"This, how should I say this?" After hearing what the general staff officer said, the two major generals said in unison: "That's impossible!"
"I have planned many wars before, but I have never really taken charge of it on my own. And Geert and Moya, because they have fought independently for a long time, have already passed this level, so today, they have no part in this war.
Command." Lieutenant General Carlos returned to normal and smiled apologetically at Prince Lectra: "This is what your Majesty wants to hone me this time!"
"Now that you understand." Prince Shifta said with great interest, "Just tell me and listen!"
"Ulysses's plan can be divided into two aspects. First, he himself is a person who has an overall view, so he understands what His Majesty Cohen wants to do." The general staff officer explained: "Just like His Highness the Prince.
As he once reminded, His Majesty Cohen will use the power of his new victory to advance state affairs this time. What kind of state affairs will this be? I don’t know, but one thing is certain, there is always only killing the chicken to show the monkey, not the monkey.
You see, this matter must be more important than one or two wars!"
"Since we have to take advantage of the situation to do this, there are very strict requirements on timing. Even if we haven't finished the fight here, His Majesty's affairs will still have to be done. And His Majesty is able to distinguish priorities, so within the time limit
Under pressure, it is very likely that His Majesty will end the war through negotiation. But what about Ulysses? As long as he persists until that day, he will be able to make a big profit."
"Getting a big deal?"
"Yes, according to the specific battle situation, he can not only get his son back, but also preserve his troops, and even occupy a piece of our country's territory for a long time." Lieutenant General Carlos said this in a positive tone:
"Internally, he has become a hero of the Divine Alliance. The Tansi Empire can also become a single family because of the survival of its elite troops, and it can control the huge resources of the Divine Alliance."
"So he put up an offensive and defensive formation? It seems that he is choosing an attack target, but is he actually preparing to escape at any time?"
"Escape is not enough. If we make a strong counterattack, he will return to Silver Frost Castle and fight to the end. This can also achieve the purpose of delaying time. But if we choose to defend, he will seize more territory and prepare for future negotiations.
Use it as a bargaining chip." The general staff officer nodded: "He is trying to take advantage of others!"
"In that case." Prince Lectra put down the cup carefully: "What can we do to deal with it?"
"War is an extension of politics. A commander-in-chief should have a political vision, but he cannot turn himself into a mixture of a politician and a commander-in-chief." The eyes of the general staff officer sparkled: "For such a Prince Ulysses, his
Greed has no limits."
"This can be regarded as a fatal weakness of Ulysses." Prince Shifta stopped joking and looked at the general staff officer calmly: "But if he wakes up to this, he will not be greedy this time.
?”
"He is sitting small and looking at the big one." The general staff officer gently adjusted his uniform and replied softly: "Then we will show him the big, huge, huge results of the battle, so that he can't help but be greedy.
"
"But our strength is not enough." Prince Shifta said: "Our mobile forces are not even as large as the enemy's number."
"Yes, we don't have many mobile troops." The general staff officer nodded: "But we have a theater defense system. The northern theater was built by His Majesty before he ascended the throne. It is a barrier to protect the entire northern part of the empire and is beyond the times.
defense system. The entire theater is originally a collection of various defense forces, and it also has a very strong adaptability. We can even mobilize 200,000 workers overnight to build a new front."
"you mean……"
"In a general sense, an annihilation war involves our troops maneuvering to surround an immobile enemy, but this does not mean that all annihilation wars must be done this way..." The general staff officer drew unconsciously on the table with his fingertips
: "Once the strategic defense order is issued, the total number of laborers we can use is 1.3 million, and supplies from nearby provinces will be shipped to the war zone."
"The look in your eyes now is comparable to that of our emperor." Prince Lek smiled slightly: "Are you so confident in our war zone?"
"Of course, even in normal times, the soldiers and civilians in the war zone are in a state of war. They implement semi-military management, enforce orders and prohibitions, and have sufficient supplies. Even the workshops in the war zone are directly dedicated to the war. There is no need to worry about what will happen.
Fault. Even if the defensive troops cannot maneuver, they can still move slowly." The general staff officer replied: "Our war zone is not the scattered battlefield of the past. Everyone has been trained for a long time."
"The enemy will also know this, right?"
"Ulysses knows that our defense forces cannot maneuver or pursue, but he has no way of knowing how many laborers and supplies we have. Therefore, he will definitely run into us with confidence, as long as..."
"Just what?"
"As long as we have a good whip..."
Now that the campaign purpose of the Divine Alliance Army is clear, the Sibia Northern Theater Command no longer needs to be polite. The general operational program for the annihilation campaign was drawn up in only half an hour and was sent to the staff headquarters for submission to His Majesty the Emperor. After that, almost every day
Submit a copy of the operational implementation details every four hours, involving the regular army, Royal Guards, internal defense and external corps, etc...
While waiting anxiously, His Majesty the Emperor's reply finally came. This approval order forwarded by the General Staff also contained Cohen's two requirements: rigorous and meticulous, a combination of reality and reality. Decisive advance and retreat, foolproof!
