On the battlefield outside the town of Windley, what was originally a tentative war turned into a bloody positional offensive and defensive battle.

Moreover, a dozen is ten hours!

At first, the power of the goblin bomb brought the defense line of the Herion Territory to the brink of collapse. Over time, though, the soldiers of the Herion Leader held their ground behind the earthen walls that the mages had piled up. Especially after the magic energy of the Knight of Kaval's shield was depleted, the physical calculations on the battlefield tended to be balanced.

Of course, this balance is only a balance in terms of tactical duels, and it is more advantageous to the army of Kawalburg in terms of the overall battle situation.

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It is located on the high ground directly opposite the Herion Territory Camp, in the temporary command post of the front line of the Kawar troops.

Sheila Marne and her staff discussed the tactics of the battle ahead, and orders were conveyed to the frontline between the heralds and the waving of the flag.

Pedi didn't interfere with Sheila Marne's decision-making, and he didn't even get involved in any tactical discussions. He took his adjutant to stay at the observation post next to the command post, and used his lookout scope to observe the scene of the confrontation between the two armies on the battlefield ahead.

The Herien Lord's reaction speed was much faster than Pedi had expected, and the row of earthen walls erected by the mages effectively resisted most of the goblin bombs' damage, and the scattered queues made it difficult for the goblin bombs to gain the initial assault effect.

"It is not difficult to break through the central defense line of the Herion Territory Camp, as long as you can accept the loss of at least one corps, we can attack their Chinese command post in an hour. Syrah-Marne slowly approached, the fatigue on her face worse, "The current battle situation is much better than ours, isn't it?"

"I wonder if we can come up with a tactic based on goblin bombs?" Pedi put down his lookout and looked at Sirah-Marne seriously, "It's undoubtedly a magic attack, but the tactics used against it are too few and far-freck. ”

Sheila Marne was silent for a few seconds before saying, "This isn't the first time a goblin bomb has appeared on the battlefield... During last year's Orc War, some experienced staff officers studied tactics for defending against this weapon. At the time, a large proportion of the soldiers in Herien's army were trained in bombing prevention. ”

Pedi shrugged, "So, we need to improve our tactics now. He pinched his sore wrist, "Don't be in too much of a hurry, you can study it slowly after this war." ”

"There's a lot to improve. "First of all, it needs to be thrown by man, which is more difficult than training archers, and using it requires basic magical knowledge first... Most of our soldiers don't even know words, let alone teach them a dry knowledge of magic. ”

"What's more, the artificial throw means that you need to be very close to the enemy to bring great damage... If the enemy uses a bow and arrow, a heavy crossbow, or a magic attack at any cost before getting closer, we will be wiped out without even touching the corners of the enemy's clothes. ”

"So, do you have any good advice?" asked Pedi subconsciously, and then he asked himself, "What would you think if you could use it like a heavy crossbow?"

"Nice idea... But is it achievable?" "Sheila Marne's mind began to imagine the scene after the heavy crossbow hit the target and exploded, "Strap the bomb to the heavy crossbow?"

Pedi chuckled softly and said, "If you dare to ask those knights to push those heavy crossbows, they will surely curse you to hell." ”

"I can't help but want to give it a try right now. Sira Marne said.

Pedi shook his head, "But I don't think it's appropriate for us to speed up the offensive now, at least until Twak-led forces flank Fort Herien, we must keep the situation at a standoff." He had a sneering smile on his face, "Bane-Lockton is like a frightened bird right now, he could order a withdrawal at any moment, and I don't want to put us in a dilemma by preemptively attacking Fort Herien because of a victory that should be celebrated." ”

Sheila Marne whispered regretfully, "If it weren't for this, we would have had a chance to capture their camp two hours ago. ”

The tentative assault was fought in its current form, more or less unexpectedly, and the army led by Herion made several fatal decision-making errors at the beginning of the battle. If it weren't for Sheila Marne's fear that Bane Lockton would retreat early, the battle could have ended two hours ago.

now

The Herian leader promised the Chinese army, and the headquarters of Bane-Lockton was also arguing over whether to retreat.

"We didn't fail. Baron Udi Cooper, the representative of the nobility, flushed with excitement, "The attack of the Cavalburg army is gradually weakening, otherwise they could have captured our camp two hours ago. ”

"But what if this is what Syrah Marne did on purpose?"

The war had been fought so far, and the group did not know that Pedi had already arrived at the scene. This is because the agents of the Herian Territory are so busy dealing with the Assassins who may appear at any time that they neglect their essential work.

"Why did she do this?" Udi Cooper looked puzzled, his tone was not dismissive, and after asking the question, his mind also subconsciously began to think about the possibility of Sira Marne doing this.

"If you retreat, the Herian Territory will become a battlefield!"

"We still have 30,000 men in our hands, as long as we hold the line, and when it gets dark, the tide of the battle will be more favorable to us, and then we can even fight a counterattack. ”

"Didn't you notice that the soldiers of Fort Kawar were building fortifications in front of our defensive lines, and the battle will become more difficult after dark!"

"This only proves that they have no confidence to take our camp!"

"My lord!" Udi Boku looked at Bane Lockton, who was thinking about the map, "If we retreat, the army of Fort Caval will be on Fort Hurrion in less than half a month!"

"But even in another half a year, the army of Fort Kaval will not even want to capture Fort Herien!"

Bane-Lockton's gaze remained blank and fixed on the map of the command, and he heard the opinions of the nobles and generals. Actually, he was inclined to retreat, but the question was where to retreat? He didn't direct the war to Fort Herien so quickly, at least not before the end of the fall!

"Where else is there in the Sixt Territory for garrison?" Bane-Lockton's inquiring voice calmed the argument for a moment.

