In fact, it wasn't just Falkenridge's side that was in a panic, but Stacy's officers weren't much better than them.

I don't know what others think, but when they heard the order of this change, the soldiers at the front line breathed a sigh of relief in their hearts.

In this way, they did not have to fight to the death and attack the enemy's heavily fortified positions head-on—which was the best news of all.

Among the people who rushed to rejoice, the officer was undoubtedly the most relaxed.

Yesterday, when he was ordered to start leading his troops out of the camp and into the border area to prepare for an attack on the Yanlong Fortress, he could see that the entire Duchy army was not ready for war.

Most of the soldiers and their units did not receive a sufficient number of tents and other supplies.

And many of the troops had already arrived at the offensive area before they even had enough weapons in their hands. These poor fellows often have only a knife or sword or something in their hands, which is only better than the mobs, and is not enough to sustain an attack.

Don't think that Stasi's army is so well equipped, it's all relative.

Today, the countries of the Western Continent are generally underproductive, and magic technology has not developed enough to support half of the superstructure. The four most powerful empires are fine, but between small countries like Stacy and Falkenridge, it can be said that it is a miserable process.

What, the soldiers on your side only have a sword and rudimentary leather armor? Sorry, my soldiers may not even be able to eat.

Half of your cavalry has become infantry because of the lack of grass for their horses, and all the archers on my side have been scrapped because they have no arrows to spare.

It's such a tragic situation.

In the whole country, there are usually one or two front-line troops that can maintain ninety percent combat effectiveness, which can be said to be a matter of gratitude, and the other troops can only be temporarily aggrieved......

This is also the fundamental reason why the status of the four empires has always been shaken by few people!

Of course, on such a large level, it is impossible for a small officer to think of it, he just has the illusion that once the offensive begins, the entire Eastern Front of Stasi may collapse as a result.

But in the face of all this, there is nothing he can do!

Now someone has told him that the plan to attack has been canceled, which is simply a great thing to cheer and celebrate......

Even so, he didn't dare to laugh out loud now, he could only force his excited expression and ask, "So...... Has the offensive on the entire front been canceled, or has our plan for the offensive been cancelled for this section?"

"I heard that the entire offensive plan has been delayed. At least they used the word delay, but the order issued to all the troops was that the offensive was canceled. ”

The herald told everything he knew.

In fact, he saw a little more than the officer in front of him, and as he rode along the way, he saw many troops unprepared for war, marching on a rough road.

As I have just mentioned, these improvised attacking forces have become chaotic to the point of collapse due to inadequate logistical preparations.

It is precisely because of this that the commanders of the various units did not dare to attack, and they all prayed in their hearts that the people above would change their minds.

God knows if their prayers worked, and it's a thankful thing that they don't have to go on the offensive now.

On the other side of the border, the Falkenridge soldiers, who had been waiting for a long time, looked at the Stasi soldiers who had not crossed the border from a distance, and after a while of noise, they did not even mean to cross the border to fight, and they could not understand the situation.

I said...... What were they yelling at just now? Why didn't they come here yet?" Behind the bunker, a young soldier was sharpening his knife with a stone, nervously asking his companion next to him.

His comrades-in-arms obviously didn't know how to answer this question, but snorted coldly: "Who knows what they think...... Anyway, don't relax, they haven't retreated yet!"

"I said, they don't think about it, and they don't want to fight, do they?" the former soldier asked curiously, looking at the army still standing by in the distance.

"Don't fight, that's better......" The comrade-in-arms maintained a vigilant posture motionlessly, and replied casually - but who would have thought that a soldier's nonsense would reveal the truth of the matter......

At the same time, the capital of Stasi, the city of Dean.

In the luxurious Duke's Palace, many military officers and government officials stood there, not daring to look at the Grand Duke Jon, whose face was so gloomy that he could almost wring out water.

And Grand Duke Jon didn't seem to speak for a long time, he just sat like this, and then stroked the magic gem ring on his finger.

He looked at the men in front of him, and knew that if he didn't speak first, or if he didn't directly order one or more of them to be killed, then the silence would last until tomorrow or even the next morning.

So, he spoke anyway, in a slow and cold tone: "When I need to show justice, you tell me that the great and glorious army of our Principality of Stasi is unusable?"

"More than 100,000 soldiers have prepared the country for war, and yet you tell me that you, as commanders, cannot provide enough food and weapons for these valiant soldiers?"

"Our national strength is more than ten times that of the past, but now you are telling me that you cannot maintain the glory of the country!"

"This country, under the leadership of my ancestors, has defeated countless enemies who have tried to invade, and we are not afraid of strong enemies, and we do not know what compromise is!"

Archduke Jon gasped and tore to shreds the letter on the table from the new king of Falkenridge proposing a so-called "generational friendship".

