Chapter 247: Surprise Attack
Savin led 3,000 cavalry all the way around the back of the king's army, and this matter was done very secretly, not only did the enemy not know that there was such a strange army, but even Hortz and others did not know about this secret operation. The group finally reached the intended place at the moontop treetops, a very secluded valley with dense trees, and it was an excellent place to hide the army.
Sawan was so pleased with this place that he turned over and dismounted and ordered, "Send the order to go down and rest here tonight." ”
The orders were conveyed layer by layer, and the knights dismounted one after another to rest, and after a while, Celia also rode the dragon and fell into the forest. Celia came to Savan and asked in a low voice, "My lord, are we going to launch a sneak attack on the enemy army next?"
Sawin smiled: "The sneak attack is naturally a sneak attack, but the time has not yet come. ”
Celia said puzzledly: "According to the intelligence, the two armies will engage tomorrow, and it is the best time for a sneak attack, as long as they mess up their front from the rear, they will definitely be able to win a big victory, don't you think so?"
Sawin said: "You are right, but this is only a victory in a battle, it will not change much for the overall situation, and it will also expose our amazing army, if we want to do it, we must be bigger, and we must be able to change the whole situation of the battle." ”
"Change the whole battle...... "Celia silently pondered Savan's words, but she couldn't guess the deep meaning, she saw that Savan didn't want to say more, so she resigned very interestingly.
There are not a few people who have this kind of idea, and many of the junior officers below are quietly speculating that the purpose of this secret operation is likely to be to sneak attack the enemy from behind, so many people are ready to fight the next day, but this idea was quickly proven wrong.
Early the next morning, Savan again ordered the whole army to march, but instead of the enemy's camp, it was headed toward the northern border of Hironis. As the soldiers hurried, they whispered: "Aren't we going to attack the enemy by surprise, why are we going to the north, aren't we getting farther and farther away from the enemy?"
"Yes, I also think it's strange, wouldn't it be to the border if you go north, what kind of medicine is bought in this gourd?"
"Shh......h Be quiet, don't be heard by the officers, don't talk during the march, have you forgotten!"
"Yes, yes, don't talk to each other anymore, it's miserable if you get caught......"
Although the soldiers did not dare to gather together to make a statement, these rumors quickly spread among the army, but no one could guess the true purpose of the trip. Just as he was on the march, thick smoke could be seen faintly in the distance rushing into the sky, and it was thought that the two armies had already begun to fight. Not being able to participate in the big battle made many soldiers feel itchy in their hearts, but Sawan did not give the order, and everyone could only move forward silently.
The Knights traveled for two days without stopping, and finally arrived at the destination of the trip, the Oren Fortress, at noon on the third day. The fortress of Oron is a fortress on the northern border of Hieronis, and due to its very difficult terrain, it can be said to be the gate to the north of Hironis. Ever since King Malves raised his army, it had been under the control of the King's army, which allowed Pesthanes' army to enter Hieronis without hindrance.
Savin had noticed this problem long before the war, and although he had defeated Malveis last time, as long as the northern border was not in his own hands, Malvez was free to enter and leave the northern border at will, so only by retaking the fortress of Oron could Malwes's activities in Hieronis be completely restricted.
So Savin had a plan for this operation, and he had already instructed Naros to focus on investigating the situation of Oron Fortress beforehand, and when Hortz and others were making a battle plan, Sawan had already made up his mind to attack Oron Fortress, so he deliberately left the Holy Knights Order, and did not hand it over to Hots for unified command.
The key to this sneak attack plan is secrecy, so Savin did not reveal anything to anyone, including Celiya, who knew nothing about this operation, and the only people who knew the inside story were Savin and Naros. Now that Sawan has managed to sneak around Oron Fortress, the next thing to consider is how to quickly take the fortress.
When Celia saw the Oron Fortress, she immediately ordered a map to be taken and examined carefully. Looking at the map, Celia immediately understood Savan's plan, and she admired in her heart, Savan's plan was really bold, this was a strange move, if the fortress of Oron was really captured, the retreat and supply lines of the king's army would be completely cut off, and the enemy army would collapse without fighting at that time.
However, it was not easy to capture the fortress of Oren, otherwise Marveis would not have been relieved to leave only a small number of troops to garrison, while he and the king of Pesanis were relieved to go deep into the interior in large numbers. The fortress was located at a pass in the mountains, flanked by steep cliffs, and in front of the fortress gate was a long ramp that was so narrow that it was impossible for a large army to rush up.
Because of these characteristics, only a small number of people are needed to garrison this fortress, and it is a real dangerous place where a man can not open a thousand people. Moreover, this time Savin brought all cavalry, and there was no siege equipment at all, so I really didn't know how to launch a sneak attack. Thinking about these Celia is a little overwhelming, Savan's plan is indeed quite unexpected, but it is not easy to achieve.
Just when Sawin came, he saw that Selia was frowning slightly, and he looked preoccupied, so he said, "What's the matter? ”
Celia put down the map and said, "I understand your plan, strange is strange, but how are you going to capture Oron Fortress?" said Celia and pointed to the fortress located halfway up the mountain.
Sawan looked up at the fortress, and then said, "I wouldn't have dared to take such a risk before, but now, we have the means to fight in the air, and taking this fortress is just a matter of probing for something." ”
After Savan said this, Selia's eyes suddenly lit up, and she said happily: "You mean that I will ride the flying dragon to attack directly from the air?"
Sawin nodded with a smile and said, "You're half right, it's not enough for you alone, you have to add one more person to succeed." ”
"Who?" asked Celia curiously, then laughed again, and said, "I see, it's Narros!"
"Stupid, it's me!" Sawan said, tapping Celia on the head with his hand.
"I hate it, don't always knock on my head, it's not good to be seen by others......" Celia said with a flushed face and some shyness.
Sawan suddenly reacted, Celia was now the head of the Knights, and it would indeed damage her prestige if she made such a fuss. Sawan immediately regained his serious expression and said, "I understand, it won't be like this in the future." ”
Selia squinted at Savan, then muttered in an inaudible voice, "It's still okay when no one is around......
Savan's battle plan was simple, he and Celia crossed the walls from the air, and then took the opportunity to open the gates of the fortress, while the cavalry hid in the dense forest below the hillside, and when there was a fire at the top of the city, they immediately attacked the fortress. The key to the success of this plan is speed, and only by quickly capturing the city gate while the enemy is unprepared can the plan succeed.
By midnight, three thousand horsemen had quietly crept into the dense forest under the hillside in front of the fortress, and everyone stared nervously at Oron halfway up the mountain, their hearts beating as loud as drums in the silent night. Seeing that everyone was ready, Sawan walked up to Seria and Wyvern Fionor and whispered, "Be sure to stay safe." Celia nodded, a look of determination in her eyes.
Sawan patted Fionor again and said, "Little Wyvern, you have to work harder!"
Fionor rolled his eyes and said, "The food has been so bad these days, I'm afraid I don't have the strength." ”
"Don't worry, I'll let you eat a big meal after the battle is successful, a fat pig should be enough for you, right?" Sawan laughed.
"Not enough! I want two fat pigs!" said Fiorno.
"Alright, without further ado, get ready to start the battle to capture the Oron Fortress!" ordered Sawan in a calm voice.
(End of chapter)