Chapter 35 Sugakane's Decision [2]

A Norman Legion, which is resting in the military camp in the central plain and on the shore of Ilmen Lake, is making final adjustments. This battle is much more fierce than expected. Compared with the battle in the Kingdom of Latvia, the battle at this time can be called a battle. In the past, it was similar to the trick played by children.

"Head, we will win, right?"

The recruit asked in a low voice. Even the recruits are soldiers who participated in the encirclement and annihilation of the Western Legion of the Slavic Empire. They still have more or less combat experience, especially when such large corps are gathered, which highlights the quality of soldiers. In the face of the battlefield environment at this time, it has to be said that no one can retreat.

There is a not-deep scar on the veteran's face. Obviously, this was a painful scar left on the battlefield, but it is also an honor.

"Don't worry! We will definitely win! There is no doubt about this!"

This morning, the veterans have seen the decisiveness of the Slavs and the charging ability of the dragon cavalry. It can be imagined that even the powerful tauren heavy armored infantry is quite invincible in the confrontation of hard resistance. If it is not divided and surrounded again and again, I'm afraid there is no way to solve the problem at all.

The number of Norman cavalry is too small, and it is not a particularly strong cavalry like the Slavs. Most of them are rangers with crossbows. If they are shaken hard at close range, they can only be crushed by the other party without any chance of resistance.

"Collection--"

The mute sounded, and the signal of rest was sent out. The veterans immediately urged the recruits to start moving, equipped with dry food and kettles. These things could not be dropped. The battle is very hard, which, whether it is a veteran or a new recruit, has a new understanding. However, if you want to have a more iron will, then it is not only Slavs who have this quality. Norman recruits, even if they are only rookies for half a year, even if they don't have enough experience in the battlefield, they still have the ability to pull a cushion.

"Hurry up! You damn idiots! Don't you know that time is money is life? The military judge roared loudly there, and the whip cracked. Of course, it is impossible for the military judge to draw the whip on the soldiers. Only those veterans who are really procrastinating, then the military judge has no feelings to say at all. Without waiting for your defense, he will draw a whip first. If you want to break out in a one-on-one fight, then I'm sorry, you're dead.

After being dragged into the small dark room for inhumane repairs, all the depression can only be vented on the enemy. Everyone in the army can offend, that is, he can't offend the military judge.

The name of the highest military judge of the Central Plains Garrison is Shavin, which is a typical Tiger. House lackey, this guy, has been going to Tamsalu with the three giants in Songye Village since six years ago. Although he has no other skills, his rigid ability is driving people crazy. He is now the highest military judge in this defense zone, and he is treated as a thousand captains, and he is also a very powerful guy.

To some extent, several legion commanders dare not do anything to him. In addition to his excellent relationship with the Big Three, his own power really makes people feel cold. This guy is the cold-faced demon.

Whether it is a soldier or a prisoner in his hand, he can't keep anything. The bamboo tube is as sharp as pouring beans. I can't believe that this guy will be a person, not a monster from the abyss. Just wear human skin.

"I will remember you! Damn it!"

This is Shawen's favorite sentence. His mouth is full of rotten teeth, which makes people feel disgusting at a glance. His hair is sparse. In order to be rude, but in any case, at least he has never bullied anyone with the power in his hand. A centurion once scolded him for just a pile of horse dung and stinky shit, but he hasn't retaliated against the centurion so far. Although the centurion actually went through the trance stage of more than half a year tremblingly.

The soldiers immediately gathered, and the military judges accompanied them to count the last number of people. Those who procrastinate did not hide. The war was coming, and no one could relax.

This time, the military judges will also go to the battlefield.

"I will go back alive. Definitely." Sha Wen opened his mouth, his mouth was full of rotten teeth, and his eyes still made people feel evil and fierce at a glance, but the gentleness that flashed was very surprising.

He has a daughter and two sons. His woman is an ordinary woman from Latvia. Her father is a farmer. Her mother has died for many years. When he came to Norman to try his luck, the old man gambled money to export the woman, and Shavin bought the woman who might be sent to a brothel. Then she gave birth to three children.

Although the shaman is very ugly, the woman is very happy. Any young woman has a longing. Everyone wants to have a Prince Charming. If not, she won't want a crooked guy.

But in fact, women were very frightened at the beginning, especially when they saw Sha Wen's appearance.

