After Becoming The Tyrant

"Our scouts have found traces of the Bracy."

In the command room, the king stood at the table with the map spread out and found the spot where the scouts had spotted Blacy's army.

"They're a day away from us."

The command post of the army this time was set up in a small mill near the river, which happened to be located at the intersection of two main roads, and it was also the center of Legrand's three regional troops.If the king hadn't refused, the devil would have wanted to turn this humble little mill into a splendid little palace—and he could.

"To our east, Earl Pu'an's army is likely to confront them first."

The military officers participating in the meeting discussed.

In the coming war, Legrand's knights were replaced by a combat role.Unlike the countries across the Abyss Strait, they are used to being placed at the front of the army to undertake the main charge of the war.The battle formation that has been deployed is mainly defensive.The king ordered most of the soldiers under his banner to dismount, and combined with the infantry using spears, they formed a tight square formation to resist the charge of the Bracy cavalry and protect the archers who were arranged on the flanks and extended out into horns. .The remaining knights who were selected were formed into the right-wing army.

"Their armies are divided into three groups," said the king. "The Duke of West, Count Rudolph, and Prince Malorin each lead one."

"I once fought against Prince Malorin in the Battle of Bouwen." An officer named "Noel" said, "He will not be willing to let his own soldiers suffer too much loss. If it is the army under his command , should strive to serve as a reserve, or go up the stream to avoid the frontal battlefield."

"Very well, our Musketeers will teach him a lesson he will never forget at the intersection."

The king smiled slightly upon hearing this.

In the combat command post, where the atmosphere was relatively serious, there was an instant of low laughter.

The commanders participating in the discussion looked at each other with malicious smiles.

This time, the king did not organize the army who had made great contributions to the ambush of the Eternal Knights on the front of the battlefield.They were arranged in the rear, closer to the angle between a forest in Douro City and the sloping highland.The early hand cannons that have not yet reached perfection have limited power on the frontal battlefield, but in narrow terrain, combined with "Blood Rose" can play a better interception and deterrent effect.

If Prince Malorin, who regards his cavalry as his darling, really marched up the stream, he wanted to take advantage of the stalemate on the frontal battlefield to attack Douro City.Then, he might be so distressed that he would pass out under the gunfire of "Blood Rose" and the Musketeer.

——Cannons are much more lethal to knights than longbowmen in narrow terrain.The Eternal Knights have confirmed this with their flesh and blood.

"Rudolph's strength is not as strong as West's. Wester should lead the main force to launch a frontal charge." Moore was also in the combat command post.

He also participated in the battle against the Bracy Expeditionary Force.

Indeed, despite their numbers, Blacy's army was not much to fear from Legrand's army.The war between Legrand and Blacy has lasted for hundreds of years, and Legrand's army is very familiar with Blacy.

"However, with the prestige of the Duke of West, although it is enough for him to assume the role of commander, it is not enough for him to order and prohibit. I think for him, how to maintain the order between the front and rear teams is a very troublesome task. Question." A veteran Sir Rand said with a bit of Legrand's sarcasm, "Even if he has a not-so-bad plan, if he wants to execute it, he can only hope for the blessing of their Holy Lord. "

The king was thoughtful when he heard the words, and he suddenly asked a question: "If I remember correctly, our old 'friends' seem to love to flaunt their chivalry?"

"Yes, Your Majesty."

The king who received an affirmative answer showed a smile, he straightened up, and said in a brisk tone: "Then, let us teach them a lesson—an outdated formation needs to be eliminated."

As he spoke, the king looked at Count Pu'an—he was the commander in charge of the right wing of the army.

Earl Poin, who suddenly got the king's attention, felt that something was wrong.Sure enough, the next moment, the king spoke kindly.

"I think you should be able to lead a light cavalry to go around to the left of Blacy's rear and launch an attack, Mr. Earl."

"Yes...you can, but..."

Earl Poin suddenly stuttered.

"Of course, I don't want you to go to die with the knights." The king said, "Night is a good time to launch an attack. As the host, we should let the guests who come from afar feel our enthusiasm——wait until When their camp is buzzing, you can retreat."

"Yes...but, I'm afraid this is not chivalrous. Your Majesty."

