Chapter 143: Plans cannot keep up with changes

Under the hazy moonlight, Sanctuary City No. 1, which had gone through a great battle, was very peaceful at this time. read

Many bonfires were set up in the square in front of the city lord's palace. The soldiers chatted around the bonfires, eating the food they brought with them, and recovering from the fatigue caused by the day's fighting.

Luo Ren sat on the steps. A blue light screen that only he could see appeared in front of his eyes. There were no production options on it, only basic base information. He turned his attention to the line with the number of escorts.

Guards: 2723/3000

277 Guards soldiers were lost in this battle. Although they were all biochemicals, they were his soldiers after all. Luo Ren was holding a bottle of canned beer in his hand, which he picked up from the ruins of the City Lord's Mansion. .

Pulling the ring apart, raising the beer and pointing it towards the bright moon, Luo Ren read: "Here's to you."

Having said that, he, a man who seldom drank alcohol, drank the beer in his hand. The bitter taste was like the environment that human beings were living in at this time, and the light sweetness after entering his throat seemed to indicate that human civilization would definitely recover.

Suddenly, the sky breaks and dawn falls.

People woke up from their deep sleep. Luo Ren, who was leaning against the wall, still held the can of beer from last night in his hand. His eyelids moved, and then he slowly opened them. It was another new day.

Standing up and stretching, the escort soldiers were already lined up.

Liu Lianxin walked to Luo Ren and asked, "Brother Ren, are we going to attack other sanctuary cities today?"

"Although troops are expensive and fast, it is also very important to do a good job in the rear. First, calm down the residents of Sanctuary City No. 1 and organize the remaining troops to prevent the guards and the royal army from being attacked by zombies and unable to resist after they leave. Luo Ren said.

"That's right, Sanctuary City No. 1 has a population of more than 100,000. We can't just destroy Yang Zhiye and leave it alone. We must reorganize the defense force so that Commander Luo Ren and I can safely send troops to the other three sanctuary cities." Xia Chuan came over. , in words he agreed with Luo Ren's statement.

His arrival attracted the attention of Luo Ren and Liu Lianxin. Luo Ren smiled and greeted, "Brother Xia Chuan."

Xia Chuan also smiled and nodded, and then said: "The commander just sent a letter, appointing you Lian Xin to temporarily take over the position of city lord of Sanctuary City No. 1, and asked me to leave you a thousand royal troops to help you reorganize the defense of Sanctuary City No. 1."

When Liu Lianxin heard this, her face suddenly turned ugly, and just when she was about to refuse, Xia Chuan explained: "Lianxin, I have already ordered someone to inform the commander about your joining the guard, and the commander did not refuse, but congratulated you very much.

This time I just want you to temporarily act as the city lord of Sanctuary City No. 1. After conquering the other three cities, someone will naturally be arranged to take your place. "

After hearing this, Liu Lianxin turned her attention to Luo Ren to see what his opinion was.

"Since it's just a temporary replacement, it's okay." Luo Ren said.

After Luo Ren said this, Liu Lianxin naturally no longer refused, and immediately nodded and agreed: "Okay, I agree."

Seeing Liu Lianxin agreeing, Xia Chuan clapped his hands. After a while, a group of thousands of royal soldiers stepped forward in neat steps, and then lined up neatly in front of Xia Chuan, Liu Lianxin, and Luo Ren.

Xia Chuan announced loudly: "From now on, Liu Lianxin will temporarily take over the position of City Lord of Sanctuary City No. 1. She will be your highest officer. You must do your best to assist City Lord Liu. Do you understand?"

"Understood!" A thousand soldiers of the Royal Army shouted in unison.

"Lian Xin, I will stay here for two days, which means that within these two days you must organize the defense of Sanctuary City No. 1." Xia Chuan turned to Liu Lianxin and said.

Then he looked at Luo Ren and asked, "I wonder how long Sir Luo Ren plans to stay?"

"The base and the Wasteland Military Region are in alliance. If you want to stay for two days, I will naturally stay for two days as well." Luo Ren said, "Without further delay, Lian Xin, please act quickly."

"good."

…

In the blink of an eye, two days passed.

In just two days, Sanctuary City No. 1 has basically restored its defense capabilities. Although it is not as good as when Yang Zhiye ruled, it is definitely 50% more powerful than before.

Facing the other three cities, Shelter City No. 2 may not be a match, but Shelter City No. 3 and No. 4 are not afraid at all.

The military conference room was actually a large tent set up in the open space in front of the city lord's palace. Luo Ren and Xia Chuan were talking inside.

