Chapter 18: A New Enemy
The Battle of Huros had a profound impact on the Kingdom of Capani.
First of all, the city of Capani has entered a relatively safe strategic situation, and no longer has to worry about being caught off guard by a forced surprise attack by the aristocratic rebels to the east.
Although this situation is also relative, as long as the Empire does not send a large army to forcibly break through the fortified line of Mount Syrao, the area of Capani City is already impregnable.
Of course, there are many times when allies can be trusted, and sows will go up the tree.
Both Duller and Drucka have a growing lack of trust in the so-called century-old ally. Especially when I get the so-called assistance, it's actually the same as if I didn't have the same support......
After several meetings, it was agreed that once the nobility of the country had been settled, they would reconsolidate their defenses by redeploying a part of the Forces nouvelles, which had been honed in battle, to the almost completely undefended northern part of Capani.
Therefore, the king of the Western Front [***], under the command of the "Kingdom Twin Lions", launched a fierce attack on the defensive areas of the noble rebels.
It's just that what makes the two curious is that these aristocratic rebels have reversed the previous way of fighting with a touch of collapse, and the battle has become more and more tenacious and tenacious, especially the local nobles, who are even more desperate to resist.
Although this makes no sense in the overall situation, it is true that it has caused more casualties to the attacking king [***].
The two commanders had to suspend the advance of the front and let the ministers of Kapani City make an effective way of dealing with it.
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In the state conference room of the Capani Palace, more than a dozen people silently watched the famous message of the "Imperial Two Lions", each with their own thoughts.
"Let's talk about how we should deal with this situation." Druka Hodivan glanced at the attendees and asked them to express their opinions.
Durrell nodded, then picked up the telegram and flicked it a few times: "To make the two generals stop the attack, I think it's not that the troops have been lost a lot, but that the troops have been lost a lot." Of course, the two generals can't be blamed for this, they have done their best. It is clear to all of you that the annihilation of Murka's forces is an extraordinary blow to the noble rebels. Now in this situation, they want to fight with us. ”
Durrell was silent for a moment and continued: "For their own vested interests. ”
Everyone listened to Durrell's analysis and nodded their heads.
The Minister of Propaganda, Cesar Ray, thought for a moment and said, "Our anti-aristocratic propaganda in the former territories of the nobility in the west has yielded good results. Maybe it wasn't in the nobles' sphere of influence for too long. It's just that the closer we get to the small area in the south of the kingdom, where the nobility is more entrenched, the less effective our propaganda becomes. This is also a key to the lack of strong cooperation between the two generals. ”
Curtis Lund frowned, then suddenly thought of something very important, and said to Cesar Regang with an unkind face: "Minister Cesar, I heard that some newspapers in the kingdom seem to have their own opinions and opinions about the one who is full of praise even for General Gignas...... Is there such a thing? ”
Cesar Lei Gang nodded: "There is such a thing, I have asked the people of the Propaganda Department to conduct an urgent investigation, hoping to find the person behind the scenes." ”
"Hmm...... This has to be dealt with, although we all know that something unnatural did happen that night. It's just that our military is completely supportive of the attitude shown by that person. Admittedly, he still has some shortcomings, but we must support that one, whether he is a mercenary leader or a future prince. ”
Curtis Lund, who is the chief of staff of Wang's military department and is listed as one of the triumvirate of the military department, along with Durrell and Harling Dudegang, the deputy minister of the military department, who is now commanding the battle in the northeast region, has achieved a common denominator after communicating with the other two.
That is, to pull the other party into the military camp as much as possible, and no matter how bad it is, you can't let the other party run.
So, after making eye contact with Duller, Curtis Lund, as a representative of the military, showed the attitude of the military.
Druka Hodivan nodded, and also expressed the opinion of the kingdom's civil service system on this matter: "For such a thing, we all have to express regret. Although this matter is detrimental to the voice of the kingdom, it is ...... to Her Royal Highness Princess De Perry Decisions also have an impact. However, this was not something that the young man did on his own initiative. It is right for his subordinates to act on orders, but it would be unfair to blame them for the crime. In this way, the things that need to be dealt with still have to be dealt with, and I hope that Minister Cesar will be able to handle this matter well. ”
The meaning of Druka's words is that our Wenchen system has a tacit and supportive attitude towards the young man in this matter, so that some unknown guys will not chirp there.
In fact, there are many middle- and low-level officials in the civil service system who hope that a few ministers will come forward to punish the young man well, and then make some remarks at the right time, so that his influence can soar.
It's just that the ministerial-level officials led by Druka Hodivan didn't say anything more after hearing that, but asked them to hurry back to their posts.
