Black Knight From Blue Star

Chapter 209 Everyone has a use

 Simon's face was filled with surprise.

　　Although they have been under Hardy for some time, Simon and his subordinates have never been entrusted with important tasks from the time of the expedition to the present.

 Just follow the army everywhere, and occasionally form formations to participate in battles.

 It was very, very easy. It was so easy that not a single member of his small team had been reduced.

Of course, although they did not use much fighting, Hadi did not treat them badly in terms of military pay and food.

Everyone can eat well, be well fed, wear warm clothes, and even have some spare money saved to send back home.

 But what Simon wants is not just this.

 At the very beginning, the Society of Atonement was composed of a group of people who did not have enough to eat or clothes to wear, and launched a final struggle against the world.

 After they settled down, they had enough food, clothing, and a place to live...but people's desires will increase.

 After obtaining a stable life, they want to go further.

 Want more money, more fields, and a better life.

 This is human nature.

Simon had always thought that because they had openly opposed the aristocratic relationship in the past, Hadi had accepted them but also marginalized them.

 I thought this would be the case until the end of the war.

But I never expected that I would now receive an important task assigned by Hadi.

 “Sir, what do you want us to do?”

Hardy said: "Next, we will find ways to continuously attack and arouse the enemy's army, slowing down their siege. But even so, it will only delay time. I need you to find ways to lurk until the enemy In the rear, destroy their food, grass and supplies only once. As long as the destruction rate exceeds half, retreat immediately to save your own life. Do you understand?"

 After Simon thought for a while, he nodded firmly.

They can do this through the Atonement.

“This is the mission fund for you.” Hardy pushed a heavy cloth bag in front of Simon: “There are one hundred and fifty gold coins in it. It’s up to you how to use it.”

 Simon was stunned and swallowed subconsciously.

 As a poor person, this was the first time he saw so much money.

 “Too many, Mr. Hardy.”

 Simon didn’t dare to take it.

 Hardy smiled and said: "High risk, high reward. This is my personal philosophy."

"But…"

Hardy continued: "In this mission, someone will definitely die. This is inevitable. Pensions, settlement expenses, etc. all need to be resolved by you personally. Do you understand?"

Simon was stunned for a moment, and then he said seriously: "Sir Hardy, our lives are not valuable, but if you think our lives are valuable, we will remember this favor."

 After saying that, he picked up the bag and turned to leave.

 “Quite proud.” Hardy chuckled and continued to deal with military affairs.

 The current strength of the troops in Kexilan City is only about 3,000, but this is enough.

 Although it is very difficult to attack a city, there are too many enemies.

 At least 70,000 troops were watching outside the city.

Three thousand defenders are still too few. If the enemy is determined to break through here, they only need to add tens of thousands more reinforcements, and three thousand men will not be able to defend it.

This is also the reason why Hardy wants Xixi to harass the enemy. As long as it can be delayed until the March defense line is completed, coupled with reinforcements from France and Kaldor, the strategic depth will be truly opened.

Even if the South cannot send many reinforcements, the combined forces of the two countries can still hold on for a long time.

Hadi spent the afternoon dealing with military affairs. In the evening, he stretched himself and thought about going back to have a drink with Madam Sissi.

At this time, the guard came in and reported that it was a messenger from New York City who wanted to see him.

 “It came pretty quickly.”

Hardy muttered subconsciously. In his guess, New York City should send someone over in a day or two at the earliest.

 “Invite him in.”

 Hardy responded casually.

 Soon a young man walked in.

 This man is quite familiar to Hardy, Nache Blanche.

 Haunted as the future star of the Ajiaka Empire.

As soon as he came in, he had a hurried face, and then he asked: "Sir Hardy, please write a document about the previous battlefield situation and give it to me to read."

 Is this a head start?

Hardy frowned slightly: "Your Excellency Blanche, in what capacity do you issue orders to me?"

 “Of course he is the current frontline commander.”

As soon as he heard this, Hardy smiled: "Is this an order from His Excellency Teutonic Lord?"

Naché-Blanche's eyes flashed with a strange color: "This is natural."

 “First of all, please show me the letter of appointment.” Hadi stretched out his hand.

Naché-Blanche shook his head and said: "This does not require a letter of appointment, just a verbal order."

"You think I'm stupid?" Hardy looked at him: "How can such an important thing be a verbal order?"

“This is a critical period, and special matters must be dealt with.” Naché-Blanche said seriously.

 Indeed, special things can be done.

Hardy smiled again and said: "So, you are just a temporary commander and a member of the Ajiaka Empire. Do you think it is possible to order me, the deputy commander-in-chief of the French Alliance Army?"

 “Then at least give up the command of Kexilan City.”

　　"Okay, how many troops do you bring?"

 “Five hundred people.”

 “You want to defend the city of Kexilan with only 500 people?” Hadi looked surprised.

Naché-Blanche said matter-of-factly: "Of course you have to help with the defense."

"Sorry, then I can't give up the command of Kexilan City." Hardy looked directly into the opponent's eyes, with a bit of disdain on his face: "You want the command, okay! I will withdraw my troops and go back Defend our established defensive line.”

"You don't have to do things so harshly, Mr. Hardy." At this time, Naqie's face was already filled with anger.

Hardy shrugged: "The original contract was for us to support you, not to help you take the lead and fight to the death. Rather, we France and Kaldo are already very interesting. When the situation collapses, I still helped you hold the eastern defense line, preventing the Northern Army from advancing forward. What else do you want? "

Naché took a deep breath: "Of course we know, but there is no direct conflict between this matter and the transfer of command."

"Yes, of course." Hardy said calmly: "I am France's general and lord. Why do we have to obey the direct dispatch of your Aijaka Empire? You can ask us to do things, but you cannot give direct orders. Do you understand?"

 Hadi had already stood up when he spoke.

His face already showed dissatisfaction at this time, and his awe-inspiring temperament directly made Naqie feel suppressed and extremely uncomfortable.

“Then I will go find Ms. Jeanne. I believe she will give us a fair answer to the Aijaka Empire.”

 After saying that, he turned around and left.

Hardy smiled, Nache-Blanche's behavior seemed silly, but in fact it was a rather clever trick.

He wants command power, which seems unreasonable, but what if he gives it a try?

 What if it succeeds?

 It is said that people from the Maga family are the best at this method.

 So-called maximum pressure.

 (End of this chapter)