: 1844 The 1st Winter Offensive of the Empire (2)

On October 7, the Istanians approached Foucdila, the most important area in the hinterland, which is famous for its high-quality wool rolls. In the flat and hilly plains, the white sheep are like clouds, and the gurgling streams are like The bells sway, and the Boguto sheep here are strong and slender with long curly hair. They are the finest fabrics for weaving the finest aristocratic costumes. They can bring a huge income to the Gangfei Empire every year, but it really makes this place popular by other countries. Well known, indeed another reason,
　　
　　Because he is a person, the recently-unemployed military minister Rubin Sack, whose hometown is Fokodila, Rubin’s family crest is the diagonal of a pair of big sheep,
　　
This used to be a glorious family crest, but at this moment, when the hearse engraved with this family badge passed slowly from Gangfei Street, the sight of passers-by around it was not respect for the dead, but for the country thief. Contempt and hate
　　
"Bah, such a person should have been dead!" Some of the passers-by expressed abandonment, and some expressed puzzling, and did not understand why this glorious Gangfei old man chose such a ruined erroneous road in the last six months. Only children with big eyes will find the diagonally engraved corners of the hearse very cute. They want to step forward, but none of the adults took it away.
　　
The Rubin Sark was dead, but the storm was not calm. In the eyes of most non-civilians, the Istanian attack was due to the relocation of Rubin Sark, a rich and powerful man who benefited from the unrest in Gaul Kyoto. In order to cover up his incompetence in facing the national crisis, he also collectively guided public opinion to accuse Rubin Sack as a thief who stole the national interest. Some so-called noble scholars also vowed to come up with so-called solid evidence that they broke the high in August. For the Istanians on the front line, the first target of the war is not Gangfei, but closer to the Inner Sea Pollotto City-State Union,
　　
"Istanians want to know the ambitions of swallowing the entire inland sea. Gangfei Empire is not the sequence of its first attack. If it was not because someone rushed to Beijing to shake the foundation of Gangfei Empire, but also for the army The voice of opposition has been suppressed so much that the current Gang-Nan Empire will definitely not face the situation of the country breaking mountains and rivers."
　　
The Kyoto faction that promotes such remarks is headed by a series of emperor factions of the Duke of Andia who took over the post of Minister of Military Affairs of Rubin Sark. The reason why they are called emperor factions is because they include Lei, who is not the head of the New Five Army. Marquis Ou, just not the Marquis of the New Eighth Army, Marquis Yerdo, the Warlord of the Seventh Army, Wink, and the Marquis of the Eleventh Army, Marquis Doma. The four legions were directly under the emperor Gangfei. Because the assassination of the former emperor, the four legions enlisted by the emperor suffered much criticism from the Gangfei non-military circles. They were mocked as that 200,000 people could not stop one. People are useless,
　　
　　October is the last month before the advent of the cold winter. The falling snow can already be seen in some northern areas of the Gang Fei Empire. The temperature in Kyoto is falling very fast. The cold and windy autumn mornings have been criticized all the way. After spurting, puzzled, curious and respectful eyes, the old Rubin Sack's coffin was buried alone and entered the Marshal's graveyard. There were less than ten attendees at the ceremony, which was the most bleak time in which it was an honor to bury such a place. In the past, every marshal was buried, and all were crowded. At least a hundred followers, subordinates, students. The officer, the emperor’s representative, the military department, the huge family, the combined people are vast,
　　
But this time, because of the bad reputation, neither of Rubin Sack’s two sons participated, and among the ten were Rubin Sack’s old housekeeper, a reluctant military representative, although only A little official, but his face is as ugly as others owe him money, and his mouth is still saying, "It's so bad"
　　
Four coffin-bearers, a flag-bearer stood by the tomb, because the number was too small, and even the two horsemen who were responsible for pulling the cart were among the ten, once the famous Rubin Sack, or not I thought I would be so cold in the end,
　　
Surprisingly, the last person standing on the left was the Duke of Andia, who had just taken over as the Minister of Military Affairs of Rubin Sark. He wore a wide black trench coat and watched the dust from the shovel gradually submerge the pure white. 'S coffin, with a dignified and serious look,
　　
Those who don’t know, can’t imagine that the first thing he took over after the death of Rubin Sark was to abolish most of the military adjustment orders during Rubin Sark’s reign, just like sending an already tightened hair. The country of the article has once again become relaxed and normalized, or restored to its original appearance,
　　
This middle-aged empire, 16 years younger than Rubin Sark, has a medium build, sharp eyes, and short chestnut hair. During Rubin Sark's tenure as military minister, the duties of the Duke of Andia were in The South monitored the changes of the Fezers. The Emperor's Southern Expedition was proposed by him. It was one of the confidant's confidantes recognized by His Majesty the previous Emperor, so no matter whether he was senior or not, he took over the position of Rubin Sack He appeared here, it was not a hero to cherish the hero's feelings, it was all because of convention!
