Claude stopped at Fort Afina, the capital of the Principality of Sidings. He had to discuss with General Albert and handle some political affairs of the Principality of Rimodra and the Principality of Sidings, and at the same time make preparations for the division of troops. Preparation matters. Thanks to the rapid advance of the troops and Claude's disguise, the unsuspecting grand dukes and nobles of the two principalities were almost wiped out, and the few remaining fish that slipped through the net were no longer able to make any waves.
What troubles the two generals now is that they have few troops when they are used. The three divisions of the Thunder Legion have nearly 120,000 troops. The first division is led by General Belklin and goes straight to the Royal City of Polyvisia in the Kingdom of Nasseri. This is the most critical step in the crescent hook plan, just like a black tiger tearing out the heart, killing him with one blow. Paralyze the entire Kingdom of Nasseri and prepare for the destruction of this sworn enemy country of the Kingdom of Ovilas in the eastern region of Farea Continent.
The third division, under the charge of General McJack, swept across the territory of the former Eskiline Principality, which now belongs to the eastern enclave of the Kingdom of Hicks. The most important thing is to seize the three southern counties, integrate the military industry here, and produce the bullets and shells needed for the new rifles and new artillery equipped by the Thunder Legion in the shortest possible time to meet the ammunition needs of the entire legion. This is an arduous task related to the survival of the Thunder Legion.
General Diavid's Second Division is responsible for the destruction of the Principality of Rimodra and the Principality of Sidings. Now that the task has been completed, the entire Second Division's troops have been dispersed. The three principalities of Rimodra Key cities, the two strategic cities of the Principality of Sidings, both need to be divided and garrisoned. As a result, Claude's legion headquarters now only has one directly affiliated reinforced combat group, as well as two baggage transport battalions, a guard battalion and a garrison battalion in the logistics department.
The combat troops of a division are four main field regiments and an independent reinforcement battalion. The seaport cities of Camontole and Floric in the Principality of Rimodra, as well as the capital of the Archduke Castle of Rivacero, are located in the west. Fort Afina, the capital of the Principality of Dins, and Ames City are strategic locations. The troops of the Second Division are stationed in these five key cities. It can be said that the Second Division no longer has a field mobile unit and has become a local garrison force.
Claude's original plan to lead the second division to the Kingdom of Nasseri to support the first division and sweep across the entire Kingdom of Nasseri came to nothing. The two paths before him were: First, endure for two months; Waiting for the ocean-going cruise fleet from the overseas autonomous territories to arrive again, they will escort six local garrison regiments to replace the garrison strength of the second division. Only in this way can the troops of the second division be assembled to go to the Kingdom of Nasseri.
The advantage of this road is that the soldiers of the Second Division will be stationed in these five key cities for two months and can fully rest and recuperate. At the same time, there will be enough ammunition after the ocean cruise fleet arrives for the second time, and there is no need to worry about excessive ammunition consumption. The disadvantage is that the first division that captured the Royal City of Polyvisia in the Kingdom of Nasseri needs to hold on for more than two months, and the Kingdom of Nasseri has these two months to mobilize the standing army and form local armed forces to besiege the first division. The first division may resist the arrival of the second division, causing unpredictable changes in the battle situation.
The second way is to abandon all cities except Florik Seaport, gather all the troops of the Second Division and go straight to the Kingdom of Nasseri, and first beat the Kingdom of Nasseri to pieces so that it can no longer resist. But in this way, the Thunder Legion is likely to fall into a dilemma with enemies on all sides. There is no escape route and reliable transportation channels for logistics supplies and ammunition. Once they run out of ammunition and food, the two divisions will be very dangerous and may be wiped out.
But at this moment, Claude received a falcon message from the Rock Legion regarding the victory in Ambriz County. This great victory was beyond Claude's expectation. He believed that the Rock Army could hold Ambriz County, but he really didn't expect such a great victory. The two divisions are equivalent to a normal legion, one against seven. Not only did they win three position defense battles, they also took advantage of the enemy's low morale to attack the enemy camp at night, using new artillery bombardments and long-barreled rockets to defeat the enemy. The fire attack on the camp eventually caused the enemy to completely collapse and flee.
