Chapter 18: Chaos in Odessa (14)

After reading this last letter, Xiao Yan raised his head speechlessly, just in line with Xia Boyang's gaze.

In summary, Prince Commodus's letters are saying:

"We're going to war!

We're marching,

We're winning!

We're in the trap......

We're pilling! ”

"I have seen the heroism of His Royal Highness the Prince in the city of Odessa." Xiao Yan shook his head and said, "An extraordinary person like him can't be calculated by a simple trap. By his side, there are likely to be traitors who are so trusted by him that the intelligence of his decisions is itself false. ”

This time the plane world is completely different from all the previous ones. The Tianwen team is tasked with leading a major war - marching north to rescue the besieged prince. Compared to this, Xiao Yan and Sonia only needed to complete specific campaign objectives in the orc war in World Three, and the content was much simpler.

Commanding tens of thousands of troops in battle is an extremely complex and tedious task. The level of professionalism required for marching, reconnaissance, and supply is by no means something that a layman can solve in a flash of inspiration.

Galadia observed thoughtfully the Count in front of her, whom she had just met. His attributes are as indiscernible as those of the Contractor, but it is impossible to determine right now whether he is a Contractor or not.

"Earl's daughter." Xia Boyang's gaze first met Xiao Yan's, then turned to Sonya and said, "Judging from the current situation, we need to organize a strong army in two weeks to relieve the siege for His Royal Highness Prince Commodus. ”

"This army should have no less than 20,000 infantry and 2,000 cavalry, only if this requirement is met. Our attack on Freemasonry, the Cult of Extermination, the Undead and the Demon Alliance is not to send us to death. ”

Galadia and Valkyrie nodded slightly, agreeing with the Count's judgment. Judging from the previous battles, they still need to add such a rare elite force as the Tiger and Par Rider to their enemies. With such a powerful mobile force, the Freemasons and the Demon Alliance can be called a tiger with wings.

"But where are we going to form such an army?" Sonia asked, then turned her head to look at Xiao Yan.

"Gathered near the town of Green Valley were 3,000 infantry and 100 cavalry of the Lamor family." Xiao Yan spread out the map, "From the several kings that have been defeated, I am most optimistic to estimate that 1,500-1,600 people can be found." As for the others...... They either drowned in the river or fled to distant towns. ”

He thought for a moment, then pointed out a few paths on the map:

"Our enemy has a well-trained cavalry unit for reconnaissance and harassment. Since they can penetrate even the Chinese army of the Lamor family, it should be no problem to reconnoiter the movements of our army or sneak attack our military stations and warehouses. Until we have enough cavalry to drive them away, our land roads and supply lines will be in danger, and we need to inform the other armies to choose a safe path to join us, even if they slow down. ”

Xia Boyang nodded in agreement but did not speak, as if waiting for him to continue.

"The forces of Freemasonry and the Cult of Destruction control Wilhelmshaven, the ferry port on the Daron Mill, and the Twin Cities to the north." Xiao Yan's hand moved along the map, "If we can capture one of these fortresses, we will open up the connection with the Sevasto region and get more reinforcements, and it will be safer to rescue the prince from there, and the supply will be smoother." ”

"Very good!" Xia Boyang exclaimed, "Knight Blanton's opinion is very accurate. Considering the devastation of the Orc War in Odessa, even if we succeed in organizing such an army, it will be very difficult to supply and transport. Heading north along the river will make things a lot easier. ”

"It's just that our enemies won't fail to think of this." Galadia added, "They set the trap at Storm's Rest on the Daron Mill River, and must have been well prepared on the banks of the river. You must know that it is the King of Wei who leads the enemy's army! Even if the enemies are just chaotic demons, fragile undead, and crazed believers of destruction, a flock of sheep under the command of a lion is no longer as simple as a sheep. ”

"That's true." Everyone nodded in agreement.

"But there's good news." Xia Boyang smiled and said, "We have a huge advantage. Do you know what it is? ”

Valkyrie suddenly felt a hint of familiarity, as if he had encountered a similar scene before, but couldn't tell what it was. She looked at Galadia and Sonia and saw that nothing unusual about the others.

"The army under the King of Wei." Xiao Yan nodded slightly, and said with a smile, "Not every one of them is a big or small King of Wei. ”

"Exactly!" Xia Boyang clapped his hands and laughed.

In Odessa, the northern front, which consists of the northernmost Fireplace Fort and the territory of Ramour, runs south along the Daron Mill River, passing through Wind's End, Takin, Twin Towns and Wilhelmshaven. With the exception of Storm's End, where Prince Commodus was trapped, Tagin, Twin Rivers, and Williamshaven were all overrun by Freemasonic forces and the Cult of Destruction in the Demon Alliance some time ago. And it is likely that it has now been strengthened by the armies of the undead and demons.

In such a situation, the Romanian regions of Odessa and Sevasto were separated and could not be supported. According to the messenger, the elite hussar units of the Sevasto region were also delayed by the trolls of the north, and had no time to worry about the forest battles near Zursukro.

"It's also unrealistic to leave these cities and march north." Xiao Yan continued, "Our north side is threatened by the army led by the tiger and leopard cavalry, and the roads have become very unsafe. To the south of us, the enemy from the Twin Cities and Wilhelmshaven can easily cut us off and turn us into another encircled army. ”

"Not bad, not bad." Xia Boyang nodded, "You are very familiar with war, but you are a hero during the orc war. ”

"But I don't have the experience of commanding tens of thousands of large armies on the march, camping, scouting, and supplying." Xiao Yan glanced at Valkyrie and said tentatively, "In addition to the earl, there are other people here who have such experience. ”

"There is some experience in leading cavalry and assault teams to break through." Valkyrie shrugged, "Command isn't my forte. ”

"Well, I can provide 2000 infantry and 500 cavalry." Xia Boyang smiled and looked at the red-haired girl before speaking, "In addition, we expect to have the support of the king under the command of the Governor of Odessa, and we will have more than 10,000 troops by then. But this army will be made up of three parts: the Lamor family, my family, and the king, and the chain of command will be a serious problem. ”

"Miss Sonia de Lamour, I solemnly hope," Xia Boyang's silver-masked eyes flashed with a cold light, "I can get the support of the Lamour family when I am elected commander of the whole army. ”

Sure enough, it was for this purpose. Xiao Yan and Jialadya glanced at each other, and the two of them had already prepared for Xia Boyang's request.

"I will reply to you after discussing it with my companions, Earl Hohenstaufen." Sonia nodded slightly.

"Thank you, I'll gather my army and vassals first." Xia Boyang elegantly saluted everyone present, "Please allow me to retire, Earl's daughter." ”