Public trial?You deserve it too!

"The whole army is wiped out, which is more common in our place."

he said softly.

The other three turned their heads at the same time, staring at the oldest student of the same grade in shock, including Claude, who was a little surprised by Georgi's words.

In the era of cold weapons, [-]% of the battle damage is already the limit that can be tolerated by normal training soldiers. Next, as long as some elite troops, or troops that are always victorious and undefeated, can sustain up to [-]%, no matter how high it is, they are basically guards. Even in the era of hot weapons, one-third of casualties are enough to make an army lose its ability to attack. Without the blessing of faith, watching comrades fall in blood and flesh beside them, there will be no How many people can hold it.

"I remember, the object of your battle should be an elf?"

Claude remembered everyone's previous exchanges.

"Yes, those damned long ears. They never keep any prisoners in battle, so in contrast, we will kill them all without leaving any alive. Everyone or the enemy will choose to fight to the end, because except There is no other way to survive."

All three pairs of eyes were fixed on Georgi, and only then did they realize that in terms of combat experience, this front-line officer who was recommended to the Imperial Military University by virtue of his military exploits was truly outstanding in combat.

"There is no room for a fight between us and them?"

Randolph asked aloud, obviously he didn't know much about the battle on the Eastern Front of the Empire.

"There is no room for turning back. It can even be said that we fight with the idea of ​​destroying each other every time."

Georgi clearly has a great hatred for elves.

"The individual strength of the elves far exceeds ours, and even their abilities are not as rigidly divided into knights and magicians as we are here. They can do everything. Therefore, these powerful elves will go deep into our defense zone, holding those The magic seeds set off one piece after another of blood."

"In the Volga River Basin, there are no small villages, settlements, etc., because that kind of existence is simply to die, and everyone must hug each other to survive from the butcher's knives of those elf hunters. Those demons with long ears, The only thing they care about is expanding their disgustingly green forests, and we're nothing but good manure in their eyes!"

Georgi's voice was very low, and his fists were slowly clenched as he told the story. Obviously, he had seen these things before.

"I have seen countless times that under those intertwined plants, there are devoured bones. We even received news of a request for reinforcements. When we arrived, we could only see rotting corpses and those plants that had taken root. Oil can't do anything but burn everything..."

Georgi closed his eyes in pain. Every battle on the Eastern Front was a hell on earth. No one could guess whether he would be touched by a fair knight-level elf tonight and cut his throat, or the whole The camp was razed to the ground by a high tower mage. This level of infiltration is even commonplace for elves.

He obviously didn't want to continue this topic anymore, he just waved his hands casually, and didn't even continue to do the night reading that he used to do every night, so he went to his bed silently.

The other three looked at each other, knowing in their hearts that Georgie must not feel very good when he mentioned these things, and they stopped discussing other things, and went back to their beds silently. As for whether the four of them slept or not, Then only God knows.

And Claude has no intention of going to sleep at all. He has deeper thoughts on Georgi's words. These things provided by the other party's mouth are likely to completely overturn what he got from the Wallachia population before. Image about the power of elves.

"Elf information, do you have it here?"

Claude suddenly asked the system in his heart.

【Have. 】

"Call it out and show me."

Claude carefully read the information given by the system and began to compare them in detail.

Originally, in Claude's mind, the elves should not be such a difficult opponent. Judging from the previous experience of the Principality of Wallachia, the opponent is obviously a fierce fighter who occupies a good location, but the ability to advance is obviously insufficient. Well, it should have crushed this country with only two knight orders, instead of allowing the other party to maintain a line of defense, harassing and harassing casually every year, and finally even relying on colluding with the Theocracy to swallow the Vala few A small piece of ya.

[The king of the elves - Estelle, an ambitious man known for his fearsome patience and strong desire to conquer. For thousands of years, he has expanded the territory of the elves by one-third, including the Church, the Empire and the southeastern countries The land of the opponent, and even the opponent's forces have begun to approach the holy fortress Constantinople. 】

Claude is a bit dumb. With this adjective and the speed of expansion, is the opponent's race really called elves instead of green skins?

