"What do you think, Qing Shumu, of the current situation of our emperor?"
After only Suzaku was left in the meeting, Schneizel asked softly.
"Our army has advantages in strategy and strength, but the commander of the EU Sixth Army took extreme resistance measures and dragged the war situation in a corrupt direction."
"General Barclay is a famous general with both wisdom and courage. If he were in the same position, I can't say he did better than him. It's a pity that after this battle, no matter what the outcome, his political and military career will It¡¯s the end.¡±
"Your Highness Schneizel, you are too modest." Suzaku said unexpectedly.
Although there is a lot of humility in Schneizel's words, most of them are true.
Although he can come up with a more cold-blooded and efficient combat plan than General Barclay, in the EU environment, even if he ultimately wins, Schneizel's plan will only end up in the same way as General Barclay. end.
As a soldier of the democratic republic, General Barclay's unauthorized interference in the internal affairs of the republic is a taboo that all politicians will never allow. What's more, the measures taken by Admiral Barclay to allow cities without defense means to declare non-resistance neutrality are even more disgusting to the EU's top brass. Giving remote areas that were originally dissatisfied with the central government of the Republic the power to declare neutrality was tantamount to openly recognizing the independence of these areas.
"Okay, now let's get back to the topic." Schneizel waved his hand to Suzaku.
"General Barclay's current tactics rely on his familiarity with the terrain and geography, and rely on the deep space of the entire three Baltic states to conduct mobile defensive warfare with highly mobile troops. This is a great advantage for us who are deep in enemy territory and have long supply lines. It¡¯s a pretty unfavorable situation. But"
Having said this, Schneizel showed a faint smile.
"The larger the mobile force, the more supplies it needs. Food and water may be collected locally, but weapons, ammunition, energy boxes, maintenance parts, medical suppliesa city or two A single stronghold cannot provide such huge needs. Therefore, there are only two ways for the mobile troops of the Sixth Army to obtain sufficient supplies. The first is to disperse the troops and concentrate the troops in a certain area according to combat needs. ."
"However, our emperor has an absolute advantage in military strength. If General Barclay really wants to do this, he will make a mistake of spreading his forces." Suzaku thought for a while and shook his head in denial.
Once the troops are dispersed, it is very difficult to assemble quickly. This obviously does not meet the needs of the mobile operations adopted by Barclay.
"That's right." Schneizel was not dissatisfied with Suzaku's rebuttal. "Then, General Barclay's remaining option is to rely on supplies obtained from the rear."
"However, the feasibility and risk of this method are too great" Before Suzaku could finish his words, he seemed to be stunned as he thought of something.
¡°Could it be that it¡¯s the sea!?¡±
Although air transport is concealed and fast, for a group army, the number of carrier aircraft required for air transport is too large. A movement of supplies can attract all the imperial troops. Ground transportation is also huge, and it can also cause transportation difficulties in certain terrain environments. But only in the Baltic Sea, where sea control is completely in the hands of the EU, transport ships can easily hide from the emperor's eyes. If necessary, we can forcibly dock at certain locations with the support of the Baltic Fleet.
"That's right." Schneizel pointed to the map of the Baltic Sea.
"Based on Barclay's combat location, the intensity of the battle, and the locations along the coast within the braking radius that are suitable for ships to anchor, as long as we throw out another bait, we can easily find their supply point."
"So, does Your Highness need me to cut off their supply line?" Having said this, Suzaku could naturally guess why Schneizel came to find him.
"Yes." Xiunaizeer nodded.
"Although this task sounds simple, it is very dangerous to implement. You are a Knight of the Round Table directly under His Majesty the Emperor. You can choose not to accept it"
Cutting off the enemy's supply line is equivalent to allowing Suzaku to penetrate deep into the enemy's position. Even if the Sixth Army lacks supplies by then, it will not be unable to form an attack force to deal with a small number of enemies.
"I accept." Suzaku chose to accept this task without hesitation.
"Our army will try its best to contain Barclay's troops from the front to form a frontal battle situation and consume the opponent's troops, weapons and ammunition to the maximum extent. This will more or less provide some help for your mission. Schneizel nodded with satisfaction.
?"However, if the EU sends reinforcements at this time."
"Regarding this issue, I was originally worried that the EU would dispatch reinforcements when the opportunity arises after seeing the outcome of the Baltic War, but now I feel at ease." Schneizel's smile contained a hint of sarcasm.
"Peace of mind?" Suzaku didn't understand why Schneizel said that.
From a tactical and strategic point of view, now that the Empire is trapped in the Baltic Sea by the Sixth Army and its supply lines are endangered, it is necessary to strengthen support for the Sixth Group and seize this best opportunity to expel the Bunitania Empire from the Baltic Sea region.
