Chapter 308 On the eve of the war, a surprise attack without food
Black Bay, the frozen coast.
Sora looked at the orcs who were carrying the baggage, with a stern expression on his scaly face, spit out the snake letter, frowned and said:
"The orc fleet set off from Wolf Harbor and passed by The Ice Sea can reach directly to the north of Golden Lion. The first one is the Luanjiao Islands. "
"After the Luanjiao Islands, there is Baiyu Port. I remember... that is the territory of Lord Yeats!"< br>
As an excellent seaport, Whitefish Harbor has been abandoned all year round. The reason is that aliens can land in the northern part of Golden Lion along the harbor.
In order to prevent the landing of the fleet, Yeats's father, the Duke of Brondi, ordered to block Whitefish Harbor with huge stones and iron chains. After Yeats rebuilt Whitefish Harbor, although the trade route was reopened, But it also means facing the threat of alien fleets.
The huge Kodo beast is covered with thick white hair, and the animal skin bag on its back is loaded with luggage. Hilud saw it very clearly, knowing that this must be a mobilization before the war, and frowned.
“In winter, the sea surface of Black Bay is frozen, and it is impossible for the orcs to cross the ice sea in a warship.”
Hilud whispered: “If they launch a war southward, their only choice is The only route we can choose is to cross the Jueling Mountains.”
Sola was surprised: "Doesn't that mean Lord Yeats is in danger?"
If the orcs launch an invasion in winter, Yeats's territory will face the orc army directly, and the situation will be in danger by then!
In the cold wind, Hilud pursed her lips, her fiery red hair flying in the wind and snow, and she was lost in thought.
The Jueling Mountains are a natural barrier, blocking the iron hooves from the north. During the winter cold wave, the Jueling Mountains are extremely harsh. No matter how brave the orc warriors are, they dare not brave the wind and snow to cross the natural dangers. .
But this winter, the cold wave did not arrive as expected.
The shadow of famine and death still threatens the orc tribe, and it has become more severe than in the summer period.
Orcs are a naturally warlike race, and the plundering lord they believe in requires them to find a way out in the form of war when they are trapped.
In the words of Yeats, my neighbor is my granary.
Now, the tribe has reached a point where it must make a choice. Shilud speculates that even if it costs a heavy price, the orcs will cross the Jueling Mountains and launch an invasion southward.
Firstly, it is to plunder food and wealth and alleviate the difficulties in winter.
Secondly, the current chief of the Orc tribe, 'Grim Stormhammer', needs to win a war to divert conflicts within the tribe and establish his personal authority.
"There are four major tribes in the southwest of the north. If only one orc tribe launches a war, I believe Yeats can handle it."
Hilud analyzed calmly:
< br>“However, if Grim unites the other three chiefs to form an alliance... the situation is not optimistic.”
“Who are the other three chiefs?”
"The Tauren Chief 'Atalia', the Centaur Chief 'Diron', and the new Troll King whose identity is not clear yet."
The intelligence collected by Hilud at the Wolf School came into play. Said: "Although Atalia admires the bard, his personal position and the position of the tribe are two different things. Diron and Greem are old friends, and the Centaur tribe is very likely to join the alliance..."
" We are going to visit the troll tribe this time. Firstly, we want to investigate the Mad Saint Sanctuary. Secondly, if we can prevent the trolls from joining this war... this should be helpful to Yeats."
Xi Lu. The white mist exhaled by De has condensed into frost, and the plate armor is covered with fine snow and ice particles.
Sora stared at the fiery red-haired Valkyrie. Her stern face was hidden under the eagle helmet, but he seemed to feel the warmth in her words.
Sola smiled and said: "It seems that you have always cared about him."
"It's just an objective analysis." Hilud said lightly.
"I haven't even said who it is yet."
"...It's time to set off."
Sora looked at the back of the fast-walking figure and used his eagle eyes. Technique, but saw that Hilud's earlobes were slightly red.
"It seems the weather is cold enough." Sola smiled, "It even froze Sir Hild."
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Jiandong Castle.
The falling snow has covered the honeysuckle field with a thick layer of silver.
Wearing a thick black cloak, Yeats stood on the snowy terrace, overlooking the mountains lying like dragons under the hazy sky. He slowly picked up the hot tea in his hand and took a sip. One mouthful.
"Master, according to your instructions, the watchtower at the foot of the mountain has been put on wartime alert."
Fokas stood beside Yeats and said: "As soon as we find traces of the orc army, we will Light the wolf smoke immediately."
Yeats nodded slightly and said: "The news from Hilud is that the current tribal chief Greem is forming an alliance, and we may even face the trolls at the same time. , centaurs, orcs, and tauren.”
Relying on the talent of ‘telepathy’, Yeats and Herod were able to easily exchange information, so Yeats was also able to harvest information from the north. first-hand information.
