more, this Birdwin is still a genuine fourth-level strong man, and he is definitely not a powerful being that he can deal with.
"Anzem, are you questioning my Earl's decision? If the fifth-level powerhouse is really a master, he will naturally not interfere with our actions. This can already be seen in the disputes in the royal capital.
"
Birdwin rolled his sly eyes and analyzed: "If there is no fifth-level powerhouse in the opponent's camp and this is just false news, then how can we give up this just based on a smoke bomb released by the opponent?
An excellent opportunity to be promoted to a higher position? That would really make people laugh out loud!"
"In terms of retreating 10,000 steps, even if the opponent really has a fifth-level strong man, it will not be too late to retreat. After all, there is a cavalry vanguard army near us to warn the Second Prince's forces. No one can stop a cavalry vanguard army.
The charge of a cavalry legion of ten thousand people is not enough even for a fifth-level warrior."
"Furthermore, in this vanguard army, Qizem Town only produced 3,000 soldiers, while Velen City produced 7,000 first-order elites!"
Birdwin looked at the fat noble in front of him with disdain, and said calmly: "If something goes wrong, we will lose the most soldiers in Velen City. And if we capture this city, you will be the only one besides me to capture it."
The second hero of Kongqing Town!"
After hearing Baldwin's words, the small eyes on Anzem's fat face rolled around, obviously he was moved.
Although he is cautious by nature, he has a sharp mind.
If he could be appreciated by the eldest prince and receive praise, wouldn't it be possible for Anzem to turn into a phoenix and become a high-ranking noble with greater power?
This is something that his viscount family has dreamed of for generations!
If this is really the case, even if all 3,000 of his soldiers are involved, that would be perfect!
As the saying goes, once a general achieves great success, thousands of bones will wither away! When he achieves success and fame, won’t these lackeys who are pawns be as much needed as they need in the future?
Looking at Anzem's greasy and fat face, which had begun to waver, a smile immediately appeared on Bird's face, and he continued: "In addition, as the Marquis just said, we are not the only one.
The legion, the cavalry legion of the Second Prince’s forces on the outer embankment, arrived at the predetermined position last night.”
"I have made an appointment with them. As long as Kongqing Town cannot hold on, a large number of cavalry on the periphery will be able to attack directly. Then everything will be fine. Even if the vanguard army of the second prince's force reacts, we will have already
Kongqing Town has been captured, what else can the other side do to us?"
The smile on Bodwin's solemn face gradually grew, and he continued: "Then again, I am not stupid either. Naturally, I will not attack at will. I just need to act according to the plan of this Marquis."
After speaking, Baldwin did not hesitate and informed Anzem of all the strategies he had already planned in his mind.
"That's it! Your Excellency, the Earl, is indeed extraordinary. In this way, taking Kongqing Town will be a piece of cake!"
After listening to Baldwin's words, Anzem's eyes lit up, and he immediately said with admiration: "In the future, His Royal Highness, the Earl, will be assisted by talented people like the Earl. Isn't it just around the corner to aspire to the throne?"
"Hahaha, the brave and resourceful Viscount Anzem also deserves a lot of credit!"
After bragging to each other, Bodwin's sharp face showed an uncontrollable killing intent again, and he slowly said: "I heard that Kongqing Town has been developing well recently, and the city lord's mansion is even richer.
Oil, it’s time for this huge wealth to change hands.”
"Hehe, you're right. What a bullshit guest. I am a magic master at the third level of peak level. I will hang it on the city wall with my own hands by then!"
Anzem's fat face was also full of murderous intent, and he said solemnly: "I will step on their heads hard and climb to a high position. By then, wouldn't it be wonderful to go to the wider world to live happily and happily?"
After finishing speaking, the two lowered their voices and looked at each other and laughed sinisterly.
It didn't take long for this well-trained army to arrive at the outskirts of Kongqing Town.
Looking at the ten-meter tall city wall, Birdwin looked as expected, and then looked at the eager soldiers beside him.
Before the expedition, Birdwin specifically exaggerated some rumors about the wealth of Kongqing Town, saying that Ariel, as the fifth princess, had brought a large amount of royal treasures from the royal capital. As long as he could invade Kongqing Town, it would be
Those who can get it.
As a result, these red-eyed soldiers were already like hungry wolves, boiling with murderous intent and eager to tear Kongqing Town to pieces immediately.
"Okay, let's start acting according to the plan."
Nodding to Anzem who was also impatient beside him, Birdwin hid in an inconspicuous corner again with a sinister smile.
