Chapter 862 The City Is Broken (1/2)

Lion City.

A large gap was missing in the towering city wall. On one side was the scorched earth with broken bricks and tiles, and on the other side were only the ruins of the building.

This is the largest settlement in the entire Lion State, even larger than Xifan Port. Many of the prosperous streets have very wide and large houses, and some citizens' houses have also been replaced by stone and cement. wall.

Although Wu Tuo didn't take steel and cement seriously, because of his personal admiration for the Weilant people, everyone in the Lion State recognized the Weilant people as their godfathers, and imitated everything of the latter. .

For example, building walls with cement, plastering on the walls, paving with cement, even burying steel bars in the walls, etc... These were all learned by the local nobles and wealthy people from the Weilant people.

At this moment, these buildings built with reinforced concrete have become one of the few bunkers for the Borneo Army.

This can be regarded as one of the few good things Wu Tuo has done for his "people"...

The dark clouds in the sky were low, and the ground was so stuffy that it made people breathless, as if a heavy rain was about to come.

On the position in the southern city, a low building hides the temporary headquarters of the Borneo Army.

With the assistance of Isher, who had seen the firepower of the "Horn" with his own eyes, the Borneo officers completed the deployment of frontline defense.

In fact, there was no need for him to stay here, because not long ago his old boss Anwo sent a telegram to the front line, intending to take him to Golden Gallen Port.

Anwo still didn't forget him after all.

Although Anwo is jealous of his old boss Absek, the intrigue among the top management will not affect him as a small commander.

However, Isher did not leave immediately.

At least before he left, he had to tell the other officers what he saw on the front lines.

"...the legion's airships are not invincible. Their artillery is dual-purpose air defense and ground-attack artillery, mostly small-caliber artillery. Whether they launch cluster bombs, high-explosive bombs or other warheads, they mainly target plains. simple bunkers and dense soft targets.”

"Our allies are helping us intercept the most threatening 902mm heavy artillery and supplies sent to the front line. The enemy's firepower advantage will continue to weaken with our resistance, and eventually they will have to send elite troops to fight us... And as long as it is delayed until then, it will be the turning point of this war.”

"I hate to say it, but quantity is really the only thing we rely on."

Isher drew some sketches on the blackboard, roughly describing the explosion scene, the killing sectors of various warheads, and possible ways to survive.

These things were all tried out by his subordinates.

While he was giving lessons to these officers, his subordinates also went to various grassroots levels to teach the local defenders how to survive.

Survival is the most important thing.

Even more important than killing enemy troops.

As long as the Vaillants can't kill them all despite all their efforts, it's their turn.

Although he painted very abstractly, the Borneo officers listened very seriously.

What they lack most is this experience, and what Isher brings back from the front line is exactly what they need most.

It wasn't just some captains who listened to his lectures, but Yudono, the commander-in-chief of the Shizhou Theater was also here.

Since the fall of Ridbull County, he has left the conspicuous city lord's palace.

Facts have proved that his choice was correct.

Because not long after he left, the legion's plane launched an air attack on the city lord's palace.

If he had been a step too late, he might have gone down to accompany his old boss Janusz.

After the meeting.

The officers left the combat command room one after another and went to their respective defense areas to prepare for a decisive battle with the Weilanters.

Isher was about to leave, but was left alone by Yudano.

"...Thank you. The things you brought back are very important to us, but to be honest, even with those things we may not be able to defend this city."

Isher said seriously.

"It's impossible to defend by doing nothing. At least you have to do something."

"You're right," Yudono sighed, looking at the ceiling and then at the ground, "I can feel that you really love this land and want to do something for it. of."

Looking at this guy's appearance, Isher suddenly couldn't decide what he meant by these words.

He had heard about this guy's resume. It was said that he was a servant of a big noble in Lion State. He rose up in response to the call of the Heavenly King's Army and rose up all the way to become Janusz's confidant.

The commander-in-chief Absek did not trust him and never called him back to Tiandu.

Although he was promoted to commander-in-chief of the Shizhou Theater, anyone with a discerning eye could see that he was being roasted in a pit of fire.

If he runs away, he will be a sinner of Borneo and there will be no room for improvement in his career in the future.

And if you don't leave, you are almost certain to die.

Seeing that Isher didn't answer, Yudono could guess that this smart young man didn't trust him, so the conversation suddenly changed to talk about his old boss.