　　
In accordance with established practice, a martyrdom minister who is currently in office is eligible to be conferred the rank of marshal, but Rubin Sack had already awarded the rank of marshal ten years ago, so as an imperial soldier the highest status At the funeral of Marshal Fen, Duke Andia, the Minister of Military Affairs, must attend, and everything went well.
The four soldiers responsible for filling began to level the raised soil, and the flag bearer covered a stern flag on the graveyard according to the process. Andia sorted out the collar, the gray sky, dimly with a sad wind, and the ceremony was coming to an end
　　
At this time, a group of young uniformed officers rushed in from outside the cemetery, and their faces were filled with anger, "National thief, not qualified to be buried here!" An excited young officer was kicked to cover the tomb The military flag on the soil, the others took various tools for digging and prepared to rush out to dig out the coffin
　　
　　 "It's not like you, what do you want to do?" Duke Andia's eyes stood out coldly. Under his black trench coat was the uniform of the Empire General, covered with various royal blue medals.
　　
The officer "Lord..." looked at the uniform of the Duke of Andia and looked at the two rows of royal blue medals. His face was startled. He didn't expect to see an imperial general here. Some panic, isn't it that the people who attended the ceremony today are all irrelevant people!
　　
　　 "Who brought you in, the guards guarding the cemetery outside?" With a strong chill in the eyes of Duke Andia, he fought against the Fezers in the south. I have always kept no prisoners, and the mantra hung on his mouth is "Black two-legged animals are used to kill!" Adults, we are all soldiers resenting the actions of the thieves. Those guards listen to our intentions, Just let us in generously, please don't stop us! We are doing justice for this country! "The young officer rolled his eyes and found that only the Duke of Andia was the General of the Empire, and he boldly said, "Give justice? To an old man who has died? "The Duke of Andia looked at these young officers, pointing his finger far away. He said sharply, "The Estonians are attacking, the front is bleeding, and you have the ability, why don't you go to the front, where is the most Where you are needed, don’t assume that you don’t have a numbered armor on it. I don’t know your identity. It’s directly under the Four Legions. I don’t care who you are. Leave immediately, I can treat it as if I haven’t seen it, otherwise, I will be at your own risk! ""grown ups. I do not know what you mean! "The young officer who was spotted has a bit of slyness at the corner of his mouth." Is that true? Then I would like to mention you, I'm Andia. The current Minister of Empire Military Affairs! "The Duke of Andia said in a raised tone." The diversion proposal is now on my desk. Since you want to show your bravery, then I will fulfill you. Tell me your name and position, I will put you on the front line tomorrow, and let you show your bravery to the Estanians! If you can kill the Sultan of Istan, there is a chance that you will have a long history. "Your Excellency is Andia!" "The young officer was stupid, and the dozen people behind him were stupid. They didn't expect to encounter the boss of their boss. In general, they are still a faction, the other party is a big boss, and he is just a little hello." Sorry, we will leave now! "The young officer who found something bad was walking away with a dozen people, leaving Andia standing alone in front of Rubin Sark's tombstone. His eyes were complex and contemplative, and he grabbed a handful of soil and threw it into the air. As raindrops scattered, Andia raised her head and looked at the sky to herself, "Old friend, is this why you have to do this?" Or your hunch is right, some guys are crossing the boundaries of the soldiers and are starting to change from soldiers to nostalgic thieves! "
　　
After leaving Rubin Sark's funeral, Andia re-examined the triage bill that he regarded as a crazy move, and thought of the young and young people who were dragged by puppets. Impulse, Andia’s heart began to become dignified, the army is a double-edged sword, can hurt people and hurt themselves, especially in the current chaos of the main and young countries, it is no wonder that it has always been regarded as Rubin Sack, the representative of the military's interests, this time stood on the opposite side of the military
　　
　　Diversion Act! The threat is divided, and the danger of losing reputation is left! This is the path chosen by Rubin Sack. In fact, even if he did not die in the middle of this negotiation, he will be drowned by countless saliva when he returns to Kyoto. Regardless of his former colleagues who lived and died together, he admires Youjia and is full of respect. All of his subordinates will become his enemies. Andia’s hand trembles slightly, and is gently placed on a document on the desktop. It is like a heavy weight. The lower signature of the document is "Rubin Sark"