In a matter of moments, under the secret command of Birdwin, this murderous vanguard army was divided into four, and the small town of Kongqing was surrounded with water and catapults and other siege equipment.
, was slowly pushed out.
On the towering city wall, the opponent's series of actions were naturally under the sight of Lei Xiao and others.
"Lord, judging from the opponent's flag, this is a mixed army composed of the garrison of Velen City and Zem Town. According to the information from the scouts, it is undoubtedly the vanguard army of the Great Prince's faction."
The crisp sound of armor clashing sounded. In an arrow tower on the wall of Kongqing Town, the fully armed Burt stroked his white beard thoughtfully and said: "From the opponent's siege formation and complete siege equipment, come up
Look, obviously they want to test the specific defense capabilities of our Kongqing Town."
"Senior Bert is right. Testing is one thing. It keeps us on high alert at all times. It is also a means of mental consumption."
Orange Bai, who was wearing a pure white shirt and had a tall figure, also said thoughtfully: "The opponent's commander's strategy must be to make us tired of dealing with it, and then wait for the subsequent main army to arrive and capture it in one fell swoop."
"The analysis makes sense."
Looking at the dark and orderly formations of soldiers outside the firing range of the city, Lei Xiao nodded, and then said: "However, we cannot rule out the possibility of the opponent forcibly attacking the city."
"Siege the city by force?"
Ju Bai held his fair chin with one hand and thought with his eyebrows: "The lord is right. In addition to this vanguard infantry regiment, the other side also has a cavalry regiment. It is currently in the middle between us and the second prince's forces.
If we rush for help, we will soon reach the location of Kongqing Town."
"When Guanzhong recruited new soldiers, his concealment work was very good. In the eyes of others, the standing army in Kongqing Town would not exceed 4,000, 20,000 to 4,000, a five-fold strength gap. Historically, there were indeed a large number of
A classic example of success."
Bert gently stroked his short gray beard and agreed: "It seems that we have to pay close attention to the opponent's movements and defend with all our strength."
"Indeed, it is obviously not a wise choice to open the city to fight. After all, the opponent has a cavalry regiment ready to attack not far away."
Ariel, who had been listening carefully, nodded and said: "And just like what the lord said, it is also our important goal to make the opponent realize that Kongqing Town is a piece of steel."
"Well said."
casually touching the head of the fifth princess of Lengyan, Lei Xiao smiled lightly and said: "It is of course essential to pay close attention to the opponent's movements, but it is not necessary to defend with all-out strength for the time being."
"ah?"
Feeling the warmth on Lei Xiao's palm, Ariel's cheeks were a little red, and she couldn't help but wonder: "Lord, do you mean that we take the initiative? But Kongqing Town is surrounded by plains, and taking the initiative will have consequences.
It is beneficial to the enemy's cavalry charge."
"Your Highness, please be patient and calm."
As her long orange-white eyelashes flickered, she said in a deep voice: "The lord does not seem to want us to take the initiative, but to lure the enemy in and then strike hard!"
"That's right. Although our magic cannon has a longer range, once the opponent leaves the range, we will be helpless."
Bert's old face couldn't help but show a touch of excitement, and continued: "And if we show weakness first, not only can the opponent relax their vigilance, but also let them get closer to here. At that time, we can use magic cannons and arrows
If you send all the arrows together, the other party will be like a piece of fish on the chopping board."
"I see. After all, the opponent is very likely to be greedy for power and rush forward, and actually intend to attack the city!"
Ariel's starry eyes lit up, and she suddenly realized: "As long as this vanguard army can be completely annihilated, it will definitely have a considerable deterrent effect and morale blow to our two opponents!"
"If the opponent is greedy for power and advances rashly, we will completely eliminate it. If the opponent is just pretending to attack the city, then we can preserve our true strength to the maximum extent and deal with the subsequent army. No matter which kind it is, there will be no disadvantages.
"
Lei Xiao still maintained a faint smile, nodded and said: "Let's see if the other party will obey orders and follow the rules, or will he go to the grave on his own."
After Lei Xiao finished speaking, he nodded slightly to Bert and Jubai. The two kingdom generals understood and hurriedly separated to carry out the order.
It didn't take long. On top of the towering city wall of Kongqing Town, apart from the large number of archers hidden in the solid archery towers, there were only some heavy infantrymen wearing heavy armor and holding anti-magic shields.
Under the city wall, the enemy's vanguard legionnaires, who were neatly arrayed in four directions, were already bearing the brunt of the heavy infantry, and slowly advanced towards Kongqing Town with murderous intent.
At this point, this huge battle that is destined to sweep across the entire eastern region of Lengyan has officially begun.