After sending away the Mot's envoy, Wu Feng immediately took action urgently. The Mot's would soon launch a large-scale raid on the western region of the Heathrow. He believed that the Mot's rolling iron hooves would allow the Heathrow to cope with it. Impatient, during the meeting with the special envoy, Wu Feng specifically proposed to ask the Mote cavalry to sweep the Sislo area for as long as possible in order to buy more time for themselves. Of course, Wu Feng also Once again, we vowed to ensure the supply of all kinds of materials to the Mot people, especially the supply of some necessities such as iron, weapons, food, salt and other materials, in order to prevent the Sisi Luo people from cutting off the sources of these supplies, which may bring harm to the Mot people. coming influence.
Time waits for no one, Wu Feng did not dare to wait, and issued several emergency orders in succession. In addition to ordering the Yinchuan and Taixuan garrisons to strengthen their vigilance, Wu Feng also ordered the Qingyang Garrison Division to be immediately upgraded to the Northwest Independent Third division, and immediately advanced to Guide with the Guards Division; Guide's garrison division entered a state of combat readiness; the fifth division of the Northwest Army stationed at Partridge Pass immediately went north to station in Lulongfu City, while the Northwest Army stationed in Lulongfu City Both the Third Division and the Independent Second Division entered combat readiness.
The huge military machine ran quickly and smoothly according to the established plan like a precise clock. Just when the various troops began to gather and prepare before setting off, the logistics departments in various places had already started operating one step ahead of time, and all kinds of military supplies and equipment were being supplied. All the mules and horses required for logistics have been prepared and distributed to various ministries in accordance with the established time. All the mules and horses required for logistics have also entered the designated locations to begin preparing all necessary materials for the war. The good style and emergency response capabilities of the northwest military combat readiness department have been fully reflected.
While Wu Feng was busy issuing various orders, as if he smelled something suspicious, on the long-quiet Jerok battlefield, the most intense battle since the beginning of the Kaman invasion of the Jerok Principality began. The blood and fire storm mixed with the overwhelming momentum swept towards the capital Merrington, which was huddled in the southeast corner of the Jerok Principality.
"Report to the general, all armies are ready, and now they are waiting for your orders."
Although the spring weather was bright outside, the thick cowhide tent still seemed a bit gloomy, which seemed to symbolize that the silver-haired handsome man sitting firmly in the handsome chair was not in a bright mood.
However, it seemed that the officer who came to report did not realize the uneasy mood of the general he respected very much. He walked forward excitedly and after a standard military salute, he respectfully presented the deployment preparations of each department and the preparations of logistics supplies. To the silver-haired general sitting behind the case.
"Well, I got it." He took the handed information casually, glanced at it briefly, and then placed these things on the desk. The silver-haired general seemed a little absent-minded, and his pair of dark gray eyes, which were usually full of power. Sometimes I always feel a trace of hesitation floating around.
"Then, General -" Seeing that his superior had received the situation report without making any arrangements, the adjutant who presented the report quietly glanced at his superior who seemed to be thinking about something and asked softly.
"Well, wait a minute, let me think about it carefully." The silver-haired general stood up, and the translucent heavy armor shook slightly with his body, and there was a swishing sound, like a sea wave hitting the shore rocks, stirring up layers of There were waves, and fierce fighting spirit quietly leaked out. He caressed the armor on his body with some care. With his decades of military service, the slightly old armor blades were still as fine as ever under the binding of animal sinews. The silver-haired general seemed to be immersed in the memories of the past, until he stood next to him. The adjutant, who had been standing silently, coughed slightly before he was brought back from his past glorious career.
After more than ten days of preparations, the 200,000-strong army completely completed the siege of the big city in front of them and made various preparations before the war. Countless siege equipment and weapons have been continuously transported to various places. In the military camp, everything was carried out on an unprecedented scale since he joined the army. This was a grand but arduous battle. The silver-haired general had already been mentally prepared for it, and it might exceed any battle he had participated in and commanded before. War, if we capture it, the empire's territory will be able to extend directly to the hinterland of the Tanghe people, and we will be remembered in history. If we fail to capture it, not only will we lose troops, our morale will also be greatly damaged, and we may become a sinner of the empire.
Decades of ups and downs have allowed this old man to face any danger and pressure with a calm attitude. He has already put everything aside. War has become a means and necessity for him to make his country strong and prosperous. As for his own personal honor and disgrace. He didn't care too much about gains and losses. It's just that the imminent battle in front of him made him a little hesitant, especially the urgent letter on the desk from the Prime Minister of Budley City, the capital, which made him confused.
Why is there such a requirement? Capture Merrington within a month, and even mobilize two ten thousand troops each from Jiama City and Fanlin City for reinforcements? Since the Boyin people in the north are causing trouble, why not send these mobilized troops back immediately to put down the rebellion? As our side now has strong troops and sufficient supplies, we can first besiege the other side to weaken the other side's morale, and then annihilate it with all our strength when the time is right. But now the Prime Minister has sent such a vague letter, and he is so anxious to capture Merrington. I don’t know how many more troops will be lost.
