It was getting dark, and the enemies had retreated for the time being. Corpses were scattered all over the ground outside Baishi City, piled up like mountains. Several monsters with their limbs cut off were rolling and twisting on the ground, screaming in pain.
In Baishi City, the morale of the soldiers was low. Almost no one spoke in the entire camp. They were so tired that they could fall asleep as soon as they sat down. The military exploits and victories they usually fantasized about were gone at this moment. The only hope was
The only thing is that this moment of tranquility can be extended indefinitely, giving them more time to rest. But this is impossible. Although the enemy retreats temporarily, they know that the enemy's retreat this time is just a setback in the attack, and it will not be long before another attack.
A comeback will not give the soldiers in the city much breathing space.
Compared with the old army stationed in Baishi City, the new army seems to be slightly better. At least they are not as tired and injured as the old army. But even if it is a little better, it is not much better. They are also tired and don't want to talk. The army
Pressure, the shadow of death weighs on everyone's heart.
The soldier could lean against the foot of the room to rest, but Joda could not. He had already taken a break during the day and slept for more than two hours. How could he go to sleep again in this situation?
After inspecting the wounded, he saw Alan coming over with a bandage on his arm and asked: "How is the situation?"
Alan said: "The casualties are very large, with more than 6,000 dead and nearly 700 seriously injured. The hospital is completely overwhelmed. In addition, many medical staff have not slept and are very tired. In addition to the previous wounded, the number of soldiers who are currently able to fight is
Less than 9,000, including the 4,000 cavalry who came to rescue, there are now only more than 2,400, totaling more than 11,000, and a considerable number of them are wounded."
Joda was silent.
Alan added: "Four deserters just appeared."
"Where are the people?"
"Caught." Alan said: "According to military law, he has been killed, and their direct officers have also been punished."
"Well..." Juda said, "Let's go to the conference room."
A few kilometers away from Baishi City, outside the old camp that the enemy had temporarily abandoned a few days ago, military tents were spread throughout the wilderness. In a large tent, Gurnis pointed at Allen and scolded: "What's wrong with you? Why didn't you wait in time?"
Prevent the enemy's assault cavalry from escaping?"
There were only two people in the big tent, Allen and Gurnis.
Allen clenched his fists with anger on his face: "At that time, the enemy suddenly killed him, and the army at the rear was in chaos. It was also to protect your safety, sir, that I did not pursue him."
Genis said: "The enemy only has a few thousand people. Do I need your protection? Do you know that he is the enemy's general? If we can stop him and capture him, White Rock City will be ours now."
Allen said angrily, "If you want to say that, I have nothing to say."
Genis said: "Do you have nothing to say, or is there something you can't say?"
"What do you mean?"
The soldiers outside the tent suddenly shouted: "General Grayfa."
Genis stared at Allen: "You, get out."
Allen snorted and went out angrily.
Grayfa opened the curtain and entered the tent, asking: "What's wrong? General Allen is so angry. Did you have a dispute?"
The tent is equipped with a soundproof magic circle, so no sound inside can be heard from outside.
"Hmph, that guy..."
Grayfa wore a purple battle armor. This set of battle armor was a full set of 'Purple Star' battle armor specially forged for him by the St. Vicoia Empire in order to reward the 'Purple Star Warlord'.
Star Battle Helmet', 'Purple Star Battle Armor', 'Purple Star Battle Boots', 'Purple Star Ribbon' and 'Purple Star Gauntlets', each one can be called a treasure, plus the weapon that has been in my hand for many years.
'Breaking Golden Sword'. Even though his own combat strength is not particularly strong, having this honor is still very famous in the military.
Grayfa took off his helmet and put it aside, and said: "I just discussed the countermeasures with the lieutenant general of the army. They came up with a combat plan. Please take a look."
"Um."
Outside the tent, Allen was walking among the camps, cursing incessantly: "Damn Gurness, he is clearly deliberately trying to make things difficult for me. But it's just because I refused to tell him who was the person who contacted me to deliver the information.
He actually did this! Not only did he take my credit, but now he blames me, you damn bastard!" He kicked a stone away hard and hit a soldier who was joking and chatting on the helmet. The soldier was frightened.
I didn't dare to speak immediately.
"Alan." A general came over and said with a smile: "Are you angry?"
"snort!"
"Let's go over and talk." The general took Allen to a secluded place, lit a cigarette, handed it to him and said, "Is he causing trouble for you because of the enemy raid in the evening?"
"What do you think?"
The general smiled and shook his head: "Everyone can see that he is deliberately causing trouble for you. During the war, he puts you at the back to protect him and prevents you from making meritorious deeds. If anything goes wrong, he will blame you. Oh, that's obvious.
It is his own responsibility. He made improper arrangements and was too close to the mountain, so he was attacked by the enemy..."
