446 – Soldiers from hostile countries have a hard time (2)
Aporet Plain.
“Wow, our imperial army is very capable.”
I was worried when I completely scattered my troops in order to fool the United Kingdom guys…
As always, the Reich Empire officers met my expectations and arrived at Aporet on time.
It must not have been easy to travel a distance of at least a few dozen kilometers or at most over a thousand kilometers and arrive on time, despite various natural disasters and various variables.
“Very good, Captain Kergit. “What is the current status of the knights and archers?”
“It was a little difficult to get there on time, but I don’t think we can handle this. “If you give me the command, I will be able to turn the United Kingdom’s camp into a sea of fire.”
“Sea of fire, shouldn’t we trample the United Kingdom over there with our horses’ hooves and turn them into Hamburg minced meat?”
“I think that’s okay too, Your Excellency.”
Anya proudly straightened her shoulders in front of me, subtly emphasizing her chest.
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“Major General Andersen, what was the result of the reconnaissance with archers? “Have the enemies noticed that we are approaching?”
When Andersen heard that, he pounded his chest with his fist.
“Nothing at all. He sent archers to check out the enemy camp, which was full of soldiers drinking alcohol and looking for prostitutes. “Often, there are people who get drunk and even become drunk.”
Neither the Reich Empire, François, Austria, or the Faroesian City Confederation allow soldiers to drink alcohol when preparing for war or while on guard.
This is because if the enemy attacks and the soldiers are too drunk to move properly, they have no choice but to be killed.
“I treated Lieutenant General Pete very kindly to His Majesty the Crown Prince, and gradually asked him to pretend to peck at us because we were at a disadvantage. He seems to play that role well.”
When Andersen heard those words, his eyes widened.
“Is that so? “This is my first time hearing this.”
“You can’t help but hear this for the first time. This is information that has not been disclosed to generals below the rank of captain because of concerns that it may leak secrets and interfere with the progress of operations. So, even though those gathered here now know of the plan to attack the United Kingdom, no one knows how they are holding them back.”
Andersen brought his face closer to mine, his eyes sparkling.
It wasn’t to the point where I was just pushing it, but even though I’m in my mid-40s, it’s burdensome to see a man in his mid-50s doing this.
It might have been nice to see beauties like Laura, Anya, Charlotte, and Louise doing this, but…
‘Ha, I’m in my 40s… But my physical condition is still no different from when I was in my 20s.’
No, since I killed Khan in the middle and swung my sword a lot, my physical strength is much better now than when I was in my early 20s, right?
No joke, with this stamina, I could run a 42km marathon wearing armor and gear.
When I patted his shoulder, Andersen’s eyes turned red.
“As expected, our Khan is truly an amazing person. “I will consider it an honor for the Andersen family to be able to serve… Or rather, serve under the Khan.”
Aren’t you going to cry and say that if I give you a sword like this, you will make it an heirloom?
I heard that the majority, no, all of the northerners absolutely support me.
If you do a public opinion poll, wouldn’t my name be listed as the number one ideal type among teenage girls in the North?
“Very desirable. And Captain Laura, what is the status of the infantry? “Do you think it would be better to rest for tonight, or would it be okay to study at night?”
Laura listened to me and responded with a confident smile.
“On the way here, the infantry took turns riding the extra horses that the knights brought with them, preserving their physical strength as much as possible. Also, I think you don’t have to worry, Your Excellency, because I got enough rest after arriving here.”
The condition of the infantry and knights seems to be good, and the enemy has not noticed our presence, so now would be the optimal timing for a surprise attack.
“Okay, then, at the current time, we will set out to hit the heads of those United Kingdom bastards who are eating jellies made from eels. “Is everyone ready?”
When I said this, everyone said in unison.
“Yes, Your Excellency! “If you give me the command, I will kill every single one of you!”
“I will make today the last day of those unlucky bastards in the United Kingdom!”
“We are ready!”
After hearing those words, I immediately drew my sword.
It was quite cool to see the sunlight reflecting off the sword and making it sparkle.
