Pivot of the Sky

Chapter 122

Rod Dick took a sigh of cold air: "If this battle is fought like this, the trouble will be big! The Uruk Legion will attack first and then defend, pushing the front to the most favorable terrain and then shrinking. As long as it can be held, It's tantamount to opening up a region and the entire Syrian desert is under their control. "

Amon nodded: "From Uruk to the cape city, the east and west ends of the Syrian desert are under the control of the Kingdom of Barron. Whether it is advancing north or attacking the Duke plain from the east of the Kish city No worries anymore. This move is very fierce. Even if they can not occupy the strait city state forever in the future, they can take the opportunity to control the Duke Plain to obtain the greatest strategic benefits. "

Rod Dick opened his mouth and said, "If all these plans can be realized, the Kingdom of Barron will replace the Aju Empire to become the most powerful country on the continent, and there is no doubt that Gilgamesh will become the most powerful in history. A great hero, his reputation will even surpass the gods.

Amon shook his head: "This is just a grand wish, a dream in their hearts. In order to realize this distant dream, the first step is to complete the goal of seizing the cape city-state, which is what we want to stop today."

George frowned and sighed: "This battle cannot be fought. Pharaoh ordered us to stop the Uruk Legion on the border. They came from a long distance. We are relying on our position to defend. We should have an advantage. But now we The military strength and combat effectiveness are far inferior to each other, and there are no fortifications available on the border of the cape city-state. Dick City Lord, have you ruled the cape city-state over the years, did you not think of these? "

Rod Dick smiled wryly: "How could I haven't thought of it? My father considered it when he was in office, but if you look at the terrain, the long border line is a scattered arc, which is the endless Gobi Plain, and there is no danger at all. You can easily break through from any point. Building defenses on the edge of such a long Gobi is not only labor-intensive but also of little significance.

What's more, there is a barrier in the Syrian desert, which has been peaceful for hundreds of years. What reason can I use up the city's human, material, and financial resources to build meaningless fortifications? I have also made a lot of preparations over the years. I built the most important fortress in Red Cape Town, which is also the place where I hoarded materials for the expeditionary army. The place is in the center of the line drawn by Commander Amon. "

The people discussed for a long time, and came to the conclusion that the first battle would be defeated, and they could not stop the attack of the Uruk Legion at the borderline. As he was unable to do anything, Amon saw that Aristotle had been groaning and asked: "Sir, you have also heard everyone's analysis. This battle will be defeated. Any suggestions?"

Aristotle finally said, "I'm just an outsider, so I want to talk about the views of an onlooker. This is a hard battle, and the Afghan army is in a disadvantaged position. Positive resistance on the frontier will inevitably defeat. Knowing this, why bother with the momentary gains and losses? It is better to take the initiative to retreat to Red Cape Town, so that you can obtain an advantage in strategic defense.

Rod Dick was taken aback and asked, "Do you mean to cede large lands of the city-state?"

Aristotle spread his hands: "Although I don't understand the military, the adults have analyzed the results. This land will be occupied by the Uruk Legion anyway. It is nothing more than two possibilities. After you break down, wave your troops forward; or you can take the initiative to retreat to establish a more solid line of defense and let them come in temporarily. I think the latter result is much better. "

Amon also asked, "Pharaoh's order is that we should defend the enemy on the border. Active withdrawal is inconsistent with the order."

Aristotle shook his head and said, "You are the commander in chief of the battlefield, Amon Samurai. You have the right, the right and the obligation to mobilize the army to make the corresponding deployment according to the actual situation. You can The results of today's discussion and analysis are reported back to Pharaoh, and then fulfill your role of commander in chief of the battlefield. If you cannot do so, please ask Pharaoh to change commander in chief of the battlefield, why bother to accept this misdeeded position? "

Amon thought for a while, and finally nodded: "Thank you for your kind words, I understand what you mean. But retreat is not a flight. You need to arrange several lines of defense to alternate while fighting and withdrawing, trying to delay the advancing speed of the opponent's vanguard. It is imperative to evacuate the residents and cattle and sheep in this territory to the west of the Red Point defense line to avoid being looted by the Uluk Legion. I will immediately report this battle plan to His Majesty Pharaoh, and Lord Dick will immediately organize the residents and cattle and sheep to transfer . "

Rod Dick looked at the sand table a little bit foolishly and didn't answer for a long time. Medanzo gave him an elbow and said, "Master, what are you thinking?"

Rod Dick's expression was a little weird, with a pity tone: "My large private land is also in this area. Minions and cattle and sheep can take away, but the farm and many things will be left to the enemy."

Aristotle asked with a smile: "Master, Lord, do you want to mobilize your army to defend your territory?"

Rod Dick looked up: "Of course it is not, and you ca n’t keep it if you do n’t say it. Even if you can keep it, you have to focus on the overall situation. The chief commander has formulated a plan to retreat. My Grange and territory will temporarily give up, If Eju wins, they will be mine after all. "

In his position, doing everything and exercising his right, Amon made a strategic retreat decision, and ordered the Horus and Isis corps behind to rush to the Red Cape town to arrange a line of defense, in response to God-Legion and Serbia The special regiment retreated. However, he took the initiative to abandon the strategic depth of nearly two hundred miles from the border to Red Cape Town. It was not clear whether Pharaoh was satisfied with Amon's decision, but Pharaoh did not change the commander-in-chief of the battlefield. At this juncture, the battle was still important.

