At the end of May, the capital of the North fell and the Duke of Raven died in battle, leaving everyone without a leader. At this critical moment, Elon Trey, who had been deprived of his inheritance rights, stood up again and issued an edict to the surviving lords of the North.
Gather where you are.
Although Elon was deprived of inheritance rights before, Duke Raven has never determined a new heir, and no one in the younger generation of the Trey family has a reputation comparable to that of the past. Therefore, even if his status is no longer what it used to be,
It is so noble, but at present, it is the only reliable and convincing choice for everyone.
The remaining troops began to gather, and half a month later, a small number of elites carrying Queen Teslin also landed in the mountain castle where the cold wind was howling, and met the son of the raven.
Her Majesty the Queen issued an edict, declaring Elon Trey as the new Raven Duke, confirming the legitimacy of his power, which reunited the Northern Territory, which was on the verge of fragmentation.
Although the Dryas organization wants to intervene and prevent such things from happening, after the difficult capture of the Black Crow Territory, they are already exhausted, with a large lack of supplies and a lot of personnel losses. Looking at the land further north, they can only sigh with excitement.
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As time came to June, the weather became slightly warmer and the situation eased. Both sides were preparing for the next decisive battle.
Although the fairy trees occupy a lot of land in the north, the time is too hasty. In just 1-2 months, it takes extra effort to appease and stabilize the northern territories with strong resistance, and logistical supplies
The length of the route also limits the ability to continue attacking northward.
Nowadays, there are no smooth and fast roads, and many things can only be transported by horse-drawn carriages, which cannot be done very quickly.
The Black Crow Territory on the front line is currently the former military command center in Dryas.
In the center of the round table in the room is a small firewood pile surrounded by stones. Charcoal and firewood are burning inside, with little sparks emitting from time to time, emitting gentle heat to warm the room surrounded by stones.
Several generals, as well as more than a dozen staff officers and senior officers were sitting here, discussing the current military situation and strategy.
"The further north you go, the colder it gets."
"Yes, firewood for heating has now become an important military supply." A general lamented.
"Many of our soldiers come from the south and are not adapted to such a climate. Those stationed in military camps are fine, but it is difficult for the soldiers who go out to conduct reconnaissance."
Although low-level extraordinary beings have a certain ability to withstand the cold, they are not unlimited. Such behavior will also consume a lot of magic power and attention, and cannot be balanced with the task.
"Yes, so currently we mostly rely on the assistance of our elven allies to obtain the distribution of the opposing army."
Compared to humans, there are many more high-level extraordinary beings among elves, and many elves are also good at traveling through the cold forests, making them lighter and faster.
After several generals lamented the increasingly difficult situation recently, they began to formally discuss how to defeat the last force in the north.
"I thought that defeating the Raven Duke would be the end, but I didn't expect that the enemy still had a backup plan, which made our strategic purpose fall short."
"It's very sad to be in this situation."
"Things are always so difficult, and you need to go all out every step of the way."
These generals are not like the nobles of the past, who were born to sit in high positions. Almost all of them are from civilians, and they all fought directly on the front line in the early days of the uprising. Their personal experience made them understand the horror and cruelty of the battlefield.
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If they have to, no one wants to experience this kind of thing again. This is not a game. The number of people is just a number. Behind it can represent each family, as well as countless laughter and tears, expectations and sighs.
"I learned from the captured soldiers that Duke Raven actually didn't think of escaping in the end. With his old-fashioned and traditional style, escaping is an extremely shameful thing."
"But how did it happen in the end?" Some people asked.
"Then we have to mention our old rival, the equally young general."
"Isaiah, it is indeed an idea that he can come up with. This person will not be restricted by traditional concepts and face. He is an alternative among the nobles."
"There are very few people he cares about. In other words, he was originally from a small noble family and doesn't have much feeling for the so-called fame and honor. For him, all he needs to do is protect the people close to him."
"So, he will also be a difficult opponent." Another person added.
"Does Mr. Roark have any good suggestions for Isaiah?"
The words turned to the corner of the room, where a man covered his face with a hat, leaning on a wooden chair with his eyes closed to meditate.
"He and I were friends when we were young. We fought against each other in the camps of the Eastern and Western Empires before, and we know a lot about each other. This does not mean that we can fully understand each other's ideas. I can only provide some suggestions or ideas to help
We will not easily fall into his traps and traps." He took off his hat with his hands and sat up.
