Power and Empire Chapter 1653: Horizon (8)

Ten miles outside Laixi city

The field that the blazing fire shines on, leaving only a scorched black after being swept by the fire, there is no longer a tumbling gold that was so exciting at the beginning, and many Gaul farmers are shaking on these lands. They stood in the field with dull eyes, watching that they had been working hard for a year, and it was time for harvesting after a dozen days. This fire made all the farmers in Laixi City stupid. The fire has been extinguished for three days. But there are still tens of thousands of people stranded here,

"Why, why is this happening!"

Looking at the scorched ground under the feet covered with a layer of straw ashes left by the burning, an elderly farmer finally couldn't help kneeling down, holding up a handful of ashes with trembling hands, and wept bitterly. , This year is a rare good year. All Lacey farmers are still expecting to receive more. Except for most of them, they will be handed over to the masters in the city. Finally, there will be a little more left, so that the whole family can be safe and stable. Through the cruel winter of this year, there is no need to be like in previous years. When the winter is not over, there is not much food left. The last month is almost always spent by the wild vegetables in the field. Every year, there will be people in the winter. Li froze to death due to lack of food, and there are especially many elderly people who are weaker

For the upcoming harvest, the city is even organizing celebrations, but the fire that illuminates the sky makes everything for them come to nothing

A group of Gaul cavalry in heavy armor appeared on the edge of the scorched black earth, their eyes sweeping painfully across the scorched earth in front of them, and the leader of the Gaul Eighth Army Corps commander He Baili raised his hands and shouted orders. "Stop forward"

"My lord. This place was attacked by the enemy only three days ago. Although it has been smashed away by our army. But there is no guarantee that the enemy will not come back! There is still 10 miles from Lacey. Let's go there and rest again. "

A nervous general Gaul stopped his horse next to Hebaili, his eyes seemed chaotic, and he looked around constantly, as if he was afraid of speaking, the black cavalry that made people feel like a nightmare. Will come like the wind

"Roy Gayne, if I hear you say so depressed again, even if I am struggling to be hated by Lord Roy, I will personally cut off your head!" Hearing the words of this general, riding in battle He Baili immediately said with a heavy face,

"Ah! This, the subordinates are all thinking about the safety of adults, they are public!" The general Gaul shrank his head when he was frightened,

He was General Roy Gayn of the Fifth Infantry Regiment. He was harassed by enemy cavalry six times overnight. He almost ordered abandonment and retreat. A Gaul infantry regiment was organized according to the organization, but There were 20,000 people, and the cavalry of the northwestern rebels who attacked the adult’s station was at most three or four thousand people, the main infantry regiment of 20,000 people. Without knowing the situation at all, they broke up and evacuated. Going out almost became a joke for the whole army,

"Kong Xin? Gong Xin can make people go hunting in the mountains regardless of the orders of the legionary department? He almost ordered the whole army to flee?" He Baili snorted unpleasantly on his face

"It was totally an accident." Roy Gayn's face flushed with embarrassment. Everyone assumed that he hadn't heard the complaint of the general who almost got into trouble.

It is true that this attack was too sudden, almost everyone did not expect that the Northwest Cavalry was like a sharp arrow, and instantly penetrated the weak outer defense line of the Eighth Army. The reason why it is called the outer periphery is because the enemy appeared and The place where the attack is launched is not the area where the main force is stationed.Otherwise, an area dominated by a hundred thousand troops, plus a dozen fortresses and cities, how can such a situation occur, the enemy cavalry just quickly interspersed from the side, although There was some loss, but the casualties of thousands of patrols were only the scale of a scout confrontation compared with the main force of the 100,000 patrols.

Only this General Roy Gayne is unlucky for himself,

Under the circumstance that the legionary department ordered the various departments to rest and prepare for battle, he actually saw the beautiful autumn scenery here, and the autumn was high and wild. He couldn't help but aroused the thoughts of hunting in the mountains, and brought the more than three thousand troops under his command to a mountain. The group is surrounded, ready to enjoy the taste of hunting while trapped in the mountains,

Who knew that I was harassed by cavalry from the northwestern rebel army that night,

The army of more than 3,000 units had not responded, and they were attacked and dispersed by cavalry like a shower of defense. This general was also in an emergency, putting on a soldier's costume and blending into the soldier and fleeing together. Unfortunately, he was responsible for the assault and hunting. The hawks did not know that there was a main infantry commander of the Gaul Eighth Legion in this group of soldiers running around like ducks. He only harassed according to the plan and quickly penetrated deeper into the area. Your Excellency the Infantry Regimental Commander was lucky enough to escape, otherwise, he might become the first high-ranking Gaul officer captured in this battle.

