Realm of Power

The delay that Gladat expected did not occur. Because of a wrong assessment of the opponent's strength, Helena's five thousand defenders fought desperately, but they still held on for less than a morning. The emperor's front army easily surpassed expectations. There will be a hard-fought strangled Helena barrier, the rain becomes heavier and heavier, washing over the solid strips of stone, such as The same crystal-clear flowers bloomed, and red human blood mixed with the rainwater flowed down the height of the city wall like a waterfall on the solid granite stones. The ground was a shocking blood-red color. Zhu Xikai, commander of the Third Banner of the Imperial Central Army Wen got off the horse, signed his name on the report handed over by the adjutant, and ordered:

"Send this good news back immediately! Your Majesty is still waiting."

"Yes" the adjutant nodded.

"Is there any movement on Newlon's side?"

"No, I don't know why. Not only did Nulon show no signs of taking military action, but they also evacuated the outposts along the way!"

"All the outposts have been evacuated?" Jussi Kane looked a little stunned. What are the Feishan people doing? Even if there is no movement, it is still like this. According to the intelligence, Feishan's troops in this area are mainly concentrated in Nulon, so in In the imperial battle plan, the Third Banner Regiment of the Central Army occupied Fort Helena, attracting a counterattack from Nulon, and then cooperated with the backup troops to push Feishan's army into the enemy's territory. The troops in this area were completely defeated. Because of this plan, the Emperor gave up the use of siege weapons such as the Imperial Thunder God in the attack on Helena Fortress. In addition to the reason that the Thunder God is inconvenient to use on rainy days, there are also What the empire needs is a strategic node that is stable enough to support the entire assault operation, not a place like ruins.

Helena Fortress, as the gate to Feishandong, was not only a barrier that must be taken down during the Empire's advance in the war, but also served as the Empire's tens of thousands of assault troops. √∟When the situation is unfavorable, it is a way out that can be successfully escaped. Logically speaking, such a place cannot be won without a bloody battle. However, Juxi Kane did not expect that the east gate of Feishan Kingdom was occupied by himself. After three or four hours, I was tired of seeing the scenery, but Fei Shanjun from Nulon's side didn't move. "Is there some accident?" Juxi Kane frowned slightly. In his hand, he held the investigation report sent by the scouts ahead. He read it several times in succession, but he still didn't react for a while.

Did you make a mistake? Or do Feishans simply not know the situation? Zhuxi Kane put down the scout report in his hand in confusion. Although he ordered the scouts to intercept the opponent's cavalry asking for reinforcements, based on the feedback from the scouts, he still let one of them go. But why? Nulon's reaction can be expressed as "I don't know what to say".

Fully reduce the number of troops? Withdrawing the outposts between the two places, this obvious military movement did not indicate that Nulon's Feishan Army not only had no intention of counterattack, but also seemed to have plans to abandon Helena directly!

"It seems that the Feishan garrison at Helena Fortress was sold out by Nulon!"

An unrealistic idea suddenly flashed through Jussie Kane's mind, making his eyes light up, and he squeezed the scout report tightly with his hand. This should be what happened. Otherwise, Nulon would never act like this, although I don’t know why. But the facts show that this is the case. Fei Shan’s east gate was sold by her own people!

"If the five thousand Helena Fortress defenders knew this, I wonder if they would still be alive! Jussie Kane gave a mocking smile and said, any conflicts between Newlon and Helena have nothing to do with him, but he thinks This is an excellent opportunity to seize Nulon in one fell swoop. Such an important gateway place. Since it is occupied, there is no need to make another fierce attack!

"Ordering all troops to assemble, Jussie Kane turned to the trumpet behind him and ordered,

"Woooo" the war horn sounded passionately in the wind and rain, just like the eternal wind blowing through the Helena Fortress

"Is this an order to assemble?" The soldiers of the Third Flag Regiment of the Central Army who were scattered in the fortress raised their heads, stood up one by one with confused expressions, picked up their weapons and shields, and although they were confused, they quickly executed it.

