NCCnovel Chapter 278 Would rather break than bend
Chapter 278 Would rather break than bend
However, at this critical moment, the situation on the battlefield suddenly changed unexpectedly.
A large integrated fleet of the Huayue Kingdom was suddenly blocked by another fleet while it was circumventing public waters and carrying out an encirclement mission via a secret route.
And this fleet is not the fleet of the Riyuan Kingdom, but the fleet of another neighboring country, the Lanshu Empire, which also borders both countries.
This fleet is extremely powerful, and can be said to be far superior to the reinforcement fleet of Huayue Kingdom.
After the encounter, the fleet of the Lanshu Empire issued a clear warning:
"We are conducting live-fire exercises in this area. Any ships are strictly prohibited from passing through. Please turn around and leave immediately to avoid accidental attacks."
When the news came out, it immediately attracted widespread attention from the outside world.
Rumors that the Lanshu Empire was about to intervene in this war also spread.
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At the Qingshan Island front, in the Riyuan Kingdom headquarters, Commander-in-Chief Sawadidi stood on the tall command platform in the center of the headquarters, his fingers rapidly flipping the electronic sand table in front of him that was flashing with cold light.
Every inch of land and every area of the entire Qingshan Island flashed before his eyes like a revolving lantern.
The troop deployment and firefighting situations in these areas quickly entered his mind like a brand.
Later, dozens of combat command orders were issued by him in an orderly and accurate manner.
Every order was like a precise arrow, aiming directly at the key point of the battle.
The second prince Dennis, who had just arrived at the command center not long ago, was sitting aside, looking at his teacher with admiration.
Sawadidi's dazzling map switching technique, like magic, is simply breathtaking.
Looking at the military community around the world, if we were to ask who has the most sophisticated on-the-spot command capabilities, Sawadidi would definitely be among the top three.
With his superb skills in quickly switching maps, extraordinary memory and organizational ability, and extremely rich on-the-spot combat experience, Sawadidi can command battles in more than 20 areas at the same time.
This ability is comparable to a fully staffed general staff.
You know, in a large meat grinder battle, there are only twenty or thirty battlefields unfolding at the same time.
Moreover, even a military genius like Takeda Nagayoshi could not learn this skill. It is entirely related to each individual's talent.
Of course, the current situation is not the limit of Sawadidi’s command capabilities.
Due to some objective conditions, he has only been able to exert about 70% to 80% of his skills so far.
Regarding this matter, he had explained it to the second prince Denis in a previous private meeting:
"It was actually very difficult for me to command troops that I was not familiar with."
"Because I am not very familiar with the combat capabilities of those armies, and I must use common basic commands to issue orders."
"If those troops can become more familiar with my command style after running-in, and understand the underlying intentions of my orders, then I think the current offensive and defensive situation should be reversed."
Because of the long-term high-intensity command operations, Sawadidi now looked a little tired, and his voice became a little hoarse.
In the lounge, he said to the Second Prince Dennis with a slightly tired but still firm voice,
"Now I am trying my best, but I am just stalling for time. And your father's favorite ring match in Xianghe Taida City is about to begin."
"And a larger-scale competition with Xianghe Taida as the arena will also begin soon after."
"This time, after you secretly lead your troops back to Hongluo Island, you will have no way out. Have you thought it through?"
Hearing these earnest words, Dennis lowered his eyes in a daze.
But soon, he raised his head again, with an unusually enthusiastic light flashing in his eyes. He said loudly to his teacher:
"I have no way out, Master! The throne must belong to me!"
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Due to the appearance of the Lanshu Empire's exercise fleet, the entire Huayue Kingdom was in panic at this moment.
Just dealing with the Riyuan Kingdom, the Huayue Kingdom had already lost a large amount of territory. Only after the entire country had mobilized to enter a wartime state could they barely gain the upper hand.
But if the Lanshu Empire, which is far more powerful than its own, is added, no one can predict what the future will be like.
Will the appearance of the Lanshu Empire's naval fleet this time be the fuse of a world war?
The eyes of politicians and military strategists from all over the world were now focused on that remote public sea area.
In response to this situation, the Maritime Security Council, one of the world's two major national associations, responded immediately.
Soon, an online meeting attended by dozens of heads of state was held.
The main topic is what measures the Maritime Affairs Council should take in response to the current military situation.
However, after the meeting lasted for most of the day, no country was able to come up with a practical plan.
On the contrary, everyone started attacking and accusing each other.
Under the current circumstances, this behavior is truly incredible.
Ever since Emperor Nicholas the Great of the Blood-Headed Eagle Empire ascended the throne, the various countries of the Blood Alliance began to actively prepare for war, and the friction between them and the Sea Society became increasingly fierce.
There is even intelligence showing that some Blood Alliance countries are preparing to open up new battlefields in three locations within the next year in order to gain access to larger sea areas and more resources.
You know, Huayue Kingdom is just a small country of medium to low strength in the Haihui, and at this time, it is also the only country in the world that is being invaded.
In fact, with the current development of the international situation, the most important thing to do is to do our utmost to maintain good relations between various countries, pull together as one, work together and fully support Huayue Kingdom.
It’s a pity that people are always short-sighted.
When the disaster did not burn to the territory of their own country, many people did not realize the seriousness of the matter.
Therefore, the only decision made by the Sea Association was to raise questions at the Joint Conference of Human Nations, which had long been in name only.
But unfortunately, this kind of questioning is of no consequence to the Blood Alliance, which has long been determined to start a new round of world war.
Representatives of the Lanshu Empire, which initiated the military confrontation, even stated that they did not mind becoming mediators in the war between the Huayue Kingdom and the Riyuan Kingdom.
But the prerequisite is that both sides cease fire on the spot, and Huayue Kingdom must cede Qingshan Island to the Blood Alliance as a military port!
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How could Huayue Country agree to such an unreasonable request?
You know, Huayue Kingdom has already put all its efforts into this war to recover its territory.
National dignity and territorial integrity are the bottom line that any sovereign state will defend to the death.
The Huayue Kingdom has paid a heavy price in this war, suffering huge losses in both national resources and people's lives.
Therefore, any act of ceding territory is unacceptable to the people of Huayue Kingdom.
In response to the current serious situation, the old emperor of Huayue Kingdom once again delivered a national speech.
In front of the camera, his hunched body stood straight, which was rare.
He did not make a long speech, but silently issued an order - the second national mobilization order.
The first mobilization order of Huayue Kingdom has transferred all reserve forces to active service, and they will go to the battlefield after training.
This second mobilization order requires all male youths aged 18 to 40 and female youths aged 20 to 30 across the country to be put into active service and undergo emergency training.
At the same time, be prepared for three national mobilizations.
Three national mobilizations, that is - distribute weapons, regardless of age, everyone becomes a soldier!
When the news came out, all countries were shocked!
They originally thought that Huayue Kingdom might accept mediation and suspend the war.
However, although the old emperor of Huayue Kingdom is old, he still maintains the traditional spirit of the Huayue people to rather break than bend.
He did not choose a safe policy of appeasement, but put national interests and national dignity first.
He would rather his ruling career end and his family be liquidated than to bow down and sell out his country for personal gain.
The old emperor's choice is a road of no return. This road is winding and rugged, full of thorns and cliffs, but the end of this road is called... victory!
At the front-line command post on Qingshan Island, Takeda Nagayoshi saluted the old emperor in the camera with a standard military salute, expressing his highest respect.
This gray-haired old emperor is an excellent national leader. He will never sell out the country for personal gain or the interests of a certain family.