At six o'clock in the morning, Eugene got up on time. When he finished his routine inspection, he sat at the dining table covered with white tablecloth, eating breakfast while reading the frontline battle reports and briefings of each battalion sent by the secretary,
His captain of the guard hurried in and whispered a few words in his ear.
Upon hearing this, Eugene frowned. It wasn't until the captain of the guard finished speaking that he slowly put the knife and fork in his hand on the dinner plate and wiped his mouth with a napkin.
What the captain of the guard reported was an incident that happened in the rear camp early this morning. It is said that when the guard was caning a cadet from the first training camp who violated military discipline, a fierce argument broke out between a cadet and the officers of the guard.
conflict...
The most surprising thing is that the student actually knocked down more than a dozen soldiers, a brave four-star knight and a just knight. He was surrounded by several complete knight combat units and successfully broke through. Finally, he
Hermann persuaded him to surrender and promised to explain to the Ministry of Justice for him, and then he was captured.
Eugene leaned his back on the chair, staring at the ceiling, his brows knitted together, his eyes seemed to be staring at a hole in the ceiling.
This news left him in a daze for a moment.
First of all, what surprised him was the strength of the hands-on student.
He was aware of the fact that the rear camp was leaving some of the students who had entered the camp. He even knew that some nobles were behind it.
However, none of the people assigned to the rear camp were the main players and geniuses of the major training camps. It was said that they were all low-class guys. Therefore, he was not interested in it. After all, the rear guard also needed manpower. He added two hundred
The fact that many students were left behind is not something worth paying attention to.
But judging from the report just now, Eugene found that he might have missed something.
A low-ranking student who was thrown into the back camp and was still a freshman. Can he defeat a brave four-star knight and a just knight?
This is ridiculous. Even if the knights in the rear camp are all private knights, their real strength is not as good as the regular knights of the Munich City Guard under his command. But the gap in fighting spirit is there. No matter how strong the kitten is,
He will not be a match for the lion.
Secondly, there is the attitude of the rear camp guards towards those training camp students.
It was only now that Eugene heard that these students not only did not receive the attention and care they deserved after entering the camp, but also encountered extremely unfair treatment. The officers of the escort almost beat and scolded them at will.
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Not only did they live in the worst barracks, they ate food that was inferior to civilians, and they even had to do civilian labor.
It's not that Eugene didn't know that new recruits usually encounter killing sticks when they enter the camp to avoid trouble caused by their too strong personalities. What the army needs is obedience and cooperation, not personality and sharpness. No matter how strong the soldiers are, they need to obey
Discipline. Obey orders.
However, it is obviously not normal to use such a method on a group of students who are very capable and can become the main combat force of the logistics escort team.
"What's that student's name?" Eugene frowned and asked again. The name mentioned by the guard captain just now seemed familiar.
"The one who was punished is named Griffin." The captain of the guard said, "The boy who did it is called Roy."
Roy!
Eugene walked a few steps, thought carefully, and suddenly remembered a person he had heard of before but had forgotten for a long time. He stopped and asked, "Could this kid be in the Grand Duke's Mansion?"
Is it the same Roy who took the initiative in Scarlet County?"
Seeing Eugene's surprised expression, the guard captain did not answer directly, but just smiled bitterly and said, "It's also Roy who was challenged by Kevin from the Holy Martial Hall and couldn't avoid the fight."
"It's really him?" Eugene was stunned.
Munich is neither too big nor too small. Its population can be said to be too large or too small. In addition, because it is the capital of Lullian, it also has an important strategic location and transportation hub. Therefore, coming from the south is very important.
The caravans, mercenaries, free knights, entertainers, officials and even bandits and thieves heading north were as numerous as the crucian carp crossing the river.
In daily life, everyone has their own different life and social circles. The topics that aristocrats are interested in are usually different from the topics that people from all walks of life in the slums are interested in.
Among the nobility, a noble who has just made a fortune by successfully trafficking spice tea may be a star. But among the common people, he had a fierce fight with a gang of gangsters yesterday, or infiltrated a wealthy man.
