The main force of the Federation's floating fleet, after leaving the actual control range of the Federation's airspace, began to slowly decline, and the huge fleet of hundreds of warships and transports took a lot of time just for this simple sinking movement. When they descended to a height of less than 3,000 meters above the ground, when the endless sea of clouds in the sky was already overhead, it was already June 11. The lookouts of the fleet had even seen the last branches of the southern section of the Namoa Mountains, and the vast expanse of gloomy, tranquil and deep green beneath their feet, covering the earth and the mountains.

This is the birthplace of the elves and the most extensive forest on the continent, known as the land of eternal greenery in ancient times.

Behind the mountains in the distance is the destination of the fleet's journey, the city of Black Man, and if you want to get to Guò on the ground, you have to go through a natural passage called the Iron Rock Canyon in the distance. Of course, although it is a canyon, the terrain is very suitable for people and animals to pass through, and the mountains and stone walls on both sides do look very steep, but a very wide passage is naturally formed in the middle. The most spacious place can even accommodate a gathering of 10,000 people, and the narrowest place can also allow a hundred horses to run and gallop through.

Follow the ancient gallop in the Iron Rock Canyon through the mountains of the southern vein of Mount Namoa, and then walk north for a while to enter the Great Lakes, the most fertile region in the northern part of the continent. In ancient times, the orcs marched south through the natural passage of the Guò Iron Rock Canyon and invaded the warm southern lands. So, the small human countries of the South. With the support of the Vanya Elves and the Ironrock Dwarves, the famous Iron Fist Fortress was built in the middle of the relatively narrow and dangerous part of the Ironstone Canyon. This is where you can defend yourself against the orc armies from the north.

The Iron Fist Fortress did play its due role in the nearly 1,000 years since it was built, but we also know what happened next. During the Qiming War. This fortified city built by "mortals" confronts the power of the true God. Under the Hellfire of the Calamity King, the entire fortress and its 70,000 troops were reduced to ashes. The royal family of the Iron Rock Dwarves were all killed in battle, and the remaining dwarves could only leave this sad land and take refuge in the relatives and tribes in the rest of the mountain range. As a result, the lineage of the seven descendants of the dwarves who were qualified to compete for the throne of the prince of Hearthcastle was forever missing after that.

More than a thousand years have passed, and only the ruins of the year remain in the ironstone canyon.

Of course, for the Federation, which is high in the sky and overlooks the earth, what happens on the ground seems to be the story of another world. Military and geographical hazards on the ground are of no significance to them. No matter how steep the Namoa Mountains are, they can just cross the sky and become an obstacle to the advance of the army.

Of course, at this altitude, which is only 3,000 meters above the ground, it is indeed lower than many of the peaks in the mountains in the distance. The reason why such a height was chosen was to be able to see the situation on the ground clearly, so that the enemy could swagger under his own ship, and at the same time the main force of the fleet was in an absolutely safe position. In this world. Except for some Legendary Spellcasters or Legendary Beasts that can use strategic spells, no attack can hit itself from the ground to a height of 3,000 meters.

However, how many of the above two powerful beings are there in the world?

So. The whole fleet went down to the soldiers, up to the big men in the headquarters, and the mentality was very relaxed. In their estimates. The real battle should only take place when the fleet arrives in the area of Black Man. Of course. Even at that time, it's not worth being nervous, it's a good time to earn military merits.

At least. That's what most of the sons and buddies born in the Offa family think.

"I already know the proposal that you have submitted to the headquarters during this time."

In the conference room of the palace banquet hall, the only special battleship of the Federation, the Nacibia, which is decorated with splendid decoration, is not so much an army conference room as a conference room in the palace banquet hall, the first person in the uniform group of the federal military department, Sherman, who is 75 years old this year? Marshal Conrad, sitting at the head of the long conference table, said this. The speed of his speech seems a little slow, which may seem to some people as a kind of majesty, but it can also be seen as a kind of mildness and lack of courage.

It seemed that there were indeed people present who thought so, and at that moment, an officer around thirty-four or five years old, with the rank of major general and a three-star magic coat of arms, stood up half-straight, and asked eagerly: "So, what does Your Excellency think?" Can you approve our proposal? ”

"Don't be impatient, Major General Lille Walker." Even in the face of his subordinates' actions that were close to gaffe and force, the old marshal still did not have any attitude that would be angry: "I understand your feelings, but I also hope that you can understand that in the current situation, as long as we maintain our driving altitude and march steadily towards Heiman City step by step, we will definitely be invincible." So, there's no need to make a fuss. ”

This sounds like the line of a small businessman who only wants to be a little rich and safe, but he is not like a federal marshal. Even the beautiful girl officers who were sitting on the small table behind the marshal and making notes couldn't help but look at the old man twice, and many people present with generals and colonels showed expressions one after another.

