Realm of Power

The situation was in chaos. Feedback from the front made the Long family's command collectively lose their voice. No one expected that the imperial defenders would be so bold and reckless, launching a heavy cavalry charge in such a narrow alleyway, and the fully armored steel horses would attack at a short distance. Impact, in this era of cold weapons, is definitely a heavy tank.

Although they could not see the tragic situation in front of them, the ferocious killing force of the imperial heavy cavalry in black armor flashed down from the heights like a flock of eagles in the minds of the generals. The first thought was, What a tragedy!

"The opponent is buckling one after another, throwing stones in front, and charging into the formation with heavy cavalry behind. What will be the next step?" A Long family general looked at the situation in front, took a deep breath with a pale face, and looked like he couldn't laugh or cry. "Our army has just issued a fatal order that will never allow it to retreat, and finally it will collapse." The morale of the army was forcibly brought back, and in the blink of an eye, they encountered such a large-scale imperial heavy cavalry charge. "If it were on normal terrain, the formation of the infantry cluster might be able to block the impact of the cavalry. The problem is, what happened just now Just now, the slings were thrown indiscriminately, and the original attack line was already scattered. Even the officers leading the team, forced by the three-cut order, just kept their heads down and just moved forward. Who cares about the formation or formation for battle? They just hope that they can cross the center line of Lanzhi City before dark and win. When faced with the Empire's heavy cavalry, they couldn't organize even the most basic resistance." It doesn’t matter. What’s important is that the sun will set soon. The other general next to him paused for a moment and said with a wry smile. Master Longshan’s military order has been issued, and now he has suffered such a heavy setback. Judging from the situation, Not to mention before dark, even until tomorrow, I'm afraid I won't be able to cross the center line."

After hearing this general's words, the other generals all changed their expressions.

"What a bastard, what kind of battle is this!" A general punched a bare tree trunk with an angry expression. The trunk shook and blood flowed from his fist. The difficulty of attacking Lanzhi City this time was indeed overwhelming. Everyone in the Long family was shocked. It was obviously an undefended city, but as soon as the fighting started, it turned into a murderous plan. The serial street fighting, rolling stone battles, and heavy cavalry charges from the empire completely overturned the Long family. Born as a general The generals' understanding of attacking cities is that if it is Zhongbia, if the city wall is broken, the city will basically be declared doomed. However, this method does not work at all in Lanzhi City. Even if they rush into the alley, they will still be in a difficult situation. In this situation, every step forward will lead to a large number of casualties and losses. At this speed, the generals have to consider whether they can capture Lanzhi City in front of them. Can the Long family afford such losses!

Under the three-cut order, the whole army fought bravely, but the sudden turn of the situation also forced the generals to consider a cruel display

"What should we do if we really can't hit the center line before dark? Do we really have to execute Lord Longshan's military order and execute all the squadron leaders of each army?" The generals looked at each other with ugly faces, not knowing what to do at all. They originally issued such an order The order was to restore the morale that had been hit. Unexpectedly, it suddenly turned into the embarrassment of standing on the cliff.

How could any of these Long family generals who are not experienced in many battles fail to see that the situation is stronger than the others? No matter how desperately everyone in the Long family moves forward, it is absolutely impossible to cross the center line before dark. But if an order like the Three Killing Order is really carried out and all the squadron leaders of the entire army are executed collectively, it will definitely have disastrous consequences. What is the difference between the Long family destroying its foundation?

The Long family was able to use the southwest area and a brigade to partial division. After losing tens of thousands of elites in the Battle of Yanzhou, the Long family became prosperous in the past two years, winning one victory after another, and displayed the majesty of the Central Asian soldiers. , like a ray of dawn that cuts through the darkness, safeguarding the last dignity of the Central and African people.

In addition to the ingenious control of fighter planes, it is also because of the support of the Long family's extremely effective and outstanding military officers.

For decades, the Long family has fought against the Gallic Empire in the Western Continent, and the military's combat power has never slackened. After these decades, the children of the Long family have been cultivated layer by layer based on the family. The structure of middle and lower-level officers is already quite stable. The top and bottom are united and the officers and soldiers work hard. In addition, the Long family has received a lot of support from the empire. This is why the Long family can be like a comet when the whole front of Zhongbia is defeated. The extraordinary situation of rising against the trend,

To put it bluntly, the Long family has been fighting for decades. After decades of war, the officers have been trained. Groups of soldiers with rich combat experience have formed the backbone of the army, allowing the Long family's army to be organized from top to bottom. , all have a very high standard in this era. This These officers bearing the brand of the Long family are the most loyal direct descendants of the Long family. After all the battles, they are each a precious asset of the Long family. With their presence, the Long family can resist the empire externally and resist internally. Only with the confidence of the Yelu family in the grassland can they have the domineering power to fight for kingship in troubled times.