The boy in the lady's boudoir is the center of the conversation.
People usually only focus on what happens in their own class and the circles they can come into contact with. A celebrity in the eyes of the nobles may not know it when asked by civilians. And a guy who is hotly discussed by civilians may not be known to nobles.
So lowly and dismissive.
No matter where something happens, it spreads through discussions on the streets after dinner. If there is no particularly attractive topic, perhaps what happened in this town may not be spread to neighboring towns in a month.
Therefore, except for the war situation that can be included in the Ignorance Hall announcement, or a secret that everyone can't help but talk about about a big shot that everyone knows, it is difficult for people from different walks of life in Munich to pay attention to the same person at the same time.
But Roy is one of them.
Even Eugene, who usually focused his attention on military affairs, had heard about this boy who had only been in Munich for a few months on different occasions.
Eugene was not very interested in the fact that this boy beat up Scarlett and a group of noble children at Archduke Adolf's ball, and in the conflict between him and the Lanlith family. However, he always remembered the fire crow's light under the city of Meiding.
The thin figure in the middle.
At that time, Eugene was also one of the many generals standing on the hillside next to Archduke Adolf, watching the battle!
Because of his busy schedule and little contact with Roy on weekdays, Eugene had long forgotten about this young man. Only when he occasionally heard people talk about it, he would think of that thrilling night and that passionate scene.
But he never expected that this young man would be assigned to the rear camp and have such a serious conflict with the rear camp guards!
Eugene rubbed his eyebrows.
Thinking of the identities of Herman and the officers of the Logistics Guard, the lords they were loyal to, and the rumors about Roy, he had a rough idea of what exactly happened.
During this period, the struggle between him and the nobles headed by Mrs. Joyce had gradually become public.
In order to knead this improvised force into shape, to arrange the defense of Munich and its surroundings, to provide logistical supplies, intelligence exploration, military camp construction and recruit training, he worked so hard that he could only rest less than five prayer hours a day.
And even in such a severe war situation and such busy affairs, he had to devote most of his energy to fighting with Mrs. Joyce for control of the army. This really made him feel a little tired.
Eugene walked to the window and looked at the bustling military camp.
From the moment he took over the military affairs of Munich, his goal was clear. For him, the most important things now are three things!
The first thing is to assemble the troops in hand so that they can form combat effectiveness in the shortest possible time so as to take on the task of defending Munich and its surrounding areas.
The second thing is to ensure the logistical supplies of the Munich City Guards, the Red Leaf Knights and the 12th Imperial Front Army Corps on the front line, so that they have no worries.
The third thing is to gradually dispatch troops to the front line based on the situation on the front line to increase one's own proportion in the outcome of this battle.
None of these three things can be neglected.
The battle ahead is slowly unfolding under the auspices of Fano. Whether Archduke Adolf can be rescued depends on this battle. And if something goes wrong in the rear at a critical moment, it will have a huge impact on the war situation in Lulian and even the entire empire.
is fatal.
In the past few days, he has launched an investigation into Mrs. Joyce and the group of nobles headed by her through different channels.
The results of the investigation are not optimistic. The shadows of the Langris people are looming behind the scenes.
Eugene has never been a soft-hearted or hesitant person. If possible, he would not mind using thunderous means to catch these betrayers. Even if they have not taken any substantive action, there is only the possibility of betrayal. He also
You can get rid of it.
However, the reality is that he cannot act rashly.
The reason why he rejected similar proposals from his previous generals and insisted on taking a moderate route is because the current situation in Munich cannot withstand any turmoil. Moreover, the strength in his hands is not enough to make him
Complete such a major action.
The nobles control nearly half of the military strength. Both sides are roughly equal.
What is more important now are the more than 6,000 training camp students and the more than 3,000 ragtag troops. Whoever can master this part of the force will have the upper hand in the army.
However, among these people, my authority is not necessarily stronger than that of the nobles who are actively trying to win over them. In addition, the nobles have the support of the Langris people, and I cannot take advantage of them in terms of high-end power.
