The King

  Chapter 176 Cards

  The biggest difficulty of "Ox Cavalry" lies in the cost.

  In the farming era, cattle were an important means of production. Cattle are worth more than people most of the time.

  In order to open up wasteland, since Hudson entered the mountain territory, he has vigorously developed the cattle industry. Has purchased hundreds of breeding cattle from the outside world.

  Up to the present, the mountain collar has grown to a herd of over a thousand cattle, but calves account for a large proportion.

  Considering the development needs of the territory, they cannot all be taken away. What's more, ordinary cattle are not suitable for the battlefield.

   Those who really meet the requirements are the descendants of the mutant cows with improved physical strength, endurance, and explosive power.

  The time is too short after all, the descendants of the mutant cows are all in the growth stage, except for the breeding cow, the rest are underage.

  Even if the standard is lowered, including those who are over one and a half years old, it is only a little over two hundred. Such a large number obviously cannot meet the demand.

  As the core platform of an army, the heavy infantry may seem inconspicuous, but it is the most important unit in large-scale field battles.

  According to the plan, Hudson is going to be equipped with one-fifteenth of the total force, that is: armed with 1,000 heavy infantry.

   As for the heavy infantry in the private army of other nobles, that is the business of the younger brothers themselves, and his hands are not that long yet.

  Noble lords are obliged to perform military service, but they have a very high degree of autonomy in the allocation of arms. Hudson had neither the right nor the need to interfere.

   Aristocratic gentlemen will never take things lightly when it comes to their own lives. Even if the configuration is unreasonable, it will not be too bad.

   With so many infantry, in addition to increasing field capabilities, the most important thing is to be beaten, and the survival rate of soldiers is high.

   Protected by armor and shields, it can block most of the enemy's attacks. Often after a war is fought, the casualty rate of heavy infantry is less than one-tenth of that of other soldiers.

   It is not easy to cultivate the elite, and Hudson can't bear the loss too much. Although I was ready to "strategic turn" alone at any time, it was under the circumstances of being unable to recover.

   Can win, no one wants to choose to flee in a hurry. If you want to win a battle, increasing the strength of your troops is undoubtedly the key factor.

   Except for a little higher cost and a little slower movement speed, heavy infantry has almost no obvious shortcomings.

  There are not enough cattle, so other animals can only make up for it.

   "Naval Cavalry", "Mule Cavalry", and "Donkey Cavalry" can all be arranged.

  Anyway, they didn't expect it, so they fought against the orc cavalry. Just carry the heavy infantry forward, save the soldiers' physical strength, and increase the marching speed.

  Of course, if you bully some orc scum with a combat power of only five, it is not impossible to use them as cavalry directly.

  The biggest problem with the mount equipment is the logistics.

   Relatively speaking, cattle are the best. A bale of grass and some fodder will do the trick.

   Mules, donkeys, and rough horses are easy to raise. The real thing to worry about is the war horse.

  Forage, that is eaten in normal times, but must be eaten in wartime.

   For balanced nutrition, beans, bran, and grains are all necessary, and sometimes eggs are even added.

  The standard of food is close to that of nobles, much more expensive than ordinary soldiers.

  The larger the number of animals equipped, the greater the logistical pressure. Fortunately, this kind of war does not require you to bring your own dry food, otherwise Hudson would collapse on the spot.

  With heavy infantry, archers are naturally indispensable. Against an orc army lacking armor protection, archers can often play unexpected roles.

  Five hundred archers, this is most of Hudson's wealth. All of them are equipped with strong bows of the Alpha Kingdom, with a maximum range of 300 meters.

  The bow is 1.5 meters long, the bow body is made of high-quality wood, and the bowstring is hemp fiber.

  The biggest difference from ordinary bows and arrows is that these strong bows need to be soaked in a special magic reagent for three days after they are made.

  The bow and arrow with added materials are naturally powerful. The arrows shot by a qualified archer can easily penetrate leather armor, cloth armor, and even some iron armor.

   Not only are they good at fighting small soldiers, even if they encounter elite orcs, these strong archers can also play a big role.

