Power and Empire Chapter 725: War in the South (3)

725 War in the South (3)

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At dusk at sunset, the fleet going upstream from Boshan Bay enters the outskirts of Sarand Kyoto,

The calm river surface is separated by the bow of a small canoe. The current is so soft, bright, and hurriedly flowing forward. At first glance, there are only the turbulent shore light tips, which are so peaceful and beautiful, and the soldiers don’t have it. Just watching quietly, the legion has strict orders, no one is allowed to talk at will before reaching the rest position

The fleet sailed past the front exit, and a wide three-fork appeared in front of us. Thousands of trickling water and faint whirlpools, just like the many messy images rising up in a frantic mind, The wide river surface has turned into a white scene

"Send scouts ashore to ensure the secrecy of the fleet"

Statunko squatted, looking coldly and turned his head to shout to the messenger standing behind him. With the order given, hundreds of ships in the middle of the fleet approached quickly,

The baffle was knocked down, and a channel about 3 meters wide was set up with the shore. Thousands of cavalry guards in black armor all landed from the baffle, and the baffle slammed by heavy horseshoes. After being bored on the boat for several days, the horses made a long hiss with excitement from time to time,

"The first team is going to the front, the second team is in charge of the flanks." The scout captain ordered to his subordinates, horseshoes flew up and a cloud of dust was picked up, and the figures of the cavalry guards quickly sank into the dark night on both sides

The sky is gradually dimming, and the sun is sinking to the west. In the dreamland of dusk, there is no one person. This is a barren mudflat. Except for some scattered village relics, only the whistling night wind blows by, scouts the cavalry. Like a comb, his horseshoes slowly pass by these burnt ruins,

These are all witnesses to the murderous slaughter of the Normans,

The dark ruins burned everywhere, whining like a devil's cry in the wind, no one dared to pass through here at night, here it is as if they have been forgotten,

The fleet drove here, and it was the first time that the place was alive. After the scout cavalry wandered among the ruins for a while, after confirming that there was no one, the horseshoe moaned along the river in the night. Continue eastward,

"Go ahead" Statunko waved his hand to move the waiting fleet. The night was like water, the gloomy river was like a large floating bronze, and the white moonlight was like a wave of water, following the water in front of him. A flow of frogs on the shore makes short and loud sounds. The huge fleet of 1,300 small warships, like a long dragon floating on the back, slowly sails into a wider river. The dense sails almost blocked the drenching waves of the river,

At a moment, in order to relieve tension, Statunko, who was standing at the bow of the ship, put the Sarand Kyoto structure drawing from the Sky Temple in his arms on the ship board again, carefully examining it,

This is the first time since the Southern Army has calmed down for two years to fight on such a large scale. There must be no mistakes. For this battle, he has been preparing for a long time. This time the troops participating in the battle accounted for a quarter of the Southern Army. Third, in addition to the 18,000 main force that crossed the sea, there are also two Southern Army Banner regiments that have been deployed in the four eastern coastal counties by His Majesty Falcon.

These two flag regiments are the key to this raid. As long as the battle of Sarand Kyoto starts, the two flag regiments in the four eastern counties of the coast will immediately forcibly insert the Sarand Kyoto army. The flanks of the enemy completely cut off the connection between the main enemy force and Kyoto, delaying the successful capture of Sarand Kyoto by the Southern Army, and Nile’s Northern Army will also take advantage of the momentum to counterattack and trap Sarand Kyoto to death in one fell swoop. Ze

This is a meticulous joint operation. This battle is so important to the Southern Army, which has been eager for military achievements. The soldiers who have been silent for a long time have already been blood boiled. As the fighters of the Falcon Dynasty, they can only be on the battlefield. Only by fighting for life and establishing unworldly merits can you be worthy of the reputation of being the best soldier in the mainland

If you take Sarand Kyoto in one fell swoop, you will not only be able to remove the slander from the Southern Army’s inadequate attack, but you will also get more combat missions from your Majesty Falcon. After all, on Sarand Island, there is not only Saran. The German Army, in the wider southern region, still entrenched the Normans. Once war starts, the Southern Army will definitely be the first choice for offensive forces

Because of the strict regulations prohibiting lighting and talking loudly, the huge fleet of ships was towed for several miles, and then quietly sailed along the river into a turn in front. In the middle of the night, the forward scout finally sent a report of the target in a whisper,

Statunko ordered the entire army to disembark and land. After resting on the spot for half an hour, 18,000 southern troops were divided into four groups and hid in a dense place less than 5 miles from Sarand’s Kyoto. Woods,

The moonlight shines through the gap between the swaying tree branches,

The black shadow of the night bird swiftly swept across the branches, and a cooing call flowed through the air, shocking the dark and still currents around, the horses bowed their heads to eat the grass, and the soldiers leaned in a trap. The roots rest,