"Hardly. The Warner-Wiflley knight, who had remained silent, replied, "If we rebuild the fortifications, we will pay a greater price than holding the camp." ”

The young lord's brows furrowed slightly, "What about your opinion?"

"Retreat to Fort Herien!" Warner Knight's face was serious, "I don't know what Sheila Marne plans now, but what I do know is that as long as we retreat to Fort Herien, with the strength in our hands and Fort Herien's strong defense, plus the materials hoarded some time ago, let alone half a year, even if it is a year! But Pedy Reagan can't wait a year, and the changing situation of the empire doesn't allow him to waste a whole year in Herien." ”

"Oh?" said Bane-Lockton.

"Retreat now, the morale of the soldiers will hit rock bottom, and they will think that we have lost the battle. Udi Kubo immediately exclaimed: "At that time, escaping the barracks will be the first choice for the soldiers!"

"The war must not reach the territory of the Herion, and when the army of Fort Caval threatens the families of the soldiers, can you guarantee that they will not secretly help the enemy open the gates?"

"Yes, we can't let the war spread to the Heron Territory. ”

"What's the use of staying here and carrying Cyra Marne?" Warner Knight's voice became louder, "She has the entire Kru Territory behind her back, and we can't afford to fight a war of attrition!" he patted the map on the table vigorously, "Our original plan was to stop the Guard's frantic advance here, and then use the narrow depth of the Siste Territory to entangle with the Kavalburg army and drag the real decisive battle into winter." ”

"The real big war can only be fought after winter!" Warner looked at Bane Lockton and then at the crowd, "I have to remind you that we are now on the defensive, and Fort Caval is the attacker, and the longer the war drags on, the worse it will be for the Castleburg army..."

"Staying doesn't mean a decisive battle. Udi Cooper interrupted Warner's speech-like words, "The reason why I'm staying here is because of the strategic defense plan we had in place. He walked quickly to the map and pointed to the eastern part of the Sisterland and the Herian Territory, "This line of defense in depth can buy us at least three months, and you have to give up this area now!"

"Sheila Marne is not a fool, she may have already discovered our intentions, which is why today's sudden battle is here. Warner Knight shook his head, "Don't you all have eyes?

"The army of Fort Kawar hasn't advanced a single step for two hours, and I don't think we're at a disadvantage!" one nobleman retorted.

"Very good!" Warner Knight spread his hands and looked at each other like a fool, "you have been deceived by Sira Marne, he has deceived you in this way, and you have lost the original strategic advantage of the northern official road. ”

"You..."

"My lord!" Warner Knight no longer paid attention to the other party, he turned to Bane Lockton and said, "Silah Marne obviously did not use all her strength, with the strength in her hands, she can completely besiege on three sides, but she can only attack the front of our camp, only the left and right flanks are surrounded but not attacked, why should she keep her strength?"

"This morning's rout in front of the camp gate can't happen again..."Warner Knight's expression was a little anxious, "What's more fatal is that our current information about Fort Kawar is still half a month ago. ”

"I remember, you were the one who persuaded me to send troops to the Sist. Bane Lockton was upset with Warner Knight's second half accusing him of abusing agents, and he instinctively began to find fault with Warner Knight, "Why, did you change your mind so quickly?"

"It's the situation on the battlefield that has made me change, isn't my previous explanation enough?" Warner Cavaliers were surprised by Bane Lockton's duties, "More than half a month ago, we even had a chance to seize the Northern Passage, and before today, I thought we could hold out here for at least a month... But the reality is that not only have we lost the opportunity to seize the official roads in the north, but now we also have to face the choice of retreat. ”

The middle-aged knight's tone was seriously preachy, this was his subconscious behavior, perhaps in the eyes of this knight, his lord was just a child, and he needed to be taught at all times.

But he forgot the occasion now, and even more so that even if his lord was a child, he was always his lord!

"Baron Udy Cooper, what's your opinion?" Bane Lockton's eyelids lowered slightly, and his gaze skimmed from Warner Cavaliers to Udy Cooper on the other side.

When the baron heard his lord's question, a smile immediately appeared on his face, and he pretended to think for two seconds before saying, "Warner Knight's words have some truth, but we can't give up hundreds of miles of defense in vain, and besides, we still have nearly 30,000 troops in our hands... So, I suggest retreating to the western territory of the Sister Territory first!"

"There is no place in the western region that can accommodate tens of thousands of troops to garrison!" Warner Knight almost roared this time, "Are you a pig's brain? This tactic is based on the premise that we have a complete set of fortifications within the line of defense in depth, but now we have nothing!"

He pointed to the western part of the Sistt Territory on the map, "When the time comes, we will have to use the demoralized and demoralized remnants of the army to deal with the victorious Kavarburg army, and there will be no defenses to rely on!"

"You're just an idiot. Warner Knight pointed to Udi Cooper's nose, "If we continue to fight like this, even if we can finally retreat to Fort Herien, the soldiers will be too tired to even hold their swords." He turned to Bane Lockton, "We should learn from the 'scorched earth tactics' that were practiced at Fort Byan during the Orc War last year!"

In fact, Warner Wiflley has convinced Bane Lockton... However, the young lord didn't like the way his guard captain spoke now, which made him feel like he was giving in to his guard captain if he agreed to retreat now!

So, after his captain had finished speaking, Bane Lockton raised his hand to stop the arguing, and deliberately thought for several minutes before saying, "You can retreat, but you can't retreat now, after all, we haven't lost yet..." ”

His answer surprised everyone, with Udi Cooper bowing his head to hide his unconscious furrowed eyebrows, and Warner Wiverley giving a straight look of dissatisfaction.