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Chapter 681 Yangguan County

“Marshal, I just received the news.

The city of Parma fell last night, and Duke Ernst died in battle! "

When he told the news, Marquis Simonyi felt very complicated.

The city of Parma fell quickly, and it was too late to rescue him. He no longer had to worry about anyone scolding him for refusing to save him.

While settling a matter on his mind, Marquis Simonyi was endlessly sad. Not long after this, another great nobleman in the kingdom fell.

Simply looking at statistics, more nobles have been killed in the Hessian Kingdom in the past ten years than in the past hundred years.

"Oh, I see.

People cannot be resurrected after death, so what we have to do now is to use the earth's center channel as bait to attract the main force of the Demon Crocodile Tribe to avenge Duke Ernst! "

Hudson replied calmly.

It was just a big nobleman who was killed in battle. He had seen similar scenes countless times and couldn't get over the sadness at all.

Perhaps this is a disaster for individuals and families, but for the decadent Hessian Kingdom, this sacrifice is an opportunity.

Only when big nobles continue to die in battle can their martial spirit be awakened and the remaining nobles be forced to pay attention to military preparations.

The collective setback of vested interests is also a benefit to the reformists. Only when everyone feels the pain, will they support the reform.

However, he would only think about these things secretly and would never say them outright.

The Kingdom of Hesse has a lot of problems, and so does the Kingdom of Alpha.

The current strength is based on continuous victory in foreign wars.

Even if his own problems have not been solved, Hudson will not interfere in the internal affairs of his allies without doing anything thankless.

"Marshal, please take it..."

Before Marquis Simonyi could finish his words, Hudson interrupted: "Your Excellency, Marquis, I am not familiar with the situation in your country. How can you command the national army?

The matter ends here.

You should suggest that His Majesty choose another worthy person to take on this important task! "

If he had this opportunity five years ago, Hudson would definitely not let it go.

But things are different now!

Now that the title of Marshal of the Human Race has been obtained, the Marshal Seal of the Hessian Kingdom is not that valuable.

It's impossible for him to risk his undefeated body and work hard for nothing with just a false reputation.

The outside world believes that he is a god in using troops and can win any battle. It seems that as long as he serves as the coach, he will immediately win a complete victory.

But this kind of bragging is enough, and Hudson himself is not that arrogant.

Planning strategies and winning a decisive victory thousands of miles away are based on a good understanding of the battlefield situation.

Commanding the Alpha Kingdom's army, Hudson dared to deploy remotely. That was because he had trained the troops and he knew how powerful they were.

He also brought out the generals in the army, and they were able to carry out his orders without compromise.

When he arrived at the Hessian Kingdom, no matter how high his prestige was, he was still just an outsider.

Except for these generals in the coalition who followed him and won the battle, who could influence him to some extent, who else would really take him seriously?

Relying entirely on the information provided by the Hessians to fight the war, I'm afraid I don't even know how I died.

This is now the third time that Hudson has refused. In addition, the special envoy sent by Alexander V has already come to persuade him.

You can force yourself into anything, but you must be willing to be the commander-in-chief.

In fact, the Kingdom of Hesse has made many promises to him, including gold, silver, jewelry, various rare magic materials, and even fiefs, which are negotiable. Unfortunately, Hudson just doesn't buy it.

Different status means different food and appearance.

In addition to interests, politics need to be considered.

For example: fiefdom.

There are indeed nobles in the Aslant continent who hold fiefdoms in several countries at the same time, but these are caused by special circumstances and are not a common phenomenon.

If Hudson accepts the fiefdom of the Hessian Kingdom, the outside world will interpret it as that he is dissatisfied with the Alpha Kingdom and wants to leave.

There is precedent for this kind of thing in history.

Unlike ordinary noble lords, Hudson's strength lies in leading troops to fight. If you don't have enough fiefdoms, you can create your own fiefdoms.

The possibility of changing jobs and leaving is small, but that doesn't mean it's impossible.

For the nobles of the Alpha Kingdom who are gearing up and ready to overthrow the Orc Empire at any time, even if this possibility is only one in ten thousand, they must be nipped in the cradle.

The slightest sign of it would immediately set off a political storm.

In this context, Hudson had to deliberately keep a distance from international forces to avoid causing unnecessary trouble.

……

This small episode did not affect the coalition's actions to pursue and suppress the remaining enemies. In the following days, the coalition forces continued to pursue and kill the defeated troops.

As the hunted party, the feeling is not so wonderful. Thanks to the efforts of the coalition forces, the Centipede army quickly shrunk.

