Realm of Power

The fat man was riding on a war horse, looking forward at a mountainous area in southern Congo. In front of him was the Palu woodland that must be passed to enter the southern coast of Congo. The dense forest and contiguous hills that are more than a hundred miles long and wide look like this. The main terrain is the captured Muya Fort, which is the gate. Behind this dense forest and hills is the southern coast of Congo.

"Your Majesty," an accompanying secretary from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs came up from behind in a hurry.

"What's the matter?" The fat man turned around

The secretary hurriedly said out of breath, "What is the name of this attack on Gangfei? The Ministry of Foreign Affairs was not sure for a while, so it came here specifically to consult His Majesty."

"name?"

The fat man curled his lips, tapped the deerskin riding boots with the hand holding the riding crop, looked at the secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs with an unkind look, and murmured to himself, "When did the Imperial Ministry of Foreign Affairs start to pay attention to names?" Something flashy?”

"This is a special statement from Princess Colleen. Because this time we are likely to face the entire Central European Barrow Country, it is better to have a formal name." The somewhat fat secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs nervously wiped his face with his sleeve. beads of sweat, his body was trembling slightly, his head almost dropped to the ground. Under the eyes of His Majesty Falcon, which could kill a million people, a civilian clerk could already feel his inspiration floating in the sky,

In name! Why. . . What a thing!

Who doesn’t know that since His Majesty Falcon started his army, what he hates the most is the so-called name. Fighting against Wikia Kyoto, fighting Ruidian, fighting Kugits, and fighting Lods. Big fists are king. If you don’t accept it, you will be beaten. You accept it, this is the "name" that His Majesty has always upheld.

But it was Princess Tourit who now fully presided over the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. As a Turit woman who comes from a super-famous foreign affairs family, she cannot sit back and watch the Imperial Foreign Affairs Department’s embarrassing position as dispensable in the imperial department. The Imperial Foreign Affairs Department is also the sword of the empire, how can it be so without any edge! The secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs felt caught between his majesty, who was always violent, and the princess, who had expectations for foreign affairs. There is really a danger of losing your head every minute!

"Well, well, if I have to give it a name..." The fat man was silent for a moment. It seemed that he didn't want to embarrass this small role. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs was indeed ignored by him and had almost no sense of existence, not to mention the little witch. The main foreign ministry is paying attention to itself. And now that it is an empire, the importance of foreign affairs has become more and more prominent.

"We can't be as reckless as before!" The fat man stroked his forehead with his plump fingers and said after thinking, "Well, I thought of it. There is a suitable name. Submit it to the official document of the Gangfei Empire." Just call them traitors and attack the traitors, okay?"

"Yes. I obey!" The clerk nodded quickly, cheering in his heart. Oh my, my head was finally saved! No matter what the name is, it doesn’t matter.

"You publish this name to the entire Central European Barrow country and let the people of the entire Central European Barrow know. We have spared no effort to help the Congolese people. We provided them with iron ore, weapons, and even a large number of combat supplies. , but this is how they repay us! Is it wrong to fight against such people? "

The fat man laughed. Although it was a malicious smile, the laughter sounded so natural. Okay, I'm going to leave. Don't forget what I just told you. "After that, he turned around and left with the Guards Cavalry. The horses' hooves raised dust from the ground, and the black Guards Cavalry followed closely behind, like a black torrent.

This time the empire's troops fighting in southern Congo totaled 110,000, and the battle fronts were divided into two. Sixty thousand of them broke into the Congo-Africa border a month ago and stationed troops in the important border town of Baruta. Another 40,000 elite Central Army troops raided Muya Fort, the choke point of southern Congo a day ago.

The fat man left less than 10,000 troops in the direction of Putau, but with the troops temporarily raised by the Duke of Putau, the total number was 30,000. The one who was ordered to stay behind was the imperial general Valencia. After the secretary returned to Puntau, he immediately carried out the fat man's order. He announced the news as quickly as possible. Not long after, Gangfei's Ministry of Foreign Affairs received the notice.