"It shouldn't be, how did he do it?"

[First of all, some racial stereotypes need to be corrected. The fertility of the elves is not low. It is only because the normal life span of the other party is almost twenty times that of humans, which gives such an illusion. An elf family will have at least two to three One child, but calculated by the human concept of time, the age gap between the three children may be a generation of human beings. 】

"So their demographics are far healthier than we thought?"

Claude understood immediately.

[Yes, and given the time it takes elves to grow into adults, and their natural affinity for magic, you can regard every adult elf as a knight or mage, and a warrior who has undergone absolute professional training. 】

"So as long as the other party thinks, all the people are soldiers is not a mobilization proportional adjective, but actually everyone can go to the battlefield, right?"

Claude frowned. He had always thought that the most troublesome thing was the Theocracy, but after Georgi woke him up today, he realized that there was still such a thing waiting for him.

[Yes, and because of racial differences, it is impossible for both sides to plant spies on each other, so it is difficult to estimate and guess the actual population of elves.And the reason why the elves are so threatening is entirely because of Estelle's sensitivity to time. 】

"...sensitive to time?"

[The opponent has made full use of the advantages of the longevity species. Almost every plan is designed with 50 years as the unit. That is, whichever piece of land you want to take, and some difficult enemies appear there, then stop attacking for 50 years, and then go back to attack.This period of time is nothing to the elves, they still have detailed maps and attack plans, and even the attacking troops have not changed, but to humans. ...]

"There has been no large-scale war between the two sides for 50 years, which is enough to make an army rotten to the bone-human short-sightedness has really been exploited to the extreme. And the commander who caused him trouble before is probably either dead long ago, or The old ones can't even command the army well."

Claude's face is ugly, so he hates this kind of person who can think from the perspective of others, especially when the opponent's cards are so strong that they are completely unreasonable.

"It's amazing. How did this elf king named Estelle grow? With this method, he can basically win the territory they want without bloodshed, and they don't need to think about suppressing it. The aborigines, because no aborigines have survived at all, do not even need to invest any cost in the transformation of their residences, which is tantamount to completely free land expansion!"

The Sunshine Knight almost yelled. I have never seen such a playful person. The other party really took advantage of their strengths and human weaknesses to the extreme. Even if they encounter some strange species or Gundam, they can fight against the elves without fighting for 50 years. Breaking off the wrists, that person probably went back after slapping their buttocks again - at worst, wait another 50 years, anyway, I can afford to wait, I don't believe you can produce this kind of thing that can only be born every 50 years with smoke from the ancestral grave .

What, 50 years later?It's okay, then wait another 50 years, anyway, there's nothing wrong with the elves, it's just too much time.

For elves, 100 years is just a period of time in life, but for humans in this world, at least five generations have passed. In the continent of Europe, which is still in the feudal era, this is enough to make everyone there Forget what war is.

"So the reason why the opponent has been simply teasing Wallachia, and even Galapash can maintain the defense line with a single knight order, is because the opponent has already established a line with the Theocracy, and they first made a show in the east. In 50, most of Wallachia's troops were attracted to them, and then the Theocracy cut off the other side directly along the weakness of the back, and then each of the two countries had a piece of meat!"

Having said that, Claude suddenly realized something was wrong.

"Wait, so to speak, the opponent either doesn't do anything, or is a fatal blow, but why has the empire been fighting with them in the east for so long? With their character, they shouldn't just go back a few hundred years and let the empire completely Forget that there is such an opponent, and come out again to get enough benefits at once?"

[Because the empire is the only country that has adopted an offensive policy against the elves. 】

The young man was stunned.

[The empire's strategy against elves is very clear. It will launch a large-scale summer offensive every three to five years, organize civilians to carry out destructive collections in the areas controlled by elves, and then start setting fires everywhere after autumn, relying on the power of nature Wei Wei covered the retreat, hoarded food, and waited for the next offensive. 】

"The opponent shrinks and continues to attack, and the opponent counterattacks and withdraws to wait for the next war reserve. Fully grasp the initiative on the battlefield, and then directly let both sides fall into the meat grinder together, and finally rely on the frequency of children on both sides to overwhelm the elves in number... ..."

