Realm of Power

Leaving the slope, the heavy rain suddenly hit the gorgeous military flag. The rain was like messy and broken beads hitting the muddy ground. It was like a turbulent current rolling wildly on this land. The heavy rain fell again in the Feize King's capital area, staring outside. Under the rain curtain, the eyes of Brandon, commander of the Fifth Army, were filled with a kind of bleak despair.

"Why did it happen like this?" Brandon couldn't figure it out. The first and second armies directly under Fei Lieli entered the area of ​​Feser King's capital with a strong posture. In addition to frightening the noble army and fleeing westward in panic, It also put Feize's Fifth Army, Eighth Army, and Twelfth Army, who were determined to enter the royal capital ahead of schedule even if they broke up, into an embarrassing situation.

Brandon has received news that the noble army unexpectedly chose to flee westward. This news made Brandon stunned for several seconds before he realized that the noble army's move could be said to have the effect of resurrecting the dead.

The noble army, which was originally regarded as a must-attack by the royal army and Feletri, actually showed an astonishing strategic vision. To the west, because it was backed by the west coast, the royal family did not have a secret agreement with the Falcon Empire. What heavy troops should be placed there? , there is almost no resistance at all to the west of the royal capital with tens of thousands of noble troops. Before this battle for royal power is truly decided, neither the royal army nor the border guards of Ferretri will have any redundant troops. Focus on taking care of the noble army that fled to the west.

The aristocratic army entered the royal capital this time with an outrageous amount of supplies. They made a fortune by massacring the Nulon people. Now they choose to withdraw to the west. No one can stop them. They have enough supplies to support them. With the strength of the troops in hand, the situation where the noble army was originally criticized by both sides immediately turned into loud thunder and small raindrops. Neither the royal family nor Feletelli were fools. The existence of the noble army was just insignificant. Allocating troops to attack the noble army would only It will allow the other party to seize the opportunity, in this case. ￠￡, the noble army can completely observe the entire battle situation in the safer west, and finally choose who to help, or simply ignore anyone and leave the royal capital area.

"How come Feize's Fifth Army doesn't do such good things!"

Brandon sighed with emotion. The noble army turned west, not only getting rid of the predicament, but also vaguely regaining the initiative. However, Fezer's fifth army, eighth army and twelfth army were unable to do so. There are only 100,000 elites, but they are nailed here. Ahead is the royal capital where the royal family gathers heavy troops. The royal family can ignore the noble army and flee westward, but they will never sit back and watch Feize's 100,000 elites heading west. Because that would directly put oneself in a dangerous situation of being attacked from both sides, so if one headed west like the nobles did, then the main force of the royal army would be in front, which would help Feletri in vain. How can you do it!

Behind them were the First and Second Armies, which were directly under the control of Feletri, who wished he could tear himself apart. The already exhausted Fifth Army was defeated in a single battle! Stay where you are. What's worse, it's like being directly sandwiched in front of the royal army and Ferretri. If they can't raise enough military rations in a short time, there's no need for Ferretri's first and second armies to come over. These three legions will themselves be in chaos and collapse! And Brandon, who instigated the three legions to separate from Fezer's army, suffered a plummeting reputation among the officers who originally wanted to make a fortune in the royal capital area. But not even a single hair was caught.

The inner disappointment is filled with all kinds of complaints, especially from the lower-level officers.

"We were deceived by Shangguan"

"Sir Brandon needs to give us an explanation."

"Why is there only one meal a day now! Has all the food been embezzled by the quartermaster?" Various rumors were circulating in the army, and the situation was deteriorating. Brandon felt even more difficult. If he had known this earlier, he would not have The rumination base camp! Ferrietri's tactics were correct, but what if the noble army entered the royal capital first? As long as the portal of the royal capital is still in the hands of the military, they can turn what the noble army has obtained into the military's own at any time. However, I never thought about it at that time. In this regard, Feletri's vision is indeed much better than mine. many,

During the heavy rain, a mysterious guest came to Brandon's military camp. His eyes swept across the military camp where sewage flowed in front of him. The mysterious guest's eyebrows frowned slightly. The heavy rain had been falling for two consecutive days, and the ground turned completely into mud. In the area, tens of thousands of people in Fezer's Fifth Army were soaked in the rain. Many soldiers threw aside their armors and weapons, rolled up their trouser legs and drained water outside the tents. After two or three days of heavy rain, almost everyone in the camp became In the middle of the night, he stepped into the water with his feet, and his armor and clothes were soaked in water. In this early winter, wearing it was asking for abuse. Brandon found that his army tent had turned into a After leaving the fish pond, he could only let his subordinates look for things to drain out one by one. Everyone was white from the heavy rain and shivering from the cold. Brandon sent his men to the nearby forest to cut down trees to make a fire. Didn't come back,

"Sir, someone wants to see you." The adjutant, also covered in mud, walked in from the outside and said with a strange expression.