Luo Ren said: "Sanctuary City No. 3 and Sanctuary City No. 4 are weak and far away from Sanctuary City No. 1. They are not in a hurry to attack. On the contrary, Sanctuary City No. 2 is not much weaker than Sanctuary City No. 1 and is farther away. Close, only twenty kilometers.

As long as we take it now, the threat can be said to be basically eliminated. With the strength of two cities left, we will not be able to cause any trouble, and we may even surrender on our own initiative. "

Xia Chuan touched his chin, thought for a long time, and finally said in agreement: "Yes, as long as you win the No. 2 Sanctuary City, it will be easy to conquer the other two cities."

"Then what are you waiting for?" Luo Ren patted Xia Chuan on the shoulder with sharp eyes.

A bright light flashed in Xia Chuan's eyes, a smile appeared on his lips, and he said: "The soldiers are very fast. We have been delayed for two days, so we can't waste any more time."

"Sanctuary City No. 2, the escort is here." Luo Ren said.

"Asylum City No. 2, the Royal Army is coming." Xia Chuan said.

…

The escort army and the royal army joined forces and headed towards Sanctuary City No. 2.

Xia Chuan had seen the equipment and weapons of the Guards two days ago. The scene really shocked him. There were hundreds of armored vehicles, ten tanks, and numerous heavy firepower weapons. This was simply "inhumane".

Looking back today, it is still shocking. The soldiers of the Royal Army all showed envious expressions. As professional soldiers, they all have a strong interest in weapons and equipment.

Sanctuary City No. 2 is about 20 kilometers away from Sanctuary City No. 1. Since the Royal Guards Army is not a fully motorized team, and the armored vehicles cannot hold so many Royal Army troops, the escort army can only slow down.

The twenty-kilometer journey took five hours, starting in the morning and arriving in the afternoon.

When the guards of Sanctuary City No. 2 faced the guards and the Royal Army approaching the city, they immediately sounded the alarm. The piercing sirens spread throughout the city. For a time, the city walls were densely packed with soldiers carrying weapons.

“Huh?”

Luo Ren said: "Mortars, heavy machine guns, rocket launchers... According to the information you provided, although the 2nd City Guard Army is also very strong, it is only on par with the 1st City Guard Army. But with this posture, why? It looks like it is much stronger than the 1st City Guard Army.

Could it be that Xu Liang, the lord of Sanctuary City No. 2, had deliberately hidden his strength before? "

"hehe……"

While the two were wondering, several people, two men and one woman, walked out of the tower of Shelter City No. 2. One of the men chuckled and said: "Chief Luo Ren and Deputy Commander Xia Chuan are here. Xu Liang is sorry for being far away from us. I hope you will forgive me." crime."

"He is the city lord of Sanctuary City No. 2, Xu Liang?" Luo Ren looked at this man. He was a rough man with a rough face and a tall body. However, it could be seen from his deep eyes that this man was definitely not what he seemed. That way, there is no scheming.

Then he looked at the other two people, and there was an acquaintance there. Luo Ren said: "Shao Zhenghong, the Lord of Sanctuary City No. 3."

Looking at the woman again, she looked sweet but had a lot of tendons.

"That's Chen Yun, the lord of Sanctuary City No. 4." At this time, Xia Chuan explained beside him.

Luo Ren was surprised to find that it was Chen Yun, the city lord of Sanctuary City No. 4.

The city lords of the third and fourth sanctuary cities appeared in Sanctuary City No. 2 at the same time. Coupled with the troops that surpassed Sanctuary City No. 1, Luo Ren vaguely guessed something and couldn't help but analyze: "According to the current situation, the remaining three sanctuary cities have been combined." The soldiers are one."

Xia Chuan nodded slightly. To be able to achieve the position of deputy commander of the Wasteland Military Region, he is naturally very smart. Besides, anyone with a discerning eye can see the current situation, and he can also see it.

Turning to look at Luo Ren, Xia Chuan asked, "What do you think, to fight or not to fight?"

After a moment of silence, Luo Ren just replied: "Don't worry, let's talk to them first."

"Okay." Xia Chuan agreed. He moved and jumped on the roof of the tank next to him. He looked at Xu Liang's trio with sharp eyes and shouted: "Since you know that we are far away, why don't you open the city gate quickly? Let's go to town."

"Hahaha……"

Xu Liang looked up to the sky and laughed, and then said: "Deputy Commander Xia, what you said is a bit funny. If I let you enter the city, wouldn't it be like letting wolves enter the village and seek your own death? I am not stupid."

"Haha." Xia Chuan sneered: "Do you think we won't be able to enter if you don't let us in?"

Xia Chuan made a fist with his right hand and raised it high. The turrets of the ten Tiger tanks of the Royal Army rotated in unison, with the muzzles pointing directly at Xu Liang's trio.

