Chapter 209 The Turmoil in the War Caused by Leon

Gravel Castle.

As the supreme military commander of Walras's southern army, Olof Bundy was staring at the beacon smoke rising not far away.

This is already the seventh day that Walras's army has besieged Gravel Castle.

Trebuchets, ladders, siege engines...

The craftsmen plundered from all over the Principality of Norton built an astonishing number of siege weapons for the Walras people, allowing the brave Walras people to approach and even attack the city walls again and again.

However……

Perhaps the usually timid nobles of Idrit had completed a change in their thinking and realized the significance of this battle to the Kingdom of Idrit. The defenders in Gravel Castle showed amazing perseverance.

It is precisely because of this that even though the troops of the Kingdom of Walras have rushed to the city wall several times and are only a stone's throw away from victory, the triumphal song of victory has not yet been played.

The tenacious defenders pushed back the Walras warriors who rushed to the city wall time and time again, using their blood-stained armor to guard this city that was of great significance to the Kingdom of Iderit.

But it was also during these brutal city attacks and defenses.

Olof Bundy has been keenly aware of the decline of the defenders.

Because as the war continues, the time it takes for the defenders of Gravel Castle to repel the siege army is gradually lengthening.

It originally only took a moment to retake the city wall, but during yesterday's fierce battle, it already took half a day to retake it.

Victory is at hand!

Although the defenders of Gravel Castle are still strong at this moment, there is no doubt that Olof Bundy has seen the hope of victory in the war!

As long as there are three more days, the Gravel Castle will definitely be breached by the Walras people!

This is the accurate conclusion reached by the battle-hardened Walrasian general Olof Bundy.

You know, his title of second-class Tablo was obtained through his military exploits in war after war!

The only problem is...

There seems to be a small problem with your own logistics and food supplies?

“Why hasn’t the food and grass that was supposed to be delivered yesterday not arrived yet?!”

Olof Bondi asked rather unhappily.

In fact, Olof Bondi has always had strong opinions on placing the royal dude, Burker Gulen, in key positions such as grain transportation officer.

At worst, can't we wait until the end of the war to divide a few of his heads?

Why do you have to go to the Principality of Norton to join in the fun?

However, opinions are opinions, and Bakr Gulen eventually became the grain transport officer of the southern front army.

It would be fine if you did a good job.

But... what about food?

The amount of food, grass and baggage that tens of thousands of troops need to consume every day is an astronomical figure. What's more, for the Walras people, there are still thousands of horses that need to be fed.

These war horses eat much more than the soldiers!

"Already urging."

Hearing this, the deputy general on the side said cautiously: "But..."

"Report!"

As he spoke, a messenger rushed to Olof's side and said in a deep voice: "Lord Olof, there are a large number of broken troops in the north of the camp, and they are suspected to be coming from the direction of Baishi Creek!"

Olof:! ! !

Lieutenant General:! ! !

At this moment, First Class Tablo felt like his head was buzzing.

The army collapsed!

Why was there a rout in the north? !

It’s impossible that the Walrasian soldiers defending the Andal Kingdom’s army in the northeast were completely routed, right?

"Check! Go check! What happened?!"

Hearing this, after finally regaining his composure, Olof couldn't help but flew into a rage.

This was the critical period for the siege of Gravel Castle, and he absolutely could not tolerate even the slightest mistake in his rear.

then……

Perhaps as Murphy's Law says, if you are worried that something may happen, then it will probably happen.

Almost immediately after, a piece of news that shocked all Walrasians reached Orlov's ears.

Baishixi was lost!

Sneak attack!

A naked sneak attack ruined almost all the logistical supplies of the southern army of the Kingdom of Walras.

The Antolian army from the east captured the important southern town where a large amount of logistical supplies were stored in the first battle.

And according to what the defeated soldiers said, the fire and smoke rising into the sky in Baishixi City have probably not been extinguished to this day.

"Where are the Bakr people? Where is Bakr Gulen?"