"Didn't you say you would stick to the spot?"

"I don't know, there may be some new changes!" The soldiers were talking in the queue. Above their heads was the flag of the Imperial Central Army, which made a snapping sound in the bursting wind and rain. The soldiers lined up and assembled, and queues were bathed one by one. In the rain, the flying military flags were like waves, and the surrounding area became quiet.

Under the eyes of everyone, Commander Jussi Kane appeared at the battlement high up in the fortress. In front of all the soldiers, Jussi Kane pulled out his sword, pointed to the sky in the west, looked at the densely packed soldiers below, and said loudly "Do you know the name of the fortress we occupied? Helena Fortress, together with Nulon behind it, is known as the east gate of Feishan Kingdom. It is now We have kicked half of it open. If we just shrink back like this, we will have no choice but to watch this unparalleled military achievement slip away from our hands. Winter is coming soon. Do you want to send back a bag full of gold coins? Let your parents, wives and children sit in front of a warm fire this winter, get rich food, and be respected by everyone? "

"think!"

The sound shook the whole country, and the soldiers responded with excitement. Each one raised his head and looked at Jussi Kane with hot eyes. Although the imperial soldiers were well treated, it was only in relative terms. The Third Flag Regiment of the Central Army fought bravely. The fundamental reason is that Commander Jussie Kane is a person who is never stingy. As a knight with self-discipline, Jussie Kane often After receiving a large amount of bounty from the Ministry of Military Affairs, every one of them will be distributed to the soldiers. Sometimes, they will even use their own money to subsidize and provide pensions for soldiers who died in battle, and build courtyards to adopt orphans of soldiers. With such a commander, it is natural that There are soldiers who dare to fight to the death, because the soldiers know that as long as Sir Jussie Kane is here, their families will be taken care of,

Such situations are not uncommon in the Empire's Central Army system. If we attribute it to the source, it can be traced to the current Imperial Minister of State Hu Keqili. In order to obtain funds to take care of disabled retired personnel in the Central Army, Hu Keqili also I once took the initiative to ask to engage in sea trade with the Dylans Navy, and I had a boss With the tacit approval of Sihu Keqili, each flag regiment of the Central Army also has its own industry in maritime trade. After all, in imperial wars, no matter how capable the troops are, a large number of disabled soldiers are always inevitable. These soldiers with rich combat experience , it would be a pity to waste it like this, so it was placed in the armed fleet. On the one hand, it can ensure the stability of life, and on the other hand, it can also allow the Central Army to obtain financial support. Otherwise, the title of the First Army of the Mainland will be empty!

Jussi Kane also took a gamble. The opportunity to be personally appointed by His Majesty Falcon as the spearhead of the battle was too precious for him. The Empire's Central Army system was the elite among the Empire's elites. There were many generals among them, and none of them had many meritorious deeds. If you want to stand out in such a bright starry sky, just having the courage to fight and gamble is not enough. You also need luck.

You see, Varisian, Reposti and others are already legion-level imperial generals. In the Battle of White Changying, Varisian single-handedly killed Boguoer Zamu, the first general of the East Court, which tilted the battle situation in the East Court. Bloody Silver Bird Mountain. Reposti and Jaglins fought with the main force of the Duke of Normandy in a bloody battle, laying the foundation for the glory of the empire's first battle in Obarro. It was precisely because of their outstanding performance. Only then did they have the opportunity to fall into the eyes of His Majesty the God of War, and finally have the opportunity to be re-appointed by His Majesty as the commander of the decoy attack in the Great Lakes region, severely damaging the Central European Barrow coalition forces, and the two of them were able to enter the ranks of famous generals recognized by the entire continent. Look at these important imperial generals who also came from the Central Army. Which one didn't seize a rare opportunity and advance quickly? Until this seemingly slim and impossible opportunity was expanded into a truly unbelievable brilliant achievement,

He has captured Helena and pried open Feishan's door. Why can't he capture Newlon in one fell swoop? Complete the work and fight! , this is Jussie Kane’s ambition. Once it emerges, it cannot be suppressed.

