Chapter 653: Launching [Iron Hammer Operation] (IV)

"Very good." Mond smiled and nodded, "That means - this expedition plan is completely feasible from an economic perspective."

After saying that, Mond turned sideways, looked directly at Dominic, and asked Dominic, who was very difficult to deal with him:

"Marshal Dominic, you just said - you are not sure that you can command such a large army, and you are not sure that you can break the Avalon Fortress, right?"

"That's right. If there are only 300,000 combat troops, it will be impossible to break through the Avalon Fortress."

"Marshal Dominic, if you say that, I don't understand."

Mond touched his short beard and continued in a sinister tone:

"In the 'Typhoon Offensive' three years ago, you led an army of 200,000 to attack the Britannia Empire."

"At that time, the strength of the Knights of Michael was similar to yours, also 200,000."

"However - in this typhoon offensive, not only were most of the Michael Knights soldiers killed or injured by you, but even the captain and deputy captain of the Michael Knights at that time both died in this offensive. , and almost captured Avalon Fortress.”

"Now, you will have an army of 300,000, while the total strength of the Knights of Michael is now only 120,000."

"Three years ago you could use 200,000 people to inflict great damage on the Knights of Michael, who also had 200,000 people. Then why can't you use 300,000 people to defeat 120,000 people now?"

The "Typhoon" offensive was a large-scale offensive launched by the Holy Hiran Empire against the Britannia Empire three years ago.

This battle was called the "Typhoon" offensive by the Holy Hiran Empire.

On the Britannian Empire side, it was called the "Northern Defense Operation in 288."

The coach of this large-scale aggressive offensive that year was named "Typhoon" was Dominic.

It was in this battle that the Knights of Michael suffered heavy losses.

The 200,000-strong army was reduced to only 70,000 people, and both the captain and deputy captain of the Michael Knights at that time were killed in the battle.

It was not until a year ago that the Britannia Empire finally found the energy to rebuild the Michael Knights. After Su Cheng took over as the head of the Michael Knights and became the 30th head of the Michael Knights, Michael The Knights of Caleb have finally regained their strength now.

Dominic didn't like Mond, and Mond didn't like Dominic.

In Mond's eyes, Dominic, who always opposed him, had always been a thorn in his side.

Therefore, in the previous question to Dominic, the words were full of sharp thorns.

Dominic naturally heard the thorn in Mond's words, but Dominic still suppressed the anger in his heart and said in a deep voice to Mond:

"The reason why the 'Typhoon' offensive three years ago achieved such impressive results was all because of the incompetence of the leader of the Michael Knights at that time!"

"He was overconfident in the defense capabilities of Avalon Fortress, so he issued frequent orders without warning, which is why the Michael Knights suffered such heavy losses!"

"But it's different now!"

"The Knights of Michael have now replaced a new leader to take charge of management and command!"

"Although the current total strength of the Michael Knights is not as good as three years ago, this is all because of the intentional actions of the new leader!"

"Although the total strength is not as good as three years ago, I am sure that the current combat strength of the Michael Knights is definitely far higher than that of three years ago!"

"Not to mention 300,000, even if 500,000 are dispatched, they may not be able to defeat the current Michael Knights! Break the current Avalon Fortress!"

"So - Your Majesty! This expedition must not be carried out! We will launch an expedition against the Britannia Empire.

At the very least, we have to wait until our country's national strength is accumulated, and until the current head of the Michael Knights resigns or dies! "

"The current leader of the Michael Knights?" Mond asked, "If I remember correctly, the current leader of the Michael Knights is Su Cheng, who has a very strange name and is only 19 years old this year, right?"

Having said this, Mond returned to his sinister tone and asked Dominic:

"Marshal Dominic, according to your words - aren't you Su Cheng's opponent?"

Mond wanted to ridicule and make things difficult for Dominic, but Dominic admitted directly without hesitation:

"That's right! As much as I hate to admit it, if I really confront him head-on, I am indeed no match for this young man!"

Dominic's words made everyone present, including Vasily and Mond, look surprised.

Dominic then continued:

"I have studied Su Cheng carefully since he took over as the head of the Michael Knights."

"He is a true genius!"

"In front of talent, experience is nothing!"

"Although my military experience is dozens of times that of his, and my combat experience is hundreds of times that of his, I have no confidence that I can defeat him!"

"If we start a war on a vast plain, even if I have an army of 300,000, I may not be able to defeat Su Cheng, who has 120,000 Michael Knights."

"I'm not sure about a head-on confrontation on the plains, so why don't you ask me to attack the Avalon Fortress commanded by Su Cheng!"

"His Majesty!"

