.
(Today's second chapter is complete!)
Chapter 220 "Bottom Line"
On top of the city gate, Du Wei's hand was holding onto the wall as he looked down at the 20,000 cavalrymen of the Northwest Army. Not far away, his face didn't show any joy or anger, but the hand holding onto the wall was getting tighter and tighter. In his eyes, there was a faint spark of fire!
This is a provocation! A naked provocation!!
Du Wei is no longer a military idiot. Starting from scratch after coming to the Northwest, he at least has some understanding of the army under his command. Not to mention other things, he also has some understanding of the military formation.
With one glance, how could he not see that the other side is openly displaying an offensive posture?
"Dadaneier." Duwei suddenly shouted in a low voice.
Dadaneier is standing behind Du Wei. As the city's governor, Dadaneier is the commander of the city's garrison. This former warrior of the Lister House was also angry in the face of the Northwest Army's arrogance. Hearing Du Wei's call, he whispered: "My Lord."
"Have someone show the flag! Let's see what they want to do. "Du Wei sneered.
Not long after, the flag signals were sent back and forth. The people below reported: "My Lord, the other side told us that they want us to open the gate and give up one side of the wall. They want to use the city's defense to put on a show …."
The person who reported this is one of Dadaneier's subordinates. Before he could finish, he saw Du Wei's livid face and couldn't help but lower his voice.
Du Wei sneered twice: "Give up one side of the wall? For them to put on a show? Good! Good! They want to take this opportunity to tear down one of my walls? Northwest Army …. What a good Northwest Army! "
"My Lord …. How do we answer?" The subordinate whispered.
Du Wei's face was expressionless as he coldly threw down a sentence: "No need to talk nonsense. Just show them the flag and tell them: No!"
With that, Du Wei left his subordinates and walked towards the tower on top of the wall.
Northwest Army, do you really think I'm easy to bully?
Du Wei sneered.
Previously, when they asked for money and food, I had the mentality of spending money to buy safety, so I temporarily endured it. I've already given them money and food … but these bastards are still trying to set me up behind my back! That time in Niuli Town, wasn't it the Northwestern Army that secretly let in the thousands of cavalrymen?
Testing my bottom line? Let me show you what my bottom line is!
Walking into the city gate tower, the small room in the city gate tower seemed abnormally quiet. Du Wei didn't decline and sat in the middle. Then he looked at Dadaneier and asked, "Dadaneier, how many soldiers do we have in the city?"
"An infantry regiment with 4,000 men … Combat power? Loulan City is our capital, and half of these 4,000 soldiers are from the Royal City Guards that you recruited back in Big Ear City. In terms of combat strength, he should not be weak! As for the cavalry, General Longbottom is leading a cavalry regiment, but it's not full yet. And … "Dadaneier seems to have seen through Du Wei's inner anger and couldn't help but whisper:" My Lord, if you really want to fight …. In a siege, the cavalry won't be able to play much of a role. Moreover, the enemy's cavalry is too large. If it's a field battle, even if General Longbottom's men are strong, they will only be eaten alive …. "
Although these words are a bit disrespectful to Longbottom, this general isn't an unreasonable person. He didn't say anything in the room until now, but at this moment, he whispered: "The Northwest Army's combat strength is not bad. Their cavalry is also very good … … Too bad we have too few people. If you give me 2000 more people, I can take advantage of their unstable footing and win a battle. It's not impossible for us to win a battle. Those guys are showing off their strength by galloping all the way here. They look powerful, but right now it's just for show …. My Lord, if you want to fight, now is the time. Otherwise, it will be difficult to fight when they have enough horsepower. "
Du Wei suddenly smiled and looked at Longbottom: "My General …. I'm just asking, who said we must fight? After all, they are also part of the Empire's army. I think they are only here to threaten us. They just want to embarrass me and test my bottom line. "
Longbottom grinned: "That's only natural … … But the Northwestern Army really put in a lot of effort this time. These twenty thousand cavalry should be the elites of the Northwestern Army … … For them to send us here for no reason, they must have some other purpose!"
At this time, Du Wei's chief aide, Philip, suddenly opened his mouth.
After more than a year of political baptism, this young man's temperament had become more and more calm. His originally rather handsome face had actually washed away its original simplicity, faintly revealing a bit of femininity. He gently reminded, "Sir, I have thought of a possibility."