Theoretically, as the highest-ranking officer in the active military of the Federation (Russell is not a soldier, but a civilian establishment), Sherman? Marshal Conrad could never be a bastard.

Although he was also born into a magical family, the Conrad family was only a small local aristocratic family before he became a federal marshal, and it was by no means a top wealthy family like Wilambat or Dandy Lane. In addition, as a spellcaster, Marshal Conrad's talent was also average, simply because of his seniority and military merits, he received a 4-star badge at the age of 55.

Born ordinary, and by no means a genius and strength, he can climb to today's status, which should mean that he should be very good in the field of soldiers.

At least. The marshal's illustrious resume is proof of this.

He had experience leading Union and Allied armies in large-scale land battles, as well as commanding warships and fleets to defeat superior enemies with fewer victories. He is currently the most prestigious veteran of the Federation.

Of course, the last time Marshal Conrad went to war was 25 years ago. After that, he was transferred back to China, where he successively served as the commander of the garrison of the capital, the chief of operations of the Ministry of Military Affairs, the commander of the Praetorian Fleet, and finally the marshal of the navy. With the Federation relatively stable, the situation is relatively stable, and it is indeed not the turn of a veteran who needs to charge forward in person. Thus, the veteran of the Federation spent a quarter of a century in the capital's bright and spacious offices and the brightly lit upper-class socials.

The old marshal had already decided to retire after this year and return to his hometown for retirement, but considered. Apart from him, no one seems to be qualified to be the commander-in-chief of this expedition. So, at the instigation of some well-wishing congressmen, the 75-year-old man had to put on his shirt again and embark on the journey.

"But, Your Excellency, this fleet contains 50,000 elite warriors, 1,500 powerful fellow mages, and 100 unsinkable castles in the air. Even against an army of orcs or undead millions, they have the upper hand. Even the Plague King himself is not afraid to come. So, is it just the result of 'undefeated this land'...... Too cautious? "It was a young mage who was not yet 30 years old, but he was already wearing the rank of colonel. In his tone and expression, he still maintained a minimum of respect for the commander. However, as long as you taste the content carefully, you can feel the banter and ridicule in it.

Just translate it. The content should actually be something like this: "Old fellow! Are you stupid? Our combat power is overwhelming, and a draw is equivalent to losing. At least you have to fill the opponent's seven or eight balls and brush everyone with a bunch of cute and cute numbers! ”

"yes? Isn't this a typical negative mess life......" a voice said quietly. The voice is small, but the people sitting in this room. No matter how strong or low they are, they are all spellcasters or other professional strengths, and their ears are far beyond ordinary people, so they naturally hear it.

There was a low burst of laughter in the room, and the scene became awkward, but at this time, before the marshal and the other generals could speak, the beautiful girl officer who was taking notes behind the conference table suddenly stood up, stretched out a hand and made a clasped motion, and then waved his hand and pulled it in the air. But he only heard a panicked scream from one corner of the long table of the meeting, and a figure seemed to be grabbed by an invisible thug, carried away from his chair, and slammed on the ground.

"Lieutenant Colonel Fast, according to federal military regulations, as an officer, he disrupted the military council and ridiculed the court, and he should be punished! As an officer, if you insult the commander-in-chief, you should be punished! The young beautiful girl captain said in a cold tone with a straight face.

There was an uproar in the conference room. Some people showed playful expressions, some people frowned slightly, but most of them were at a loss and dumbfounded, completely unable to understand why a good military meeting suddenly began to shout and kill, and immediately fell into a state of panic.

"This, this...... There's no need to do that, Captain Moore. A lieutenant colonel officer closest to Captain Bishoujo stepped forward a few steps forward and said with a bitter face.

"The military order is like a mountain! Is that all? "Expeditionary Command Staff Officer Sehiru? Captain Moore was still expressionless, and his tone was solemn, and ordinary people even felt the murderous aura from her.

"Let him go, Captain Moore, Lieutenant Colonel Fast is just a joke, and he is not guilty of insulting the commander-in-chief." The old marshal's voice drifted slowly.

