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Chapter 154 Final Battle
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This village is Domremy, where Joan of Arc is located. Because it is on the border of Lorraine and Champagne, its geographical location is somewhat vague.

In the last simulation, the reason why Joan of Arc was obsessed with fighting the British to the point of paranoia might also have something to do with her hometown being looted by the British.

He was heartbroken.

With only two different choices, he can be sure that the result of this simulation will be very different from the last time.

Without any hesitation, choose the first item directly.

[As you who have been reborn once, you are very aware of the extraordinaryness of Jeanne Darc. You received her and poured unreserved trust in her, taught her characters, granted her the status of a knight, and let her be with you The ministers learn to deal with government affairs. 】

[You recognize Joan's commanding ability on the battlefield, but think she lacks political sensitivity, and intend to focus on training her in this aspect. 】

In front of Lothar's eyes, scenes of the daily life of the crown prince and Joan of Arc began to emerge.

Eat at the same table.

At the head of the castle of Chinon, chatting with a smile.

He affectionately called her "Dear Joan of Arc".

She also mischievously nicknamed Charles "Little Flag", because the flag of the French royal family is in the hands of the British, implying that she will regain the victory for Prince Charles.

She got along very happily with everyone, even the wife of the crown prince, Mary of the Anjou family, was willing to bathe and sleep with her.

Lothar looked at this scene with a complicated expression.

Joan of Arc at this time is still very immature, and there is no lack of innocence in girlhood in her speech.

Only in the knight arena, she will show her outstanding fighting talent and ability.

Although the similarities with his subordinate Yao Knight can still be seen from the appearance, but whether it is the oral habit or the behavior, they seem to be completely different.

Ten years can completely change a person.

And how many decades did Jeanne go through?How did it become what it is now?
[You instructed the bishops to proclaim the holy name for Joan of Arc in order to unite people's hearts, and her seemingly innate personality charm also infected everyone who met her]

[On this day, when England was regent in France, the Duke of Befort personally led an army to attack the city of Orleans. Charles I, Duke of Orleans, wrote to you for help]

You decide:
A. Borrow money from your mother-in-law, Ms. Yolanda of Aragon, recruit an army, and personally lead the army.

B. Borrow money from the mother-in-law, recruit a large army, appoint Joan of Arc as the commander-in-chief, and command the battle with full authority.

C. In the name of "supporting Orleans", collect additional taxes from vassals and the three-level parliament, train more troops, but temporarily stand still.

It's finally that day again!

Lothar pondered for a moment, then decided to choose the second option.

No matter what the name is, as long as he has not been crowned, the vassals and the parliament have reasons to refuse, and, from a legal perspective, Henry VI on the other side of the strait does have more claim to the French throne than him.

As for standing still?

Don't talk about it, Orleans is the Armagnac faction, which can also be called the "royalist party". It is the last and largest stronghold in the north. Once it falls, he will really be alone.

At that time, his best ending is to be a country lord, and he must always be on guard against the assassination that will come to him one day.

【Your mother-in-law generously gave you a large sum of money. With this money, you recruited 500 armored soldiers, and led [-] standing troops under your command, a total of [-] people, and marched towards Orleans】

[During the battle, you and Joan of Arc, who was holding a golden iris flower on a white background, fought side by side and charged at the forefront together. Defeated]

[The garrison army surrounded by the city of Orleans also took advantage of the situation to counterattack]

[In this battle, the enemy lost 100 people, while your army lost less than [-] people]

[Because of your bravery against Joan of Arc, your personal prestige has been greatly increased. The Duke of Orleans went out of the city in person, knelt down on one knee, and kissed the back of your hand to show his allegiance]

[This battle greatly encouraged the fighting enthusiasm of the French who were unwilling to submit to the British, and swept away the haze brought by the Battle of Agincourt to the French]

[Joan of Arc's outstanding military talent in this battle, as well as her innate keen judgment on the battlefield situation, have been unanimously recognized and supported by your generals]

Having won this great victory, the courtiers believe that you should return to the court in Bourges, gather your vassals and soldiers, and prepare to recover the lost land.

Because even if the army led by the Duke of Belfort suffered heavy losses, it would be difficult to form another army in a short period of time, but the Duke of Burgundy is also an extremely powerful opponent.

You decide:
A. Withdraw back to Bourges

B. Continue to march and retake Paris

C. Following Joan's advice, go to Reims to be crowned king
Lothar was lost in thought.

Now, his personal prestige is undoubtedly much stronger than that of the previous simulation. Perhaps it is not necessary to go to Reims to be crowned first to declare his legitimacy as last time, and then counterattack Paris.

The British at that time must have been prepared for defense.

But now, the main force of the British has been damaged, and the Duke of Burgundy may choose to stand still because of his letter.

But this is undoubtedly a gamble. If Paris fails to capture the first time, and is supported by the Duke of Burgundy with troops, the ending will be worrying.

Bet!

Anyway, there is another chance.

