"Ladies and gentlemen, I am here to tell you that we will continue to attack like this for at least two more days. Cohen walked to the map, turned back to the officers, and said, "The most fundamental purpose of this is to attract the rebels as much as possible - we are creating conditions for the Second Army to attack the Holy Capital!"

"I see...... the officers looked at each other a few times, and their expressions gradually became excited.

"Our entire battle plan is adjusted according to the plan of the rebels, and in the plan of the rebels, Conson City is a key point, the place where they are scheduled to fight a decisive battle. Cohen took the long stick handed by the guard, pointed to the map and explained: "In our plan, the siege of Conson City is just smoke, and the real decisive battle is the two defensive positions constructed by the Third Legion. ”

"Can the Third Army hold on?" asked an officer eagerly, "there will be no shortage of rebel reinforcements." ”

"Of course, there will be no shortage of reinforcements, and it is not only the Third Army that will be fighting. To be honest, I'm not worried that they won't be able to hold it, I'm just worried that their assault force is not enough to eat these 100,000 rebels. Speaking of this, the expression on Cohen's face was very cautious: "So, the First Army will transfer five to seven cavalry regiments to secretly reinforce the Third Army. ”

"And what about here in Conson?"

"It's in the hands of the infantry, who are ready to attack and constantly attack from afar. The General Staff officer stood up and said, "When the rebel reinforcements are resolved, they have only one way to surrender." ”

"Understood. The commander of the cavalry wing happily asked, "When are we leaving?"

"Because this is a decisive battle, the information has to be kept secret and the logistics have to be guaranteed. Luckily, we still have two to three days to prepare. Cohen pointed to the map with his long stick: "This morning's intelligence points out." The rebels' 100,000 cavalry reinforcements have been dispatched. They came to us—by this time to-morrow, they would be engaged with the Third Legion, and with the strength of the Third Legion, they would never let them cross the line. As soon as they were glued, the 2nd Army Corps in the other direction would be able to advance like sightseeing. ”

"100,000! Is it a cavalry?

"As an Imperial soldier, it's really exciting to face such a battle!"

"Take me, boss—I don't have a medal yet!"

The eyes of the officers showed fierce longing, and the white shadow saw it in his eyes, and felt in his heart that he was not staying in the barracks but in the bandits' den.

"Don't talk nonsense. This battle is very important, no one can be careless!" Cohen knocked the table with a long stick: "Our ultimate goal is to let the Second Legion kill under the Holy Capital with a thunderous force, and inflict an irreparable blow to the morale of the rebels! And at this time, they will light wolf smoke in the Holy Capital." Regardless of the situation in Conson City, when the information arrives here, you can also light the wolf smoke for me...... As soon as we were in the front and back, we would kill the rebel reinforcements!

"Yes, sir!"

The officers stood up and responded in a hurry. But His Excellency the General Staff Officer remained calm, and he knew it in his heart. What the Emperor's Majesty said was not the whole of the plan – or rather, it was only the part of the plan that was destined to change.

As the commander of the Third Army, Brigadier General Mo Ya has been busy for the past two days.

According to the orders of His Majesty Cohen, the Third Army built a defensive line a hundred miles from the city of Conson, and because the intelligence had a detailed description of the number and types of enemy troops, these two targeted defensive positions took a lot of energy from the whole army - the infantry blocked the cavalry, which in itself was a very incredible thing.

From officers to soldiers, everyone in the Third Army Corps exerted their wisdom to the limit, one line of defense, two positions, exhausted the efforts of tens of thousands of soldiers.

The Legion Staff struggled with the location of the position, and finally chose this place on the road leading to the city of Conson.

It was a long and narrow field, surrounded by mountains, and thirty miles ahead was the Grand Canyon leading to the Holy Capital, and a wide river that passed near the Holy Capital came out of the canyon and divided the field in two, and the rebels would surely protect the passage of supplies.

The defensive position was also divided into two parts by the river, each defending the distance from the river bank to the side of the mountain, the left position was five miles wide, the right position was three miles wide, and eight miles deep. So far, nothing unusual has been seen on the ground, but there are many traps and traps below the ground.

The sappers also rushed to repair more than a dozen pontoon bridges behind the positions for the mobilization of troops in the two positions. Behind the position was the rudimentary field camp of the Third Army, where all the reserves were, including the only assault force at Brigadier General Moya's command, the two cavalry regiments.

