Chapter 160: The Fox's Final Plan
The looming crisis made the scene fall into dead silence again, and the generals led by the old marshal frowned, thinking of a solution and a way out for the Ninth Army.
Although Warren had just arrived, the tragic scene in the valley also made him aware of the danger here. However, he was still very puzzled by this, and it stands to reason that it would be easy to sweep the entire high ground with the strength of the Ninth Legion. Before the horde armies of Tarummere entered the high grounds, what could have allowed them to be routed to this point? And Marshal Alfred is also very clear about his ability, even an ordinary rout will not make him so lost, and he is not even in the mood to integrate the soldiers
Amaron, who was sitting next to him, sighed softly and told Warren the details of what had happened in the Highlands during this time and the conflict with Riptide Castle just now, and solved his doubts.
Knowing what happened, Warren couldn't help but shake his head and sigh~: "It was Rommel and Nicaea who did it!" ”
The old marshal frowned and asked, "Why do you say it's them?" ”
Warren smiled helplessly and said, "Only the two of them, who have a relatively poor sense of honor and belonging from adventurers, race and camp, will have no scruples in planning this kind of poisonous plan!" Garin was only impressed by their plan to revive the kingdom of Stormgard, otherwise according to his character, he would never have thought of such a plan, let alone Jorad! ”
The lieutenant Francis, who could no longer suppress his anger, rose up and shouted: "These damn adventurers! It's even more hateful than those rotten aristocrats! ”
"Uh~" Warren touched his nose in embarrassment, not knowing what to say about him, knowing that he was this adventurer in front of him
Francis saw that Warren's expression was wrong, and he also understood that he had said the wrong thing, so he hurriedly remedied~ "I didn't say you!" I'm talking about those damn adventurers! ”
Warren
"That's it! Don't say it's useless! The old marshal scolded, waved Francis to sit down, and turned to Warren and asked, "Is Southsea safe in town?" Did the Horde have any intention of attacking there? ”
Warren immediately returned: "There is not much danger in the town of Nanhai, we and the warships of Theramore have sailed into the formation, and we can cover the entire town's defense line with naval guns, plus the remaining defenders and naval sailors there, it will be difficult for the tribe to capture it." ”
"As for the Horde's movements, the Horde's movements are unknown for the time being, since our defeat at Tarummere, a steady stream of the Forsaken has gathered in the hills, and the undead sentinels have suppressed our range of activities to the left and right of South Sea Town, making it difficult to detect their movements."
After a pause, he continued: "Compared to Nanhai Town, the problem of the Thunderspear Dwarves in Hillsbrad Town and Oshan is even more serious! ”
"The militia of Hillsbrad Town, along with their mayor, were all killed by the Blood Elves, and after the town was breached, all the food and strategic materials in it were burned, and now the surviving people there, or the Blood Elves deliberately left behind, also need the help of Nanhai Town, not to mention the Thunderspear Dwarves in the Mountains!"
Amaron wondered, "How could the blood elves appear in the hills?" Who is the commander? ”
Warren: "It's unclear how the Blood Elves will appear in the hills, their commander is the emerging general of the Blood Elves who rose in the Battle of the Spirits, Alex of the Morning Striker Legion!" It is said that ~~ He is also an adventurer! ”
Francis exasperated: "It's an adventurer again!" When he looked up and saw Warren sitting there with an innocent face, he still couldn't help but scold.
The old marshal looked at Warren: "What's next?" Tell us your opinion! ”
Warren pondered for a moment and replied, "Fight quickly, or return to Nanhai Town as soon as possible, and you can't stay in the high ground anymore!" Then he said: "All the supplies of the army have been burned, Nanhai Town has been suppressed, and our logistics have been cut off." If you don't retreat soon, you'll never want to leave! ”
Amaren, who was sitting next to him, smiled bitterly: "Retreat? Easier said than done! Will the tribes of Tarummere let us go unharmed? And now the soldiers don't have the heart to fight at all, and if we run into the tribe on the way to retreat, the total annihilation is our only fate! You have to stay and recuperate, at least three days! ”
The old marshal frowned and said, "You can't go back in a hurry!" We don't have anything to leave to chance, we have to fight the Forsaken! ”
Francis nodded, "You can't stay here too long, you have to go back as soon as possible!" Otherwise we'll be logistically dragged down along with Fort Riptide! Rather than retreating, I prefer the idea of a quick fix! ”
On the other side, the dwarven general Andrei Boulder, who had not spoken, interjected with a wry smile: "Quick battle? Or is it to die early? With what we look like now, we still want to go to war with the army of the Forsaken? ”
The crowd fell silent again.
