I will be crowned king

"Deal." Anson looked at his back without changing his expression, and even silently took out a pipe and matches from his jacket pocket.

Um?

Sir Garland, who looked surprised, raised his gaze and stared at the guy in front of him silently for a long time before slowly speaking: "You... Your Excellency must not be joking. You agreed so easily. Don't you have any desire to bargain?"

"No? How is that possible?"

Anson bit his pipe with a smile and lit the match in his hand: "I hope you can surrender to me or give me an intact Red Moon Town Fortress, but is that possible?"

"Impossible." Sir Gloria replied without hesitation: "Even if you can gather a hundred thousand people to besiege the fortress, my army and I can turn it into ruins before you do."

"That's it."

Anson nodded slightly: "You hold the Red Moon Town Fortress in your hands, one of the most important border strongholds in Clovis. Even if I have an idea, I can't act rashly. In this case, why should I bargain? This is the first time for everyone to cooperate. Wouldn’t it be nice to leave a good impression of being honest and trustworthy?”

"This... what you said makes sense inexplicably, and even if I want to refute it, I can't find the right direction."

Sir Garland was dumbfounded and froze on the spot. He had dealt with countless Clovis officers over the years, and this was the first time he had dealt with them so happily that they regretted asking for a low price.

However, when I think about it carefully, the other party is a person who even dares to confront the Vatican head-on. Such an unconventional style does not seem to be worth making a fuss about.

"Well, since you are so generous, it would be impolite for me to appear too stingy." Sir Gloria coughed lightly and regained his composure, seeming to want to retain some dignity, coughing twice. Voice: "As a return gift, I will also give you an extra piece of information."

"As for our army, or the reason why Lord Fernando was so confident and bold in invading the Red Moon Province, it is precisely because our intelligence network exists within your side, or within the so-called 'war committee' on the western border."

call--

The flame of the pipe was slightly bright, illuminating Anson's plain smiling face.

"To be honest, you did not lose the battle of Hongyue Town Fortress unjustly; you unilaterally chose to avoid the war, and your intelligence collection was almost zero. However, our army has an almost complete deployment of your troops. Regarding the firepower configuration, we also know that the 80,000 regiments in the base camp are absolutely impossible to reinforce.”

After coughing slightly, Sir Gloria said in a deep voice: "It is no exaggeration to say that if it weren't for your 'little accident', Lord Fernando would have been sure of victory in the Red Moon Province strategy battle; even now, you still have no chance of winning. It was just a surprise attack that saved a little bit of the advantage."

"I admit this." Anson nodded and answered very simply: "The key to the victory of both parties lies in the Red Moon Town Fortress. As long as we can't get her back, Clovis's disadvantage will still exist, so I will discuss it with you. , to see if there is any possibility of ending the battle in a more dignified manner."

"Then I must say, Mr. Ansen Bach, you are really a completely different person from the rumors. You are truly a decent person."

"No, no, it's just that I can recognize the reality more clearly."

The two of them complimented each other for a while, which can be said to be quite harmonious.

In the end, in a relaxed and slightly weird atmosphere, the two sides finalized the final plan: the Gloria Legion would leave the Red Moon Town Fortress on July 6 and rush to Flag Mountain to reinforce Fernando; during this period, the Ranger Legion would not take the opportunity to attack the Red Moon Army. Moon Town Fortress, but must constantly make various moves to harass the supply line, serving as the reason for Sir Gloriosa's delay in replenishing reinforcements.

Afterwards, Sir Gloria will lead Lord Fernando's men back to the Red Moon Fortress, cut off the entire army's supply line to Clovis, and evacuate the Red Moon Province before July 15th.

It sounds a bit simple and incomprehensible, but in fact it is a deal that is so simple that it cannot be simpler: the Garland Army wants to reinforce Junqi Mountain. This information Anson Bach is not allowed to inform Junqi Mountain that the front line is surrounding Fernando's army; then they will give up except for The remaining 40,000 imperial troops, except for Fernando and Sir Gloria himself, also promised to withdraw from the Red Moon Town fortress after the war.

