Chapter 95 Isn’t this too good? !
Although Leon's purpose was not pure, what he said was the ironclad truth after all.
Only by marching fast enough can Oak City be caught off guard, thus minimizing our own losses.
This makes perfect sense!
So much so that the nobles present had no way to refute.
After all...
Leon has already made it clear that the unified command is for your own good.
Leave the fighting to the officers of Antolia and the militiamen under your command. As for the nobles themselves, they only need to be responsible for fishing and not causing trouble.
Collender Wayne is a good example.
The young nobleman handed over the command of the Graywater Castle army. As a result, under the leadership of Todd, the marching speed of the Graywater Castle army was significantly accelerated, and Kolund Wayne could take revenge every day. Like fishing.
Although I am on the march, I am going hunting in the forest with my bodyguard today and drinking a few glasses of wine tomorrow. I am living a very comfortable life!
Thinking of this, Viscount Justin Surrey of Ram City and Viscount Marcelo Fisher of Stone Fence City both obeyed Leon's instructions quite happily.
Only Earl Colt, who was on the side, still hesitated in his heart.
Before leaving, His Excellency the Duke told him to always pay attention to the movements of the young Viscount. If he handed over all the militiamen under his command, what would happen to His Majesty the Duke's instructions?
"Don't think about it! Plus there are exactly four of you, just enough for two games of checkers!"
Justin Surrey, Viscount of Ram City, suddenly said:
"Besides, what Leon said does make sense!"
"If so! If we march at this speed, maybe by the time the Duke takes over South Valley City, we won't even reach Oak City!"
The words were a bit exaggerated, but the scale was just right.
Supervising or not supervising is secondary, completing the Duke's task of meeting in Nangu City is the most important!
"Okay!"
Earl Colt finally nodded, recognizing Leon's proposal.
all the best!
Although they are not yet unified in thought, they are at least consistent in action, which is undoubtedly a good start.
And Leon was naturally very satisfied with the result.
He immediately ordered Todd to follow the previous routine and set small meat-eating goals for the other militiamen. They did not pursue any formations. If they could barely catch up with the marching speed of the Antolian army, it would be considered a success.
In this way, the marching time from Palma City to Oak City, which originally took seven or eight days, was shortened to five days by Leon.
On the morning of the fifth day, when the Oak City not far away was already in sight, Leon immediately issued an order to prepare to attack the city.
Because according to the intelligence he had received previously, there should not be too many defenders in Oak City.
Since most of the kingdom's troops have been deployed to the northern battlefield, even if Wilbert I intends to defend the south, the focus of defense should be on Nangu City, which is guarding the transportation hub.
Otherwise, the supply of troops is already tight. If we continue to spread the pie and station some in every city, then the only possibility is to be defeated one by one.
After all, the nobles are not fools. If, with the help of many nobles, Wilbert I will make the decision to disperse his military strength, then Leon should really think carefully about whether he wants to rebel.
It is precisely because of this that Leon does not intend to take any tricks in this attack on Oak City.
He chose to be tough!
Firstly, it was to see how far the other aristocratic militias were stretched, secondly, it was to see what the situation of Wilbert I's army was, and thirdly, it was to show the strength of Antolia's army. , It also makes it easier for you to convince others with your reasoning when you react in the future.
It's just that...
when the militiamen who had finally figured out their positions finally understood their mission, they saw a light cavalry consisting of only a few cavalry emerging from the city gate not far away. He rushed straight towards his own military formation.
"Get ready to meet the enemy!"
Todd raised the giant ax in his hand and shouted loudly.
"Don't! One of our own!"
Seeing this, the cavalry galloping over quickly shouted loudly.
Um?
Leon couldn't help but be stunned for a moment, and then he saw the cavalry dismounting in a hurry before the military formation, and a familiar face came into view.
"Andrew?"
Leon was confused for a moment.
"Lord Viscount! Oak City has been captured by me!"
The commander of the Lapruk Army quickly came to Leon's side, patted his chest, and said happily.
"What's going on?!"
Seeing this, Todd waved his hand, letting the nervous militiamen around them put down their guard.
"Shouldn't I ask you to go around to the back of Oak City and join me in attacking the city from both front and back?"
Hearing this, Andrew scratched his head and quickly explained:
"That's originally the case, but don't you, Lord Viscount, do the same? As I said, the battlefield is changing rapidly. If something unexpected happens, just let me act according to the situation!"
"Change?"
"Yes!"
Andrew said seriously:
"You told me before that you planned to let the soldiers after the capture of Oak City. They pretended to be kingdom caravans and deceived the gates of Nangu City." "
But it was only after the Lapluck Army arrived to the north of Oak City that they found out that in order to guard against the nobles in the south, Wilbert I had already banned the caravans from entering. Nangu City, and without the king's order, no kingdom troops guarding Oak City are allowed to retreat." "
So, the original plan failed, so I simply asked our warriors from Antolia to pretend to be reinforcements. The Kingdom's reinforcements from Oak City are marching towards Oak City from the north."
"There are so many nobles in the Kingdom of Andal, which militiaman can tell the origin of the army by their dress?" "
In addition, those stupid defenders only know Pay attention to the south. There is no preparation for us troops coming from the north. They opened the city gate without even questioning." "
I took over the city directly and waited for the arrival of the Viscount!"
Andrew said in one breath. Finished, waiting expectantly for Leon's praise.
"Uh..."
After listening to Andrew's story, Leon was silent.
Obviously, there is no problem with Wilbert I's decision.
But the problem is...
the kingdom's army is too weak, right? !
The entire Lapluke Army had less than 600 people at full strength, but it easily captured the city in front of them.
Could it be that the enemies Antoria faced before were so strong that he overestimated the combat level of the kingdom's army?
After a long silence, Leon finally stopped boasting.
He just patted Andrew's shoulder silently, and then gave the order to the soldiers behind him:
"Enter the city!"
(End of this chapter)