The most surprising thing is the ratio of casualties between the enemy and ours. Only four of the seven legions of the National Alliance Army in the Eastern Region returned, and nearly 200,000 people were lost. The Rock Legion captured almost two legions, more than 130,000 people, and suffered only more than 1,700 casualties. The actual number of soldiers who died was less than 300. This is a battle loss of more than 1:100. Rate. It is said that the statistics almost blinded everyone in the temporary royal court of Bailu City.
"Boney and Bick are starting to have a hard time," General Albert remarked sharply.
This is an obvious fact. The great victory in Ambriz County was like a shot in the arm for the provisional royal court. Those noble and high-ranking officials began to talk about implementing a major counterattack and regaining the entire country within a month. Their calculation method is very simple. Since one rock army can defeat seven, then with the three ace field divisions and a second-line army that are being reorganized, the kingdom has enough power to launch an attack and drive out all the enemies in one go. Kingdom proper.
Generals Bolognik and Buechlin had already rejected the suggestion of launching a counterattack, and their heads were still clear. These three defensive battles and a night attack had consumed half of their entire ammunition reserves, and the next two and a half months Within this period, they had no way to obtain ammunition supplies from overseas autonomous territories. Because the ocean-going cruise fleet must deliver ammunition to the Thunder Legion as soon as possible, while the Rock Legion's mission is only to hold on to Ambriz County.
"This great victory bought the Rock Legion half a year. During this half year, the enemy no longer has to think about launching an attack." Claude said, he clicked on the map: "Between the Principality of Rimodra and the Principality of Sidings. Therefore, apart from the fact that they mistook us for the alliance army, the main reason why we were successfully accepted into our arms was that these two principalities sent the two legions they had just formed to the royal capital, otherwise we would have to first Deal with these two legions.
Although the Alliance army lost three legions in Ambriz County, they are gathering new reinforcements in the royal capital. It is currently known that there are five alliance reinforcements assembled in the royal capital, and one is from the Hicks Kingdom stationed there. The standing legions include a new legion from the Principality of Sidings, a standing legion from the Kingdom of Nasseri, a light cavalry legion from the Principality of Karnas that has just arrived in the royal capital, and a new legion from the Principality of Rimodra. . It is said that there is still a standing army of the Nasseri Kingdom on the way.
The Kingdom of Hicks has also conscripted and formed two new standing corps, preparing to transport them to the Kingdom of Nasseri via waterways. We don’t know when they will arrive. However, I have sent Admiral Murray Ed's armored fleet north to ambush the transport fleet escorted by the Hicks Kingdom's Sea King fleet. I believe that news will come out in a while.
Therefore, when there are ten legions of the Alliance army and more than 600,000 troops in the kingdom itself, launching a major counterattack at this time is purely out of the blue. However, because the Rock Legion captured the enemy camp and seized all the logistical supplies this time, it aroused the jealousy of the Provisional Royal Court and the Kingdom's Army Department. They requested that all the captured trophies be handed over to them in the Rock Legion for military use, and now Boney and Bick are negotiating with them."
General Albert slapped the table angrily: "They are so shameless. They always run to White Deer City after losing battles, and they don't forget to put their hands into our bowls to get food. If you have the ability, let them go to the enemy by themselves. Get supplies.”
Claude threw the second Falcon letter he had read on the table: "Haha, Boni and Bic rejected the request of the Kingdom's Army Department to launch a major counterattack. Do you know what they said? They asked the Rock Army to send new rifles and He handed over the new artillery to them and said that since the Rock Army was afraid of death, it would let other troops equip these new weapons and go into battle to attack the enemy.
Do they really think that the Rock Legion relies on these new weapons to win the war? They are idiots. I don’t know how they got to the top. They can even say such things. However, Boni thought that some of the captured materials could be distributed to them to reduce the pressure on the Rock Legion. At present, the soldiers of the legion are also a little impetuous. They believe that the enemy is vulnerable and are not willing to stay in the trenches any longer.
Therefore, Boney and Bick hope that we will speed up the implementation of the plan. When the news of the demise of the Principality of Sidings and the Principality of Rimodra spreads, and the news that the Royal City of Polyvisia of the Kingdom of Nasseri is occupied by us, the alliance army will be in a panic. Chaos, then it will be much easier for them to launch a counterattack, and all they need to deal with are the armies of the Kingdom of Hicks and the Principality of Karnas. "
General Albert shook his head helplessly: "But the troops of the Second Division are stuck in local garrison. Now we occupy five strategically important cities, and we haven't even cleared the surrounding areas. We can only ensure this The safety of the passage, if these cities are abandoned, the alliance army can easily occupy these territories by withdrawing from the kingdom, and then we will be in a situation of being besieged by the enemy in the Kingdom of Nasseri."
