If you simply want to ensure that no fish slips through the net, it may be a good idea to directly send troops to surround the enemy's garrison.
After all, there is only one entrance and exit. Surround it on the ground, and then strengthen patrols nearby to prevent enemies trapped underground from opening new entrances and exits. The enemy will be unable to fly.
However, there were too many enemy troops. Even if the Divine Envoy King could complete the encirclement and blockade on the ground, it would undoubtedly take a lot of time and huge casualties to win through street fighting in the underground maze-like ant nest.
If it is too late, it will be easy to change, and if it suffers heavy casualties, it will defeat the original intention.
Therefore, after understanding the details of the nearby terrain, the protagonist formulated a new plan.
——I am the dividing line——
Early this morning, the sub-nest of pavement ants became lively.
It has been two days since the army arrived here. The kings in the army had long wanted to raise their troops and go south, but unfortunately, the troops that followed this time, except for a group of scouts who had gained experience on the northern battlefield, were veterans, and the rest ranged from commanders to ordinary soldiers. , they are all defenders of the southern region who have been sparse for a long time, and the early preparations took a lot of time.
This cannot be blamed on the improper deployment of the main nest. In previous years, the area along the river was the safest hinterland of the Pavement Ant Kingdom. It was protected by the terrain and other territories. Except for the nuisance of a few indigenous ants, there was no military threat at all.
Because of this, every spring, elite troops from the southern region would be transferred to the northern battlefield to fill in the quagmire there.
So when the scouts accidentally discovered that there were big-headed ant barbarian activities on the southeastern border of the territory, the king of the nearby deputy nest was extremely surprised.
He was not the only one who was surprised. When the news was passed back to the main nest of the Pavement Ant Kingdom, the entire king's meeting was very surprised. It had never happened before that the big-headed ant barbarians from the south set foot on the north bank of the river, causing the highest authority of the Pavement Ant Kingdom to Also a little confused.
However, no matter what the reason was, a group of enemy troops crossed the river, as long as they were eliminated. This is the simplest creed of ants.
Based on the information fed back from the front, the kings of the Pavement Ant Kingdom estimated that the strength of this big-headed ant barbarian tribe was only one or two thousand. This number was very accurate. It was basically the strength of the fourth legion of the Divine Envoy King that was originally stationed there.
Although they didn't know that the Divine Envoy King's army had sent two more legions as reinforcements, the Pavement Ant Nation still attached great importance to this military operation, and assembled an army of tens of thousands of warriors from the main nest and the secondary nests in the south. .
Among the pavement ant army, two of the four legion commanders are veterans who have experienced fierce battles in the northern battlefield, and two are newly promoted kings from the main nest. The team commanders below are basically newbies.
In terms of the composition of the troops, the most trustworthy ones are naturally the two squads of elite scouts. These scouts have fought fiercely with terrifying enemies in the dense forests and mountains of the north. Their combat effectiveness is undoubted. I believe they will be able to complete the task well this time. Good scout work.
As for the combat troops, except for the soldiers from a legion sent by the main nest, although they have little combat experience, they are all young and middle-aged worker ants. The workers gathered from other nests in the south are basically older ones who have never been on the battlefield. Old worker ants.
This arrangement is also a helpless move. All the elite troops from across the country have gathered in the north. Only in winter will the enemies in the north withdraw and the main force can return.
At this moment, except for the two mobile corps on the east and west borders, even the Pavement Ant main nest does not have many mobile troops.
However, this year was not going well, so each deputy nest sent out these frail old men, probably with the purpose of consuming them to save food.
Although there are four kings in the entire army, in terms of seniority and war experience, the other three kings need to look at the face of King "Floating Leaf".
This floating leaf king is also a legend. Not only did he survive on the front line of the cruel northern battlefield for two years, he also once conquered those annoying big-headed ant barbarians in the south.
Although the Southern Expedition failed as usual, King Fuye was able to escape from the south bank of the river, which was rare in history.
The key is that King Fuye, who returned to the main nest, contributed important information and, together with other famous generals among the kings, innovated army tactics. Therefore, instead of being left out in the cold due to defeat, King Ukiye became a celebrity.
He didn't need to go to the battlefield anymore, he could just concentrate on teaching war experience to the new male ants at the rear.
However, the troops to conquer the big-headed ant barbarians who suddenly appeared on the bank of the river needed a general who could calm the situation, so King Fuye had no choice but to go into battle again.
King Fuye was standing on a small mound outside the entrance of the lair. In his blurred vision, there was a thin black line moving slowly in the distance. It was the advancing troops under his command.
Although the distance was far, King Fuye could not clearly see the soldiers of the marching troops, their sharp jaws, and their flying jointed limbs. However, he had been a soldier for many years, so he could know the status of the troops with his eyes closed.
Scouts were constantly shuttling back and forth, conveying the latest military information to him and other kings.
Although he was very confident about this battle with a huge disparity in strength, King Fuye was very cautious and meticulously sent out scouts to gather information according to the standards of a great battle.
The number of enemy troops detected can only be used as a reference. Only commanders who have experienced failures know that it is foolish to overly believe in pre-war intelligence. The enemy may change new troops at any time, and what they originally thought was The hunter who has the upper hand can quickly become the prey.
Therefore, continuous victory may not necessarily create a famous general, but a defeat may make a general grow rapidly. This is the idea in King Fuye's mind, but it is not accepted by the mainstream.
But at least in this battle, the other three kings all valued their opinions, and King Fuye could freely arrange the battle according to his own ideas.
King Fuye relies heavily on elite scout veterans. They are constantly scouting in front of and around the troops. Even if the enemy suddenly appears with reinforcements, it is impossible to attack without the scouts.
As the ultimate plan, King Fuye put his most elite legion composed of young warriors at the end of the marching formation. If an unfavorable situation occurs on the battlefield and needs to retreat, his legion can immediately start to cover the team. friendly forces.
The other three legions are advancing in sequence in front. If the big-headed ant barbarian army really only has one or two thousand people, these three paving ant legions will be enough to wipe them out.
This arrangement is very reasonable, because King Fuye has no intention of competing for credit. With his prestige and qualifications, he no longer needs to obtain anything from the battlefield. Therefore, he can deploy his troops and generals with the most objective attitude, just to help his country and race win.
