Chapter 10 Clever Calculations Are No Match for Hearts
General Iros had nothing to do with his military exploits, and the reason why he was able to be reused by Emperor Deliotus was because he himself was good at slapping horses and catering to the top, and secondly, because he was originally a subordinate of the old Duke Borot, and the emperor was very happy to do this kind of detrimental thing where one plus one is greater than two.
Neither in the east nor in the north in the city of Roma, Iros showed no talent to convince the emperor. He has made mistakes repeatedly, either overdoing it or owing a little bit of fire at critical moments. He can be clever and scheming, but when it comes to long-term planning, then he often can't calculate accurately.
Iros saw this expedition to Kentan as a great opportunity to make a name for himself. The elite armies of the entire Duchy of Borot, as well as those of the Destinipe, were nominally placed under his direct command. He was eager to try, and although Albert's military advisor, Talen Crawford, repeatedly warned him to be cautious about the war, the bearded general would not listen to anything.
When Mrs. Charlotte learned of her husband's death, she fell ill that day, and she recuperated for a long time before she gradually recovered. Catherine and Cosette were like two daughters, waiting day and night at the lady's bedside to ask for warmth and take care of their daily life and food.
Claudia, Countess de Stini, had recovered from her fever and cold, and she was glad to let Catherine go and perform some of the daily rituals necessary for her, while she had to sit alone and consider what to do with the situation.
The country of Destinie was located in the western part of the Tambolance Empire, and the country was small and outnumbered, and there had been no war for hundreds of years. Claudia was a woman of the same generation, with little military education or knowledge of the art of war, and her father had never thought of letting his daughter learn these things.
But everything has a beginning, and no one can shake their lips and give a speech from birth. The countess was convinced of this, and had faith in her own people. Early the morning after Tarun told Mrs. Charlotte the truth, Claudia, who had just recovered from her illness, unexpectedly asked Albert's army to be invited to her.
Tallon was theoretically shorter than the countess, and although the armies at his disposal could easily break through the city of Bilti, he responded to the call without saying a word in a situation that required concerted efforts.
Claudia said straight to the point: "General, after the Mangdun Pass, Kentan has slowly gathered an elite army. We in Tamborance know that Kentan is the only great state that has not yet established Boism as an official religion. They have many strange people there, and they have even recruited dwarves as part of their main force, which is extremely rare on the Bodi continent. As Albert's military advisor, can you tell me about your approach to dealing with it?"
"Lord Earl, the present grave situation is indeed not trivial. I have been thinking and considering it day and night for the next day, hoping to find the best way to go. Tarun replied very solemnly, respectfully, "The other side has the advantage of the geographical advantage, and is fighting at home with leisure and work, but the army of our Duchy of Borot has come from all the way from the east, and has been stalemate for several months, and there is nothing to be done about the reckless mouth of the house. In the next opinion, since the opponent is ready to attack, it is better to have a head-to-head duel, we can take the lead in showing weakness to lure it out of the pass, and then have a decisive battle in the open field outside the city of Birti, and then we can deploy according to the situation. ”
"Is the general's certainty of victory in the decisive battle so great?" Claudia's long thin eyebrows raised slightly, and she looked at Crawford with clear and charming eyes.
Tarun was moved in his heart, and immediately subconsciously avoided the countess's gaze, and he turned to the side unnaturally and said, "If you really want to face each other in the open field in the west of the city, then of course you must be fully prepared in advance. Whether it's a subsidence or an oil of fire, whether it's a hidden arrow or a spear bayonet, it must be foolproof. ”
"And how are you going to deal with the strange people who can use magic in the other side?" Although Claudia had just recovered her health, her rosy lips could not help but make others feel the charm of youth.
Talen Crawford was a middle-aged man who was twenty years older than Albert, and he and his brother Henry were well-known in the suburbs of Solo. At that time, the old Duke Borot was eager to recruit some young talents. Taron, because of his youth and vigor, did not agree to assist the old duke, and his brother Henry was not as proud as he was, so he became a diner at the Duke's palace as a matter of course.