"Capture Newlon, I will personally go to the Ministry of Military Affairs to ask for the bounty!" Jussie Kane loudly promised all the soldiers below. The soldiers' blood was inspired to boil again. Three hours after capturing the Helena Fortress, as an assault The Third Flag Regiment of the Central Army, which was at the head of the spear, only took a short rest and then quickly pounced on Nulon.

Newlon

The rainwater is like broken beads, crackling from the eaves and hitting the windowsill. The densely packed roofs of the city reveal a white bleakness in the rain curtain.

Through the window, Gladat could see a carriage with the emblem of the Felice family in the city engraved on the door. It turned the corner of the street full of water. It suddenly overturned due to the weightlessness of the carriage. The items behind the carriage crashed. It fell to the ground, and the servants hurriedly picked it up. A man wearing a The fat man with aristocratic swallowtails walked out of the car door, shouting something, regardless of the rain from the sky that wet his body. His hysterical appearance made people feel pitiful. The carriages passed by at high speed along the way, and no one seemed to have the intention to stop. , the water splashed up by the wheels blew up the fat man.

"Is this the case?"

Gladat rubbed his sore temples. He knew the fat man. He was a person in charge of the Felice family in the city. The direction the carriage was running towards was the city gate. Moreover, he also knew that the carriages that just passed by were like this. Hundreds of carriages have been blocked at the city gate.

"The whereabouts of Lord Johnny, who left the mansion an hour ago, are currently unknown, and the news did come from the mansion after Lord Johnny left. This can be confirmed!" The adjutant looked ugly behind him. Report, along with the unusual movement of the army, there are also rumors coming from Johnny's old fox mansion. The news has caused chaos in the city of Nulon. The Istanbul army is attacking Helena. This secret, which only a few people know, was suddenly revealed just an hour ago. In a short period of time, it caused panic throughout the city. There is widespread panic, especially among the nobles and wealthy businessmen in the city, who have fled with their materials and property.

Reports came from the city gate. A long queue of noble carriages loaded with property lined up at the city gate. The city gate guard had no idea how to deal with this situation. The situation became chaotic and out of control.

Gladat had to mobilize the city's troops to maintain order, and at the same time sent people to investigate the source of the news. As a result, he almost bit his teeth into pieces with hatred. Johnny, an old fox, actually escaped secretly. As a regional political officer, this It is a naked absconding, and according to the laws of the kingdom, he will be executed, but the thought of making an appointment Behind Johnny stood the figure of the Minister of Finance. It is estimated that this outcome will never happen. This old fox should have planned this a long time ago. Now he will send those young masters from Kyoto away, and then he will slip away and stay. An unmanageable mess, Helena has been sold, now will Newlon also be sold? I am the commander of a front-line corps. Even if everyone runs away, I can't escape!

"My lord, if we don't clear the city gate, I'm afraid we won't be able to calm down the chaos!" the adjutant suggested from the side.

"Let's go and have a look!"

Gladard nodded. Helena Fortress didn't know how long it could resist. My own troops have been allocated some of the important security tasks. The current strength of Nulon's troops is only seven to eight thousand, and most of them are city guards. It is very good to be able to maintain the city's order, let alone He expected these garrison troops to come forward at the critical moment. At this time, the city gate could not be closed. It could be imagined what it meant. However, the condition of the city gate was worse than he imagined.

Several carriages belonging to the great nobles in the city refused to give way to each other. The nobles were quarreling, and it seemed that whoever gave in would lose his identity and face. There were also a large number of citizens in the city who were blocked at the city gate, dragging their families and children with them. There are also many people who are carrying too much luggage, including cups and pans, mosquito nets, and everything else. Some even bring furniture.