If it is launched rashly but fails to achieve full success in one fell swoop, then the situation in the entire city of Munich will be ruined.
The feuding nobles will no longer have any scruples. They will not hesitate to jump on the Langris ship and send the Lulian family they are loyal to to the grave of history!
By that time, everything is irreversible.
Eugene pondered.
Among the current military camps, the one he felt most uncontrollable was the rear camp.
Although in terms of combat effectiveness, the rear camp is the weakest and least eye-catching of the entire military camp. But in terms of importance, the rear camp is the foundation of this army's combat effectiveness.
If there are no logistical supplies, no weapons and food, no tents and cotton-padded clothes, no transport teams, no siege equipment, and no manpower to repair, build camps, rescue the wounded, and build roads and bridges, any army will be without roots.
However, the entire rear camp is now under the control of the nobles headed by Mrs. Joyce. They control the material supply of the rear camp, as well as the transportation team, civilians and escort soldiers there.
Every officer in the rear camp is a noble private knight. From the grassroots officers like the captain to the commander of the escort team, they have built a hierarchical system from bottom to top, with each link interlocking. Their own people are basically
Can't get my hands on it.
Holding the rear camp in hand means that Mrs. Joyce has the throat of this army.
Eugene's mind was spinning rapidly.
According to the original plan, in two days' time, the second batch of troops would set off for the front line.
This group of troops, the rear of the main force of the Munich City Guard led by Fano, had already been assembled outside the city, waiting for the completion of logistical supplies and the final action order.
And now, Mrs. Joyce has been using various excuses to delay logistical supplies. Whether it is materials or transportation, everything is in a mess. If it continues like this, I am afraid that the front line will have a full-scale war, and General Fano will not be able to wait for his troops.
Originally, Eugene wanted to talk to Mrs. Joyce again. But today, the news brought by the captain of the guard gave him a vague idea of an opportunity to insert his hands into the back camp.
The more than two hundred training camp students obviously encountered unfair treatment in the back camp. And the public punishment that took place in the early hours of this morning was also very problematic.
This also means that if I intervene on the pretext of protecting training camp students and investigating bullying of recruits in the military, I may be able to tear a hole in the iron plate of the rear camp.
At the same time, this incident also has a great impact on other training camp students. The so-called common hatred and the same identity will make them naturally side with the bullied students. They can take action on their own to win over these students in the future.
Has great benefits.
However, the boy named Roy was finally captured. And Herman also publicly admitted his mistake, even apologized and promised to improve the treatment of the students.
This caused me to miss the best opportunity to intervene.
And if they intervene forcibly, I am afraid that there will immediately be a strong backlash from Mrs. Joyce and a group of nobles. The back camp is their forbidden area, and no one will be allowed to get involved. Especially you. If there is not enough reason, any move you make will be
Considered a declaration of war!
Eugene shook his head, this was not what he wanted!
However, if you just sit back and watch, if you miss this opportunity, you may never have another chance in the future.
Now, if I don't dare to break up and take action, how can Mrs. Joyce dare?
They have been the retainers of the Lulian family for decades and have sworn allegiance. They are not willing to openly bear the reputation of betrayers until the last moment. They are now fighting for control of the army, just to win a less fierce battle.
Under the circumstances, let the situation develop in the direction they want, so that Archduke Adolf cannot come back as the people of Lanlith wish.
They will pretend that they have made wrong decisions, prioritize the defense of Munich, and protect the interests of most of Lulian's nobles and the lives of civilians, but they will not be willing to take the initiative to betray others and use excuses and excuses.
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After all, no matter who rules this empire, they all live here and need to deal with other nobles in this land. They all need connections, reputation and a relatively safe environment.
And once they bear the reputation of betrayers, they will always sit on pins and needles under the indifferent eyes and eager eyes of other nobles.
He didn't dare to take action rashly, but the other party was unwilling to take action first. Both parties were well aware of each other's concerns.
Therefore, now is the best time to fight for control of the army. As long as there is an irrefutable opportunity, he can intervene openly and leave those nobles speechless.
