The rebellious nobles were vulnerable to the offensive of the First Army. The only few frontal exchanges of fire were after a round of salvos. There was no need to replace the bullet nests. A corpse fled. More often, it is just a unilateral pursuit and search by the First Army.
At the speed of clearing a territory every day, Iron Axe successively captured the lodgings of the Elk, Ben Wolf and Briar Clan, but when the troops advanced to the Maple Leaf Territory, the offensive momentum slowed down.
They ran into unexpected trouble.
"Damn, it's no different from a fortress," Brian looked at the earl's mansion standing in front of him and spat in annoyance, "It even has a moat!"
"Did anyone get hurt in the attack just now?" Iron Axe asked with a cold face.
"Two unfortunate people were injured, one was shot in the arm, and the other was shot in the back when retreating. Fortunately, it's not a big problem," Brian frowned. "It's too bad for the soldiers to shoot from the bottom to the roof, even if the other side We have nothing to gain with only the arrows and short bows."
Iron Axe knew that the other party was right, but no one expected that the Earl of Maple Leaf would actually build his residence into the form of a tower, and it was still built on a mountain, backed by a rocky cliff. The stream flowing from the desperate mountains was introduced into a ditch more than five meters wide, forming a "small moat" surrounding the mansion. Because it was living water, although it was covered with floating ice and snow, it was not completely frozen. There is only one entrance to the entire tower. If you want to attack the gate, you must cross over the arch bridge, which is also the key part of the enemy's marking.
There was no shelter around the Earl's Mansion, it was all flat snow. Shooting from a high point made up for the short range of the bow. After two rounds of tentative attacks, the First Army only killed three or four of the opponent. , and several of their own were wounded.
"It would be great if the artillery battalion was here," Brian said bitterly. "Boom a few times at the gate, and I don't believe he won't surrender."
"It's a pity they can't come here. It's too far from the fortress, and the snow is too deep." Iron Axe looked up at the sky, "Let's get here first today and arrange for soldiers to camp."
The fief of the Maple Leaf family is located in the northwest direction of Changsong Fortress, next to the Desperate Mountain Range, and is also the edge of the Western Territory. It would take nearly a day just to walk to this point, and the snow on the road had not been cleared, so the 12-pound field gun could hardly move.
According to the information they obtained, the Maple Leaf Family did very little in this rebellion, and even the Count himself did not come forward, which means that the strength of the opponent is almost intact. Really bad to deal with.
After nightfall, a bonfire was lit in the tents of the camp.
"What about tomorrow," Brian added a piece of wood to the fire pit. "Order the soldiers to charge up with arrows? As long as they can blow up that damn iron gate, their time of death will come."
But the First Army would also pay a dozen casualties, Iron Axe shook his head and did not answer. If it was in Iron Sand City before, let alone ten people, even if it was a 100-strong bodyguard, he would lead it. But after arriving in the Western Region, he watched with his own eyes how these soldiers have grown to where they are today, and when he thought of the hard work that His Royal Highness Roland had poured into them, he felt a little reluctant.
After being silent for a while, he let out a white breath, "Please witch."
Brian was stunned, "Looking for them?"
Iron Axe didn't want to do this either. He remembered that His Royal Highness had said that a qualified army should have the ability to complete tasks independently at any time. But now is not the time to compete. In order to achieve the goal of unifying the Western Territory within a week and reduce casualties as much as possible, he will not bite the bullet with inexplicable self-esteem.
Because His Highness also said that the generals who are responsible for the lives of soldiers are good generals.
"Release the messenger and say we are in trouble and need Miss Maisie's help," he ordered.
The next morning, Maisie and Lightning rushed to the camp, "What happened?"
"Cuckoo?"
Iron Axe coughed twice and briefly recounted the current thorny problem, "The enemy is mainly concentrated on the top of the tower, and the damage to them is limited. In addition, there is an iron gate blocking the entrance. The exit is open."
"Wrap it on us," the little girl said, patting her chest.
Throwing was no stranger to the two of them, and they had also trained with the First Army in the small town. Iron Axe nodded, and immediately started to arrange the soldiers, ready to launch the final general attack. No matter whether the package can achieve the expected effect or not, it can at least deter the enemy. Taking advantage of this effort, they should have enough time to destroy the iron gate.
"Are you going to fight in person?" Brian looked at the iron axe in surprise and stuffed the loaded cartridge into his belt.
"Rather with me, let's rush with me," Tie Axe smiled, "This is what His Highness often talks about."
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When the two brought the soldiers into the charging position, Maisie appeared in the sky.
She turned into a giant beast and swooped down to the tower against the rocky cliff, holding a bag of new styles in her sharp claws. Everyone saw this amazing scene. The difference was that the First Army burst into high-pitched cheers, while the top of the tower fell into chaos. The mercenaries and guards of the Maple Leaf family turned their bows and moved towards the giant Beast shooting, unfortunately, the results are minimal.
And Maisie has completed the accumulation of speed. She spread out her huge wings and fluttered vigorously, pulling her body up sharply and releasing her claws at the same time. The bag is like an unloaded cannonball, whistling towards the roof of the building
Iron Axe felt the surroundings suddenly become silent, and then he saw a dazzling fireball rising from the top of the tower. In an instant, the ground shook! The whole world seemed to be trembling, the huge smoke column carrying the snow mist rose into the air, and a heat wave rushed towards him. He couldn't help but take two steps back, his ears were shaking.
This is... the power of the gods!
Iron Axe couldn't help but think of the first time he witnessed His Royal Highness's test explosion, and this time, the explosion was far more powerful than before. Even at a distance of nearly 100 meters, he could still feel the scorching temperature contained in the fireball. As for those enemies who were in close contact with the heavenly punishment on the roof, the fate could be imagined.
After silently praying to the three gods, he raised it forward, "For His Royal Highness, the First Army, the whole army charges!"
"For Your Highness!" The soldiers shouted slogans and swarmed towards the Earl's Palace.
This time... no one dared to stop them.
When the Iron Axe Class Master returned to Longsong Fortress, it happened to be the evening of the sixth day.
The entire Western Territory was finally under Roland's control. (.)
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