Chapter 894 Don’t Put Eggs in One Basket

In the Chinese military tent, the generals, officers, and civilian officials were still in chaos. Some blame each other, some argue with red faces, and some sigh in frustration, but there is no decisive opinion.

Those who could come up with decisive opinions, such as Josiah, Frey and others, sat behind the tactical table and stared at the military map in front of them, as if they had no idea and remained silent.

This is the battlefield!

This is a strange, changeable, complex and cruel battlefield of life and death!

The situation of the Gray Army was still very good the day before, with a majestic power that swept through thousands of troops like tigers. Now, he is suddenly trapped in a region, and a disaster is imminent!

No one is to blame at all. Although the overall strategic plan was formulated by Frey, it was only adopted after being approved by all senior generals. The same was true for occupying Sharon Road. As the leader, Joshua made up his mind and then got the approval of most people.

Blame Frey? It goes without saying that Inverley is indeed the best marshal replacement candidate among the Gray Army today. Blame Josiah? That's even less so, because she didn't do anything wrong at all.

Everything was decided by themselves. Now the question is, who can be blamed? Perhaps, the only reason to blame is that he was inferior in skills, failed to see the opponent's intention and trap, and stepped in...

For a moment, Frey frowned as he looked at the map. He didn't know whether he didn't think of a way to break the situation or was disturbed by the quarrel in the big tent. Finally, he suddenly raised his head and yelled as loud as thunder: "Shut up! The sky is not falling!"

As soon as the shouts subsided, the big tent fell silent. The senior generals who were still quarreling caught Frey's gaze, and they involuntarily averted their eyes and lowered their heads.

At this time. "Ask a few questions..." Joshua tilted his chin. His expression remained motionless. As if he didn't hear the previous quarrel and Frey's angry shouting, he looked at the military map without raising his head and said calmly, "If we choose to break out now and use the purple-bore cannon, we have some confidence in leaving here."

After a pause, the generals and officers looked at each other, wondering what Joshua meant. I didn't dare to speak for a while. In the end, Frey shook his head and replied: "If this game is really set up by Bran, and we choose to break out, they will definitely suppress it crazily. Even if they use purple-bore cannons... there is almost no certainty in a short time."

"How long is a short period of time? Give me a definite time... before the barbarians come here?"

"yes!"

"Well, if we retreat along the original route, give up the area we recently occupied, and retreat to the rear within the Sharon military fortress..."

"No, leader, there is not enough time. The army may be able to, but the people in the towns cannot retreat... There are many new recruits in the army. They are all residents of these towns, and their homes and relatives are here. Don’t give up.”

One question and one answer, extremely fast.

Joshua nodded clearly and raised his head, his expression as calm as water: "We can't retreat, we can't advance. General Frey, what do you think we should do now?"

It seemed like he was making things difficult, but Frey already understood what Josiah was thinking at this time. He smiled, lightly hammered the wooden table, and said firmly: "The only way is to fight!"

"confident?"

"I don't know. I won't know until I fight him." Frey said calmly.

At this time, the surrounding generals and senior officials also reacted. Yes, under the current situation, a head-on war between them and the barbarians is inevitable. In this way, instead of arguing and complaining here, it would be more practical to think about how to fight the barbarians.

The reason is that simple. It's just that the senior generals and senior generals were unable to face the reality due to the frustration of being caught in the trap before and the terrifying strength of the barbarians.

Now the answer to this question makes it clear. The atmosphere in the tent suddenly became heated.

"Fuck! Since you can't hide, let's fight! Damn it, if I can have a fight with the barbarians, my battlefield career will be complete..."

"Bah, can you still talk? It's so unlucky for you... Not only do we have to fight, we also have to win! If nothing else, just stop those who say that our army in gray only knows how to fight. , The rotten mouth of a bastard who is trying to make a fortune for the country!"

"This sounds outrageous! Aren't they just barbarians? They carry one head on two shoulders, so there's nothing to be afraid of. Count me in!"

