Section 151 Education

"This ...... About the bloodline inheritance. Robin said. "Everywhere it is said that the descendants of the Makremiz family are all brave and strong. This has been confirmed many times long before King Macrémiz founded the country. ”

"Indeed...... Many worldly prejudices are also based on facts. Bayral admitted. "For example, the theory of descent. Sometimes it has to be seen as prejudice, and sometimes it has to be seen as fact...... Well, things in the world are always so complicated. ”

He turned around and looked at Robin, "Robin, it won't take long for Byron to send someone to us." When the time comes, he will ask us to send troops to help him on the condition that he surrender to Tiberius. And at that time I was sure that His Majesty the King would definitely ask me for advice, and then he would definitely follow my advice. Sue me, what should I do? Miss this opportunity, maybe there will be no good opportunity in this life, seize this opportunity...... We may be forced to fight a monster. Worse...... This monster is only twelve years old this year! Even if she suffers a big loss, she will have enough time to lick her wounds and wait patiently for a chance to take revenge! While I live, maybe she won't have a chance, but I'm sure she'll still have a lot of years to squander when I'm dead. ”

He let out a long sigh and looked at Robin with a very depressed attitude. But even though he was asking, Robin knew very well that his general-sama wasn't actually waiting for his answer.

"Maybe I'm old, I look ahead and backward about everything, I'm afraid of tigers and wolves!"

"General, is that an exaggeration?"

"Overestimating the enemy is never a mistake. Bayral replied.

"But......" a flash of inspiration flashed through Robin's mind, "this battle may not have been directed by her." Maybe she's just a name, and the actual commander is someone else. For example, that Ashrufat, who was the commander of the Guards. Even if he is not a vampire, he is also a disciple of Thomas, so it is not surprising that he has such a record!"

"Unfortunately, no. Bayral replied. "The little queen is leading the Guards. And the commander of an army does not need two, so there is only one outcome in a similar situation. Either the king actually took command and made the general an ornament, or the general actually took command and turned the king into a banner. But this time, according to my information, this Mr. Esseurofat was unknown and completely hollowed out. And the little queen is the only and real commander of this war...... Twelve!" The corners of his mouth twitched. "When I was twelve years old, I was still playing with wooden swords, but she dared to lead an army into battle. This kind of courage has detached itself from the Cheng dù of 'human', and it is not an exaggeration to call it a 'monster'. Robin, you really should have gone to meet the little queen instead of quietly working around Eagle City to gather information. ”

"By the way, General, about General Rafa's side......"

"I've gotten the news. Bayral replied. "It was the barbarians who took action, they used a new magical curse, and even Rafa himself fell ill and had to keep the news strictly sealed. ”

"Magical curse?"

"I don't know the details, I heard about it from a friend at church. The Church saw this as a precursor to a barbarian invasion. Gruney's game ......" Bayrell gave a smile that scared even Robin. "It's getting more and more chaotic. ”

"Forget it, don't talk about it. Robin, have you studied as seriously as I asked you to go out during this time?"

Robin used to be Baylor's retinue, but in reality he was more of a master and apprentice than a master servant. At least all along, Baylor has seen it as his duty to educate Robin.

"I studied hard. Robin replied

"Very well," said Baylor, picking up a pen and paper and approaching the table. His movements were quick, and he drew a figure on the paper in an instant. "Sue sù me...... Do you have any conclusions about Thomas's formation in the Misty Meadows?"

"Your Excellency, I have seriously conceived and deduced many times. In the end, I felt ...... I can't see through Thomas's formation. According to the theory you taught me, I felt that his victory was simply a coincidence. His victory was entirely due to the fact that the Paros had made big mistakes, both strategically and tactically. ”

"The Paros made strategic mistakes, and that had nothing to do with Thomas's own abilities, it just gave Thomas a bigger and better chance. What I'm asking you to study is his technique and tactical conception. ”

"I think his skill ...... It's really not a skill. General, he doesn't even have a reserve. I have a feeling that if I were the general of the Paro people, I would have every confidence in defeating Thomas in the Misty Meadows. ”

"Hahaha......" Beller laughed. "You're right. But if it were you or I were in command of the Paro army, then Thomas would never have set up this formation, let alone leave no reserves. Because first of all, neither you nor I will have a pointless battle here. How so...... Thomas did not choose this tactic inexplicably, but because of the judgment and synthesis of various factors, he finally chose this method. The layman can think that this is a blind cat meeting a dead mouse and winning. But you have to understand that when a person has never lost a battle in his life, it must not be explained by luck, but must stand on a higher level, carefully think about the person's thinking, and find out the reason for his victory. ”