"See you?" Although Brandon is the commander-in-chief, everything in the military camp is the same now. Even if the water is drained out, the ground is muddy and difficult to walk on, and it is so cold that people can't walk on it. When he heard the adjutant's report, he almost thought he heard it wrong. However, he is also a legion commander after all, and he is still sensitive to the situation. His eyes paused on the adjutant Na's strange face, and asked in a deep voice, "Is it from Feletli? Or from the royal capital?" ?” "He is from the Royal Capital." Hearing Brandon's words, the adjutant trembled slightly. The adjutant did not expect Brandon to say it outright. Now, whether it is Feletri or the Royal Capital, both They are enemies who want to put the Fifth Army to death!

"Who is coming?" When he heard that it was someone from the royal capital, Brandon's expression softened a little. He raised his head and asked in a solemn voice, "It's Mr. Ji Ya from the Imperial Guard." The adjutant hesitated and said, still feeling in his heart. I'm worried whether Brandon will immediately order Master Ji Ya to be arrested.

"This is Ji Ya! Haha, he is really a suitable candidate!"

Hearing the name announced by the adjutant, Brandon's mouth twitched slightly. Your Majesty is really pervasive. Ji Ya and he were once good friends in childhood. Later, they parted ways due to different systems. He joined the border guard army and made great achievements in battle. In the end, He was promoted to the commander of the Fifth Army, which can be said to be an important general in the military. Ji Ya entered the Guards and waited for death until he reached the level of a general. It's just that the status of the two parties is more than a world apart. He is facing a desperate situation, and the person who comes to recruit him is Ji Ya! What an irony!

From the moment he announced his departure from the Border Guard Base Camp, Brandon knew that there was no turning back. If he returned to the Border Guard Army again, Ferrietri might accept the surrender of his subordinate officers, but he would never let go of his own regiment. Chief, on the military side. There is no way for him to survive. Since the military cannot do it, there is only one other side. It is either one or the other. The situation is forced. Even enemies can be divided into mortal enemies and ordinary enemies.

As for the royal capital, they are not mortal enemies.

soon. A man covering his face with a rain hood walked into Brandon's military tent

"Brandon, long time no see." Ji Ya took off the rain hood on his head, revealing a slightly pale middle-aged face with two mustaches. A pair of bright eyes glanced outside the tent. Several soldiers of the Fifth Army were standing there.

"It's been a long time indeed. The last time we met was six years ago. At that time, I was promoted to the commander of the 11th Infantry Regiment of the Border Guards." Brandon looked calm and said with a smile. "The military camp is simple. I can't even sit down if I want to." This is a place where I can only ask your forgiveness. If there is a chance next time, I will treat you to the best hotel in the capital."

"Is it a hotel in the royal capital? It seems you have already guessed it." Ji Ya's face showed a hint of astonishment.

"I guess it doesn't count, I just thought that God wouldn't let me be so miserable!" Brandon smiled self-deprecatingly, "I'm not Ferrietri, and I have never wanted to replace the royal family. I'm just a person. Soldier, I believe your Majesty is quite aware of this. In any case, I still control the Fifth Army, and I can also influence the Eighth Army and the Twelfth Army, with nearly 100,000 troops. With such a bargaining chip in my hands, how can I We can also talk to the Royal Capital!"

"Are you so confident? If His Majesty can arrange for me to come to your place, he will naturally arrange for others to go to the Eighth Army and the Twelfth Army." Ji Ya raised his eyebrows slightly and looked around the muddy military tent. , said in a calm voice, "The current situation is obvious. Feletri wants to eliminate you. Do you have any other choice besides surrendering to His Majesty? Besides, you are originally my soldiers, Feize, and your allegiance to His Majesty is a soldier." Isn’t it a calling?”

