Realm of Power

"With the quelling of the Nansi pirates, a key step in the Kingdom of Aden's Central Biya strategy has been realized. The maritime road from Aden to Central Biya. Now, in addition to the imperial squadron in the southern sea of ​​​​Zhongbia, the great Aden army should face There is no obstacle anymore”

"All in all, as long as the navy opens up the southern waters of Central Asia, the success rate of the great Aden conquest plan will be greatly increased."

At the imperial meeting, the generals of the Lu family faction gathered around the map of Central Asia provided by the Red Dragon Palace. Their greedy eyes flickered and caught people's attention. Hanigesa invaded Taihu City, the pirate's nest in Nanxi, proving that the Lu family had landed. possibility. Although Hanigesa insisted that only a small part of the property looted in Taihu City was believed, some people must believe this.

It is said that the prosperity of the southern part of Central Asia far exceeds any area previously conquered by the Kingdom of Aden. The descriptions of the prosperity of the East from the mouths of merchants traveling to and from the East stimulate the ambitions of the nobles of the Kingdom of Aden, and according to The report said that in such a huge and fertile area, the number of troops it possesses There are only 100,000 people. In the Kingdom of Aden, a large noble's private army has such a number. Not to mention, just half a year ago, the kingdom invested millions of troops for just one Cornelia. If These troops were initially deployed on the frozen battlefield, and at least they occupied a large area in Central Asia.

Interest, glory, and a huge gamble are just like the war that determined the fate of Aden fifty years ago. This time, the nobles in Aden were fully mobilized. Everything was given the green light under this premise. The Lu family even Agreeing to increase the investment in naval military expenditures, the Navy is only required to add as many transport ships as possible in the shortest possible time. This will determine the amount of troops invested in the first echelon.

On the other hand, with the news of the imperial meeting, all the Aden nobles were inexplicably excited. This time, the troops transferred to Central Asia were divided into three batches, with intervals of one month, and were planned to be deployed in four weeks. Within five months, at least 500,000 Adenian troops will be deployed in the Central Biya region. If all goes well, the Kingdom of Aden will only need half a year to completely occupy Central Biya and bring the largest country in the Eastern Continent into the Kingdom of Aden.

"We need a support point to break through the southern coastline of Central and South Africa and directly put our troops into the central port. It seems that it can be closest to the Central and South Africans' Imperial Capital, but it is also equivalent to sending the first echelon of 100,000 troops to a dangerous place. After all, what we are facing is a country that once dominated the Eastern Continent and has a population base of tens of millions. Once our army's advance is blocked, it will be a dilemma. "An Aden general pointed his finger at the Central and Asian countries placed on the table. Moving on the map, he said with a stern expression.

"Support?"

The King of Aden also looked at the map. This map of Central Asia from the Red Dragon Palace was drawn by the Red Dragon Palace through countless Aden businessmen. The level of detail on it made the King of Aden feel palpitated. Not only all the Cities in Central and Libya have been marked, even those in coastal areas The roads are very clearly marked, and the roads are intertwined and connected. The city is densely crowded in a large area. Although it is just a map, it is like a huge picture scroll that shows the Eastern Continent in front of everyone. There are few Some people know that this time the Eastern Expedition was launched, the Red Dragon Palace Obviously adding fuel to the flames, the report came from the Great Elder Yaglen of the Red Dragon Palace. The map was also sent by the Red Dragon Palace, as well as an account book for the southern region of Zhongbia, which marked the southern region of Zhongbia. The city and population, as well as the city defense forces in various places, the details of which are probably in China Biya himself did not have one. It can be seen that the Red Dragon Palace has been preparing for a long time in order to encourage today's troop dispatch. Even Yaglen, the only elder among the four elders, did not hesitate to live in the Central Biya area for more than ten years and personally Hosted and sent a steady stream of intelligence from China and Libya to the Red Dragon Palace.

"It seems that the Red Dragon Palace has not given up looking for that thing!"

