Chapter 413: Throwing bricks and attracting jade
The City of Great Stones.
Of course, Vega's big moves are not enough for Theon's ears and eyes, after all, no one will ignore the collection of intelligence in a protracted war, so Theon got the information in the first place.
Take a closer look.
Theon, who was originally worried, suddenly laughed: "Okay, well, that little ghost finally can't stand it." The act of borrowing food from civilians is purely a strategy to quench thirst, and it seems that we are not far from victory. ”
Within the nine cities, there were many complaints.
Even if Theon hadn't seen it with his own eyes, he could have guessed a rough idea.
The consequences of angering the civilians are self-evident, and if he launches a frontal battle now, then the civilians of the Nine Cities will even assist him in taking down Vega, and his chances of victory will be increased by more than two or three times.
Other words.
It is now possible to wage a head-on battle against Vega without worrying about whether the war will be lost.
In the following meeting, the officers also advised Theon in the same way, and they also realized that the opportunity for a decisive battle had come, and that they could win the war now.
Unfortunately, Theon still didn't agree.
In order not to make a mistake, Theon still gave an order that could not be adhered to, even if this order was once again collectively opposed by everyone, and even continued to bear the great pressure from the city of Donbu, but he would never change his mind.
If you don't try, you don't make mistakes.
With this in mind, Theon sat firmly in the city of the Rock and continued to wait for Vega's "suicide" act.
However, Theon was not idle, and although he did not have the idea of fighting a frontal battle, he did not neglect the collection of intelligence.
Not only did Theon double down on his war airships for reconnaissance, but he also began to infiltrate nine cities with war spies, who were so successful that they could not be detected with the help of civilians when Vega lost the hearts and minds of the people.
That's because it takes so much effort to gather intelligence.
Theon now knew that Vega had transported all the grain they had collected to the city of Nora, to the left rear of Raven, and the city was now being used as a granary by Vega, where it could be used as a granary for the entire army to consume for about four months.
It is known through intelligence.
Vega's army seems to have fallen into a period of slack, and its ability to react to war is much less than it once was.
Especially in the defense of Nara City, although there were quite a few defenders sent over, it was probably due to the new recruits, the actual defense level was not too high, and his war spies even figured out which underground warehouse the grain was stored in.
Even this top-secret information has been figured out.
Then it means that this army no longer has the combat effectiveness it should have, and now if he fights head-to-head, his chances of victory seem to have increased by one or two percent again, and even Theon himself can't find even a little reason to lose.
But Theon was still trying to endure.
He struggled to control his victory-hungry heart, and he was unmoved by how Vega's army scratched its head.
But it was also at this time.
The Grand Prince not only sent a letter of urging to Theon, but even sent a general who did not deal with Theon very well to come to the City of the Rock in person, urging Theon to end the war in the downstream region as soon as possible. Because the battle situation in the Black Gold City seems to be getting more and more tricky, a large number of mobile troops are needed just in case.
"May I ask Admiral Theon, why haven't you sent troops yet?"
The general obviously came prepared, he took the information and said: "The enemy army is already at the end of the crossbow, and even did the thing of looting civilians, and now the land of the nine cities is angry and resentful, we will take advantage of the fire to rob, and we will be able to win in a battle." ”
"I've been riding all my life, and I don't need you to teach me how to fight this war. ”
Theon's unceremonious words left the city of the boulder and returned to the city of Donbu to add fuel to the Grand Prince, which not only led to a crisis of confidence in Theon, but also directly ordered Theon to launch an attack on Vega.
If the offensive is not launched within half a month.
Then Theon will be transferred directly back to the city of Donbu, and the battle situation downstream will be taken over by others.
"Your Majesty misunderstood me!"
Theon's hand holding the letter trembled, and the Grand Prince's actions pierced Theon's heart deeply.
He only left for 3 months, but he didn't expect the eldest prince to believe the words of others in the court, and even he himself suffered a crisis of trust, which made him, an old general who had fought for the dynasty all his life, a little sad.
And it was at this very moment.
A wealthy merchant from the city of Norah sent a message to Theon.
The letter was a joint letter in which they complained to Theon that their entire fortune had been looted by Vega, and that Theon could immediately send someone to attack Vega's army, and they could even assist the West Bank army in opening the gates.
In normal times, Theon would not have dared to believe such letters.
But after Vega did these angry things, the authenticity of this letter can still be believed, not to mention that these letters are still joint letters, and it is not the first time he has heard of the character that those merchants covet and must be repaid, and if you move their belongings, they will often fight for their lives.
The order of the Great Prince.
Letters from merchants.
The Vega army slackened.
Coupled with the will of the people.
One by one, one by one, finally gave Theon the order to prepare for the attack, and he ...... I really can't control the desire in my heart anymore-
Eager to end the war, eager to return to Donbu as a re-established influence.
Therefore, after making up his mind to fight with Vega.
Theon began to devise the most effective battle plan based on the current situation.
He is the first wise general of the dynasty, and his battle plan is certainly not like other generals, simply plan the formation, and then launch a siege battle against the enemy army in a swarm, and then capture the enemy's nine cities step by step.
This way can certainly win the war.
But at what cost?
Therefore, Theon hit the nail on the head and saw through the most crucial victory point of this war - the granary city of Nora.
As long as the city of Nora is captured and the enemy's granary is taken, then Vega's army will collapse without a fight in ten days and half a month, and this city of Norah is the heart of Vega.
So it seems that the problem is simple.
Now he still has a joint letter from the merchants of Nara City, and he can secretly cooperate with the merchants in Nara City to launch a surprise attack on Nella City and establish the victory of this war in one fell swoop.
There can be no mistake.
The grain transport routes, as observed by war airships, as well as reports of lax defenders by war spies and the almost daily protest marches by the city's inhabitants, all show that the granary city is not an impregnable fortress.
So in the evening two days later.
With a wave of his hand, Theon gave an order to the city of Nora: "Whole army, attack!"