Chapter 687 Internal Strife
It was dark, and the enemy had retreated for the time being. Corpses were scattered all over the ground outside Baishi City, piled up like mountains. Several monsters with their limbs cut off were rolling and twisting on the ground, screaming in pain.
In Baishi City, the morale of the soldiers was low. Almost no one spoke in the entire camp. They were so tired that they could fall asleep as soon as they sat down. The military exploits and victories they usually fantasized about were gone at this moment. The only thing they hoped for was that this moment of tranquility could be extended indefinitely, giving them more time to rest. But this is impossible. Although the enemy retreats temporarily, they know that the enemy's retreat this time is just a setback in their attack. They will come back soon and will not give the soldiers in the city much breathing space.
Compared with the old army stationed in Baishi City, the new army seems to be slightly better. At least they are not as tired or injured as the old army. But even if it's a little better, it's not much better. They are just as tired and don't want to talk. The army is approaching, and the shadow of death hangs on everyone's heart.
The soldiers could rest against the foot of the room, but Joda could not. He had already taken a break during the day and slept for more than two hours. How could he go to sleep again in this situation?
After inspecting the wounded, he saw Alan coming over with a bandage on his arm and asked: "How is the situation?"
Alan said: "There are many casualties, more than 6,000 dead and nearly 700 seriously injured. In the hospital We are completely overwhelmed, and many medical staff are also not sleeping. , are very tired. Including the previous wounded, there are currently less than 9,000 soldiers capable of fighting. Counting the 4,000 cavalry who came to rescue, there are now only more than 2,400 people, totaling more than 11,000, and a considerable number of them are wounded. "< br>
Jiuda was silent.
Alan said again: "Four deserters just appeared."
"Where are the people?"
"Caught." Alan said: "According to military law, they have been killed, and their direct officers have also been punished."
"Well..." Juda said: "Let's go to the conference room."
A few kilometers away from Baishi City, outside the old camp that the enemy temporarily abandoned a few days ago, military tents are spread throughout the wilderness. In a large tent, Genis pointed at Allen and scolded: "What's wrong with you? Why didn't you stop the enemy's assault cavalry from escaping in time?"
There were only two people in the big tent, Allen and Genis.
Alan clenched his fists with anger on his face: "At that time, the enemy suddenly killed him, and the army at the rear was in chaos. It was also to protect your safety, sir, that I did not pursue him."
Genis said: "The enemy only has a few thousand people. Do I need you to protect me? Do you know that is the enemy's general? If we can stop him and capture him, White Rock City will be ours now."
Alan said angrily, "If you want to say that, I have nothing to say. You can say it.”
Gennis said: “Do you have nothing to say, or is there something you can’t say?”
“What do you mean?”
Outside the account. The soldier suddenly shouted: "General Grayfa."
Gurness stared at Allen: "You, go out."
Allen snorted and went out with an angry look.
Grayfa opened the curtain and entered the tent and asked: "What's wrong? General Allen is so angry. Are you having a dispute?"
The tent is equipped with a soundproof magic circle, so you can't hear anything from outside. sound.
"Hmph, that guy..."
Grayfa was wearing a purple battle armor. This battle armor was a full set of 'Purple Star' battle clothes specially forged for him by the St. Vicoia Empire in order to reward the 'Purple Star Warrior' for his contribution. Including the 'Purple Star Battle Helmet', 'Purple Star Battle Armor', 'Purple Star Battle Boots', 'Purple Star Ribbon' and 'Purple Star Gauntlets', each one can be called a treasure, plus in the hand Follow the sharp weapon 'Broken Gold Sword' for many years. Although his own combat strength is not particularly strong, having such an honor is still very famous in the military.
Grayfa took off his helmet and put it aside, and said: "I just discussed the countermeasures with the general of the army. They proposed a combat plan. Take a look."
"Well "
Outside the tent, Allen was walking among the camps, cursing incessantly: "Damn Gnis, it's obvious. He deliberately made things difficult for me, but just because I refused to tell him who was the person who contacted me and passed on the information, he did this! Not only did he take the credit from me, but he is now blaming me, you damn bastard!” He kicked a stone away hard and hit the helmet of a soldier who was joking and chatting. The soldier was so frightened that he immediately dared not speak.
"Alan." A general came up and said with a smile: "Are you angry?"
"Hmph!"
"Let's go over and talk." The general took Allen to a secluded place, lit a cigarette, handed it to him and said, "Is it because he was raided by the enemy in the evening? He is causing trouble for you?"
"What do you think?"
The general smiled and shook his head: "Everyone can tell. He came here deliberately to cause trouble for you. During the war, he placed you at the back to protect him and prevented you from making meritorious deeds. If anything went wrong, it was obviously his own responsibility. Li Shantai did not make the arrangements properly. Only when you are close will you be attacked by the enemy..."
