As the commander of the Third Army, Brigadier General Moya has been extremely busy these past two days.
According to His Majesty Cohen's order, the Third Army established a defense line a hundred miles away from Conson City. Because the intelligence provided detailed information on the number and types of enemy troops, these two targeted defensive positions consumed a lot of energy from the entire army.
——The infantry blocking the cavalry is an incredible thing in itself.
From officers to soldiers, everyone in the Third Army exerted their wisdom to the limit. One line of defense and two positions exhausted the efforts of tens of thousands of soldiers.
The Army Staff was very troubled by the location of the position, and finally selected this place on the only way to Conson City.
This is a long and narrow wilderness, surrounded by mountains. Thirty miles ahead is the Grand Canyon leading to the Holy Capital. A wide river passing near the Holy Capital comes out of the canyon and divides the wilderness into two. The rebels are sure
It will protect the materials passing through here.
The defensive position is also divided into two parts by the river, each defending the distance from the river bank to the mountainside. The left position is five miles wide, and the right position is three miles wide and eight miles deep. So far, nothing unusual can be seen on the ground, but the mechanisms below the ground
Heavy and dense with traps.
The engineers also repaired more than a dozen pontoon bridges behind the position for the two positions to mobilize troops. Behind the position is the simple field camp of the Third Army. All the reserve forces are here, including the only assault force in the hands of Brigadier General Moya——
Two cavalry regiments.
Other troops, including field infantry, assault infantry, special combat regiments, and reconnaissance regiments have already entered the position, and the engineering regiment is still digging desperately underground.
It was already the third day. Brigadier General Moya and his adjutants shuttled between various positions, carefully inspecting the defenses and encouraging morale.
"Sir—Sir Moya!" the guard called from above.
Moya, who was wearing an ordinary officer's uniform, agreed, crawled out of the tunnel, shook the dirt off his body and walked over.
"Sir Moya, Chief Cohen is here." Although the guard lowered his voice, he could not conceal his excitement: "He is in the camp!"
"I know, please keep it a secret." Moya was not surprised at all by His Majesty the Emperor's sudden visit.
When Moya returned to the camp, His Majesty Cohen looked at him and kept smiling. Even the General Staff Officer, who was never very joking, also laughed. Moya didn't know what was going on, and because Bai Ying was there, he made a big fuss on the spot.
Red face.
"I'm talking about Moya! You are a brigadier general after all. You should let your subordinates do many things!" Cohen gestured to Bai Ying. Bai Ying turned around to get a towel. Cohen walked over in a few steps and handed it over with his own hands.
Handed it to him: "Look at your face, how beautiful it is."
"I went to inspect the position." Moya smiled sheepishly, took the towel and wiped his face vigorously: "These things are very important. I don't know for sure if I don't see them myself."
"Where are your guards?" Cohen frowned: "Sir, you are so disgraced, what do the guards do?"
"Guards! I sent them down as low-level officers." Moya smiled honestly: "The current situation is so tense, and their military quality is good. It is a pity to stay with me."
"You..." Cohen stared at Moya, and finally sighed helplessly, turned around and shouted: "Rock!"
"arrive!"
"A team of soldiers from the Guards Battalion will be assigned to Brigadier General Moya, and fifty reserve members from the Royal Guards will be assigned to protect Brigadier General Moya."
"Yes, sir!"
"These are my people, lent to you." Cohen threatened Moya: "If you try sending these people down again, I will skin you."
"Well, no more."
"How is the position prepared?" Cohen walked to the position map: "The rebels will arrive soon. Are you confident?"
"There is no problem in terms of defense, but the assault power of the Third Army is not enough, and the cavalry of 5,000 people cannot expand the results."
"I brought the cavalry, they will be here soon." Cohen smiled: "Have you left a passage in the position? Don't fall into your own trap then."
"Keep it." Moya asked, "Sir, what are your plans?"
"The general staff officer has been asking this too, haha, let me tell you now! Come and sit down." Cohen pulled up a chair: "Actually, the situation between the rebels and us is very simple. In the past few years,
At this meeting, I deliberately complicated this battle and asked commanders at all levels - especially officers at the level of wing captains to think about it for themselves. Look, two wing captains have already written to remind me."
