Chapter 653: The Commander's True Face
Under the city wall, energy particles filled the air are boiling.
Accompanied by the sudden bombardment of the magic cannon, one wave after another of fierce magic shock waves, like a shocking hurricane, crazily swept towards the hoplites and longbowmen standing at the back.
These siege soldiers who were caught off guard were torn into the center of the vortex before they had time to react.
Of course, even if you react in advance, it will not help at all.
In front of the magic power released by the magic cannon, which is far stronger than that of ordinary magicians.
The ordinary heavy armor on the heavy armored soldiers, and even the heavy anti-magic shield in their hands, hardly served any defensive function, and were instantly reduced to a mass of broken copper and rotten iron by the irresistible huge force.
And the longbowmen who were only wearing leather armor were like dead leaves in a violent storm. They were directly blown away by the shock wave and even scattered in mid-air. The blood mist filled the air, like wild flowers they had just crushed not long ago. Weeds are generally fragmented.
Because all of this happened in the blink of an eye, there was even a hint of greed and arrogant killing intent for the treasures in the city on the faces of these soldiers, but it was permanently frozen in the roar of the magic cannon.
Under Lei Xiao's order, in order to preserve its strength, the magic cannons fired by Kongqing Town this time were all ordinary first-order guns, but even so, they still achieved the expected effect.
"During the offensive and defensive battle of the Shanbao Fortress, although I also supported a large number of magic cannons, when I left, I told Bai Lao many times to keep the secret. I only said that the third princess of the Buluo Fortress returned it secretly. of."
Feeling the waves of energy surging from below the city, Lei Xiao continued to think in his heart: "In this way, it will not only deter the Holy Night Army, but also allow me to retain my strength to the maximum. After all, no one will believe that the weak Ariel, who can take out such a number of magic cannons."
"With the faces of the princes, it is naturally impossible to ask Ariel's sister, Leng Yan's third princess, who guards the fortress in the extreme north, to prove it. They would like to make this trouble disappear with Ariel."
While sniffing the increasingly thick bloody smell around him, Lei Xiao brought his thoughts back to reality and refocused on everything in front of him.
Under the fierce attack, the leaderless siege soldiers in the city were almost powerless to fight back, and most of the sporadic counterattack arrows were stopped by our heavy infantry in the front row.
On the city wall, our archers were still raining dense arrows, while the magic cannon blocked the opponent's soldiers' retreat.
There was an endless stream of wailing and cursing for a while, but it was immediately covered by the roar of the magic cannon.
It didn't take long to attack back and forth like this, and the battlefield under the city wall returned to dead silence again.
At this time, the smoke surrounding the walls of Kongqing Town had dissipated, and as far as the eye could see, apart from the corpses of the soldiers, there was only gunpowder smoke burning everywhere in the vast area below the city, still curling up.
"My lord, the vanguard army, the main force of the great prince, has been wiped out!"
After a while, the Guanzhong reappeared in front of Lei Xiao, bowed excitedly and reported: "Originally, the three cavalry brigades of another cavalry regiment were also around the corner. Seeing that the situation is not good, immediately He just ran away without a trace."
"As expected."
Lei Xiao smiled lightly, walked out of the archery tower, looked around at many soldiers injured by Liu Ya, and said: "Okay, let's hurry up and treat the wounded soldiers first."
"Understood, my lord, as for the specific results of the battle, further statistics are being made!"
The crisp sound of armor clashing sounded, and everyone stroked their chests to salute, and then hurried to work.
Ju Bai was left to preside over the treatment work, and Lei Xiao and his group returned to the City Lord's Mansion in the center of the city.
According to the battle statistics that were sent back continuously, Lei Xiao learned further.
In the northern part of Kongqing Town, which is the direction of the city wall where the opponent is mainly attacking, the siege soldiers of more than 5,000 people were almost wiped out, and only a few stragglers were left.
As for the city walls in the other three directions, a total of more than 5,000 soldiers were mostly wiped out, and a small number of about 1,000 people eventually became our captives.
"Very good. Those captives don't have to be executed. They are all held in dungeons, guarded by heavy soldiers, and provided with enough food and drink. It just so happens that the huge dungeon built by the previous city lord has never been used."
