Blood tax

Chapter 473 Griffith and Xia Boyang ([-])

Griffith prepared several plans for today's sneak reconnaissance.However, none of the people present cared about the viscount who had just lost his army, and just quarreled over his experience as an argument for speaking.

A small number of commanders are still shouting in vain:
"I believe in Xia Boyang—he is the noblest and most upright person among all people, the hero who rescued us from the abyss of failure. I will lead the column entrusted to me to follow Xia Boyang, not you!"

"And me!" Someone replied.

"Well, you go with him, but our troops," said Don Joseph firmly, "will march east tomorrow, and we will take down Old Town!"

"Ah, without the wisdom and experience of Xia Boyang who led us, you can accomplish great and valuable careers!?" Hart Orwell sneered, "Byeland's famous general is not a fool with a reputation like McDonald, Once Sharon and Lamore bring the main army here, they will chop them all into mincemeat!"

Others shot back: "We took up arms to fight for freedom, and now we have a new master riding on us."

"If you think that disorder, disorder and chaos are freedom, we don't want such freedom! Discipline and order are much better than your kind of freedom. We must follow the wise and resolute commander. Victory has proved at this point."

The commanders of the rebel army quarreled and began to push each other until the sound of trumpets interrupted the quarrel.

The meeting was about to start, and the commanders at all levels yelled to leave the camp and walked to the commander's headquarters.

Griffith also left the camp without saying a word.If he hadn't seen it with his own eyes, he couldn't believe it anyway——

Xia Boyang led the rebels to achieve such an astonishing victory, yet they did not receive unanimous support, and were hated and abandoned by so many commanders.

They just wiped out a Byelan's legion, and they are about to split!
A surge of discontent flooded the entire camp.In a small meeting room, Griffith first met the leader of the rebel army who had defeated Bayeran.

According to the agenda of the meeting, the commanders of each column spoke first.Most of them demanded to take advantage of the victory and march forward, regardless of the No. 12 Legion that was holding on to the camp, and directly attacked the old town to expel Bayeran from Verona.

Griffith watched silently, while noting down the characteristics of each person, while analyzing their organization.

The rebels already had five main columns, each a little more than half the size of the Bayeram Army, but more mobile, mostly armed with pikes, halberds, and muskets.

In addition, there are two newly formed columns under training.Just a little more time, this army will be as strong as the old column.

The strength of these seven columns exceeds 20000, and there are many independent troops, auxiliary troops and recruits of various sizes. The numbers of the troops are very messy, and the total strength should exceed 40000.

Griffith immediately made a judgment——

Xia Boyang did not complete the reorganization of this army at all!
The rebel commander stood on a small ledge.He is only 27 or [-] years old, thin, and has almost no military temperament.Under the slightly curly black hair, there are a pair of soft, intellectual black eyes, looking at the officers helplessly.

There were some staff officers and aides standing beside Xia Boyang, all glaring at the troublesome commander. Griffith also saw two familiar figures in the corner beside him.

Oscar of the hybrid experimental unit is here!
Oscar, who was not far from Xia Boyang, was casually wearing a coat.His eyes were unrestrained and free and easy, but also a little more melancholy and dignified than before.His short companion, Mika, stood side by side with him, looking indifferently at the crowded venue.

Xia Boyang began to speak.He shouted to the rebel leaders:
"The victory over MacDonald proved to the world that an army acting alone is also dangerous. Bayeran must weigh themselves. If they dare to attack us, they must gather several army to form a large army to ensure safety! In this case, sweeping and interspersing are no longer possible!"

"Okay!" Everyone clapped their hands and stamped their feet together, even the disgruntled commanders cheered.

"But, but... listen to me, comrades!"

Xia Boyang pressed it with his hands, motioning for everyone to listen:

"My proposal, as stated in the proposal - take this opportunity to conclude a contract!
"We need to buy more time, unite more rebels, and assemble a new column. If Bayeran breaks his promise, they will definitely do so. By that time, we will have enough strength to resist them. "

Immediately a column commander interrupted him roughly: "We should go straight for Oldtown."

"No, we can't go!"

Xia Boyang shouted, the resonant voice made it unimaginable that such an elegant young man could make it:

"I insist that everyone go back to build and defend the base area, which is a decision I made after long and mature consideration.

"One or two battles won't defeat Bayeran!

"My comrades, conquer Bajeland, crush it, destroy the dominion of wizards and nobles! Doesn't such a thought keep me up at night, and make me think of it in my dreams? . . . Is it not a great honor for me to accomplish what the most famous general cannot accomplish?
"But you have to understand that going to the old town, going to the mage tower and the ruins to challenge the mystery is more difficult than mortals challenging Beamon. No matter how many times this giant beast is knocked down, it can obtain endless power from the earth; When it rises again, it will be more ferocious than ever. We will fall down the road without even seeing the towers of Oldtown.