After a modest self-introduction, Rock slowly told about Isaiah's previous deeds and the characteristics and tendencies of commanding in war, which also allowed the generals present to slowly find their way.
Unlike those generals in the empire who came from famous schools, most of the generals in Dryas are young, only in their 30s. After all, this organization has only been established for a short time, and there are few graduates of Emenas in the army, let alone outstanding ones.
The top students of Qiaodun College have acquired their military strategy knowledge through constant summarization by the organization in actual combat, and through gradual exploration and practice through knowledge teaching.
Although they are not as good as those geniuses, their excellent organization and well-disciplined army also mean that they do not need too clever military strategies to win. In addition, if an organized army can only win by relying solely on the commander's excellent intelligence,
Then this has reached a very dangerous state and is something that must be avoided as a last resort.
After a month of brief peace, the two sides started war again at the end of July. This, the warmest season in the north, also became the most difficult time for the northern lords.
In the early days, Dryad's army had the upper hand and gradually approached Her Majesty the Queen's territory. However, in the subsequent battle, they suffered a major ambush and raid. A large amount of supplies and materials were burned, and the fierce resistance of the local residents also caused
Many righteous soldiers hesitated and their morale was low.
The front army suffered heavy losses and had to stop again, and the rear base camp of Dryas also sent an order to temporarily stop the attack.
"Why!?"
Although they have expressed that they will respect the orders of the rear headquarters, some officers on the front line are still full of anger and confusion.
"That's enough. If we continue like this, we will deviate from our original intention." The messenger replied.
Unlike the frontline officers who have been trapped and wrapped in various emotions, the rear of the organization has been looking at the issue of fighting the northern border cautiously and calmly.
"What we want is a united country and a common happy future. If the war is allowed to continue in such a brutal and aggressive manner, then such an idea will be shattered."
Now that the intensity of the war in the north has exceeded the originally preset threshold, this has forced the Dryas organization to pause and begin to think of new methods to solve the problem in a gentle and more effective way.
It may only take a few months to reunify through force, but the sequelae and historical problems caused by the war will not be quelled even if it takes hundreds of years. This is why the Dryas organization is so cautious. The past history is still vivid in our minds.
The reason why they established such an organization is to prevent the same tragedy from happening.
"Our enemies have never been the residents and the general public in the North. In other words, those are the people I need to fight for, our future brothers and comrades-in-arms. But the real enemies are actually only a small group, which are the original people in the North.
nobles, those who hold power but are extremely rigid and conservative."
After explaining the reason for this order, although the officers gradually understood it, they were worried about the next policy.
If we don't rely on war, how can we still expect to argue with each other to make the other party give up?
"This is not a quarrel. Even I know that such a thing is unrealistic. It's just that what we need is something that can change the situation of the war and reduce casualties at the same time."
"So, what are you referring to?"
"Just wait a moment. In a few months, you will understand."
Uncharacteristically, the army of the Dryas organization was no longer obsessed with attacking, and began a new round of defense construction to appease the people.
A lot of seeds and fertilizers were shipped from the south, and many elves who were good at planting were also mobilized to the north to help local residents who were already short of food start farming, striving to obtain enough food in the second half of the year to supplement those expropriated by the nobles.
There are few granaries left.
The northern border was originally barren, and even after a few years of the cold disaster, food was still often insufficient and needed to be purchased and transported. On the eve of this war, the nobles confiscated a large amount of food, which caused many local residents to be in a state of half-life.
Hungry state.
It's just that this current situation is often covered up by cruel and direct wars, and no one cares about it. It was not until time slowly passed, and in the second half of the year, that the famine gradually spread, and many residents began to worry and panic.
This assistance from Dryas was a direct hit to people's hearts, softening the local residents who had been fiercely resisting. This also made the members of the organization responsible for comfort and overworked breathe a sigh of relief.
Slowly, as troops stationed in various places helped local residents farm, some ideas and concepts finally began to spread to the local residents who were gradually loosening up.
It is difficult for you to be as hostile as you were in the past to those who work with you, cultivate land, help you build reservoirs, roads, and houses, sit together around the campfire, eat together, and talk about everything.