Other units, including field infantry, assault infantry, special operations regiments, and reconnaissance regiments, have already entered positions, and the engineer regiment is still digging underground for its life.

It was already the third day, and Brigadier General Moya shuttled between the various positions with his adjutant, carefully checking the defenses and encouraging morale by the way.

"Sir—Sir Moya!" the guard shouted from above.

Mo Ya, who was dressed in an ordinary officer's uniform, agreed, crawled out of the tunnel, shook the dirt on his body and walked over.

"Chief Moya, Chief Cohen is here. Although the guard lowered his voice, he could not hide his excitement: "He's in the camp!"

"Got it, keep it secret. "Mo Ya was not at all surprised by the sudden visit of His Majesty the Emperor.

When Moya returned to the camp, His Majesty Cohen looked at him and laughed vigorously, even the General Staff, who had never been a joker. Mo Ya didn't know what to do, because there was a white shadow, and he made a big red face on the spot.

"I said Moya, you are also a brigadier general, you should let your subordinates do a lot of things!" Cohen gestured to Bai Ying, Bai Ying turned around to get a towel, Cohen walked over a few steps and handed it to him with his own hands: "Look at your face, what the flowers have become." ”

"I went to inspect the position. Mo Ya smiled embarrassedly, took the towel and wiped his face vigorously: "These things are very important, I don't see it for myself." ”

"Where's your guard?" Cohen frowned, "Sir, what do the guards eat?"

"O guards! I've relegated them to be junior officers. Mo Ya smiled honestly: "The current shape is so nervous, and their military qualities are good." What a pity to stay with me. ”

"You're ......" Cohen glared at Moya. In the end, I sighed helplessly. Turn your head and shout, "Rock!"

"Here!"

"A group of soldiers from the Guards Battalion was transferred to Brigadier General Moya, and fifty reservists were transferred from the Royal Guard to protect Brigadier General Moya. ”

"Yes, sir!"

"These are my people, and they are lent to you. Cohen threatened Moya: "If you send these people down again, I'll peel you." ”

"Well, it won't. ”

"How's the position ready?" Cohen walked to the map of the position, "The rebels are coming soon, are you confident?"

"There are no problems in defense, but the assault forces of the 3rd Army are not enough. The cavalry of 5,000 men could not extend the victory. ”

"I brought the cavalry, and they were almost there. Cohen smiled, "Do you have a passage in the position? ”

"Stayed. Mo Ya asked, "Sir, what are your plans?"

"The General Staff has been asking the same thing, hehe, I'll tell you now! Come, sit down. Cohen pulled a chair: "Actually, the situation between the rebels and our side is very simple, and in previous meetings, I have deliberately complicated this battle and left it to the commanders at all levels, especially the officers at the wing commander level, to think for themselves. Look, two wing commanders have already written to remind me. ”

Carlos, who was sitting on the sidelines, asked, "What is the simple method?" Personally, I think this situation is very complicated. There were remnants of rebels on the outer defensive line. The rebels in the inner defense circle are all elite, and if we are careless, we will fall into the mud. ”

"The rebels on the periphery have low combat effectiveness, intelligence and logistics are cut off, and they don't know anything about what's going on outside, so they don't dare to come out, so there's nothing to worry about. Cohen tapped his finger on the tabletop: "And what about the inner circle! Conson City and Shengdu are the two most important points, each with 50,000 defenders, 400 miles apart, these two lonely cities can't turn the sky, and the only variable in the entire battle situation is these 100,000 counterattack troops!"

"That's right, the distance of four hundred miles is not long, and the cavalry will arrive in two days if they march quickly. Mo Ya followed Cohen's train of thought and said: "And the distance of four hundred miles does not have to worry about logistics at all, they can reinforce a certain city at any time, and even fight us in the field if they are in a hurry, they have this strength." ”

"Wait, sir—the Second Legion is in danger!" Carlos stood up suddenly, staring straight at Cohen: "The rebels were attracted by us, and the Second Legion raided the Holy Capital, but the Holy Capital could not be broken in a day or two......!

"Yes, if we assault, then the rebel army will turn back and attack us. Cohen smiled: "Your Excellency, your brain is not bad. ”

"I thought the chief had other plans, so I didn't stop it. But ......" Carlos was anxious: "Change!

