Blood tax

Chapter 143 Xiutoral fights one with all his strength
Fiona came over and asked carefully, but Griffith asked her not to ask.

"In our Eastern Legion, deserters and rebels are judged by a board of soldiers, and the officers don't know it, or at least they shouldn't know it."

"What did you say to execute just now?" Fiona didn't understand the unfamiliar term for a while, and the residents of Yambol Town and most of the city defense forces didn't know what it meant.

But, soon, this term made everyone frightened.

A whole squadron of legionnaires who participated in the rebellion were all driven into the center and lined up by the sharp Millau and Gérard.

Soldiers who killed friendly troops and civilians were the first to be hanged.

Immediately afterwards, counting from one to ten, the tenth person was pulled out and hanged.

The majestic LS Er served as a military judge.

Amidst the sound of military drums and L.S. Hall's indifferent "one, two, three, four..." counting, one after another legionnaires were pulled out of the queue by the soldiers, dragged to the gallows and put on ropes.Some of the people who were dragged out to be hanged were dumbfounded, some struggled desperately, and some tried to shout with blood-red eyes, but they couldn't make a sound when they were tied around their necks by the soldiers.

They are the ferocious soldiers of the Veronese Legion, who didn't even bat an eyelid when they killed the city defenders.However, at this time, they were strangled by the neck of the monster called terror and discipline, and they were carried out like chickens.

The snare drum was beating unhurriedly, and every time a legionnaire's neck was put on a noose and was about to be pulled up, the snare drum suddenly became rushing like a shower.As he hung on the gallows, resting from his struggle and convulsions, the snare drum thumped hard.

After a moment of silence, the snare drum was beating unhurriedly again.

Fiona fled into the lounge with a pale face.The residents of Yambol town were scared out of their wits.Some legionnaires who were not drawn also collapsed on the ground.

The officers and soldiers killed by Griffith and LS were thrown into the fire for firewood.The first hangers hung on the gallows, the soaring flames reflected the dangling corpses on the gallows.

Eleven more were hanged when the snare drums fell silent.

The legionnaires who were not executed were incorporated into the "punishment battalion", which was responsible for the most difficult and dangerous battles, led by LS himself.Their ultimate fate will be decided after the battle is won.

The second son of the viscount named Warren Haydn watched the whole process silently, his piercing eyes repeatedly swept over Griffith and LS.

……

After finishing this matter, everyone gathered in the conference room to discuss the next battle plan and details.

Griffith said: "With these troops, we can launch an offensive on the estate and completely lift the siege."

"Is it possible?" Fiona's eyes lit up, "I mean, didn't you want to disrupt their offensive by repeatedly pulling the left and right wings? Why are you launching a decisive attack now? gone?"

Griffith unfolds the map for everyone:

"The reason why we couldn't launch a decisive offensive before is that the main force of the rebel army is still a relatively large threat. Judging from the process of Professor Weitzleben's murder, Lance is very threatening to us, and Vero in the rebel army The Na veteran is also very effective. That hidden extraordinary sword master can even cause us heavy casualties.

"Unless we have to, we won't take any risks. The rebels will also be unable to fully launch an offensive on Beit Manor due to repeated harassment. In the end, we can force them back with the cooperation of reinforcements."

"The situation has changed now?" Leslie asked first, "In my opinion, as long as Earl Syndra's army defeats Lance's main force, the siege will naturally collapse."

Griffith pushed the soldier card onto a simple sand table and gave everyone pointers on the terrain:

"Although the main force of our reinforcements is about to arrive, there are still two major problems.

"First, the army of the lords of Verona is mainly composed of local knights and militia. I have seen their army and organization, and they are not opponents of veterans in the rebel army in face-to-face battles.

"Secondly, the Earl and the others gathered in the north and threatened the left wing of the rebel army. It was indeed a powerful deterrent, but once the battle broke out and the rebel army retreated, the threat would be completely wiped out, and Beit Manor would be attacked in an all-round way.

"I judge that Earl Syndra will be defeated with a high probability. If the reinforcements are defeated, it will be too late. We have to attack with all our strength while the rebels are mobilizing and their forces are scattered."

