The reorganized dragon guard, the military department only drew more than 1,500 war horses, which was only half of Guderian's expectations. There aren't many horse farms in the kingdom, which is a hard injury. Most of the time, the replenishment of the War Horse also needs to be exchanged with other materials with the Totai Empire, such as the Magic Crystal Cannon and the Charged Magic Crystal. Among the four kingdoms, only the western part of the United Kingdom has magic crystal mines, and only the mages of the kingdom have the core technology to make magic crystal cannons.

The conscription mobilized by the kingdom before it had recruited more than 70,000 recruits in these days. Guderian took 20,000 with him, Augustus took 25,000, and the rest of the new barracks left behind in the capital continued to train, while also taking care of the last defense and law enforcement forces in the capital. This caused great anxiety in Guderian's heart. Although there is no enemy situation in the underground passage defense line close to the capital, but what about after that? Of course, the mages stationed in the capital are also a very powerful force. Except for the six archmages and more than two hundred high, middle, and low-level mages scattered along the various defense lines with the army, the remaining five archmages and more than a hundred high-, middle, and low-level mages in the kingdom are all in the capital. Maybe just one or two or three mid- and low-level mages have limited strength, but once a certain number of arrays are formed to use the magic circle, even if the enemy is an archmage, he will have to retreat. Still, Goode's worries remain unrelieved.

On the first night of the march, Guderian and Achilles personally instructed the ensigns and recruits to choose a camp site and build fortifications. These were originally taught in boot camps, and of course, the ensigns also learned in their studies at military schools, only now they are practicing for the first time. The simpler the basics, the more it is a security hazard for the military. Guderian and Achilles spared no effort in teaching this basic detail, so that the troops should form such habits from the beginning. In the midst of the bumps, busy from the evening until midnight, the construction of the camp and the construction of the fortifications were finally completed. After arranging the guards, night patrols, and sentry posts, Guderian and Achilles returned to their tents.

Since there was no mage with him, the magic lamp could not be charged, so he had to light an oil lamp in the military tent. Fortunately, the light of a large number of brazier shelves outside the military tent was reflected through the curtain of the military tent, and the military tent did not appear dim. "These are recruits who only have a week of training...... Combat effectiveness is really worrisome. Achilles said worriedly. Outside, in front of the soldiers and ensigns, such words could not be said explicitly. Although everyone knows what to expect, as the main general and deputy general, you must pretend to be confident and confident.

"In fact, as a recruit training, it is the best choice if you can gradually adapt and grow up from low-intensity combat. Guderian, on the other hand, had little to worry about the recruits.

"That being said, the soldiers have not yet formed a cohesive force and a certain morale, and if they really meet the enemy, it is very valuable to be able to not mess up their positions. Achilles said.

"Cohesion needs the ensigns, you and me, to create. Morale, only one victory is enough. Of course, the idea is that after all, their physical fitness is there, and that's the key. Guderian casually approved some of the suggestions made by the ensigns who had been marching for most of the day.

"Well, you're a general, as long as you know what to expect. I'm worried, hahaha. Achilles looked at Guderian's calm expression, and immediately put away his worries and smiled.

“...... We will begin our rapid march tomorrow. Aim to reach the vicinity of the battlefield within five days. Guderian paused his reply, looked up and said to Achilles: "If I can get to the battlefield early, I can formulate a training plan based on intelligence." It is impossible to throw the recruits directly into the battlefield, human life is not so cheap. ”

"Well, it's all up to you. Achilles said, "I'll go back to sleep first." You also rest early. And when he had said that, he was not to be in the tent. Guderian looked at Achilles' vanishing back and nodded.

