Realm of Power

The situation in the north is becoming increasingly difficult to understand. Tielan, who was accompanied by Duke Simon in Antura, was walking back and forth in a room angrily, clutching a report that had just been sent, a big red battle report, in his hand. The gold edge that is rarely seen anymore is also ironed.

This level of battle report will only be issued by the Ministry of Military Affairs after a glorious battle that can be recorded in the history of the empire. However, since the three years since the war between the empire and the Falcon Empire, no one has had such a report. Qualified to enjoy this honor, which is the highest honor belonging to the imperial army. The battle report will be passed to the regiment-level military commanders step by step. Overnight, the people mentioned in this battle report will become the members of the entire army. benchmark in the industry.

"How is it possible? How could that idiot Derek capture the Kyoto Portal Rock Castle in one fell swoop!" Tie Lan couldn't believe it. Every word in the battle report seemed like a lie. He wanted to dig out the words one by one to check whether they were true or false. ,

If this thing is about Alder, I can still understand, how could it be a guy like Derek! Snap! The gold-edged battle report was tightly kneaded into a ball by his five angry fingers.

No wonder he was so angry. It was Derek's record of counterattacking the Rock Castle that completely destroyed any illusions he had in his heart.

Tielan originally wanted to take advantage of the opportunity to support the northern part of the empire, squeeze out the inactive Duke Simon, and then control the northern army in one fell swoop. With such capital, he could be on an equal footing with Kyoto. As long as Kyoto's companions With cooperation, it won't take long for him to become the military commander of Kyoto like Alder. Although the Northern Army is no longer worthy of its name, it is really suitable as a place for gold plating and mixed seniority.

The Falcon Army marching north this time only had 30,000 people, and Tielan believed that he had brought 50,000 elites, plus part of the Northern Army, which was enough to reverse the situation in the entire north. This was his capital. Coupled with his impressive background, he was a well-known member of the military community in Kyoto, Gaul, and he was also a young man with radical tendencies who was appreciated by many people.

Especially during the Battle of Rusty, Tillandsia was so dazzling and outrageous that it entered the battlefield for the first time.

One hundred thousand right-wing troops were lost in one battle. Only he, Tielan, stood proudly on top of the city of Nase at the most critical moment on the eastern line of Rusty, blocking the enemy who was coming down the river and trying to seize Nase, the pass leading to the middle line, at night, and then launch a full-scale attack. The Falcon Army's advance into the main force prevented the wavering on the right wing from spreading to the center line.

This was a rare bright spot in that tragic defeat on the Eastern Front that still makes experts feel incredible. It was also the last bit of face for the collapsed right wing. Although there were private rumors that there were other people who insisted on it, but after all, It's just a rumor,

In the general situation where Rusty's 100,000-strong right-wing army was wiped out on the Eastern Front, Tielan became a hero that attracted everyone's attention. As the tide rose, everything rose, and he was directly promoted to one of the main commanders on the Western Front. For this only victorious army . Without definite evidence, even the then commander-in-chief Hassan Rimbaud did not dare to comment on this.

Tielan also gained fame from this battle and became one of the famous generals of the empire.

In the later stages of the Battle of Rusty, the Western Front of the Empire was beaten to a pulp. Hundreds of thousands of Imperial troops were killed and more than three-quarters of them were captured. Dozens of high-ranking generals were captured. Only Tielan's troops evacuated smartly in advance. Although they were suspected of escaping, they at least fought to the death and retreated.

The Battle of Rusty was a turning point for Tielan. From a not-so-famous general in the Kyoto Army, he suddenly became an idol worshiped by young people in Kyoto, Gaul. The hero who fought fiercely with the Eagle and escaped unscathed, the famous general of the empire, and a series of titles fell on him, and countless young people in Kyoto People are yearning for it, and Tie Lan, who is good at putting on a show, has also expressed in public many times that he is willing to lead a young army to recover the lost western front of the empire, so that the glory of the empire can once again shine on the northwest coast. In fact, he knows very well that no matter how he He swore an oath that even Yarde, who was determined to play turtle tactics on the Kyoto Line, would not agree to his request.

After Hasen Rimbaud, Yarde was already the veritable first general of Gaul.