"Don't worry! Cohen waved his hand lightly: "When I left, I gave an order to the officers, and you are now appointed as the commander-in-chief of the siege of Conson. Go back and take up your duties! ”

"But ......"

"But what? don't you trust my abilities?" Cohen stood up and laughed a few times, "Don't worry, this is where the rebels are buried." I'm worried about the city of Conson, and it's only you who can besiege the city with so many troops. ”

"Then ......" Carlos glanced at Moya, "Brigadier General Moya, the chief will be handed over to you." ”

"What are you talking about?" Cohen was dissatisfied with the staff officer's words, "Am I a child!"

"Don't worry, Your Excellency the Chief Officer, the sir's will be fine. Moya stood up: "And the chief is right, this is destined to be the burial place of the rebels. ”

"It's true that I am destined to be miserable, and with such a boss, my youth will pass quickly. The General Staff Officer sighed and walked to Bai Ying's side complaining: "Lady Bai Ying, I think you should understand the importance of His Majesty the Emperor, no matter what, you have to protect him, the rise and fall of the empire is all on the emperor." ”

Seeing that Bai Ying nodded slightly, the general staff officer sighed and went out.

Holy City, Imperial Palace.

The meticulously dressed prime minister is reporting to Lu Man on his armaments, and the people standing next to Lu Man now are all Lu Man's own henchmen. A life-and-death meeting like this. Most of the former officials were not eligible to participate.

“...... The Al Qeda army had arrived at Conson two days earlier. The last news came that they had begun to siege the city, Cohen. The main force of Kaida was all under the city of Conson, and there were more than 2,000 siege equipment such as catapults alone. The prime minister looked at the information in his hand: "After a series of battles, the Kaida family army should be very tired. ”

Lu Man gently shook the wine glass in his hand: "How is the situation in Conson City, how many days can you hold on?"

"Your Majesty the Emperor, there are 50,000 defenders in Kangsen City, and the supplies are sufficient, I think it will be absolutely fine for them to defend for half a month. A general stepped forward: "And the 100,000 counterattack troops we have prepared have already set off." The distance of four hundred miles will be two days, and when the time comes, he will meet under the city of Conson, and attack inside and outside, Cohen. Kaida only has to cry. ”

"Don't underestimate Cohen. Al Qeda! He is truly unique in his use of soldiers. Lu Man put down his wine glass, his expression was a little solemn: "Have you ever thought about it, what if he arranges an army to raid the Holy Capital?"

"Your Majesty, we've thought of this method. The defense of the Holy Capital is not something that can be broken in half a month, if Cohen. Kaida arranges for troops to attack the Holy Capital, so our 100,000 cavalry can immediately return to help and gather the strength of this sneak attack!"

"Are you sure our cavalry can turn around?" Luman stood up. The brows were twisted: "They won't be Cohen." Al Qaeda's army is holding back?"

"Your Majesty, if you want to hold off 100,000 cavalry. Unless it's the Light Protoss who comes forward. The general replied with a smile: "Our battle plan has been revised many times, and the scale of 100,000 cavalry is not determined casually, and the prime minister has participated. ”

"Oh?" Lu Man turned his head to look at the prime minister, "Tell me about it." ”

"Okay, Your Majesty, in fact, this is not difficult to understand, we have carefully studied the enemy's strategy, they can attack Conson City with a maximum of 100,000 troops, and the cavalry that can fight with our reinforcements is only 50,000 at most. In addition to the surroundings of the Holy Capital, there is only the terrain around Conson City that can carry out cavalry battles, and they are congenitally at a loss. The prime minister carefully explained to Lu Man: "On the line from the Holy Capital to Consen City, our 100,000 cavalry does not have to worry about the most fatal logistics, and has the strength to fight in any location. ”

"So, can we win?"

"Of course. Your Majesty, our cavalry can go and fight, with the holy capital as the fulcrum, we can form a strength advantage at any point. The general replied excitedly, "This battle, Cohen." Aeda's road is over!"

"Of course that's good. Lu Man let out a sigh of relief: "After all, the Kaida family has a shallow foundation and lacks strength! With a total of 150,000 troops, they dare to attack?"