Before dawn the next day, the dragon guard pulled out the camp and continued to rush to the front line. The soldiers, because they had just been trained, fell behind a lot during the rapid march. The ensigns had to arrange for personnel to pick up the stragglers. By the time the evening came, the 20,000-strong troops could keep up with only 5,000 men, and this was the cavalry that had already encompassed 1,000 and 15. This invisibly screened out the soldiers with better physical fitness from among the recruits, which was also the result that Guderian wanted. It was not until the second half of the night that most of the soldiers who had fallen behind stayed behind to pick up the ensigns who had been gathered and returned to the team. Guderian had been standing at the gate of the camp waiting for them, looking at the exhausted and disheveled appearance of the recruits, Guderian had some doubts if he was wrong. After all, traveling a hundred kilometers a day on two legs is too harsh for soldiers who have not undergone much training. Even if the recruits can barely reach such a speed, how much combat strength will they have when they reach the battlefield? Maybe the enemy will be crushed with a single charge, right?

Despite his doubts, Guderian did not change his mind. Even most of the ensigns objected. Even Achilles also thought that Guderian was too draining on the recruits, and there was not much morale and cohesion. It's just that Guderian still insists on his own ideas, and everyone can only grit their teeth and acquiesce.

The procession marched through the mountains, through the fields, through the villages and towns, and by the evening of the third day of departure from the capital, there were less than three thousand men who could follow Guderian's orders. Even the cavalry on war horses fell behind by nearly a half. Guderian left Achilles and half of the ensigns behind to collect the stragglers, while he took the soldiers who could still keep up with him and half of the ensigns and continued on his way after resting for most of the night. Such a rapid march is a little unbearable for these ensigns, let alone those soldiers who have just been drafted. Fortunately, after a week of training, their leg muscles will not be excessively sore, swollen and painful due to the sudden high-intensity movement, (the feeling of muscle soreness and swelling will subside after about a week from the first day to the fourth day of running.) Thus incapacitating. With such a high-speed march, Guderian led more than two thousand men at sunset on the fourth day to the edge of the defense line of the underpass, thousands of miles southeast of the capital.

It is a region of hundreds of square kilometers of low craters, semi-craters and depressions of varying depths – known as the El Niño zone. If you look down from the sky, you have to suspect that these craters are craters made by huge meteorites thousands or tens of thousands of years ago. The outer craters or semi-craters are higher, and the further in, the lower the crater or semi-crater, and the deeper the valleys. Some of the potholes are filled with rainwater to form small lakes, and some of them seem to be connected to the bottomless world underground. Most of these low mountains were devoid of grass, so Guderian led his team to stand on a crater dozens of meters high and look ahead. A man-dug road five or six meters wide spirals from Guderian's feet over these low roundabouts, avoiding the craters of various sizes that extend to the lowest point of view.

"General, twenty miles further is the El Niño Line. "Guderian's troops have joined the ranger sentries of the line. The two sentinels were overjoyed to see the reinforcements coming, even though they looked less than three thousand.

"Hmm. What is the situation of the line of defense now. Guderian asked, leading his horse.

"The underground part of the defense line was completely lost seven days ago, and two of the four defense lines on the ground in the inner ring have been lost. Now the third line of defense is also in jeopardy. The sentinel's face was gloomy.

Guderian had a general understanding of the defensive line, and looked back at the team he was carrying—the formation was scattered, the armor was gray and disorganized, and all of them looked depressed. Well, that's already precious. They're all recruits, these are the elite of recruits. Guderian shook his head and smiled bitterly.

"Set up camp for two days!" Guderian ordered the ensigns, and at the same time named ten ensigns, before turning to the sentries, "Take me to General Evra." ”

"Yes! The two sentries saluted, then turned on their horses, and when Guderian and the ten ensigns were on their horses, they led the way.

By the time Guderian and his party reached the outermost line of defense, led by the sentinels, it was already getting dark. The military camp of the El Niño Line stood on top of the outermost defense. By the little light before nightfall, Guderian stood on the line and looked out—the center and lowest point of the El Niño zone. The outermost line of defense was built on the crater, and the valley in the crater was about three or four square kilometers in circumference, and the ground was in the shape of an irregular oblique funnel. On the east and south sides are more than 100 meters of steep cliffs, and the irregular valley funnel-shaped ground extends to the west and north with a huge hole under the cliff wall as the apex. The slopes of the mountains in the west and north directions have a gentle slope of more than three miles and a vertical height of only about 40 to 50 meters. At this time, in the funnel-shaped valley, dense enemies were shuttling or lining up outside the fortifications from the northeast ring to the southwest. The fortifications of this semi-ring are facing the huge hole, which was used by previous humans to form a defense against the enemy, and has been breached by the enemy. And in the west, north, at the foot of the mountain in both directions, that is, below Guderian, is the last line of defense for the humans in the valley. The enemy, only two or three miles from the line of defense below.

