Realm of Power

"What we need most now is time. Delaying the war as much as possible is my main goal at the moment!" The fat man chuckled and looked away from the window with a tired look. The occasional flash of hesitation turned into the coldness of a hero.

"Fortunately, I made some arrangements in advance." Coming to the map just now, the fat man pointed on the map with his hand. It was filled with various marks, densely packed, almost covering the northern part of the Rusty area. Just now When Doze came in, he saw His Majesty Falcon examining the map.

"You must not have imagined that this is the Gauls' defense map in the northern part of the Rusty region!" the fat man said to Duoze

"The Gauls' defense plan!" Duoze's face was unexpectedly stunned for a moment, and a trace of shock flashed across his face. Although he knew that the Falcon Army's intelligence was pervasive, the Gallic army currently assembled in the Rusty area had reached An army of 300,000, involving more than 50 military signs,

Duo Zai, who once commanded a large army, knew very well what such a detailed defense map meant before the war.

The weakness of the Gauls was completely exposed to the eyes of the imperial god Vecia Falcon. According to Vecia Falcon's tactical style of not taking any action at all, but attacking like thunder.

"Gaul's troop deployment and mobilization have always been under our sight, especially their heavily concentrated left wing. The number of people, equipment, and defense areas of each flag regiment will be revealed the day after they arrive. Send it to me secretly!" Fatty! Seeing Duo Ze's dumbfounded look, he slowly said, "Sometimes, I feel that God is blessing me! The underground forces that had just regained the Rusty area unexpectedly failed to do so. To put it bluntly, this defense map is at least as good as It's worthy of my Falcon Army's 50,000-strong army!

"What your Majesty means is that this defense map belongs to those underground forces..." Duo Ze looked blank for a moment, as if he had thought of something, and he quickly reacted. There was a hint of joy on his face, and he congratulated, "This is really a blessing to your majesty. God is blessing our empire. These underground forces are all deeply entangled forces in the local area. Their influence has penetrated into various industries. The mobilization of the Gallic army cannot be concealed from their spies, but the subordinates I have some doubts. How can your Majesty be so sure that the information provided by these underground forces is accurate?

"Haha. Duozhi, you are really more suspicious than me!" The fat man smiled boldly and waved his hand. "Don't worry, I have sent people to verify all the information. There is a slight deviation from the information obtained by the local forces." , but basically there is not much difference. After all, there are not many real military core contents that local forces can involve, so they cannot be completely relied on, but the deployment of the army cannot escape their eyes, at least the actions of the Gallic army. Every movement is under the sight of our army! "

"This morning. I ordered the prairie cavalry to knock out the most prominent infantry regiment on the left wing, hoping to scare the opponent. However, the opponent's commander was a very experienced man. Although he suffered the loss of an infantry regiment, I immediately ordered the left wing's infantry regiment to be destroyed. The three infantry regiments moved to the position five miles away from our defense line.

It seems that the enemy wants to use these three infantry regiments as bait to attract our army to launch an attack. As long as they break away from the defensive line, the opponent can concentrate their superior forces and defeat our left wing in one fell swoop. "The fat man stopped, a flash of sharpness flashed across his face, and the corner of his mouth curled up slightly. "I have already given Hu Keqili instructions not to move without permission. Order, but the battle on the left wing may not drag on for a few days. The opponent will soon find that the temptation is ineffective, and then it will transform from pressing step by step to a full-scale attack! I'm a little worried that Hu Keqi won't be able to suppress it, so I want to ask you to go to the left wing! "

"Of course I will obey His Majesty's orders, but..." When Duoze heard that Wikiya Falcon sent him to the left wing, he showed a wry smile in embarrassment. "Your Majesty is very aware of your subordinates' abilities, and it is quite acceptable to handle government affairs." , but when it comes to leading the army to kill the enemy, it means that I am not good at fighting, and I am afraid that it will hinder Sir Hu Keqili! "