Some acquaintances immediately put their plans behind them, but some did not know each other......
I'm afraid that some newspapers have made unfavorable remarks about Zhang Shixin, and I am afraid that they have published them.
"Since you are so stupid that you still want to climb up, then you don't want to be officials." Everyone knew that Druka Hodivan was disappointed in some of his men, otherwise he wouldn't have said that he should deal with it.
Druka Hodivan suddenly smiled and asked, "Has the young man woken up?" ”
"I've woken up, and I'm recuperating in Cornilo, west of Huros." Durrell shook his head helplessly.
"......, yes, it's really not suitable for him to stay in Huros to continue his recuperation. Although he is a hero of our kingdom, he is not popular with the inhabitants. If you do something right and don't get the treatment you deserve...... princess will let her like it. Anyway, we people just need to be diligent. Druka Hodivan shook her head slightly. To continue:
"In this case, we will continue to maintain the corresponding pressure on the side of the noble rebels, do not let them recover their breath, and let General Genias's troops officially take shape before we launch an offensive. As for the situation in that country, is there any news? Druka Hodivan made a final decision about his recent military operations when he asked about something.
Durrell shook his head: "The situation is not very optimistic, this time our son Huros saw the heavy equipment of the country in the south, maybe without these equipment, that one would not have been so seriously injured, fortunately, the other party arranged his heavy artillery unit outside the city to support, otherwise the result may be the worst." ”
"Let's do that for now, let's focus on the movements of our ally, the country to the south is separated by a few small countries, and it will not threaten us for a while. Adjourn the meeting. Druka Hodivan concluded the meeting after summing up.
"Can you talk? Ducco. Druka's voice rang out behind Durrell.
"Of course, Uncle Drucka." Durrell smiled slightly.
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The two walked side by side in the front garden of the palace, and after a while, Druka said, "When I saw the telegram at that time, I felt for the first time that Lia had made the right choice. Although there are more and more partners around him, as long as he has the ability, we might as well turn a blind eye. And Leah's relationship with those girls is still very wrong. ”
"This ...... What you said is also true, if the person concerned is happy, we can't say anything. However, Alice did not know about Toth's death, and my biggest concern was that she would not be able to accept it. Durrell sighed softly.
"Let's talk about it then, don't talk about Alice, even Leah can't accept such news...... Not to mention that, now I kind of want to see that young man. By the way, I heard that Filé's old-fashioned bastard kid is back? Druka said the name with a smile in his eyes.
Because his niece is finally back to normal now.
However, he also liked the teenagers who had visited the late Torth III and Durrell before.
Although the background is not very good, but the character and ability are undeniably very good.
"Speaking of which, Ducco, if you were to switch positions with that person, how far would you go?" Druca suddenly thought of an interesting question.
Durrell shook his head: "I can't do what he did, divide the already small army in half, the troops in the city are almost all wiped out, and he can calmly let the artillery provide fire support, he is a madman." But it was because of his madness that we were able to catch up with this layout. Seriously, if Your Majesty were still here, I would be very happy. ”
"......" Druka Hodivan nodded slightly, no longer speaking.
The two of them walked slowly on the path in the front garden, silently thinking about things.
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"......" looked at a group of small fish swimming in the lake, Zhang Shixin silently said nothing.
"Still thinking about those people?" A girl in a black and white dress slowly revealed, and continued: "Actually, you have long expected this consequence, so why should you care? ”
"......" Zhang Shixin sighed and said lonely: "Because there are children in there, and there are people who have nothing to do with the war." It's just that most of them died indirectly at my hands, so what can I do? Speaking of which, I knew it would be like this, but even if they didn't blame me, I wasn't in the mood to stay in Huros. ”
"So what are you going to do next? You also know that your injuries have long been healed, and you just don't want them to worry about you by staying here. Sinia sat next to Zhang Shixin, looking at the other party's more and more resolute face, she had to admit that maybe she really wanted to experience or passively experienced a lot of things, and it really changed a person.
"Interesting people, aren't they?" Sinia heard a childish voice.
"Maybe. Speaking of which, you feel it, too. That ominous aura. Sinia looked at the southern sky, thoughtful.
"That's why the contractor must grow up as soon as possible." The female voice continued.
"What's next? I don't know, but I don't want to go to Capani City with them, maybe I'm better suited to wander around. Zhang Shixin chuckled, then tore off the white gauze wrapped around his head and stood up: "Perhaps, it's time to set off." ”
"Don't you say goodbye to them?" The girl also stood up, looked at Zhang Shixin silently looking at the scene of holding the white gauze in his hand, and asked softly.
