Chapter Eighty-Seven: Unexpected Tactics
"It's ...... Strategic map of the surrounding area? Although it seems to be an old version of ......" Claire was surprised, and she could naturally see at a glance what it was - but, why was it in his hands? Even if it's the previous version, it shouldn't be just hidden in the home of a nobleman somewhere.
"Not the old version...... I made it privately by myself. As for the source of the data...... I can't tell you, and I expect you to understand. If you doubt the legitimacy, you can ask His Highness Oliebat, and he will give assurances in my favor. Heliga's words have actually blocked Claire's mouth - many times this is the case, as long as you move a certain name with enough weight, the other party can only be dumb and eat coptis, and there is no bitterness to say. Even though Claire was sure it was Helliga'sβand indeed it was, he had stolen the map a long time agoβshe had no choice but to give up. She couldn't have really approached Olibat to ask about it.
"Well...... briefly brought up the topic, and Claire continued, "albeit in the old version...... But the markings given on this map are quite obvious. β
"Hmm...... First, let's take a look at the current form. I've divided the state of Kruchen into three parts, one of which is located in the eastern region, the radiating area of the Garelian Fortress - starting from the Garelian Gorge and continuing until the "Double Dragon Bridge" to the abandoned canyon road. "Within this range, the terrain is relatively flat, mostly plains and slightly rolling hills, which is ideal for a full-scale frontal offensive by the Empire's chariot troops." Under the cover of the barrage, it is difficult for the mechs to play their mobility well, so this area has always been in the hands of the Garelian Fortress area. β
The crowd didn't speak, but each nodded their heads, agreeing with the judgment.
"The second area, centered on the Lunalia Natural Park, radiates towards the surrounding area - a large number of forests, hills and canyons, making it difficult for chariot troops to deploy here, so it has not been the focus of the regular army's resistance. However, due to the concern that the Republican forces might use the abandoned canyon road to invade the Empire in the Empire's strategic policy, Krutchen has also set up quite a number of natural checkpoints and passes there to prevent large-scale operations. It's hard to define, but if you divide it purely by area and terrain, I think the area around it doesn't include the fortress of Orolos. β
"Hmm...... And this place is now in the hands of the regular army...... And the regular army should take action to seize this strategic high ground. Although doing so will lead to the dispersion of military forces. Claire added at the right time, "Of course, it's also true that chariot troops are difficult to move here, so only a small number of old chariots will be stationed with the army. If it were to be hit hard, the regular army here would obviously retreat quickly. β
"yes...... In fact, it must be said that it is also a good choice to attack the waterway from the lake on the other side of the nature park. However, if the aristocratic army of Krutchen has not been used for such a month after the start of the war, I personally tend to believe that they do not have a strong water army capable of such an operation. Heliga continued, knowing very well that when Tovar showed them the way, the docks and other facilities there were largely abandoned, proving that the nearby army had never used this advantage to conduct military exercises. What's more, if they come from the waterway, it means that the mecha soldiers that the aristocratic coalition forces rely on so much cannot be put into use, and if they are just competing in combat ability, they are not the opponents of the most elite divisions of the regular army at all.
"Hmm...... So this point was also ruled out, and His Excellency the General had no intention of guarding the waterways. Claire nodded, and the other people next to her had already been numbed by the conversation between the two of them - Claire was the duty of the profession, and Helliga had already studied it, so only the two of them could understand what the other was talking about, and the others could only passively accept a general message, "So, the last area is ......"
"Hmm...... It is centered on the fortress of Orolos and Balyahat, the central circle of Krutchen. In fact, the city of Balyahat is not militarily strong, because it is surrounded on all sides by plains, which can easily be surrounded...... But it's different on the other side of the fortress of Ololoth...... Strategic significance. Under normal circumstances, if it is lost, Balyahat would be directly exposed to the enemy, and since then there has been no barrier to the imperial capital to stop it - seriously, Captain Claire, is this a military misstep on the part of the Empire? β
ββ¦β¦ If you're nitpicking, you should be fine. Claire was silent for a moment, then said, "But theoretically, the existence of the Garelian Fortress should be enough to deter the entire eastern part of the empire. It's just that the civil war did not develop according to this situation after all. "Although the Garelian Fortress was extremely powerful, the destruction of the train cannon and the unexpected strength of the noble alliance made this strength even less powerful.
"Well...... In short, the fortress of Orolos is surrounded by mountains on one side and hills on the other, so it is relatively easy to defend if you really want to say it, and it takes a lot of effort to attack. However, it is precisely because of the special significance of its existence - it faces the direction of Balyahat, but it is completely plain. β
ββ¦β¦ Isn't that right? Claire's face changed drastically - she understood this, but in any case, it was impossible for the regular army to easily bypass the fortress of Orolos and attack it from the direction of Balyahat. Because now Balyahat is also firmly in the hands of the Krutchen nobility, if so arranged, it is tantamount to sending him to death in the past.
"yes...... Although in a conventional sense, this tactic is simply impossible to execute, because Balyahat and Orolos Fortress can be said to be integrated in terms of offensive and defensive systems...... But if it is now, I tell you, that we can get reinforcements from the direction of Balyahat? β
As she spoke, Heliga took out the document that Jusis had signed and gently placed it on the table. Then, there was an exclamation.
The students of Class VII of "Jusis ......" read the name with mixed feelings.