To put it bluntly, the fifteen or six thousand people and twenty or so large and small warships under the command of Squinting and the cousin of the Seaweed family were made up by Marshal Mencius. The structure is still the old routine of the aristocratic coalition army, a certain number of private soldiers, a part of the second-line "regular army" of the Federation that is about to be privateized, a considerable part of mercenaries and pirates, and a large number of slave cannon fodder.

One word to describe it - rabble.

Well, this word is used so much that everyone is about to get aesthetically fatigued.

In addition, the reason why the rabble is a rabble, in addition to the fact that it cannot be fought, is also reflected in the fact that the commander does not have enough control over it. In order to accomplish his set goals, the commander most of the time cannot say anything, but must ...... with the various army leaders below him Ah no, the soldiers' representatives of public opinion are so discussable.

Well, if you calculate it this way, it seems that the rabble can represent the direction of progress of human civilization.

In short, whether Squint and the cousin of the Seaweed family want to retract Elichar or rush up to fight to the death, they must find everyone to seriously discuss and reach a consensus, let alone run to be this great navigator who lives a lifetime. Of course, if it was before, these two could still trample on public opinion with their status as famous disciples and the hard power of elite spellcasters, but now, the gate valve faction has been defeated again and again, and their faces have been completely torn clean. Even the old men sitting in Elichar have a sense of crisis sitting on the crater of the volcano, precarious; And these two "best representatives of the younger generation" are better to listen to the public opinion honestly.

The army under its banner, as a qualified rabble, of course, also has several respected military leaders, uh, I mean the soldiers' representatives of the people's will.

The most prestigious of them was Colonel Donia, the captain of the battleship Red-Eyed Eagle, a middle-aged man born as an air knight, who was heroic and majestic, and looked like a very bold man. Of course, perhaps because of such a good look, he was successfully admitted to the short-term class of the Dugubao Military Academy, which is commonly known as the "Supplementary Professional Group", and later volunteered to become a retainer of the Violet family and was reused, so he became the captain of the battleship before the age of forty.

Well, don't think that the cavalry to captain will feel very wrong with professionalism. In Lu Xi's hometown, I don't know how many examples of the army's red deer turning to a lieutenant are unknown, not to mention that they still rode something before.

Captain Donia is the representative of the most capable private soldiers in this group of rabble, and he is naturally the most powerful. Of course, it is also a "backup professional group", a neighbor of a big noble, and a powerful faction, so it is naturally the most unpopular one.

As for the most popular, Lieutenant Colonel Planck, the captain of the battleship December Grass, who by the way also served as the temporary commander of the transport detachment. His December Grass is an old ship that is almost fifty years old, and it used to be a typical "cargo war" dual-purpose ship, which is a battleship in the Federation's naval establishment, but to put it bluntly, it is a larger armed merchant ship.

As for Planck himself, he is a man of the prime with a good demeanor and a sense of humor. Rather than a soldier, it is more suitable to command a luxury passenger ship, and talk and laugh with the dignitaries and dignitaries on board. Of course, he was said to be true before, but he resigned for a while, and then he was recruited by the squinting Chenhai fleet, and then because of his excellent ability to handle affairs, he was promoted by the Emergency Committee to be the captain of the December Grass, responsible for transporting special offerings to the great nobles - after all, the common citizens of Elichar can starve, but the nobles of the gate valve must not be short of wine and doughnuts for tonight's party.

And then he was driven into battle.

By the way, there is a rumor circulating that Captain Planck actually became a pirate during the period when he "returned to his hometown to recuperate" after his resignation, but this is definitely gossip and a rumor that his political enemies are maliciously slandered.

This captain is long-sleeved and good at dancing, not only knows some of the rules and jargon on the black (meow) road, but also seems to be familiar with the unspoken rules of high society. As a result, it was quickly recognized by most of the mercenaries (including former pirates who were hired).

In short, after such an operation, Captain Planck is equivalent to the representative of the second mercenary group in the army - if you exclude the mercenaries who can only fight with the wind, they can even be regarded as the first to fight.

