"The combined English and Burgundian forces around Orleans have been routed, and the small remnants of the army have retreated to other strongholds, and it is difficult to pose a major threat, but half of France is still under their occupation"

"Brittana, Normandy, Paris, Burgundy, Picardy, Noll, Orange, Lorraine, Alsace, Franche-Comté, a total of ten regions still occupied in England and Burgundy"

"The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the objectives of the next expedition" In the Orleans barracks, the expeditionary force and the Orleans defenders have gathered to begin the study of the next battle.

Although it is unlikely that the expedition will be carried out in a few days in a short period of time, and the crown prince will still need to be informed, it is also necessary to sort out the complete military strategy.

"There are three regions connected to Orleans, Normandy, Paris and Burgundy, and the recovery of the capital Paris should be the highest priority" The head of the second batch of reinforcements from the crown prince, the Duke of Alençon, a practical nobleman, pointed to the position of Paris.

Burgundy is the homeland of the Burgundians, the defense is bound to be tight, and there is no point in capturing it, and there is no doubt about the choice of the two regions of Normandy and Paris, the former capital of Paris.

"Once we capture the Paris region and recover the capital, it will also be a leap forward in our morale," the other nobles couldn't help but say, not only for strategic significance, but also for the honor of recovering the capital, no one could bear it.

"Paris is not so easy to attack, the Duke of Bedford, the regent of England in France, has set up its center here, and the security must be heavy, it is better to consider taking Normandy first"

"The king of England was once the Duke of Normandy in France, and the restoration of Normandy is not a small blow to the invaders of England" The voice of opposition also sounded from the Count of Dinnoy.

Paris, with the Duke of Bedford in charge, is like an important country, and it is not easy to take it down, and if you can capture Normandy, it can also cause a siege. Simultaneously launched an attack on Paris from two directions.

Burgundy was not in the foresight from the beginning, and Normandy and Paris, where the two opinions were arguing with each other, and many people looked to Joan of Arc.

The siege of Orleans was relieved as quickly as possible, and the first great victory in recent years made many nobles begin to believe in this messenger of the Lord. Her opinion can also determine the thoughts of many people.

"......" her white fingers swiped across the map, and Joan of Arc was also thinking solemnly.

"What if you attack the orange region" is located on the right side of the Paris region, another region called the orange region.

Orleans' quick victory convinced the nobles present of Joan of Arc in part, and if it had been the beginning of the expedition, I am afraid that the ridicule would have already appeared.

The orange region is not connected to the Loire Valley, where Orleans is located, but to the northeast of the Loire Valley, with Burgundy and Paris.

It can be said that if you want to attack the Xiangcheng Region, you have to go deep into the area occupied by the invaders, and once you are outflanked and cut off the back road, the entire army will be in danger.

"The Holy Maiden wants to capture Lance first?" Reminiscing about the special nature of the Orange Region. Giles said with a twinkle in his eyes.

There are two places of great significance in the occupied region, one is the capital Paris, and the occupation also means the weakening of the royal family, and how the royal family, which cannot even keep the capital, can gain the trust of the people.

The other is Reims, located in the region of Orange, because it is the place where the coronation and consecration ceremony of the kings of France have been the place of coronation, and since the 11th century, all French kings have to go to Reims to be crowned.

Although the current Charles VII has proclaimed himself king, he has not been recognized by all sides. One of the reasons for this is the Treaty of Tvalu

Charles VII's father, the madman Charles VI, was mentally unstable. Coupled with the ongoing defeat, the forced treaty recognized the right of King Henry V of England and his descendants to inherit the throne of France.

Another point is that there is no coronation, and it will not be recognized anywhere else except in Reims, which is why Charles VII is over thirty years old and there is no king in France. can still only be called the crown prince.

"But wouldn't it be too risky, going deep into the British-occupied territory, the supplies and dangers are too high," said the Duke of Alençon solemnly.

He also knew the importance of Reims, but it was too far away, and there were five or six towns along the way that had to be captured. It's easy to make supplies and so on unable to keep up.

"England and the Burgundians are of the same idea, and a little inducement can lead their main forces to Normandy and Paris, and I am no stranger to the orange region, in which there are many cities that are secretly loyal to the crown"

"If it goes well, it doesn't take much war to successfully capture Reims and cut off Burgundy from England"

Born on the border between Lorraine and Orange, Joan of Arc knew nothing more about the British-occupied territories, where oppression and exorbitant taxes were the norm, and even towns were not safe.

If the main forces of England and Burgundy were still there, they might not dare to betray, but once the main forces left, the first betrayal appeared, and they would soon appear one after another, and it would not be too difficult to capture the orange in a short time.

“…… It's worth trying," said Dinoy, who had been convinced of Jeanne d'Arc after a moment of silence.

Capture Reims and crown Charles VII, as the former chief of the guard of Charles VII, should agree, not to mention that this step also has an unexpected effect.

The Duke of Alençon from the other side of the "......" faction knocked on the table, Orleans has been relieved, theoretically it should not be risked, it is most appropriate to fight steadily, but once it succeeds, the results are also remarkable.

"Holy Maiden, it is found that the English army under the command of John has joined up with the remnants of the siege of Orleans, and may withdraw to the rear and leave the Loire Valley region," said the cavalryman in full armor as he entered the tent and half-knelt during the discussion.

"It's finally over, so that Orleans is completely safe," said some of the nobles in the tent, and the strongholds around Orleans were destroyed by Joan of Arc, but there were still a number of forts occupied by England and another support force that did not participate in the siege.

The total withdrawal also means that the threat of Orleans has been completely lifted.

“…… Can't let them just go back," Joan of Arc decided after a moment, pressing the table down.

"For the next counteroffensive, it is necessary to reduce as much of the English army as possible"

"The Count of Dineoy's strikers will be handed over to you, you must not let them leave easily, I and the Duke of Alençon will take care of the support"

"Yes!" With fanaticism in his eyes, he was not unfamiliar with the name John, how could the commander of the battle who had seriously injured him before not be excited about the opportunity to take revenge.

"Senior Lahaire, please take the hoplites with Champten Santelei, and let me hold John's troops back."

Leaving the barracks, Dinoy said to the middle-aged knights who came out with him, Lahair and Champtensantleil were also the generals who were in charge of the special heavy cavalry before, and Dinoy's previous chief of guard, Charles.

"Hmm" (To be continued.) )