Mage Joan

General Convalley's reputation is very different from Little Winthrop Jr., known as the "gentleman on horseback". Known as a generous benevolence, he is not only compassionate to his officers and soldiers, but also respects the enemy fully, and treats prisoners better than him. Won the reputation.

At the same time when General Convalley took office, the spies bought by the Fijians also began to create public opinion in Midgard City, advocating Convalier to replace Winslow Jr. as the commander of the Fijian Corps, symbolizing peace instead of slaughter, Mead The Garde side should seize this opportunity and actively seek a truce for peace talks.

I have to say that the "public opinion war" launched by the Fijian military has a remarkable effect, and many Midgard residents believe that this set of rhetoric is true, and the argument of surrendering under the banner of seeking peace is very popular.

Against this background, the municipal council was squeezed by public opinion, and a so-called "unusual people protection bill" was fabricated, which was logical.

In order to curb the promulgation of this surrender bill, Governor Nichols, on the one hand, must do the work of the legislators, and on the other hand, he must urge Sir Laval to fight against the clock to prepare for the war. 'S bewitching, actively involved in defending the family and defending the country.

Privately, Baron Laval disagreed with this directive to the Governor General.

In his view, under the current situation, relying on the solid city defense works of Midgard City, it is a safer way to mobilize the people to organize a defensive battle, give up the advantage of city defense, take the initiative to attack, and fight against the superior enemy forces A tough field battle is like throwing away the shield in your hand and voluntarily striking the spear tip of the enemy. It is too foolish.

However, Sir Laval has to admit that military rationality is sometimes not the same as political rationality.

When it comes to "mobilizing the people to defend their homes," this is mainly a political mobilization, not a simple military command.

In a situation where the "surrender" dominates the parliament and Midgard's civic class is generally pessimistic about the prospects of war, can the people be mobilized if you want to start?

Reality As Governor Nichols pointed out, if you want to call on the people to actively resist the aggressors, you must first show the people the hope that they can win this war, otherwise why should people follow you to sell their lives?

If it is not compelled, no one is willing to break their own altar jars. If you do not show hope to the people and cannot prove on the battlefield that the aggressor is not invincible, then of course the peace clauses proposed by the "surrender" are more attractive to the small citizens who generally advocate egoism.

Military is an extension of politics, and ultimately has to obey the political needs. Sir Laval had to pull the team out of the city with a scalp, ready to fight a hard fight with General Convalley.

Baron Laval and his generals eager to open the situation, under great pressure, hurriedly came up with a combat plan, planning to meet General Convale's troops in the plains northwest of Midgard.

The proposed battlefield is about 300 miles away from Midgard City, near the eastern shore of Lake Aosta.

Fighting in such an open area is conducive to the elite cavalry on the Midgard side to charge, but it is also conducive to the output of firepower of the Fijian Zhen infantry equipped with a large number of magic crystal smoothbore guns. When Sir Laval submitted the combat plan, Have to tell the truth to Governor Nichols...

"This battle has a great gambling component, and the odds are only 50%."

Governor Nichols was not surprised by Sir Laval's prediction, and even thought that even a 50% chance of winning was already an overly optimistic estimate.

During the Battle of Linyuanbao, the Midgard military not only lost a strategic fortress, but also damaged more than a thousand officers and men. The damage caused was serious, and it has not yet recovered its vitality.

The reinforcements from the mother country are far away, and the villages and towns around the capital are generally attacked by monsters or indigenous horse thieves. The militia everywhere can’t even protect their homes, and they have no time to call for assistance in the colonial capital.

In such a difficult situation, Baron Laval is full of hands and only 3,000 people are available. General Convalier on the opposite side is commanding 4,000 troops and 300 mountain giant mercenaries from Caledon Island. Even more so.

Even Baron Laval, the supreme commander, is not sure of winning, how can his officers and soldiers enjoy the prospect of this war?

In fact, the plan to fight out of town was strongly opposed within the headquarters as soon as it was proposed.

Sir Laval can't even think about how to defeat the strong enemy, and how to prevent the desertion phenomenon from intensifying is the top priority.

"If this is the case, we will drive the officers and men to commit suicide. This is absolutely impossible!"

"Ben, I know you won't like my next suggestion, but this is the only possible way to save Midgard."

"Yes, we need support, from the aborigines."

"I sympathize with your personal experience and understand your bitter hatred of the Asa indigenous, but as an imperial soldier, it is your duty to take care of the overall situation."

"Whether you like it or not, we must do everything we can to get assistance from Shizhu Town. The warriors of the Walsinger family are our last hope!"

"Ben, I'm not asking for your opinion, this is an order."

Governor Nichols is an impeccable gentleman, and he rarely treats his subordinates with strong tone even in anger, especially for the proud officers like Baron Laval. .

But this time, in relation to the survival of the Empire's Midgard colony, he had to take the toughest stance, leaving no emotion.

In the face of the stern gaze of His Excellency the Governor, Baron Laval's cold face twitched slightly, and he finally answered after a long silence.

"I completely obey your orders, sir, but please don't force me to bow down to the Walsinger family. This will only have a counterproductive effect. Their hatred for me will even exceed my dislike for them."

"So who do you think is more suitable to fight for the support of indigenous people?"

"Of course it was Sir Castis. Your Excellency, if Shizhu Town finally agreed to extend a helping hand to us, it can only be attributed to the deep personal friendship between Dandrich Castis and the Walsung family."

Baron Laval did not state the truth with the slightest affection.

"When the alliance meeting was held this spring, you proposed to establish a military alliance with the town of Shizhu on behalf of the Midgard government, but it was categorically rejected by Sigmund Walsonge until Lord Castis came forward to mediate. Groups of barbaric indigenous talents change attitudes."

"I don’t want to comment on the interaction between Lord Castis and the Aboriginal people, but I have to admit that the Walsinger family only trusts Lord Castis and will not buy anything from others-including you and you ."

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