Everything is difficult at the beginning, but once the battle plan is approved, things will become much easier.
With an order from the headquarters, the troops in the entire northern battlefield began to become active. As soon as Sbia's troops moved, they naturally could not escape the eyes of the Divine Alliance. The intelligence from all places was immediately gathered and finally arrived in front of Prince Ulysses.
"Your Highness the Prince!" Before the regular meeting in the morning, the chief intelligence officer came with a lot of information: "There is a new movement in the Sibia army, which started last night."
"Take a seat first." Prince Ulysses put down the tableware calmly and said to the herald: "Please inform me that the meeting will be advanced."
By the time the guards had put away the breakfast utensils, the generals who should have arrived at the meeting had already taken their seats. The prince rinsed his mouth and wiped his mouth with a towel: "Intelligence officer, you can start."
"Yes, Your Highness." The intelligence officer stood up and distributed the information in his hand to the generals: "At midnight yesterday, the Sibiya troops in front of me and on my flanks all retreated during the night. The total number of people retreating reached 60,000.
The troops alternately cover each other without showing any panic. At present, after withdrawing thirty to sixty miles from the front line, they have successively entered the strong defense points for emergency repair and connected them to form a front line."
Upon hearing this, all the generals' eyes moved down to the map on the table at the same time. The combat staff quickly picked up a pen and drew a red battle line on the map based on the intelligence.
"At the same time, the command headquarters of the Sibia Army has officially launched the general defense plan for the northern theater." The intelligence officer took a long stick and gestured on the map: "The various Sibia towns targeted by our army's offensive have been officially launched.
Entering a state of emergency, adult men report to the border guards, technicians report to the Ministry of Interior, and important workshops stop production and prepare for transfer."
"It's not like Sibia's army fighting to the death." The prince's eyes were still on the map: "What do you think?"
"Could it be that the Sibia army can't hold on? But they are not so miserable?" A general shook his head and said: "We only had small-scale battles along the way. The Sibia people are not so courageous."
"Could it be a trap by the Sibia people? Do they want to counterattack? Or directly attack Silver Frost Castle?" Another general took over: "This is not realistic. Their number of people simply cannot meet the requirements for counterattack.
Splitting our forces to attack Silver Frost Castle is asking for trouble."
"Then...are they really unable to see through our army's intentions and were forced to defend all fronts in advance?" After a general said this, the venue fell into silence.
"My intelligence personnel lurking behind enemy lines have confirmed that the Sibia Army Staff Headquarters is conducting strategic defense cooperation." Glancing at the contemplative Prince, the intelligence officer continued: "Four labor units that are constructing near the Holy Capital are
Starting from the Holy Capital and rushing to the war zone, even workers to build military cemeteries have been recruited. At the same time, various provinces bordering the northern war zone are making defense and support preparations."
"The information came very suddenly. These actions cannot be completed overnight." Prince Ulysses looked at the information in his hand, pondered for a moment and said: "There is no large army mobilization behind the Sbia Empire.
Signs?”
"The Sibia Army stationed in various places only received orders to strictly guard local defense and divide some troops to go north for reinforcements." The intelligence officer replied: "However, we confirmed that from the dividing line between gods and demons to the Holy Capital, and from the Holy Capital to the northern war zone
Transportation repairs are being stepped up. However, the amount of work is huge and cannot be completed in two or three months. At the same time, most of the inland transport ships have been transferred to the southern war zone."
"That's it." The prince nodded: "What is the conclusion of your intelligence department?"
"The Intelligence Department believes that the Sibia Army in front of us is shifting to comprehensive defense. Their intention should be to enter strategic defense as soon as possible, with sufficient preparations as the basis, hoping to persist longer, so as to wait for the return of the Sibia Expeditionary Force. However,
This strategy cannot be achieved in a short time, and it will take at least four months before the Sibia Expeditionary Force and the Guards can launch a substantial attack on me."
"What if the Sibia Expeditionary Force repeats its old tactics, allowing the enemy in front to attract my attention, and carrying out a long-distance landing with heavy troops on my flank?"
Facing the question of His Royal Highness the Prince, the intelligence officer replied: "Our army is not close to the coastline, and the landing operation does not pose a substantial threat to our army. Even if Sbia's army presses on the border, we can complete the battle plan. It is impossible to advance and retreat calmly.
question."
"This conclusion is drawn too early. Our army's strategy remains unchanged, and the camp still has to swing left and right. But at the same time..." The prince gently put down the intelligence in his hand, smiled and said to the intelligence officer: "This is the most recent attack by the coalition forces in the past century.
The crucial battle is all up to you."
"Please rest assured, Your Highness!" the intelligence officer stood at attention: "I will immediately activate all the hidden spies and do my best to find out the enemy's strategy!"
"Not only are the intelligence agents dispatched by the army, I will also give you some intelligence agents for your use. The intelligence must not only be comprehensive, but also timely. Fighting opportunities are fleeting and cannot be delayed!" Prince Ulysses stood up and said: "
The meeting is dismissed!”
