Conflict Begins
The arrival of reinforcements caused a sensation at the front lines.
Apart from the soldiers who were completely numb, most people still saw hope.
According to the official propaganda of the Moxi Duchy, the total strength of the reinforcements from various countries is as high as 500,000, which is almost the same as the number of troops on the front line.
Theoretically speaking, once all the reinforcements arrive, the balance of power between the two sides will be reversed.
As someone in the know, Hudson was well aware of how exaggerated the advertised "500,000" army was.
It's not that the neighbors aren't willing to help; it's just that everyone has their own difficulties. The fact that they were able to send troops to reinforce us is all for the sake of the bigger picture.
Both the Alpha Kingdom and the Warhammer Kingdom face the threat of the Beastfolk. It's already quite an achievement that they've fulfilled their obligations as allies by sending reinforcements; expecting more would be asking too much.
The neighboring states weren't much better off; for example, the Duchy of Orton, which only Standing Army of a little over ten thousand.
They announced that they would send 70,000 troops, but in reality, they could only scrape together 30,000 reinforcements.
The neighboring County of Ruilin performed even better, announcing a nationwide mobilization shortly after receiving the request for help, mobilizing all its resources to come and provide assistance.
The mobilization is real, and there is support, but take the political slogan of "mobilizing the whole country" with a grain of salt.
However, a legion of ten thousand men was still dispatched. Although various reasons caused a slight delay, the reinforcements have now arrived at the border.
As of now, almost all the human kingdoms in the northern region have announced national mobilization and pledged to send reinforcements to the Moxi Duchy.
Theoretically speaking, by combining the strength of all the human nations in the northern region, they could definitely wage a decisive battle against the Beastfolk.
The problem is that this isn't a simple addition problem like 1+1=2. With more people involved, there are more problems. A group of countries are calling for mobilization and support, but very few are actually willing to put in the effort.
They shout slogans loudly and impressively, but when it comes to actual action, they all conserve their strength and fantasize about others doing the work.
Given the current situation, it would be a miracle if even half of the 500,000 reinforcements touted by various countries actually arrived.
Everyone understands the principle of "if the lips are cold, the teeth will perish," but the problem is that we are often powerless to change it.
He rushed in foolishly and gambled away all his savings. How was he supposed to survive after that?
At the Beastfolk camp, the Five Great Royal Families gathered together.
Ever since the Silver Moon Wolf Emperor suggested going all out, everyone's expressions have become serious.
A sheep attack and a strong attack are not the same thing.
The original plan was to besiege Dapes City and lure the main force of the Moxi Duchy out for a decisive battle.
Even if the plan fails, at most we will only lose some cannon fodder troops.
However, if the plan were to launch a full-scale attack on Dapes City, that would be a different story.
Those sitting here are not fools, and no one would assume that the capital of the Moxi people is completely unarmed.
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Putting aside everything else, the private armies of the princes and nobles in the city alone are not something that can be taken down in a short time.
Moreover, there are also the city guards, the Royal Guard, the magic academy, the merchant guild...
In life-or-death situations, the human race is never short of courage and bravery; the Dapes City could easily muster tens of thousands of able-bodied men to climb the city walls.
"The previous actions have already alerted the Moxi people. Now their border guards have strengthened their defenses."
If our men cross the line, they will immediately light a signal fire.
It would be virtually impossible for a large army to infiltrate secretly.
The distance from the front lines to Dapes City is over two hundred miles. Once they cross the border, it's only a matter of time before they're exposed.
To catch them off guard, it would be difficult to succeed unless all cavalry or air forces were deployed.
"The Eagle Emperor said expressionlessly."
His expression clearly showed that he had no interest in attacking Dapes City.
Deploying cavalry and air force is easy, but the problem is, after launching a surprise attack, who will be responsible for the subsequent siege?
We can't possibly send our precious cavalry and air force soldiers to take up arms and fight the enemy's defenders to the death!
If the city's defenses cannot be captured immediately, it will turn into a full-scale assault.
If they haven't been able to take Terence City after several days of continuous attacks, how can they guarantee that Dapes City fall in one battle?
"A direct assault on Dapes is difficult, so let's besiege it. Going deep into enemy territory alone seems dangerous, but if we change our approach, the situation will change."
The Moxi Duchy is flat and open, perfect for cavalry to roam freely. If we so desire, we can easily bring the war to their heartland.