"A war is not always about two armies fighting!" The fat man smiled, indicating that Duo Zai had misunderstood what he meant, and explained, "The left wing is the top priority in this battle, and a slight mistake may lead to a complete defeat." All lose, the battle is fought together, the left wing must be the most brutal killing ground in this battle, wounded soldiers, reinforcements, weapons For repairs and troop mobilization, I need a trustworthy person to be responsible for various military arrangements on the left wing. Moreover, the armies of both sides are fighting each other. Hu Keqi will personally go to the front line to command. Even if he has the intention at that time, he will be unable to arrange internal affairs in the rear. ! Besides, there is a very important task for you to do! "

"I see, I wonder what mission His Majesty has given me?" Duoze finally breathed a sigh of relief when he heard that he was not being asked to go to the front line and asked curiously.

"Judging from the time, it should be almost the same!" The fat man's eyes flashed, and his black pupils were as bottomless as stars. He took a deep breath and tapped the map in front of him with his finger. "The Gauls deployed heavy troops on the left wing. But the logistics are very weak, especially In terms of military food, although some food emergency supplies have been mobilized from the rear provinces, there are still millions of refugees who have not been properly resettled outside the army. I have ordered local forces to stir up trouble among the refugees as soon as possible to prepare for the outbreak of a decisive battle between the two armies. delay time,

These local forces have one requirement. Once the empire takes over the Rusti region, they need a well-respected imperial minister to sit in Rusty so that they can feel at ease. And they have named you to choose to be the governor of Rusti! "

"Me? No way!"

Duo Ze has been completely stupid. He has only been in the Darasti area for only ten days. Not to mention that he has high expectations, and he doesn't even know many people. He was transferred by the fat man to do logistics! It's so pitiful, are these local forces crazy? He was named as the governor of the Rusti region. If this was done in the hands of a petty monarch, there would undoubtedly be suspicion of internal and external collusion.

"You are well-liked by the public. This is really good for you Duo Ze!" The fat man's eyes met Duo Ze's and looked up and down. Duo Ze's face became paler.

"Don't be nervous!" The fat man said with a faint smile.

"My subordinates are really ashamed to receive such comments from His Majesty!" Duo Ze felt ashamed when he heard this, and his old face turned crimson.

"That's it, this is what you deserve, Duozhe!" The fat man came over, patted Duozhe's old and strong shoulders with his hand, sighed and said, "You may have noticed that the Empire landed on Obarro, What started was a brutal invasion.

The continent of Obarro is no better than the empire's homeland, Ikadiva. After all, our Falcon Empire belongs to the outer continent.

In order to intimidate, I must be ruthless and adopt a strong policy that is completely different from Ikadiva's gentle policy. In just 2 years, our Falcon Empire went from invading Normandy to occupying the entire northwest coast, and the army attacked the city. He killed countless people and shocked the northwest. In the end, they conquered thousands of miles of land on the northwest coast and laid the foundation for the empire to take root. However, it also left a brutal impression on all Gauls as the bloodthirsty and murderous Northwest Falcon Army.

The only exception is your choice. On the northwest coast, you serve as governor and use gentle policies to appease all ethnic groups, no matter which ethnic group they are, whether they were free people or hardworking before. You have treated everyone equally, so that all ethnic groups can live and work in peace and contentment on the northwest coast, and work together to develop the northwest

In just two years, the northwest coast has transformed from a barren land into a bustling sea city. You can take the lead in making many choices,

In Bangor, you still have more choices to save 200,000 Bangor people. You found me in person, and you didn't hesitate to be rebellious and insisted on setting up the pot to cook the fish yourself. I drank fish soup with the refugees for more than ten days and saved hundreds of thousands of lives in Bangor. How could you choose someone who has a reputation for benevolence even in Gaul?

