That night, Lu Man and his generals decided on a counterattack plan, and when the attack of the Kaida family army slowed down, the 100,000 cavalry gathered around the holy capital attacked the enemy's rear in two ways, and at the same time a part of the infantry assisted in the frontal attack. Everyone believed that after a large amount of attrition in the outer defensive circle, the advance of the Al Qeda family's army would stop in Conson, and they were also full of confidence in this counterattack plan of His Majesty Lu Man.

After arranging a qiē, Lu Man drank a glass of wine in the main hall and walked out, he drove the guards around him away and walked alone in the imperial garden. Luman needed some alone time to think, and he was thinking about his rival, Cohen. Al Qaeda.

When he first met Cohen, he only saw an ordinary teenager, innocent, even a little shy. The second time they met, Cohen was like a different person, which surprised him a little. After that, this person brought "surprises" to himself again and again. But I'm not worried, Cohen is too arrogant and sharp, and such a person won't live long. Sure enough, Cohen was used as a scapegoat in the War of Gods and Demons.

But there were too many impossible things he did, not only did he escape death, but he also brought back a huge army, which obviously forced him into a Jedi where supplies were exhausted, but no one starved to death. When he finally found out what Cohen was up to, he felt cold. It seemed like it was all a coincidence, and it seemed like it should be so, and this strange feeling made Lu Man feel that he would never be able to grasp the key to the situation. Under the absolute disadvantage, Cohen not only withstood the pressure, but even slowly grew. Now, Cohen's power is close to his own......

Thinking about it, Lu Man came to the second daughter's bedroom. Princess Lisa and her husband were having dinner. There was no preparation for Luman's arrival.

"Father?" Princess Lisa hurriedly stood up, "Is there anything wrong with you?"

Lu Man waved his hand. Signaled the two not to be polite. Then sit down at the table and look down at something. Princess Lisa looked at her husband, her cousin Leka, and did not understand what was happening.

Luman was thinking about the opponent who made his heart palpitate the most, too much of the impossible, Cohen. Kaida did it all.

"It's been a while since the two of you got married, haven't you?" it took a long time for Lu Man to speak.

Princess Lisa replied in a low voice: "Yes, father, we have been married for half a year. ”

"As a royal man. You have to play for the Royals. Lu Man raised his eyes and looked at Leka: "Do you have this realization?"

Leka is no longer the reckless teenager of the year: "I listen to the arrangement of my majesty." ”

"That's what I thought! The big war is coming, and you two won't help me with anything else. But you can go out for a walk and help me stabilize the hearts of the people in the various provinces in the rear. Lu Man hid his true intentions: "Let's leave tonight." ”

"Yes, Majesty. Of course, Leka understood what Lu Man meant: "I will protect the princess well." ”

"I have prepared guards and belongings for you. Lu Man looked at his daughter with gentle eyes: "When you are not by your father's side, remember not to be willful, and be more careful along the way." ”

"Father!" Princess Lisa threw herself into Lu Man's arms with tears in her eyes: "I don't want to leave you......"

"Okay, okay, I'll be fine, the little Kaida family can't do anything to me yet. Lu Man patted Lisa lightly on the shoulder: "When the fighting subsides, you will come back." When the time comes, will my father pick you up from outside the city?"

"That ......"

"Time is running out, pack up and go!" Lu Man accentuated his tone: "The convoy is waiting." ”

Accompanied by several surrendering generals, Lip, dressed in formal aristocratic attire, was standing on the city wall. Watch your army enter the city.

The hard-working ambassador finally succeeded, but at a cost. He has been hung up and beaten several times for saying the wrong thing, and he has also been imprisoned in a dungeon, the most dangerous time being rescued by his own people under the knife.

But he is a smart man after all, he knows how to learn lessons, and after the initial stumbles, his methods are gradually becoming proficient.

