Three Philosophical Questions for Travelers

Cade Heworth knocked on the table and said, "Who can give me information on the southern battlefield now?"

No one spoke, so the little king asked again: "Who can give me information on the southern battlefield now? Who can tell me the movement of the coalition forces in the valley? Who can tell me whether they are dead or alive?" Hitting the wooden table made a bang, "The nearly one hundred thousand troops in the Mid Valley, why did they suddenly disappear? Haven't even released a single pigeon yet? Could it be that they can be completely wiped out by the Sea God Cult?"

Still no one answered, the king slammed the table angrily, "Are you all fucking dumb? None of my civil and military officials can pant?" he roared angrily.

A middle-aged man saluted. He was the coach of the Royal Knights and had a horizontal scar on his face.He said: "Your Majesty, you don't have to worry about the coalition forces in the valley. The Klaus and Florus families are powerful, and with their many vassals, the military strength is more than [-]? The descendants of the Sea God only have a few tens of thousands of militiamen. How can they Will it be the opponent of the Valley Alliance Army?"

"Okay, they are not opponents, so tell me, where did the valley coalition fight?"

The middle-aged man replied: "The Silver Flower Knight reported from the front that the Double Ridge Valley was washed away by the torrential rain. Now the coalition forces are blocked at the other end of the valley by mudslides. It may take some time for them to send people over."

The king sneered and said, "The valley of Ganqing is so blocked that even one person can't get through? The army can't cross the valley, but the scouts can always come over. If the scouts can't get through, the fucking pigeons can come too! What about now? It's been so many days, why didn't you fart in Mid Valley?"

The instructor had nothing to say. At this time, another old scholar said: "Your Majesty, the coming of the red moon is an evil omen. As far as I know, the members of the Claus family are afraid of the red moon. They may think it is unlucky. They withdrew."

The little king glanced at him and said, "Where did you get your bachelor's certificate?"

The old man replied: "This... I took the exam when I was young, in a school city in the south."

"How many years?"

"Fifty-eight years."

"Then I declare it expired and invalid!" The king waved his hand, "Now I will appoint you as a library cleaner, report for duty quickly."

The old man opened his mouth wide in surprise, and a hoarse voice came out of his throat, "I..." Before he could finish speaking, two soldiers took him down.

The king sighed and said, "Tros, of the Wizard Tower, come out."

A young mage stood up. "Your Majesty." His voice was very clean, and his appearance was equally clean. "What can I do for you?"

The king asked him, "Did you see what happened in the Mid Valley these days?"

"No."

"Didn't your crystal ball say anything?"

"I'm sorry, Your Majesty." He bowed his head and saluted. "I only saw the little trident come to camp under the East Acropolis, and I saw that they were setting up the luggage, cutting down trees, assembling the siege equipment and the camp's fortifications."

I know it without you looking, thought the King.

A few days ago, intelligence came from East Acropolis, saying that the little trident was approaching the city.Fortunately, the Silver Flower Knight didn't rush in. The letter said: This guy sent troops to the Double Ridge Valley to attack the descendants of the Sea God with the Valley Allied Forces.Later, when he saw the rain, he immediately withdrew from the valley, and then returned to the East Guard City to defend the city.

Seeing this, the little king was relieved. Fortunately, the silver flower knight still has some brains.If he was greedy for merit, he would be shut up in the valley by the rain, and there would be no one left to guard the Eastguard.If the little trident occupies the East Acropolis, things will be very difficult.

"Continue to search for information, and besides, it's time to summon Exlid to the palace."

"Yes, Your Majesty." The young mage saluted, and the bell on his white robe rang.

The palace mage was privately trained by the Heworth family, that is, the paladins and the black warriors only obeyed the king's orders.These mages still learned the magic of the Vulcan sect, but their thinking was completely different. They did not believe in the Vulcan sect, but the new gods of the knights.There are not many palace mages, but the little king can call everyone by name.These mages will not lie to him, and they are much easier to use than those useless ones.

The ministers are as dead as they are. These people either have no brains or courage, and no one with courage and strategy dares to come out to share the king's worries.This tactical meeting is a meeting held by the king himself.

The king thought to himself: This mudslide separated the southern battlefield from the northern battlefield. If this continues, I will completely lose control of the south.If the Allied Forces of the Valley defeated the descendants of the Sea God, that would be fine, but if they lost, then Wolf City might fall.

The location of Wolf City is too important.This is the economic center of the South, where merchants from all over the world gather—spices from the South, minerals from the West, and salt from the Gulf.Moreover, it leads directly to Fire City, Sword and Shield Castle, and Wine City, to the west of Cold Spring City, Oasis, and Sunset Castle, and to the south is a road that goes through the swamp and leads directly to Ivory City.If this place is lost, the whole South will be out of control.Once the Gulf people occupied Wolf City, they could absorb the power of the surrounding nobles, and they could also directly purchase soldiers and food from the southern slave owners.

