"Greetings, General Lugaras." Roden bowed to Lugaras, glanced at Saibanda and saw that it was a stranger. After thinking for a moment, he nodded as a greeting.
Saibanda didn't take it seriously and nodded slightly as a way of returning the greeting.
"Defender of Roden, the army is approaching. Why are you running here instead of comforting the people in the city?" Lugaras asked with a frown.
"General, I'm here to offer advice on how to repel the enemy." Roden said with a slight smile.
"Repel the enemy?" Lugaras was stunned.
"Yes, we will repel the enemy." Roden glanced outside the city and continued, "But if the general feels that his 7,000 troops are enough to stop the enemy, I will go and appease the people."
"Now that you're here, let's talk." Lugaras said hurriedly when he saw Roden was about to leave.
Roden nodded and said, "General Lugaras, the Assyrian army dared to come here from afar and take risks alone. They must have something to rely on, otherwise how could they dare to do so? With the defensive capabilities of Samedaya, we are not able to compete with them. Holding on and waiting for reinforcements is one strategy, but if the enemy attacks fiercely and reinforcements do not arrive, Samedaya will be breached first..."
"…The empire is in a state of flux, and it is a time of great turmoil. We are paid by the emperor, so we should contribute to the country. Now that a powerful enemy has invaded our borders, sacrificing our lives to fight bravely is one way, and fighting with our wits is another…"
"Defender Roden, time is urgent. Just tell me what method you plan to use." Lugaras frowned.
"Okay, my solution is to negotiate with the enemy generals, spend some money and food, and promise not to be their enemy, and ask them to leave Samedaya..." said Roden.
"Wait!" Lugaras interrupted Roden for the second time. "Roden, the city guard, what kind of strategy is this to repel the enemy? Humph, you are afraid of the enemy and don't fight, and you are trying to have secret communication with the Assyrian army. If it is leaked in the future, neither you nor I can bear the consequences!"
"General Lugaras, don't be in a hurry. Just listen to what the city guard Roden has to say first." Saibanda on the side said, because he felt that Roden's proposal was not as simple and hasty as it seemed.
"Anything else? Just tell me if you have any." Lugaras glanced at Roden impatiently, his contempt for him evident in his words.
Roden didn't take it seriously. He smiled at Saibanda and said, "My method of repelling the enemy is not to collude with the enemy. General, think about it. The enemy didn't go anywhere else, but went straight to Samedaya. Isn't it just taking advantage of the fact that there are fewer soldiers and horses here and it is easy to attack. The Assyrians' artillery is sharp, and it is easy to attack the city gate. General, if I were the enemy, I would never give Samedaya time to wait for help..."
"…If I go to negotiate and succeed, Samedaya will be at peace. After the enemy retreats, the general can secretly send people to follow and provide intelligence to the pursuers. Even if it fails, it can delay the enemy's attack and buy time for the reinforcements of Hulet City and White Shield Mountain Pass, and buy more time for the defense arrangements in the city."
So that's it. Lugaras nodded slightly, and after thinking for a while, he still couldn't figure it out. After thinking about it again, he simply asked Saibanda, "What do you think, General Saibanda?"
"We can give it a try. After all, we are outnumbered and it is not advisable to fight head-on. It is also difficult to hold on and wait for reinforcements." Saibanda nodded. "But I think the possibility of the enemy giving up the siege is not very high. But like Roden said, let's buy some more time."
"Okay, I thought so too." Lugaras patted the parapet and turned his gaze to Roden. "Then... I'll have to trouble Roden to guard the city. There's no time to lose. Just let me know if there's anything you need me to do."
"I dare not trouble the general. Since the general agrees, please give me the city gate token. I will lead my men out of the city immediately. Including me, there are five people in total, two carriages, and half a carriage of treasures and goods." Roden said.
"Take it." Lugaras took out a token from his bosom and threw it to Roden. "Roden is willing to risk his life for the country and the people. His courage and loyalty are commendable. I will report it to the higher authorities in the future and ask for reward for Roden. I also wish Roden a safe journey."
"Thank you, General Lugaras." Roden took the token, bowed slightly to express his gratitude, then turned around and quickly walked down the city wall.
After watching him leave, Saibanda frowned and sighed softly, and said to Lugaras: "General, we should also set up some chevaux de frise and fences in the city..."
…
Seeing Oddo running towards him with sweat all over his forehead, Wu Lai greeted him with a smile: "It's later than I thought."
