Black sail

Chapter 515CXLIX. Battle for the Sentinel Point

This time was different from last year in Aram. It was just a small-scale robbery, and dividing troops in different places was a taboo.

Even if it is necessary to open up multiple fronts, they cannot be too far away from the main force, otherwise communication and reinforcement will become problems.

But the distance between villages is usually no more than fifty miles.

Although the main force of Crocodile Island has not arrived yet and it is still too early to build the railway to Drifting City, geological surveys have already begun in the villages and towns within a thousand or two thousand miles around, and sentinels and advance troops have been dispatched to search for the enemy.

Ubolio is the main force.

It is impossible for Li Site to be stupid enough to pretend to be the big brother at this stage and make things difficult for Ubolio. He should delay as much as possible until Ubolio can't stand it anymore. The princess is under his control now, and he will wave the banner of justice then.

Under pressure from Serin.

Li Site also rushed to the front line, but he would not choose the toughest town along the railway to attack. That was what Uporio was considering. His goal was to destroy Crocodile Island's outposts and advance troops in the villages and towns around the railway, and replace them with his own outposts.

Finn's terrifying side is reflected in the textbook "Warlock's Battlefield Literacy" that is still used in the Pedan National Arcane Academy today. As the compiler, he understands architecture and can draw up simple and quick-to-build fortresses, fortresses and watchtowers and supervise all engineering projects.

After passing Drifting City and heading east, the land becomes more fertile.

The silver lining to the unfortunate war was that all the landlords fled for refuge, and many insolvent tenants were able to feed themselves with fruits and vegetables from their farmland. This was theoretically the case, but under Uporio's extortionate taxes, these were also confiscated. Any wealthy family with a little bit of power would also have its property raided to use as military expenses.

Naturally, they also want to flee to another country for asylum, but unfortunately this is not an option.

Uporio represents the power of the Muron tribe. The resistance army is a tribal alliance, and the leaders of local tribes will also use their influence to encourage people to participate in the war.

Those who betray the tribe will not be subject to the law, but to the harsh punishment passed down from ancient times.

The Black Sail's large army was stationed in an abandoned ancient fortress, located on the highest mountain in a hilly area. It could reach the surrounding villages and towns very quickly and had a geographical advantage, so they used this place as their front-line command center.

Taking into account the horse's endurance and immediate reaction, the troops and horses that leave here cannot travel more than 500 miles. They must ensure that they can provide support within one day, and they can withdraw to their headquarters if they are defeated.

The only people left in the fortress were Finn and the hundred or so pirates who were repairing the fort, as well as Kawatetsu and Nashano.

After receiving the news from Uporio, Crocodile Island had already planted flags and built outposts in some villages and towns ahead, and Li Site had already led the team to fight.

It is impossible for so many people to attack just one outpost. It is like using a sledgehammer to kill a chicken.

Divided into several teams, we must take down those outposts in one go. Morale is very important. Only victory in the initial battle can lay the foundation for advantage in the future.

Not to mention gradually encroaching on the front section of the railway, at least we have to hold on in front of Drifting City. Once the Crocodile Island troops are at the gates of the city, then we will not be far away.

"There's no point in you getting anxious here. But you're really willing to spend money to send mercenaries to fight Alan, at least double the market price."

While directing the earthwork, Finn chatted with Nashano. The fortress had been abandoned for a long time, and many gaps needed to be repaired if it was to be reopened.

If nothing unexpected happens, Black Sail will have to stay here for the next few months. Either Uporio loses power and everyone retreats to Drifting City to prepare for a decisive battle and take over from the Resistance Army, or the Alan royal court changes its strategy and continues to send large-scale military forces, and then they will have to return home to make up for the fiscal deficit of Paradise Port and find another way to make a living.

Or Ubolio could take over Crocodile Island, but that was obviously unlikely.

