Really...

The village is Donrémi, where Joan of Arc is located, and its location is somewhat ambiguous because it is on the border between Lorraine and Champagne.

In the last simulation, the reason why Joan of Arc was obsessed with fighting the British to the end, even to the point of being a little paranoid, may also be related to the fact that her hometown was tragically sacked by the British.

His heart was uplifted.

With just two different choices, he can be confident that the results of this simulation will be very different from the last one.

Don't hesitate to choose the first option.

[As a reborn person, you know very well what Jeanne Darch is extraordinary, you have met her, and have poured out unreserved trust in her, teaching her to write, granting her the status of a knight, and letting her learn how to handle government affairs with your ministers. 】

[You recognize Joan of Arc's command skills on the battlefield, but think that she lacks political sensitivity, and intends to focus on cultivating her in this regard.] 】

In front of Lothar's eyes, scenes began to emerge about the daily life of the crown prince and Joan of Arc.

Eat at the same table.

At the head of the castle of Chinon, laughing and talking.

Affectionately call her "Dear Joan of Arc".

She also mischievously gave Charlie the nickname "Little Flag", because the flag of the French royal family was in the hands of the British, implying that she would regain victory for Prince Charles.

She was very happy with everyone, even the wife of the Dauphin, Mary of the House of Anjou, who was willing to bathe with her and sleep in the same bed.

Lothar looked at this scene with a somewhat complicated expression.

At this time, Joan of Arc was still very immature, and there was no lack of innocence in girlhood.

It is only in the knightly arena that she reveals her outstanding talent and talent for fighting.

Although in terms of appearance, you can still see the similarities with his Hu Congyao Knight, but whether it is a mouth fetish or behavior, it seems to be completely different.

Ten years can completely change a person.

And how many decades did Jeanne go through? What is it like now?

[You instructed the bishops to proclaim the holy name of Joan of Arc in order to unite people's hearts, and her seemingly innate charisma also infected everyone who met her]

[On this day, the regent of England in France, the Duke of Befort personally led a large army to attack the city of Orleans, and Charles I, Duke of Orleans, wrote to you for help]

You decide:

A. Borrow money from your mother-in-law, Lady Yolanda of Aragon, to recruit a large army, and to lead it into battle yourself.

B. borrowed money from his mother-in-law, recruited a large army, appointed Joan of Arc as commander-in-chief, and commanded the battle with full authority.

C. In the name of "supporting Orleans", a tax was added to the vassals and the Estates-General to train more troops, but for the time being.

It's finally the day again!

Lothar pondered for a moment, then decided to choose the second option.

In whatever name, as long as he was not crowned, the vassals and parliaments had reason to refuse, and, de jure, Henry VI on the other side of the Channel did have more claim to the throne of France than he did.

As for standing still?

Don't talk nonsense, Orleans is the last and largest stronghold of the Armagnac, which can also be called the "royalists" in the north, and once it falls, he will really be alone.

At that time, his best outcome is to become a country lord, and he must always be on guard against assassinations that will come to him one day.

[Your mother-in-law generously gave you a large sum of money, and with this money, you recruited a thousand armored soldiers, and led your 500 standing troops, a total of 1,500 men, to march to Orleans]

[In the battle, you and Joan of Arc, who held a golden iris on a white background, fought side by side, and charged at the forefront together, and before the English longbowmen could arrange the horses and stakes, they were rushed in by your army and were defeated]

[The garrison army surrounded in the city of Orleans also took advantage of the situation to counterattack]

[In this battle, the enemy lost 4,000 people, and the loss of the army under your command was less than 100 people]

[Because of your fierce battle with Joan of Arc, your personal prestige has been greatly increased, and the Duke of Orleans himself went out of the city, knelt on one knee, and kissed the back of your hand as a sign of allegiance]

[This battle greatly encouraged the fighting enthusiasm of the French who were unwilling to submit to the British, and swept away the haze brought to the French by the Battle of Agincourt]

[Joan of Arc's outstanding military talent in this battle, as well as her seemingly innate keen judgment of the battlefield situation, have been unanimously recognized and supported by your generals]

Having won this great victory, the courtiers decided that you should return to the court of Bourges, gather your vassals and soldiers, and prepare to regain the lost territory.

Because even if the army led by the Duke of Befort was severely defeated, and it was difficult to raise another army in a short time, the Duke of Burgundy was also an extremely formidable opponent.

You decide:

A. Withdrawal of troops back to Bourges

B. Continue the march and regain Paris

C. Following Joan of Arc's advice, go to Reims to be crowned king

Lothar fell into deep thought.

Now, his personal prestige is undoubtedly much stronger than the last simulation, and it may not be necessary to go to Reims to be crowned first to declare legitimacy and then counterattack Paris, as he did last time.

The British at that time must have been prepared for defense a long time ago.

And now, with the main force of the British damaged, the Duke of Burgundy is likely to choose not to move because of his letters.

But this is undoubtedly a big gamble, in case the first time failed to capture Paris, and was supported by the Duke of Burgundy with troops, the outcome is worrying.

Bet!

There's one more chance anyway.

