Iron Power And Sorcerer

Iron Power And Sorcerer Chapter 93

2021-01-29

Chapter 93 Tower City
"Sir! No way! It's the Federation that wants to fight Veneta , none of us ordinary commoners participated...and there are not only the militiamen from the Red Sulphur Port in the fortress, but also the guest soldiers of the Federation, we Red Sulphur Port people don't even say it..." A Red Sulphur Port The local respectable gentry was in tears and begged Major General Layton.

Layton's threat was never a lie. After hearing the locals of the Red Sulphur Port who were sent to persuade the surrender to claim that "the bastion defenders were also arguing, the defenders begged for a day of grace before giving a reply", he immediately honored himself threat.

The soldiers of the Legion of San Marco broke in and went from house to house to search for the families and relatives of the defenders, according to the roster found in the hall of the conclave. Any Red Sulphur Hong Kongers who refused to identify relatives of the defenders were also taken away.

The old and the weak, women and children were tied with twine and driven like cattle to the front of the bastion to dig tunnels. San Marco soldiers began to bundle firewood, collect boats, and make pontoon components.

Layton's attitude has been clearly communicated to the defenders in the bastion: If you do not surrender, I will fill the trenches with the bodies of your family members.

Finally, the morale of the defenders collapsed when St. Mark's Legion pulled the heavy artillery from the broken walls in the bay to the front of the bastion.

The Red Sulphur port militiamen who wanted to surrender pushed down the Union's red dragon flag and lowered the drawbridge. The soldiers of San Marco's Legion immediately rushed into the bastion and killed the Union soldiers who still did not give up their resistance. A bright spot.

Winters noted: The officers of the surrounding San Marco Legion were sighed in relief when they saw the red dragon flag fall.

These officers, far more senior than Winters, certainly knew better what the St. Mark Legion would pay if the defenders resisted staunchly.

The main force of the Federation is still entrenched in the interior of the Red Illusion Island. If San Marco Legion loses its troops in front of this bastion, it is not impossible for the Federation to seize the fighter and push it into the sea.

The one who knows the most is probably Major General Layton, but he doesn't seem to care much, and the other officers are similar.

And now the surrender of the defenders is undoubtedly great news for San Marco Legion.

As easy as blowing off dust, St. Mark's Legion not only captured a fortified bastion and took full control of the port of Red Sulphur, but also the defenders' gunpowder arsenal, arsenal and food reserves.

Winters suddenly remembered that Marshal Ned had said that "the point of siege tactics is to destroy the morale of the defenders".

Watching the cheering excitedly San Marco Legion soldiers, Winters couldn't help but wonder: "Is Layton making a gesture to pressure the defenders? It's all right."

In any case, Major General Layton won the Red Sulphur Harbor Fortress beautifully in this battle, and that was his brilliant.

After the security of the Red Sulphur port was ensured, Leighton divided two battallions, one battallion attacked the fort guarded at the entrance of the bay, and the other battallion was responsible for repairing the fort in the middle of the bay.

The offensive and defensive situation of Red Sulphur Port has been changed, and the fortifications destroyed by Winters, San Marco Legion have to be rebuilt.

Winters and his three warrant officers followed Lieutenant Colonel Field, assisting Lieutenant Colonel to recruit laborers from the local Red Sulphur Port and nearby villages, and continue to strengthen the city defense of the Red Sulphur Port.

The scouts that were cast out quickly found out the whereabouts of the enemy. When the main force of the Federation learned that the Red Sulphur Port in the rear was destroyed by the Veneta Army, a break occurred immediately.

The affiliated troops of the Federation, the local militiamen of Red Iwo Island and a small number of pirates gave up the coastal defense line and hid in the inland city of Red Iwo Island - Tacheng. These troops entering Tacheng accounted for the majority.

The other small part—mainly the wandering soldiers who were born in pirates, broke away from the Federation’s main force and fled to the port of Red Sulphur.

Without waiting for the scouts of St. Mark's Legion to act, these pirates surrendered to the Venetas voluntarily under the white flag. All of them insisted that they had important information, and hoped to exchange military intelligence for amnesty, and preferably a bounty.

However, Layton had no interest in the intelligence snort disdainfully among these populations. The pirates who surrendered to the Legion of San Marco were all put on death row, and they were locked up in the construction site outside the Red Sulphur Port to dig trenches and do the hardest work.

These surrendered pirates were already among the most active of minds, and they immediately saw their tragic future. Some pirates claimed to have important information and must meet the supreme commander of the Veneta army.

"Want to see me? Someone in that group of sons of a bitch wants to see me?" Major General Layton laughed extremely angry, his smile made people shudder: "Okay, let's meet then. ”

The original meeting hall of the Red Iwo Island Council was changed to the headquarters of the Legion of the First Reserve Army, and originally only soldiers came in and out. And now, a dozen or so disheveled pirates are being escorted into Legion Command.

Legions including Winters looked around, a dozen pirates trembling with fear stood in front of Layton.

"I'm Corps Head." Layton sat on the chair with his saber, and said coldly, "You've seen me, what do you have to say?"