It is worth mentioning that Shilud said that the new troll king is likely to be his old friend, Ogg.
But Herod didn't dare to make a conclusion, so he was heading to the troll tribe to find out.
Looking back, Yeats looked at the stern-looking Phokas standing in the wind and snow, and smiled:
"Why, are you nervous?"
" It’s excitement, young master.”
Fokas held his slightly trembling palm, feeling the hot blood burning in his chest, and said in a deep voice:
"More than twenty years ago...your father and I participated in the Battle of Morning Frost Ridge."
"Right under the watchtower, we charged towards the phalanx of three thousand wolf cavalry!" Phoka paused, restrained his turbulent emotions, and said in a low voice, "Looking back on the past, it seems like yesterday."
Yeats patted Phoka's generous shoulder armor and smiled:
"Now you can still mount your horse and charge, Phocas. I will accompany you to stop the orc army."
Phocas' tiger eyes flashed with a gleam, and he put his hand on Yeats's chest. On the back of his hand, he nodded vigorously.
"By the way, Master, I knitted a new scarf for you..."
Fokas fiddled with the leather bag he carried, took out a wrinkled scarf, and stumbled: < br>
"You are now a Duke, and you also have complicated requirements in terms of dress etiquette. I shouldn't make any decisions, but I can't let it go. If you don't mind it..."
Yeats solemnly He took the scarf matter-of-factly, feeling the warmth from the wool in his palms, and said with a smile:
“I will knit one for Gray next time, she said she wants it too, Fucas, please excuse me. ”
Phokas was startled, his eyes were touched, and he nodded and said: "I obey, Master!"
"Actually, the orc army is powerful, but with our current strength, we can completely repel them."
Yeats put the scarf on his body and said calmly:
“I have learned about the chief of the orc tribe, Grim, who killed his chief father and took the chief’s position. And married his stepmother. He is a fierce and cruel orc warrior, but he is far from the level of a six-ring master. "
Grim Stormhammer is a person whose ability does not match his ambition. He has the ambition to unify the four major tribes and overthrow the Beijun Kingdom, but he has never been able to break through the six-ring bottleneck.
The 'Iron Bone' Hallag of Beijun Kingdom had actually known about Greem's conspiracy for a long time, but he never took action against Greem, in order to use Greem as a weapon and as an invasion weapon. Lion's cannon fodder.
Harrag himself covets the rich lands of the Golden Lion. However, more than 20 years ago, Lionheart King won a great victory in the Battle of Morning Frost Ridge, and led his cavalry across the Jueling Mountains to make a surprise attack on the northern border, all the way to Black Castle, which was only a few dozen miles away from the capital of North County.
After the Battle of Black Castle, 'Ironbone' Hallag was ridiculed as 'cartilage' by the people in the north, until those who mocked him were sent to the Great Wall of Winter to work as " "Filling baby", the name of "cartilage" gradually disappeared.
This battle left Hallag with a psychological shadow, and even his throne was almost overthrown. Hallage really had no idea about the Golden Lion, so he hid in his back garden to grow vegetables and cultivate himself. body and mind.
Of course, just because he didn't dare to conquer himself didn't mean he didn't dare to stumble secretly. Greem thought he could become the overlord of the Orcs, but in fact, he had been used as a pawn by Harrag.
In the game, Greem is the leader of a five-ring dungeon and will drop a spinning war hammer that can summon the power of thunder.
It’s time for Gray’s equipment to be upgraded.
Yeats saw that this whirling warhammer was closely related to Gray.
"Having said that, the orc army is all brave and good at fighting after all." Forkas said cautiously, "Master, do you want to adopt the tactic of fortifying the wall and clearing the field, shrinking the front line, and waiting until the orcs' food and grass cannot be maintained before launching a counterattack? ?”
Baggage supply is the key to determining the war.
Using strong walls and clearing fields is the most suitable strategy to fight against the long-distance traveling orc army.
The Lionheart King used this trick to achieve a great victory, which impressed Phocas deeply.
"There is no need to fortify the wall and clear the country. I am going to send the Manticore Regiment to guard the pass and place the battlefield in the Jueling Mountains."
Yeats said: "The orc army marching in the Jueling Mountains, They must form a long line of dragons. As long as the Manticore Regiment holds the pass and the Frost Wolf Cavalry Regiment moves around to attack the baggage troops, this group of barbarians will be destroyed without any attack!"
This idea was both Yeats's own consideration and Herod's suggestion.
As the chosen one of the Black Knight, the god of strategy, Hilud has a unique vision in military command. Combining the terrain and intelligence about the enemy and ourselves, he came up with the strategy of "circling the enemy and cutting off food."
“However, the orcs suffered heavy losses in the Battle of Morning Frost Ridge, and the baggage troops must be their most tightly defended part.”
