Chapter 494 Confrontation on the Plains (Part 1)
Wharton Plain is a huge plain connecting Kislev City. The north-south highway and the east-west highway all pass through this place. It can be said that south of Grizzly Bear Castle, Kislev has no natural barrier. The last line of defense is
It is the tall and majestic city wall of the capital city of Kislev. Since it is the front line against the invasion of Chaos, the city wall of Kislev City is extremely strong, second only to Altdorf, the capital of the empire.
Back then, the third Chaos invasion almost captured the city of Kislev. After several reinforcements, this city wall has become the most powerful defensive barrier in the north. Now, the wall between Rhodes and the city of Kislev
, there is only one legion. A legion put together by the whole country of Kislev, personally recruited by the Snow Queen Katarina, who brought an astonishing number of soldiers from the south. According to the intelligence fed back by the scouts, the total number of this legion was
The number of people may exceed 70,000. The entire Northern Alliance Army, including the Black Rose Knights and various civilian armed forces, only has more than 50,000 people.
What is coming will eventually come. Regardless of political intrigues or economic means, in the end, no decisive battle can completely defeat the proud heart of Blood Queen Katarina. However, it seems that Katarina is not in this legion.
...Rhodes had a faint worry, wondering what conspiracy the Bloody Queen was up to. Vampires are not fools. On the contrary, they often calculated their plots. At this moment, Catalina was not in the southern army's tent in Kislev.
This made Rhode feel even more uneasy.
However, not many in the legion are worried about this matter. What they care more about is the decisive battle in front of them. Yes, the total number of troops participating in the battle exceeds 100,000. This is definitely the largest battle in Kislev. It should be said to be the largest
A civil war on a massive scale...
In the silver tent, the lords of the North frowned and thought, discussing and perfecting tactics, thinking of every situation as much as possible. A battle is not like a chessboard game, and tactics can be adjusted temporarily. Once a real battle begins, many temporary adjustments to deployment are almost impossible.
It's impossible.
Only by thinking ahead, formulating tactics, and responding as planned after the war begins can the battle proceed as planned. Therefore, it is very important to formulate tactics before the war, deduce the battle, and deploy troops. Of course, even if a perfect plan is made
It is impossible to fully grasp the progress and rhythm of the battle even if all the tactics have been thought out. After all, the psychological state of the soldiers, weather changes, and various emergencies during the battle may affect the outcome of the entire battle.
And every lord, every general, every officer, and even every captain carries the safety of others on their shoulders. If they win, Kislev will be liberated. If they lose, they will lose everything. The Ice Queen’s army
It will push back to the north. The psychological pressure on everyone is unprecedented.
"I don't have as many soldiers as my opponent, so there is no doubt that when the battle starts tomorrow, the Southern Army's front will be longer than ours. The intelligence detected by the scouts is 70,000. However, the actual number of people participating in the battle is likely to be greater than this number."
Standing in the command tent, Rhodes wore the Armor of Esun and had the "Book of Beasts" tied around his waist. The entire battle framework was displayed in front of everyone. His long sword swept across the map. This was an endless prairie with spring as far as the eye could see.
In the summer, the plains are not like the mountains, and the snow has already melted. Therefore, on this map - there are no barriers! There is no terrain to use!
"After the battle starts, I will lead the knights to attack the enemy's right flank in a roundabout way, forcing the Southern Army's cavalry to fight with us. At this time, I need a helper to help me divert some of the Kislev cavalry. Lord Rhodes
, you have the most powerful cavalry unit in the entire northern border, and even in the entire Kislev - the Bear Knights. I hope that after the battle begins, you can bring this elite knight group to support me and draw away some of the enemy cavalry.
The Black Rose Knights are not afraid of swords, bloodshed and sacrifice. Once the pressure on my side is reduced, I will defeat the Kislev Cavalry Regiment and enter the battlefield from the flank to support the center front. After the cavalry battle, I estimate that by then
The middle front should also be in a stalemate. Let my knights break this stalemate and defeat those southern troops. Once the gap is opened, the enemy's morale will inevitably be weakened, and this is the time for us to launch a full-scale counterattack!"
On the side, Venis, the leader of the Black Rose Knights, was talking. His thin face was full of pride and perseverance. After countless battles side by side, the Black Rose Knights now cooperated with the Kislev Northern Alliance.
Smooth and close. Moorishism, this fringe sect that was once hated by Mrs. Kislev, has gradually been understood and known by the soldiers in the north. Moorish priests and combat priests have even become representatives of hunting vampires and undead creatures.
After Venis finished speaking, the general appearance of the battle emerged in everyone's minds. After all, they are all veterans who have been on the battlefield for a long time. They can roughly imagine the entire battle scene and process in just a few words. The two armies faced each other head-on, and then the cavalry on the flanks took a roundabout way.
Charge is a traditional tactic, but it is also the most effective tactic. The northern coalition forces are insufficient in numbers and can only win by relying on cavalry.
"The plan is good, but this is an ideal situation. Captain Venis, you and I are people who have experienced countless battlefields, and we must not only consider the ideal situation. This legion fighting us is led by the Archmage Irene. She is bloody
The most powerful wizard under Catalina, a high-level witch. She is also a battlefield commander. She has followed Catalina in countless battles. She must also know what we know. If the enemy cavalry refuses to retreat after a fight,
, or Eileen ordered the reserves to support their cavalry regiment. Then, the pressure on us will be great. The center is already weak, and Lord Rhodes's elite cavalry is pressing on the right wing. We are like a giant with its hands and feet tied.
Beast, there is no room for other strategies."
Edmund, Lord of Binglan Castle, said that as the last guardian of the Great Wall, his experience was no less than that of Rhodes. When Blackhammer Castle was invaded by beastmen, a wave of people also gathered under Edmund's castle.
Another wave of beastmen. In this relatively peaceful era, there are very few lords with so much actual combat experience. Rhodes will not comment. To be honest, Venis's tactics still have some merit.
This is a conventional tactic, and it is also a steady tactic. However, mentally speaking, Rhodes is still a little worried about placing the final victory on the foreign legions.
"My suggestion, brothers, is that we should win by surprise."
Jigel, the Lord of Duskwinter Castle, stood up and spoke. His voice overshadowed everyone, causing everyone in the command tent to focus their attention on him.
"We have no chance of winning this battle using conventional tactics. Even if there is hope of victory, it can only be won after a brutal fight. Kislev has already experienced too much suffering, and now, civil war continues.
The foreign enemy is still there. We cannot lose too much vitality in one battle. To achieve the greatest victory at the least cost, we must make dangerous and surprising moves."
Everyone stared at Baron Giger, waiting for some strange or dangerous move to come out of his mouth...