March in the imperial capital is not as hot as in the south. (《》) The snow in the northern grasslands and snow-capped mountains has just melted, and the wind blowing across the plateau to the plains of the imperial capital is still a bit cool. But the pastures and farmland have already turned green.
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Large tracts of gorgeous green are spread on the hillside and in the wilderness. The sun becomes brighter, and the cold mist in winter seems to have been blown away by the spring breeze overnight. The sky is much brighter than in the past, and the air
It is also much purer. Especially after the rain, the mountains hundreds of kilometers away on the horizon are clearly visible.
Even if you don't do anything and just stay quietly under the blue sky and white clouds, you will feel particularly comfortable.
Of course, the nobles who have been huddled in the castle all winter are absolutely unwilling to waste the most wonderful time of the year. The grass is long, the warblers are flying, the rabbits are flying, the eagles are flying, it is a good time for hunting, and the fields are full of sunshine.
And the sense of speed of galloping horses has a fatal attraction for them.
As long as it doesn't rain, people can see groups of nobles dressed in hunting attire, surrounded by knights and servants, speeding past on the road. The sounds of hunting can be heard everywhere in the large and small hunting grounds around the imperial capital.
The sound of trumpets, the laughter of ladies, the cheers and the sound of galloping hooves.
The haze of war thousands of miles away seems to have not spread here. Especially after a victory in the south, people's worries and fears about the war have become much less severe than before.
Needless to say, the southern war zone. In the northwest and western war zones, the Feili people have already stopped their invincible pace. The two sides are locked in a stalemate on a long battle line, with only occasional small-scale confrontations between them, with different winners and losers.
Half, no one can do anything to anyone.
But for the empire, this situation is obviously more beneficial.
After all, this is the territory of Saint Solan. The Warcraft Mountains and long supply lines separate the Fei Lie Empire's invading troops from their homeland. Although everyone knows that the Fei Lie Empire is constantly increasing its troops and preparing for the next step.
stage of the offensive, but did the preparations of the Solan Empire ever stop?
The previous stage of competition between the royal family and the prime minister for military power has come to an end with a series of sharp comparisons of results on the battlefield.
This cleared the way for the unification of command of the Imperial Army.
The voice of the high command was unified, and the preparations for the war accelerated a lot. Now, the imperial troops are marching to the front line in a steady stream, and the noble lords from all over the country are also summoned by the royal war order to send money, weapons, food, war horses and
The armed forces under his command were continuously transported to the imperial capital.
Taking advantage of this hard-won buffer period, the entire empire was like a full-speed carriage, driving along the road of war at high speed.
These days, the people of the imperial capital have had an eye-opening experience. The Golu cavalry wearing rooster-like red high-crested helmets; the Carthage infantry wearing leather leggings and holding five-meter spears;
Angkor long archers with big bows and quivers as tall as a person and Gaugas barbarians holding huge shields and axes...
Although the St. Solan Empire is only famous for its economy and culture among the three empires, and has the weakest military strength. However, this empire, which was attacked by the two empires and the Holy See a hundred years ago, managed to carve out a vast territory and a hundred years of peace. The country still has its own legendary army.
The Golu people live in the western plains of the empire and are a large tribe with a population of up to 600,000. They are good at farming, smelting, forging and raising horses. They are brave and good at fighting and are natural knights. In this world, except for barbarians, No nation dared to charge head-on in front of the Golu cavalry.
Every adult Golu man will wear a helmet with a fiery red crown when he goes to war. When hundreds of Golu men charge on horseback, the sight of a raging sea of fire is a sight for any arrogant person. A nightmare that would scare even the biggest opponents.
The Carthaginians come from the eastern coast of the empire and have the reputation of being the strongest infantry of mankind.
They are strong and flexible and good at running. Their ability to run long distances is even comparable to that of cavalry. In battle, they are especially good at using a spear with a length of more than five meters. A thousand Carthaginians form an infantry phalanx on the battlefield. It can resist double the number of cavalry attacks head-on.
The Angkru people are distributed in all the major provinces of the empire. They are a people who like to live in mountain forests. They make a living by farming, logging and hunting, and are extremely obsessed with leather. Not only are their clothes and shoes made of wild beast fur, but even their daily life Many of the items and accessories used are made of leather.
Perhaps what makes them world-famous is the longbow that every adult Angkru has that is taller than they are.
