Claude now has only one question in his mind: Since in the next six months or even longer, the Kingdom of Hicks has lost its threat to the territorial war zone, then why does the Kingdom's Army Department send a Kingdom General to replace him?
The position of supreme commander of the theater, and at the same time also brought the strength of a Guards Division. What is their purpose?
When all the birds are gone, a good bow is hidden? Claude shook his head slightly, this is impossible. Since he took over the position of Marshal Michelchi as the supreme commander of the theater, he has followed the rules and has not done anything provocative at all. And he has just done it for
The kingdom made great achievements and annihilated the three main legions of the Kingdom of Hicks in one fell swoop. If the Kingdom's Army Department wanted to deal with itself, there was no need to go into such a big fight. It could just issue an order to return to the capital to report on its duties.
Besides, sending a high-level general like the general of the kingdom to lead an officer and soldier of the Guards Division to deal with him would be too arrogant for him. This is just an overseas territory directly under the jurisdiction of Nubicia continent. For those high-level powerful people in the kingdom,
, being sent to serve here is like an exile. Otherwise, how could he become the supreme commander of the theater as a major general and honorary baron of a small kingdom? Marshal Michelich's recommendation is certainly one thing, but the corresponding
The reluctance of the kingdom's senior generals who could hold this position to serve here was also an important deciding factor.
Think about it from another angle, if it is not against yourself or any senior general in the war zone, did the Kingdom's general, hereditary earl General Alges Kai Osmolin offend someone in the royal capital by going to serve in the war zone?
Is a powerful person really exiled here as he suspected? This is also unlikely, because if he is really exiled, he has no need or the right to command a division of guards officers and soldiers to come with him...
Claude began to look through the newspapers from the royal capital and the handwritten gossips that Mr. Veblen had brought. However, it was obvious that the newspapers were all official articles, and the news about other countries was in dire straits, and the people were in dire straits. News about his own country
The situation was all good and prosperous. Especially the news touting the victory in the Third Colonial War took up most of the page. Claude suddenly found that he had dozens of lovers and a dozen illegitimate children.
Titles like "My Past with the General" and "The Most Valiant General in the Kingdom" are everywhere on the third page of newspapers. They are nothing more than a beautiful young aristocratic lady recalling the wonderful time she spent with Claude.
. Or a certain famous lady in the royal capital recalled that she and General Claude fell in love at first sight at a ball, and they were engaged for life and then had a secret marriage. However, the general went overseas to serve the country directly under the jurisdiction of the country, and the two had no choice but to end up together.
Separation…
Damn it, this is unreasonable, Claude was furious: "Can I sue these newspapers for libel?"
Mr. Veblen was drinking tea leisurely, waiting for Claude to read the newspapers and handwritten gossip documents he had brought. Hearing Claude's question, he raised his eyebrows calmly: "
You can’t win if you sue..."
"Why?" Claude was stunned.
Mr. Veblen put down his tea cup: "It's very simple. The third page of all newspapers has a general name. You see there is a line of small words at the top, which says that the sources of all articles on this page are from folk fiction. Any similarity is purely coincidental.
, takes no responsibility. That’s why the third page of the newspaper is also called the rumor page. It itself says it’s a rumor, but if you sue it, it will become a joke.
It’s not that no one sued before, but none of them won. For example, if you look at the noble lady recalling the wonderful time with Claude, although you don’t know this noble lady, she knows other Claude.
She is not talking about you, you just have the same name. There is also the famous social lady who said she gave birth to an illegitimate child for General Claude. That is simpler. The name of the man she knows is General Claude, not Claude.
Lord, so you sued her just because you misunderstood..."
Huh? There is such a thing...Claude was speechless. However, being exposed to these tidbits in the newspapers made his worries lessened a lot. To be honest, these newspapers in the royal capital
The news published on the Internet is of little value. It is better to analyze some of the truth from the gossip and anecdotes in the newspaper.
Claude began to read the handwritten gossip documents that Mr. Veblen had brought. The documents written in them were all the news that was circulated privately in the capital, which was more valuable than the news in the newspapers. Just like Alges Kay.
General Osmolin went to serve in the territorial war zone, which was also mentioned above. Even the establishment of the Guards Division he brought with him has detailed records. It is worth noting that before departure, the Guards Division
The regiment has undergone some personnel changes, and dozens of senior officers from established noble families have entered the Guards Division...
Apart from this, there is no other news about General Alges Kai Osmolin and the Guards Division. Claude looked at Mr. Veblen and asked: "Your association has
We know that General Alges Kai Osmolin is coming to the war zone to serve as the supreme commander. Is there any more information about him?"