The night breeze was blowing, and Statunko stood on a huge cliff outside the woods, his eyes piercingly at the end of the river in the distance, and along the moonlit river, the outline of a majestic city appeared faintly At the huge bend a few miles downstream, the fortified city wall stretches for more than ten miles, like a huge arc, which occupies almost half of the river channel. Inside the outer ring formed by the city wall are four large high platforms extending to the four corners of the city. A huge tower is erected in the center of the city like a column,

With the knowledge of Statunko as the southern governor of the Falcon Dynasty, I have to be shocked by this huge city, where the rushing river is like encountering a dam, with a flash of floating sparkles. Light,

Three long stone bridges straddle the river in front of the city gate, turning the river into a vertical water channel. At the right side of the river is a tall iron water gate, which is surrounded by starry lights in the city. Around these high platforms,

This is a typical Salander-style three-dimensional multi-level defense system. If you want to occupy a city, you must also occupy the huge castle at the four corners. Even if you control everything in your hands, you still need to continuously send tired soldiers. , To attack the tightly defended central tower. The road leading to the central tower can be described as densely covered with arrow towers. It is simply a man-made killing trap. Such a tight defensive structure can resist the number of offensives in Normandy.

"My lord, Captain Fesolang is here"

During the impromptu meeting, the adjutant whispered a report in Statunke’s ear,

"Really? So fast"

Statunko's face was a bit surprised. He put away the structure drawing of Sarand Kyoto, which had been studied many times, and then whispered to the other generals for a while before turning around and walking to the one standing on the right. Young officer,

"Fisolan, is everything ready?" Statunko looked at him carefully before asking intently

"Yes, my lord, as long as we see the signal, we will release five small boats full of explosive bombs from the upstream, and finally crash into the city's river gate." The young officer straightened his body quickly. With a serious expression, he said, "Even if I am the hardest fine iron, I will be blown to pieces on the spot, and then our second batch of 50 boats will enter the city along the inner city river.

Blow up all the three castle passages across the river. Even if the enemy reacts and wants to immediately reinforce the city wall, it will become a mess because it is impassable."

After a long silence, Statunko stretched out his hand and patted the young officer's shoulder vigorously, saying, "Your guard squadron is the most elite unit in the Southern Army, so the mission is also the most dangerous, although you I just said no, but you must remember that wars are ever-changing, and situations may be encountered. A boat full of explosive bombs can blow the Sarand Kyoto defense system into ruins, and it can blow you to pieces. Meat, you must score 12 points"

"Don't worry, my lord, the guys below me are very clever. They won't be wrong." The young officer raised his hand in salute, grinned at the corner of his mouth, showing a mouthful of white teeth, and turned and disappeared into the night.

Statunko waited until his figure was completely swallowed by darkness before returning to his previous position.

From where he is, you can see the whole situation. Not only can you see Sarand Kyoto, which is still in peace in the distance, but you can also see the 10,000 Southern Army heavy infantry who are crossing the forest and approaching the city wall.

In the moonlight, these slowly approaching heavy infantry are like several long black lines, reaching 500 meters outside the city wall under the cover of dense forest before stopping. Everything is ready, the air is quiet and tense, like a A needle dropped on the ground would cause a deafening roar.

"Do it"

Statunke took a deep breath and gave the order to attack with a solemn expression.

In a short while, five boats with heavy waterline hulls, almost all of them submerged in the water, sailed out of the river not far away, and quickly drifted towards the downstream in the northeast direction.

The northeast wind is getting stronger and stronger, and the sails on the boat are bulging, and the speed is getting faster and faster, like a sharp arrow. The waves splitting from the bow of the ship are like snow-white melody surging,

The water waves even hit the ship's side directly, spraying Fe Suolang who was standing on top of her body soaked.

"Maintain Speed"

Fei Suolang looked anxiously at the city watergate that appeared in sight. A guard wing next to him reminded, "Captain, hit the watergate at this speed. If we don’t, we will be crushed. ..."

"It’s not time yet." Fei Suolang squatted halfway on the bow, staring at the water gate that fluctuated like light and shadow in the distance. The hull was bumping violently, as if it was scraping the bottom of the ship. Disperse, but it rushes forward like a sharp arrow. It seems to be a flying bird

Fai Suolang said coldly, "Such a fast-flowing river will inevitably form a huge vortex at the entrance of the water gate. If we jump off the boat now, the boat with insufficient speed will inevitably be twisted in by the vortex. The ship will stay in place and spin around

We only have one chance to blast the water gate to make the river unobstructed, so that 50 small boats upstream can enter the inner city smoothly and destroy the enemy's defense system

Otherwise, once the defenders in the city are alarmed to reinforce the city wall, don’t fill in the lives of the soldiers at that time."

