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Chapter 713 The real war

Andre, the commander of Birton's division, looked helplessly at Lu Ming who was chattering beside him.

The Bilton Division is preparing to evacuate Fort Bilton.

Fort Belton is the capital of the state of Belden, and it used to be an important town in the northeast of the imperial capital. The Duke of Belton has always been the most powerful imperial general, rather than a hereditary noble title. Until more than 300 years ago, the empire fully established a constitutional monarchy. , the title disappeared in the long river of history.

However, the designation of the Byrton Legion has been retained, but until now, it has become the Byrton Division with only more than [-] soldiers.

Andre never dared to forget the glory of his predecessors, but the problem was that Byton's division was not mechanized at all, and only the division headquarters had a tank battalion directly under it, with only twenty or thirty tanks.

The third mechanic division of the Sonia National Defense Force, which is about to arrive at Fort Bilton, is one of the most elite mechanics in Sonia. It is a fully armored force with more than [-] tanks.

Bilton's division had no hope of resisting the attack at all.

What's more, the main forces of both sides are currently in a state of reorganization and assembly. The orders from "Dongston" and even the Northern Army Headquarters all ordered the Byrton Division to temporarily abandon Fort Byrton.

The frontline troops of the Sonia are still encroaching on their own territory.

This is the case with the third mechanic, because it entered the Grefenni area late and failed to catch up with the large-scale battle, which made its commander hold his breath. Now it is rampaging in the northern region, and, in the northern region, it is indeed It is difficult for the Griffinian army to pose a threat to it.

From the order of "Dongston", the legions of Griffinni are gradually gathering in the central region, and they are also waiting for the materials and equipment provided by the Eastern Alliance. The eastern heavy industry area and even the northern region are said to be producing at full capacity. Chariots, a large number of chariots have been continuously transported to the territory of the empire on the main line of the North-South Railway.

Therefore, today's piecemeal resistance in the northern region is basically irrelevant.

It's just unexpected that the normal evacuation operation of Bilton's division was obstructed by the Captain Lu from the Principality of Montenegro.

Under Captain Lu's command, it seems to be an infantry battalion. It should have been operating in the Newsselton area hundreds of kilometers away, where it is safe.

Unexpectedly, this small armed force came to the northern front line inexplicably.

Captain Lu was still talking eloquently, "Territory is exchanged for time, this is not the way to exchange it. We must stop the Sonia people's footsteps and beat their arrogance!"

For the first time, Lu Ming tried his best to convince people, and his mouth was dry, "The location of Fort Barton is also very important. Sonia's third mechanic is not just obedient to the orders of the superiors. , but has been advancing northward. Obviously, its goal is Fort Barton. Because it controls the Barton Bridge, its front can be flat in the northern area. In the next battle, his mechanical troops will be completely Take the initiative!"

Andre said helplessly: "I understand what you said, but our resistance is just like a car, and it will have no effect except sacrifice in vain. We are not afraid of sacrifice, but a sacrifice of no value is harmful to the commander. It is an irresponsible and shameful act."

If he didn't feel that the other party was so-called voluntary to support his side's war against the invaders, a small leader armed with hundreds of civilians would never see him at all.

If it's not that he doesn't want to lose his prestige in front of the third-party soldiers, and he doesn't want to be considered by the other side as cowardly and fearful of death, these explanations don't need to be explained.

Lu Ming said helplessly, "But, even if you retreat, aren't you prepared to blow up the Barton Bridge?"

Andre's eyes widened in surprise, obviously he had never thought about this question, and he found it incredible.

The Belton Bridge is the longest river-crossing bridge in the empire. It costs a lot of money and connects the southern and northern regions of Gryffindor. With a total length of more than 4000 meters, it has created a miracle in architectural history.

Why blow it up?
Seeing Andre's expression, Lu Ming shook his head inwardly. How is this a war?It was a child's play.

It is also true that even though the Sonias have captured the imperial capital, the casualties on both sides are not large.

However, more than 15 officers and soldiers were captured and surrendered in the Kingdom of Gryffindor.

Among them, eight divisions were organized and raised the white flag.

