Who taught him magic?

"How do you know that there are no longbowmen in Fran's magic army? And they may not have magic giant ballistas!"

Joyce was a little dissatisfied.

"Is that thing accurate?"

"Why do you have to consider using this thing to fight the magic army? The important thing is speed and support!"

William couldn't help but said: "You have to know that the three troops in Lundrona do not have the ability to support quickly! If we want to urgently support the royal capital from here now, do you know how long it will take?

But do you know how much time can be shortened by using this kind of vehicle? "

"Then don't you think about the issue of griffins? If there are griffins in the French offensive force, how will you fight after you march quickly on the plains?"

The magicians argued about different angles, and Green listened silently and did not join the discussion.

To be honest, what they say makes sense.

It's just that the focus is different.

Greco is a supporter of the idea of ​​strengthening firepower, while George and others obviously agree with speed support.

In fact, both sides are not wrong. After all, this thing is not omnipotent. It cannot have strong firepower, high speed, and can also attack the air and the ground.

Green also hesitated for a moment.

Six months is too short, so there must be choices.

How much he wanted to see the possibilities in the future at this time.

As a result, no picture appeared in my mind.

Is it possible to have an unknown existence with unknown identity?

Can you show him various possibilities based on the future development of this bulky thing?

Chapter 97 William: I understand, I understand!

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In the office, William Lancaster found Green.

Although this one has been studying Green, the two of them have not actually had much contact with each other.

Green didn't have any thoughts about this guy either.

Mainly because he was afraid that the commander of the Seventh Legion would rush over and slap him.

"I think this kind of vehicle is still very necessary. The three main regiments in Lundrona cannot support quickly. This must be solved!"

William carries Leo's map with him. As a traditional commander, he also has a lot of research on new weapons.

Many magicians in Suen believe that magic artillery should be used to arm the magic army.

It is of no use to the guarding legion. The amount of equipment is too small and it cannot form any combat effectiveness.

No matter how much equipment there is, it may not be able to compete with the magic army on the frontal battlefield... So these magicians agree to use it to arm the magic army.

But William obviously had a different view.

He believes that arming the Magic Legion with weapons like magic artillery is a waste.

He spread out the map he carried on Green's table and said seriously.

"How many troops do you think Fran will mobilize at most if he declares war on us?"

"One magic legion, two guard legions!"

Although Green didn't know what he wanted to say, he was still very cooperative.

"so much?"

William's expression changed slightly, and then he fell into deep thought.

When he was in the third regiment, he also discussed this issue with internal officers.

They all agreed that if France wanted to send troops, it would be half an army at most.

Sending out an army is too exaggerated!

It doesn’t take so many troops to fight Leo!

If Fran really dispatched so many people, even if the two guarding legions had little combat effectiveness, the total number of people would be far greater than them.

"The magic legion is the main offensive force, and the guard legion is responsible for occupying and defending... If there are really three legions... I suggest expanding the army!"

William Lancaster replied after a moment of silence.

"Look at the map. The eastern and northern borders are too far away from us. Even if we prepare in advance, it will take at least seven days to march.

I don't agree with fighting Fran's troops in the east and north. It's too risky and the battle line is too long!

These two areas are not within the jurisdiction of Lundrona, and many local nobles are related to Fran. If we fight them here, we will definitely lose!

Therefore, I suggest that we abandon the eastern and northern borders and set up defenses in King Leo's capital in the central region.

Lundrona's three main regiments are not good at encounters. Even the first regiment with the strongest combat effectiveness will definitely be defeated if they suddenly encounter enemy magic troops on the plains!

Defense is what we are good at!

Gleick was wrong to think more firepower was needed, but he was also right. "

After hearing such words, Green raised his head and asked with interest: "Why do you say that?"

"The reason why he said it was wrong is because he saw the shortcomings of our troops and knew that we were not suitable for sudden encounters.

Time is still too short. Can we mass-produce such vehicles in less than six months?

If not, we still have to focus on defense, support and defense!

In my opinion, it is enough to be able to transport troops quickly. In terms of firepower, a magic Gatling is enough.

His consideration cannot be wrong, the firepower is insufficient, and air defense is also a problem... But I don't believe that Frank will invest many griffon troops in this battle!

If they were fighting Suen, there could be three hundred, five hundred or even a thousand... But they were fighting Leo... We are not worthy of them sending out so many gryphon troops! "

William's meaning is simple, regardless of whether it is strengthening firepower or air defense issues.

Just bet that Fran can't invest too many gryphon troops!

