Huitou Hill is not far to the east of Warrior's Fort. It has hills on one side and Forest on the other, and the road passes between the hills and Forest.
From a defensive point of view, it is indeed a good place. The hills can be high up, ambushes can be hidden in Forest, and the narrow roads can also restrict the attackers from using their superior forces.
However, no matter how good the outdoor terrain is, can it compare to Warrior's Fort? Warrior's Fort has solid walls, abundant military resources, and large ballistas and magic crystal cannons on the towers.
If Swarm had not made a sudden attack, defeated the military camp outside the city, and seized the city gate, there would have been heavy casualties in the face of this defensive fortress.
The raid on the Warriors' Fort showed that the Crown Prince was not a person who did not understand military affairs, so why did he give up his own advantages and choose to fight the superior enemy in the wild?
This question popped up in the minds of everyone present.
Chloe didn't want to explain to them. She ordered, "The Puppet King's army will arrive at Huitou Hill in ten days. Now send people to build a simple defensive camp on the hill. Ten days later, they will fight Robert there."
In order to boost morale, Chloe also said, "Don't worry, I will lead Swarm to fight with you. You just have to hold on to your position as much as possible, and Swarm and I will lead you to victory."
Having said this, even though they were confused and uneasy, everyone was still forced by Chloe's majesty and momentum, and they all lowered their heads to show their obedience.
Chloe is not the only one who is eager for a decisive battle. Robert is also passive because of the evidence of Chloe's propaganda. In order to quell the suspicion of the nobles as soon as possible, he must show more strength in the military.
When he heard the scout's information, he could hardly suppress the surprise on his face.
Chloe did not choose to stick to the Warriors' Fort, but established a simple camp in a small place called Huitouqiu. Robert could not understand why, but he instinctively thought that this was a good fighter opportunity.
If we really use a large army to storm a strong fortress like Fort Warriors, we will not only suffer huge casualties, but we will also easily be dragged into a protracted war.
It was in Robert's interest to be able to finalize the battle in the field. In order to seize the opportunity as soon as possible, he also made the army conduct a forced march. An army of 100,000 entered the battlefield two days in advance.
At this time, the camp at Huitouqiu had only been built a few days ago. It only had simple fences to keep out horses, and few traps were dug. There were only a few arrow towers, and its defensive capabilities were vastly different from the Warriors' Fort not far away.
Moreover, almost all of Chloe's troops are concentrated here. There are only two thousand soldiers guarding the Warrior's Fort. Not only the soldiers, but all the powerful nobles are also concentrated in this small camp.
Although the nobles did not dare to speak directly, some of them were still anxious. They were wondering whether Chloe wanted to use Robert's power to catch them all.
Duke Duke, who was directing the soldiers to reinforce the camp, appeared next to the Marquis of Hornsthose. Duke looked at him strangely and asked, "Your Majesty, Marquis, have your defense lines been reinforced? Why do you have time to come over and see me?"
"Well, just let my son Carl handle the rest of the little things." The Marquis looked at Robert's huge army on the plain, his face full of worry.
After ordering his men, Duke slowly said, "I don't know if we can win this battle. We can win the war by holding on to Fort Warriors. Why would His Highness the Crown Prince take such a risk?"
Seeing that the nearby Puppet King's army was also building camps and building arrow towers, the Marquis shook his head and said, "I can't guess her thoughts. I used to think she didn't understand military and politics, but she can defeat you in such a short period of time and gather an army of 50,000 people."
"Maybe her wisdom is too deep, and I am too old to keep up with young people's thinking."
After a smile, Duke said, "Don't make fun of me. I paid the price with the lives of half the soldiers because I underestimated the crown prince. You don't know that when the monster called Swarm surrounded me, I almost pissed myself."
"Hahaha." The Marquis smiled heartily, "I don't dare to make fun of you. If I were you, I would be scared to death. I have seen several Zergling eat the envoys sent to me by the princes in front of me."
"Have you asked Ymir Grand Knight Commander? He has been following His Royal Highness the Crown Prince for so long. Do you have any news about him? Do you know that not only us, but the soldiers are also very uneasy." Duke also smiled and asked.
"He is more confident than us. Whenever anyone asks him, he says that the crown prince will win this war." The Marquis' expression was a little strange.
"He also often brags that when the crown prince ascends the throne, he will be Earl. I feel that his personality has changed. He used to be a cautious and calm old Knight."
At this time, two old nobles who were walking in the camp while chatting saw a strange scene.
Knight Raul was standing on a high platform made of wooden boxes. A large number of ordinary Knight and soldiers surrounded him, listening to his endless words.
"... That Earth Bear's claw almost smashed my head. Anyway, I went all the way to protect His Royal Highness the Crown Prince deep into Death Forest, and gained the recognition of the King of Swarm. Then the King of Swarm sent out its elite Swarm army in order to help His Royal Highness the Crown Prince realize his wish."
Speaking of this Raul patted his chest, "And because of my repeated great achievements, His Highness the Crown Prince rewarded me with strength and a title. As long as His Highness the Crown Prince ascends the throne, I will be a baron!"
In order to enhance his persuasion, he turned his head and showed everyone the deterioration Neural Thorn on the back of his head.
"This is what makes my Psionics stronger than most high-level Knight, and I can also communicate with the powerful Swarm. And you can copy my success!"
Raul's words made the soldiers surrounding him, Knight, excited. They had a bad fate. They were born with muddy legs, and the upper limit of their lives was as clear as the ceiling.
Originally, their fate was better than that of the serfs working in the fields. If they could survive until they were forty or fifty years old, they could retire and buy a small manor, which would be considered a complete life.
For ordinary soldiers, if they have enough to eat and are alive, they will be favored by fate. Now that there is an example like Raul in front of them, can they not be moved?
"Everyone, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is a kind and generous man. As long as he makes contributions in this war and proves his bravery with military exploits, everyone can build his own family and achieve his own bright future."
"Especially in this war, the war against the false king Robert, as long as we can win, all Knight can be knighted! All soldiers, half of the spoils on the battlefield belong to you!"
This inflammatory speech coming from Raul's mouth was particularly contagious. The soldiers and Knight were all excited.