"Speak!"
"I heard that General Rugaard of the Northwest Army is one of Marquise Lister's loyal admirers …. A few days ago, the Northwest Army had a good relationship with us. But after your coming of age ceremony, their attitude towards us has changed."
When this was said, everyone in the room went silent. After all, this matter involves Du Wei's personal affairs. No matter how much these generals usually joke around with Du Wei, it's not appropriate for them to speak up now.
Du Wei narrowed his eyes and sighed: "Philip, what you said makes sense. Hehe …. Marquise Lister has given me a lot of trouble ah! "
"This is just one of them." Philip rolled up his sleeves and slightly bowed: "My Lord, although I don't know much about military strategy, but I can see that the other side's army is faintly showing signs of besieging the city. I'm afraid ….. they won't really fight. After all, the Northwest Army hasn't made up their mind to rebel against the Empire. But …. Besieging our capital for a period of time and giving us a big embarrassment is not something they can't do! Moreover, if word were to spread out …. Your capital city was besieged by the Northwestern Army for eight to ten days without you being able to leave the city like a tortoise, allowing the enemy to strut around in front of your home …. Your prestige will be greatly damaged! "
After this, Dadaneier suddenly became angry: "Philip! Who are you calling a coward?! As an aide, you don't respect your superior and dare to insult the Duke! "
Du Wei waved his hand: "Dadaneier, Philip is just making a metaphor. But what he said makes sense. The Northwest Army won't really fight, but if word gets out that they've been besieging our city for a few days, then I'll lose a lot of face! " Pausing for a moment, he looked at Philip: "You said it very well. Dadaneier is not targeting you, so you two don't have to take it to heart."
Philip's face was calm and composed. Taking a step back, he bowed: "Yes."
•
After Du Wei's rejection of the Northwest Army's request, the Northwest Army didn't make any further excessive moves. Instead, they sent out a few thousand men to patrol around the area, not bothering to hide their encirclement posture at all.
Although the other side didn't make a real frontal attack, the Tulip Family on top of the city wall didn't relax at all!
Everyone rationally believes that although the Northwest Army is arrogant, they won't openly rebel. After all, the Northwest Army has been well-behaved for so many years, so there's no reason for them to suddenly turn hostile. Moreover, from the looks of it, this isn't a good time to rebel.
However, the other side is still right in front of the city wall with 20,000 cavalrymen! This kind of thing can't be guaranteed.
Time passed by. On the city wall, the soldiers of the Tulip Family were on standby. Dadaneier was fully armed and patrolled back and forth with his bodyguards. Longbottom also went to reorganize the cavalry in the city to make sure everything was ready. Only Du Wei simply had someone bring over a chair and sat on top of the gate. Crossing his legs, he coldly looked down at the Northwest Cavalry not far from the city walls.
The Northwest Army's cavalrymen really live up to their reputation. These 20,000 cavalrymen were lined up in a strict formation, not showing the slightest sign of relaxation. They only quietly maintained their horses while facing off against the city wall.
When the sun was about to set, Old Smoke's face suddenly changed. Looking at Du Wei, he also frowned and stood up from his chair. With both hands on the city wall, he looked into the distance … …
On the horizon, a faint black line appeared. Then, it turned into a continuous mass of dark clouds! What followed was a series of rustling sounds! Armor clashing, boots clashing! Shields like a wall, swords like a forest!
A total of five infantry regiments, more than 20,000 soldiers, marched towards Loulan City!
Shieldbearers in the front, spearmen in the back, and even further back were the elite Northwest Infantry. Behind them were a few thousand archers, all of them wearing light armor and carrying standard military longbows on their backs … …
As the saying goes, when the number of men and horses exceeds ten thousand, even the sky will be covered! These 20,000 new infantrymen came from afar, but their formation was still strong. Judging from their temperament, they are actually the elites of the Northwest Army's General Rugaard!
Seeing the arrival of this large number of infantrymen, the Northwest Cavalry guarding the city wall immediately cheered. Countless cavalrymen raised their lances and cheered for the Northwest Army.
The infantrymen slowly made their way to the city wall before falling into silence!