Speaking of this, Dominic tilted his head and turned to Vasily and said:

"Your Majesty has always been thinking about the expedition to the Britannia Empire, and has been thinking about how to taste the fruits of victory after the expedition is successful."

"But have you ever thought about what the consequences would be if this expedition failed?!"

"If an expedition of this scale fails, it is very likely to lead to the demise of our country!"

"There are many countries in history that have perished because of an unwise and unwise failed expedition!"

Dominic's harsh words angered Vasili, who had always hoped to conquer the Britannia Empire, annex the North, and achieve a great feat that was unprecedented.

Vasili, whose face flushed with anger, stood up from the throne and glared at Dominic: "Marshal Dominic! What did you say?!"

When everyone present was worried about Dominic who had angered the emperor, Mond suddenly said:

"Your Majesty, please calm down."

After receiving the advice of Mond, who had always been favored by him, Vasili took a few deep breaths, snorted heavily, and then sat back on the throne.

But he was still glaring at Dominic. After Vasili regained his composure, Mond cleared his throat:

"Everyone here should know that war requires seizing the opportunity."

"And I think that now is a great time to launch a war against the Britannia Empire!"

"At the beginning of this year, we won a great victory in the Far East! We achieved an impressive result of annihilating 50,000 enemies!"

"This inspiring victory has boosted the morale of the entire army of my empire."

"We can now take advantage of the momentum of this great victory and attack the Britannia Empire from the south!"

"And there is another very important reason why I support the southward attack on the Britannia Empire! "

"I don't need to tell you, everyone here should know it, right? Since Gozewen ascended the throne, the Britannia Empire has been recovering its national strength at a very fast speed, and the recovery speed in recent years has been even more shocking."

"Although Gozewen does not have outstanding governing ability, he has the courage to boldly employ people and an amazing mind to employ people without doubt."

"Under his rule, a group of outstanding civil and military officials gathered together."

"The civil officials include Jacob and Bankro."

"The military officials include Issel, Albert, and Su Cheng, who has just emerged in the past two years."

"With the help of this group of excellent subordinates, although I don't want to admit it, Britannia has made great achievements. The national strength of the Britannia Empire is indeed growing day by day!"

"If we don't find a way to contain the Britannia Empire quickly! Our Holy Hilan Empire's status as a 'superpower' will be lost!"

"The entire continent may return to the era 200 years ago when the Britannia Empire dominated!"

"And this expedition plan is an excellent action to contain the development of the Britannia Empire!"

"As long as we can defeat the Knights of Michael! Break through the Avalon Fortress! Annex the North! The national strength of the Britannia Empire will decline greatly! Stop the rise of the Britannia Empire!"

"If possible , I also want to launch an expedition against the Britannia Empire in a few years, after our national strength has accumulated for a while! "

"But - time does not allow us to do this!"

"If we really launch an expedition against the Britannia Empire in a few years, the national strength of the Britannia Empire will be stronger than it is now!"

"By then, it will be even more difficult for us to defeat the Britannia Empire!"

"Therefore - we must launch an expedition against the Britannia Empire now! Break through the Avalon Fortress! Annex the North! Interrupt the rise of the Britannia Empire!"

Mond's words are well-reasoned and very convincing.

Even Dominic had to admit that Mond's words made sense after listening to Mond's words.

Many of the generals who were originally firmly opposed to this expedition had a flash of hesitation on their faces after listening to Mond's words.

And after listening to Mond's words, Vasili was full of excitement.

"Well said, my dear!"

Because he was too excited, Vasili stood up and patted Mond's shoulder.

"Just as Mond said! The Britannia Empire has now reached a point where it cannot be stopped!"

"So - I have made up my mind! Officially launch the "Iron Hammer" operation! Southward expedition to the Britannia Empire!"

"General mobilization starts today!"

"Sir Dominic, I will only feel relieved if I hand over this army to you, the first marshal of the empire."

"Please lend me a hand! Sir Dominic! I believe - as long as we are united! We can definitely defeat that Su Cheng! Break through the Avalon Fortress!"

At the same time, Mond's words made Vasili's determination to march southward to the Britannia Empire more determined.

Perhaps he did not want to discuss any more, and even stopped unnecessary discussions and consultations, and directly announced the launch of the Iron Hammer Operation and the general mobilization started today.

Dominic opened his mouth and wanted to say something else.

But in the end he chose to shut his mouth.

Because Dominic found that no matter how he tried to persuade him, he might not be able to persuade Vasili, who was determined to attack the Britannian Empire, to change his mind.

"Since your majesty said so, I have no choice but to accept the order and... leave it to fate..."

Dominic's tone was so negative and helpless.