Fiona looked at everyone noncommittally.None of the Xiutorals present expressed any objection, and LS even nodded slightly.

"Then let's do this," Fiona didn't want to wait for a minute, "We'll gather the whole army to prepare for the attack."

"I suggest setting it early the morning after tomorrow," Miyo said, "We need to be familiar with our respective squadrons, rehearse formations, and be familiar with marching routes and plans. Two days is the minimum requirement.

"Some people can be sent to strengthen the defense of the ferry, where there is no room for loss."

This suggestion is very safe, everyone has no objections, and immediately started to prepare separately.

……

Night fell on the chaotic plain of Verona.Death and howling made the night sky here extremely cold.

The rebel camp in the distance was brightly lit, illuminating the night there like day, but the direction of Bate Manor was dark and lonely.

Is Sonia okay... Griffith rubbed his face to drive out inappropriate thoughts.He further refined the battle plan and details, and prepared to go out to take a breath.

In the small courtyard, Fiona was looking at the dark manor, standing restlessly with her arms folded.She saw Griffith come out and forced a smile.

"Good evening, Griffith."

"Good evening, are you still resting?"

"I always feel that there is a bad premonition." Fiona shook her head lightly, as if trying to drive out bad thoughts.

Griffith felt that he should comfort her, but there was no suitable way.He thought for a while, and said in a serious tone:

"We have made full preparations, and everything is going well so far, and our army has a good chance of winning."

"Really?"

"Yes, I have seven victories, Kou has seven defeats..."

Griffith's words were interrupted as soon as he started.Mira, who was on duty tonight, came over, holding a piece of paper in her hand:

"Yo guys, there's bad news.

"Master Syndra's army has just been raided."

"What?" Griffith and Fiona both exclaimed.

"News from Old Town that a rebel army led by an extraordinary sword master attacked them.

"The main force of the earl's commander has been defeated, their superhumans have been defeated, and the night attack of the rebels has caused serious chaos.

"The mage accompanying the army has just issued an emergency report, and the situation is still deteriorating."

Fiona's fair cheeks became even paler than Silver Moon: "Griffith, what should I do?"

"Well, then," Griffith sighed, "business as usual, the squadron commanders are called at dawn, and we attack tomorrow morning."

……

When the sky was still dark the next day, Griffith called all those who could be in command and began to deploy:
"The city defense army tried to form six squadrons of about 6 people according to the original organization, commanded by five trainee knights and Warren Haydn respectively, and the punishment battalion was arranged under one city defense army squadron to form a reinforced squadron, commanded by LS.

"All the militia, some of them are supplemented by the city defense squadron, and the remaining 200 people are under the command of Mira. They can use bows and slings, and they don't need to join the front line."

"60 city defense troops and engineering troops form a reserve team to follow Miss Fiona. The ballista is inconvenient to move on the swamp and mud, and they have to keep it until the end.

"A total of 8 squadrons will be deployed according to the following plan. The plan is as follows..."

The officers of the City Defense Army present all had serious expressions on their faces.In the current state, they have actually been deprived of command authority. The squadron and themselves must obey Fiona, the agent appointed by Byelan, and the person in charge appointed by Fiona, that is, Griffith and other repairmen. Torral.

The agent has been determined to be Fiona. Although she has not yet taken charge of the family, she has a clear official order and there is no higher-ranking leader. All the troops here must obey her.

Naturally, the city defense troops were not so easy to obey a beautiful girl, but just a few meters away from them, the Beyonders headed by Griffith were staring at them.

The novice knights had just hanged some legionnaires, and they were the real ones in charge, and their hands were warm.

Although their identities are only non-commissioned officers, they have the high-level status of Extraordinary and Fiona's assignment, and they will exercise the command of each squadron.If the squadron leaders of the city defense army resisted, in this tent, Griffith and others would tear them to pieces.

"However, I heard that there are three or four thousand rebels facing us," a squadron leader of the city defense army said hesitantly, "Even including the people in Beit Manor, the rebels are nearly three times as large as ours. "

"I heard that they are led by Lance knights!"