"Since you've said it to this extent, I won't hide it. Tell me, what conditions does Your Majesty give us to stop Ferretri's first and second armies?" Brandon's expression began to become solemn. , even the breathing is a little thicker, Wangdu is so scheming, how could he forget it, just as Ji Ya said, Wangdu can also ask The Eighth Army and the Twelfth Army reached out to recruit. Under such a situation, it would be false to say that the Eighth Army and the Twelfth Army would not be tempted. After all, they never really fought against the royal army from beginning to end. However, the two sides are far from the point where life and death are needed to resolve the issue. On the contrary, the cost of the 100,000 Feize border guards is enough to make the royal family tempted! Once one hundred thousand border guards defect from the military, their importance in this battle for the royal capital is self-evident!

"The Royal Capital will give you supplies and grant you the position of Deputy Minister of Military Affairs, but after the war, you must hand over the military power of the Fifth Army!"

Ji Ya's eyes fell on Brandon's struggling and hesitant face. He took a deep breath and said in an aggressive tone, "Brandon, hand over military power. This is non-negotiable. There is already a Ferretri. Your Majesty will not If the second one appears, the military command must belong to the royal family, otherwise, this war will be meaningless! "

"Okay, I accept." Faced with pressure, Brandon could only nod in agreement. Being able to guarantee his status and identity is already very good. As for the Deputy Minister of Military Affairs, the military has been brought back to the royal family. The Ministry of Military Affairs The deputy chief is not just a puppet, but it is better than being beheaded! Moreover, it is better to hand over his subordinates to the royal family than to hand them over to Ferretri and directly purge them.

"Well, I'm glad you agreed, my old friend!" Ji Ya's face became much more relaxed, and he took out an appointment letter from his arms and handed it over. "This is the appointment letter of the Deputy Minister of Military Affairs personally issued by His Majesty, and there are also here There is an order that you need to carry out immediately"

"It's really accurate and complete. If I don't agree, will you come up with something better? Did I agree too quickly?" Brandon blinked and took a look at the appointment letter. It was golden. The royal seal is very conspicuous on it. It is indeed the appointment letter handwritten by the king himself. Undersecretary of the Ministry of Military Affairs... Brandon could only smile bitterly.

A flash of embarrassment flashed across Ji Ya's face

"Okay, just kidding."

Brandon joked, opening the order again, scanning his eyes, his expression changed, and his relaxed tone became serious again, "Are you kidding me? The Fifth Army will return to station in Nulon? Are you sure this order is correct?" You know, the forward of Ferretri's First Army is less than twenty miles away from Nulon. If I go back now, wouldn't it mean that I would directly attack Ferretri's First Army? "

"Since we are surrendering to His Majesty, we must show some sincerity!" Ji Ya rolled his eyes and said nonchalantly, "And His Majesty only asked you to garrison in Nulon, but he did not ask you to attack Feletri. You He's a general, he can't tell the difference!"

"If the First Army forcibly advances towards the royal capital, am I going to fight?" Brandon curled his lips slightly. The royal family still didn't believe him, so he pushed the Fifth Army in front of the First Army. By consuming the combat power of the First Army, regardless of victory or defeat, Wangdu will not suffer any loss!

"That's all I can say, just take care of yourself. Remember, you still owe me the best hotel once, Your Excellency, Deputy Minister of Military Affairs." Ji Ya reached out and patted Brandon on the shoulder, turned around and left, waiting until Ji Ya After walking far away, the adjutant walked in, glanced at Brandon who was still thinking, and asked, "Sir, can the royal family be trusted? What if they come to settle accounts with us after the war?"

"We have no choice. If we agree to give up military power, the royal capital will not make things too difficult for me. It's good if I can survive. What else do we expect!" Brandon waved his hand. "As for you, I believe the royal family will make arrangements. After all, we are all They are Feize's outstanding soldiers. Will all of Feize's outstanding soldiers be killed because of a civil war? If that is the case, Feize will break his own arm. I believe the royal family will not be so short-sighted."

"Order, all troops turn back to Nulon" Brandon ordered to the adjutant.

On November 7, Fezer's Fifth Army, Eighth Army, and Twelfth Army declared their allegiance to the royal family and stationed themselves in the chokepoint Nulon. They were like a gate, blocking the front of Fezer's First Army and Second Army. When the news came out, the whole Fezer was shaken again. In anger, Ferrietri commanded the First Army and the Second Army to suppress Nulon. This civil war between the military and the royal family suddenly turned into a civil war between the border guards.

(To be continued.)