Shao Zhenghong was so frightened that he couldn't help but take a few steps back. If Xu Liang hadn't been there, he would have fled or opened the door and surrendered. Chen Yun's eyebrows twitched, and she was obviously a little scared.

Only Xu Liang looked calm and unafraid. He just heard him say: "Deputy Commander Xia, you don't need to scare me. I, Xu Liang, am not scared.

Yes, if the Guards and the Royal Army join forces, we are definitely no match. However, if we resist desperately, we can at least be sure to tear a piece of flesh from your body! Xu Liang looked at Luo Ren and said, "Sir Luo Ren, the ruler of the base, I know more or less about your deeds, and I sincerely admire you."

Three days ago, when you persuaded the 1st Army to surrender, you said: Humanity has fallen into a crisis of extinction, and our common enemies are zombies and evolved animals.

I very much agree with this sentence, so I don't want to go to war with the guards and the royal army. I just want to protect the people of this city and live with dignity and freedom.

Therefore, Chief Luo Ren and Deputy Commander Xia, I ask you to withdraw your troops. From now on, we will not interfere with each other.

Of course, I won’t let you return empty-handed. Sanctuary City Nos. 3 and 4 are my retreat gifts to you. "

As soon as these words came out, Shao Zhenghong and Chen Yun looked at Xu Liang in horror.

When Xia Chuan heard this condition, he jumped out of the tank and came to Luo Ren. He said, "Without losing any blood, we can gain control of Sanctuary City No. 3 and No. 4. This condition is very tempting. What do you think?"

Luo Ren's eyes flashed. He did not answer Xia Chuan's question. Instead, he walked forward and stared at Xu Liang for a few seconds. Then he smiled slightly, looked at the many soldiers guarding the city, and said loudly: "Everyone, if you let go of the city gate, Surrender, I, Luo Ren, swear that I will never kill you. If you violate it, the sky will strike you with lightning!"

When Xu Liang saw Luo Ren provoking the soldiers to surrender, he couldn't help but raise a confident arc at the corner of his mouth. All the soldiers on the city wall were soldiers from his Zhili army, but some of the heavy firepower weapons were provided by the other two cities. He was very confident in his soldiers because he was Xu Liang, not Yang Zhiye who used his subordinates as tools.

After the voice fell, Luo Ren secretly observed the changes in the expressions of those soldiers, but saw that these soldiers had firm expressions and no intention of wavering, which made him make a decision in his heart.

Walking back to Xia Chuan, he weighed the pros and cons and analyzed: "If we fight with the three cities, although we can defeat them without bloodshed, there will be losses.

It is much less cost-effective to take Sanctuary City No. 3 and No. 4 without bloodshed, so what I mean is to accept their conditions and give up attacking Sanctuary City No. 2."

After speaking of his thoughts, Luo Ren asked: "What do you think?"

Xia Chuan naturally wanted to annihilate Sanctuary City No. 2, but as Luo Ren said, it is indeed more cost-effective than attacking Sanctuary City No. 2 with heavy losses compared to taking two cities without bloodshed.

Moreover, after obtaining the resources and population of the three cities, the already powerful base and wasteland military zone will become even stronger. At that time, even Sanctuary City No. 2 with the combined forces of the three cities will not pose any threat.

Moreover, all is fair in war. I don't fight you now, but it doesn't mean I won't fight you in the future when I have absolute strength.

After some thought, Xia Chuan made a decision, nodded to Luo Ren, and said, "I agree with you."

"Okay." Luo Ren turned his eyes to Xu Liang on the city wall and shouted, "As you said, the No. 3 and No. 4 shelter cities belong to us, and we will withdraw our troops."

Xu Liang smiled, a smile from the bottom of his heart, and immediately said, "Wait a moment, the three of us will be back soon."

Under Luo Ren's gaze, Xu Liang, Chen Yun, and Shao Zhenghong walked into the tower.

In the tower, Chen Yun and Shao Zhengqing immediately became angry. Chen Yun was impatient and immediately questioned, "Xu Liang, you originally said that we should fight the enemy together, why are you selling us out now!"

Shao Zhenghong also glared at Chen Yun and stood aside.

Xu Liang smiled calmly and asked, "Do you think that the three of us can resist the attack of the Kingdom Army and the Guard Army?

Do you think that Luo Ren and Xia Chuan will withdraw without any conditions?"

"You are right. Not to mention the three of us, even if Yang Zhiye is still there, the four of us may not be able to withstand the firepower of the Kingdom Army and the Guard Army." Chen Yun asked angrily, "But why did you ask them to withdraw not from Sanctuary City No. 2, but from our Sanctuary City No. 3 and No. 4?

You didn't discuss it with us in advance. Aren't you selling us out to protect your own interests?"