In the castle hall of the City Lord's Mansion, after listening to the successive reports from Bert, Guanzhong, Lin, Fang Hai and others, Lei Xiao, who was sitting on the throne, murmured an order: "When the war is over, I will send these soldiers Put them all back and give enough golden dragons."
"As expected of the lord! In this way, once we take control of Velen City and Zem Town in the future, it will not cause too much hostility. These returned soldiers will undoubtedly be the best publicity!"
Ariel's starry eyes lit up, and she suddenly said: "And those free farmers who are already at the bottom will support us with all their strength!"
"Yes, for us, the cost of resolving hatred is far less than creating new hatred."
Lei Xiao smiled lightly, and said, "Ariel, I will leave it to you to appease these soldiers, and let them feel the generosity and tolerance of you, Princess Leng Yan, and it is also an extremely important part of us. .”
"These soldiers once drew their swords at you as a member of the royal family, but you chose to forgive them. I think they must be greatly shocked."
After speaking, Lei Xiao nodded to Ariel again.
"Please don't worry, my lord, I will leave this matter to my subordinates!" Ariel, who stood respectfully, stroked her chest and saluted, and accepted the order.
"very good."
Looking at Ariel's firm eyes, Lei Xiao nodded again in satisfaction.
So far, this vanguard army, which is greedy for meritorious deeds, has been completely declared annihilated, making the first battle of this huge battle end with our complete victory.
As for those sporadic soldiers who fled, Lei Xiao didn't take it seriously either. Having seen this one-sided siege battle, they were naturally a natural tool to hit the opponent's morale.
"Okay, let's talk about our protagonist this time."
Lei Xiao's gaze shifted and landed on Ye Cang again.
"Going back to Lord Lord, after a thorough investigation of Nabaldwin by his subordinates, he has obtained information from the commander of the eldest prince's group."
On Ye Cang's elegant face, a contented smile first appeared, and then he pushed the gold-rimmed glasses on the bridge of his nose and said: "His real identity is one of the two town-level fifth-level powerhouses in the Lengyan Kingdom. White Knight!"
As soon as Ye Cang's words came out, the rest of the subordinates present couldn't help but frowned, especially the subordinates who knew Leng Yan well, all took a deep breath.
Even though the lord's subordinates have the allegiance of the knotweed stick and the red night, the prestige of the white knight resounds throughout the human kingdoms.
It is not an exaggeration to call him the No. 1 knight of the human race for his terrifying charging ability and the same tyrannical melee ability, which can be seen from this!
"Is that so?"
After getting this expected answer, Lei Xiao was not too surprised, but his complexion became more serious.
The appearance of the opponent's fifth-order powerhouse on the battlefield means that he must send out an equal combat force in order to be invincible.
As for using ordinary soldiers to consume the opponent's energy, it is an unrealistic thing for me.
After all, the combined forces of the Territory, Kongqing Town, and the adjacent Mailan Town and Magneto Town are far from being comparable to the opponent's main force.
When the troops are already at an absolute disadvantage, if they consume them blindly, it is undoubtedly tantamount to seeking death.
"In other words, do I have to take out a fifth-order powerhouse as the trump card to deal with the white knight? Things are really getting more and more difficult."
Shaking his head helplessly, Lei Xiao pondered for a moment, then asked the muscular priest, "Ye Cang, apart from that, do you have any other information from that guy?"
"Going back to Lord Lord, I don't have any other information. That guy only met the White Knight once before marching. The other party only told him to siege the city and feign an attack, so as to test our details and exhaust us."
Ye Cang bowed and saluted, and then responded: "As for other deployments and plans, I didn't disclose anything at all. From this, it can be seen that the White Knight is obviously very cautious in his actions."
"Such a commander is indeed difficult to deal with. We have wiped out the opponent's vanguard army, but we still haven't got any plans for his next move."
Lei Xiao frowned, and continued to ask: "According to the current marching speed, when will the main force of the eldest prince's forces arrive in Kongqing Town?"
"Lord Lord, according to the reports from the scouts, combined with the news from the Shadow Squadron, the main forces of the eldest prince's forces have already begun to gather around Velen City, and are expected to arrive in Kongqing Town tomorrow night or the morning after tomorrow."