In the past 20 days, Lip relied on his incorruptible tongue and the handwritten letters of many surrendered generals to coax and deceive the rebels into seizing 17 cities.

The outer defensive ring that Lu Man had carefully built to consume the Al Qeda family had actually collapsed, and the rebels could not have dreamed that it should have been brought to Cohen. More than two dozen cities with huge casualties in Al Qaeda were completely drowned in the spit of the "Foreign Minister".

After these twenty days of difficult tests, Lip's diplomatic methods have become more tactful, and now he can bloom with a spit star in his mouth, but the other party still believes that he is telling the truth.

But as the army entered the city, although Lip still had a calm expression, the generals standing beside him became more and more frightened.

The troops entering the city were well-groomed, their morale was high, their logistical materials were sufficient, and their siege equipment was complete...... Reasonable people can see that such an army cannot be stopped. And his own surrender is only to save a death, and there is really no merit.

Although the foreign minister standing beside him did not say a word, the surrendering generals understood that if one more soldier from the other side's troops entered the city, their advantage would be weakened by a point, and their desire to fight for preferential treatment for themselves would be much weaker.

This was also the main purpose of Lip inviting them to watch the troops enter the city, and he had already been told to threaten others with tactfulness.

Cohen. Al Kaida's royal banner finally appeared at the end of the trade route, and a solemn look appeared on Lip's smiling face, and he checked several purposes of this persuasion again in his heart...... The city defense has long been taken over by the Guards assault infantry regiment, and the rebel surrender troops have also surrendered their arms and camped outside the city.

"Well, gentlemen, I am honored to announce that your mission has been accomplished. Lip turned to the surrendered generals with a smile and said, "Now, please go down and rest, and a new appointment should be made to you in the near future." ”

"Why? Aren't we going to see the Emperor?" the supreme rebel general stationed in the city said: "This is not right! It is very rude for us not to meet the Emperor's Majesty." ”

"Generals, I am only a foreign minister, not a minister of etiquette. It is not up to you to decide who can see His Majesty the Emperor. Lip sent an infinitely sincere smile: "But please rest assured, generals. I will definitely convey your request to His Majesty the Emperor. ”

"This is different from what you said earlier!" the adjutant of the rebel general raised his voice: "You have agreed to our Jinjian request!

"I'm sorry. I don't think it's appropriate for you to meet His Majesty the Emperor with your current excitement. Li Pu replied: "Your Majesty the Emperor is no more noble than ordinary people, and how noble is your status? Before you prove your absolute loyalty, can I let you see you? I promised to let you see Your Majesty, and I will never lose my word, but I do not guarantee that you will be able to meet you at the first time! Don't worry, everyone, when I think it is appropriate, I will naturally try my best to arrange for you." ”

"You're obviously shirking......" The lieutenant had yet to say something, but the captain of Lip's guard was already standing between him and Lip. The captain of the guard pressed his hand to the hilt of his sword with a look of disdain.

"Don't say it. The rebel general felt sad in his heart, and stretched out his hand to grab his adjutant: "This time is different from the past, we are now surrendering the army." ”

"But ......"

"Don't say it. The general sighed and looked at Lip: "Your Excellency the Foreign Secretary, where should we go?"

"His Majesty the Emperor may also want to meet you, so I have arranged a place for you to stay in the city, and the place is absolutely comfortable. Lip smiled as usual and replied, "Please go and rest first, and I will inform you as soon as there is any news." ”

The city defense has been handed over, the armament has been handed over, and the military power has also been handed over. Several of the rebel officers had nothing to say, so they followed the "guards" to their new quarters in despair. Say goodbye to your troops and never get along.

Waiting for several surrendering generals to get off the city wall, the liaison officer, who had not spoken, turned around and gave a thumbs up to Lip, who also gave a thumbs up to the liaison officer, and during this period of persuasion, the liaison officer and the deputy foreign secretary have become Lip's right hand and good friend. In the end, the three of them went down the city wall amid laughter.

