Power and Empire Chapter 1828: Makino Morrowind (1)

When the final result of the Dangerous battle came, it was still dark and the world was silent and gray. Adjutant Roger Kage knocked on Alder's door with an ugly face, "What's the matter?" Erd opened the door sleepily, and found that the young adjutant's face was extremely ugly, and the corners of his eyebrows twitched. "What's wrong?" ‘

"My lord, the Battle of Dalny is over..." Adjutant Rogkag passed the War Report with the Warmth in his hand and hesitated.

"It's over? So fast!"

Alder suddenly felt his head clouded. He took the battle report from the adjutant in disbelief. He eagerly opened the battle report of the Battle of Dalney. His eyes swept over the battle report, his face turned pale, breaking through? Why is it a breakout! Isn't it just waiting for work?"

Alder didn't understand, but the report of the battle was as painful as being stabbed by a knife,

I spent countless efforts to forge the Gaul Northern Army, and suffered more than three-quarters damage in this battle. Not only the famous Hasen Rambo died in the battle, but also the collective of Northern Army generals trained through the Northern War. Out of the tragic overall death, when the North Army succeeded in breaking through the encirclement, it was equivalent to having lost most of its combat effectiveness.

The Western Front was completely lost. At this time, it was only half a month before the Northern Army was glorious in the north of the empire. According to the battle report sent, the Northern Army had successfully broken through from the direction of Daniel. The Ministry believes that this is the first time that the Imperial Army team fought against the Vicky Falcons and finally won the battle, but for Alder knowing the entire battle plan, the meaning of the so-called breakthrough is no different from defeat.

Feeling a little annoyed, he staggered to the window. As far as my eyes could be, there was only a black sky, and the early morning before dawn was extremely quiet. Alder clasped his hands tightly together, and he squeezed the report into a ball, muttering to himself, "Darney, what happened..."

This battle has been regarded by him as a key battle that can reverse the current situation on the Western Front. Before taking over the Northern Army, Algernon Katja had contacted Yad, the true chief of the Northern Army at that time. If it were not for the recommendation letter of Miss Algernon Julia, I think this plan to lure the enemy into depth is quite feasible, and I have personally revised the combat style of the Falcon Army together with Algernon Katya, confirming Foolproof. Yard handed over the Imperial Northern Army that he had worked hard to forge,

The location of the battle was chosen at D'Aerni, who has a geographical advantage. The Northern Army is commanded by Algernon Katja, who has a double background of the Imperial Guard and Kyoto. The amendment planner is the famous general Yar who has reversed the situation in the North Germany, the person performing the most critical cut-off logistics task is Hasen Rambo, who has the most experience in combat operations on the Western Front. No matter how you look at it, they are a rare match in the world. All three of them are the top three commanders in Gaul. Good at strategic layout, Hasen Rambo is well versed in the tactics of the Falcon army, although Algernon Katja's reputation is damaged. However, it is recognized as a genius of the Gaul military in the command of the battlefield. In other words, the Vicia Falcon will be blocked by the three top generals from the Gaul military at Dalny. Alder believes the main plan. Not surprisingly, even if it fails to achieve a twisting victory like the Battle of the North, at least it will be able to drag the war into the severe cold of winter.

But the facts are **** before my eyes. . . . . . Yard pushed open the window solemnly to let the cold wind blow in. After the anxiety in his heart eased, he turned to look at the adjutant "Rogkag" behind him. How are the new army preparations?"

"Forty thousand people have been recruited. But the supply of weapons is a big problem, and many soldiers cannot get the armor. Most of the weapons are eliminated weapons!" Adjutant Rogkag replied with a confused expression. He did not Knowing that Yard suddenly asked what the new army was doing, since the main force of the North Army was transferred to the west. The 200,000 troops remaining in the north of Gaul were reduced by half, and the elites were exhausted. Most of the troops who stayed in the north to suppress the Slavs were second-line troops. In order to completely eliminate the potential troubles of the Slavs, Yard submitted to the Gaul Ministry of Military Affairs. Add two to three legions about one hundred thousand new army proposals,

It may be that it is too unkind to take the Northern Army from Alder in this way. Algernon Julia approved this request to expand the New Northern Army. Because of the regaining of the North, many northerners After returning to their homeland, the population recovered a lot. In addition, the northern region is vast and rich in products. A large number of refugees from the western front because of the war have also poured into the northern region. For a time, there was a rare recovery period in the northern region. The population was 2.35 million before regaining the north, and quickly recovered to 7.34 million. Although there is still a gap between the 21.34 million population in its heyday, it is already enough to make Gaul support the war.

"Get ready!" Alder retracted his gaze from a distance, his tone became firm.

"Ready?, my lord, what do you mean?" Adjutant Rogkag asked puzzledly

"Preparing to take the army to Kyoto. "Alder took a deep breath of the early morning breath from the window." The defeat of the Northern Army has completely lost the Western Front. The Falcons will inevitably cut in. This time, Vicia The Falcon will not give the Empire a chance to breathe. I previously thought that the steppe cavalry who had advanced in advance could not pose a substantial threat, but it is different now!"

