I will be crowned king

Chapter 932 Anson Bach’s Style

In the White Whale Harbor Council, it took the stunned Sir Philus half a minute to recover from his petrified state. Countless scenes that he had never thought of flashed through his mind.

The fall of the headquarters fortress means that the town area and port of Beluga Harbor are no longer safe. At the same time, the enemy has completed the encirclement of Beluga Harbor from the north and east.

Unless the two armies on the western front can arrive immediately, the Jihadi Army, which is attacked on both sides, must withdraw from the current battlefield as soon as possible and shrink its direction to avoid exposing its flanks to the opposite artillery fire.

But if we must retreat, where should we retreat?

South of the Supreme Council and the August Military Factory are all open terrain and scattered farms. These places can be used as buffer zones to temporarily delay the enemy. However, if they are used as fortifications, it is because the artillery fire from the opposite side is not accurate enough. Our own people couldn't surrender quickly enough.

The most important point...even if he ordered the Jihadi Army to guard and firmly prevent the colonial rebels from approaching the walls of Beluga Port, would these army commanders resolutely carry out their orders?

Knowing that it was destined to be a futile mission with heavy casualties, would they deliberately perfunctory it, or even cooperate with the opposite party to directly let the 11-three-ring flag of the Free Confederacy be planted on the gate of Beluga Harbor?

Taking into account the "dueling exhibition match" played by Arthur Herred and Louis Bernard in Red Hand Bay, Ludwig deliberately excluded Ed Levent and cheated Fernando Herred, which indirectly caused Bernard Nader Molwes was captured alive by the enemy... Judging by "will it happen" seems to be too optimistic.

Resisting the urge to shoot everyone present, Philus looked at the two guards who were still standing blankly at the door with a smile, and said calmly:

"You guys go down first."

"Yes Yes!"

As if they were aware of the abnormality in the atmosphere, the guards who were amnesty gave a hurried military salute and turned around to escape at the speed of light. They did not dare to waste a second and even closed the door.

"Commander-in-Chief, and all of you, no matter what we need to discuss next, I suggest that everyone leave this room immediately and go to the basement of the parliament or other mansions to take refuge!"

Almost as soon as the door closed, Ludwig, who frowned, immediately stood up and said in a deep voice to Philus: "This hall does not have any protective capabilities, and the target is very conspicuous. The headquarters' artillery fire can be fired at any time." They may all come this way, it’s not a safe place for discussion!”

After saying that, without waiting for others to react, Ludwig had already rushed to Fellers' side. Colonel William Cecil, who had come with him, had also stood up, picked up the hat in his hand, and left as a gesture.

"Oh, then the place you suggest we go to can guarantee absolute safety, Your Excellency, Commander-in-Chief of the Clovis Southern Army?"

With some mocking words, he stopped Ludwig's movements. With an ugly face, he could only look back and saw that Fernando Herred was staring at him with cold eyes.

"Since this parliament hall cannot withstand enemy shelling, wouldn't there be a risk of being buried alive if you hide in the basement? As for other buildings in the city...even the most important parliament is like this. Is there anything stronger than it in the city? architecture?"

"Even if there are... among the rebels outside the city, you Clovis people, the original garrison of Beluga Port, wouldn't they know this?" Fernando said angrily:

"That's why I want to ask clearly, where are you going to take us people to ensure our absolute safety?"

"Unfortunately, I can't guarantee that."

Ludwig's face suddenly turned ugly: "It's just that it's too dangerous here, and it's obviously more harm than good to stay here, so I suggest moving as soon as possible."

"Of course, if General Fernando has a better way, then I will definitely not object - provided it can pass the collective vote of the headquarters."

"As expected of the son of Archbishop Franz, he always speaks so calmly and with full confidence." Fernando said with a smile: "I wonder if you were the same as you are now when you were negotiating with Anson Bach, your old subordinate on the other side. Like this? Ah...I'm sorry, because we won't be as respectful as he is to you!"

"Uncle Fernando, what are you doing?!"