And the loaded magic Gatling is not without its ability to fight.

If only a few griffons appear, even if it can cause losses to the ground troops, the losses will not be huge.

Necessary losses are bearable.

"Then why do you think what he said is also correct??"

"You don't need to think about it for now, but you must think about it in the future!"

William answered briefly.

This guy's meaning is actually quite simple. It's enough to have fighting ability and a certain defensive ability. Anyway, Fran will not invest too many gryphon troops.

It does not matter!

As for later?

Strengthen firepower and reduce transportation, that is a new type of vehicle that can be combined with other types of vehicles.

At least there is not enough time now, so a choice must be made.

Under the threat from France, William was the first commander to give a specific battle plan.

His meaning is also very simple, to support and defend quickly to avoid encounters and decisive battles on the plains.

Consume Fran's magic troops in defense, and if you hold on, you will win!

The decisive battle did not happen all at once, just pull the troops from both sides to one place and start fighting directly.

After hearing these words, Green looked at William in surprise, feeling that the next successor of the Seventh Legion was indeed not a waste.

I have just been exposed to these new weapons for less than half a year. From commanding magicians to commanding ordinary soldiers, it is already amazing to be able to come up with such a battle plan.

Throw away everything that can't be defended, and put the main force in King Leo's capital.

This is definitely a place that Fran must capture.

They don't have to take the Western Territory, but the capital cannot be circumvented.

"Do you think we need to expand the military?"

Green suddenly spoke.

"The army must be expanded! However, I do not recommend expanding the army according to the organization of the three main regiments, as long as it has a certain combat effectiveness!"

"Guard troops?"

"Correct!"

"How much expansion do you think is appropriate?"

“The guard force, or defense force, I suggest is composed entirely of ordinary people, as long as they have a certain combat effectiveness.

Eight regiments, 24 infantry battalions, if appropriate. "

"Tell me why!"

"If I were the commander, I would deploy the first and third regiments with the strongest combat effectiveness in the royal capital, and then remove four additional guard regiments to defend the royal capital with nearly 1 troops.

Then deploy the second regiment in the city of Cordoba in the west, three guard regiments to assist in the defense of the west, and the last guard regiment to defend Lundrona.

If the French side wants to send a small group of magic troops to surround them, the Western troops will directly eat them.

If they dare to divide their forces, deploy the troops in the royal capital to overwhelm the magic troops in front of them!

Even if it costs a lot, it's still worth it!

As long as we can eat half of their magic army, or severely damage them, we have already won half of this battle! "

William took a deep breath and said with inexplicable excitement: "As long as we can block this battle, even if we don't win, it will at least bring us peace for one to two years!

As long as there are one or two years, Fran will never have a chance again! "

I have to say that William's words really made Green think.

In one possibility in the future, I should also focus on defense.

But that future encounters three fatal problems.

First, we don’t know the specific strength of Flan and did not expand the army in time... Under normal circumstances, the three main regiments are enough to maintain the current situation, but when it comes to fighting, the strength is still somewhat lacking.

Second, internal instability!There were traitors such as the Marquis of the East. After the march route of the second regiment was leaked, the entire army was defeated directly on the plains.

Third, there is no air superiority!Lundrona does not have an air force. It has two small griffons, but it is unable to compete with Flan for air supremacy.

These three problems are very fatal.

However, based on the analysis of the pictures I saw, Franz did not invest too many gryphon troops and used them as scouts.

When necessary, the gryphon units placed outside will be recalled and then used in an organized manner.

However, William never commanded a large-scale war.

There is nothing wrong with the general direction of defense.

But there is also something to be learned about how to defend.

You put all the artillery on the city wall and bombard the opponent. This is also a kind of defense.

You put the opposite magic troops into the city to fight. This is also a kind of defense.

As for the latter, they deliberately made them think that the defense line had collapsed and put a small number of magicians in. They were not familiar with the environment in the city.

At a corner, they suddenly saw a magical Gatling aimed at them. Not all magicians in Flan were high-level, and some magicians might not be able to react.

If those third-level magicians don't release defensive magic, is it possible that they can still block the raging and roaring bullets?

The body can be beaten into pieces!

The individual combat effectiveness of magicians is indeed far superior to that of ordinary soldiers. Without suitable weapons, ordinary legions cannot defeat magic legions.

But whether it is Su En or Fran, their way of fighting is actually a decisive battle.

Your magic army is placed on the plain, and my magic army is also placed on the plain, and then we start a magic battle.

Long-range troops suppress, melee troops attack.