"He killed 1000 people! Just killed an extraordinary wizard!"

"Every time he kills a person, he will gain the strength of a person!"

The panicked noise nearly overturned the camp.

They are so afraid of Lance?I was also worried about what would happen if the Extraordinary Juggernaut was around.

Griffith was waiting for the question.His eyes swept over the squadron leaders, and he saw expressions of approval and timidity on their faces.But Warren Haydon seemed unimpressed by it.

There is still a talented person here.Griffith nodded in his heart, stepped forward and said:

"It is true in terms of numbers. However, the situation of the enemy and the enemy is different.
"The rebel forces are scattered and our army is concentrated in one place. The goal is clear. The road to Beit Manor is short. We can attack the rebels outside the manor immediately. If they dare not fight, we can join our friendly forces. merge back,

"The number of rebels in the middle is about 1400, which is not far from the number of our army and allies, and our army has a clear advantage in the number of Extraordinary. Before the other two rebels arrive, we will defeat the rebels in the middle, and then turn to Attack the rebel left.

"The rebels on the left wing have been severely injured by me. Their officers were killed and their camp was burned. There are only a few hundred people left. They have not yet restored the defense of the northern camp. After the rout in the middle, they must not be able to support.

"After defeating them, we will come to meet the southern rebels. Although they have a large number, they are the farthest away. Without the support of the two rebels, they are no longer fearful in terms of numbers and combat strength.

"So we're not at a disadvantage. On the contrary, it's a great opportunity to take the rebels one by one."

Warren Haydn raised his hand to suppress the whispers of the city defense officers, and asked Griffith:

"If Lance appears, how should we resist?"

Isn't it just an enemy chieftain?Why bother so much, it seems that they won't be at ease until I solve this problem.Griffith thought for a while, and found that the local city defense officers were very afraid of Lance, and they were very likely to pass on their fear and anxiety to ordinary soldiers.

As a last resort, he could only point to the map and say:

"He should appear on the right wing of the rebel army. When he appears, sound the bugle three times, and all the Shutorals will gather immediately, and use combo skills to kill him.

"During the assembly at Shutoral, each squadron is commanded by an officer of the city defense army, and it only needs to last for 5 minutes."

"Combined skills?" Fiona's eyes suddenly lit up, "I didn't know you could do combined skills."

Griffith resisted the urge to cover his face, and said seriously to the bewildered girl:

"Yes, a very powerful combo, even a taboo ability for us,
"Its name is Minerva Exclamation."

Even the goddess is amazed by it!You really deserve to be an Extraordinary, who has done things we didn't even dare to think about!The city defense officers in the Verona region were all taken aback.

"That's true," L.S. Er looked at Griffith in surprise, and immediately reacted. He couldn't help touching the tip of his nose, and took his words. Use this ability."

Mira nodded inscrutably.She is very beautiful, even a bit evil, and she has an untouchable and unexplorable sense of mystery when she speaks. She said faintly:
"I didn't expect to use this trick..."

I don't know what's going on, but it feels great!Lana's friends are so reliable!Fiona regained her spirits:
"Announce to the entire army that after the siege of Beit Manor was released, the people trapped there were rescued safely. All those who participated in the battle will receive a reward of 50 silver lang, which will be shared by the trapped families. times, three times the death!"

"Oh--!"

The city defense army commanders in the camp all took a breath.They can get the military expenses arranged by the old town, plus the extra rewards from the nobles is a lot of money.

This money needs to be spent at least 50000 silver lang... Griffith calculated in his heart.However, this money is shared by several families, which is acceptable.

Fiona continued to say with high spirits: "I don't need to talk about the rewards for beheading and capturing the enemy chieftain. I'll leave a surprise for everyone."

"We are flattered by your generosity," the officers of the city defense army thumped their chests. "We will fight bravely."

　It was released on time today, and the official draft of Chapter 38 was lost.Although it has been adjusted now, there may still be some mistakes and omissions, and I will correct them as soon as possible.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)