What a pity!
If that kid continues...
Eugene sighed.
"Let the Military Justice Department pay close attention, but don't rush to intervene..." Eugene thought about it and said in a deep voice, "Wait and see..."
"yes!"
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This morning, the conflict that occurred in the rear camp was blocked by Hermann's order. However, when the morning sun began to become brighter, the news had already spread to the military camp through some private channels.
In the Wuhe Army barracks, the training has just ended.
The knights rode their horses to the railings of the sprint training ground, and handed their sweaty horses to the soldiers to slowly collect their sweat. They took off their heavy armors, revealing their shiny and muscular bodies, and exchanged the gains and losses of the previous training with each other.
The soldiers on the training ground also came to the side of the training ground in groups. Some were holding water bottles and drinking heavily, some were bare-chested and showing off their muscles with their companions, and some were so tired that they sat on the ground without even thinking about moving.
They were moving. Some were making loud noises, as if they were still worried about the victory or defeat in the sparring session.
The corridors between the wooden houses and tents in the camp were busy with people coming and going. Cooks carrying big pots, followers leading horses, patrolling guard teams, and officers in neat clothes were running back and forth. There were footsteps and voices.
The sounds and shouts mixed together into a buzzing sound.
"Hey. Look, isn't that Aguli from the first battalion?"
Several soldiers who had just finished their training and were standing under the flagpole chatting, followed one of them's finger and looked at a group of knights. The leader, wearing a suit of heavy armor, was tall and burly, with a stern face, and hurried past them.
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"Tsk tsk," a warrior carrying a heavy sword said in surprise, "he is Aguli."
"That's him! The leader of our rabble-rousing battalion!" The companion beside him said in awe, in a low voice.
Compared to other units in the army, the Wuhe Army is the one that values strength the most.
Military law and discipline are far less effective than a cold look from a powerful comrade, an understatement, or a fist that grows rapidly in front of your eyes.
The Wuhe Army has its own rules.
This kind of rule has been ingrained for thousands of years. Even the highest general in the army must follow the rules of the Wuhe Army when dealing with the Wuhe Army. No matter what position of power, in the face of the rules of the Wuhe Army,
What a fart!
Unless an officer sent from the army has enough strength and ability to convince everyone, he can never hope to gain everyone's approval and obedience.
On the contrary, a companion who is powerful and has the ability to lead everyone to survive on the battlefield, even if he is a bandit, an ordinary civilian, or even a slave. His words will be regarded as an imperial edict.
This is the rule of the mob.
Here, only the truly strong can be trusted and obeyed.
In recent days, as the war situation on the frontline has become tense, more and more people have joined the ragtag army.
Among these people are refugees who have lost their homes and relatives and want to take revenge; there are knights who stand up to defend their country and defend this land and honor; there is a reckless young man who does not know the heights of the world; there is someone who cannot inherit the family title and wants to find another way out
Among the aristocratic children on the road, there are also mercenaries and various desperadoes who want to make achievements in this era and gain glory and leave a name in history.
Either on impulse or after careful consideration, they walked into the military camp and gathered together with their own guards, wearing expensive armor and riding precious beasts, or wearing ragged cloth and being unarmed.
With mutual familiarity and arduous training, some warriors with outstanding strength stood out and became leaders that everyone can trust.
They are called "alpha wolves".
The guy who can stand out among the gang of men who don't obey anyone and win everyone's recognition and even surrender, whether he is a big wolf or a small wolf, is not a simple person.
Take Aguli of the first battalion as an example.
Everyone heard that this tall, taciturn, middle-aged knight, when he first entered the camp, was wearing an old chainmail and a dirty and ragged cloak. He was wearing nothing but a sword at his waist.
, there are few valuable things.
Seeing that he was dull, some guys who didn't know the heights of heaven and earth wanted to bully him and give him a blow. As a result, they repeatedly provoked Aguli, who originally didn't want to talk to them. In the afternoon of that day, he beat up thirty people by himself.
Multiple.
