Supplies Come First

However, Victor also knew that this separation of logistics and combat troops had many drawbacks, the most common being the slow arrival of supplies and provisions, and problems with coordination with combat troops.

However, there is a simple solution: for operations on the inner lines, supplies can be allocated from local warehouses to ensure timely replenishment; for operations on the outer lines, supplies can be set up at safe locations to ensure that supplies are prepared in advance before the troops arrive, or the locations of the supplies can be close to the front lines or easily accessible to ensure that supplies can be delivered to the combat troops safely and efficiently.

The intelligence delivered this time also included the water transport route to the Second Tribe. Victor planned to directly notify the Logistics Department to set up a large supply depot at the starting point of the water transport route, the lime wharf, and send large supplies, including food and fodder, there first. After the sweeping operation began, supply depots would be set up along the river to form a safe and convenient transport channel.

Victor directly summoned Lodan, the head of the Logistics Department. Rodan was originally the Detachment Commander of the transport detachment. After Victor separated the Logistics Department from the combat units, he was directly appointed as the head of the Logistics Department. However, although he was in charge, he was mainly responsible for the transport detachment. The engineering detachment and the medical squadron were highly professional and important. Lodan was chosen because he was good at uniting the team and Viktor believed that he could handle the relationships between the various units of the Logistics Department unit.

"Lodan, you need to take the Logistics Department to establish a large supply depot near the Lime River Wharf in advance. I will have the various departments of the territory send the supplies to the wharf in Wood Fort Town. You will be responsible for verification and transportation. For transportation, I will give you the authority to use the inland river fleet. You can arrange the route and personnel yourself."

"Your Excellency, I understand the mission, but there is one thing I need to ask you about."

"Go ahead and speak, Lodan. After all, this is the first time the Logistics Department has carried out a mission alone. You can tell me about any difficulties or questions you may have."

"Your Excellency, setting up supply depots and transporting supplies is not difficult for the Logistics Department. The problem is that many veterans of the original transport detachment have been drawn away by the combat troops. The current transport detachment is basically composed of recruits from the original militia and has not received sufficient training. My concern is that there may be loopholes in the defense of the supply depots."

"You've thought this through very well, Lodan. It shows that you've indeed given it serious thought. As for the defense, don't worry. The recruit training isn't over yet, and the various units haven't been reorganized. Fortunately, the outpost is located on the inner line, so I will have the garrison regiment send a detachment to help defend it."

After finishing his sentence, Victor immediately sent someone to notify Marvin, the commander of the garrison, to come to his Ducal House. Marvin arrived quickly, and after entering the room, Victor explained the mission to Marvin.

"Your Excellency, please rest assured, I will send the First Detachment, the most complete of its kind, to the Lime Wharf to help the Logistics Department guard the post and prepare for the sweep operation in advance."

Earlier, Marvin had already reported the reorganization of the garrison regiment, which consisted of three detachments. The original two mixed infantry and cavalry detachments were split up by Marvin, with most of the veterans concentrated in the First Detachment, which was also the most complete in terms of organization. The other two detachments were each half-staffed, reserved for new recruits to complete their training and then fill the troop positions.

The First Detachment of the garrison was Rodriguez, the Second Detachment Zieg, and the Third Detachment was Buffon, an old subordinate brought by Marvin.

Victor was relieved to hear that Rodriguez was leading the defense. Although Rodriguez was young, he was cautious and careful, which was why Wembley had promoted him to Detachment Commander.

Victor instructed the two to discuss the specific operational plan for the supply depot immediately, and he would not interfere further.

Victor left the Operations Staff Department and went directly to the territory's administrative building. The allocation of supplies would require the involvement of the territory's administrative and warehouse departments.

He went directly to Powell, gave him the details of the first batch of supplies, and asked Powell to notify all departments to prepare the supplies for delivery to the dock and to hand them over to the Logistics Department.

The details of this batch of supplies were obtained by Victor using Calculation Module. It is sufficient to meet half of the needs of the troops participating in this sweep operation. The remaining supplies will be sent to the supply depots along the way after the sweep operation begins.

In the following days, Victor kept a close eye on the Logistics Department, including checking on the handover of supplies at the dock.

All the inland river fleets in Two Rivers Territory have been mobilized and are being used in conjunction with rafts to transport supplies and personnel from the Great Fish River to the limestone wharf.

Although it was the first mission after the Logistics Department became independent, the mission in Lodan was completed well. The handover of supplies went smoothly, the transportation process was very orderly, and the engineering unit has already begun the construction of the supply depot.

At least for now, the starting point of the supply depot at the lime wharf can meet the needs of this operation. The rest depends on the specific needs of the combat troops after the operation begins.

Marvin, being a seasoned officer, personally led Rodriguez in arranging the defenses around the outpost. He considered every detail, so that even if Victor led a team to attack the outpost, they would have to be extra careful.

The First Detachment of the Garrison Regiment was a combined infantry and cavalry unit. Marvin attached great importance to the First Detachment, dispatching a large number of veteran soldiers and allocating all the Cavalry of the Garrison Regiment to the First Detachment. Marvin placed high hopes on it, hoping to use this force to make a name for the Garrison Regiment and establish its prestige. Therefore, Marvin also took the initiative to volunteer to Victor, hoping that the First Detachment could participate in this operation.

Victor couldn't possibly disagree with this. The operation was originally intended to serve as training through combat, and the more troops involved, the better the operation would be. The most direct result would be a greater number of soldiers with combat experience.

Just as the Two Rivers Territory began its preliminary logistical preparations for the sweep operation, Luda led a caravan to the Iron Palm Tribe.

After the caravan set up camp, a man approached Luda. This man was the younger brother of the Iron Palm Tribe chief, named Xita. Luda had met him a few times when he came to the Iron Palm Tribe to do business before, and he was considered a very generous person.

"Lord Xita, what do you need?"

"Luda, how many weapons did your caravan bring this time?"

Luda curiously, "We did bring some weapons, and we still have quite a few scimitars and hornbows, enough to arm two hundred-man squads. How many do you need?"

"I want them all. Get them ready now, and I'll send someone to pick them up right away."

"Of course, Lord Xita, I will prepare them immediately. But if I may ask one more question, what do you need these weapons for? Who is the Iron Palm Tribe going to fight?"

"You guessed right, war is about to break out. Your caravan should hurry up and leave after you've sold your goods."