Before Ludwig could take the initiative to refute, Arthur Herred, who had been silent for a long time, suddenly stood up and looked at the two people who suddenly started arguing in confusion:

"Ludwig Franz...he is a good man!"

"you shut up!"

Fernando's cheeks were slightly twisted, and he glared at Arthur fiercely: "I'm here, and it's not your turn to make irresponsible remarks!"

"I……"

"I don't agree with this, Mr. Fernando."

Raising his hand to stop Arthur, who was aggrieved and wanted to refute, Pavel Dukaski, Marquis of the Imperial Palace, stood up slowly: his sharp eyes glanced at the ferocious-looking Fernando: "It's your own business to suspect who you are, but in public Accusations and accusations require evidence...especially you."

"I?!"

"That's right!" Pavel nodded slightly: "In the previous siege of Beluga Harbor, you were unable to capture Beluga Harbor and suffered a lot of losses. However, you were easily defeated by His Excellency Ludwig Franz. Take it.”

"From your point of view, if you suddenly jump out to accuse others at this time, it will easily lead to the misunderstanding that it is jealousy and random biting."

"What did you say..."

"Isn't what I said the truth?!"

Without giving Fernando any room to defend himself, Pavel suddenly took half a step forward and glanced over with cold eyes: "I know what you want to defend, but it's just a lack of logistics and hasty preparation... Everyone's logistics is not sufficient, and our army has long been without it. In order to improve logistics, we managed to win five eastern colonies through war. In the end, we ended up in a disastrous defeat because support was delayed... Do you see me complaining and whining here?!"

"Your Excellency Fernando Herred, a perfect war can only happen in the imagination of the staff. The reality must be full of problems and troubles. This is normal; not to mention that we are fighting across the sea, and we should have prepared for the worst. , no matter how demanding you are, the Ring of Order will not show up and conjure bread and cannonballs for you."

As he spoke, Pavel Dukaski shook his head disdainfully: "One of the dignified commanders of the Eastern Front Army, a general trusted by His Majesty the Emperor, actually doesn't even understand this truth... The Clovis War After playing for more than two years with no results, it doesn’t seem that surprising anymore.”

Fernando's face darkened, and his clenched fists wanted to smash Pavel's handsome young man's face into pieces, and then shoot Ludwig, the mole, to relieve his hatred.

But he couldn't, let alone didn't dare.

Ed Levent's army is over, but the Dukaski family is not... The other party is a dignified palace marquis, and he has the support of Archduke Brahm. He is very different from a side branch of the royal family who climbed up through the emperor's favor. Different; if we just compare the titles, Pavel is even the most distinguished person in the entire Holy War, even his original boss Ed Levent is inferior.

In the empire, bloodline and title are the core factors that determine a person's status; it doesn't matter if Pavel Dukaski doesn't speak. The moment he speaks, he represents not only himself, but also Dukarski. The Kaski family and the entire Grand Duchy of Brahm...that is not a force that Fernando can fight against.

So he could only choose to shut up, but he refused to bow his head because of his face. He could only look into Pavel's eyes without saying a word, expressing his anger with his eyes.

In the oppressive atmosphere, other people present did not dare to act rashly and looked nervously at the two people confronting each other until a voice broke the deadlock:

"Everyone... how long are you going to argue?"

With a calm smile, Sir Philus walked slowly to the middle and looked at everyone calmly and calmly: "I don't know what you are thinking, but I know that if this continues, the ones who are happy will definitely be the colonies outside the city. The rebels are delighted by our quarrels and our inability to come up with an effective counterattack."

"Only if we break out the internal strife before the rebels can they really be able to capture Beluga Port and drive us into the sea with only 45,000 people... Hahaha, if you guessed it right, this should be them goal.”

Smiling contemptuously and shaking his head, Philus said to himself: "Capture the Beluga Port and then use it as a bargaining chip to negotiate with the Jihadi Army. I can probably imagine when this group of false believers and heretics came up with this idea. , how complacent it is.”

