"Sir, this is the news that came in this morning. Unfortunately, there is still no information about any reinforcements. Not to mention intelligence about the armies from all over the empire, there is not even any news about the Flame Legion and the Fire Lion and Fire Phoenix Legion. You see... will we be... abandoned..." After handing the cowhide bag in his hand to me, Matthew finally said something very discouraging.
"Whether he has been abandoned or not, I cannot answer you... But I hope you remember that you must never let him spread such words in the military camp. Once discovered... immediately send out everyone who may know the news..." I interrupted Matthew with a fierce look and gave him a harsh warning. After the last sentence, I made a gesture of cutting his neck to him.
The most taboo thing for a lone troop like us to go deep into the enemy's territory is the morale of the troops. If the morale of the troops is broken, then let alone fighting, just staying in the barracks with the soldiers will likely cause them to run away.
I waved Matthew away and began to look at the relevant intelligence sent back today. Speaking of my intelligence system, it has to do with everything that happened since we wiped out the East Continent Army. When my army entered the Misty Forest with 8,000 prisoners, we immediately opened up several maze-like military camps in the Misty Forest. People say that a cunning rabbit has three burrows, and my military camps have undoubtedly gone a step further, opening up 5 military camps and setting up a considerable number of traps and fortifications.
But soon, I realized a problem, that is the most important issue of food and grass. The horses can still find food in the forest, but the soldiers still need food. Although I have thought about using hunting to solve the soldiers' stomach problems, it is impossible to rely entirely on hunting to solve the problem of food and clothing for tens of thousands of people. What's more, there are 8,000 prisoners who need to be fed.
To this end, I selected hundreds of soldiers who were smart and familiar with the Western Territory to join the intelligence department under the General Staff. Under the guidance of those thieves, robbers, rogues, and scoundrels, they soon completed their apprenticeship and were sent to towns and villages near the Misty Forest.
I carefully looked through the intelligence, most of which were about the East Continent coalition's deployment and the local people's attitudes towards outsiders. I was not very interested in these. Unless, of course, the mobilized troops were heading in my direction.
Suddenly, the title of an intelligence report caught my attention: "Eastern Continental Allied Forces Food and Grass Transfer Station..." Good news...
As I continued to look down, I became happier. Although there was not much food in this food transfer station, only enough for our entire army to use for less than two months, there was not only one light infantry division guarding it, but also a lot of large and small transport vehicles were stored there for the needs of transfer, so it became much easier for me to empty it.
"Come here, immediately order the 1-8th Battalion to stop the archers and transport troops and prepare for battle. Let's go get some fishy smells to taste..." I jumped up from my seat and immediately gave the order to prepare for battle. Even if it was a trap, I wanted to step on it.
"As you all know, our military rations are not very abundant. Now, in order to maintain everyone's livelihood, we have to let some soldiers go hunting and picking wild fruits to replenish the granary. This has also caused a lot of trouble. Not to mention whether the wild fruits are poisonous, will eating them cause accidents? In addition, regarding hunting, as you all know, all the small animals in this area of dozens of miles have been almost wiped out, and the remaining ones are those that are highly aggressive or difficult to hunt.
I remember one time, the soldiers of the Third Battalion even targeted the black mammoth due to the lack of prey. If the sniper bow troops had not happened to pass by, I think a tragedy would have been unavoidable.
Therefore, in order to change the current situation, I decided to take the initiative to rob a small food and grass transfer station of the East Continental Allied Forces. As long as we succeed this time, we will no longer have to live a life of one meal full and two meals hungry in the coming months. . . . . . Everyone, what should we do?"
“Rob him…” Almost as soon as I finished speaking, the soldiers shouted loudly, as if the supplies were already in front of them. Terrible hunger can really drive people crazy…
Watching teams of soldiers leaving the barracks and heading out of the forest, I quickly followed with my staff.
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"Sir, we have already sent spies into that town, and the intelligence will probably be delivered soon. God bless, I hope the previous intelligence is not a trap..."
I quietly came to the outskirts of the destination and carefully observed the town with an infrared telescope. According to the intelligence, there is a military camp on the edge of the town. Half of the troops are stationed there, and the rest of the infantry are guarding the granary in the town. Looking at Matthew's cautious look, I couldn't help but laugh. Even if the town of P is full of soldiers, there are not many people. In addition, according to my observation, there are not many war horses in this town. If the enemy tries to ambush me, it will be difficult for the infantry to hurt me.
"Call that scout over here..." Seeing a soldier sneaking into our ranks from a distance, I immediately asked someone to call him over.
"What's the situation inside? How many troops are expected? Is the security strict? Has the terrain map been drawn?" Before I could even open my mouth, Matthew quickly bombarded me with a bunch of questions.
"Sir, it's almost the same as the preliminary reconnaissance, except that the enemy's army has nearly 5,000 more people, there is no other discrepancy with the intelligence." The spy handed over all the information he had reconnaissanced.
After carefully discussing ideas with the staff, I immediately issued the order for action. It was past 2 a.m., a perfect time for murder and arson!
He quietly led the sniper archers to easily remove the soldiers in the barracks' sentry tower. Then, the thieves and thieves in the staff immediately disappeared into the darkness.
Soon, a signal came from the front that the nails had been pulled out, so I immediately ordered the soldiers to kill. A few seconds later, teams of soldiers carefully entered the barracks and began to massacre those who were unable to resist in their sleep. . . . . . Then, the soldiers stationed at the granary also began to have bad luck. . . . . .
The consequences of a successful sneak attack are always extremely extreme. . . . .
`(To be continued)