Chapter 743

When the news of basaye's "death" spread all over the battlefield, the whole battle also entered the final stage.

The raiding phalanx infantry have completed the final closure, and began to "harvest" the Centaurs who are still resisting on a large scale with the cooperation of infantry knights and archers;

On the other hand, Hussars and Rangers also began to stop one after another, patrolling back and forth on the battlefield full of corpses and flesh, covering the infantry searching for booty and wounded soldiers, and mending knives for the dying enemy;

Only the younger Rangers still refused to let go of the fleeing enemy and hunted the lone deserters on the prairie in twos and threes.

At dusk, the late Eckert gathered all the troops, gathered and rushed to the barren hills to meet Loren, and stationed a temporary camp of the Legion in place.

"As usual, one good and one bad, two news."

In the tent of the camp at midnight, looking around at the generals sitting next to Loren, Ike coughed and said in a deep voice, "say the bad first."

"After counting the roster, 45 knights, Rangers and Hussars were killed, a total of 120, 800 square infantry and heavy infantry, 200 missing and seriously injured, and minor injuries are two to three times the number."

"In particular, the two leading flag regiments of the first phalanx, in order to stop the raid, the main force of the white wave flag was torn from the center. The front collapsed twice and suffered heavy casualties - I'm afraid it's difficult to maintain the establishment until the wounded soldiers recover."

In the camp, everyone's eyes silently turned to the black haired wizard, waiting for his reply.

Lauren frowned and hesitated.

After such a bloody battle, especially after a great victory, it is not appropriate to integrate them into other squares if they are to be disbanded; But I can't wait until all the wounded soldiers recover. I obviously can't afford to wait.

"Where are most of the soldiers in the first phalanx?"

"Red blood castle has many people, and some come from the twin towers and loyal soul castle," Eckert replied truthfully.

"Then reduce the whole phalanx into a flag regiment and upgrade it to, er... Duke's spear guard; reward them for being the first to launch an attack without sacrifice." Loren pulled a corner of his mouth: "how about having Lucian as the captain of the guard and considering whether to retain the establishment or disband after the wounded soldiers recover?"

Eckert thought quickly, then nodded that there was no problem.

This is also because under the influence of the Empire, the "fief soldiers" in each territory have become conscripts directly under the central government, and the soldiers in the principality are no longer bound by each territory.

The advantage of this result is that the armies of each territory are no longer independent and only obey the orders of their own earls, but are united in allegiance to the Duke, obey command and dispatch, and can be broken up and reorganized arbitrarily according to the war conditions and appoint commanders;

The disadvantage is that in this way, the principality must bear all military expenses and expenses, and each territory cannot bear its own expenses; At the end of the war, the army must be disbanded and only a small number of knights and elite sergeants can be retained, otherwise it will go bankrupt.

This is also why Byrne could not assemble a large number of troops in a short time - only the imperial legions, the Hussars of Boyi and the mercenaries of eboden could come and go at once in the whole saklan empire.

"So what's the good news?" asked the "new guard captain" Lucian.

"We captured the barren hills and found a foothold in daboyi's territory; we wiped out the white wave flag and killed a flag owner, which is the biggest victory since the beginning of the Centaur war." Eckert explained:

"The most important thing is that we have found a way to conduct positional warfare with centaurs on the grassland - by using square array blockade, Rangers sweeping both wings and long-range projection weapons, we can curb the intermittent attack of centaurs;"

"If the enemy doesn't engage us head-on, choose to detour; the square infantry can quickly extend the military line, compress their space, and have to engage our Rangers. Then the infantry knights can launch a surprise attack and annihilate the enemy;"

"And if they break through our defense with centaurs in heavy armor, the Byrne Knight will let them know who is the real land overlord!"

One hand machete, one hand big sword... This is Loren's two handed swordsmanship.

The battle with the female martial god brenhild broadened his "vision", and the most important thing is to master the skill of "using two weapons" at the same time.

The grassland is always the world of cavalry, and Byrne, mainly heavy knights and square infantry, can never gain an advantage in flexibility.

If we want to contain the enemy's superiority, we must force them to give full play to their superiority; Let them lose the space of flexibility, unable to make a surprise attack around the rear, or attack their own flanks, and have to fight head-on with themselves.

The positive side is always the most powerful side of Byrne's army.

"All right, all right, here are our own people. Who will listen to it for a long time?"

The careless Sarika waved her hand, directly interrupted the embarrassed Ike, and turned her eyes to the black haired wizard again: "according to your plan, we took the barren hill camp... And then?"

Loren looked back and scanned his desk for a week.

"We are stationed here and guard it." Loren said decisively, "yes, we annihilated the white wave flag among the eight banners of the Centaur tribe, but the annihilation of a dying tribe can't hurt their muscles and bones."

"At present, the big Boyi leader is full of Centaur Raiders. We have more than 20000 people. We can easily destroy them if we encounter any one, but we will also expose ourselves." Eckert took over and continued:

"But when Archduke Varna's Boyi army arrives, the situation will be reversed... That's when we should attack."

"The barren hill camp is a rare gathering place in the big Boyi territory. There are slopes to be stationed and sufficient water sources - most importantly, it is a necessary place for the tripartite trade route of Bain, Boyi and dwarf Yunling kingdom!"

"No matter where the supply line behind the enemy starts, once they start fighting with Archduke Varna, the rear will be empty, and the logistics supply line will pass nearby."

Eckert turned his eyes to the girl and said solemnly, "at that time... We must ask our Lord of big Boyle, miss Sarika Jonah!"

"I don't need you to say, I know what to do!"

The smile on Sarika's face gradually disappeared, holding the knife handle tightly at her waist, and said coldly, "if these radish leaders really dare to come out, I swear, none of them will go back!"

The voice of gnashing teeth made the Knights and lords present feel particularly creepy.

"Any questions?"

"The news of the red blood castle, Duke." Eckert glanced at the people around him and said cautiously: "count Charlotte Turin has officially negotiated with the dwarves and decided to provide a batch of food and grass to the cloud peak to calm the rebellion; at present..."

"No more." the black haired wizard frowned slightly and sighed: "from today on, don't say anything about the rear!"

"But, Duke..."

"It's my decision to let the round table regent, and I won't go against what I said." Loren calmly got up slowly and looked around the people again:

"Any questions?"

Everyone looked at each other, and none of them stood up.

"Well, it seems that we have reached an agreement." Lauren quietly observed their expressions, especially the Earls of Byrne: "in that case, please start preparing as soon as possible."

"The enemy... Won't knock until we're ready."

The silent earls turned away one after another, and only Eckert sighed and shook his head as he left.

The indifferent sallika left early and jumped into the "arms" of the little wizard; A flustered Ayn left like running for his life, and there was a string of silver bell like laughter outside the camp.

The serious looking Lucian frowned, as if he was very disgusted with Sally card's "behavior", but it was hard to say anything. He had to walk outside the camp tent alone.

"Lucian, you stay."

"Alas?"