Chapter 180: The Storm (1)
Soldiers and horses go first before they move food and grass, and no matter where they are, this is the unchanging law of war. The supply of the army is always a key factor affecting combat effectiveness.
The Dragon's Breath Legion can be supplied on the spot, and Rune has fertile land and developed agriculture. And the lord of military equipment also hides a lot.
But it's not the same for the Armor Army and the Dwarven Legion, which span tens of kilometers.
Moreover, the scale of the army this time is huge, and the logistics troops have to transport huge supplies dozens of kilometers away. This in itself is no small challenge. Compared to the Iron Shield Legion, which was lightly armed and marched overnight, the vanguard of the Holy Armor Army arrived a day late.
At the same time, reinforcements from Nolan are also on the way, which will arrive in two days.
Marshall met with Mars. The main purpose of this meeting is to confirm the manager. After all, the army does not have a unified command, and it is difficult to make effective use of the army's organizational power.
But the two are of the same rank, and in terms of merit, Mars, who defeated the army of Stuart, is obviously higher.
But this time, the dwarven legion and the holy armor army are obviously more suitable for the older Marshall. It's a bit hard to decide for a while.
The atmosphere was tense, and the generals on both sides wanted their regimental commanders to be the commanders. As for the generals of the aristocratic army, they also had a hard time choosing. Both generals have advantages and are indistinguishable.
Marshall looked at the atmosphere and wanted to relieve it. But Mars spoke first.
"This time I'm here to decide the manager, everyone has their own concerns, and I know it's a bit difficult for everyone to choose. But at the beginning of the war, there is no room for much thought, and it is not a way to drag on like this. ”
"I'm going to make a decision to make Marshall the manager. I was the deputy commander, and I listened to Marshall's command. ”
The crowd was surprised by this decision, and Mars's men stopped them when they decided to stop Mars.
Marshall was also a little surprised, Mars just gave up the position of coach to himself so neatly. He was suddenly embarrassed.
"Mars, you don't have to be so polite. Your abilities are not below me, and you know more about artillery ...
Mars interrupted Marshall.
"Marshallese Commander, you can't shirk that. You have a lot of experience in fighting Ortunno, and you are also defending this front. You're the right manager. And I'm a lieutenant, and my knowledge of artillery can also remind you. Moreover, it is difficult to say whether this war is won or lost, and if I lose, I will not be held responsible. ”
Mars said lightly.
Marshall stopped talking.
"Since Brother Mars trusts me so much, then I won't shirk it. Now I am the manager, and no one is allowed to disobey my orders. ”
Mars's subordinates were still a little upset, but their own general said so. You can't be a scoundrel anymore if you are a subordinate.
However, there is some discord between the Holy Armor Army and the Dwarven Legion.
The holy armor soldiers are tall and large, and each of them is even more heroic. Seeing dwarves is a natural psychological contempt, and that is willing to let these dwarves command themselves. Of course, this is not the main contradiction.
Camille, the commander of the Armor, was invited by Mar to join the Dwarven Legion.
Now it's up to the manager.
Mal was the first to speak.
"General Camille, let's get straight to the point, we are going to appoint the commander this time, and the two armies will listen to one order. Of course, the selection of the coach must be notarized and the selection of talents. ”
Marr is an old fritter, and his words seem to be perfect and flawless. But there is a problem with this sage.
Marr is old and experienced, and he was born in the military. In his position, he was the first level examiner in Ortuno. Camille is not worth looking at in comparison.
But Camille is not a vegetarian, and the subordinates he brought with him this time were specially selected.
Camille's adjutant said.
"As far as merit is concerned, our General Camille is well versed in the art of war. Even if it was Rune, no one dared to call it first when General Camille said second. ”
Of course, Mal is not stupid, this is his own turf and can Camille turn the tables?
A dwarven general seated said.
"Hmph, you haven't fought in over a hundred years. It's all about embroidering legs. We've been playing against Rune's best men for more than a decade. ”
After saying that, the general still raised his head, obviously he had also participated in that war.
Adjutant Camille retorted.
"Then you haven't lost yet, this just proves that your combat power is insufficient and the generals are incompetent. You are the ones who have their own appearances, and you have embroidered your legs. ”
I was hit back by a favorable one. The dwarven general's face was green. But I couldn't find a point to refute it, and I had a bad seizure, so I had to slap the table with gravity.
Marr wasn't upset either.
Instead, he rebuked.
"Remy can be so rude, doesn't this make General Camille see my joke, and apologize quickly. ”
Camille said with a busy face.
"Your Excellency Marl, it is the fault of my men. It has nothing to do with General Remy, and Amer is not quick to apologize. ”
"General Remy, I was wrong. ”
"General Amer forgive me for my rudeness. ”
Camille and Mar toasted each other over a cup of tea.
"Your Excellency Marl, blame my subordinates for not being good. The atmosphere won't be too good if you talk about it like this, and you're visiting again. ”
"Where, where. Brother Camille, it's me who doesn't entertain well. It's better for you to forgive me. ”
"Well, take your leave. ”
"Slow down, brother Camille. ”
On the way back, Camille's adjutant Amer said with a sense of indebtedness.
"The general is all my fault, so that the matter is not negotiated. ”
Camille laughed instead.
"No, Amell, you're doing a good job, and that's why I brought you here. An early end is also to be expected. ”
Amer looked puzzled.
Camille patiently explained.
"When the lord speaks, it is possible to let the lower officials speak. And Mar's men are still confronting us, which must have been a good greeting beforehand. For the position of the main general, both sides have to fight for it. Mal and I clinked cups of tea as a sign of mutual compromise. As for the next meeting, it is estimated that it will not be the choice of a coach. Rather, it was about such a division of troops to attack. ”
Amer replied half-understandingly.
"Huh?"
Camille continued.
"In fact, the possibility of cooperation between the two sides is very small. If you think about letting the other party be the manager, will we rush to the front and hide in the back. This is not unlikely. ”
Omer nodded.
"The general has a point. ”
"So the two sides don't trust each other, and the coach is not at ease. This time it was not so much about the coach as it was about testing each other. ”
"Oh, I see, I see. ”
Camille patted Amer on the head.
"You know what a fart, young man, you still have a long way to go. ”
Amer muttered discontentedly.
"General, I'm not small. ”
There was a burst of laughter.
Rune, despite the backwardness of the system, was able to unite quickly. And the seemingly advanced Ortuno and the Papal States are not together. This is also a phenomenon that has surprised later historians.