"I remember a long time ago...actually not that long ago, I once asked Janus a question, what if the interests of the Velant people are to kill us all."

Isher asked.

"How did he answer you?"

Yudano continued.

"... He said a lot of things. At one moment he wanted to liberate the slaves in Borneo, and at another moment he said that the survivors of West Sails Harbor were enough for the people of Wilant to vent their anger. I don't really want to recall every word he said, but he summarized it as In a word, history is written by the winner. He firmly believes in the law of the jungle. As long as he wins, no one will remember what he did. "

Isher frowned but relaxed after a moment.

"So you were deceived by him, do you regret it?"

Yudano shook his head.

"There is nothing to regret. I just made what I think is the right choice. If I had to do it again, I'm afraid I would still follow him in rebellion. After all, even if he has 10,000 stupid things, he is still better than someone like Wu Tuo. Ten thousand times."

Looking at this man who was even more pessimistic than himself, Isher comforted him in a gentle tone.

"We will slowly get better, just like the former Stone City. It has been a great progress from Wutuo to Janusz, and now Absek... I am not trying to show my loyalty, that hypocrite deserves it too Not my loyalty, but didn’t you notice? A few months ago you didn’t even dare to say that what Janusz did was too extreme, but now at least I dare to talk to you about Absek as a performing artist.”

Many Borneo officers scolded Abu Saik, especially after the latter handed over the former's gun.

The same goes for soldiers at the grassroots level.

They were short of clothes, ammunition, and even pants. However, the landowners who did business with the warlords were so fat that one of them even married three or four families.

If Janusz was still here, at least they wouldn't have to lack clothes to wear, and they wouldn't have to worry about finding a wife. The man himself was full of food and never hesitated to share a mouthful of soup with them.

But Isher felt that this was pretty good.

At least, he couldn't imagine Janusz setting up education, setting up factories, or engaging in tax reform.

The guy may do it, but the final result may be worse than not doing it.

Changes promoted by the most extreme conservatives will inevitably become performance art of change for the sake of change, which will ultimately make people laugh and laugh.

If Janusz wants to achieve equality one day and let everyone read, the way he can come up with will never be to let the tillers have their own land and then make reading useful, but to make those who have not Many textbooks were torn in half and shared with the people below, or those who were illiterate and those who knew too many words were cut down.

If one day he wanted to engage in industry or agriculture, it would be even worse. I'm afraid all the machines would have to be smelted into molten iron, and the sows capable of giving birth and the breeding boars would have to be killed indiscriminately.

Isher was only thankful that Anwo killed him.

Yudono looked at him and smiled.

"Janus is not dead."

Isher was stunned for a moment, then smiled.

"How is that possible! Stop joking like this. Everyone saw him dead. Can he still survive?"

The man was killed by Anwo.

It was Abu Saik who gave the order, and it was he who instigated and hinted.

"No, you didn't understand what I meant," Yudono shook his head. "The Baroness is Janusz, and Janusz is the Baroness... He stood up that day, and then responded to everything. Only that matter was not What a plot by the Valantians, and he is the favored choice.”

"No one chose him. You may not know...some people pushed him." Isher said it very vaguely. After all, the further explanation will involve some inside stories of the federation.

Yudono seemed to have not heard and said to himself.

"You are wrong. It doesn't matter if anyone pushes him, or whether anyone pushes him, he will be him, because he is the god on earth and the god in the hearts of the Brahmin people."

"Really? Then this god is really stupid. He killed himself." Isher smiled and teased noncommittally.

"Who says God must be smart?" Yudono grinned, "God is never perfect, whether it is the wolf god, the dog god, or the sun-carrying sacred bull from Utopia... just a lie. Is it smart to demote the Yue people as slaves? They got some benefits, and most people shouted that they were killed, but the Yue people fired the first shot to overthrow the empire, but it was the most loyal wolf who later killed the empire. ”

When he said this, Yudono gave Isher a meaningful look.

"Instead of doing the right thing, no matter what you do, you will be recognized as right... This is God."

"I paid a heavy price for selectively forgetting some things... so much so that I was left in this city to die. You must not be a fool to come out of Sails Harbor alive. But don’t get too carried away.”

"This is just the beginning. The killing in Xifan Port is not over. Half of your feet have already stepped on the red soil. If you want to survive, you have to keep your eyes open."

"This is advice given to you by a dying man...for the sake of you racking your brains and wanting to do something for me, a dead man."

