Raymond understood that he was referring to Toussaint, and that only the Ghost Ship could quickly travel back and forth between the two continents. Anyway, Toussaint's whistle was still there, so he nodded, "It's not a problem. But Mr. Saul, why are you so enthusiastic about the study of cannons?"

Thor touched his chin, "Is this... Don't forget, when I return to the kingdom of Dinar, there are also many enemies waiting for me, this thing is very powerful, and it will be of great use in the future, of course, the sooner you get it, the better. ”

Thor is not lying about this, the last time Raymond went around the continent of Modina, King Dinar shouted at Thor to kill, and heard that another prince also had a heavy army and plotted against him.

It is conceivable that when Thor returned to the Kingdom of Dinar, it was the beginning of the civil war, and there was no telling how many people would be involved in the entire Modina continent, and the cannon was also of great significance to Thor.

But what Raymond didn't know was that this was only a superficial reason. As a person from another world, Thor knows better than anyone how much the appearance of artillery will change this world.

In fact, when Lorna invented gunpowder and artillery, Thor was shocked and even tried to stop it secretly at first, which would delay the change of history for decades.

But then he figured out that this change was not brought about by himself, but an inevitable choice for the historical development of this world. That is, what is going to come will always come.

Then, as a part of the current world, there is naturally no need to reject it, but it is the right thing to do to follow the trend of history.

So, Thor decided to help Lorna improve her artillery. Although he is not a professional, offering some advice will save Lorna a lot of detours.

In this way, not only can Raymond get the help of artillery in the next battle, but he will also be able to use it after returning to the Kingdom of Dinar.

I can help myself and my son. Why not.

After discussing it, Raymond summoned Toussaint with a whistle, and Toussaint readily agreed. Since it was inconvenient for Thor to leave Headington, he asked Reed to take a trip and bring his wife with him.

It just so happened that Reid was depressed because of the emir's affairs. He can also take the opportunity to distract himself.

Toussaint was very fast, and after only 3 days, it was able to bring people to him without any problems.

"Wow, this is where you're hiding, it's shabby. These were the first words of Mary when she arrived at the port.

"Ha Lu Ha It was the first thing she said when she met Saul.

"Oh my God, Alina, what the hell did you do?" was the first thing she said when she saw the gunpowder.

But. Marie's invention amazed Marie, so she readily agreed to her daughter's request. In this way, Alina's family of three had a rare reunion.

Not to mention Marie and Alina's speed of improvement of gunpowder and artillery, a few days later, Headington's side was ready to send troops to the kingdom of Gaspard.

Different from previous invasion wars, this time, Raymond really wants to help Sophia restore the country.

Ever since Sophia's exile in Headington, this goal has haunted the minds of Gaspard's subjects. Now. The orthodox princess is finally about to reclaim the throne and fulfill everyone's long-held wish.

Therefore. On the day of the expedition, all the Gaspard refugees came to see off the army. And the soldiers of the former Gaspard in the Headington Army were even more demoralized.

The whole army was full of momentum and confidence in victory.

Given the huge role Sophia played in the last invasion, she will also accompany the army this time. With her call, the people of Gaspard, who had long been dissatisfied with Duke Charles' rule. I will do my best to attach.

"Sophia, are you ready?"

Raymond asked Sophia beside him.

Sophia looked at the expectant eyes around her and took a slow breath. When she looked up again, there was a look of determination in her eyes.

"Everyone, we are about to return to our homeland. May the Father's Spirit in Heaven bless you. We can make it!"

The surrounding soldiers and civilians immediately erupted in an earth-shattering shout.

"Victory!"

"Victory!"

"Victory!"

As soon as Raymond lifted the reins of his horse, the horse under him neighed, and the man stood up. At the same time, he drew his sword and pointed it to the sky, shouting, "Go!"

The army slowly marched towards the kingdom of Gaspard.

Since the border of Headington and Gaspard had always been the main battleground, a considerable number of troops were reserved in the border area.

After Raymond took over the troops of the former Ferredon Alliance, Headington's military strength was further strengthened. In order to be able to restore the country smoothly, he took almost all the soldiers who could participate in the battle, leaving only a small number of defenders on the mainland and the city of Fereden.

As a result, the number of troops involved in the attack on Gaspard reached a staggering 20,000, which was already all the hands that Headington could muster.

