Chapter 10: A dilemma
Demacia's army had been resting in Fort Anderburg for two days in a row, and Gavin had not yet made a decision, and Winston's sense of foreboding was growing stronger. Pen × fun × Pavilion www. biquge。 infoThese two days are either learning swordsmanship from Galen or going to Andrei's room to check the map.
On the third day, a scarred sergeant stormed Andrei's mansion. Looking at his figure being taken away by the knights' attendants, Winston secretly said in his heart, "The feast of crows has begun. ”
A short time later, a knight's squire hurried to inform Winston to join the council.
In the room, the officers present gathered in twos and threes to discuss in a whisper.
"It's supposed to be a war."
"Maybe His Highness is ready to retire."
Winston came to Galen's side and whispered, "We're in big trouble. ”
Galen turned his head and was about to ask a question, when he saw Gavin walk in with a heavy face.
glanced around at the generals below, and said solemnly: "Just now there was a military report that Zu'an sent troops and attacked Antara. ”
"Antara! So our back road is cut off. ”
"How is that possible! Why did Zaun go to war! ”
"Your Highness, send troops back, Your Majesty will definitely arrange troops to support!"
"Everyone!"
Jiawen spoke and suppressed the generals' voices.
"The Zuan garrison in the Iron Ridge Mountains and the troops of the Noxian Federation are all surrounding us, and the closest Zuan Transformation Warrior to us is less than a hundred miles away from here."
"In other words, a counterattack now is tantamount to throwing yourself into a net." Winston said.
"What can I do about this, the Noxus Federation Battalion in front is blocked, and the Zuan troops are blocking it in the back!"
"It's better to stick to it and wait for help, Your Majesty will definitely gather forces to send troops to rescue."
"No, it's too passive to hold on, this is the land of Noxus, if the combined forces of Zuan and Noxus converge under the city, and the war has not started, the city will definitely be in chaos first."
"It's better to ask for help from Piltover and Bandel."
"Zuan is already prepared, even if Bandle and Pittwolf are willing to send troops, it will take time to gather troops."
The generals below were discussing with each other, and there were no good ideas for a while. At this time, Jiawen took the case and arbitrarily ordered: "I, the sergeant of Demacia, will never sit idly by, pass on my military order, and gather troops and horses to break through Fort Rousseau!" Since Noxus doesn't want us to go back, then we'll go straight to the Noxian city-state! ”
"Your Highness, it's too dangerous to do this, once our attack is blocked, we will fall under siege from the noxus that are swarming with chrysalis!" Winston stepped out to persuade.
"I don't need to say it." A trace of dissatisfaction flashed in Jiawen's eyes, and he gave a blank order: "Galen, I leave four thousand spearmen and one thousand Uscher archers to you to defend Fort Anderburg for me and block the pursuers behind!" ”
"Your Highness, rest assured, as long as there is still a breath left, you will never let an enemy army cross Fort Anderberg!" Galen said loudly.
Gavin turned his head, "Winston, you stay and assist Galen as well." ”
Winston, who didn't know what angered Jiawen, had to agree, but in the spirit of crying children with milk, Winston said: "Your Highness, can you leave the dreadnought pioneers behind?" ”
"The dreadnought vanguard is a cavalry, what's the use of defending the city?" Suddenly, Jiawen seemed to think of something, "Do you want to fight back?" That's what you make me admire. Well, I promise you! ”
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After the military discussion, the army quickly moved out, and with the troops left for Galen and Winston, Garvin pulled out a long line with the remaining 12,000 or so Demacian soldiers and disappeared into the setting sun.
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Fort Rousseau
"What do you say? Instead of retreating to the rear, Demacia's army attacked here! ”
The fat officer jumped out of his chair in a moment of shock, and after the death of the Supreme Commander in the attack, the fat officer was considered the highest position among the surviving officers, and rightfully took the position of Governor of Rousseauburg. It's just that before he had time to rejoice about his promotion, Jiawen's army was about to come to the city.
"Don't worry, my lord, there has been information from the Federation, Zaun and reinforcements from all over the country have been gathered, and now they are surrounding Demacia's army, as long as we hold Rousseauburg for ten days, Demacia's army will be finished!" Darius analyzed.
"Yes, the Demacians are finished, as long as I hold Fort Rousseau, I am a great hero of Noxus." With this thought, the officer's heart gradually settled down.
"Your Excellency." Darius suggested, "My lord, the Demacians have 20,000 troops, and after the previous defeat, our strength is less than 2,000, ten times the difference, if it is difficult to defend it, it is better to retreat our troops like a tunnel and rely on the terrain to fight the enemy step by step!" ”
"No! My lord, if you do this, Rousseauburg will be in ruins! The knight's squire dissuaded.
The fate of the pariahs was not in mind at all, but the family property was in the city, and the officer who thought of this immediately rejected Darius's suggestion: "Not a single Demacian must be allowed to set foot in Fort Rousseau!" Darius, you go and set up the defenses. ”
"Yes, sir." The hierarchical Noxian military system forced Darius to bow to the officer, but the anger in his eyes always showed his unwillingness.
After leaving the city lord's mansion and going straight back to the barracks, Darius was so angry that he slammed his fist on the table in front of him.
"Click!"
The table cracked, and in the flying sawdust, Darius's eyes were red, and he scolded murderously: "This incompetent stupid pig! ”
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Anderburg
Seeing the soldiers busily carrying the equipment to defend the city, Winston's heart was very heavy.
Although Fort Anterburg was an important frontier town, Demacia's previous attacks had consumed a lot of resources, especially the fire oil, which was an artifact for defending the city.
"Do you dare to gamble again?" Winston asked Galen.
Galen frowned and asked, "You want to go out of the city to raid again?" ”
"No, Zaun's reformed warriors are inhumane, but they are powerful, and they will not panic because of the surprise attack without their sense of fear." Winston replied.
"Tell me what you think." For Winston, Galen still has a certain amount of trust.
Winston said: "The Zaun Transformation Warrior is a half-human, half-machine monster, not afraid of death, not afraid of tiredness, without human emotion, to be honest, with the soldiers and horses in my hands I will never be able to hold Anderburg!" ”
Galen said firmly: "No matter what, I will definitely stay here." ”
Winston analyzed: "The Zaun Transformation Warriors are powerful, but they are not without weaknesses, their semi-mechanized bodies need energy supply to be able to move normally, as long as their energy source is broken, these Transformation Warriors will become a pile of scrap metal. ”
Galen's eyes lit up, "What do you want to do?" ”
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