The background of the former commander-in-chief of the Northern Army. He was the hero of the reconquest of northern Gaul. More than half of the millions of Slavs were killed by his backhand. He was astute, calm, wise, and ruthless. This first general of Gaul had it all. , regardless of status, reputation, or record, they are all overwhelming. Tielan couldn't breathe. In response to Tielan, a radical, jumping up and down, this taciturn first general of Gaul was not as easy to talk to as Hassan Rimbaud. He directly threw away an order to support the north and talked about this. The guys were sent to the Northern Front,

As a former northern commander who had gathered 300,000 combat troops in the north in just three months, Yarde knew very well how capital-rich the real north was. Although he had experienced the tragic Slavic War, As the Gallic Empire has developed for three hundred years, it has fertile soil, a large population, a systematic military forging industry, and iron mountain mineral deposits. If you really meet someone who is interested, when Kyoto is tired of dealing with the Falcon Army, it is completely possible. Gather a military force to overthrow the Kyoto regime

This is the reason why he agreed to Kyoto’s review of his confidant Figueros.

Under the Northern Army, the prestige of the undefeated general Figueros is growing day by day. The demise of the Slavs has been doomed. Although many generals have speculated on who can be the first to invade Antura, the biggest guess is that the Philippines Gross, his army fought the most fiercely among the Northern Army and had the best equipment. Excellent, with several bloody battles with multiple Slavic armies, and a glorious record of final victory. Figueros' crow flag was regarded by the Slavs as the flag of death. Encircled by the army, all armies attacked the walls of Antura at the same time and broke through. The number one person in Antura must be Figueros’ Black Crow Legion.

At that time, this Norman from the northwest will climb the ladder of the empire's senior generals. With his huge prestige and record, he will become the second best person in the northern army after himself. This fierce general has no loyalty to the Gallic Empire. , will definitely not miss such an excellent opportunity. Between the country and his subordinates, Yarde chose the country. As for whether the Falcon Army will take the opportunity to occupy the north, Yarde thinks it is absolutely impossible. Defeat and occupation are two different things. ,

There are thousands of miles of fertile land in northern Gaul and hundreds of cities. To control it with only 30,000 troops is simply a fantasy. The opponent's goal is to disperse the power of Kyoto. Yalder had known this for a long time, so he didn't show any sign of the dilapidated situation in the north.

Kyoto has been built like an iron barrel by Yarde, and is just waiting for the Falcon Army to collide and break his head. How can Tielan be allowed to take the opportunity to build momentum and go to the north, even if it means fighting to the death, he will follow him. It has nothing to do with Arde. The 50,000 Kyoto troops sent this time are all young radicals who are more passionate than thinking. Sending them all to the north at once is like digging up the most unstable bomb on the Kyoto line. Although Yarde is no longer the commander-in-chief of the Northern Army, it does not mean that he does not pay attention to the north.

Duke Simon's inaction and private exchanges on the northern front, biasing the Northern Army, and tilting all supplies to the so-called Bidan Army, have already aroused Alder's dissatisfaction. He knew that Simon was a short-sighted native dog. If you want to deal with him, you must find a lone wolf who is more selfish and cruel than Duke Simon.

Yalde first thought of Tielan. This was definitely a lone wolf who always wanted to take out the hearts of his companions behind their backs. Hassen Rimbaud was so constrained by this guy that he couldn't speak. After returning to Kyoto, he intensified his efforts. He repeatedly opposed himself at military meetings, acting like a Kyoto radical who vowed to shed his life and blood for the country. In fact, deep down, he is still a despicable villain who takes advantage of the opportunity to build publicity and thinks about how to pull him down. Now he is a greedy lone wolf. If you break into a local dog's den, it would be weird if you don't bark at it.

There will not be a situation where one company is dominant in the north, and naturally there will be no power to compete with Kyoto.

Even if Tielan can finally remove Simon, the mediocre commander-in-chief of the Northern Army, at least he will not have the chance until next spring. What Yarde sees is this winter. Kyoto needs to survive this cold winter before it can recover. , the crisis is over, the north will still be the north of Kyoto.