The forces of the Godan steppes also participated in the attack, because their ultimate goal was to defeat Renard and relieve the pressure on the Gordan steppe itself. Therefore, he will assist Raymond in the restoration war to deal with the next attack of the Dirk Kingdom.

In the battle against the undead, the steppe cavalry lost about one-sixth of it, and there were still more than 2,000 people, which was also a force that could not be ignored.

During the march, Raymond looked at the mighty team in front of him and behind him, and couldn't help but sigh with emotion.

He still remembers that when he first arrived in Headington, his first battle was to lead a combined army of bandits and the Headington garrison, numbering in their early 200s. Unexpectedly, after only a few years, the army in his hands had increased a hundredfold, and the territory expanded by Headington was no less than a thousand miles.

It's been a long time...

Sophia, like Raymond, rode through the procession to show the princess's martial spirits. She seemed to guess what Raymond was thinking, and said abruptly, "When I escaped from Orat City that year, I thought I would never be able to return to Gaspard in my life. I didn't know that just a few years later, the country will be restored soon. ”

"I've always felt. Although I have encountered many unfortunate things, the luckiest thing in my life is to meet you that night. ”

"So thank you, Raymond. She looked into Raymond's eyes and said very seriously.

Raymond also looked at her, and a smile gradually bloomed on his face: "I said, this is what I promised you." I'll do it. ”

"Hmm. ”

But suddenly, somehow, Sophia's bright eyes dimmed. She lowered her head: "Then after returning to China, what are your plans?"

"Of course, I'm preparing for war with the Dirk Kingdom. Raymond said: "Duke Charles is not to be afraid, Renard is the real threat." ”

Saying that, he said strangely: "Didn't you already know this for a long time?" ”

"Yes, yes. Sophia avoided his gaze in some panic, but couldn't help but say, "I mean, when this is all over, you... Isn't it about to leave..."

"What?" there was a commotion nearby, and Raymond was distracted and didn't hear clearly.

"Oh no. Nothing. Sophia shook her head.

"Let's end this war as soon as possible. ”

A few days later, the procession passed through the Giant's Seal Pass, and the remaining officials had already prepared food and lodging for the army to rest.

After several years of continuous investment, as well as the hard work of a large number of goblin laborers, the fortress of the Giant's Seal Pass has begun to take shape.

Although it was still far from the size of the huge fortress that I had in mind, a tall wall had been erected on the outer side of the pass. The walls were ten meters high, and the head of the wall was wide enough for a large number of defenders to stand on. There are also many auxiliary defense facilities built in the surrounding dangerous places, thus forming a three-dimensional solid defense network.

This defensive net firmly sealed the pass. Defending Headington behind, making the Giant's Mark a truly insurmountable danger.

"It's spectacular. "Looking at the walls standing tall, everyone exclaimed.

"But is it really useful?" Harlot whispered, "Once Princess Sophia is restored, Gaspard will be an alliance, what is the use of this fortress?"

"Shhhh Be quiet. Hilness stretched out his elbow and bumped him: "You know what this kind of thing is." Gaspard is an ally and a foreign country, and Haydington is our own territory, so of course we must have the necessary defensive measures. ”

"Tsk, in that case. Then just annex Gaspard, or there will be nothing. Harlot said disapprerovingly.

This shocked Hilnis, and he quickly covered Harlot's mouth: "You are crazy, you can say such things, what if Princess Sophia or Gaspard's people listen to them." ”

"I didn't say I had to fight. Harrot pouted: "Wouldn't it be okay to let the boss marry the princess, anyway, I think the princess loves the boss very much." ”

"Shut up!" Hilness slapped him on the back of the head in anger.

But soon, the elf touched his chin and said, "But... It doesn't seem impossible. ”

Unbeknownst to him, there were two people on the side of the road who were planning about the future, and after resting for the night in the Giant's Seal, the army left the pass the next day and continued to advance.

The army then arrived at the town of Ville, at the forefront of the area controlled by Headington, where it was stationed.

Bryce and Makudi led the Frontier Army to wait here for a long time, and a lot of preparatory work has been made. When the two armies converged, more than 20,000 troops immediately livened up the town.

The town of Vilai is located in a key traffic area, which is the best choice as a starting point for the offensive. With the arrival of the army, a large amount of supplies began to arrive here in the following days, and all the soldiers were in high spirits waiting to attack.

