From the general's account, it can be known that the battle at Huaishui Pass was very fierce, even tragic. After General Guanwai Dino gave up his delusions and launched a fierce attack with all his might, the losses of the troops on the side of the Glorious Empire suddenly became very heavy.

Of course, as the attacking side, the army of the Riga Empire did not have a good time.

Fortunately, the general defeated Schindler's 20,000-mile army, defeated the two major rebel forces in Taranto and Brussels, and pacified the rear of the empire. Moreover, it provided a steady stream of military support to our Huaishui Pass, which greatly supplemented the losses of soldiers. By now, the fighters had gradually adapted to the intensity of the Riga army's attack, and they had become more comfortable and confident in resisting and coping. ”

"According to the current situation, if there is no major change, there is no problem in guarding Huaishui Pass!"

The general who explained first suppressed and then raised, and slapped Anthony on the back by the way.

Anthony's brows also slowly relaxed, not for his sycophancy, but because of the improvement of the war situation.

Everyone present knew that the combat effectiveness of the Brilliant Emperor ** team was indeed no match for the other party. But a strong army is trained, and it is even more fought.

After a year of offensive and defensive battles, the garrison army of Huaishui Pass has long been reborn and no longer has its original youthful appearance.

The Riga army outside the border is like a whetstone, which has been honed and built intentionally or unintentionally, creating the condensation and sharpness of a brilliant army.

Of course, Grand Duke Mattesias's sophistication and good planning are also the key to this. If it weren't for his long-term vision and insistence that no matter how fierce the attack of the Riga army was, he would let the newly recruited rookie troops take turns to fight. Otherwise, when the veterans of Huaishui Pass are exhausted and killed, what role can the remaining rookies play in addition to their lives?

The Grand Duke's adventure was successful, and the rewards were also rich. not only defended the Huaishui Pass, but also trained a strong army for the glorious empire.

"The Grand Duke really lives up to his reputation, he can block the invasion of the elite main force of the Riga army and prevent him from invading the hinterland of our empire, the Grand Duke has made great contributions, and I will admire it."

Anthony arched his hand and said solemnly to Grand Duke Mattosias.

The Grand Duke smiled and waved his hand: "The general is too famous, and the old man just did his duty." If you want to say admiration, the general has won many victories, and all of us here, including the old man, who is not so impressed that they are thrown to the ground. ”

The two sides exchanged a few words of humility, and Grand Duke Mattesias said solemnly.

"Although the general is young, he has a brilliant record, and his command talent is 10 times better than mine. Now that you have come, the next battle will be under the full command of the general, and the old man will obey the order and fully cooperate. ”

An army can have only one supreme command, and only one voice. There are many orders and different government decrees, that is the way to death.

The Grand Duke Rong Ma has been a horse all his life, and naturally has a deep understanding of this, and immediately expressed his position first.

Anthony did not modestly refuse, but also did not immediately take a stand.

"According to the current fighting situation, our army still relies on Xiongguan and mainly holds on to the pass. The Grand Duke has been operating in Huaishui Pass for many years, and his familiarity with this Xiongguan is unparalleled. Therefore, the Grand Duke was also asked to continue to command the defense. If something happens, let's discuss it together. ”

The local generals in Huaishui Pass all nodded slightly in agreement.

The Marquis Marco and other people from the foreign faction were a little surprised, and they stopped talking.

Anthony saw it, but didn't say much.

One of the generals couldn't bear it anymore, and finally stood up, and Shi Li asked, "General, don't we take the initiative to attack and counterattack back?" ”

"Take the initiative? Counterattack? Anthony had a stunned look on his face, "You all think so?" ”

The generals of the foreign factions all nodded in agreement. The officers at Huaishui Pass once again showed unnatural expressions, with a hint of indignation.

Anthony looked around and confirmed his previous conjecture.

"Outside is the Riga Empire's more than 40,000 strong troops, and the leader is the famous mainland General Dino, we have the strength of the Huaishui Pass, and it is still so difficult to defend the pass. Giving up the pass and taking the initiative to attack, isn't that giving up one's greatest advantage and attacking the enemy's strengths with one's own shortcomings? ”

Anthony sighed, his tone slowing.

"I know that even the two imperial generals, Schindler and Franch, everyone has high expectations of me. But a war is a war, and there is no room for luck or negligence. Just because I can win against Frankie and the other two doesn't mean I can beat Dino outside. Therefore, please be patient, give up unrealistic illusions, calm down, hold the line of defense first, and don't let the enemy take advantage of it. ”

"As for the turnaround, Ben will believe that it will come sooner or later."

The general, who was expecting Anthony to lead them out of the counterattack, opened his mouth, but didn't know what to say. I could only shake my head and retreat unwillingly.

Anthony also shook his head and sighed secretly.

It seems that factions are really everywhere, even at the moment of life and death of the empire, at the forefront of this fierce and dangerous battle, it is also inevitable.

The local defenders of Huaishui Pass knew the strength of the Riga army outside, and they tried their best to resist before finally holding this Xiongguan. As for opening the gates and taking the initiative, this idea never existed in their minds.

But the generals of the troops who came from behind obviously didn't think so.

With Anthony's brilliant record of annihilating 20,000 Liga troops in World War I, they have less awe and more confidence than the local generals for the rumored wolf-like Riga army.

In particular, the generals who participated in that battle recalled the ease of the battle at the beginning, and it was really difficult to develop a fear of the enemy outside the gate.

