Realm of Power

Hearing the words of the young entourage, Alder's eyes flashed imperceptibly. He stood up from his seat and came to the door of the military tent. He looked at the large camp on the right side of the military camp with a row of local garrison flags flying. He said in a condensed voice, "Since you have such an ideal, then I will help you. My Fifth Infantry Regiment is still short of a squadron leader. Are you willing? If this battle really defeats the Slavs in the southern swamp as you said, I will I will make an exception and promote you to the commander of the Fifth Infantry Regiment!”

"Commander of the Infantry Regiment? That sounds very good. So if I become the commander of the Fifth Infantry Regiment, what will happen to the current commander? If you put me in the Fifth Guards Infantry Regiment, will he be promoted in advance? Throw me into a death camp!" Feroges blinked and said extremely calmly.

"Haha! Don't worry, the commander of the Fifth Infantry Regiment is my direct unit. I have full authority to mobilize personnel. As for the current commander of the Fifth Infantry Regiment, you don't have to worry. If he wins, he will have a better future. But you are right about one thing, the Fifth Guards Infantry Regiment is the death camp of this battle."

"General, what do you mean..." Figueros said with a hint of surprise on his face.

"They will implement the plan you mentioned and lure the Slavs step by step into the southern swamps." Adel smiled slightly, glanced at Philoges who looked stunned, and said with a bit of revenge in his heart, "Since it is The plan you proposed is naturally It is best for you to execute it. Although the Fifth Guards Infantry Regiment is an infantry regiment, it has a cavalry unit, a cavalry squadron of 500 Guards cavalry. In your current capacity, if you want not to provoke others. Jealousy is all that can be done!”

"And don't look at what you said in the meeting so easily. It seems that as long as you stretch out a little finger and flick it, you can wipe out the Slavic army of 100,000 people!" Yadel's voice stopped, and his face suddenly turned gloomy. , his eyes were as sharp as a knife, and he said seriously, "In fact, you have simply concealed the most important thing, which is that the Slavic heavy infantry will stagnate in the swamp. But it does not mean that it will be easily eliminated. The final battle will be very brutal. Even if we defeat the light troops supporting the heavy infantry, we will eventually have to return to bite the hard nut of the heavy infantry. Our strength is only 30,000, and the Slavs have only 30,000 troops. We also have more than 20,000 elite heavy infantry. We have no advantage in strength, but have to face the desperate resistance of the desperate Slavic heavy infantry!”

"A lot of people will die in this battle. I don't even know if the troops can last until the end." Adair said in a solemn voice. Eyes red, voice even trembling

"That's it! The general's consideration is not a problem."

There was a hint of surprise on Figueros's face, and he nodded in acquiescence. He knew that Alder was not lying, and that his identity was just an attendant of a local noble, even though he said a lot at the meeting. Everyone was very excited when they said it, but if you want to become a real general of the Praetorian Guard based on this, it is simply a dream. What is the Gallic Guards? It is a force directly under the Emperor of Gaul. It was a place regarded as a place of honor by countless nobles in Gaul, and a foreigner wanted to join the Praetorian Guard. It would be even more difficult. If Alder hadn't felt that he was a talented person, and the Gallic Empire had lost many troops in the Western War, and there was a severe shortage of both soldiers and officers, he would definitely not even be able to compete with the Praetorian Guard. Intangible.

"This is a God-given opportunity!" Figueros decided to seize this opportunity and pretended to be calm.

"Actually, my idea was to use heavy cavalry to give the Slavic heavy infantry a decisive blow! But at the meeting just now, I took some reasons into consideration, so I didn't make it completely clear. I didn't expect that your Excellency has already thought of this!

"Although it is indeed difficult to break this hard nut, it is definitely of extraordinary strategic value."

"As long as these 100,000 Slavic troops are defeated, the general will be able to reverse the empire's unfavorable situation in the north. The Slavic population is limited, with only about 300,000 young adults. After this battle, the general killed one-third of them. Some Slavs will at least stay quiet for a while.