All these questions were lingering in the silver-haired general's mind, and they couldn't get rid of them. He didn't know about the dispute between the Prime Minister and the big nobles in the country in the court, nor did he know that the scale of the Bein people's rebellion this time was far greater than in the past, nor did he know that the attitude of His Majesty the Emperor, who had always been relatively close to the Prime Minister, seemed to be There have also been strange changes. How many unknown secrets are hidden behind this series of problems is not something that he, a military commander who is far away on the frontline battlefield, can know clearly.
That's all, that's all, since the Prime Minister also allows himself to make his own decisions, it seems that this battle can only be based on his own feelings. Although he doesn't feel very good, Maili, the silver-haired and red-faced general, doesn't trust his intuition very much. Years of war experience told him not to easily believe in those so-called intuitions. The cruel reality requires real things to guarantee. It would be irresponsible for the war and his soldiers to rely on any intuitive feelings or guesses.
Although the big city in front of you is tall and strong, this kind of dead city without external aid will face an enemy attack several times its own. There is only one word for the final outcome, and that is the destruction of the city and the death of people. Mailly had no doubt that he could capture the city within the stipulated time. He could still do it even without the 40,000 reinforcements that were marching here on a starry night. With an army of 200,000 and sufficient siege equipment and facilities, Maili is confident in destroying any strong city.
Looking through the tent to the distant sky, the spring light is bright. Although the sunshine is not dazzling, it still seems to be some obstacles for the army to attack the west gate of Merrington City. The direct sunlight will affect the use of long-range strike weapons. Accuracy, but Mailley did not intend to give up this morning. Some minor problems would not affect anything. He believed that soldiers who had been trained in hundreds of battles could overcome these difficulties.
Taking a long breath, Maili cheered up. The muscles on his rosy face did not move at all, but the flames jumping in his deep eyes revealed his thoughts at the moment, "Notify the chief officers of all departments to gather at the commander's tent!"
Standing solemnly at the top of the city, Duke Barins, the commander of the Royal Guards of the Duke of Jerok, looked into the distance. The enemy camps stretching for dozens of miles were like a giant black snake winding around the city he was defending. , surrounded tightly, and the camp gates, flags, and fences that could not be seen at a glance were silently lurking around him. Although he was motionless, the aura of choosing people to devour became more and more dignified, just like the long-standing accumulation of The thunderstorm before it breaks out is even more frightening, enough to make anyone feel suffocated.
The Kaman people, who had been silent for nearly a week, seemed to have begun to have some changes. After receiving the news, Barins did not dare to neglect, leaving his breakfast and hurried to the city wall. Looking up, one could tell with just one glance at Barins that the Kamans were about to take action.
Almost all the camp doors have been opened, and neatly lined up square formations are constantly coming out of the camp gates. Soldiers holding guns and halberds quickly organize themselves into neat square formations and line up in designated areas, marching first and then riding, acting as infantry. After setting up a defensive posture, the cavalry also began to line up in the gaps between the infantry formations as people yelled. The last to appear were the equipment and weapons prepared to lead the charge, the huge catapult, the towering mobile arrow tower, the sturdy and durable ballistae, but the necessary ladder trucks and ramming vehicles for siege were not seen, and the scull shields were held high. The soldiers are the main force today.
"Order all units defending the city to enter combat readiness immediately! The enemy is about to attack the city." After issuing the order in an orderly manner, Barins seemed very calm. "Is there anything unusual about the other three gates?"
"Returning to the general, enemy movements were found at both the north and south gates, but there was no movement at the east gate." The intelligence secretary who followed behind him immediately reported.
"Oh? There is nothing abnormal at the east gate?" The experienced Barins was also startled. What kind of idea did this old fox Maili have? He looked questioningly at the soldier next to him who was wearing Tang He Emperor uniform, "General Qin Feng, what do you think?"
"Well, it's hard to be sure at the moment. Both the city wall and the city gate at the east gate are slightly weaker than these gates. We have also deployed a considerable amount of defense forces there. Mailly is an experienced soldier. , This time he came well prepared. He will not be unaware of this. With his current posture, is he trying to attack the east and the west?" The emperor's man is the second division of the Imperial Fourth Army that is assisting in the defense of Jerok Principality. Captain Qin Feng, his troops had been defeated by a fierce offensive launched by the Kamans in the west some time ago. Fortunately, they shrunk in time and still retained some strength. At this time, his words and deeds appeared to be extremely cautious.
"Impossible, General Qin. According to our various intelligence reports, the enemy's main forces are deployed in the west. The most important thing is that a large number of their siege equipment are also concentrated in the west. If adjustments are to be made in a short time It's unlikely, and so far we haven't found any major military maneuvers by the enemy." Shaking his head, Barins answered decisively.
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