Pivot of the Sky

Rhode-Dick sucked in a cold airway: “If this is how you fight, you're in big trouble! The Uruk Legion first attacked back and pushed the front to the most advantageous terrain before contracting. If it can be sustained, it is tantamount to opening a new frontier, and the entire Syrian desert is under their control. ”

Ammon nodded: "From Uruk City State to Cape Town State, everything that runs through the Syrian desert is under the control of the Kingdom of Barren, and there is no further concern when it comes to advancing north or attacking the Turk Plains from Kish City State on the east side. This step is very harsh, and even if they can't occupy a corner of the Channel State forever in the future, they can take advantage of the control of the Duke Plains for the greatest strategic benefit. ”

Rhode-Dick opens his mouth: "If all these plans can be achieved, the Kingdom of Baron will replace the Ecumenical Empire as the most powerful nation on the continent, and Gilgamesh will undoubtedly become the greatest hero of all time, and his prestige will exceed that of the gods.

Amon shook his head: "It's just a grand wish, a dream in their hearts. In order to realize this distant dream, the first step is to complete the goal of cutting Cape Town State, which is exactly what we are trying to stop today. ”

George frowned and sighed: "This battle cannot be fought. Pharaoh ordered us to block the Uruk Legion on the border. They came a long way, and we relied on the position to defend ourselves, which should have prevailed. But today we are far less powerful than each other, and there are no fortifications available on Cape Town's borders. Dick, haven't you thought of that all these years in Cape Town? ”

Rhode-Dick grinned, “How could I not have thought of that? My father took it into account when he was in office, but if you look at the terrain, the long border line in a scattered arc, is an endless Gobi plain, completely unsecured, easy to break through from any point. The construction of defensive works on the edge of the Gobi, which is so long, is of little significance, not only to the detriment of labour and people.

Besides, with the Syrian desert blockade, there has been nothing peaceful here for centuries. What reason can I use up the human, material and financial resources of the city state to build meaningless work? I have also made a lot of preparations over the years to build the most important fortress in Red Cape Town, where I have stockpiled supplies for the Expeditionary Army, right in the middle of the line drawn by Commander Amon. ”

After half a day of discussion, it was concluded that the first battle must be defeated and that the attack of the Uruk Legion could not be stopped at all on the frontier. Ammon sees Aristotle whispering, "Sir, you have heard your analysis. This war must fail. What do you suggest? ”

Aristotle finally said, "I'm just an outsider, so I want to talk to a bystander. It was a tough war and the Egyptian army was at a disadvantage. Positive resistance on the border necessarily collapses, so why bother with the gains and losses of a moment? Instead of voluntarily retreating to Cape Red Town, you can gain a strategic defensive advantage.

Rod Dick was surprised and asked back: "Are you talking about handing over large areas of the city state? ”

Aristotle had a pair of hands: “I don't know anything about the military, but you adults have analyzed the results, and this land will be occupied in any case by the Uruk Legion. There are only two possibilities, either to crush you and wave forward, or to withdraw your initiative to build a stronger line of defense and allow them to come in temporarily. I think the latter result is much better. ”

Amon also asked: "Pharaoh's order is for us to defend our enemies on the border. Active retreat is inconsistent with the order. ”

Aristotle shook his head: "Amunda warrior, you are the commander-in-chief of the battlefield, you have the right, the right and the duty to mobilize the army to deploy accordingly according to the actual situation. You can return the results of today's discussion and analysis to Pharaoh and then perform your duties as Commander-in-Chief of the battlefield. If you are unable to do so, ask Pharaoh to replace the commander-in-chief of the battlefield, why accept this dishonest position? ”

Amon thought about it and finally nodded: "Thank you for your kind words. I see what you mean. However, the retreat was not an escape, and several lines of defense needed to be arranged alternating side by side in order to slow down as much as possible the advance troops of the other party. It was imperative to evacuate the inhabitants of the territory to the west of the Red Cape defense line and avoid looting by the Uruk army. I will immediately report this battle plan to His Majesty the Pharaoh, and Lord Dick will immediately organize the transfer of residents with cattle and sheep. ”

Rhode-Dick looked at the sand plate a little distracted and did not answer for half a day. Medanzo stabbed him with his elbow and said, "Lord City Lord, what are you thinking? ”

Rhode-Dick's expression was somewhat eccentric, in a lamentable tone: “My large private territory is also in this area. Servants and sheep can take it away, but the estate and a lot of things are to be left to the enemy. ”

Aristotle said with a faint smile, “Lord City Lord, do you want to mobilize your legions to defend your territory? ”

Rhode-Dick looked up and said, "Of course not, and you can't keep it if you can, but the big picture is the main one, and the Commander-in-Chief has a plan for evacuation. Give up my estate and my land for a while, and if Equus triumphs, they will remain mine. ”

In his position, plotting and exercising his authority, Amon made a strategic withdrawal decision and ordered the rear Horus and Isis Legions to rush to the Red Cape Town to lay defensive lines and retreat in the wake of the Ala and Sete Legions. Instead, he voluntarily abandoned the strategic depth of nearly 200 miles from the border to the town of Red Cape. It was unclear whether Pharaoh was satisfied with Amon's decision, but Pharaoh had not changed the commander-in-chief of the battlefield, and at this juncture the fighting was still important.