In the command center of Weilai Town, Raymond was discussing the battle plan with the generals.

"How's the enemy's reaction?" Raymond asked Bryce first.

Bryce replied, "I've sent out a lot of scouts to test the enemy's movements. Since we have been making preparations, the enemy must have known that we were going to attack. ”

But the strange thing is that the other party doesn't seem to have done anything to do it, not even a tentative attack, as if he has completely given up. ”

"That's strange, is the enemy deliberately showing weakness?" someone speculated.

"Quite possibly. Marcudi nodded: "Although Gaspard's army is not strong, it is not so strong that he can't even test the attack." I think the more this is the case, the more we should be cautious, because the enemy is likely to have some plans. ”

His words were echoed by many of those present. The stakes were high in the battle for the restoration of the country, and despite the high morale of the troops, the officer ranks were generally conservative. Many people are afraid that one accidentally will make a mistake and affect the great cause, so they tend to attack cautiously.

Raymond didn't speak, but asked Bryce and Hermie, "What do you think?"

Hermi was the chief commander of the former Fereden League. Extremely talented in military affairs. As a newcomer, he pondered for a moment, and then said with certainty: "I have seen the previous battles against Gaspard's army in the past few days, and based on this judgment, I think the other party is afraid, so he doesn't dare to make any moves. ”

"What?"

Hermy's judgment was very different from the others, and it was very bold, and Makudi immediately said: "Although we Gaspard are not strong, our army is not so cowardly. ”

As a general of the former Royal Praetorian Guard. Makudi instinctively resisted the idea.

Hermi didn't refute, just nodded to Raymond to indicate that he was done.

At this time, Bryce also spoke, and he said cautiously: "I also agree with Hermy's judgment that the enemy's lack of action is not due to other plans, but because there is no way to react. ”

"How is this possible. "There are those who do not believe.

Bryce said: "It's impossible for anything. Duke Charles was demoralized, and now Gaspard is in chaos. The army has long since lost its desire to fight again. Just look at the few battles we've had before, and we've almost lost a little. The enemy will either flee or surrender, and there will be no combat effectiveness. ”

"Now that Renard is busy fighting for the throne, Duke Charles has lost his backer, and there is nothing to fear. I believe that it is no longer possible for the Gaspard army to pose any threat to us. ”

Raymond slapped the table: "Bryce and Hermy's judgment is accurate. I can conclude. This battle for the restoration of the country will go much smoother than we imagined. ”

Subsequently, Raymond made arrangements.

His attack strategy is very bold, and he starts with all his strength and leaves no one behind. And the troops were divided into three routes. One was led by Bryce, one was led by Hermy, and the central army was commanded by Raymond himself, and the three marched together to liberate the whole of Gaspard in the shortest possible time.

Finally, Raymond concluded: "Ladies and gentlemen, our real enemy is the fierce Reynard, the civil war in the Kingdom of Dirk is coming to an end, and Reynard will never allow the Kingdom of Gaspard to return to Sophia, so he will definitely lead his army to attack." ”

"So there is no need to leave a backup hand in this battle, the only thing we have to do is to be fast! Defeat Duke Charles's last resistance with a thunderous momentum, and buy time as much as possible. ”

"Yes!" the crowd agreed.

Subsequently, the three-way army of Headington launched together and attacked the kingdom of Gaspard like a bamboo.

"He, they're coming!"

A scout hurried up, pointing behind him and shouting.

In the wilderness in the distance, I saw a mighty procession marching towards this direction, and the banner raised high was clearly marked with the name of Headington.

"Okay...," the commander of the unit gritted his teeth, "it's finally here, I've been waiting for them for a long time." ”

As he spoke, he turned back and shouted, "Brothers, prepare!"

Behind the man, thousands of soldiers in Gaspard's uniforms roared into action, followed by everyone drawing their weapons and staring at the Hydington Army.

The Headington Army was approaching, and soon they could clearly see what the striker was looking like. There was a fully formed Gaspard army waiting here, and they were obviously surprised when they heard a trumpet sound from the Hydington army, and the marching ranks immediately stopped, and the two sides entered a state of confrontation.

Then, a group of cavalry left the main force and galloped towards Gaspard's army to test before the battle.

Seeing the cavalry approaching the front of the formation, the commander of the leading army suddenly shouted: "It's now, let's do it!"

