The ninth and forty-second chapters are connected to several cities
When the horse's hooves stepped on the wide street, looking at the houses on both sides and the citizens hiding behind the windows, a thrill called conquest began to spread in Downton's chest.
Dorwei City became the first city that Downton built after taking charge of Frankfurt. If he can keep winning, this place will become his inherent territory!
"Go, go from door to door and let the citizens take to the streets to line up to welcome the Duke!"
The more discerning officer scolded his subordinates.
"No need, take me to the barracks, let all the officers above the centenary gather, Blood Hammer, arrange soldiers to take over the city defense, be careful not to disturb the citizens, otherwise don't blame me for going on a killing spree!"
Downton took the lead, and the other generals quickly followed.
After receiving the order, Bloodmaul turned around and left!
There were only 5,000 defenders in the city, because Parr led an army of 200,000 on the front line. They never dreamed that the Downton Army could fight back so quickly.
"You have only two choices, one is to die!"
Downton stood on the school field, lecturing the surrender troops as the crowd continued to kneel in the dark.
Upon hearing this threat, the group of soldiers immediately rioted, but they quickly restrained themselves because hundreds of abominations stood around, holding a ballista and aiming at them, ready to attack at any time.
"The other one is to put on the red scarf and fight for me. If you kill three people, you will avoid death. If you kill five people, you will get a bounty. You will be free and have the citizenship of Frankfurt!"
Seeing that the soldiers remained silent, Downton waved his hand.
Parr, who was standing behind him, understood and took a few steps forward to persuade.
"What are you worried about? After wearing a red scarf to cover your face, no one will know your identity!"
Parr's status as commander-in-chief once again made meritorious service, which made these soldiers shaken and finally decided to join the vanguard. In fact, they had no choice. It was much better than being directly trapped and killed here.
The rangers were dispatched again, responsible for covering the battlefield and conducting intelligence reconnaissance.
Downton was sitting in the hall of the city lord's palace, looking at the map of Samosei, lost in thought. The dozens of generals stood nearby obediently, not daring to breathe.
Plop!
Half an hour later, a fat man finally couldn't bear it anymore and fainted from lack of physical strength.
"Trash, take him out and hang him!"
Downton's words made the air in the hall suddenly stagnant. These officers simply did not dare to breathe, for fear that he would find an excuse to kill them.
"My army of devils numbering over a thousand. Every one of them is at the Judgment level. Why do you think you have a foothold? What's more, you still surrendered!"
Downton asked.
No one dared to speak.
"What's the use of standing still for half an hour? I won't treat talented people badly, but I won't tolerate mediocrity either. If you think you are elites, show your skills. Wealth, status, power, as long as
If you satisfy me, I will give it to you, just like I gave it to the natives of the hills!"
Downton looked at these officers and said nothing more.
"I am willing to die for the Duke!"
They are all officials. These officers would have known when to flatter him and take the opportunity to assassinate Downton? Don't be kidding, they are like scepters, and one person can overturn the entire scene in a matter of seconds.
"Homer, do you think I should take advantage of the enemy's unstable footing and unresponsiveness to continue fighting and expand the advantage, or should I hold on and deal with the Principality of Sogn first to stabilize the rear?"
Downton hesitated. He really didn't want to waste such a good opportunity to attack.
"You have to bite off more than you can chew. You have to consider the ogre's physical strength and whether you will have enough troops to garrison it after capturing more cities!"
Homer warns.
"Continuous victories will inspire soldiers and make them more motivated to fight!"
Downton was about to urge the soldiers to speed up their march.
"You have taken too big a step. I suggest you defeat Sogn. Otherwise, if the archduke strikes back, your legion's retreat will be cut off!"
The cheap god has spoken.
"Don't you even agree?"
Downton was disappointed.
"What you have in your hand is far more important than what you can't hold!"
The god of cheap said sincerely that young people are like this, they are too eager for glorious victory. "If you want to succeed, you must know how to make choices. Only by giving up can you gain!"
"A Songen Principality is equivalent to a piece of southern territory, which is quite a lot. Plus, with a population of hundreds of thousands, it will take a lot of time for you to digest it!"
Homer persuaded, "When the time comes, your defense line will advance to the city of Duowei. Whether to attack or defend, you will have full control of the initiative!"
"Your air force has an absolute advantage against any third-rate country, no less than this time!" Cheap God reminded, "Don't forget, there is also a Wigan prince. I think you should give his country a
lesson!"
"I'm worried that the suzerain countries behind the Samosai will come out to mediate the war!"
Downton frowned.
"It sounds like you don't have the support of Lombardy. Besides, what you should be worried about now is the Saint Laurent diplomats. If they arrive, you won't have a good excuse to seize the Principality of Sogn by force."
Homer can be sure that after this battle, Downton will definitely become a potential stock, and those big countries will definitely make great efforts to win him over.
"All right!"