Then the other generals came up with ideas one after another, trying to find a way out for the Ninth Legion, but there were still no good ideas, not even a glimmer of life, and they couldn't get everyone's approval at all. The atmosphere at the command post became more and more depressing
Just when everyone was at a loss, Warren suddenly said: "Maybe ~~ The situation is not as bad as we thought." We're not alone! ”
Everyone was in high spirits and hurriedly asked.
"What reinforcements do we have?"
Warren nodded: "Riptide Castle!" That's the bastards who have hurt us so much! ”
Without waiting for everyone to question it, he immediately explained, "We are defeated, and in the face of a strong army of the Forsaken, Riptide Fort will not be able to defend it at all!" Their purpose is revival, not self-destruction, which is why Garin agrees to carry out the plan that calculates us! ”
"Judging from the development of the whole situation, everything is behind the backdrop of Riptide Castle, but the last step has put themselves in a desperate situation, they are obviously not so unwise!"
"Therefore, this decisive battle Rapids Castle will definitely go all out and do everything in our power to cooperate with us in the decisive battle against the army of the Forsaken!"
Then he said a little playfully: "Of course, they are just cooperating, we are still the main force in the decisive battle~~~ or cannon fodder!" ”
Hearing that Riptide Fort would go all out to participate in the battle, the generals who had gained a glimmer of life suddenly perked up, but then a sentence once again knocked everyone's mood to the bottom.
Francis exasperated, "You might as well let us die with the Forsaken for the sake of Riptide!" Are we the main force? In the end, even if we defeat us, how many people will be left? ”
Warren shrugged: "No way! We must jump into it even though we know that we are being used and that it is a trap! Now the logistics are in the hands of Garin, if you don't do it, everyone will wait to starve to death! ”
"Working hard with the tribe, there is still a glimmer of life, and in the end, even if you die in battle, you can make a glorious sacrifice, it's better than starving to death, right?" Then the conversation changed, put away his frivolous expression, and said in a serious tone: "But our chances of victory should be very high!" ”
Francis sarcastically said, "Why do you say that? With our current state, it's hard to say whether Riptide Castle will win or lose even if Riptide Castle joins! ”
Warren looked at Francis and sneered self-deprecatingly: "You said, I'm also an adventurer!" So I know better the style of Rommel and others! ”
"All of their plans are to maximize the benefits of Riptide Castle in this final battle. If we lose, it's all a joke! They've done more to plan this battle than they've calculated us! ”
Francis was silent.
Warren slowed down his tone and sighed: "As for how many people can go back alive, it depends on Garin's conscience!" ”
As soon as the words fell, the guards guarding the door suddenly walked in and reported to the old marshal: "My lord, the commander of the Alasso army, Rommel, asks to see you!" ”
Warren was stunned for a moment, then pursed his lips and sneered: "It's here!" It's time to decide our fate! ”
The old marshal frowned, waved his hand, and said, "Let him in!" ”
The guards took the order, and after a while, Rommel walked in with a respectful expression, stood still in front of the old marshal, and bowed deeply: "Your Excellency, Marshal, we are very sorry for this incident!" The Alasso coalition is worthy of the Ninth Legion! ”
Francis sneered when he heard this: "Is it useful to say sorry now?" Why didn't you feel guilty when you let the tribe sneak up on this place? ”
Rommel was speechless. There was silence for a moment before he spoke: "I came this time to discuss the next battle with you."
