Chapter 72: It’s a hard nut to chew!
Ten minutes later, everyone appeared in the conference room.
"Good job, man!" Volaf looked happy and wanted to hit Simon on the shoulder hard, but considering his weak body, he hit the table hard.
Seven large maps and three small maps were spread out on the large conference table in order, like a cobra, with an unobstructed view of the terrain from Goldsmith Town to the outskirts of Bloody Highlands.
In addition to forests and rivers, water sources and concave bottoms are also marked on it, as well as places suitable for temporary and permanent settlements.
"Simon, tell us about the map." Raven looked at Simon with encouraging eyes.
This young man, who was always reserved, shy and sentimental, became much more decisive after experiencing hellish tempering. He reluctantly gave a military salute and walked to the table with the help of Volaf , picked up a stick and pointed at the map and started telling them one by one.
“The straight-line distance from Gold Town to Bloody Highlands is about 182 kilometers, but the actual journey exceeds 487 kilometers. Most of the areas are barren mountains and Gobi, with almost no living creatures settling.”
< br>"The environment on the Bloody Highlands is similar, but the oases are denser and the water sources are more abundant. The dozen or so marked hollow circles are settlements. I We don't dare to go deep, but judging from the size, small settlements have a population of about 200, medium-sized settlements have more than 500 people, and large settlements can accommodate at least 2,000 people."
"These six solid circles. , are the strongholds of the bandits. Two of them are close to the hinterland of Bloody Highlands and are not recommended as targets; the other two are too big and the other is too small.”
"I suggest starting from these two strongholds."
The stick pointed at two solid circles: "These two are close to the outskirts of the Bloody Highlands. The camps are not strong, and the number of people is between 50-70. , the leaders are all second-level extraordinary ones.”
“You’ve done a really good job, kid!” Volaf deliberately wanted to make Simon feel better, while saying this, he was making fun of the other people.
“Ah, yes, yes!”
Mossingan said immediately: “These two places are indeed very good. With our current strength, it is easy to destroy one of them!”< br>
Eric was more rational: "Yes, since the main purpose of this time is to train troops, an opponent of this size is just right. We can temper the new recruits and let them see blood, and there will not be too much loss."
Goyle and Link also expressed their opinions.
After they finished speaking, Raven spoke, but instead of evaluating their suggestions, he asked Simon directly: "Before, you said that 'Shawang Heleti' had tricked you. Why? What is it?”
Although he didn’t want to face this memory, Simon still replied: “I reviewed it with Barry afterwards. Passed.”
“We heard when we were in Bilgewater Oasis that Heleti recently intercepted a wave of slave trading caravans and obtained a group of extremely high-quality slaves. It is said that there are many more. The gray dwarves, maybe he thought we were scouts from other nearby forces and had plans for these slaves, so that’s why he did that.”
"Grey Dwarf." A flash of light flashed in Raven's eyes: "Where is his stronghold?"
The stick in Simon's hand pointed to another solid circle: "This is where we have gone to investigate, Kazuo Eagle Fort is also built on the mountain. Although the city wall is not as high as Eagle Fort, its scale is more than twice that of Eagle Fort."
"And Heleti himself is a third-level city. The Yellow Sand Knights have an army of at least 150 people. As the largest force in the area, they are experienced and capable of killing people. They are a tough nut to crack! "
"Tough nut?" Lei Wen sneered: "I'm chewing on a hard nut!"
"This attack on the Bloody Highlands will target this stronghold!"
These words echoed in the conference room, making everyone stunned.
"Lord Baron, please think again!" Eric said: "The expedition and it is winter are very difficult in themselves. It is really too dangerous to face an enemy of this size again! It’s not worth it even for the gray dwarf slaves!”
“Yes, Lord Baron.” Gower also advised: “I know that what they did insulted the honor of the Eagle Army, but they can’t fight. Mo Xingan's statement was more straightforward: "Lord Baron, although we have been promoted to the first level of extraordinary, Mr. Eric has also been promoted to the second level, but after all, there are third level extraordinary actions on the opposite side. Leader! We are far inferior in terms of numbers and quality of high-end combat power!"
"Shut up!" With a bang, Raven's fist fell on the conference table. superior.
He glanced at everyone and said loudly: "This is an order, not a discussion with you. The tactical target this time is this Heleti!"