Isher frowned.

"Are you reminding me to pay attention to Commander Absek?"

Yudono said nothing, but spoke meaningfully.

"everyone."

"If you really have an ideal, you don't just talk about it like Janusz, you have to be careful about everyone."

That submissive voice was like a candle flickering in the darkness, making Isher's vision blur for a moment.

He suddenly realized that his back was soaked with cold sweat, but he didn't know where the sweat came from.

At this moment, a piercing alarm interrupted their conversation.

Ishel and Yudono's faces changed at the same time, and they rushed out of the door and looked up at the sky.

They saw a huge airship flying over the Lion City!

To be precise, it was a fortress made of steel.

Its heart once soared in the boundless galaxy, and later generations used old weapons to cast a new shell for it.

The towering figure seemed to cover the entire southern city area, and the densely packed gun barrels were simply more than the guns on the ground.

The fear that was once dominated by the "Horn" once again enveloped Ishel.

But this time it did not fire, but just flew over, and then threw down a black barrel...

There were at least thousands of black barrels, and the terrifying number was too much to count.

They were free falling in the air, and exploded just before approaching the ground. The flames that were like solid objects were like bowls knocking on the ground, covering the buildings.

The flames spread instantly!

Most of the southern city area has turned into a sea of ​​fire!

Even if the survivors of Lion City replaced some of the buildings with concrete, it cannot change the reality that most houses are made of wood.

Screams came one after another in the distance, and Isher vaguely heard the crying of children, the wailing of men and women, and the mooing of chickens, dogs, cows and sheep.

People who once had illusions about the Willant people are now scrambling to escape from the city.

What happened in Xifan Port is true.

It turns out that the Legion really doesn't care about their lives!

Some people angrily scolded the soldiers for getting themselves into trouble, some cried and shouted for the lost children, and some pushed down those who were in the way.

"Help!"

"Who can help me! My child is being crushed!"

"Ami!! Where are you?!"

"Damn, the box I put at the door! No! I have to go back and get it!"

"What time is it, and you still care about your box! Run for your life!"

"Dad!!!"

The people on the street shouted noisily, and the crackling of the flames was like the silent crying of ghosts.

On the bridge of the Horn airship, the officer who ordered the bombing sighed and muttered that it was a waste.

And sitting in the command vehicle, Captain Ryan had a cruel smile on his face.

"Attack." Looking at the officer standing beside him, he gave the order in a cold voice.

As his order was issued, the centurion on the front line blew a short whistle, and the clone infantry holding the Ripper rifle, inspired by the whistle, roared and charged towards the position of the Borneo Army.

"Kill!!!"

Faced with the rushing clone troops, the Borneo soldiers guarding the city gate collapsed at the first touch.

The entire southern city area has become a purgatory, and the purgatory on earth is still spreading to other city areas.

"... Damn it."

Staring straight at the airship, Isher's eyes were bloodshot, and he clenched his fists, wishing he could bite his teeth to pieces.

His mind was blank, burning with chaotic flames, and even confused for a moment, whether it was the right choice to save those Weilantes at the beginning.

At this moment, Yudono, who was standing next to him, suddenly pushed him, causing him to stagger and almost fall.

Ishel, who had woken up, did not turn his head suddenly, but saw the lion man roaring at him.

"Why are you still standing there! Run!"

...

One thousand four hundred napalm bombs.

This is the maximum bomb load of the Horn airship, and it is also the strongest killer move of the Legion airship.

When a fortress cannot be conquered for a long time, they will use this move to force the remaining people to surrender.

The unstoppable airship and the inextinguishable flames are enough to destroy the body and spirit of a group of people.

This thing is even better than nuclear weapons.

And it works every time.

There is no living person in the entire southern city, and the aftermath of the flames is still burning towards other city areas.

The fourth and fifth 10,000-man teams of the Boro Kingdom were stationed in the southern urban area. Both of these teams were withdrawn from Lidbur County. They were not fully staffed, and they were completely wiped out after this battle!

The clone infantrymen holding the Eviscerator rifles stepped over the charred corpses and strode forward towards the positions of the sixth and seventh 10,000-man teams.

On the other hand, after seeing the blazing flames, the morale of the remaining four 10,000-man teams of the Boro Kingdom soldiers was on the verge of collapse.

The fear of fire is an animal instinct.

They are just mortals after all.

It is not just the soldiers who suffer casualties, but also the residents in the city.

