Chapter 40 Why Fight?

Under the leadership of Lucifer, the British army chased the French army for three days, and during this period they continued to wipe out the effective force of this army. Many French nobles simply surrendered when they were chased.

As more and more French people saw that surrender could save their lives, they all chose to surrender. The ensuing surrender troops totaled 40,000. Lucifer ordered Siegfried to lead 10,000 to guard these unarmed prisoners, and he led the army to pursue them.

On the morning of the fourth day, the vanguard cavalry led by Lucifer will force the remaining 70,000 people in France to the Rhine, and the retreating bridge there has been destroyed in advance by Robin Hood sent by Lucifer.

The entire French army was besieged within a few kilometers of this area. Their food supplement has basically bottomed out, and it can be said that they have run out of ammunition and food. The most interesting thing is that it wasn't until the fourth day that Lucifer realized that he seemed to have caught a big fish.

The prince of France, Pepin, was captured by Gawain in the pursuit. However, in Gawain's words, he didn't actually do anything. He just saw a fat helpless guy who fell from a horse and was ready to catch him. It turned out to be the prince of France.

Hearing this, Lucifer once thought whether Gawain's lucky value had reached the legendary EX level.

Or maybe, this prince used a spear before? Suicide by the nickname?

In any case, since the last supreme commander was captured, Lucifer didn't have to worry that the French army by the river could organize resistance. But then Lucifer also understood why the number of surrenders reached an exaggerated 40,000.

The prince was taken hostage, and many troops related to it also chose to surrender. If the prince can't go back safely, their fate is probably already doomed.

After breakfast, Lucifer held another military meeting. Most of the senior generals who came in this time had expressions of joy. After all, they won a big victory, and now they only need to give each other a final blow.

Lucifer's call made them think they would continue to attack and annihilate the last French army. In fact, with Britain's current military strength, it is not too difficult to achieve this. But with strong enemies from the east and north, Lucifer had to consider the issue from an international perspective.

"Your majesty, please start for the attack. The French Legion in front of you is already vulnerable. As long as you say the final word, they can disappear forever." Gawain first stood up.

Lucifer gave him the holy sword in the hands of the prince because of his previous deeds in catching the prince. Although he is still not familiar with the power of the holy sword, at least his confidence has greatly increased.

"You all have the same confidence as Gawain." Lucifer smiled and looked around. Except for Altria, who was standing behind him, most of the other knights had this expression.

"That's it, King. Then let these French iron skins take a good look at what the real knight is." The knight named Kai stood up and agreed. He is an up-and-coming knight in this battle, known for his strength.

"I have seen your fighting spirit. But for now, that's it. Victory is in our hands, and we don't need to waste the lives of our fellow citizens." Lucifer did not agree to their fight.

"Your majesty meant to wait until they had no food to surrender automatically?" Lancelot also thought of a possibility at this time.

"This is just one of the points. The opponent's current acting commander is Flores Matt. Since he can continue to organize the defense with the deserters even when Pepin has been arrested, it is enough to prove that he is a personal talent. If you launch an offensive now, They can definitely be defeated. However, the soldiers on the opposite side who have been forced into desperation are likely to have the idea of ​​dying with us because they are unable to retreat." Lucifer continued to talk about a certain possibility.

If the opponent had that kind of weak bone, he would have surrendered with those people before. But these people didn't. Except for some injured people, more people didn't want to surrender.

Whether it is for the glory of the so-called knight or for the country. They may all want to drag one into the water before death like the previous commander. In a sense, they have no retreat, which is also an advantage.

This situation really resembles Han Xin's backguard. But, can you have Han Xin's talents?

"We will not be afraid of them!" Kai said unconvincedly.

Lucifer looked at the knights in front of him, and couldn't help but smile. They are all knights, and it is still very difficult for them to turn around now. However, Lucifer didn't mind either.

"As I said, I don't want to waste the lives of soldiers because of this kind of thing. Besides, knights. You are all outstanding talents in the kingdom. I hope that you will have a more long-term vision in the future, instead of just staring at the area in front of you. Only by focusing on the overall situation can you be qualified to become the true commander of the army."

The situation has developed to the present, and the strategy set before has been half realized. The process was easier than expected, and Lucifer now needs to prepare for the next half.

"I will certainly not let down the king's expectations." The knights swore to Lucifer at the same time.

After returning to their senses, they quietly thought about the deep meaning of Lucifer's words, Lucifer didn't say anything, let them think. Even Altria started thinking together. So far, the knights here do not know the sinister situation on the other two sides.

"Your majesty, sir you mean, other countries?" Tristan said calmly after thinking of something.

"Tristan. Very good, I just finished talking, you immediately think of the key to the problem. That's right, it is other countries. Rome to the east, Irish to the north has already established the border. The enemy is not only France, if you are in Too many troops are lost here, and the situation after that will be very troublesome."

"However, if the offensive is not continued, it may give the French army a chance to regroup."

"There are already more than 40,000 soldiers who surrendered in France. We killed nearly 40,000 in the previous pursuit. At least 30,000 of the remaining 70,000 on the opposite side were injured. In this case, even if the army is reorganized, They also cannot face our 100,000 army. Besides, they have no supplies now, as long as they continue to exert pressure to prevent them from secretly crossing the river, they will automatically surrender in a few days." Lucifer told the current situation.

The current situation is very good. If the Anglo-French coalition forces of a certain era were blocked by a certain moustache in Dunkirk and it was possible to retreat, it is almost impossible with the current situation.

Not to mention the width of the Rhine in the back is several hundred meters, and there are no boats at all here, and they don't even have food. When the distance between the two armies is only a few hundred meters, they may be spotted as long as they make a big move.

Besides, Lucifer was prepared to ask the magician to greet the other side from time to time, and at the same time secretly prepared a lightning spear to prevent flying dragons from appearing. In this case, it is almost impossible to come back.

"I follow the king's judgment. It's just the king, what should we do next?" Gawain finally understood Lucifer's meaning. He now wants to continue to do his job well.

"Wait"

"Wait?"

"I'm waiting for someone."

"Waiting for someone?"

"Wait for French Prime Minister Bismarck to come over and talk to me about terms. Remember, keep your camp, don't attack, don't let them cross the river. This is your task now."

"Yes."

After that, Lucifer arranged the overall strategic direction and asked the knights to complete the details of the scope of their responsibility before letting them leave. There were only two people left in the big tent at this moment, and Lucifer let out a sigh of relief.

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