At this moment, Olof Bondi had even thought of hacking that damn royal dude to death and then going back to plead guilty.

"Lord Berkel Grant...is missing."

Orlov, who has military honors, can call him by his first name, but even if the lieutenants and attendants next to him are unhappy, they still dare not be presumptuous and still use honorifics.

After a moment of frightening silence.

Orlov took the map from the soldier's hands.

Without logistical supplies, the plan to siege Gravel Castle has undoubtedly suffered a heavy blow.

The originally abundant time has become in jeopardy because of this.

After all...the defenders in Gravel Castle were already prepared for a protracted war.

According to rumors, the commander-in-chief of the defenders, Mendez, the second prince of the Kingdom of Iderit, even built a circle of twenty-four wells in the Gravel Castle, and the food reserves were extremely abundant. This is obviously It is to fight to the death with Walras' army.

And now...

The logistics supplies piled up in Baishixi were burned by the enemy. They would either retreat northward within two days, or they would use all their strength to attack the city. However, there was no guarantee that the food stored in the city would not be burned by the Iderit army defending the city at the last moment. Almost exhausted.

Therefore, Orlov is now facing a dilemma.

"Where did that army come from?!"

Although he was outside Gravel Castle at this time, when he thought about the loss of White Rock Creek, Orlov became more and more angry.

"It is most likely that they went north along the eastern mountains of the Principality of Norton, and then after capturing Shuanghu Town, they sneaked westward to attack Baishi Creek."

"Damn it!"

Olof muttered.

"According to the information we got from the defeated troops, that army most likely headed north after capturing Baishi Creek."

"North?"

Hearing this, Olof couldn't help but look at the map in front of him.

In fact, Orlov would understand if the army under the banner of the Kingdom of Andal ran all the way west towards the Kingdom of Idrit.

After all, the burning of the Baishixi grain and grass was already considered a great victory, and it was also a common idea of ​​the Andal nobles to give up when the situation was good.

But if you go all the way north...

For a moment, an idea appeared in Orlov's mind that frightened him.

He looked up.

He asked the generals around him: "Is that army heading towards Bolton?"

"No, Bolton is the capital of the Norton Kingdom. The city wall is so tall and strong that it cannot be defeated with just a few manpower."

Olof shook his head.

"Will... the Andal Kingdom's army also advance westward to support that army?"

The general on the side came up with a bold idea.

The most fearful thing about everything is imagination.

Although according to the Walras people's understanding of the nobles of the Kingdom of Andal, there is a high probability that they will not be able to do such a thing.

But...what if?

If the reinforcements from other countries gave the Andals courage, and then sent out a large number of troops in one go, directly cutting off the southern army's way back north...

Orlov couldn't imagine what the consequences would be!

"Damn it!"

Thinking of this, First Class Tablo couldn't help but hit the table beside him with his fist, so that the solid tabletop burst into pieces in the flash of lightning.

"Glob, you lead five thousand cavalry north immediately! We must ensure that Bolton City is safe!"

"In addition, order Walras's army to attack the city with all its strength, and be sure to capture the Gravel Castle within one day!"

It's not that Orlov doesn't want to continue to engage in round battles to consume the energy of the defenders of Gravel Castle, but the current situation does not allow him to do so!

Spend a day giving it a try!

If it fails to succeed, then the Kingdom of Walras's offensive against the southern part of the Principality of Norton will probably be declared a failure.

However, as long as Bolton City is still firmly in the hands of the Kingdom of Walras, there is still a chance that this battle will turn around!

And even if we attack the city with all our strength, the most likely to die will be the Kuhaha slave soldiers.

On the contrary, it can also reduce the logistical pressure on Walras' army to a certain extent.

…

For the defenders of Gravel Castle, this was the most difficult day they had experienced since the offensive and defensive battle broke out.

The troops of the Kingdom of Walras didn’t know why they were crazy.

At least within the sight of Prince Idrit Mendez, with four walls and four directions, on this day the Kingdom of Walras launched the largest siege since the war began!

At a glance, it is densely packed.

