Old World, Kislöw, North bank of the Linsk River, Zedevka Town, Year 999 of the Kislöw calendar.
The town was covered in snow. Kislöw was such a place. Since the end of September, it had been snowing non-stop north of the Linsk River. It had been snowing for a long time now.
Zedevka Town was a small town with a population of about 800. It was indeed very small, with about a hundred houses and a wooden fence that was taller than an ordinary fence. However, it could not be considered a city wall. This was the complete picture of Zedevka Town.
In the golden dome tent of Tsar, the Kislöw High Command was discussing the next step of the plan.
Outside the golden dome tent were the two most elite troops of Kislöw – the Frost Guards who were responsible for protecting Tsar and the Karim Guards who were in charge of protecting Tsar.
The Frost Guards were all female. They were selected from the Ice Witch Apprentices. This kind of selection was a kind of reverse selection. Occasionally, there would be some powerful warriors in the Ice Witch Sisterhood who would be selected to join the Frost Guards. Although there were not many of them, only about a hundred of them, the Frost Guards were very powerful. They were all elite female warriors who were proficient in using bows and swords. At the same time, they could also use magical weapons and cast powerful ice magic. This kind of army that was proficient in both magic and martial arts was extremely rare in the Old World. The only ones who could compare to them were the Hous Sword Saints of the High Elves.
However, as the name suggested, the Frost Guards were particularly powerful only on the ice fields of Kislöw. Once they left the ice fields and snow of Kislöw, they were just ordinary elite troops.
The few marshals gathered together. Rokossovski was the last to arrive. Although this marshal, who was of Ugol bloodline, had the most soldiers under his command, numbering thirty thousand, most of them were small fries who had been recruited at the last minute. The marshal's greatest confidence was that he had twelve thousand Ugol mounted archers under his command, as well as two squads of winged cavalry and one squad of bearded cavalry.
With the help of his servants, Rokossovsky patted the snow off his body. He took off the armor blessed by Essun and strode into the tent. The marshal let out a long breath. He was about to apologize for being late, but he was stopped by the Karim Guard who was standing at the door. "Marshal, please wait here. His Majesty is just checking the food that has just been escorted."
"How much?" Rokossovsky quickly asked.
"About sixty-five thousand kilograms," the Karim guard said awkwardly. "And some other things."
"Sixty-five thousand …" Rokossovsky thought that this amount of food would be enough for the army to eat for two days.
The Bear Cavalry Marshal looked coldly at the Karim Guard in front of him, shook his head, and walked to the side to wait.
Rokossovsky knew why this was the case. Why this year's harvest was so good, and why the food was still so tight even after gathering the strength of the whole country.
It was because of this group of Karim Guards!
The Karim Guards were undoubtedly Kislöw's elite army, Tsar's personal army. This army was formed in the year 566 of the Kislöw calendar. They were formed under the orders of the terrifying and crazy Tsar Igor. Igor was a paranoid and crazy ruler. He was repeatedly assassinated by traitors and assassins in the dark corners. Therefore, he felt that he needed people to protect him day and night. Soon, his bloody regime created the dark legend of the Karim Guards. This black army was still feared by the people of the kingdom.
The Karim Guards not only protected the Tsar Royal Family, but they were also responsible for guarding the generals at the frontlines during wartime.
This group of royal guards had been fighting with the Chaos Tribes in the north for many years. Not only did they face Chaos Raiders and Raiders, but they also occasionally encountered Chaos Warriors and Chaos monsters. The Karim Guards wielded heavy axes with both hands. These fully armed soldiers made their enemies fearful. They went through armor breaking training every day, from light to heavy armor. Therefore, many generals liked to use these infantrymen as the assault force to break the enemy's defense formation.
Then, why did Rokossovsky say that the food shortage had something to do with the Karim Guards?
That was because the Karim Guards were sent by the female Tsar to collect the food. This group of royal guards was indeed very powerful, but they were also very corrupt. The first thing these royal guards did when they arrived at a place was to provide "village legal aid" to the people.
This mission usually involved "persuading" the villagers to accept new laws to "strengthen the country." The essence of this law was to satisfy all the demands of the Karim Guards, including all kinds of tributes and letting the Karim Guards slaughter their own livestock to eat and drink.
If that was the case, it would be fine. After a long time, the Karim Guards began to form so-called "regular taxes," "charcoal tribute," "transportation losses," and "supply lines." Every time they went to the countryside, all the villages they passed by had to go through their extortion and robbery.
Rokossovsky was a descendant of the Ugor. He knew very well that the Karim Guards were forced to collect food in the countryside. Not only did the villagers have to satisfy the quota set by the female Tsar, but they also had to satisfy the Karim Guards' huge appetite. Otherwise, they would be arrested and dealt with for treason.
Even if they collected the food, the food had to go through layers of exploitation. Every time they passed by, they would have to go through "consumption" and "regular taxes."
This was why the food supply was so tight even though there was a great harvest this year!