Judging by the days, their autumn harvest will soon begin. The fields are filled with golden waves of wheat, and the food problem can be easily solved by replenishing supplies locally.
While attacking Dapes City, they also divided their forces to plunder and disrupt the enemy's autumn harvest. Once the enemy's logistics were destroyed, the collapse of their army was only a matter of time.
Just to be on the safe side, I suggest we send another portion of our main force here specifically to keep an eye on the Moxi people garrison in Terence City.
"The Silver Moon Wolf Emperor slowly suggested."
The fear of being cut off is simply due to having too few elite troops. If there were more, they could suppress the enemy forces at the front while launching an attack.
Upon receiving the news of victory from the Moxi Duchy at the Emerald Palace, Caesar III was beaming with joy.
It wasn't easy. After such a long war, we finally have a decisive victory.
The fact that this victory was achieved by the Crown Prince's army made him even more proud.
As for the specific details of the battle, that's not important at all.
If the Moxi people can use this for publicity, the Alpha Kingdom can too.
No matter how much exaggeration there is in the battle records, the battle footage recorded by the Projection Stone can never be faked.
The Crown Prince is not on the front lines; he is strategizing from a hundred miles away, demonstrating true military talent.
It was originally just for building up reputation and prestige; we can't really send the Crown Prince to the front lines, can we?
Beastfolk never follow the rules. What if the crown Crown Prince dies on the front lines? It would be a tragedy.
When you're in a good mood, everything feels great.
"Has the situation with the Moxi people stabilized yet?"
"I am concerned, "Caesar III asked.
As a qualified King, he was not blinded by a single victory.
The "Great Victory at Moonfall Bay" may seem like a great achievement, but for the vast Orc Empire, it was actually just a small trifle.
The real significance lies not in how many enemies were killed, but in the morale boost it provided.
"Your Majesty, the internal problems of the Moxi Duchy may be greater than we anticipated."
Perhaps because they had not experienced the pain of national subjugation and annihilation, a rift still existed between the central government of the Moxi Duchy and the powerful local nobles.
On the surface, all is peaceful, but behind the scenes, they continue to fight. The matter of the Beastfolk army's incursion into their territory remains unsolved.
Overall, however, the situation is still developing in a positive direction.
Judging by the days, the First Army of the Expeditionary Force should have arrived in Terence City by now, and the remaining legions have also entered the Moxi Duchy one after another.
The reinforcements from the Duchy of Orton have recently entered the Moxi Duchy, and reinforcements from the Duchy of Fick and the County of Ruilin will also arrive soon.
With so many additional troops, stabilizing the defense line shouldn't be a problem.
What's most worrying is their logistics.
The sudden addition of tens or hundreds of thousands of troops meant that the consumption of food and supplies was no small amount.
Perhaps the Duchy of Moxi Duchy is wealthy enough to support the effort financially, but how to transport supplies to the front lines is a major problem.
The Duke Newfoundland remarked with deep feeling.
Despite the Alpha Kingdom's wealth of experience, numerous problems still arose in its efforts to procure food and supplies.
This was the first time the Moxi Duchy had encountered such a situation. Even though it had no shortage of money, food, and supplies, coordinating transportation was still a problem.
If the troops arrive but the logistics don't keep up, then things will get really messed up.
"Let Chris IX worry about these problems on his own!"
They had made preparations before the war; the frontline reserves should last for several months, so there shouldn't be any problems in the short term.
"It doesn't matter, "Caesar III said indifferently.
Allies are just for taking the fall. Ever since the Beastfolk diverted some of their firepower to the Moxi Duchy, the Alpha Kingdom has had a much easier time.
Lately, we've received virtually no bad news about the fall of frontline fortresses. Occasionally, the garrison will even go out for a hunt and kill a few Beastfolk for fun.
For the Alpha Kingdom, the longer these good days last, the better, ideally until the war ends.
"Your Majesty, there is some news that you may need to prepare for."
According to the intelligence we've gathered, His Highness the Crown Prince and Princess Anne of the Moxi Duchy have a somewhat unusual relationship.
Foreign Minister Count Francis offered this reminder.
Royal marriages are not only a matter between two families, but also between two countries.
Especially for the crown Crown Prince, who is the heir to the throne, marriage alliances require careful consideration.
This relationship had barely begun when it was discovered by an official from the Foreign Affairs Department on assignment abroad, who reported it all the way back.
