hotmtlnovel Chapter 573 I swear, I swear I will never swear again
Chapter 573 I swear, I swear I will never swear again
"kill......"
The cries of killing were so shocking that the small city of Guiyilu became a huge meat grinder, with an average of 2000 to [-] people dying every day.
However, in just three days, Rakshasa Man suspended his attack.
This is not to say that they do not want to continue fighting, but that in just three days, the two standing legions alone suffered as many as 5000 casualties and injured nearly [-] people. The battle was too brutal.
"Fake, Fake, so many people can't attack a small city. They are all a bunch of trash."
Another attack failure made Viscount Henrietta couldn't help but curse. However, his cultivation was enough after all, and he quickly stopped his anger and summoned the three deputy commanders of the standing army.
"I know that you have attacked very carefully and hard, so I will not blame you for the failure of the battle."
This was what Viscount Henrietta comforted after seeing the anxious looks on the faces of the three deputy army commanders, but he was telling the truth. After all, he could see that the standing army had really worked hard.
Of course, what he said was also a lie, because it is a lie to say that he did not blame the three regiment commanders in his heart, but his status did not allow him to blame them.
So when he saw the three deputy army commanders heaving a sigh of relief, he said with a look of shame on his face:
"I know it's difficult for you, but it's also difficult for the empire, so I have a bad temper. Please understand."
The three people said quickly: "Don't dare, don't dare."
Seeing this, Viscount Henrietta couldn't do it either. He simply accepted the look of shame and said to them in a serious voice:
"During this period, our rear has been repeatedly harassed by bandits, and some noble territories have been invaded by bandits. Therefore, the current situation of our army is not good. You must understand."
The three of them nodded in response, and then Viscount Henrietta continued:
"Actually, I've seen a lot over the past few days. What these Dagan people rely on is nothing more than city walls, armor, and bows and arrows."
"We can't solve the city wall, nor the armor. At least ours is not as good as theirs, but I think we can solve the problem of bows and arrows."
When Viscount Henrietta said this, how could the three of them not understand.
"What do you mean, Lord Governor, using the archery tower to consume the bows and arrows of the Dagan people? At the same time consume the enemy's archers?"
Viscount Henrietta's eyes lit up when he heard this, because he had not thought of this level, but since these three people had brought it up, the idea was his.
Just listen to Viscount Henrietta's lecture: "It's not practical for the archery tower to consume the enemy's bows and arrows. After all, they are too high and too far away, so the main function of the archery tower is to use archers to consume the enemy's archers."
"As for consuming the enemy's arrows, I think it is best to use a standing army mixed with serf soldiers holding large shields to consume the enemy's arrows."
Having said this, Viscount Henrietta suddenly spread his hands.
"Of course, this is not a very good strategy. Our siege ladder has suffered too much loss in the past three days and is not enough."
"As for the replenishment of the craftsman battalion, it is too little. If we want to launch the next attack, it will take about ten days at least."
Obviously, in these three days of high-intensity fighting, the Rakshasa Barbarians lost not only their manpower, but also the siege equipment they had accumulated over the past month, especially the siege ladders.
Because once these ladders are used, they cannot be taken back, and the Dagan people are too strong. Even if they break through the ladders, they cannot tear them apart. As a result, the subsequent troops cannot be connected, and they can only let the ladders be burned.
In contrast, those simple siege ladders are easy to say, and they don't feel bad if they are destroyed. The loss is not big anyway.
So under the words of Viscount Henrietta, the three deputy commanders began to formulate the next offensive method.
"Mr. Governor, the weather is getting colder and colder. It is estimated that it will snow heavily in a month at most. What will we do then?"
To put it simply, although the three deputy army commanders had formulated the next plan, they actually did not want to continue fighting.
This is not to say that they are afraid of death. In fact, once heavy snow comes, not only will it be inconvenient for the army to fight, but there will also be many problems.
The winter in Northern Xinjiang is very cold. Although it is not as good as the Earl's Mansion, this kind of cold is not something ordinary soldiers can withstand.
Not because of anything else, but because they are still living in military tents, which is fine now. If the weather gets colder, the military tents will not be used.
Not only that, lighting and heating the army were also problems.
So it’s not that you can’t fight in winter, but at least you have to wear warm clothes and live in a warm place.
Otherwise, the soldiers would not be able to get up the next day before the fighting started.
Look again, the code is all frozen solid! !
Just like it turned out, the same was true for the battles between the Rakshasa Man and Da Gan's border troops. They were fought in autumn and spring. No one wanted to fight in the winter if nothing happened, especially during heavy snowfall.
Now, the problem they face is this. There are too many people in the army and there are too many enemies. If they withdraw their troops, the enemies may run away.
But if they stick to it, to be honest, they are really afraid that the army will be too depleted after winter, and the losses will be even greater by then. If the enemy catches almost all of them, they may be able to kill them.
It's not like this has never happened before, so they have to think about it.
In response, Viscount Henrietta waved his hand carelessly.
"It's okay. The next step is to build the military camp properly. In addition to the craftsmen who build the siege equipment, the troops used to attack and the troops used to defend, everyone else will go up and help."
"Not only that, I will issue a governor's decree and order many municipal governments to send indigenous people to help with the construction."
"In short, the thing is very simple. It's just a waste of this group of people. Even if winter comes, we can't let them go out, and they will be trapped to death."
After hearing what Viscount Henrietta said, the three deputy commanders immediately frowned.
"Your Majesty the Governor, didn't you just say that there was a group of bandits raging behind us? We won't come back to help?"
Viscount Henrietta: "..."
"Don't worry, as nobles of the empire, they have the duty to defend the territory. The nobles and the city defense army will find ways to deal with these bandits and bandits."
"Besides, I also ordered several other cities to send a standing army to suppress the bandits, so you don't have to worry about the rear."
"Of course, you have to understand that this is no reason for you to slack off, understand?"
The three of them nodded in succession: "I understand, I understand, I understand, I understand."
"Okay, you go down."
With a wave of his hand, Viscount Henrietta asked the three of them to leave, and then looked thoughtful.
"A full month was wasted in the early stage. If this month was used to consume the enemy's arrows, it would be tens of thousands at least."
"What a mistake. I haven't fought much in three years, and my sensitivity to war has dropped a lot!"
"However, I seem to understand a little bit now. This group of Dagan people seems to be preparing to drag our army here!"
When he thought of this, he couldn't help but look up at the city in the distance and smiled softly.
"It's just that your idea is good, but do you have enough support? If we drag it out like this, I don't know whether we will die or not, but you will!"
After that, he patted his mouth: "I swear, I will never talk nonsense again. I will destroy this city in a month."
I saw him gently making a sign of the cross on his chest and saying softly:
"My God, please bless me to take this city and destroy these heretics within three years."