C58 Pursue Them While They Win

By the time Atlas gets back, the battle over there is over. More than six thousand people from Menes had been killed, and more than two thousand had been captured. A few hundred of Art's cavalry had also died, but only a few of Qingtian's guards were injured. There had been no deaths. This battle could be said to be a complete victory.

"Lord Count, what should we do with these captives?" Before the commander of the cavalry unit could deal with the injury on his leg, he limped to Qingtian. He really admired this young commander. Perhaps the last victory was luck, but if there were no guards of the earl in this battle... Who knows how many people would have died! "Qingtian looked at the Menes soldiers and asked the battalion commander," What methods does the empire usually use to deal with captives? " "Sir, under normal circumstances, they will be sent back to watch or do manual labor. Until the other party uses ransom to exchange for them." " Oh? Does that mean we still need to keep them?" As he spoke, Qingtian turned around and pointed at the captives. "Look at them. Their eyes are filled with hatred and unwillingness. If such soldiers return to Menes, they might even cut off your head in the next battle! Hmph! We don't need to waste food. Kill! Leave no one alive." Tian Qingtian's eyes turned cold. He turned around and left. The shocked battalion commander was left at a loss.

Atlas slowly considered for a while before riding on Ray's back and flying in the air. He shouted to the soldiers below, "Now, the entire army will rest for half a day. Divide a team to report to the rear. Requesting backup. Requesting at least one legion of soldiers to chase after us. We will depart tomorrow morning and head straight for Gruul City, which is three hundred miles away! "Atlas's words made everyone boil with excitement!

Gruul City was located near the border between the two countries. It was an important commercial and military city in Menes. As the first line of defense at the border, although it couldn't be called an iron wall, but also stationed an entire legion. As this was also an important business hub for the two countries, the checks on merchants were not very strict. As a veteran empire, Menes naturally did not think that Ya-chan had the courage to attack Gruul.

Qingtian wanted to grasp this mentality of Menes and launch a surprise attack on Gruul. After taking down this place, Xigang Mountain naturally wouldn't have to worry anymore.

Qingtian didn't sleep the entire night. He had been thinking about how to break into the Gruul City. "News of the defeat has come from ahead. It will definitely strengthen the defenses there. They could only launch a surprise attack at night and use Novi and the others' strength. Sneaking into the city and setting fire everywhere in the city, disturbing the entire city. Then, they would open the city gate during the chaos. His own cavalry charged in. This way, after a few rounds, he would be able to kill a few thousand of the enemy's defending troops. If he created more momentum, the other soldiers would basically surrender. In another two days, our army will arrive. At that time, let Big Beardy guard this place. Hmph hmph! I'm still very smart!" For an entire night, Qingtian was repeatedly planning for tomorrow's matters.

The next day, in order to increase the distance between the army and the reinforcements, they walked and stopped along the way. In order to not let the Menes notice anything, the entire army walked very cautiously. As it was currently wartime, there were basically no pedestrians on the road. Occasionally, there would be scouts from the Menes, but they were also easily taken care of by Novi and the others. What a joke. Who could hide something like this better than hunters who spent all their time in the Devil Beast Forest?

Just as Qingtian was 50 miles away from the Gruul, the team that was sent back to Xigang Mountain returned. They also brought a letter from the emperor.

"Ashlow - Fernandez. He did not fail his mission. Not only did he take down the Xigang Mountains, but he also took back the empire's territory. Furthermore, he was smart and did not lose any soldiers and generals, and he defeated the enemy. He was a truly talented person. He is now the general of the empire, and the entire northern legion is under your command. If there is anything you need to do, you can report it to the Empire first. Considering your loyalty to the Empire, you will marry Princess Catherine to Ashlow. I hope you will continue to be loyal to the empire. Yat V."

" Ai! We clearly know about it, but we still need to announce it. It's as if your daughter can't get married. But this general is not bad! In the north, things can be done in a convenient manner. This means that I have the right to kill first and report later! Haha, if we take down the Gruul, can this old fox be my Marquis? " Qingtian couldn't help but start fantasizing again.

"Has the army behind us already set off? When will we be able to meet up?" After he was done enjoying himself, Qingtian started to get down to business. "Yes, Lord Count. The army has already set off. The entire legion will be formed. The speed of their march is not slow. They will arrive in two days. Furthermore, General Stuya has also sent mage group over. " The soldier who reported said respectfully.

"Well, it seems that the old man still cares about me. He even took out the Emperor's treasure. If this little mage accidentally dies in a foreign land with me, wouldn't that old fox above go crazy!? "Atlas thought without any conscience.

"Novi, Ludis, come into the tent with me. I have something to tell you guys." As they spoke, the two of them followed Atlas into the tent and talked for a long time. That night, all of Qingtian's guards disappeared without a trace. Just as everyone was puzzled, the earl announced an important piece of news. He would launch a sneak attack on Gruul tomorrow night!

At night, Qingtian held an emergency meeting with all the commanders of the battalion. "The current situation is like this. The defense of Gruul City is usually not tight. Although it is wartime now, it will not be like an ordinary military fortress. Our goal is to take Gruul City down with lightning speed tomorrow night. When the time comes, look at my signal. My people have already thought of a way to sneak in. Tomorrow night, create chaos in the city. We will set up an ambush outside the city. When the time comes, the city gates will open. Everyone, charge in according to the order of your troops. Kill all the soldiers of Menes that you can see in front of you until they throw in their direction. "

Looking at the fervent gaze of the military officers below, Qingtian paused for a moment. He asked them: "Now, anyone who has any questions can ask them as much as possible. When the battle begins, my order... No one is allowed to question it. Otherwise, you will be punished by military law! "These few words scared the group of officers so much that they dared to breathe loudly. Although this count was young, his methods were ruthless. Thousands of prisoners were killed just like that. There were no survivors at all.

After a long while, one of the officers stood up and whispered to Atlas, "Lord Count, what if the city gates are not opened? Also, what does our mage group want to do? " After saying that, he immediately lowered his head.

"Good. This officer has asked a very good question. Everyone, don't be so nervous. I treat my own people very kindly." As he spoke, Qingtian revealed a harmless smile. "You don't need to consider the matter of the mages. I will make arrangements when the time comes. As for the city gates, they will definitely open when the time comes. Everyone, just charge in and do what you have to do. Tomorrow morning, the reinforcements will arrive. You don't have to worry about anything else in the future. Now, all you have to do is go back and have a good sleep. Prepare for tomorrow's battle."

Tomorrow night will be a sleepless night.