Ellen smoked his cigarette vigorously and blew out a big smoke ring, feeling more comfortable. The general sighed: "Oh, this is a bad life. Who asked us to follow him? To be honest, I really don't deserve it for you. Although several of us have been suppressed by him and took the credit, but last time The fact that I was able to ambush Edward was entirely due to your intelligence, but when I reported it, I only mentioned a few words about your contribution, but he talked endlessly about himself, as if he was responsible for killing Edward."
Alan sneered.
The general sighed again and said: "It would be better if we were in the Eleventh Army. Look at the 'Purple Star War General' Grayfa. The responsibility for anything that happened belongs to himself, and the merits and achievements belong to his subordinates. No wonder he He was so beloved that the imperial government awarded him prizes again and again. Award. If Gurness was half as good as him, I wouldn't blame him."
"Stop it." Allen dropped the cigarette butt and put it out with his foot: "It's annoying."
At this time, a big general came over, his face full of dissatisfaction.
"What, you're angry too?"
The big man said angrily: "Look at me, I'm covered in wounds, and I don't have a damn good word to say, so I just said why my attack was unfavorable and I didn't attack Baishi City. Damn, old My son's sword-horned charging beasts were all killed in the battle, and he didn't know how to care. He just pretended to ask me to take good care of his injuries when he finally left. Bah!"
The general laughed, shook his head and said: "I'm used to it. Yes, he is That kind of person is selfish, cunning and suspicious. If he hadn't been known as the "Three Real Warriors", do you think he could be the commander of the Eighth Army? Not to mention you, even Boss Allen just said that. Being scolded."
"Huh!" The big man threw the ax on the ground: "I said we should just do the opposite."
Allen and the general were shocked: " What do you mean?”
"Hey, don't get me wrong." The big man looked around and whispered: "What I mean is that we should simply contact the generals, write a joint letter, and destroy him."
Generals Be Cautious Said: "This is internal strife."
The big man said: "Is this us internal strife? We have been dissatisfied with that guy for more than a day or two. We are working hard to survive. In the war, in the end, all the credit for the big fish and meat belongs to him, and he only gives us the small shrimps. I don’t want to do it anymore.”
The general thought for a while, nodded and said: “Yes, that’s true. An idea. But there must be someone taking the lead in this matter."
The big man said: "Of course Boss Allen takes the lead."
"Me?"
The big man said: "In the Eighth Army, Boss Allen has the highest reputation. If you can get rid of Genis, we will unanimously recommend you to be the supreme commander of the Eighth Army."
“That’s impossible, I’m just a major general.”
The general said: "What's impossible? You should have been promoted to lieutenant general a long time ago."
Alan thought for a while and said: "It's not enough for just us to do this, there must be someone else Major General Duozi, if she doesn’t support this, it won’t be possible.”
The three people stood behind the mound in silence for a long time. Finally, the general said, "Let's find a chance to explore her voice."
White Rock City, in front of the conference room building.
At this time, none of the generals in White Rock City were in the mood to stay in the room for any meeting. Juda sat on the stone steps, looked at everyone and asked: "Tell me, do you have any good suggestions for the current situation?"
No one spoke, tens of thousands of enemy troops were outside the city. , two well-known enemy generals led their troops to attack together. There were only more than 10,000 defenders in the city, and many of them had battle wounds. Who could think of a good way to retreat from the enemy at this time.
After a while, someone said: "I think we have to abandon the city and retreat while we still have a chance to retreat."
Juda looked at the crowd and saw that none of them said much, obviously they all had this idea in mind.
The person who spoke continued: "Now we have fewer and fewer people who can fight. If we fight another one or two battles, I am afraid that there will not even be four thousand people who can fight. The defense tower was just repaired a few days ago , almost all of the city walls were damaged in the past two days, although mages repaired and strengthened them. , but that kind of temporary earth wall can be broken with a light knock, and more than 3/5 of our 3,000 gryphon air cavalry regiment died in the battle. Besides, there is not much food in the city at present, and the soldiers have little. Morale has also dropped to the extreme, and deserters have appeared. If we continue to defend, this phenomenon will only increase. At present, the enemy is fighting against our two defense lines on the east and west at the same time. They can concentrate their superior forces to attack us, but they must send troops to defend every stronghold and pass on our defense line. This requires sufficient sources of troops to ensure. However, domestic reinforcements are currently late. Sooner or later, our defense line will be breached sooner or later, which is very important to me. They are at a disadvantage. The best way now is to retreat tactically and suggest that General Ruhr shrink his troops and wait for reinforcements to arrive. I think General Ruhr will think so."
The generals almost heard this. Everyone agreed, even Juda nodded slightly. This was indeed the best suggestion at the moment.
At this moment, a voice came: "I have a better way."
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(End of this chapter)