   After all, heavy infantry is always a minority. The human side doesn't have much equipment, and the orc army has even less equipment.

  Limited by the level of productivity, the iron output of the Orc Empire has not been high, and its weapons and equipment are far inferior to that of the Terran.

  A total of 5,000 troops, cavalry + heavy infantry + crossbowmen accounted for two-fifths, and the remaining arms should naturally be reduced.

  Fortunately, there are 10,000 troops from the younger brothers, otherwise this unreasonable deployment of troops would definitely scare the orcs when they arrive on the battlefield.

   Before scaring the orcs, Hudson himself was startled first.

  According to the plan, the 5,000 army was actually equipped with 1,000 horses and more than 2,000 livestock.

   There is no doubt that this ratio is extremely abnormal.

   Cuts had to be cut, and it was a logistical nightmare to go out with so many animals.

  Cost is also an important factor. If so many animals are transferred away at once, the land reclamation business in the mountainous area will be hit hard in an instant.

   The heavy infantry were the first to do the surgery. One man and one animal was too extravagant. It must be replaced by ox carts, horse carts or mule carts to reduce the number of livestock.

  When marching in normal times, the armor is placed on the car, and the soldiers can completely walk.

   Only enter the dangerous area, where an encounter with the orc army may occur at any time, and then put on the armor and drive forward.

   During the 2,000-mile journey, the real danger zone was only the 180 miles of the front line, and the heavy infantry didn't have much time to travel.

   For a short period of time, it is necessary to increase the load-bearing capacity of livestock, and you can completely rely on magic potions. Although it is a little extravagant, it is better than taking a large number of livestock on the road.

  The demand for livestock for the heavy infantry has been cut, and the cavalry has one man and two horses to become a single horse. When fighting, mount a horse, and walk on two legs like infantry in normal times.

   (Note: The cavalry has one man and two horses, including one war horse and one naive horse.)

  For a general who is not prepared to take the initiative to do things, it is completely worthwhile to sacrifice a little mobility in exchange for a reduction in logistical pressure.

  The rest cannot be cut. The mobility of scouts, signal soldiers, and officers must be guaranteed.

  The number of 1,000 war horses remained unchanged, but the number of other livestock was cut in half.

   There is no need for handymen either. The kingdom stipulates the number of soldiers, and even horses cannot replace them, let alone handymen.

  Soldiers are not so delicate these days, and elite soldiers can also do chores.

   In the case of someone providing logistics, auxiliary soldiers are not required to be equipped. The handyman can go to the place and let the Principality of Moxi provide it.

   Guess they will be happy. More soldiers are better than more cannon fodder.

  Weapons and equipment, apart from the daily belongings, there is no need to worry too much about the rest.

   If the Principality of Moxi cannot guarantee the most basic logistics, he, Lord Hudson, will dare to lead his troops to retreat.

   For this kind of thing, the lawsuit will not be afraid of the Human Race Alliance.

   Looking into the distance, Hudson said slowly: "Tom, send a message to the nobles in the county.

  Let them prepare enough dried meat for soldiers to eat for three days as a necessary reserve. "

  Some things cannot be entrusted to allies. In case of being cheated, there must be emergency measures.

  Three days of food reserves will not affect the battle situation. But when running, these jerky can save lives.

  …

  In the Emerald Palace, Caesar III looked much better looking at the number of reinforcements reported from various places.

  Although the number of soldiers has only met the minimum requirements, the livestock accompanying the army can also be added when publicizing.

  The 90,000 soldiers directly became 120,000. If the civilians mobilized from the counties along the way to support the logistics of the army were added, the 200,000 army would not be an exaggeration.

  As for the civilian husband not needing to enter the Principality of Moxi with the army, that is just a small problem. Political propaganda, there is no need to be too serious.

  What the Principality of Moxi needs now is confidence, and the neighboring small countries also need confidence, and what Caesar III is providing them now is exactly confidence.

   There is absolutely no comparison between "90,000 reinforcements" and "200,000 reinforcements".

