What's wrong with building a steel torrent in a dungeon?

However, compared to the troll soldiers who were eager to fight, Sankara, as the leader, seemed particularly calm.

Although they dealt a heavy blow to the elves, the trolls also suffered heavy losses. More than 500 warriors died forever in their own land, and more than 2,000 warriors were injured, most of whom were trolls. Compared to the orcs, the trolls fought without regard for their lives.

As we all know, elves have the habit of coating their arrows with poison. This poison is extracted from a local plant. Although it is not fatal, it can paralyze the body and make the person lose combat effectiveness within a few days.

However, the chemical engineers in Orila City have cracked the poison and prepared a large amount of antidote in advance, which can greatly reduce the duration of paralysis, but recovery still takes time.

If we only talk about the casualty ratio, the damage caused by our side's surprise attack is much less than that of the elves.

The elves are all elite, but so are the trolls?

The Elven Empire was vast and rich in resources. Even if the entire Southern Legion was defeated, they still had the Northern Legion, the Eastern Legion, the Green Sea Legion, overseas garrisons, and countless allies. But the Troll Empire was too small, and there were only a few young talents. They simply could not afford a war of attrition.

Therefore, Sankara was not carried away by victory. He gathered with several generals and constantly summarized everything that happened in the battle and looked for problems on their side.

Among the generals of Gorom City, except Zhu Chongba who is still outside, Sankara, Kagraz, Gustav...they have relatively little command experience, and their experience in commanding firearms troops is simply zero. Although they are the hope of each race, they are not gods and will inevitably make mistakes.

These mistakes and loopholes were caused by the blood of their fellow trolls, and they must make a good summary in order to prepare for the next better battle.

The elves may have the cost of trial and error; they can fail again and again until they find the best way to deal with and use firearms.

But not everyone in Grom. Whether it is the Troll Empire, the Orc Empire, or other countries, they have no tolerance for failure.

Kagraz looked at the replay of yesterday's battle in the sandbox, and then said, "If the elves are very cautious because the lives of their soldiers are precious and they don't dare to take risks and fight at the cost of their lives, then our problem may be just the opposite."

As she spoke, she pointed to a certain spot on the sand table and continued, "In the battle for Hill No. 5, the elves had obviously returned to their positions. It was basically impossible for the Sixth Squad to capture it with the number of people. However, because the battle was too intense at the time, they could not stop charging and were eventually trapped by the reinforcements of the elves, suffering heavy losses. When the follow-up friendly forces arrived, the Sixth Squad had basically lost its combat effectiveness and could not do anything to help the friendly forces."

"I think you are not unaware of the feud between us and the elves." Sankara said helplessly: "Seeing that the enemy is so close, they are unwilling to give up no matter what. This is my problem."

"This is not just a problem for the troll warriors." Ka'graz said, "Our Orc Empire troops also have this problem! Once the warriors get too excited about the battle, they will rush forward regardless of everything. As a result, many warriors have been lost in vain."

Gustave said, "I think this is not necessarily a problem with the soldiers, but a problem with the officers."

"An officer's question?"

Gustave nodded and said, "I remember when I was in the Orila Military Academy, I heard a sentence from City Lord Fran. She said that officers are the blood vessels of an army. If something goes wrong with them, the entire army will be diseased."

After hearing this, all the generals present fell into deep thought.

"After going through the training methods of Orila City, I believe that the soldiers of the new army have the quality of strictly following orders. Even if they are too excited in the battle, they will come back immediately when they hear the order to retreat. Therefore, the main responsibility for our heavy losses this time is not on the lower-level soldiers, but on the officers. They seem to be unable to adapt to the new way of fighting. They still retain the habits of the cold weapon era and advance fearlessly when they hear the charge."

"Of course, they are brave and willing to lead the charge on the front line. Even if they sacrifice themselves, they can boost morale." Gustav said, "But this approach no longer matches current needs. Firearms troops require more sophisticated commands, positions, formations, when to fire, and when to retreat. All-in-one courage can no longer adapt to today's ever-changing battlefield."

After hearing what Gustav said, Sankara and Kagraz also lowered their heads.

Both of them were officers in the old-era army, and their daily combat habits were indeed as Gustav had said. This time the casualties were greater than expected, and it really could not be blamed on the soldiers. It was up to the officers like them to summarize and reflect on themselves.