"Breacher of faith!"

This title is really a great irritation to the Gangfei people who consider themselves righteous. Their former emperor died because of the Falcon Empire, and a large area of ​​their territory was encroached upon by the Falcon Empire. They abandoned Kyoto and their honor because of the Falcon Empire. Now they are hunkering down and carrying such a burden. Notoriety,

It was so irritating that some people were so angry that they threw glasses to vent their anger, so much so that the imperial meeting held was also affected by such emotions.

"The goal of the Falcon Empire Army is the southern coast. In this case, we will set up an ambush leading to the coast. With our superior strength, we can use multi-point defense to pull back the Falcon Army's attack line. In this way, when the Falcon Empire The imperial army removed these strongholds one by one, and was gradually depleted invisibly. When our army encircles them in one fell swoop, they will definitely be able to eliminate them. "The new military operations officer Stern expressed confidence in this,

Regarding this strategy, Andy, who had just been appointed as the commander-in-chief of the Southern Coast Combat Force, did not say anything. After experiencing the brutal northern war, this famous general of the Congo Empire has become much more mature. Compared with the tactics mentioned by Operations Officer Sterling, , if the Falcon Empire army attacks these strongholds one after another as expected, that would of course be the best. However, if the Falcon Empire army does not do this, but instead first cuts off the supply lines and communications of each stronghold, and then goes straight to the southern coast, this strategy will be completely useless. And if heavy troops are stationed at these nine strongholds, it will actually weaken the military strength of the non-southern army.

Andy was silent for a while, and then decided to express this opinion.

"Go directly to the southern coast? Are the Falcons crazy? They are not afraid of being cut off if they advance like this..." Operations Officer Sterling was a little unconvinced.

"Don't forget, most of our southern coast has fallen into the hands of the Falcon Empire! As long as we reach the southern coast, the other party's logistics do not need to be considered at all!" Andy said with a gloomy face and clasped his fingers together. And I predict that 80% of the other party will do this, as long as they reach the coast of South Africa,

"Then...what should we do?"

Some ministers muttered to themselves. This time the Falcon Empire's troops were divided into two groups, which also forced the Gangfei Empire to divide its forces into two. In terms of troop strength ratio, although the force ratio was two to one, the strength of the Falcon Empire's army had long been lost to the Gangfei people. It cast a psychological shadow. Without triple the number of troops, the Gangfei people will not take the initiative to attack.

"How about deploying heavy troops at one point, and wait until the Falcon army approaches, and then fight to the death with him. Because the Falcon army has traveled a long distance, it must be exhausted. We can wait for the work." Sterling proposed another plan

"This looks good!" Marcos also nodded. In order to cooperate with the Strand Navy, the Southern Army lost more than 10,000 people in Valenya Port, and in order to prevent the Falcon Empire Army from landing from the sea, They had to mobilize 50,000 troops from the already limited force, plus the troops to deal with Baluta. In fact, the number of troops that can be mobilized is less than 80,000, and the coalition forces of the Barrow countries in Central Europe will need at least ten days to assemble. By then, the Falcon Empire may have already opened up the route to the southern coast. the way,

Just when everyone was in agreement, someone suddenly said, "No. I have a better way!"

A middle-aged man wearing a general's uniform stood up on the seat opposite him. He had just been transferred from the Southern Army to Besuca as the deputy commander to assist the southern coast commander Duke Andia. He performed well in Valenya Port. Fabgares, commander of the 11th Infantry Regiment,

The cold-looking mountain hunter said, "Master Sterling's combat strategy is very correct. I just want to modify Lord Sterling's strategy. Because I cannot tolerate the mediocre performance of some cowards!" Fabgareth He glanced sideways at Duke Andia who was silent.

Duke Andia's face was gloomy. He already knew what he wanted to say. Yes, he also saw a major problem in the Falcon Army and chose to remain silent for some reason.

