Plan of Annihilation

Harald saw from everyone's reaction that they understood his meaning, so he continued outlining that enticing strategic blueprint: "Karl has won battle after battle in the Northern Territory because of Carnford's formidable defenses, his familiarity with the terrain, and his carefully prepared Cannon emplacements! But once he leads his army away from his old stronghold and travels thousands of miles south into the plains within the pass..."

His voice turned cold and murderous. "That place will belong to our Sauron Iron Cavalry! It is flat as far as the eye can see, with nowhere to take cover!"

"No matter how powerful his Cannons are, they will be difficult to maneuver in open battle. No matter how strong his muskets are, they still won't be able to stop my cavalry from launching a deadly charge from all directions! Once he loses the protection of his walls, he'll be like a ferocious tiger separated from its mountain!"

"When the time comes, we'll conserve our strength while they wear themselves out, concentrate our superior cavalry, and seek an opportunity across the vast plains. In a single battle, we can completely annihilate his main force in the open!"

"This is called 'luring the snake out of its hole'! Attack the enemy's vital point, force him away from his nest, play to our strengths, and strike at his weaknesses!" Harald concluded, his voice ringing with power. "That way, we can avoid the heavy casualties of storming a fortified city, achieve our goal of raiding in the autumn, and seize this opportunity to eliminate Carnford, our greatest threat, in one stroke! It will truly be killing three birds with one stone!"

"Great Chieftain, your wisdom is unmatched!"

"What a brilliant plan!"

"Exactly! Lure that brat Karl into the plains within the pass and see how arrogant