Amon set up several lines of defense along the way and did not ask the general on the line to stay dead and could withdraw after the battle. The rear line of defense covers the retreating ex-militaries, and in this way the first layer of defense is skinned, thus slowing the advance of the other party's leading forces and shielding personnel and supplies from rear movement. Amon himself took a step forward and headed to Red Cape Town to command the true main line of defense.

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The leading troops of the Uruk Legion broke bamboo, destroying and decaying the narrow borders of Cape Town State. Strikes along the way are naturally carried out by the Ann-La Regiment, and while Amon does not ask them to hold them, the battle of the layered soldiers is still very brave, and this elite division that has been honed out on the battlefield has suffered a great deal.

Amon set up three lines of defense east of Cape Red Town and retreated sequentially after blocking the enemy, paying the price of nearly a thousand casualties, even John, who commanded the blockade, was seriously injured. However, they succeeded in slowing down the advance of the Uruk army, shielding the movement of personnel and goods from the rear, with only a small proportion of the population falling short of retreating.

Moving forward for nearly 200 miles, the Uruk Army occupied a large area of land along the way. After a series of bursts, that unstoppable impact was contained, and when it reached the front of the Red Cape defensive line, it had turned into a battle posture against the two armies.

The regrouped Horus Legion and Isis Legion had arrived in Red Cape Town at that time, while the Sete Legion had moved large quantities of material and population from the front. Amon leads the retreating An-La Legion, joining forces with the big army and waiting for a strong line of defense.

Located in the narrowest part of the land between the two oceans in Cape Town State, Red Cape Town is the throat that enters the heart of Eju, with a small, less elevated mountain range running through the north and south, with bushes and monstrous stones on the hills, like a natural intermittent barrier. Red Cape Town is a must-see for merchants in the relatively smooth mouth of the mountains, and many years ago it formed a small cluster town.

Later, Rhode-Dick built a fortress here, and built a wall like a small city state. When the Pharaoh army was on expedition, the fortress was the logistical base for the accumulation of goods. On the north and south sides of Red Cape Town, work was also carried out on the local extraction of stone along the small mountain ranges, and a coarse wooden fence was erected in the open area.

As soon as Amon came to Cape Red, he realized that this was a must-have place for soldiers. Back off, the terrain is flat and wide again, less than a hundred miles away is the capital of Cape Town State.

The mountains here are not very high, relatively steep towards Cape Town State and relatively flat towards the border. If Red Cape Town and this line of defense were to be captured by the Uruk Legion, the enemy would have a great advantage against counter-attacks from the Egyptian area, so this line of defense must not be thrown away.

But it is not easy to defend it, not just to shrink behind the castle and the fortifications, and once the mountains on the left and right wings are broken, Cape Red will fall into the siege of the army. It's just a town, and the walls aren't too high to resist a series of attacks. Though the town can be staffed with large armies, it seems overcrowded to be stuck in it, losing the advantage of large regiments fighting without setting up a battlefield.

So the battle plan prepared by Amon is to set up an army lineup outside the town, rely on and cover the castle and the work behind it. The war disadvantage can be evacuated, and after a solid defensive rest, you can strike again. What you have to fight is a tough battle against the pull saw.

Amon unexpectedly met Gabriel in Cape Red, the great samurai who was sent to replace the former commander of the Isis Regiment, who had been wounded and returned to rest in the rear. During the battle between the Pharaoh army and Hati, some of the high ranking military personnel were also killed and injured, such as Cézanne, the great magician who sent a message to the Ala Regiment, and Vega, the great samurai, were seriously injured and could no longer enter the battle at this moment. The Virgin also sent Gabriel to the front line, as she saw how important she attached to it.

Ammon said to Gabriel: "You are just in time, my former commander John was severely injured in the fighting, and the formation of the Isis Regiment is now incomplete. I want to put the elite of the three regiments into a front line, and you will be the front line commander. This task is very dangerous, would you be willing to accept it? ”

Gabriel's hand bowed to the handle of the sword: "You are the commander in chief of the battlefield. Since you are a military order, why ask me if I accept it? It's my honor to thank the Commander-in-Chief for his trust! ”

Amon, of course, trusts Gabriel, who knows the loyalty and courage of this great samurai. When Maria proposed Gabriel as the former commander of the Angela Regiment, Amon chose John instead of accepting him, on the one hand because he did not want to take away the most important arm beside the Virgin; and, on the other hand, because of his status, he had absolute authority to go under the command, which was clearly more appropriate.

But at this time, he was now the battlefield commander-in-chief, in a position vital to front-line warfare, of course, to appoint someone who knew and trusted, and Gabriel is on the front line, that's her! This task is also very dangerous, as it is likely to confront Enchidu, the first samurai on the continent.