The King of Aden grinned slightly. The royal family has been entangled with the Red Dragon Palace for hundreds of years. The secrets of the Red Dragon Palace have been known for a long time, just like the agreement between the secular royal power and the religious power after the founding of the country. Likewise, the Palace of the Red Dragon needs the royal family to help them find the lost miracle, Different from the original remnants of the Holy City, the remnants of the Holy City believe that the miracles are still in the Holy City, while the Red Dragon Temple believes that the miracles of the Holy City come from the East. They have been committed to searching for the East over the years. This time they instigated The kingdom invaded Central Asia, and perhaps some substantial discovery was made. What could it be? The King of Aden tilted his head and his eyes fell on the map in front of him. It was too big to be determined at all.

"If the navy can take back the southern waters of Central and South Africa, our army can use the islands in the southern waters as a support point for our army!" Marshal Cautus of Aden glanced at the commander-in-chief of the navy opposite Gudeago. , his tone paused, and he deliberately said, “I just don’t know the sea How long will it take for the military to be willing to attack, and I also heard that Nanxi seems to have hooked up with the Falcon Empire. In other words, our military action report in Aden has been placed on the emperor's desk. The longer we delay, the more detrimental it will be to our Lu family."

"Yes, when will the navy prepare to launch an attack?"

"Commander-in-Chief Gudeyago, he was refuting that the Nansi pirates would not be destroyed and would have an impact on the rear. Now that the Nansi pirates have been wiped out, the naval fleet has already marched in to seize Central Asia from the Falcon Empire Navy earlier. The southern sea area should be taken back. How long will it take for this procrastination? "

"The fleet still needs to rest and recuperate. The maximum number of troops that the transport ship can operate is 70,000, and the empire's military strength information in the southern sea is not detailed yet..." Brother Gudeya took a deep breath with a determined face. This time the sortie was more powerful than Ya, the life and death of hundreds of thousands of troops almost depend on the navy. Even the old admiral feels a lot of pressure on his shoulders. The other generals of the navy also have silent expressions.

"Commander-in-Chief Gudeya, what do you mean by this? If the Navy has to prepare for a year, do we, the Lu family, have to wait for a year?"

"This is the first time I've heard that even the lack of detailed intelligence can be a reason not to attack. The Navy guys are really eye-opening." The generals of the Lu family showed mocking faces in isolation, and many even laughed loudly. The navy generals all had dark faces. One of the young and energetic naval admirals turned red with aggrievedness. He wanted to stand up angrily, but was stopped by his colleagues. The army was deliberately provoking us in order to make us angry. Navy generals take the initiative

In the past six months, we have fought against the tyrannical Imperial Navy many times, and we know very well how terrifying the Imperial Navy's combat power is. Using the Aden battleship to attack the Imperial Navy's fleet often requires paying three or even four times the price, while the Imperial Navy The extensive construction of strongholds in the southern waters of Central and Bibia is like a huge eyeliner. Net, as long as our Aden Navy appears, the Imperial Navy will receive the news, while the Aden Navy is completely blind to when and where the Imperial Navy will appear. This is like being blinded in a naval battle. The only one who can stand there and make sarcastic comments is the Army who knows nothing.

"Okay, it's useless to argue like this!" King Aden snorted with a heavy nose. Only then did the generals of the Lu family stop laughing one by one. King Aden looked at Brother Gude, who had an ugly face, and asked, " Brother Gudeya, just tell me directly, how long will it take for the navy to launch an attack? "

"This fleet expedition is completely different from ordinary naval operations. It takes at least five days to sail from Aden to the waters of Central Asia. The entire fleet plus the infantry carried by it, with hundreds of thousands of people floating on the sea, requires Supplies and food are not small amounts, and even if they arrive in China, The southern sea area does not mean that supplies can be obtained immediately. Once the army is short of food, the consequences on the vast sea will be disastrous." Under the eyes of the king, Gudeago gritted his teeth and said bravely, "Since the army members are so eager, , then please recommend an army commander."

Hearing Brother Gude's words, the entire conference hall fell silent, especially what Brother Gude said: "The army is short of food on the vast sea," which made the army generals change their expressions. A naval fleet of more than 100,000 people would need There are probably more than three or four hundred transport ships deployed. According to the carrying capacity of the Aden Navy, it can It is already the limit to be able to transport so many soldiers. If more people are transported, there will naturally be less space to transport food. The fleet's arrival in Zhongbia does not mean that it will land in Zhongbia. During this period, it will also need to break through the Falcon Empire Navy. The fierce obstruction by the warships, if something goes wrong with the navy, it will definitely be a disaster

"If we can't land and are intercepted by the Imperial Navy, no matter how many armies are on the ship, what effect will it have!" The generals whispered, their faces looking unnatural, and their desire for the wealth of Central Asia was exaggerated by Goode Ya Ge poured cold water on half of Le. "The first-echelon army commander is simply taking a risk! No one is willing to stand up and take on the role."