People in the city are already in panic. Not only the nobles are on the run, but the citizens are also on the run. Istan has done a lot of burning, killing and looting. I heard that a hundred thousand troops are coming this time. If you don't run away at this time, you are really waiting for death. As a border area, the sensitivity and cruelty of war are very early in the morning. Now the Feishan people all over the city are going crazy, hoping to escape from here before the war spreads. The farther away the better,

This is entirely due to human survival instinct. The entire population of Newlon is 50,000 to 60,000 people. This is like poking a hornet's nest. Even the city gate guard admitted that he never thought there would be so many people. People were all crowded at the city gate. It was a disaster. In such a situation, the carriages were twisted into a ball near the city gate. The noise, the cries of children, and the cries of women were all in a mess.

Gladat was also a little confused, bastard, no wonder the old fox wanted to run away! "Glaidat scolded angrily in a low voice, with an urge to go crazy. It is the duty of a political officer to stabilize people's hearts. Obviously, Johnny has anticipated this in advance. This is a situation that is simply impossible to control. For Get out of trouble and just walk away

"Immediately dispatch my guards to pull away those carriages. All civilians are not allowed to approach the city gate!"

Greddat issued an order. This scene was completely unmanageable, unless he ordered the army to use force to clear the scene. In that case, even if he could suppress the scene, his reputation and future would be over. These civilians were nothing. This city full of people Nobles all have their own connections and backers. It's okay to offend one or two. Offending all of them is not asking for death! Since you can't move the nobles, then you can move these ordinary people. It's not that you are not allowed to leave the city, but you are just lined up in the back. Logically speaking, this makes sense, but directly ordering the army to come forward, that is Another thing

"Everyone, stay back, everyone disperse!" A group of guards with weapons drove away ordinary citizens from the city gate, which immediately caused quite a stir.

No one noticed that on the outskirts of Nulon, the sound of galloping horse hooves resounded across the ground like rolling waves. The dead late autumn grass all over the mountains and plains was lifted up by the torrent. A light cavalry squadron from the Third Banner Regiment of the Imperial Central Army arrived at the outskirts first. , on a hilltop in the distance, the keen eyes of the cavalry squadron leader were watching all this silently.

"The city gate must be blocked! What are these Feishan people doing?"

The corners of the cavalry squadron captain's mouth curled up slightly with an evil look. Behind him, more and more cavalry troops were pouring in. Until half an hour later, all three thousand imperial cavalry that had been sent out in advance arrived.

The city gate in the distance was still crowded. Although Gradat gave the order, the city garrison was dispatched. They were all local people, people who knew each other, neighbors, friends, and even relatives. The ruthless hand was just a few words, and the work of driving was extremely slow. The nobles were also angry, thinking that moving their carriages was an insult to their noble faces, and they clamored for the city gate guard. a statement

"This is Lord Gradat's order. It really has nothing to do with me!" The city gate guard was almost frightened to death. He was grabbed and led by a group of angry nobles. He was pushed and staggered around, and he quickly pushed Grad. Dart moved out as a barrier. The nobles didn't care so much. They said the order was issued by Lord Skladet, but it was you who executed it. If you don't beat me, who will beat you?

The city gate guard was chased like a rabbit. The soldiers next to him wanted to rush over, but were stopped by several nobles. They shouted, "Whoever dares to come over, I will beat him too. I don't believe it. Even Lord Graedat would not dare to do this. A small city gate guard has such courage! Today, we will teach this blind guy a lesson on behalf of Lord Graedat!"

"It's outrageous. Are all the garrison cowards?" Seeing this scene, Graedat couldn't help it. No one stopped the officers who beat them without authorization. The nobles were too unscrupulous! Leading the guards to the chaotic city gate, at this moment, a city gate soldier subconsciously turned his head to look into the distance, and suddenly shuddered. A long black line was rushing down from the mound outside the city (To be continued, please search Piaotian Literature, the novels are better and updated faster!