"Haha, pull me down, old man. This is the duty of our soldiers. You, an old civilian man, are useless. You can't even carry a knife. How can you just curse the barbarians to death with your mouth... Oh, no, the barbarians don't understand the old man. Yelling and cursing..."

"Fart! When I went to the battlefield to kill the enemy, you were still playing in the mud..."

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Jidu was a rough and tumble boss with little education, and he had fought hard in the bloody battlefield. Once he put aside his worries, he immediately regained the gangster spirit similar to that of a copycat thief, gearing up, and acting rude and domineering.

Upon seeing this, Frey immediately took advantage of the situation and ordered to gather most of the purple-bore cannons and organized troops in the army, and transferred them to the military fortress of Sharon, preparing to compete with the barbarians. As for the peripheral Bran army, I think at this time, they will not interfere with this battle because they want to sit on the mountain and watch the fight between tigers. After all, whether it is the Northern Wilderness Barbarians or the Gray Army, whoever loses is the result they expect. .

After most of the generals in the tent dispersed, Josiah, who had been silent and did not interfere with Frey's order, suddenly said: "Later, I will lead the second army to set off immediately to the east of Sharon Fortress. Brother Frey, I’ll leave this to you, please take care of yourself!”

Frey was stunned when he heard this, then immediately reacted and nodded: "I understand, please take care of yourself, leader!"

It's not stated clearly, but this is the only way out.

The fighting power of the barbarians is too terrifying, and this is not a situation that can be reversed with determination or slogans. Even if Josiah and the others are confident, or even if they are nine-point sure, they don't dare to gamble on the possibility of failure - the reason is very simple, because they carry too many things and cannot afford to lose!

The location of the Sharon Fortress is really awkward. It is right in the middle of the area occupied by the Gray Army. If it is occupied by barbarians, the Gray Army will face a situation where it will be cut in two and the first place will not be connected. This is a taboo in military strategy, and it is easy to suffer losses. In addition, Bran's army on the periphery is still watching eagerly. If something goes wrong, it is not impossible for the entire army to be annihilated.

Therefore, Josiah proposed taking the second army to the other side of the Sharon Fortress with the idea of ​​dividing the top brass of the Gray Army into two parts. Just like eggs are not put in the same basket. In this way, both Frey's side and Josiah's side are involved. There is a problem on either side. The Gray Army will not be in danger of being wiped out by the entire army, retaining hope of a comeback!

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In the evening, Haita went up the mountain again and came to Wooding's residence.

"Master, there is news. This afternoon in Dongxing City, a group of people of unknown origin forced their way into the space magic tower in the city, knocked out the guards, and kidnapped a space magician sitting in the tower. Then they activated the remote teleportation array and left quickly... … They should be right.”

"Sure enough, we used the teleportation array." Wu Ding nodded without any surprise when he heard this, with a slight smile on his face covered with age spots, "Haha, this is the right move. It seems that Xiao Tang really cares about Hui Yi. Jun... no, he should be very concerned about the safety of Joshua."

"Master, do you think he can succeed?" After successfully forcing Tang En to take action, Haita was a little worried about gain and loss. Of course, this is also normal. After all, this is a battlefield, and we are facing an army. No matter how high the force is, there is no guarantee that accidents will not happen.

"I don't know." Wooding shook his head and then said. "But if Xiao Tang can't succeed, then Ji has confirmed that this road is a dead end, and there is no need to try again."

After a pause, "At that time, we can only wait and wait for Bran to be destroyed. Or, wait until the mysterious commander reveals his whereabouts, and then I, the old man, can take another trip."

Haita was anxious: "No, Master, you..."

He waved his hand to interrupt, "Needless to say, I am aware of my physical condition, and I still have the strength to fight... Haha, there is no need to be so sad, everyone is going to die, and I am no exception. Besides, you should think more of the good things. I thought, instead of letting me linger until I die, it would be better for Bran to do something in the end. It’s quite cost-effective, isn’t it?”

