"As the enemy puts more and more drow and elite troops into the scouting battle, our cavalry curtain has been completely pressed into the ten miles around Esztergom. Moreover, several relatively dense woods have not been cleared.

Clearing it, although I cannot confirm it with scouts, I think it is possible that the enemy has established an advance camp there, just as we did before the battle of Pavia."

"The efficiency of our river fleet has been greatly reduced recently due to multiple tasks. At the same time, the enemy has tried its best to concentrate combat ships in the past few days and tried to counterattack our fleet many times. Although we are still in an absolute advantage, this has also increased

It increases the fatigue of our ships and crews."

"There are various signs that the enemy's massive attack is imminent."

In Jones's absence, Sazhastan was responsible for briefing the situation. He seemed to believe that the Ottomans would storm Esztergom at any time.

Frunzberg didn't think so, but his reason was something Ladislaus didn't want to hear: "Time is on the enemy's side, and there is no need for them to rush to attack."

"Indeed, ice floes will appear on the Danube River at the earliest in November. Although it will affect the enemy's shipping, it will obviously be more detrimental to us who have water superiority. Even if they do not attack, our logistics will have problems."

"The enemy must have reached his limit!" Ladislaus retorted.

"Guess, Your Highness, this is just your guess. I don't know how much pressure the Ottomans' logistics will face. I only know that our logistics is about to be overwhelmed. Prague still only has a symbolic amount of food shipped. To Bavaria and

The purchase of grain on credit in Saxony did not go as smoothly as expected, and Austria itself was unable to squeeze out more grain. Excessive mobilization of civilians during the autumn harvest has caused some sporadic uprisings."

"Machiavelli assured me that he can still hold on for another month. Under the harassment of guerrilla warfare behind enemy lines, the Ottomans will collapse at any time!" In fact, Machiavelli said under great pressure from Ladislaus.

He can only hold on for twenty-five to thirty days at most, and he can no longer guarantee whether the subsequent food will arrive on time.

The Hohenzollern General had already killed many people in Vienna, and there was also a rebellion in Austria that could not afford the food transportation task. However, the scale was not large after all, and the militia of the Archbishop of Würzburg could handle it.

In his recent letter, he also mentioned that there were still some nobles who publicly discussed surrendering to Suleiman. They were all severely punished.

This is also an ominous sign.

"Deputy Director Sirica has missed two agreed supply plans recently. Yevich thinks he is in danger. Although everything is going well for His Highness Jones, as the scale of his troops expands, I think he will be surrounded and suppressed by the enemy at any time. He

Those rabble-rousers will never be able to deal with a thousand-man Sipaxi cavalry team." Sazastan's speaking speed did not change at all. When it did not involve the conflict between Austria and the Church of Cassus, he could always remain the calmest and most indifferent.

speak with an attitude.

Ladislaus tried his best to stay calm, but in front of the ever-calm Sazastan, he couldn't help but feel worried.

Horthy watched the discussion between the Austrian monarchs and ministers with fear. Is this the style of the warlock royal family?

Can you slap the monarch in the face so directly?

Although this seems to be the privilege of top civil servants, it is still amazing enough.

If Louis II did not kill such an offender directly, he would definitely throw him into the cold palace in the mountainous provinces.

It is easy to say that you should meet important ministers favorably, and it is indeed not difficult to give them some courtesy and financial benefits.

But it's never easy to really control your emotions and listen to the fiercest objections.

Horthy was not entirely impressed by Ladislaus's magnanimity, even though his face was red. He seemed to have reached his limit.

It was indeed difficult for Ladislaus to control himself. Sazhastan's attitude was just a small problem. It was more because of the pressure he faced.

He couldn't help but doubt his choice. He was somewhat doubtful whether the historical lines of the two worlds were really the same.

But he did not lose control. He knew that the reason why Sazastan spoke like this was because Sazastan was actually very urgent.

It cannot be said that his emotions were not for his own destiny, but he was certainly anxious for the destiny of Austria, which was closely linked to his.

"What suggestions do you have, His Highness Sazastan?" Finally, Ladislaus, who was once flushed, calmed down, and a charming smile even appeared on his handsome face again.

Of course Horthy believed that this was because the monarch was extremely angry. If Sazastan's answer below was not appropriate enough, he would immediately be sent to a remote corner, such as the Alps?

Or will Sazastan's strength save him from this fate?

But a great fall from grace is certain, and Horthy once wondered whether the vacancy would change his situation if he was kicked out of the Council of State.

Although Bohemia was in chaos, it had not experienced the ravages of war after all. An ambitious figure could mobilize more power, so he was still lagging behind in the battle for a seat in the State Council.

Although the Austrian monarchs and ministers were not satisfied with the help provided by Bohemia, compared with Hungary, which was traumatized by the war, Bohemia was still much better.

As for the role of intelligence, Horthy also felt a little uneasy.

After all, I didn't actually help much, at least not enough. Although contacting behind enemy lines was brave, it was still not enough for the members of the State Council.

His competitors also include those powerful people who control a certain important town. At any time, such people have the highest possibility of getting a high position in the new system.

After all, he only has an empty title now.

It would be much better to be able to play in multiple positions, Horthy couldn't help but think of it.

If you put it this way, it's not a bad thing for Sazastan to seek his own death.

But Sazastan knew Ladislaus better, and he had enough experience. This smiling face also appeared on the face of the old emperor Maximilian.

The same charm, the same fascination, the same appearance after being made furious by one of his courtiers.

Although Ladislaus was not a descendant of the old emperor, the great leader of the Habsburg family was so similar to the monarch in front of him.

Sazastan really knew these Habsburgs well enough, and they were indeed sensible enough for their ideals and careers.

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What an amazing ambition, and what a great opportunity now is. I must participate in and help this plan, so now I want to stop you from doing stupid things and prevent you from being blinded by your pride.

"We should ask for negotiations." Both Sazhastein and Ladislaus understood that this was a qualifying statement.

"No, you must not surrender to the pagans!" Queen Mary, who was also allowed to listen, jumped up, whether it was out of courtesy to the Spanish Supreme or through her goodwill to the Hungarian nobles to establish contact, Ladislaus

They all need their distant cousin.

"We, the Habsburg family, will never surrender to the pagans." Mary said the last sentence to Ladislaus.

Her voice was extremely low and hoarse, which made Ladislaus feel depressed.

Mary had been suppressed by her family responsibilities all her life and could not love her husband and Hungary freely and freely. She was aroused by Sazhastan's proposal and felt very sensitive and angry.

She didn't care about the man in front of her and his ambitions, and even the fate of her family and her own life were temporarily squeezed out at this moment. She only wanted her husband not to die worthless and his fighting not to be ridiculous.

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Ladislaus could see this from her eyes, which were as charming as himself and contained the darkness of night.

"I have an army of fifty thousand and an invincible fleet on the Danube. I will never negotiate with infidels." Ladislaus's eyes passed over the faces of Sazastan and Mary.
Chapter completed!