[You choose to summon all the vassals in Orleans, and the troops they want to send, but except for the Armagnac lords in Orleans, most of the southern vassals are still on the sidelines, using the excuse that the crown prince has no right to call a large army , rejected your call-up order]

[You have no choice but to lead the army, and the vassals in Orleans who are willing to support you, and march towards Paris]

[Cities and towns along the way opened their gates one after another to welcome you. Everywhere you went, you sent troops to kill bandits and bandits, upheld justice for the common people in villages and towns, and earned the nickname "Justice"]

[Saint Joan of Arc also used her affinity to call on a large number of civilians to join you]

【Along the way, your army has grown more and more, until you reach the city of Paris, the number of your army is more than twice that of when you came, a total of more than [-] people】

[On the contrary, the reinforcements of the Duke of Burgundy have not arrived, and the number of defenders in Paris is small, but the walls of Paris are strong. not enough]

Therefore, you choose:

A. Siege and storm
B. Surround Paris, wait for the enemy to arrive, and surround the points for reinforcements
C. Turn to attack Lance
"I choose the fourth item!"

Lothar made a decisive choice.

Angle down.

He came to the military tent and glanced at the noble generals present, the Duke of Alençon, Gilles de Rais, the Earl of Clermont, the Marshal of Bussac, and the Earl of Vendôme
And most importantly, Joan of Arc who Lothar trusted the most.

The hourglass passes quickly.

Lothar raised his hand and stopped the generals who were arguing.

"It is not advisable to siege the city. The number of artillery we carry is too small, and the caliber is also small. You should also know how strong the walls of Paris are. In front of rolling stones, hot oil, and solid shells, a fully armed iron knight and a ragged There is no difference between serfs and serfs."

The Duke of Alençon praised: "Your Highness, I also think that conquering Paris in a short period of time is too difficult. It is better to besiege the city of Paris and send troops to ambush the enemy's reinforcements."

"Your Excellency, please listen to me first—the strategy of besieging the city and ambushing enemy reinforcements you mentioned is indeed a good idea. But please understand that we are going deep alone and our supplies are limited. Once the British decide to open higher If we persuade the Duke of Burgundy to lead reinforcements, we will be at risk of being surrounded."

Lothar and Joan looked at each other: "Dear Joan, transferring to Lance is indeed the least risky option, but I want to be more greedy."

"The order was issued to the soldiers to declare that all the citizens of Paris are victims of threats from the British. I know very well that they help the British, not out of their own ideas, as long as they kill the British who defend the city. man, give Paris and I will forgive all!"

The time of autonomous control is fleeting.

There are many reasons why Lothar made this choice. The biggest premise is that-his prestige has been greatly improved compared to before, from the brave to the just-this greatly compensated for the fact that Prince Charles The stupidity of assassinating the Duke of Burgundy was a blow to his credibility.

Otherwise, even if Lothar speaks loudly, it will be difficult to gain the trust of the Parisians.

Secondly, the number of British troops defending the city is much smaller than that of the French in Paris. Even if the strategy is unsuccessful, this will also lead to distrust among the enemies.

【time flies】

【You ordered the army under your command to build huge siege equipment, and kept spreading rumors that you had secretly reached an agreement with the Duke of Burgundy and that reinforcements would not arrive】

[In the city of Paris, between the Parisians and the British defenders, every day they look at each other, they are full of vigilance and hostility]

[And under the city, you kept bluffing, exaggerating your military strength, and preaching that if you refuse to surrender, you will massacre the city when the city is broken, so as to put pressure on the Parisians in the city]

[Finally, in the middle of the night, there were bursts of shouts and killings in Paris.You immediately cast group night vision and launch a siege battle]

[The city of Paris was easily captured by you. Afterwards, you found out the origin of the shouts of killing that night. It was just a drunken British soldier who casually cursed, which was mistaken by the Paris defenders for insulting himself]

[You recaptured Paris and crowned here as King of France, Dauphin Charles, and has since become Charles VII]

[Although it occupies Paris, the city has experienced many wars and its population has withered. Many people are hungry. The formerly prosperous manors and urban areas are roaming around with wild dogs all day long. 】

[Under the ruins that have been destroyed by artillery fire, you can still see numerous exposed bones from time to time. 】

[You fulfilled your promise and forgave all the Parisians, but you did not stay in the city for long, and took away a large amount of food stored in the city, leaving the Parisians to fend for themselves]

[You marched to the city of Reims, and confronted the Burgundian and English allied forces who came. 】

Philip, the Duke of Burgundy, would not easily jump back to his side. Lothar had expected it a long time ago. He could make a price, and the British could also make a price.

Perhaps it was an agreement with the British that he would be the new regent of France, or perhaps the British promised him more land and fiefs.

In short, he didn't send troops before, he was just waiting for a price.

【Under the city of Lance, you personally led an army of 8000 to confront the coalition forces led by Duke Befort and Duke Philip, totaling [-] people. 】

your choice--

A. Temporarily avoid the edge, return to Paris, and wait for the vassal King Qin
B. Final battle with the enemy (You will trigger the final battle.)
C. Start negotiations with the enemy and conduct peace talks

Lothar looked indifferent, the first and third are ideal choices, the former, only God knows how many vassals will be willing to send troops to support him.

The latter, when the enemy has the upper hand, is even less willing to choose any negotiation.

"Let's fight."

Lothar took a deep breath, and he was eager to try: "I can't wait to try it, and lead an army of 1 people to fight the enemy."

Before that, what was the largest number of troops commanded by Lothar?
There are just over 800 people.

But now, in his army, there are as many as 500 heavy cavalry in full plate armor alone!

(End of this chapter)