147 Episode 147: First Conquest of the Southern Part

"That's the second good thing."

Bartolo drinks while watching the gate slowly opening.

Four days after the first match, Bartolo had already fallen two cities.

The first city has fallen in three days and the second city has fallen in one day.

There was a reason for this overwhelming speed.

One is that the city walls themselves are not strong and the digging is shallow.

After all, a city-state with a population of less than 10,000.

Once sieved, it is easy to fall.

The second is siege weapons.

It was expected that the newly conquered Christian cities would revolt.

For this reason, Almus and Bartolo had prepared a large number of siege weapons in advance.

It showed its power.

And the third one ...

"If Aries surrenders before it hits the wall, it will increase taxes and impose compensation, but allow autonomy as before. No guarantee, and all residents of the city that did not surrender until the fall were enslaved, this time after hitting the walls with Aries, but surrendered before the city fell. "

Bartolo drinks happily.

Then he looks down at the messenger who conveyed the surrender, and orders in a voice that is cold.

"Three thousand residents of the city, move out of the wall. Give one hour to grace. The only luggage you can bring is clothing. Carrying money is also prohibited."

"That's like ... at least farming tools ..."

"Do you want to die?"

Bartolo ruthlessly states.

The messenger dropped down and accepted Bartolo's words.

An hour later, all residents of the city were locked out of the city walls.

After confirming that the residents had gone safely, Bartolo told the soldiers.

"I will now allow looting, but forbid it. Submit all the looting once. Distribute later according to your accomplishments. I will do it within three hours."

"" "Ooo !!!!" "

The soldiers rejoice and enter the city.

The cities of the Christians have much richer wealth than the cities and villages of the Aderns.

A city worth looting.

Soldiers break into houses, depriving them of paintings, pottery, goldsmiths, silversmiths, jewelry, coins, glass windows, farm tools, weapons, and even the wood and stone of the house.

In an instant, the city has become a ruined ruin.

At the end of the looting, Bartolo ordered oil and black powder to be scattered throughout the city.

When all the work was finished, the sun was falling at the same time.

"Let's start the fire"

The city is set on fire at Bartolo's command.

The fire was ignited by oil and black powder, quickly swallowing the city.

It burns red and brightens like the daytime only around the city.

"No, it's a good view!

Bartolo drinks in good mood.

The Adernians of the Christian descent watched it.

"Are you good? Do it so flashy."

"From His Majesty, forgive those who surrendered, and those who rebelled have been ordered to beat thoroughly. No problem."

Bartolo whispered and answered Rosward, who was worried.

The first cities fought violently and fell into a street war after falling.

Bartolo burned down the city thoroughly, killed all its leaders, and transported her homeland as a slave servant.

The second city surrendered early after the battle began, knowing what the first city was doing.

That saved my life alone.

It may seem cruel, but it is a very effective method.

As a result, the casualties are reduced.

Rosward understands that, of course.

What's worrisome about Rosward is how he feels.

The weakness of Almus's occupation policy is that it is known not only to vassals and nations, but also to neighboring countries.

"Remember, Rosward, has your Majesty ever forgiven a betrayed opponent or a rebel? — The enemy is the enemy, so it's natural to rebel. Did you take a tough attitude? "

Almus is only friendly to enemies and allies.

Traitors and rebels have a relentless past.

In addition, the case where a commoner besieged an Australian mansion is excluded because it is a special case.

"Your Majesty was not specifically commanded, so he was up to me. His Majesty will not get angry."

"I'm fine, but ... what's going on after that? According to the map, there is a city of 5,000 people a bit far from here?"

Will you occupy this place after dawn?

Bartolo thinks a bit about Rosward's question.

"Well, I'm spending a thousand people escorting the prisoners ... Isn't it hard to occupy the city with 2,000 troops? It's time for the enemy to recover from the battle four days ago .... Okay, stop marching here. Continue after the reinforcements from your Majesty arrive. "

"He's not flashy ..."

I look at the point that glows red far away.

It is swaying in the swaying wind.

Probably the city fire that Bartolo burned.

"... Well, if you don't do this strictly, it may be difficult to suppress it."

There are words candy and whip.

Do you need both to govern your country?

The cities of the Greek descent were given candy (autonomy) but not whip.

I thought it was faster to end the war.

However, it backfired.

From now on, I have to be strict with you.

"But General Baltoro is amazing."

Ron, who was watching the fire alongside me, muttered.

Bartolo has crushed four thousand with three thousand soldiers and has already occupied two cities.

It is not as fast as a normal commander.

"At first I thought I was just drunk, but I could drunk it."

I'm still drunk.

I have never seen him refusing to drink.

I guess he will die from hepatitis. That guy.

"Estimated that the enemy force was about 15,000? Did General Baltoro defeat 4,000, so the rest would be around 10,000?"

"Well, if they had the indomitable fight, I think some cities are already thinking about leaving."

Even if you do not breach, you will definitely be reluctant to war.

Such is the union of city-states.

Probably, the number of enemies ... less than 8,000.

By the way, the reinforcements I lead are 3,000 and the one who once left the Bartolo army to evacuate POWs.

This will join Bartolo's two thousand tomorrow, for a total of six thousand.

The number is a bit disadvantageous, but there is no difference.

"I'm worried about the trend of Lezard."

"I dispatched Iar for the time being. According to a letter sent by him, he seemed to have promised aggressive neutrality. However, there is a possibility that lawmakers will support themselves."

Lezard is a merchant country.

Each merchant is stronger than the country.

In other words, the country's decisions are not very reliable.

There will be pro-Rosaisians like Ains, but there will also be many anti-Rosaisians.

"They crush them before they do anything weird."

The game starts tomorrow.

"Your Majesty has been waiting for you."

Bartolo was able to join immediately yesterday, apparently stuck from the fallen city.

The city had already been burned out and turned into black charcoal chunks.

"It was hard. By the way, how did you beat the 4,000 soldiers? I read the contents of the letter ... but I want to hear from your mouth."

I asked Bartolo about the new tactics and the reasons for winning.

Bartolo smiles happily with grin and talks in good mood.

"Yes ... if the effect is seen in the next battle, let's formally make it our tactic. By the way, did you spy? Do you know the position and number of enemies?"

Bartolo spread the map.

"My Majesty, this is my current location. One day away from this is a city with a population of 10,000. It was the center of this rebellion. Currently, there are about 7,000 soldiers gathered in this city. I will. "

"What are the cities and villages along the way?"

"It looks like you're going to abandon it. Well, I'm not in time. It's the right decision. Perhaps all cities along the way will surrender."

Well, the more you fight, the better you won't be.

It is natural to assume that if abandoned, there is no need to act.

"Do you think it will be a siege battle?"

"No, it can't be. Unless the enemy is fairly stupid. I hear that this city isn't suitable for basketball battles, and the power of our siege weapons is You probably know, you're going to be settled in the field because there are more enemies here. "

The defenders have an advantage in the Kagogi battle.

However, at the time of the castle, they lose the means to attack.

Opening the city walls and attacking enemies is too risky.

The basic basketball battle is a battle on the premise of reinforcements from allies.

"The country is still confused. An early settlement is desirable .... Can we do it?"

"Natural. Who do you think I am?"

Bartolo grinned and smiled.

"Yes, I'm counting on you. You'll definitely win."

I hit Bartolo's shoulder.

After the war, we have to prepare some good sake.