"Concentrate the whole army, gather all our people, baggage transportation, and auxiliary arms, whether it is a crew or a groom, none of them can be left behind! We will fight steadily, and then move towards the imperial capital! There is no need to be like a lost dog, we just go all the way. Push it over!"
This is Ruhr's final decision.
Looking at the eyes of the crown prince, Ruhl took a breath and said slowly: "I have to do this, don't forget, we only have one corps, and because of the last war, the thirteenth corps has not recovered to the best yet. At most, we only have 60% of the combat power we had before the last war. Moreover, we only have 20,000 people! This number seems to be quite a lot, but don’t forget, we have to pass through the enemy-occupied areas of two counties in front of us! Those enemies Maybe we have already got the news of the change in the imperial capital, so no matter how fast we run, we can't keep up with the speed of the news. So we can't take risks! In case those rebels stop us along the way... If we only carry a small amount of equipment and baggage, we will If we can deal with two battles at most, we will be in a state of no supplies! More importantly... don't forget, we are cavalry!! If the enemy blocks us with a solid wall... we can't let the cavalry hit the wall with their heads! The two flag regiments are advancing aggressively, it is too risky, and we are likely to be surrounded and intercepted by the enemy on the way, and the entire army will be wiped out."
Garcia looked at Ruhr, the crown prince has now returned to his former attire, a military uniform, without any buttons, even every button is fastened, his hair is neat, his beard is clean, and he looks at Ruhr calmly: "So, what do you mean? General, you are more experienced than I am, and I trust your judgment."
Ruhr nodded: "We concentrate our forces and push them all the way. If we divide our forces, the local warlords will have a desire to covet us, but if it is a 'complete Rodriguen cavalry regiment', I think , those guys want to beat our ideas, they have to think carefully in their hearts! Hmph, although those guys are a group, but I don't believe that the warlords everywhere have no selfishness of their own, who would risk fighting with us and hurt themselves The danger of vitality? These guys are not fools. If they fight with us and lose too much, they will lose their position in their own group. So... We are like a hand, fist to clench. , push it all the way! Intimidate them and prevent them from taking advantage of it, I am more than half sure, maybe we can walk safely along the way!"
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Scholars of later generations will give various evaluations to such an interesting phenomenon in the study of this important event in the empire.
General Ruhr, who was known for his escaping and fast marching, led a cavalry regiment that was the most elite in the empire and was known for its fast maneuverability. Steady and steady move towards the imperial capital.
However, General Adrick, who is known for his bravery, meticulousness and stability, led a mixed infantry regiment, abandoned all the baggage that could be thrown away, and marched fast with an almost crazy attitude.
This interesting phenomenon caused heated discussions among experts in military history research for many years after the event.
And just in this big change, the prelude to this turbulent event was officially opened. When the whole continent was surging, outside the northern border of the empire, in the vast forest to the east of the Wildfire Plain, our native turtles were still there. Spinning around in the woods…
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"It's the third day! A dish, you're not leading us down the wrong path, are you!"
The turtle slapped himself on the face angrily, and slapped a mosquito that was trying to suck his blood to shreds.
The Zaku boy A Cai's expression was calm, but it was almost gloomy - in fact, as long as he didn't speak, Xia couldn't really see what the young man's face looked like, because these Zaku people are generally With dark skin, in Xiaya's view, these guys all look the same: with a black face.
However, that Su Ling girl is a different kind.
Along the way, this little girl rode on the back of her sika deer and chirped non-stop, like a little sparrow, and always liked to go around Xi Ya. Complaining about the dampness of the air in the woods, complaining that it was too hot during the day, which made her sweat too much, complaining that it was too cold at night, complaining that her delicate skin was bitten by mosquitoes and pimples, complaining that the food was too unpalatable...
But she didn't complain all the time. Occasionally, as long as Xia Ya said a few words to her, this little girl would happily send out a series of laughter. Even Xia Ya had to admit that this little girl's laughing voice was really nice. Exceedingly, it is like the singing of the most beautiful yellow warbler in the woods, clear and full of aura.
However, it only took more than two days to find the magic kiss taro, and on the third day, nothing was found, which made Xiaya gradually impatient.