But this time, the Long family's base camp was in full force. All the field troops that could be mobilized were dispatched, along with all the reserve officers in the base camp.

If all of them were to be executed because they failed to achieve the midline target this time, it would be tantamount to the collapse of the sky and the earth for the Long family, and it would not be an exaggeration to cut off their own arms. Because with these squadron-level officers who have experienced hundreds of battles, the Long family The family is the Western Army Long Family that supports Zhongbia Tianqing. Otherwise, the Long Family is just a local clan.

So it is unrealistic to execute squadron-level officers. The problem is that military orders are like mountains. What kind of person is Longshan? He has been using iron-blooded means on the southern front for thirty years and has killed countless mountain people. Now he is the commander of the army and is in charge of the base camp. If he cannot execute his own military orders, how can he talk about commanding the three armies and sitting in the base camp, let alone commanding the battle of conquering the northwest that defeated the overlord empire of the Western Continent in one fell swoop and boosted the reputation of the Long family.

I wanted to take a chance, but I didn't expect to be pushed into such a situation! I guess Lord Longshan is also in a dilemma!

The generals looked eagerly at the thin general Longshan in front of them. The mountain wind from the high altitude blew the military flag on Longshan's head straight and rang. Correspondingly, the sunset light shining from the distant mountain ridge was now just a residual shadow. According to this situation, the sun will completely sink under the mountain in less than half an hour, and it will be dark!

The gorgeous red sunset was like a knife engraved on everyone's heart at this moment. Every moment was torture.

The generals took a deep breath, and Longshan also took a deep breath.

Since the rise of the Long family, they have been invincible. When have they ever encountered such a tragic choice? The superior combat power and excellent weapons of the imperial army really made the generals of the Long family feel cold in their hearts. Even Longshan was full of sighs at this moment. No wonder more than 100,000 Northwest Grassland Army invaded the empire. In just half a month, the young master of the Yelu family fled alone, and the other Northwest tribes were surrounded and surrendered. If they hadn't really fought, they would never feel the powerlessness of the gap in combat power.

When forcing the surrender of the Northwest Grassland Army, it was said that the empire mobilized 100,000 troops and adopted the tactic of luring them in. Now, the imperial army in front of the 100,000 Long family troops is only less than 30,000 people, and it is still so hard to fight. It is conceivable that when How helpless was the surrender of the Northwest Grassland Army at the beginning

"Order, the whole army withdraws to rest!"

More than ten minutes later, just when the generals were worried and privately decided to persuade Longshan to give up executing the military order, Longshan, who was standing in front of them, looked at the last ray of light that disappeared, and finally turned around and said that the sunset in the distance had completely set, and the sky was rapidly darkening at a speed visible to the naked eye. The time has come. Whether it is the middle stage or not, the army must withdraw at this moment, because the cavalry combat power of the imperial army is too outstanding. The night is dark and windy, and it is a natural bonus for cavalry raids.

"Sir!" The generals were shocked and knelt on the ground. They had discussed it. Even if they risked being beheaded by the angry Longshan, at this time, they must persuade Sir Longshan to execute the military order. Losing one's face and life is a small matter. If the whole army really killed the squadron-level officers of each army, the loss would be great!

"Don't say it, it's my fault that the attack on the mountain failed!"

Longshan's eyes swept over the general kneeling on the ground, a trace of relief flashed across his face, and he smiled bitterly, "All the troops have tried their best to fight to the death, no one is afraid of death, no one escapes in the battle, it has been like this, what else can I blame? It was my underestimation of the imperial army's combat power and the strength of its weapons that caused the army to suffer heavy losses. The previous military order is revoked.

