Tales of the Reincarnated Lord Chapter 422: Stalemate

Chapter 422 Deadlock

Mountains, rivers, plains, hills, plains, mountains, Bailuhu swamps ...

This is the terrain of Forund Duchy and Faker's Dukedom in front of all the leaders of Andinak Kingdom. For more than a month, everyone already almost smashed this map, and it was a mess, a continuous military meeting. , Discussions and thoughts for days without sleep managed to exhaust all the senior generals. It's just a pity that no matter whether it is tentative or various reconnaissance, facing such a defensive front is still powerless.

Central Four Dukedom has always been known for producing elite infantry in the former Krissen Empire. People here are good at mountain operations and defensive defense. Although they lack powerful cavalry, as long as the battle is delayed, they will fall into their offensive and defensive rhythm. At that time, the great prince Rhodelis, who commanded the 200,000 army to attack the central four Dukedom, was dragged by them for three years, and eventually returned. He was even forced to sign the Majik province of Redlis Kingdom by the central four Dukedom counterattack. Sum agreement.

Second Highness is not the idea of ​​those hills and hills. The problem is that the attacking army is really suitable for mountain operations. Only the two light infantry regiments in the family armed forces Legion led by Shaheen Count, a total of 20,000. It is impossible for this force to open a passage. As for the two Heavy Armor Corps of White Lion Legion and Kenmays Family, they are both equipped with heavy armor, siege and siege, and defense of the castle is possible, but let them climb mountains and wading to attack the enemies in the mountains and hills, then save effort.

As for the big river in Forund Duchy, no one has a water army, and this idea cannot be carried. The boat ca n’t carry many people, and the boat is easy to run aground and become a target for the rocket. Even if you want to open a shipyard, there ’s no such thing. Time and that money spent.

The strategy of the Central Four Dukedom developed by Second Highness was originally to use the mobility of cavalry, gallop across these Dukedom plains, master the initiative of the war situation, and wait for the arrival of heavy armor Legion to capture those trapped towns and fortresses. Destroy the central four Dukedom and seize the four Dukedom Grand Duke(s) who betrayed the kingdom. This is also the main reason why Second Highness insisted on persuading Grand Duke Fisablen to surrender to itself.

Who would have expected that both Grand Duke Forando and Faker Grand Duke(s) have adopted this countermeasure for digging trenches in the plains, building earth walls, and expanding the entire defense depth. The lower plains have become natural and almost abolished the cavalry ’s motive force. At the same time, the Norton Family long-range attack weapon is unparalleled in the world. Judging from the current situation, it seems that there is no other way than to honestly fill the trenches and level the earth wall.

Second Highness was very unwilling, and tried several attacks, from the Forliver Province defensive line of Forund Duchy to the borderline defensive line of Samara Province in Fakal Dukedom, all with the same result, facing an endless ditch and Dirt wall. Even if Lorist gave a Thunderbolt Catapult Battalion equipped to the Flying Tiger Legion to the Second Highness commander, they still could not do anything with these two lines of defense. As Lorist said, there are no targets, what are you going to do with catapult?

Especially when Second Highness found that no matter when he attacked a certain point of two lines of defense, the enemy would mobilize enough troops to pass through the trenches that extend in all directions and secretly ambush in front or resolutely resist, he finally deflated. , Extinguished the delusion of continuing to launch an attack, after returning to the camp, sitting in big tent and thinking hard again, trying to find a way to break through the immediate predicament.

At present, the only reliable method is proposed by Duke Kenmays. He was inspired by the legendary story of Second Highness in the winter when he snowed over Cloud Breaking Mountain Range and snowy mountains and attacked Redlis Kingdom Federica King City. He believed that it could be implemented in the same way. In the coldest winter, highlight the surprise soldiers. The frozen Egret Lake marsh, as long as it crosses the unknown mountains and hills next to the swamp, can quickly reach the city of Falemmerch, the capital of Faker Dukedom. If it were possible to occupy the city of Flemish, it would be all right.

Duke Kenmays's proposal made everyone look at him. It was surprising that Duke Kenmays, which was widely regarded as a commercial Expert(s), also had military talent. However, Lorist rejected the proposal.

It's very simple. The remaining three Dukedom already have a thorough understanding of Second Highness, and they will certainly pay attention to what Duke Kenmays can think of. Moreover, Second Highness is famous for surprise attacks. Enemies will certainly notice this weakness brought by the Egret Lake Marsh to the defenders during the winter. It is no problem to strengthen the defense. The surprise attack troops return at most. The most feared is that they set The traps wiped out the raid forces, which not only caused us military losses, but also made the defending enemies strengthen our confidence and tenacity against us.

Duke Kenmays was still a little unconvinced. What to do if the enemy neglected, but he saw that Second Highness and Grand Duke Fisablen's faces showed approval. Then he knew that Lorist was right. He treats the enemy as a fool himself. It's a real fool, not to mention that Handra Grand Duke(s), Grand Duke Forando, Fakeer Grand Duke(s) and Sabaji Grand Duke(s) are all smart and capable Aristocrat(s). They will obviously be more experienced than themselves.

