After listening to William's explanation, Victoria quickly abandoned the idea of the so-called "ideal" "perfect" first-class army. Pen × fun × Pavilion www. ｂｉｑｕｇｅ。 info She's realistic, and because she's realistic, she understands that this world is never possible

"So, we're -- I'm talking about the three legions that Russia has now formed, the second estate. William said confidently, "Yes, the army of the second estate. I gave them the most rigorous training. Absolutely excellent military pay for this era. There are also pensions and rewards for the dead. I armed them with the most appropriate weapons and equipment, and trained them with the most standard infantry drills - and most importantly, I gave them spirit, a sense of purpose, glory, faith and loyalty!

I have spent 10 percent of the revenues of the Kingdom of Russia to build such a formidable army! I can assure you that such an army is unique and unique in this world, and I can even say that the three royal legions of Russia are the most powerful armies of our time!"

Hearing William say this, Victoria was silent on the surface, but she was very surprised in her heart.

According to William, Russia has already begun to train a group of troops that are "ahead of their time" - how many personnel this army has, how much combat strength it has, how many weapons and equipment, its organizational structure, its composition...... What are these numbers? Victoria didn't know anything about it. She was very, very, very eager to know everything about this army. But of course, she also knew that even if she asked William a question, William would never tell her.

So, Victoria continued to listen to what William had to say with a calm expression on his idiot face:

"Probably during this time...... Well, in a few years' time, the Russian Praetorian Guard will be the most invincible and elite force on the Old World. ”

"Do you mean that in the future, the Russian army will be invincible?" Hearing William say this, Victoria's expression moved slightly. Even though it was only for a moment, even though it was only a very small movement, the expression was captured by William.

William understood this as a matter of course.

Yes, although Russia is an ally with Britun. But if Russia really has an invincible army, then things will be different again. The Britons were not necessarily—no, it should be said for sure—the Britons would not want to see such a thing happen—neither Kalman IV nor the Herefords, who would not want to see a monarch too powerful rise in the Old World.

"But of course, this advantage can only be maintained for a while, or even for a short time. William said, "It's as if all armies now use the same tactics." Any monarch who wants to make a difference...... No, it should be said that any qualified monarch will note the progress in military affairs...... Taking a step back, even if they are not qualified, just a little IQ will understand what the military means to a king, a monarch.

In this case, they will work desperately, desperately to get those military technologies. ”

After hearing William say this, Victoria didn't know what to say for a while.

William was right when he said that military technology today is not as difficult to obtain as military technology in later generations. The military technology of later generations needs science and technology, a complete industrial system, a research team, and the support of a huge national force. Whether it's a variety of vehicles, electronics, warships, or network systems, it's the same. It's not something you can learn just by trying to learn.

The industry of this era is still very primitive, so the military technology of this era is also naturally primitive. Whether flintlocks, rifled guns, artillery or grenades. The design may be a stroke of genius, but the technology is relatively simple. Countries with a little bit of industrial power can easily copy it.

Therefore, the spread of military technology in this era is very fast. As long as you want to learn, you will learn in three or five years, seven or eight years.

Seeing that Victoria did not refute him, William continued:

"Yes, in this process, the country that first received military reform, will gain a certain advantage. But this advantage will not last long.

And in this not too long time, some weak countries may suffer heavy losses or even perish. But those great powers with millions, if not tens of millions, such as Briton, may fail, but they will not perish. The little bit of power that is lost can guarantee the fundamentals. And in the process of continuous failure, it will also naturally promote military reform and the training of new troops...... It's like Asturias two hundred years ago. ”

"Asturian ...... two hundred years ago," Victoria recalled for a moment, and then understood what William meant.

Yes, just two hundred years ago, from the pikemen of the Bernese mountains, and at the same time from the tactics of the old paper pile. The tactics of the large phalanx of super-long spears + musketeers shine in the hands of Asturias. In that era, Asturias was the undisputed hegemon of the human world. Its king also served as emperor of the Ostrogothic Empire. It controls three-fifths of the territory of the human world, and five-sevenths of the population.

Asturias, which is in the sky, naturally has an army that is in the sky. You've created a complete phalanx of Asturian spears, whether you're facing heretics, dark elves, and Berber warriors, or the unfinished Bernese phalanx, traditional knightly forces.

However, as William said, Asturias waged wars everywhere and always won at first, but soon, as William said, other countries carried out similar military reforms. The military superiority of Asturias is gone.

"But...... A few years is enough, isn't it?" Victoria then said uneasily: "With your strength, with the military superiority of 'a few years', how far can you go?"

"I can't conquer the world. William said this very calmly.

"......" thought for a moment, and then Victoria understood what William meant by "unconquerable world". Since it is impossible to conquer the world, there is no doubt about making all the "efforts". In addition, if you try your best to attack everywhere, you will get the most benefits, but you will also form too many grudges.

The classic example is still Asturias. Attacking with their military superiority in mind, Asturias was left in unprecedented isolation as soon as the military balance was restored. It is constantly weakened because it is impossible to find allies and restore strength. In the end, not only did they fall from the position of hegemon, but they could not even squeeze into the first-rate countries. can only maintain a quasi-first-class posture. It can be said that it is extremely miserable.

Victoria believed that William would not do such a stupid thing. He will choose his targets more wisely, and use this advanced military force more rationally and appropriately. Get better results.

"It's unimaginable. Victoria couldn't help but sigh - William had a chance to become a conqueror like Alexander, a peerless general who had never been seen before or since, and he even had the possibility of conquering the world. However, in the face of such a huge temptation, William chose to refuse without any hesitation.

"This kind of willpower is unimaginable. Victoria involuntarily put herself in William's place and finally came to this conclusion.

Even she had a hard time resisting the temptation. She hesitates, and even constantly revises and changes her plans and judgments. In this case, the opportunity is missed, and even the wrong judgment is made.

"This guy not only has superhuman intelligence, but also superhuman mind. Victoria couldn't help but sigh. She had already seen William as very tall and powerful. But now she realizes that she was wrong. William was a little more powerful than she thought.

"I see what you mean. After that, Victoria did not continue to discuss the issue. She didn't even ask William for military cooperation, access to the training and recruitment methods of William's army, and so on. Because in the previous conversation, William had already made his opinion vaguely available.

He was to maintain "a few years of military superiority," which was what William wanted. He can accept the results of his military technology outflow, but before that, he must win enough benefits for himself. This is something that no one can stop, even his biggest and closest allies.

"But ......," Victoria secretly decided.

Yes, though.

Even if William doesn't give it, she doesn't have nothing to do. It's like William has a professional intelligence organization like the Cheka in his hands. Victoria, who also has countless professional spies and agent killers in her hands. Next, she will devote herself to exploring the military secrets of the Hereford family without irritating William.

She had to take control of everything in the shortest possible time, and arm a new army that would rival William's.

The decision she made, William also understood it as a matter of course. At the same time, William didn't say anything, as a matter of course. The two of them have a tacit understanding, which is also part of the rules of the game.

That's it, this conversation between William and Victoria ends. Then William began to work on his White Legion.