"No, we'll see you again if we have the chance." Zhang Shixin threw the gauze into the lake and turned away without looking back.
"Will we see you again?" Looking at the white gauze that gradually sank into the lake, Sinia's figure gradually dimmed, and disappeared into this small lake.
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"He's leaving, don't you want to keep him?" Loris looked at the small lake in the distance and the background of a convoy of people who were ready to go through the journey again, and said to a blue-haired girl standing next to her.
"No, he's not tired yet, and if he wants to rest, we're his home. Isn't it? This is his promise to us. DePerry said this, doing the same thing as Loris.
"......" And behind the two of them, a maroon-haired girl shrugged her shoulders speechlessly......
"Wangwang......" The two little black backs rubbed their master's feet and shouted excitedly.
The two girls bent down at the same time to pick them up, and then they both licked their faces with the puppies in their hands, and couldn't help but giggle.
Although they didn't know where he found it, they all regarded these two puppies as the best gift Zhang Shixin gave them.
As the smaller and smaller figure disappeared behind the chariot that had been repaired, the two girls holding the little black back looked at the rising sun in the sky and prayed silently.
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That night, the old members of the Knights of the Bonfire, who were still alive and eating a lot, were rarely silent, and the dozen or so new faces didn't seem to be familiar with anyone.
A group of people just ate dinner in silence.
It's just that Zhang Shixin looked at the man and woman in front of him speechlessly, and said helplessly: "Why are you here?" ”
The blonde youth said calmly, "I said my life is yours now, and if you really don't want to see me, you can kill me with one shot." ”
"......, well, you've won, Auburn, take him to change into your uniform!" Zhang Shixin glanced at the blond young man and said helplessly.
Then, after waiting for the young man to leave after Oban followed, Zhang Shixin looked at the red-haired girl in front of him speechlessly again, and said, "Hurley, didn't I ask you to follow Leah to Capani City?" Why are you in this place? ”
"No, I hate that princess, and besides, I want you to send me home." Hurley pursed her lips, dissatisfied with what Zhang Shixin had said to him.
"Okay...... Where is your home? That little duchy is too far from here, so I'll have you sent back then...... No, wouldn't it be safer to follow De Perry for a while if you wanted to go home? Zhang Shixin thought of a very serious problem.
"......" Hurley looked at Zhang Shixin speechlessly, then turned around and left.
"Well, I'm the wrong thing, okay, you can do whatever you like." Zhang Shixin saw this scene and softened.
When Hurley heard Zhang Shixin's words, she immediately stopped her body, turned her head and made a grimace at Zhang Shixin.
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"It's troublesome, with the two of them here, how can I summon the No. 4 tank destroyer, no...... no," Zhang Shixin thought helplessly in his tent.
Then, Sinia appeared beside him and looked at Zhang Shixin with a speechless look: "You are really a stupid person, that man will not tell your things at all, that woman has already felt strange when you summoned the fourth H-type, but she didn't ask your plans." Besides, you already felt that those three women were suspicious of you, didn't you? ”
"......, what you said makes sense, but I'm still a little reassured, but now doesn't seem to be the time to worry so much." Zhang Shixin nodded, and then quickly confirmed the purchase of the two cars in his mind.
Although the overall combat capability of the III/IV experimental tank is not necessarily higher than that of the IV H, except that the defensive capability is a bit of a matter of luck, the mobile surname of the III/IV experimental tank is far superior to that of the IV H, and it can be used as a reconnaissance vehicle for a while.
And although he now says that the No. 2 L-type has been sold, and the No. 3 H-type has become a pile of irreparable scrap metal, his overall strength has improved to a certain extent after summoning two new cars.
The III/IV Experimental Tank was also equipped with the same Tank Gun, and the IV Tank Destroyer was also equipped with the same Tank Destroyer Gun that replaced the Short 88 Gun modification.
Although the cost of shells became very high, he still preloaded each vehicle with 10 rounds of hollow jet shells (heat), although the heat was one of the worst penetrating shells of all the guns, and it was possible to lose money after destroying an enemy tank, and it could not be used as a high-explosive shell at all.
However, the heat is more destructive to tanks, especially large tanks, although it rarely causes a chance of fire, and it is also a bit difficult to detonate the ammunition rack, and it is also very ineffective against interstitial armor.
It's just that the smaller caliber heat can easily cause significant damage to the members and equipment inside the hull, which is an effect that small-caliber high-explosive shells and even armor-piercing grenades can't get.
You know, the explosive power of a 75-mm shell is small, about equal to the explosive effect of two or three M24 grenades bundled together, and for a tank with a certain thickness of armor, the power can only be regarded as better than nothing.
