Chapter 315 Mizam’s poisonous plan
The plain was covered with a thin layer of smoke, and the unpleasant smell of firewood and corpse odor were the main components of the smoke.
In the smoke, a siege vehicle was covered in flames, burning violently under the scorching sun.
Hundreds of corpses lay scattered on the ground, in trenches, spiked stakes and crossbow bolts.
The Ansenberg in front of the corpse was like an insurmountable mountain, crawling on the vast land.
A deep black moat circled the city, and the rushing water reflected a metallic cold light.
The uneven blue-black masonry walls have long been stained with scarlet blood and green bile.
Leaning against the wall, the soldiers guarding the city silently wiped the daggers and spears in their hands.
From time to time they would look outside, alert to any possible attack.
Looking from the city wall, to the south and west are endless plains with sparsely scattered huts and villages.
In front of the forests and mountains in the north, there is a continuous camp, with men and horses neighing, and the light reflected from the weapons often floating in front of the soldiers guarding the city.
On the high ground outside the camp, a handsome knight wearing chainmail was facing the direction of Fort Ansenberg with a slight frown.
Looking at the sparse huts and steel-like fortresses scattered on the vast plains, Lingya Knight Arman felt a sore throat.
He has been attacking this city for almost a week and has lost seven to eight hundred people, but he has made no progress at all.
The defenders of this small castle were only eight or nine hundred people, but they blocked their two command companies and 1,200 extraordinary knights from moving.
This castle is made of mortar and can transport food by water, but they still can't get around it.
Previously, when he led the army, Meliati reduced the two command companies from reorganization to half with minimal casualties.
After a month of recovery, he only restored the original command company of 600 extraordinary knights to 450 people.
Although Prince Condai didn't express much about his failure, he cursed Boillot loudly.
Arman was at the scene at the time, and it was the first time he saw Prince Condé lose his temper like that, angrily yelling at the letter, "Boillot, give me back my command company!"
For this small castle, what Arman was afraid of was not that he could not capture the city, but that he could not capture the castle within the specified time.
Give him a month, and he can capture the city no matter what, but Prince Condai only gave him twenty days.
But Arman has one advantage, that is, he is self-aware.
After realizing that he might not be able to complete the siege mission on time, he did not push the blame and immediately asked Prince Condai for support.
So today, Mizam rushed to the scene with 300 extraordinary knights from Hotam County.
"Brother Mizam, I haven't seen you for a long time." Arman jumped off the horse, took off his helmet, and saluted Mizam with impeccable etiquette.
"Your Excellency Arman." Mizam pulled down his hood, squinted his eyes and smiled, "I'm so glad to see you again."
"I have limited knowledge and cannot break through Ansenberg, it's me who's troubling you," Arman said sincerely.
Mizam still smiled kindly, but what he said made Arman feel cold all over under the scorching sun.
“In order to support you and attack High Castle City this time, we almost took away the extraordinary knights of Hotam County.
His Royal Highness the Prince told me that he can only do it once and not again. He wants to see the flag planted on the wall of Rapid City within a month. "
"Yes, yes..." Arman lost his clever words in front of ordinary people and stumbled back.
Looking at Arman in front of him, Mizam was also a little confused. Helpless.
Due to the restrictions of the church and Prince Condai's own character, most of his men are brave generals who are quite powerful in the frontal battlefield, but there are few wise generals like Boolo.
If it were the same as before, with the cooperation of ordinary extraordinary knights and infantry, as well as the reinforcements and planning provided by the kingdom, this style of play would actually be very efficient. But since the death of the old king and the pope, Prince Condai has lost his strength. At the same time as being shackles, I also lost support.
Mizam was originally responsible for monitoring Prince Condai, but when the old pope died and the church was in chaos, he could only completely turn to Prince Condai.
Until now, Mizam still doesn’t understand why Johnny VIII made a will when he knew it was impossible to implement it.
The will of old Pope Johnny VIII contains many contents, but there are only two key contents:
First, after his death, he did not have to wait for the return of cardinals from other places. Based on the principle of simple majority, A papal election was held immediately.
Second, promote the young bishop Shirley to the rank of cardinal.
Both of these contents are procedurally unfair to a certain extent. The old pope followed the rules all his life and gave everyone a big job before his death.
Not only did it cause chaos within the church, but it also forced Mizam into a desperate situation.
There was a hint of bitterness on the corner of Mizam's mouth. Prince Condai was definitely a good knight captain, but he was not necessarily a good monarch.
Just like when he faced Arman, the best option was to replace him.
But he has no other choice, this is the optimal solution.
“Tell me about the situation.” Mizam said to the Lingfan Knight.
At this stage, the Lingya Knight showed his advantages and explained the current situation clearly.
After listening to the words of the Lingya Knight, Mizam frowned and thought for a long time, and suddenly asked: "Did the villagers around here run away?"
"Some of them ran away, but later Seeing as we didn’t do anything to them, they came back.”
"Have you ever tried to drive these villagers to attack the city before?"
"Ah? Brother Mizam, it is difficult for our regular infantry and even knights to attack the city, let alone the civilians?"
"When did I expect civilians to attack the city? If I really want to attack the city, you will personally lead the troops." Mizam said angrily, "The defenders are most likely locals.
Let's drive them away. The villagers came to attack the city but did not kill them.
If the city defender opened the door and allowed the villagers to enter, the opponent's food would be wasted.
If the city guard does not open the door and sees his relatives starving to death outside the city, the morale of the soldiers will be low.
At this time, we can even use a trebuchet to throw some sick and dead livestock into it.
At this time, we are faced with two situations. First, they will not let people into the city, then we will take the opportunity to slander the city defender.
If we try to persuade them to surrender at that time, we will have a better chance than trying to persuade them to surrender now.
Second, if they let people into the city, we will send the Shadowless people to sneak in and seize the city gate.
It's better if it succeeds. If it doesn't succeed, the city guard will inevitably evolve into the first situation and dare not let people into the city.
After this, their morale will definitely decline. I have brought new troops and trebuchets, and cooperate with the coach to charge the battle in person. I will definitely be able to capture the fortress in a short time. "
"But they are all our believers. Isn't this a bit..." Arman hesitated.
Mizam replied categorically: "The enemy is within the enemy's territory. , no one believes in it. ”
“Will this work? Wouldn't it make them unite instead? ”
"People's hearts are selfish. They know that the city may be destroyed, but they still let people go by chance. Even though they know that the city defender is right, they still feel resentful and disgusted."
Mizam narrowed his eyes and exploded. Ansenberg, who was singing bursts of songs, whispered: "This is still based on the situation that their city defenders can communicate with the soldiers normally."
(End of this chapter)