The rebel nobles were vulnerable to the First Army's onslaught, and the only few head-to-head exchanges were won after a salvo, and the enemy had already broken up without even replacing the nests, leaving a dozen corpses behind and fleeing. www.biquge.info More often than not, it was just a one-sided pursuit and manhunt by the First Army.

Iron Axe cleared a territory every day, capturing the Elk, Running Wolf, and Briar Rose garrisons, but the offensive slowed down as the troops advanced to Maple Leaf's territory.

They ran into unexpected trouble.

"Damn, it's no different from a fortress," Brian spat in annoyance as he looked at the towering Earl's Court in front of him, "There's even a moat!"

"Was anyone injured in the attack just now?" Iron Axe asked with a cold face.

"Wounded two unlucky guys, one was shot in the arm and one was shot in the back while retreating, but fortunately it wasn't a big problem," Brian frowned, "It's too much for the soldiers to shoot from the bottom to the roof, even if the other side only has crossbow arrows and short bows in their hands, we can't get any benefit." ”

Iron Axe knew that the other party was right, and no one expected that Count Maple Leaf would actually build his residence in the form of a tower, and it was built on a mountain, backed by a rocky cliff. The stream that flows down from the desperate mountains is channeled into a ditch more than five meters wide, forming a "small moat" that surrounds the mansion, and because it is living water, it is covered with ice and snow floe, but it is not completely frozen. There is only one entrance to the entire tower, and in order to attack the gate, it is necessary to cross the arched bridge, which is also the key point of the enemy's defense.

There was no shelter around the Earl's Court, all flat snow, and the shots that occupied the high point made up for the short range of the crossbows, and after two tentative attacks, the First Army only killed three or four of them, and several of their own were wounded.

"If only the artillery battalion had been here," Brian said hatefully, "if you fire a few shots at the gate, you won't believe he won't surrender." ”

"It's a pity they can't come, it's too far from the fortress and the snow is too deep. Iron Axe looked up at the sky, "Let's get here today and arrange for the soldiers to set up camp." ”

The fiefdom of the Maple Leaf family is located in the northwest of Changge Fortress, next to the Desperate Mountain Range, and it is also the edge of the western realm. It would have taken nearly a day to walk here, and with no one clearing the snow on the road, it would be difficult for the twelve-pounder field gun to move an inch.

According to the information they obtained, the Maple Leaf family did very little in this rebellion, and even the Count himself did not intervene, which meant that the opponent's strength was almost intact, and it would be difficult to deal with them if they were all nested in this fortress-like tower without siege weapons.

After nightfall, bonfires were lit in the tents of the camp.

"What about tomorrow," Brian said, adding a piece of wood to the fire pit, "order the soldiers to rush forward with arrows, as long as they can blow open that damn iron door, and their time will come." ”

But the First Army would also pay a dozen casualties, Iron Axe shook his head and did not answer. If it was in Iron Sand City before, let alone ten people, even if the hundred guards were handed over to him to lead, as long as he could complete the tasks assigned by the patriarch, he would not hesitate to fill them all in. But after arriving in the Western Realm, he saw with his own eyes how these soldiers had grown to the point where they are today, and when he thought of the hard work that His Highness Roland had injected into them, he was a little reluctant.

After a long silence, he exhaled, "Please, witch." ”

Brian was stunned, "Looking for them?"

Iron Axe didn't want to do that either, he remembered that His Royal Highness the Prince had said that a qualified army should be able to complete tasks independently at all times. But now is not the time to compete, in order to achieve the goal of unifying the Western Frontier within a week, and to minimize casualties as much as possible, he will not bite the bullet with inexplicable pride.

Because His Highness also said that a general who is responsible for the lives of soldiers is a good general.

"Send the messenger and say that we are in trouble and need Miss Maisie's help," he commanded.

The next morning, Maisie and Lightning arrived at the camp, "What's going on?"

"Goo-goo?"

Iron Axe coughed twice, and briefly described the current thorny problem, "The enemy is mainly concentrated at the top of the tower, the rifle damage to them is limited, and there is an iron gate blocking the entrance, so it is difficult for the First Army to get close to plant explosives, so I can only ask you to open the exit." ”

"Wrap it up on us," said the little girl, patting her chest.

Throwing explosives was no stranger to the two of them, having trained with the First Army when they were in town. Iron Axe nodded, and immediately set about arranging for the soldiers to prepare for the final general assault - whether or not the explosive pack had the desired effect, at least it would deter the enemy, and they should have enough time to destroy the iron gate.

"You're going to go into battle yourself?" said Brian, stunned as Iron Axe slung his spear on his back and tucked the loaded nest into his belt.

"It's better to rush with me than to rush me," Iron Axe smiled, "These are the words that His Highness often says. ”

......

When the two of them entered the charging position with the soldiers, Maisie's figure appeared in the sky.

Transformed into a behemoth, she swooped down against the rocky cliff to the tower, clutching a pack of new explosives in her claws. Everyone saw this amazing scene, the difference was that the first army suddenly erupted in high-pitched cheers, while the top of the tower was in chaos, and the mercenaries and guards of the Maple Leaf family turned their crossbows and shot at the giant beast, but unfortunately with little effect.

Maisie had already completed her speed, and she spread her massive wings and flapped hard, pulling her body up and letting go of her claws. The explosive bag was like a cannonball out of the chamber, whistling straight towards the roof.

Iron Axe felt a moment of silence around him, and then he saw a dazzling fireball rising from the top of the tower, and in an instant, the earth shook! The whole world seemed to tremble, a huge pillar of smoke carrying snow mist rose into the air, and a wave of heat rushed towards him, and he couldn't help but take two steps back, his ears were shaken.

That's what it is...... The power of the gods!

Iron Axe couldn't help but think of the first time he witnessed the scene when His Royal Highness the Prince tested the black powder, and this time, the explosion was far more powerful than before, and he could still feel the scorching temperature contained in the fireball from a distance of nearly 100 meters. As for those enemies who come close to the Heavenly Punishment on the roof of the building, the fate can be imagined.

After silently praying to the three gods, he raised his spear forward, "For His Royal Highness the Prince, the First Army, the whole army charges!"

"For Your Highness!" the soldiers shouted slogans and swarmed towards the Earl's Palace.

This time...... No one dared to stop them anymore.

When the Iron Axe squad returned to the Changge Fortress, it was exactly the evening of the sixth day.

The entire Westside is finally under Roland's control. (To be continued.) )