Downton also figured it out. He just wanted to let a few vanguard regiments rest while waiting for the follow-up army to arrive. Even though Samosai lost 200,000 troops, if they mobilized the whole country, they could recruit at least 1 million and 50 more soldiers.
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After receiving the order from the herald of Batty Street, he led the orc foreign corps to stop in Sognen City. Later, three main human corps arrived, with a total strength of 30,000!
After Downton took office, he not only did not deduct food and salary, but also equipped these main forces with the best equipment. Therefore, standing in the sun, with their helmets and armor shining brightly, and their flags flying, they showed their elite elegance.
Grand Duke Songen rushed all the soldiers to the top of the city, at least to let the enemy know that his own numbers were superior.
"The most important thing now is to prevent them from attacking the city!"
While the Grand Duke and a large number of officers were staying in the hall, discussing whether to send troops to mobilize troops, his subordinates reported that a battleship had arrived over the city.
"Let's go and have a look!"
The Grand Duke walked out first, and the others quickly followed. Downton came to the throne with force, who dared not to do so? Then wait to be punished.
The Municipal Hall is located in the center of the city, occupying the best location. Not far ahead is the Municipal Square. It used to be full of tourists, but today, even the citizens are in a hurry, and the fountain that was built with a lot of money stands alone.
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"This guy is so bold. Isn't he afraid that we will arrest him and force him to retreat?"
Seeing that the Ancient Spear actually started to descend, and was obviously going to land in the square, the officers were dumbfounded. How domineering must one be to do such a thing?
"Hush, you want to die. I have a scepter, and I also have an immortal phoenix. If we all join in, we are no match for you!"
"Such a huge warship is enough to carry a thousand soldiers!"
There are finally some good-minded guys among these officers, but they also look worried at this time, full of fear of the unknown future.
The battleship landed and the spiral staircase opened. A Guards team consisting of a hundred Krupp giants came down, their military boots tapping the ground, making a neat thumping sound.
The Grand Duke was still depressed at first, worried that the elite soldiers who had come down would use the center-flowering tactic, but he soon found that he was overly worried. Downton actually led a hundred-man team into the city, but these guys looked so tough.
ah!
With his red skin, black military uniform, a big-brimmed hat that covered his eyes, and long military boots, an iron-blooded aura immediately hit his face.
"Grand Duke Songen?"
Downton looked at the middle-aged man standing at the front. His hair was meticulously styled, and the wrinkles on his face were covered with foundation.
"Duke Downton, nice to meet you!"
With a smile on his face, the Grand Duke took the initiative to greet him and extended his hand.
"Open the city gate and let my soldiers enter the city!"
Downton did not shake the Grand Duke's hand, but stared at him and made a request that frightened him the most.
"I booked a banquet at the most luxurious restaurant. The chef there comes from the faraway Eastern Silk Country. Eat first and then talk afterward!"
The Grand Duke was so aggrieved that he wanted to die, but he had no choice but to beg in a low voice and try his best to satisfy Downton.
"I had eaten when I came here!"
Downton glanced at the officers behind the Grand Duke, and they subconsciously straightened their backs.
"Haha, the soldiers are not hungry. I have prepared a lot of supplies, and I had planned to send them out a long time ago!" The Grand Duke laughed, "By the way, I recently accepted the invitation of the Napoleon family and went to Saint Laurent to visit, and I attended
I went to a high-standard auction and took a good exhibit. If you don’t mind it, would you like to appreciate it with me?”
"He's planning to bribe you!"
Cheap God teases.
"No need!"
Downton refused.
"No, don't refuse, it's a top quality product worth 90 million. If you like it, I can transfer it to you at a low price!"
The Grand Duke apologized, but he was filled with hatred in his heart, "Don't be complacent. When Saint Laurent's envoy arrives, I will tell you to spit it out if you eat it!"
"Are you threatening me?"
Downton said coldly.
"Don't dare!"
This is what the Grand Duke means, but it seems that it has little effect. This guy is indeed a native Duke, and he is just a fool.
"This guy is so young!"
Looking at Downton's appearance and hearing his domineering voice calling the Grand Duke, all the officers felt that they had lived like a dog for so many years.
"I say it again, open the city gate and let my soldiers enter the city!" Downton glared at Grand Duke Sogn, "Are you obeying, or do you want to die?"
hiss!
The officers gasped and looked at each other, feeling bad.
"Haha, this joke is not funny!" Grand Duke Sogn straightened his back, "I am also the Grand Duke Sogn enthroned by Saint Laurent!"
"I'm not from Saint Laurent!"
Downton took out a Divi crystal and threw it to the Grand Duke, "Last chance!"
The Grand Duke poured magic energy into the crystal in confusion. When the scene of the bombing appeared, he was completely dumbfounded. Especially the sight of corpses littering the fields after the war made his hands and feet feel cold.
The officers subconsciously looked up and saw those steam airships hovering over the city. No need to ask, they must be ready to drop bombs. (To be continued...)