Claude clicked on the map: "In fact, the only real strategic locations in the Principality of Rimodra and the Principality of Sidings are these two places, Florik Seaport and Odin Mountains. Florik Harbor is We are a key port for shipping, and the Odin Mountains are the gateway to our kingdom. I have ordered Blovik's Wolf Fang Brigade to cooperate with the independent reinforced battalion of the second division to capture the Odin Mountains. There is only Xiding there. Guarded by a local garrison of the Principality.
I am going to leave the reinforced field regiment directly under the legion to you, and you will be responsible for cleaning up the surrounding areas of the Principality of Rimodra and the Principality of Sidings. Most of the young men in these two principalities were forcibly recruited to form legions and sent to the kingdom. Most of the nobles were also captured by our operation. There are no resistance forces in the two principalities, or in other words The common people of these two principalities miss the days when they were ruled by our kingdom even more.
In fact, we do not need to disperse the troops of the Second Division to garrison these five important places. It is enough to garrison one battalion in one city. After all, one of our battalions equipped with new weapons is equivalent to the combat power of one of the enemy's regiments. Therefore, let the baggage transport battalion, guard battalion and garrison battalion directly under our army's logistics department be stationed in these key cities, gather the troops of the second division, and I will lead them to the Kingdom of Nasseri to support the first division.
I'm worried that if we stay here for more than two months, it will give the Kingdom of Nasseri time to withdraw its main army in the kingdom's mainland and join the battle to siege the first division. In addition, if the armored fleet fails to intercept the Sea King Fleet of the Hicks Kingdom and allows the two standing legions of the Hicks Kingdom to come ashore, it will add variables to the battle situation in Nasseri. With one more second division, I can be sure to destroy the two standing legions that Hicks Kingdom has come to reinforce. "
General Albert nodded: "I understand, I will stay here and help you take care of your retreat. When the ocean-going cruise fleet transports our six local garrison regiments, I will lead the troops to transport ammunition to Nasseri The kingdom joins you.”
The reason why General Albert is left here is because these two principalities have a very large territory, and they need one person to be responsible for all the affairs of these two principalities, whether it is military or administrative, they need someone who can make the final decision. And can make contingency decisions in unexpected situations.
It just took some time to gather the troops of the Second Division. While waiting, two more good news came from the front line. First, Michael led the third division to sweep through the entire territory of the original Eskiline Principality, regaining the so-called enclave of the Kingdom of Hicks, and bringing the three southern counties back under his jurisdiction. However, he reported a situation. In the capital of the former Eskiline Principality, the Grand Duke's Castle of Braviso, four hard labor camps were discovered, which were all captured legionnaires under the former Prince Hansback.
The total number of captive soldiers in these four hard labor camps is more than 50,000. They were originally four legions belonging to the power of the great prince. After the prince was assassinated, they occupied new occupied territories, divided their territories, and became warlords. develop. However, the Kingdom of Hicks, together with the Kingdom of Nasseri and the Principality of Karnas, launched an attack on the newly occupied territories in the name of restoring the Principality of Sidings and the Principality of Rimodra, and quickly eliminated the new occupation. These four legions on the ground, these soldiers were all defeated and captured, and then punished as hard labor by the Kingdom of Hicks.
What makes Mai Jack embarrassed is that these more than 50,000 captured soldiers are all soldiers of the Kingdom of Ovelas. Although they are not in the same camp, they are compatriots after all. Now after being rescued, he asked to join the army and take revenge on the Kingdom of Hicks. It is said that they lived a miserable life in the hard labor camps. In just two or three years, countless people in these four hard labor camps died of exhaustion, freezing, beatings and starvation. Originally, they had more than 60,000 captured soldiers, but now only More than 50,000 people
"You can handle this matter." Claude said to General Albert: "First select personnel from among them to form several local garrison forces. Their weapons and military supplies will be allocated from the supplies we captured. They are veterans, let them rest and recuperate in the towns where they are stationed while forming, and reduce the pressure on places where we are unable to garrison due to insufficient troops. Our Thunder Legion must maintain a mobile assault force to deal with unexpected and emergencies."
