in the name of the queen

Chapter 203 The old guy is not suitable for this version!
"General Good Johnson, what else do you have to say about the current war situation?"

The burly King Sweyn VII of Oden raised his riding crop and pointed at Helenzburg, which was crumbling in the wild flood, with a proud expression.

He certainly has reason to be proud.

Before the war began, Good Johnson, the kingdom's number one general who had always been mature and prudent, did not know what illness he had, and he desperately opposed the war.

The old general's reason was simple, the Sussex Empire was very strong.

This reason made Swain VII very uncomfortable.

Very strong, right?

The Odin Empire was stronger than the Sussex Empire now, so what?

The most powerful part of the Sussex Empire is its navy. Of course their army is also very powerful, but how much force can they project across the Channel?
It's okay to bully a weak country like the Bagash Emirate across the sea, but it's very difficult to defeat a small and strong country like Oden across the sea.

What's more, the Kingdom of Oden is not fighting alone.

King Swain VII snorted with some displeasure and waved his horsewhip vigorously, "Helenzburg relied on the canal to hold on, but now it will fall because of the canal. This is the direction of fate."

"Our army will win, General Goode."

Tired.

Swain's words made Good's face instantly turn pale.

The riding crop in Swain's hand waved vigorously in the air, making a crisp sound.

This is enough!

The old guy Goode is too cautious. He must now let the old guy understand what the energy and strength of young people are.

Being used as a weapon by others but without any consciousness and no political literacy, is this His Majesty the King who is known as the fearless sword?
Old General Goode was deeply disappointed, but he still patiently persuaded: "Your Majesty, although Helenzburg is not a strong fortress, it is backed by the canal, so it is difficult to conquer."

As long as he captures the three overseas provinces, he can obtain the coveted Hansa Province and the Gil Canal.

"This is the power of nature, a gift from Mother Earth. The flood will help us tear apart Helenzburg's already weak defense line. I can't think of how they can resist it."

Although the mastermind behind the scenes can fully support him with military expenses, weapons and even tens of thousands of elite "mercenaries", it is not easy to end immediately.

The Sussex cabinet's approach seems to be protecting the Queen, but in fact it is clearly telling everyone that if you want to deal with Sylve, go ahead and we don't care.

He cast his expectant eyes on Good Johnson, waiting for the old general's affirmation, and then performed a good show of the monarch and his subjects resolving their old feud for others to see.

There is someone behind him.

"Your Majesty, are you crazy? This is 1792, not 792! Piling up heads will only make us abandoned by the civilized world! Regardless of the outcome of the war, we will become the public enemy of the world!"

What's more, what does the Sussex Empire have to do with the three overseas provinces no matter how powerful it is?
The Sussex Imperial Cabinet and the Queen are at odds with each other, and it would be merciful not to add insult to injury.

No, they are already adding insult to injury.

This is a chaotic era. If the Kingdom of Oden wants to rise, it has to step on the corpse of the old guy.

Capturing the Hanseatic provinces, driving away the imperial queen, and killing the imperial governor were enough achievements to establish a powerful northern kingdom. They could even form an offensive and defensive alliance with the territorial states farther north based on their prestige.

After a copy of the declaration of war was sent to the Sussex Empire, the cabinet accepted it without hesitation, but only sent a fleet to block the coast and did not send a single soldier to support the three overseas provinces.

"Old General, are you suffering from old eyesight?"

Now Sven VII has an army of 170,000, which is greatly expanded.

Good Johnson sighed: "Your Majesty, it is indeed easy to use the canal water to break down the city wall, but the high places will not be affected, and the inner city of Helenzburg still exists. The flood comes and goes quickly, and it will be completely destroyed in two or three days at most. Retreat, then our army will have difficulty advancing on the muddy ground, and the enemy can continue to provide support through the canal, we."

Let alone the three Hanseatic provinces, what if the Sussex Empire sent tens of thousands of people across the sea?
He even longed for the Sussex Empire to do so.

If he can expand the kingdom's territory several times, even the title of emperor is not impossible.

Even if the Sussex Empire could defeat the Kingdom of Oden across the sea, it would still be impossible to defeat the military power of Rodinia.

The other two smaller provinces would be divided between his backers.

Not only that, the cabinet also urged Queen Sylph to return to the imperial capital as soon as possible and not to stay in dangerous areas.

Good Johnson looked at the expectant Swain VII and suddenly felt a little tired.

He didn't even want to look at Helenzburg.

His target was not even Hanseatic City, but a place further away.

The basis of all this is that the Kingdom of Oden took over Hansa and other provinces.

"I will kill all the people in Helenzburg, pile their heads outside the Hanseatic City, and completely destroy the morale of these cowards."

The Sussex Empire is the most powerful country in the world. Although it has been surpassed by the Vladimir Empire in recent years, it is not something that the Oden Kingdom can compete with.

Under the instigation of some major powers, they actively provoke the empire. Regardless of the outcome of the war, the outcome of the Kingdom of Oden will not be good.

The three parties will sign a blood pact with the blood of the empire on the corpses of the three overseas provinces.

He wanted to show these people his tolerant side.

Sven VII's eyes drifted into the distance.

Although the Kingdom of Oden does not have the courage to take the initiative to go to war with the Sussex Empire, it still has the courage to take care of the three overseas provinces with the support of other major powers, and it is very big.

Swain coldly interrupted General Goode's words and sneered: "None of what you said will happen. How can a selfish person like Roland pay a huge price to rescue the remnant army that is destined to be destroyed."

"He will just hide in Hansa City and wait for a decisive battle with us."

