Realm of Power

The turmoil in the north of Falcon has not yet subsided, but the adjustment of the local army has begun silently. First, all local army generals are training, and then the local army soldiers are divided. Some soldiers are divided into city guards under the urban system. The original organization of the Falcon Army was greatly reduced, and on the Gallic battlefield on the other side of the sea, the situation was also changing rapidly. After the Falcon Army stagnated on the front for a month, the Gallic side was completely convinced that the Falcon Army The empire gave up its plan to go deeper into the empire's hinterland.

The Gauls began to devote all their energy to fighting the Slavs in the north, and fell into the pattern carefully arranged by Fatty to sit on the mountain and watch the tiger fight. According to reports from people lurking in Gaul, in the past two months, The Emperor of Gaul held a total of four imperial military meetings. From the troops originally deployed to deal with the Falcon Empire, he continuously mobilized 110,000 people to the northern battlefield, and recruited 80,000 volunteers from three corps in various places. Follow-up soldiers fully committed to the northern battlefield,

The reinforcements of 200,000 people were thrown into the north, like a heavy weight, and coupled with the more than 100,000 people already possessed by the famous general Yarde, the Gallic forces began to occupy an absolute advantage in the northern battle. A full-scale opposition to a truly large empire with tens of millions of people Pounce, this time it was the weak Slavs' turn to be miserable. First, they were driven out of the central part of the country by the Gauls like they were driving away bandits. Then they were trapped by the famous Gallic general Starros and his army. The main Slavic army of 70,000 men guarded the passes leading to the northern region.

On July 13, the famous general Yarde personally arranged the siege. Countless trebuchets fired at the sun and the moon. The Gauls stormed the pass with a huge force of 250,000 people. After holding on for four days, the Slavs were defeated and collapsed. The northern gate was opened. This means that the Slavs' previous control of the northern region has changed.

The advantages of the Gallic Empire as a large and populous empire are reflected here. A high population base is the most important resource in the cold weapon era. The Lu army suffered hundreds of thousands of casualties in the western battlefield. After a short respite, it can still use more than 300,000 troops to counterattack the north again. In July, food will be stored in the warehouse. The Gallic army began to expand rapidly,

On the other hand, the Slavs’ demographic disadvantages are clearly exposed;

More than 50,000 Slavs died in the Central War. The Battle of the Pass added another 40,000 dead souls. In addition to the previous losses, 210,000 Slavs had died on the land of Gaul, and they were all young and middle-aged men who were the backbone of the tribe. Such a number was only a small amount for the total population. For the millions of Slavic people, it can be described as tragic. It is said that in some areas, teenage children and women have appeared among the Slavic soldiers. It seemed that the whole clan was suddenly forced to the brink of a deadly fight.

At the end of July, the Slavs, who could not withstand the pressure, finally sent a negotiator to the Falcon Empire to ask for help. Fatty appointed Governor Duotou, who stayed in Rusty, to be responsible for the matter. This time, the Slavs' previous arrogance had long been shattered without a trace.

He no longer made any arrogant suggestions such as dividing Gaul equally, but almost cried and asked the empire to immediately support the Slavs in the northern war.

"Even if actual combat troops cannot be dispatched, it is still possible to provide some powerful ordnance and weapons." The Slavic envoy looked at Doze's thin and determined face, and asked with a sad look upon meeting him. Everyone knows how terrifying the weapons of the Falcon Army are, and the Slavs believe that although there is a gap between the Falcon Empire and themselves, their enemies are all Gaul, and they are not necessarily willing to sit back and watch the Gauls destroy them easily. If the Gallic army is lost, they will immediately go south to join the Falcon Empire's battlefield. This is why the Slavs believe that the Falcon Empire will respond to their request for help.

"What a simple guy. He didn't even know he was being sold..."

Listening to the Slavs' cries, Duoze just raised his eyebrows slightly and sneered calmly. His Majesty Falcon made a small adjustment before leaving, and the Slavs couldn't bear it any more, and cried to death. It looks like there is still a bit of arrogance from a few months ago! Because the Empire broke through the Rusty bottleneck, the war situation suddenly became favorable to the Empire, and even the Empire's operations would directly affect the Slavs who could not even reach the border.