But it just sees that things can't be done because it doesn't want to make unnecessary sacrifices after being surrounded, but it will not change its flag and be converted into the Sonia army by the Sonia and turn against each other.

The Sonias were not as cruel to the Griffinians as they were to the Geders or the Western Regions.

Those behaviors in the Gaed people's area or the Western Regions are strictly prohibited. However, during the war, it is impossible for the soldiers to kill, set fire, rape and plunder, etc., will disappear. It is only compared with the Ged people's state and the Western Regions. This kind of violation of military discipline The behavior is relatively small, because if it is confirmed by the first control gendarmerie investigation, it will really be severely punished.

Of course, the Griffinians who held a demonstration in the Sonia-occupied area were still mercilessly shot by machine guns.

Thinking about it, Lu Ming said: "What if I say that we have a chance to stop the Sonia's mechanic and make it return home?"

Andre shook his head disapprovingly: "Captain Lu, let's stop daydreaming!"

Standing beside Andre all the time was a tall and thin colonel, the chief of staff of Bilton's division, De Baier.

In fact, we know from his surname that he may have a relationship with the last Duke of Bilton, and he may be his direct descendant.

At this moment De Bayer interjected: "Captain Lu, can you stop the Sonia's mechanic?"

Andre frowned and glanced at him, but said nothing.

Lu Ming nodded: "We have secret weapons and specially trained anti-tank soldiers."

De Bayer's eyes lit up: "Would you like to hear more about it?"

Lu Ming said: "Let's watch it again during the battle. I can't explain it for a while."

Andre shook his head, "Captain Lu, it's not that I discourage your enthusiasm, I also admire your courage and dedication, but the volunteers you brought were all infantry, and I didn't see any artillery or other large Weapons, I can tell you clearly that even if you fill your truck with gunpowder and get close to the Sonia's tank before being destroyed by the opponent, there is little hope of destroying his tank unless your truck is a secret weapon, It has an unknown structure, but according to my observation, these trucks seem to be produced in our Griffinian region!"

There was some sarcasm in Andre's tone, and he gradually became impatient with this Yankee who had never seen the world. Do you think tanks are so easy to deal with?You said that there are armored troops in the Northern Territory, but you think it is the kind of iron canned decades ago?Do you country bumpkin think our tanks are so ridiculous?

De Bayer stared at Lu Ming with some doubts in his eyes. He was originally happy, but now his confidence is gradually shaken.

Lu Ming thought for a while and said, "In this way, I only need one regiment to cover, and the tank battalion directly under the division headquarters. I hope I can also stay. My battle plan is to fight against Sonia's tank division at the Barton Bridge. Initiate a blocking attack, and if it is unsuccessful, our people will blow up the Barton Bridge, so the covering troops you left behind have enough time to retreat."

"What did you do to blow up the bridge?! Do you know how much impact it will have on the economy of Bilton State?" Andre's tone gradually became severe.

Lu Ming really wanted to crack open his skull to see what was inside, but he also understood that the Gryffinni and the Sonia have always been one. In fact, no matter which side wins the competition, they don't have the shame of subjugation. .

What's more, there has never been the baptism of modern and tragic wars. The current state of mind of many of their senior generals is completely different from their own.

Over there, De Baier heard Lu Ming repeatedly mentioning "bridge bombing", but his eyes were very bright. Obviously, he supported the idea of ​​bombing bridges.

"Master, I am willing to stay and supervise Captain Lu not to blow up the bridge!"

De Bayer said so, but the light that danced in his eyes obviously thought that leaving behind, even if it proves that these northerners are bragging, at least they can blow up the bridge and seriously hinder the smooth realization of the Sonia people. Strategic objectives.

Andre frowned, but De Baier had already said to the staff not far away: "Convey the order of the division headquarters to order the third regiment and the tank battalion of the division headquarters to stop the retreat, and wait for my further instructions!"

The staff officer stood at attention and left.

Andre was a little helpless. It seemed that the critical moment was really at stake. De Bayer didn't like him too much, and he had nothing to do. In the Barton division, De Bayer's prestige was probably higher than that of his teacher.

(End of this chapter)