The little king didn't think about the matter of Wolf City at the beginning, because Wolf City had a standing guard of [-], the city was strong, and the food and grass were sufficient. It was impossible for the descendants of the sea god to go all the way to conquer Wolf City.However, the appearance of Hongyue gave him a very bad premonition, and he had to think about things in Wolf City.

But even if I don't want to give up Wolf City, what can I do?Unless I teach the sand scorpions not to come to Sandcastle, turn around and go to the God's Grace Mountains to support the south.But the sand scorpion has come, and his only enemy is Exlid, he won't listen to me!

Forget it, wait and see what happens, and wait until we receive new information.I don't think Wolf City will be lost for a while.

The top priority now is to keep the northern guards.

"I need a warrior now!" The king said loudly at this time, "You are all vassals of the kingdom, you are the nobles of the north who shed the blood of the ancestors. Today, the barbarians from the Gulf invaded our land, and I need a warrior." Someone with courage and strategy will stand up and subdue this beast!"

No one answered, the little king had expected it long ago.Just as he was about to roll call, a young man called out:

"Your Majesty, I am willing!"

Warriors of the North, II

Warriors of the North, II

The knight's name was Slenn Mullister, the adopted son of Hassan Heron Mullister, and he was once the backbone of the Great Knights Association.

The king recognized the man at once, and said, "Sloan Mullister. You should not be here."

"Yes, Your Majesty, you have ordered all members of the Great Knights to go to the green grass to stand by."

Cade grinned and said, "Then why are you still here?"

Slen Mulister, adopted son of Hassan Heron, straightened his back and said, "Because I am a knight, and I am sworn to defend the King and Eaglehead. The oath is more important than anything, so I cannot obey it."

Cade pointed at him and shouted: "Absurd words! According to what you say, anyone who has sworn an oath cannot leave Eaglehead City? When you went to the Bayland before...you, a defeated general, what face do you have? Presumptuous here?"

"Your Majesty!" the knight said loudly, "You know the reason for my father's failure better than anyone else!"

fuck - fuck you.The little king thought to himself, dare to say this to me?Why didn't I kill you back then?

"Hassan Heron and the Great Knights are no worse than the Little Trident. We need a chance. We can defeat these barbarians!"

The king smiled and said, "Oh, you want me to give you another chance?"

"Yes, Your Majesty." He lowered his head.

The little king was really tempted, because he knew that Hassan Heron and his son were excellent military strategists. After analyzing the battle report of Hassan Heron's defeat, he realized: Hassan Heron Helen didn't make a big mistake except for his aggressiveness at the beginning, the real fatal thing was the Prime Minister's order.

It is not an exaggeration to say that the prime minister killed Hassan Heron - of course, this is what the king would like to see, he did not want Hassan Heron to come back alive at all.

So now, should I use the Son of the Military God?

I really need a general to fight for me, and I need someone to bite the tail of the little trident. In terms of ability, Slen Mulister is quite suitable.He is brave and resourceful, and the most important thing is that he has fought many tough battles, and his experience is too valuable.

But is he loyal?How could he be loyal!I killed his father, and now I use my son, is there something wrong with my mind?

"Unfortunately, I can only make you a groom—someone, take him down!"

The soldier carried him out, and the young man's eyes almost burst into flames, "My loyalty to the kingdom is like the sun in the sky!" He shouted loudly, "I am here for the northern border, for the honor of the Great Knights Your Majesty, please give me a chance..." He was dragged out of the door, and the door was slammed shut, blocking the knight's shouts.

Maybe you are a knight with noble morals, feelings and integrity, but I don't believe that if I kill your father, you can still serve me faithfully.The little king glanced around and said, "Is there anyone else who recommends himself?"

No one answered.The little king thought to himself: These guys are really not as good as the one just now.

So the king began to arrange tactics. He ordered the Allied Forces of the Fourteen Banners to march towards Lujiao Pass, intending to cut off the connection between the Little Trident and Jinsha Castle. , otherwise these people will starve to death.

Then he gave the order to the knights who had been placed on the green grass before, telling them to turn around to the flanks of the little trident to ambush, telling them to play by ear.

In the end, he urged the reinforcements in the extreme north to prepare warships and sailors so that they could land at the port of Eagle Head City and support the Central Plains battlefield.