In the meantime, the small boat has swiftly crossed the river, like a huge cluster of swift arrows, suddenly rushing towards the water gate towards the tall city wall, only a few solitary fire lights are flashing,

The shadows of the city guards walking back and forth can be vaguely seen. Regarding the danger of coming at high speed, these sleepy Salander soldiers did not notice until a soldier who woke up in the middle of the night was passing the water gate. When I went up the fortress, I undoubtedly turned my head and glanced at the river below to find it wrong

"That's it?"

Because of the lack of enough light, the soldier could only see a series of black objects floating from the upstream river surface. When he entered the range of 100 meters, he clearly saw that it was a series of five small boats. It seems to be full of heavy cargo, undulating up and down in the tumbling river, pressing down and up like leaves,

Just as the soldier was about to turn his head and call someone, he saw a flash of light on the boat almost at the same time, and then a red line of fire that was swimming quickly. The Salander soldier’s eyes were opened to their maximum in an instant, because he saw The five small boats did not get into the river channel leading to the stone bridge of the city gate, but rushed straight into the water gate where they were located

"Enemy Attack"

At this moment, the Salander soldier reacted, but it was too late. A small boat hit the huge iron gate of the water gate like a pile hammer. It was the "Boom Rumble" five consecutive huge explosions that shattered the peace of the night sky,

Looking from where Statunko is standing, you can see five huge **** of light like the sun rising in the night sky. The intense light seems to illuminate the entire vast field, and the entire land seems to be there. At this moment, there was a fierce earthquake. Although the water gate is not visible, it is conceivable that it must have been bombed long ago.

The southern army that received the signal quickly launched a general attack,

"Killing" a line of rapid horseshoes came from the woods outside the city. A distance of hundreds of meters is less than 30 seconds for a sprinting horse. The rapid cavalry is like coming out of the night. The bloodthirsty demon **** has rushed into the opened city gate like a whirlwind,

"Ah." There was a terrible scream, a small group of Salander soldiers guarding the city gate was directly rushed from the body by the galloping horses and turned into a pool of sack-like pieces of meat. The black armored cavalry was bright red. The cloak was dancing in the wind, and the symbol of the white thorn flower was shining brightly in the burning fire at the water gate of the city gate,

The fierce shouting and killing sounded through the night sky,

Countless Vikia heavy infantry wearing black armor rushed out of the woods only 400 meters away from the city wall.

The crossbowmen rushing to the forefront stopped at 100 meters, knelt down on one knee, and quickly poured a rain of arrows toward the suspension bridge at the end of the city. The Salander soldiers who were shooting on the suspension bridge were in a mess. The film fell, "pop" the heavy suspension bridge that had been pulled to about 3 meters trembled, and then it fell down from a height as if it had lost its center of gravity

The trombone sound of "Woo" represents the enemy's attack, which is very stern amidst the bursts of violent explosions. Numerous dazzling **** of light are flashing inside the city of Sarand Kyoto,

The high-altitude passage connecting the tower and the surrounding castle walls collapsed in large numbers in a violent explosion.

These passages traversed from above the city. The elevated pillars built on the river channel directly became the targets of a large number of explosive bombs pouring from the gap in the water gate. The huge stones broke and collapsed from the heights, and they were crushed. The houses below are in a mess, and there are people running everywhere. No one has happened. Whether it is civilians or soldiers, they are now looking at the terrifying ball of light exploding in the river channel with a look of horror, like the end of the world. General

The fierce explosion awakened Fuba, the fourth prince of Salander, who was resting in the palace. This sturdy and strategic prince heard the explosion like **** thunder. His face becomes extremely ugly,

At the beginning, he had seen that the eldest prince was ambushed by the Dylans family explosive bomb in Cooper Harbor, resulting in the death of tens of thousands of troops. Such tragic scenes are still flashing at Fawby House from time to time. In my head

"What's going on" Faba Tower ran out of the sleeping hall in a single shirt. Behind him, several Mamunuk knights followed closely. The entire palace is now in chaos, the maids and the attendants. It's like running around like a headless fly, shouting that the enemy has entered the city, etc., the flames from time to time in the distance almost illuminate half of the sky of Kyoto,

"Come on, send someone to the father's palace immediately, don't let anyone frighten the father". Facing the chaos, Fawby House still ordered with a calm face,

At this time, Baron Berntik, who was in charge of urban defense, ran anxiously, and knelt down in front of Faubai House with a plop and said, "Your Majesty, something is not good. The enemy raided Kyoto, first blasted the water gate and then He has seized the city gate again, and now it is pouring into the city in large numbers, so please evacuate your Royal Highness immediately."

