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Chapter 666 Domineering Hudson

Province of Gutland.

"Sorry Governor, the enemy did not continue to attack the city, but instead chose to take a long detour and drive straight in!"

Military officer Viscount Paoletti reported with an anxious look.

Militarily, this approach of abandoning the retreat and going deep alone is purely self-destructive.

But the situation is different now!
The Giant Foot Centipedes' retreat has been blocked by Hudson, and they are stuck in the Gutland Province, unable to obtain reinforcements or logistical supplies.

It is destined to be a lonely battle without backup, so it will be the same no matter where you fight. If you continue to fight against the city and fortress, you are mentally ill.

If the rear had completed the fortification and clearing of the country, Viscount Paoletti would not be so panicked. The enemy would not be able to obtain supplies and collapse would only be a matter of time.

The reality is that except for a few counties near the front line, other areas are busy preparing for spring plowing.

In the farming era, no matter how chaotic the situation was, the land always had to be planted!
Now let the centipede army pass, and the damage to production in the rear can be imagined.Even if it is not his own territory, Governor Simeone is still worried.

The province of Gutland was in ruins, waiting for support from the rear for post-war reconstruction. If everyone was destroyed, who would care about them!

When you are living in troubled times, you must learn to hold each other together for warmth.Governor Simeone still has this strategic perspective.

"Immediately report the news to all provinces, and at the same time issue an emergency warning to the royal capital. The enemy may merge with other races in the center of the earth!"

There is only so much that can be done.

If the front can launch a counterattack, it is because the enemy has drawn troops from the front line and a weak point has appeared.

Now they have given up on attacking the city and have taken a detour to leave. At this moment, if they send out troops to pursue, they will have to engage in field battles with the enemy.

If he had all the elites of the standing army at his disposal, Governor Simeone could still give it a try, but the current defenders are mostly serf soldiers.

Even if these serf soldiers have received basic military training, their combat effectiveness is still not reassuring.

……

The Giant Centipede's unconventional play style confused the Hessian Kingdom.

A single race in the center of the earth is already troublesome enough, but if a few of them work together to keep warm, the war will be even more difficult.

The generals on the front line complained, and the nobles along the way were crying.

Especially some of the lords who led troops on an expedition, how could they sit still now that the enemy had raided their lairs.

Everyone was clamoring to go back and defend the territory. The pressure was passed on layer by layer, and finally it all converged on Alexander V.

It is impossible to let the conscripted noble lords go back. Once that is done, all fronts will follow.

People cannot leave the battlefield, so the royal government must give an explanation for the loss of their home base.

If only one or two lords are unlucky, then the matter is very simple, the royal government can just compensate for the losses.

The trouble now is that the centipede army continues to wreak havoc, and no one can tell how many victims it will eventually suffer.

Just because the royal government can afford to compensate for the losses of one or two noble lords does not mean that they can afford to compensate for the losses of a group of noble lords.

The giant-footed centipede clan has lost its escape route and also lost its restraints. Now it just wants to attack wherever it wants.

Based on the information currently available, even the enemy's destination cannot be determined for the time being.

"Where is the military department's battle plan?"

Facing the king's question, the Minister of Military Affairs, Count Niklas, had a bitter look on his face.

It's easy to make an encirclement and suppression plan, but the problem is that you don't have any soldiers!

It seems that the Hessian Kingdom currently has 200 million troops and more than 50 armored men, but those are only theoretical numbers.

The main force was restrained by the alien alliance, and the mobilized noble private armies were scattered on various battlefields.

The mobile forces in the hands of the royal government are only the last six legions, which cannot be easily mobilized.

"Your Majesty, the only mobile force that can be mobilized at present is the 50 noble coalition led by Governor Simone, of which less than half are capable of fighting.

The Ministry of Military Affairs plans that after the Alpha Kingdom sends troops, the two armies will join forces to destroy these dirty centipedes! "

Count Niklas replied bravely.

The real situation is more serious than what he said.

Half of the combatable soldiers are purely for promotion. If there are one-fifth of the elite, Governor Simone will not be left unmoved.

The nearby provinces did send reinforcements, but they only met the kingdom's requirements in quantity and not much in terms of quality.

If the combat effectiveness of both sides was close and the number of troops was similar, the Centipede clan would have been blocked in the Baili Corridor.

"The Southeast Province only dispatched a hundred thousand troops in total, and they defeated the group of centipedes and abandoned their armor. We are sitting on...