"The areas that have been swept by the steppe cavalry have lost their resistance in the chaos. The Falcon Army marching north from Dalny can reach the city of Kyoto almost unimpeded before the arrival of winter."

"Last year we lost the Northwest. At the beginning of the year, we lost the four provinces including Northwest Rusty. This time, it may be the entire area west of Kyoto, five or ten provinces. In this situation If you don’t want the situation to become the worst, Kyoto should mobilize the four legions that have remained on the eastern border!"

"Since it is to mobilize the Eastern Army to fight, why should we prepare!" Adjutant Rogkag said with a confused expression

"Because compared with the Falcon soldiers who are near the city, Kyoto needs to guard against the Eastern Army!" A wry smile appeared at the corner of Alder's mouth. The four ruling leaders, faced with the aggressive pressure of the China-Biyah empire before, these ruling and their princes may not dare to be dissatisfied with the empire, but now the situation has changed. The situation in China-Biyah is worse than ours. It is said that the people from the East Court had already reached the Bailichang Court in Kyoto two months ago. Now, where is the power to suppress the four major governing districts in the east"

"The war with China and Bialand two years ago was due to the unfavorable logistical supply of Daraknita Archon, one of the four powers of the Eastern Army, which led to the empire’s planning for several years of the Eastern Offensive." Alder's voice stopped. . "In order to express punishment, His Majesty the Emperor personally ordered the deprivation of the Dalacnita family's consul status, but he did not regain his power to command the Seventh Army of the Eastern Army. The original intention was that the Dalacnita family should commit crimes and meritorious service. The empire has guarded the Eastern Front for generations, but now that the battle is so eroded to such a degree, will the four ruling regions in the east continue to be calm? It is necessary to defend against the Eastern Army and resist the pressing of the Falcons, an army that Kyoto can rely on. Only us!"

September 11. dawn. The Falcons who took a rest after the war in Dalny all marched northward, first occupying the province of Philip, which has no resistance at all, and then entering the Gaul hinterland provinces of Wolstanz and Kobrunner in two ways. These two provinces have been hit hard by the prairie cavalry. The local defenders were either completely wiped out or they were unwilling to go to the battlefield and went their own way. Facing the heavy pressure of the Falcons, these troops similar to the local Liberal Democratic Forces began to panic. Rising up, some regions chose to surrender, but some regions chose to resist, and sporadic fighting was inevitable. However, under the strong advancement of the Falcon Army, the blocking power of the small area was almost ignored. The marching army surrounded the provincial capital of Wolstanz. Three days later, the provincial capital surrendered, and ten days later, the Kobrun province surrendered.

At the time when the Western Gaul Line was gradually collapsing, Angelio, who returned to Gaulkyoto, received an unexpected appointment. He was appointed as the province of the Plata uppertu region, the border province east of Gaulkyoto. Governor. This caught Angelio somewhat by surprise. The Palladium area is known as the gate to the east of Kyoto, and it is the connection point between the Kyoto area and the east. It has always been an area directly under the jurisdiction of the Kyoto Ministry of Internal Affairs. It has not been appointed by a separate governor for a hundred years. It is now in a precarious situation. Algernon Julia suddenly made such an uncharacteristic appointment, the meaning inside is definitely not simple

On the one hand, Angelio sent someone to secretly convey the situation to the Falcon Empire, and on the other hand, he took two hundred Gaul Guards to his post.

The late autumn storm hit here when he arrived. The storm slapped on the window sill of the hotel. From time to time, there was the sound of tree branches being broken. Angelio turned his back on his back and looked at the street outside the window in silence. The big raindrops hit the windows. Although there are raindrops and stars outside the window, there are rare lights in the city, like the stars in the sky. It seems that the war on the Western Front has not spread here, and the flow of people is like weaving. In the streets, the screams of merchants on the street, the light of pedestrians walking leisurely, and the lively girls in various clothes strolling on the streets in the rain, like flowers and butterflies flying up and down, as pleasing to the eye,

Han Lei, the capital of the Palladian province, the center of commodity circulation in the eastern part of Kyoto,

From east to west, the scale of this city can be described as magnificent, with walls measuring up to 20 miles long and wide. Even in the suburbs of the most prosperous Kyoto area, it is definitely considered a first-class city, Gaul Kyoto. A large number of materials and iron ore flow in from here. It is a century-old trading center and already has a taste of a commercial city. Especially after Algernon Julia returned from the west, the traditional trade was reformed and cancelled. The tax is based on the actual transaction amount, and a one-twentieth tax amount is implemented.

This business tax reform is called a genius by the Gallic Ministry of Internal Affairs. In fact, Angelio who has actually been to the west knows that this is just his "learning but never tire" mistress who is moving according to the Falcon Empire. It's only here, but it cannot be denied that the introduction of this new business policy in a very short period of time is like a strong line of strength for the dying Gaul business, especially for Plato. The area with its own commercial and cultural atmosphere has greatly eased the negative impact caused by the turmoil of the war.

