Chapter 609 Stepping Into the Battlefield

"There were three people in total, all of whom died in the huts under the stage." The presiding judge nodded, "The guards of the Beacon Tower are rotated once a week, so when I went to check on the scene, the corpses were already smelly."

"Very good, so they didn't set the beacon fire, but someone else," Soli slammed his fist on the desk, and laughed angrily, "Is this deliberately teasing us? Or is it looking for a war for the Holy City?" reason?"

"The specific reason is not clear, but my lord, there is a rat's confession is very interesting," he pointed to the report, "I deliberately recorded it on the last page."

The presiding judge flipped to the end and browsed through it hastily, "Two weeks ago, someone below Cold Wind Ridge set up checkpoints along the road, prohibiting anyone from going to the Impassable Mountain Range, but didn't they prevent people on the mountain from leaving?"

"That's right. He originally planned to go to Yougu Town to try his luck, but he saw a caravan that was supposed to go to Hermes stopped."

"It doesn't seem like the lord did it?" Solly thought, "Wait...two weeks ago? When was the last time that group of grain merchants showed up?"

"Three days ago."

The archbishop's face darkened instantly, "That is to say, the group of merchants was released by this checkpoint that claims to not allow anyone to go to the Impassable Mountain Range?"

The answer is almost there.

"They are a gang." The presiding judge replied, "At least they look like a gang."

"How many people are there at the checkpoint?"

"The mouse just took a look at it from a distance. It is estimated that there are hundreds of people."

"As long as the tail is exposed," Solly Dahl stood up, "give me an order to summon the Judgment Army!"

"My lord bishop, do you want to go down the mountain?" The presiding judge was stunned for a moment, and then quickly dissuaded him, "The Pope's order is for us to capture Cold Wind Ridge and stay where we are, to ensure that the mountain road is clear and wait for the army to dispatch... If you If you want to arrest a few people to ask about the situation, it is enough to send a small team."

"Not only do I want to catch a few tongues, but I also want to grind their levels into powder, this is the price of teasing the Holy City!" Soli waved his hand impatiently, "If it is released now, I will be able to see their levels the day after tomorrow." Hanging the head at the gate of the city—this has no effect on the battle plan of the holy city, and His Majesty will not blame him."

"However, if the enemy lays an ambush..."

"Ambush?" Soli glanced at him, "I once led an army to attack Broken Tooth Castle in the Wolfheart Kingdom. Bring a little trouble to the God's Punishment Army, let alone the open and flat area at the foot of the mountain? Any action to ambush the God's Punishment Army is tantamount to suicide, I hope they really have the courage and not run away." Speaking of this, the archbishop After a pause, "I understand, go and carry out my order."

"...Yes, my lord."

Seeing the back of the judge leaving, Solly Dahl sneered, he would never let those blasphemers go.

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"Is there a large group of people in Hanfeng Ridge?" Iron Ax asked, looking at the fat pigeons that flew into the tent.

"About a thousand people!" Maggie flapped her wings, "There were no food trucks, and I didn't see militiamen. They all wore armor, and some of them carried huge shields and short spears!"

"Giant shield?" Iron Ax asked in surprise, "How big is it?"

"Hmm..." Maggie tilted her head and glanced at him, "It's almost as big as you."

"I see, you did a good job," Sandman took out a piece of dried meat and handed it to the pigeon as usual, and then called in the guards outside the door, "Notify the artillery battalion commander Brian and the artillery battalion commander Vanner to come to my place." The tent met and the enemy moved."

...

After listening to the information provided by the witch, Brian couldn't help but frowned, "Why did you come so fast? Your Majesty still needs two or three days to arrive in Glen Town, and the fortress guns are not in place yet..."

"The church's response was indeed faster than we expected, but whether His Majesty is here or not, we must fulfill our duties and never take a step back." Iron Ax said calmly, "In any case, the enemy must not cross the line of defense at the foot of the mountain." step."

"Yes!" The two said in unison.

"Very good, next is the specific combat arrangement." Iron Ax licked his lips, "The enemy needs to trek for at least one day to reach the foot of the mountain, so we have plenty of time to prepare. God's Stone of Retaliation is only more than two thousand in total Try to give them to the soldiers on the front line, the machine gunner is the key point of protection, and must wear the god stone." He roughly described the plan he had in mind, "In addition, I will arrange ten soldiers with good marksmanship and a machine gun squad to guard the front line. Miss Sylvie's side, according to her on-site investigation instructions, focus on the threatening enemy, and the rest will follow the regulations during the drill."

"I have a question," Van Na hesitated, "could the guy with the giant shield in the enemy team be..."

"Nine times out of ten, it's the God's Punishment Army." Iron Ax nodded. "According to Miss Maggie, ordinary people can't carry a shield of that size on the march."

"Can the bullet go through?" Brian asked.

"Before you try it, no one knows," Iron Ax replied without hesitation. "If the musket can't cause effective damage, your people will try to hinder the advance of the God's Punishment Army as much as possible, and let the artillery deal with them."

"yes. "

"The final solution to the problem still depends on artillery," Van Na smiled, "Leave it to me, my lord."

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Early the next morning, Danny got into the trench with his beloved rifle in his arms.

According to yesterday's arrangement, he quickly came to his reserved position - a right wing of the trench in the center of the position. The shrubs and short trees in this place have all been eradicated, and the field of vision is wide, and he can have a panoramic view of the entire battlefield, which is very suitable for precise shooting.

He picked up a few rocks from under his feet and piled them on the side of the ditch to make a small support. Then he put the gun on the rocks and aimed ahead.

Through the front sight, Danny could see the dew hanging on the grass blades on the ground, the spiders clinging to the barbed wire, the red dirt road covered with horseshoe prints, and the impenetrable mountains in the distance.

Excellent blocking position.

He pulled the bolt, pushed the first bullet into the chamber, and then waited for the enemy to appear.

As a hunter, Danny has never been patient.

Since he was conscripted into the militia by His Majesty, he has participated in a series of battles such as the defense of the Demon Moon, the Duke of Changsong's blockade, and the attack on the Royal Capital. The weapon in his hand has also been changed from a flintlock to the latest bolt-action rifle. In terms of combat experience, he was definitely one of the best candidates in the First Army. If he hadn't insisted on staying on the front line, he might have already become an officer of the Musket Battalion second only to Sir Brian.

But he prefers the feeling of shooting prey to commanding others.

From the day he touched the musket, he fell in love with this weapon deeply.

Easy to use and powerful, all you need is a pair of good eyes and a little talent.

Holding the gun in his hand, he could feel the surging power in his heart.