"Now that they have captured the headquarters and have taken the initiative in this battle, they are probably more proud than at the beginning, right? I say...it's almost time for them to see the power of the Jihad Army."

Philus stopped and glanced at the people present very calmly: "There is only one thing. The Holy War Army will not lose and cannot lose. On this basis, I can promise you any requirements and conditions."

"But! Please don't regard my concessions and promises as the weakness of the Holy War Command, which only knows how to compromise; if the final result of this holy war falls short, and the reason lies entirely with you... don't think that the Holy See really There will be no accountability.”

"Disobeying orders, colluding with the enemy, and deliberately failing to act... These are originally serious crimes that are punishable by death in the army, but in the Jihad Army, they are even more contemptuous of the ring of order, and are expelled from the church as 'apostates'. Registration and being escorted to the tribunal for arbitration is the only fate for such a person."

"Only those who truly add glory to the Ring of Order are worthy of the title of 'Holy Warrior'." The corners of Philus' lips raised slightly: "That's it for now. I hope everyone can behave themselves well."

Silence, deathly silence.

Such an unabashed threat showed that Philus had obtained authority from the Holy See and no longer considered whether to maintain relations with all parties, and began to ignore the consequences in order to win the holy war.

This is actually not difficult to understand... In order to organize this holy war, the Holy See has paid too many sunk costs. If it fails to meet the minimum bottom line requirements, it is not difficult to understand that it wants revenge.

Even the fact that they are here is the result of the various forces being prepared for revenge... The Franz family was squeezed out by the Clovis Army, the Dukaski family basically belonged to the tool family of Archduke Brahm, and Asia Ser and Fernando are both members of the royal family, so if there is an accident, it won't matter.

Except for the fact that Han Tu sent his own crown prince and the heir of the Emmanuel family to show their sincerity, none of the real leaders of the various forces in the world of order, who had the strength and capital to organize this expedition, came.

But it is precisely because of this that Philus's threat is effective... If someone really wants to be held accountable, most of the people present will not be able to escape.

"Major General Ludwig, what do you think?"

The smiling Philus slowly looked back and looked meaningfully at Archbishop Franz's eldest son: "As the hero who conquered Beluga Harbor and Sailing City, what do you think of our next actions?"

As soon as he finished speaking, everyone's eyes turned to Ludwig.

It was the Storm Legion that conquered the headquarters... Obviously, this is the Holy See forcing the Clovis people to take sides and make their position clear; Ludwig's next move will be directly related to whether the Franz family has been targeted in the eyes of the Holy See. Reasons for thinking "infidelity".

The young legion commander thought for a moment, turned his eyes subconsciously in the direction of the headquarters, and said in a slightly uncertain tone:

"The Jihadist Army that besieged the August Military Factory, the Shooting Army Camp, and the Rebel Council haven't withdrawn yet, right?"

"No, they are still waiting for orders, and they probably don't know that the headquarters has been captured by the enemy."

Fernando snorted coldly. Apart from the Clovis, the rest of the attacking Jihadi Army were the Imperial Army under his command: "What, do you plan to expect them to turn around and fight to recapture the headquarters fortress from the rebels?"

"No... I think we should plan an escape route as soon as possible and move them under the walls of Beluga Harbor." Ludwig ignored his prodding this time and shook his head:

"If it were any later, the rebels occupying the headquarters would probably attack them from behind."

"What?!"

Not only Fernando, but also Pavel, who had "supported" him just now, was stunned: "Your Excellency Ludwig, you, you are saying that not only will the rebels in the headquarters not hold on to that stronghold to prevent us If you take it back, will you...take the initiative?!"

"Of course, otherwise what are they doing guarding a fortress that is destined to be besieged repeatedly? The only meaning of their existence is to attract our attention and cooperate with the main army to attack the unsuspecting Jihadi Army."

Ludwig said in a matter-of-fact tone, even looking at the others with some confusion.

Can't get out of the fortress? How could this happen to Anson Bach? Maximizing the effect of the cards at hand and using continuous actions to bring the enemy into his own rhythm is his style.