Fabgareth continued, "I don't know if you have noticed it, but this time the number of Falcon Empire troops is almost overwhelming. In other words, the opponent has very few troops left in the Putao area. We can definitely take Lure them deep, and then attack the undefended Putau coast! "

"Well..." Everyone's spirits were slightly shaken, and even the little emperor who half understood what he was hearing paused for a moment. Get the general set. . . . It seems like it can really be done. Even the battle-hardened Marcos is interested.

"As long as we take down the common set, then all our situations from the past to the present will be completely changed. One hundred thousand Falcon Empire troops will become rootless duckweeds and homeless orphans!" Fabgareth looked excited. Waving his hands, he enjoyed the feeling of being noticed by all kinds of big shots. It took him more than ten years to climb to the position of general. Will it take another ten years to climb to the threshold of the Imperial Military Affairs Department? No, this is too long. Today's imperial meeting is your chance. As long as you get the appreciation of the adults, everything will be fine.

"It looks good, but your opponent is the Vecian Falcon! Who knows if an opening from the Imperial God of War can be a fatal trap?"

Duke Andia's eyes fell on the glass of water that he had not yet drank. He thought to himself that the eyes of Fabgares, the infantry commander stationed in the edge area, were the target of an infantry commander. He only saw a little bit. Where there is a lack of sufficient insight into real strategic confrontations.

The Falcon Empire's troops were divided into two groups and indeed did not stay behind with heavy troops to defend themselves.

But does the Falcon Empire need to do this? If you think about it calmly, you will know that the 100,000 falcon army that invaded the southern part of Congo only needs a quick return reinforcement, which is like slamming two doors. At that time, the people who have just been cut off will be Non-military, this is a gamble that looks good but is actually a waste! The chance of success of the Gangfei Empire is really slim.

"What a great strategy!"

But the ministers who attended the meeting didn't think much of it, and Count Ozk, the undersecretary of finance, even shouted. He seemed very excited. He said that the Putau coast is now a different place than it used to be and is known as a golden land. If Putau can be captured in one fell swoop, it will be of great benefit to the empire's already depleted finances.

Moreover, the Minister of the Interior also expressed his optimism about this. The land has returned to spring and the Congo Empire, which has just gone through a difficult winter, needs a large amount of food to settle the refugees. The southern region of the Congo Empire is not a grain-producing area, but the Putau area is different. It is said that the grain traded there is enough to feed the empire for six months.

"However, who will command this counterattack? This person not only needs to have sufficient ability, but also needs to have enough courage," Military Secretary Marcos murmured in a low voice. The conference room suddenly became silent again, and the people and air around him immediately seemed to be trapped in a mire miasma, becoming solemn. Even the ministers who have nothing to do with the military are breathing rapidly. If anyone can succeed this time, then he will be the person who has made the greatest contribution in this war. Even the credit for containing the Falcon army is not so great.

The former is like the light of a star, while the latter is like an asteroid, eclipsed in front of the star. Those who have made the most contributions after the war will surely prosper. In fact, as long as Gangfei can retake the Putao area, it will not only reverse the current unfavorable situation. It will even directly affect the attitude of the Inland Sea region that has just abandoned the alliance, as well as the attitude of the entire Central European Barrow. This time the combat commander will gain a stepping stone to the highest power in the future. The ministers were thinking at the same time, how could such a position be handed over to others?

"A bunch of ignorant and fearless people!"

Duke Andia rubbed his temples with his fingers and thought angrily. Everyone's eyes were covered by beautiful visions, just like stupid hunters who just saw a forest and were anxious to calculate the value of the sable pelts hidden in it. In fact, they might not be able to hunt it at all. These sables! would be swallowed up by the dangers of the forest,

As far as pure strategy is concerned, this method is not completely impossible to try. But it is absolutely impossible in the current situation.