Forkas frowned and said, “Even Grelle It is possible that Mu will lead the baggage team himself... Young Master, the Frostwolf Cavalry currently has less than a thousand cavalry. If the plan fails, these cavalry will not be able to come back!"
It is extremely difficult to raise Frostwolves. The Frostfolk have mastered the ancient art of wolf taming. There are less than a thousand Frostwolf cavalry in Morning Frost Ridge, in fact, there are only more than 800 cavalry. This is based on the absorption of the original cavalry of the Frost People tribe.
The Frostwolf Cavalry can cross rugged mountain roads and maintain high mobility in the snow. Yeats attaches great importance to these cavalry, and they can be said to be one of the most important assets in his territory.
“So I will personally lead the Frostwolf Cavalry and go around the rear to cut off food.”
Yeats said calmly: “In this way, even if there are five-ring heroes guarding the rear, I will be able to attack them as soon as possible. Kill him and complete the plan!"
Fokas was stunned, his eyes flashed with admiration, and he blurted out: "Master, I will go with you!"
"Guard the pass! "The task is equally important." Yeats said, "I need you to guard the pass down the mountain with Ax and Helga to prevent any orcs from entering my territory!"
Phokas took a deep breath, nodded, and said:
"Master, I have another question..."
"What?"
"Jue Ling The terrain of the mountains is complex, and the sky is full of wind and snow. No matter how experienced the traveler is, he will get lost."
Fokas said: "What should you do if you lead the Frostwolf Cavalry and cannot find the target?"
Yeats had considered this early and said:
"I will let the Frostwind Witch accompany me."
The high priest of the Winter Sect knows the terrain of the Jueling Mountains very well.
With her companions, Yeats could lead the cavalry to confirm their position even in a snowstorm.
The snowy owl and the vengeful raven can play the role of reconnaissance of the enemy and provide Yeats with accurate trends.
Phokas had no doubts anymore, and there was only deep respect in his heart.
After the Cold Wave Battle, the young master has acquired the tactical qualities of a commander, and his courage in personal conquests is like that of the Lionheart King!
In fact, Yeats intended not only to achieve victory, but also to achieve an annihilating victory.
Only by achieving great prestige can the orcs not dare to invade Morning Frost Ridge in the next few years.
“Eight hundred Frostwolf Cavalry is more than enough.”
Yeats thought to himself: "This battle must be fought with courage to stop the tribe's children from crying at night!"
That afternoon, Yeats found the Frostwind Witch and expressed to her his request to find her as a guide.
The Frostwind Witch agreed, but said she had a condition.
“You have to cook dinner for me yourself.” Frostwind Witch said coldly, “Three days!”
She once tasted Yeats’s fried pork with chili, frozen blood The warmth flows under the influence of chili pepper, bringing with it unforgettable memories of the Frost Wind Witch, and never forgetting the delicacies cooked by Yeats.
"Deal!" Yeats readily agreed.
Frost Wind Witch: "..."
I knew I would have to wait for two more days!
With the news that the orcs were likely to cross the Jueling Mountains to invade the north, Yeats also wrote a letter and sent it to the Lion Palace to report to the Lionheart King.
Yeats thought with some sadness:
"If we can achieve a great victory, I believe that the Lion-Hearted King on the sick bed will also feel inspired..."
Throughout the ages, it has been common for the army to forcibly climb the natural dangers of mountains.
Hannibal, the famous Carthaginian general, crossed the Alps to surprise Rome, and Deng Ai sneaked across the Yinping River to seize the Shu Han... When his power grows stronger in the future, Yeats also plans to follow the example of King Lionheart and cross the cliff to eradicate the orcs in the north. Hidden danger.
The ancestors of the orcs in the Beijun Kingdom were actually criminals in the Kingdom of Beasts. They were expelled from the tribe and wandered into human society, becoming a factor of instability.
The orc warriors in the Kingdom of Beasts were even more brave, and they had been beating the Empire to a pulp for many years. It was not until Hastings came out of nowhere to guard the borders of the empire as the Knight of Holy Light that the rampant momentum of the orcs was curbed.
While guarding against the invasion of orcs, Yeats also paid attention to the movements of White Night City.
White Night City is the pass of the Great Wall of China. Only by obtaining Baiye City can we use the Great Wall of China as a geographical advantage, and the productivity of the territory can be further improved.
Thomas is cunning and cunning. When the orcs invade, he will be attacked from both sides and must be on guard.
For Thomas, Yeats had the idea of taking him for his own use, but it was very difficult to make such a character surrender.
“You can use Blessing and Moon Surge to show overwhelming power.”
Relying on his prophetic advantage, Yeats recalled Thomas's character and thought to himself:
"The key is to let Calvin be the lobbyist. As long as Calvin is willing to surrender, his father will be easy to deal with..."
(End of this chapter)