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Terrence City, under the attack of the orc army regardless of cost, finally reached the edge of collapse.

The outer city has long been lost, and the inner city has collapsed in many places. There was nothing Marshal Hodge could do now except greet the bureaucrats who were building the city wall.

After some hard work, we finally got in touch with the outside world. The situation in the principality has improved slightly, but reinforcements still cannot come.

Although there are many troops gathered near Da Pest, most of them are temporary recruits. It is obviously a bit difficult to have a decisive battle with the orc army in the wild.

The absolute gap in strength cannot be made up by hard work alone. The Principality of Moxi cannot afford the consequences of military adventure now, and the bureaucrats in the royal capital will not agree.

Reinforcements could not come, but the bureaucrats in the royal capital still made some arrangements and allowed them to break out after the city was broken.

The main reason is that there are children of the royal capital's major nobles in the city. If it is determined that it cannot be defended, there is no need to let "one's own family" stay and be buried with the city.

But when this order came, it no longer had much substantive meaning. Breaking through is simple to say, but impractical to implement.

By holding on to the city, the defenders could still fight the orcs. If you leave the protection of the city wall, it will be a different picture.

Those with two legs cannot run as well as those with four legs. If you break out now, you will be killing the enemy.

Some of the reinforcements sent by the orcs took the road south to the Warhammer Kingdom, and some were on their way back.

Even if you can successfully escape from the encirclement of the orcs, there is a high probability that you will bump into these people on the way.

There is no mass evacuation. The only way is to break out separately and gamble on luck, which is destined to kill most people.

"Marshal, let's leave together! The chaotic situation in the country cannot be separated from you now!"

Harley tried to persuade.

It was all true. He really hoped that Marshal Hoch could break through. The situation in the Principality of Moxi seems to be improving, but with the fall of the Terrence Defense Line, it will soon take a turn for the worse.

It seems that the royal capital has gathered a lot of troops and is ready to fight the orcs, but the principality still lacks a commander with high prestige and rich war experience.

As the only remaining marshal in Moxi's army, if Marshal Hoch can break through and return, he may indeed become the commander-in-chief of the army.

"Harley, go away on your own! The Terrence defense line has fallen, and someone must be left behind to die.

By staying and coexisting with the city, I am not only giving an explanation to the people of the country, but also giving an explanation to the countless dead defenders.

According to news from the country, reinforcements will arrive in another month and a half. Given the current situation in the principality, it is not difficult to delay the process for such a small amount of time as long as you don't mess around.

As for the commander-in-chief, isn't Earl Hudson, who has never suffered a defeat since his debut, a ready-made candidate?

They have strong abilities, great military achievements, and reputation. They will leave after the war. They will not squeeze out everyone's core interests, but they are much more popular than a bad old man like me! "

Marshal Hotch laughed and cursed.

In addition to these obvious reasons for choosing to live and die with the city, there was also the fact that his body was on the verge of collapse.

The long-term high-pressure environment placed too heavy a burden on him. The body is honest and needs rest when it is tired or tired.

Marshal Hoch, who was exhausted physically and mentally, really didn't want to continue this high-pressure life. Death has become a relief for him now.

"Boom, boom, boom..."

After a loud noise, the overwhelmed city wall finally collapsed. Countless orc armies swarmed in from the gap.

Seeing this scene, the officers hurriedly rushed forward with the defenders, trying to block the gap again. Unfortunately, the gap this time was too big. Although the defenders tried their best, they still could not block the orc soldiers. Front.

The city is broken!

The noble officers guarding the city still fought hard with the defenders. Every building in the city is their position. This is the last stubbornness of the officers and soldiers defending the city.

…

"Damn orc bastard!"

"You bastard Mossi people, I will remember you!"

…

Ever since he received the news that the orc army was heading south and was about to arrive in the Warhammer Kingdom, Joseph II's curses had not stopped.

It’s so deceiving. The last time Dapes was besieged, the orc army took a circuitous route to pass through, but it was understandable that they couldn't stop it.