Carlos, who was sitting aside, asked: "What's a simple solution? I personally think this situation is very complicated. There are remaining rebels in the outer defense line, and the rebels in the inner defense circle are all elites. If we are careless, we will get trapped in the mud."
"The combat effectiveness of the outer rebels is low, their intelligence and logistics connections are interrupted, and they have no idea what is happening outside. They dare not come out, so there is nothing to worry about." Cohen tapped his fingers on the table: "And what about the inner circle! Conson City and
The Holy Capital is the two most important points, each with 50,000 defenders and four hundred miles apart. These two isolated cities cannot overturn the sky, and the only variable in the entire battle is the 100,000 counterattack troops!"
"That's right, the distance of four hundred miles is not long. If the cavalry marches quickly, it can arrive in two days." Moya followed Cohen's train of thought: "And the distance of four hundred miles doesn't have to worry about logistics at all. They can reinforce a certain city at any time.
They can even fight us in the wild if they are pushed hard, they have the strength."
"Wait a minute, sir - the Second Legion is in danger!" Carlos suddenly stood up, staring straight at Cohen: "The rebels were attracted by us, and the Second Legion raided the Holy Capital, but the Holy Capital cannot be there in one or two seconds.
It will be broken within a few days! At this time, the rebels leave tens of thousands of people to contain us, and if most of the troops return to support the Holy Capital..."
"Yes! If we make a surprise attack, then the rebel army will turn around and attack us." Cohen smiled: "Your Excellency, Staff Officer, you are not a bad mind."
"I thought the commander had other plans before, so I didn't stop him. But..." Carlos was anxious: "Change it! It's not too late now!"
"Don't worry! Of course I have arrangements." Cohen waved his hand easily: "When I left, I issued an order to all the officers. You are now appointed as the commander-in-chief of the siege of Conson City. Go back and shoulder your responsibilities.
!Leave this place to me.”
"But……"
"But what? Don't you trust my ability?" Cohen stood up and laughed a few times: "Don't worry, this is the burial place of the rebels. What I'm worried about is that under Conson City, just use such
If you put all your troops into a siege, only you can do it well."
"Then..." Carlos glanced at Moya: "Brigadier General Moya, I'll leave the command to you."
"Tch! What did you say?" Cohen was very dissatisfied with the staff officer's words: "Am I a child?"
"Don't worry! Your Excellency, Staff Officer, nothing will happen to you, sir." Moya stood up: "And sir, you are right, this is destined to be the burial place of the rebels."
"It is true that I am doomed to a miserable life. With such a boss, my youth will pass quickly." The general staff officer sighed and complained and walked to Bai Ying: "Ms. Bai Ying, I think you should understand that Your Majesty the Emperor
The importance of the emperor, you must protect him no matter what, the rise and fall of the empire depends entirely on the emperor."
Seeing Bai Ying nod slightly, the general staff officer sighed and walked out the door.
Holy capital, royal palace.
The prime minister, who was dressed meticulously, was reporting his country's armament situation to Luman. The people standing next to Luman were all his confidants. Most of the previous officials were not qualified to participate in such a life-and-death meeting.
"...The forces of the Keda family arrived at Conson City two days ago. The last information transmitted was that they had begun to attack the city. All the main forces of Cohen Keda were under Conson City. Only catapults and other siege equipment were needed.
More than two thousand." The prime minister looked at the information in his hand: "After a series of battles, the Al Qaeda family's army should be very tired."
Luman gently shook the wine glass in his hand: "How is the situation in Conson City? How many days can it hold on?"
"Your Majesty, there are 50,000 defenders in Conson City, and the supplies are sufficient. I think they will have no problem guarding for half a month." A general stepped forward: "And the 100,000 counterattack troops we prepared have already set off. Four
The distance of a hundred miles can be reached in two days, and when we meet at the foot of Kangson City, we will be attacked from both inside and outside, and Korn Keda will just cry."
"Don't underestimate Cohen Keda! He is indeed unique in his use of troops." Luman put down his wine glass and looked a little solemn: "Have you ever thought about what if he arranges an army to raid the Holy City?"
"Your Majesty, we have thought of this method. The defense of the Holy City cannot be broken in half a month. If Cohen Keda arranges troops to attack the Holy City, then our 100,000 cavalry can immediately return to support and annihilate this sneak attack.
of troops!”
