In a blink of an eye, some of the soldiers of the Second Corps who have not yet disbanded also embarked on the journey to the Osa Peninsula. The supporting army has a total of 4,030 personnel, including a spear sergeant brigade, two Nordic swordsman brigades, and a sword and spear militia. Brigade, a dismounted tomahawk cavalry brigade, a crossbowman brigade, two crossbow militia brigades, and a chain cavalry brigade. These soldiers said that they had not been demobilized, but in fact some soldiers stationed in Oddelburg were transferred.

In addition to mobilizing the Second Army to the front line, Richard issued a new enlistment order. He recruited three new corps in one breath in accordance with the organization of the Third Army. The military expenses spent even let the financial director Walcom find it himself. Go to Richard and complain to him about the huge military expenditure. Recruiting a new army requires 13,500 silver marks for one regiment and 67,500 silver marks for one regiment. The military expenses of the two regiments are as high as 202,500 silver marks. This huge expenditure is almost the income of the kingdom for two years. How to prevent Wal-Koma Crazy?

However, Richard ignored Walkoma’s complaint. He smiled to appease the other party and said: "My dear diplomat, now the war is at a critical juncture. Conscription is very necessary, as long as we win this war. , Then a large amount of wealth will enter the treasury, not to mention the two hundred thousand military expenditures, even if it is more than enough to recruit a few more legions."

"I understand this truth, Your Majesty." Wal-Koma said, "However, I have to remind you that there are not many funds available in the treasury. The huge military expenditures make our income beyond our means. If the war is not ended as soon as possible, we will be very good. It may declare bankruptcy within six months."

"What?" Richard was startled, and his smile froze on his face. Seeing Richard's appearance, Walcom had a wry smile as expected: "Your Majesty, the maintenance fee for soldiers is still a small amount, the most important thing is. The cost is the food and supplies consumed by the army. The front-line supplies need to be transported from our homeland to the stronghold in the Osa Peninsula, and then sent to the army by the supply team. The supply team will consume a lot of food and grass during the transportation, so we need to increase the transportation of supplies. The number of times, which undoubtedly increases the cost of expenses."

"Besides, the pension for the dead soldiers is also a big expense..."

Wal-Koma wanted to go on, but Richard interrupted him directly and said: "Okay, I understand. I will deal with income matters. Don't worry about it until it is completely bankrupt."

"...Yes." Walcom had reluctantly agreed. Anyway, the sky fell and there was a tall man standing on top. Richard said so. He had to choose to believe in his monarch.

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At the same time, far away on the battlefield of the Osa Peninsula, the commander of the fifth regiment, Leon Moro, looked at the black and overwhelming enemies, and sighed in despair. His regiment had already run out of ammunition and food. All the ammunition on the soldiers of the regiment was exhausted, and even the gunpowder used by the siege artillery was collected and made into explosive bags, and only the last two were used. The muskets equipped by the soldiers were as useless as fire sticks without ammunition. They had to draw out their sabers and rely on fortifications to repel waves of enemy offensives.

The lack of ammunition is still a trivial matter, but the corps’ food reserves have been eaten. The enemy’s army is all around, so they can’t even go out to find food, so they can only kill the army horses cruelly and live on the unpalatable horse meat. Fortunately, the village they occupied had a well that could continuously supply water, otherwise the regiment would have long been unable to persist.

"Draw your sword to defend against the enemy!"

唰唰唰——

There was a sharp sound of long swords being sheathed, and the line infantry pulled out their sabers from their waists. They looked solemnly at the incoming enemies, their Adam’s apples moved up and down, and they were armed only with long swords. In every battle, they have to pay a painful price to repel the enemy.

"We are the rock of the empire, and we are the pride of His Majesty Caesar. Remember the double-headed eagle emblem above your head, and don't let it be ashamed of your actions!"

Leon Moro shouted loudly. The saber he held high was still stained with blood stains, which reflected a coquettish red light under the shining of the sun. His fifth regiment had killed more than 800 soldiers, and the remaining soldiers Everyone was wounded. He didn't know if reinforcements would come. He only knew that as a corps commander, he should live and die with his men.

"kill!"

Amid the stern roar, a large number of Union soldiers rushed to the fortifications and climbed upwards. The soldiers of the fifth regiment stood on the fortifications and used their swords to stab the climbed soldiers down, or lifted stones to fiercely. The Alliance Army’s archers took advantage of the situation to fight back. The uniforms on the line infantry were unable to defend against the arrows fired by the enemy. Many soldiers were shot and fell down. Their positions were quickly replaced, and blood was splashed on the fortifications again. Make the soil and wood boards stained red with blood even brighter.

Soon, the Union soldiers rushed into the fortifications and fought with the soldiers of the 5th regiment. The Winsters retreated steadily and were forced to retreat to the second fortification. The last two explosive packs were also set on fire and thrown into the crowd. The intensive Confederate soldiers exploded, but the battle situation did not improve much. The Confederate commander seemed to be ready to annihilate the Winster army in one fell swoop, and more soldiers were sent to the battlefield.

But ~lightnovelpub.net~ At this moment, a group of cavalry suddenly appeared on the distant horizon. The cavalry galloped on their horses, their horses stomped heavily on the grass, raising a cloud of smoke and dust, and raising their flag high. Appearance blocked. This team of cavalry was quickly discovered by the generals of the Union army. He looked at this large number of cavalry uneasily, and crazily recalled in his mind which friendly army would come to support him at this time, but before he thought about it clearly. , The flag held high by the cavalry was exposed to his vision-it was the double-headed eagle flag of the Winsters!

Seeing this team of cavalry appeared, the commander of the Union army knew that something was not good. Winster cavalry generally would not act alone. Once cavalry appeared, there would be a varying number of infantry coming here behind them. . Thinking of this, the commander hurriedly ordered the sound of the retreat horn. The task assigned to him by Commander Cassiano has been completed. They only need to postpone this enemy army here to cooperate with the main force's plan to fight and support, and now they have annihilated the enemy. One, their reinforcements also came at this time, there was no need to smash the enemy.

Therefore, when the retreat horn sounded, the Alliance forces that had already entered the position of the Fifth Regiment began to retreat. They gave up the opportunity to wipe out the Fifth Regiment, but saved their lives and the strength of the army-this is what Commander Cassiano’s request, in his view, it is more advantageous to hit the enemy hard than to destroy the enemy, just as it is better to injure the enemy in battle than to kill the enemy directly, because the wounded need more energy and materials, but the dead Just find a place to bury it.