"What kind of life have we had in the past twenty days! But this end is a good end. The deputy took a long breath: "Every time they enter the city gate, they point their weapons at them, until the last groveling, how can they all be virtuous?"

"The completion of this arduous mission is the result of the emperor's knowledge and good use. The liaison officer smiled: "Isn't it? ”

Lip laughed but didn't answer, about his own business, it was only understood but not spoken. The three of them laughed a few more words, walked to the city gate and stood still, waiting for Cohen. Al Qaeda's carriage entered the city.

In a moment, Cohen. Al Qeda's carriage stopped in front of the city gate, and the rock guarding the side raised his head at Lipu expressionlessly: "The chief wants to see you." ”

"Yes!" Lip straightened out his clothes, boarded the huge carriage with sixteen royal horses in a few steps, stood in front of the door and whispered: "Young Master, Lip will see you." ”

Immediately, an elven magician opened the car door and looked him up and down with a cautious gaze before letting him in.

"If you don't wear this thing, you won't necessarily lose your prestige, can't you wear my armor?"

"No, His Majesty the Emperor can't appear in front of everyone in armor. ”

This was the first conversation Lip heard, and he looked up in surprise to see White Shadow holding a gorgeous outfit in his hand, with a resolute expression on his face, about to take off his armor.

"The two of them were on top again. With this in mind, Lip knelt down and saluted.

"Get up!" Cohen nodded at him through a chest-high screen: "As the foreign secretary now, you should also be more dignified, and you will not be able to kneel in informal occasions in the future." ”

"Yes, young master. Lip knew in his heart that this was a reward for the young master for completing his mission this time, so he stood up with joy on his face.

"You didn't do a bad job this time. Cohen glanced at him: "Seventeen cities, experienced a lot of thrilling scenes?"

"It's all right, no one really dares to use a knife or a gun against me, after all, I have an army behind me!" Lip, of course, would not mention those unpleasant things, and replied respectfully, "But what happened to the cities that were not persuaded to surrender? ”

"Those dead cities, don't take any effort, leave some troops to surround them but not fight. I'll clean them up when I'm free. Cohen looked at the White Shadow again. Turning to Lip, he asked, "What do you think I'm wearing right now?"

"This ...... With the young master's current identity. Lip glanced at the white shadow. Gritted his teeth ruthlessly: "In order to show the prestige of the country, it is appropriate for the young master to wear a suit." ”

"And why?" Cohen looked at him with interest, "You're not learning what others to say, are you?"

"The young master is now the king of a country, with far-reaching vision, looking down on the whole country, and the generals will naturally do the work on the battlefield. As soon as the young master asked, the sweat on Lipu's head immediately came out: "Besides, the young master wearing a suit is a trust in the entire army, with an invincible army by his side, why does the young master need to wear armor!"

"You've made progress with this mouth. I hope your mind grows as well. Cohen smiled faintly: "Okay, you stay by my side for the past few days and watch with your eyes wide open." ”

"Yes!"

"Wear it, wear it!" Cohen shook his head and looked at Bai Ying, "But if you want to say it, it's just this time, and it's not an example." ”

"The eight elders of the dragon clan made the suit with their own hands, and they spent countless efforts to bless the magic. Bai Ying replied sternly: "This is the intention of the entire Dragon Clan, are you ready to refuse?"

"How nice is it to have this kind of work to make a suit of armor?" Cohen raised his hand with a grin, asking the mage to remove the armor he was wearing, "Ray is too good at doing things. ”

"How can you say that you are good? This is the ...... of the patriarchs of the past generations" Bai Ying pouted angrily: "You are all allowed to take advantage of the cheapness, and you are picky!"

"Who made me an emperor?" Cohen put on his clothes and hugged the sky with his hands, "I'm still a madman......"

White Shadow was clearly angry and ignored Cohen. While dressing Cohen, he whispered something to the magician who was waiting for Cohen. The carriage also came to a halt with a slight shake.