But the situation this time was obviously different. The siege of Dapes had been lifted, hundreds of thousands of troops gathered together, and the orc cavalry slipped past under their noses.

The traces of water release are too obvious.

Even if he couldn't stop the orc cavalry, he still had to fight to prove that he had done his best.

Unfortunately, the Mossi people seemed to be procrastinating. When they received the news that the orc army was passing by, they did not immediately send out cavalry to intercept them, but instead gathered the army to act together.

The consequences of caution are: when the army slowly arrives on the battlefield, the orc cavalry has already entered the Principality of Orton.

Life was already difficult, but now tens of thousands of orc cavalry suddenly appeared, making the situation in the Warhammer Kingdom even worse.

What you sow, you reap.

The Warhammer Kingdom's previous promise to send troops to support was just a show, and now it's time to pay back.

"Your Majesty, the enemy reinforcements have arrived. We want to encircle and annihilate the remaining orc army, but we are afraid that it will be difficult to achieve success.

Otherwise, we can shrink the front line, retreat to the west of the kingdom for the time being, and wait for alliance reinforcements to arrive before launching a counterattack. "

Military Minister Thiago spoke to persuade.

The real situation in the Warhammer Kingdom is more serious than what he said.

In order to prevent the orcs from taking advantage, they chose to encircle and annihilate the orc infantry in the encirclement first, and then go to find the enemy's cavalry for a decisive battle.

The decision was definitely correct. Even if they wanted to find the enemy's cavalry, the infantry would not be able to catch up with them.

There is hope for the cavalry to catch up with the enemy, but the problem is that they cannot defeat the enemy!

The standing army was all dragged on the front line. How could the three and a half cavalry regiments + five knights that had been cobbled together in the country have the confidence to find more orc cavalry for a decisive battle?

Things that are destined to be impossible will naturally be postponed. Even if they knew that the actions of the orc cavalry were destroying the foundation of the Warhammer Kingdom, they were unable to do anything.

The sacrifice cannot be in vain. If you can't stop the enemy from causing destruction, then kill the orc infantry in front of you first.

The plan was very comprehensive, but it was only after the fight that the reality became apparent. The camp chosen by the orc infantry is easy to defend but difficult to attack, and the terrain limits the number of troops involved in the attack.

With an army of 700,000, it is difficult to take advantage of the large number of troops and generals. I have been struggling until now, but I still haven't been able to capture the enemy.

The remnants of the orcs mentioned by Tiago were actually more than 20,000 people. Compared with the initial strength, it was only a loss of 6,000 to 7,000 people.

In contrast, Warhammer Kingdom suffered tens of thousands of casualties, making it a real loser.

If there was no hope of victory, Thiago would not propose to retreat to the west of the kingdom.

Of course, the most important thing is everyone's foundation. It has been almost destroyed by the orcs, and the rest cannot be saved. The substantial damage has been done, and it's time to accept reality.

"snort!"

After giving a cold shout, Joseph II said coldly: "If you want to leave at this time, can the orcs agree?

I don’t know when the alliance’s reinforcements will arrive, but the orc reinforcements have already arrived. If we evacuate now, the Kingdom's army on the front line will be completely destroyed! "

It's not that he won't shed tears without seeing the coffin, but the current situation makes it difficult for the army to make strategic changes.

Hundreds of thousands of troops were transferred, and the length of the march was self-evident. The long dragon formation was exposed to the enemy's front, which was terrifying just thinking about it.

If you want to successfully complete the strategic transition, you will definitely lose a lot of troops. Even if it is lost by more than half, it is not impossible.

What's worse is that the main force of the kingdom standing on the front line will be reduced to a lone army, facing the enemy's front and rear attacks.

If you're lucky and can hold on until the Human Alliance reinforcements arrive, then that's it. But if they were defeated early, the losses to the Warhammer Kingdom would be truly huge.

At that point, maybe they can challenge the title of the weakest kingdom on the mainland. All principalities with some strength are stronger than them.