The second good news was the falcon message sent by General Belklin. He led the first division and successfully occupied the Royal City of Polyvisia in the Kingdom of Nasseri after a less fierce siege battle. Most of the members of the Seri royal family have been captured, and most of the nobles and high-ranking officials of the Naseri Kingdom in the royal city have also become prisoners of the First Division. But because of the war, the two princes of the Nasseri royal family were supervising the soldiers outside, and they were lucky enough to escape from the trap.
After occupying the Royal City of Polyvisia, Belklin first carried out a large-scale manhunt in the city and captured all the nobles and high-ranking officials of the Nasseri Kingdom who were in the city. Immediately afterwards, the daring dispersed troops attacked in all directions, defeated the local garrison forces of all towns within a hundred miles of the royal city, and then collected all the grain, grass and military supplies and retreated to the royal city of Polyvisia. Now that the news of the capture of the royal city has spread throughout the Nasseri Kingdom, it is likely that it will be besieged by the local Qinwang armed forces of the Nasseri Kingdom after a while.
"Major Mason Hughes, send the order to lift the blockade." Claude summoned his adjutant. Now that the crescent hook plan has been successful, there is no need to keep it secret anymore. The fishing boats trapped in the two seaport cities and those who do not belong to the east Sea-going vessels from other countries in the regional alliance of countries can be released.
"In addition, we reported to the Royal Court of White Deer City that the Thunder Legion successfully landed in the newly occupied territory, destroyed the Principality of Rimodra and the Principality of Sidings, and recovered all the lost territory. At the same time, the surprise troops raided the Kingdom of Nasseri and successfully occupied the Royal City of Polivisia. At present, the grand ducal families of the two principalities and their nobles will be sent to White Deer City for processing by the royal court in the near future. As for the Nasseri royal family, they will have to wait for some time before they can go to White Deer City." Claude gave a brief report Content.
"Yes, General." Major Mason Hughes saluted and turned around to leave, but was stopped by Claude: "Wait a moment, send an order to all the units of the Second Division, asking them to speed up and assemble within two days. Take a two-day rest." God, in five days the army will attack the Nasseri Kingdom."
When the entire newly occupied territory was recovered and occupied by the Thunder Legion, the Principality of Rimodra and the Principality of Sidings were destroyed. Even the Royal City of Polivisia in the Kingdom of Nasseri was raided and occupied by the Thunder Legion, and most members of the Nasseri royal family were captured. After the news reached Bailu City, the entire temporary royal court fell into an atmosphere of surprise and joy.
"Really, Your Majesty, I guarantee this is true." General Bolognik understood Frederick I's lack of confidence and doubt very well. Originally, the kingdom was forced by the alliance army and was about to face the crisis of national subjugation. As a result, two legions from the overseas autonomous territories were dispatched. The Rock Legion defeated seven with one, inflicting heavy losses on the enemy and stabilizing the defense line. However, the Thunder Legion quietly landed in the newly occupied territory, destroyed the two newly restored principalities, and also raided the Royal City of Polyvisia, the kingdom's mortal enemy, the Kingdom of Nasseri. Captured the king of the enemy kingdom and most of his royal family members.
Now all fools know that this war has undergone earth-shaking changes, and the balance of the war has been greatly tilted in favor of the Kingdom of Ovelas. It can be said that the kingdom has now gone from survival to victory. The surprised Frederick I grabbed General Bolognik and asked him repeatedly, fearing that the news from Claude was just a joke. In just one hour, His Majesty the King asked four times whether it was true or false.
"That's why we have repeatedly rejected any counterattack plans formulated by the Kingdom's Army Ministry. As long as the Thunder Legion's crescent hook plan can succeed, we can sit back and watch the enemy panic inside. If we take action at this time, the enemy has no intention of fighting, and it is not a defeat. It means surrender. Our brave soldiers no longer need to fight desperately to conquer the enemy's defensive positions. It is enough to maintain the offensive posture and pressure on the enemy," General Bolognik said proudly.
On April 2, the first year of the Holy Light Calendar, 600, Claude led the Second Thunder Division into the Kingdom of Nasseri