85_85536 "What's the solution?" Hearing William say this, Charlumi suddenly became interested.

"Preemptively declare yourself Count Baudelaire, and then send cavalry to Baudelaire. William replied, "First take the righteousness of the position, and then either threaten or persuade the squires of Baudelaire to elect you Count of Baudelaire." ”

Hearing William say this, Charlumi nodded, indicating that she understood:

"Oh...... If so, they would indeed have to attack us. We can just sit for it. But in this case, will Sandomizi and Vitra unite to attack us? ”

"Even if we don't get the first step, won't they unite?" said William, asking rhetorically, "Don't forget, Charlumie. We have 'two' counties of our own compared to them. ”

"That's true, that's right. Charlumi nodded. She could naturally understand what William meant by "two". One was Circass, and the other, naturally, was Hereford, under the control of William's father, Baron Otto.

That is, the so-called "one step further" has been like this from the very beginning. From the very beginning, the Hereford family was one step ahead of the other two rivals, and naturally they were jealous and hostile to the other two rivals.

In addition, the other two counts did not claim the title of Count Baudelaire. So, there is also a basis for their alliance, and they have no fundamental conflict of interest. As long as the policy is adjusted slightly, then the two of them can share the privileges in Baudelaire or something.

In this case, if the two of them are smart enough, maybe they have already started to contact at this moment, and even secretly formed an alliance.

"That's true, that's right. Shalumi nodded, "Then let's do it." Send the 1st Cavalry Company to Baudelaire. ”

"Okay, then we'll look into it again," William nodded, "If you're the two counts, how do you think you should deal with this situation?"

"Generally speaking, it should be to concentrate forces to attack Baudelaire. But in this case, it is tactically passive. After all, if we take the lead, and they act next, it is tantamount to playing according to our script. So, if I were those two counts, I wouldn't attack Baudelaire. Instead, concentrate forces and attack Circassians. Forced us to return to the army. In this way, the initiative can be grabbed. ”

"Very good tactics. William nodded a little surprised: "It seems that you have been working hard lately, Xia Lumi." ”

Hearing William praise her like this, Xia Lumi was a little embarrassed, and also smiled a little proudly: "This is nothing." It's just a little bit of knowledge from the military theory books you gave me, and I'm just extrapolating. ”

"Yes, then, do you think the two counts will choose the same tactics as you?" asked William.

“...... Probably not. Charlumi thought for a moment, then shook her head, "After all, they don't have the military books you provided, do they?"

"Then it's easy to do. William snapped his fingers, then tapped to the map, "How about we choose this as the place to attack?"

Charlumie looked over and saw where William's finger was pointing. It was the junction of Baudelaire and Sandox, an open field near the Sandoxi side.

"It's a good fit for the troops. Well, here it is. Charlumi nodded. endorsed William's decision.

Then, on the 4th of July, William wrote a proclamation in the name of Charomy, edited by Father Peter, and circulated throughout Mazovia.

The proclamation recounts the turmoil that took place last year, and describes the current tragic situation of Baudelaire, who was attacked by displaced people and died in his family. It then goes on to describe the Heritfords' claim to Baudelaire.

Under these circumstances, with the death of the Earl of Baudelaire and the unrest of the entire county, the Hereford family had a reason, a right and a need to intervene in the Earldom of Baudelaire, to "take responsibility" and "to acquire the power which we have acquired from God, which we are born with".

With this announcement. The situation in Mazovia, which had just eased, was back in turmoil. It includes the three other Grand Duchyes of Ruthenia, Tartaria, Polotsk and Wende, Shilonsk, Turov and Livonia. Many princes and nobles, wealthy merchants, bishops and alchemists set their sights on the northeastern part of Mazovia, a territory that cannot be described as inconspicuous.

"Is the Hereford finally going to strike again?"

"That red knight, can you finally take it anymore?"

"What kind of impact will this have on the political situation in Mazovia?"

"If you do the math, then the Hereford family already has three counties. In this way, in Mazovia, the Hereford family can be considered a powerful force in the top three. Plus the hero of the period of the Great Frontier War, the red knight Baron Otto. The resurgence of the Hereford family seemed inevitable. The political situation in Mazovia as a whole will be rewritten. ”

That's it, that's it, the vast majority of people who get the news, are interested in this war. Or rather, this event generated a great deal of interest. The news came back to William, which made him feel very good - this time to increase the prestige of his family, it would also indirectly increase his own prestige.

The only thing that made William feel dissatisfied and felt that there was a fly in the ointment was. Everybody talked about it. It is believed that it was the handiwork of his father, Baron Otto. What they guarded against, what they feared, or what they were optimistic about, was also Baron Otto. Although this qiē actually has nothing to do with him.

"Still underqualified...... William grumbled quietly.

At the same time, however, William relaxed a little, albeit psychologically, with the feeling that the limelight had been taken away. But at the same time, William knew it was a great opportunity for him. If no one is paying attention, it will be more convenient to act on your own. And he also believed that after the end of this war, no one in the entire border region would look down on him.

In this way, the day after the announcement, the first cavalry company of the new Circassian army, which was reorganized from the lord's private guard, marched in the direction of Baudelaire at the fastest speed.

According to William's orders, they were to take control of Baudelaire in the shortest possible time. Expel, or buy out, distant relatives of the former count, squires and wealthy merchants in the domain, as well as some prominent scholars, old men and clansmen, etc., who are currently in the castle of Baudelaire.

In the following time, they will send out invitations and responses to nominate Charlumie as the Countess of Baudelaire.

Half a day late for them. The new Circassian army poured out. A total of three infantry battalions, an artillery company, a cavalry company, and a baggage company, nearly 2,000 new troops were fully armed and headed for the preset battlefield. That is, the junction between Sandomi and Baudelaire is open and forward.

That is, on the third day of the announcement, Count Sandomits, Pelchberg of the House of Hovic, and Count Vitra, Jelich of House Lyer, responded to the announcement.

Just like William thought. The two Counts were rightly united. Perhaps it was because of Pelchberg of Sandomitz that he ceded some interests. Or maybe it's because he's stronger, so in the end. The other count, Jelic, gave up the Count Baudelaire, whom he had originally supported. Instead, he supported the same heir with Pelchberg.

Their joint proclamation declared that the words of the Hereford family were extremely ludicrous. And the claim that Charlumi would succeed Baudelaire was an insult to the entire aristocracy. They would never agree.

Of course, talking like this is not lethal at all. No one would spit out an entire piece of territory of great value because of the threat of the two counts. And Jelich and Perchberg are not the kind of people who are arrogant and arrogant, and think that they are the protagonists, and they will obediently do what they say to each other, "Cut off your arm, save your life".

At the same time as the announcement was issued, the two also issued mobilization orders in their respective territories. It was required that the army be organized within three days. And their target, as William had thought, was Baudelaire.

The two counts decided to "escort in arms" their chosen heir to the Count of Baudelaire, to his territory in order to "reclaim a piece of qiē that rightfully belonged to him."

In this way, the fight between the three families of the Earls of Baudelaire, Hereford, Hovic and Lyell began, and a war seemed inevitable