Forget it, don’t worry about this issue!

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs should speed up the progress of negotiations, the sooner the better.Once these centipede armies merge with other earth-centered races, the situation in the kingdom will deteriorate!

If we get to that point, we will have no choice but to mobilize border troops to join the war.

The surrounding alien races have long been ready to take action. Once they join in, the consequences will be beyond our control! "

Alexander V reluctantly accepted the reality.

The war has been going on so far, and he also understands the fighting power of the giant centipede clan.

The elites among them are indeed very powerful, somewhat more powerful than the kingdom's standing army, but the more centipede soldiers have very average combat effectiveness.

Rather than saying that King Centipede now leads an army of more than 60 people, it is better to say that he leads an army of more than 50 young people and no more than [-] elite troops.

This is determined by realistic conditions!
No matter how brave and skilled the Giant Foot Centipede is, in the barren inner earth world, their millions of tribesmen can only support a hundred thousand soldiers at most.

In addition to the losses in previous battles, there are definitely not too many elites left.

"All the people are soldiers" means that everyone can go to the battlefield, but it does not mean that everyone is a retired army.

The Alpha Kingdom, which has done the best in this regard, also has less than 30 standing troops, and more are semi-full-time troops and reserves.

What the human race cannot do with its productivity, let alone the giant foot centipede with a lower level of civilization.

If all the armies of the Giant Foot Centipede Clan were elite, not to mention that Gutland Province could not be defended, one-fifth of the kingdom's land might have fallen.

Knowing that the enemy's strength is not invincible, but unable to withstand changes in his own army, he can only pin his hopes on his allies.

If you observe carefully, you will find that there is a murderous look in Alexander V's eyes.

……

The pressure of the situation accelerated the negotiation process between the two countries.They all reached out for help, so naturally there was no argument.

Like the top leaders of the Kingdom of Alpha, the top leaders of the Hessian Kingdom also did not understand what an economic community was, but this did not prevent the two parties from signing a treaty.

I don’t know if there are hidden dangers internally, but at least on the surface the treaty is completely fair and just.

The market in the Kingdom of Hesse is more active, but the main body of the economy is still the self-sufficient feudal lord economy, followed by the small farmer economy.

The bulk commodities on the market are all agricultural and sideline products, and our own products are enough.

When foreign goods rush in, there is no cost advantage at all, and there is no need to worry at all.

If we really talk about advantageous industries, the Alpha Kingdom's magic potions are developing well and are exported in large quantities every year.

The more of this kind of strategic material, the better, and everyone always welcomes it.

Especially the high-end medicines inside can't be bought even if you have money, and they still need to rely on relationships to operate.

The buyers of these goods are all high-ranking aristocrats, and tax officials dare not check them, so how can there be any tariffs?

The goal was achieved easily, which suddenly reduced Hudson's sense of accomplishment by half, and also made him understand the limitations of the times.

The great nobles are not short of vision and knowledge, but it is precisely because they know too much that they constrain their thinking.

Foresight is only within the scope of one's own knowledge. Once it goes beyond the cognitive boundaries, it is actually no different from ordinary people.

After confirming this, Hudson became more confident about the next plan.

Even if it does not touch the existing social system, the market of the Five Nations Alliance is enough to complete the primary industrialization of its territory. To be precise, it should be called the daily application of magic technology.

Compared to a pure industrial revolution, the continent of Aslant is more suitable for engaging in magic technology to promote productivity advancement.

It has nothing to do with the upper limit of the advantages and disadvantages of the two models, it mainly depends on the talent reserve.

There are many people engaged in magic research, which is in line with the mainstream understanding of society, and there are successive generations of noble children who have devoted themselves to it.

In the industrial revolution based on the steam engine model, we can only count on the dropouts from the Soldier Academy.

Noble disciples will not delve into these things, and it will be useless to waste money and resources.

Hudson had already tried it, but besides attracting a few speculators, Mao didn't make any money.

Any industry that wants to develop cannot do without talents.It would be too difficult to promote the Industrial Revolution alone.

With Hudson's level of knowledge, it would be good to know how the steam engine works.

It would be difficult to make it by hand and put it into actual production.

The best talents of the contemporary era are flocking to the army, followed by the officialdom. This is the current situation of the Alpha Kingdom and a microcosm of the entire Aslant continent.

"Marshal, the Hessian Kingdom has sent a representative over to discuss with you a joint troop dispatch.