Mr. Veblen laughed: "General, I came here tonight specifically to talk to you. There are some news that we cannot put on paper to avoid giving people clues. We can only spread it through word of mouth. I can only tell you by word of mouth."
Mouth, enter your ears, I will not admit that I have said these words outside.
In fact, General Alges Kai Osmolin came to the war zone to serve for only one purpose. He wanted to lead all the troops in the war zone to capture the port of Vibato, occupy all the colonies of the Kingdom of Hicks on the Nubisian continent, and end the war.
This colonial war also paved the way for him to be promoted to marshal of the kingdom."
Claude suddenly understood.
I have been wondering why the Kingdom's Army Ministry is so slow to report the results of the Third Colonial War this time, delaying it for more than two months. It turns out that the Kingdom's Army Ministry is also paying attention to the reaction of the Kingdom of Hicks. I passed Hicks
The Kingdom's Army Ministry can naturally analyze clearly what the articles published in the newspapers of the Kingdom's neighboring countries have explained. After concluding that the Kingdom of Hicks cannot provide military support to the colonies on the Nubisian continent within six months to one year, the Kingdom's Army
The Ministry decided to end this protracted colonial war.
At this time, Claude remembered the rumors that General Bolognik had told him about General Alges Kai Osmolin. He was the most adept commander in positional offensive warfare in the kingdom, no matter what kind of castle or fortress it was.
, will all be conquered by him. The only regret is that the troops under his command will suffer heavy casualties...
The kingdom wants to end this colonial war with the Kingdom of Hicks. When the Kingdom of Hicks refuses to negotiate, the best way is to retaliate and occupy all the colonies of the Kingdom of Hicks on the Nubisian continent. Hicks Kingdom
Without its colonies, the Kingdom of Sri Lanka has no place to stay, and it can no longer send army troops to the Nubisian continent to compete for supremacy. Perhaps it can also send the Sea King fleet to harass in the future, but such piracy only needs to be carried out in coastal ports.
Setting up some city defense artillery can solve the problem. If you can't get to the shore, you won't be able to occupy the territory.
That's why General Alges Kai Osmolin came to take office with a division of Guards officers and soldiers. He was worried that he would not be able to command the five reinforced divisions in the theater, so he needed a trusted armed force.
The troops were used to carry out supervision duties. As the former commander of the Guards Corps, he easily asked the Kingdom's Army Ministry to dispatch a division of troops.
"By the way, you just said that General Alges Kai Osmolin wants to be promoted to Marshal of the Kingdom?" Claude asked.
Mr. Veblen nodded: "This is his only chance. After all, the only place where the kingdom is still at war is in our directly administered war zone, which is where we can still earn military exploits. In the five-year war in the eastern region, Alges.
General Kai Osmolin commanded the Guards Corps to attack the Principality of Rimodra and fought fiercely for three months. Although some progress was made, the casualties suffered by the Guards Corps and several second-line legions that assisted in the attack were too heavy.
Prince Hansback had to let the Guards rest and recuperate, and at the same time dismissed him. Because according to the intensity of his attack, the Kingdom would have to pay at least one million casualties in order to attack the Principality of Klimaudra. This is something that no one can
It was an unbearable price. Because of this, General Alges Kai Osmolin was unable to take a step closer to becoming the field marshal of the kingdom in the war in the eastern region. This time he volunteered to
The purpose of coming to assume the position of supreme commander of the war zone is to capture the Port City of Vibato, achieve great success, and be promoted to marshal of the kingdom."
Claude thought for a moment: "So this General Alges Kai Osmolin is not the prince's man?"
Mr. Veblen laughed: "General, the general of the kingdom who is going to take over your position is not originally Prince Hansback. He is the representative of those old noble families in the kingdom's military. He is the heir to the royal family.
In the dispute, they are a neutral faction, supporting neither the eldest prince nor the second prince. Our association believes that he will take over your position as the supreme commander of the theater, mainly because he has spotted this opportunity. Vibato Port City
Currently, there is only one standing legion of the Kingdom of Hicks defending, and he is confident that he can conquer the city wall and seize the entire city, but the casualties are just higher."
Paralyzed, all the premature moths have come out. If Claude had not led the Thunder Division to annihilate the three standing armies of the Kingdom of Hicks this time, I believe that General Alges Kai Osmolin would still be here.
The king is enjoying the blessings and will not be so eager to come here to claim credit.
The idea made by the general of the kingdom is quite cost-effective. The Kingdom of Hicks is currently unable to provide military support to the colony. There is only one standing division left in the port city of Vibato. He leads a guard division himself, plus five troops in the war zone.
A reinforced division, which together has the strength of almost three legions. The difference in offensive and defensive strength is almost three to one, which is enough to storm the port city of Vibato.
