466: Chapter 69, Small Strategic Team_2 466: Chapter 69, Small Strategic Team_2 The expeditionary forces of the Orton Duchy and Ruilin Kingdom, devoid of combat power, held no substantial significance to the people of Moxi.
The power behind these countries was not strong enough, and thus they were naturally dismissed.
At most they were commended in diplomatic settings, yet deep down these two incompetent forces could have been despised.
“Your Marshal, if we can obtain assistance from the Alliance, the odds of success in this operation will increase by thirty percent.
I just don’t know how many elite teachers your country can deploy this time apart from the defenders of Dapes?”
Hudson asked rationally.
The sugar-coating certainly satisfied him, but he still had to check whether there were shells wrapped inside.
Ordinary forces were not worth his concern.
As long as the Moxi people were willing, they could easily raise hundreds of thousands.
However, these troops were purely for show and might struggle even against the Orc Cannon Fodder Army Brigade.
Although Orcs have a lower limit, those bloodthirsty beasts are not something ordinary serfs can match.
Based on past experience, the combat effectiveness of an ordinary orc army is approximately equal to that of a Moxi newly edited army trained for more than half a year.
It’s mainly about species, as powerful species can even surpass some elite legions in combat power.
Except for the Five Major Royal Families of the Orcs, other strong combatant races in the Orc Empire have been significantly weakened.
They either have been annihilated or are on the verge of annihilation.
In this respect, the decline of orc supremacy wasn’t only due to the rise of the Human Race, but internal strife among the orcs was the core factor.
If the Five Major Royal Clans of Orcs hadn’t suppressed the growth of strong races below, perhaps they could now mobilize elite forces with an additional zero at the end.
The theory is straightforward, but when it comes to personal interests, not everyone can let them go.
Suppressing the rise of other races to protect the privileged position of the ruling group is just an instinct.
“Three elite infantry corps, two cavalry corps, plus five knight corps, and an additional fifteen newly edited armies.
Counting the expeditionary force and the defenders in the city, we have enough advantages.”
Marshal Hodge confidently said.
Hearing these numbers, Hudson’s face turned much better.
Under the condition that a large number of troops were tied up in Terence’s line, the Moxi Duchy could still organize so many armies.
Their assets were even more profound than he had expected.
Only he didn’t know that these forces were what the Moxi people prepared for the last resistance after the fall of Dapes.
Now, the dramatic changes in the situation gave the Moxi people some hope, thus they decided to change their original plan and first relieve the Siege of Dapes.
After pondering for a moment, Hudson slowly said, “Your Marshal, if your country can gather so many elites, it is not difficult to lift the siege on Dapes.
The problem now is that the orcs are behaving strangely.
Knowing that the main force besieging Dapes is insufficient, they surprisingly did not send reinforcements.
It’s as if they’re playing a big chess game, waiting for us to take the bait, and the troops besieging Dapes are just the bait.
I’m not very clear about the changes in the situation on the front line, but the Bearman Imperial Court is indeed increasing its troops.
Two Bearman infantry corps plus a mysterious elephant cavalry.
These are not ordinary War Elephants, but elephants with Magical Beast Bloodlines.
The specific combat effectiveness is unknown.
If they have even half the combat power of the legendary Demon Elephant Corps, our cavalry can only take a detour!
The number of additional ordinary Orc armies is even greater.
We have not figured out the specific troop numbers, but it starts at least at one hundred thousand.”
Hudson said solemnly.
The large-scale reinforcement of the Bearman Imperial Court was a disaster he caused.
Having suffered a big loss, the Bearman Emperor had become wary.
A main army was no longer enough to give him a sense of security, so he simply called a large number of forces from the rear to completely prevent another surprise attack.
At least for now, Hudson didn’t have the courage to launch another surprise attack on the Bearman Imperial Court.
With so many forces coming, they were certainly not just for defense.
It’s entirely possible that they were planning to retaliate against the Flying Bear Fort.
They have not taken any action for the time being mainly due to strategic issues.
The Flying Bear Fort could not be taken in a day or two.
Even filling in this huge pit would lost them tens to hundreds of thousands of orc lives.
The fort’s supply reserve, recently Hudson has received several supplies during the peace vacuum period that came out of the fighting.
If they want to besiege and break the city, they have to be prepared for a long battle.
The Bearmen don’t have that much time to spend here, even if they’re willing to fight hard here, the other four royal families wouldn’t agree.
The best way to take revenge is not to launch a blitz to seize the city, but to lure the expeditionary force out of the city for a decisive battle.
If confronted head-on, the expeditionary army can handle one Bearman Infantry Corps; tactics can handle two Bearman infantry corps.
If there are more, Hudson can only lead his infantry to escape.
Even though half of the new recruits from the home front have already arrived, the ones with combat power are still the initial tens of thousands.
“Your Excellency the Earl, rest assured, we have already inquired.
The orcs are gathering a large army on the front line, mainly for the invasion of the Warhammer Kingdom.
The Warhammer Kingdom has assembled a heavy force, preparing to fight the Orc Expedition Army in the Atrus Province.
At such a critical moment, the Orc Empire must gather heavy forces on the frontline to launch a new round of offensives, in order to restrain the Warhammer Kingdom’s frontline forces.
Starting from now on, the Duchy is no longer their primary target of attack.
Perhaps at this time, the Bearman Imperial Court has already started moving.”