Verse 291

"When?" Robin still didn't understand what Bayral meant.

"Well, time. For some, "When he said this, Beller's face was full of smiles, but there was a hint of hatred that iron is not made of steel." "Time doesn't mean much. For example, if the two armies are going to have a decisive battle in a few days, some generals may do nothing but wait anxiously for the opportunity to wield their swords and guns, but really smart people will make the most of these few days......"

"But what can you do in such a situation, your lordship, is it impossible to set up fortifications on the battlefield?" called Robin.

"Certainly not fortifications...... Then again, it's possible, it's just more difficult. Hey, you can't expect your enemy to be a fool...... However, he can get a more favorable strategic posture. ”

"What kind of strategic posture?"

"In our current situation, our General Ashrufat has at least three options. The first is to advance steadily, force Gaohua City to break the siege, not arrogant or impatient, and look for an opportunity for a decisive battle. There are no downsides, but there are no advantages. In short, the final result is that the two sides will face off with real swords and guns on a certain plain near Gaohua City, and the victory or defeat will be five or five - entrusting a qiē to fate and the weapon in hand. ”

"The second option is to move forward steadily, but not to seek a decisive battle. Build a strong fortress to contain the enemy's siege efforts...... In short, patiently compete with the enemy in logistics. Personally, I think the odds are better - but there are still pitfalls. Because the outcome of the battle will most likely depend on the logistical defense...... The Chaos Legion will definitely find a way to disrupt our supply lines. This kind of battle can turn into a scuffle between thousands of people...... The victory or defeat of a battle of a few thousand people determines the victory or defeat of a hundred thousand people. However, in a battle of thousands of people, Chaos has a great advantage...... After all, we can't deny that their soldiers are more combative...... In short, although this tactic has a better chance of winning, I personally estimate that it is six or seven percent, but it is doomed to a small victory in the end. The main force of the Chaos Legion can definitely retreat back to the White Fort safely, and it won't be long before there will be a new invasion. ”

Baylor patiently explained, and Robin nodded vigorously.

"In the end, a choice is more interesting, the whole army is no longer confined to Gaohua City, but a little circle, taking advantage of the opportunity of the chaos army to divide the troops and unable to act, quickly detour back to the rear of the chaos army, and cut off the retreat of the chaos army. Then we choose favorable terrain and wait for a decisive battle with the Chaos Legion! The Chaos Legion will be cut off by our army, and it will inevitably abandon Gaohua City and turn back to fight with us. ”

"Ahh "I see, in this case...... The Chaos Legion must fight a decisive battle on the battlefield chosen by our army. ”

Robin also studied military theory, so he understands very well how advantageous it is for the army to be able to actively choose the battlefield. The environment of the battlefield, that is, the "geographical advantage" mentioned in the military books, can often play a great role. In fact, this does not require any particularly advanced theory, but is an obvious fact. For example, everyone admits that cavalry is stronger than infantry, and that the number of cavalry in the army is an important factor in the strength of the army. But the two armies fought in a narrow battlefield, and the cavalry would be completely crushed by the infantry.

"Not only that, but because we occupy the enemy's retreat, things will turn out to be ...... Once the enemy is defeated by our troops, the possibility of retreating is completely lost. The first tactic I just mentioned, if our army wins, then the Chaos Legion should lose more than half. In the second tactic, if our army wins, the Chaos Legion will lose 30% of its ...... As for the last option, if our army wins, then the Chaos Legion will be completely destroyed. Of course, the situation with our army is the same, in turn. ”

"But......" Robin was already a little excited, "this is a good tactic, what should you hesitate about?"

If our army can cut off the retreat of the Chaos Legion, Robin thought, that is, cut off their logistical supply lines, and they do not have the ability to capture Gaohua City in a short period of time (the previous siege has already shown this), the only option is to withdraw from the siege and turn back to fight our army in a decisive battle. At that time, our army will have at least three to five days to set up the battlefield, which means that there will be plenty of time to build fortifications, and at the very least, we can also build trenches and breastwalls to protect our artillery and musket units from the power of their own artillery and musket units. Think about it, how much of an advantage they will have in this way.

"Robin," Beller sighed visibly this time. "Like I taught you before, think a little more, think a little more, and especially think about the details. Do you remember what I said to you before, on the battlefield, there is only the strong bullying the weak, not the weak defeating the strong. If someone defeats the strong with the weak, it means that he has made correct arrangements and the enemy's mistakes, forming a de facto outnumbered outnumbered ...... In specific battles, on the front line, there is always only the strong to bully the weak, and the only way to defeat the weak is to defeat the outnumbered!"

"Shogun, can you elaborate on this?" Robin still couldn't figure out what the Shogun's concerns were. Such a good tactic is only used by fools. Three or five days to set up the battlefield, what an advantage!

