The army of the Kurut Kingdom retreated in full force, leaving behind many old and weak soldiers as bait for the main forces of the German Empire.
A few days later, in Larma City, inside the Khan's tent.
"If we had enough troops to go north, the entire Kurut Kingdom would be ours." Marshal Alonso looked at the map with some regret. He crossed his arms and sighed, "Who would have thought that this battle would go so smoothly …"
"If we take down the Kurut Kingdom by force, our battle line will be stretched too far. Ammunition will be difficult to resupply, and the Kurut Kingdom will become a quagmire that traps us, a logistical nightmare. "The general of the William family stood beside Marshal Alonso and said.
This general of the William family placed great importance on defense, and was willing to carefully calculate the logistical support as well as his own forces. He was a great tactician, and was especially good at consolidating a victory that he had already won. Being cautious and prudent was his strategy. His creed for victory was to not give the enemy any opportunities even if he did not want them.
"Yes, the meat is already stewed, and we don't have a fork ready … It's really troublesome." Marshal Alonso sighed again, shifting his attention away from the map of the Kurut Kingdom that was at his fingertips but extremely troublesome.
"What do you think we should do with the surrendered soldiers of the Kurut Kingdom? After these few battles, it's not a small number now. "Marshal Alonso looked at him and asked.
Although the battle on the battlefield was exciting and gripping, the German Empire's great victory took place on the entire front line.
His troops defeated the counterattacking troops of the Kurut Kingdom and captured a large number of their soldiers. The results of the battle were glorious. Not only that, but Alonso's troops also defeated the Northland heavy cavalry that came as reinforcements. This army was led by King Gravel's trusted aide, Anna, but now Anna was seriously injured and captured by Alonso's troops.
"Send the captives back to the Empire to participate in the construction! After all, the shortage of manpower in the rear is not something new. " The general of the William Family thought for a moment before replying, "But the soldiers who surrendered in Larma City have been well trained, so they can be used directly."
The lack of qualified troops was also a serious problem that plagued the German Empire. No matter how fast they expanded their army, after suddenly occupying so much territory, their military strength was once again stretched thin.
The army of the German Empire had already gathered tens of thousands of soldiers, and the only cities that needed to be controlled now was Larma, the capital of the Kurut Kingdom.
Therefore, Alonso really hoped that the surrendered Kuruth Kingdom troops could be put to use. He hoped that he could disperse these soldiers and give them to the expanded army. This way, it would be the safest way to make use of these surrendered enemy troops.
"Arrange for these troops to be sent to Blackstone Fort as much as possible," Marshal Alonso said after weighing the pros and cons.
"What's left is to guard against the counterattack of the Kingdom of Northland … …" The general of the William Family said to Marshal Alonso.
"I'm very clear on this problem. Khan Seru still escaped with his remaining troops, probably going to the north to ask for reinforcements from the Kingdom of Northland. My father, the Lord of Blackstone Fort, General Tyrone, has been defeated by King Gravel's men, and his current situation is unknown. Those northern barbarians actually still have our airships, and not just one, but four. However, I've heard that the female general who led the Northland heavy cavalry is also an important person in the Kingdom of Northland. We must ensure that she's more useful alive than dead. For now, I'll leave the defence of Larma City to you. You have the right to act first and report later. I have to lead the army back to Blackstone Fort as soon as possible. Blackstone Fort is currently too empty, I can't expose such an important place to Gravel. "After Marshal Alonso was done with his arrangements, he went to make preparations first.
The next morning, the army of the Kingdom of Northland brought a large number of troops back to Blackstone Fort. After a few days of continuous travel, Alonso finally arrived back at Blackstone Fort before King Gravel went south.
On the other hand, Khan Seru brought his remaining troops north to find King Gravel who had just defeated Tyrone's Blackstone Fort expedition. He told King Gravel about the situation here, and also mentioned that Anna might have been captured or killed in battle.
Gravel was very excited when he heard this. The newly formed Northland heavy cavalry was the elite of the Kingdom of Northland. He didn't expect that they would be wiped out, and Anna's fate was unknown.
Thus, after arranging for Beffman to lead his men to chase after Tyrone's army, King Gravel personally led the Kingdom of Northland's main army south to attack Blackstone Fort.
King Gravel stared coldly at the towering Blackstone Fort. Was this the so-called main fortress of the Kingdom of Northland? It was useless. Even Rayleigh, which was defended by Tyrone's Blackstone Fort expedition, was still taken by him. It would be difficult to stop the Kingdom of Northland's army here.
King Gravel didn't care about the people of the Kingdom of Northland, but he wanted to see if Marshal Alonso would come personally to defend Blackstone Fort. He had been defeated by him a long time ago, and now he had defeated the Northland heavy cavalry, captured Anna, defeated Khan Seru's army of tens of thousands, and occupied the capital of the Kurut Kingdom, Larma. Would Marshal Alonso be a match for him now?
King Gravel raised his head proudly. In his opinion, this Alonso wasn't as powerful as he thought. Did he really think that he could stop the Kingdom of Northland's army with just a sturdy city? He snorted coldly and turned to the silent Khan Seru, "Is this the Alonso you fear so much? I think he's just a guy who only knows how to use magic crystal cannons. "
Khan Seru stiffened his neck and said, "You'll know once you fight."
"Hmph! I will. You'll soon see how the soldiers of the Kingdom of Northland attack the city walls. "King Gravel turned his horse around and rode back to the camp.
From the afternoon until late at night, the soldiers in the Northland camp were busy assembling all kinds of siege weapons. Catapults were beginning to take shape, and huge siege wagons were erected in the middle of the camp. Thousands of soldiers were chanting as they slowly lifted a ten-foot-long battering ram with iron chains and installed it on a wooden frame.
Airships carrying large incendiary bombs arrived at the center of the camp and began to unload them. These incendiary bombs were invented by Kevin of the Demon Hunter's Blade.
In the night, King Gravel stared at the dark city walls. His handsome face revealed a sinister smile as he muttered to himself, "Alonso, once I defeat you, I'll be able to pierce the heart of the Kingdom of Northland! I've been waiting for this day for a long time. "
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