Before he could finish speaking, Francis interrupted again and said sarcastically: "Think we are not dead and have some use, and you want us to fight the army of the Forsaken?" ”
"Uh~~" Rommel was stunned, he really planned to use the Ninth Legion at the end and let them fight with the Forsaken who were about to fight, but just now Garin couldn't stand the guilt and torment in his heart, and gave a death order to let him save the Ninth Legion as much as possible, and he had to change his mind~~ "Your Excellency, General, I think you have misunderstood!" Rommel hurriedly retorted: "I have come to convey a message to you, the army of the Forsaken in Tarummere should be assembled in two days, and His Royal Highness has mobilized all the warriors of Rapids to fight them to the death, and I hope you can help at that time!" ”
The old marshal raised his eyebrows slightly when he heard this, stared at him deadly, and asked, "Do you want us to fight the Forsaken or assist you in fighting the Forsaken?" ”
Rommel bowed slightly, and replied without hesitation: "Help us fight the Forsaken!" The Prince wants you to hold us down and cooperate with us in our attack on the Forsaken at the right time and in the final showdown! ”
Receiving his statement, the indifferent expressions of everyone present softened a little. Francis snorted coldly and said no more.
Rommel has already indicated that Fort Riptide will become the main force in this decisive battle, not to use the Ninth Legion as cannon fodder, but Fort Riptide is small after all, and if you want to fight against the army of the Forsaken, you must also have the assistance of the Ninth Legion.
At this time, Rommel spoke again: "We brought some supplies with us this time, and now we can barely support the use of the Ninth Legion, the prince has sent an order to Fort Rapids to send them urgently, but we are not sufficient, we can only supply the Ninth Legion for seven days." ”
As soon as the words came out, the room suddenly snorted coldly. You must know that the supplies in the Valley of Refuge are enough for the needs of the legion for two months, as a result
The old marshal was silent for a moment, and then asked, "Where is the war?" ”
Rommel breathed a sigh of relief, and the old marshal asked this, already acquiescing to this battle. He hurriedly replied:
"Under the walls of Soladin! Attack the Forsaken as they cross the Soladin Gate and enter the Highlands, flanking them on both sides! ”
"Caught on both sides?" The old marshal questioned.
"Yes!" Rommel nodded and explained, "In addition to us, the Hammer Dwarves of Eagle's Nest Mountain have also assembled in the Garakent Valley, and when the time comes, they will rush into the hills and attack the rear of the Forsaken!" ”
"And they also smuggled some weapons and ammunition to the Dangarok Dwarven Barracks, and then Captain Darren Iron Mountain will also lead the army to attack from the other side!"
The old marshal nodded expressionlessly: "Very good plan!" ”
Rommel stood there awkwardly, not knowing how to pick up the stubble, after all, the plan had also pitted the Ninth Army Corps, and he didn't know whether the old marshal was sincere in praise or sarcasm.
At this time, Amaron on the side asked: "Even with their cooperation, we may not be able to disrupt the tribe's position!" Can you Riptide Castle suppress the Forsaken on this side of the Highlands? Even if we add us, we may not be able to succeed, and you can afford such a large number of casualties? ”
The others also felt that Riptide Castle couldn't be so strong, and it didn't look like they would be so selfless
When everyone was puzzled, Warren, who had been watching coldly, suddenly spoke: "Troll or ogre? ”
Rommel was stunned for a moment, then looked at Warren, smiled and nodded: "Ogre!" ”
Warren shrugged his shoulders and leaned back in his chair again, ignoring Rommel.
Everyone present figured out what it meant, and after looking at each other a few times, they all looked at Rommel with murderous eyes. Emotional ogres and trolls suddenly joined the war and Riptide Castle made trouble~~ If he could only be said to be angry and angry with Rommel just now, now these people really have the heart to kill him, and one or two have even held their own weapons
Rommel suddenly broke out in a cold sweat, for fear that one of them would not be able to control it, so he pulled out his weapon and split himself~~ wiped the cold sweat on his forehead, and hurriedly said goodbye to Lao Yuan: "Your Excellency Marshal, if there is nothing to do, I will retire first." There's still some supplies waiting for you to receive."
The old marshal nodded and pointed to Amaren: "You go and arrange it~ Distribute the supplies to a team." ”
Amaron stood up and saluted, and walked out briskly with Rommel, who had been pardoned.
When the two of them went out, everyone was silent for a moment, and the old marshal spoke: "You guys also go and integrate the troops, prepare well, and participate in the big battle in three days!" ”
"Yes!" Everyone got up in unison, gave a military salute, and turned to walk out.
(To be continued)