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GOR Chapter 370 "The Final Moment"
On the fifth day of the battle, Gudolo's heart began to feel uneasy.
Why?
Because the Duke of the Tulip Family is simply too stable!
Rugaard's cavalry had already made a surprise attack from the west under his nose! Could it be that this Du Wei is not worried about his rear at all? Is he not worried at all?
For the past few days, I've been messing around with him, but he doesn't seem to be worried at all. Every day, he would send out a small number of people to mess around with me and then everyone would retreat to rest. In the last two days, he simply did not send out any troops and simply waited for me to attack from the top of the wall. I've tried to probe him a few times, but he still did not come out … …
Damn it!
According to common sense, Du Wei should be more anxious than me. He should be itching to eat me in one go, crush my army, and then quickly send some troops to the rear.
Gudolo's heart grew more and more uneasy. He also sent out a few hundred scouts in an attempt to bypass Du Wei's line of defense and get information from Du Wei's rear.
Unfortunately, Duwei sent out a large number of hot air balloons and those abominable magicians riding brooms. (Guardo Luo still thinks that the members of the Decepticon Tiger Squad are all magicians.)
No matter how fast the cavalry on the ground can run, they can't be faster than the ones flying in the sky. The scouts sent out to scout were almost all driven back by the other side, causing Gudolo to lose a lot of men. After all, the majority of the cavalry had followed General Rugaard to the west, leaving Gudolo with only a small number of cavalry. He wouldn't continue to send scouts to their deaths like this.
As time went by, the situation in his military camp gradually became unstable.
Although the soldiers were still loyal, none of them were fools. Although the Northwest Army is clearly showing signs of rebellion. But after all, rebelling was one thing, and staying here despite knowing that it was suicide was another.
Previously, in order to stabilize the morale of the army, Rugaard would lead the cavalry to sweep the rear of the Duke of the Tulip Family. After that, he would return and attack from both sides. That way, the Tulip Family's army would collapse. After that, we would occupy the military fortress and use it as a barrier to block the imperial army from the east. That way, we would be able to sit on the Desa Province and have the grassland alliance army behind us.
This kind of lie could still fool people at first. This stabilized the morale of the army.
However, as time passed, many of the soldiers below also became suspicious.
Guhuatolo already had the conviction that he was going to die, and was mentally prepared to be a 'qualified cannon fodder'. But even if you're willing to die, it doesn't mean that tens of thousands of soldiers are willing to die with you.
Time passed day by day, but there was still no news of Rugaard's counterattack. All kinds of strange rumors began to spread in the army.
Some even said, "Lord Rugaard has already abandoned us. He has already led the cavalry into the grassland, leaving us, the infantry, who can't run fast enough, to be the cannon fodder."
There was no doubt that this was the truth. However, in order to stabilize the morale of the army, Guhuatolo immediately punished the people who spread the rumors. Dozens of heads were chopped off and hung on a pole, warning the soldiers not to spread such rumors. It was very effective.
Moreover, Guhuatolo had been in the army all his life. He was a calm person and had a way of leading soldiers. With his ability and prestige, he was able to stabilize the morale of the army.
Otherwise, if these tens of thousands of soldiers were to know that they were indeed abandoned and were left to be cannon fodder … then Guhuatolo would be torn to pieces by the angry and desperate soldiers.
Standing under the flagpole, he looked up at the row of decapitated heads that were used to spread the rumor and sighed. "I really hope that what you said is true, that Lord Rugaard has really arrived at the grasslands..."
Sigh, six days. Six days. With fast horses, he should have already passed through the Desa Province and entered the Northwest Corridor.
These soldiers are not the ones in danger. The Qiu Ba soldiers were easy to fool, but the officers and generals were not fools. His lies may be able to deceive the soldiers, but the officers are trained in military affairs.
Guhuatolo could clearly sense that the eyes of some of the officers that were looking at him for the past two days were filled with gloom.