Black Sail only brought 2,000 men on this operation, all of whom were the most ruthless in the East China Sea. Among them, of course, there were also pirate groups that wanted to do big things and were incorporated and integrated.

In Serin's opinion, they were a mob, and that was true in terms of discipline or organization, but in terms of small-scale encounters or individual combat power, the regular army of Alan might not be able to defeat these Gu Yue Fang Yuan who were refined by the East Sea Gu. And Nashanuo hired 500 mercenaries by himself, and he had some reputation in the underworld to help Li Site.

As for Nashano himself, he was a drug addict. Not only could he not fight, but his hands would tremble even when he held a knife and fork to eat a bowl of noodles. So he had no choice but to stay in the fortress.

"Xiao Qian, after this is over, the financial crisis of Heavenly Kingdom Port will be resolved. You should not have anything else to do in the short term."

Nashano confirmed this matter and was waiting to start the greatest adventure of the 27th century of the Holy Spirit Calendar with List.

"Of course. As long as we survive the huge consumption of the construction of Heavenly Kingdom Port, by next year, the income from various operations will be more profitable than any drug trafficking and robbery. As for the fighting and killing, just leave it to those who care about money."

Finn said calmly.

With Taylor and Planck in Port of Heaven, they will definitely support Black Sail unconditionally. After the quarterly financial report is released, Qiliwenkui and all major shareholders will also be Black Sail's most loyal supporters.

The entire East China Sea is at his disposal, and he is even more powerful than in the days of Dollinger. No matter how many more seasons there are, he will be beheaded and treated as a dog.

There are some complaints over in the Narrow Sea now, and they are getting worse, but it is not a problem. If Mulon succeeds, can those guys be more difficult to deal with than Yalan?
In the words of Li Site, it will be a pure happy story at that time. After the operation snowball starts rolling, the communication problem has been solved, and the dock island where Poseidon was built will start producing ironclad ships, and by then the world can be conquered.

Finn and Serin also reached a deal that Lostra would keep him informed of the progress of Vadiniya's infiltration at the summit, so that Finn could judge when to go and when to run away.

Black Sail has a big plate now, so there is no need to bet everything on Mullon. There will be a way out when the time comes.

Of course, it is not so easy for Serin to lie. From the troops that Finn sent in later and his desire to attack, it can be seen that she can hide it once or twice, but this is a war that will be dragged on until the end of the year.

"Is it."

Nashano looked at the field below the city wall and thought of a question. "As the saying goes, make friends with those far away and attack those near. Vadiniya is Alan's own son. Why doesn't the emperor send troops there directly? The starting point and the end point will slowly move closer to the middle point, and the rest of the road can be repaired at the same time. Wouldn't it be much faster this way?"

Fin glanced at him.

"Then the world war will start soon. This means that the Aran royal court wants to swallow up more than a dozen narrow sea ports and dozens of inland commercial and trade cities in one go. It will be a sudden and full-scale war. The royal court's current strategy is to proceed step by step. Large-scale infrastructure across multiple natural barriers is very costly. Instead, it is better to swallow up Mulon first to restore some vitality so that it can become more courageous in the future."

Fen said somewhat speechlessly.

Afterwards, the railway will pass through several small countries south of Pedan. At that time, Pedan will inevitably become the top country in Alan. Those sorcerers will not let the emperor have an easy time. Even if the emperor insists on completing the construction, he can only make concessions.

"If you're really hesitant, don't go. Just follow Serin."

Finn said to Chuan Che that he didn't understand what was wrong with Chuan Che that he suddenly wanted to become a pirate.

Killing pirates and monsters in Paradise Port was not a big deal, but killing soldiers, who were not evil, might cause him to have a psychological struggle.

The thoughts of a decent person and a dog pirate are different operating systems.

Chuan Che paced back and forth, thinking, people cannot easily get what they don't have.

The Black Sail advance force has already set off, and the battle may have already started. Should I go?

(End of this chapter)