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371 – Preparation for the next day’s fight (2)

Two hours later, the Archduke of Warsaw distributed a report containing the details of the first day’s battle to the generals of each country in the Allied Forces.

The expressions of the generals who received the report were frowning, but they did not dare to look at the Archduke in reprimand.

Anyway, he was the commander of the Allied Forces and a man of noble status, and the loss of today’s first battle was largely due to damn Peter Jaeger, but the Archduke’s fault could not be said to be greater.

However, as the Grand Duke of Warsaw read his report, he expressed his position by slightly lowering his head with a feeling of shame and apology.

“Well, I didn’t have enough skills, so I pushed the soldiers too hard on the first day of the siege. Still, I got no results. After leading to defeat in the most important first battle, even ten mouths have nothing to say. Allied morale has dropped significantly. “You really have no shame.”

As His Majesty the Archduke bowed his head to everyone, the generals all waved their hands and said.

“It’s okay. “The opponent was Peter Yeager, right?”

“What kind of results can you expect from day one when fighting that guy?”

“We still have many soldiers left.”

They say things like that, but it turns out that their speed was really slowing down.

I only say things like that because in any era or any society, when everyone is in a difficult situation, pretending to be okay and encouraging each other gives them the strength to endure.

The Grand Duke knew that, so he expressed his gratitude and returned to his serious mood.

“Well, now that the damn moat has been created, I don’t think the attack using the troops we used today will work. So, what do you think about making bags of dirt and filling the moat or mobilizing a wizard?”

To those words, Captain Greenwich, who served as the Chief of Staff of the Allied Forces here, responded with a serious expression.

“You must do so. Additionally, there are signs that the battle will be prolonged, so siege weapons such as catapults seem to be needed. “If you find a rock or something to throw around and attack them, you might see some results.”

“Is there no other alternative than that, Captain?”

Greenwich sighed and answered.

“Don’t you know the consequences of your clumsy strategy against Peter Yeager?”

This could have been a remark criticizing the Grand Duchy of Warsaw’s petty behavior in sending reinforcements in the war against the Kingdom of Stockholm and the Reich Empire.

Because it was not an overt attack, the Archduke was obviously offended, but he controlled his anger by holding back.

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‘After defeating the Reich Empire, I will then destroy Czechoslovakia.’

After making that decision, he spoke while acting as if it was no big deal.

“Therefore, it is best to place commanders below the battalion commander at the forefront to raise the morale of the soldiers and distribute generous rewards. “It creates the illusion that even soldiers can become nobles if they fight well.”

“Let’s do that. According to the original plan, Bastion Fortress should be captured within 2-3 weeks, but it looks like that plan will have to be scrapped. “What measures do you have, Captain?”

“As the Chief of Staff, there is nothing I have thought about.”

Greenwich’s smile was full of confidence based on evidence.

“We are somehow continuing to receive supplies from our home country, so we can conduct battles in this castle for up to four months. So, I think it would be a good idea to take a long-term view and attack Bastion Castle.”

“What is the reason?”

“I don’t know how much supply the enemy has, so I’ll leave out supply depletion. Our army has 7 times more soldiers than the enemy. So, if you take the time to gradually reduce their troops, allies with more soldiers will have an advantage. Of course, there will be some sacrifices in the process…”

The Grand Duke of Warsaw spoke on behalf of everyone.

“The monarchs of other Allied countries said they would be satisfied with losing 30% of their soldiers as long as they could cut off Peter Yeager’s head. “Keep trying.”

After receiving support, he spoke with confidence.

“If we acquire siege weapons and the means to fill the moat and attack over the course of two or three months, no matter how active Peter Yeager is, the limit will inevitably come.”

After hearing those words, another general at the bottom asked.

“Reinforcements will definitely come from other parts of the empire. And isn’t two months too much of a loose schedule?”

Then the other generals around started laughing.

“Look, I understand that the empire has already mobilized all the soldiers and people around here to form an army of over 600,000. “If we were to gather more troops from elsewhere, it would take at least four months to gather them and march here.”