"And this period of time is enough for us to get back the two previously fallen provinces! Your Excellency, you can not only relieve the empire's crisis, but also get more troops to supplement! So I must say, General, this battle is worth a gamble. "!" Figueros said firmly with a serious tone.

"A gamble? Haha, I know that you are not completely sure yourself!"

Yalder's eyes were bright, and there was a smile on his stern face. He smiled bitterly and said, "It's a good thing for young people to have ideals, but they must also distinguish the form. The empire lost on the Western Front, and most of its half-million troops were lost in battle. The empire is in the north." Being suppressed and at a disadvantage in the east, facing such For us in this situation, every step is walking on thin ice. The entire empire is like such an overwhelmed old carriage. We can already clearly hear the sound of the ice shaking under the broken wheels. Our This bet will probably result in a car crash and death!"

"Since we are already traveling on thin ice and cannot turn or retreat, this means that there is no option to pull!"

Figueros seemed to be touched by these words, and said firmly, "Defeat the Slavs and gain a strategic buffer, so that the empire can have a chance to breathe. Since we are born in this era, we are destined not to choose this era." , but this era has chosen us!”

"We did not choose this era, but this era chose us!"

Alder's voice was a little low, and he repeated this sentence, and the hesitation between his brows became more and more determined. He stood up from his seat, came to Figueros and patted his shoulder, "Okay, this is a really good sentence!" Since it's a gamble, I hope you can give us a better chance of winning! I think so. This is a good method! I grant you full authority to mobilize the heavy cavalry. From now on, you will be the commander of my direct guard heavy cavalry! Remember, they are the best warriors in the empire, and they will not face sacrifice. Frown, but... I hope you can seize the opportunity to attack and maximize their value! Don't let their sacrifice be in vain!"

"Yes. I understand." Figueros gave a military salute to Yalde with an excited look. He did not expect that Yalde would trust a small follower like him and let him command the most elite general's heavy cavalry in the entire legion. Although The number is not large, but when it comes to combat power, equipment, and training, the heavy cavalry directly under the general is undoubtedly the number one unit in the army.

"You go and get ready first, I want to be alone!"

Alder rubbed his sore temples. After Figueros left, Yalder walked out of the military tent and looked at the military camp in the wilderness. This battle was too risky, and even he was not sure. There were 25,000 Guards plus 7,000 The local army met the Slavs' 100,000-strong army. Even if everything is well prepared, it would be great if only one-third of the group survives in the end! But after Anrak, it is the gateway to Gaul and Kyoto!

Gaul, province of Philip, capital of Lucia

The weather in June is hot and humid, as if it is about to squeeze out water. Since the Falcon Empire broke through the Rusty Barrier in April, the famous Gallic general Hassan Rimbaud led tens of thousands of remnants of the Sixth Army to retreat into the Fipli area. The Falcon Army that followed the Gallic army entered was to the south of Salton The Second Army, the Second Army in the South, has a total number of 50,000 people, and the soldiers are all from the elite Luode troops that were originally adapted. In terms of combat strength, it is not much worse than Hassan Rimbaud's Sixth Army. It was pushed here with the front line of the war. Even the air felt like a storm was about to come and the building was full of wind.

The Philip region is a vast fertile plain.

When the cool wind of June blows, the low grass all over the ground that is as long as the calves is rolling like waves, and the sky and the earth are shrouded in desolation.

The flags of the Falcon Army and the flags of the Sixth Gallic Army fluttering above the city were also blown by the strong wind. Because of the large basin terrain formed by the surrounding mountains, the strong wind brought a cool breath to people, although it blew over people. The wind on the cheeks is basically sultry, and no one feels that their hearts can be truly peaceful. On the contrary, many people feel that they are even more arrogant and restless.

"Is there any movement from the enemy?"

A dozen Gallic officers, including General Barta of the Second Infantry Regiment of the Sixth Gallic Army, looked at the Falcon Barracks spread out for miles on the ground in the distance. They seemed a little uneasy, and the sultry atmosphere seemed to It's like trying to stifle people, and it's a bad omen.