It feels as if if we can't win the Gravel Castle today, we may not have a chance to win it.

"I'm afraid you're right."

Standing behind Prince Mendez, Count Felden, with a bloody face, gave a positive answer to this conjecture.

"What the count means is..."

Hearing this, Feilden said:

"The strategic intention of Walras's army has always been clear, which is to continuously use slave soldiers to consume our energy and break the will of resistance of the soldiers defending the city."

"Now, almost all the Walrasian troops are pressing forward, and even the cavalry that had been waiting outside the city before has disappeared."

"There can only be one reason for such an abrupt change, and that is that some unexpected incident may have occurred behind the Walras people!"

"Either the Andal Kingdom's army finally launched an attack on the Walras people, or... maybe the Antolians achieved amazing results?"

At this point, Count Felden's voice became a little uncertain.

In his opinion, the former is obviously more likely, and the latter is purely used to make up numbers to demonstrate his analytical ability.

after all……

The Antolian army heading north this time only had about 2,000 people in total, and it was really not possible for the Walrasian army to engage in such a large battle.

"Count Felden is right!"

"This battle or defeat depends on this one move!"

"Give the soldiers money! Give them all money! If you kill more than ten enemies with a SLR, you will be an honorary knight!"

In this era, giving money is obviously the most effective way to boost morale.

As the prince of the Idrit Kingdom, Mendez has never been a short-sighted and stingy guy.

As long as you hold on to the Gravel Castle, the throne will not be lost in the future!

Compared with the reputation and political capital that this battle can accumulate for oneself, and compared with the great significance of this battle to the Kingdom of Idrit, those shining coins are really insignificant.

"Your Highness is wise!"

Hearing this, Count Felden said in a deep voice.

This battle was particularly brutal.

For a whole day, the entire land of Gravel Castle was filled with a strong smell of blood.

However, it was amid these endless shouts of death that Prince Mendez's strategy of adding money achieved an effect that cannot be ignored.

The side defending the city was already at an advantage, and the nobles of the Idrit Kingdom stepped onto the city wall one after another under Mendes' half-forced and half-called slogans. A famous knight used their armor and swords to block the Walras people's attack. A last-ditch fight.

Until the afterglow of the setting sun shines on this battlefield...

Looking at Walras's army gradually retreating northward, Mendez finally let out a long sigh of relief.

Three counts died in the battle alone!

In addition, there are eight viscounts, twenty-seven barons, and countless low-level nobles such as knights and honorary knights.

However……

The Gravel Castle was finally defended!

The redbud flag of the Idrit royal family still flutters over the city, and there are even more corpses piled on and under the city walls.

"What's going on up north?"

Seeing that the troops of the Kingdom of Walras began to retreat towards the north, and the troops that originally besieged Gravel Fort also began to retreat, Mendez became more and more curious.

But no matter what happened, this battle was still won miserably!

…

At this moment, the capital of Duke Norton is south of Bolton.

A cavalry force from the Kingdom of Walras, numbering in the thousands, was slowly marching towards the city gate.

After three days of marching, Bolton's city walls were exposed to the eyes of this cavalry.

The rugged figure, messy hair, and the odor of savagery and recklessness exuding from the inside are the most unique business cards of the Walras people.

It tastes right!

This is Leon's evaluation of the group of Antolian soldiers following him.

From the initial discomfort, to the calm integration later.

As long as they don't speak, no one will doubt the identity of this army.

And even if he opens his mouth to speak, the Walrasian prisoner who is deficient in calcium can also tell the origin of this army - they are an army under the command of Berkel Gulen, and they are also part of the Walrasian Southern Front. The vanguard of the army will bring the latest news of the great victory on the southern front to Bolton's defenders.

"My Lord Marquis, ahead is Bolton, the capital of the Principality of Norton."

Following Leon, Juan reminded softly.

"Please watch your words, Lieutenant General!"

Leon glanced lightly at Juan aside: "I am the first-class Doron of the Kingdom of Walras - Laika Andara!"