"Are you sure our cavalry can turn around?" Luman stood up, frowning: "They won't be held back by Cohen Keda's army?"
"Your Majesty, if you want to hold back 100,000 cavalry, unless the Light God Clan comes forward." The general replied with a smile: "Our battle plan has been revised many times. The scale of 100,000 cavalry was not determined casually. The Prime Minister was involved.
"
"Oh?" Lu Man turned to look at the Prime Minister: "Tell me about it."
"Okay, Your Majesty, it's actually not difficult to understand. We have carefully studied the enemy's strategy. They can attack Conson City with up to 100,000 troops. The cavalry that can compete with our reinforcements is only 50,000 at most. And except for Saint
Around the capital, only the terrain around Conson City can be used for cavalry battles, so they are at a disadvantage." The prime minister carefully explained to Luman: "On the line from the Holy Capital to Conson City, our 100,000 cavalry don't have to worry about the most critical logistics.
We have the ability to compete in any location.”
"So, can we win?"
"Of course. Your Majesty, our cavalry can move and fight. With the Holy City as the fulcrum, we can form a strength advantage at any point." The general replied excitedly: "In this battle, even if the road of Korn Keda is
It’s over!”
"Of course that's good." Luman let out a sigh of relief: "After all, the Keda family has a shallow foundation and insufficient strength! There are only 150,000 troops in total, how dare you launch an attack?"
"If they don't attack, the Al Qaeda family will be forgotten by the world." The prime minister took over Luman's words: "That's fine, let the Al Qaeda family withdraw from the stage of history! We can also save a lot of time."
"Well, I don't know much about military matters. You all must work together to finish this battle well." Luman sat down again: "After victory, you will become the founding fathers of the empire, and your treatment will of course be different from other officials!
"
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
"Go down and get ready! Honor and disgrace lie in this battle, so fight well!"
"Yes, Your Majesty!"
The prime minister bid farewell to the officials and returned to the mansion in high spirits. The guards who sent him back saw this and thought it was a good sign. This important minister in the empire was not worried about the situation in front of him. What else could he do?
worried?
As soon as he entered the inner courtyard, the Prime Minister shouted that he wanted to drink, and his expression was no longer mature and solemn. He was exactly the same as the strange Prime Minister that Cohen saw in the garden that night.
"Look at the way you are dancing." The concubine put down the wine bottle and scolded him angrily: "What happy thing happened to you again?"
"The boring life is over, my little dear." The prime minister replied with a smile, while pouring wine for himself: "I am very satisfied with the current development of the Keda family... Have you packed your things?"
"What are you talking about? What do we have to pack?" The concubine asked confusedly, "What on earth is going on?"
"The army of Korn Keda is invading, and His Majesty Luman is on pins and needles." The Prime Minister drank the wine in his glass in one gulp and exhaled with satisfaction: "I'm really looking forward to it - the Holy City is about to change hands!"
"Are you dreaming? You are the most important official under Luman, and you are actually happy that the enemy army has made progress?" The concubine rolled her eyes at him: "Besides, I am not ignorant. The current situation in Cohen Keda is not optimistic.
"
"Why are you not optimistic?" The Prime Minister spread his hands: "In my opinion, this situation is developing very well!"
"No matter how powerful Cohen Keda is, his soldiers are all ordinary people. After many battles and no time to rest, how can he still have the energy to attack the Holy City? Can he kill a hundred thousand cavalry by himself?" The concubine pointed.
The tip of the Prime Minister's nose: "You! Think about it carefully!"
"Let's make a bet!" The Prime Minister was not discouraged: "I say that Korn Keda will attack the Holy Capital within ten days, and the casualties of the troops will not be serious."
"Have you heard any news?" The concubine asked strangely: "Or maybe the strength of Korn Keda is more than 150,000?"
"I don't know more than you, but I have confidence in this man. In fact, these 100,000 troops are my arrangement. If Cohen Keda is a mediocre man, he will perish in the hands of this army; if he is a
Talent, he will accept this gift unceremoniously... We will pack up and move as soon as possible." The prime minister put away his smile: "How about it, do you want to bet?"
"bet."
"Well, we will move in three days later at night, and things should be settled by then." The Prime Minister stood up and said, "Holy City! This is a beautiful city. I hope that Cohen Keda will be merciful."
"If he can win, this will be his capital. Who would destroy his capital?"