"Your Excellency... Your Excellency." The leading pirate licked his lips, suddenly fell to his knees, plucked up the courage to open the mouth and said: "We are all forced to become soldiers of the Federation, we are not willing... ...We are willing to give up the dark to the light, to be your pawn, to fight the bandit army of the Federation, and please spare our lives! And we have important information about the bandit leader Kidd!"

"I don't want to hear it. !" Layton stood up impatiently and waved to the guards to take these people away.

The wolf-like guards grabbed the pirates and dragged them out the door. The pirates at the head even cried and shouted: "Your Excellency... Your Excellency spare your life... Captain Kidd said that reinforcements are coming... He wants to Stand firm in Tacheng, and send people to collect food around... lord, lord, please spare your life..."

Layton's original impatient expression turned into anger, contempt and extreme impatience, he moved with big strides towards the pirate headed to go.

The pirates headed by them thought they were saved and pleaded even harder, swearing and swearing that they would definitely be coerced into the Federation's army.

Layton smiled, and the pirate headed stiffly squeezed out a smile. The next second, Layton's saber inserted into the mouth of the leading pirate.

"I said I didn't want to hear it, who allowed you to tell me?" Layton asked.

The pirates headed by him were killed on the spot, the other pirates were stunned, and the crotch of several pirates became wet instantly.

The officers at the Legion of San Marco also looked surprised, but Winters, Bud and Andrea were not surprised at all.

In the hearts of the three warrant officers who had seen Major General Layton's brutal skills and violent character, it was quite normal for Layton to do such a thing. In Winters' view, the moment the pirates walked into the hall, Leighton was already murderous.

"These cowards who see the wind and steer the rudder, living XX is a waste of food." Layton threw off the blood on his saber expressionlessly, not at the pirates, but at the officers around him Sharply reprimanded: "Soldiers, have a backbone! Traitors never deserve respect!"

Vineta's officers all shuddered.

The guards dragged the living and dead pirates out, leaving a few dark red and pale-yellow marks on the floor of the hall.

"Scum is scum, scum is everywhere." Layton coldly snorted, and ordered a military police Captain's name: "Moritz!"

"Yes! Sir! "Major Moritz, who was lazily standing in the back row to watch the play, replied, and he didn't expect to call himself suddenly.

"You're in charge of these pirate scum. Let the civilians on the island report them and hang them in a crowded place."

"Yes, sir." Winters Seeing that Major Moritz rolled his eyes at an imperceptible level, he continued to ask at a moderate pace, "Aren't they keeping them to work?"

Layton's eyebrows rose. , said solemnly: "Pirates are all scum who can only steal and play tricks, and they can't work honestly. They are all hanged, and they sell their favors to the islanders. Your gendarmerie is responsible for screening any prisoners behind. All pirates are Kill it."

This is a legitimate reason, too, which Major Moritz couldn't refute. He saluted, turned and left the hall.

After dealing with such a farce, the legion of San Marco continued. This is an enlarged meeting of officers, not only the Great Captain rank Colonel, but also the Hundred-Men Commander rank lieutenant.

Layton sat at the head of the table, his battalion commander sat in a circle around the map table, and the lieutenants stood.

"The Union's troops retreated to Tacheng and are still collecting food. They should have the idea of sticking to it for a long time. The idea is very good, but unfortunately it was me." Layton pointed to the map and gave the army an agreement He got his tone: "I decided to take the initiative to attack Tacheng. Tell me what you think."

He said that he wanted the officers to "speak their minds", but he had already decided to take the initiative to attack, and the others It can only be repaired under this premise.

The officers began to discuss specific action plans, and the lieutenants had no chance to speak. Soon, the specific plan was finalized:
The chief battalion of San Marco Legion was responsible for staying at the Red Sulphur Port, and the second, third, fourth, and fifth battalions were dispatched lightly to expel the small units of the Federation who were collecting forage near Tacheng. Troops, compress the movement space of the Federation troops.

The remaining five battallions waited for all the baggage to be unloaded from the ship before proceeding to the tower city, attacking the tower city with the force of nine battallions.

"Relax, the Tani people are very bad at fighting, and they can't hold the cannons." Layton ended the military meeting with a smile: "Maybe we don't have to do it ourselves. They surrendered. Adjourn!"

Winters followed the others out of the council hall.

Outside the headquarters, Field asked the three warrant officers: "How? Do you want to go to the outpost with me? Or stay at Red Sulphur Harbor and wait for the three Legions?" Bud and Andre looked at each other. Andre was eager to have a try, but Winters looked at the head and said with a smile, "I've fought enough battles, so I won't follow you to make merit. You ask Ask them both."

"I also want to stay at Red Sulphur Harbor to rest." Bud replied calmly.

Andre originally wanted to follow, but seeing that both of his companions were going to stay, he changed his words regretfully: "Then I'm not going either."

Field Not forcing the three warrant officers, he laughed loudly and said, "Your exploits the night before yesterday are enough for many soldiers to earn a lifetime, so it's time to take a good rest... Don't worry, although Layton has a bad temper, he will never be greedy. Your work."

