Also on the evening of the 7th, at the intersection of Wilton Town.
"Sir, shouldn't we wait until dawn to leave? It will be very cold at night, and it's really not suitable for traveling." Major General Misby, who was leading his troops to retreat during the Macedonian siege, said to Dingle, who was riding on his warhorse.
Wearing a thick cotton coat and a cotton hat, Dingle fastened the button at his chin and shook his head:
"Time is of the essence, I need to make the most of every second, I will rest at midnight."
Seeing that he had made up his mind, Missy could only nod and say, "Alright."
After saying that, he looked at the hundred cavalrymen following Dingle and said, "Be careful on the way, and make sure to protect the Chief of Staff!"
The cavalrymen immediately agreed, but Dingle said:
"Major General, I'm leaving this place to you. It may be half a month or even longer before reinforcements arrive to help you."
“Before that, if the Yan Kingdom attacks this place, please…” Dingle’s throat seemed to be filled with a stone.
After the Battle of Macedonia, he and Misby withdrew with less than 20,000 troops and arrived at Wilton, a town 57 kilometers away from the Macedonian arsenal. They originally planned to detour to Heinrich, but considering that if the Macedonian arsenal fell, the Yan people might spread unchecked to the surrounding towns, Dingle had no choice but to have Misby lead his troops to garrison Wilton for defense.
But what can this small force do against the massive army of the Yan Kingdom? But that's all they can do. They can't just stand by and watch these towns fall one by one. Although they can't protect all the towns, they must at least leave some troops behind to provide some comfort to the civilians in the towns. Being unable to protect them doesn't mean they have to abandon them. In addition to launching attacks, the army also has the responsibility of defending.
At that moment, seeing that Dingle was only halfway through his sentence, Misby continued:
"Don't worry, sir, I will do everything in my power to defend Wilton Town."
Dingle sighed inwardly, but still said:
"We must mobilize civilians to defend our homeland. Everyone must stand up at this time."
"Once I arrive in Heinrich, we will organize a large army to wipe out the Yan people as soon as possible, and we will never let them continue to wreak havoc here."
Misby nodded and said, "Yes, I look forward to you guys achieving another victory."
"However, I need to remind you that General Brewster, the commander of the Heinrich military base, is a man with a rather volatile temper and an aggressive fighting style. This may conflict with the strategic deployment you mentioned earlier. I think you need to reach a consensus with General Brewster."
Upon hearing this, Dingle's face darkened, and he said, "Fine, I will clearly convey my operational philosophy to him."
After saying this, Dingle turned to look at the road ahead, then turned back to say:
"It's getting late, we need to get going. Major General, I'm leaving this to you!" He straightened his expression and gave Misby a standard military salute.
Misby said the same thing: "Be careful on your journey."
"Okay, wait for us to come back!"
After saying his last words, under the afterglow of the setting sun, Dingle led a hundred or so cavalrymen, traveling lightly, and headed towards Heinrichburg at the foot of the Enzos Mountains via another route.
The road ahead is long, and the threat from the Yan Kingdom constantly worries Dinger. After losing over 100,000 troops, the region is now extremely weak. Although the towns have police forces, they are far inferior to regular armies in both number and combat strength. In the current cold weather, it is difficult for reinforcements to arrive quickly. If the Yan Kingdom brings its troops to these towns to burn, kill, loot, and plunder during this gap, the place will become a living hell.
The Imperial Fourth Army, which he was going to, was stationed in Heinrichburg. It was a massive force, and only by relying on them could the Yan people be stopped.
However, troop strength alone is far from enough. The disparity in weaponry presented in the Macedonian campaign was too great, and it was difficult to win by relying solely on troop strength. Moreover, it now appears that the Yan Kingdom's troop strength is also enormous. Although it is unknown exactly how many Yan Kingdom soldiers have arrived, Dingle believes that their reinforcements are increasing almost daily. Otherwise, why would they be able to launch such fierce offensives so recklessly? It is precisely because of their ample supplies and support that they have such conditions for combat.
Therefore, the Fourth Army alone is far from enough. In the battle against the Yan people, we can no longer think of winning by sheer numbers.
Thinking of this, Dingle murmured coldly:
"The Enzos Mountains can only be used as a battlefield..."
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Three days later.
Under the dim sunset, as the massive complex of buildings came into view, Harris reached out and wiped the snow off his hat, letting out a long sigh of relief.
After eight days of arduous travel, enduring countless hardships, he finally arrived at the Heinrich Military Base, a massive complex situated at the foot of Mount Nzos, the largest military base in the western region.
It serves as a support for carrying out combat and training missions, and in wartime, it is an iron wall that can transport troops and provide logistical support, while also serving as a steel fortress for defense.
Harris spent his training career here, but the Heinrich military base back then was far from being as large as it is today; however, it appeared exceptionally small compared to the N'Zoth Mountains behind it.
The highest peak in the Nzoz Mountains is 700 meters high. The terrain is layered and rugged, with many cliffs between the peaks. In addition, the mountain range is exceptionally long, forming a barrier between the central and western parts. Such a strategic location naturally became a key strategic point, which is why a military base was established here.
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