“Then that’s fine. As of the current time, our troops are heading out to surprise the United Kingdom. “I will leave all the heavy things here, such as food, extra weapons, extra armor, and transport carts, and then take only my body and weapons and go and kill the United Kingdom bastards.”
It’s funny to go for a surprise attack in broad daylight, but the current location of our imperial army is more than 5km away from the location of the United Kingdom’s camp.
If you walk alone, it will take an hour, but if hundreds of thousands of troops move at once, it will take more than half a day even if you leave behind cumbersome items such as carts.
Accordingly, we have to walk for half a day from now until we reach the enemy camp, and the sun will set at night, so now is the best time to start the march.
“It would have been nice to give a long speech before launching a surprise attack like this, but we don’t have the time or the time to do that right now. Just remember that you can either eat breakfast in heaven tomorrow, or eat it in abundance by plundering the food that the United Kingdom bastards brought with them. “All troops, march out.”
After giving that order and when all the knights and infantry were about to march out, I gave orders to several divisions that had just arrived.
“If the supplies here are looted, something big could happen. So, you guys stay here and guard the rear.”
“But…”
“Aren’t the soldiers tired? “It is also necessary to protect the rear.”
After allocating the minimum number of troops to guard the rear, I quickly moved with 200,000 troops under my command.
**
That night, the United Kingdom camp.
Until peace negotiations with the Reich Empire began, there was a certain discipline in place, fearing that war might break out at any time…
The soldiers of the United Kingdom, both officers and soldiers, were exhausted from several years of war and had become limp and like half-rotten lettuce, and immediately broke loose.
As long as we did not get drunk and smoke during the day, we drank and played with the connivance of the battalion commanders, and at night, if we did not get caught for killing people or deserting, even if we got drunk and played music, everyone just shrugged it off and moved on.
“Platoon leader, can I just have one drink before I go out on guard duty… Just one more drink?”
To top it off, there was even one person who asked if I would drink to the point of inebriation right before going on guard duty.
“There will be no war, and the regimental commander said, ‘I have to manage the morale of the soldiers, so release them in moderation.’ So, don’t get drunk and throw up at the guard post.”
Even junior officers, such as platoon commanders and company commanders, were tired of the policies of their superiors and the war, and came to think that good was good, so military discipline was truly ruined.
At this time, Sergeant James, who had participated in the war against the François Republic for more than four years but had not yet reached the rank of sergeant, was immersed in the joy that the war would soon end.
“Bring me a drink! “Today, Sergeant Lee is giving away every drink!”
“……What’s going on?”
“I heard from our platoon commander, the peace negotiations will soon be successful and the war will end. “They say that even if they can’t eat all of Francois, they eat about 1/3 of it.”
The other soldiers in the same squad heard the story and were a little disappointed that they couldn’t eat it all…
When I thought that I would finally be able to go back to my hometown and see my wife and children, tears started flowing from my eyes.
“Are you sure?”
“Our Lieutenant Jackson may be a bit of a jerk, but he’s not the type of person to talk nonsense about things like this.”
“f*ck, are you going home now?”
“Oh, but. I will stay here. “For some reason, when I see what high-ranking people do, I feel like I can become a free farmer instead of a serf if I stay here.”
“Oh, if you’re going to become a free farmer, aren’t you a future rich person? Our James Snake. “Honestly, let’s make the women drink beer once.”
Sergeant James wanted to shoot back, saying it was a cow laughing, but today is a good day…
“Okay, f*ck. Hey, I’m going to open Sergeant Lee’s wallet today. Gather all the squad members.”
At those words, the other squad soldiers suddenly started moving quickly, even though their faces were red from drinking alcohol.
Those who obtained the sergeant’s wallet immediately received a huge amount of food from war merchants and even made reservations for prostitutes.
When everyone had to keep their expressions bright, Private William looked in front of him and was shocked.
“……f*ck, a huge cloud of dust is rising. “Isn’t this the enemy?”
And that premonition was exactly right.