"Send people to pay attention. Prepare more unfired water tanks on the city wall. I feel very bad. Look at the weather. It may soon enter the rainy season in June." Bata is a very experienced general. He stood On the city wall, I looked up at the dull sky and loudly explained to my subordinates while patrolling the defense line.

"Heavy rain and mud are not conducive to garrisoning and fighting. I have a hunch that the Falcon Army's attack will be in these days. Otherwise, they will not release all the scouts, because if the rainy season comes, their fuel bombs will The God of Thunder will lose his power, and we can only wait here for the rainy season to end! "

The city wall of Luke's capital city was not very high to begin with, but it was quite wide and stretched continuously. It was built around the mounds behind the city. It looked very eye-catching on this plain. Because it deviated from the main attack direction, in Luke's capital city The Southern Second Army outside had only one infantry flag regiment. Its main function was to contain the Second Infantry Regiment of the Gallic Sixth Army. Because both sides issued containment orders, the two armies were in confrontation for more than half a month. The real We only fought a few times,

But this time, the situation began to change. Cavalry figures appeared in the Falcon Army camp outside the city. They were wearing black armor and cloaks as red as blood. The Gallic army was waiting on the city wall. At the same time, a large number of preparations were made. Teams also began to gather on the streets of the city.

"It's the Guards Cavalry of the Falcon Corps."

Bata looked at the black spots in the distance with sharp eyes, frowned and said, his face turned a little blue, and the faces of the other generals became unusually solemn. Everyone knew what the appearance of the Guards Cavalry meant. , even if it’s not that terrifying figure, at least an important figure at the level of legion commander has arrived.

"Do I need to report to the superiors?" a general asked worriedly

"Wait and see" Bata hesitated, although he intuitively felt that the Falcon Army would not launch a head-on siege. But Bata did not dare to confirm it. Although the Second Army of the Falcon Army's Southern Army entered the Philippe Province, it did not seem to be like the Falcon Army that entered other provinces, like a fierce wind and a fire that set a prairie fire, day and night. Straight into the hinterland for dozens of miles, the Falcon Empire's Southern Second Army that entered Phipps was indeed making slow but steady progress. Suppressing the Gallic army retreating into Feras,

Although Hassan Rimbaud wanted to rescue other provinces. But they could only watch the cities in the nearby provinces fall one after another. Anyone with a discerning eye could see that in front of Rusty's open door, the Falcon Empire's army was aiming at the fastest speed. In the most occupied area, there is not much leisure to continue spending time with Hassan Rimbaud's Sixth Army.

"Could it be that the Falcon Army, which conquered two provinces in succession, finally thought that there was still a Gallic army in Feras?" Bata was also unsure of paying attention, as the two sides were evenly matched in terms of strength. But the Falcon Army has always been strong in combat. The terrible explosion in the last battle on the mountain road has chilled the Sixth Army. Although the only one with grenadiers is Varisian's Special Operations Flag Regiment, In the eyes of the Gauls, the Falcons were all the same. If he hadn't defended the city wall, who would have dared to brazenly clamor for a field battle with the Falcon Army!

The fat man raised the lookout on the high tower built in the camp and took a rough look at the Gallic army on top of Lucia's capital city.

This small city actually gathered 10,000 troops from the Sixth Army of Gaul. Bata's guess was correct. The fat man was not here to attack the city because there was a big insider named Angelio. Fatty deliberately slowed down his advance in the province of Fipley, which was an important grain-producing area in Gaul. It was already June, and in half a month we would see the golden autumn fields. Fatty didn't want the war to destroy everything. He also hopes to solve the problem of military rations for more than 100,000 troops in Fipley Province.

Minimize the damage that can be reduced as much as possible, and use Salton's Second Army to suppress Hasen Rimbaud. Both of them were steady generals. Salton's steady and steady fighting style made Hassenland, who was already at a disadvantage, not dare to move. They fought several times, and both felt a little wary of the other's infantry.

