The original curved table top reveals the noble ebony wood, and two cups of coffee are exuding fragrance in front of the two of them. Frederick has maintained this low-brow contemplation since Kloof introduced the current situation in India. State, fragrant coffee has always been Frederick's favorite, but now he seems to have lost interest, and is indifferent to the cup of top-quality Black Star coffee placed in front of him.
The ticking sound of the chiming clock in the room seemed to remind the two of them of the passage of time. Kruff was very patient. He knew that this decision was not easy to make and required careful arrangements and deployment, as well as considerable risks. , especially facing an extremely powerful enemy and an enemy commander who is as cunning as a fox, so he needs to explain the current situation between the enemy and ourselves in detail, so that the silent cousin in front of him can truly understand the current situation.
"Kruf, I don't think you are such an adventurous person. Why are you so persistent in starting such a large-scale war this time? I don't believe you don't know what this war means. I have no intention of interfering. Your command authority. When the Hansen Alliance asked for an alliance to jointly deal with the Tang people, you just informed me. Later, you negotiated privately with the Tang people to force the Tang army to turn to attack the Hansen Alliance. Logically speaking, we can take advantage of this right now. It is an opportunity to sit on the mountain and watch the fight between tigers and stabilize the internal situation in De'an, South India. Why do you have such an assumption?"
After patiently waiting for his cousin to finish introducing the current situation in India, Frederick spent some time organizing his thoughts based on the situation he knew. But until now, he still hasn't been able to convince himself to agree to Kruve's somewhat risky plan. Unless he is indecisive, this matter is too important and may affect Luzon's rule in South India if it fails. It may even affect the dominance of the Komini region, which has not yet been fully consolidated. He must be careful.
"It's simple, because we have to do this, otherwise we will lose control and influence on this land. During this trip, I have repeatedly asked myself, what will happen to us if we continue to maintain the status quo like this? ? No matter which angle I calculate the scenario from, the final outcome is that our rule in the southern Indian region will be replaced by the Tang people who have completely defeated the Hansen Alliance and greatly increased their power. That's why I made up my mind to plan. This plan, of course, is very risky. If there is no risk, there is no way to talk about it. We can imagine that Cui Wenxiu will not tolerate the possibility of a risk-free existence." Kruff took a sip of coffee and said lightly. .
It was the first time he heard his cousin speak in such a sure tone. Frederick was startled and looked at his cousin again. This plan should be said to be quite bold. It is almost to mobilize the Luzon Army currently stationed in the De'an area of southern India. However, once it is successfully implemented, it will indeed be able to deal a fatal blow to the Tang Army. At least it will allow the Tang Army to attack the entire De'an area in India. The power, morale and influence in the region and even in Central China have been greatly weakened. But if it is said that the foundation of the Tang Army can be cut off in one fell swoop, Frederick did not think so, but this did not affect his appreciation of this plan, because he was also a person who advocated taking the initiative to attack.
"Do you think the time is ripe now?" Frederick no longer questioned the feasibility of this plan, but he needed to consider the practicality of this plan.
Intelligence from the front line confirmed that the Tang Army indeed turned north along the Volga River, which showed that the Tang Army had indeed deceived the Hansen Alliance, because during this period, all activities of the Tang Army were not disturbed by any attacks by the Hansen Alliance. The Tang Army's diversion to the north will inevitably lead to a head-on confrontation with the Hanoverian Second Corps, the main force in the Hansen Alliance Army, in the Kerman Province. It is conceivable that Cui Wenxiu will also launch a full-scale attack on the Hansen Alliance on several other fronts. This is Cui Wenxiu's style. If he doesn't move, he will do it. If he moves with all his strength, he will definitely achieve full success.
The number of troops stationed by the Hansen Alliance Army in Western India was far less than that of the Tang Army, but Frederick was very clear about the combat effectiveness of their army. Compared with the previous Tang Army's troops stationed in the Indian area, most of them belonged to Li Wufeng's second-line army, such as the Seventh The Army, the Tenth Army and the Indian Army, except for the Jerok Army, which could barely be called a first-line army, Frederick did not believe that the Tang Army could overwhelm the Hansen Confederate Army in combat effectiveness with the same number of troops. On the contrary, Frederick believed that The Tang army may even suffer the loss of not being familiar with the opponent in the first battle. In this case, it should be a good opportunity for the Luzon Army to launch a full-scale attack, but Frederick still wanted to hear Kluf's opinion.