After constant escaping, King Centipede arrived at his destination - Yangguan County with some of his remaining troops.

"What happened ahead, why did you stop suddenly?"

King Centipede asked sharply.

Living in the open air along the way is also a big challenge for him, a pampered king.

Due to the situation, he could only grit his teeth and hold on, but his anger was rising day by day.

"Your Majesty, the demon crocodile army in front has blocked our way, and the eldest prince is arguing with them!"

The guard's answer made King Centipede frown.

If in normal times, a demonic crocodile dares to block his way, then he can just break through without hesitation.

The situation is different now. He only has a group of defeated soldiers with him.

Even if you pass the level, you still have to pass through the opponent's territory when you return to the inner earth world, and you must consider the consequences.

"Your Majesty, just give the order to break through!

The enemy is not far away from us. If we delay, we will be bitten by the enemy soon.

If the Demon Crocodile Clan knows the current situation, they can just let us pass. If they really ignore the loyalty of their allies, there is no need for us to be polite.

After returning to the inner earth world in a hurry, we immediately destroyed the passage and cut off their way back! "

Venerable Saiyam was the first to suggest.

The sturdiest venerable among the giant centipedes, he also has a decisive side in killing.

After seeing the power of the human race, he had lost confidence in seizing the land under the sun. He just wanted to return to the inner earth world and have a peaceful sleep.

"Sir, I'm afraid this is inappropriate!

It is impossible for the Demon Crocodile Clan not to station heavy troops in such a strategic location as the Earth's Core Passage. Now that we defeated soldiers are about to force their way through, it will be extremely difficult.

If possible, negotiate with them as much as possible.

If that doesn't work, then the human army will come over and let them try the enemy's power! "

Prime Minister Jawat objected hastily.

After a series of defeats, he now had a huge headache when he mentioned the war.

Provoking the human race, the great enemy, was already Giant Foot Centipede's biggest mistake. Now that he was falling out with his allies, he couldn't even imagine the scene.

Theoretically, the problem can be solved as long as the passage is destroyed immediately after returning to the inner earth world.

But the premise is that you must be able to return to the inner earth world!

Compared with the army of devil crocodiles that was waiting in full formation, the current centipede remnants were a completely different scene.

Almost all the soldiers had discarded their armor, and most of them had no weapons in their hands. If you force your way through a barrier, you have to use your flesh and blood to do so. No one can tell what the probability of success is.

If they fail to break through, they will be jointly killed by the human race and the demon crocodile race.

“Prime Minister, you are too wishful thinking.

Under this current situation, the Demon Crocodile Tribe will only allow us to find a way back to the inner world unless our brains are flooded.

The war between them and the human race is about to break out, and they need a lot of cannon fodder, and we just happened to deliver it ourselves! "

Lord Saiyam said angrily.

It's impossible to be cannon fodder. He still has a lot of life left, but he can't die so early.

Deep down, he had already made up his mind. Once King Centipede refused to break through, he would find an opportunity to escape alone.

As a strong man in the Holy Realm, as long as there is no drag from his race, it is not difficult to stay in the Aslant continent to cultivate or return to the inner earth world.

"Marshal Howell, how confident is the military that we can forcefully break through now?"

King Centipede asked with concern.

Suddenly becoming the center of attention, Marshal Howell complained secretly.

The information is currently unclear. They have no idea how many troops the Demon Crocodile Tribe has stationed here.

Asking about the chances of winning such a stupid battle, isn't it just to embarrass him!

But at this time, he still had to take a stand.

"Your Majesty, before answering this question, I hope that some of your lords can go and investigate the enemy's strength!"

Marshal Howell said with a worried look.

This is the first time in the history of Giant Foot Centipede that a strong man from the Holy Realm is used as a spy. Looking at the entire Aslant continent, it is also a very explosive thing.

"Okay, let's go for a walk!"

Lord Saiyam and several powerful men from the Holy Domain looked at each other and agreed readily.

……

In the Demon Crocodile Army Camp, guard Bram sent Prince Justin away and immediately issued a martial law order.

His intuition told him that the enemy would not give up.

"Boix, send someone immediately to inform His Majesty that the main force of the Giant Foot Centipede has arrived and is threatening the safety of the Earth's Center Passage!"

After hearing the order, Deputy Boyx was startled.

"Your Majesty the Governor, how dare you provoke us with just a handful of remnant soldiers like Giant Foot Centipede?"

During the negotiation just now, he sent people out to investigate and determined that there was a group of defeated soldiers outside.