In the distance, a group of cavalry holding the Gaul flag is also oncoming. Seeing the legion flag of Hebaili, the Gaul cavalry quickly turned and rushed here.

"It's Lobrus from the Third Infantry Regiment!" Roy Gayn looked at the front of the cavalry who came on, a middle-aged general with a stern face, and the general cloak behind the wind ticket exhibition, a little gloating. Said, "But it is, Lacey City is his defense zone, allowing the enemy cavalry to burn all the wheat fields outside the city, Rob Bruce bears an unshirkable responsibility!"

Just as he was talking, the Gallic cavalry had already rushed towards him.Lobrus stopped the horse twenty meters away, jumped off the horse, and trot all the way to the commander of the Eighth Army of Gaul, Hebai. , Standing at attention, saluting and shouting, "Lobrus, the Third Infantry Regiment of the Eighth Gaul Corps, meets the commander of the Legion!"

"Tell me the truth, what's the situation in Lacey City? As the largest food collection point in the Solas area, the other party just set a fire, and then didn't have any meaning?" He Baili slightly nodded to him Nodding, as a response, immediately speak. [,! ] Seriously asked, Laixi is not only the largest grain-producing area, but also the most important grain-sending area. The management seems a bit too rigorous, but the granary in Laixi City must always be maintained for a month to maintain the 100,000 army. On the basis of

"The subordinates did not understand. They were also surprised when they received the news that the northwestern rebels were oppressing the territory outside the city. But for the sake of safety, considering that Laixi is the place where my army collects grain. The subordinates chose to stick to it. , Sit and watch the wheat field that is about to be harvested outside the city is destroyed, but the other party seems to have only that. Except for some food losses outside the city, everything else is indeed unharmed! "Robrus raised his head and replied firmly with a slightly furrowed eyebrow." The opposing cavalry seemed to be heading for the wheat field that was about to be harvested outside the city, so the subordinates were also very confused!"

"Lacy, Bit Road. Andier, this is weird!"

Hearing the report that everything is well in Robus, the Eighth Army Commander He Baili accidentally touched his chin with his right hand. These were all areas where the wheat fields were burned. The goal of the Northwest Cavalry was very clear. It was in the Thoras area. In several major grain-producing areas, the method is also unanimously adopted in the field of incineration,

In a sense, several large grain-producing fields were almost all burned down,

This year's food production in the Soras area will be less than one-fifth of the previous year, but this will have minimal impact on the army that already has warehouses to collect grain. Although the loss is not large, it will affect the army's The military spirit is not a small blow

Just to be a shock before the battle. Just make such an action, unless the other party is panicking!

He Baili showed a wry smile at the corner of his mouth, and all the troops were reporting that the rebels were found. This pressure made the eighth army commander Hebery, who had always been fairly calm, finally unable to sit still. Because there was no time to assemble and disperse The infantry regiment is completely scattered. Not to mention chasing, but the tail is not touched,

In order to stop the enemy's chaos, he hurriedly sent out an infantry regiment from the army headquarters to intercept,

Because of being unfamiliar with the terrain, this infantry regiment, which was led by the Northwest Cavalry for two days, was turned back and took a crazy bite by the Northwestern Rebel Cavalry.

The infantry regiment of more than 20,000 people lost more than 5,000 people, and even the commander of the team, Melimanda, almost let the ambushing Northwestern rebel cavalry be killed on the spot,

It is said that the Northwest Titan Salon who led the Northwest rebels this time, took the lead and no one can stop him. He almost smashed Merimanda with a single knife, so that the army was turbulent, everyone was shocked, and it was not complete. During the battle, as many as ten thousand cavalry entered, and the soldiers collapsed like a mountain. When the opponent left, they still set up a banner of "Saron is here for a visit"

When the news came, Hebery almost vomited blood. This northwestern traitor named Salon was too arrogant!

