367: Chapter 33, Conflict Begins_1 367: Chapter 33, Conflict Begins_1 The arrival of the reinforcements still caused a stir on the front line.
With the exception of those soldiers who were completely numb, most people saw hope.
According to the official propaganda of the Moxi Duchy, the total number of allied reinforcements was said to be over 500,000, almost equal to the number of troops already at the front line.
Theoretically, once all services arrived, the balance of power could shift.
As an insider, Hudson was well aware of the farce behind the so-called “500,000” strong army in the propaganda.
It’s not that the neighbors were not contributing; everyone had their own difficulties.
To deploy troops for reinforcements, everyone had to consider the bigger picture.
Alpha Kingdom and Warhammer Kingdom both face threats from the Orcs.
It was already quite an accomplishment that they fulfilled their obligations as allies and sent troops.
Asking for more would be too demanding.
The situation was not much different with the other neighbors; for example, the standing army of the neighboring Orton Duchy was only over 10,000 strong.
They publicly announced that they had dispatched 70,000 troops, but in reality, they barely scraped together 30,000 reinforcements.
The neighboring Ruilin Kingdom performed even better.
Soon after they received the call for aid, they announced a nationwide mobilization to support the Duchy with all their might.
While the mobilization was real and the support sufficient, the politically charged phrase “support with the power of the entire nation” was simply for show.
However, they did send a 10,000-strong army.
Although various reasons slightly slowed their efficiency, the reinforcements are now at the border.
So far, all the human kingdoms in the northern region have announced their mobilization, promising to send reinforcements to Moxi Duchy.
Theoretically, if the combined power of all human kingdoms in the northern region was united, they could face off against the Orcs.
The issue though, is that this is not a simple addition problem of 1+1=2.
More people lead to more problems; many nations professed support, but few were truly willing to contribute.
Despite their grand slogans, each country is preserving its strength, hoping that others will take action.
Given the current situation, it would be a miracle if half of the purported 500,000 reinforcements sent by various nations actually arrived.
Everyone knows the principle of survival; but the issue is that everyone struggles with limitations.
Blindly rushing forward, exhausting all resources, can we still live through the upcoming days?
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In the Orc Camp, the Five Royal Clans are gathered.
Since the Silver Moon Wolf King proposed upping the ante, the atmosphere turned grave.
Feint attacks and full-on assaults are two entirely different concepts.
According to the initial plan, the main strategy was to lay siege to Dapes City, enticing the Moxi Duchy main force to battle.
Even if the plan failed, all they would lose would be the Cannon Fodder Troop.
However, if they switched to a full-on assault on Dapes City, it would be a completely different matter.
No one sitting here is a fool, no one underestimates the military preparedness of the Moxi People’s capital.
Let alone the armed forces of the Nobles and royal dignitaries in the city are not easy to overcome.
Not to mention the City Guard, Palace Guard, Wizard Academy, Trade Organization…
In the face of life and death, the Human Race never lacks courage; Dapes City could hastily muster several tens of thousands onto the city walls.
“Our previous actions have already alarmed the Moxi People.
Now, their border guards have all strengthened their defences.
The moment our troops cross the border, they will light the smoke signals immediately.
A large number of troops attempting to infiltrate secretly is nearly impossible.
The journey from the front line to Dapes City spans over 200 miles.
The moment we cross the border, it is only a matter of time before we are discovered.
To take them by surprise, unless we deploy the Cavalry or Air Force, it will be hard to achieve.”
The Hawkman King spoke with a deadpan expression.
From his demeanor, it was clear that he was not interested in a surprise attack against Dapes City.
It’s easy to dispatch the Cavalry and Air Force, but the question is, who will be responsible for the subsequent siege after launching the surprise attack?
You can’t expect the precious Cavalry and Air Force soldiers to engage in a life-and-death struggle with the enemy!
If they can’t seize the city defenses promptly, it will evolve into a full-on assault.
We still haven’t managed to conquer Terence City despite launching continuous attacks for many days.
How can we be sure Dapes City will fall in one battle?
“If an all-out attack on Dapes City is hard, we can lay siege instead.
It seems dangerous for the troops to go deep into enemy territory, but if we adjust our mindset, the situation could change.
The Moxi Duchy is flat and open, providing an ideal battleground for our cavalry.
If we are willing, we can take the war to their heartland.
It’s almost time for their autumn harvest.
The fields are full of crops; we can replenish our supplies on the spot.
While launching an attack on Dapes City on one hand, we can divide our troops to plunder their lands and interrupt their harvest on the other.
Once their logistics are destroyed, their army will collapse sooner or later.
For safety’s sake, I suggest we call in more main forces to closely monitor the Moxi Duchy’s troops at Terence City.”
The Silver Moon Wolf King slowly suggested.
Worries about being cut off from the rear were only due to the limited number of elite forces in hand.
If more could be called in, they can suppress the enemy’s front-line troops while launching an attack simultaneously.
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In the Jade Palace, upon receiving the winning report from the Moxi Duchy, Caesar III was jubilant.
It wasn’t easy.
After such a long time at war, they finally had a clear victory.
Especially since this victory was achieved by the large army commanded by the Crown Prince, it made him exceptionally proud.
As for the specifics of the battle, they were unimportant.