Amon arranged several lines of defense along the way, and did not require the soldiers on the lines to stay dead, and he could retreat after receiving the battle. The rear line of defense is responsible for covering the retired army. In this way, the retreating layer by layer is like peeling, so as to delay the advancing speed of the enemy's leading troops, and the cover personnel and materials are shifted to the rear. Amon himself went one step ahead and rushed to Red Cape Town to command the real main line of defense.

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The vanguard of the Uruk Regiment was raging, breaking through the border customs of the cape city-state and driving straight in. The slamming along the way is naturally performed by the An-La legion. Although Amon does not require them to be able to defend it, the soldiers who are layering fortification are still brave. This elite division trained on the battlefield has suffered heavy losses.

Amon laid three lines of defense east of Red Cape Town, and then retreated after blocking the enemy, paying the price of nearly 1,000 casualties. Even John, who commanded the blockade, was seriously injured. However, they successfully slowed down the advancement rate of the Uruk Legion and covered the transfer of personnel and materials in the rear. Only a small number of residents who were less than the retreat fell.

Advancing forward nearly two hundred miles in depth, after occupying a large area of ​​land all the way, after the Uruk Legion continued to penetrate, the overwhelming impact was restrained. When it reached the front of the Red Point defense line, it had already turned into a position where the two armies opposed. Combat situation.

At this point, the reorganized Horus and Isis corps have arrived at Red Cape Town, while the Seth Corps has moved a large number of supplies and population from the front. Amon led the retreating An-La army to join the army and stand by the line of defense.

Red Cape Town is located in the narrowest part of the land between the two oceans in the Cape City State. It is the throat that enters the hinterland of Aegi. There is a small mountain range that runs through the north and the south. Intermittent barrier. Red Cape Town is located at the relatively gentle mountain pass, and is a must for caravans. Many years ago, this small town was spontaneously formed.

Later Rhodes-Dick built a fortress here, erecting the wall like a small city-state. When the Pharaoh's Army expedition, this fortress was a logistics base for hoarding supplies. On the north and south sides of Red Cape Town, fortifications were also constructed along the small mountains to extract the stones. Coarse wooden fences were also set up in the open terrain.

As soon as Amon arrived in Red Cape Town, he realized that this was a battleground for soldiers. Further back, the terrain became broad and flat again, less than a hundred miles away is the main city of the cape city-state.

The mountains here are not very high, the side towards the cape city-state is relatively steep, and the side towards the border is relatively flat. If the Red Cape Town and this line of defense were captured by the Uluk Legion, the enemy would have a great advantage and be able to withstand a counterattack from the direction of the Egyptian homeland, so this line of defense must not be lost.

But it is not easy to keep it. You ca n’t just be tortured behind the castle and the fortifications. If the mountains on the left and right wings are breached, Red Cape Town will be surrounded by the army. This is just a town. The city walls are not too high, and it is difficult to withstand continuous attacks. Although the town can be stationed in the army, it is overcrowded when it is trapped, and it does not have the advantage of a large army when it is not in battle.

Therefore, the battle plan formulated by Amon is to set up military battles outside the town, relying on the castles and fortifications behind it to cover and cover. If the battle is not good, you can calmly retreat, and you can fight again after the defensive and rest. Offensive and defensive tug of war.

Amon accidentally saw Gabriel in Red Cape Town. The big samurai was sent to replace the former commander of the Isis Legion, who was injured and returned to the rear to recover. When the Pharaoh's army fought with Hati, there were many dead and wounded in the army. For example, the great wizard Cezanne sent a letter to the God Legion and the great warrior Vega were seriously injured. At this moment, they can no longer enter the battle. The maiden sent Gabriel to the front line, which shows that she attaches great importance to it.

Amon said to Gabriel: "You are here. My ex-commander John was badly injured in the slam battle and is unable to enter the battle. The lineup of Isis is not complete at this time. The elite formation of the forward battle line, you will be the front commander. This task is very dangerous. Will you accept it? "

Gabriel bowed according to the hilt of his sword: "You are the commander in chief of the battlefield. Since it is a military order, why should I ask if I can accept it? This is my glory, thank you for your trust!"

Amon certainly trusted Gabriel, and he knew the loyalty and bravery of the samurai. It was thought that Maria would recommend Gabriel as the former commander of the An-Ra legion. Amon chose John because he did not accept it, on the one hand because he did not want to take away the most important arm around the Virgin; Because of his status, he must have absolute authority under his command. John is obviously more suitable.

But at this time, he is now the commander-in-chief of the battlefield, and in a position that is crucial to the battle on the front line, of course, he must appoint someone who knows and trusts. Now that Gabriel is on the front line, it is her! This task is also very dangerous, because it is likely to face En Qidu, the first warrior on the mainland.