"Our children are grown up; they're no longer under our control as parents. Let them pursue their own happiness!"
"Caesar III I said, feigning cheerfulness."
Those who don't know the situation might think he's very enlightened, but in reality, it's because this marriage between people of equal social standing serves the kingdom's interests.
If the Crown Prince's target were not Princess Moshi, but a songstress, he would probably be furious.
In the Aslant Continent, there are thresholds to "pursuing happiness".
As the publicity campaign unfolded, Hudson, the frontline commander, rose to fame alongside the Crown Prince.
The commotion was greatest, especially in the Southeast Province.
I'd heard of Hudson's reputation for being a formidable fighter, but his record is simply too outstanding.
Many people were completely bewildered when they saw the official document sent from the Royal Capital.
Viscount Cayou, in particular, was the most shocked.
Others might not know what kind of people the Laite County Legion is, but how could his neighbor not know?
The nobles of Laite County may be more diligent in training their troops, but they are still far from being considered elite.
He was skeptical from the start, even though they were to go on the expedition with the reputation of being an elite force.
In his view, the only truly elite force was Hudson's private army; the rest of the noble troops were nothing special.
However, because they were wary of Hudson and it didn't involve their own interests, they didn't expose him in a way that would harm others without benefiting themselves.
After a brief stint outside, the Laite County Legion not only became a true elite force but also accumulated impressive battle records.
Seeing the battle scenes on the Projection Stone, Viscount Cayou, who was deeply shocked, had to admit that the Laite County Legion was indeed formidable.
Thinking about this made him feel depressed.
Others might doubt that the Laite County was so high that they were able to train such an elite force.
But he knew in his heart that the nobles of Leyte and Huaidun were all cut from the same cloth. Their overall quality was not exactly the same, but their composition was remarkably consistent.
Looking at the soldiers trained by others, and then at the soldiers he had trained, he fell into deep self-doubt.
Chase?
He dismissed the absurd idea as soon as it came to mind.
Ordinary people shouldn't compare themselves to geniuses.
Even during his time studying at the Magic Academy, he had accepted the fact that he was an ordinary person.
However, after returning to inherit the title, he received so much praise that he gradually lost himself.
It wasn't until after experiencing several setbacks that he gradually returned to rationality and rediscovered himself.
After putting down the Projection Stone, Caio sighed helplessly.
He knew that from now on, the guy he used to be considered a competitor would become someone he looked up to.
Even having a higher social standing is useless.
Chaotic times present the best opportunity to break down class barriers; anything is possible here.
He could vaguely see a legend being born.
At that moment, he suddenly became worried about the fate of the Dalton Family.
"What's going on? Why is there moldy grain in the military camp?"
Hudson questioned him almost like a roar.
His expression was as if he wanted to devour someone. The quartermaster was so frightened that he retreated repeatedly, unable to utter a word for a moment.
You have to understand that all along, these quartermasters have been treated like royalty, no matter where they go. They have never received such treatment before.
If you dare to cause trouble, do you still want military supplies?
A clueless greenhorn like Hudson, who didn't know the rules and hadn't even prepared a small gift, would only receive moldy food.
After being reprimanded, the hothead will gradually accept reality and follow their rules.
But this time, things seem a little different. The person in front of me has no intention of negotiating at all; they're ready to turn hostile right from the start.
Seemingly remembering that this was his territory, the quartermaster mustered his courage and stepped forward, saying:
"Your Excellency, it's probably just moldy from the rain!"
These were all accidents, and there's nothing we can do about it.
The food supply is what it is now, you'd better hurry up and take it away, don't waste your time here!
Hudson smiled slightly upon hearing this.
If he were a native nobleman of the Moxi Duchy, he would really have a hard time dealing with a quartermaster who was corrupt and manipulative.
"Beldens, someone's skimping on your rations. Why don't you just eat these as snacks for now?"
No sooner had he finished speaking than a five-meter-tall giant bear appeared before him, snarling and baring as it stared at the quartermaster.
"What are you doing? Guards, guards..."
No matter how much the quartermaster shouted, no one moved.
Under the influence of the Gravity Domain, the surrounding soldiers were all suffocating from the pressure, let alone able to move.
Realizing he'd kicked a hornet's nest, the quartermaster, who had collapsed to the ground, hurriedly said, "Don't let your bear come any closer, everything's negotiable..."