Based on one point and looking at the world, this is probably what the so-called war initiative is! Duo Ze felt a little emotional in his heart,

Seeing Duoze's silence, the Slavic envoy thought that the governor of the Falcon Empire was thinking about what benefits he could get, and quickly said, "We will not let your country suffer. In exchange, we are willing to give you what we have so far." In exchange for six of the seventeen cities under our control, if your Excellency is willing to facilitate this, we are willing to give one hundred kilograms of gold as a reward. It is definitely the purest gold, which is dissolved at high temperature using confiscated Gallic gold coins. ! "

"One hundred kilograms of gold!" When Duo Ze heard this, he smiled instead of angry. These guys really thought highly of him, and his entire weight was only so heavy. "What an exciting proposal, but unfortunately, I still This is unacceptable!”

Having already gained Fatty's favor, he slowly shook his head and rejected the proposal.

He glanced at the astonished Slavic envoy and said directly, "The war in the north has reached this level. You have no chance of victory at all. Even if you give us all seventeen cities, you will just turn around and return." It’s about the Gallic Empire!

"So you still use such bargaining chips to negotiate, don't you feel blushing? If you really want to negotiate, then show the most basic sincerity."

"The most basic sincerity?"

The Slavic envoy raised his head in embarrassment. This matter was indeed a bit unreasonable. Although it was said that six cities were given, it was actually a blank check. As long as the crisis was over, the Slavic Elders would take these six cities without hesitation. After returning, the Falcon Empire could only sigh in vain as it was beyond its reach.

Seeing that the Falcon Empire didn't take the bait, he looked at Duo Zai at a loss. He didn't even want the land. What did the extremely greedy Falcon Empire want?

"If you want others to contribute, you must pay appropriate compensation! If we can't hold something like land, take it away, or move it, it's useless for us to ask for it! Let's be honest." Duo Ze said with disdain. He curled his lips and said in a solemn voice.

"What do you mean?" The Slavic envoy still didn't know what he meant.

"I heard that you have harvested a lot of treasures in northern Gaul, and everyone is making a lot of money, while our army is fighting hard with the main force of the Gallic army in Rusty. My Majesty has always been concerned about this. ah......."

Doze paused, took a deep breath, and stopped talking. He believed that the Slavic envoy could understand.

"We can make compensation for your army's contribution!" Special Envoy Slav's face naturally revealed a look of contempt. Sure enough, as rumored by the outside world, Vecia Falcon is a money-grubbing guy, but the disdain on his face is very clear. Stop it quickly,

When setting off. The Slavic Presbyterian Council considered this and agreed to give 3 million gold coins. The Slavs really made a fortune in northern Gaul. Now that they are forced into such a situation, money and the like are no longer very important.

Duo Ze glanced at the other party, already knowing that the other party would be like this. He was silent for a moment, tapped his fingers on the table, and said lightly, "Our requirements are not high. 40 million gold coins, if you can get it, We won't pursue it anymore, as for ordnance. We can also provide 30,000 sets of superior infantry equipment and 4,000 rounds of fuel bombs. With these, I believe that even if we cannot completely reverse the situation, it will be enough to stop the Gallic army for a period of time. time"

"Four... forty million!"

The Slavic envoy was stunned by this astronomical figure, and his eyes almost bulged out.

"That's all... you dare to ask for a price of 40 million, it's really too..." The Slavic envoy's face suddenly turned red with frustration. He almost hit the lion's open-mouthed face with saliva. His hands were tightly clasped together under the table, and his fingers turned white from excessive exertion. He struggled to suppress the anger in his heart. It was simply too insulting. Although Hunter The Eagle Army's fuel bombs are a good thing, but just 4,000 rounds are definitely not worth the sky-high price! The other party just wants to take advantage of the situation."

"If this is the case, then there is no need for us to continue talking!" The Slavic envoy stood up suddenly. He could see that this trip was asking for humiliation. The Falcon Empire has no sincerity in negotiating at all!