"According to the Long family's family rules, the commander's incompetence has caused the army to suffer heavy losses. According to the family rules, the commander's power will be immediately deprived and detained back to the camp. After the war, he will be convicted according to the situation! But the army is currently without anyone in charge. After we capture Lanzhi City, I will ask to be detained." Longshan paused, looked at a middle-aged general kneeling on the ground in front of him, and asked in a serious voice, "Tingke, you have been in charge of military law for ten years. Tell me, according to military rules, the commander made mistakes in judgment, resulting in inconsistent orders, and the army did not know how to obey, resulting in turmoil in the army. How should it be sentenced! "

"This..." The middle-aged man called Tingke was stunned, his lips trembled, and he answered carefully, "The commander's orders were inconsistent, causing unrest in the army. According to the rules of the army, twelve strokes of wind and thunder should be carried out to shock his heart"

"Sir, this is not okay!"

"Sir, you are old, you can't bear twelve strokes of wind and thunder"

The generals were in an uproar. The so-called twelve strokes of wind and thunder refer to twelve heavy blows of the wind and thunder iron rod. The wind and thunder iron rod is a kind of military punishment. It is a three-meter-long iron rod made of cast iron. There are small metal particles on the front of the iron rod. The weight alone reaches thirty kilograms. It is a heavy punishment in the army. Because there will be a faint whirring sound when the force falls, it is called the wind and thunder iron rod. It is specially used to govern the unruly in the army. Five strokes will cause fractures of bones and muscles. Ten strokes may not be able to withstand even the most powerful generals in the army.

Twelve strokes, if not dead, there will only be gasping for breath

"What are you waiting for! Order the troops to withdraw! Every moment of delay now means hundreds of casualties!" Longshan shouted at the generals with gloomy faces, and at the same time called in the military law team. Twelve tall and strong law enforcement soldiers held twelve wind and thunder iron rods in their hands, and a piece of animal skin used as a mat was placed on the ground. Longshan stepped on it with a firm face, took off his armor, and only wore a single piece of clothing. He lay directly on the animal skin and said to Long Tingke, who was in charge of military law, "Twelve wind and thunder rods are military law. Since you are a military judge, you will supervise it. "Sir, if we continue to beat them, people will die!" Long Tingke looked bitter. After all, Longshan is an old man in his twilight years. How can he endure such a heavy punishment in the army? I am afraid that he will die halfway through.

Even if Longshan was strong enough to fight tigers and leopards when he was young, he is almost as weak now. In addition, since he took up residence in the Long Family headquarters, he has been working hard every day and night, not only having to deal with open and covert arrows from all aspects, but also having to deal with all kinds of dangers at any time. Planning the war with the Long family,

The murderous god Longshan, whose figure was like an iron wall on the southern line and made the mountain people fear him like a demon, has lost weight. Now he is just an old man who has exhausted his heart and efforts. Time, for Longshan Such an old man is more precious than anything. Longshan is so impatient to push the Long family to move north and start a war with the empire, so there may not be any hope that he can be able to help the Long family in the last few years. The Long Family Ding was determined to exert its last effort to achieve hegemony in China and Bia. For the Long Family’s hegemony, Longshan planned for thirty years, but also delayed it for thirty years. The original generation had no ambitions and was born at the wrong time. The Long family is the only one left now. Seeing such an excellent opportunity in front of them, even if Longshan feels his own sunset, he will fight to the death!

"What are you still saying? Beat me!" Longshan said angrily with a cold face.

"Someone must be responsible for attacking Lanzhi City like this. If the Twelve Wind Thunder Iron Rods don't hit the flesh, how can the Long family sergeant who was lost in the front rest in peace! Don't blame me for those who are not strong and merciful. You're welcome! "Seeing Longshan's insistence on execution, all the generals looked ugly. This is Longshan's own death wish!

One of the generals took a deep breath, walked over with a resolute face, lay down next to Longshan, and said loudly, "Master Longshan said it well, private release under military regulations is also a serious crime. Come on, let me see Long Tingke." Sir, if you have any military regulations for private release, please try hitting me with these twelve wind and thunder iron sticks first. Anyway, I have thick skin and thick flesh, so if I get hit with seven or eight sticks, it will be like helping me to remove the ashes."

"Yes, yes, since it is a military regulation, it must be strict, but you can't let it go. In the Battle of Nanshan, I was beaten by the Wind and Thunder Iron Staff because of a mistake. I know what the Wind and Thunder Iron Staff feels like. Just Let me also test whether there is anything hidden in this wind and thunder iron staff!" Another stout general was also crawling next to Longshan with an angry expression.

‘We all made mistakes in this battle, why is Master Longshan the only one to suffer it? If we want to fight, let’s fight together! "The other generals followed suit, lying on the ground, (To be continued...)