"If this time it's ...... A civil war between the Seven Kingdoms, then I, or Ashrufat, would not hesitate to choose this tactic. But we are facing the Legion of Chaos. Bayral explained. "You know, Chaos Legion...... Although ostensibly led by a Chaos Lord known as the 'Bloodfang Lords', they are essentially an allied army. The ability to control many subordinates under the commander is not too strong. Subordinates of the Four Evil Gods...... Many of them, even under the command of a commander-in-chief, still hated each other, believing that others were rivals for power and stumbling blocks in the race for favor with the gods. But if there is an existential crisis, then the Chaos Legion may truly unite. In this way, maybe it won't be a problem for them to capture Gaohua City anymore!"

In the previous battle report from Gaohua City, although the fierce offensive of the Chaos Legion and the bloody battle between the two sides were recorded in detail, there were also some doubts. For example, the Chaos Wizards have never been able to contribute - the observation at the head of the city shows that a considerable number of Chaos wizards have joined the siege army, but in the magic battle, the magicians in Gaohua City have the advantage. The defenders receive effective magical support every day, while the magic of the Chaos Legion rarely appears. In fact, on several occasions, the Chaos Legion was able to take down the fortified city with just a little magic help.

The upper echelons of the coalition agreed that this illustrated the contradictions within the Chaos Legion (which is also a common occurrence), so the Tzeentch wizards were not working.

"Ah......h

"Once the Chaos Legion captured Gaohua City, it was supplemented by the food and grass materials hoarded in the city...... Then the situation in this battle is completely reversed. Bayrell said. "It will become that the Chaos Legion has plenty of patience to wait slowly, while our army has to take the initiative to fight...... In other words, it becomes the Chaos Legion to select and arrange the battlefield. In the same way, if our army is defeated, we will have no way to retreat and will be completely annihilated...... Very few people should be able to escape this fate. Gruni ...... I'm afraid it's going to become a historical term from now on!"

"I see!" Robin nodded. "In short, the benefits are great, but the risks are just as great. ”

"That's right. Bayral nodded. "This is the same as a businessman doing business, there are benefits and no risks in buying and selling, there is no need for others to urge, only those businesses with the same risks and benefits will make people think twice before investing!"

After saying that, Bayral paused. "Actually, though, I'm not optimistic. ”

"Why?"

"If I'm not mistaken, Chaos will try to do something to stop our army from taking advantage of this time. ”

......

Things were more victorious than expected.

Of course, this is a normal thing. He was the son of General Rafa, who had once assisted his father in the command of the entire Gruni Northern Army, and had a deep influence in the army and a large number of party members. Even today, when the situation changes, he is a hundred-legged insect who dies but does not stiffen, and he can be regarded as a proper high-ranking army. Even the arrogant little queen of Eagle Falcon City is not allowed to give Parry the position of "deputy general".

And this Newtrian city was once like Parry's family domain. He was in the city for a time.

Instead, the girl, named Perris, was just the daughter of an ordinary merchant - her father wasn't even a big businessman, let alone a knighthood, nobility, or anything like that. He didn't even have his own chamber of commerce, shops, and other things that were considered "foundations" for merchants. The merchant was a typical petty merchant, and he had a small caravan of ten horses, four carts, and twelve men (including himself and his daughter), who traveled from place to place to earn some hard-earned money. And his business this time was not worth mentioning - in fact, it was just wholesale tobacco from the Xianghai Chamber of Commerce and sent to the barracks to be sold at a higher price.

The disparity in status, power, and even wealth between the two was so great that Peris had no chance of resisting at all. Of course, on the other hand, she may not want to resist at all, but instead see it as a good opportunity. In short, in just one day, the deal was negotiated, and the venerable tobacco merchant sold his daughter for a good price.

Everybody made a profit in the deal. Parry gets a girl who catches his eye, and the businessman gets a fortune that will make him rich. And that girl also got a backer who could make her worry about food and clothing, and no longer have to work hard. Or at least on the surface.

In fact, almost no one, including Parry's own cronies, noticed the dissonance - and Parry, who had never been a woman, seemed to be unusually eager this time. Of course, this kind of thing is difficult to detect, and it can be explained in one word: "impulsive".

The candlelight flickered, reflecting the infinite spring light in this room.

Parry sat naked on the edge of the bed and picked up a cigarette case from the table. This is a high-grade tobacco produced by the Xianghai Chamber of Commerce, which is expensive and is only enjoyed by nobles or wealthy merchants. Speaking of which, the current Xianghai Chamber of Commerce has become well-known, and the tobacco they appear in is famous for its mellow and pleasant fragrance, selling well in all countries, and high-ranking officials and rich people are eager to ask for it. At least in Gruni, high-grade tobacco from Tiberius is no longer a seller.

He pulled out a cigarette, lit it, and took a hard puff. It wasn't his first time, but it was the first time he felt so satisfied. No, it can't be said to be satisfied, but it should be said to be ecstasy.

The beautiful woman behind the "Adult ......" propped up half of her body, and Parry looked sideways, just in time to see the girl's slender, fair, and impeccably perfect thighs. The woman's body pressed against his back. "What are you doing?

There was an indescribable allure in her voice, and Parry was suddenly ready to move again. At least this time, though, reason prevailed.

"No, there are still some bits and pieces that haven't been done well. Parry took another hard sip. "There's still a bit of a problem with the fodder...... I had to write a letter. He said. "Eagle Falcon City is urging very hard. ”