"General Goode, you are really old and confused. This is our tradition. I never thought that an old general like you would oppose tradition."

"His Majesty!"

Goode wanted to say something more, but was rudely interrupted by Swain.

"General Goode, our army is fighting across national borders and needs stable supplies. Please return to the royal capital immediately to ensure that the supply lines are stable."

Goode froze on the spot, unable to say a word for a long time.

It was clear to him that King Sven was taking away his command.

Although he has been stripped of a lot of power, he is at least the nominal commander of the legion.

But now he is not even qualified to speak.

He glanced at everyone unwillingly, but no one spoke for him. His body swayed a few times in the wind and rain, and his whole body seemed to have aged ten years in an instant.

It is obvious that the young nobles and generals are eager for greater benefits and more territory.

His stability was incompatible with the demands of the young men, but the fighting spirit of the king won their support.

Gude knew that the situation was over, so he did not resist. Instead, he calmly took off his sword, held it in both hands and handed it to Swain VII.

"I will return to the royal capital to take charge of logistics. I wish your majesty good luck in military affairs."

Seeing Gude's disappointed expression, Swain couldn't bear it when he thought about the achievements he had made following three generations of kings, so he smiled and comforted the old general.

"General Goode, logistics is crucial to the victory of the war. When I return in triumph, you will still be a great contributor."

Goode's expression was a little bitter.

great merit?

He only hoped that his judgment was wrong and that Sven VII could really triumph.

If Swain VII wins, he will definitely be released "magnanimously".

If he loses, he will probably "commit suicide" accidentally.

After Goode, the naysaying crow, was driven away, Swain VII raised his riding crop again and launched a passionate speech.

"Warriors, our army far outnumbers the enemy, and we have a steady supply of supplies. The Gil Canal is nothing at all. Even if we throw camping tents and leftover garbage in, we can pave a channel."

"The entire army listens to my order and takes Helenzburg within three days and Hanseatic City within a month. I want to celebrate the victory with you in Hanseatic City!"

Swain VII's passionate mobilization inspired the entire army.

As the order was issued, an elite team left the formation, boarded the prepared small wooden boats, and launched an attack on the inner city of Helenzburg.

The good news: Helenzburg was so badly damaged that few houses in the outer city were above water.

The bad news: Sussex people seemed well prepared, having retreated into the inner city when the heavy rain began, preparing for a final struggle in the inner city.

The elite team that rows the boat with both ends tilted is the Berserker Group.

This is the true elite of the Oden Kingdom.

They wore mail armor and domed helmets, holding small bucklers in their left hands, and long knives and axes in their right hands. Their faces were painted with various mysterious paints, and they charged without fear of death.

Berserkers can actively enter a violent state, greatly improving their strength, speed, and reflexes, but the price is that their endurance is exhausted after the rage ends, and they are unable to fight again.

The deployment of elite berserkers in the first battle shows the determination of Sven VII.

He wants to fight a beautiful battle of annihilation and shock everyone.

The only regret was that the heavy rain made the artillery misfire and unable to support the front line.

If there were enough artillery, Helenz would not be able to hold out for more than a few days.

This is probably the sequelae of flooding the city, Sven VII thought with a little regret.

It is a pity that these newly arrived artillery can only shine in the subsequent Hanseatic crusade.

The Berserkers made good progress and approached the inner city without encountering any resistance.

King Swain VII picked up the telescope and observed the battlefield situation with a serious expression.

Although he looks arrogant, he is actually very arrogant, but he is not without brains.

You can despise the enemy on the battlefield, but you cannot really underestimate the enemy.

Although he kept belittling the Sussex people, he knew the strength of the other party in his heart.

Who knows what kind of things are hidden in the three overseas provinces? While maintaining the "arrogant and bold" appearance, he is actually very careful.

Those big countries were using him, and he was using them.

Old General Good was not him, and I will never know why he took the risk.

The Day of Return is approaching and the world is heading towards chaos.

Either be the one who puts food on the table, or be the food on the table.

Opportunities are in front of you. If you don't take the initiative to fight for them, are you waiting for pie to fall from the sky?
Risks and benefits coexist, and if nothing is paid, it is impossible for a small country to grow.

Helenzburg and the Hanseatic provinces must be captured!

Seeing the Berserkers landing on higher ground, King Sven VII was finally relieved.

The enemy put up no resistance at all and seemed to have decided to abandon Helenzburg.

This is normal. They abandoned Oro Town before, but now it is just history repeating itself.

The Sussex Empire is old, like General Goode.

They are no longer suitable for this era!
The corners of Swain's lips raised slightly, and just when he was about to declare victory, a gunshot rang out.

His expression suddenly changed, and many young nobles and generals also changed their expressions at the same time.

Hell, Helenzburg is still resisting.

Sven was about to give the order when the smile suddenly appeared on his face again.

"Haha, listen, the gunfire is sparse, it doesn't look like an organized counterattack at all! Their main force has already run away!"

Swain VII looked at the generals with great satisfaction, "Everyone, can I announce in advance that the Battle of Helenzburg will end before nightfall?"

"Your Majesty is wise!" Everyone responded in unison.

Although the king's prediction was a little hasty, it was not bold.

The defenders of the inner city of Helenzburg were hiding in the room, and their muskets were not wet by the rain. They could secretly fire a few cold shots, but they were unable to organize effective resistance.

Can we make a comeback just by relying on holes dug in advance and scattered cold guns?

The goddess of victory is showing a charming smile, and the target is the warrior of the Kingdom of Oden!

(End of this chapter)