The poor Count of Poin was able to speak clearly now, but he still seemed a little hesitant.He is an experienced veteran, but also a somewhat conservative old-school knight.It is not chivalrous to go around the enemy's side and launch a night attack. [1]

"If they really follow the spirit of chivalry, they should not be in Legrand at this moment," replied the king. "Since we have ingenious ways to prevent the loss of our precious soldiers' lives, why should we refuse?"

"Do as I say, sir."

He can't say no.

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Seeing that the army had already approached Douluo City, the sky gradually darkened.West, who led the front team, sent down an order to ask the army to suspend its advance and camp on the spot.

"I bet there's no more stupid way of marching than ours."

There is a distance between the front team and the rear team. In the command tent of the rear team, Count Rudolf complained to his adjutant.

Rudolph is also an old Blacy nobleman, and his reasons for participating in the Holy Army movement are almost the same as West's.But the Rudolph family and the West family have had some unpleasant frictions since ancient times.This time when attacking Legrand, Rudolph had to agree with West's leadership due to reality, but it was obviously not an easy task for him to be convinced.

"No way, who let those people be in his tent? Lord Earl."

The adjutant crossed himself over his chest.

Rudolph's face became even uglier. He gritted his teeth and cursed bitterly: "That traitor...does he really think everyone is blind?"

There was a sudden silence in the tent, and no one answered.

In fact, everyone is well aware that they all have certain guesses about the identities of those people.And it was this guess, not to mention West, even they might not be able to say "no".

"My lord, there is one thing I don't know if I should tell you."

The adjutant observed Rudolph's expression.

"Say."

"It's like this..." the adjutant organized his words carefully, "I heard a rumor, yes it's just a rumor, I can't be sure if it's true or not."

"When did you become so hesitant?" Rudolph frowned.

"There are rumors that His Majesty Ferry III is not dead." The adjutant gritted his teeth and said it directly, "I was thinking, if it is true that Ferry III is not dead, is it risky for us to fully participate in this Holy Army movement? I mean Yes, should we send someone to get in touch with relevant news? Eggs can’t just be put in a bamboo basket, everything should be prepared with both hands, my lord.”

"Ferry III is not dead?" Rudolph seemed to be burned by the news, almost jumped up from the ground, his face was cloudy, "But to Ferry, we are also traitors."

He refers to the Bracy Civil War before the Holy Empire was established, and Prince Charles conquered Ferry III.Ferry III did not succeed in pacifying his old opponent Purland, but was forced to retreat northward.And in that station, most of the Blaise nobles sided with Prince Charles, who had the support of the Holy Court.

Rudolph is no exception.

It's just that no one thought at the time that the ambition of the Holy Court and Theord's appetite were bigger and more terrifying than they imagined.

However, when he woke up, it was too late.

"Ferry III is not dead..."

Rudolph stood up, subconsciously thinking about how this rumor would affect the current situation if it were true.

"Where did you hear the news?"

He turned around in the tent a dozen times before turning to look at his adjutant.

"from……"

Just as the adjutant was about to speak, the noise outside the tent interrupted him.

"Enemy attack!! Enemy attack!"

A harsh and sharp sound sounded from outside the tent, followed by noisy footsteps.

"Fuck!"

Rudolph lifted the tent and couldn't help cursing.

"West that son of a bitch, being groped in the back, still acting like a deaf man?"

In the dark night, someone is attacking their camp.The opponent didn't know when they bypassed the West's army in front, and launched a night attack on them from their flanks.

The rockets whizzed across the night sky along the direction of the wind, and fell into the camp one by one. The tent quickly burned, and in the light of the fire, the figure of the assailant appeared—a rocket that came and went like the wind. light cavalry.

"These bastards! Scoundrels!"

An arrow flew past Rudolph's tent, and he couldn't help cursing as he shouted.

The entire camp was in chaos. Some soldiers lost their lives in a daze in their sleep. After more people got up in a hurry, the enemy had disappeared without a trace, but they were still drawing their swords and shouting loudly.

Rudolph intends to organize the soldiers to chase and kill, but the camp is in chaos, let alone chase and kill, it will be exhausting to stop these foolish ghosts from killing each other.