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"It's finally time to fight. ”

Many people are happy to see the Visigothic Republic moving south and invading the Kingdom of Asturias.

Well, judging by the current situation in the Old World, the only ones who are qualified to express their joy are the Russian Gothic Empire and the two super-powerful forces of the Briton Kingdom.

The reason why the two empires are happy about this is why.

In any case, the strength of the Visigothic Republic is definitely not something that the Asturians can withstand.

In this case, the fall of the kingdom of Asturias can already enter the countdown.

And after the fall of Asturias, the vast and rich colonies of this kingdom will naturally become ownerless.

And the ownerless things are naturally inhabited by the virtuous. In other words, empires and kingdoms can swallow these rich colonies with great pleasure without psychological pressure or burden.

If you can own the territory of the entire Southern New World, plus the territory of the original Northern New World. Even if there's nothing left anywhere else. The empire can also be integrated into a neo-Gothic empire.

By the same token, if the Bretons had gotten these chassis, they would have been able to make a new Breton.

Such a huge land, such a rich fruit, can be harvested without much effort. It's a pleasure to think about.

And in addition to this and one more, it may not be a big deal for the Russian Gothic Empire. But for the Bretons it was crucial.

This is to open up a second battlefield.

When the people of Breton open up their map and look around, they see a heartbreaking scene. In other words, after the complete occupation of Frisia, the kingdom could no longer find a safe foothold in the Old World itself. In such a situation, if you want to launch a counteroffensive against the republic, there is only one tactic, that is, to conduct a landing operation.

And the landing operation is completely impossible for the Briton army, which at present has no advantage in the army.

In this case, the people of Breton are very eager to find a new, ideal, **** base.

-- If we talk about "ideal" alone, then the Russian Gothic Empire, which borders the Visigothic Republic with a large amount of territory.

The great empire has enough resources. Whether it is baggage, logistical supplies or military power, it is sufficient.

The problem is that great empires also have great ambitions.

The Britons looked forward to war between the Russian Gothic Empire and the Visigothic Republic. But at the same time, the Bretons were a little afraid to imagine a war between the two countries. Because the Britons know it very well. If the Empire wins, then in the end, the entire Visigoths, and all the territories currently occupied by the Visigoths, will be controlled by the Empire's ambitions. Eventually, the empire would occupy the vast majority of the territory of the Old Continent. To become a country that is stronger than the Visigothic Republic, and even larger.

Such an opponent could not be defeated by the Bretons in any case. Well, yes. In this way, the era of the Bretons was over. A country that was once infinitely close to being the king of the world. At least in the eyes of the Britons themselves. is going to be reduced to a second-rate character. Perhaps they can also rely on their colonies and original family background to exist as a relatively powerful country. But even that doesn't make much sense.

It's unpleasant to think about. It's unpleasant to the extreme.

In any case, the Bretons did not want to do that.

The desire to annex the Asturian colonies of the useless Asturian idiots is to prevent this outcome. The search for another bridgehead to attack is also for this.

And at the moment, in addition to the most suitable Russian Gothic Empire, the most suitable region as a bridgehead is Asturias.

It's easy to defend and hard to attack. The Bretons, who are standing alongside the Asturians, rightfully have an inside advantage. In this way, as long as it can drag down the opponent's troops, make this place an imperial ulcer-like existence, keep bleeding, and constantly let the army of the republic fill a lot of resources and troops here. When the other side was exhausted, it was time for the Britons to launch a counteroffensive.

...... As for what Asturias has been ruined into, it's none of the business. It doesn't matter. That kind of scum-like country, even if it were all destroyed, it wouldn't matter. Uh-huh, that's it, that's it-

It was almost under this circumstance that the Asturian War began.

War on land and war at sea broke out at about the same time. On land it was slightly better, although the battle also began with the defeat of the Asturians. But the presence of the Pyrenees still makes up for the lack of combat effectiveness. The Asturian army, which had the advantage of terrain, was very happy to hold back the Visigoths, who could not carry too many artillery and were seriously lacking in attack ability due to the terrain.

In fact, in the successive wars of invasion by the Visigoths, the Asturians were ready for battle. King Philip knew very well what a terrible enemy he was about to face.

So during this time, in addition to the frenzied alliance at the diplomatic level against the Visigoths with the Britons and the Empire, the Asturians also built a series of fortresses in the northern Pyrenees.

Although limited to the lack of labor, productivity and funding, this series of defenses is very different from the powerful defenses that His Majesty had in mind to hold back an army of millions. However, even so, these fortresses and fortresses still played a significant role in holding back enemy attacks.

For now, at least, the situation is stable. This made the Asturians breathe a sigh of relief, but also a little rejoicing.

As long as it goes on like this. I don't want to be able to defeat the enemy, or even counterattack the enemy, as long as I can block the enemy north of the mountain range. In this way, you will be able to enjoy peace and tranquility.

As long as those guys understand that the Asturians are not so easy to conquer, then they will probably stop attacking.

After all, this nascent republic is quite eye-catching, and quite unpopular.

The longer the time drags on, the more variables there become. In the end, whether it was the Bretons or the Russian Gothic Empire, it would be better if they could not help but wage war against the Visigoths. By that time, the Asturians would be safe.

-- This dream was ended with the defeat of the naval battle --

Although it is said that Asturias was also a naval power, even earlier than the rise of Britton. The once invincible armada swept across the Old Continent and was the world's first-class fleet.

However, that was already yesterday's unbearable thing. As its power waned, Asturias could no longer afford to feed a powerful naval fleet. Naval expenditures were repeatedly reduced, and after continuous reductions, Asturias had completely lost the ability to compete for world domination, as well as the ability to compete for overseas colonies.

The only thing that stood out was the native fleet of Asturias. At least there are some battleships here. Even a battleship of the first rank had it. Such a powerful battleship, although a little old, still symbolizes the glory of the great empire.

Unfortunately, however, they were defenseless.

Well, yes. Compared to the restless Royal Army, the Asturian Navy is very relaxed. Because what they often hear is how bad that mighty enemy in the north really is—in naval warfare, of course.

It stands to reason that in a series of naval battles they would lose to the Britons in the north, the Lombards in the south, and the Russian Gothic Empire in the east. Their overseas colonies were rightfully lost.

In this case, the Royal Navy did not think that the other side would send a navy to fight against it. At the same time, I also think that the other party is coming. They can also be defeated with their own naval forces.

Well, yes, that's it. There are no problems at all.

But the truth is, what they think is too simple.

Yes, the Visigothic Navy is not very strong. Even if the invasion of Asturias was predetermined and the Blue Sea fleet was strengthened as much as possible.

However, there are two other elements to be calculated here.

One of them, naturally, was the Berber pirates of the south. Although the pirate fleet is a little unreliable in regular combat, it is still somewhat useful.

And another, and more important, even the power that could change the course of the war, was the Lombard fleet.

Although, like Asturias, the Lombards also declined, and their power became very weak. There are even times when it is very sad - and yet, in any case, as a former naval power, the Lombards still have an extremely strong naval force - at least for the Asturians.

To sweep the entire Lombardy peninsula is to obtain the entire naval fleet of the Lombards. In this case, the balance of naval power in the West in the blue sea has quietly changed.

The Asturians suffered a big loss in this way.

In the naval battle, they easily coped with the republic's navy that rushed from the north. In the south, the pirate fleet was discovered and fought calmly - however, in the middle of the battle, the navy from Lombardy arrived in the east. (To be continued.) )