It was the afternoon now, Fields turned around and was about to get on the horse, Winters, Bud, and Andre saluted Field silently.

Just as Field was about to raise his hand in return, the roar of artillery suddenly sounded in the red sulfur port.

Field was instantly alert: "Where are the cannons firing?"

On the water outside the Red Sulphur Port Wharf, a large fleet was slowly approaching, and the leaders were large sailboats and heavy galleys. The size of the Foster warship that the Legion of San Marco was on was dwarfed by the large warships approaching.

A group of large warships are approaching the dock with their sails stowed. One after another white smoke spewed from the side of the ship, and then the sound of guns and thunder reached Winters' ears.

The fleet of firing salutes, Winters, is all too familiar, the reinforcements he thinks about day and night.

A day after the red sulphur port changed hands.

Veneta's Vengeance Fleet is here.

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Meeting, meeting, endless meeting, endless meeting.

Bureaucracy is the cancer of mankind.

Before Field could set off, he was called in again for the joint meeting of the officers of the Legion of San Marco and the Legion of the Great Veneta at the high level.

At this level, Winters is not eligible to participate, and he is happy to relax.

In the council hall, the atmosphere is very awkward.

Even without recognizing the slight differences in uniform decoration between the Legions, it is clear from the facial expressions which officers belong to the San Marco Legion and which Legions belong to the Veneta.

The military exploits of conquering the Red Sulphur Port are in hand, and the officers of San Marco Legion are all red-lighted and straight-backed. In particular, Major General Layton finally raised his eyebrows after sitting on the cold bench for many years, and even his voice was three points louder.

Legion, on the other hand, the Serbian Major General just smiled gently, but the other officers were sullen and sat silently. If you do the hard work yourself, others will get the merits. Seeing the complacent virtues of friendly troops, the officers of the Great Veneta Legion felt sour and annoyed.

However, the Serbian Corps Head has a very high prestige in the Legion, so the officers of the Grand Veneta also resisted sarcasm or said something strange, and everyone maintained a superficial harmony.

Antonio Seretti Corps Head first chatted with Layton a few words, and then turned to the topic: "Since the Red Sulphur Port has been captured, and our two Legions have also converged, we should now consider how to quickly Sweeping away the enemies inside Red Iwo Island..."

Before he could finish speaking, Leighton interrupted Antonio's words with arrogance: "The troops of the Federation were scared to flee by me. Enter the Tacheng. Give us the Legion of San Marco, and within a week, I will win the Tacheng!"

"I know a little about the situation in the Tacheng, I am afraid that relying on a Legion will be difficult to achieve in a short period of time. ." Antonio said tepidly: "We'd better not attack and try to persuade the defenders to surrender."

"Tacheng is a small place the size of a sesame seed, and the city defense can defend against the red sulfur port. Is the bastion strong? I won the bastion in the red sulfur port in one day, but I still can't take down the tower city?" Leighton confidently stretched out his hand and patted Antonio's shoulder: "Don't you trust us? Don't worry, you guys Just take a good rest at the red sulfur port, and watch us take down the tower city."

Antonio subconsciously wanted to dodge, but he still held back and let Layton pat himself on the shoulder in a big way, his face still hanging With a polite smile.

The officers of Da Vineta saw that Layton was rude, and a few violent tempers were about to erupt on the spot, but seeing Antonio's calm, he also gritted his teeth and endured it.

"The situation in Tacheng is more complicated, let's scout first..." Antonio thought for a while, but he still gave Layton some face in a more euphemistic way: "... I can't just let you on the Legion, but also give Da Vineta a chance to make a contribution.

"Okay, okay. Layton laughed heartily, he slapped his forehead: "Then why are we still talking nonsense?" go! Go directly to Tacheng, I would like to see what the name of this small Tacheng is! "

Pulling on Antonio, Layton then went excitedly, and when he saw the scene, he only said three words: "Huh? I am grass! This..."

What's wrong?
It is a dangerous terrain with mountains on both sides and a commanding height.

The narrow attack surface makes it impossible for the attacking troops to deploy.

The nearly ten-meter outer wall is dauntingly encased in Fire Mountain Cliff.

Outside the wall, ant-like crowds are digging trenches in a frenzy.

Layton dismounts After digging a few times, I found the solid Fire Mountain Cliff below the soil layer less than a finger deep. This damn place, I can't even dig.

Although in Layton and Antoniona In a class of Army Officer Academy graduates, Layton is recognized as a rude man, but his intelligence is not a problem.

Tacheng is small, but it is definitely a hard bone that can break a tooth - no , it's not bone, it's granite.

This...how the hell is this?
Thanks to the book friends who voted for the recommendation before and the book friends who voted recently, this chapter was not finished last night , I wrote it during my lunch break today. It may not be updated tonight, because "Total War: Troy" is online today. Although I am not very interested in the Trojan War theme, as a player who has even played "Throne of Britain" for more than 100 hours, I don't want to. Miss the new work. Thank you everyone.

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