These two brothers are very strategic, but neither of them thinks of marrying a wife and having children. They are very confident in their resourcefulness, and they are bent on one day showing themselves to serve someone who has the ability to take over the world. Henry Crawford had been dormant in the Duke of Borot's palace for so long, and finally decided that His Royal Highness Albert might be able to fulfill the dreams of their two brothers, and Talen, due to his age, was no longer picky, and immediately decided to follow after seeing the young Ana's dignified appearance.
Tarun was a great strategist who easily immersed himself in the world of mental arithmetic, and he had never looked at a young woman in the eye. When he first came to Destinibe, Claudia, who was as beautiful as a flower, was no different from the old and frail old count, just a poor pawn about to fall into the hands of the Duchy of Borot. He was bent on gaining control of the city of Birty for Albert, and he didn't treat Claudia as a daughter at all.
This time, however, the situation is very different. When Claudia became a countess, her speech and demeanor became much more mature. When she was sick, she thought about the advice of her maid Catherine hundreds of times. She didn't want a huge kingdom to end in her own hands, she had to join a figure who could continue Destini's bloodline. That Albert, as the heir to the Elector Duchy of Borot, of course, could not have intervened in the door to pass on his lineage. At present, there are strong enemies around her, and as a weak woman, she should indeed find a shoulder to lean on. She regarded Talen Crawford, who held military power, as the object of her attention, although the other party was more than twenty years older than herself, he had the brains and real power, and if she could, the countess was willing to exchange her body for the stability of the kingdom.
It's a gamble, and it's a tragedy that could end at any time. Claudia had no one to guide her, her father, her beloved Bishop of Mirière, had died, and her lady-in-waiting, Catherine, had often suggested it, but the countess, who had grown up and became independent, grew up feeling disgusted with it. The reason for this is something that even she herself can't tell.
Since Catherine had advised Claudia and Albert to reconcile, the young countess would rather have a relationship with her, preferring to find Talen Crawford to cultivate her affection. It's a rebellious act, and it's a helpless move. Under pressure, people often make unexpected choices.
The so-called man chasing the woman across the mountain, the woman chasing the man across the veil, as long as the graceful Claudia is determined to pursue a certain man, it is estimated that it will be difficult for the other party to escape this "clutche", even Talon, who has never been close to women, is no exception.
When the countess asked the Grand Master how to deal with the strange magic of Kentan, she dragged her flowered dress and deliberately moved in front of Tarun to get his attention.
Tarun looked at Claudia's rosy lips, her slender waist tied with delicate straps, and was a little speechless for a moment, which was almost impossible in normal times.
The countess smiled slightly: "The general doesn't need to answer me in a hurry, after all, this matter is not trivial, and you must think carefully to ensure that it is safe." ”
Tarun looked at Claudia's slightly erected nose, and muttered to himself, what was wrong with him? Was it the countess who took the initiative to get his attention? Or did he, the great military master who does not eat the fireworks of the world, suddenly find his destiny in life? He tried to discard these seemingly untimely distractions, and tried to think about how to answer the countess's questions.
Indeed, almost all of the opposing camps have some magic, and the last time Albert led Kai Gen and others to attack Mangdun Pass, it was this loss that he suffered. Although the Duchy of Borot is full of brave men who dare to fight, it is unlikely that the muscles will be able to fight spells.
Tarence thought about it, maybe the elven ranger Krees could help him. In order to avoid embarrassment, he offered to Claudia to go back and think about it and give a reply later.
The countess smiled and bowed her head in agreement, her purpose clearly achieved. When it comes to emotional issues, the Grand Master shows an unexpected shyness, which happens to Claudia's hands. She immediately decided to continue to fight steadily until she completely captured the other party's heart.
Kreese's side didn't really have any good advice to give, because although he was an elven ranger who could wield the power of nature, he could be a drop in the bucket when it came to the kingdom of Kentan, which spread magic so widely throughout the army.
Suddenly, Tarun was deeply immersed in the unpredictable situation and battlefield, and the situation on both sides was not optimistic. His clever brain, which can often predict the future several steps in advance, becomes unreliable in an instant, and as the saying goes, love can seriously lower a person's IQ, and it seems that Big Crawford has suffered such a blow.
The so-called ruthlessness may not be a real hero, a hero is sad to pass the beauty pass, I want to know what will happen next, and listen to the next decomposition.