The most important thing is that there are no high-explosive shells for conical guns, which is true.
With the unstable situation of high-explosive bombs, after the bomb body is squeezed, it can basically play self-detonation and blow up the gun chamber, so it is better not to develop broken things.
Therefore, Zhang Shixin bought another No. 3 assault gun, but it was not a long-barreled 75mm anti-tank gun, nor a short-barreled 105 STUG-III-G modification, but a short-barreled 150mm howitzer equipped with a "Bison" self-propelled gun, with a heightened hull warhead and a thickened front armor Type 33 heavy assault gun.
Although the speed of the car can barely keep up with the No. 4 H-type, Zhang Shixin is speechless because of the remarks of this car:
Note that this item is not SPG, this item is TD.
Compared with Maozi's unknotted scum, that little girl's knots are no better.
Forget it, let's use this thing as a smaller Su-152. Although there is a huge gap in terms of surname energy, how to use the Su-152, this product can be used.
As for why you chose this thing?
Zhang Shixin was frightened by the large-caliber assault guns in Huros.
It's no wonder that the Su-152 and ISU-152 got the title of a zoo killer.
After Zhang Shixin made a decision, after making sure that the two people were rested, he summoned all three chariots......
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The next day, Zhang Shixin looked at the Type 33 heavy assault gun with a large ventilation system, as well as the members of a dry car crew, and wanted to cry without tears.
Because his No. 4H only has a few small fans, Hurley said that it is not yet the hottest time, but he feels how weak those small fans are.
However, unlike the puzzled look in Hurley's eyes as she stood aside to make breakfast, Firay Heisel, the new staff officer, looked at the III/IV experimental tank's eyes lit up.
It's just that because the crew is complete, otherwise he wouldn't mind making a request to Zhang Shixin.
Looking at this young man who called himself Fei Lei, Zhang Shixin was most curious not about the ability to defy the heavens listed in the information item about him in his surname column, but the fact that loyalty was actually represented by the symbol ∞.
"That's not going to happen." Zhang Shixin asked Cinya.
"I don't know, don't worry, I won't cheat you either." Sinia had faith in herself, or rather in her.
"......" Zhang Shixin speechlessly looked at Firay, who was touching the body armor plate of the III/IV experimental tank with his hand, revealing an excited but helpless look, and felt that such a thing was very unreasonable.
However, since the parties are like this, let him go.
"Quest Quest Quest...... What are the more recent tasks? Before setting off, Zhang Shixin opened the task column again, although there were many rewards for completing the A-level mission of sticking to Huros, and the rewards for the results were even better, plus he got 500 kilograms of gold, although he took the Bobcat, but the III/IV experimental tank filled the vacancy in any aspect, and it also raised the strength of the team to a higher level.
It's a pity that after buying a few sets of machines, Zhang Shixin became poor again......
Overall, although Zhang Shixin's troops suffered heavy losses after a night of fighting by Huros, in addition to the fact that the Hunter and the No. 3 H could not be repaired at all, the No. 4 F2 and No. 4 H could continue to be used after paid repairs, but the No. 4 H had to buy an elite gunner again.
Now the strength of Zhang Shixin's team is only rising but not falling compared to before Huros World War I, two No. 4 tanks, one No. 4 anti-tank destroyer, one III/IV experimental tank, two No. 3 assault guns, three self-propelled guns, and the supporting SDKFZ255-SC (P) full-tracked multi-functional auxiliary vehicle, carrying 100 of the more than 200 elite soldiers who survived the Battle of Huros, twelve SDKFZ251M full-track armored transport vehicles, and six heavy military trucks.
As for the other elite infantrymen, Zhang Shixin made them De Perry's escort, and they are now on their way to Capani City with twenty black backs.
Speaking of this, Zhang Shixin saw that even dogs were sold in his store, so he had to say a word of service.
As for the remaining weapons and ammunition on the battlefield, after Zhang Shixin supplemented and distributed them, these people would not be short of ammunition for a long time.
If there is really a shortage of ammunition, then the standard weapons of the Capani Kingdom still have to ask him for money, this kind of joke is no different from the Arabian Nights in Zhang Shixin's eyes.
"Hmm...... This mission happened to be ......" Zhang Shixin looked at the taskbar of more and more tasks, and found a very strange, but only three days away from him, a sniper mission in Gilph, located in the north of the Capani Kingdom. The difficulty is very low, only grade C.
But what he didn't understand was why Gilf was on a sniper mission.