Duoze looked at the Slavic envoy's face that turned as white as paper and as red as blood. He had expected this for a long time and sighed secretly in his heart. Sure enough, when it comes to the biggest profiteer in the world, As expected, it is none other than His Majesty Falcon.

40 million, His Majesty Falcon really dares to speak,

Duoze himself has never seen such a large amount of money. He is simply tapping the marrow and sucking blood. He will not even let go of the chatter. It is estimated that the Slavs in the north will spit out everything they eat and pay back, but in this environment of imminent genocide , does the other party still have a choice?

He smiled, stood up and patted the shoulder of the angry Slav envoy who wanted to leave, and said with a smile, "Don't be anxious, I haven't finished speaking yet. Of course, 40 million cannot be just these, these are just accessories, considered an empire." Just free support for Slavic allies.”

"Huh? Free support?" Envoy Slav's expression did not change, and he stopped in place as he was about to leave.

"Of course, our enemies are common. How could we just sit back and watch you perish like this!" Duoze coughed dryly, nodded, and continued, "Your 40 million is for the empire to start a war against Gaul in a short time." , I can guarantee that as long as the money comes, the empire will go to war against Gaul again!”

"The Falcon Empire will really go to war against Gaul again!" The Slavic envoy's eyes suddenly turned red when he heard this. This condition really tempted him. The Slavic people didn't know that in the plan, the empire would originally go to war in August. War on Gaul!

"In terms of credibility, the empire has never broken its promise!"

Seeing the excited face of the Slavic envoy, Duoze suppressed laughter in his heart, nodded solemnly, and said with a sincere expression.

"You should know that our army has 300,000 elite troops stationed on the border of Gaul. Once the war starts this time, we will be fighting to the death with the Gauls. Under the powerful offensive of our army, if the Gaul side does not want to be Forced into Kyoto, the only thing that can be done is to immediately start from The withdrawal of troops from the north is more direct than any other support. Wealth is only meaningful to the living. If it is destroyed, it will be the spoils of the enemy. A mere 40 million gold coins can buy the survival of the Slavic people. The price is really fair”

"For such an important matter, I need to protect myself from the Presbyterian Council!" The Slavic envoy looked extremely solemn.

"Of course, we are not such impatient people!

Duozhi chuckled, and the Slavic envoy hurriedly sent people back to northern Gaul in the afternoon. News came back three days later. The Slavic Council of Elders reluctantly agreed to the agreement, but as a guarantee that the Falcon Empire would go to war with Gaul in accordance with the agreement. The 40 million gold will be divided into four payments.

Looking at the document he just signed, Duo Ze smiled coldly.

This bite from His Majesty can be regarded as completely biting the Slavs to the point where they have no hope of independence! Although northern Gaul is rich, 40 million gold coins is definitely a burden that is beyond the capacity of the Slavs. His Majesty Falcon's move is to force the Slavs to take the most cruel measures to conquer the occupied areas. After all, it is Gaul. people's money. There is no difference between shaving once and shaving several times, but the Slavs don't think about it. Even if they can survive the crisis of genocide in the occupied area that is scraped without even a pair of underwear, they will not give it to the Slavs. Any help on your rise!

The Slavs are finished!

Northern Empire, Aichmore

The grassland in early July is full of flowers that are in bloom. The ground is a piece of brand new green grass color

Among the grass seeds bloom blue malanthera, pink morning glory, and small-petaled cat's-eye flowers. The plain wild chrysanthemums, the wind blows over, the clusters of five-flowered weeds beside the ox carts beside the countless tents are all bowing and nodding, and the wolf's tail grass raises a small flag.

"Pour me another glass!"

The fat man was lying comfortably on the vast lawn in casual clothes. Instructing Felandonya to fill up the cup at hand, looking at the white clouds slowly drifting in the sky with the breeze, her bones seemed to be scattered, Sceris also changed into the princess's gorgeous clothes. Instead, she was dressed in a prairie attire and rode past not far away. The horse's hooves were flying, and the wind blew up the heroic long hair of this prairie princess. The toned figure is slender and straight, and the fat man's eyes are a little bright,

The character of a prairie woman is like strong wine, fiery, which makes people feel warm inside.