   "Wright County, what's going on with this material demand list.

  Why are so many animal milk, honey, sugar, monster meat, eggs, refined salt specially marked on the logistics materials..."

   Caesar III asked angrily.

   During the war, everything is kept simple. Everyone is going to fight, not to enjoy.

   These "luxury food" marked by Hudson, even high-level noble officers can only supply a small amount, and commit crimes properly.

   "Your Majesty, the southeast province also issued a special document explaining the situation in Wright County.

  The military department confirmed and found no problems. These extra supplies are not for noble officers to enjoy.

  Wright County coach Viscount Hudson owns an adult Earth Bear, and these extra supplies are the bear's rations. "

   Grand Duke Affiero replied calmly.

  Warcraft are treated better than humans, which is normal in the continent of Aslante. In particular, the adult high-level monsters that can speak human words are like treasures.

  The kingdom can require nobles to be frugal and reduce expenses, but it cannot lower the food standards of Warcraft.

   As for whether there is an additional amount on the list of supplies, no one knows.

  Anyway, the card face of the Earth Bear deserves a separate recipe for it.

  As an omnivorous creature, the range of recipes is "billion points", and the appetite is "billion points", which is justified.

  As long as the Alpha Kingdom is out, the logistics problem will be the turn of the Principality of Moxi.

   Regardless of whether these extra supplies end up in the stomachs of bears or the stomachs of frontline officers and soldiers, the Alpha Kingdom will not suffer.

  The military department and the logistics department simply turned a blind eye, closed one eye, and acquiesced to this list.

   "In this case, then transfer it to the Principality of Moxi!

  Tell Chris IX that in order to support them, I even sent the Earth Bear over there. "

  The promotional materials delivered to the door are not in vain. Caesar III unceremoniously took the credit for himself.

  The "200,000 reinforcements", including the Earth Bear, a weapon of war, is enough to prove that the Alpha Kingdom is doing its best to support its allies.

  The bonus brought about by politics is far beyond what can be compared with such a little material.

  Even if the bear’s daily ration was as high as thousands of pounds, far exceeding the appetite of ordinary earth bears, Caesar III pretended not to see anything.

  …

  In the Kingdom of Warhammer, Joseph II waited quietly in the mansion of Marshal Borg with a group of ministers.

   In order not to disturb the rest of the old marshal, he also specially ordered his servants not to disturb him, doing a good job of being a corporal.

   As for the servants of the Marshal's Mansion, it doesn't matter whether they follow the king's will or not.

  Politics has always been more symbolic than practical.

  From morning to noon, it seemed that it was already meal time, but Marshal Borg was still missing, and Joseph II was not annoyed.

  Just now, he drove a great hero back home on trumped-up charges. Now that he suddenly needs it, and wants to invite him out of the mountain, can he prevent him from venting his grievances?

  Deep in his heart, Joseph II was secretly grateful. Fortunately, Marshal Borg was not in a hurry to return to the fief, otherwise he would have to travel hundreds of miles to invite someone.

  The battle situation on the front line is urgent, and the orc army has already launched a tentative attack from the Principality of Moxi to the Kingdom of Warhammer.

   Joseph II was really worried if he didn't fool Marshal Borg to the front line.

  As a king, it is nothing at all to be wronged for the sake of the overall situation.

  Corporal Lixian is not only for Marshal Borg, but also for lieutenant generals.

  Tell everyone with practical actions that he, Joseph II, is not a self-willed master.

  Even political enemies, as long as they have talent, they will also reuse it.

  How long this state can last depends on when the war will end.

   "Your Majesty, I want to..."

   Before Prime Minister Gay finished speaking, Joseph II interrupted: "Don't worry, let the old marshal wake up.

   If you are impatient, you can go back to rest first, I will not get in the way if I wait here alone! "

  Political show, naturally to the end.

   If you give up halfway now, it will be a waste of work.

   The big deal is to spend all the time here, and it won't make him, the king, hungry and wait here forever.

"How is this going?