All the soldiers immediately raised their weapons, and in an instant, a sword light was like snow, followed by...

Ding Lingchang!

There was a loud bang, and all the Gaspards threw their weapons to the ground in unison, then raised their hands. At the same time, from their ranks, a white flag was raised high, proudly fluttering in the wind.

"Really, how did you come. We've been waiting for days. The commander complained to the stunned cavalry, "If you don't come again, we will go to you and surrender." ”

At the same time, in the ranks of the Hydington army, Harlot said to Hillness in a dejected manner: "Surrendered again, this is the first time to pull out? ”

The Beddington soldiers on the side also nodded, and many of them put their weapons back into their sheaths in disappointment.

"Oops. Someone else has surrendered. ”

"We're all about to become prisoner camps. ”

"It seems that there will be no war today. ”

......

Raymond's judgment was very accurate, and this time Gaspard's battle for the restoration of the country was even smoother than expected.

After leaving the town of Vilai, the three-way army marched towards Gaspard's interior, encountering little resistance along the way. The enemy forces either fled in despair or surrendered in formations, without any will to fight at all. If you encounter something you try to resist, you will collapse at the first touch.

I don't know how many times this has happened these days. Behind this force led by Harlot and Hilnis. There was already a huge camp of prisoners.

The same thing is happening with the other two forces. The only thing the commanders in Headington had to worry about now was whether the logistics could keep up with the fact that there were too many prisoners.

By contrast, ordinary Gaspard welcomed Headington's Liberation Army more enthusiastically.

Sophia's appeal to this princess is indeed not covered, I heard that the princess is back, whether it is a city, a small town or a country along the way. They all warmly welcomed the Headington Army.

The inhabitants of Headington, who had long been under the tyranny of Duke Charles, stood on the side of Headington. They drove away the officials appointed by Duke Charles. The gates of the city were opened, food was provided for the passing troops, and they were assisted in reconnoitring the enemy, so that the Hedington army could feel the strength of the people.

Thus, the march of the Three-Way Army went very smoothly, and changed course with the large swath of Gaspard's territory. The army soon converged outside the city of Orat.

The capture of this capital would mean the liberation of all of Gaspard. However, it was here that their offensive first came to a halt.

During these days' march, all the diehards who had fallen to Duke Charles fled into Aurat. Attempt to do the last resistance.

Although they are not many in number, they have become extremely troublesome with the strong city defense of Aorat. If they tried to force the siege, the Hydington army would surely suffer extremely heavy losses.

As a result, the Headington army could only garrison the city of Orath, and the two sides entered a stalemate.

"Your Majesty, here, all the troops of Headington are here!"

With a panicked shout, an attendant hurried into the royal palace in the city of Orat: "There are tens of thousands of people, all outside the city. ”

"Well, those guys finally hit here. ”

"Tens of thousands, what can I do?"

"Is there really no way?"

......

Immediately the main hall of the royal palace was filled with the sound of frightened discussions. All of them were nobles and officials who had taken refuge with Duke Charles, and for fear of being liquidated after Sophia's return, they all fled into the city of Orat and rallied around Duke Charles, trying to put up the last resistance.

It can be said that they and their soldiers are all Duke Charles's hardcore, and they are extremely troublesome.

Looking at the people talking below, Duke Charles, who was sitting on the throne, showed disdain. He first slapped the handrail hard to silence everyone, and then said, "The enemy hasn't entered the city yet, why are you panicking?" ”

"But Your Majesty, there are tens of thousands of people on the other side, and our troops in the city are less than 2,000 people, so we can't resist it at all. A nobleman said in horror.

Long before the arrival of the Hedington army, the defenders of Orat were almost gone, and now the troops in the city were all personal guards brought by those nobles and officials, adding up to less than 2,000 men. It was insignificant compared to the large army outside the city, and it was no wonder that they were so scared.

"Damn it, it is said that all the soldiers have surrendered, and the enemy will come so quickly. Another nobleman said bitterly, "Are our Gaspard soldiers all cowards without courage?"

The others also cursed and condemned the surrendered soldiers for refusing to die for them and resisting the Headington army to the end.

Duke Charles said angrily: "Shut up for me, what's the use of talking about this now?"

The crowd below was stunned, but they all stared at him, apparently waiting for Duke Charles to make a decision. (To be continued......)