441: Chapter 61, The Tragedy of Orton_2 441: Chapter 61, The Tragedy of Orton_2 Beating the strong while being weak is a pleasing notion to talk about during peaceful times.
However, if it becomes a reality and the frontline leaders are forced to fulfill it, then it becomes a human tragedy.
“Send the war report to the Alpha Kingdom, the victory of the expeditionary army this time is of extraordinary significance, we must communicate deeply with them on the follow-up matters.”
Chancellor Hercheg said somewhat troubledly.
Their recent defeat has caused a slight rift in relations between the two countries.
It was only under the pressure of the Orcs that both sides tacitly chose to ignore it.
The sudden change now, the expeditionary army has shown strength far beyond their expectations, and the importance of them to the Alpha Kingdom has once again been elevated.
This turn of events will directly affect the diplomatic relations between the two countries.
Deep inside, Chancellor Hercheg has cursed Crown Prince Caesar for his incompetence more than once.
If the expeditionary army had shown this kind of combat power earlier, the outcome of the last battle would have been reversed, and the situation in Moxi Duchy would have collapsed.
“Chancellor, it’s easy to solve the problem of communication with Alpha Kingdom.
Although we didn’t send troops to fight in this war, everyone cooperated fully.
“With this victory report, we can overlook previous unhappy incidents.
Even if there are twists and turns, it’s an issue that the Alpha Kingdom needs to grapple with internally.
“What we need to consider now is ourselves.
“The Expeditionary Army’s great victory has changed the situation on the front lines, and the main force of the Orc Army has gone to Orton Duchy.
“There is a chance to recall troops from the frontline and break the siege of Dapes City.”
As the words of Minister of Foreign Affairs, Renato, fell, the eyes of everyone in the room lit up.
All their attention had been focused on the war report just now, and with this reminder, everyone reacted instantly – the turning point of the war had come.
They had been surrounded by the Orc army, and it was impossible not to panic.
To be able to drive away the Orcs outside would be a great thing for everyone present.
Facing expectant eyes from his colleagues, Military Minister Martins felt tremendous pressure in an instant.
To break the siege of Dapes City – he thought so too!
But the question lies in whether it can be achieved.
If one move is not carefully planned, it could turn into a huge rout.
Having analyzed the reasons for the failure at the Battle of Dachias and learned lessons, Martins had lost confidence in large-scale warfare.
This had nothing to do with the size of the army, it was purely because the newly-edited army was not up to par.
Defending the city was barely possible, but fighting in the open field would make them a burden.
Relying solely on the few main corps of the Duchy to defeat the Orc army would be too difficult.
Moreover, to deploy troops and generals, the Orcs would have to cooperate as well.
However, the pressure from his colleagues was too great, making him unable to refuse.
Suddenly, as if thinking of something, Martins spoke up:
“To break the siege of Dapes City, our own strength is somewhat insufficient.
Although the main Orc force has left, that does not mean they will not come back.
“If we cannot end the battle quickly, before the enemy’s main force returns to support, our people will be in danger.
“At present, the few main corps of the Duchy are tightly suppressed by the Orcs.
The best ones to be dispatched are actually the expeditionary army of Alpha Kingdom.
“To carry out this plan, we’d better first communicate with Earl Hudson and seek his opinion.”
Unable to withstand the pressure, Martins could only shift the conflict.
Domestic generals were subject to the influence of these privileged people and had a hard time resisting the pressure.
The expeditionary army was different.
As foreign aid troops, they had their own command rights from the start.
They were nominally under the command of Moxi Duchy, but in reality, the constraint they had on the expeditionary army was very low.
The military orders issued by Moxi Duchy, for Hudson, were mere paperwork that could be tossed into the trash at any time.
Asking the other party for their opinion meant real negotiation.
If the two sides couldn’t reach an agreement, it would be normal to strike.
Hearing this explanation, everyone looked at each other and said nothing more.
No matter what, there were still 300,000 Orcs outside Dapes City.
Even if only a less than full-strength Bimon Cavalry Regiment remained, no one dared to take it lightly.
Without an elite force holding the Bimon Cavalry in check, there would be virtually no chance of breaking the siege of Dapes City.
The insiders knew their own affairs.
The Duchy’s standing army corps suffered heavy losses in the Augustusburg Offensive and Defensive Battle, and now the strongest troops are the private armies of the major nobles.
No one can guarantee a head-to-head confrontation with Bimon Cavalry using their private armies.
This high-risk and thankless task is best pushed onto a scapegoat.
Looking at the entire battlefield, now the most suitable is just the expeditionary army of the Alpha Kingdom.
There are no free lunches in the world, without enough benefits, it is clearly impossible to expect others to fight for you.
Don’t look at the expeditionary army being proactive, it seemed to be very determined in striking the Orcs.
In essence, political factors were involved in the background as well.
Hudson took over the position of the expeditionary force commander, and also took over the mess left by Crown Prince Caesar.
Even if he didn’t need to take responsibility for the previous responsibilities, he still had to deal with the aftermath.
The best way to make up for the previous defeat is to cover it up with victory.
As long as they win on the battlefield, all the historical issues left behind by the previous defeat can be covered up.
Driven by political factors, the need for army training, and an opportunity handed to them on a platter – these three factors combined led to this battle.