From the squadron to the squadron, and then from the squadron to the squadron, he beat all those who were unconvinced one by one.
From then on, no one dared to provoke him.
Later, everyone heard that this burly knight of glory had served in the frontier army before. Not only was he extraordinary in strength, but he also had extremely rich experience in leading troops and fighting.
Now, Aguli is the captain of the first brigade of the first battalion. In the first battalion, his prestige is extremely high. He is firmly seated on the throne of the alpha wolf. Even if the battalion commander speaks, Aguli has no effect. It can be said that,
He is the real leader of the first battalion of the Wuhe Army.
"What happened?"
Watching Aguli and the knights following him disappear at the door of a large wooden barracks at the corner of the chaotic camp corridor, a soldier turned back in surprise, looked at his companions with wide eyes, and asked
road.
"Have you noticed that their faces are so scary?"
His words immediately resonated.
"Yes! I discovered it too."
"Master Aguli looks like he wants to eat people. It's not like this normally!"
During the discussion, suddenly, a carriage pulling a bucket hurriedly dodged to the side of the road. A group of patrol guards behind it stood at attention and saluted. The chaotic crowd separated into a passage, and several more knights hurried away with sullen faces without saying a word.
Passed by and walked towards the barracks where Aguli and others entered.
"It's the leader of the second battalion, Debata!"
More and more people began to notice that the atmosphere was abnormal. Everyone looked at these knights passing by in surprise and started talking about it.
"I heard that he and Aguli were brothers in need and entered the camp on the same day. Aguli became the wolf in the first battalion, and he became the wolf in the second camp. That strength... Tsk tsk. No one dares to disapprove.
"
"I heard that the former commanders of the Second Battalion were all driven away by Debata?"
"What's so strange about that? That guy is annoying to begin with and does all kinds of immoral things. The people below are dissatisfied with him. As soon as Debata came, he suppressed the entire second battalion. He also wanted to take Debata
Ta opened the knife, but ended up getting beaten up. What should I do if I don't leave?"
"This Debata is quite domineering!"
"That's right! His strength is there. Let's ask the whole battalion. Not even the captain of the Munich City Guard, the knight of General Eugene's brigade, dares to challenge Debata!"
"Oh my God, why does Debata have the same attitude as Aguli? It's like he wants to kill people. What unlucky guy has provoked these two?"
During the discussion, another group of knights passed by. Then the fourth group, the fifth group... In less than ten minutes, almost all the big and small wolves had appeared. And these people all had cold expressions.
Without saying anything, he got into the barracks.
When the last group of knights entered the barracks and slammed the wooden door shut, everyone present looked at each other in shock and confusion.
The ragtag army has always been synonymous with a miscellaneous army. It requires discipline without discipline, and combat effectiveness without combat effectiveness. It scrambles to fight against the wind and flees when it encounters a strong enemy. Its only function is to make up for the lack of troops.
Number of people, do some chores.
But just such a rabble has now become the meat and potatoes of this new army.
The reason is because of the existence of these alpha wolves.
These powerful knights come from different places, have different accents, and have different personalities and habits. However, one thing is the same, and that is their extraordinary strength, super leadership and rich knowledge.
combat experience.
Under their leadership, the combat effectiveness of this group of ragtag troops has risen by more than one level. The military rankings are only below the Munich City Guards and the most elite knights of the noble private army. They are those who have higher aspirations.
The nobles also lowered their status to win over and show their goodwill.
Ordinary soldiers of the ragtag army walk in the military camp with their chests raised and their heads raised, let alone the alpha wolf.
In terms of status, the "leaders" of the Wuhe Army are much higher than most middle and low-level officers. With a high status, the weight of what they say will naturally be more important, and their lives will naturally be comfortable. On weekdays, everyone
Smiling and amiable.
However, today….
"Hey, old Grover, do you know what's going on?"
A short, strong man asked loudly an old sergeant who was sitting on a stone repairing an iron pot.
This thin old sergeant Glover, with a face like a weasel and a pair of squinty eyes, is the oldest member of the ragtag army and is also recognized as a living fossil and a know-it-all.