"No, you are wrong. Cohen Keda is a simple man. He hates Luman and he hates simplicity. He is so simple that he has no conditions to negotiate. All compromise methods are ineffective against him, and Luman also understands this in his heart.
Point, the battle in the Holy Capital will definitely be brutal." The Prime Minister sighed: "If Luman's army does not surrender, it is not impossible that the Holy Capital will turn into rubble."
"Why do you think that Korn Keda will win? There are 100,000 cavalry! Even if they don't resist and let you kill them, they can kill you until they are weak."
"Based on the current situation, Keen Keda has three options: a decisive battle under the city, separate attack and encirclement and annihilation." The prime minister approached the concubine and explained to her in detail: "The casualties in the decisive battle under the city were too great, and Keen Keda could not afford it.
, and the risk of a combined attack was too high, Cohen Keda would not do such a stupid thing - so he chose to lure the enemy into encirclement and annihilation. Luman's 100,000 cavalry were on a road of no return, and they could not see Conson City.
They can’t return to the Holy Capital either.”
"Koen Keda...is he really that powerful?"
"Maybe! He put on a posture of a decisive battle under the city, and also vaguely revealed the intention of attacking separately, just to lure these 100,000 cavalry." The prime minister whispered: "Those fools in the military have been fooled.
, I am also happy to go along with the flow, they still dream of defeating Cohen Keda!"
"Is war so fun? Look at how excited you are."
"As far as I'm concerned, war is not fun." The Prime Minister smiled faintly: "In fact, Lu Man was also aware of his own destiny. He secretly sent his daughter away."
"It seems that Cohen Keda is a bit interesting." The concubine nodded: "Okay! I'll put away the things you like so that you won't blame me again."
The convoy of the second princess, Luman's daughter, had already left the border of Folu Province on this day, and arrived at a medium-sized city that night. From here onwards, it is the broadest and most fertile plain area of the Sibia Empire.
The motorcade stopped in the front yard of the city lord's mansion. The city lord and his wife had been waiting for a long time and respectfully welcomed the princess and his wife into the inner hall.
"The room is ready. Please have dinner first." The city lord led the way: "You can rest after dinner."
As a princess, Lisa nodded politely and walked to the banquet hall accompanied by Leka. The waiter at the door bowed and opened the door.
"It's a bit strange." Leka whispered.
"What?" Lisa looked at her husband and said as they walked, they had already entered the hall door.
"I mean, the waiter, shouldn't he open the door first and then salute?" Leka smiled: "They did it the other way around."
"The waiter in a small place has never seen the world..."
The conversation between the two suddenly stopped because they saw a burly man wearing golden armor sitting at the dining table by the window. He was cutting meat with a knife and staring at it with a half-smile.
Lieka rushed forward with a lunge and drew his sword to protect Lisa. Several personal guards also formed a circle around the two of them without waiting for the master's instructions - this person's strange appearance is definitely not a good one!
The door of the banquet hall has been closed silently. No one spoke in the empty hall. There was only the subtle sound of knives and forks rubbing against each other. Princess Lisa had never noticed it. This kind of sound would also make people feel uncomfortable when hearing it.
Chilling.
"Who are you!" Leka said while observing the environment in the hall: "Bold, don't back down yet!"
The man was not in a hurry to answer, but put a piece of meat into his mouth and chewed it carefully for a few times, then put down his knife and fork and stood up. The exquisite armor reflected the surrounding lights, and his figure looked even more majestic.
He is at least a head shorter than him in height.
"I have a brother. Once, he wore a divine armor and ate barbecue in front of a group of nobles. He was a very kind man, but he scared the nobles into confusion, so I wanted to try it too." The man stepped forward and said, "But I found that
, this knife and fork is so damn hard to use, and the half-cooked meat tastes bad.”
"who are you!"
"You don't know me, but I know you, and that bitch behind you, and you're still a fucking princess?" The man sneered, pressing his hand on the hilt of his sword as he continued to approach: "This counts as your doom, I just arrived, you guys
It’s almost here. If you fall into my hands, Heert, you will be in trouble!”
"Gelter?" Lisa screamed, feeling like stars were rising in front of her eyes, and her body was shaking. This name, and the meaning it represented, were not something she could bear at this moment.
In the front yard, there was a shrill scream... (To be continued)