Because of this, although they did not say anything about the army retreating under the command of the Grand Duke and only being beaten and not fighting back, they were deeply dissatisfied in their hearts.

"If the Great General ...... here"

In the ordinary communication of generals of foreign factions, this kind of sentence structure is used the most. Inevitably, the local generals can always hear the slightest hint of it. And the meaning behind this sentence is not spoken, the generals are not stupid, and naturally understand.

So, a small contradiction arises.

I didn't expect that I was only a few days late, and there were already signs of factional division in the army. He couldn't reprimand and punish Marquis Marco and the others, because they were too confident and trusting in themselves. If you blame them for this, it will be a blow to everyone's morale and enthusiasm.

But this matter cannot be ignored, after all, contradictions have arisen, and if we do not find a way to eliminate them, after a long time, it will sooner or later turn into a disaster.

No wonder Grand Duke Mattesias deliberately made such an overly enthusiastic gesture when he greeted him.

Thinking of this, Anthony looked up and saw the Duke looking at him with burning eyes.

Anthony nodded, secretly thinking that this matter was in a hurry, so he could only figure it out slowly.

……

Outside the Huaishui Pass, in the camp of the Riga army.

General Dino stood at the door of the tent and looked at the majestic pass in front of him.

He led 50,000 miles of soldiers to the city, and now a year has passed unconsciously.

When the army arrived, he never imagined that he would stop at a checkpoint in the glorious empire, which was said to be extremely weak, and stay for a year.

If you say that the time before, it was because Frankie stirred up the wind and rain in the enemy's territory, and he was able to subvert the glorious empire from the inside. In such a situation, there was naturally no need to order his subordinates to forcibly attack the heavily defended Huaishui Pass, which would only increase casualties.

So under his command, the Riga army seemed to have taken root here, neither storming nor retreating, but only putting a certain amount of pressure on the defenders, so that they did not dare to relax their care.

In this way, it will be delayed for more than half a year.

Everything changed with the emergence of the boy he had never heard of before. Frankie's plan to defeat and annex the Aberdeen army failed, his attempt to overthrow the province of Hanover was shattered, and Schindler's army, which had high hopes, was completely destroyed......

In just one month, the originally good situation has completely repeated. The speed of change is so fast and so drastic that it is dizzying and dumbfounded.

Who would have thought that a little-known young man would have such skills and abilities, and he would sweep away the good situation that the Riga Empire had worked so hard to manage in a backhand.

When General Dino found that the situation was not right, no longer spared his troops, and launched a fierce attack without reservation, he suddenly realized that Huaishui Pass, which had many flaws in his eyes, had unknowingly become like an impregnable wall.

is as smart as him, and in a blink of an eye, he understands that he has given his opponent the opportunity and time to sharpen and grow. Up to now, Huaishui Pass has become a hard bone that is difficult to gnaw.

One son is wrong, and the whole plate is lost.

If you have just come to the front of the pass, you can be less cautious and cautious when attacking for the first time; If Frankie launches in the enemy's hinterland, he can also attack Huaishui Pass with all his might; If......

It's a pity that there is never a regret medicine to buy in this world, and there are not so many ifs to make people start over. The opportunity was missed, and it will never return.

General Dino was confused, muttering to himself in a voice that only he could hear.

"Is there any chance of winning this battle?"

Not to mention whether the Xiongguan, which has already become unattainable, can be captured, even if it is finally defeated, the army's losses will inevitably be heavy. With this remnant army exhausted, dealing with the unfathomable, mysterious and inexplicable terrible boy, the odds are great, even General Dino, who has experienced a hundred battles, feels completely bottomless in his heart.

It would be much easier if the Empire could send more troops.

General Dino sighed, but he also knew that it was just his own delusion.

The Riga Empire was invincible in the north and south, and those weak countries were completely unable to resist their troops, and they were captured and annexed one after another.

However, it is easy to attack cities and destroy countries, and it is by no means possible to completely digest and integrate these small countries into the Riga Empire and become the source of the empire's economic and military power.

The confrontation between the Eastern Front and the Holy Empire involved a large number of troops in the Riga Empire, and the revolts in the country also required the dispatch of generals to quell the rebellion. There is only a limit to what can be done to support General Dino.

Schindler's 20,000 troops were barely cobbled together by the empire. Together with General Dino's 50,000 troops, a total of 70,000 elite and strong troops, coupled with Kochis's rebellion and troublemaking, and Franky's plots, there should be no difficulty in sweeping away the glorious empire.

Who would have thought that after a year, General Dino still could not advance an inch in front of the Huaishui Pass. But the companions who had plotted together to make things happen had left one by one.

They underestimated the potential and resilience of the glorious empire, and they did not anticipate the sudden rise of a demon like Anthony.

The commander of the Riga army sighed under his breath, and suddenly his eyes widened and his movements stopped.

I saw that the Huaishui Pass City, which had been unable to be attacked for a long time in the distance, was planted with a new and huge flag.

The flag is waving in the wind, hunting and hunting, stretching and spreading, leisurely and free.

Just like the style of the young man it represents.

General Dino stared at the flag for a long time. Finally, with a heavy sigh, he turned back and walked into the tent.

Soon after, a soldier hurried out of the tent, got on his horse, whipped his horse, and hurried to the hinterland of the Riga Empire.

In the soldier's bosom was a lacquered letter from General Dino to the Emperor.