It is completely different from the warmth and wealth in the southern part of the Yawen continent,

The terrain in the north of the continent is complex and the climate is dry, which is not conducive to the growth of crops, so it is sparsely populated, and its economic development lags much behind that of the south.

There are almost no whole fertile plains suitable for large-scale cultivation in the vast land of the north, and the map is full of tundra, wasteland, canyons, mountains, deserts, Gobi deserts, saline lands, hills and swamps.

Therefore, the tactics of military operations of the expeditionary forces in the north were completely different from those in the south,

The Northern Army led by Duke Meyeronassis consisted mainly of mountain divisions, almost all of which were infantry, with a small number of light cavalry to pursue the fleeing enemy, and the artillery was also equipped with light artillery that was convenient for mountain transportation.

Except for the horses and mounts of noble officers, it is rare to see good horses.

The army was mainly equipped with hard-working livestock such as donkeys, mules, and pack horses, which were used to haul supplies and artillery, all in order to adapt to the complex and difficult combat conditions here.

After successfully defeating the defenders of the Savantian Fortress, the Northern Route Army was able to land smoothly, and the Free Trade Alliance fleet remained around to cruise around the perimeter to ensure that the supply routes were unimpeded.

In accordance with the instructions of the battle plan of Prince Leopold Schumacher, Commander-in-Chief of the Expeditionary Force,

The six elite mountain divisions under the jurisdiction of the Northern Army served as the vanguard, and without waiting for the unloading of supplies, the whole army advanced lightly towards the hinterland of the Yawen continent.

The short-term purpose is to seize the time and cooperate with the main force of the Southern Army to launch a pincer offensive to divide and encircle the main force of the cathar and the rebel army, so as to eliminate its living forces.

The long-term goal is to rescue Duke Leclerc's loyalists, and when they swear allegiance to Prince Ingram, they can abandon their old suspicions and become allies fighting side by side.

A week after the start of the operation, the terrain in the north of the Yawen Continent was even more difficult to pass than expected, and the advance speed of the Northern Army was much behind the main force of the Southern Army.

Seeing that the task was difficult to complete, the commander-in-chief of the Northern Army, the emperor's eldest son, Duke Meyer Onassis, was very anxious, but there was nothing he could do but use carrier pigeons to issue one urging order after another.

One sunny afternoon,

On the southern side of the sprawling Rocky Mountains, about 31 kilometers from the Imperial Expeditionary Force landings,

Valstad Empire, the Twelfth Mountain Division is struggling along the mountain stream path,

The terrain here is extremely complex and difficult to navigate.

After crossing several ridges and ravines in a row, it began to descend sharply,

Along the road are full of strange rocks, winding and rugged mountain roads are deep and shallow.

Disasters such as landslides and mudslides are like a sharp sword hanging over the sky, threatening the safety of the entire force at all times.

This kind of hardship and danger is nothing for the soldiers of the mountain division who are good at climbing mountains and mountains.

After all, they are equipped with non-slip boots and climbing equipment, but for four-legged livestock that walk with hooves, it is difficult to move an inch, and many mules and pack horses have tripped and broken their legs.

The advance of the mountain division was slow and difficult enough, and it was impossible to advance with the wounded livestock, so they could only be killed to make salted jerky reserves, and the chaplains wept when they saw this, but there was nothing they could do.

After a steep descent, the troops were blocked by a rushing river, which was measured to be three meters deep at its shallowest point, and it was impossible to force it to cross.

The vicinity was full of large dry and cracked rocks, there were no trees to make rafts, and there were cliffs on the left and right, and there was no way to detour, so the soldiers had to stop and rest in place and wait for the sappers to build the bridge.

"Hello, Brother William, what are you carrying a big shovel on?" A captain asked.

"I want you to take care of it, Lao Tzu just wants to dig a hole and bury himself, so as not to listen to the nonsense of you whiners." William said.

As soon as the words fell, it caused a burst of laughter from everyone.

"Commander, you can't die, we big guys can't bear you as a big star."

"Hehe, I'm going to play with you, let's all rest, I still have the stamina to help the engineer battalion build a pontoon bridge." The young division commander extinguished his cigar and whistled towards the river.

Commander of the 12th Mountain Division of the Imperial Army

Lieutenant General William Einfurt.

He is physically strong, 1.93 meters tall, and he is still growing taller.

The shoulders are wide and the waist is thin, and the body shape presents an extremely healthy and durable inverted triangle.

It's hard to believe that just a few years ago, the athlete was a half-paralyzed, wheelchair-bound young man.

William has excellent popularity,

In addition to wisdom, emotional intelligence is not simple.

He can always quickly assess everyone's psychological condition, and can always say the most appropriate words on different occasions, so that his subordinates get along harmoniously.

Occasionally, there are contradictions and quarrels, as long as the division commander comes forward to persuade him, everyone will give him face.

Whenever an important military meeting was held, William seemed serious and serious, and after the meeting, he quickly returned to a humorous and down-to-earth appearance.

He is approachable, and he will never rely on himself to be the son of the prime minister.

Both aristocratic officers and civilian soldiers loved to talk to him, and he was very popular wherever he went.

William Einfoot inherited the beauty of his mother, Lady Janening, handsome but not charming, with thick eyebrows and big eyes, and a righteous and awe-inspiring heroic image.

William doesn't like an overly refined and refined life, thinking that it is tiring to live like that,

Natural, simple, simple, and rational are what he wants.

He never combed his hair, nor did he wear perfume, and deliberately kept a thick red beard and chest hair without shaving.

The high eyebrow bones and deep-set eye sockets, and some dark circles due to lack of sleep, it is almost like eye shadow.

A pair of pale cyan eyes are as fierce as a snow wolf, all of which make him full of raunchy wildness.

And this is precisely growing up in the environment of the people's fierce customs, the most beloved manly image of the Valsta girls, and is wildly sought after by the female soldiers of the mountain division.

In addition to being the son of a marquis and an officer in the Imperial Army, he also has another dazzling identity, which is that of a professional rugby player.

In Valstad, rugby is far more popular than baseball, ice hockey and polo to become the number one sport.

The players of the top professional rugby leagues are all big stars that are familiar to the people.

And William Einfoot, as the main quarterback of the century-old traditional giants Fort Midknight Army Officers,

He played brilliantly throughout the season, repeatedly passed deadly through balls, and even relied on his strong physical fitness to dribble for touchdowns, helping the team win 12 consecutive victories, and was rated as the best talented quarterback player in the century by Imperial Capital Sports Magazine.

In this season's finals, William helped the team defeat the previous champion Grandia Colonists, lifted the championship trophy as the captain, and won the MVP player award in the finals by a high number of votes.

Therefore, the officers and men of the 12th Mountain Division affectionately called their division commander

"Big Star William".

William Einfoot was not averse to the rather ridiculous nickname, and even enjoyed it.

Legend of the Heroes of Valstad