"If they don't attack again, the Al Qaeda family will be forgotten by the world. The prime minister took Lu Man's words: "That's fine, let the Al Kaida family withdraw from the stage of history! We can also save a lot of time." ”

"Well, I don't know much about military affairs. You must all work together to fight this battle well. Lu Man sat down again: "After the victory, you will become the founding fathers of the empire, and of course you will be treated differently from other officials!"

"Thank you!"

"Go down and prepare well! Honor and disgrace are in this battle, and we must fight them well!"

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

The prime minister said goodbye to the officials, and returned to the mansion in high spirits along the way, and the guards who sent him back saw it in their eyes, and they all felt that this was a good sign, this important minister of the empire was not worried about the situation in front of him, what else did he have to worry about?

As soon as he entered the inner courtyard, the prime minister shouted for a drink, and his expression was no longer old, exactly like the strange prime minister Cohen had seen in the garden that night.

"Look at the way you dance. The concubine put down the wine jug and counted him angrily: "What happy things have you encountered again?"

"The boring life is over, my little dear. The prime minister replied with a smile as he poured himself wine: "I am very satisfied with the current development of the Kaida family...... Have you packed your things?"

"What are you talking about?, what do we have to pack?" the concubine asked suspiciously, "What the hell?"

"Cohen. The Al Qeda army came to attack, and His Majesty Lu Man was like sitting on pins and needles. The prime minister took a sip of the toast and exhaled with satisfaction: "I'm really looking forward to it—the holy capital is about to change hands!"

"Are you dreaming? You are the most important official under Lu Man, and you are actually happy that the enemy army is making progress?" the concubine gave him a blank look, "Besides, I'm not alone, Cohen. The current situation in Qaida is not optimistic. ”

"Why can't you be optimistic?" the prime minister spread his hands: "In my opinion, this situation is developing very well!"

"Cohen. No matter how powerful Kaida is, his soldiers are all ordinary people, and after many battles, he has no time to rest, how can he have the strength to attack the holy capital? Can he slaughter 100,000 cavalry by himself?" The concubine pointed to the tip of the prime minister's nose: "You!

"Let's make a bet!" the prime minister was not discouraged: "I said Cohen." Kaida will attack the Holy Capital within ten days, and the casualties of the troops will not be severe. ”

"Did you hear anything?" the concubine asked curiously, "or Cohen." Al Qeda has more than 150,000 troops?"

"I don't know more than you, but I have confidence in this person, in fact, these 100,000 troops are my arrangement. If Cohen. If Al Qeda is a mediocre talent, he will perish at the hands of this army, and if he is a talent, he will accept this great gift unceremoniously...... We're going to pack up and move as soon as possible. The prime minister put away his smile: "How is it, do you want to gamble?"

"Bet. ”

"Well, we'll move in the evening in three days' time, and things should have worked out by then. The prime minister stood up: "Holy capital, this is a beautiful city, I hope Cohen." Al Qeda will show mercy. ”

"If he can win, this is his national capital, who will destroy his national capital?"

"No, you're wrong, Cohen. Kaida is a simple person, he hates Lu Man and hates him so simply, so simple that there are no conditions to talk about, every compromise method is ineffective for him, and Lu Man also understands this in his heart, the battle of the Holy Capital will definitely be very tragic. The prime minister sighed: "If Lu Man's army does not surrender, it is not impossible for the Holy Capital to turn into rubble. ”

"Why do you think Cohen. Will Al Qeda win? What about 100,000 cavalry! Even if you don't resist and let you kill, you can still kill until you are soft. ”

"As it stands, Cohen. Kaida has three choices, a decisive battle under the city, a combined attack, and a lure to encircle and annihilate the enemy. The prime minister approached the concubine and explained to her in detail: "The casualties in the decisive battle under the city are too great, Cohen." Al Kaida can't afford it, and it's too risky to split and combine, Cohen. Al Kaida wouldn't do such a foolish thing - so he chose to lure the enemy into encirclement. Lu Man's 100,000 cavalry embarked on a road of no return, they could not see Conson City, and they could not return to the Holy Capital. ”

"Cohen. Al Qaeda ...... Is it really that powerful?"

He put on a posture of a decisive battle under the city, and vaguely revealed the intention of attacking separately and together, precisely to lure the 100,000 cavalry to dispatch. The prime minister whispered: "Those fools in the military department have been fooled, and I am happy to push the boat, and they still dream of defeating Cohen." Kelda!" (To be continued......)