[You chose to gather all the vassals in Orleans, and the troops they wanted, but with the exception of the Armagnac lords of Orleans, most of the southern vassals were still in a wait-and-see position, and refused your summons on the grounds that the crown prince had no right to gather a large army]

[You have no choice but to lead the army, and in Orleans, the vassals who are willing to support you, march to Paris]

[Along the way, the towns opened their gates to welcome you, and everywhere you went, you sent troops to kill robbers and bandits, and administer justice to the civilians of villages and towns, earning you the nickname "The Just"]

[Joan of Arc also exerted her affinity, calling on a large number of civilians to join you]

[Along the way, your army will grow more and more, until you reach the city of Paris, and your army has more than doubled as when you came, more than 10,000 people]

[On the contrary, the reinforcements of the Duke of Burgundy have not arrived for a long time, and the defenders of Paris are scarce, but the walls of Paris are strong, and the Parisians will punish them for their betrayal when they fear that you will break the city, and the supplies and supplies you collect along the way are not abundant]

Therefore, you choose:

A. Siege and storming

B. Surround Paris, wait for the enemy to arrive, and encircle the point to send reinforcements

C. Divert to attack Reims

"I choose the fourth!"

Lothar made her choice decisively.

Camera down.

He came to the tent and swept his gaze over the noble generals, the Duke of Alençon, Gilles de Les, the Count of Clermont, the Marshal of Busac, and the Count of Vendôme

And, most importantly, Joan of Arc, whom Lothar trusted the most.

The hourglass passes quickly.

Lothar raised his hand and stopped the generals who were arguing.

"A siege is not advisable, the number of artillery we carry is too small, the caliber is too small, you should also know how strong the walls of Paris are, in the face of rolling stones, hot oil, solid shells, there is no difference between a heavily armed ironclad knight and a ragged serf."

The Duke of Alençon approving: "Your Highness, I also think that it is too difficult to conquer Paris in a short time, it is better to besiege the city of Paris and send troops to ambush the enemy's reinforcements." ”

"Your Excellency, please listen to me first—the strategy you mentioned to besiege the city and ambush the enemy's reinforcements is indeed a good idea. But please know that we are alone and have limited supplies. As soon as the British decide to offer a higher bargain and say that the Duke of Burgundy will come with reinforcements, we risk being surrounded. ”

Lothar and Joan of Arc looked at each other: "Dear Joan of Arc, it is indeed the least risky option to move into Lance, but I want to be more greedy. ”

"The order was issued to the soldiers to declare that all the citizens of Paris were victims of the threat of the British. I know very well that they did not help the British out of their own ideas, and as long as they killed the British who defended the city and sacrificed Paris, I would forgive everyone! ”

Self-controlled time is fleeting.

There were many reasons for Lothar's choice, but the biggest premise was that his prestige was much better now than before, from the brave to the just, which greatly compensated for the stupid assassination of the Duke of Burgundy by the Dauphin Charles, which dealt a blow to his credibility.

Otherwise, even if Lothar speaks out, it will be difficult to gain the trust of the Parisians.

Second, the number of British troops defending the city was much smaller than that of the French in Paris, and even if the strategy was unsuccessful, it would lead to distrust among the enemy.

【Time flies】

[You ordered your army to build huge siege engines, and spread rumors that you had secretly reached an agreement with the Duke of Burgundy and that reinforcements would not arrive]

[In the city of Paris, between the Parisians and the British defenders, every day when they look at each other's eyes, they begin to be full of vigilance and hostility]

[And under the city, you are constantly bluffing, exaggerating your military strength, and preaching that if you refuse to surrender, you will massacre the city when the city is broken, so as to put pressure on the Parisians in the city]

[Finally, in the middle of the night, there were bursts of shouts of killing in Paris. You immediately cast group night vision and launch a siege war]

[The city of Paris was easily captured by you, and afterwards, you learned that the origin of the shouting and killing that night was nothing more than a drunken British soldier who casually cursed a swear word, and was mistaken by the Paris defenders for insulting himself]

[You recaptured Paris, and here you were crowned King of France, Dauphin Charles, and since then you have become Charles VII]

Although it occupies Paris, the city has experienced many wars, the population has withered, many people have not eaten enough, and the once prosperous manors and urban areas are roamed with wild dogs all day long. 】

[Under the ruins that have been destroyed by artillery fire, you can still see bare white bones from time to time. 】

[You fulfilled your promise and forgave all the Parisians, but you did not stay in the city for long, and took with you a large amount of food stored in the city, leaving the Parisians to fend for themselves]

[You marched to the city of Reims and confronted the Burgundian and English allied forces that rushed in. 】

Philip, Duke of Burgundy, would not easily jump back to his side, it was Lothar who had expected that he could make a bid, and the British could also offer it.

Perhaps it was an agreement with the British that he would be the new regent of France, or perhaps the British promised him more land and fiefdoms.

In short, he didn't send troops before, he just waited for the price to sell.

[Under the city of Reims, you personally led an army of 10,000 and confronted the combined army led by the Duke of Befort and the Duke of Philip, totaling 18,000 men. 】

You choose –

A. Temporarily avoided the edge, returned to Paris, and waited for the vassal King Qin

B. Decisive Battle with the Enemy (You will trigger the final battle.) ）

C. Negotiate with the enemy and negotiate peace

Lothar's expression was indifferent, the first and third were both idealized choices, the former, only God knows how many vassals would be willing to send troops to support him.

The latter, when the enemy has the upper hand, will be even less willing to choose what to negotiate.

"Let's fight a decisive battle."

Lothar took a deep breath and felt a little excited in her heart: "I can't wait to try, lead an army of 10,000 men, and go to battle the enemy." ”

Before that, what was the maximum number of troops commanded by Lothar?

There are only more than 800 people.

And now, in his army, there were fifteen hundred heavy cavalry in full plate armor alone!

(End of chapter)