"Since it's Your Excellency's order." Seyleu, who had a business-like face and was selfless, finally nodded, let go of Lieutenant Colonel Fast, who had been pinched by his arcane hand and was about to carry it, saluted the marshal, and sat back in his chair.

It seems that it was at this time that these arrogant aristocratic officers in the conference room finally realized that this was the army, and the power of life and death of their own fate was actually in the hands of this kind old man sitting at the head of the long table of the conference.

The meeting continued, and by this time the officers seemed to be sitting upright a few times, and at last they barely looked like professional officers.

"Your lord's idea is indeed a plan with both courage and wisdom." The old marshal repeated his opening remarks in a gentle tone, saying something that he probably didn't quite believe even himself. But there is no way, the so-called stick has to be given a sweet date. Just now, the stick has been beaten by Seyrius. Now it's also time to give some sweet dates. The so-called monkey taming is not to be patient like this. Do it little by little?

"Of course, the courage of the flesh and blood is very important for an army like ours. However, as an officer, I also hope that you will consider the issue more carefully. "Sherman? Conrad gently glanced at the officers present, not like a decisive military commander, but like the kind and kind old head teacher of the first and second grades of elementary school.

"Holding high in the sky, we naturally have an overwhelming advantage in combat power, but the terrain on both sides of the Namoa Mountains is too complicated, with majestic mountains and forests. It is possible to hide hundreds of thousands of ambush soldiers. In this case, if we want to achieve the results we deserve, the most urgent task is to reconnoiter and find out the situation around us, not the so-called all-out attack. ”

Don't even know where the enemy is? Such a simple truth, but the marshal actually told it in a diligent tone, could it be that the officers present were all brain-dead? Sehiru, who was sitting at the small table, trembled slightly, so that no one else could see the roll of his eyes. She also kept her head down as much as possible, and finally resisted the urge to shoot the case.

"Let's put it this way, dear Sehiru, don't think too highly of the intelligence of the superiors. Especially in a decadent political and military system. There are so many cases of fools with their heads caught in the middle of the country and the army occupying vital departments that I don't want to count. Therefore, I have no objection to you mixing the system in the capital. It's just that one day you're in an important work meeting. I found that the people sitting around me were teasing that I should go back to preschool education, and I must also remain calm. This is the reality of the world! ”

Remembering January of this year. What Lu Xi said when he said goodbye to himself, Sai Xiliu couldn't help but laugh, but whether it was a pleasant laugh or a bitter laugh, he really knew it.

"In this way, according to the original plan, the main force of the fleet remained at an altitude of 3,000 meters, leading to the Guò Mountains directly above the ironstone gorge. During this period, the winged scouts and flying cavalry will conduct preliminary reconnaissance and exploration in groups of 20 people within a radius of 100 miles. If the enemy's main force can be discovered in earnest, it is not too late to temporarily adjust the battle plan. The old marshal looked at the senior officers in the room, waited for ten seconds, and found that no one asked questions, so he nodded: "Then, please do your duty." Meeting. ”

The senior legionnaires packed up their things and left the conference room, and the Lieutenant Colonel Fast, who had just been cleaned up, stared at Sesileu several times in anger, and finally left in a huff under the tugging of his companions. Sehireu's background is naturally no secret in the top echelons of the army, but in the middle and lower echelons of some elite classes, she is still half-covered by the lute, and because of this, this mystery brings her a greater deterrent.

There was once a very malicious speculation about whether Sehireu was "the illegitimate daughter of the old marshal" or, more excessively, "the canary of the old marshal", but was patted on the shoulder by the "well-informed" companion, pointed to the sky, and sighed: "More powerful than that." ”

What kind of powerful method is it? Many of the thorns in the fleet have really experienced it during this time. This little girl who has just turned twenty years old, a senior battle mage whose strength is up to 3 stars, and her decisive aura when encountering a crisis is also like a veteran who has experienced a hundred battles, plus she also carries several valuable magical equipment on her body. No matter how you look at it, it should be the heir who has been cultivated with great effort by a certain gate valve noble.

However, I haven't heard that there is a gate lord nobleman surnamed "Moore" in the Federation?

As a note-taker, Seyleu was often the last to leave the conference room because he had to sort out the materials. However, today, when she sorted out all the information and put it into the file, she found that there was another person in the conference room, it turned out to be Sherman? Marshal Conrad.