Even if the enemy's defense is enhanced by the Sea King Squadron, it doesn't matter. It's just that the casualties of the troops are higher. As long as the city wall is conquered, the entire city will soon fall into his pocket. All he wants is to siege the city.
With this achievement, he can be promoted to the marshal of the kingdom, return to the capital, and leave a mess for the war zone to clean up...
What Claude is considering now is whether to lead his troops to capture Vibato Port before the arrival of General Alges Kai Osmolin, so that this general who wants to be promoted to the marshal of the kingdom will make a wasted trip.
Just this thought came to mind for a moment, and Claude gave up the idea himself. It wasn't that he couldn't defeat the Port City of Vibato, but that there was no need to offend the old aristocratic families in the military.
The other is that Claude is worried that if he leads the Thunder Division to capture Weibato City, the kingdom general who came in great interest will be left hanging on the stage. If he leads the troops in the war zone to capture Weibato City,
If he visits Bator Port City, then he can be promoted to the Kingdom Marshal as he wishes and return to the capital.
But if he comes and finds that the port city of Vibato has been captured by him, then it is conceivable that he will regard himself as a thorn in his side. Moreover, without the merits of conquering the city and occupying land, he will not be promoted to the marshal of the kingdom, and he will not be promoted to the marshal of the kingdom.
He knows how long he will stay in the position of the supreme commander of the theater. Obviously, as long as he stays in this position, he is guaranteed to be in trouble with himself to the end, and his dream of letting him be promoted to marshal will be shattered.
Protect yourself wisely, that's all Claude could think. But knowing the clear purpose of General Alges Kai Osmolin's visit, Claude breathed a sigh of relief. Anyway, his Thunder Legion is a light cavalry field army.
, although the Third Colonial War was won, the casualties were heavy. One-third of the officers and soldiers were still in the treatment center to recuperate, and the shortage of thousands of soldiers who died has not been replenished.
After the Kingdom General arrives, he will also receive an official order from the Kingdom's Ministry of War to form the Thunder Legion. At that time, he can avoid this eager man and go to Wickham Castle to reorganize his troops. There is no need to stay in the war zone.
The command center is under orders...
"By the way, my friend, do you have any other news that you need to convey orally?" Claude relaxed, leaned back in his chair, and asked Mr. Veblen with a smile.
"Yes, General." Mr. Veblen was more alert this time. He put down the teacup in his hand, stood up from the sofa, came to the desk, and said to Claude in a low voice: "The Legend of the King's Capital"
According to some gossip, it is said that our King will only be able to survive for another four to five months at most before returning to the kingdom of the God of War..."
"What?" Claude was stunned: "Is this news true?"
How many years has Sterling X been bedridden? Claude has really forgotten. Anyway, after the war in the eastern region, I heard that His Majesty the King was in poor health and was in bed to recuperate. All state affairs were entrusted to the eldest prince, the Prime Minister of the Kingdom and
The ministers discussed and decided. It has been nearly seven or eight years now. Everyone is used to His Majesty the King being bedridden. Unexpectedly, today we heard that he will die in a few months...
"It's true. The source of the information cannot be revealed, but I guarantee it is reliable. His Majesty the King suffered a stroke in the second half of October last year. He couldn't speak clearly, and his mind was sober and confused. It is said that the greatest wish of the Kingdom's ministers is that His Majesty the King can die before his death.
Before the election, designate which prince will succeed to the throne, so as to prevent the two princes from fighting and ruining the current situation of the kingdom..."
Claude shook his head: "Why should the second prince argue with the eldest prince? The eldest prince has been handling state affairs for the past few years when His Majesty was bedridden. He has done a very good job. Moreover, the Kingdom's army is also on the side of the eldest prince.
On the other hand, I think it would be better if the second prince surrendered obediently, otherwise after the eldest prince succeeds to the throne, he is likely to be exiled to another country and will not be able to return to his country for the rest of his life..."
Mr. Vibato laughed: "General, you can't be so sure. There are many high-level people in the kingdom who oppose the eldest prince's succession. At least the Navy Department has been opposing the Army Department. In addition, more than five months ago, you
While on the battlefield, there was an assassination case against the eldest prince in the royal capital. The eldest prince was fine, but Marshal Michelle Qi who was with him was seriously injured and is still recuperating.
The assassins were also caught on the spot, but they still found the opportunity to commit suicide by taking poison. The angry eldest prince ordered the guards around him to chop the assassins into pieces and throw them into the manure pit, and then ran to the second prince's house to eat.
There was a scene, and the second prince swore in public that these assassins were not ordered by him, and he would not send assassins to murder his family. The eldest prince let him go, but in this way, the eldest prince was in the eyes of many people
I lost points and thought that the future king of the kingdom should not be so impulsive..."