His Gaul Eighth Army is the main infantry corps. For cavalry who come and go like wind, as long as the opponent deliberately avoids it, it is basically difficult to keep up with the opponent, but the opponent's cavalry can take advantage of high mobility and drag Go in circles by yourself,

The opposing commander is obviously a veteran in this regard, grabbing the fighter plane and biting himself

These short three days are the three most chaotic days since the establishment of the Eighth Army. There are scattered troops everywhere. When the Eighth Army has recollected from the swift attack, it has gathered enough to besiege the other party. At the time of the army, the 30,000 northwestern rebel cavalry had quickly withdrawn, just like a fox who just had a big meal, stirring up the chaos in the chicken coop called the Eighth Army, and then wiped his mouth and patted it. The **** is gone, leaving behind a group of hens screaming in panic.

"Master Lobrus, the other party made such a big noise. Tens of thousands of cavalry rushed through the 100,000 army, just to set off a magnificent wildfire? Just kidding! Are you sure you didn't hide anything?" Roy Gayne said in a bad tone, and blinked at the surprised Rob Bruce, seeming to be picky about something

"Master Roy Gayn, please don't use your unhonorable head to measure the quality of a soldier!" Robus's face suddenly became ugly. For a soldier and nobleman, honor is the first. Well, there is something in his sentence, obviously it is an urgent need to find a few unlucky **** like him. This **** who has completely abandoned his honor in the face of danger, even uses his own standards to measure others. If it is not for Master Hebery, I must call this a military coward so hard to find teeth,

"Soldiers, are not people who sit and watch the enemy sweep the wheat fields that are about to be harvested outside the city, but still shrink into the city and dare not come out!"

Roy Gayne's tone is harsh and sharp. This time he has already lost face and lost his face anyway. If he can pull a few other people into the water, he will not appear so prominent and become the laughing stock of the entire army, and may even after returning. Become the laughing stock of the entire Gaul military world!

"Roy Gayne, I want you to take back the rude words just now, or I will start a duel to you!" Robus was trembling with anger, and his fingers even gripped the hilt of his waist.

"Why? Know that you are at a loss. Do you want to use force to solve it?" Roy Gayn smiled coldly, disdainfully said, "This is what you call the quality of a soldier?"

"Enough! The Eighth Army is enough for the Sixth Army this time! Just stop me!" Hebery looked at the two men who looked like bullfighting. A portion suddenly appeared on his face. "When is it all angrily", the northwestern rebels tens of thousands of cavalry rushed forward, absolutely impossible to set off a fire that burned the wheat fields! And the other party dares to come once, dare to come a second time, if we can't find the opponent's target, we Just wait for a bigger crisis!"

"This, maybe the other party is here for food!" Roy Gayne glanced at the white face of Legion Commander Hebery, curled his lips. Said to himself

"Stupid!" Lobrus next to it dismissed his lips in disdain. "Even without this year's new grain, the previous ration is enough to support 200,000 yuan. [,!] The army is more than a month!"

"It’s hard to say, in case there are not so many gratuities in the city, maybe it’s less than a month, but ten days, a few days!" Roy Gayn seemed very convincing and casually ridiculed. You know. , The local army is responsible for the granary in the city. The original combat mechanism was decades ago. Who doesn’t understand the guys, relying on the mountains to eat the mountains, relying on water to drink water, and of course relying on food to eat food! Sell old food , Make up with new food, this kind of routine is very old-fashioned!"

"You are talking nonsense!"

Robrus opened his eyes in anger and broke out completely

When he took over the granary from the local garrison, he deliberately inspected the grain, and it was really true. It occupied more than 30 large granaries, piled on top of each other, and it was more than 30 meters high. At that moment, Lobros felt that he was so small. With a sword in his hand, the white wheat flour was like a waterfall, dazzling people!