As soon as Gabriel accepted the latest appointment, the Uruk Regiment was on his way. Gilgamesh also saw the situation clearly. Instead of attacking Red Cape Town directly, he set up a large camp dozens of miles away and sent a messenger to send obituaries. Of course, an army expedition must be well-known, send out obituaries to announce why they are fighting, and what is the purpose of the war? This is not only an occupation of morality, but also a boost of morale. The contents of this scripture are as follows--

The great, solemn, and benevolent **** Marduk,

Heaven or earth will obey your will,

Future generations will never forget.

The harvest given by the gods to the land filled the silos,

Please accept people's eternal blessings.

I hear your call, look up to the glory,

Your glory will shine on our army,

Advance to the gates of the earth and the sea.

That legendary land of Marduk,

There will be a glorious return,

Bathed in the light of the gods again.

Your people will punish Eju, their pharaohs are shameless, oppressing foreign nations, greedy and cruel ...

At the end of the scripture is a long list of extravagant titles, which used fifty titles to praise Marduk. The name of this deity is really long.

When Amon saw this scripture, he realized that there was also a Marduk deity in the kingdom of Barron, which was the same as that of Hati and Eju. Gilgamesh sent troops in the name of a deity. The contents of the deity mainly have two aspects: one is to punish the pharaoh Eju, who is disrespectful to the gods, greedy and cruel, and dares to marvel at the legendary land of Marduk; the other is more important. On the one hand, it is to guide the people to restore the glory of the land of Marduk.

The implication is that the Kingdom of Barron will also be involved in the struggle for the Duke Plains, and has great ambitions to control the entire Syrian Desert and the Duke Plains. As analyzed by generals such as Amon before the war, if all these goals are really achieved, Barron will become the most powerful country in the surrounding countries, and Gilgamesh will become an unparalleled hero on the mainland.

Amon had seen the ancient documents in the archives of the Temple of Isis, which recorded the battle of the ancient gods in the area of ​​Duke, but there was a break between Enril and Marduk, who are also victors, Anuna The gods of Qi have since split into two groups. The land of Marduk that made Marduk famous in World War I is still in the realm of Enril. Then the "return of glory" will be referred to in the scriptures, which should mean that the army of Barron eventually recaptured Duke. Plain, building a shrine for Marduk.

As Gore once said to Amon— "It is foreseeable that the dispute there will also be the dispute of the gods, and people drive their desires in the name of God!" But whether it is Gore or Amon, Get involved in this indiscriminate battle of nations.

The purpose of the Uruk Legion is also very clear in the scriptures. They are to seize the Eju territory east of the Red Cape defense line. The "gateway of the earth and the ocean" mentioned in the scriptures refers to Red Cape Town. Location.

Due to Amon's strategic retreat, the territory desired by the Uruk Legion has been captured, but the last two things are still missing. Militaryly, this place must be defended if it captures the fortifications of Red Cape Town and the mountains on both sides. Politically, the Egyptian Empire must be persecuted to seek peace and formally recognize the cessation of this territory. This is impossible for Pharaoh Ecuador to agree, so it will take some war to give the answer.

Amon sent the obituary to the pharaoh in the back, and returned a war book. He did not talk nonsense like gods. Although he is proficient in various languages ​​on the mainland, Amon himself is not very likely to write styles such as hymns. The reply is very simple, that is, he will meet on the battlefield three days later.

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Three days later, on the plain west of Red Cape Town, the two armies fought. Under the scorching sun, the reflective glare of armor and weapons, the soldiers clenched their knives and guns, facing the mighty and enemies of the enemy, their knuckles were a little white, but everyone stood upright, and they forgot to wipe them down.

The Uluk Legion has always won with strength. The military formation is very regular. The double-chucked chariots are at the forefront. There is a warrior on the car, a warrior with a long shield holding a pistol and a warrior wearing a leather armor with a long sword Archer. The heavy riding team is on either side of the striker, followed by a squad of infantry.

Amon met Gilgamesh again. The young and handsome city-owner was still so proud, he was sitting in a luxurious cart with a large purple umbrella in the center of the battlefield. There was no guard on the car, and there was not even a guard on both sides. He was so generous as if he was outing, and he sat between the battlefields of the army.

It's almost the same scene that Amon saw him last time. The only difference is that Gilgamesh doesn't have a wine glass at the moment, but holds a roll of sheepskin paper. Next to the seat was a bow, arrows, weapons, and a staff. The hero was wearing a gorgeous cloak and had no armor on his body.

Gilgamesh was sitting at the forefront outside the battlefield, seemingly unveiled, but no one dare to despise. In front of his car was a master, a giant burly man, with a huge shield and a heavy broad sword on the cymbal, which was the weapon that En Qidu used to stab Humba.

En Qidu, the first warrior on the mainland, sat upright at the moment. He was not wearing a helmet and was wearing a strange bronze scale. Amon can detect from a long distance that the powerful breath emitted by the armor is very familiar. It should be made of humbling snake scales, and there must be a powerful magic defense effect.

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