Allen smoked the cigarette vigorously and blew out a big smoke ring, which made him feel better.
The general sighed: "Oh, this is a bad life. Who asked us to follow him? To be honest, I really don't deserve it for you. Although several of us have been suppressed by him and robbed of credit, but last time
Being able to ambush Edward was entirely your intelligence, but when reporting, he only said a few words about your contribution, but he talked endlessly about himself, as if he was the one responsible for killing Edward."
Allen sneered.
The general sighed again and said: "It would be great if we were in the Eleventh Army. Look at the 'Purple Star War General' Greyfa. The responsibility for anything that happened belongs to himself, and the meritorious service and achievements belong to his subordinates. No wonder he is so loved by the imperial government."
I will give him one award after another. If Gurness was half as good as him, I wouldn't blame him."
"Stop talking." Allen threw down the cigarette butt and stamped it out with his foot: "Stop talking."
At this time, a big general came over, his face full of dissatisfaction.
"Why, are you angry too?"
The big man angrily said: "Look at me, I'm covered in wounds, and I don't have a damn good word to say. Just tell me why my attack was unsuccessful and I didn't attack White Rock City. Damn it, all my sword-horned beasts were killed in the battle. He
I don’t know how to care about you. In the end, when I was about to leave, you pretended to ask me to take good care of myself, bah!”
The general chuckled, shook his head and said: "I'm used to it. He's just that kind of person, selfish, insidious and jealous. If he hadn't been known as the 'Three True Warriors', do you think he could have become a member of the Eighth Army?"
Commander? Stop talking about you, even Boss Allen was scolded just now."
"Hmph!" The big man threw the ax on the ground: "I think we should just do the opposite."
Allen and the general were both startled: "What do you mean?"
"Hey, don't get me wrong." The big man looked around and whispered: "What I mean is that we should simply contact the generals and write a joint letter to destroy him."
The general said cautiously: "This is internal strife."
The big man said: "Is this an internal conflict between us? We have been dissatisfied with that guy for more than a day or two. We fight tooth and nail. In the end, all the credit for the big fish and meat goes to him, and he only gives us the small shrimps. If this continues
I don’t want to do it anymore.”
The general thought for a while and nodded: "Yes, this is an idea. But there must be someone who takes the lead in this matter."
The big man said: "Of course Boss Allen takes the lead."
"I?"
The big man said: "In the Eighth Army, Boss Allen has the highest reputation. If you can get rid of Genis, we will unanimously recommend you to be the supreme commander of the Eighth Army."
"That's impossible, I'm just a major general."
The general said: "Why is it impossible? You should have been promoted to lieutenant general long ago."
Allen thought for a while and said: "This matter can't be done just by the few of us, but also by Major General Youzi. Without her support, this matter can't be done."
The three of them stood behind the mound in silence for a long time. Finally, the general said, "Let's find a chance to find out what she has to say."
Shiraishi Castle, in front of the building of the conference room.
At this time, none of the generals in White Rock City were in the mood to stay in the house for any meetings. Juda sat on the stone steps, looked at everyone and asked: "Tell me, do you have any good suggestions for the current situation?
"
No one said anything. Tens of thousands of enemy troops were just outside the city. Two well-known enemy generals led their troops to attack together. There were only more than ten thousand defenders in the city, and many of them had battle wounds. Who could think of a good way to retreat from the enemy at this time?
After a while, someone said: "I think we have to abandon the city and retreat while we still have a chance to retreat."
Juda looked at everyone and saw that none of them said much, obviously they all had this idea in mind.
The person who spoke continued: "Now we have fewer and fewer people who can fight. If we fight one or two more battles, I am afraid that the number of people who can fight will not even be 4,000. The defense tower that was just repaired a few days ago has almost disappeared in the past two days.
All were damaged. The city wall was severely damaged. Although mages repaired and strengthened it, the temporary earthen wall could be broken with just a knock. And among our 3,000 gryphon aerial cavalry, more than 3/3 of the gryphons were killed in the battle.
5. Besides, there is not much food in the city at present, the morale of the soldiers has dropped to the extreme, and deserters have appeared. If we continue to defend, this phenomenon will only become more and more common. At present, the enemy is attacking me on both sides of the east and west.
If the defense line starts fighting at the same time, they can concentrate their superior forces to attack us a little bit, but every stronghold and pass on our defense line must be defended by troops, which requires sufficient sources of troops to ensure. However, at present, domestic reinforcements are delayed, and our defense line will sooner or later
It will be breached, which is very detrimental to us. The best way now is to retreat tactically, and I suggest General Ruhr shrink his troops and solidify his defenses, waiting for reinforcements to arrive. I think General Ruhr will think so too."
Almost all the generals agreed after hearing this, and even Judah nodded slightly. This is indeed the best suggestion at the moment.