Do you want to meet me? "

The guard's report brought Hudson back to reality.

The kingdom's order to dispatch troops had just been delivered, and the Hessian representatives arrived at the back. With this efficiency, who dares to say that the Hessian people are inefficient!
"Bring people here!"

The strategic goals have been achieved, and there is no need to deliberately torment people.Be kind to others, this is Hudson's principle of life.

……

"Marquis Simonyi, I didn't expect you to come here in person!" Hudson greeted friendly.

As neighbors separated by a corridor, the two had met each other and knew each other.

There are still some business transactions in private, but due to transportation constraints, these transactions are small and small.

"Marshal, this time the kingdom's army is under my command. In the next battle, I will fully cooperate with your actions!"

The situation in the country was critical, and Marquis Simeone did not dare to waste a moment. He immediately stated his intention straight to the point.

According to the general situation, the host country usually assumes the largest combat mission and serves as the commander-in-chief of the coalition forces, and the commander-in-chief of the guest army serves as the deputy commander-in-chief of the coalition forces.

The current situation is obviously special. If Hudson is to serve as the deputy coach, then Alexander V can only come to serve as the coach in person, and the status of other people is not enough.

In terms of specific military command, the situation will be even worse.Even if Alexander V comes in person, his command will be vacated.

Rather than humiliating themselves and fighting for command just for the sake of pitiful face, it would be better to show off their cards directly so that they can send out troops as soon as possible.

Anyway, Hudson is the human marshal. According to the authority granted by the human alliance, he will enjoy the same treatment as marshal when he comes to the Hessian Kingdom.

In front of the human marshal, there is no shame in taking a step back.The legal basis is also complete, and no one in the kingdom will find fault with it.

"Your Excellency, the Marquis, there is no problem for the two armies to join forces, but the most taboo thing on the battlefield is to have multiple orders.

If everyone wants to act together, then not only must they cooperate, but they must also ensure that they execute the task 100% as ordered.

In addition to military issues, there are also logistical issues for the army, which must be fully implemented.

Once the coalition forces are formed, the logistics standards will be implemented in accordance with the principle of high standards to ensure that soldiers on both sides can accept it.

If your generals make mistakes, I will still enforce military law. Can you accept it? "

Hudson asked seriously.

If you don't want to take the right to command, forget it. If you want to take it, you must take it all.

He can ignore the original rules of the Hessians, but if he accepts his command, he must follow his rules.

If the situation were different and these excessive demands were made, Marquis Simonyi would probably walk away immediately.

From cooperating with actions to following orders, everything from military command to logistical supply has to be involved, which has touched Hesse's military autonomy.

However, the current situation is special. The Hessians are still waiting for Hudson to help put out the fire, and they can't afford to bother.

"Marshal, there is no problem with unifying military command, and strict enforcement of military laws should be implemented, but there may be some logistical troubles.

The situation within the kingdom is very bad, many areas have been devastated, and it will take a certain amount of time to mobilize supplies from other areas.

In the early days of the war, it was difficult for us to ensure a diverse supply of food, but we could ensure that soldiers would not go hungry! "

By making such a promise, Marquis Simonyi also took political risks.

If a nobleman committed a crime and was killed on the battlefield by Hudson, the account would most likely be recorded on his head.

After all, Hudson's reputation and strength were ridiculously high, and he was a guest who came to help, so he couldn't afford to offend him at all.

Human nature is naturally afraid of the strong. If you can't afford to offend Hudson, venting your anger on him is not a small problem.

"Then let your logistics department move faster.

If the war is over and they haven't raised enough supplies, then let them get out of their positions and strip them of their titles. "

Hudson said the harshest words in the calmest tone.

It seems that this requirement is not harsh at all, and can even be considered loose.

In fact, it's just the opposite. Who doesn't know that Marshal Hudson is the best at creating miracles in battles.

If there is a quick battle, the bureaucrats in charge of logistics and military supplies will all be fooled.

Set on the pillar of shame, there is no room for excuse.

The war is over and the logistics materials have not yet been arrived. This is not only dereliction of duty, but also pure crime.

"Marshal, this is beyond my authority. I need to report it to the Royal Government first."

Marquis Simonyi wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and said.

The involvement is getting bigger and bigger, and now it is completely beyond his ability to bear. Maybe the entire Hessian Kingdom will be followed by a major earthquake.