"General Barclaywhat a pity." Schneizel sighed regretfully.
It would be easy to say if the Baltic War failed, but if it succeeded, would these cities that had declared independence willingly return to the embrace of the EU? As a war hero, General Barclay will definitely be promoted and used by these cities that declare their separation from the EU.
¡°If Barclay is still politically savvy and has some selfish intentions for himself, then the collusion between the two will cause a huge blow to the EU¡¯s national political system.
Thinking back then, even Napoleon could be labeled a dictator and an enemy of the democratic republic and sent to the guillotine. The EU parliamentarians would not mind following the example of their predecessors and engraving Barclay's name on it. Of course, settling accounts after the fall has attracted too much criticism, and EU politicians disdain such low-level and shady things.
Isn¡¯t Bunitania¡¯s army right in front of you?
The script has been arranged. After more than ten days of fierce fighting, the Sixth Army put up a tenacious resistance in the face of the evil emperor. Unfortunately, Army Commander Barclay died on the eve of the arrival of reinforcements. Afterwards, EU reinforcements regained the Baltic territories, returning the occupied areas to the embrace of the motherland.
Marshal Barclay is a man of noble character. He has fought for his whole life with the noble sentiment of liberating all countries oppressed by the empire and bringing freedom and democracy to the world. He can be regarded as a model for our EU republicans. We will carry on the legacy of Marshal Barclay and continue to fight against all inequality in the world.
You see, the title of national hero has been obtained. I have also been promoted to two levels for you. This is a title of marshal that has not been awarded by the Republic for most of the world~~
¡°For the sake of us even writing the eulogy, Admiral Barclayoh! No, it's Marshal Barclay. For the sake of everyone's face and your Excellency's name going down in history, Marshal Your Excellency should rest in peace and honor.
Although it is a method without any new ideas, it has been used since ancient times, right?
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"To be honest, we should be called sky pirates, right? Above." Musashi, standing in the center of the platform, looking into the distance, said in a tone that seemed to be muttering to himself, but in fact he was mocking.
Outside the window, eight huge warships sailed in formation among the clouds.
"Modern pirates even use armed helicopters, so they are not called pirates in the same way!" Kamyu retorted dissatisfied.
That¡¯s right, Musashi never muttered to herself. This kind of mental state was classified by her into the category of thinking.
"A space fleet" Musashi's voice seemed to be sighing.
¡°Put together, it¡¯s just a ship.¡±
The warships that are more than 2 kilometers in length are too huge. Even if they have an ECS system that can be concealed, the movement of the ship body in a gravity environment is much cumbersome, so they are usually broken up in the atmospheric environment for formation flying. .
"But it's true. The name pirate is not nice. Let's just call it an armed privateer fleet." After glancing at Musashi on the side, Kamiyu continued.
"So, do we have a national privateering license? Above." Although the nature is the same, only those with a license can be called privateers, and those without a license are called pirates.
"Country? Aren't we working hard to create it?"
"In other words, are they still pirates? Above."
""
After being silent for a moment, Kamiyu suddenly jumped down from his seat, waved his palm, and announced loudly.
"Now I declare! The Solar System-Earth Circle Outer Space Empire is established here!!"
"A country with a population of less than double digits, or more." Musashi sighed again.
"That's long-winded. Anyway, I have the final say outside the Earth's circle." Kamyu tilted his head upward and snorted lightly.
Although there are no subjects, at this moment, Kamyu has the final say in the entire solar system and the space outside the earth's atmosphere.
""justMusashi, who was about to vomit, was suddenly startled, and then began to speak seriously.
"A fleet was found in the southeast, including three 10,000-ton ships, one 20,000-ton ship, and six 1,000- to 2,000-ton ships. Model comparison showed that they were the Bunitania Empire Panama-class transport ship and the Elizabeth-class transport ship. And 6 escorts and destroyers, or more.¡±
"Is it finally here!?" Kamyu put the pirate captain's hat on his head that he had prepared for a long time, and then attached a prop hook to his left hand.
"The entire fleet adjusts course, ECM prepares, all gun doors open, energy recharges!" No matter how you listen to the passionate tone, it shows that the young man is enjoying it.
"yes"
"No [yes]!" Kamiyu interrupted Musashi's answer.
"You should answer, Aye-aye Sir. (Navy term: as ordered, sir)"
"The energy is filled to 100%, and the target has fully entered the range." Musashi, who ignored Kamiyu's bad jokes, still lowered his head and completed his work.
"For the Solar System-Earth Circle Outer Space Empire!!! Fire!!!!!!"