The Angkru people's longbow is an extremely terrifying weapon. This bow can send a one-meter-long arrow to a distance of 500 meters. It is sharp and two to three times heavier than ordinary arrows. The metal arrowhead can easily penetrate the wooden shield covered with three layers of cooked cowhide.
When hundreds of Angkru people were thrown together, the only thing left in the world was the whistling sound of the terrifying arrows tearing through the air and the breath of death. Even the Fei Lie Empire was proud of The heavily armored cavalry did not dare to charge in front of the Angkru people's longbows.
The Gaugas people come from the Gaugas Plateau. The land of salvation is originally barren and cold, and the Gaugas Plateau is known as the forbidden zone of life. It is freezing and harsh, and almost nothing grows except grass. Plants. Even birds are unwilling to fly over the sky of the Caucasus Plateau.
However, the Gaugas lived and multiplied there. The harsh environment gave them tall and strong bodies. Both men and women can easily grow to more than two meters and can lift yaks weighing thousands of kilograms. .Even teenagers can fight an adult soldier who has received strict training without any weapons.
The weapons of the Gaugas are knives. They are very powerful, and the knives are thick and sharp. Any Gaugas warrior can cut an ox in half with one knife. If it is on the battlefield, ten ordinary soldiers can also No match for a Gorgas warrior with a sword in his hand.
However, it is not their swords that make them famous all over the world, but their shields.
The shields of the Gaugas are all made of fine steel. They can weigh as little as a hundred kilograms and can weigh as much as a thousand kilograms. This kind of shield is their defensive equipment and their weapon to kill the enemy. The shield is not only heavy, but also heavy. And the edge is extremely sharp. Once it is swung away by these powerful warriors, it will be invincible to anyone who blocks it.
Whether they are Golu people or Ankru people, whether they are Gaugas or Carthage people, they are all the treasures of the Saint Solan Empire. A hundred years ago, they followed Grand Duke Solan in the north and south, and established a illustrious
Meritorious service has created a legendary reputation.
On weekdays, not to mention the entire team, even among the frontier troops and major knights, there are only one or two Golu cavalry or Angklu longbow squads. The latest chapter of the temple can now, with Edward
With the war mobilization order issued by Emperor I, these imperial forces took up weapons, put on armor, and gathered together.
In addition, everyone also heard that there have been huge changes within the Imperial Party.
The headquarters has removed a large number of mediocre and incompetent generals and junior officers, and has replaced many young generals who have performed outstandingly in the war. At the same time, those generals who were able to fight in the past but were marginalized have also returned to the imperial side.
command center.
Perhaps the most famous among them is General Safin, a famous general who shocked the frontier army!
Safin's status in the hearts of the people of the empire is extremely high. He is brave, good at fighting, firm-willed, and experienced in using soldiers. He is very good at fighting hard and vicious battles. Moreover, his long career as a frontier army has allowed him to fight in a world full of unruly soldiers.
Youtiao has a very high prestige among the border troops.
His resurgence gave the entire frontier army a completely new look. Among other things, at least the two frontier army regiments stationed near the imperial capital appeared to be much more disciplined. Not only were there fewer provocative and troublesome guys, but even in the camp, there were also
There is no more sloppiness and messiness in the past.
A group of arrogant officers, generals and sharp-headed soldiers, all of them were as honest as good babies. People who were familiar with them couldn't believe that they were the same people as before.
All of this shows that the war machine of the Saint Solan Empire is already operating at full capacity. The people of Saint Solan believe that when the war breaks out again, the empire will definitely teach the enemy a severe lesson. Everyone
Even eagerly looking forward to that day.
However, this is just what ordinary people think.
In fact, at the top of the empire, concerns about this war have not eased as the current situation has stabilized. On the contrary, people who have more and more confidential information are far less concerned about the current war situation facing the empire.
More worried than before.
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On the Imperial Power Mountain, the Saint Solan Imperial Palace is like a crown on the head of an emperor, overlooking the majestic imperial capital and the endless plains.
It was already late at night, and the crystal candle lamps in the State Hall were still on all night long as usual. The flames of hundreds of smokeless candles reflected the clear crystal, illuminating the hall.
Edward I, wearing a wide-sleeved silk casual coat, stood quietly in front of the west wall of the hall, looking up at the huge map, frowning deeply.
