artillery arc

Chapter 446 People Still Living in the Fantasy of the Past (Update 381)

While Olga rushed to hug her nephew, Belinsky stayed beside Wang Zhong and said in a low voice, "Although it's not nice to say this since you just had a son, you should leave as soon as possible for the Baras matter. The supplies coming from Baras have been greatly reduced now. You just came back from the front and know that we need those supplies."

Wang Zhong nodded: "Yes, I know. I will break through the supply line as quickly as possible and overthrow the current king of Baras."

Belinsky: "If we start in September, can we get it done by December?"

Wang Zhong: "On the way here, I have been reading the intelligence about Barras provided by the United Kingdom's MI6. I think it will take too long to conquer the entire territory of Barras in two months. There are too many mountains and the infrastructure is too poor.

"Our troops will be stuck in a quagmire and have difficulty moving forward. But we can advance along the highway and only attack their economically developed areas, forcing the Barras royal family to abdicate. Then, through our and the United Kingdom's infiltration of local forces, we can establish a more stable proxy rule."

Belinsky: "The United Kingdom's intention is to support the current king's brother, the more progressive Bawei, to be the king. I have read the files and found that Bawei is more in line with our secular ideas and can be won over. So we agreed to the United Kingdom's plan."

Wang Zhong: "That's even easier. We will advance along the highway like lightning, destroy all the enemy's resistance like a whirlwind, help the progressive brother ascend to the throne, and then return to the court."

Belinsky: "You must first conduct a landing operation in Balas. The land route between us and Balas is difficult to travel. The road level is about the same as that of the Nanant Steppe. So you can only go by water and launch a landing operation. I will mobilize the naval infantry to help you."

Wang Zhong was overjoyed: "How many marine infantry? How many divisions?"

"Two Marine Infantry Divisions will assist you. But they are only responsible for capturing the beachhead. It is up to your troops to capture the port city. Your First Mobile Army has suffered heavy losses and needs to be reorganized, so I have transferred some experienced fresh troops from other theaters to you."

Wang Zhong: "Why don't the naval infantry attack with us? I'm going to go and make trouble with the naval commander Koznetsov."

The Patriarch shrugged his shoulders and said, "It would be great if you could get the Marines. I am also happy to see it happen. As a priest who hears prayers, I cannot interfere in the affairs of your army and navy."

Wang Zhong was speechless.

At this time, in the temporary delivery room, Olga wanted to lift little Lev up high like at the beginning of the Lion King animated film. The maids in the room were all terrified, and only the midwife took little Lev away without fear of the royal power.

Lyudmila smiled and said, "Her Majesty has no bad intentions. She will not throw her nephew."

Olga stuck out her tongue. "Sorry, I got carried away."

Olga sat down next to Lyudmila and held her hand - this posture was a bit like Wang Zhong just now.

Wang Zhong watched this scene and temporarily forgot about his conversation with the Patriarch.

Belinsky: "We'll talk about the details tomorrow - maybe the day after tomorrow. I guess you'll be very busy today."

At this time, Mikhail came over and whispered in Wang Zhong's ear: "Duke Rorschach is here."

Wang Zhong: "Who the hell is he?"

Belinsky: "The core figure of the aristocratic faction is now known as a hardcore secularist. The inquisitor has not yet caught him."

Wang Zhong: "How could the judge fail to find the flaw?"

"As long as there is a clue, the judge will be able to catch it, so we must be cautious about those who cannot find the clues, because it is very likely that he is really innocent and has no clues," said Belinsky.

That makes sense.

Wang Zhong: "Then I will go meet this secular person who has suddenly attained enlightenment."

Belinsky: "Then it's not convenient for me to show up. I'll just stay here and watch my future godson."

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Wang Zhong looked at Duke Rorschach carefully, and then he was very sure that he had never seen him before.

In other words, the Duke may not have held a military post, which is rare among the nobles of Ant. The noble system of Ant borrowed from the noble system of Proshen Junkers, and generally noble men would seek a position in the army.

After the greetings, Duke Rorschach got straight to the point: "General, I heard that you are going to fight in Baras soon?"

Wang Zhong: “The news spreads very quickly.”

"Your headquarters did not return with you. This was basically known in the social circles the night you returned to Yebao. After that, combined with various rumors, it is natural to conclude that you are going to expedition to Barras."

Wang Zhong: "What kind of gossip? I think the court will be very interested."

"Ah, these are just some nonsense rumors circulating in the social circle. The court will not be interested in them. The evidence is that I am still sitting here chatting with you, right?"

This guy actually used the same logic as Belinsky.

Wang Zhong: "You want to ask me if I'm going to fight in Barras. I can only say I have no comment. But seeing how enthusiastic you are, it would be bad if I didn't say a word. You would be unhappy. My headquarters has indeed not returned. They have other tasks. That's all I have to say."

Duke Rorschach: "My request is very simple. My wife is the sister of the emperor of Baras. She also has the right to inherit Baras. I hope that after you overthrow the Baras royal family, you can..."

Wang Zhong: "How long has your wife been away from Barras?"

"Less than twenty years." Duke Rorschach shrugged. "Is there any connection?"

"Yes, your wife has been away from Barras for almost 20 years. How can you guarantee that the locals of Barras trust her? Can she really convince the people as a queen?"

Duke Rorschach: "I will go with her. According to the rules of Baras, women cannot inherit the throne, but sons-in-law can. As for our relationship with the locals, we are just in name only. The Ante Empire has always implemented a tributary rule in this newly acquired territory and hardly interferes with the locals...

"If it doesn't work, you can station troops there. I will then appoint you as the regent general..."

Wang Zhong stood up and threw the cup in his hand to the ground: "Dream on! Do you think this is the Middle Ages? Inheriting the throne! Wake up, even the crown of His Majesty the Tsar - in short, don't dream at this time!

"For your dream, we may have to station troops in Baras in the future, and then the garrison will be caught in an endless security war!"

I have seen this, it has happened so many times on Earth.

Wang Zhong continued, "No, I won't do that! You still have the nerve to say that you are a die-hard secularist. Just based on your thoughts, you can't be a secularist! I should report you to the judge right now! But my son was born today and I'm in a good mood, so I'll let you go. Get out of here!"

Duke Rorschach ran away in a hurry.

Wang Zhong's throat was a little dry after his yelling. He reached out to grab a cup but it was broken. He had no choice but to walk to the wine cabinet next to the living room, take out the bottle and take several gulps to quench his thirst.

After drinking it, he suddenly remembered: Damn, using strong liquor to quench my thirst, I am becoming more and more like a real Ant man. No, judging from my physical fitness alone, I am a real Ant man!
He put down the bottle and leaned against the wine cabinet, thinking.

Upon learning that the guests had left, the maid entered the room and began to clean up the broken glass on the floor.

Mikhail came in again, still whispering in Wang Zhong's ear: "General, another guest is here."

Wang Zhong sighed, "Does he have a relative of Baras this time? Tell them that this matter is no longer negotiable. No matter how many people come, it will be useless."

Mikhail nodded: "Understood. Then I will go and persuade them to go back."

Wang Zhong waved his hand, signaling Mikhail to leave quickly.

After the butler left, Wang Zhong sighed.

He knew that this day would be much longer and more difficult than he had imagined.

(End of this chapter)