"Lord, I tried my best to hurry. The Tianjuan Army was too timid. They attacked fiercely at the beginning, but then they switched from offense to defense and began to flee. They fled all over the mountains and plains. I was worried that they would slip away to report the news, so I asked my brothers to chase and intercept them. It took a whole night to finish the job." Odo explained hurriedly. "Also, Lord, you know that the artillery of the First Division is six times that of the Sixth Division. The winding mountain roads and valleys cannot be pulled by horses. They have to be carried by manpower, which delays the time. Next time when you send mortars, you have to pay more attention to the First Division."
Wu Lai chuckled and punched Odo's right shoulder. "Good boy, Odo, who did you learn these eloquent words from? I remember you weren't so talkative before. And, you have to bring the artillery yourself. I told you that it's not recommended to bring so many."
No wonder Wu Lai laughed. The 1st Division had too many artillery pieces. Six six-gun artillery pieces were added to the 1st Division, totaling 36 pieces. When Putong found out, he laughed at Oddo for bringing all his belongings. But Putong always talked about others, not himself. As the largest mortar owner of the Assyrian Army, he only brought six artillery pieces, which was enough. The mortars were five times that of the 1st Division - a full 100 pieces.
It is worth mentioning that a small part of them was borrowed by Pu Deng from other teachers, and it is hard to say whether they will be returned in the future.
"I can't help it. I've been leading the troops for too long." Odo chuckled. "By the way, Lord, has the battle in Sammedaya started?"
"Not yet. Pu Deng should have arranged everything. You've made it in time. How about it? Do you want to take a break?" Wu Lai asked.
"No need, let's just start the fight. It's only a few miles away, so we can get through it in one go." Odo excitedly waved his fist. "Once we take over Samidaya, I'll get some chariots and horses to equip the artillery. With mobility, why not let us roam freely?"
"Don't underestimate the enemy. We are now alone in deep territory. If it weren't for the vultures holding us back at the canyon pass, honestly, I wouldn't dare to come in." Wu Lai said with a smile.
Odo nodded: "Lord, give the order."
"Okay." Wu Lai just nodded when Banlang led the commander of the 5th Regiment of the 6th Division and ran over.
"Hello, Lord." The fifth captain ran to Wu Lai, stood at attention and saluted, then greeted him loudly.
"How's the Sixth Division doing?" Wu Lai asked.
"Report to the Lord, the temporary camp has been set up and all arrangements have been made." The Fifth Regiment Commander took out a letter and handed it to Wu Lai. "Lord, our division commander said that you should give instructions to the Sixth Division after reading this letter."
Still writing letters? Wu Lai raised his eyebrows slightly, smiled bitterly and shook his head.
The letter was short but concise. Wu Lai couldn't help but sigh heavily after reading it.
"What's wrong?" Oddo asked quickly.
Wu Lai smiled slightly and replied: "This Pu Tong is indeed a lucky general. The problem is that he is also a lucky general who is good at fighting..."
…
At nightfall, Lugaras was somewhat concerned about the safety of the city's defense, so he simply asked the cook to bring the wine and food to the top of the east gate wall, and asked someone to invite Saibanda to drink with him.
After sitting down, Sebanda saw Lugaras holding up the wine jug to pour wine for him, and he quickly reached out and gently held it: "Thank you for your kindness, General. I can't drink much, and the enemy is outside the city. I'd better not drink. In case of any changes, I can kill the enemy for you."
"But you can drink. To be honest, although I feel a little uneasy, I am sure that nothing will happen tonight." Lugaras pushed Sebanda's hand away and poured wine into his glass. "You haven't seen how busy Roden is. He is collecting valuables all over the city. He has already sent a cart to the enemy and is still collecting more. So, the enemy will definitely not attack the city tonight."
"The other party has such a big appetite, is it not enough to send a whole truck?" Saibanda asked curiously.
"I heard from Roden that we need to send two more trucks. No one would think these things are too much. Roden is determined to get things done, so naturally the other party will give as much as he wants. I am too lazy to care and just let him do his work. Hehe, when the war calms down, at most I can get credit for him. That's what he wants." Lugaras laughed, "General Sebanda is different. You have lofty ambitions and are very brave. I will definitely recommend you to the higher-ups."
"Thank you very much, General Lugaras." Sabanda was delighted and thanked him quickly.