Even the sabaji Grand Duke(s), who had been extinct, was defeated because he was caught off guard and did not expect that Lorist would suddenly launch an attack in advance. As long as he thinks that he can immediately abandon Meishan Castle and escape, Fakal Dukedom can still be born under the chase of two Hussar regiments of Flying Tigers Legion and Shaheen Count. If he hesitates for a day or a short while, the ending will be different. Either the city will be destroyed or the enemy will become a prisoner under the ranks.

In fact, Lorist had long thought about the idea of ​​Duke Kenmays's idea of ​​climbing over Egret Lake Swamp in Falkir Dukedom in the winter, and also gave up for the same reason. Another reason is that it is now only at the end of October. It will take at least two months to wait until the Egret Lake marsh is frozen in winter. The food supply of nearly 300,000 troops for such a long time will be an astronomical huge amount. Consume. Grain already seized from Shabaj Duchy is about to be consumed, and the subsequent logistics and supplies of grain and grass must be supplied from the rear for long-distance transportation. This is a very laborious and wasteful trouble for each family.

The war fought for logistics and the economy. The forages seized by Shabaj Duchy are enough for 300,000 troops to use for more than one month. Can anyone think of being blocked by the two lines of defense, Forund Duchy and Faker Dukedom? The original plan was to feed the enemy, already's plan to collect military use on the occupied land was defeated, plus Shabaj Duchy, the already tossed by everyone was nowhere to rob, and there were more than 200,000 lost. For the impoverished civilians, Second Highness needs to allocate food and grass for relief. No matter how he is King, he can't let it go, which increases the consumption of military food and grass.

At present, Camora Baron sits in Meishan Castle, turning it into a transit base for general logistics materials, and the materials transferred by various families are stored in existence. Although the grain transferred by Second Highness from Imperial Capital does not need to make a big bend, walk directly to the Bailu Lake marsh, and then pass Limade Province to reach Meishan Castle. Lorist is not bad. The materials of Windbury King City are still sufficient for direct transportation. They still go to the southern province, Limade Province and then to Meishan Castle. The same is true for Grand Duke Fisablen and Shaheen Count. Long distances, coupled with the consumption during transportation, it is considered good that ten materials can be transported to six already, everyone is bitter.

The worst thing is Count Felim. The family Territory has just been developed. Coupled with the 40,000 to 50,000 people who have been forcibly relocated from Shabaj Duchy, the cost of resettlement and material consumption are completely dependent on the sponsorship and loans provided by Lorist. Now he has no confidence. Persist in continuing to attack.

Grand Duke Fisablen proposes to withdraw troops temporarily for the next opportunity to fight again. But this does not mean giving up on Zixes Province. While retreating, leave a cavalry Legion here, one is to contain and the other is to fight back. When saying this, Grand Duke Fisablen also deliberately looked at Lorist. Obviously, the so-called Legion left is Flying Tiger Legion. If Fakir Dukedom and Forund Duchy see us retreating, they may send troops to recover Shabaj Duchy, then the flying tiger Legion with strong attack power can give them a headache.

Of course, in view of the fact that the Flying Tiger Legion is not a light ride Legion, it may be inadequate in mechanical power, so Grand Duke Fisablen is willing to leave its family's preparation Legion, and fully obey the command of Lorist. Lorist Arbitrary disposal.

Although I don't understand why Grand Duke Fisablen is so proposed, Lorist's intuition must mean something here. I haven't waited for him to think about it, but I saw that Second Highness got up and said that today's meeting is here for the time being. He will consider the proposal of Grand Duke Fisablen and give a reply in two days.

When I came out to big tent Lorist, I went directly to Grand Duke Fisablen and wanted to know why I would make such a suggestion and would I be willing to hand over the reserve Legion to my command? Grand Duke Fisablen's face was calm: "Without him, it's just a public heart. You can't stay so stalemate, retreat, and lead a snake to get out of the hole. I believe your military level will soon be a good news. Even if they don't send troops, it's okay, drag him on. Four years, the remaining three Dukedom will certainly not be able to maintain such a high price of defense, maybe they will collapse on their own ... "

"Old guy ..." Watching Grand Duke Fisablen's back Lorist finally turned around. The **** of the shit, the old guy wants to drag himself here, staying in Zixes Province for a few years, so as not to return to Northern Land, nothing to do, thinking about digging a pit for Fisablen Family, so it is so big that even the family's preparation Legion is willing to Leave to Lorist command.

No, Lorist took a sip. The reserve Legion is all grass cavalry. Even if it is tossed by Lorist, it is not painful for Grand Duke Fisablen. A reserve Legion does not matter. The key is that it will make Lorist owe him a favor. ...