"yes!"
After the generals left, the prince strolled outside the big tent, staring at the morning glow on the horizon, speechless for a long time. What on earth did the commanders of Sibia's army want to do? Cohen Keda, who was far away in the demon clan, what did he think about this?
Was everything arranged?
From the moment Cohen Keda appeared in front of him, he was full of curiosity about this young man. And what this young man did in the future was filled with a quality that made him confused, yearning and afraid.
, Prince Ulysses was not sure what this extremely contagious thing was.
But one thing the prince can be sure of is that Cohen Keda will definitely make big moves after returning to China this time. This is not only Sibia’s own expansion needs, but also has another more pressing reason: if Sibia has been plotted repeatedly,
If Bea doesn't cause any trouble, everyone will start to wonder if the empire has more sinister intentions. At that time, it will no longer be humankind's own business.
Seizing the opportunity that Sibia must have to cause trouble, using the ongoing war as a bargaining chip to negotiate, and giving the alliance a chance to breathe, is the key significance of this war. Therefore, the significance of the current battle is too important.
The troops were supposed to be stationed near Silver Frost Castle, waiting for negotiations with Sibia, but the situation on the rear changed too quickly, and the requirements for him and the coalition forces continued to escalate. Therefore, for the prince personally, this battle was also very harsh - Duozhan
A piece of Sibia's territory can suppress Sibia for a while. Otherwise, Prince Ulysses, who is prudent in combat, will not take risks. But having said that, war itself is taking risks. An army that does not take risks will never take risks.
Don't even think about any impressive achievements.
At this time, the red sun burst out from the sky, spreading its radiance all over the earth. Prince Ulysses frowned and breathed a sigh of relief.
"The clear heart is like a mirror, and the tranquility leads to the distance." The prince said to himself: "Wait a little longer, wait a little longer."
"I know how you feel in your heart. Like you, I am experiencing the ups and downs of life!" In the camp of the Youshui Army, under a flying royal flag of Sibia, Major General Glens stood solemnly in front of him.
A group of officers said: "Since I put on Sibia's military uniform, my heart has been full of melancholy and confusion. I don't know what kind of life I will face in the future. I don't even know if I can return to the military uniform."
On the battlefield!”
"If a soldier loses his enemy and mission, it will be the greatest tragedy." Major General Glenns said slowly: "I don't know if my own actions are right, but we now have an enemy, the God-owned Alliance.
We have a mission, which is to protect people who are threatened by force. In the fields behind the headquarters, there are tens of millions of people from Spea, as well as hundreds of thousands of Welsh civilians who have just settled down!"
There was a lingering sound, and the silent officers were looking at their commander, at this soldier who did not hesitate to downgrade himself in exchange for a fighting chance. And the commander's verbal enemy, and his actual partner, Major General Scindia, this
He is busy in the distance.
"Although the Wells Empire has become a thing of the past for us, there is still good and evil in my heart! Maybe we will not have a good reputation in the future, maybe our treatment will not be very good, but so what? I don't want to think about the future
, I don’t want to think about the gains, I just want to re-establish a belief that supports my survival before the sense of good and evil in my heart completely dies.” After saying this, Major General Glenn’s eyes changed: “This is
War is just such an opportunity - do you want to fight or not?"
"Hit!" dozens of officers responded in unison.
"I will fight for what I should fight for. Even if I drop a few levels, I will still be me." Compared with the beginning, Glens has matured a lot: "But, if someone embarrasses the Youshui Army on the battlefield,
, I won’t be polite!”
"Follow the orders and don't dare to slack off!" the officers responded firmly. The style of the demonic troops was still as strong as ever.
Major General Glens glanced once, nodded, and turned away. But the officers still stood up straight, because the lecture was only halfway through - following the same process as before, Major General Scindia on the other side came up and said,
Accept military salutes from all officers calmly.
"Everyone." After returning the gift, Scindia said softly: "Please rest a moment!"
"The battle order from the Northern Theater Joint Command has been issued to your staff. This is a plan that we participated in formulating. All units have been fully considered. Officers and soldiers at all levels must not have doubts or hesitation and must proceed in accordance with the order...
…”
"The fighting method and style, His Majesty the Emperor has already instructed that there is no need to change. You can use whatever you are good at and like. You can shout 'Siceria!' when charging, but! You must remember one thing..." Use the familiar method
After explaining the battle, Major General Scindia said: "No prayers are allowed at any time."
There was silence for a while, and then someone among the officers asked in a low voice: "So, what about the prayers to the gods?"
"When did you become slow?" Major General Sidia turned around and looked down, lowered the voice, but said firmly: "His Majesty's command is: No, accurate, read, pray, pray, text!"
"Yes, sir!" The officers responded immediately. For these surrendering officers and soldiers, singing the praises of the gods was even more difficult than betraying the demons.
"Why are you still dawdling? Hurry up and get going!" At this time, Major General Glens roared in the distance.
The officers mounted their horses, and amid the roars of "Ciceria!" their figures gradually disappeared from the sight of the two major generals. (To be continued)