vstars Chapter 412 2nd Line Combat
Chapter 412 2nd Line Combat
"Hahaha!"
Ludwig's laughter echoed in the corridors of the Imperial Palace. He was playing with the latest battle report in his hands, with a smug look on his face.
"I think this John is just so-so."
He said to the ministers in front of him with disdain:
"What is the 'Spear of Midland'? Not only is it trapped in Kusha, but now our army has already invaded his Nilan and Franche-Comte territories, and it only took two months."
"Your Majesty, good news has also come from southern Midland."
A minister stood up and said excitedly:
"Our troops have penetrated deep into the heart of Midland and will soon reach the vicinity of Saint-Remy!"
"it is good!"
Ludwig was overjoyed and said in a loud and clear voice:
"If this continues, I don't think it will be a year before the army of the Yoda Empire can flatten the entire Midland!"
When several ministers heard this, they couldn't help but think to themselves that it was too early to say anything. But when they were about to dissuade him, they remembered that Ludwig had executed more than a dozen ministers who disagreed with him as soon as he came to the throne, so they finally chose to remain silent.
At this moment, a servant quietly walked in from outside the door and whispered something in Ludwig's ear. Ludwig immediately ordered:
"Let him in."
Then, the palace gate slowly opened, and a general in armor walked in. He knelt on one knee in front of Ludwig and reported respectfully:
"Your Majesty, we have found out that Galixica has deployed most of his troops in Acre. Only the old, weak and sick are left in the northern part of Kuxia. As for the Kuxia tribes that surrendered to Galixica, there is really no need to be afraid. Most of them surrendered because they were afraid of Galixica. As long as our army arrives, they will change their minds and surrender immediately."
The general's eyes flashed with determination. He took a deep breath and continued:
"I beg your majesty to send troops to conquer Kuxia!"
The ministers looked at each other, with shock on everyone's face. Although Ludwig's "conquering Midland in one year" might seem too idealistic, looking at the current offensive of the Yoda army, it seems not impossible to win in Midland within a few years.
However, launching an attack on Kushan at the same time as attacking Midlan would undoubtedly be a huge risk for the empire, and might even lead to the danger of the country's destruction.
"Your Majesty, no!"
A minister with a serious face immediately stood up and said anxiously:
"We have already invested most of our empire's elite forces in the expedition to Mitlan. If we fail to conquer Mitlan now and continue to march towards Kusha, we will only be in a passive position if we fight on both the east and west fronts."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Another minister immediately expressed his opinion, his voice trembling slightly, but also very sincere:
"Although our offensive in Midlan was swift, the siege artillery provided by the Kushans played a crucial role in this regard. If we attack Kushan now, Galixica will definitely send troops back to support, allowing the besieged John to successfully escape, and we will not be able to obtain the artillery shells provided by the Kushans in the future!"
At this moment, General Yoda slowly stood up and said to the two ministers:
"I have a different opinion from you two."
"At present, Mitralan in the west is retreating step by step under the offensive of our army, while the main force of Kusha in the east is far away in the south and cannot be supported in a short time. If we focus all our energy on Mitralan, although we can conquer this kingdom faster, it may pave the way for Kalishika to unify Kusha."
The general turned his gaze to the minister who had just spoken. His expression seemed calm and resolute:
"You mentioned earlier that the Kushans are good at making siege artillery. Imagine the Kushan Empire, with its huge army and many artillery pieces, compared to the divided Kingdom of Midlan. Obviously, the Kushans are a greater threat."
"Why don't we take this opportunity to transfer the remaining troops in the country to Kuxia, occupy their cities as quickly as possible, and bring all those siege artillery and skilled craftsmen back home. Wouldn't this help the Empire's attack on Mitlan while attacking Kuxia?"
Then, he said with a hint of joking and confidence in his tone:
"Even if Galixiga finally chooses to release John and wants to return to his own territory, the water route is blocked by our huge southern fleet, and the land route is to cross the entire Yoda Empire. Can a war-torn and exhausted army defeat our Yoda navy and army?"
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"Damn it, can't you run?"
On a battlefield in southern Midland, Charlie asked half sarcastically and half teasingly, his eyes fixed on the bound Yoda officer in front of him.
Charlie glanced at the officer's armor and raised a scornful smile:
"Oh, you're the commander of an infantry regiment. You're in charge of 5,000 men. You're indeed the fastest runner in this Yoda army."
Charlie then immediately raised his whip and lashed at the Yoda officer:
"I told you to fucking run away!"
On the battlefield near Charlie, the Black Watch mercenaries were busy sorting out the aftermath of the war, checking the spoils, and collecting the Yodas' weapons and equipment.
At this moment, the sound of horse hooves suddenly came from the distance, deafening and raising dust.
"Who is it?" Several patrolling mercenaries immediately became alert and quickly drew their weapons and shouted loudly in the direction where the sound came from.
"Laban, the leader of the Knights of the White Horse, has come to see General Charles!"
The leading knight, clad in shining white armor, replied to them majestically.
"Wait!"
A mercenary responded quickly and turned around to rush back. A moment later, Charlie arrived here on horseback with great momentum.
"It's General Laban. You're here."
After seeing that the person coming was General Laban, Charlie said with a smile, and then teased:
"But don't call me general. I'm just the leader of a mercenary group."
When Laban heard this, a smile appeared on his face:
"Oh, then the number of people in your mercenary group is comparable to that of several infantry regiments."
However, Laban immediately put away his smile and his face became a little serious:
"Now the main force of the Yoda army is heading towards Saint-Remy, and you are actually going out of the city to meet them. You must be careful."
"It's ok."
Charlie waved his hand, calmly:
"I left 10,000 people to guard Saint-Remy, and the walls of Saint-Remy are very thick. Even if they have cannons, they won't be able to rush in for a while."
Charlie pointed to the captured Yoda soldiers behind him:
"After I brought the army here, I found that these Yoda troops were moving randomly. So I led the mercenaries to defeat them one by one. Unexpectedly, when these Yoda soldiers heard the sound of artillery, their formation was scattered like leaves in the wind. I led the cavalry to charge once, and they started to run away directly."
Laban looked at the soldiers who were behaving so badly, shook his head and said with a smile:
"Most of those Yoda troops were temporarily recruited. They are actually civilians. They are fine in a favorable battle, but once they face a real battle, they become a burden."
"So that's it."
Charlie nodded thoughtfully.
"I just said that the Yoda guy I fought a few years ago was a little different."
Then Charles turned around, his eyes fell on Laban's face, and asked:
"I almost forgot to ask, what do you want to see me about?"
Hearing Charlie's question, Laban sighed deeply, frowned slightly, and his face was heavy.
"The Midland army failed in the battle on the front line. General Conseil died for his country. Now a large number of Yoda troops are burning, killing and looting in the southern plains of Midland, and the main force is advancing towards Saint-Remy. If Saint-Remy falls, the consequences will be disastrous."
Laban paused, and his tone became more determined:
"So, I hope to go to Saint Remy with you to resist the Yoda army."
"What's the big deal? I'll immediately return to Saint-Remy with my army and clear out all the Yodas on the road!"
After Charlie finished speaking, he shouted loudly to the back:
"Brothers! Pack up quickly and go back to Saint-Remy to fight the Yodas!"