There was a rustling sound, Lin stepped forward and reported: "As for the strength, it is about five legions."
"Understood, the real battle is getting closer and closer to us."
After listening to Lin's words, Lei Xiao nodded thoughtfully.
Although the distance between Velen City and Kongqing Town is already very far, the distance they pass is basically an endless plain.
In addition, except for the new recruits, after several years of systematic training, the strength of the ordinary garrison can basically reach the first-order three stars, and they have successfully condensed the energy vortex.
Therefore, with the support of energy in the body, the marching speed is naturally much faster than ordinary people.
Pulling his thoughts back to reality, Lei Xiao asked again: "The situation of the Second Prince's forces, how is it now?"
"Lord Hui, the vanguard army of the Second Prince's force has already set up camp under the Baibu Mountain Range near Magneto Town."
Lin still maintained a respectful posture, and responded: "There is a large dense forest at that location, and the camp is built next to a small lake next to the forest. Even if the first prince's cavalry troops charge, the second prince's vanguard army can easily deal with it."
"So it's an excellent place to sit on the mountain and watch the tigers fight."
Lei Xiao rubbed his chin, nodded in deep thought, and continued to ask: "Then where is the main force of the second prince's power?"
"Returning to Lord Lord, the main force of the Second Prince's forces has also begun to gather. Due to the long distance, the scheduled arrival time will be about half a day later than that of the First Prince's forces."
Lin, who has already understood everything in her heart, knows it like a treasure.
"Understood, that is to say, there are only two legions left in our vicinity, the cavalry legion that the eldest prince guards against the second prince, and the vanguard legion that the second prince just set up camp..."
I saw Lei Xiao standing up from the throne while thinking thoughtfully.
"Lord Master, that's exactly the case."
Guanzhong took a step forward and said excitedly again: "Although there are still two legions eyeing us around us, after the battle just now, the casualties in our Kongqing Town were minimal, and the morale of the soldiers has been greatly improved. There was no panic at all."
"Don't forget, this is just the beginning. Once there are more enemies besieging the city, panic will happen sooner or later."
Lei Xiao stepped down from the high platform where the throne was, came to the side of the subordinates and said, "Therefore, what we need to do is to motivate the soldiers in the city to the greatest extent possible."
Walking straight in front of Lin and Guanzhong, Lei Xiao continued: "Including the city wall where I am, select the commanders and soldiers who have made meritorious service in this city offensive and defensive battle as soon as possible, and together with the soldiers under their command , or the combat team you belong to, give a big reward together, and mobilize all the chefs in the city to hold a grand celebration banquet tonight."
"As for the wounded soldiers, they will all be rewarded according to their severity, and their families will be exempted from all taxes for half a year in Kongqing Town. As for the soldiers who died in battle, all arrangements must be made properly."
After a pause, Lei Xiao took a deep breath and said slowly, "In the end, these soldiers are fighting for me, and I will never let them down."
"Obey! Please rest assured, my lord!"
Lin and Guan Zhong touched their chests and saluted at the same time, and responded together.
Judging from the excited expressions on their faces, they were obviously moved by Lei Xiao's words.
Ariel and the others around also showed the same expressions, and looked at Lei Xiao with reverence.
"Of course, the defense work in the city should not be slack. During the celebration banquet, half of the soldiers and the other half of the soldiers can take turns to eat."
Lei Xiao nodded slightly, and said solemnly to his subordinates: "From the current situation, although the commander of the Second Prince's faction has not surfaced, but from the march of his vanguard army and the current situation of sitting on the mountain watching tigers fight Analyzing the situation is definitely not an ordinary generation, so even if the war has not officially started, we must not relax."
"Obey! Your lord!"
After listening to Lei Xiao's words, all the subordinates immediately bowed down and said in unison.
"My lord, shall we stand still until the opponent's main force arrives?"
Ariel thought for a while, then asked again, blinking her slender eyelashes.
"Of course not. I have already said that it is obviously impossible for the Second Prince's forces to reap the benefits."
Lei Xiao raised his eyebrows, and a faint smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.