The original tactics have been disrupted. Originally, the little king was counting on the Allied Army in the Valley and the Northern Guards to drag down the army in the Gulf.He wants to fight a war of attrition. After spending a year and a half, the troops of the Little Trident will inevitably become weak. At this time, he will join forces with the Duke of Bullland to eliminate the Little Trident, and at the same time ask the nobles in the extreme north to come from the port of Eternal Night City. Set off to raid Sands Castle from the sea.In the end, he and Duke Sand Scorpion teamed up to destroy Exlid of Vulcan Castle, getting rid of this trouble, so that the northern border could return to peace.

Now that the Allied forces in the Valley are missing, the Northern Guards are at stake, and Wolf City may still be in danger.For this reason, he had to mobilize other troops—such as Sand Scorpions, Grand Knights, and Bullland.But if they're transferred, who's going to watch Exlide for me?I don't know how many monsters this guy has raised?How many of the major nobles are his followers?Suppose there is a war in Yingtou City in the future, and he raises his arms and shouts, "King Qin saves you" and drives the army and fierce demons to the palace, what should I do?I was kind of a fucking king back then!I have to split my head!

But the East Guard City must not be lost. If the East Guard City is lost, the West Guard City will be difficult to defend. If the Double Guard City falls, it will greatly destroy our morale, and maybe some nobles will have a wrong idea.Once this style of capitulation spreads, there will be a collapse across the board.

While he was thinking, no one spoke in the hall.Everyone kept their heads down and acted like they were not part of the North.

It was like this every meeting, and the king was used to it.He gave the order again, got everything in order, and then ordered the meeting to adjourn.It was getting late, and the king decided to go to bed in Tianhu.The matter has been arranged, and whether it can be done can only be left to fate.He has stopped working late these days, because things in the city have been arranged properly, and new information has not been sent in, so he really has nothing to do.

The gentle village of Tianhu is waiting for him. The little king has a brain and talent, but he is not a king from the beginning to the end.The king can enjoy the beauty beyond ordinary people, but he also needs to use the will of ordinary people to undertake the responsibilities beyond ordinary people.

Cade Heworth just wants good food, pretty people - not even good wine, he just needs to be the first two.He doesn't drink alcohol, only juice, milk and other sugar water.

He just stayed in Tianhu for one night, and when he woke up the next day, he felt that his energy had become worse, and he even felt that he was one step closer to death.

But what does it matter?People are dead anyway, and this rotten country will perish sooner or later.Maybe someone will try to save it, but that person is definitely not me.

After washing, he came to the palace to court.On the way, the housekeeper stopped him and said, "Your Majesty, Silen has escaped!"

The king looked at him sleepily and asked, "What's the matter?"

"Sloan left Eaglehead City last night with his horses, weapons, and eighteen knights in his garrison."

"He didn't say what to do?"

"He said..." the butler paused, "He said he was going to save the country."

"Then let him go." The little king laughed. "He can be saved. I'll make him king—I'm not joking!"

Chapter 13: The Battle of the Acropolis, I

Chapter 13: The Battle of the Acropolis, I

Bulgar Kahn's army had grown to fifty thousand.Here are the follow-up reinforcements from the Gulf from the Heavenly Father Pass, as well as the nobles who surrendered along the way.

The little aristocrats in the northern border can't write the word "backbone" at all, Bagu thought, once these guys see my flag, they can't wait to kneel down and surrender immediately.Ha, Lan Zuo praised them for their understanding of current affairs, but I think they are a bunch of cowards.

The Overlord of the Bayland climbed up to the watchtower on the hillside, overlooking the Eastern Acropolis.His troops were stationed on the back of a hillside, and their camp could not be seen from the Eastern Acropolis, but they could observe the Eastern Acropolis from the highest point.

Going down this winding road, you can see the city.He thought to himself: It is said that there are 3 defenders in the East Guard City. According to what Lan Chu said, 20 people in this city can defend 5. In this way, my [-] people are not enough.

Bravery does not mean recklessness, even the god of war cannot destroy a city with his body.

Looking at the tall city wall, he thought to himself: I now have sixteen ladder carts, countless flying ladders, twelve teams of archers, two cannons, and thirteen catapult carts.As long as a gap can be blasted, as long as a group of warriors can climb the wall, then I can destroy this city.I will rush forward and slaughter these northern bastards with warhammer and sigh sword, and my warriors will follow me into the ancient city.We'll do what the Bayman never did...

But Lan Chu refused to let me attack the city, he thought angrily, this little bastard, if I don't attack the city, how can I attack this city?

"Your Majesty!" At this time, Lan Zuo called him from below, "I just checked the armament, and everything is ready."

"Tell me this..." Ba Gu gritted his teeth, "I want to go to war, I want to break the city wall!"