Slowly, with this simple behavior, the members of the Drywood organization were gradually accepted by the locals, and they began to communicate with each other. They occasionally visited each other, sent food, worked together, and talked about their respective hometowns.
things, about the future, about children, about future life, etc.
When people have good expectations and imaginations for the future, everything will become peaceful and stable.
In the chats and exchanges between members of the Dryas organization, these residents gradually learned what life in the South is like now, the new world civilization, the imperfections and deficiencies of the past system, the fact that the empire will eventually be eliminated, etc.
If one person speaks, he may be lying, but what about hundreds or thousands of people, are they all lying, and are their words so true, logically consistent, and lifelike?
Some things, once started, cannot be stopped. Once the mind awakens, it is difficult to return to the chaotic state of the past.
Gradually, the local residents no longer had tense relations with the local garrison and were on guard against each other, and various construction projects in the Dryas were gradually implemented.
At first, it was to provide work-for-relief, allowing everyone to participate in road construction, and then to distribute food and grain, and then to organize and build the local Dryas branch, slowly attracting local people to join.
Finally, the North Territory was slowly assimilated and joined the organization, becoming one of them.
Time passed slowly in the second half of the year. By November, the roads on the northern frontline and the central part of the empire had been basically smoothed and smoothed, making travel much faster. And when many residents were preparing to spend the winter, each and every small black
Shadows flew across the winter clouds in the sky.
Cedar Collar, Three Pillars Mountains.
Feather-like snowflakes are constantly falling from the sky, filling the sky and the earth. There are white catkins of snow everywhere, dancing in the blowing north wind.
The forests and rocks on the ground are all covered with thick snow, creating a huge contrast with the dark leaves below and the ground, like a pure white world dotted with countless black spots.
In the howling cold wind, iron-gray shadows flew high in the sky. The fortresses and city walls below were so small that they were covered with thick snow and blended into the surrounding environment.
Deflecting the wings, my gaze went through the frost-covered glass, passed through the snowy world, and finally settled on the castle on the mountainside in the distance.
These iron-gray figures began to descend and dive.
The snowflakes were beaten into powder on the wings of the aircraft flying across the sky at high speed, and turned into hoarfrost and ice on the wings. As the wings pushed downwards, the roar of the propellers began to grow louder, reaching the peaks of the mountains.
echoed in time.
Adjusting the direction, the fuselage turned in an arc to avoid the tall mountain peaks on the right, and passed through the huge canyon in front, with dense buildings visible below. This was a northern city, many of which were still smoking.
But these flying shadows do not stop, but continue to move forward until they gradually reach the destination in the field of vision.
The cover under the cabin was opened, and the heavy and black projectile fell. From a distance, it looked like a thin black line.
The rising cloud of explosive flames broke the silence of the winter. The huge explosion accompanied by the fire came a few seconds later, accompanied by the huge shock wave. Such an explosion went up along the foot of the mountain, sending the
Strong fortresses and castles were directly flooded with fire.
The blazing fire shook this cold world that was almost still.
In the obviously cold winter, there is a suffocating heat wave spreading, the snow on the surrounding peaks is rolling down, and the sound of melting snow and water is heard everywhere.
When the first batch of iron-ash shadows flew by, the fortresses and towers that originally stood on the mountainside had all collapsed, and there were traces of burning flames everywhere, forming a strong contrast with the snow-white earth.
But this is not the end, more and more grand clusters are approaching.
The iron-gray steel bodies passed through the insurmountable mountain peaks and frozen soil in winter and came to this remote mountain range. The sound of the propellers on their wings converged into one, so shocking that it blocked the sky.
Local residents looked at the sky and saw a scene that countless people will never forget.
The wings made of steel covered the sky and the sun, roaring endlessly, bringing about a trembling whistling sound, and countless black figures falling down.
After these figures descended a long distance in the sky, they opened up again in the sky, forming white circular cones.
The soldiers of the Dryas suddenly landed in the core of the northern border. Once they landed, they quickly gathered and moved forward, constantly breaking through the incomplete defense lines, knocking down the guards stationed there, and heading towards the ruins where the flames were gradually cooling down.
go ahead.
Their goal is to end this war with minimal casualties.
Give the world the last gentleness with the most violent explosions and attacks.
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