No one knows how many people died in this fire, and no one will know in the future.

But it must be a lot.

Just as the three thousand-man teams of the Willant people were approaching the Lion City, a scientific research ship from the academy was parked far away on a small hill.

In a sense, the academy and the Willant people have some origins.

After all, the predecessor of the academy was the technical department of the post-war reconstruction committee, and the latter was the "masterpiece" completed by the technical department at the request of the Ministry of Defense.

That is why when the Weyland people cursed the researchers of the academy as a group of slugs in the swamp, those "slugs" would always smile and say "I am your father".

There is indeed nothing wrong with this statement.

Although that was all a long-standing story two hundred years ago...

Sitting on the scientific research ship is Yang Kai from the Research Department, and the holographic image standing next to him is Li Ke from the Special Project Group of the Foreign Affairs Department.

Both of them are B-level researchers, and this position is not low in the academy. There are only A-level directors and committee members of the four major departments, and S-level chief technology officers.

As for Dr. Conclusion, that gentleman is classless.

"Tsk, tsk, those big noses are really cruel... This bombing will kill at least tens of thousands of people."

Looking at the image on the holographic screen, Yang Kai couldn't help but click his tongue.

Li Ke nodded and sighed sincerely.

"If those guys at the Ministry of Defense who told us what to do were still alive, I wonder if they would regret their stupid choice."

Yang Kai said with a smile.

"Isn't there still one alive?"

Li Ke: "Who?"

Yang Kai took a sip of coffee and said calmly.

"I remember his name was Julius, the leader of that group of Velantes."

Hearing this name, a look of surprise appeared on Li Ke's face.

"Ah... you said that guy, that guy may indeed be alive, but it's just a possibility."

There are many ways to extend life, but two centuries is too long.

Moreover, the medical conditions of the legion are far inferior to those of the academy, or even those on the east coast.

"...At least no one can prove that he is dead, who knows." Yang Kai shrugged.

They once advised the Ministry of Defense not to regard technology as a panacea to solve all problems. However, those guys with muscles bigger than their heads obviously didn't listen at all and forced everyone to swallow this shit.

As a result, they basically all died at the hands of the Weirant people, and they even took many people with them.

I heard that the guy named Lowell was the same way. He forced his researchers to come up with some kind of red clay. Although he did save a lot of people, it's hard to say whether people living and reproducing like animals can be called salvation. .

These arrogant guys, without exception, all paid the price for their stupidity and self-righteousness.

Whether it is the Ministry of Defense or the War Construction Committee.

Whether it’s the People’s Federation or Rowell…

Although history rarely repeats itself simply, it is always strangely similar.

Shortly after Yang Kai and Li Ke finished their exchange, Jiang Xuezhou, wearing thick protective clothing, returned to the research ship.

The equipment that looked similar to a space suit made her look like a bloated snowman.

"Teacher, I have collected the data you asked for!"

"Very good, well done, just save it in the server." Yang Kai praised it, dragged the holographic screen in front of him aside, and said casually.

Allowing the Legion to continue to expand eastward is not only not in the interest of the enterprise and the alliance, it is also not in the interest of the college.

According to the agreement reached with the Alliance, they intend to participate in this war in the form of "technological equity", just like their plan to join the space elevator.

The Southern Army prepared five airships for this invasion, and they also prepared a special "gift" for the Southern Army.

However, in order for this gift to be delivered to the latter, they still need to collect some necessary data.

These data are mainly related to gravitons and are easiest to collect when the output power of the antigravity system varies greatly.

For example, when dropping bombs or loading and unloading supplies.

After taking a look at the blazing fire burning in the holographic screen, Jiang Xuezhou's eyes couldn't help but be slightly touched.

There should be a lot of people there...

Noticing the expression on his student's face, Yang Kai raised his eyebrows slightly.

He seemed to have remembered something, especially the rumors about the "training meeting", and he spoke with interest.

"Are you wondering why we don't do something to stop them?"

"...Isn't it possible?" Jiang Xuezhou asked subconsciously, but soon realized that he was rude, so he lowered his head apologetically.

However, Yang Kai didn't care and just smiled softly.

"Not to mention whether it can be done or not, even if we really have the ability, we will never waste our energy."

Slowly raising his head, Jiang Xuezhou looked at his mentor in confusion.

"Why?"

Yang Kai said lightly.