Other representatives of the public opinion included Lieutenant Colonel Walkens and Major Pam of the regular army, who served as the Marine Corps Commander and Chief Stormtrooper respectively, and the guerrilla Lieutenant Colonel of the White Flag Winged Colonel Si Long, and so on. In addition, there are several mercenary captains, former pirates and some prestigious private commanders and battle mages, but none of them are important characters.

The squinting summoning order had only been down for about ten minutes, and everyone had arrived. You know, in the past, when we had a meeting, it didn't go so smoothly, and it often took an hour or two for people to come. It's not that everyone deliberately neglects the commander and squints, but after all, everyone is just a loose rabble, and discipline is just that.

It is clear that the city of Octalia has fallen, and the news of the defeat of the main forces of the fleet has spread throughout the army. Otherwise, these lazy old fritters can't be so impatient.

Squinting and thinking for a moment, he clapped his hands, and a soldier came in dragging a huge charcoal brazier, grill, and worktop. On the grill, there was also a bird that had stripped off its hair, had its head removed, and its neck was the size of a lamb.

"Haven't you eaten yet. Charcoal-grilled eagles are a specialty of the Federal Navy and cannot be left untainted. Everyone's future, the future of the Federation, we can talk while eating. He said to everyone.

In fact, most of the people still ate a few bites improvisedly, and they were not very hungry. However, it doesn't feel so nervous to talk while eating, and it can also create an atmosphere where His Excellency the Commander has the pearl in his hands, so that it can be talked in a rational and relatively relaxed way.

After all, Squint is a noble-born aristocratic elite, and the details in this regard are still very decent.

Everyone ate a little bit of wax, and although they were really not in the mood to taste the taste of the navy specialties introduced in the "Nadia Food Festival", they finally relaxed a little.

Gezet cleared his throat and spoke: "The military report from the front...... Oh, I don't want to hide it from everyone, I guess it's already going to be in the newspaper news. All in all, we are in front of Lucy Berencaster's Hundred Battles Iron Army, as well as the fallen cities of Octalia and the fortress of Daroshur, and behind us is Elichar. After all, the lives and future of nearly 20,000 soldiers are at stake, and Your Excellency the Commander and I dare not make arbitrary decisions, so we have invited everyone. Please feel free to speak. Well, no matter what kind of proposal it is, it's okay, and no one will ever go online to play on the topic. ”

Captain Planck exchanged glances with several of his "friends", mustered up the courage to speak, looked at his lip shape, and the sentence "surrender" was about to blurt out, but what he didn't expect was that Captain Donia, who was not in his circle of friends, suddenly sighed and said in a deep voice: "Your Excellency, I understand what you mean." ”

Seeing that everyone's eyes were cast, he continued to speak: "Originally, we were only reinforcements for the main force on the front line, but when the main force collapsed in a battle, it was impossible to fight the rebels. I don't want to say anything like that, but I can't last about an hour. Most of you here will not survive. ”

Yes, and now the Emergency Committee, which has lost illusions and is ready to fight, has also officially called Lu Xi and his friends "rebels". As for which side will be recorded in the official history books under this name, it only depends on who the final victor is.

"However, behind us is Elichar, and our duty is to keep the main rebel force out of the Orso Heavenly Zone, and now, who has fled without even seeing the face of the enemy, what face do we have to face Marshal Mencius, who has high hopes for us?"

Marshal Mencius never had high hopes for us, and in fact we would understand that we had fled back to his old man's house, and would be quite gratifying. Captain Planck couldn't help but laugh.

"So, there's only one way to go now......" he glanced at everyone, slowly.

Well, will this reckless man secretly agree with us? This is simply an eye-opener for the goddess. It is much better for him to say it, and then for us to agree on it, than if we put it forward ourselves.

"Let's attack Lucy Berencaster's territory, Isle of Rainbow Roses. We can threaten him with that island bargaining chip! How's that? ”

…… Eat my words. I'm so stupid to expect this kind of thing. Gezette thought.

"There was just a castle that had been emptied a long time ago, and a bunch of hillbillies or something. And you want to threaten that person with all that? Lieutenant Colonel Walkens snorted coldly. He is over fifty years old this year, but he is still strong and strong, like a cold hard rock. He started as the most ordinary heavy infantry, and gradually relied on his exploits and bloodshed to improve the non-professional group, and he had never been used to seeing Colonel Donia pretending to lick the big guys. Of course, it may be because you can't lick it.