"Do we need to be so polite?" Lugaras said with a smile, then he stood up and glanced in the direction of Putong's camp. He felt a little more relaxed, sat down, and raised his cup, "General Saibanda..."
"Boom!" A loud noise came as fast as thunder and without any warning. Lugaras only felt his chair shake violently, and saw the cups, plates and wine jugs on the table in front of him jumping around. The nearby torches dimmed at the same time, and then a large cloud of dust and smoke rushed towards him.
"Not good." Saibanda swung his body and fell to the ground. At the same time, panicked shouts and screams echoed on the city wall...
"Oh no! The city gate was blown open!" a soldier shouted in panic.
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"Boom!" With another loud noise, the west gate of Samidaya collapsed...
When Wu Lai saw this scene through the telescope, he smiled and stretched himself beautifully...
Thousands of black shadows suddenly leaped out of the grass outside the west gate. "Go!" Odo drew his sword and pointed it forward fiercely, roaring.
Outside the east gate directly opposite him, Pu Tong quietly poked his head out from behind a dry ditch, raised his telescope and scanned twice, then retracted his head.
"Captain Four, come here, fire a few cannons and clear out all the people at the gate and on the city wall." Pu Tong said with a smile.
"Alright." The fourth regiment commander nodded, turned his head and waved his hand, "Mortars ready!"
…
When the first loud noise reached his ears, Roden's body trembled violently, and then a sense of relief and incomparable relaxation filled his whole body.
"Bang!" When the second loud noise came, everyone in the house ran into the yard, and then he heard the voice of his wife Lancome Dina -
"Oh, Roden, what's going on? Is the enemy really attacking?" She ran behind Roden.
Roden did not turn around or answer, but quickly unscrewed the small wine flask that he had been holding in his hand for a long time and drank the liquor in it.
"Goddess Luo, you are still drinking at this time?" Lancomedina asked in surprise, with displeasure in her tone.
Roden still ignored her, but glanced at the servants and attendants who had gathered around him, and suddenly waved his hand viciously: "Go back to your houses, don't stay in the yard."
Everyone immediately dispersed.
"Oh, Roden, what's wrong with you? Can't you hear me talking to you?" Lancomedina grabbed Roden's belt.
"Take your dirty hands away." A deep disgust flashed across Roden's eyes.
Lancome Dina was startled, and the half-closed courtyard door creaked, and Spotted Wolf and two special forces soldiers ran into the courtyard quickly: "Lord Roden, the matter has been settled. Please follow us to a safe place for a while."
"Roden, who are they? Who are you involved with?!" Lancomedina took two steps back involuntarily.
"Please wait a moment, I have some personal matters to deal with." After Roden said to the spotted wolf, he slowly turned around and looked at Lancomedina.
"Answer me, Roden, who are they?" Lancomedina asked, pointing at the spotted wolf.
Roden sighed softly, walked quickly to Lancome Dina, stretched out his left arm, and held her in his arms.
"Oh, Roden, I thought you..." Lancome Dina just said this when she felt a sudden pain in her lower abdomen. She was shocked and subconsciously raised her arm to push Roden away, but unexpectedly Roden's left arm slipped and hooked her neck tightly.
"Roden!" Lancome Dina screamed.
"What do you think I am?" Roden moved his right hand and the round dagger stabbed into Lancomedina's lower abdomen for the second time.
"No, Roden..." Lancome Dina cried.
"No what?" Roden fiercely stabbed out the third dagger.
Lancome Dina started coughing violently.
"Oh, Lancomedina, are you curious about why I want to kill you?" Roden's right hand moved, and blood gushed out again.
"I killed you because I saw your 'good thing' with Lugaras. You two were so shameless to lie on my bed. Have you forgotten? I am the master of this house!" The round dagger once again penetrated Lancomedina's body and then was pulled out.
"I can forgive you for not being able to have children. I can even forgive you for despising me, but I cannot forgive you for hooking up with other men, especially in my bed." Roden put his mouth close to Lancome Dina's ear. "In fact, I came back before dawn today. You must have had a lot of fun last night. Now it seems that it was right because it was your last time."
"Luo...Luo..." Lancome Dina stammered, her body shaking violently, and she felt as cold as if she had fallen into an ice cave.
"Don't worry, your lover, General Lugaras, will be on the road with you soon." Roden said coldly, and then he firmly and slowly stabbed the round dagger into Lancomedina's heart...