"However, Thomas's idea and skill of placing the elite on the two wings and leaving a pointed stake in the center as an ambush is not ingenious. ”

"Look at the results in terms of results. The result was a big win for Thomas...... So the simple and crude trap he set is itself a most ingenious ploy. ”

"General...... I don't quite understand. ”

"Uh-huh, Robin, as a general, the most important thing is to judge the enemy. Just like as a hunter, you have to be sure of your prey. Bear traps cannot catch hares, nor can rabbit traps hunt bears. This is what the art of war calls 'knowing oneself and knowing one's opponent', and this is also the most difficult skill for a general to master. In my opinion, because the Paros had made strategic mistakes, Thomas could have deduced that the Paroese generals were young, reckless, and inexperienced—and of course, he must have had other sources to confirm this. After understanding the enemy's personality, deduce the enemy's tactics, and finally set up your own targeted tactics. For example, in the case of the reserves, it turned out that it was not a mistake for him to abandon the reserves, but a very correct choice. It is precisely because he invested all his forces that he strengthened his combat power and ensured that he would not be broken through by the enemy at the first time. ”

"General, you think too highly of Thomas. ”

"Oh, I've been working on this battle lately when I have some free time. In the end, I can only think that either Thomas is a newcomer to the battlefield who only knows how to rush and fight fiercely, and has just started his career as a general, or he is an old and cunning to the extreme, and already has a deep insight into the nature of the battle situation, and a veteran with extraordinary self-confidence. He said. "To tell you the truth, if I were to command the Paro, I wouldn't have the confidence to defeat Thomas in this battle. ”

When he admitted that he was inferior to Thomas, Beller did not show any expression of frustration, but rather a distinct sigh.

"If I were to command, then I would be cautious and cautious, and confront Thomas with the mentality of not seeking merit but seeking no fault. With the idea of accumulating small victories for big victories, he fights for consumption...... It's the stupidest way of thinking, but maybe it's the only way to beat Thomas. Ay...... It's a pity that I was entangled in mundane things back then, and I couldn't go to visit him, and I could only regret it for the rest of my life. What a shame...... Although I know that there is a Thomas in the world, I don't know if Thomas knows that there is a me in the world. ”

"General, don't say that. You are famous, known to all nations, and Thomas must have heard of you. Perhaps he studied you with his men, just as you studied him. ”

"I hope so. Bayrell crumpled up the piece of paper he had drawn and threw it into the corner. Then he sat back in his chair and fell into a state of distraction.

It's hard to describe his expression at the moment, but if he has to, he can only call it lonely.

Robin knew that he had to leave, so he didn't continue to disturb his general, quietly turned away, and closed the door as he went out.

At dusk, Robin receives urgent information from the palace. In Beller's mansion, everyone knew Robin's identity, so he read most of the newly obtained letters, urgent reports, and the like before forwarding them to Beller. As Baylor's former retinue and now subordinate, Robin's loyalty is unquestionable.

This is exactly what Baylor once mentioned. This morning, the little queen of the House of Macremiz, taking advantage of the enemy's exhaustion and unpreparedness, launched a full-scale surprise attack at dawn, annihilating the unprepared Byron army in one fell swoop. However, this information is much more detailed than what Bayral said, including the casualties of the two armies, the situation of prisoners, and the measures taken by the little queen to deal with the prisoners, the reactions of various forces after the war, and so on.

However, these details are not too surprising. As mentioned in this information, the little queen immediately adopted the most realistic attitude, allowing all but a few who she had declared a rebel to pledge their allegiance to her and turn to her command. Then the following things are logical. Not to mention those captives, even those who did not participate in the war, the nearby nobles who originally belonged to Byron's vassals immediately made their own choice, crying and begging the little queen for forgiveness.

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“...... was forgiven by His Majesty, and Weichen was terrified...... Deceived by traitors in the past......"

The little girl waved her hand and motioned for the talker, who had a lot of words, to step back. Although the other party still wanted to use words to express his remorse and loyalty to the queen, he did not dare to continue, but bowed and withdrew.

This is also the last one. The exhausting reception was finally over, and now the little girl came to her senses, looking at the subordinates standing on either side, waiting for her order. When did it begin? The disregard of the courtiers she had faced at the Imperial Council was gone, replaced by deference and reverence. Maybe it's because the ministers have changed a batch. Suddenly, she remembered something very important. She didn't even think of it now!

"Ashrufat...... Haven't come back yet?"