After Jacqueline's death, when it was time to deploy troops, the Lord of Beta City temporarily recruited the knights in her mansion to defend the North Sea without even saying hello to Clarissa.
He did not hold Chen Feng accountable, but brushed the matter off.
However, this behavior seriously violated the interests of Clarissa's family. She has always been resentful about this, mistakenly believing that Beta was deliberately squeezing her territory and military power.
The current situation was very critical. Whale Luo Island immediately formed a wartime headquarters, which was established on the high ground opposite the beach, and all available warships and knights were dispatched to the North Sea.
It is nominally commanded by the Lord of Beta City, but the real power is firmly in Chen Feng's hands, and all military power is under his personal control and mobilization.
In addition to being the chief assistant, Chen Feng also received military skills taught by Gladstone. Because of this, the Lord of Beta City trusted him.
"We currently have 400 warships, including silver armor, a total of 35,000 naval troops. Compared with the pants industry clan, this number is still too small."
Chen Feng placed the core of the battle on the naval battle, and the outcome must be decided within the strait. Once defeated, it would be extremely difficult to win if the Pants Industry Clan landed and tried to resist.
"I would like to ask, are you sure you don't want to defend the coastal beaches?" Lord Beta was confused.
At first, she suggested leaving five thousand knights to build fortifications on the beach, so that if the naval battle failed, they could continue to resist the orcs' offensive.
But this proposal was quickly rejected by Chen Feng. More knights needed to be invested in the Strait Battle.
At the headquarters, there are only mentor Griffin and a few magicians to protect them. The rest of the knights are all at sea, temporarily led by Earl Heyman.
"If the decisive battle were to take place on land, it would be difficult for us to win anyway. Petersburg has city walls and moats, but we couldn't defend it. And Jingluo Island is an isolated island without even a city wall. How can we defend it?
Can you live in it?
The only advantage is the naval battle. If we lose, then think about how to retreat? There is no point in resisting on the beach."
"First Assistant Minister, I understand! Then according to your previous strategic deployment, Earl Heyman and I will each lead half of the warships to attack the orc army in the deep water area of the strait."
The Lord of Beta City nodded and said: "One more thing. Someone just reported to me that Clarissa and the orc tribe commander have recently exchanged secret letters. If she just sits back and ignores it, that's fine. I'm afraid she will turn against the orc tribe and ally with the orc tribe.
If this is the case, you and we will be in a difficult situation with enemies from both sides."
"Don't worry about this problem now, I'll find a way to solve it."
Chen Feng has long wanted to meet Clarissa in person and explain clearly the pros and cons. As the leaders of a large family, they are usually wise men with great strategies, otherwise she would not be able to sit in this position.
If Xiaozhi uses reason to move her emotionally, she might be able to persuade her to change her mind.
In short, the current war situation is urgent, and even if there are risks, we must try.
"How do you plan to solve it? Clarissa's mansion has 40,000 knights, more than Earl Heyman and I combined. She has a very stubborn personality and is difficult to negotiate. If you are not careful, you may do the opposite.
Make her more hostile to us."
"I'll go to the west of the city to meet with her first. Even if I can't persuade her to cooperate with us, I'd better stop her from stabbing us in the back."
Chen Feng handed over the important responsibility of command to the Lord of Beta City, and then headed to the west of the city alone.
As soon as she stepped into Clarissa's mansion, she was captured by the knights and bound to the front hall.
"Ms. Clarissa, everyone who comes is a guest, are you going to treat your guests this way?" Chen Feng sat cross-legged on the floor, looking up at Clarissa, and saw that she was wiping the edge of her sword with a gauze towel.
After knowing it was Chen Feng, she didn't even blink.
"If he is really a guest, I will treat him well, but if he is an enemy, I will let him know how sharp my sword is."
Clarissa held the sword, walked down the stone steps, stopped in front of Chen Feng, and hung the sword above his head, "If you are really sincere, you should explain your true identity."
"The city lord's husband..."
"It's really ridiculous. Men have no status in our Jingluo Island. If you were just Beta's husband, then she would never obey your words, let alone entrust you with the responsibility of commanding the battlefield.
I also heard that the Silver Armor Army in the west of the city is willing to obey your orders, but they usually don't even listen to orders from the Lord of Beta City."
Clarissa swung her sword to cut off the rope on Chen Feng's body, "I've given you enough face, don't stress my patience."
"To be honest, I am Chen Feng, the chief minister of the kingdom. I was wanted by the Pope, so I was forced to live here..."
"Oh, the Beta family is a supporter of royal power, that's why she dares to protect you, and I advocate divine power and believe in the Pope. If you expose your identity in front of me like this, I will send a secret letter to the Pope, and there will be a large number of high-level magicians.
Come to arrest you."
"It's useless. I killed them all in a previous encirclement and suppression campaign, and even drove a guard magician crazy."
Chen Feng took out his pistol and put it on the floor in front of him, "If I want, I can kill you in one second, and then transfer your knights to defend the North Sea. I can do it quickly and don't have to waste so much."
That’s it.”
"Are you threatening me? What I hate the most in my life is that others act condescendingly in front of me."
Although Clarissa didn't like Chen Feng, she believed what he said.
Back on the cliff, if Chen Feng hadn't been merciful, she would have been killed long ago.
"Now that you're here, tell me your purpose." Clarissa retracted her sword and returned to her original position to sit down.
"Come to trade."
"Be specific!" Clarissa supported her chin with her hand and glanced at Chen Feng lightly.
"Opposite the Jingluo Island is the Pants Industry Legion, and its leader is Greenland. In addition to the 80,000 orcs, there are also tens of thousands of knights from the Riyan Tower. If they capture the Jingluo Island, Petersburg and Japan will reappear.
The tragedy of Yanta.
The only thing that can stop her is the natural chasm. If the Pants Industry Clan lands, they will plunder all the jade and agate. The one who will lose the most is not the Lord of Beta City, but you.
As far as I know, Clarissa’s family owns half of the resources and territory on Jingluo Island.”
Seeing Glalisa's silence, Chen Feng continued to strike while the iron was hot, "If we can work together to repel the attack of the orcs, then after the war, all of Jacqueline's territory will be given to you, and the Lord of Beta City will also voluntarily cede half of the territory.
Moreover, as long as you are willing to give me half of your troops, I have 70% confidence in repelling the pants clan."
"Is this true? Can you represent the Lord of Beta City?"
"Of course, I am the chief assistant, so her words are more effective."
"I'll lend you 30,000 knights, and I hope the chief assistant can fulfill his promise."
Chen Feng's words were true. The Frost Witch didn't give her a good look at all. After landing on the island, her attitude would only get worse. If she disagreed, she might kill Clarissa's family.