There are six legions of demonic crocodiles stationed at the earth's center passage.

Whether it was the combat effectiveness of the army, the morale of the army, or the weapons and equipment, they all crushed the giant centipede.

Under normal circumstances, the giant centipede should not act rashly after realizing their strength.

"Who knows?

Those idiots like Giant Foot Centipede cannot judge based on common sense.

Think about how many stupid things they have done since they entered the surface world. If they had been half as cautious as we are, they would not be in this situation! "

Governor Bram complained angrily.

He really couldn't understand the operation of the giant foot centipede.

Compared with the Demon Crocodile Tribe, who chose an enemy and controlled the rhythm of the war after entering the inner earth world, the Giant Foot Centipede's strategy was much more chaotic.

First he invaded the Southeast Province and was beaten, then he was beaten by the monsters in the Blackstone Mountains, and finally he chose to invade the Hessian Kingdom.

The previous two outrageous operations not only destroyed a large number of troops, but also severely damaged the morale and morale of the troops.

The subsequent series of failures were actually the pits I dug for myself in the past.

As for the Giant Foot Centipede's suffering, it's a pity that he has no interest in knowing. Anyway, the results have proved that the Giant Foot Centipede's strategic choice is wrong.

If when they invaded the surface world, they first investigated the situation and then chose Heisen, a soft persimmon, the situation would be completely different.

Without the hatred drawn from the front, even if the Alpha Kingdom sends troops, it will not be so straightforward.

If they were more cautious, controlled the rhythm of the attack, and did not push the Hessians into a hurry, they might not ask for help from the Alpha Kingdom.

After comparing the two, the senior leaders of the Demon Crocodile Clan, including Bram, directly concluded that there was something wrong with the minds of this generation of Giant Centipede senior leaders.

Fortunately, this is the surface world. If we had come to this conclusion in the inner earth world, the two races would have started a war long ago.

The conversation between the two was not kept secret, which made Venerable Saiyam who sneaked into the camp angry to death.

Fortunately, he practiced the law of concealment, otherwise the violent inner fluctuations would have forced him to expose himself on the spot.

But deep down, Lord Saiyam also expressed doubts about King Centipede's ability.

Perhaps the king who once led the giant-footed centipede to grow is really old now and needs to be replaced by a more powerful ruler.

……

In a chase-and-escape mode, when the giant centipede stopped, Hudson received the news immediately.

"The Earth's Core Passage is in Yangguan County, and it matches the information you provided before. The scope can basically be determined.

From now on, the army will slow down its march and wait for the magic crystal cannon to be transported! "

After hearing what Hudson said, the generals of the Southeast Province present were happy.

"Geocentric Channel" + "Magic Crystal Cannon", this combination is too familiar to them.

The giant centipede in front was forced to become homeless because the entrance to the Earth's Core Passage was blown up.

Annihilating enemy troops in motion can maximize the advantage of cavalry. Not only is it easy to gain military exploits, but you can also get a lot of loot.

In the feudal era, when an army crossed the border, it was a pure disaster. Especially the guest armies fighting across borders basically cause harm along the way.

The Southeast Provincial Allied Forces performed exceptionally well this time, not because of their high moral standards, but mainly because someone helped with the dirty work.

The enemy troops were causing trouble in all directions, burning, killing, looting and being infamous, so they went directly to plunder the enemy's fruits.

The benefits obtained are numerous, and he also gained a reputation for strict military management.

After tasting the sweetness, everyone wants to copy it again.

As for the feelings of the generals of the Hessian Kingdom, that is not important at all.

If you want to annihilate the invaders as soon as possible, you will definitely need to make sacrifices.

"Marshal, the enemy has suffered a loss once, and I'm afraid he won't be fooled a second time.

The demon crocodile army set out yesterday and is less than two hundred miles away from us. If we don't fight quickly, we are likely to be attacked from both sides! "

Marquis Simonyi said cautiously.

The war must be fought. Regardless of whether the earth's core channel is blown up or not, the war is unavoidable.

Compared with before, the total strength of the coalition forces has dropped slightly, but the actual combat effectiveness has not dropped but has risen.

Following Marshal Harbin in a smooth battle, the Hessian officers and soldiers have greatly improved both in terms of morale and combat experience.

"It doesn't matter, Giant Foot Centipede will help us achieve our strategic goals.

Lord Alfred, could you please lead the worship group to lurk there, waiting for an opportunity to provoke a conflict between the giant centipede and the devil crocodile. "

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(End of this chapter)