Chapter 352: Operation code: Silver Blitz

Chapter 352 Operation Code: Silver Blitz
The east coast of the New World, the northern sea.
Advance island.
This is a desert island where birds do not shit, but because it is less than 50 kilometers from the Potosí Islands further north, you can even see the thick white mist surrounding Potosí from here.
Therefore, it was occupied by the Hilius, whose base camp was far away from here, and named it "Advance Island", which became their base camp for dealing with Sark and Atlant.
But stationing here has another unexpected benefit.
That is because it is located in a tributary of the warm west wind. Although it has completely entered the cold winter, the warm current prevents the Hilius soldiers who are short of clothing and food because of someone "robbing the house" from being directly frozen into popsicles...
"Hey hey...it's so cold! I already miss the tropics like a steamer."
The young private soldier Mackazi shrank his neck so that the cold wind would not be so violent, and then he spit out a breath and turned into a cloud of white mist.
"Ha! Me too."
"And... and those Atrian women with big butts!"
"Hehehe..."
Several soldiers at this time were standing on a temporary observation deck built on the island with muskets on their backs, performing routine security tasks.
But they were only wrapped in a few more layers of singles, and they couldn't even see any cotton wool. It's also difficult for them to be full of hs thoughts.
Among all the colonies of Hilius, only the Deputy King of La Plata has winter in the real sense, and only there will be winter clothes for soldiers, and there are also some excess reserves.
However, most of the winter clothes they prepared for the frontline soldiers had already fallen into the pocket of Falitis during the first wave of supply line blockade.
The actual war is not a strategy game, and materials cannot be generated out of thin air. It is not so easy to refinance sufficient winter clothing for all frontline soldiers.
This "Silver War" started at the end of autumn, and now it has been nearly two months before it has reached the coldest time of the year.
call--
call--
The cold wind blowing from the eternal white land in the north whirled as if to take away the last warmth of the human body through the gaps in the clothes.
Especially the inexplicable disappearance of a large number of supply ships and merchant ships some time ago.
Although the upper level made targeted changes in time and adopted the form of a cluster fleet to carry out large-scale transportation, this also seriously delayed the progress of the frontline war.
However, the various ships lost during that time could not be repaid in a short time, and the overall capacity of the supply line was inevitably seriously affected.
Especially after the winter, all kinds of materials are consumed seriously, and logistics has been severely strained.
Not only ordinary soldiers complained, but even the front-line commanders were in a dilemma.
In a small mountain sheltered from the wind on Qianjin Island, a temporary headquarters has already been built with cold-proof bison leather.
At this time, the brazier was lit in the tent.
The senior officers of the Hilius Front Fleet have already made a living.
Major General Alcott, the commander-in-chief, held his command knife and asked in a deep voice to an officer sitting on the side:
"The General Staff, how are you working out the next battle plan?"
Hearing that the head of the general staff could not help but his face collapsed, but he had to bite the bullet and answer:
"Your Excellency Commander, it's not that we didn't try our best, but that we don't have enough players to break the deadlock!
In particular, the reinforcements from the Deputy Royal District of La Plata, which were originally scheduled to arrive some time ago, have completely lost contact.
The series of attack plans that we have formulated around the newly added three-tier ships can only be invalidated, returning to the stalemate tug of war. "
Since the war began.
The three parties have assembled a total of more than 60 warships of all levels and fought several battles on the sea near Potosi. Although Hilius has an overall advantage, it is impossible to eliminate the opponent's main force in a short time.
And over time, many of their disadvantages in cross-regional operations have gradually emerged.
There is no naval base nearby, bad weather, logistical pressure, medical support, ship maintenance and repair, personnel repair...all are the severe tests they face.
The Hilius officers and soldiers, who are accustomed to using their various advantages to crush the enemy, have not fought such a confounding war for a long time.
In particular, a powerful naval fleet headed by the "Stellenbosch" quietly disappeared inexplicably, making the senior officers on the front line a little confused.
They don't know if these comrades in arms suffered a shipwreck or encountered unexpected enemy forces?
Accidents mean variables, and there are too many variables, the direction of this war will be completely out of control. Especially when there is a stalemate now, it is not impossible to slide all the way to the abyss.
"Moreover, the war came too hastily. We rushed to the front line without preparation except for weapons.
Limited to the supply line capacity, there is not only not enough winter clothes. Fresh food is also rationed in limited quantities. Most soldiers eat bacon, peas, and oats that are durable in tropical environments, and morale is gradually declining.
Maybe we can go to the "Giant Cape Cape Fishery" to add some fresh food, otherwise the soldiers must have problems before the war turns around. "
Then, without waiting for Major General Alcott's inquiry, the head of the logistics department also reported to him the difficulties he faced.
Obviously.
From this point of view, the Tulip’s supply line blockade tactics are still very effective, and the contribution of the cold weather to the war is no less than that of the two countries on the front line.
The commander paused the commanding knife on the ground and watched as all the officers present made a summary for the meeting:
"Until now, our garrison in Fort Navidad is fighting alone.
If reinforcements from the colonies cannot arrive in time, the current stalemate may already be the greatest result we can achieve.