The corner of Claude's mouth twitched, co-authoring the empire is also good at playing, you think you are the only one who can make use of your strengths and avoid weaknesses, don't you want to rely on your longevity to not fight with me?

"So the elves can only choose to take the initiative to attack, launch a large-scale guerrilla attack, force the eastern part of the empire to clear the land, and make the routine summer offensive narrow or even postponed due to supply and road problems." They can make the right choice, because it is impossible to overthrow the empire with the size of elves, and a full-scale war has no meaning, it will only drag themselves to death.

[Yes, this is the current situation on the entire eastern front of the empire. It looks like a huge abscess to both sides. The terrible location of the elves prevents the empire from destroying the country. weaken the national power; and the strength of the elves themselves is not enough to conquer the human world, otherwise they would not need this '50-year plan'.But no one on both sides should show weakness first, otherwise it is very likely to drive themselves to death in a vicious circle. 】

"Sure enough, you can't underestimate the wisdom of the ancestors."

Claude sincerely sighed that this situation is actually beneficial to the empire. Whether it is from the perspective of maintaining the combat capability of the army or the consumption of both sides, it is undoubtedly still the human side that takes the initiative. If the Theocracy really wants to fulfill the East The promise of the levy, as long as you give up the hostility to the empire, and start playing the summer offensive with the empire from Wallachia, within a few 50 years, the end of the elves will come.

But just think about this kind of thing, if the Theocracy is really so selfless, then maybe it is impossible for him to come to this world at all.

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"Now it seems that although the elves' problem is more difficult to deal with, it doesn't seem to be important for the time being. Judging from the other party's consistent behavior, the target of the last 50-year plan should be Wallachia. Now they may be free, but Obviously, the fact that the Theocracy can cooperate with them to carve up Wallachia does not mean that the Theocracy can live in peace with the elves. Now that the elves, the Theocracy, and the empire have a large area of ​​territory, this situation makes neither party If you dare to make any big moves, if there is a regional conflict, the empire will have the upper hand."

Claude was obviously relieved. He was just getting ready to fish, but suddenly such a thing popped up, which really shocked him.

"Then it seems that the orcs and the business alliance will not be so simple." The young man thought.

[The Merchant Alliance has been conducting trade with the orcs, and at the same time, together with the Theocracy, the Empire has been dragged into the vicious competition of the navy. 】

"Vicious competition... so it turns out that the two ocean navies can't beat either side, right?" Claude raised his forehead. After all, every generation of emperors can't be expected to be brave and wise. "'We're going to launch two ships on the other side' is not a good way to win a naval battle."

"If you trade with the orcs, you can not only obtain a large amount of raw materials, but also arm them, posing a huge threat to the northern border of the empire. Many of these raw materials that you get in your hands even have to be paid by the empire. After all, if you don't If you buy it, those resources will flow to the hands of the Theocracy."

The young man is a little worried, this situation is a bit troublesome, the enemies of the empire have passed the initial period of weakness, all kinds of interests and forces are intertwined, and the only relatively independent elf is the empire, which cannot be stepped on at all now. Into the big pit.

"The problem is a bit big. This situation is not something that Ludwig can handle. Now I have begun to hope that Augustus can break through and then stand up. At least such a strong emperor can support my idea of ​​​​crushing the Theocracy— —because it's tantamount to going to war with the world!"

Claude sighed. If it was among the three princes of the current empire, Ludwig's ascension would of course be the best result in terms of performance, but it is conceivable that the other party would never have that kind of embarrassment. The courage to go to war with the whole world, and local wars simply cannot achieve the effect Claude wants.

"Could it be that you want me to be a power minister to deceive others? Pretending to be just a war against the Theocracy?" Claude was a little tangled, "But this is not okay. Once a war starts, the orcs may react slowly, but the Merchant Alliance will definitely be the first Join the camp of the Theocracy, and if you can’t win the Theocracy for a short time, maybe Ludwig will retreat.”

