Rise of the Empire Total War

"This is the weapon used by the Winsters?"

Looking at the musket in the soldier's hand, Cassiano Chavallia asked in a deep voice. In fact, no one else needed to answer, and the affirmative answer came to Casciano's mind. He took the musket in the soldier's hand and carefully observed it. Weapons, this is a weapon he has never seen before. In his decades of military career, he has seen all kinds of weapons, but this seemingly harmless long-barreled weapon has opened his eyes.

"How to use this weapon?" Casciano asked, squinting at the soldier in front of him.

"General, we...we don't know." The soldier lowered his head and replied. No wonder they don't know that before they receive professional training, even if they put paper-wrapped bullets and muskets in front of them, they don't know how to load ammunition and shoot.

"Then I don't care. Within a month, you must learn to use these weapons and be able to use them on the battlefield." Casciano said, his tone is unquestionable. The soldiers around did not dare to say words of refusal, so they could only obediently agree.

After the soldiers withdrew, Casciano continued to look at the map spread out on the table, on which the stronghold of the second regiment was highlighted in ink, and there were several battle reports from the front line beside him. Even if you open it, you know what's inside. It's nothing more than a failure in attack and a big loss.

It can be said that since he took over the front line until now, the only victory he has won is the ambush of the third regiment and wiped out the opponent's entire army. Although there was only one victory, it still greatly stimulated the morale of the alliance army. At least the soldiers Knowing that the Winsters are not invincible, they will fail, and the first defeat has paid such a terrible price.

This victory not only inspired the soldiers of the whole army, but when the report of the battle was sent to the Alliance Parliament, the entire Parliament fell into cheers, and the city where the Parliament was located was filled with a sea of ​​celebration. Yes, I got such great news today, the main battle faction instantly gained the upper hand, and passed the proposal to continue to increase troops to the front line through victory. In addition, in order to restore the disadvantage of the navy, the shipbuilding of all coastal cities of the alliance The factories are working overtime to build warships in an attempt to avenge their shame.

The alliance's actions were quickly detected by Richard through the spy network that flowed into its territory. Along with the spy information, Charles also sent a letter of appeal for help. Unexpectedly, his army went smoothly all the way. Unexpectedly, something went wrong after changing to a new army. Although Charles also explained that it was a problem with the number of people, Richard still hesitated.

He didn't know whether to continue to promote muskets. The weakness of muskets in melee combat was the main reason for this defeat. If the ambushed army was replaced by the First Army, the result would definitely be different. Veterans with rich melee experience They will win the final victory.

Perhaps seeing Richard's hesitation,

Stephanie, who happened to be standing beside him, asked with concern: "What's wrong?"

"Nothing." Richard replied lightly, and at the same time put away the envelope. He didn't want Stephanie to get involved, but the latter gave Richard a dissatisfied look and spat: "I am also from this country. Queen, is there anything you need to hide from me?"

After Stephanie said this, Richard had no choice but to say: "It's about the front line."

After finishing speaking, he looked at his wife's big belly again. A six-month-old baby was sleeping soundly inside. Although he didn't know whether it was a boy or a girl, Richard was still full of expectations. He hoped that he would have a son. This child is a daughter, and it is one thing not to want the tragedy of the crown prince. Richard is actually a potential daughter slave.

Seeing Richard looking at her belly, Stephanie touched it subconsciously, as if she could still feel the fetus inside kicking her gently. "What happened to the front line?" she asked.

"The third regiment of the New Army was ambushed by the Acarnanian Alliance Army, and the entire army was wiped out." Richard said calmly, "Charles hopes that I can send additional reinforcements to support him."

The word annihilation was already a little strange to Stephanie. It took her a long time to realize it. She looked at Richard with an unbelievable expression and said, "Annihilation? How is it possible that our army has not always been invincible?" Is it?"

"Although I can't believe it, the whole army is indeed wiped out." Richard shrugged helplessly, and continued: "You also know that most of the new army are soldiers equipped with muskets, and their melee weapons only have one With a sword and no armor on his body, it is expected that after an ambush, he will be wiped out in the face of an enemy experienced in melee combat."

"It's terrible." Stephanie cried, "Our army has never suffered such a fiasco!"

"Yeah." Richard nodded, and Stephanie asked again, "But what were you hesitating about just now?"

"I'm hesitating whether to send the second army that has not been disbanded to support, or continue to recruit new troops. Although the melee ability of the new army is very poor, they are best at long-range shooting. Generally speaking, even the most elite knights, Facing the shooting of soldiers of the new army on a large scale, it is impossible to break through their barrage."

Stephanie pondered for a while, and then said slowly: "Although I don't know what you are thinking, in my opinion, the recruitment of new troops can continue. As long as you are careful, it is impossible to step into the enemy every time." But now that the battle is pressing, it is better to send the Second Legion to reinforce Earl Charles."

After the words fell, before Richard could answer, she continued: "Before going to the battlefield, you can also strengthen the melee combat training for the new army, so that they have room to fight back when they are caught in melee combat."

"Of course I know that." Richard said with a wry smile, "but my definition of the new army is that it will not engage in close combat unless it is absolutely necessary, and try to avoid close combat with the enemy unless it is all ammunition on its body."

"The enemy will not come according to your ideas, my dear husband." Stephanie flicked Richard's head lightly, and said: "What's more, how can there be no death in war? You have led the army for so many years, why now? Suddenly forgot about it."

yes. Richard suddenly realized that he valued the new army too much, and he was not willing to let them die too much, but how could war not kill people, even the world's largest power in later generations would more or less die in small-scale regional wars Some soldiers, let alone the era of alternating hot and cold weapons.

After figuring this out, Richard took Stephanie into his arms and pecked her tender cheeks hard, causing the other party to smile and pat Richard's chest lightly. After the kiss, Richard Chad said with a lot of meaning: "This is my reward for you, my dear, you are really my good wife!"

Although she didn't know what a good wife meant, but seeing Richard so happy, Stephanie also laughed.