This old man was originally a follower of a knight. Later, the knight he was following fell off his horse and died in a knightly contest. After losing his job, Grover joined the Munich City Guard and guarded the city gate.
Soldier.
This defense lasted for many years.
Originally, the old man was too old and should have left the army long ago and found a place to retire. But this guy likes gambling, can't save money, and has never had a wife or children. If he leaves the army, he may not be able to survive for a day. He might as well stay.
Come down and do some tinkering.
After the war broke out, the Archduke recruited a ragtag army. The old man was an old, weak, sick and disabled member of the Munich City Guard. He could not play a role and had no place to resettle him, so he was simply sent here. In addition to doing some repair work, he was also a ragtag army.
Liaison between the Allied Forces and the Munich City Guard.
The old man is very popular and very well-informed. Basically, if you want to ask him about anything, you can definitely ask him.
Hearing the short and strong man's question, Old Grover raised his head and silently pointed outside the camp wall in the eyes of everyone.
Everyone turned around and saw only the tall woods outside the camp wall and a stone observation tower in the distance.
There is——
"Logistics escort?"
The old man nodded and whispered, "That's what happened this morning."
Everyone was in a daze.
Many of them already knew what happened to the logistics escort team this morning.
I heard that in this conflict that took place in the early morning, the officers of the logistics escort first tried to stab a trainee who violated military regulations and flogged him in public to scare other trainees. Unexpectedly, the trainees reacted violently, including
One even took action brazenly.
What was shocking was that the boy who took action not only injured more than a dozen soldiers in front of all the escort members, but even killed two knights.
Of course, no matter how powerful he is, he cannot be the opponent of the entire logistics escort team. Last I heard, he was captured and is now being held in a cell under the guard stone tower in the direction of Grover's finger.
Although this incident was surprising, to the soldiers of the Wuhe Army, it had nothing to do with them.
No one likes those guys from the logistical convoy.
Normally, the group of noble private knights look arrogant from top to bottom, with their nostrils turned upward, and feel superior to others. They regard the back camp as their back garden and do not allow others to interfere. They treat the civilians in the camp.
The soldiers beat and cursed at every turn, which was annoying to watch.
Therefore, since entering the camp, the officers and soldiers of the Wuhe Army have basically had no contact with the rear camp. When they met outside the camp, in the city, or in the tavern, they would look at each other coldly and not even say hello.
When they heard about the farce in the back camp, everyone just took it as a joke. Most of the chat was about sympathy for those students.
Who among the three major training camps in the empire is not the best knight talent? If placed elsewhere, they would definitely be treated as treasures and valued. However, in the low-level logistics escort team, they encountered
Such treatment.
Everyone doesn't know what the group of noble private knights want to do. But they know that if they are not forced into a hurry, no fool will choose to fight the entire logistics escort team with one person!
While everyone praised the boy for his bloody spirit, they also felt sorry for him.
After all, a military camp is a military camp. Even if he has the status of a training camp student, even if the guys from the logistics escort team bully others too much, and even if his strength is surprising, he cannot break this solid iron curtain by himself.
Under the joint suppression of military regulations, private knights and the nobles behind them, he is just a lamb in the sheepfold and a fish in the cauldron. When he comes out of prison, even if he has nine lives, he will only have the most
Only half of it is left.
Of course, whether it's sympathy or pity, everyone doesn't think this has anything to do with them.
Therefore, when they saw something wrong with the faces of the alpha wolves, no one thought about it at all. Even if Old Grover talked about it at this moment, most people didn't believe it - the alpha wolves were no different from the troubled boy.
Can't we fight together?!
"Grover, why does this matter have anything to do with our bosses?" the short and strong man asked with a puzzled look on his face.
"It's not only related to them, but also to our ragtag army." Old Grover sneered, "Do you know the name of the student who was imprisoned?"
"What's the name?" someone asked loudly.
"His name is Roy!"
Old Glover said, adding, "That Roy from Maytown!"
The crowd was stunned for a moment, and then exploded.
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