Deep down in his heart, he had already begun to mourn for the kingdom's logistics officers. Meeting such a strong coach could only spell bad luck for them.

A similar scene also happened in the Alpha Kingdom.

It's just that at that time, Hudson's status was not as stable as it is now. Some officers were sent to the battlefield as cannon fodder, while others with good backgrounds packed up and went home.

Even though a life was saved, life for these people was still difficult.Not only were all futures cut off, but the family's inheritance rights were also deprived.

On the one hand, the family cannot afford to embarrass others, but more importantly, they are swept away by brothers and cousins ​​of the same clan.

No one would put a disreputable heir in power when there were better options.

Some who couldn't stand the pressure even went back to the death camps to report on their crimes and demanded meritorious service.

This time, Hudson was even more ruthless. He simply resigned to seize the title, which was even more direct than the method he used back then.

Tumo Xingzi was also capable of killing people. After losing the title passed down by his family, the first people to fall out with them were his relatives.

"Hurry up, the rules have been established first, so we can send troops as soon as possible!"

After hearing Hudson's reply, Marquis Simeone knew that there was no room for maneuver.

The Royal Government will definitely agree to this request.

Especially King Alexander V, who had long wanted to eliminate the moths in the army, but it was too involved and he did not dare to do it for a while.

Now that Hudson has brought it up, it is exactly what he wants.And no one can find any reason to oppose this legitimate request.

Things haven't happened yet, and whoever comes out to oppose it now is equivalent to telling the outside world that he has a problem.

You can imagine how nervous the bureaucrats in the Kingdom's munitions department will feel next.

Now we can only hope that Marshal Hudson's victory will be slower, otherwise they will be under too much pressure.

"Don't worry, Marshal, I'll pass the news back immediately!"

Marquis Simonyi agreed without hesitation.

It's nothing to do with hanging up high.

Although my family also has people in the munitions department, they are only a few collateral children, and even if something goes wrong, they can't afford to lose.

In contrast, the core interests of the family are to annihilate the centipede army as soon as possible and rebuild their own territory.

……

Late at night, looking at the blazing fire in front of him, King Centipede's nervous expression gradually relaxed.

Victory is the best way to boost the morale of the army. Hudson suffered a loss in his hands, but after switching the attack target, the situation suddenly changed.

Having learned the lesson from before, they ignored all the fortresses and picked on the soft persimmons along the way.

The effect was very obvious. The manors and castles in the countryside were completely vulnerable to the centipede army.

After capturing manors and castles one after another, and tasting the rich spoils of war, the Centipede army, which had been demoralized, finally recovered to some extent.

It's good to make progress, but the worst thing is to be immersed in failure and not be able to get out of it, then you really have to die.

"Father, after passing through two more provinces, we will meet up with the Demon Crocodile Clan.

Should we send someone to inform them in advance so that the two tribes can cooperate in fighting? "

The eldest prince Justin stepped forward and asked.

After experiencing the failed beating, the senior management of Giant Foot Centipede became rational and lost the "confidence of confusion" before.

“It’s not necessary, we just went there to give them a surprise.

If that old guy, the Demon Crocodile King, had known about it in advance, I don’t know what he would have planned! "

King Centipede shook his head decisively and objected.

Whether it was a surprise or a shock to the Demon Crocodile Clan, he didn't care at all.

As old neighbors who have been fighting for many years, they really know each other too well.

Even if the two clans were to unite next, King Centipede would not dare to completely trust the other party.

Looking at the current behavior of the earth-centered races, we know that everyone knows the benefits of alliance, but until now the war has not seen the various races unite.

The long battlefield distance between them is only one factor. It is more due to the racial conflicts accumulated from the continuous melee in the inner earth world.

If you want to join forces with your original enemy, everyone will be more cautious.

Otherwise, it would be a tragedy to be sold by an ally and help others count their money.

Including the giant-footed centipede clan, regardless of the life-and-death fight with the human race now, as long as the benefits are big enough, they can still jump over.

In the inner earth world, all bottom-line promises, alliances, and personal glory are all nonsense.

There is only one core rule for all races: survive!

"Father, my opinion is that I don't see the problem comprehensively enough!"

Justin said sincerely, without any arrogance at all, as if he really realized his mistake.

This scene fell into Mo Dan's eyes, which were filled with chills.

Originally, the eldest son had an innate advantage, but Justin was so good at flattering him, how could he still play with it.

(End of this chapter)