This is why I sent you to lead the army to take over the southwestern part where Murphy O'Burn is entrenched. The cities in the south were still hesitant, fearing that they would be retaliated by the Falcon Army for taking refuge in Murphy O'Burn. If the military The general's departure will definitely be a bloody storm, but Knowing that it was you who accepted the surrender, all the cities in the southwestern region opened their doors to the enemy. You did it almost without a single blow, and achieved the major goal of stabilizing the overall situation in the southwest and stabilizing the hearts of the people in the southwest in the shortest time. Our army did not dare to go to the south without any worries. Attack in Sti area"

The fat man's voice stopped, and he said in a rather emotional tone, "I deceived you in the name of helping you complete "On Democracy", but in just a few years, you have done better than what was said in "On Democracy" There are too many. This is the honor of the empire, my honor, and the luck of the northwest. Otherwise, I don’t know how many innocent souls will be added to this land! "

"Your Majesty is too polite. If it hadn't been for His Majesty's harsh words to wake him up, or I would still be the Duoze who only works behind closed doors." Duoze quickly lowered his head and said with a wry smile. "In just 2 years, it was Your Majesty who made me see clearly." There were many things that were confused in the past. As His Majesty said, "On Democracy" would be an empty book if it could not be applied in practice. Being able to get His Majesty's help and put part of the Theory on Democracy into practice during my lifetime is actually because I have made more choices. What an honor!"

"Okay, let's stop saying compliments to each other. The war is our priority, so we won't have any farewell banquets or anything like that!"

The fat man smiled innocently, picked up two glasses of red wine that had been prepared for a long time from the table, handed one to Duozhi, raised the other, and said, "I am here, and with this wine, I wish you Rusty in advance." The regional governor takes office! This is not the governor on the northwest coast who only focuses on government affairs. You will be the third military and political governor of the empire in this land, after Lidakus and Salon! "

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Duo Ze's body trembled slightly, and his eyes seemed a little blurry. Although he was once the powerful Speaker of the House of Dorok, facing the full power of the Governor who integrated military and political affairs, he was one of the few important ministers in the empire. He couldn't help but feel excited. ,

Although the Rusty area is not very big, its unique geographical location, the hub connecting the hinterland of Gaul and the west, and the vast grain-producing area are destined to have great prospects. After several years on the northwest coast, there are many options. Under the impression, following the fat man to do business, build roads, and engage in maritime trade is an eye-opener. In the world, it turns out that money can still be made in this way, and regions can promote development in this way. Duo Ze has also learned many ways to develop regions based on business. Just think about it, under the hard work of one's own efforts, the people of a piece of land are equal and free. Living and working in peace and contentment, the city has grown from barren to rich, and that sense of accomplishment is enough to comfort Duo Ze throughout his life.

Watching Duo Ze from the window as he walked onto the carriage downstairs, the fat man turned around. The sunlight outside the window shone through the screen, forming dots of spots.

The appointment of Duozhuo as the governor of the Rusty region was not a whim. The importance of the Rusty region is self-evident. Whether it is entering or leaving the hinterland of Gaul, the Rusty region is the most important valve. Due to strategic needs, The Falcon Army burned large areas of wheat fields in the Rusti region, resulting in a significant reduction in grain production in the Rusti region this year and arousing public resentment. If we want to pacify such an area and make it a solid cornerstone for the empire's progress, we can only control it with people like this.

"Your Majesty, the 20,000 troops of the Principality of Denia and the 30,000 troops of the Principality of Dunkirk have entered the southwest!"

The captain of the guard on duty opened the door and handed the fat man a report he had just received. During the Battle of Rusty, the troops in the northwest region were almost exhausted. The fat man asked the Principality of Denia and the Principality of Dunkirk to send troops to participate in the war in accordance with the covenant. On the one hand, it is to weaken the threats that the two countries may pose to the stability of the northwest, and on the other hand. Let’s also take a look at the attitudes of the two countries. Between the Falcon Empire and the Gallic Empire, where do the two countries stand? Although the two largest forces in the northwest region hesitated for a while, they finally sent troops as agreed. This The fat man's constant speculation can finally be put to rest. The two countries have made their stance clear, and there are no hidden dangers in the northwest.

"Ten days, if God gives me another ten days! I will turn everything around."