Everyone present held their breath, no Dare to say more, but obviously they don't agree with this decision.
"You are too short-sighted." Raven snorted and said: "The attack on the Bloody Highlands can only be done once in a short time. What will happen if we just pick the weaklings?"< br>
"The wealth of the Eagle Territory will spread to the bloody highlands sooner or later! If we only target those small forces, those bandits and horse thieves will think that our strength is no more than this, and they will dare to harass and plunder ! And their vanguard will be this Heleti!"
He frowned and stared at everyone present: "You must think clearly, he is not Anderson with only a dozen people! , but there are one hundred and fifty big thieves!" "When their iron hooves trample on the Eagle Territory, regardless of whether they win or not, do you want to turn Gold Gold Town and Eagle Town into a white field? !”
This sentence left everyone speechless and sweating.
Raven's voice was resounding:
"So, we either don't fight, or we beat them painfully!"
"Understood, Lord Baron!" Rick was the first to respond: "This time we go on an expedition, we will beat them hard!"
"That's right, beat them up!" The others echoed in unison.
"Very good, let's plan the tactics." Raven picked up a wooden stick and pointed it on the map: "I will find a way to move this Heleti out of his lair, and Eric, You have to lead the new soldiers to entangle them for at least half an hour!"
"And I will lead my soldiers to ambush nearby. Once they are out in force, I will lead my soldiers to kill them directly! Their lair."
< br>"I will leave some people alive to deliver the news. As soon as the news reaches them, those horse thieves will definitely panic and want to retreat. Once this happens, you must not pursue them, but let them come back."
"When the time comes, I will lead my troops to defend the city, and you will come in tandem to attack from both inside and outside. Using this camp as an anvil and you as a heavy hammer, we will completely crush this group of horse thieves!"< br>
Gower and others were fascinated by what they heard, even a little excited, but Eric still kept calm: "Baron, what will we do if we can't get people out by then?"
"There is this. It's possible, but it's unlikely." Raven was not angry, but said: "Horse thieves are all violent, irritable, and bloodthirsty, and are good at field battles and not good at defending the city, and the size of the new recruits is still smaller than their number. Next."
"At that time Regardless of provocation or seduction, they will never think that they will lose to us. If they don't move, they will definitely come out in force."
At this point, Raven smiled confidently: " What's more, if you put As long as we show off our power outside, how can this Heleti have the nerve to call himself the 'Sand King'?"
Eric has no problem: "I understand, sir, I will definitely stand up to them when the time comes!"
Raven nodded: "Okay! That's it for today's meeting. You all should be prepared in the next few days. We will set off on time at nine o'clock the day after tomorrow!"
"Lord Baron!" Simon suddenly said. : "Since we are attacking Heleti, I hope to join the battle with you!"
Raven looked at Simon and saw the vigorous fighting spirit and deep hatred in his eyes, so he nodded: "I originally wanted you to rest in Eagle Castle for a while, but since you want to go, let's set off together! "
Flav was shocked when he heard that Simon's physical condition can no longer be tolerated.
But Raven's next words made him put his heart in his stomach: "You go back and have a rest first, have a full lunch, and come to the dungeon to meet me in the evening."
Simon was a little confused, but he still nodded and accepted the order: "Yes, Lord Baron!"
Everyone dispersed, and the originally confident expression on Raven's face disappeared, leaving solemnity and seriousness.
A plan is just a plan. No matter how well-made it is, it cannot prevent possible emergencies.
The soldiers are fierce and dangerous, and the sword has no eyes on the battlefield, not to mention that the opponent is a third-level extraordinary!
Even if Raven is a magician, there is no guarantee that he can come back alive.
Confidence is to boost morale, while caution is to remind yourself at all times.
After taking a short rest, Raven set off to the dungeon and continued to practice magic.
That night, Raven strengthened Simon and gave him the God-given potion, which not only restored Simon's health and made him stronger than before, but also awakened the storm fighting spirit.
"If this leather armor had been there, maybe...Woz wouldn't have died." Simon said with emotion as he touched the half-warcraft leather armor on his body.
Coming out of the dungeon, Raven sat in the study, reading a book and eating the dinner brought by Patty.
As soon as he took a bite of bread, Patty's voice sounded outside the door:
"Lord Baron, Priest Lux is here to visit."
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(End of this chapter)