Tie Lan, who was not aware of this, was really confused by the situation in Kyoto at this moment.

The Kyoto army retook the Gate Wall Castle. Derek, the so-called useless leader, really threw himself out of several streets this time. The military command in Kyoto had completely left him, but besides being here, he could I'm sulking in the cold north and can't do anything

"Sir, let's go back to Kyoto!"

The young radicals were also shocked by the news. For them, the empire's retaking of Biyan was the clarion call for a full-scale counterattack. How could they be missing from such a glorious moment!

Their minds were filled with the splendor and magnificence of Kyoto's 200,000 troops marching westward from the walled rock fort.

The morning light slowly emerges from the east, gently tearing apart the darkness of the earth. The hazy light reflects the frost on the ground, flashing a cold light. The snow on the ground has not completely melted, and there are still some residues. wearing a thin The battle flags are like the wind and the remaining clouds, and the armor is spread out like a river of light. The endless queue crosses the Imperial Avenue under the wall castle, and opens to the west in a mighty way. The Falcon Emperor is defeated like a storm, and the history of the empire will be affected by this. And rewrite,

Everyone and everything there has the potential to become part of history, including themselves naturally. The bodies of the young officers were trembling with excitement and their faces were red.

"Going back to Kyoto?"

Tie Lan was also a little tempted. He looked at the mountain peaks covered with thick white snow outside and asked himself in a low voice. The decision to return to Kyoto was a bit unrealistic for him. He felt that if he went back, even if the situation really opened up, it would only be If this is just the icing on the cake for Derek's achievements, then he really has no hope of having military command in Kyoto.

"How can you do such a stupid thing! Even if you really want to go back, you have to get control of the Northern Army!" An irresistible idea flashed through Tie Lan's mind. Although it is dangerous, he can give it a try. I also believe that the next step for the Kyoto Army to capture Biyan Castle must be a major counterattack. At this time, absolute stability in the rear is needed. Even if there are some minor accidents in the north, they can be forgiven.

He turned around from the window and glanced at the dozens of officers behind him who came to request. He took a deep breath, shook him with a look of regret, and said in a solemn voice, "Your patriotism is inspiring." I am moved, but please forgive me for not being able to agree to your request. Our mission is to support the north. Our partners in Kyoto are fighting bloody battles for the future of the empire. Are we going to go back empty-handed?"

"Your Majesty is right. It is unreasonable to go back like this. Then we will annihilate this Falcon Army and then go back!" A young officer said fiercely

"Yes, yes, we can't be cowards and let those guys in Kyoto laugh!" The young officers were talking among themselves.

"It's difficult for us alone to annihilate this Falcon Army!" Tie Lan looked at his subordinates who were already excited, and felt that the time was almost up, with a cold flash in his eyes. The words paused for a moment, "Unless we get the assistance of Duke Simon's Northern Army."

"Then let's go find Duke Simon and ask him to give up the Northern Army," someone shouted

"It's useless? How could that old fox Simon give up such power to the Northern Army!" Tielan said with a helpless smile, "That's an old stubborn man. Even if his hands are all white, he won't hand over a single person to us." !”

"If you don't, let's just go and grab it! It's better for the Northern Army to be in the hands of an upright person like you than in the hands of that old fox Simon!" The officers raised their fists.

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"Book of battle?" Duke Simon looked at the thing he got in his hand. It felt as hot as a soldering iron.

Are you kidding me, Wildlands and the Falcon Army are fighting. Moreover, he still wanted to name his beloved Bi Dan Army. Facing a 30,000-strong Falcon Army that swept almost a third of the north, his own 30,000 Bi Dan Army was not enough. In terms of weapons and equipment, his own The Bidan Army is not inferior to the main front-line force of the Gallic Army, but compared with the Falcon Army on the opposite side, which is armed to the teeth, the gap is as big as the Bidan Army and the Northern Army. The so-called battle is simply to die!

The Bidan Army has the capital to control the north. How could it be lost in a place like this?

Duke Simon waved the invitation to battle in his hand and roared angrily, "Where are those three bastard infantry regiments now! What are these idiots doing! How could they let such a thing be sent here!"