[Since when did you care so much about who is sitting on the emperor's seat? 】

"I can't help it. Before starting a general war, it's better not to engage in a coup d'etat. First, maintain the patriotism of the people, so that you can follow me into this meat grinder willingly."

Claude shook his head. Changing the emperor depends on what he will do next. He doesn't want to be the emperor of Europe. All the methods are ultimately aimed at the goal of destroying the Church. This is the name of the empire that has been passed down for a long time.

The country has supported scholars for 50 and [-] years, and the festival of righteousness and death is today.

"The empire has been established for more than a thousand years. In the past hundred years, there have been no mentally retarded emperors, let alone internal and external troubles. Fighting a 'war to end all wars', this appeal from the country is very important, I can't take the initiative to destroy this card, it can even be said that this is the most important thing that I can destroy the Church with the empire a card."

Claude was a little tangled. The problem now was not that Ludwig was unqualified as an emperor, but that even his two daughters did not have the courage to start a war.If Ludwig was still in power by helping him collect cards, but when the next emperor came to power, the world war would really be unstoppable. Otherwise, Claude's preparations for the war would be very difficult. It may be consumed piece by piece by inexplicable emergencies.

[Among the two imperial daughters, just choose one to marry at random, and then give birth to one that you can train|teach yourself, can't you? 】

"I refuse, everything else is easy to talk about, but feelings are not good, this thing is too difficult to control."

Claude rejected the proposal very quickly.

"I will use whoever I want to use directly, and I will never allow side effects. Any counselor will naturally bring a helpless sense of frustration when facing a sensitive creature like a woman, because he really doesn't know what the other party is. What are you thinking, especially a woman who is in love. Unreasonable troubles are a devastating blow to any plan, because you don't know what you did wrong, and she will suddenly treat you like that. "

"Men's desires don't lie. Seizing the heirloom is seizing the heir. If you are bad, you are bad. But women are different. I can teach you to fight for power, seize profit, and destroy the world, but I can't teach you You understand women."

【…】

"Anyway, I pray that the first prince can destroy the nobles. Anyway, I'm ready to take refuge."

Claude yawned, closed his eyes and fell asleep.

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"Your Highness."

Leicht looked at Augustus and felt a little weird in his heart. This student who had been with him for more than 30 years seemed to be avoiding him a little today.

"Mr. Leicht, it's so late, what's the matter?"

Augustus looked somewhat drunk after drinking some wine. After all, he had just returned from a banquet in the palace, so he inevitably drank a few more glasses with others.

"Originally, I came here to discuss something with His Highness, about what we should do after Ludwig returns to the imperial capital."

Leicht sighed. Looking at Augustus's appearance, I'm afraid that his plan to talk about the plan will fail again. With the current state of the opposite party, it may be difficult to think about his proposal, right?Or let's talk about it tomorrow.

"Oh? Then please wait for me in the study, teacher. I'll come over after I wash my face."

Augustus's expression suddenly became more serious. This kind of performance made Leicht feel relieved. It must have been his own illusion before. Augustus still has no respect for himself and his attitude towards business. any changes.

When the eldest prince walked into the study again, the drunkenness on his face had almost dissipated, and his eyes were clear again. Although there was still some drunkenness, he was obviously able to make a normal judgment.

"Teacher, although we were caught off guard by the rebellion in the province of Provence this time, and ended up in a disastrous defeat, even the Knights of the Front Rock led by Major General Erin were all killed in battle--but this is after all a battle with the Theocracy. I think it is totally worthwhile to use this sacrifice to get rid of the ulterior motives of the Islamic State in our country!"

Augustus had an upright expression on his face, instead of being depressed, he said these words in a high-spirited manner.

This made Leicht feel reassured. His education of Augustus for so many years was not in vain. Now the other party really puts the empire first and puts personal interests after.Originally, he was going to comfort Augustus, but now it seems that the other party has completely let go of this matter, and of course he doesn't need to talk more nonsense.