If Twain's weakness is Josiah, it is the Gray Army. So the weakness of Wooding, who seems to be unfulfilled by everything, is the Bran Empire, which he has protected for most of his life. He cannot sit back and watch the empire collapse without doing anything.

Hearing this, Haita lowered his head sadly, knowing that his master had made up his mind and could not waver. Now he can only hope that Tang En can succeed, so that the master will not have to go down the mountain to fight in what is likely to be the final battle of glory...

"Well, I'm not dead yet, so there's no need to be so hasty and put on such an expression." Everyone is afraid of death, but people like Wooding, who have experienced the prosperity of the world, can look down upon these inevitable things. Even joking without hesitation.

After a pause, he said seriously, "Send a message to the military headquarters and tell them that it was me who told them to order the frontline legions to attack the barbarians in three days. I don't need to know the losses or costs, nor do I need occasional victories. , I just want them to keep mobilizing the barbarians to run, so that Xiao Tang can find the mysterious leader who gives orders!"

"clear!"

"Also, before Xiao Tang succeeds or fails, let Bran's army surrounding the gray army be more honest. Anyone who takes advantage of the situation will be beheaded in front of the army regardless of military merit and rank!"

"yes!"

…

Going from the south to the north of Bran takes several days or even a week by boat at normal speed. It's a little closer if you take the land route, which can take one or two days. Of course, there is a possibility that we will never reach it, because there are so many bandits and thieves along the way...

Tang En chose neither option, so in less than a day, he successfully set foot on the northern land.

I have to say that the remote teleportation array is really a good thing. Although the cost is high and there are accidents from time to time, the speed is absolutely nothing to say. The world is so close and you can reach a place thousands of miles away in just a few breaths.

Of course, this is also due to Bran's huge investment in this area. Not all cities have remote teleportation arrays. Generally, they can only be found in large cities with particularly developed politics and economy. Oh, there are some special circumstances. For example, when the Gray Army and Bran first cooperated, in order to ensure the smooth flow of information between the two parties, Bran set up a remote teleportation array in a city around Shiwanda Mountain...

It was still evening in Sabah City. Tang En came to the first big city in the north.

The light dissipated, and what appeared in front of us was a round arched closed building with various mysterious patterns carved on the surrounding walls. It looked distant and mysterious, just like the feeling given by a space magician.

There are huge lighting crystals on each side of the wall, illuminating the place as bright as day. Lowering his head, the ground under his feet was a space array constructed with countless vertical and horizontal lines, and he could easily see the flickering light in it. A fleeting moment.

This is the remote teleportation array. This is the Space Magic Tower. Cities with teleportation arrays across the country have built them very similarly. It feels like you haven't moved where you are, but in fact you have traveled thousands of miles and successfully reached your destination.

"Good evening, gentlemen, please come and register." Not far from the magic circle, near the door, there was a middle-aged magician in a magic robe sitting, looking this way. He said with a polite smile.

As for the so-called registration, it is of course to register the identity. The remote teleportation array is not a cheap thing that can be used by everyone. It is an expensive way of transportation that is more luxurious than luxury goods. The cost of each teleportation is very huge. Except for the royal family and some extremely powerful people, Except for a few special people, big nobles have to pay to use it, and ordinary noble families cannot afford it.

Of course, payment is made before transmission. Registering your identity now is to worry about this unique way of traveling quickly. It has become an escape tool for spies, wanted criminals, etc., so the identity must be confirmed.

Tang En, who walked out of the teleportation array, ignored him. He directly told the dozen or so young people next to him, "When you go out, find the secret agency and give a message to Josiah and the others. Ask them to hold on, and I will solve the matter... If I really couldn't hold on, I didn't come back at that time. , let her...let them make their own plans, she knows what to do..."

"Sir, you need to come here and register!"