"Hmph, but at least that's the only way. Otherwise, would Lieutenant Colonel Walkens and Lieutenant Colonel Pam want to fight against that man's army? Okay, as long as you have such a backbone, this officer is willing to personally lead the battleship to cover your shelling! ”

"He's certainly not going to compromise and he's more likely to be outright enraged. What will happen then, you don't have the courage to meet that man's wrath, but you want our colleagues to bury you? ”

"How daring, you coward, dare to insult a conscientious Federation officer! But you, who excused the head of the rebels in and out of your words, did you have some inexplicable private collusion with him? ”

"I warn you not to put your finger on me! How dare a deceitful retainer slander me, a regular army officer! I think you are deliberately stirring up rumors, and it is clear that you are colluding with him! Lieutenant Colonel Walkens exclaimed.

Look at this ability to button the hat. Although Lieutenant Colonel Walkens has not read much, he has reached this age, and this means of excluding dissidents still exists.

"Be careful what you say! You're slandering! Did you all see it? He's slandering me! ”

"Everyone, don't fight, don't fight anymore! It's all for everyone's future. Planck quickly stood up and played the round. The reason why he is so popular, in addition to his generous shots, is this attitude of never standing in line and being good at mud.

However, Captain Donia, the only one among the military leaders who did not like him, was not prepared to let him go, and said loudly: "So, Planck, what about your attitude? Every time you encounter this kind of thing, you know that you are out and muddy, but at this time, there is no room for you to pretend to be a good person! Master Gezette has already said that the whole army is now at the most critical juncture, and everyone must contribute their wisdom! ”

I didn't say that, and why do you think you have something to do with the word "wisdom"? Gezet thought to himself.

Planck blinked his eyes and looked at his friends, such as the two lieutenant colonels who were still aggressive and scolding people, such as a few mercenary captains, who saw everyone's expectant looks.

He was still hesitating, but he saw Squinting eyes looking at him with a smile, and said gently: "It's okay, if you have any ideas, please feel free to share them with us." I said anything. A true Arcane nobleman would not hurt a sincere proposer, at least not me. ”

The leader's words have come to this point, and you have to hide it but don't know the current affairs. Planck sighed in his heart and plucked up his courage to say, "That, actually...... Me and Belencaster ...... That rebel leader has a certain connection. Otherwise, let me go ...... now."

"Well, I see, if Colonel Donia succeeds in attacking Rainbow Rose Island, there will be a certain gain. That's what you mean by yourself as the envoy to meet with Lucy Berencaster, right? ”

…… What the heck? I didn't say that.

"Indeed, you have a good relationship with that person. Only if you come forward can you negotiate calmly. ”

What did I have a "very" friendship with him? Both sides are being bullied, do you understand? Don't pretend you don't know that I told you.

"So, let's just decide. Colonel Donia will lead 2,000 men to attack the Rainbow Rose, and I will send you the best men in the army, and you should be able to get the cooperation of the Mooreshire County Guard locally. ”

Donia was stunned, although he made this opinion, it did not mean that he wanted to go. He is not a fool, how could he not know, no matter whether he succeeds or not, he will become a mortal enemy with the Colorful Rose.

Regarded as a mortal enemy by multiple legendary archmages or something, I'm a small officer, where did the demon god come from?

"Your Excellency, I ......"

"Oh, is it your suggestion that you don't want to implement yourself?" Squinting eyes are still smiling, but the gaze in the slit of the eyes is as sharp as a knife.

"Ming, understood!"

Squinting and smiling, he nodded, and then ordered the others in an orderly manner, "The rest of the monarchs, continue to stand by here. Oh, and I can expect that it will be time-consuming to negotiate and hold our ground, and we will probably face a fairly long standoff soon, so I hope you will do your best to gather food nearby. Well, I know that the whole Federation is short of food now, but five thousand meters under our feet is the Neil grassland, so let's go to the herdsmen...... I mean swap from them. In short, the more food the better, the more material available for repair, and the more wild beasts that can be caught, the better. Okay, any questions? Then let's take action. ”

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