  Why did His Majesty come over and not wake me up? "

  The sound of reprimand from afar made everyone secretly heave a sigh of relief. The protagonist is finally here, otherwise, if it keeps going on like this, I don't know how it will end.

   "Your Majesty, please make amends!

   It's because I'm not strict with my orders, I kept you waiting for so long!

  This man is getting old and just useless.

  My body is not as good as before, it is really a crime to sleep until now..."

  After listening to Marshal Borg's explanation, everyone rolled their eyes collectively.

  For ordinary people, the age of eighty is indeed a decline in health and dying years, but for a knight of the earth, he has just reached the middle of his life.

   I'm afraid that everyone present has fallen into the ground, but the old marshal can still be alive and kicking.

  If he was too old to lift a knife, Joseph II would not come to invite him out of the mountain.

   But Marshal Borg wants to rely on the old to sell the old, and everyone can't say anything. Generally speaking, at his age it is indeed time to retire.

  At this age, heirs have already been cultivated. Fame and fortune have also become a thing of the past, and in the remaining years, everyone is more willing to pursue the legendary sanctuary.

  Even without the failure of the previous political struggle, Marshal Borg retired in recent years.

  If he keeps dominating the position, then not only outsiders will have opinions, but even his own juniors will complain.

   "The old marshal just joked, your old man is getting stronger!

  To tell you the truth, I came here this time to apologize to you. Previously..."

   Before Joseph II could speak, Marshal Borg interrupted: "Your Majesty, let him pass the past.

  In my life, I have seen all kinds of storms and waves. Some little things, I didn't take it to heart at all.

  The situation is difficult now, Your Majesty should put state affairs first, and there is no need to waste energy on me, an old man. "

   It can be seen that Marshal Borg's political wisdom is not really low.

   Very clear what can be done and what can't be touched.

   Just like now, airs can be put on and postures can be controlled, but the king cannot publicly admit his mistakes.

   "Marshal don't have to worry, right is right and wrong is wrong. Since I misunderstood Marshal by listening to slander, I should apologize.

  Now the situation in the kingdom is difficult, countless Li people are under the vanguard of the orcs, and a little carelessness will lead to the tragedy of the country's destruction and family destruction.

  For the sake of the more than 20 million people in the Warhammer Kingdom, please let the Marshal put aside the previous suspicions and come out to turn the tide! "

   While speaking, Joseph II also bowed to Marshal Borg, never giving him a chance to refuse.

  Frankly speaking, as a king, it is indeed a bit shameless to play like this, but the situation cannot allow Joseph II to delay.

  Everyone knows that the front line is a mess, and no matter who is replaced, there is no way to reverse the strength gap between the two sides.

  The only difference lies in the way of defeat.

   For Marshal Borg, who has become famous and retired, there is no need to go to this muddy water.

  The status and status have already reached the peak of the ministers, and they can't continue to improve after winning the battle. On the contrary, they will attract more fear from the king.

   It would be even worse if he lost the battle, and the damage to his reputation before and after his life would be the second most important thing. Maybe he might even confess himself on the battlefield.

  High-risk, no-reward trading, translocation, Joseph will definitely choose to refuse.

   Not playing moral kidnapping, he really doesn't know how to persuade Marshal Borg to go to the battlefield.

   "Your Majesty, the Warhammer Kingdom has always been full of talents. At this time of national crisis, it is time for young talents to stand out.

   Now is the age of young people, why let me, an old man, stand in the way of everyone? "

   Marshal Borg struggled hard.

  As a former army commander, he has a deeper understanding of the military strength of the Warhammer Kingdom than Joseph II.

  With the military strength of the Warhammer Kingdom, once they become the main target of the orcs, their performance will not be much better than that of the Moxi Principality.

  The gap in hard power cannot be made up by individual efforts. Even if he personally commanded the national army, it would only delay the defeat.

   No general likes a war where there is no hope of winning.

   After finally getting out of the political arena, he didn't want to trap himself in it again.

   "Marshal, although there are many young talents in the kingdom, it takes time to grow up.

  In this difficult moment, only you can **** them and turn the tide in…”

  (end of this chapter)