Second era, February 387.


    After the declaration of war, the Athenian army crossed the karazan mountains into the plain area in two ways, one way to the East and took down 12 cities in the northeast of the southern plain, the other way to the South and took up the headquarters of the aristocratic Parliament. Under the strong military strength of Athens, the territories of the great nobles had no resistance at all. The first armored heavy cavalry army in the history of mankind is now in Athens. The Council of nobles has almost no chance of winning in the plain battlefield, and has been successively won over ten cities by Athens.


    "The time of a kingdom is coming!"


    After the war in Athens, the whole human city-state was echoing with the voice of one.


    The popularity of Murphy and the prosperity of Athens, the decadence and increasing greed of the aristocratic parliament, made the lower class easily accept the rule of Athens, the rule of Murphy. Moreover, according to the laws of the Duchy of Athens, after the establishment of a new kingdom, anyone can get a piece of land, which makes the lower class people who are eager for land firmly stand on Murphy''s side.


    The role of fame, in this moment to play incisively and vividly!


    Murphy''s great fame gives him unparalleled voice and appeal. People believe in his promise, his promise to build a powerful human kingdom, and those decrees issued by Murphy will really be implemented. They believe that there will be no more "first night right", no more "marriage tax" and those heinous aristocratic privileges in the future human kingdom!


    Everyone can own land, only pay will have harvest, can fill the stomach, will not suffer from hunger and cold.


    Southern plains, Florence.


    Thirty thousand Athenian troops are living outside the city. There are many barracks, and the momentum is overwhelming. The Athenian soldiers are waiting in formation. They can take the city in front of them just waiting for Murphy''s order. Since the establishment of the second Athenian legion, the number of Murphy''s army has expanded to 50000. If we add in the reserve militia, the number can be expanded to 100000.


    The facts are the main ones.


    Now the Athenian army is much more than that.


    Murphy underestimated the wealth in the hands of those aristocrats, but also underestimated their greed. After successively conquering several earls'' aristocratic territories, Murphy found out how much wealth these Aboriginal aristocrats accumulated. With hundreds of years of accumulation and long-term rule, they have a lot of wealth in their hands. The wealth is firmly held in their hands by these native aristocrats like misers. If they can take out part of it and recruit soldiers to eliminate monsters, southern Pingyuan will never be in such a mess as it is now!


    Since last year, there has been a slight famine in the southern plain. Many poor people in the lower class have had to use wild grass and vegetables to satisfy their hunger in the case of food reduction. But after Murphy attacked several count''s castles. However, they found that it was full of grain, not only grain. In order to cope with the next crisis, these Aboriginal nobles also hoarded a lot of meat in the castle.


    In the face of those pale hungry people, Murphy hesitated for a moment and then ordered to open the warehouse to help the people!


    Athens was not rich in materials, especially after the war, but he was still a man of the century. He could not bear to see people starving and eating grass roots. These Viscount''s Aboriginal nobles have accumulated so much wealth, so other great nobles must be richer, right?


    Murphy hopes that he will be satisfied with the spoils behind. After all, rearmament after the establishment of the Kingdom also requires a lot of wealth.


    "The governor followed them and refused to surrender!" The herald came to Murphy quickly and said in a loud voice.


    Murphy looked coldly at a middle-aged general on the wall of the city. Without hesitation, Murphy ordered in a deep voice: "prepare to attack!"


    There are 12 large cities in the southern plain, and the city of Florence is one of them. Compared with other human cities, large cities like Florence have strong walls, sufficient food and armaments, and even can last for a long time under siege. Perhaps this is why the nobles in the city refused to surrender. They may also expect the Lords of the aristocratic Council to send reinforcements.


    Boom, boom


    ………


    In a dull sound, giant catapults were pushed out. These giant catapults were all improved by craftsmen, almost the same as the highest version of the original catapult. Murphy - it''s not until now that we launch the attack. In addition to accumulating strength, we need to spare enough time to build these huge catapults, because only after Athens is upgraded to a big city can we have the corresponding technology to build these huge siege equipment.


    That''s not the end of it.


    After more than 30 giant catapults were pushed out, the rear of the barracks was still carrying out a steady stream of other attack equipment.