To simplify it further, the lives of the four thousand Ranger Legion soldiers in the Flag Mountain siege network were exchanged for the disposal of the 40,000 Imperial army, and after the war, a red soldier who was barely "70% new" could be obtained. Moon Town Fortress.

The exchange of four thousand for forty thousand plus a fortress sounds like Anson Bach is making a lot of money, but in fact it is impossible for an army of forty thousand to not resist and be hunted by him; how much of the burned Red Moon Town fortress can be retained? It's also an unknown number.

Therefore, whether to win or lose depends on how much the Rangers can earn back after paying this price.

After finalizing the cooperation agreement, Sir Garland took the lead to walk down the slope and left alone under Anson's watchful eyes; this was also a way to express sincerity and prove that he had not set any ambush or trap.

After he and his entourage were completely gone, Charles, the cavalry division commander of the Ranger Corps, and Lisa finally came closer with the soldiers of the guard company.

Yes, this "Dalian Team", which was formed in Hantu and completely expanded to 480 people in the New World, is the only Storm Legion unit brought by Anson.

In name, it is his own personal guard... As a lieutenant general and a governor, this kind of treatment is not excessive; therefore, the guard company has now separated from the Storm Legion in a strict sense and has become a dual establishment of the Ministry of War and the Prime Minister's Office. The "Archon Guard".

"General Secretary... er, Lord Consul, do you really plan to cooperate with Sir Gloria?"

Colonel Charles Sanders looked worried. He was a standard old gentleman from Clovis City - he had faith, loved to pay attention to current affairs, and liked to wear a monocle and a decent and clean dress on weekdays. He seemed somewhat out of place among the unruly Clovis cavalry.

Of course, if you put him among the knights of the empire, there is nothing special. At most, he looks more respectable; although his naturally gray hair and beard paired with a neat and over-the-top military uniform always remind Anson of another person who is good at doing things. The fried chicken colonel.

"Oh, are you worried that the other party may cheat and not abide by the agreement they made with us?"

"That's not true. You may not have known it because you didn't often serve on the Western Front in the past. Sir Gloria is a famous 'businessman' who keeps his promises. His reputation is so widespread that I even heard about it when I was in the Eastern Fortress. only……"

Colonel Charles sighed: "Forget it, just think that I'm just imagining things, but I always feel that the battle plan you spent so much effort on formulating, in the end, you still have to rely on this kind of...bastard to achieve the goal. It's somewhat disappointing. A little discouraged.”

His eyebrows were almost twisted into knots, as if he was desperately trying to find a way to make his words sound less harsh.

"So what you mean is that I should reject him?" Anson smiled calmly, took out the cigarette box and handed it to the other party: "Let the Rangers rely on their own strength to defeat the experienced and mature soldiers who are equal to our own. …Imperial army?”

"I...I also know that this is really ridiculous. As an officer, you should start from a more practical point of view and focus on the overall situation." Charles sighed heavily and took the cigarette and the cigarette handed to him with a self-deprecating smile. matches:

"Perhaps this is a meaningless delusion. I always indulge in something completely unrealistic..."

"No, you're right."

Uh...huh? !

Colonel Charles was stunned for a moment, his pupils shrank suddenly, and his trembling hands dropped the matches and cigarettes to the ground.

"The reason why I accepted his invitation to discuss the so-called 'deal'... was just to confuse the other party and let them leave the Red Moon Town Fortress with confidence and boldness."

While explaining in an understatement, Anson squatted down to pick up the cigarettes and matches on the ground, and flicked the dust off them with his hand: "Ten thousand people... no, even if there are only five thousand people hiding in the impregnable fortress, I will take them no matter what I have in mind." They have no choice, so they must come out of their turtle shells so that things can turn around and create the possibility for us to annihilate the imperial army and recapture Red Moon Town."

"Originally, I actually thought of many ways, including but not limited to being defeated by the opponent, even paying some casualties and a relatively painful price, and then taking the initiative to expose my position. Anyway, as long as the opponent can leave the fortress, everything will be fine... Fortunately, we are lucky. "

"This...this, this, this..."