According to the plan, they should have found what they were looking for the night before, returned to the Zaku tribe to enjoy the fruit wine and tobacco of the Zaku people, and then returned home with the gold presented by the chief. But now, they're still in circles in the woods!
The young Zaku named A Cai is getting more and more silent. He just leads the way silently every day. He seldom talks to Xia, but only occasionally says a few words when he is resting, which is just: "Okay. Take a break” or “stay alert” or something short.
Xia Ya noticed that every night when he was resting, this kid always sat aside, and then looked at Su Ling with a complicated look-often at this time, Su Ling was always by Xia Ya's side.
A Cai's eyes are also strange every month, and he spends more and more time peeking at Su Ling. Sometimes, the information revealed in his eyes is obviously hesitating, and there seems to be some struggle in his heart.
In the end, such eyes finally aroused Xiaya's suspicion.
"This is the last day." Xia finally said: "Tomorrow is the fourth day! If we can't find what we're looking for tomorrow night, we'll give up, turn back, and go back to the tribe! We've been out for four days. God, it will take four days to go back, and eight days to go back and forth! We can't continue to waste time like this!"
He looked at Dodo Luo: "I'm sorry, Dodo Luo, we can't stay here indefinitely! If we can't find it, we can only give up your magic kiss taro."
At this time, Dotolo became more generous, and the magician actually replied: "I have no opinion, master! Anyway, we have to go back to Lord Merlin! Who cares about the damn magic union if we can study with Lord Merlin? The broken badge that was awarded? Humph! When my magic is complete, I will swagger back to the imperial capital! Who dares to look down on me! At that time, they will naturally give me a magic badge obediently! Maybe Or gold (senior magician)!"
"… All right."
A Cai, who has been silent for a long time, finally expressed her opinion: "Since this is your choice, I have nothing to say, I am just a guide anyway."
When he said this, he couldn't help staring at Su Ling for a while. It could be seen that the young man couldn't help but take a few deep breaths. There was some struggle in his eyes, but he finally made up his mind: forced kind of.
Xia Ya secretly remembered this bundle of eyes in his heart.
"Be careful, boy, there's something wrong with that Zaku boy."
Dora reminded in my mind.
"Hmph." Xia Ya didn't respond.
On the second day... that is, the morning of the fourth day after they came out, the group of four continued to advance into the woods according to the plan.
After eating breakfast, Xiaya seemed to be very relaxed. With a machete in hand, he walked beside A Cai. From time to time, he ran to the side to look at the big tree next to him, and occasionally broke a tree in the grass. The grass is biting in its mouth, and sometimes it will chase a few steps with a pheasant in the passing bushes.
But in the morning, Xi Ya suddenly caught up with a few steps, holding down A Cai who was wielding a knife and chopping thorns.
He used a lot of strength, and when he pressed it down, A Cai's shoulders suddenly dipped. The young Zaku felt as if his shoulders were clamped by iron pliers. After a sharp pain, his arms suddenly softened and he turned around. Discolored: "What are you doing?"
Xia Ya snorted, pushed hard, and pushed A Cai to the ground heavily, took a step forward, and without waiting for A Cai to struggle, she stepped on A Cai's knife and stared at the boy condescendingly: " Boy, what are you doing?!"
"...Me?" Zaku's eyes changed, and then he shook his head: "I don't understand what you said."
Xia Ya hummed, leaned down, stared into the boy's eyes, grinned, and showed white teeth: "Oh? Don't you understand?"
"Hey, what are you doing?"
Su Ling ran up a few steps, led her deer, ran to Xia Ya's side, and pulled Xia Ya: "What are you doing? Why are you pushing A Cai down?"
Xia Ya held back her anger and turned her head to look at Su Ling: "Shut up, little girl." His eyes were too sharp, and Su Ling could not help but flinch in fright, but then looked at A Cai on the ground, gritted her teeth and continued on Before, he grabbed Xia Ya's arm and tried hard to pull the turtle away: "Get out of the way first! Don't bully A Cai, he's my friend..."
"Friend?" Xia Ya snorted: "This friend of yours obviously has a secret, and this friend of yours, more obviously, is taking us around!"