More than a year of war has made the lord of the empire look very haggard. He has just turned forty, and there are already some gray hairs on his temples.
However, in the eyes of everyone, although the current Edward I is still elegant, quiet and doesn't speak much, he is far more awe-inspiring than the well-maintained person he was more than a year ago.
It has been twelve years since Edward I ascended the throne. During these twelve years, whether in the eyes of the people of the empire or in the eyes of the imperial nobles and ministers who had access to the palace, he was just a sculpture sitting on the cold throne.
Or to put it even worse, he is just a puppet.
No matter how big or small the affairs of state were, in the past twelve years, the voice of Prime Minister Donald was always the only one in the State Hall. The existence of Edward I was just a way for the nobles, who had many princes and serious internal strife, to give the royal family a semblance of dignity for the sake of balance.
Twelve years is a long time, long enough for people to forget many, many things.
People have forgotten that this emperor of the empire was predicted to be the most wise and mighty future hero in the past century after Grand Duke Solan when he was only a teenager. They have also forgotten that he was just a prince back then, and he had to rectify the government.
, reforming the economy, and using a series of measures to make the entire empire glow with astonishing vitality more than ten years ago, and the national strength actually showed signs of catching up with the empires of Philip and Pompeii.
Similarly, people have also forgotten how young and vigorous this man, who looked elegant and calm in appearance, more like an artist than an emperor, was back then. Fifteen years ago, he almost had overwhelming power, and even
Donald, who could not be suppressed by the former emperor, was forced to step down.
If the Holy See hadn't taken action, if it hadn't been for the tragedy fifteen years ago, if it hadn't been for the series of changes that followed, I'm afraid...
Everything that had been forgotten has now slowly come back to life with the sight of Edward I.
It was only then that people were surprised to discover that some people were born with a sword. No matter how long it takes, or how many years they are buried in the sand, their bodies cannot be corroded or their edge can be covered up.
If you can't destroy him, don't give him a chance. Because, with just a small gap, he can soar into the sky, shine brightly, and can no longer be sealed.
Edward I was undoubtedly this kind of person.
For twelve years, although he just sat quietly on his throne and watched Donald and the nobles preside over the country, that did not mean that he did nothing.
He only did two things - silence and balance.
Looking back now, many people have to admit that if it were not Edward I but any other emperor, I am afraid that the Solan royal family would have been swept into the corner of history.
A hundred years ago, Grand Duke Solan established the St. Solan Empire because the nobles of the Solan Principality and all the noble lords in the southeastern part of the continent were unwilling to accept the rule of the Philippe Empire and the Pompeii Empire. After the Roman Dynasty fell apart,
At that moment, they chose to form their own country.
The Principality of Solan back then was only a very small principality in the territory of the current empire. In this territory, there were dozens of principalities and kingdoms of the old Roman Dynasty.
In the end, Grand Duke Solan finally stood out with his wisdom, courage and a series of victories, and became the common spokesperson for all the nobles who wanted to get rid of the control of the north.
The nobles made the right choice. In the new empire, they gained far greater benefits and higher status than they had before in the Roman Dynasty. Their families, their territories because of fewer taxes, and
and become increasingly prosperous with greater autonomy.
And Grand Duke Solan also received the reward he deserved, which was to become the most noble member of all the nobles in this territory, the emperor of the empire. ("")
This is the predecessor of today's royal family, and it is also an iron-clad reality hidden under the imperial power - the royal family is the spokesperson of the ruling class.
The emperor is not always the emperor. The royal family is also a member of the nobility. If Grand Duke Solan could not win the Imperial Revolutionary War, not only would he not be able to become the emperor, but he might be abandoned by the disappointed nobles.
Even though it has been over a hundred years since the imperial power was established, if the royal family cannot get the support and recognition of the majority of the nobles, then even the emperor will end up being sent to the guillotine or exiled to an isolated island to die in a dark prison.
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Therefore, when Edward ascended the throne, no one even thought he could survive three years.
After all, before that, this young prince, who was talented and wise but did not have enough experience, had just been defeated by Donald, an old fox with the support of the Holy See. As long as Donald can win the support of most noble lords, then Edward's dethronement will be nothing more than a defeat.
It's a matter of time.
