"Click, click, click!"

Under the continuous destruction of the fierce firepower of the Maxim machine gun, a large tree with a trunk as big as the mouth of a bowl was easily broken by the waist. Amidst the sound of the tree falling to the ground, Morris, who had just been slipped out of the prison,

and his brother Frederick Henry, all looked serious and fell into thinking for a long time.

After a while, Philip's gentle voice sounded: "Your Excellencies, how do you feel?"

"...Your Majesty, after the emergence of this thing, whether it was the Spanish Grand Square, the Morris Horizontal Formation, or the dense fusilier formation created by Prince Rudolf, they have been completely eliminated. In short, in front of the machine gun,

, all those who continue to use infantry intensive tactics are committing a crime!"

"Hahaha, you are indeed the top professional soldier in Europe. What do you think, two of you, can you agree to my request and serve as commanders of the European coalition forces? Support my offensive on the southern front?"

The Orange*Nassau family has been the largest aristocratic landowner in the Netherlands since the 15th century. Over the past few hundred years, its relationship in the Netherlands has been deeply intertwined. Therefore, let the brothers Maurice and Frederick come out to explain

Serving oneself is not just a matter of adding two more outstanding commanders, but it can also completely appease the people of the Netherlands: now, the Netherlands is Spain's largest tax source, and the funds paid to the Spanish treasury every year

It reached around 23 million yuan, far exceeding the 15 million yuan in the American colonies.

"You two, the Orange family have been loyal vassals of the Habsburg family for hundreds of years. Although I cannot agree with the rebellion you led in the past, I must admit that the former king's intolerance in religious policies has

And it is very wrong to only ask for money from the Netherlands economically, but lack the necessary support and protection for the Netherlands."

"Now." Philip spread his hands: "I have implemented a policy of religious reconciliation throughout Europe and protected the legitimate rights and interests of Dutch merchants as the rights of the Castilians. England used to trouble the Dutch.

Pirates have basically disappeared now. The entire Netherlands industry is closely linked to Spain and even Europe because of the Industrial Revolution. Therefore, I think it is very unwise to still be obsessed with the independence of the Netherlands at this time.

of."

"..." After being silent for a long time, Maurice glanced at Frederick and then stood up: "Your Majesty, we are willing to accept your recruitment to serve you. However, we are rebels after all. We will take over as soon as we are released from prison.

Such a large corps? Moreover, although the Marquis of Spinola and I have fought many times on the battlefield, I must admit that this is a soldier who is extremely loyal to you and is also extremely good at fighting. Unless he has made any obvious mistakes

, making me stand above him suddenly?"

"Please don't worry about this. Your talent has convinced everyone that you can serve as the commander-in-chief of the enemy on the southern front. At least there is no problem in terms of ability. As for the Marquis of Spinola you mentioned, I have already signed a new contract.

He was ordered to go to America to serve as governor of the Viceroyalty of New Spain. The Marquis has gone bankrupt several times for this country in the past ten years. It is time for him to go to America to make a fortune."

"...Well, in that case." Morris knelt down half-kneeling: "I accept your call to serve you, my majesty."

"Hahaha, thank you for your support. So, Maurice of Nassau, I would like to first canonize you as the Count of Tripoli, and officially appoint you as the commander-in-chief of the European Allied Forces' southern front enemy, with a tentative military rank of general. Please do it as soon as possible

Let’s set off for our post.”

"As you command, Your Majesty."

In March 1625, Duke Albrecht, the former enemy commander-in-chief of the European Allied Forces on the Southern Front, was captured alive by the enemy. In the same month, Philip appointed Brother Morris to take over as commander of the Southern Front.

After completely observing and personally using the EU's standard weapons, and knowing that the enemy also had corresponding weapons, the Morris brothers boarded the ship in Rome with mixed emotions and rushed towards Alexandria.

"Brother, are we really going to give up what we have been pursuing our whole lives and play for the Spanish?"

"Frederick, I know that it is difficult to reverse this inertia emotionally, but now, we must win this battle for His Majesty Philip."

The 58-year-old Morris died in 1625 in the historical plane. However, in this plane, thanks to the advancement of medicine, his health is still quite good.

"Frederick, in the past, as professional soldiers, we only focused on fighting and nothing else. However, after the death of Johann van Oldenbarnefeldt, I have learned in the past ten years that the problem in the Netherlands is not

Pure military issues. Politics, especially economy, are more important. Now, the Netherlands has been completely tied up economically by Spain, and countless emerging Dutch people have made a fortune because of the Industrial Revolution. Under such circumstances

, there is absolutely no hope for the independence of the Netherlands, at least in the short term. Therefore, we must change our thinking and stance at this time, and establish a solid position for ourselves through this war first."

"What happens after this war is over?"