But what they didn't expect is that Grand Duke Fisablen's proposal made Second Highness think too much, although the current situation Second Highness also understands that retreating is the best choice, even if he is annoyed that this troop was futile and unwilling Reluctantly. But Grand Duke Fisablen's proposal made him very suspicious. What happened, did Grand Duke Fisablen and Lorist shake hands and make peace? Otherwise, why are you willing to hand over the reserve Legion to the Lorist commander? You have to know that the preparation of Legion is all cavalry cavalry. It has always been arrogant. No one except Grand Duke Fisablen will listen to their orders. Now they have to hand it over to Lorist. Have they reached any agreement in private?

Are there any plans for Central Four Dukedom? Second Highness was purely bitten by a snake and was afraid of well rope for ten years. Before returning to the throne, he was conspired by the four Northern Land alliances to knock Delamock Province, Sidol Province, Windbury Province, and the southern provinces from his hands. So far, he remembered it with a knife, and he also made an oath.

Now thinking of Second Highness, I sometimes regret that I ca n’t wait to chop off my signing hand. Although those four provinces were not under the jurisdiction of Andinak Kingdom at that time, in the mind of Second Highness, all the provinces that unified the layout of the former Empire should naturally decide by him, so that they would become ZTE Great Emperor, who is famous in history. It is just that the oath will become the biggest stain in his glorious life. Therefore, Second Highness has never felt that the destruction of Madras Dukedom and Iberia Kingdom by the four Northern Land alliances is his glory. On the contrary, it is two big slaps that made him feel bad.

Even if I admit that letting Lorist act as the commander of the remaining three Dukedoms in the middle is the most suitable candidate, but Second Highness feels a little bit upset, I do n’t know why Grand Duke Fisablen would recommend Lorist. What are the famous names in it? Will they not rest assured if they don't figure out Second Highness? Is it their idea to hit the Central Dukedom site? Because of the suspicion of Second Highness, even after three days, no resolution was announced to announce the withdrawal of troops.

Lorist didn't want to stay in Zixes Province for a few years, he decided that in case Second Highness really wants to fly Tiger Legion, he will give it to Fierce Tiger Ross in full responsibility. To this end, he took Fierce Tiger Ross to a small mound in front of the defensive line, checked the enemy situation, and gave Fierce Tiger Ross a few strategies, how to deal with the enemy's attack after retreating ...

"Do you think there is a way to overcome this line of defense?" Lorist asked.

Fierce Tiger Ross shook his head: "His Royal Highness, this is impossible to overcome. I suspect that this line of defense is aimed at the long-range attack ability of our Flying Tiger Legion and the impact of the cavalry. These Dukedom infantry are earth rat(s) in the trench. Drilling up and down, and being covered by earth walls, we know nothing about their troop strength and often form a local advantage over the attacking side. We are cavalry and the enemy is earth rat(s) in the trench, as long as they hide in the trench Here, we can do nothing about them. "

Following Captain Doles of the Chariot Ballista Corps, said, "His Highness, fighting in such trenches, our Chariot Ballista has lost its effect, not even as useful as the old-fashioned stone crossbow held by the enemy. Although the stone crossbow has a short range However, the force is strong and the volume is small. It is very convenient to use in trenches. On such battlefields with trenches and earth walls, our Chariot Ballista is useless. For a long time, our family has insisted on shooting farther, stronger and more accurate. The principle seems to be subverted in general. The subordinates have been distressed for this already for a long time. I do n’t know if our Chariot Ballista development road has gone wrong ... In case the enemies of our family will use such defense methods to deal with us, we The trouble is big. "

Lorist patted his shoulder with a smile: "Rest assured, this is just a special case. Forund Duchy and Faker Dukedom can set up such positions. One is that we gave them time and let them mobilize the power of the country to complete this defense. The second line is that the middle four Dukedom originally produced elite infantry, so it can be like a fish in such a defensive position. If other countries or forces learn this kind of defensive position, and there is no elite infantry, then it will only be a tiger and not a counter-class. Dogs, just a waste of manpower and material resources. "

"If Potterfang Lord(s) is here, let Rock Legion launch an attack directly from the trench, maybe it will break this line of defense." Fierce Tiger Ross said.

Lorist didn't say a word. Panshi Legion is located on the border of the southern province. It is an important force to prevent Fisablen Family. Lorist will not transfer them here. Besides, even if the Rock Legion comes, breaking this line of defense will also need to pay a heavy casualty price. Lorist did not want to cause the family armed forces a major loss for Second Highness's demise of the central four Dukedom.

"Her Royal Highness, maybe we can wait until winter, when it snows, and the snow fills these trenches. Our family armed forces can easily cross this line of defense with skis and sleighs ..." Doles said.

"You are stupid!" Fierce Tiger Ross cursed: "Are there more than two meters of snow? These trenches are two to three meters deep. What kind of snow can make the trenches level with the ground!"

"Well, that's not until the rainy season, when the rainwater leaks into the trench, the earth rat(s) can't stay in the trench, we take the opportunity to launch an attack ..." Doles was not convinced.

"Then we don't want to be rained ..." Fierce Tiger Ross took a Doles back of his head.

"Wait, what do you say ..." Lorist suddenly woke up, laughed, and jumped on the horse: "Back to the camp immediately, I found a way to break this line of defense ..."

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