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In Da Pest City, after two days of searching, traces of the orc army were finally discovered.

Just looking at the information sent by the people below, Prime Minister Herceg looked confused. As a civilian official, asking him to preside over military and political meetings would be a rush.

In this critical time, it is normal to not understand the strategic purpose of the orc army's actions.

If you understand it, something big will happen. A strategic plan that even amateur players can see through is a conspiracy that is obvious and cannot be solved even if it is known.

"According to the news from the nobles along the way, the orc army is heading southwest, without touching any noble castles along the way, and the troops are directed towards the Principality of Oton.

For the sake of a small principality, he went deep alone at the risk of being cut off. Why can't people understand? "

Prime Minister Herceg complained helplessly.

I don't understand the orcs' motives, but the current situation is obviously not the worst. As the war reaches the Principality of Oton, the material supply channel of the Principality of Moxi will be reduced by one, but the war pressure it bears will also be greatly reduced.

The extent of the future impact cannot yet be determined. In a short period of time, it was a respite for the Principality of Moxi.

Nobles everywhere are working hard to expand their armies and prepare for war. The longer it takes, the more prepared everyone will be. If they are attacked by the orc army, they can hold on for a few more days.

“Could it be that the orcs are outflanking us, cutting off the connection between us and our neighboring countries, and then attacking us from both front and back?

A similar strategy seems to have been used by the orcs against the Alpha Kingdom in a war a hundred and fifty years ago.

Caught off guard, the Alpha Kingdom suffered heavy losses. The royal capital, Canglan City, was in the middle of the war and fell into the hands of the orcs. "

Renato couldn't help but guess.

As the Minister of Foreign Affairs, because of his work, he is familiar with the history of various countries. Seeing the actions of the orc army, he couldn't help but want to take his place.

"It's unlikely. Our current situation is different from that of the Alpha Kingdom at that time. The city of Da Pest is now exposed to the orcs' front, and there is no need to make a roundabout outflank.

Perhaps the orcs want to march straight in, cause endless slaughter in the northern land, and lure other alien races to join this war.

Or maybe the Principality of Auton has something they are bound to get, and they will not hesitate to adjust their battle plan for this treasure. "

Minister of Military Affairs Martins analyzed carefully.

In order to lure people into the water, they deliberately made some noise to prove to the outside world that the human race was about to die. It was just a routine operation.

There are countless things like launching a war for a treasure, not to mention just adjusting the battle plan now.

Both outcomes are possible, which is more confusing. What the truth is, we can only know after the orcs take action.

The only good thing is that the unlucky Principality of Alton is weak this time. Even if they are not notified in time, at most they will be blamed and have no ability to do anything to them.

If you can't guess it, then don't bother to guess. Although I feel sorry for my allies, there is nothing I can do about it.

…

"Good news!"

Just after the meeting ended, the leader of the Hegriffin Cavalry Regiment came over with an urgent battle report from the front line and pulled everyone back.

As a senior official in the principality, this kind of thing has happened countless times since the war broke out.

Getting off work on time is simply a luxury. It is common for people to be pulled up in the middle of the night to deal with urgent matters.

The prosperity and wealth of the principality are tied together, and everyone has no way out.

…

"This is impossible!"

Prime Minister Herceg said gaffefully.

It's a good thing to see good news, but the good news in front of you is too exaggerated. The front line had a habit of exaggerating their results, and he knew that.

But generally speaking, everyone has a certain degree of control. Usually the battle results are slightly increased, but now this battle report looks like "multiplied by ten".

"Your Excellency Prime Minister, Hodge has verified the content of the battle report. There may be some modifications in this battle report, but overall there is not much difference.

In addition to the photographic stone records provided by the expeditionary force, our people also conducted reconnaissance on the battlefield. Even the battle flag of the Bearman Royal Court fell into the hands of Earl Hudson. "

Kampals explained.

Everyone can't help but doubt the shocking news. Even if it is an urgent report, it is inevitable to verify the authenticity first.

After a brief gaffe, Prime Minister Herceg quickly recovered. He has encountered too many things in recent days, and his mental endurance has also improved.

It is inconsistent with common sense and is not worth solid evidence. Everything else can be faked, but the battle flag of the Bearman Imperial Court cannot be faked.

To be able to carry away someone else's battle flag from the Ursine Imperial Court, a great victory is certain. It seems reasonable to severely damage an elite Ursine legion and cripple two or three cannon fodder legions.

Apart from being happy, it is also inevitable to be sad. As the war progresses, there are not many people who can fight in the Principality of Moxi. The most capable people are actually the reinforcements from allies.

