Chapter 905 Crisis of Confidence
The whole continent was rejoicing in Dipp's victory, but the party was suffering. He didn't know that he had been set up as a hero. And on the way back, all kinds of doubts kept echoing in my ears.
"Boy, why don't you go to Pattaya City?" Thompson already has a nose that is not a nose and an eye that is not an eye to Dipp, "Do you know that there are tens of thousands of captured civilians over there? I have already found out so clearly, you actually left at the last moment, worthy of those civilians who are looking forward to the Prime Minister, worthy of me? Don't you want to hide today, just answer honestly, why don't you go? Otherwise, I won't finish with you!" Although Ma Kai on the side did not speak, they looked at Dipp's eyes quite unkindly. It should be the same idea as Thompson.
Dipp opened his mouth to defend himself. What is the purpose? Preserve strength, of course. Moreover, after rescuing those tens of thousands of civilians, how could they be brought back in the midst of the barbarians of the steppe? Don't go to the end, stealing chickens and rice, and even planting all your own troops into it.
Perhaps Dipp's thoughts have already been seen. General Wallace, who commanded the 20,000 cavalry of the Red Lion Principality, said, "My lord, we know your painstaking efforts, and we are afraid that we will suffer too much loss. But the highest honor of a knight is to protect the common people. There is no point in giving them up and stealing their lives. Really adults, we are not afraid of sacrifice!"
In fact, the real results of Dipp's turmoil this time have far exceeded what is seen on the surface. It was precisely because of the nerves of Dipu that the troops of the steppe barbarians could not let go, so that General Shali's troops finally withdrew more than 80,000 people. Civilians have fled hundreds of thousands.
But Thompson, Wallace and others don't know about this. Even Dipu himself did not know. All they know is that Dipu wants to save himself. actually changed the pre-arranged rescue operation, and finally fled.
And Dipp listened to Wallace. I was completely speechless. There's no way to explain this, so I've let you go?
Of course, Fei Guli on the side would not let go of such an opportunity to mend the knife: "Hmph! What else is the 'Crystal Pegasus'? The rabbit is pretty much the same!"
This sentence immediately angered Du Lilan. The name Crystal Pegasus is a testimony to the relationship between Dipu and Du Lilan, and outsiders are never allowed to blaspheme: "Fox spirit! Dipu never thought of escaping." Otherwise, why didn't you just withdraw at that time and go north for more than half a month?"
"Cut! Ambitious at first, then dangerous. It is not uncommon for men to become timid and cowardly. This man is also deceiving those brainless and big-minded women. Fei Guli was dismissive of Du Lilan at all.
Seeing that the smell of the fire element was getting stronger and stronger, Willy could only start a round: "We have some results, and we have no losses, and now we have more than 50,000." It's time to contact the Empire and Lion's Tooth City for our next move. ”
As he retreated, Tipu encountered an army of the Red Lion Duchy, numbering more than 12,000 horses, which had also retreated. So now the total strength of the Dipu has exceeded 50,000.
"Then let's get in touch!" Dipu waved his hand, his heart quite angry. There is an indescribable feeling.
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It's ridiculous that the rear thinks that Dipu is doing very well, but the troops think that Dipu is doing very badly. In the final analysis, it is because of the lack of prestige, the poor reputation, and the young age. Otherwise. Dipp's explanation is also barely acceptable.
This was a minor setback, and Dip was somewhat discouraged. In his heart, in fact, his own self-confidence is also a little insufficient. Anyway, as long as the troops are brought back to the Guana River smoothly. It can be handed over to Count Daniel to command. I'm not a manager, so I don't need to worry about it. With such thoughts. Dipu decided to do the things in front of him first.
Communication with General Sully was unsurprisingly cut off. However, from the last few messages he sent, it was clear that he was ready to die for his country. Case. Having disengaged from contact with the savages of the steppe, Dip began to unleash his hands and feet, massively gathering the defeated army and selecting the young and strong from among the refugees, and soon expanded his army to more than 80,000.
Either way, it's always good to have more troops. And at this time, the 10,000 war horses obtained by Feiguli's side at that time also had a role. And Dip also did not flow into the fields of outsiders, and on a voluntary basis, he first selected the best to replenish the Knights of the Holy Springs and the division of Heidelberg.
However, the contact with Lion's Tooth City has been troubled again. It's not because of any miscommunication, it's because of the order itself. After several contacts with Dip, one result was obtained - according to the original plan, it withdrew directly to the Guana River. Unexpectedly, as soon as the order was announced, the entire army exploded again.
The problem is still with the forces of the Red Lion Principality. Much like the Kingdom of Tro, the Red Lion Principality's troops are composed of the private armies of the lords, so they are relatively independent. If there is a commander with high enough prestige, such as the Red Lion Grand Duke Van Bock, then there is nothing wrong with smooth military orders. But if the commander-in-chief's prestige is not enough, then there will be many objections.
This can actually be seen from General Sully's several disobedience. Although his self-sacrifice is admirable, it is not enough from the perspective of orders and prohibitions. It can be seen from this that the ten days when Van Bock disappeared at that time, how great the damage to the Red Lion Principality was.
And at this time, those soldiers of the Red Lion Principality are ready to support Lion's Tooth City. After all, Dipu is a general of the Empire, not a member of the Red Lion Principality, and will not care about the life or death of Lion's Tooth City. At least a large part of the people of the Red Lion Principality think so.
At first, Dipu was still in front of an ostrich, hoping to drag on one day at a time. However, the wind of tandem in the troops is blowing more and more, and it has gradually reached the verge of getting out of control. Some of the soldiers had already agreed that if Dipu did not "change his mind", he would leave the command and go to Lion's Tooth City on his own. Until that day, even General Wallace and Mackay found Dipp and said that they also wanted to part ways, and Dip finally couldn't help but go crazy.
Tearing the order in his hand to shreds, Dipu roared: "Soldiers are not sensible, and you generals are not sensible? Let me ask you, do you know the situation in Lion's Tooth City? What is the situation of the demons over there? What are your plans? How to rescue them? Malegobi! I don't know anything, my mind is full of -- help, rescue, are you going to die?" )