"According to the messenger, the three northern armies have withdrawn from the Baishan camp ten miles back! They are waiting for a reply from the base camp." The guard who sent the battle letter knelt on one knee and said with an ugly face.

"Reply? Reply to what! I will never agree to such a ridiculous request!" Duke Simon's hair stood up in anger. He shouted hysterically to his guards, "Go and convey the order right away, asking the Northern Army to attack Baishan immediately. Even if the last man is killed, Baishan must be captured!"

"Yes" the guard nodded quickly. He turned around and walked towards the door in embarrassment.

"Wait a minute, you can't send such an order!" The attendant walked in from the door of the meeting hall and heard Duke Simon's roar. His face turned green and he said quickly, "Under the current circumstances, forcing the Northern Army to attack Baishan is not equivalent to Do you want them to die? "

"Isn't it better to die? You don't have to waste supplies!" Duke Simon said nonchalantly.

"It is good to die, but what if the Northern Army mutinied collectively?" the attendant said with an ugly face. "That is an army of tens of thousands. If they mutiny before the war and cooperate with the Falcon Army to attack the wall of Antura, our Thirty thousand Bidan troops can't resist it 1"

"Then what should we do? Are we really required to fight the Falcon Army on behalf of those untouchables?" Duke Simon's face changed and asked.

"Of course it wasn't possible before, but now..." The attendant smiled slightly, took out a letter from his arms and handed it to Duke Simon. "This was just sent by Tielan. In order to express his apology for the last time, he requested To participate in the attack on Hakusan, we will let the Kyoto army go! "

"Tielan?" Duke Simon frowned slightly and took the letter and looked at it in disbelief. This bastard Tielan actually asked to participate in the Battle of White Mountain!

"Although I don't know what this guy has in mind, he can help us solve this problem!"

The attendant raised his right hand and touched his nose, and said with a cold look, "Let the Kyoto army fight to the death with the Falcon Army. We will lead the 30,000 Bidan Army to press back. When they are exhausted, we will attack in one fell swoop. The credit is all due to adults!”

"Haha, this is a good idea!" Simon heard grinning. "This bastard Tielan fooled me once, and I will pay him back once!"

"Then let's do it like this!" The attendant licked his lips and nodded. "I'm going to write a reply right away, saying that your Excellency will lead Bi Dan's army to Baishan for the battle at noon tomorrow, and please ask the Kyoto army to go to Baishan and stand by."

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"Haha, I knew this old fox would let us drive to Baishan first!" After receiving Duke Simon's reply, Tie Lan chuckled disdainfully and said to the officers who were gathered in front of the military map. "Tomorrow morning, the entire army will assemble." Heading to White Mountain, Simon's Bidan Army will set off at noon. On the way to White Mountain, the distance between us and them is not much different. Simon must not have thought that we would suddenly send troops to control three northern army generals, and then together Evacuate the White Mountain battlefield with the Northern Army! "

"Your Excellency is really wise. When Simon's Bidan Army marched to the battlefield, it happened to catch up with the Falcon Army's full march towards Antura. The two armies met unexpectedly. It would be strange if they wanted to fight to the death!" A young officer said with a full face. He said with admiration, "When our army fights back, we will definitely be able to annihilate the advancing Falcon Army in one battle! The White Mountain will definitely become a glorious turning point like the southern swamp! You will also be written into the history of the empire."

"Our army will win!" A young and passionate officer raised his hands and said loudly

"We must win!" Everyone in the meeting raised their hands.

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In the snow-covered mountains, a white pigeon began to land in a discordant manner. The ground was covered with fragrant and fried chestnuts. The white pigeon lowered its head and pecked at the chestnuts on the ground. A hand caught it and skillfully took the wooden tube that conveyed the message from under the feet of the white pigeon.

"Your Majesty, a letter from Lord Salon!" A guard in iron armor opened the door of the tent in front of him. This was a mountain area fifty miles away from Antura. It was rarely visited. Countless white tents covered the slopes here like mushrooms under the snow.

After taking a look at the letter in his hand, the fat man looked at the white land in the distance with deep eyes like a mirror, and murmured in a low voice, "The battle will be held in two days! Antura's troops will set off tomorrow at the latest!" (To be continued..)