“It’s good to have a lot of worries, but doesn’t it make sense based on common sense? No matter how strong and great a commander Peter Yeager is, it is unlucky for reinforcements to arrive within two months.”

“If reinforcements arrive within two months, I will put my family’s honor on the line and sell all of my family’s assets to give to the general.”

The calculation that it would take several months for the reinforcements they expected to arrive was part of a plan that Peter Yeager had been preparing for several years.

When it comes to siege, it is important to reduce the number of casualties as much as possible and ensure the capture of the castle.

At this time, the most reliable way to attack is to attack with appropriate strength over a long period of time.

And they will devise a strategy with the goal of somehow killing themselves just before reinforcements arrive.

However, their premise that it would take four months for reinforcements to arrive was completely wrong.

The Reich Empire’s reserve force system established by Peter Jaeger is able to muster troops much faster than expected, so 600,000 additional imperial troops have already been summoned and have begun their march towards here.

However, even if the Allied generals were competent, something happened that was impossible according to common sense so far, so of course they cannot prepare for it.

Captain Greenwich, feeling that he had taken control of the atmosphere of his meeting, continued his argument.

“Plus, since they are trapped in the castle, there is a possibility that an epidemic will break out in a month or two.”

Unlike Peter Jaeger, the commanders of the continent of Europa did not know about the infectious diseases that usually follow war zones and the cause of people dying when they come to field hospitals even though they are not seriously injured.

However, based on the experience I had gained so far, I knew that whenever there were many people trapped in the castle, someone would start having diarrhea and vomiting at some point, and this would be a signal that a line of people would fall ill and run away.

No matter how capable and amazing Peter Yeager was, I thought he would not be able to stop the ‘epidemic’.

Meanwhile, Peter Jaeger not only secured and managed several wells in the castle to prepare for the water situation, but also when it came to washing, he made everyone wash with a towel soaked in water if the situation was not possible, and made sure that urine and feces were disposed of in designated areas. It was made mandatory.

Some civilians and soldiers who violate this rule are punished by whipping themselves on the spot upon detection, thereby maintaining strong hygiene standards.

The problem is that there is no sign of an epidemic at all.

“Of course, this is a hopeful observation. In any case, if the siege prolongs, their morale will gradually decline. “If the Allies change their offensive strategy from now on and continue to attack over a long period of time, they will be able to cut off Peter Yeager’s head with fewer sacrifices.”

The Grand Duke of Warsaw thought that this operation was perfect, so he applauded.

Even if he wanted to find fault with all his knowledge and experience, he found nothing wrong.

So, he started thinking about Captain Greenwich’s abilities, something that Peter Yeager would have called a mental victory.

‘After all, I am the commander-in-chief here, and I am the one who adopts this plan, so I am the most capable. After achieving victory based on this, I will return to the Grand Duchy of Warsaw and publicize my capabilities.’

“So, what do you think about field warfare?”

“Field warfare may be a good idea. But now our soldiers are full of people and their morale is not very high. “If there is a field battle, there is a high probability that deserters will emerge one after another.”

“You damn lowly commoners. “I understand. Is there anything else you would like to recommend to me?”

Greenwich thought a little more and then spoke.

“Let’s loosen up the spies a little more. Also, just in case, you should not help even if a request for reinforcements comes from another front.”

“Let’s do that. Then, I will end the meeting with this. In addition, I will make sure that all those who have many complaints and lower morale will fight and die honorably at the vanguard tomorrow. “You know why, right?”

The dead have no mouth, so they cannot speak, and they will no longer be able to make demoralizing sounds.

After the meeting, the Allied forces led by the Archduke of Warsaw fought bloody battles with the imperial army every day for seven days and succeeded in producing siege weapons.

They managed to prepare stones to load the catapult and then prepared to launch it at the castle where the imperial army was located.

When all preparations were completed, the Grand Duke of Warsaw raised his sword and gave an order as if this was an opportunity.

“All forces charge!”

Peter Yeager laughed when he saw that they had brought a catapult.

“Huh, shall we go out now?”