As for Guhuatolo himself, his heart was growing increasingly anxious – Lord Rugaard, have you successfully broken through the encirclement?
However, no matter how anxious Guhuatolo was, there was nothing he could do. The only thing he could do was to follow the plan and hold on day after day.
On the eighth day, the critical moment arrived!
The soldiers on the tall watchtower in the barracks looked into the distance in the east. Then, they screamed in horror and almost fell down from the watchtower. After that, they dashed towards the big tent … …
At noon, a war flag appeared on the eastern horizon. Next, the sound of marching soldiers could be heard from the distance. The rustling sound of footsteps could be heard as they trampled on the earth. Even from a few li away, the tremors of the earth could be heard faintly. There's also the sound of hooves and wheels … …
When the black mass of people appeared on the horizon and the flag hung high in the sky, it was like a knife stabbing into the hearts of the soldiers of the Northwest Army and the foundation of their confidence!
That flag, everyone could clearly see that it's the Northern Tempest Legion! Then there's also the Thorned Flower Royal Flag, the royal guards!
The more than 10,000 elite cavalrymen of the Tempest Legion, led by Andre, came from the northeast. They quickly entered the Northwestern army's perimeter and did not immediately attack. Instead, they bypassed the Northwestern army's camp and ran all the way to the side of the Tulip Family's fortress. Like a pincer, they stopped at the northern side of the Northwestern army's camp and began to set up camp.
On the south side, the 20,000 infantrymen of the capital's city guards slowly spread out and set up camp behind the Northwest Army's camp.
Some of the veterans of the Northwestern army took the risk of violating military discipline and climbed up the flagpole to observe the situation from afar. Some of the more experienced veterans knew how to knock on the door and roughly estimate the enemy's number based on the other side's flag.
After they slid down the flagpole, the news of despair finally spread out from the camp!
The Empire's regular army has arrived! There's at least 10,000 cavalrymen and 20,000 infantrymen. What's worse is that with the addition of the Tulip Family in the city, the Northwestern army is surrounded in the middle!
In the evening, the last trace of hope was shattered.
From the south came a new army under the banner of Governor Bohan of the Nuling Province. There are at least 30,000 of them, half of which are cavalrymen.
With the addition of this new army, the Northwestern army has been completely surrounded. Even the last gap has been blocked.
All the soldiers of the Northwestern army understood: We are surrounded! And the enemy is several times their number!
At this time, even if the "General Rugaard's counterattack" is true, it's still very difficult to win. Moreover, who can say for sure whether the "General Rugaard's counterattack" is true or not?
The morale of the army began to sway. Even after beheading a hundred gossipers, Guardo still couldn't stabilize the army. He understood … … the time has come!
After delaying Du Wei for eight days, he has basically completed his plan. The next step is to do his best to fight a real battle with the enemy and inflict as much damage as possible so that the Empire can no longer advance to the West.
General Rugaard, I hope you are safe now.
As he thought till here, Guhua Duoluo glanced coldly at the decapitated corpses on the ground, before announcing in an awe-inspiring tone: "Whoever dares to disturb the morale of my troops and spout nonsense will be beheaded!! I can assure you that everything is going smoothly. The enemy has been lured over by us! Marshal Rugaard's cavalry is about to arrive. When the time comes, we will wipe out the enemy in one fell swoop! "
Guardo doesn't know how many people still believe in these words. But he does know one thing, and that is this is a very critical moment. He immediately sent people to the warehouse at the back of the barracks and brought out more than twenty large chests. After that, he made quite a few officers and soldiers anxious. Seeing that there were more than a thousand people gathered around him, Guardo jumped onto a chest and pulled out his long sword. With a swoosh, he slashed at the chest. With a crack, a corner of the wooden chest shattered. Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Countless dazzling gold coins flowed out from the chest.
