Chapter 480: Withdrawal
In fact, even if Ian didn't withdraw, the other generals didn't agree, they didn't want to die in vain, and they still had the idea of sharing some supplies after taking Harrenhal before staying, and now it's better to hurry back to the Riverlands.
Three words, I can't be provoked.
As soon as the Valley Knights withdrew, rumors spread among the Lannister army, the soldiers lost their fighting spirit, and the entire barracks were full of screaming soldiers. They were all stuck with iron nails in the flesh, and they were in great pain and very susceptible to tetanus death.
Seeing this tragic situation, all the uninjured soldiers showed great fear, and did not want to go near Harrenhal in any case, and all this also made the coach Jaime completely depressed.
In the tent of "Finished ......", Jaime looked down, as if he had aged a few years in an instant, and the wrinkles on his forehead deepened a lot, and he muttered, "We lost...... This Harrenhal can't be beaten at all......"
Everyone was silent, and the little demon Tyrion had a frustrated look on his face, he really didn't expect that there were hidden weapons in the castle, and he still didn't know what it was. Either way, it's definitely better than a ballista, after all, the latter can't throw such a heavy barrel.
Morale was low at the moment, and although he knew that there shouldn't be many garrisons in Harrenhal, the soldiers didn't care about it. Forcing them to continue the siege may cause a riot, so it seems that they will have to retreat......
No one wanted to accept this, and only half of the 50,000 troops were left, and many of them were bruised and even disabled, and no matter how you look at it, it was a failed campaign.
Now that he is back, the Lannisters have been defeated by the Bannerless Clan again, counting the last time there have been twice. It's a great shame for them, but there's nothing they can do.
"We retreated. ”
Jaime finally made up his mind, and he said dejectedly, "I'll take the initiative to ask for guilt when I go back, and this failure is all because of my command problem." ”
"Adult ......"
"It's all because that Ivy is too cunning!"
"It's mostly stuff that throws barrels of iron nails... We can't get any close!"
The generals were not blind, and naturally understood that this defeat had nothing to do with Jaime, it was all because Harrenhal was too well prepared, and he also took out a secret weapon that no one had ever seen on the road, so it was not a strange thing to lose.
However, they also realized that they were afraid that by the time they came back to attack, Harrenhal would become even stronger. Some even wonder if the Iron Throne will eventually recognize the rightful existence of the Bannerless Family, after all, the crusade is not an easy task.
So the army began to prepare for a retreat, with the wounded soldiers in the front and the remaining axle weights in the back. Then leave some soldiers to keep an eye on Harrenhal to prevent it from attacking, but it's just a formality.
It's just that they couldn't imagine that Li Lingyi really wanted to go out of the city to attack.
There had been no chance before, but now that the Lannister army had retreated, and the troops responsible for escorting the axes were at the end, only a few hundred people were guarding, it was really a golden opportunity.
At this time, in the Harrenhal Hall, all the generals were also cheering for the victory, this time they really defeated the Lannister, which contained great significance.
It is conceivable that after this war, all the families on the entire continent will have a different view of the Flagless Family. Before, they might have thought that this was a gangster gang composed of outcasts, but now that they have defeated the most powerful families, no one dares to take it lightly.
Even some families will seek cooperation, after all, Li Lingyi has already proven his ability, and many wavering families will naturally lean over. Of course, Li Lingyi doesn't have any ideas about these wall grasses.
Now he immediately made a surprise attack plan, and although some people objected, he still agreed to it under Li Lingyi's strong request. That is, he himself led thousands of flagless cavalry to attack the axle weight troops at the rear of the retreating Lannister.
After all, the material consumption of Harrenhal during this period is also very large, and it can be regarded as a supplement if some can be recaptured. Of course, if it is a sneak attack, then the troops cannot go through the door, but go out through the secret passage.
This is naturally a very bold action, but Li Lingyi thinks it is very necessary, because even his own generals feel a little crazy, and it is even more impossible for the enemy to think about it. And the more this happens, the more it can have the effect of a surprise attack.
Less than an hour after the Lannister retreated, the thousands of cavalry led by Li Lingyi went out of the city through the secret passage, and then began to bypass from the north, and it took about half an hour to catch up with the marching troops, drawn into a long line.
It can be seen that these Lannister soldiers are very tired, their expressions are sluggish, and they all seem to have no strength to speak. This is also the case, immediately after the storm, retreat, and there is little time to rest.
"My lord, are you attacking?"
The cavalry asked Li Lingyi, the flagless army was hiding under the hillside at this time, Li Lingyi told a few words, "Don't chase and kill the fleeing people, after defeating, go back to the main gate of the fort immediately with supplies, understand?"
"Understood!"
Li Lingyi knew that the time had come, and ordered the whole army to charge, and suddenly thousands of cavalry rushed out, these were all elite, and the equipment and combat effectiveness were extremely strong, and the sudden burst out at this time completely startled the Lannister defenders.
"Kill !!"
This is also the first time that the flagless army has fought with people in the field, and the three red fires are opened, and the burning is naturally very vigorous. Moreover, the enemy himself is in a semi-crippled state, and there is no reason not to panic when he is ridden by cavalry at this time.
There was almost no ability to resist, and the hundreds of people at the back were killed on the ground one after another, and more than a dozen escaped, and the flagless army did not chase, but ran back directly with the axle.
At this time, the main army in front knew that the flagless army was out of the city, and Jaime was furious when he knew it, and directly led people to turn his head to fight, he had been almost angry to death by the city wall, and he had been thinking about being able to fight a plain war.
But unfortunately, Li Lingyi also understood this, so when Jaime's army arrived, the Flagless Army had already returned to Harrenhal with the axle, and the speed was very fast without any delay.
"Damn the sentinels!" Jaime was furious, "the Flagless Army didn't even come out of the city!?!! are you blind?"
The sentry was also very aggrieved by this, he said that he had been staring at the castle, and he had not seen anyone coming out of the main gate, and besides, if there were really thousands of cavalry, he would not be able to see it.
Of course, Jaime only regarded him as shirking responsibility, and directly ordered him to be arrested, and even wanted to be executed. But the little devil thought of something and temporarily dissuaded Jaime.