    The scorpion crossbows made in imitation of the Roman Empire were sent to the battlefield one by one. These scorpion crossbows represent the highest technical achievements of the craftsmen in Athens. They not only have a range far beyond other siege weapons, but also have the characteristics of two consecutive shots! The killing power of these continuous firing scorpion crossbows is far more than that of the catapults. The killing power of Dansheng''s firing on the enemy is devastating!


    "Catapults!"


    ... a lot of catapults! "


    ………”


    There was a riot on the wall of the city. The aboriginal soldiers who had been panicked when they faced the famous Spartan soldiers, when they saw so many catapults being pushed into the battlefield, their morale was shaken.


    And then hundreds of scorpion crossbows appeared, which brought down their morale.


    If the appearance of giant catapults can also make them show a little resistance, then so many scorpion crossbows are sent to the battlefield, which will completely crush their resistance will.


    There''s no need to fight!


    In the face of so many large siege machines and the suppression of the bowmen in Athens, even if the city is occupied, there is no chance of victory.


    What''s more, Athens sent its troops to the south to establish a unified kingdom of human beings. After conquering the city, the Athenian army did not indiscriminately kill innocent people, raped and plundered them, and even opened warehouses several times to help the people and resettle the hungry refugees. The target of Athens was the aristocratic parliament, the aristocratic class in power, which had nothing to do with the soldiers of the lower class.


    "Do you really want to fight for those greedy nobles and those powerful Spartans?"


    All the aboriginal soldiers have been thinking about it for a long time.


    Once this idea appeared, their will to fight disappeared completely. Who can''t rule the human city-state? Why! Must we stand on the side of the aristocratic Council? If the powerful Athens is in charge of power, will the future of mankind be better?


    Before the battle started, there were deserters on the wall.


    The Athenian army had begun to attack before the generals who came from the aristocratic parliament killed and regained their military discipline.


    Boom!


    More than 30 giant catapults aimed at the gate of the city. Under the control of the craftsmen, it was a volley. These giant catapults are enhanced versions, and their range can reach the strength yards, even more far than many bows and arrows. Just with a volley, a tower at the gate of the city was blown down, and a corner of the city wall was blown off. One by one, heavy stones fell down on the solid wall with great kinetic energy. Every big stone fell with a dull sound. Even the city wall could not bear the shock. Those who were unfortunate enough to be knocked down came to a miserable end!


    Once the offensive is launched, the Athenian army will show no mercy!


    After several rounds of volley from the giant catapult, more than 100 scorpion crossbows also began to show their power. If they hit people, they would be killed. If they were hit directly, the whole person would fall apart. Before this era, although there were many awakeners, those who could compete with large siege equipment with * * did not exist.


    "Attack


    The bleak bugle sounded, and with the dull drums echoing on the battlefield, the Athenian army began to advance slowly.


    As the army drew closer to four yards, Athens''s longbowmen began to fire at the wall, suppressing the long-range firepower of the defenders. At the same time, a group of elite soldiers in full body armor also quietly went around the wall, threw out the hook in their hands and climbed the nearly ten meter high wall. Although the elite troops were heavily armored, they were extremely swift. The height of the two floors seemed to be no difficulty for them. Just between a few breaths, they turned over and jumped onto the wall and started a close hand fight.


    ——"Dong Dong Dong!"


    Before the aboriginal garrison on the city wall could take a breath from this series of attacks, a heavy sound of footsteps came from the other side of the battlefield. The aboriginal generals nervously dispatched their troops, but when they saw the monsters, they lost all their fighting spirit!


    More than ten armored mammoths entered the battlefield. They were covered with a layer of metal armor, and a wooden tower was on their back! These huge war monsters are no doubt not several meters high. If you add the towers on your back, they are almost as high as their city walls! Equipped with archers and spearmen, mammoth is fully capable of oppressive attack on the enemies of the city wall!


    That''s not the end of it!


    Behind these mammoth war elephants, a team of Giant Mountain King Kong followed them with huge logs thick with buckets. The number of these giant Mountain King Kong is not many, but they are not all in armor and momentum!


    The garrison on the city wall - seeing this, he immediately collapsed.


    The aboriginal general, who was in charge of the battle, was shivering and could hardly hold the weapon. He toward the side of the pro guard, loudly: "open the gate! Hate to open the gate


    "We surrender!"


    (to be continued)