The lowered international status is barely tolerated. The domestic political balance will also be broken, the eastern nobles will collectively decline, and the western nobles, who were originally at a disadvantage, will inevitably come out to compete for dominance.

Strength determines the right to speak. With the loss of the foundation of the royal family, Joseph II's control over the kingdom will inevitably decline.

There is no solution, but the consequences are huge. For example: Let the western nobles in the army take the rear to block the enemy's pursuit.

But if you use it to kill people, the nobles in the western mountainous area may be even more alienated from the kingdom. Even if the strategic transition is completed, it will be difficult to obtain the full support of the local nobles.

Maybe those guys could just abandon him as the king, seek independence directly after the war, and form a new country.

Similar things have happened many times in history. The current human nations in the north were independent from the Empire of Light.

With so many ready-made learning templates, Joseph II did not think that the western nobles could not imitate them.

Anyway, the strength of the Warhammer Kingdom was greatly damaged after the war, and the entire Warhammer Plains was reduced to ruins. It was difficult to solve the problem of post-war reconstruction, and it was simply unable to send troops to suppress the rebellion.

"Your Majesty, we can no longer take care of the current situation. The army's logistics have been interrupted by the enemy, and the food and grass carried by the army are very limited and cannot support long-term operations.

The enemy's reinforcements have already arrived. If they continue to be delayed, it will become more difficult for the army to move. "

Prime Minister Guy persuaded bitterly.

Stopping losses in time is an essential survival ability for every outstanding nobleman. Previously, everyone had to organize an army to fight the orcs. That was because the family legacy was still there and we had to work hard to protect it.

Now that everything has been wiped out, there is no point in holding on any longer. Naturally, we have to consider the aftermath.

Putting aside the interests of the kingdom for now, it is better to preserve its strength as much as possible to avoid being eliminated in future political turmoil.

…

At the Pest Palace, Hudson was invited to come over early in the morning to discuss matters.

News of the fall of Terence City has spread, and now only the Flying Bear Castle is holding out on the entire Terence defense line.

Judging from the intelligence received, it seems that the situation in the Flying Bear Castle is also very bad. The outer city and the attached fortress have all fallen, and only the inner city is still in the hands of the defenders.

How long it can last, no one can tell. Maybe it has fallen now, but the news has not been delivered yet.

Frankly speaking, it is a miracle that Terrance City can sustain itself until now. According to Hudson's judgment, Terrance City should have been lost half a month ago.

The reason is very simple. In order to understand the siege of Da Pest, the Mossi transferred troops from the front line, resulting in a significant reduction in the number of defenders.

Secondly, there are small defects in many places of the city defense fortifications, and the quality of the projects can only be said to be barely passable.

A variety of unfavorable factors are added together, and Hudson is naturally not optimistic about it. Being able to hold on until yesterday, the performance of the defenders was definitely excellent.

It can be seen from the faces of everyone that everyone is not in a good mood. Many people's eyes are slightly red and swollen, and they are obviously crying a lot.

It is estimated that there are juniors on the front line, but now the defense line has completely collapsed, and the human tragedy of the white-haired man sending the blond man away has been staged.

There is no way around it. When the country is in trouble, they, the "major shareholders," must also fulfill their obligations.

As the last person to enter the venue, Hudson did not panic at all. He got up and came over as soon as he was notified. It was not like he was late on purpose.

Bathed in the sad atmosphere in the room, Hudson's mood also dropped. Under the guidance of the attendants, he sat down in his seat and said nothing, grieving with everyone.

After a moment of silence, Prime Minister Herceg suppressed his grief and said: "Everyone is here, let the meeting begin!

The Terence Line of Defense has collapsed. With the current situation in the principality, it is difficult to build a new line of defense to stop the invasion of the orc army.

If nothing else goes wrong, the orc army has already begun to move south. It won't be long before there will be a second battle to defend Da Pest.

The reinforcements from the Human Alliance are still on the way. Even if we ask them to speed up now, we will have to hold on for at least forty days.