The reason is very simple, because this tactic of diversion and counterattack requires someone to sacrifice and the cooperation of a highly unified military organization to be successful. The current Congolese army cannot do this. The handling of the 1.12 incident has been It aroused the dissatisfaction of many officers in the southern army. In the Battle of Valencia Port, the southern army was forced to die in order to hold back the Falcon Empire Navy. This also aroused criticism among the army about the incompetence of the upper-level command, and now such a battle plan was proposed. It was like putting the Confederate Army on the fire to roast, and I wanted to put them to death quickly!

The sharpness of the Falcon Army's attack is obvious to all. Thousands of arrows were fired, and the mountains bowed their heads.

Muyabao, an important town with 10,000 people garrisoned, could not hold on for even one day. Although there are only 40,000 troops advancing towards the southern coast, according to the current combat strength ratio, at least twice as many troops are needed, 80,000 troops, no matter which unit is selected as the victim to contain the Falcon Army's advance , will be full of complaints.

Who is willing to do such a thing, risking all sacrifices to accomplish the immortal feats of others? This kind of strong and suffocating suspicion will only make the imperial troops who broke into Pantao fall into an isolated and helpless situation. Duke Andia objected at the meeting, but as soon as he opened his mouth, he was criticized by the ministers for being jealous of talents and not wanting to make progress. He was emboldened by the Falcon Empire's army. "When the empire is in trouble, your Excellency behaves like this just after he resumes his position. It really shouldn't be done!" Even a general with whom he has a good relationship showed disdain for him, Duke Andia. He opened his mouth and finally chose silence,

"I just hope that fewer troops can be sent to counterattack Pu Tao!"

Duke Andia could only think this way. He began to feel the mood of Rubensack, who was opposed by him at the beginning.

When everyone is blind, he is the only one who is awake. Persistence that is not understood by others requires not only courage, but also the awareness of being ruined. Gang Fei's desire for victory in the war exceeds his own ability. , since moving to the capital, for a whole year, the entire empire has been shrouded in the shadow of failure. In the shadows, this depressing emotion can be seen in any street and alley in Africa. In front of the recruitment notices posted all over the street are not energetic young people, but ragged refugees, refugees, and people's leaders. They became soldiers because of their complaints against the country, and the country was also wantonly wasting the soldiers' loyalty to the country!

Even I have learned to compromise!

"That's it!" The little emperor of Gangfei made a decision at Marcos's signal. Although he was still young, his sky-blue eyes were flashing with excitement. The Gangfei Empire counterattacked the Northern Falcon. Isn't this who he is? dream? At the meeting, combat troops were selected,

The 1st Infantry Regiment, the most capable in the Confederate Army, and the 11th Infantry Regiment of Fabgares, who served as commander, were selected.

The ministers also took the opportunity to insert many of their own direct troops, causing the force to attack Pu Tao to expand from the scheduled 30,000 to 50,000, including 35,000 infantry and 15,000 The cavalry can be said to be all of the currently stretched non-elite troops.

Countless military flags roared on the ceiling of the square on the streets of Besuca. The huge square in front of the square was densely packed with troops about to be reviewed. There were rows of tall and handsome war horses, and thousands of people holding flags holding flags. The faces of the young soldiers with various glorious military flags were full of excitement. Behind them, as far as the eye could see, there were the Gangfei Infantry Regiment in dark blue armor.

At the front of the queue was an elite guard composed of the Emperor's Guards wearing uniforms with gold trim. They were generally a head taller than ordinary soldiers, and most of the armor on their bodies was heavy and tight. The neat queue formed a silent pressure. Standing in front of the team that was about to be reviewed, they stood out.

Looking at the huge army passing by in front of him, Andia's face was gloomy as if water was about to drip. Let's fight. Counterattack is not a grand celebration. I don't know who proposed that the attack ceremony be so grand. In the words of the ministers, "This is an opportunity to show the powerful strength of our Gangfei Empire and restore the people's confidence in the country. By the way, it also warns those foreign enemies who covet the empire."

"It's just playing with war!" Andia shook his head secretly in his heart,