Rurik and Hezekiah went over to take a look at the place Ella pointed to. It was within the Seven Hills Empire, not quite close to the border, and looked no different from other border areas. But Ella even pinpointed the area to a small circle based on the rivers on the map.
They were puzzled and had to ask aloud: "What's here?"
"The Croatian First Border Guard has 12,500 people. This is where they are stationed. They are mainly infantry and engage in agricultural production on the border during their free time. Their combat effectiveness is extremely low."
After saying that, Ella moved the pen down a certain distance on the map and drew a small circle.
"There is also this location. The Mercian Field Army is deployed here, with 17,500 bowmen. It is one of the main forces of the Seven Hills Empire. It is equipped with a large number of cavalry and can carry out rapid maneuvers."
Rurik and Hezekiah were stunned. This is the strategic deployment of the Qiqiu Empire troops and should be kept secret. But Ella sounded like she was counting the money in her pocket.
In fact, this is a situation that Ella already grasped when she was Baselisa. The border guards are responsible for the immediate defense against invading enemies, while the field army uses their mobility advantages to roam several border areas to carry out strategic strikes. This deployment of the Qiqiu Empire has not changed for hundreds of years, and his uncle is likely to do the same. Won't move.
After drawing a rough range, Ella threw the pen away.
"These two troops are the most likely to participate in this combat operation. Go and see what they are doing right away!"
Ella was right. The reconnaissance force sent there soon brought back news: the Croatian First Border Guard was purchasing grain and grass and manufacturing siege weapons.
"It seems that this war is also very urgent for the Seven Hills Empire. But this roughly confirms that these grains and siege weapons are for the upcoming Mercian field army, which is the real force to attack the capital of the island republic. Main force."
"Then what are these navy here for?" Hezekiah asked.
"It's very simple. They are waiting for work." Ella replied, "Continuously approaching the capital of the Island Republic, even if they do not attack, they can force the fleet of the Island Republic to abandon the Republic of Liguria and quickly return to aid. I am afraid that Aulus has already The location for the decisive battle has been chosen and the trap has been laid.”
"It's going to take years and months to finish the fight against my mother-in-law? I can't wait any longer!" Rurik slapped the table, "I might as well lead my troops to penetrate the Alemanni Federation and return to Azov City from Lulu!"
"...You don't want supplies anymore?"
Rurik fell silent for a moment. Five thousand of them sounds like a lot, but they carry more than 20,000 people's supplies for several months. If they go overland instead of boats, they will become a complete transport team. No matter how confident he was, it would be impossible for him to use a transport team to penetrate the Alemanni Federation.
As far as the current situation is concerned, they can only wait for the nearby battle to end as soon as possible. Fortunately, this doesn't seem to be very far away. The Seven Hills Empire has caught the Island Republic off guard, and the Island Republic's small territory is not enough to provide them with room for maneuver.
This chapter is not finished, click [next page] to continue reading -->>
【Baselisa's Restoration Diary】 【】
The fleet of the Qiqiu Empire was slowly but firmly advancing in the direction of the Island Republic, putting increasing pressure on the capital of the Island Republic. In the first few days, many ships brought citizens of the island republic to Insteria for refuge every day. But the island republic quickly imposed martial law on the capital, making it not so easy to enter or exit.
The fleets of the Seven Hills Empire and the Island Republic still haven't started fighting.
Finally, like Rurik, Ella couldn't help it anymore.
"We can't wait any longer! We are spending money every day! And it will also affect our return to sow seeds! Penetrating the Alemanni Federation is not feasible, and we cannot slowly transport supplies back to Asia like a caravan. Sucheng?"
"Your Majesty, I heard that every time a caravan arrives in the territory of an Alemannic Federation lord, a tariff will be levied. The Alemannic Federation has more lords than ox hair, and there won't be much left after arriving in Azov City! And there’s no guarantee that no one will peek at our supplies!”
"Then we have to find some way to generate income, right? Can't we just use 20% of the commission to guard Yinstria's city for ten days and a half?"
As soon as Ella finished speaking, the lord of Instria, Onruok, ran toward the port with a group of men. But when they arrived at the port, the old lord stood far away and did not dare to step forward. After a while, the minister who came to be the messenger ran towards Ella, huffing and puffing, shouting as he ran: "Mercenary!" Mercenaries! Stop guarding the port! The lord of the territory next door came to our territory with about a thousand troops. Go and drive them away! "
Ella did not expect that the lord of Instria would dare to use her as a mercenary, nor did she expect that a war would break out in Instria while she was stationed there. After being stunned, she asked: "The lord of the territory next door? There are no lords in the Qiqiu Empire, but there are lords in the Alemannic Federation, but aren't they from your country?"
Unruok heard Ella's words from a distance and immediately shouted: "Who and that bandit are our own? He robbed me of my prey last time we hunted! This time he led his troops to Listree Ya, you must have bad intentions!"
"Hmm...it would be easy to deal with just a thousand people."
Since he said he was going to be a mercenary, Ella had no choice but to participate in this matter. But before she could nod in agreement, another group of people came running from a distance. The leader was the son of Onruok. Before he could reach the port, he shouted at Onluok: "Father! You forgot to take your medicine again! They just used it to help the island republic. This matter on the island Didn’t the Republic also tell you?”
Hearing the words "rush to the aid of the island republic", Ella was stunned again. But he only heard Onruok shouting at his son: "Who knows if they go to the aid of the island republic, they will also destroy us! I have worked hard for several years before I can finally afford to drink wine. , how can I let my enemies pass through my territory?"
"Father! You are stupid again! What an enemy! The dog you targeted last time when you were hunting was a hound raised by someone else! You almost shot the hound to death, and you said someone was robbing you of your prey!"
This chapter is not finished, click [next page] to continue reading -->>
【Baselisa's Restoration Diary】 【】
"I don't care! It's rare for me to spend money to hire so many mercenaries. I feel bad if I don't use them! Mercenaries! Mercenaries! The money I paid, listen to me! Go and beat that dog lord back!"
Ella stared at Onluok with a complicated expression: "...are you sure?"
"Sure... Uh, no, wait a minute." Ongluok pondered for a while, then waved the minister back.
He whispered something into the minister's ear. After a while, the minister came back wiping his sweat.
"Our lord just asked...well, asked you if you could beat that lord...and pretend that he was not instigated by us?"
()
://