Gabriel had just accepted his latest appointment, and the Uruk Corps had arrived downtown. Gilgamesh also saw the situation clearly. Instead of waving his army directly into Red Cape Town, he planted a camp a few dozen miles away, and sent a messenger to deliver Xuan Wen. Of course, the military expedition must be famous, and send out Qi Wen to declare why he wants to fight, what is the purpose of the war? This is not only a moral high, but also an inspiration for morale. This passage reads as follows:

Marduk the Great, Solemn, Merciful God,

Whether heaven or earth will follow your will,

The dedication of the latter will never be forgotten.

And the harvest which the gods had given the land was filled with grain bins,

Please accept the praise of eternity.

I heard your call, and looked up to the glory,

Your glow will shine upon our armies,

Push into the gates of the earth and the ocean.

The legendary land of Marduk,

Upon a glorious return,

Rebathe in the glory of the gods.

Your people will punish Equ, their Pharaoh is devoid of gods, oppresses the foreign kingdom, greed and cruelty...

At the end of the verse is a long string of exquisite titles, with fifty titles to praise Marduk. The name of this god is long enough.

When Amon saw this passage, he realized that there was also a Marduk message in the Kingdom of Baron, as was the case with Hattie and Ecu. Gilgamesh marched in the name of the Gospel, whose contents were twofold: first, punishing Ezpharaoh for his disrespect of the gods, his greed and his brutality, and daring to glorify the legendary land of Marduk; and, more importantly, guiding his people to restore the glorious light of the land of Marduk.

In other words, the Kingdom of Baron will also be involved in the struggle over the Duke Plains, with great ambition to control the entire Syrian desert and the Duke Plains. As General Amon and other generals analysed before the war, if all of these goals were truly achieved, Baron would become the most powerful of the surrounding countries, and Gilgamesh would become an unparalleled hero on the continent.

Amon had seen the ancient texts of the Archives of the Temple of Isis, documenting the battle of the ancient gods that had taken place around the town of Duke, and the break-up between Enrique and Marduk, the victorious party, which had divided the Anunachi gods into two groups. The land of Marduk, which made Marduk famous for World War I, is still in Enrique's realm, so the reference in the text to "a return to glory” should refer to the eventual recapture of the Duke Plains by the Baron army and the construction of a temple for Marduk.

As Gore once said to Amon - "It is predictable that the strife there will also be the strife of the gods, and that people are driving their desires in the name of God!” But both Gore and Amon have been involved in this inexorable mix-up of nations.

The purpose of the Uruk Legion, as also made clear in the text, is to cut off the Ecuadorian territories east of the Red Cape Line of Defense, referring to the "gateway of the earth and the sea” in the text, which refers to the location of the town of Red Cape.

As a result of Amon's strategic retreat, the territory that the Uruk regiment wanted had been seized, but the last two things remained to be done. Military defences in Cape Red Town and in the mountains on both sides are necessary to secure the area. Politically, the Ecuadorian Empire was compelled to seek peace by officially acknowledging the ceding of the territory. This is impossible for Ecupharaoh to agree to, so a great battle is needed to give the answer.

Ammon sent a message to Pharaoh in the rear, returning a letter of war. He wasn't talking about spirits or anything. Although he was familiar with all the language on the continent, Amon himself was not very good at writing hymns and other styles. The reply was simple, he agreed to see you on the battlefield in three days.

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Three days later, just east of Red Cape Town, the two armies set up a battlefield. In the fierce sun, the armor and weapon's reflective eyeballs, the warriors held the knife gun, facing the powerful enemy army formation, the fingers were a little white, but everyone stood tall and forgot to wipe under the sweat.

The Uruk Legion has always won with strength, with a regular army formation, with double tanks at the forefront, a royal hand, a samurai with a long-shield with a shotgun in one hand, and an archer with a knife in a leather armor. The heavy cavalry is on both sides of the front, followed by the infantry square.

Amon saw Gilgamesh again. This young and handsome city owner is still so arrogant that he is in a magnificent car with a large purple umbrella in the middle right in front of the battlefield. Without a guard on either side of the car and not even a personal guard, he was so generous as to sit between the battlefields of the multitude of armies against the base.

Almost no different than the last time Amon saw him, except Gilgamesh didn't have a glass in his hand at the moment, but was carrying a roll of sheepskin scrolls. There was a bow and arrow and a weapon beside the seat and a staff. The hero was wearing a gorgeous cape without armor.

Gilgamesh sits at the forefront of the battlefield, seemingly uncovered, but no one dares to take it lightly. He also sat in front of him a mighty man with a huge shield and a heavy sword, a weapon that Enqidu had slaughtered Humbaba.

Enqidu, the first samurai of the mainland, sat on his head at this moment, without a helmet, wearing a strange, bronze-colored scale armor. Amon noticed a long way away that the powerful breath emitted on the armor was very familiar and should have been made from the snake scales of Humbaba, and certainly had a powerful magical defense effect.

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