"Information shows that in addition to the No.12 Legion fighting against us, there are several new armies that have gathered and are threatening our flanks from several directions! We will have to pay a huge price to eliminate the Extraordinary of Bayeran They are being mobilized from all directions every day!

"Even if we win every battle and wipe out Byelan's army, they will gather more troops to attack us in a few days.

"Can we defeat ten, twenty legions and their auxiliary legions? Even so, Byelan will send another thirty, forty legions until we are completely defeated and wiped out.

"In order to defeat Beamon, the hero in mythology did not throw it to the ground, but lifted it into the air with his strong hands and strangled it to death. If we want to rebel against Bayeran, we must cut off the root of its life We must raise all the oppressed to revolt against it, we must encircle this mighty country from the countryside, wilderness, and valley, and then attack the capitals of the world together, tightening the encirclement step by step, until the walls that encircle them , block the strait, knock on the epic city gate with giant cannons, and destroy the city with 50 troops!

"This is the only way to defeat Bayeran, and the only way to sever its power. One or two victories cannot defeat it. Only the efforts of several generations can do it. Only the East and the West The people of Odessa and the southern provinces unite, and only a great and unified alliance of the oppressed against robbers and swindlers will be able to defeat this gigantic monster, this slow but irresistible force with terrible tentacles. A blood-sucking monster that sneaks into every corner of the world.

"Other than that, there is absolutely no other way."

What this person said is not bad... Griffith secretly sighed.If he were to command the rebel army, he would not have a better opinion.

The leaders of the rebel army fell silent for a while, as if they were overwhelmed by Xia Boyang's wisdom and foresight.

"Please let me say a few words."

Suddenly, a cold voice came from among the people present.

Griffith's attention was immediately attracted.If he hadn't heard this, he wouldn't even know that Iseus had come here.

The traitor used some unknown method to escape from Aaron and Naira.He was wrapped in a thick linen cloak, his body was bent, and he looked decadent.

"Great Generalissimo Xia Boyang, commanders, you must remember that cultivating and maintaining Gulam requires a lot of potions and materials; our invincible column, the terrifying war behemoth is mobilized, and the materials consumed every day are countless Number. Everyone must have a deep understanding.

"Please note, my fellow warriors, that we owe our victory today not only to wise command and brave warriors, but also to the generosity of the Confederacy—

"Without the gold, potions, weapons, and ammunition they tirelessly sent us, we couldn't last a week of war!

"These wise gentlemen have repeatedly said that only brave resistance can overthrow the rule of the Bayeran Senate and the Arcane Council. It is true that the war is difficult and dangerous, but we can't stop it!
"Our war with Bajeram will only end when one side falls. We retreat to the mountains, and Bajeram's pursuers will follow! We retreat to the mountains, and our allies, the generous Confederacy, will wonder and hesitate. , look for other warriors! Confederate assistance to us will be cut off!
"Ask yourself, can you live without Confederate supplies?!
"There is only one choice before us!

"That is to move forward, to move forward by any means! We have no choice, and we can't stop!"

These words were like pouring a ladle of water into boiling oil, instantly causing the venue to explode again.

"Go to hell with the base! The Confederacy will prepare everything for us!"

"March! March!"

Many commanders who had just been suppressed made a fuss, and a large group of independent troops also booed.

"Vote, vote, vote!"

"Voting! We're going to Oldtown!"

The participants included Hart Orwell, the commander of the first column, Dennis Tonini, the commander of the second column, Don Joseph, the commander of the fifth column, Nezad Serrell, the commander of the 9th column, Anthony Green, the commander of the 12th column and the new The commanders of the [-]th and [-]th columns are demon hunters Parari Rabindra and Iseus de Klosere, as well as Oscar, the commander of the special column.These commanders each command a force.

In addition to these people, the captains of many independent brigades also participated in the voting.

The result came out in a blink of an eye. Except for Hart Orwell, the commander of the first column, and Tonini, the commander of the second column, almost no main force supported Xia Boyang's proposal.

The vast majority of people are eager to attack Bayeran's core control area.Go there to receive the weapons and supplies the Confederacy has prepared.

Not bad for Byerland... Griffith gloated at the rebel commanders.As long as they leave the mountains and enter the plains, he will bring the army and superhumans to teach these madmen how to be human.

Xia Boyang stared at the bulletin board of the voting results, it was as cold as ice.Even if he is the leader of the army, he cannot resist the opinions of collective decision-making.Finally, he took a deep breath, raised his head, and stared at the delighted commanders:
"I request my resignation as commander-in-chief."

(End of this chapter)