So, send our current situation back to the rear command and request..."
But at this time.
"report!"
The curtain of the tent was lifted, and an adjutant hurried in with the cold wind, and also brought the latest order from the rear.
"Stick to the line, Admiral Trivier will come to the front to command! The general offensive is about to begin!"
Upon hearing this, the officers below looked at each other.
"Could it be...?"
.......
The north wind howled.
The sea of ​​gold is shining brightly.
Located at the Navidad Navidad naval base on the east side of the Balboa Isthmus, a fleet of only two warships is ready to go.
Although there are only two in number, no one can underestimate their power.
The masts of these two warships hung the flag of the Hilius flame, the same as ordinary warships, but their combat effectiveness was essentially different from that of ordinary warships.
Because these are the two most powerful killers capable of dominating the New World-Quasi-Legendary Warships!
One of them is a three-tier battleship, with the general flag, captain flag, and noble flag with lavender sketches hanging on the bowsprit... to indicate its identity.
If Ivan can recognize it at a glance, this is the quasi-legendary battleship that once had an unfriendly interaction with the "Cape Storm"-"The Guardian Commander".
After nearly two months of arduous trekking, this big killer belonging to the strongest New Hilius Deputy King District finally came to the Golden Sea.
The other is also a Tier 3 battleship.
But just from the outside, this battleship is no different from Hilius's third-tier ship, and people can't see where it is "legendary".
But this battleship belongs to the vehicle of Admiral Trivier, the highest military chief who guards the Golden Sea and even the entire New World: "Stay Jellyfish"!
At this time, the "Styx Jellyfish" hung the flag of the fleet commander.
The tall and tower-like Admiral stood in his command position, and saluted with the captain, Grand Knight Adonis Auston, who was not far away from the Commander of the Guards.
The air is relaxed, like going on an outing before setting off.
Obviously they are confident about the purpose of this trip.
That is to end this "silver war" before the arrival of spring, and completely take down the entire Potosí Islands!
Operation code: Silver Blitz!
Originally, they didn't want to completely break the tacit understanding between countries, and took the lead in using the final quasi-legendary warship.
However, the stalemate of the war ahead made Admiral Trivier, the commander-in-chief of the New World Navy, also feel the pressure.
Because they had already made a promise to His Majesty Philip II who was far away in the mainland at the beginning of the war:
I promise to dedicate the first silver brick extracted from the Potosi Silver Mine to him when the regular treasure fleet returns in early spring next year!
Moreover, the return of the large fleet, which is related to the kingdom's military expenditure, will never be suspended, which will inevitably weaken the military power of the new continent and further break the balance of the front line.
In addition, the merchant ships that Hilius traveled with the Treasure Fleet needed to be turned over to the kingdom one-fifth, which was also an income that could not be ignored.
So, seeing the big fleet set sail for only more than a month, they made the decision to personally end.
The two quasi-legendary ships are enough to conquer Zac and Atlan, and may not even need to fight, as long as they show up, they have to obediently give up the silver mine.
What's more, unless all countries in the New World join forces, no one can make Hilius obey the rules!
The signal flag was waving, and the two warships slowly left the port.
at the same time.
Admiral Trivier took off the black snail from his waist and blasted it with all his strength.
beep--
The loud snail horns echoed continuously on the sea.
Grumbling...
A huge shadow with a body length of more than five hundred meters slowly emerged from the bottom of the sea like a silent ghost.
It is a huge jellyfish, or more accurately a huge sea monster in the shape of a jellyfish!
【Wild Sea Monster·Giant Species·Stay Jellyfish】
This is also the reason why this flat-looking Tier 3 ship is called "quasi-legendary"!
The diameter of the umbrella-shaped head of this Styx jellyfish has exceeded 60 meters, and its four mouths have reached 500 meters. It is a truly powerful giant species.
Generally speaking, as long as a large species of sea monster is enough to be called the lowest level "quasi-legendary", and the "Stay Jellyfish" with giant species is obviously not a weak person in the "quasi-legendary".
The snail in the hands of the admiral is called "Kraken's Horn" or "Sea Monster Horn".
After he personally defeated and tame the sea monster, he used blood from the sea monster to engrave the name of the legendary sea monster Kraken on the surface of the supernatural snail.
Then the corresponding ritual is held if the sea monster is willing: take a boat clockwise around the sea monster's body three times, and then go around the sea monster three times counterclockwise, you can establish a general contract, and use this horn to direct the sea monster's activities .
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As for what sacred Kraken is, some people say it is the king of wild sea monsters, some say it is the mount of ancient sea gods, and some say it is actually the first sea monster tamed by humans...
In short, although the legend is diverse, it will only take effect if the name is engraved on the horn.
This is also the reason why many sailors want to be sea monster knights.
嘤
The giant sea monster that appeared made a sharp scream with a generative organ that did not know where it was hiding, and gently pulled the two battleships with two mouths that seemed to be hung with countless rags.
Then accelerate instantly.
Wow...
They disappeared into the distant sea in an instant at a speed of 18 knots, which was close to the ship's carrying limit.
(End of this chapter)