"Cultivation of the Dou Qi circulation channel I gave you before will be beneficial. The rest is in David's hands... The killer organization can continue to operate, with David in the light and Mi Xiu in the dark, but it must be done with the help of Joshua First of all, this is my order. Of course, if you don’t want to do it, that’s fine, you can discuss this among yourself..."

"Boss..."

"No need to say, no need to say anything. I know that time is tight, just listen... Remember, the most important thing is, if I don't come back for a long time, and there is no news... Don't worry, don't think too much, Just in case, I won't die that easily, maybe I was delayed by something. Well, there is no need to inquire about my information, let alone have any other thoughts. Pay special attention to little Carol, that girl has a bright mind Hot, you can do anything...and...in the end, just wait until I come back."

"Sir -" his tone became more serious, and the middle-aged magician frowned and stood up, looking unhappy. I believe that if it were not clear that the people who can ride the long-distance teleportation array are not ordinary people, this gentleman's title would be disrespectful. It's a pity that he didn't see the bitter fellow space magician standing behind Tang En and the others, otherwise he might be able to tell something from this...

"That's it, let's go." He simply waved his hand. Tang En turned around and put his arm around the space magician's shoulders and walked to the registration table. Without taking the quill handed by the middle-aged magician, he asked calmly, "Where is the space crystal?" where?"

Space crystal, a necessity for activating the teleportation array.

He was stunned for a moment, "Uh, you still need to teleport... Wait! Who told you to go out without permission? Do you know the rules? Register before leaving..." Looking at the dozen young people who turned a deaf ear and quickly walked to the door, the middle-aged magician suddenly became anxious. , raised his hand and raised the magic wand.

Snap, an imperceptible blade light passed by, and the magic wand that was just raised was broken into two pieces. The lower end was tightly held in the middle-aged magician's hand, but the head of the wand wrapped in magic crystal fell off and hit the registration table. superior.

Frowning, he reached out and grabbed the middle-aged magician's clothes, "Where is the space crystal... I have a bad temper, don't ask me to repeat this question again."

"W-Which family do you...come from? Are you brave...do you know the rules? The space crystal must..." Following the middle-aged magician's subconscious glance towards the small door on the right, Tang En got the answer and let go. Palm, step and walk directly.

"Damn it, you don't have this right..." Boom, strong wind passed by, the arched wall trembled, and the middle-aged magician's figure was completely trapped in the mural.

"Now there is..."

After a moment, Tang En and the trembling space magician walked out of the small room holding a few colorless transparent crystals.

He came to the side of the magic circle, leaned down, and placed the crystals into the grooves of the magic circle one by one. Suddenly, rays of light flowed out like water, quickly covering every vertical and horizontal line of the magic circle, and the light overflowed.

Standing in the magic circle, turning his head, Tang En asked calmly: "Do you remember what I said before?"

"Remember, remember...please ask me to be your driver. Don't use any evil ideas or be clever... If you are safe, I will be safe..."

"Very good, don't be nervous, my promise is still valid. Where is the next stop?"

"...It seems to be the northern teleportation array of the temple. It is located in a hidden cave very close to Holy Light City."

"Oh, it's the Northern Temple Association. I'm familiar with that place... let's go."

"yes."

Waving the staff, dazzling light instantly rose into the sky, covering up the figures of the two people in the magic circle. When the light dissipated, the magic circle was empty.

After a moment, there was a snap, and the middle-aged magician peeled off the wall and fell straight down.

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Teleportation array in the north of the temple.

The cave still has a round arch architectural style. The only difference from Sabah City is that there is more than one space magician in charge here. There were nearly a hundred high-ranking knights in holy armor, as well as priests, mages, etc. holding staffs, filling the cave to the brim. There were faint noises outside the cave, and it seemed that there were many people outside, waiting in a long line as if they were going somewhere collectively.

The space magician who presided over the teleportation directed the knight to install the space crystal. He counted the number of people in the cave, turned around and shouted loudly, "Quick, quick! A few more people will come in and teleport away at once..."

…………(To be continued...)