"The academy was not built in a day. If you are interested, you can read more about the reports placed in the deepest part of the library. It is not a secret that cannot be discussed. It's not like we haven't helped the Wastelanders, and we are even more involved in nosy matters than Everyone has more, but do you think anyone has ever thanked us?”

Jiang Xuezhou was speechless for a moment.

It seems so.

Because of the academy's style of conduct, they are not very popular in the wasteland.

Although she never thought about being in the limelight or becoming a hero in people's minds.

Picking up the coffee cup on the tray and taking a sip, Yang Kai continued slowly.

"They admire the Ideal City, they fear the Legion, they only look down on us, and blame us for taking the technology for ourselves. And they don't even think about it, just a small Vault 117 can kill two provinces, if we What will happen to them if they don't contain those technologies? Will they live a life of using exoskeletons and mechanical prosthetics to move around? They will only be chased away by the Deathclaws wearing exoskeletons, just like they were used by mutants in the Far Islands. Like slaughtering a pig."

"I can even bet that even if the alliance has risked their lives to help them, there will definitely be people who blame the alliance afterwards, why they didn't save more people, why they didn't save the people in that city, and the guy who really created the problem and the problem itself might be forgiven."

How is it possible?

Jiang Xuezhou wanted to ask this, but the words were stuck in his throat and couldn't be said.

After a while, she changed her words.

"... But I think those people you mentioned may not care."

For example, Ye Shi.

In her impression, the optimistic man always has a sunny smile on his face, and he will not be afraid or retreat no matter what situation he faces.

That optimism and courage are what she admires most, as well as his kindness.

If it was that guy, he probably wouldn't take this kind of thing to heart at all.

"Maybe, but this is not a question of caring or not caring, but whether we can wait until the dawn after the long night before the light in them goes out."

Yang Kai smiled meaningfully, looking at her and said meaningfully.

"Do you think your boyfriend really likes the body you gave him?" Jiang Xuezhou blushed and hurriedly tried to explain that the guy was not her boyfriend, but soon realized another more serious problem. Her mentor actually knew that she had paid for him to change his body! But it seems that this kind of thing can't be concealed... Seeing that the mentor was not angry, she whispered. "But I think he likes it very much. He doesn't hate it after all, right? I have given him the most expensive one... I can buy it with my permission." "Have you asked him?" Putting the coffee cup on the tray, Yang Kai said slowly while looking at the stunned Jiang Xuezhou. "I don't actually oppose some of the things you are doing, but as your mentor, I still have to remind you that you must not get too deeply involved in some things." "Respect the fate of others, put aside the plot of helping others, and only do what we can do and what we think is worthwhile. This is the lesson that history has taught us." "We will go to the new world after all, unless you can convince him to follow you." Jiang Xuezhou bit his lip and finally lowered his head. "Yes..."

Yang Kai nodded approvingly.

"It's good to know it in your heart. Go and do your own thing. I will call you if there is anything."

On the other side, in the south of Lion City, there is a hilly area more than ten kilometers away.

Looking at the blazing fire, Ye Shi, who was holding a telescope, couldn't help but clench his fist.

"Damn..."

Kuangfeng put his hand on his shoulder and patted it gently.

"Our mission is to investigate... There are only two of us, don't think about doing anything."

Fang Chang and his team are searching for the two crashed "Thunder". The wreckage of that thing must not fall into the hands of the Legion. It must be completely blown up before the Legion finds them.

In addition, the Skeleton Corps has also encountered some troubles. They may have to go to help after they finish their business.

At present, the corps sent by the Alliance to the front line has just landed in Kinggalen Port.

For the flames that have already burned, they can't do anything standing here.

After all, they are not gods.

Ye Shi didn't speak, but just stood there in silence.

Like most players, he has always played this game with a player's mentality. However, when he thought that those people were really dead, his heart was still like a stone blocking it.

The billowing smoke connected the sky and the earth, and the dark clouds seemed to be choked by the smoke. After a "boom" sneeze, the heavy rain finally fell.

The rain washed the muddy and charred streets, and washed the dried black blood and mud on the walls.

After several hours of fierce fighting, the defenders of the Pala Kingdom finally lost.

Nearly 70% of the six 10,000-man teams in the city were killed or wounded. The commander-in-chief of the Lion State War Zone, Captain Yudonovan, died on the battlefield. The 200,000-man army of the Pala Kingdom on the western front was almost completely defeated, just like the pouring rain!

The Lion City was finally broken.