Grabbing a handful of gold coins, Guardo loosened his fingers and let them fall to the ground. Puffing out his chest, he roared: "This battle is of utmost importance! Everyone, if we win, everyone will be promoted and rich for a lifetime! If we lose … … then I don't need to say anything! General Rugaard has ordered that those who bravely advance will be rewarded! Heavily rewarded! Those who cower will be killed!! Pass down my order, tomorrow morning will be the decisive battle. Tonight, every soldier will be rewarded with a jin of meat and a jug of wine! In addition, everyone will be given an additional month's pay!! "
No matter what, Guardo's approach still had an effect.
Suddenly, the crowd's emotions surged. Even some of the officers whose hearts were already shaken couldn't help but feel envious when they saw the shiny gold coins.
Gold coins! Who doesn't like shiny gold coins?
As for the ordinary soldiers, seeing their commander make such a promise, there will be meat to eat, wine to drink, and even an increase in pay … … Who wouldn't be happy?
Looking at the cheering soldiers around him, Guardo breathed a sigh of relief.
However, a trace of bitterness slowly emerged in his heart.
Tomorrow … … Do we still have a tomorrow?
After instructing his trusted subordinates to be in charge of distributing the pay and provisions, Guhua Duo Luo quietly left.
First, he came to a nearly luxurious tent behind the military tent.
The people living here are none other than the "distinguished guests" of the Northwest Army, more than a dozen respected magicians.
Compared to the soldiers, these magicians didn't give Guardo any trouble, although they are more difficult to please. These distinguished gentlemen asked for the best treatment. Some of them asked to drink fresh honey every day. Some of them asked that no one should disturb them within 100 meters of their tent so as not to disturb their magic experiments. There are also magicians who asked for a living creature to be sent every day. Cows, sheep, chickens, and ducks are all fine. Of course, if a living person is sent in, he wouldn't object.
Guardo satisfied these "masters" one by one.
In addition, these magicians didn't care if they were abandoned or treated as "cannon fodder".
Because they are magicians. Even if they end up as cannon fodder, it doesn't matter. In the minds of these magicians, they were invited by Rugaard to help. In the end, they will help him fight a battle. As for whether they win or lose, they don't care at all. As long as they can return Rugaard's favor, if they encounter any danger, they can just run away. They are distinguished magicians! Rugaard can only invite them, but he can't order them. Moreover, even if they know that Rugaard is rebelling, it doesn't matter. Magicians have the right to be exempted from the law. When the time comes, as long as they leave and go to the Magician's Guild to make a statement, just like in history, the Empire will not pursue the crime of a magician. They are still free and unfettered above the law.
Therefore, until the last moment, they won't give Guardo any trouble.
Guardo came to greet these gentlemen. For the first time, he was annoyed by the unstable soldiers. Instead, he felt that these arrogant magicians were so cute. At least they are against being left here as cannon fodder.
After greeting these magicians, Guardo carefully told them that the real war is about to break out and he hopes to get their help. After getting the promise from the magicians, Guardo left.
In his heart, he can't help but envy Du Wei. He has long heard that the Duke of the Tulip Family has a lot of magicians working for him, and ….. they really listen to his orders. Unlike himself, he has to serve these guys like a master.
Guardo returned to his tent. His personal guards still strictly follow his orders, no one is allowed to approach his tent.
After entering the tent, Guardo stood outside Cybuster's cage and looked at the young general squatting inside like a beast. The young general is squatting there and letting out a low whimper. Both of his hands are clutching his hair. Poor guy.
Guardo took out a bottle of wine and threw it into the cage. Then, he threw a piece of cooked beef inside.
Looking at the young general, who used to be outstanding, squatting there like a barbarian and gnawing on the beef, Guardo Luo sighed softly.
"Cybuster, tomorrow, everything will end. When the time comes, I will give you a sword and bring you to the battlefield. You have already become like this. When the time comes, I hope you can die on the battlefield with some dignity. "
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