473: Chapter 72 – Tracks of the Enemy_2 473: Chapter 72 – Tracks of the Enemy_2 The number of enemies this time was greater, but the troops in their hands were also much more than before.
“Your Highness, the enemy is gathering a large army, we cannot just watch and do nothing.
While they are busy mobilizing, let’s first crush a battalion as a welcome gift to them!”
Greg couldn’t help but suggest.
Bimon, born for war, have never feared it, they only worry about the absence of wars.
Were it not for the sober upper echelons of Bimon keeping the militant desires of the people below in check, they would either be at war or on the way to war.
“Captain Greg, your proposal is quite good.
The process of the enemy assembling a large army indeed provides a good opportunity.
However, the more opportunities that come in sight, the more rational we need to be.
We can see the problem, but so can the enemy.
Who can guarantee that this is not a flaw intentionally revealed by the enemy in order to lure us into their trap?”
The one who spoke in opposition was Clark, a wise man recruited by Prince Butzweig.
Over the past years, he has often offered advice and won the trust of the Commander-in-Chief.
“So, according to Viscount Clark’s view, we just sit here and do nothing?”
Greg mockingly pouted, pretending to be annoyed.
There is no way to avoid conflicts between civil and military affairs.
As a leader who has come out of the military through real fights, Greg truly despised this kind of verbosity.
Clark had long been accustomed to this scene.
Greg looked down on his strategist’s approach, and how could he value such a “rash man”?
If he wanted to gain prestige in the military, Clark had plenty of opportunities.
The problem is that he is first and foremost a staff member and a wise man to Prince Butzweig, his military position is secondary.
The opportunity to show off should naturally be left to the Commander in Chief.
Who has ever heard of a staff member stealing the limelight and seeking merits solely for themselves?
Being respectful was the main reason he was highly trusted.
Otherwise, how could he, a member of the Fox Clan, have the privilege to sit here and discuss matters with a group of Bimon?
“Captain Greg, don’t rush, we must certainly fight.
However, with enemies on all sides, we must choose a target, right?
For instance, the Expeditionary Army that just came from the north.
If we start with them, it’ll be hard for us to swallow them all at once.
If it takes too long, the Human Armies from all over will gather.
The large army besieging Dapes City will fall into danger.
The best choice at the moment is still to start with a relatively weak Human Army, and dampen the enemy’s morale.
As for the later battles, it would be best to wait until the reinforcements arrive from within the country before we start a major battle with the Human Race.”
Clark responded calmly.
He subtly dug a pit.
Everything that could be said was basically said by him, no matter how Greg responded next, he couldn’t avoid falling into it.
“Humph!”
After expressing his dissatisfaction with a cold snort, Greg turned his head away.
Experience told him not to argue with sophists, as that would mean disaster.
The best way is to resort to fists.
If negotiations fail, a fight will do, and if that still doesn’t work, give them another beating.
They were all following Prince Butzweig, they had to give some face to the boss, so this kind of thing definitely couldn’t be done.
“Well, let’s put an end to this matter!
No matter if this is a flaw of the enemy, or a trap they are deliberately leaving behind, we must fight this battle.
Mr.
Clark is right, the Expeditionary Army must be the strongest in terms of combat power among these Human Armies.
With just one of our main armies, it will be difficult to consume them in a short period of time.
The enemy on the west and the Expeditionary Army are very close.
If we start with them, it could easily evolve into a two-army encirclement against us.
The best choice is the enemy on the south, though they are the most numerous, but mostly made of rookies.
The ones with some combat power are only two knight corps and one infantry legion.
As long as our speed is fast enough, we can completely crush them before the enemy’s large army gathers.
Guard Commander, send someone to convey the message to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince: the fish is on the hook, tell him to urge the Empire to send reinforcements quickly.”
Prince Butzweig waved his hand and said.
The calm words couldn’t hide the unnaturalness between his eyebrows.
Obviously, as the bait of this plan, he felt the pressure.
Compared to Bimon Cavalry, the combat power of the Human Army is indeed low.
However, the Human Army has a larger number, and he only has one Bimon Cavalry Regiment in his hand.
Throughoute the ages, the battles where ants bite an elephant to death are far more numerous than the classic battles of winning with fewer numbers.
Even if his army is elite, facing an enemy that is ten times more than his own, he must be careful and cautious.
After all, the enemies are not all mobs.
The elite legions of the Human Race are not as good as the Bimon Army Corps, but they can hold them off for a while.
Once the fight fails to come to a quick conclusion and turns into a long-term war of attrition, it is a disaster for the side with fewer soldiers.
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In Dapes City, a group of nobles and royal dignitaries were busy deploying strategies, and even the news of the Longevity Method did not create a ripple.
It’s not that they don’t desire longevity.
On the contrary, their strong desire for survival leaves them no mind to think about these illusions.
No matter how good immortality is, one has to survive first to have the qualifications to discuss this topic.
The Expeditionary Army has already departed, and the large armies from all over the place are also on the move.
For safety, the Military Department has asked all the armies to limit their marching speed to 30 miles.