The only exit from the circular valley is the gentle slope of more than three levels in the west and north directions, and the last of humanity's defenses lies below and above this slope. The ground of the defensive line on the crater is about ten meters wide and has been paved with masonry. Stone bunkers were erected every 100 meters or so on the defensive line, on which were placed five bed crossbows and a magic crystal cannon. At the edges of the defensive line, battlements resembling walls were built. The soldiers of the defensive line were standing behind this battlement. (similar to the Great Wall) once these two lines of defense are breached...... It is the land and people of the kingdom that are directly confronted.

"General Guderian," a slightly tired female voice drew Guderian's gaze back from the valley.

"I'm El Niño Line Commander Evra. "The man who came was dressed in light armor, did not wear a helmet, and was probably in his thirties or forties. Through the torches and bonfires that began to burn around him, Guderian saw that Evra's long black hair, which was about 1.7 meters long, was tied behind him at will, and it should be the reason for not having a good rest for many days that his face looked haggard and his face that should have been pleasing to the eye looked slightly withered.

"Hello, General Evra. Guderian saluted. The ensigns behind Guderian also saluted.

"I thought it would be two to three days before reinforcements arrived, and General Guderian's speed was really unexpected. Evra motioned for Guderian and the ensigns to follow her to the line of defense and command the tent.

"General Evra, the troops sent by the kingdom this time are all newly recruited soldiers. The training has been less than half a month. Guderian smiled bitterly.

"The city defense troops of Jiangzhou City should also arrive in these two days, and with the reinforcements of General Guderian, the last defense of these two lines of defense should not be a big problem. Even if it's a new recruit, it doesn't affect anything. Evra said that there was no big problem, and his tired demeanor was much lighter.

"How's the enemy's offensive?" Guderian walked to Evra's right, and the bonfire in the camp of the defensive line formed a bright ray of light more than three miles long on the crater.

"Most of the attacks were in the second half of the night, and there were scattered attacks during the day, but they were all tentative. Evra said: "I hope that after the reinforcements are repaired, the soldiers on the defensive line can be replaced and rest for a day or two, most of the soldiers have been exhausted from the nearly ten days of fighting." ”

"Yes, Your Excellency. Guderian agreed.

"General Guderian, I have already read about your deeds from the military newspaper. I believe in your abilities. Evra suddenly stopped, turned his head and smiled at Guderian, "What an outstanding young man, just like Logris. ”

“...... I don't even remember this. Guderian was stared at by Evra, a little embarrassed.

"I'm talking about you leading the caravan back to the walls of Asgar. Evra smiled and blinked.

"Well, how far to the command barracks. Guderian looked at him. The ensigns behind Guderian couldn't help but have black lines on their heads—shouldn't it be something to be proud of to be complimented by beautiful women?let alone General Evra, the most beautiful flower in the army.

Evra turned back and continued to lead the way, saying as he went, "That's it." As he spoke, he pointed to a tall stone bunker a hundred meters ahead.

Along the way, it was mostly Evra who was talking, and Guderian occasionally asked questions, all about the defensive line. When they entered the huge bunker of the command camp, which was just a conference hall, dozens of officers and lieutenants were already sitting and waiting. When the crowd saw Evra come in with Guderian and ten ensigns, they immediately stood up and saluted.

"This is the commander of the reinforcements sent by the capital, General Guderian. Evra addressed the crowd. The conference hall is in the shape of a semi-ring, and the high platform in the center of the ring is the general's seat. Evra led Guderian to the high platform, and the ensigns behind Guderian consciously found a place to sit under the ring.