Chapter 284

Paul first comforted Derrick, had him take a rest, and then called a meeting of the leaders.

Hansel shook his head: "The situation is not optimistic. If we don't make some efforts, the previous investment will go down the drain."

Paul asked: "What is the situation in Arda and Bairdin?"

"Sir, I think the current situation in the territory is stable and can support large-scale military operations."

"Yes, after the sixteen gangs are caught, there should be no new conspiracy gangs. Even if there are, they will not be too powerful. Relying on the internal security forces and the police is enough to suppress them."

Intelligence Director Cecil and Public Security Director Hayes confirmed this to Paul.

Paul turned to Schroeder: "Then shall we send troops to Bidoburg now?"

"No, Lord Graman."

Before Schroeder answered, Hansel actually raised an objection, and everyone cast doubtful eyes on him.

"I suggest not to send troops directly to Bidov Castle, but to continue the previously shelved plan and send troops to land in the upper reaches of the Weiss River."

He then explained the reason for doing so: "Now the usurper's army is paying attention to Bidov Castle, and the upper reaches of the Weiss River - their rear area - is an excellent place for attack. If the hinterland is attacked, the enemy will definitely mobilize troops from the front line to support, and the threat to Bidov Castle will naturally disappear - at least the pressure will be greatly reduced. The previous siege of Bidov Castle by the coalition forces proved that it is not easy to take down that place. If we give them some military assistance, they should be able to hold on until we land in the upper reaches of the Weiss River."

Schroeder pointed Nodding: "That makes sense. Our navy will not encounter any effective resistance on the Weiss River. It can be said that it is unimpeded."

Paul hesitated a little: "But will this cause dissatisfaction among our allies? It feels like abandoning them."

Hansel shook his head: "Sir, didn't I suggest that you support them with a batch of armaments? Oh, by the way, just transport the weapons and armor that have not been loaded on the ship in Fulan Port to Bido Castle."

After the establishment of "Northwest Industry", with the sufficient supply of a large number of iron ingots from Alda, the blacksmith workshops in various territories kept forging weapons and armor day and night. These weapons were sent to Fulan Port and waited to be loaded and shipped to the south.

What puzzled Paul was that the lords would rather sell these high-quality weapons and armor to the south for money than equip their soldiers, otherwise they would not be defeated so badly under the attack of longbows.

"Is this... appropriate? After all, it's for everyone to make money?"

"At this critical moment, is victory more important or money more important?"

Hansel stared at Paul's eyes and said word by word: "The key is, Lord Graman, are you willing to share the newly occupied land with others? If Bidoburg is the starting point, then there will be a lot of wrangling."

Paul's eyes immediately disappeared without hesitation, and he turned to Schroeder and said: "Perfect the previous plan and land in the upper reaches of the Weiss River."

He also ordered Hansel: "You will explain to Derrick why we did this. I hope I won't give our allies a hard time. What bad impression is created. "

Schroeder and Hansel answered in unison: "Yes, my lord."

"As for the upcoming landing operation..."

Paul stood up and said seriously: "Obviously, this is the second battlefield opened against the usurper Maltz Kent. It has a special and significant meaning, so this operation needs a title that matches its meaning. I decided to name it-"

"Operation Overlord!"

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In the previous plan, the attack on the upper reaches of the Weiss River was more of a harassment, but now it is a real attack and occupation.

The navy's warships will play an important role during this period. They will be responsible for transporting troops and supplies. In view of the shortage of manpower, the sailors may have to go ashore to fight.

Austin, Quick, Alman, Tirpitz and other senior naval generals were soon summoned to the lake town to discuss the new offensive plan.

Everyone made a detailed plan in the staff department, and finally decided that Chief of Staff Schroeder would personally command the operation. The old knight was very familiar with the geography of the upper reaches of the Weiss River. The troops participating in "Operation Overlord" included Claude's Second Infantry Battalion, Andrew's Fourth Infantry Battalion, Alman's Second Fleet, and Tirpitz's Third Fleet.

Quick was strongly dissatisfied. He felt that his First Fleet should participate in this operation in terms of military numbers and combat experience, but was blocked by Austin because the navy needed to stay in the offshore area. However, the candidate non-commissioned officers of the First Fleet were allowed to participate in this operation to hone their military skills.

Both infantry battalions had to be dispatched, which meant that Alda and Bayerdin could only rely on the internal security forces and police for guarding. Fortunately, Bryce's First Infantry Battalion and Joyce's Third Infantry Battalion were stationed in the north of Emden. They could prevent unexpected situations to a certain extent. In addition, there were a large number of militias. The militias under the new reserve system were much more reliable than the so-called "militias" in other territories.

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Derrick, who came to ask for help, was a little depressed when he learned that Lake Heart Town did not intend to rescue Bido Castle directly, but to attack the rear of the Kent family.

Paul felt a little guilty and immediately winked at Hansel.

Hansel immediately instilled in Derrick a long-prepared "big picture" speech.

"Our Earl said that to untie the knot of tangled threads, you can't use brute force to pull it. To resolve the fight between the two sides, you can't personally participate in the fight. To resolve the crisis, you must grasp the key points and take advantage of the situation. Only then can the constraints on the coalition forces be naturally separated."

"Now the elite soldiers of the Kent family are out in full force. If we attack their rear directly, then the troops in the front will definitely return to rescue, and the threat to Bido Castle will disappear. The Lord of Light blesses us. There is a Weiss River that leads directly to the enemy's rear, and they don't have any decent water power. It's a godsend."

"Viscount Heller, please believe in the speed of our warships. Look, the ship on the lake is our new warship. Look at the sails hanging on it. It's much faster than a hand-rowed oar boat."

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In Hansel's exaggerated explanation, Derrick finally opened his heart knot, and what made him even more ecstatic was that the Lake Heart Town planned to support them with a batch of firearms.

These firearms include dozens of boxes of improved grenades and so-called "sub-cannons" - said to be a type of artillery that can be quickly loaded, very suitable for the defenders facing a large number of swarming enemies.

Paul said: "Please tell the lords that we have no other requirements. We only need the coalition forces to hold on for three weeks - no, half a month will do, after that, everything will get better."