Damn it, if only the old Tsar Boris was still here … Rokossovsky thought helplessly. Red Tsar Boris also realized this problem. He was one of the few Tsar who forbade the Karim Guards from going to the countryside. This caused the personal guards of the Tsar to be dissatisfied with the Red Tsar. After Katarina ascended the throne, she restored the previous rules.
How helpless was that? The marshal could not blame the female Tsar. Other than the Empire and the Brittany, no one else had enough money to pay for the army of six thousand people.
When he thought of this, the matter inside was settled. Everyone entered the cold tent.
"The war cannot be dragged on any longer, Your Majesty." Kislöw's Grand Marshal Dimitri Zaev was the first to speak. "We must end this quickly."
Everyone agreed on this point. They had already discussed it in the meeting before.
"Now, there is a very good news for us." Konev, who had a big bald head, pointed at the map. "According to the scouts, currently, the Noska Mountain Army led by Valmir Aslin is still on the way to the battlefield. They are forty-five kilometers away from here."
The Noska Mountain Army had tried to sneak behind Kislöw's army from the side, but they were forced to retreat by Katarina. The Mountain Army now needed time to return to the battlefield.
"At the same time, a very large army of Chaos is heading south. But according to the scouts, they have not yet arrived at the battlefield."
"Therefore, our remaining opponents are Prince Sigwald's Perseus Army and Doctor Festus's Nurgle Army," Rokossovsky immediately said. "Your Majesty, this is a great opportunity! This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. I suggest that we attack at dawn tomorrow! "
"Why? Konstantin, what do you know? "Katarina asked curiously." To whom? "
"Your Majesty, please see. The enemies we are currently facing are only two armies of Chaos, the Perseus Army and the Nurgle Army," Zaev said. Marshal Zaev said, "The Pernicious Legion is northwest of Zedevka, while the Nurgle Legion is northeast of Zedevka. Between these two legions, there is an area with weaker defenses. We have to break through this area and then immediately find a way to annihilate a Chaos Legion. Only then can we break through the enemy's Noska Mountain Range Legion and another Chaos Legion in the north and win this war before they head south. Otherwise … Your Majesty, we will be worn down by the logistics and the endless Chaos Legion."
Katarina also realized that this was a precious opportunity. This might be the only chance to win this battle.
As for retreat? No one mentioned the idea of retreat. It was not that they did not dare to, but these marshals were all generals who had been fighting for decades. Everyone knew what the outcome would be if they retreated now.
"Retreat is an extremely advanced military technique."
— Kislöw's Marshal Konev
Tsar nodded in agreement, but then she asked a question. "Then, why the Perseus Army? Are they easier to deal with? "
"Your Majesty, the Perseus Army … is having a party." Rokossovsky reported the movements of the Perseus Army.
According to the scout's report, the long war and the prohibition of fighting the female Tsar made the beautiful Prince Sigwald very bored. So, the entire Perseus Army was having a party today. They planned to have a party for three days. Everyone was indulging in pleasure and drinking until dawn.
Is the enemy deliberately making us take the initiative to attack and consume the strength of the Perseus Army? Such a thought suddenly appeared in Rokossovsky's mind. Internal strife in Chaos was not a rare thing, but the marshal thought about it and did not say it.
So what? Do we have any other chances?
In the end, the strategic plan was as follows.
Marshal Konev's newly formed assault legion began to attack at dawn. With swift and fierce attacks, they immediately attacked the left wing of the Perseus Army near the Nurgle Legion to cut off the connection between the Perseus Army and the Nurgle Legion. At the same time, Rokossovsky must also launch an attack to destroy the Perseus Army as quickly as possible and defeat Prince Sigwald and his legion, or at least drive them out of the battlefield.
On the other side, Marshal Zaev's legion and Fedosov's legion on the right wing must try to resist the attack of the Nurgle Legion to buy time for Konev and Rokossovsky. After Konev and Rokossovsky annihilated the Perseus Army, Konev immediately turned around to surround the Nurgle Legion and drive Festus and his Nurgle Legion out of the battlefield or annihilate them. Rokossovsky continued to use the mounted archers to separate and drive away the Perseus Army.
If the plan went smoothly, even if the Supreme King of Noska Valmier Aislin led the Noska Mountain Range Legion to arrive, it would be too late.
After the plan was set, the marshals realized that this might be their only chance of victory. No one spoke anymore and went back to prepare for the battle. As the main force of the assault legion, Tsar Katarina handed over two regiments of Tsar Marksmen, two regiments of elite Kesa Warriors, hundreds of Poillé Nobles, two regiments of Karim Guards, and a total of 59 cannons to Konev to form an assault legion of 10,000 people.
Such a large-scale movement would make the soldiers tired. Although Mrs. Kiesler considered that the Noska Mountain Range Legion, which was 45 kilometers away, would take at least two days to arrive, they still calculated in advance and reduced the rest time of the soldiers so that they could join the battlefield as soon as possible and ensure that the battle could be finished before Aislin entered the battlefield.
18 hours later, Kislöw calendar year 999, November 1st, 3: 30 am.
South bank of the Torso River, the main camp of the Satyr Legion.