Colonel Charles was stunned. Anson almost forced the cigarette into his hand: "This is too... too..."

"You want to say that's too mean?"

"Yes... ah no!" the cavalry division commander quickly denied: "I just didn't expect you... you are so decisive!"

"Decisive?"

"Not everyone has the courage to break the rules and destroy the unwritten rules."

Colonel Charles sighed and lit the cigarette with trembling fingers: "To put it bluntly, Clovis is still at an absolutely disadvantageous position in front of the empire."

"In this case, if you can gain a potential ally in the enemy's camp, even if you have to pay a high price every time you negotiate with the opponent, you will never give up such an important source of intelligence easily; especially...if you blatantly In the event of a breach of contract, it is almost equivalent to destroying the possibility of re-establishing contact later.”

Speaking of this, even Colonel Charles himself couldn't help laughing, and laughed at himself: "Yes, I am such a tangled person. I don't want you to give up so easily, but I am also worried that if you do this, there will be no follow-up." A way out.”

"I think you have fulfilled the duty of an officer to your superiors. You have put the stakes of various choices on the table and told me the good and bad of each choice." Anson smiled and took down the pipe from the corner of his mouth:

"But unfortunately, I have made a decision this time: let the army prepare, cooperate with the Army of Flag Mountain to besiege Fernando, flank the Jialan Army on the Red Moon Road, and strive to annihilate them!"

"yes!"

The cavalry division commander stood at attention and saluted, with a resolute look on his face: "But I still want to know the reasons for you to make this decision."

"The reason is very simple. My cavalry colonel, times have changed." Anson's eyes were burning and his expression was extremely sincere:

"Why do we have people like Sir Gloria among our enemies? Or why, as recognized loyalists to the empire, Sir Gloria and other imperial generals are willing to actively contact and communicate with us, and even reach compromise conditions in private. ?”

"The answer is actually very simple, that is, the cost of victory is too high. The emperor can start a war, but he cannot end it by his own will; and the past few years and decades have proven that the empire can They had a huge advantage in the war against Clovis, but could never achieve a decisive victory."

"That's why these obviously outstanding and loyal imperial generals and knights are willing to reach a compromise with us privately and make a few concessions to each other, so that everyone can at least have a decent face. The war will definitely not end easily. The long battle should be considered It is not about temporary gains and losses, but the ebb and flow of one another. First of all, we must ensure that we stabilize our fundamentals and advantages, wait patiently for the enemy to expose greater flaws, and lick our own wounds.”

Charles Sanders nodded slightly. In fact, he had the same idea: "But times have changed, right?"

"Yes, and the core of the change is that the empire has lost almost all of its grip, and Clovis is no longer the Clovis he once was." Anson said solemnly:

"The Ysel elves who used to be able to control us from behind have now surrendered; the once chaotic Hantu has now become a unified kingdom; the three countries of the North Sea, which are constantly fighting among themselves and are actively approaching the empire, are fighting endlessly for unification. ; The colonies that continuously provide more wealth to the empire have not so smoothly become an independent corner."

"And the Empire... is still provoking a war even though the situation is so unfavorable; His Majesty the Emperor, who is extremely noble, is not aware of the ebb and flow of strength between Clovis and the Empire, or in other words, the strength between the Hereid royal family. The gap is closing rapidly; now Clovis has really begun to have the strength to end the war."

"You, you mean...?!"

"The outcome of this war may really be the end of an era." Anson nodded slightly: "The new Clovis will defend the empire's aggression on the battlefield and win the victory, and may even have the opportunity to expand the results. , invade the empire itself."

"The Ranger Legion will bring the first clarion call for this era-changing war; it will make billions of creatures in the world of order truly realize that the guardians of the world of order can no longer maintain the rules of the past; Clovis, It’s going to give them a whole new sound.”

"Our victory and defeat will directly determine whether Clovis will continue to be a powerful party in the world of order suppressed by the empire, or whether he will be the master of changing the laws of the world!"