"It's just that the fiasco is a fiasco after all. The loss of the Front Rock Knights is still a trivial matter. After all, it is the general's long-cherished wish to die for the country. But the rebellion of the governor of Provence is a very serious crime. Although your Majesty I didn't say it, but this is obviously a question I cannot avoid, the most important question now is how to restore my image in His Majesty's heart."

This is what the crown prince looks like in my heart!

Leichter's eyes became more and more appreciative. Augustus didn't hold on to Provence's little money, and the destruction of the Front Rock Knights persisted. His eyes were always looking at things from the height of the empire, and he also directly identified the problem. The key to this - Your Majesty's attitude!

"Your Highness, you are right. The most important thing now is to change His Majesty's attitude towards you. From today's Ludwig's triumphant ceremony and Letitia's guardian knight conferring ceremony, I believe you can also It can be seen that His Majesty is still supporting His Royal Highness Ludwig, right?"

The gloomy gaze was fleeting in Augustus's eyes, but he just nodded solemnly: "That's right, this should be the beating my father gave me."

"No, Your Highness, this is not just a beating, it is also an encouragement." Leicht laughed.

"encourage?"

"Yes, His Majesty is encouraging Ludwig's attitude towards the nobles during the suppression of the rebellion in Provence."

Augustus rubbed his chin and fell into thought.

"After the suppression of the rebellion in Provence, Ludwig took the initiative to report the situation of the nobles colluding with the Theocracy to rebel. He didn't show any mercy, and he didn't mean to stay out of the matter. He directly said that all the guilty nobles in the province would be executed. The penalty of depriving titles and fiefdoms is a one-stone shock in the court."

"Yes, this also made the nobles very angry. Not only did several grand dukes and marquises express their willingness to increase their support for me at the dinner party, but also many small and medium nobles expressed their desire to give me more or less support. It means that I am close or loyal."

Augustus nodded, his tone somewhat smug. Obviously, Ludwig's behavior is actively helping him expand his camp, and at the same time, it can also make those nobles who are loyal to him more closely united. Under his command, it is no longer the kind of allegiance that seems to be in harmony with the truth.

"This is what His Majesty wants to encourage, and that is a merciless attitude towards nobles!"

Leichter expressed his thoughts in one breath, completely unaware that Augustus had restrained all the expressions on his face, and he was so calm that he didn't look like him at all.

"If you want to attack the nobles, Ludwig can obviously dump all of them to the Imperial Intelligence Bureau and ask them to do this kind of black work, implying that this is His Majesty's intention, and he can completely disassociate himself from the matter of eliminating the nobles , and then use his dissatisfaction with this matter to continue to win over those nobles who are still neutral, I think he will be able to gain something—but why doesn’t he do it?”

Augustus narrowed his eyes. This matter is indeed a bit suspicious. After all, the emperor did not allow Ludwig to continue to intervene in the affairs of Provence. The execution and liquidation of the nobles will obviously be done by the Imperial Intelligence Bureau. , then why is the other party so impatient to get involved in this kind of thing?

"Could it be that His Royal Highness the Third Prince is really so innocent that he can decide his behavior based on his own likes and dislikes? Because he hates nobles, even if he has become a prince who competes with you, he must reject all nobles." To his opposite?"

Leichter is persuasive.

"You mean, this was intentional by the other party? He just wanted to show a performance of being at odds with the nobles?"

Augustus was still a little puzzled.

"Yes, this is a nomination certificate, and obviously, this nomination certificate makes His Majesty very satisfied, doesn't it?"

Leicht nodded with a smile.

"The teacher thinks that His Majesty is encouraging Ludwig to continue fighting against the nobles?" Augustus's voice was a little unbelievable. How can you stand up?"

Leicht waved his hand: "His Majesty the Emperor does not want to kill all the nobles, he just hopes to change the status quo, at least what happened in Provence cannot be repeated, so this is both an encouragement and a warning, and of course, it is also a hint to us. "