At this moment, there was a suffocating scene on and below the city walls. There was not a single sound in the air, only a stifling silence!
At this moment, the Northwestern army's formation suddenly split apart to reveal a row of archers behind. These archers took out their longbows and lined up in a concentrated volley, aiming their arrows at Loulan city!
The Tulip Family's soldiers on top of the city wall immediately turned pale. Under the command of their commanding officer, everyone raised their shields.
Only Duwei was still leaning against the wall with a sneer.
Sure enough, the archers lowered their arrows instead of aiming at the city wall. After a round of volley, the rain of arrows was like a swarm of locusts, densely packed and falling 20 meters below Loulan City's walls! In the open space, the ground was filled with arrows!!
Then, as if on purpose, the Northwest Army soldiers laughed out loud. This unbridled laughter made the Tulip Family's soldiers on top of the city wall angry.
These soldiers used to be the imperial capital's soldiers. To be able to become the capital of a country, they are naturally elites! Although they were all guilty of treason in the end, the pride in their hearts did not allow the Northwest Army to act so domineering in front of them! In their hearts, they still have a faint feeling: I am the central army, these guys are just local soldiers!
After a round of volley, the archers retreated, leaving behind a forest of arrows below the city wall. Then, the Northwest Army's infantrymen separated out a team of engineers. Under the watchful eyes of the Tulip Family's soldiers, they began to unscrupulously dig out fortifications, cut down trees, set up tents, erect fences, and actually set up camp here!
At this time, the Northwest Army sent out a signal that made the soldiers furious!
The deputy commander under Dadaneier's command got the signal and his face turned red. In front of Du-Wei, it seemed that he didn't dare to say anything.
"Go ahead and speak." Du Wei waved his hand.
The vice commander took a deep breath and gritted his teeth: "My Lord, they said … …" With a trace of anger in his voice, he spoke with a hoarse voice: "They said … … The Duke is wise, the Northwestern Army's 3rd cavalry division and 5th infantry division will be conducting actual combat drills in front of Loulan city. From this moment on, the area covered by the Anti-Northwestern Army's bows and arrows will be a restricted area. No one, including the local government, is allowed to enter the restricted area without permission. Anyone who disobeys this order will be executed on the spot by the Northwestern Army – Northwestern Army Commander-in-Chief."
After hearing this, Du Wei didn't get angry. Instead, he laughed and pointed at the forest of arrows below the city wall: "What they mean is, these arrows are within the restricted area … … They want us to obediently stay in the city. Otherwise, as soon as we leave the city, we will be trespassing into the restricted area and they will be free to kill us, right?"
"… … Yes, My Lord." The vice commander's face was almost bleeding. He couldn't help but shout: "Duke! When have we ever eaten such a coward before! What is the Northwest Army, they dare to bully us … … My Lord, as soon as you give the order, I will bring my men out and kill them!! "
Du Wei only smiled and patted the officer's shoulder: "No rush, no rush. Do you think I don't have a countermeasure when they have a military order? Humph … … Trying to play the wartime rule card again, I won't fall for it. "
Pausing for a moment, Du Wei smiled: "Okay, pass down the order. Everyone is to strictly guard their posts and not leave without permission … … Close the gates and no one is to enter or leave. Didn't they want to draw a restricted area? We will just stay in the city and let them toss around outside. Humph, 20,000 cavalry, 20,000 infantry, 40,000 people eating and drinking … … Aren't they going to besiege the city? Let them! "
With that, Du Wei waved his hand and dismissed the officer.
The others didn't understand the meaning of the Duke's action … … Is he going to just endure it?
Du Wei then ordered the students of the Magic Academy to gather at the top of the city wall.
The 28 students followed Du Wei's order and came to the top of the city wall. Du Wei suddenly smiled: "Among you guys, I'm afraid none of you know how to fly, right?"
The students looked at each other in dismay. Indeed, with their current level of skill, they still can't use the wind element's flight.
Du Wei thought for a moment: "How about this, all of you immediately put on your magician's robes … … Stand at the top of the city wall. Try to be as eye-catching as possible! The more eye-catching the better! "
Afterwards, Du Wei invited over the two disciples of Master Alley to lead the students to the Northwest for their internship.
Both of them were decent magi of the seventh rank.
Du Wei also called Vivian over.