Marshal Hoch is stable, but his ability to be aggressive is really lacking.

Thinking back on it, everyone still has no idea of ​​​​changing the coach. Being aggressive is a good thing, but it also depends on when.

Given the current situation in the Principality of Moxi, if a more enterprising coach is replaced, I don't know if they can turn defeat into victory, but the probability of losing everyone's wealth is very high.

The weak defeats the strong. In normal times, just blow it. If it were taken seriously and had to be done by frontline generals, it would be a human tragedy.

"Inform the Alpha Kingdom of the battle report. This victory of the expeditionary force is of great significance. We must communicate with them in depth about the follow-up matters."

Prime Minister Herceg said with some embarrassment.

The recent defeat caused a crack in the relationship between the two countries. Only due to the pressure from the orcs, both parties tacitly chose to ignore it.

With the sudden change now, the expeditionary force has shown strength far beyond their expectations, and the importance of the Alpha Kingdom to them has once again increased.

This reversal will directly affect the diplomatic relations between the two countries.

Deep down in his heart, Prime Minister Herceg had secretly cursed more than once: Crown Prince Caesar was incompetent.

If the expeditionary force had shown this kind of combat effectiveness earlier, the outcome of the last battle would have been reversed, and the situation in the Principality of Moxi would not have collapsed.

"Prime Minister, the problem of communication with the Alpha Kingdom is easy to solve. Although we did not send troops to participate in this war, everyone is fully cooperating.

With this good news, all the unpleasantness ahead can be overcome. Even if there are twists and turns, it is still something that needs to be tangled within the Alpha Kingdom.

Now it’s us who need to be considered.

The expeditionary force achieved a great victory, and the situation on the front line had changed. The main force of the orc army fled to the Principality of Alton again.

The opportunity had arisen to draw troops from the front and relieve the siege of Pest. "

When Foreign Minister Renato finished speaking, the eyes of everyone in the room suddenly lit up.

They had all focused on the battle report just now, but now that they were reminded like this, everyone reacted instantly. The turning point of the war had come.

Being surrounded by an army of orcs all the time, it was impossible to say that I was not panicking. Being able to drive away the orc army outside is a great thing for everyone present.

Facing the expectant looks from his colleagues, Minister of Military Affairs Martins instantly felt a lot of pressure.

He also wants to solve the siege of Pest! But the problem lies in being able to do it. If one move is not planned carefully, it might lead to another big defeat.

After an in-depth analysis of the reasons for the failure of the Battle of Dacias and lessons learned, Martins had lost confidence in engaging in a major battle.

It has nothing to do with the number of troops, it is simply that the newly formed army cannot be put to good use. Defending the city can only make do, but fighting in the wild is a burden.

It is too difficult to defeat the orc army with just the few main legions of the principality. What's more, if you want to deploy troops and generals, you must also have the orcs willing to cooperate.

It was just that the pressure from his colleagues was too great for him to say no. For a moment, Martins, who seemed to have thought of something, suddenly said:

"To resolve the siege of Da Pest, our own strength is still somewhat insufficient. Although the main force of the orcs has left, it does not mean that they will not come back.

If we cannot decide the battle quickly and end the battle before the enemy's main force returns for reinforcements, our people will be in danger.

At present, most of the main legions of the principality are suppressed by the orcs. The best ones to mobilize are the expeditionary forces of the Kingdom of Alpha.

To complete this plan, it is best for us to communicate with Earl Hudson and seek his advice. "

If you can't handle the pressure, you can only shift the conflict. The generals in the country are all influenced by this group of powerful people, and it is difficult to withstand the pressure.

The expeditionary force is different. As external reinforcements, they have independent command rights and are nominally under the command of the Principality of Moxi. In fact, their binding force on the expeditionary force is very low.

The military orders issued by the Principality of Moxi were, to Hudson, documents that could be thrown into the trash can at any time.

Asking for the other party's opinion is a real negotiation. If the two parties cannot reach an agreement, it is normal to abandon the bargaining chip and go on strike.

After hearing this explanation, everyone looked at each other and no one said anything.

In any case, there is an army of 300,000 orcs outside the city of Da Pest. Even if there is only one dissatisfied Beamon Cavalry Corps left to hold the battle, no one dares to take it lightly.

Without an elite division to entangle the Behemoth cavalry, it would be almost impossible to break the siege of Pest.

My family knows their own affairs. The principal army's standing army suffered heavy losses in the attack and defense of Fort Augustus. Now the most powerful troops are the private armies of the great nobles.