Let’s talk about how to formulate a defense plan! "

Being able to recover so quickly made Hudson's evaluation of Prime Minister Herceg instantly higher.

The eldest son died on the battlefield, and the second son was trapped in the Flying Bear Castle with his life and death unknown. There were not many people who could remain calm.

You must know that Prime Minister Herceg only has two sons, at least these two are the only ones on the surface. If they all died on the battlefield, the fruits of his hard work would have to be handed over to others.

When ordinary people encounter this kind of situation, they will most likely directly start the mess mode. This person can still come and host the meeting, a perfect role model of nobility.

"Before the defense plan is formulated, we have to choose a commander to lead the entire army. Otherwise, every military deployment will be decided by our group, and there will be big chaos.

I propose that Earl Hudson be the commander-in-chief of this war and be responsible for commanding the armies of both countries. "

What Count Martins said shocked Hudson.

It is true that the Moxi army lacks a high-prestige commander, but it does not mean that they have no candidates. As Minister of Military Affairs, Count Martins himself is the best choice.

He was responsible for the previous defense of Da Pest. The military qualities he displayed were truly outstanding among the senior officials of the Principality of Moxi.

Recommending Hudson now not only means that Count Martins has given up, but more importantly, it means the transfer of command of the army.

Fighting at home and handing over the command of one's army to outsiders is not only courageous, but courageous beyond imagination.

As soon as the words were spoken, everyone started talking quietly. Hudson estimated that if he hadn't been at the scene, someone might have jumped out and started yelling.

He did not immediately come out to object. In addition to his high enough emotional intelligence, the more important thing is that now Count Martins has made his position clear. He is not interested in the position of commander.

If Hudson is also rejected, they will have to find a new coach.

This is an embarrassing topic. The Principality of Moxi has a lot of military generals, but there are very few famous generals.

Originally, Count Fidlis had some prestige in the army. Unfortunately, this man who had previously led the armies of the southern provinces was ravaged by the Beamon Army on the way.

Although they did not suffer a major defeat, hundreds of thousands of troops were overwhelmed by a single enemy legion. Such a record was obviously unconvincing.

Even my own family couldn't recognize it, let alone the expeditionary force. If the expeditionary force doesn't buy it, there will definitely be problems with the cooperation between the two armies.

Unlike Hudson, who could strategically turn in if he couldn't win, the senior officials of the Principality of Moxi did not have the courage to abandon Da Pest and embark on the road of exile.

Earl Martins had clearly taken this into consideration when he pushed Hudson to take over, and did not want to cause any trouble in the subsequent cooperation.

Even if they temporarily give up the command of the army, the army will still be the army of the Principality of Moxi. It's just a loss of face, but the actual interests will not be damaged.

"I support the proposal of the Minister of War. Earl Hudson has great military exploits. He has experienced hundreds of battles since he came to the army and has never been defeated. He is the best candidate to be the commander!"

Foreign Minister Renato's words were like pouring water into boiling oil, and the room instantly became lively.

What's interesting is that everyone was talking about it, but they only expressed their opinions privately, and no one publicly stood up to express opposition.

Others didn't object, but Hudson wanted to. Although the position of commander-in-chief of the coalition forces is good, the responsibility is also very heavy. In case of defeat, there is no chance to shirk responsibility.

The most important thing is that you only have responsibilities, but you don’t see any substantial benefits. If you win, you deserve it, but if you lose, you have to lose the popularity you have worked so hard to accumulate.

Just as Hudson was about to object, Prime Minister Herceg stepped in and said, "Since no one objects, then Earl Hudson will be the commander of the army.

Your Excellency, for the safety of the human race, please accept this important task! "

The righteousness of the human race came out, and everyone who was still talking about it suddenly became quiet, and everyone looked at Hudson quietly.

Suddenly they realized that discussing this topic was still wishful thinking and they had not yet obtained the consent of the person involved.

What if you are rejected?

The change in mentality directly affects everyone's attitude. What everyone is thinking about is not how to oppose Hudson's advancement, but how to push him forward.