"In a moment, you don't need to do anything else. Just use the Flight Spell and fly to the top of the tower …." Du Wei smiled: "Uh, Sir Mages, if possible, I hope you can help a little and use a little magic. It doesn't need to be too exaggerated, and it doesn't need to be any offensive magic. A little bit of wind or light magic will do. In any case, the effect must be gorgeous and eye-catching."
Both Alley's disciples have a good relationship with Du Wei, so they agreed to his request.
"Vivian." Du Wei looked at the silly girl: "Do you know any magic that looks dazzling, but doesn't have much practical effect? For example, a magic array or a ball of light. I only use it to scare people. "
Vivian nodded: "I … … I know a light element blessing spell. The range of the blessing spell can double the courage of our people and increase their fighting spirit. Is that okay?"
Du Wei smiled: "Very good!"
Then under Du Wei's command, three figures slowly rose from the top of the city wall!
Vivian in the middle and Alley's two disciples on either side!
Under the watchful eyes of the tens of thousands of Northwest Army soldiers, the three people gently floated up into the air! On both sides were Alley's disciples, all of them were wearing gray mage robes, which was not a big deal.
But Vivian in the middle is a genuine white robe mage! That white robe is a symbol of power and majesty!
Vivian flew in the air and gently waved her hands. She slowly drew a circle in the air and chanted an incantation. Soon, a golden hexagram pattern flashed in the air above her head! Countless golden specks of light rained down from the sky, landing on the city walls! The hexagram grew brighter and brighter until it shrouded the entire city wall!
How could Master Alley's disciples not understand the situation? Quickly channeling their magic, they fully coordinated with Vivian's actions.
Such a huge blessing spell, it's as gorgeous as it can get! Amidst the magical light, the dignified chanting of the two grey robed mages could be heard. Using magic, every word was clearly transmitted into the distance … …
Coupled with the fact that there's a whole row of mage students standing on top of the city wall … … At first glance, this scene is really scary!
Seeing this, the Northwest Army general couldn't help but be shocked!
So many mages?
Not only are there three flying in the air, there's also a row of them on top of the city wall? Damn it … … one, two, three … … fuck! Why are there so many of them!!
At this time, Du Wei personally pulled over one of the soldiers in charge of flag-waving: "I have some words to convey to the other side, but the meaning is a bit complicated. I don't know if I can use flag language to make it clear."
Looking at the Duke, the soldier excitedly said: "My Lord, no problem!"
"Good! I'll say it, you hit! "Du Wei's face turned serious.
"General of the Northwest Army: Roland Continent's Magic Academy, Magic Academy, one white robed mage, two grey robed mages, and 28 mages! Under orders to the Northwest Army! From this moment on, in the name of the Magic Academy, the Empire's Code Magician's Special Clause has been approved by the Duke of the Northwest Army. The order is as follows: From the moment this order is delivered, in three hours, within ten miles of Loulan City, there will be a large-scale magic weapon experiment! Magic will be changed to a mass destruction spell. During the experiment, all people are to retreat! If there is any inaction, any damage caused by my magic will be dealt, the Magic Academy will not be held responsible!! "
As soon as this flag signal was sent out, the Northwest Army was shocked!
Large scale magic weapon experiment? What the hell is this?
From the sound of it, it sounds like something very dangerous!
Looking at the three floating mages and the long row of them on top of the city wall, one can't help but sweat!
Standing on top of the city wall, Du Wei sneered in his heart: Northwest Army, oh Northwest Army, you want to test my bottom line? I'm afraid you can't afford it! Humph, you can test me, but I can't test you! Let's see if you have the guts to rebel now!
(Today's two chapters, 10,000 words. In addition to the fixed 8,000 words, I've also made up for the previous chapters. I'll continue tomorrow!
There are only three days left, so I'll try my best to get more monthly votes! I'm only a few hundred votes away, so I can't say I don't have a chance. Everyone, if you have monthly votes, please support this demon! Everyone can see my efforts this month, so I'm sure I'm worthy of everyone's support!)
.
(To be continued, if you want to know the future, please go to www.qidian.com, support the author, support the original reading!)
You've already exceeded your reading limit for today. If you want to read more, please log in.
Login
Select text and click 'Report' to let us know about any bad translation.
