The Original Vampire

"East of the Empire?"

Colin's brows furrowed even tighter.

He couldn't understand why Vera married a half-elf prince, but it was the eastern border of the empire.

As a small country sandwiched between the northern and eastern borders of the empire, the half-elf kingdom has always swayed from side to side, courting both sides, but in Colin's view, this small country is not like the key to the battle between the two kingdoms.

Seemingly seeing Colin's confusion, Prince Okamoto asked with a smile, "Your Excellency Viscount, you don't understand water warfare, right?"

Colin felt unhappy for a while.

However, he also had to admit that his predecessor did not have any experience of water warfare in his memory.

In fact, there is almost no navy in the entire northern region.

For a long time, the biggest enemy in the north has been the troll empire on the ice field.

The cavalry is the best weapon to deal with trolls.

Therefore, the cavalry in the north has always been the best in the Glory Empire.

But the words of the navy are really a bit of a downfall.

At this time, when the troll said that the duke was plotting the east, Colin remembered that the north and the east were actually separated by a moat.

The name of this moat is the Angry River.

In fact, the military strength of the four regions of the Radiance Empire is not balanced.

At least, the North is obviously stronger than the East.

The reason is also very simple. The Northern Territory has been fighting with the Troll Empire for so many years, while the Eastern Territory, their old rivals, the elves, have long since disappeared in the Huiyue Forest.

I don't know if it's a seclusion or a genocide.

But no matter what, the East Territory is different from the North Territory, and they have no pressure from aliens.

Only Yeville at the border of Huiyue Forest, the mages there may be a little unsightly.

But it is just an eyesore. The mages cannot organize a large-scale army, and there is not much threat to the Eastern Territory.

As long as the East Territory doesn't irritate them and throw the Forbidden Spell all over the place, the two sides can still live in peace and coexist peacefully.

As a result, there has been no large-scale war in the Eastern Region for hundreds of years.

And without the baptism of blood and fire, it is impossible to forge a real teacher of tigers and wolves.

Therefore, the military strength of the Eastern Territory, which has been in peace for a long time, is basically at the bottom of the Radiance Empire.

Fortunately, the Northern Territory has to deal with the threat of trolls, and the main forces are basically deployed on the northern defense line, so naturally it will not put too much pressure on the Eastern Territory.

Even the Nushui River has always been in the hands of the Eastern Territory.

And now, if Duke St. Hilde is indeed trying to get his hands on the Eastern Territory, as Prince Okamoto said, then the moat of the Furious River has become the biggest obstacle to the Northern Territory army.

"Yes, I don't understand water warfare." Colin nodded and admitted, "Then you tell me, what does the half-elf kingdom have to do with water warfare? I remember that the upper reaches of the Furious River is not in the half-elf kingdom."

"Yes, the Furious River is indeed not in the half-elf kingdom. But Your Excellency Viscount, do you know what the first element of water warfare is?"

Colin touched his chin and searched for all the examples of water warfare in his memory. After a while, he said in an uncertain tone, "Is it a boat?"

"Yes! But ordinary boats are obviously unable to undertake the task of crossing the river, so, to be more precise, what Duke St. Hilde needs is a strong water force."

Colin thought thoughtfully: "Could it be that there is a powerful navy in the half-elf kingdom?"

Prince Okamoto smiled, his face a little disdainful: "The half-elf kingdom does have a navy, but with that navy, it is estimated that a single encounter will be wiped out by the eastern navy."

Colin didn't understand even more now: "Then why do you say that the half-elf kingdom will be the key to marching into the Eastern Territory?"

Prince Okamoto picked up a branch on the ground, drew a simple map, and explained:

"This is the river of angry water,

The total length is more than 7,000 kilometers, and it seems that the northern army can cross the river at any point. But in reality, this is impossible.

The reason is what we just said - the boat!

The army of the northern border must build ships to cross the river, but the navy of the east border is not stupid, and it is impossible to watch the northern border build ships on the west bank of the Furious River and ignore it.

At this time, the Nushui River was under the control of the Eastern Border, so the Northern Border could not directly build ships in the Nushui River.

Therefore, the only option for Duke St. Hilde was to find a river in the north and build a navy.

However, this river was not chosen at random.

After all, it was impossible for the soldiers to carry their boats from the land to the Furious River.

Therefore, this river must be connected with the Furious River!

At this time, if you turn over the map of the north, you will find that such rivers are not impossible to find in the north, but they are too shallow and narrow to allow the passage of large ships.

However, in the upper reaches of the Nushui River, there is such a river that satisfies the conditions - the Crystal River.

And this crystal river—"

Prince Okamoto made a circle on the ground with a branch, and he focused again, and said solemnly: "It's in the half-elf kingdom!"

Hearing this, Colin suddenly realized.

This is the same as those northern regimes in ancient China who fought across the river.

Originally, when Colin read the history books, he had some doubts, the Yangtze River is so long, where can't it be crossed?

Why does the northern regime die at those points every time?

Just like when the Mongolian iron cavalry went south, why did they have to attack Xiangyang?

If you look through the map of China, you will find that Xiangyang is not on the edge of the Yangtze River at all.

However, there is another river next to it - the Han River.

Therefore, as long as Xiangyang is occupied, it will also control the Han River.

The Mongols were able to build boats in the Han River and then go downstream into the Yangtze.

This is the reason why this place cannot be avoided every time the northern regime moves south.

There is also a similar river and lake in the lower reaches of the Yangtze River - Chaohu Lake.

Next to Chaohu Lake is Hefei.

Therefore, when Zhang Liao was guarding Hefei, Sun Quan had trouble sleeping and eating. He sent troops to attack many times, and finally he played the illustrious name of "Sun Shiwan"...

In short, it was only at this time that Colin understood the true intentions of Duke St. Hilde.

He married Vera to the half-elf kingdom, and he wanted to take this opportunity to control the Crystal River, so as to build a navy, and then go downstream into the Furious River, thus invading the Eastern Territory.

However, why is the Duke of St. Hilde in such a hurry to plan for the Eastern Territory?

Especially when there are huge hidden worries within the northern border itself.

Could it be that the Duke is so sure that his younger brother will not betray?

This question Colin can only temporarily press in his heart now.

Then he wondered again, why did this guy Okamoto explain this to himself?

Is it just to show off knowledge?

Although after getting along these days, Colin also found that the troll prince is a guy who likes to show off, but he always felt that the other party should have other intentions this time.

"Why are you explaining this to me?" Colin asked directly.

Prince Okamoto smiled: "Because I hope you know that the Duke did not marry Vera to me, not because I am inferior to that half-elf, but because the half-elf kingdom is the next strategic goal of the North."

Colin chuckled.

Of course I don't believe this nonsense.

How could a political creature like Okamoto care about such a face and explain it to Colin for this trivial matter?

Before Colin could continue taunting, Prince Okamoto took out a badge and handed it to Colin:

"If you need any help in Silvermoon City, you can take this to the slave market in the west of the city to find a merchant named Sith.

Maybe he can make your trip to the half-elf kingdom even smoother! "

Colin took the badge and was convinced at the same time—

This troll prince really has other plans!