　　
　　 This bill is hesitant and trembling,
　　
Rubin Sack is worthy of being a veteran of several generations. He has seen many more conspiracies than ordinary people. After moving to Beijing, he once proposed that the emperor was young, and the chance of imperial conscription was very small. Gangfei is overweight, accounting for almost half of the military strength of Gangfei,
　　
Logically speaking, it is a good thing that the emperor’s directly under the Legion’s strength is large, which can ensure the emperor’s authority is strong, but when the emperor is young and the control of the directly under the Legion is completely used by others, such a ratio of force is not for the whole. The empire was extremely dangerous. He knew that the army was empty and the exploitation of military expenses was serious. He served the three emperors Rubin Sack. This time he decisively placed himself on the opposite side of the army. The emperor submitted an adjustment plan for the four major legions directly under the emperor,
　　
　　 This is the diversion bill,
　　
　　According to the plan, the four major legions will be diverted. Except for keeping the true 100,000 elite troops in Kyoto under the jurisdiction of the emperor, all other redundant troops are transferred to the border guards to supplement the heavy loss of the border guards due to the battle with the Falcon Empire.
　　
In this report, Rubin Sack bluntly admits that "there are huge loopholes in the border defense of the Gangfei Empire, the first is the shortage of troops, which lies in the war of the Falcon Empire. There are 200,000 Gangfen border troops either dead or Injured, the two main legions were beaten and disabled. This huge hole has never been replaced. Although a mobilization order was issued in August to recruit 50,000 recruits, it is still not enough for the 200,000 gap. Second It is due to serious shortage of armaments, the maritime trade line of the empire is cut off, and the land is completely monopolized by the southwest of the Falcon Empire. The sparse forest area that is rich in iron ore is also ceded to the Falcon Empire. The gap in the empire’s armaments will follow the army. The restoration of the quantity. The hole has become bigger and bigger,
　　
"If the maritime trade insurance cannot be opened within five years and the Jinsui policy is adopted for the falcon empire that has a strong position in material control, five years later, the new army that just expands the empire with the goal of 500,000 troops will be It was reduced to the embarrassing situation that the two talents used a long rifle, wore a set of armor, and had less than ten arrows in the archer's quiver." This is the imagination proposed by Rubin Sack, and this imagination has shaken the entire military sector. Although there are many inner approvers, few supporters dare to come forward,
　　
　　Because this proposal is passed, it will be a major reshuffle of the existing Gangfei non-military circles. Especially for the four directly affiliated regiments, as the emperor’s affiliated regiments, weapons and promotion opportunities are just the first class of the imperial empire, and general border guards. It bears the brunt of the war and confronts the enemy directly, and it is third-rate in both combat readiness and promotion opportunities. The disintegration of the direct legion into the border guards is affected by the thousands of parties behind the direct legion,
　　
Rubin Sack undoubtedly caused a lot of anger. The old man who had been in the flowered jacket obviously felt that there was not much time, and he no longer took into account the "rules" that involved his own hands and feet. Every morning, this one has decided to abandon everything. The old man will always stand in front of the window for ten minutes. His eyes are unfocused on the distant northern sky. He once complained to his old butler. Why didn't the other party give him more time? No one knows who he is in his mouth, but Andia, who is taking over, can now basically guess something, it should be the young emperor in the north because of this diversion bill. The main reinforcement is the border guard, and the biggest enemy of the imperial border guard is undoubtedly the northern emperor
　　
At this time, Andia had begun to discover that the old man who was scolded by countless people as a "national thief" used his hands to hold up the country's intention to put it in the light. The old man made a clockwork for this country, but walked under his own feet. On a thorny road, every step is for the old man. The heavier the country, the weaker the old man is, until the blood drains, and the sacrifices made for the country are now working.