"Pan, who is the enemy, and how many people are there?" Fawbailou asked grimly, the sky of fire shining on his face, dark and hideous, he saw Berntik wearing only a simple dress. His armor seemed to have just been awakened, and the empty sleeve on the left was blown up without notice,

This general Salander, who is known for his bravery, does not have the identity of a Mamunuk knight, but because he is an assistant to the fourth prince Fubai, he is now also a minister in charge of the city affairs of Kyoto. Unfortunately, his ability is limited. He is regarded as a confidant by Fuba, but it is difficult to get higher.

"I don't know" Baron Berntik knelt on his knees, his sweaty forehead shook his head and said, "The road to the northern city gate has been cut off by the enemy, and the four guard passages for the garrison also collapsed in the explosion. , Now the armies can only fight alone,

"No one knows how many people there are on the other side, not even who is fighting against, but the opponent’s offensive is very fierce. The troops I sent to reinforce the city gates are almost collapsed. They are definitely true elites of all wars. People’s troops, I’m afraid it will be difficult to resist, so please withdraw from the city first and wait until the army returns to make plans."

"The army is back for help? A group of trash, thinking about the army back for help, don't you even hear the blasting bomb of the Vikya people?" The fourth prince Fabalou raised his head, his eyes full of depression and said, "Do you think I still have Is there a chance for the army to come back? Now the enemies all over the city are searching for me. As long as it’s dawn, I can’t go if I want to go."

"His Royal Highness said that the attacker led the army this time..."

Baron Burntik's face suddenly turned pale, that man's name is taboo in the Salander army, mentioning his name, the brave Mamunuk knight will also choose to be silent

"Across the strait, launching such a fascinating thousand-mile raid, besides the terrible guy with a powerful fleet, will there be anyone else?"

The corner of Fuba’s mouth is grinning bitterly, his eyes are full of bloodshot eyes, as if determined, suddenly his face is uncertain, turning around, and striding towards the direction of the Sudanese palace

"Since I have to leave, then do that, otherwise, I'm afraid there will be many nights and dreams," Fabel said to Berntik.

"His Royal Highness has anything to deal with, the subordinates will do it for you. Now that the war is urgent, it is better to evacuate immediately." Baron Burntick quickly stood up and followed,

Fobelou did not respond to him, but hurriedly walked through the chaotic corridor in front to reach His Majesty Sultan’s Boles Palace.

A horrible and terrifying cry of the old man was coming from inside, and then there was another intermittent crying, mixed with the horrible sound of fingers digging the wall, and a huge iron lock closed the door of the temple. Locked firmly

The guard soldiers around are expressionless, as if they have long been accustomed to it.

"Your Majesty is ill again?" Fawby House stopped and asked with a dull expression about the guard on duty. The duty captain nodded with an ugly face and said, "Your Majesty has always been like this these days. I slept peacefully, and often woke up in my dreams, and then cried all night like this, until dawn will slow down."

"Thank you, let's go down first." Fabalou looked gloomy and opened all the guards, before opening the door of the palace closed by the huge iron lock with the key in his hand.

There are no lights in the gloomy hall,

Since the sultan of Salander got frustrated, in order to prevent this majesty from burning the palace or hitting sharp objects, all the things in the hall that might cause injuries have been evacuated

Except for a thick blanket laying on the ground, it is almost difficult to see the others. In the dark, only a curled shadow can be seen in the corner of the hall.

"Father, don’t be unharmed." Fubairo squatted down with a smile on his mouth. Under his feet was an old man curled up on the ground, looking at him with a crazy look,

"Rebellious, you rebellious" The old man screamed like crazy screaming from his throat. He wanted to stand up angrily but fell heavily to the ground, his fingers like chicken feet wanted to grab the Faba Tower. His feet can only be stretched halfway, and a heavy chain is locked on his wrists and ankles,

Each segment is no more than 30 cm long~IndoMTL.com~ On the other end of the chain is a black iron ball as big as a watermelon, at least 50 kilograms outside. It is this chain that makes the old man completely unable to straighten up, even by accident Straighten up, you will be forced to bend over because of the weight

This Sultan, who has ruled Salander for 34 years, is only an old man of about sixty years old. His head is bald and white and of medium build. His face has become a little bloated from indulgence and excessive drinking. Even a little bit blue,

The scalp is blue, the eyelids are red and swollen, a pair of small slit-like eyes are shining, but they are bright red and crazy colors, his clothes are full of stains, and only the buttons on the front are left. One, half-hanging clothes can hardly cover the body

"As a sultan, the Kingdom of Sarand will become what it is today. You can't shirk the blame"

The corner of Fuba’s mouth sneered, and he took out a dagger that was shining with cold light from his arms. "Although I have the heart to support it, it is a pity that I can’t do anything about it. After all, you still have a guilty feeling for my mother. On, instead of letting you live like this, or fall into the hands of the enemy and be humiliated, let me see you off.

725 War in the South (3)

725 War in the South (3)