Lan Chuo threw him a small thing, Ba Gu caught it, put it in his hand and saw it was a sour orange, he froze for a moment, not wanting to understand what Lan Chue meant.At this time Lan Que said to him: "Your Majesty, there is knowledge of siege..."

Ba Gu waved his hand and said, "I have studied the art of war, and I can read books better than you!"

Lan Zuo said: "But you rely more on your hands and feet than your mind, my majesty the king. So you have to listen to me where to fight. As for how to fight, I will listen to you."

Ba Gu asked: "You fucking... isn't it just to fight the East Weicheng now? Is there anything else to fight?"

Lan Que suddenly asked: "Your Majesty, what do you think of my resourcefulness?"

Ba Gu smiled and said, "The little bastard's strategy is unparalleled in the world, otherwise why would I ask you to be my prime minister?"

"Then do you think my resourcefulness can predict the future?"

Ba Gu frowned and said, "This is a bit embarrassing."

Lan Zuo said to him: "That's right, even the wisest wise man can't predict the future. The battlefield changes rapidly, how can I know what will happen tomorrow? Therefore, we must be fully prepared. Your majesty, your bravery can be defeated by one enemy." Hundreds, but it takes tens of thousands of people to siege a city. If a dozen spears are stuck on you, you will bleed and be injured, and your luck will almost die. Therefore, I will leave you behind. It is to boost morale, second is to wait for opportunities, and most importantly, I don’t know if new enemies will appear. You must command the overall situation from a safe place.”

"Can't you do this?"

"If I do it, then I will be the king, Your Majesty." He saluted, "The Eastern Acropolis will definitely not be captured on the first day. Let's test it first and find out the reality of the enemy. Later, we will slowly plan the attack." things about the city."

"You have the final say." Ba Gu folded his arms a little angrily.He didn't like what Lan Zuo did, but what Lan Zuo said was indeed reasonable.

At dawn the next day, marching horns sounded in the barracks.The army set off and went straight to the East Acropolis.Bagu ordered the army to concentrate its artillery to attack the southern city wall.The army formed a square formation and slowly advanced like an airtight chariot.Infantry in the front, four catapults and a cannon in the centre, archers on the sides and rear, light cavalry, sappers and reserves at the end.

The battle flag of the giant whale fluttered in the wind, and the sound of the war drum was heavy and slow, like the heartbeat of a giant beast.In this way, the dark army in the Gulf came under the city wall.Ba Gu told his army to stop 200 meters away from the city gate.This distance is just enough for the catapult to hit the city wall, but the bow and arrow of the bow and arrow enemy can't shoot it.

Ba Gu and Lan Que analyzed the battle report, saying that there are bed crossbows with a range of [-] meters in the Double Acropolis, and there are a large number of crossbowmen. I purchased the design drawings of the large catapult, and invited excellent craftsmen from the Western Regions to manufacture these weapons.These catapults have a long range, strong power, and high accuracy, enough to blast a hole in the city wall.

Just like in the past, Bagu Kahn approached the city wall on his own. He stopped at a hundred paces from the city wall. This distance is the upper limit of the range of an archer. The bed crossbow is heavy, and it takes too much time to aim, and it will not hurt to him.

He shouted loudly: "Who is guarding this city? Come out and meet me!" After he finished shouting, the soldiers behind him struck the ground with the long handles of their weapons, making a mighty sound.

The rose flag with black background and white flowers fluttered on the city wall, and a young man stepped out from under the central flag.Wearing bright silver armor and a fringed helmet, the handsome, white-skinned man doesn't look like a soldier.Ba Gu took a look and thought: He is the Silver Flower Knight.

The man looked at the Bayland Overlord with disdain, and said, "Are you Bone Kahn?"

"It's me." Ba Gu pulled out the Sighing Sword, and he pointed it at the knight on the city wall, "Are you the master here?"

The man said, "I am the one who takes your life, little trident."

"Report your name!" Ba Gu roared angrily.

The arrogance of the overlord is not something ordinary people can bear, and often the enemy will be defeated in the heart after a face-to-face encounter.Ba Gu also knew that sometimes, with a single roar, he could predict the future battle situation.

The silver flower knight on the city wall was expressionless, and he said: "I am Anog, Anog of the East Acropolis, Anog the silver flower knight, Bugu Kahn, I say it three times, just to let you Remember my name."

A knight without a surname, Bagu thought, this man is more difficult to deal with than he looks, he is calm and calm, and the most important thing is that he has no surname, without a surname, he is not a nobleman, and he will not make the mistakes of a nobleman.

Bagu raised his sword high and shouted: "Anog! I want you to come down and fight with me, a knight's fight, one-on-one!" The soldiers in the Gulf followed and shouted, and the drums were beating in the army, and the sound was deafening.

Battle of the Acropolis, II