Gustav said, "When we were in Orila City, after each battle, the officers would take the initiative to ask questions and discuss with the frontline soldiers to summarize their experiences. Then they would exchange and discuss these experiences with their colleagues and report them up the chain of command. This method can enhance the connection between officers and soldiers and spread some good experiences to the entire army. I think it can be used."

Several people present recorded it silently.

"Anything else? Other lessons learned from the city of Orila." These generals instantly turned into obedient students, listening to a lecture by a girl who was much younger than them.

Gustav thought about it and mentioned some measures that only the army of Orila City had.

These lessons were learned by the warriors of Orila City through battle after battle. It was just that they were lucky. When they were still quite weak, their enemies were not very strong. From the four yellow wolves in the dungeon, to the Grand Duke of the Holy Roel Empire, to the invaders, they fought their way from weak to strong step by step.

They did not take the initiative to provoke the strong, nor did they fight unprepared battles. They were timid when they should be timid, and brave when they should be brave.

The officers present benefited greatly from these lessons and experiences. They secretly decided to send more tribesmen to Aurora to learn after the battle. They should also send younger officers. They have no imprint of the old military and can adapt to new tactics and strategies more quickly.

Chapter 324 A New Stage

After the night battle, both sides tacitly stopped fighting and licked their wounds throughout the day.

The battlefield, which was still filled with blood and flesh the day before, is now unusually calm, and the atmosphere is strange and eerie.

The elves were busy rebuilding their camp and gathering their dead companions.

The troll officers lurking outside originally wanted to pursue the victory and continue the battle, but all these requests were rejected by Sankara. Shocked by the military order, they had no choice but to stay where they were and watch the elves busy in the camp.

The elves not only buried their dead compatriots, but also arranged a decent funeral for the troll warriors. Apparently, they also recognized the brave and capable troll enemies last night.

What the elves didn't know was that this unintentional action saved themselves and avoided a new war.

The troll soldiers were still in high spirits, and there was a blood feud between the two sides. Some officers even wanted to disobey the military orders and act on their own.

Later, no one knew whether they were moved by the elf's behavior, or they thought about it and did not dare to disobey Sankara, or they saw Modsheka's ambush, but the day passed peacefully.

However, after both sides rested for only one day, the siege began again.

However, the intensity of the siege was very low. The elves only sent out seven or eight ancient guard trees and four ancient war trees to fight from noon to dusk. They didn't throw many earth elements in total, and even fewer hit the city walls. It always felt more symbolic than practical.

As soon as dusk fell, the elves retreated without any hesitation, and the entire camp fell into a state of alert.

From the air to the ground, there were elves' secret sentries everywhere. There were even elf sharpshooters lurking directly on the treetops. As soon as they spotted anything flying approaching, they would sound the alarm, followed by a rain of arrows. Several innocent tits were thus killed and turned into sieves.

At night, several commanders of the city of Gorom gathered on the city wall, observing the dim elven camp below.

"What is Elendil up to?" Sankara asked in confusion. "With her siege strength, she won't be able to capture Grom City even if she is given another ten years. The damage caused by the earth element is not even as fast as our repairs. Since she doesn't want to fight, why is she wasting time here?"

"I think she went to seek help from her grandfather." Kagraz said.

"New Leaf Queen? Does she want to escalate the war?" Sankara frowned, "Let the entire Southern Army join the war?"

Although the Troll Empire is not afraid of a full-scale invasion by the Southern Legion, with Jinzaka around, one Southern Legion is nothing.

But such a fierce war will eventually cause serious damage to the Troll Empire.

In recent years, the Troll Empire has received support from the city of Orila, and both military and people's livelihood have improved significantly, and the entire empire is thriving. He really couldn't bear to see such a development situation interrupted by war.

"I'm afraid it's not just a southern legion." Kagraz said.

Compared to Sankara, Kagraz was born a diplomat, so he naturally understood the structure of the main plane more thoroughly than Sankara.

"Although King New Leaf is the leader of the Southern Elves, he still wants to invade and capture the city of Grom after the failed raid on Elendil. This is obviously impossible. Moreover, the Southern Elves have already lost a group of elite troops in the Fruman Empire. It is impossible for King New Leaf to agree to a full-scale war with the Troll Empire."

"Then why did Elendil ask her grandfather for help? The New Leaf King cannot mobilize the troops of the whole country, and the three kings of the South cannot achieve their strategic goals. They will fail anyway, so they might as well retreat as soon as possible! At least they can reduce some losses. Otherwise, Elendil may die here.