　　
　　 "Sir, the Yuqian meeting will be held until tomorrow!" A deputy military officer pushed the door of Andia's office
　　
　　 "Oh. What's the reason?" Andia stood up unexpectedly and closed the folder with her hand. The Yuqian meeting only ended yesterday, why did it open tomorrow?
　　
　　 "The Istas approached Fokodilla. Someone suggested that the four big legions could stop the march of Ista in Fokodilla!" The adjutant responded oddly.
　　
　　 "Someone?" Andia's tone increased,
　　
"It is His Majesty the Emperor!" The adjutant smiled bitterly. "You mean that the seven-year-old Emperor Majesty proposed to block the invasion of the Estonians in Fukodila?" The expression on Andia's face will be suspicious, even if His Majesty the Emperor is a longitudinal wizard. There should be no evils to this extent, but it was the life and death of hundreds of thousands of people. It was not the children who played with each family. Although His Majesty the Emperor was only seven years old, it didn’t seem ridiculous to this extent.
I heard that His Majesty the Emperor The combat plan was drafted by Rubin Sack!" The adjutant grinned a little bit~EbookFREE.me~ To be honest, this rumor didn't even believe him himself, Rubin Sack has been dead for more than ten days How could it be possible to draft a battle plan for His Majesty the Emperor. If it were not too tight for Andia, he would not say it. "Well, let's go down!" Andia twitched slightly, and she waved her hand unexpectedly, as if she believed this possibility. Rubin Sack could not be resurrected, and there was a copy in the hands of His Majesty the Emperor. There is only one possibility for the war plan drafted by Rubin Sack. Rubin Sack made it before going to the negotiation. There is only one reason. Rubin Sack seems to have a hunch that there are too many people who want to kill him. For Falcon Empire 1, this negotiation is for Rubin Sack to die
　　
　　In Dandong, which does not have much strategic value, in exchange for the rare neutral attitude of the Falcon Empire before this devastating disaster, avoiding the situation where the imperial empire is under enemy,
　　
　　 While the land trade line became fragmented due to the invasion of the Istan, the importance of the sea trade line was highlighted to the first,
　　
　　 A large number of weapons and war preparations are from the newly restored sea route into the Neihu area and into the hinterland. You are arrogantly said that this dead old man has used his life to gain a trace of vitality for the Gangfei Empire.
　　
Compared with these, the so-called "borrowing" proposed by the heads of the four direct armies of the Istanian soldiers who did not dare to face the Istanian soldiers' fronts, abandoning the region of the Gang-African Empire in the south, and guiding the Istanians to the Putuo region to ease the front. Combat pressure. Compared with the nobleness of the elderly, what a meanness, one sacrifices oneself, one sacrifices the country! (To be continued) If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for recommendation and monthly tickets. Your support is my biggest motivation. )