"I think now is the most appropriate time. The Tang Army currently only has one division of the Seventh Army stationed in the border area with us on the southern front, and their servant army, the Pancha Self-Defense Army, has 30,000 people. The Pancha Self-Defense Army is There are about 50,000 real elites who were trained by Pauling when he was the chief representative of the Pangcha Department. Currently, 30,000 people have been recruited by Cui Wenxiu to be stationed in Lahore Province, and another 20,000 people are stationed in Selms. We don't know much about the combat effectiveness of this army, but it is estimated that it will not exceed the Tang Army's Indian Legion or the Seventh Army. No matter what means Pauling uses, the unique character of the Indian nation determines how their soldiers will not become. An excellent soldier." Seeing the faint smile on Philip's lips, Kloof quickly added: "This is not my opinion alone."
"That is to say, the Tang Army currently has only more than 50,000 troops stationed in the southern border area. If we use all our strength..." Kruff was about to continue, but was stopped by Frederick with a wave of his hand: "Slow! The intelligence shows Didn’t it say that two ranger regiments of the Tang Army came south from the Tengger Grassland? Where are their positions now? I don’t seem to have seen any information about their movements!"
"Rangers? Frederick, do you mean that the Tang Army's rangers will appear on the southern front?" Kruff asked in disbelief.
"I didn't say that, but I need to verify the movements of the Tang Army's rangers. At least I haven't seen their activities on the Pame and Milo lines. If we don't get their exact movements, we want to launch an attack to the north. It is necessary to include these two forces in the possible range and make corresponding countermeasures." Frederick shook his head, but the meaning of his words was unmistakable.
"According to Cui Wenxiu's style, the Tang Army's rangers should appear on the battlefield in Dexin Province or Huluo Province, using frontal forces to attract the enemy's main force, and using rangers to attack from the flanks. This is Cui Wenxiu and even the Tang Army's use of rangers. Usual method." Although Kruf's words were certain, his tone revealed his inner uncertainty.
"Kruf, if Cui Wenxiu had always used conventional means to fight, I think it would be difficult for him to be entrusted with important tasks by Li Wufeng. To tell you the truth, I have studied the styles of the two major generals of the Tang Army. He hides his murderous intentions and is good at fighting head-on but occasionally surprises with surprise troops. He is quite like everyone else. Cui Wenxiu fights with unpredictable methods and uses his troops to make plans like a horse flying in the air and an antelope hanging its horns. It is strange and ruthless, and there is no trace to follow. This opponent is the most unpredictable, and with him Battles are unpredictable, and we can only improvise and adapt accordingly. In other words, when Cui Wenxiu shows signs of weakness, his ambush may become deeper. We must not be careful. Uh, I'm not against your plan. But we need to be more thoughtful.”
Seeing that his cousin was thoughtful, but also a little resentful, Frederick really didn't want to say this, but he needed to be responsible for the entire army, and he had to remind him.
"If we wait for our intelligence department to determine the movements of the Tang Army's rangers, maybe we will lose our best fighter. I admit that Cui Wenxiu's military use is indeed extraordinary, but I thought Cui Wenxiu would have thought that the Indian regiment in his hands would not be It is possible to break through the defense line of the 2nd Thuringian Army in the Dexin Province, and maybe suffer a heavy setback. Then he will let this happen? Impossible. If I were him, I would let the Rangers choose the opportunity. Move and deal a fatal blow to the Thuringian Second Corps." Kruda insisted on his opinion, "I believe it won't be long before the intelligence department can confirm my conclusion."
Seeing that his cousin was rarely so stubborn, Frederick also reflected on whether he was a little too conservative and cautious. Cui Wenxiu was good at using soldiers, but he was not a god. In this case, he did not expect that Kruve would With such a big counterattack plan brewing, Cui Wenxiu could deduce that his side would use this opportunity to counterattack? It stands to reason that our side should take advantage of this opportunity to clean up the internal problems in the former South Indian region.
"Kruf, if you think there is no problem with your plan, then is it possible? We can..." Jiao Telie's voice lowered, he didn't want to
He hopes to lose an opportunity because of this reason, and he doesn't want to get into trouble with his cousin because of this reason, but he still needs to stick to his own point of view, which is his own responsibility.
"Isn't it too conservative? This may affect the progress of the battle." Although Kruff patiently listened to the other party's opinions, he was still a little dissatisfied.
"Kruf, I would rather play it safe. After all, our opponent is no one else. We have seen Cui Wenxiu's methods. You should know which is more important." Frederick spoke seriously and thoughtfully. He was rarely so patient, but This time is different.
"Since you insist on this, I will consider it." Kruff knew that the other party had also made concessions, and he could barely accept such a result.