The entire camp was in a mess. Under the lead of the beautiful Prince Sigwald, all the followers of perverts in the army joined in the revelry. They ate, drank, and played to their heart's content. They drank all the vodka that they had plundered from everywhere like it was water. The poor captured Ugors and captives were steamed in the cauldrons. Even the children and infants were not spared. The Mirror Guardians of the Perverts took out iron basins and skewered the babies, ranging from a few months old to three years old, on iron skewers. After they were done roasting, they sprinkled seasoning on them and put them in the iron basins for everyone to enjoy.
No one asked what this was, no one asked where the meat came from, but everyone ate it.
Smoke was everywhere in the camp, spreading the corruption of the Chaos. One by one, the symbols of the Satyr Dual Sex and the symbol of the Chaos Octagon were erected. The Satyr believers sang and drank until dawn. They even got a large group of goats and mules to vent on this group of animals.
Of course, no one played as big as the Satyr Chosen Warrior Prince Sigwald. This prince, who was doted on by the Pleasure Prince, looked only 16 years old, but he had been wreaking havoc on the world for more than 300 years. This guy came from the evil seed of the marriage between a barbarian warlord and his sister. Since he was born, he liked to try all kinds of evil and indulge in all kinds of desires. At first, his tribe and his warlord father tolerated him, but as he became more and more perverted and ate human flesh, his father could only choose to banish him. In return, he killed his father and left the tribe alone to go to the Chaos Wasteland. The 16-year-old prince thought that he could establish a foothold there.
He did it. His crazy behavior made the Darkness Prince dote on his adopted son like a doting father. The Satyr Prince favored him and gave him great power. In return, Prince Sigwald gave his adoptive father a new way to play the Satyr Prince that he had never seen before.
For example, at the banquet yesterday, Prince Sigwald got a young Ugor woman with blonde hair and blue eyes. She was pregnant and was captured. Prince Sigwald personally put on a bloody show in front of everyone. He forcibly removed the nine-month-old fetus from the pregnant woman's belly and ate it raw on the spot. Countless servants worshipped him crazily and cheered.
Most mortals' understanding of the Satyr Prince was too shallow. They foolishly thought that only the matters between men and women were considered Satyrs. Only a few wise people who really understood Prince Sigwald's series of atrocities knew what the real Satyr Prince was.
However, the banquet was too high. It was so good that the Satyr Army didn't even arrange for guards. It was so good that everyone played until they were exhausted before falling asleep. It was so good that even Prince Sigwald burped and passed out in the middle of the camp.
"It's like the joy of a harvest. I'm so happy after drinking it. My body is full of energy!" Prince Sigwald said happily. He then fell asleep.
"Three days and three nights, in the middle of the night, dancing non-stop! Oh yeah!"
"There's no limit at all. I want to be high for three more days and three nights!"
After they slept for three hours, a series of cannon fire suddenly sounded from the east side of the camp. The deafening sound of cannons, accompanied by Mrs. Kiesler's roar, the sound of horns, and the sound of weapons hitting the ground, spread into the Satyr Army's camp.
The Satyr Warriors were confused for a while before they realized that it was an enemy attack. The Noska Chieftains loudly gathered their warriors. In the confusion and confusion, the army began to gather at a very slow speed. Many people drank too much or overindulged too much. Their legs were weak, and they couldn't stand up even after a lot of effort.
When Prince Sigwald was still in a daze, Konev's assault army had already rushed over!
Appendix: Zedevka's Western Front Army List
Prince Sigwald the Beauty Army:
Champion of the Satyr God Selection, high-level Saint Realm expert, Prince Sigwald the Beauty.
Chaos Flame Warlock, Fester Jax Ko.
Satyr God Selected Warriors, Magic Mirror Guard Corps (300 people)
Satyr God Selected Warriors, Dark Desire Guards Corps 3
Chaos God Selected Warriors (Halberd) Corps 3 (100 people in each Corps)
Chaos God Selected Warriors (Sword and Shield) Corps 4
Chaos Warrior Corps 4 (1000 people in each Corps)
Chaos Knight Corps 3
Barbarian Marauder Corps 19
Marauder Horseman Corps 6
Chaos Hell Cannon 8
Gore Beast War Chariots 6
(Prince Sigwald hates ugly people, he rarely leads monsters and giant beasts)
Kislöw Army:
Kislöw Marshal, Legend Pinnacle Konev.
Kislöw Bear Cavalry Marshal, Legend Pinnacle Rokossovsky.
Ice Witch Sisters' Second Great Mage, Legend Pinnacle Ice Witch Vanessa.
"Sons of Kislöw" Poillé Champion Warriors Corps 1
Essun Blessed Bear Cavalry Corps 2
Kislöw Winged Cavalry Corps 3 (1500 people in total)
Khalim Guard Corps (Two-Handed Heavy Axe Corps) 4
Tsar Shooting Corps 3 (Rifle Corps)
Kislöw Kesa Warrior Corps 4 (Rifle Corps)
Ugor Archer Cavalry Corps 12 (Rifle Corps)
Kislöw Conscription Infantry Corps 12 (Rifle Corps)
Kislöw Artillery Corps 2 (Rifle Corps) 60 (Rifle Corps)
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