In addition to the several fortress cities where Hassen Rimbaud's Sixth Army was shrinking, Fatty was naturally not idle either. He had in his hand the list of provincial nobles provided by Angelio, and was sent by the assassin to contact them privately. The nobles on these lists They are all locals, their families and industries are all local, since If they didn't choose to run away at first, they wouldn't run away now. It's just that they didn't know what fate was waiting for them. Amid people's panic, the Falcon Army promised to ensure the safety of people and property. These locals The nobles surrendered unceremoniously.

"What do you think of Hassan Rimbaud?"

Putting down the telescope coldly, the fat man asked calmly. Behind him stood Salton, the commander of the Empire's Southern Second Army. The fat man came to inspect this time. It was mid-June and July had not yet arrived. The army was in Gao. Lu's advance was temporarily halted;

Not just because it swallowed up two and a half provinces and millions of people in one go, it was a bit overwhelming

Moreover, before the harvest in July, in order to avoid losses, the imperial army's operations in the Gaul region will gradually stop. The army needs to rest and recuperate. Some troops who have been fighting for a long time need to return home. It will take time for new troops to be added.

Fatty also received a letter from the country. After running into obstacles everywhere, Ruitang Tingna, the eldest princess of the East Court, finally felt the wall of isolation from the internal forces in the empire. She learned a little better. After returning to the fiefdom, she immediately asked Fatty to marry the West in the name of the East Court royal family. Princess Felandonya expressed her congratulations, and the fat man had to admire this woman's decisiveness. The woman's face changed so quickly. After a final inspection, the fat man was about to return to the empire after having been away for several months.

He wants to formally marry Felandunya in the new holy city ten miles away from the original holy city of Turga in the northern grassland, in order to declare his royal power to rule the grassland. This is a big event for the entire grassland, and the power of the West Court will be strengthened and the rise of Dongting begins to be contained,

But unlike the previous confrontations and civil strife between the two courts, after experiencing the Rusty Battle, both the Western Prairie and the Eastern Prairie have impatiently turned their attention to the Obarro Continent, hoping to find the land that all ethnic groups dream of here. and grassland, driven by interests, the grassland people will truly integrate into the scope of the empire and truly submit to the jurisdiction of the empire.

What worried the fat man the most was Hassan Rimbaud, the tiger of the Gallic Empire. Although he was now shackled by him, he was like a cockroach and could not be killed even after being beaten! Not to be sniffed at! As for the famous Gallic general Yarde who rose rapidly in the Battle of Northern Gaul, Fatty has not taken it to heart yet.

"Hassen Rimbaud is a real general. Unfortunately, as His Majesty's enemy, he is doomed to fail!" Salton answered carefully, which made the fat man feel a little funny. Unexpectedly, Salton also started to learn this trick. Well, it seems that this big dyeing vat in the imperial military world is really dedicated to sycophants!

"Your battle line is a bit too tight. Before August, I just need you to keep an eye on him! If the opponent wants to counterattack, you try your best to avoid fighting, and you can even relax the defense line appropriately! This is the power I give you!" The fat man turned around and said with lightning eyes

"Relax the defense line?" Soldu looked stunned and glanced at the fat man in disbelief, wondering if he had heard wrong. This is not the style of the Vekia Falcon that wants to knock out the bones and suck out the marrow whenever it finds an opportunity.

"Sometimes when you relax, you tighten the rope around the opponent's neck!" The fat man laughed at Salton who didn't know why, and handed the lookout glass in his hand to the guard next to him.

Salton was confused and at a loss.

He didn't know that Hassan Rambo was really in a state of panic at this time. The Battle of Rusty almost put pressure on the fate of the Gaul Empire. Hundreds of thousands of troops died or collapsed. The emperor's most trusted confidant, Miss Algernon Julia, was missing. The gate of Rusty was wide open, and the empire lost two and a half provinces in just one month.

The angry roar from the Gaul capital almost drowned Hassan Rambo. Fortunately, the Falcon Army's step-by-step pressure gave him a chance to ease up. At least, the Kyoto side would not think that he was colluding with the Falcon Army inside and outside. If he was not at a disadvantage in terms of military strength, what he wanted to do most now was to attack and start a war!