"Young Master, you are more majestic in this dress than in armor. Lip looked at Cohen after changing clothes and sincerely admired: "It's really good-looking." ”

"Don't talk to me. Cohen snorted, "Go and see, has the staff officer arrived?"

"Back to Your Majesty, the General Staff Officer has arrived and is waiting for you. ”

"It should be Conson City in front of us!" Cohen picked up his sword and hung it up, as if he was saying to himself, "I heard that this is some kind of inner defensive circle...... Let's go!"

Stepping out of the carriage, Cohen led a group of generals to the city wall, in addition to the commanders of the First Legion, as well as the chief liaison officer in charge of intelligence and the logistics officer sent by the Prince to be in charge of the supplies of the First Legion.

"Guys, so far, our troops haven't seen blood, but the province in front of us has to fight with real guns. Cohen stood in front of a table covered with red cloth and looked at his generals, without saying a polite word: "Open, let's see the rebel arrangement." ”

A major stepped forward in response to the red cloth on the platform, a sand table of the whole territory of Kangsen Province was revealed, the mountains, rivers, cities and plains were all done vividly, and the generals present had seen the map countless times, and recognized it at a glance, and let out an "oh" in unison.

"Conson Province, this is our only way to the Holy Capital, a tough battle. The general staff officer stood in front and explained to everyone: "The defense of the rebel Conson Province is centered on Conson City, and the total strength is about 50,000. ”

"Liaison officer, tell me about the rebels' troop deployment. ”

"Yes, Majesty. The little man Marfa replied and stood up from behind: "Before the start of the war, we finally knew that the total strength of all the rebels was 350,000. ”

The officers froze for a moment, their surprise written on their faces - Cohen had a decision of 150,000 troops to attack 350,000 rebels, and it took a lot of courage to make this decision.

"The rebels' outer defense line is nearly 100,000 people, and thanks to the efforts of the diplomats, our line alone has collapsed nearly 50,000, and as for the other rebels, they have to be tough. Marfa changed her words: "There are 100,000 people in the inner defensive line, and we are about to encounter them, and these troops should be the elite of the rebels." The remaining garrison of the Holy Capital was about 50,000 people, and the rebels also prepared two or three regiments for counterattacks, which were near the Holy Capital. Our next target, Conson, has gathered about 40,000 rebels. ”

"The current shape is like this, and we need to keep a full legion to kill the Holy Capital. Cohen took over: "Let's take a good look at this terrain, and it is not an exaggeration to say that Conson Province is a military barrier to the Holy Capital. Our side has poor access and is not very flexible in the movement of troops. But the rebels are the opposite. It's not just the land route. Even water transport is well developed. The city of Conson was fortified. The strength is enough, and once our offensive is blocked, their cavalry coming out of the holy capital will copy our rear road. The city of Conson is only four hundred miles from the Holy Capital. ”

"So, time is of the essence?" a colonel officer asked, "Your Majesty, how much time are we going to take Conson?"

Cohen glanced at Carlos, and the General Staff replied understandingly, "Two days." ”

"Two days?" the generals silently calculated: "Then the casualties of our troops will be very large." ”

"Since we are fighting, casualties are inevitable. Cohen pointed to the sand table and said, "Although the rebels have a large number of troops, they will not always appear in front of us. If only we were flexible. If you win a wide space, you can beat the time difference and break them all. We're on the offensive, yes, but you have to be prepared, maybe there will be a very fierce battle. ”

"Yes!" all the generals replied in unison, and they followed Cohen in the north and south, and never said a word about Cohen's judgment and orders.

"How's the logistics?"

"Guarantee that the supplies will be delivered to the army. ”

"Intelligence?"

"Stay connected!"