However, when she learned that this man was a powerful military judge, she still accepted the reality honestly. In fact, Shawen is not as rude at home as in the army. He loves his woman very much. Her name is Lucia. She is a slightly vain woman. Although she has three children, she can still maintain a good charm, but she has not attracted bees and butterflies, and it is not easy to maintain this loyalty.

In fact, after five years together, Lucia fell in love with this ugly but kind-hearted man, especially when he worked so hard. She knows the man's way of doing things very well. Sometimes, Shawen is just a child, even if he is thirty-five years old.

"I love you, bless me, honey." Sha Wen took a deep breath and pinned a small brooch on his chest. This was an inconspicuous brooch. It seemed that he just pinned the medal on his chest.

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In order to meet the most terrible attack, the Normans are ready for the most tragic battle. This is an absolutely tragic battle.

Sugakane has received all the authorization. Chesna's reinforcements can reach the Great Plains in two days at most. At that time, he can take a breath, but now he must guard this wave of supply in the Simsk region. This is not stubborn resistance, but to let the Slavs know that as long as it is a Norman position, it is not so easy to take it.

"Damn! It seems that it is really necessary to change the strategy!"

Sugakane glanced at the map. Above Ilmen Lake is a long and narrow passage. This passage is very secretive. Only some old hunters in the Ilmen Lake area know this passage. Along this passage, you can bypass a hill. The dense forest in the north is very rugged and difficult to walk. There are not many trump cards in Sugakane's hand. He can't take risks by himself. On the front battlefield, he must be in charge.

"Let Popov come over. I have something to say."

"Yes! General!"

In a short time, the reserve army, which had rested near Ilmen Lake, was ready to go. The commander of the army, Bobov, was very young, only 19 years old. This was a year that had to be admired, but this young general proved that young people always have ways with courage and fearlessness.

"Hello, General!"

"Sit down, dear young man."

With a pair of poisonous snake eyes flashing, Sugakane is one of the twelve army commanders. Naturally, he has his momentum. Popov was a little cramped. He hesitated for a moment and sat down.

"I'll say it bluntly. Mr. Popov, there is a narrow passage above Ilmen Lake. Your legion has now rested, with a total number of 5,500 people. If you are given a day, do you have a way to launch a raid? I'm talking about that kind of raid, which may be completely destroyed!"

Sugaka's eyes flashed a trace of viciousness. At this time, it is impossible to be soft-hearted, especially at this time. After all, the destruction of the whole army is always much worse than the destruction of a legion.

"General, aren't our reinforcements coming soon?" Popov asked.

Sugakane nodded approvingly, but still said truthfully, "It's too sudden. As soon as possible, the reinforcements will not arrive until the day after tomorrow. Before that, it is impossible for us to face an enemy three times as our own and resist the second wave. The calmness at this time is because the other party does not know our details. If we find that the military gap is so wide, I'm afraid that nearly 100,000 Slavs will immediately launch a general attack. Today's fierce battle may be just a test in the eyes of the Slavs. Of course, the price of this test is for them. Say, it's a little big."

"But anyway, Mr. Popov, adventure is a must, because we want to overwhelm our opponents in will, and we can't make the other party have any sense of superiority. It is very important to have morale. I'm sure you understand what I'm talking about. This is my consideration. It's something that has been thought about for a long time before I decided. There is no need to discuss it. Time is running out. Are you willing to do this? This is not an order, because we can also retreat for security. However, I need to ask for your opinion."

Sugakane spoke calmly for the first time. Indeed, this is not an order. As long as the army retreats to the western part of Ilmen Lake, there is still a chance. However, in this way, the morale of the 100,000 troops of the Slavs will rise, and the morale of their own side will fall because of a retreat, which is a very bad thing.

How can the Norman army lack morale?

Sugakane's decision is very insightful, but things always need to be done to highlight the wisdom. At this time, the only sound legion is Popov's reserve.

"Would you like to? Your Excellency Popov." Sugakane asked again.

After meditating for a while, Popov, who had changed his face, suddenly raised his head and straightened his chest. His eyes were extremely firm, and he shouted, "For the sake of the kingdom and His Majesty the King, I am willing to dedicate my courage and loyalty!"

"You will become a hero, sir, I promise!" Sugakane rarely said seriously!