Chapter 197: Out of the Forest
The forest is getting shorter and thinner. The sparse trees www.biquge.info also made the soldiers more comfortable. This was already the 3rd day of the march of Reims's cavalry corps.
After evading the attack of the dryads on the first night, they marched cautiously. Those soldiers who lit fires without authorization, after Lance was punished with whipping, they were no longer investigated, and they were allowed to make meritorious contributions. After all, there can be no more downsizing at this time.
Now, three days later, they have not encountered any major obstacles. Except for some soldiers with diarrhea. However, they were quickly cured by Veronica's superb medical skills.
Lance was not worried about his side, but on General Joseph's side. I don't know if they held Clay City. Suppose Clay City is lost. Lance also made a backup plan, which was to retreat to Idiris.
But if that time had come, Idris would have lost his strategic depth. This means that Lance's backlash will no longer be able to be countered on the frontal battlefield. Then they are fighting on their backs.
That was a last resort.
Hunter Martin was at the front of the line and scouting. The road of branches and branches did make it difficult for the soldiers to move forward. But fortunately, it didn't rain and the roads weren't so muddy.
"In three kilometers, we'll be out of the forest!"
The shout when the hunter Martin turned around suddenly lifted a trace of energy on all the sleepy faces.
"Coming soon?"
"It's finally time to get out of this broken forest. ”
"I swear I'll never come to this broken forest again. Even I don't want to make furniture out of the wood of this wood, because I feel sick to my stomach when I see it now. ”
The soldiers complained lightly.
In fact, compared to the battle line, the march in the forest is not so hard, at least there is plenty of water. You just can't use fire, you can only eat cold food.
Lance pulls his horse, the Yellowmane Horse, which is draped with Lance's family crest embroidered by Veronica's own hand.
The troops trampled on the leaves, clattering and clattering. The sergeants picked up their pace.
Finally the clutter of the woods disappeared and was replaced by some upright towering cedar trees.
So Lance ordered all his men to mount their horses and march to the edge of the forest.
This cavalry team finally didn't have to walk on its feet. The soldiers also breathed a sigh of relief.
With an order, more than 5,000 horses began to gallop, and for a moment it seemed that all the trees of the forest were trembling with it.
"Plains! We're out of the forest, it's the plains!" shouted the cavalry at the front excitedly.
When Lance heard this, he glanced at Veronica, who was wearing the beautiful armor of the Healer Knight, drew his saber and said, "It looks like I'm going to war?"
Lance smiled: "Then have you ever been on the battlefield before? ”
"That's right. Veronica stroked the blade and said, "Well, just like you." ”
Lance shrugged, "Then I want you to wield your sword." ”
When Veronica heard this, she pouted a little unconvinced. With a wave of his hand, he directly drew his sword and put it on Lance's neck: "What do you think of my first sword swing in my life?"
Lance hurriedly raised his hand and said, "My Winnie, if this is the first time you have swung a sword in your life, then I have to say, you lied to me."
Veronica smiled, then put the sword back into its scabbard and said, "You saw through it, my grandfather taught me a little bit, I just don't like to learn, and now it seems that I have to learn." ”
At this time, Eve also drove to Lance's side: "Lance, the forward troops have already walked out of the forest, what should we do?"
Lance said, "I will order everyone to get off their horses and rest and sleep." ”
When Eve heard this, she hurriedly asked, "Why? It's noon, why are you sleeping? Don't you know that the military situation is urgent, we are in a burst of attacks, and the pressure on Joseph's side to defend the city will be relieved earlier." ”
Lance hurriedly smiled and explained, "Eve, you listen to me. I also know that the military situation is urgent. But the soldiers have not had a good sleep for three days. I want them to get a good night's sleep. Because once we start a surprise attack, it's going to be a long-distance run without stopping. Maybe there won't be a good night's sleep. We still have some time to sleep. ”
"But. ”
"Listen to me. And the surprise attack begins at night, which can be even more unexpected. By the time their reinforcements arrived at us, we were already nowhere to be found in the night. Wouldn't it be better? In addition, Eve, you go and set up a reconnaissance post to reconnoiter the deployment of enemy troops nearby. Go and herald. ”
Eve nodded and said, "Okay then." ”
So at the edge of the forest, the soldiers began to rest and sleep. And Eve personally went out with the reconnaissance post to investigate.
Lance also stole a little bit of leisure. So in the shade of a tree, he lay down in Veronica's arms and slept.
I slept until 10 p.m. The soldiers also slept to their heart's content. Start eating bread and pass the time. Eve was already on her way.
"The scout is over. Eve found Lance, who was sleeping.
Lance rubbed his eyes, sat up and asked, "How?"
Eve took out the map and said, "Directly east of us is the city of Lorai, which is currently occupied by the enemy. The visual garrison is 1000, and it is garrisoned by the orc legion. To the northeast is the town of Roches, with about 200 troops, garrisoned by the Metu. To the southeast is the town of Greenwood, with a strength of 400, and also the Metu people, and to the southeast is the town of Cellar, with a strength of 100, which is a kobold. ”
Lance looked at it, and said, "Then let's send 800 cavalry to attack Greenwood Town first." Besieged on three sides, leaving his exit to the northwest. They were attacked by superior forces, and they were bound to go to the city of Rolai to send reinforcements. We led 2,000 troops to ambush reinforcements in the middle of the road. Come to the encirclement point to send reinforcements and annihilate the troops of Rolai City in one fell swoop. At the same time, send the remaining army to quickly capture the city of Lolai. ”
Eve nodded in agreement and said, "Okay, I think so too." Then after taking the city of Luolai, will we defend it?"
"If we don't defend it, our troops are at a big disadvantage overall, and we still focus on movement warfare. If there are captured soldiers in Clay City, integrate them into our army. As for the citizens, if there are those who are willing to join the army, they will join the army, and all the others will follow the hunter Martin and flee back to the town of Piercing Forest. ”
"Good. Eve then mounted her horse and went to assign the task, which was soon completed. The troops were also regrouped.
Reims mounted his horse, and all the soldiers were well asleep, spears and spears in hand.
The moon had climbed to the top of the sky. The moonlight shone on Lance's armor, revealing a hint of haze.
With a "poof", Lance pulled out his blade. Patrolling in front of the array, the horse drove around and said, "Warriors, warriors, are your swords and spears ready to drink the blood of the demons?"
"Ready!"
"Well then, warriors, take up your spears, harness your horses, the victory of the gods' arrangement awaits us. Everything was meant to be. Fear aside, we will have a day of glory. Remember: you are the descendants of noble warriors, and from now on, you will also be noble warriors in the mouths of future generations. Listen to me and go!"
Then, the thousands of troops took a rapid and majestic step, heading towards the predetermined goal.
(To be continued.) )