The failed assassination

The vehicle spare parts that Victor and Lodan mentioned were core components of a sidecar that was redesigned and manufactured by the Territory Arms Factory and Machine Factory, and were all made of metal.

These components include structural parts such as sheet metal wheels and axles, as well as defensive components such as armored carriages and metal frames connecting the carriages.

Victor considered that even with the Iron Birch Family's fleet, transporting more than 10,000 troops south at once would be difficult, and the Two Rivers Territory army would need a large number of warhorses and heavy weapons.

In order to save the fleet's transport capacity, Victor did not intend to put the Logistics Department's vehicles on the ships, but instead redesigned a sidecar-like vehicle.

The core components were prepared in advance and then assembled after arriving at Golden Sunflower Territory in the south. Before Victor went north, he had already arranged for Steward Boon to prepare the necessary timber in advance.

Once the troops arrive at Golden Sunflower Territory, the engineering corps will carry out the assembly.

The original plan was to prepare 1,500 sets of vehicle parts, but in reality only 1,000 sets are needed, and the other 500 sets can be used as spare parts.

However, after Victor learned from Lodan that the other supplies were almost ready, he felt there was no need to wait any longer for this batch of vehicle parts.

"Lodan, our supplies are all in your warehouse, right?"

"Yes, sir, they're all in our warehouse. I assure you, these supplies are safe and there will be no problems."

"Don't worry, Lodan, that's not what I'm worried about. I trust your and the Logistics Department's capabilities."

I plan to send these supplies to Sea Song Town ahead of schedule. Although I'm not entirely sure when we can head south, I hope the supplies can be loaded onto the ship in time.

Lodan now understood Victor's meaning. It turned out that the lord wanted to send this batch of war supplies to the storage yard at the Sea Song Town dock ahead of schedule, so that the fleet and troops could set off directly once they were ready.

"No problem, our Logistics Department will carry out every task you have. I will start preparing as soon as I get back, and all these supplies will be sent to Sea Song Town."

I will personally go to Sea Song Town to oversee the operation and ensure that supplies are delivered on time and that the accounts match the actual goods.

Victor was very satisfied with Lodan's statement and nodded. "Very good, Lodan, this is the kind of momentum I want. The Logistics Department will definitely be able to complete the task I assigned very well."

Lodan bowed and left.

The next day, several warehouses in Wood Fort Town were opened, and the Logistics Department braved the heavy snow to begin transporting supplies to Sea Song Town.

A large convoy of vehicles, along with sled teams, traveled eastward along the frozen Great Fish River, their destination being Sea Song Town.

Most of the supplies would be stored here, and the Logistics Department would stay there to guard them until they were loaded onto ships and headed south.

This huge team worked for several days before all the supplies were finally delivered to Sea Song Town.

Meanwhile, similar situations were occurring in various noble territories across the Three Counties of the Northern Frontier, and it was already March.

According to the previous plan, the various legions in the Northlands were to complete their assembly and arrive at Iron Mountain Fortress by the end of March.

Victor, on the other hand, would lead his troops and the combined fleet south by ship, taking advantage of the complete melting of the sea ice.

Even though Victor has already won over the various Alliance

At this moment, in a forest on the outskirts of Iron Birch Territory, several men dressed in black robes gathered together.

"Captain, we have already spotted the banners of 11 noble families near the Iron Birch Family's territory, and the speed is increasing. The majority of the nobles in the Three Counties of the Northern Frontier are coming here."

"That's normal. According to our investigation, apart from the Coalition of Nobles left behind in the north, the vast majority of the noble troops will arrive at Iron Mountain Fortress and head south with Count Colt."

"These traitors are utterly despicable. Does this mean that not a single independent noble in the Northlands is loyal to the Duchy?"

"There are some, but their strength is too weak. There are only 11 minor noble families, and their combined military strength is only about 20,000 men."

Some were rather stubborn, attempting to use Cavalry even when their strength was insufficient, only to be forcibly suppressed by the Coalition of Nobles under Colt's command, and even their lords were replaced.

"What's the point of contacting these people? Most of them don't have much power anymore, and even if we find them, they probably won't dare to raise an army."

"It's still useful. As Silver Maple Secret Guard, we still have a lot of influence. When we're out and about, we represent the Grand Duke."

I will inform a few noble families of our existence, so that they may seize the opportunity and, if necessary, raise an army to help us.

Moreover, even if someone is unreliable, revealing our existence is a good thing; it will give those traitors like Colt something to worry about.

At this moment, the captain of the secret guard team checked the time. "It's getting late. Everyone can set off now. Be sure to be careful. I hope that none of you will be missing. When the time comes, you can come back to Silver Maple City with me to receive the Duke's reward."

"Yes, Captain!"

Soon the entire forest fell silent, and the original Silver Maple Secret Guard had all disappeared into the forest.

"It seems I should set off too."

After saying this, the Inner Guard Captain vanished into the forest like a faded canvas, but he did not go far away. Instead, he headed towards Iron Mountain Fortress.

His goal was more specific: if possible, he planned to assassinate Count Colt.

Count Colt is the absolute core of the Northern Alliance Army. If successful, he will definitely have a chance to quell this internal strife.

However, throughout the entire operation of the Secret Guard Captain, the Iron Birch Territory was filled with private armies of nobles of all sizes.

He tried several times to find an opportunity, but never managed to enter Iron Mountain Fortress.

In the end, the leader of the secret guard had no choice but to give up. The defenses of Iron Mountain Fortress were too tight. The best drug he had was a drug that could induce sleep, but there were tens of thousands of soldiers in the military camps outside Iron Mountain Fortress alone, and this amount of drug was simply not enough.

Few of the other secret guards who went to the various noble camps succeeded, and some were almost killed by the nobles themselves.

Having come this far, the entire Three Counties of the Northern Frontier underwent an unprecedented mobilization, with a large number of troops assembled.

Even nobles who originally had no intention of rebelling, or even those who loyal to the Duchy, were no longer in high spirits when they saw such a large army. Many of them began to seriously consider the possibility of success for the Northern Alliance Army.

In addition, Count Colt informed all the nobles of the various problems facing the duchy. Everyone knew that Count Lloyd had raised an army in the south, and the duchy was in chaos due to Civil War and poor harvest.

Many believed that Count Colt might ultimately win, which fueled the growing enthusiasm for participating in the Civil War.

Under Count Colt's orders, the nobles' armies were not stationed individually, but rather in legion units.

To prevent other nobles from discovering that these duchy secret guards were there to turn them against their own side, the nobles who were approached by them usually took direct action against the Silver Maple Secret Guard.

Then he announced to the public that he had been assassinated, using this opportunity to show his loyalty to Count Colt.

After receiving reports from these nobles, the defenses of Iron Mountain Fortress became even tighter, making the assassination attempt by the Secret Guard Captain even more difficult.

After lingering in Iron Birch Territory for more than half a month, the captain of the secret guard finally gave up on the assassination attempt.

After he reunited with the secret guards who had participated, he saw only a few cats and dogs and was so angry he almost vomited blood.