"If we only go to aid El'Arundil for one day, then King New Leaf will not be able to mobilize the entire country's military," Kagraz said. "But if he reports the participation of Orila City in the war, the situation will be different."

"But... Orila City did not participate in the war." Sankara said: "Even if the Feather Tribe's aerospace forces are included, Orila City only sent 200 people. Does this count as participating in the war?"

"The elves have the final say, so that's it." Kagraz said, "Who gave them the final say? I think they will exaggerate or even forge evidence to make it look like Orila City has quietly joined the war."

"How shameful!"

"You trolls are definitely the most aware of how shameful the elves are," said Ka'graz.

Sankara smiled helplessly. This was indeed something an elf could do.

"I will send an envoy to the Demon Temple to tell father about the change in the situation. As long as father appears in Gorom, we will not be afraid even if the entire Southern Army is approaching." Sankara said: "What will happen to Lord Fran? The Lord has helped us so much, but he still has to be accused by the elves for no reason."

"Don't worry. The elves have been accusing Lord Fran for a long time, and they are still in a standoff." Gustav said, "And if we really talk, I'm afraid no one can beat the Lord of the City."

Forehead…

Is the city lord so good at scolding? She usually looks weak and fragile, and it seems that she is easy to bully.

Sankara and Kagraz both looked unconvinced.

At this time, a troll soldier walked in and said, "Report! The elves' siege troops have temporarily retreated. They are currently preparing to set up camp. It seems that they have no intention of retreating to the Elf Empire today."

"okay, I get it."

After letting the soldiers leave, Sankara continued, "There are only two possible outcomes. Either the New Leaf King gives up and orders Elendil to leave, and the war ends. Or the entire Elven Empire goes to war. But no matter what, the first phase of the war has come to an end. We should discuss what to do next."

After saying this, everyone turned their eyes to Zhu Chongba.

In terms of military rank, Zhu Chongba has the highest status among those present. As the legion commander of Orila City, he is incomparable to the legion commanders of other countries.

Zhu Zhongba said: "In the first case, Elendil will definitely retreat! But the battle has come to this point, how can we let her retreat so easily. As for the second case..."

At this point, Zhu Chongba hesitated for a moment, then said, "To be honest, if it really comes to this, it is beyond our control. How to fight a full-scale war depends on the will of City Lord Fulan. This is a game between two countries, and it is not something that a small legion commander like me can influence."

"but!!"

Zhu Chongba changed the subject: "If we can eat Elendil directly before the full-scale war begins, and take her and the elite elven troops as hostages! With her identity, she will definitely be able to gain a lot of bargaining chips for us at the negotiation table!"

As soon as these words were spoken, all the generals present nodded approvingly.

Elendil is the granddaughter of the New Leaf King, the future successor of the Southern Legion, and the recipient of the Elven Empire's Medal of Courage... She can be said to be the most "outstanding" young person in the Elven Empire in recent years. Whether for the sake of face or for the sake of money, they will not let Elendil be captured.

"In that case, the tactical goal for the next stage is very clear for us..." As he spoke, Zhu Chongba drew a big circle on the map with his finger, completely enclosing Aalendil's troops.

Surround, divide, snipe, block, and then eat them all.

Chapter 325: Peace Talks?

The news of the Southern Legion's defeat on the front line could not be concealed at all, and soon spread throughout the Elf Empire.

Some elves had already had some complaints about Elendil, thinking that she did not live up to her reputation.

As the saying goes, the higher you praise someone, the harder it will hurt when they fall.

For a time, everyone was madly mocking the future helmsman of the Southern Legion, especially the elves who had already supported Galannodir.

In their opinion, the greatest hero in the Scourge should be Galanodiel. It was her guards who joined forces with humans to capture Minsk, the capital of the Feruman Empire, and even captured Arthas alive! Galanodiel herself also participated in the defense of Orilageler, which saved the elves' last face.

On the other hand, El'Arendil was first blocked by Margaret's remaining troops in the Soul River for so long, and then was wiped out by the Undead Scourge. If she had not been good at escaping (they didn't know that it was because Fran showed leniency and did not continue the encirclement and suppression), the Southern Legion would probably have no successors.

However, such an elf who only knew how to fight trolls was actually awarded the highest honor and was named the god of war, as famous as Margaret! It is simply a shame for the elves to say it out!!! On the other hand, Galannodir was not only stripped of the title of high priest, but also demoted to the distant east coast of Furuman, where he only had the title of high priest.