"But now some people are used to the blessings and don't want to fight anymore. I dare say that even a goblin is no more timid than some!" said Archduke Jon, speaking at a rather fast pace.

All the officers present involuntarily swallowed a mouthful of spit - they were really afraid of the methods of Grand Duke Jon.

You know, how did this man, who was once regarded as a waste of wood, climb up step by step!

Moreover, it is impossible for anyone who has lived in Stasi for generations to forget the iron-blooded rule that began ten years ago......

Although the order to attack was canceled by too many people, no one was able to quench the anger in the heart of the Grand Duke Jon.

Although he agreed to the proposal not to attack Falkenridge immediately for various reasons, he asked that the future attack plan be brought forward to an earlier time.

Don't forget that in the Revolution of the Royal Capital, his favorite princess Enid was killed by the guy named Iro, and Stowe was also used - Stowe told Archduke Jon everything that happened in Barrington after returning home, and the latter understood everything immediately.

Coupled with the long-standing hatred between the two countries, he is not ready to settle this account, but to store it first, and finally settle it together with interest.

"Forget it this time...... But my plans for a lightning storm are going to be expanded further, and they can't be delayed any longer!

The Lightning Storm Plan is a plan drafted by Jon for two days and two nights after becoming the Grand Duke, which is committed to comprehensively improving the power of Stacy and then dominating the Western Continent.

In fact, the strategic plan that guided Stasi's official rise and shook Minisk's position in one fell swoop has been revised and implemented over the years, and the scale has become frighteningly large - now this plan has not even completed one-third of the plan, and Stasi's national power has been about twice as strong as it was original, and it has the strength to completely defeat Falkenridge, so you can imagine that it has been completed.

In the mind of Grand Duke Jon, when this plan is completely completed, Stasi, who has no worries, will be ready to dispatch a full 400,000 troops on the border between the two countries, and destroy Falkenridge's border guards in an instant with all the strength of the country, and occupy its entire territory in one fell swoop.

If conditions permit, and before the four empires show an unfavorable attitude towards Stasi, they should occupy the southern part of the continent, conquer several kingdoms in one fell swoop, and expand their sphere of influence to an alarming degree.

Only in this way can a momentum be created that will deter Minisk and shake its position as the head of the Nine Kingdoms.

After all...... Jon wasn't going to be a mere duke at all, he wanted to be a king, or even an emperor!

He wants to reign over the world!

As for the immediate matter, it will naturally not be so simple to pass.

Now that Falkenridge is in turmoil, it is indeed a good opportunity to take the opportunity to destroy it. However, the new king repeatedly made public statements that world peace should begin with friendship between the two countries, and often wrote personal letters to show his respect.

This approach was even praised by the Holy See of Dawn, believing that the little king named Vis had the virtues of humility and benevolence that the God of Light admired, and even the Sacred Dragon City of the Dragon Flame Empire indirectly recognized that this practice was very much in line with the concept of the Metal Dragon Clan.

Under the influence of the two empires, Stacy was also affected at home, such as among these people who are currently standing in front of Grand Duke Jon, there are devout followers of the Holy See of Dawn who advised him to postpone the attack, not to mention the attitude of the people at home.

As a human nation in the Western Continent, at least half of the people in Stasi believe in the God of Light......

This is the power of public opinion.

In addition, the current Stasi is indeed not ready, although he is sure to take Falkenridge by rashly attacking, but this will also make most of the accumulation over the years burn.

Therefore, after all things considered, Grand Duke Jon gave up this tempting opportunity and chose to continue to accumulate strength.

As Iroh expected, Grand Duke Jon could spend years going from a wastewood nobleman to the lord of a principality, and naturally he could spend more time preparing for bigger ambitions.

However, as mentioned earlier, Stasi's threat to Falkenridge failed, and he voluntarily retreated the troops on the border, which would already become a laughing stock among the other kingdoms.

In this case, as a famous national leader, the character of Archduke Jon dictates that he cannot forget this shame casually.

"Don't let go of the hardline attitude on Falkenridge's side, continue to reiterate that our actions are only for the sake of justice! Archduke Jon thought for a moment, and then spoke.

Looking at the officers and generals over there, Grand Duke Jon finally said: "Everyone must hurry, I need to see the completion of the lightning storm plan as soon as possible! That is what we must do, the sacred Stasi Eagle Banner will be planted throughout the entire Western Continent!"

"Yes, Grand Duke Jon! we see!" replied with a salute, and then walked out of the palace.

When everyone left the palace, the cruelty in Grand Duke Jon's eyes suddenly increased a little.

"Iroh, huh...... I remember you. What bastard, I think that king was made by you! Very good, since you want to play, I will accompany you to the end!"

Didn't you want the king to curry favor with me in exchange for more time to prepare?, then no problem, I could also use this in turn to paralyze the others and raise enough killers to get rid of you......