"Your Excellency?" Sehireux hurriedly straightened up.

"Take a break, Miss Sehireu." The old marshal smiled and said, "I used to think that you girl was too strict, so it was easy to make yourself nervous, but in fact, it was not necessary. Although we are an army, we have never been a strict army. ”

"It's just too lazy." Sehireu thought to himself. She thought of the young people who had been trained in Karin's orphanage, and she had to admit that the federal government spent so much money every year to raise the central army. It's worse than the orphans who have been trained in the military for a few years...... At least in terms of prohibiting the strict and serious military temperament, it is really too far behind.

The Central Army is still like this. The local aristocratic private soldiers, who accounted for half of the strength of this expeditionary force, naturally did not mention.

"However, being a commander is so lacking in majesty. I still have to let the decision of my subordinates come to the rescue, I am really incompetent. The old marshal said in a self-deprecating tone.

If it is other leaders who talk like this, as a subordinate, you have to figure out whether the other party is saying something "heart-wrenching", whether you are blaming yourself for overstepping your responsibilities or sarcastically showing off yourself. However, after getting along with Marshal Conrad for such a period of time, Seychelle knew the other party's usual behavior, and what he said now must be sincere.

"Anyway, thank you. Miss Sehirius. ”

"No...... Your Excellency, the Lower Officer is a member of the General Staff. There are duties and responsibilities to maintain your authority over the military chain of command, especially when it comes to military meetings. Therefore, today's qiē is my own job, and I can't deserve your gratitude. "Sehiru is the right color.

"The old man heard a lot of resentment from you." The old marshal couldn't help but smile dumbly: "Obviously such a beautiful and kind little girl, but although her appearance is strict and polite, the aggression in her words is very powerful, who did you learn this from?" ”

Who did you learn from? Seyriliu suddenly thought of the voice that was extremely familiar but had not been seen for almost half a year, and his heart was sweet, but then he realized his gaffe. Blushing and bowing his head.

With the experience of the old marshal, he could naturally see the psychological activities of a little girl who could be his granddaughter at such an age, and laughed even more narrowly, but he did not "chase after victory". He pondered for a moment, and then said, "Today, the proposal of these young officers. You've seen it before, right? ”

Now that he was down to business, it took less than a second for Sai Xiliu to switch from the young girl mode of missing men to the elite staff officer mode: "It's not that there is no enforceability. But the danger of being unpredictable is too great. Break the fleet into pieces and search the nearby mountains in a careful formation. It does increase our chances of discovering the enemy's main forces, but it is more likely that we will be surrounded by the enemy's superior forces and broken by people one by one. ”

The old marshal nodded, but asked deliberately: "However, if with the ability of the Federation warship, even if it really encounters superior forces, it can quickly float to a high altitude, even if it can't be beaten, it should be able to run away, right?" ”

“…… Marshal, since the undead and orcs dare to act and provoke in the vicinity of Black Man City on such a large scale, it is clear that they are forcing our country to send the main army to help, and it can also be shown to some extent that they already have effective, at least a certain ability to fight our floating warships. Otherwise, the above practice is absolute foolishness. Sehireu said: "I think that a person who thinks of his enemy as a fool must be a fool himself." ”

Marshal Conrad looked at Sesilio seriously and nodded indifferently: "You can see something that a twenty-year-old girl can see, but the vast majority of the senior officers in this fleet can't see it. That's the most ridiculous thing about our army! ”

Hearing this, Sai Xiliu hesitated for a moment, and his words became more intense: "The subordinate personally thinks that the officer who proposed this battle plan only thinks about his personal merits. As for the Federation fleet as a whole, and even the safety of the soldiers and civilians of Black Mancheng, they didn't care about it at all. ”

"For most of the private armies of the improvised gatelord families, and for their sons who carried the rank of high-ranking officer, this was not a battlefield they should have taken seriously, but a grand gilded armed outing. Such a half-pride mentality is precisely the most likely to bring disaster on the battlefield. If, for the sake of their arrogance, these sons of noble families have brought irreparable consequences because of their arrogance and stupidity, at that time, Miss Sehireux ...... Where do you think we should go from here? (To be continued......)

PS: Sorry it's late today. Today at 5 o'clock Dian Niang began to draw.,All websites can be opened, including the main site of Dian Niang.,It's the day after tomorrow that the author can't come in.,Brushed for 3 and a half hours and finally came in.。

Today is a big chapter, so it's still a change