However, for twelve years, even when Donald was at the height of his power and power, the empire still maintained a restraining force that was enough to stop him.
Such was the power of Edward I.
Sitting quietly on the throne, like a puppet, he silently maintained the balance of the empire, preventing the nobles from making the slightest move to change the dynasty. Even Donald's diehard loyalists were always ready to make a move, but around them
What's more, it's the warning eyes of the nobles who are unwilling to break the balance.
Twelve years have passed.
Just when people had forgotten about Edward, the invasion of the Phillies gave the emperor an excellent opportunity.
From the attack on Borabel, a small southern port town in Lulian Province, a year and a half ago to now, Edward first showed the toughest stance in the conflict between the Holy See and the Royal Knights, and joined the Saints with Princess Aleshia.
The Holy See, ordering the expulsion of the Knights Templar, and a thorough investigation of all churches, forced the Holy See and Donald to choose a compromise in the face of all the imperial nobles facing the threat of war.
Immediately afterwards, he used the support of the four old families to take over the Overwatch Council, and held the rope around the necks of all imperial nobles in his own hands.
Then, in the war with the Philip Empire, he took advantage of Donald's family's successive mistakes in the northwest and western battlefields, leading the nobles who were worried about the severe situation and their own interests to question Donald's ability to deal with the war. At the same time, he also
Taking advantage of the sharp contrast between the victory at Medin and the Fifth Legion's abandonment of Archduke Adolf, he took three new legions that concentrated all the resources of the empire into his own hands.
It was only now that people were surprised to discover that in just over a year, this elegant middle-aged man had unknowingly become the real core of the entire empire. His power was enough to rival Donald.
The puppet emperor who can be rubbed at will.
Of course, all this does not seem to be so stable now. At least it is not enough for Edward to truly rule the world and truly rule the empire.
Because everything he has now comes from the nobles' concerns about their own interests.
No noble wanted the empire to fall. Their lives and fortunes were completely tied to the same ship from the moment the war broke out.
Like Archduke Solan a hundred years ago, if Edward I can lead everyone to victory, then his power will become stronger and stronger, and his position will become more and more stable, until in the end no one can shake him. But once he is in this game
After losing one after another in the war, he may face a backlash that is ten times more violent than before!
At this moment, Edward I stood quietly in front of the map, his brows furrowed, and behind him, a group of imperial generals and ministers were all worried.
This is not a routine military meeting. Those who can stand here are those who are loyal to the royal family.
Standing on the left behind Edward I were representatives of the four old families. They entered the small building of the Ministry of Supervision with a carriage dragged by an arrow-tailed dragon and a Kunlun slave, and were slashed under the breathless gaze of all the nobles.
Mo Ya, the new Minister of Supervision, who killed the former Minister Shylock and firmly sat in the Office of the Ministry of Supervision, so that Prime Minister Donald, who was almost going to start a war with the royal family, could only give up and retreat.
Now, this beautiful girl in her twenties is already the most feared person in the entire empire.
This is not only because she represents the four oldest families in the empire, but also because her methods have far exceeded people's imagination.
In just over a year, Mo Ya has turned the Imperial Supervision Department into a sharp blade in her hands.
All the people who were loyal to Donald and the former minister Sherlock were either caught by her and eliminated for irrefutable reasons or disappeared inexplicably. The two major supervision networks inside and outside the entire Supervision Department were completely replaced and built like a sealed ironclad.
As invulnerable as a bucket of water. Not to mention other nobles, even the top nobles of the empire and Donald are unable to grasp any information from the Supervision Department.
Moreover, under the control of Mo Ya, this series of violent actions not only did not affect the stability and efficiency of the Supervision Department, but actually made the current Supervision Department more terrifying than before.
If everyone was afraid of the Inspectorate in the Sherlock era because they were afraid of Donald behind it, then in the Moya era, the fear of the Inspectorate was the fear of this elegant-looking woman herself. Therefore, Moya also got a let
The fearsome nickname - Medusa.
Not far from Mo Ya, there is an old man wearing a white mage robe, with a thin appearance and gray beard. In the entire hall, he is perhaps the gentlest and most ordinary person. However, only those who know his name
Only then can one understand how important this person is to the Solan royal family, and even to the entire Saint Solan Empire.
He is the president of the Empire Magic Association, Abraham.