Sinia glanced at Zhang Shixin speechlessly, and finally couldn't help but say, "Don't you have a divine counselor with a judgment of S?" ”
"Oh, that makes sense!" Zhang Shixin clapped his hands gently, and then shouted loudly: "Fei Lei, come here!" ”
When Firay came to him, Zhang Shixin pointed to a place called Gilf on the map and said, "Can you help me think about what would happen if there were enemies in this place?" ”
"Okay, boss." Firay then gestured with his hand on the map, and after a minute, a cold sweat broke out on his forehead, but he continued to complete his task.
Two minutes later, Firay turned pale and said to Zhang Shixin: "If the boss's information is correct, we must convey a message to Capani City." ”
"What's the message?" Zhang Shixin was very curious about what information Fei Lei deduced, so his face was so bad.
"Hmm...... That ally in the north couldn't stand still. Fillet said word for word.
"According to you, even if the allies are reliable, the sows will go up the tree?" Zhang Shixin knew that the situation of the Capani Kingdom was only a little better now, but if the Hellington Kingdom in the north tore up the covenant again and fell into the ground, then waiting for the Capani Kingdom would not be worse, but the Ice Age would come again......
"I have to say, boss, your analogy is very apt......" A smile appeared on the corner of Firay's mouth.
"......, you can laugh if you want, but my intelligence says that the other party will not arrive here until three days later. Let's go check it out first. Zhang Shixin laughed at himself helplessly......
The convoy then headed for Gilph, north-north of the kingdom.
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In the royal palace of Moandor, the capital of the Kingdom of Helrington, Augustus II looked at the ministers sitting below and said lightly: "Are things ready?" ”
"Your Majesty, in the name of material transportation, we have arranged a surprise attack on Heather. If successful, we will take control of most of northern Capani in one fell swoop. Of course, we have the second option, which is a large-scale attack on the border of Capani. ”
Sitting in the third position on the left, King Hellington's [***] Minister of State, Anerki, gave his plan of action.
But without waiting for Augustus II to say anything, he saw an old man in the first place on the right and said loudly: "Your Majesty!! The Hundred-Year Covenant cannot be broken, and we alone will not be able to resist Gultoka's attack no matter what, so please give up this plan!! Your Majesty!!! ”
"Hmph, come on, Prime Minister is unwell and needs to recuperate at home, now let him go home and recuperate for a few days." Augustus II snorted coldly, and as soon as his words fell, several sturdy guards came in, quickly lifted the old man, and left the hall.
"Your Majesty, you can't do it!! Your Majesty.................. "The voice grew smaller and quieter until it was completely inaudible.
"Hmph, old fellow, if it weren't for the fact that you are my teacher, I wouldn't mind throwing you in the basement and shutting you up for ten days." Augustus II thought to himself as he looked at the door of the temple, which had closed again, with an unkind face.
"Now that there's such a perfect arrangement, let's do it." Augustus II said this, stood up and left the main hall.
Looking at the background of Augustus II's departure from the main hall, many ministers looked at each other and shook their heads helplessly.
Even the top brass of the military did not agree with this opinion, but Augustus II's stubbornness made them have no choice but to act on orders.
Compared to the Kapani Kingdom, which can form a natural fortress defense line with the help of Mount Sirlao, it can resist the Gultoka Empire with the strength of a single country without falling behind.
The southern border between their Hailington Kingdom and the Gultoka Empire is just a plain, and in that war a few decades ago, if it weren't for the Kapani Kingdom sending a large army to support, I'm afraid that the current Hairington Kingdom is just a few new provinces in the empire.
Moreover, after this kind of thing, the international reputation of the Kingdom of Hellington will definitely plummet......
After all, as allies, you don't help and at the same time you still fall into the ground, and no one will trust such a country anymore.
If you don't help, you can use a neighbor who is eyeing you as an excuse, but how can you come up with an excuse when you fall into the trap?
Is the kingdom of Capani unwilling to marry the princess to you?
Well, if there is a princess in my country, I will not marry a bad crown prince as a wife, and if something goes wrong at that time, it will be our own shame.
Is the Kingdom of Capani unwilling to cede its territory in exchange for military support?
Did the Kapani Kingdom take an inch of your land back then?!
In short, the invasion of the Helrington Kingdom against the alliance, not to mention whether it was an ally before, even if it was not an ally, this kind of behavior can be regarded as ungrateful.
Therefore, both the civil and military sides are very clear that the Kapani Kingdom is in a hurry at this time, but they really attacked the Kapani Kingdom, and the Gultoka Empire does not mind pushing them directly into the sea with a large army and watching them feed the fish.
It's just that things have come to this point, so we have to count on the army in the south to withstand the army of the Gultoka Empire.
Although, it's almost impossible.
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