Are you willing?
Unwilling to do so.
Angry?
Don't dare.
Carlos understood that resentment would not benefit his career or life. Even if he complained about Anastarian, he could only say it in front of the envoy. When facing those high elf comrades who had fought together, Carlos was still the heroic king, the brave and fearless paladin, and the brother worthy of trusting his back.
Otherwise, what if you just fall out because you complain and reap the expected rewards? And then turn brothers who have filmed and shed blood together into sworn enemies?
"Raise your head, as a descendant of Emperor Thoradin, I, Carlos Barov, will not ignore the ancient covenant out of morality. How can I, Alterac, stand by and watch when the Elf brothers are in trouble? Everyone on the battlefield We share life and death, why are we so divided now?"
"Good brother, let's talk about that. Come to Alterac to see the snow when you have time. I'll treat you to cheese, ham, and Snow Mountain beer."
"Cheer up, there is still a hard battle waiting for us, let us fight side by side again."
Although because of the loudmouths of her subordinates, Alleria's volunteers felt that they owed something to their human allies, and some complained about their Majesty the Sun King.
But Carlos at least understood the principle of leaving a little margin in order to meet each other easily in the future, so he quickly summoned his subordinates to do some ideological work, and finally the muscle knots were relieved.
We owe it to Anastarion, the King of Quel'Thalas, and these brothers and sisters who fought alongside us are innocent.
As a result, the atmosphere in the entire Maple Valley relaxed.
"Carlos, the last batch of refugees will be completely transferred in about ten days."
After that successful meeting, Alleria finally plucked up the courage to meet Carlos.
"Very good, the pressure is not too great. The big explosion successfully frightened the tribe. It has been three days. They have only advanced less than ten kilometers. They are probably frightened by us. At this rate, it will take at least seven days." to our current defense line. So we only have to hold on for three days."
Carlos smiled and said to Alleria.
"But how do you go back? The road to Quellins has been cut off."
Alleria asked with a frown.
"This is not a problem at all, you don't have to worry."
Carlos said easily.
"Why aren't you worried? I didn't fulfill my promise. I broke the appointment. I..."
"You didn't break the appointment." Carlos interrupted Alleria, "I really want to say that."
"..."
Alleria was speechless.
"Although we didn't make any contract at that time, and we didn't make the terms too straightforward. However, you did owe me. But forget it. Judging from your king's intentions, material compensation is indispensable. Hillbrad was basically beaten to pieces, and the famine in the first two years after the war was basically foreseeable. If you can get supplies from Quel'Thalas, the soldiers' death will not be in vain. Forget it, forget it. , that scroll will be treated as interest, and we’ll settle everything.”
"The scroll is the interest, but I still owe you the principal. How can I pay it off?"
Alleria's head lowered.
"Ah hahaha. Slip of the tongue, slip of the tongue."
Carlos smoothed things over with haha.
"Only unintentional words can go straight to the heart. You have resentment in your heart."
"How can I have no regrets? You high elves are not my uncle. But forget it, really forget it. If you think about it carefully, I am not at a loss. During the war, the people are worthless."
Carlos took a deep breath and let it out slowly.
"Cross the river. I'll contact the navy to send you south with a fleet."
Alleria suggested.
"No, I always have to go back to Stratholme and give Terenas an explanation."
Carlos rejected Alleria's proposal and found a less ridiculous reason.
"I'm very sorry."
"Okay. I accept your apology, and then can we talk about something else?"
Carlos decisively ended the topic.
"Then there is the next strategy. I want to hear your opinion. Even with two thousand reinforcements, one hundred mages, and Turalyon's fortifications set up in advance, we can't defend it by relying on elves alone. of."
Alleria talked about military strategy and finally cheered up.
"The ultimate purpose of this line of defense is to delay time and provide you with an opportunity to retreat. Your great barrier has been shattered on the south bank. Gul'dan stole... and destroyed a large number of rune stones. You have believed this for thousands of years. The proud magic barrier has failed. There is only so much you can do to withdraw your people from the radius of Silvermoon City. With the naval power and air force of Quel'Thalas, the giant Demons and orcs who dare to cross the river and besiege Silvermoon City are seeking death."
Carlos said this from a purely military perspective.
Yonge Forest is divided into north and south parts by a wide Haihe River. Five kilometers due north of Fengxi Valley where the army is currently stationed, there is the only long bridge. By blocking this dangerous location, the coalition forces can advance and retreat freely. This is Carlos's confidence.
In the real plane, crossing the river has never been an easy way to survive. From the troop organization of the ferry to the transportation of materials to the beach selection, or the location selection of the pontoon bridge, or the secrecy of the ferry. Each one is more difficult than the last. Heavily armed soldiers, well-fitted iron cans, and waist-deep running water may drown a soldier if he slips and slips, let alone the Haihe River where boats can be sailed. If they travel lightly, the elves can easily kill the unprotected and exhausted soldiers with only a few arrows.
So the trolls and orcs didn't really have many choices. They could build a bridge or build a ship, or storm Maple Creek Valley.
Strategic passivity requires soldiers to fight bloody battles to restore it, while tactical passivity requires lives.
Now the elves are strategically passive, but with Maple Creek Valley blocked, the trolls and orcs are tactically passive.
"But this is what I'm worried about. The North Coast is the essence of our elves. Farmland has been cultivated and cultivated for thousands of years, and towns have been built for more than ten generations. Just the compatriots migrating to the South Coast have spent so much effort. Why."
After Alleria said that, she pulled up the ends of her hair, as if she wanted to see if she had gray hair.
"Haha, don't tell me that you want to defend Maple Creek Valley. The terrain of this poor place is very good. It's extremely good. Your 3,000 people can definitely hold off an army of 10,000 for half a year. The only problem is how do you solve the water source? ?”
Carlos got right to the heart of the matter.
The only mountain spring in this critical place can supply the needs of a hundred people at most every day, and other water needs to be obtained separately. After comparing the surrounding terrain, Turayan chose Maple Creek Valley as a tactical support point and began to build an underground reservoir. Even so, the army can only be used for one day.
Therefore, Maple Creek Valley is definitely not a place that cannot be lost forever.
"So what's your opinion, Carlos, I want to hear your opinion."
Alleria asked sincerely.
"Keep watch until everyone is gone. I'll go south, you go north, destroy the bridge, set up a patrol, and wait for reinforcements from your king."
Carlos answered seriously.
With 2,000 reinforcements, Alleria has at least 2,700 men at her disposal. Counting Turalyon's men, Carlos's troops, excluding those with serious injuries and those with limited mobility, only have 3,000 troops. People go up.
Although Carlos had brilliant results in the two battles against the trolls, he was not unscathed like in the knight's novel. War has always been a cruel game of numbers exchange.
"Carlos, I have something to tell you, can you promise not to tell anyone?"
Alleria hesitated for a long time, and finally decided to speak out.
"uh-huh."
"If you can stay for a while, I can lead these people to accompany you south, which will be regarded as fulfilling my promise."
"Aha?"
"Prince Kael'thas is coming back. If I go south, His Majesty Anastarian won't mind if I take away these current men. You know the reason."
"Nani!"
"Just hold on a little longer and I'll go with you!"
Alleria nodded decisively.
Carlos was completely stunned. Are all high elves insane? (To be continued.)
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