No one has the confidence to confront the private army and the Behemoth cavalry head-on. For such a high-risk chore, it's best to find someone to blame.

Looking at the entire battlefield, the most suitable one now is the expeditionary force of the Kingdom of Alpha.

There is no free lunch in the world, and without enough benefits, it is obviously impossible to ask people to work hard.

Despite the fact that the expeditionary force took the initiative, it seemed that they had a very firm stance on the issue of attacking the orcs.

In fact, political factors were also involved behind the scenes. Hudson took over the position of commander-in-chief of the expeditionary force, and also took over the mess left by Crown Prince Caesar.

Even if he does not need to bear the previous responsibilities, he must be responsible for handling the aftermath.

The best way to make up for the previous defeat is to cover it up with victory. As long as they win on the battlefield, the historical problems left by the previous defeat can be covered up.

This war was driven by three common factors: political factors + military training needs + fighter planes coming to our doorstep.

The mess has been cleared up, and the name of the expeditionary force has been brought out. If we want others to fight with the main force of the orcs, we need to negotiate terms.

…

In the Principality of Alton, King Alton 19th woke up from his sleep and was forced to start a day's work before he could stretch his legs.

Perhaps most monarchs live like this, but for a salted fish monarch, this kind of life is really too difficult.

There is no way, since the defeat of the Battle of Dacias, the Principality of Oton has also been forced to the edge of the cliff.

The Principality of Moxi was on the verge of collapse, and their nearest neighbor had to prepare for the worst.

He had just received a good news from the Principality of Moxi. Seeing that his allies had won the battle, King Orton XIX was in a good mood.

But when he saw the paperwork under the good news, his face quickly turned green with anger.

The expeditionary force of the Alpha Kingdom turned against the wind, but the orc army was about to reach his doorstep.

We only notify you at this time. Isn’t this a deliberate attempt to deceive our allies?

As for the explanation given by the Principality of Moxi that the movement trajectory of the orc army had just been discovered, King Orton XIX did not believe it at all.

There are nearly 100,000 orcs in the army, and most of them are the main army of the orc empire. How can the Moxi Principality, as a local leader, say that it has not noticed this level of troop mobilization?

There's no point in complaining, the enemies are about to kill you. Even if the Mossi people are scolded to death, the problem will not be solved.

"Prime Minister, how are we prepared? Can we withstand the invasion of the orc army?"

After hearing the king's question, Prime Minister Jacob also looked helpless.

There are so many big countries, but they are no match for the orcs. If they let a small principality take over, isn't this deliberately embarrassing them?

But this time it was the orc army who came to kill them, so they couldn't help but say no.

"Your Majesty, we have mobilized 200,000 troops, of which 150,000 are deployed at the border with the Mossi people.

An additional 50,000 troops are being mobilized and are expected to be completed next month.

It's just that we have always been on good terms with the Mossi people and have not built defense fortifications in the border areas. We are currently busy with temporary work, so..."

From the hesitant words of Prime Minister Jacob, Otton XIX read despair.

The army was only mobilized and did not have time to complete training; the defense line was not completed, and the enemy was about to reach the doorstep.

Under the double blow, what can the Principality of Alton do to resist the orcs' attack?

…

The discussion in the palace is still continuing, and the shouts of killing have already sounded on the border. Perhaps they were too confident in their allies, and the defenders did not consider the possibility of being attacked by the enemy.

When the enemy was discovered, the battle had already begun. Countless Orton soldiers who were busy building fortifications saw the orc's butcher knife as soon as they raised their heads.

"withstand!"

"Idiot, pick up your weapons and fight the enemy!"

"No retreat!"

…

The officers who realized it later were shouting hard.

It was a pity that the serfs who had just put down their hoes had never encountered such a scene. Many people were dumbfounded when they saw the scene of flesh and blood flying everywhere.

Some timid ones were so frightened that they wet their pants and didn't even know how to pick up weapons to resist.

What's more, based on his past experience of facing noble gentlemen, he stupidly knelt down and begged for mercy from the orc, but the result was naturally a stabbing attack without any surprise.

I don’t know who was the leader. The first deserter appeared, followed by the second, third... until the Nth deserter appeared, the battlefield was completely in chaos.

Unwilling to be defeated, the noble officers joined the battle with their direct bodyguards, briefly delaying the advance of the orc army.

Unfortunately, there were still too few such warriors, and their leading role only affected some soldiers. More serf soldiers chose to escape.

When a great defeat comes, the power of an individual is small.