If you say that King Xinye did not interfere, I'm afraid no one would believe it.

Now, they finally have a chance to taunt El'Arendil!

The mighty God of War couldn't even defeat the trolls this time!

The Green Miracle, the capital of the elves, is filled with a cheerful atmosphere every day.

When the elves found a common target for ridicule, they suddenly became unprecedentedly united. Regardless of factions, families, or classes, they all seemed to get along well. If Elendil returned to the Elven Empire, he would probably be so angry that he would have a myocardial infarction on the spot.

However, soon, the elves in the capital could no longer laugh.

On this day, the livid-faced New Leaf King arrived at the Green Miracle with his personal guards and went straight to the residence of Prime Minister McMahon.

A few hours later, a shocking news came out from McMahon's mansion.

Elendil's defeat was not due to her own fault, but because the city of Orila sent troops to intervene directly.

For a moment, the public was in an uproar!

If the former is only a disgrace to the Southern system, then the latter will be a disgrace to the entire Elf Empire.

They have always regarded the Elf Continent (called the Green Sea Continent by the trolls) as their own forbidden territory. If any force dares to touch this bottom line, the Elf Empire will fight to the death.

This is no joke from the elves!

Back then, the Dwarf Empire, with the remaining power of defeating the Elf Fleet in the Endless Sea Battle, expressed its willingness to support the Troll Empire. As a result, the Elf Empire began a nationwide mobilization the next day, with countless troops heading to the port and various transport ships parked in the sea. The Elf Queen directly stated that she would land directly on the Dwarf Empire and fight to the death with the Dwarf Empire.

If a war really came to a head, the Dwarven Empire was not afraid of the elves. But they were obviously unwilling to be forced into a war for the sake of the trolls. Because they knew that even if they could win the war, it would be a pyrrhic victory.

This life-and-death struggle eventually made the dwarves see the bloodiness of the elves, and made the fearless dwarves start to fear them. Eventually, the dwarves tore up the cooperation treaty, left the Saint Seloux Sea, and never touched the Troll Empire again.

After this incident, no other forces dared to collude with the trolls, except for the Orc Empire and the Eagle Empire, which also had strong men in the Holy Land, but the strength of these two countries was low. It was more like banding together for warmth than funding.

The elves who can live in the capital are either high-ranking officials or their vassals! They are the vested interests of the Elf Empire, so they naturally identify with the Elf Empire and are naturally indignant. So the elves in the capital clamored to teach Orila City a lesson and let them understand the strength of the Elf Empire.

Everyone happily forgot about the insults they had said to Elendil before, and instead expressed that they must gain support from the Southern Legion to march south together to drive the forces of Orila City out of the Elf Continent, and in the process destroy the Troll Empire and wipe out this race from the main plane.

They just forgot.

The Elf Empire is no longer the Elf Empire of a hundred years ago.

The main plane is no longer the main plane of a hundred years ago

At this time, the power of the Elf Empire is gradually weakening, and the power of the twelve Elf Kings is gradually increasing. Back then, the Elf Queen was able to make the final decision and bring the entire Elf Empire to fight the Dwarves. But among the twelve Elf Kings now, how many will be like the Elf Queen back then?

He looks fierce but is timid, and is good at making plans without decision. He forgets his life when he sees a little profit, but cherishes his life when he does a big thing.

A few days later, the Queen of Elf issued a mobilization order, calling on the twelve Elf Kings to each send out a wing regiment with 5,000 men, plus one wing regiment each from the Northern Legion, the Eastern Legion, and the Green Sea Legion, to form an expeditionary corps to attack the Troll Empire together.

Of course, this is just a mobilization order from the Queen, and it is not mandatory. If you really want the Twelve Elf Kings to send troops, you may have to give up enough benefits.

At the same time, McMahon also sent an envoy to the city of Orilla to test Fran's attitude.

Compared to the enthusiastic people, the Queen's Hand was more pragmatic. He knew very well that the Elven Empire was at the critical juncture of replacing its weapons. The military unanimously believed that as long as the army could be equipped with firearms, they would not return to Orila City. After all, time was on their side.

Unfortunately, however, the people in all the major cities of the Elf Empire are now in a state of enthusiasm, and McMahon's rationality alone is not enough to suppress this enthusiasm.

Orila City

Before the envoys from the Elf Empire arrived, Fran had already received the battle report.