Abraham is ninety years old this year. His strength is unfathomable and he is Saint Solan’s pinnacle. Over the years, although the Saint Solan Empire has lagged behind the other two empires in terms of the number of troops and cavalry, it still has the most powerful magic.
In this regard, he did not fall behind because of Abraham.
If there is one person in this world that the Philip Empire, the Pompeii Empire, the Holy See, and the Chancellor of the St. Solan Empire, Donald, can't wait to get rid of, then there is no doubt that it is Abraham.
He was not only a thorn in the flesh of the two great empires, Philip and Pompeii, but also the biggest factor that prevented Prime Minister Donald from daring to attack the Solan royal family for twelve years. And more importantly, because of his existence, the Saint Solan Empire
The Magic Association, a pure mage organization, still exists today, competing against the Holy See.
Because of the existence of the Saint Solan Magic Association, many magicians who were regarded by the Holy See as dark wizards and blasphemers not only escaped the sanctions of the Inquisition, but even secretly became magicians of the Saint Solan Empire, receiving protection and courtesy from the empire.
For a hefty reward, he hid in the mage tower and conducted blasphemous magic experiments.
Because of this, the magic environment of the Saint Solan Empire has become the most relaxed place in the Redemption Continent except for the chaotic places where heretics and blasphemers are rampant. Many magicians who were persecuted by the Holy See rushed to come to the Saint Solan Empire.
.And it was Abraham who gave them protection.
Although assassinations against Abraham have never stopped over the past few decades, no matter how many people want Abraham's life, no matter whether they assassinate him in the street or secretly poison him, no one can kill him. So far, his
His name is still on the assassination list in the underground world, always ranking first.
Except for Abraham and Moya, the remaining few people were all military generals and important royal officials.
Among them are Safin, the famous general of the two dynasties who has just recovered; Duke Carré, the elder of the Hongye Carré family; General Constantine, the commander of the Royal Legion; and Duke Heinz, the leader of the [Knights of the Star Shield] who is also a member of the five major knights.
And the central commander, the highest heraldry officer and others.
The atmosphere seemed a bit solemn.
Everyone knows that Edward I is now facing the most severe challenge since he ascended the throne.
The intelligence just obtained shows that the Felie Empire's additional troops in the northwest Prussian province and the western Longmen border have reached more than twice the current strength of the St. Solan Empire in these two theaters. Moreover, the Felie Empire is fully prepared
, and are still sending their troops and supplies to the front line in a steady stream.
Under the seemingly calm confrontation between the two warring parties recently, there is an increasingly turbulent undercurrent. If the empire can no longer come up with a plan to restrain the opponent, then when the war breaks out again, the empire may usher in a war.
Another disastrous defeat after the fall of the Prussian province.
If the last disastrous defeat greatly weakened Prime Minister Donald's control over the empire and gave him a chance to reestablish imperial power, then this time may be the grave dug for Edward. Now he is like a
A ship sailing against huge waves will perish at the bottom of the sea if it cannot survive the storm.
And there is not much time left for him.
"How much time do we have?" Edward asked slowly, staring at the huge sheepskin map.
"A month at most." Safin walked up to Edward and replied. He has a square face, long tousled hair like a lion, and a gray beard as hard as a steel needle, even though he is over sixty years old.
, but still has a strong body and a pair of blue eyes that fascinate women.
In fact, when he was young, Safin was originally a famous handsome man in the empire. His romantic affairs were as brilliant as his military achievements.
"One month..." Edward looked at the densely populated Philippe force signs on the map, sighed silently, turned around, walked to the throne and sat down, while gesturing for everyone to sit down, he said to Safin
He said: "General Safin, tell me about our current military strength."
"Yes, Your Majesty." Safin walked to the map, pointed at the map and said to everyone: "Currently, of the twelve frontier armies of the empire, only nine can be put into combat. The fourth, the ninth army was completely wiped out.
Only half of the Tenth Army Corps is left, and it will take some time to rebuild."
"Among the nine frontier armies, the Fifth Army was deployed in the southern Lulian Provincial War Zone, and the Third and Sixth Army were deployed in the Sulan Highlands in the northwest war zone, guarding Bagpipe City and Edin City respectively, preventing the occupation of
Margrave Friedrich Warren of Belin, the capital of the Prussian province, and his troops attacked the deep hinterland of our empire..."