"After it's over?" Morris smiled softly: "I have no doubt about the victory of this war, but what will happen after the victory?" He spread his hands: "Who can say clearly?"

Then, he said with a serious look: "Frederick, our brothers have never commanded an army of more than 30,000 people before. Now that we have command of an army of 300,000 people, it is a huge challenge for you and me."

.I need your full help."

"Of course, Broer, haven't we cooperated very well over the past few decades? However, I still think that His Majesty Philip is really too confident. Isn't he afraid that we will rebel again?"

"Rebellion?" Morris smiled softly: "How to rebel? Our location is on the southern front, where the army is mainly Castilian. Even if there are many Indo-European mixed blood and even some in the 300,000 troops,

Black people, but they are just ordinary soldiers, and there are very few low-level officers. Besides, the modern form of warfare is different from the past. According to the weapons His Majesty showed us, guns without bullets, even the long guns of the past

Not as good as anything. As for bullets? As far as I know, only the arsenal in Asturias in Europe can produce them... And in Asturias? Hey, do you know that there are currently 300,000 troops on the southern front?

, the proportion of Castilians is only 50%? More Castilians were drawn out to form the King's Guards, which are stationed in Madrid and Asturias."

"Well, as you said, modern warfare is more dependent on logistics. But I still think it is risky for him to put us on the southern front. Isn't he afraid that we will not work hard enough?"

"Dear Frederick, so after all these years, you still think like a soldier." Morris patted his brother on the shoulder: "It would be good to win this war quickly. Even if it cannot be won quickly, if it continues like this,

It's still good for Spain."

"Why do you say that?"

"The most important test of a protracted war is national strength. Now, the EU, with its constant blood transfusions from America and Africa, is not afraid of a protracted war with the Ottomans. On the contrary, due to the continued high pressure of the war, Spain can take this opportunity to further pass through the EU and European countries

Make deep bindings."

"Hiss~ Speaking of which, does His Majesty have a good grasp of the general trend?"

"Yes." Morris nodded solemnly: "What His Majesty is most afraid of is actually that the commander goes crazy and forces a large number of soldiers to attack the opponent's defense line, and then the Castilians suffer heavy casualties. To be honest, this kind of

If Duke Albrecht were the commander, it would really be possible. But now?" Maurice spread his hands: "We are all Dutch, how dare we do this?"

"...In this case, the northern front will fight fiercely?"

"It's very possible. After all, those two men are part of the European coalition. They wouldn't feel bad at all if they exchanged the lives of soldiers from other countries for their own merits."

"...In this way, after a great war, most young people in Spain will survive, but many young people in EU countries will die. Hiss~ His Majesty Philip has a good idea."

"Hahaha, Frederick, you are starting to mature."

On April 3, the brothers arrived at the Spanish army camp fifteen kilometers southwest of Alexandria, and were warmly welcomed by the Marquis of Spinola.

"Hahaha, Sir Morris, I never thought that one day we would become colleagues."

"Your Majesty, we are deeply honored to serve a king with you. I am very scared to replace you."

"Hey, don't say that. It is an unforgivable mistake for any chief of staff to lose his commander. Instead of giving me any punishment, our Majesty allowed me to go to America to enjoy my happiness. I am already very satisfied. Next,

Do you want to rest or not?"

"I want to understand the current war situation as soon as possible."

"Okay, please follow me."

After a group of people arrived at the war room, Spinola was not polite and directly picked up the baton: "Both of you, we currently have ten divisions and 150,000 people have landed here, and we are launching one after another.

The forward has reached a distance of about two or three kilometers from the enemy's western and southern defense lines. It's just that Duke Albrecht is now imprisoned in Alexandria, so a full-scale attack has not yet begun."

"Well." After looking at the force layout plan in detail, Morris raised his head: "Everyone, the Duchess is currently actively raising funds, but the asking price of five million is too expensive. Therefore, necessary negotiations are required

It is still needed. Moreover, when I came this time, I brought His Majesty Philip's decree. His Majesty said that this all-out war against the Ottomans was a holy war launched by the believers of the Lord against the infidels. Since His Excellency the Duke is called 'Pious

', he should have had such an awareness a long time ago. Therefore, what I mean is to send an envoy to the city to negotiate with the other party as soon as possible, and strive to redeem the Duke within 1 million yuan. If the enemy does not agree to such conditions, we

We should still follow the plan and launch the attack as soon as possible."

"I will obey your Majesty's will."

"Okay, next, please prepare yourself. Tomorrow I will go to the front line to observe the enemy's defense system."

…

Late at night, the Venetian Doge Giovanni quickly sneaked into Maurice's room.

"Your Excellency, please consider my suggestion carefully. Now, the defense of Alexandria is really impregnable. Rather than wasting a lot of soldiers' lives here, it is better to avoid the real situation and attack the weak to capture Cyprus and Jerusalem."
Chapter completed!