Reinforcing the Eastern Theater
"The Count has considered everything so thoroughly, and has devoted himself to the future of everyone. Let us all raise a toast to him."
After Alex finished speaking, Count Colt's thoughtful idea was unanimously approved, and Viscount Benjamin raised his glass and proposed to everyone.
"Very well! Respect to Count Colt, respect to the Iron Birch Family!"
James was happiest at this moment, feeling that he had caught a good time.
The wedding ended in a joyful atmosphere, and Victor officially became Veronica's husband.
Early the next morning, Victor saw off Viscount Benjamin and his family and Alex outside the Wood Fort Town, as the river was frozen over and they could only return by land.
"Dear Father-in-law and Mother-in-law, please be sure to write to me after you get home. Veronica is very worried about you!"
"Don't worry, Victor. You can use the whole winter to work hard. I want to see my grandson soon."
The Viscountess casually teased her son-in-law, while Viscount Benjamin, standing to the side, kept a dark expression on his face and didn't want to talk to Victor.
Victor nodded awkwardly to Viscount Benjamin and then went to find Alex had said he wanted to talk to him alone before leaving.
As Victor and his wife whispering in the carriage.
"You bastard, just because your daughter didn't come to see you off, you're acting all high and mighty. You should be nicer to your son-in-law!"
If you keep doing this, then when your grandson is born, you shouldn't come at all; just stay home!
"If he doesn't want to come, he doesn't want to come. That kid is a real scoundrel!"
The couple's voices faded into the distance. Victor shook his head with a wry smile. He couldn't blame himself; Veronica had been so forward last night.
Her little boat was no match for Victor's raging waves, and it broke down this morning.
"Victor, over here!"
Not far away, Alex stood on horseback beside the road with a dozen or so guards.
As Victor approached, he noticed that Alex was wearing a black fur cloak and his nose was red from the cold. Alex waved to Victor and rubbed his hands together.
Why don't you take a carriage? Why do you insist on riding a horse?
Victor came to Alex, and Alex dismounted and pulled Victor aside. His guards did not follow, but spread out and surrounded the two of them.
"There's no other way. I still need to go to several other noble territories. Horseback riding is faster; carriages are too slow."
"Looks like you're in for a busy winter! Lord Count Colt has assigned you quite a few important tasks!"
"There's nothing I can do. I'm the heir now, and it's my responsibility according to my father's wishes!"
"Are you showing off?"
The two joked around, setting the stage for what was to come.
"Before leaving, my father asked me to tell you some things. I already told you some of them yesterday, but there are still some things I need to talk to you about alone."
"Go ahead and say it. I'm listening."
"Victor, you must head south as soon as possible next spring. Count Lloyd is under a lot of pressure in the Southern Four Counties. It's better now that it's winter, as neither side will be at war."
However, once the weather warms up, the nobles of the two southern counties are not as easily defeated as those of the two western counties.
Even though a number of nobles in Cornwall County have been defeated, the remaining nobles in Cornwall County can still muster at least four regiments of troops. Adding the main force of the Fourth Legion, that makes 12 regiments, with a total force estimated to be [number missing].
Even with his maximum mobilization, Count Lloyd could only muster half the number of men the opposing team had.
Not to mention the Hampshire nobles, whose strength is undiminished, with at least two legions. Once they enter the Cornwall County battlefield, the Count Lloyd will likely be finished.
After listening, Victor frowned. He knew that Alex was not making unfounded guesses. The Hampshire nobles could indeed participate in the war. Lloyd could hold off an enemy twice his size, but he could never hold off an enemy four times his size.
"But I have to work with Count Black to clear out the enemies in the Eastern Four Counties first, so the pressure is immense."
Even with the help of Count Black and his allies in the east, defeating the enemies in the Eastern Four Counties will not be easy.
"Yes, we know, so Father plans to add another legion to your forces."
Victor was somewhat surprised after hearing this. His forces had now doubled, and he wondered if this would affect other battlefields.
Alex noticed Victor's confusion and continued to explain, "Count Lloyd's uprising did help us a lot. Now, including the Fourth Legion, four legions of the Duchy are tied down in the south."
With the large amount of weaponry and resources you provided, the Iron Birch Family can now form one more legion. The Iron Birch Family alone now has five legions, and the Allied Army also have five legions.
"Having gained a numerical advantage on the main battlefield, we can, while maintaining this advantage, withdraw an additional army corps to reinforce the Eastern Theater."
Alex took out a simple map from his pocket. "Victor, look, we originally planned to deploy two legions opposite the Carn City: one Iron Birch Legion and one Allied Army Legion."
The Carn City on the opposite side has the Duchy's Second Legion and the Western Noble Alliance Army. It is estimated that the Sixth Legion, which will be replenished later, will also be reinforced here.
We can use two legions to hold off the opponent's three legions.
The direction of Sextus County is our designated main battlefield. At that time, in addition to one Iron Birch Legion remaining on the mainland, three other legions will be deployed here, along with two Allied Army legions, totaling nearly 100 men.
As for the Duchy, the Imperial Guard Legion, the 1st, 5th, and 7th Legions will be deployed here. With only manpower, we have gained a direct advantage in troop strength.
This way, besides your legion, we still have one remaining Allied Army legion that we can mobilize.