HAIL THE KING !
Chaptre 43. We Need to Start an Attack
Fei knew he was the center of attention. He smiled gently at the anxious soldiers and the new members, calming them down. He beckoned to Pierce and Brook, calling them to the watchtower. He did not acknowledge Oleg was trying to get his attention, and Chief Minister Bazzer was not too far away either.
It was a rather clear signal; even the peasants who knew nothing about politics understood that the two former powerful figures, Bazzer and Oleg had lost the king's respect and trust.
“Brook, tell me about the enemy's movements. '' Fei asked while looking at the crowd of enemies on the bridge. He stood beside the fortress and touched the mark left there by the sword and spear.
"Your Majesty, for the past four hours while you rest, the enemy has not moved at all for some reason. It seems like they are waiting for something, but ... ”Brook points behind the enemy. His voice was filled with worry, “They had moved their last three siege steps and the siege equipment they had made in the past few days to the bridge. They were fully prepared, and there were even more enemy soldiers participating in this siege compared to the previous battle. Once they decide to attack, we will be in a very dangerous situation. ”
Fei looked at the place Brook pointed to. There are some big changes in enemy formations –
The shield formation of the tower was still at the very front, protecting all the enemies behind it using the huge black wall. Just a few steps from the north bank of the Zuli River, where the Chambord Castle is located.
However, the formation behind it is very different –
The formation of archers, spears and swordsmen had moved backwards, and in exchange were the three siege ladders that the enemy had moved to the bridge. Behind the siege stairs, there were four or five gigantic wooden walls made of wet green trees to block the arrows. Furthermore, there is a seventy-foot (20 m) tall trebuchet protected by more powerful enemy soldiers ……
Fei's pupils quickly contracted when he saw that. The six trebuchets were deadly siege engines. They were far more menacing than siege ladders. Once they were within 200 yards (m) of the defensive wall, regardless of how strong and powerful that defensive wall was, it would be smashed to pieces. The defensive walls of Chambord and less than a thousand soldier soldiers would be wiped out in less than twenty stone throws by trebuchet.
The enemy commander must have put a lot of resources into this siege, so he wanted to conquer Chambord Castle today.
“The wooden wall was made in a hurry, and there are still green foliage on the wood. However, six trebuchets could not have been made quickly, but they had never appeared in a siege before.....Has the enemy gained some reinforcements? "
Fei licked his lips subconsciously as he thought about it.
There was no way Chambord could hold out against that. Once the enemy started their siege, the wooden walls could easily block the rain of arrows and put the trebuchet within range. Chambord seems to be destroyed. This is an unequal war.
Aside from the huge gap in strength between the enemy and them, the enemy commander was also extremely cautious and cunning. He knew that Chambord did not have too many soldiers, so he focused on that weakness. Brook and the others could not find any strategy that could open the 'cage' that Chambord had.
Fei frowned as he evaluated the situation. Brook observed Fei's expression. He would say something, but he held back.
“Tell me what you want to say. As the future general commander of Chambord, hesitation did not look good. '' Fei noticed Brook's behavior and joked.
Brook was really close to Fei and whispered into his ear, "Your Majesty ... maybe. I am willing to stay with the army to try to defend against the enemy and buy more time. Please tell Mr. Lampard and Pierce to bring a team of elite soldiers to protect you and Mrs. Angela leaves Chambord from the back mountain…. . ”
"No!"
Fei shook his head and rejected Brook's suggestion before he even finished. He did not say another word, but just from his refusal and he shook his head, Brook and Pierce felt the young king's determination. No matter what would happen, the king would not back down or flinch. Fei's expression excited and pleased the two, but also made them very anxious.
“We can't wait any longer; we need to start the attack. '' Fei said as he tapped on the fortress with his finger.
"Starting attack?"
Brook and Pierce were stunned. What initiates an attack under such circumstances, with so few soldiers, most without formal training means? It meant that Fei gave up on the terrain advantage and planned to attack the enemy, such as crushing hard rocks with apple pie.
"Your Majesty, is ..... isn't that too risky?" Brook tried to make Fei change his mind.
"There is no time . '' Fei shook his head while saying firmly. “If I am not mistaken, the enemy will attack right after lunch. If we wait any longer, the enemy will start a siege, and the only thing we will face is death. ”
Fei slowly looked at the two as he said that.
Seeing the confused expressions of the two warriors, Fei said, "What do you think, my soldier? Do you have the courage to go with me and send all that to the Zuli River so that they can take the last bath of their lives? ”
The question is as simple as asking his friends for their opinions.
At that moment, Brook and Pierce felt like the blood on their bodies was burning.
"Your Majesty, it's our honor!" Their voices quivered as they responded.
“Alright, I want you to do something .... Brook, go and get all the soldiers to rest. Remember, just make a smart couple to watch the action of the enemy ... Also, find twenty reliable strong men and bring them to me. Pierce, you go and take this for me .... ”.
Fei whispered into Pierce's ear, and the white-haired tough man left in confusion. After they left, Fei stood still on the defensive wall. He repeated and arranged all the things he needed to pay attention to in the upcoming operation in his mind, and then turned around and walked to the left.
He walked up to the number one warrior in Chambord, under the gaze of all the warriors.
"Your Majesty!" Lampard nodded.
The number one warrior who used to be cold to Fei finally let down his guard and proactively spoke to him.
Fei knew that his series of heroic feats had earned the trust and respect of this 'master. Lampard had protected the peace of Chambord and stabilized Alexander's backward throne with his personal power; fei was deeply grateful for that. Fei also heard that Lampard was the old king's closest friend, so he was also elder Fei.
“Uncle Lampard, I have something that needs your help. '' Fei was very polite.
Lampard looked at Fei, and then turned to look at the black flood of enemies. He was silent for a few seconds, but then asked, “You want me to help you destroy that trebuchet, right? I only have the confidence of about thirty to forty percent to destroy two or three of them.
"Destroy the trebuchet?"
Fei was surprised, but he quickly understood what Lampard was thinking. He shook his head and said seriously, “Uncle Lampard, that's not what I asked. I'll leave the castle and attack the enemy immediately, so I want you to stay on the defensive wall and stabilize the situation here. If I end up dying, I want you to look after Angela for me. Please protect her and Emma and leave Chambord safely. ”