A hundred meters away are a thousand Guards Cavalry divided into four teams, standing like a black line on the grass hill. One hundred meters away from the Guards Cavalry are three thousand Guards Cavalry in prairie cavalry uniforms. Here It is a grassland outside the city of Aichmore. According to the customs of the prairie people, a grand prairie banquet for a princess like this must be held for a full fifteen days. Moreover, this is also the marriage of the Khan King, and the various tribes in the prairie who arrived have also arrived in the pasture. The neatest one ever,

More than a hundred clan chiefs, large and small, brought nearly 30,000 followers and stationed them all around Aichemore. Colorful flags were spread out on the grassland, and there were archery competitions, horse racing competitions, It’s simply a celebration of tribal friendship.

"It must be very painful in northern Gaul at this time!" In such an atmosphere, the fat man ran out in a hurry, and what he was thinking about was the battlefield in Gaul.

The Gallic army was forced to break through the blockade, and the army broke into the hinterland of Gaul. The war was overwhelming and destroyed three inland provinces. Because of the shortage of troops within the empire, and considering that the food harvest was about to happen, Fatty had no choice but to temporarily stop his march to the hinterland of Gaul. march, but it does not mean that for Gaul's strategic progress came to a standstill. The Slavs' arrogant ambition to share Gaul with them had already made Fatty think about it. The suspension of military operations was just an illusion to confuse the Gauls and seduce the Gauls. The military focus shifted from the Falcon Empire to the Slavs,

What's more, the hinterland of Gaul at this time was no longer the stable environment it had been before. The fall of the three provinces caused panic in other provinces in the hinterland. In these areas, Gallic civilians fled towards the capital of Gaul. It is said that Reaching more than one million people,

Because of the previous full support for Rusty's frontline operations, these provinces and regions have become very short of supplies. The commercial market has long lost its ability to resist due to the embargo. The influx of supplies from the southwestern region of the Falcon Empire has been almost unimpeded. control the local market,

The originally blocked Gallic market was suddenly like a dike that had been washed away. It was all opened in front of the imperial merchants. Countless caravans poured into these Gallic hinterlands like armies. The Gallic nobles could not stop them even if they wanted to. Because the order from Kyoto not only did not give them anything, but also required all nobles to donate to Kyoto to recruit soldiers to form an army for the Northern Expedition. After two months of truce, the business volume in the Southwest District doubled. There are more,

But what really worries the fat man is whether the Slavs in the north will bite the designed bait hook. He specially put it for 2 months for the Gauls, just to see what Gaul can finally show. potential,

The blow before death is always the fastest. For a big country like the Gallic Empire with a huge population, its resilience in war is also amazing.

There are as many as thirty provinces in the hinterland, which is simply a natural strategic depth.

If you move forward unprepared, you are likely to lose ground and end up in a quagmire that you cannot pull out of.

"Tampa" A black-armored guard rode back from a distance. The horse's hooves raised the grass clippings on the ground and stopped more than ten meters away. The guard cavalry above hurried over with a report and reported "Your Majesty." , just received an urgent message from the Governor of Rusty Region! "

"Oh! It's finally here!" The fat man quickly stood up from the grass and walked to the guard. He took the report and looked at it. He smiled cheerfully and waved to the guard. "Pass my order, everyone." The clan leader held an emergency meeting! "

To explain, productivity has limited the empire established by Fatty, which is an imperialism transformed from a feudal society, not capitalism, so militarism is serious.

Since it is a military state, it is naturally a country dominated by the military. Merchants are the supplement of the military state, and such a state is destined to be dictatorial, cruel, radical, and warlike, and will inevitably be eliminated by history. However, this kind of thing a hundred years later has nothing to do with Fatty, the founding monarch who only knows how to enjoy himself and eat! (To be continued, please search Piaotian Literature, the novels are better and updated faster!