Angelio can see from the hotel room that the opposite villa is holding a large-scale banquet. The nobles are still living a life of drunkenness and dreaming. They have not been affected by the defeat of the war. The civilians are plainly busy with their own children. Life, the occasional silver bell-like laughter from the street, in the blink of an eye, you can see a pure and lively face,

The captain of the guard accompanied by "My lord" walked in respectfully and said, "The new governor's mansion is ready"

"Really? Which family's property!" Angelio turned around calmly. In fact, the banquet opposite was for him. I don't know who revealed the news. The nobles here already knew the news that they took office and made preparations in advance. Not only did they prepare the Governor's Mansion a long time ago. Even the servants are ready, even women can be ready if they want! In this city where a governor has not been established for a hundred years, the nobles are also worried that the new governor will be a difficult figure.

"It's the property of the Bilis family!" The captain of the guard had a calm face and answered naturally. It is so close to the Kyoto area, and naturally it has a very close connection with Kyoto. It is on the table of many local families. There is already an explanation about the new governor Angelio. He was born in the northwest region and had an unpretentious effect. He was aloof and mean, unreasonable. He had experienced fighting on the Western Front and seemed to be injured.

In these words, the local aristocrats have already portrayed a terrifying image of a logistics officer in their minds. The local aristocrats are also considering that Kyoto will place such an obviously uncomfortable figure at the eastern gateway. I'm afraid it is not just as simple as the so-called strengthening of management in name. The fact that the reception banquet on the first day suffers from closed doors is a clear proof. The next step is an economic storm that swept through the Palladian area

The first order issued by the newly appointed Governor-General was to divide the Platto area into ten regions according to their geographic location, from the innermost urban area to the outer village areas, and cities. The densely towering roofs also divided the city with densely staggered streets. Then the second order was to set up a large trading house outside the city. This move made the nobles of this city somewhat incomprehensible.

As a city with a strong commercial atmosphere. Han Lei not only owned a large trading house for a long time, but also had more than one. There are as many as three, why do we need to set up one more, but it is very fast. The nobles in the city feel a headache,

The third order of the new governor is to ban all other unofficial trading houses, declaring that any trade not handled by official trade is illegal. Once discovered, all people and goods are confiscated, and heavy taxes are added to the goods. The catalog of items.

The definition of important items is weapons, war horses, armor, iron ore raw materials, grain, cotton and other general daily necessities,

For the Palladian area, this decree is simply a disaster. The war on the western front has caused many nobles in Palladian area to make a fortune by smuggling the items listed above. The hoarding of such materials in the hands of the young nobles was cut off most of the profit margins at once. The nobles in the Plata region went to the governor for theory, but were turned away by the guards. In front of the vicious emperor's guards, the nobles chose another way. They wanted to expose the incompetence and greed of the new governor. The nobles first ordered their related industries to shut down for ten days to cause a depression in the market, and then the nobles who suffered losses went to Kyoto to blatantly robbed the new governor mentioned above.

The news from Kyoto is that all those who go to sue have been arrested by the Imperial Guard. Even the Minister of Finance, who has always had a good relationship with the nobles, is like a leaf fluttering in the autumn wind this time. I have been ill for seven or eight days without showing up, no way, the imperial finances and taxes have bottomed out. The most important thing is that the finance minister has received a warning from the palace. If the finance minister wants to make his own way, his majesty does not mind taking the finance minister’s property. After this money, there have been rumors from the outside world that the assets of the Minister of Finance of the Empire are as high as more than 10 million gold coins, which is almost half of the empire’s fiscal and tax revenue. With this money, the empire will be able to equip 200,000 troops at once. /

In the case of financial exhaustion, asking for money from the east. This is the way Algernon Julia came up with. As the economic mainstay, the Kyoto area was churned out by the prairie cavalry in large areas of ruins. It is difficult to recover in a short period of time. Things to achieve, and the collapse of the Western Front is in urgent need of a large amount of money,

The import of materials from the eastern region into Kyoto made many eastern aristocrats make a fortune~IndoMTL.com~The strength of the eastern region has surpassed the Kyoto region, and this cannot continue. The funds from the treasury have all flowed to the eastern aristocracy. In the pocket, Kyoto is squeezing out every board to fight the enemy,

The appointment of Angelio as the governor of the Paratope region was to suppress this imbalance and at least to get a share of this huge profit. When Angelio received this secret order, he immediately asked Fatty reported this. For Algernon Julia’s self-righteous economic policy, Fatty will naturally not object,

The heavy taxation bill has had a very obvious impact on the economy of eastern Gaul. The most influential thing in the Palladian area is the supply of these strategic goods. Because of the heavy taxation and the tolls of the provinces along the way, many travel to and from the east. 'S caravan had to stop business activities,

The impact of this is also huge. Gaul Kyoto, which has been forging for three months, discovered for the first time that the price of iron ore raw materials on the market has risen rapidly, and even reached very outrageous prices. Then there is a shortage of cotton to withstand the cooling weather,

At the end of September, the Falcon Army broke through the Mejanig Province, the connection area between the Gaul hinterland and the Kyoto area, and forced its troops into the Kyoto area. At the same time, Gaul Kyoto issued a combat order to the four major consuls in the eastern region.