Safin used a wooden stick to draw two circles in the northwest direction of the map, indicating to everyone the locations of the Third and Sixth Legions. He pursed his lips tightly and looked sternly.
Everyone stared at the place pointed by Safin's stick, and their hearts palpitated.
From the map of the empire's territory, the terrain of the Saint Solan Empire is high in the north and low in the south. The Pru province in the northwest is like a group of solidified waterfalls, stretching down the center of the Warcraft Mountains, overlooking the beautiful Solan Plain.
This place was originally the gateway to the northwest of the empire. Not only was the terrain difficult, easy to defend and difficult to attack, but the military strength of the provincial Grand Duke Frederic was much stronger than that of Lulian in the south. But I didn't expect that at the beginning of the war, this was what happened.
The strongest fortress fell first.
Now, the Feili army that captured the city of Belin has turned the entire Prussian province into their forward base. Not only can they rely on the products of the Prussian province for local supplies, but their huge cavalry can also take advantage of the trend.
Then, it swept across the entire Solan Great Plains, even approaching the imperial capital.
Between Beilin City and the Imperial Capital, apart from those plain cities that have no natural dangers to defend, only the Sulan Highlands on the edge of the Prussian Province, where the Third and Sixth Army Corps are currently located, can be used as the last resort.
If this line of defense fails, the consequences will be disastrous.
The more they read, the more unsure everyone felt.
The third and sixth legions are the direct descendants of Safin, ranking second and fourth among the twelve frontier legions in terms of combat effectiveness. They are considered to be elite soldiers. However, with the continuous increase of troops from the Feili people,
A huge snowball is gathering rapidly above the heads of the Third and Sixth Legions. Once it sweeps down, it will cause the earth to collapse.
By that time, can these two legions be able to withstand it?!
"Current intelligence shows that the strength of the Feili people is more than twice that of our third and sixth legions. Although we have strengthened the defense systems of Bagpipe City and Edin City, raised the city walls, and prepared a large number of
Food, grass and combat supplies, however, this can only cope with the current situation. And once the Feili people increase their troops to the northwest theater, then..."
Safin frowned and shook his head. There is no need to say more about what follows. Everyone present has the vision to see the situation clearly.
"General Safin, where are the local lords' troops?" Salmond, the highest heraldry officer on the side, asked.
The Chamber of Heraldry is a full-time institution that manages the heraldry of the nobility. It is responsible for the heraldry of the nobility, family imprints, documents, genealogy archives, identity screening, title promotion and demotion, and all matters related to the status of the nobility.
It can be said that all information about a nobleman from birth to death will be collected, mastered and recorded by the Heraldry Court, which will affect his family, descendants, ethnic branches, inheritance of title, territory and property, and even the succession of the prince to the throne.
They all need to be confirmed by the Heraldry Council, so this institution has great power.
As the highest official of the House of Arms, Supreme Herald Officer Salmond, he is a person that all nobles are unwilling to offend easily. If nothing else, just thinking about offending this fair-skinned, fat man
, after the seemingly amiable gentleman, the consequences of certain disgraceful past events in his family being revealed and spread are enough to make nobles who regard their face as their life fearful.
Salmond's question is exactly what people present want to know.
In the St. Solan Empire, the military force consists of three parts. The first part is the troops directly under the royal family. This part not only includes the Royal Knights, the Royal Guards, and the Royal Legion, but also includes all the uniformly assigned designations and uniform armed equipment of the royal family.
force.
For example, the five major knights and the troops currently gathered from all over the country but reorganized into the Royal Legion and no longer under the command of their lords, all belong to the direct royal forces.
The second part is the twelve frontier legions. These professional frontier armies form their own system in the empire. The difference between them and the Royal Legion is that in addition to defending the country, the Royal Legion's duty is to defend the royal family.
The mission of the border army is only to defend against foreign enemies.
According to the agreement between Grand Duke Solan and the noble lords, even if the empire is full of blood, no one from the border army can intervene in the internal war. Having the same characteristics as the border army, there are three major trainings for the empire's combat readiness force.
Camp and the most special Duchy of Farrington.
The third part is the private armies of the lords and lords of the five major principalities and major provinces.
As loyalists to the Solan royal family, the law stipulates that when the empire encounters invasion or rebellion, and the royal family needs to launch a war, the lords must provide military expenses, weapons and equipment, food, horses, and combat in accordance with the amounts specified in their contract with the royal family.
personnel.