"If the Navy has no objection, then let me reluctantly take the position!" A general from Aden with a resolute face stood up, took a deep breath, and applied to take charge of this dangerous task.

"Yi Ya, have you thought clearly? This mission is...!" Seeing the general standing up, Brother Gude's pupils tightened. Yi Ya, the youngest marquis in the Aden military, can be said to have a bright future. Wu Liang, it is said that His Majesty the King intends to marry the princess to him. There is really no need for such a new leader in the kingdom to take such a risk.

"Commander-in-chief Gudeya, I know what I am talking about. Now that the kingdom's strategy has been decided, as a soldier, my duty is to implement it." Yi Ya smiled nonchalantly and said energetically said

"Okay, since there is nothing to say." Brother Gudeiya nodded. The imperial meeting ended. The Lu family assisted the navy in raising supplies. At the same time, the first echelon of 50,000 Aden soldiers also began to board the Aden Navy's transport ship. The main force of the Aden Navy, a total of more than 300 ships of various sizes, left the port of Aden under the attention of countless people. The golden sunset shone on the sails of the fleet from a distance, making it look magnificent. At the same time, a carrier pigeon carried the news of the main force of the Aden Navy leaving the port. Also flying towards the east

"It's leaving the port so quickly. It seems to be much earlier than we expected!" Casti, the commander of the Falcon Empire's South China Sea Squadron, who received the news, has just returned from the Six Cities Port. The Imperial Bank has fully intervened in the Six Cities. Longchang has completely become a port for imperial merchant ships, and all Aden merchants have been expelled. As for the other five ports, the Imperial Bank, which was supposed to intervene, suddenly withdrew its funds, and the South China Sea Squadron, which was responsible for armed escort, also received the emperor's order. , and tried its best to prevent the Aden navy from entering the southern sea of ​​​​China.

"The number of our warships is not enough to compete with the main force of the Aden Navy." Casti frowned and looked at the emperor's order book. This is an almost impossible task. The main force of the Aden Navy is quite large, not to mention that it is fully loaded this time. It is not an exaggeration to say that the Aden army came in full force, and the total number of the empire's South China Sea fleet was probably not even half that of the other side.

"Commander, although our army cannot challenge them head-on, it can still be done if it is just harassment," said a captain of the naval fleet. "Our army is all fast dragon tooth warships, and although the opponent has a large number, There is a large number of transport fleets that need to be protected. Even if the other party wants to pursue us, they would not dare to pursue us. This is like a target on the sea. We can completely adopt a staged harassment strategy to delay the progress of the opponent's fleet."

"Yes, this is a good idea!" Castil's eyes lit up after hearing this. He is a general in naval operations. In terms of combat layout, he is naturally quite good. Otherwise, he would not have commanded Stellan, who was bitten by the Imperial Navy. The special navy recovered from the disastrous defeat. Even the Imperial Navy Minister Dustelenko thought he was a naval commander. Genius, but in terms of these small tricks and cleverness, after all, they cannot be compared with these veterans in the Imperial Navy. These veterans who followed Dustrunkai to conquer the world are not from regular naval backgrounds. Just fight if you can, and run if you can't. Harassment is something they can do very well.

"The other party has come from afar, and the materials they can carry must be very limited. I believe that even if the other party finds us, they will not engage in a fierce battle with our fleet. Their goal is to land!" The navy captain grinned, revealing a mouthful of rhubarb. "According to the naval tradition of the Aden people, the marching fleet is generally deployed in a spherical formation. , with the transport fleet as the center, surrounded by fast battleships, a fleet of hundreds of battleships, even if it is attacked, it will be very difficult to turn. If our fleet concentrates its firepower on a small area, it will sink the opponent's transport ship. A few ships can still do it. As long as the other side starts to panic, we will have won half the battle."