The fat man put down the report in his hand, rubbed his temples with his fingers, and looked out the window. Everything went smoothly. Reinforcements from all parties had set off as scheduled. The only thing missing now was time, ten days. It would be a turning point that would determine the fate of the empire. White clouds were floating outside the window, and the fat man smiled bitterly. When did I lose my confidence like this? It seems that the pressure has been quite high recently, but soon, the pressure on the opponent will be even greater than mine. Hundreds of thousands of hungry refugees, even if they cannot change the situation of the battle, will be enough to keep the opponent busy for a while.

Gallic army left defense area, Sevin city

The sky looks a little melancholy. The weather at the end of July has a bit of scorching heat. The tension coming from the front line makes most people not sure whether it is because the war makes people feel hot and uneasy, or because the weather is indeed sultry. The river is quiet in the middle of the city. of flow, Colorvin City is a medium-sized city in the northern region of Rusty, with the largest number of residents in its history. There is only a permanent population of less than 100,000. Due to its remote location, not many were affected by the war. This year's grain harvest here is pretty good. Many Sewen people are celebrating this year's harvest, but they soon discovered that they All the harvested grain was confiscated by the army for free, leaving only the most basic rations for about a month.

A large number of troops began to gather on the formerly lonely city walls and city streets, most of them wearing local army uniforms, patrolling and guarding the city. This made the residents of this remote small city begin to become nervous.

"Have you heard? The northwest rebels have reached Lacey City!"

"No way, aren't they the rebels in the northwest? The northwest is thousands of miles away from here! And there's also the southwest in between!" The residents of the city asked for the news they heard from the garrison. Originally, everyone was not interested in such news. Not seriously, but as more and more troops gathered in the city,

Since yesterday, residents have noticed that regular troops have been stationed in Sewen City one after another. As the army moved in, there were many officers in uniform, all with the imperial star shining. The vigilance in the city reached an unprecedented level. There were one post every three steps and one sentry every five steps on the city wall. Inside the city The patrol team has also been encrypted several times. Residents in the city are only allowed to enter and not leave. Even if someone dies in the family, they must be temporarily left in the city. There are regular troops standing guard at the four city gates, and even a sparrow cannot fly out.

In a four-story building in the city, the general leader of the left wing, Gedalai, pushed open the door of the conference room. His gloomy face did not look good. He had spent almost all his efforts to arrange this left wing battle. Everything was ready. , but unfortunately, just three hours before the attack order was to be issued, a report from the area was delivered to him.

Large-scale citizen riots suddenly broke out in four cities in the left-wing defense zone, with more than 10,000 people. The thugs attacked the shops in the city, violently smashing, smashing and looting along the way. The cause of the riot was that the military had blocked food stores, causing citizens to have already It is impossible to buy food at a suitable price. The reason why it is suitable is because if you are willing to spend money, you can still You can buy food, but the price is often about five times the normal price. The sellers are not regular shops, but people who have good relations with the army. In fact, everyone knows that the Rusti area is short of food, and many people are selling it. People buy grain from other places at low prices, and the price when shipped to Rusty is several times the price, but they must get support from the military, which is also in the name of purchasing military grain.

"Obviously, this riot must be suppressed immediately! Otherwise, if it reaches the ears of the emperor, you and I will not be able to eat and walk around. His Majesty the emperor is mobilizing all the wealthy families in Kyoto to collect food donations for the frontline army!"

Gleda, who had just returned from the headquarters, looked very unhappy. The general manager, Hassan Rimbaud, scolded him severely.

With more than 100,000 troops stationed on the left wing, a rebellion of this scale can still occur. Are all your left wingers just losers? You can actually cause the citizens to rebel and interrupt the attack plan. You are definitely the first person in my Gallic empire! Very sharp comment,

"Stand up!" More than thirty heads of local infantry regiments in the conference room stood up neatly, interrupting Glada's thoughts.

His eyes flashed a trace of coldness as he swept across the faces of the local infantry commanders. If looks could kill, several infantry commanders would be stabbed to death by his eyes. What the hell! Even if he was selling military rations privately for profit, he should at least learn to cover it up! (To be continued...)