Hearing what Roy Gayne said, Hebery, who was still confused before, suddenly changed his face, turned and rode on his horse, and ordered Lobros to say, ‘Let’s go to the granary and take a look! ‘

‘My lord, you won’t really listen to him talking nonsense! I can use my life as a guarantee, the granary in the city is absolutely fine. ‘Robros is in a hurry

‘Let’s stop talking nonsense, the lives and deaths of hundreds of thousands of troops, if you give you ten more heads, you can’t afford it! ‘

The heavy gloom on Hebery's face made Rob Roth shiver subconsciously,

He glanced fiercely at Roy Gayne, who was also staying there, and his heart was a little shaken. The scale of advancement is enough to explain.

The three people went straight to the granary storage area in Laixi City. At the beginning, Laixi City was built to be used only for the army to collect grain. The area of ​​the granary occupies one-half of the area of ​​the city, and there are many sentries along the way. , Robus attaches great importance to the defense of the granary. There are several layers inside and outside, with tens of thousands of troops deployed, plus several exterior walls similar to small city walls, it is really solid.

‘Jeff, open the warehouse door now! ‘Lobros called the deputy chief who was stationed in the warehouse,

"Yes, my lord!" Adjutant Jeff glanced at his gloomy face at his own adult in perplexity. He immediately sent someone to find the huge disproportionate key in the warehouse. The key was forty centimeters long. Made of pure iron. , Weighing twenty catties, it takes a lot of effort to insert the key hole to turn it over. It took a full ten minutes, and the huge warehouse door creaked and slowly opened in front of the three under the combined force of ten soldiers.

‘Look, my lord, there’s no problem at all! I sent someone to order the quantity! And after carefully looking at each layer, there will never be an empty mezzanine! ‘Lobros walked ahead and led the way, pointing to the hill-like cloth bag that was facing behind the warehouse gate, and felt that the burden in his heart had finally fallen by half

"That's not necessarily true, what is here, who knows?" Roy Gayn's eyes flickered, appearing a little guilty

"I'll prove it to you!" Lobros looked at Hebery's still cold face, suddenly pulled out his sword, walked to the huge pile of grain, and climbed to the grain in a few strokes. Is it the top of the pile? There was a sudden click in the hand! The sharp tool cut into the cloth bag, and it made a soft sound. As the sharp sword was pulled out, the white flour slipped out from the cut, and quickly formed a pile of white.

"How? What else can I say!" Lobros squatted down with excitement on his face, took a handful of white wheat flour under his feet, and lifted it down from above, as if he had just won a war

"Okay, you won!" Roy Gayn wiped a handful of flour on his face with his hand, and put out his tongue to add it. It is indeed wheat flour.

"Change a bag, start from the third layer, one layer one sword!" This time it was Hebery who was watching this scene coldly.

"My lord!" Robus stood on the side of the grain, holding a sword stained with white wheat flour in his hand, his face was stunned.

"Execute the order!" Hebery said coldly

"Okay!" Lobrus nodded very unwillingly, counted the number of layers with his hands, and inserted a sword into the bag on the third layer again. The sound of "pouch" was exactly the same as the previous sharp weapon insertion. With the long sword drawn, the white wheat flour flows down

"Look, there is no problem at all!" Robus continuously inserted into the sixth floor, still shed wheat flour

"It seems that I was worrying too much!" Hebery's face suddenly relaxed a lot, and he waved his hand to Lobrus. "Come down! It's a rare visit. You should always treat me to Chinese food."

"Hehe, I said it's okay!" Lou Bruce chuckled, retracted the sharp sword in his scabbard, and carefully climbed down from the high grain pile. When he climbed to the middle, Robus stopped suddenly, the smile on his face was completely frozen,

His hand is on the seventh layer of the bag, and the hard touch from the inside is definitely not wheat flour

"What's the matter?" Hebery's eyes were burning, and he seemed to notice the abnormality of Robus. He hadn't waited for Robus to answer. Instead, he stepped forward, stood on tiptoe, and drew his sword to face Robus. Insert the seventh layer of the hand-held bag

"Hey!" This time, it was not the soft rubbing sound of wheat flour, but a dry and hard sound,

"The local army, this Xudan!" Hebery's face became completely pale, and the sword was pulled out, and the brown river sand flowed out. The eyes were scanned and there were large areas that were not checked, and the piles were like hills. Hebery suddenly shook his body, and his eyes were dizzy!