Alien Empire Total War - Chapter 235
After releasing all the prisoners of war, the three divisions of the Imperial Army set off, heading towards the 5th Division’s quarters under the leadership of the defecting staff officer Enkelan.
The three division commanders did not think that the fifth division of the enemy would still stay in the garrison waiting for them to come to the door, so they sent scouts to check the situation of the enemy. In a hurry, the march slowed down, and finally arrived at the supply station abandoned by the Fifth Division in the afternoon.
When they arrived, the supply station was already empty, leaving only the garbage and various supplies stacked in the warehouse, including khaki military uniforms for soldiers to change, canned food, and ammunition filled with paper-packed bullets. crates and heavy boxes with artillery shells, etc.
It is worth mentioning that, before entering the supply station, in order to avoid suffering the same tragic fate as the enemy’s Second Army, the commanders of the three divisions first dispatched several teams of soldiers to investigate inside the supply station and ensure the supply station. After there were no tunnels and a large amount of gunpowder was buried in the ground, they were able to enter the supply station with confidence and take over the various supplies stacked in the warehouse.
According to the original plan, the imperial soldiers took out the Enkelan uniforms stored in the warehouse and replaced the blue-blue uniforms on them. The number of uniforms stored in this supply station was not enough to equip the soldiers of the three divisions. Therefore, the soldiers of the two infantry regiments of Jarvis’s fourth and seventh divisions can only be replaced first, and the others who cannot be replaced can only find a way later.
After changing into military uniforms, the soldiers pulled out the cans in the warehouse to open the food, and enjoyed a full meal. Then they pried open the sealed box of paper bombs, replenished ammunition for the troops, and waited for them. As they left, a fire set the supply station on fire.
The reason why the supply station is set on fire is to destroy the evidence. The soldiers can’t carry their own military uniforms with them. This will only expose them, and they can’t just leave them here. When the enemy comes back, they find that the uniforms in a warehouse are gone. , replaced by the uniforms of the enemy country in one place, even the most powerful soldiers at the bottom can infer what their plans are.
And the fire they set before they left can perfectly destroy the evidence. If the fire goes down, not to mention the clothes made of fabrics, even the wooden warehouse itself can be burnt down.
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The three divisions of the Fourth Army were operating on the front line. In the far rear, in the city of Ankerton, the capital of the new empire, two high-ranking imperial officials who came from the Sona Palace were standing respectfully in the study, facing Charles. Reported on the progress of the war in the South during this period of time.
Since the last three-person conversation, Charlie has given Sandy and his uncle Gunila the command of the southern war to deal with them, while he is personally preparing for his fiancee Sophia’s wedding. , and the coronation ceremonies expected to take place at Ankerton and Hillens after the war in the South has been completely settled.
However, now Charlie took the initiative to summon Sandy and Gunilla for no other reason – the naval battleship built by the organization on the southern coast was finally built and fell into the water after five months!
Although it was shelled by the Enkland Navy more than a month ago, which resulted in damage to some warships and a delay in the completion time, with the blessing of the system, dozens of warships were finally launched, and the sailors on board were already ready. , After the warship is launched, it can leave the shipyard immediately and assemble for standby.
After five months of construction, there are currently eight tier-6 battleships, eight tier-5 battleships, seven tier-4 battleships, one tier-4 flagship, ten short-heavy artillery frigates, and eight mortar ships. Forty-two new warships, these forty-two warships have been blessed by the system, not only the strength and toughness of the warships have been strengthened, but also the accuracy and range of the artillery have been more or less improved. Compared with the same class of warships driven by the Crane, the strength is not a star and a half.
“Forty-two newly launched warships are assembled and ready to meet the navy of the Enkelans at any time. I summon you here, not for the war on land, but for the navy.” Charlie confronted the two of them. said.
“Your Majesty, according to the report of the Minister of the Navy Aurel, the Enkelans still maintain a fleet of about forty warships in the Proden Sea area. We can first let the Navy take this enemy army. The fleet goes to work to show the Enclans how their proud navy has been so easily defeated by us,” Sandy said.
“Before that, we should discuss the appointment of the commander of this fleet,” Gunila said. “A good fleet also needs a qualified commander, and we cannot let a person with mediocre ability to command them. .”
“Yes, we should find a capable fleet commander.” Charlie nodded in agreement, “Reynard, Uncle Gunilla, do you have any suitable candidates for you to choose?”
Charlie is very clear that since he appointed the two ministers as cabinet ministers, many nobles and wealthy people in the country have approached these two people, hoping to get closer to them and make it easier in the future.
“Indeed.” The two thought for a while and then said one after another. Sandy glanced at Gunila and signaled that the latter should speak first. Gunila nodded at him and said, “Vitalig of the Stewart family is a A suitable candidate, he is the younger brother of the late General Gokaj, who is also proficient in navigational knowledge and naval tactical command, and he has expressed in various public occasions that he must avenge his brother who died in battle.”
Charlie didn’t speak, and silently wrote down the name in his mind. He then looked at Sandy, who said, “Please allow me to recommend my cousin, Perrin Sandy, who just recently graduated from the National Military Academy with distinction. Graduated from the Naval Department~www.mtlnovel.com~ is currently assigned to serve in the Department of the Navy.”
“Your cousin?” Charlie wrote down the name and asked curiously, “How old is your cousin?”
“He just turned twenty-sixth birthday, Your Majesty,” Sandy replied. “If I remember correctly, the Vitalig that Gunilla recommended should have just turned forty?”
“Indeed,” Gunilla said, “Vitalig once served as the captain of a warship and made a lot of credit, but in a battle he was taken away by a stray bullet and his left eye was taken away from the Navy. Retire and go home.”
“That seems to be an experienced and brave veteran.” Charlie applauded, he thought for a while, and said, “Let the people you recommend join the new fleet together, and let Vitalig be the fleet commander. Perrin served as his lieutenant, and the two commanded the battle together.”
After he finished speaking, he added: “Let the Admiralty draw up a transfer order to appoint Vitaligue as the rank of major general and Perrin as the rank of colonel.”
“Yes, Your Majesty.”
The two answered in unison.