Because the empire cannot maintain a large army in peacetime, which will increase financial pressure, therefore, this part of the military force is hidden among the people and is controlled by the lords. The lords' army under the command of Grand Duke Lulian, the Coast Mercenary Group, and the Bavarian Knights
The regiment, the Munich Guard and the ragtag army recruited temporarily are examples of this.
Although this part of the military is usually scattered throughout the empire, once it is gathered, its military strength far exceeds that of the royal family and frontier troops. However, the combat effectiveness has to be slightly discounted.
In everyone's opinion, although the capital of the Prussian province has fallen, there is still a considerable number of troops in the hands of the local lords. This part of the military strength is of great significance to the third and sixth legions guarding the Bagpipe City and the City of Edin.
Even if you can't fight in the field and just defend the city, it can reduce the pressure to some extent.
"Everyone knows that Archduke Philip has led his remnants to the imperial capital and is currently resting outside the city. All the Prussian lords under him have fled. They are now dozens of kilometers away from the Sulan Highlands.
In this area, not even a single noble can be found, let alone their weapons."
Safin said with a serious face. His words caused everyone present to fall into silence.
"However, this is not the most serious situation we face. After all, it is much easier to transport our troops and food than the Fei Lie Empire." After a long time, Safin said. He pointed eastward along the Sulan Highlands with a wooden stick.
Face: "And don't forget, even if we lose Bagpipe City and Edin City in the end, our third and sixth legions can still retreat here..."
Looking at where Safin was pointing, everyone present couldn't help but take a deep breath.
"The Principality of Farrington!"
"Yes," Safin said: "It is the Principality of Farrington. Although according to the human covenant, the Principality of Farrington cannot intervene in human wars, but I believe that no matter how arrogant the Feili people are, they will not dare to step beyond the Farrington River.
Half a step to the east. As long as my third and sixth legions can retreat here, it will be like hanging two knives on the back of Fei Lie's army. Even if their cavalry goes south to the Solan Plain, it will be like a light on their backs."
Everyone looked at each other in shock for a long time before breathing a sigh of relief.
Although everyone knows that it is impossible for the Principality of Farrington to intervene in the war, and Safin's strategic plan cannot reverse the situation of the war, it is at least a retreat for the third and sixth armies. Moreover, the Feili people attack southward.
Solan Plains will also be affected to some extent.
That's enough.
"I believe that what we saw, Peter I also saw. Therefore, it is impossible for him to focus on the northwest as the focus of his attack. After all, in addition to the fact that the Principality of Farrington is not far away, it is also because the north is between us and Pompeii
The area bordering the empire. If that polar bear wants to take a share of the pie, then the Philip Empire will be blocking their way. Therefore, Peter I’s goal is to invade the territory of our empire from south to north."
"Now, our biggest problem is in the west." The wooden stick in Safin's hand moved to the area where the border city's dragon gate was located, and his face turned livid.
"According to the intelligence we just received, Philip's Army has added three more legions here. Moreover, in recent times, they have been attacking frequently, and a large number of cavalry squads and falcons have harassed our defense line. They are obviously preparing for a large-scale attack.
And based on our judgment..."
When he said this, Safin stopped, stared at the map with cold eyes, took a deep breath for a long time, and said: "The goal of Fei Lie's army is to go south in a roundabout way and attack Lulian!"
The whole hall was in an uproar.
Several important military and political ministers stared blankly at the Fei Liejun logo on the map, unable to believe their ears.
"Why?" Douglas, the central commander, stood up and asked: "If the Feili people break through the defense line of the western theater, the most advantageous direction should be to advance to the northeast and enter the southwest of the Solan Plain. Why do they want to go south to attack Lu?
Li'an Province?"
"Two reasons." Safin said: "Strategically speaking, the flanking attack on Lulian allows them to unite their forces and attack the southwest. They can steadily bite a piece of meat on us, and then form a north-south confrontation with the northwest theater.
Progressive momentum."
Safin's words made several generals present nod their heads. They understood better than others the strategic significance of the Felie people's move south. This was originally what they were most worried about.
"Another reason has to do with Peter I." Safin said: "Peter I never accepted defeat. Since he lost in Lulian, he had to win it back there."