"Okay! We will arrive at Conson the day after tomorrow, and then spend the day preparing for the siege, with the troops of the Third Army protecting the flanks and the First Army attacking. "I see that all the generals have comprehended the intention of the battle. Cohen began to give orders: "The rebels in the Holy Capital will wait for an opportunity to move, and the plan may change. Therefore, you must not only be prepared to take Conson City in two days, but also pay special attention to my orders in actual wartime. ”

"Yes!"

"Don't worry, we have ignited the wolf smoke of nearly twenty cities in such a short period of time, and Conson City has long been frightened. Cohen laughed: "Everyone, see you in the Holy Capital, and there will be no one less." ”

"Yes, Your Majesty!" a dozen or so senior officers replied in unison: "See you in the Holy Capital City, there are many of them!"

Cohen turned and left, and Carlos hurried to follow.

"Has the Second Legion set off?" Cohen whispered, walking up the steps of the city wall.

"Last night there was news that they would leave on time today. Carlos replied, "Because you approved Captain Heilt's request, he seemed particularly excited. ”

"Really? I'm going to have to hold him back for a few days after that. Cohen chuckled softly, "Order the Third Legion to advance covertly and spread out on both flanks of the First Legion, and we will send a big gift to those sons of the Holy Capital." ”

"Yes, sir. Speaking of this, Carlos stammered a little: "I said sir, is it too much to take a well-guarded city in two days?"

"It's big, so I told everyone to pay special attention to the change of plans. ”

"Could it be that your goal is ......, sir," Cohen's words startled Carlos, "Is it the 100,000 counterattack troops of the Holy Capital?"

"You can really understand my intentions!" Cohen smiled faintly: "As soon as the 100,000 cavalry falls, the remaining fighting spirit of the rebels will be gone." ”

"But the chief's plan is ......"

"What about the Third Legion!" Cohen kept a smile on his face, "It's time to put Moya in the limelight, too." ”

Carlos nodded thoughtfully: "It's Captain Moya......"

"Do you feel sorry?" Cohen patted Carlos on the shoulder, "Then I'll let you enter the Holy Capital first, your weight is nothing for a catapult." ”

"Sir, I squatted on the catapult to damage the prestige of the army......"

※※※ The Guards of the 1st Regiment passed under the walls continuously, and the soldiers all looked up at this side, because there was an order not to speak during the march, so the soldiers all saluted silently as they passed.

In the chaotic sound of horses' hooves, the soldiers wrapped in armor showed their eyes with infinite reverence to His Majesty the Emperor.

Cohen paused and solemnly saluted the troops who had passed under the stairs before asking, "Carlos, the summer in the Holy Capital is beautiful, do you miss it?"

"How can you not miss it. There was a pause in Carlos's words: "Your Majesty, you still owe me a ball. ”

"Wait!

His Majesty's order from the Emperor reached the Third Legion at great speed, and the Commander of the Moya Legion carried it out as soon as possible, and as a result, a strange phenomenon that had not appeared for a long time reappeared in the province of Conson.

"Arrive at the combat area in the shortest possible time and get ready!"

As soon as this order was given, the Third Army Corps was divided into pieces, and the regiments and battalions were used as units, each showing its own strength, and rushing towards its own target area, and the soldiers carried their weapons and three days' rations, and followed their commanders, running like crazy. The marching routes of the various units were all in a straight line, climbing mountains and drilling forests in the mountains, leaving the logistics system far behind, and at the same time surpassing the advance of the First Army Corps.

By the time the 1st Army arrived at Conson, the 3rd Army had built a strong defensive zone on both flanks of the 1st Army, all the troops were on standby, and the reconnaissance system was fully deployed - just waiting for the rebels to send them to the door!

Because the engineer regiment of the 1st Army completed the siege preparations in advance, Cohen. Al Qaida decided to attack early. At the same time, the rebel command concluded that the Al Qaida army had been greatly depleted, and the rebel counterattack forces gathered near the holy capital had been dispatched. (To be continued......)