555: Chapter 174: Aerial Intelligence Blockade Line Chapter 174: Aerial Intelligence Blockade Line (Part 1)_1 555: Chapter 174: Aerial Intelligence Blockade Line Chapter 174: Aerial Intelligence Blockade Line (Part 1)_1 Ye Yinzhu said, “If I remember correctly, you once told me that the Air Force is the most difficult army to build because the requirements in various aspects are too high.
Just like the Milan Empire, despite many years of efforts, it only has a 500-sequence Falcon Dragon Knight at its disposal, which was then destroyed by me.”
Oliveira said with a bitter smile, “Don’t remind me, that loss almost made Grandpa spit blood.
Those were the most expensive Dragon Cavalry, the ace of our Milan Empire.
Their role in the army was crucial.
But you wiped them all out with your ‘Dragon Flight Movement’.”
Ye Yinzhu asked, “Does the Flore Empire have such an Air Force?”
Oliveira firmly shook his head and said, “No, definitely not.
The Flore Empire might have a few giant dragons, but they absolutely don’t have an Air Force.
On the continent, apart from us in Milan, only Landias might have this ability.”
Ye Yinzhu smiled lightly, his eyes gleaming with wisdom, “That makes things easier.
We’ll just create an aerial information line behind Flore’s Army.
They want supplies, right?
Every time they transport supplies, we will destroy them.
We are but three thousand people.
With our mobility for guerrilla tactics and sufficient information, I intend to cut off Flore’s supply line.”
A flash of brilliance crossed Oliveira’s eyes, “Good idea.
In this way, if the people of Flore want to get their supplies, they have to dispatch a large army to return to their country and protect their supplies from start to end.
Yet even if they do this, they may not be able to withstand our Divine Beast level charge.
But…”
Ye Yinzhu asked, “But what?
Brother, you know much more about military matters than I do.
Raise any issues you have, and we can discuss them together.”
Oliveira shook his head with a smile, “Perhaps I’ve taken more military classes than you, and am stronger than you in terms of specific resource allocation.
But I am far behind you when it es to the overall situation.
If I’m not mistaken, I bet the entire map of the Flore Empire is deeply imprinted in your mind, including the parison between our army and the Flore Army, their locations, and everything you would need for calculation.”
Ye Yinzhu smiled and said, “In fact, I should thank Sura for this.
Sura once told me that in any military confrontation, the most important thing is intelligence.
Only by having a good intelligence network, and fully understanding the movements of the enemy, can the best choice be made.
Brother, what exactly are you worried about?”
Oliveira said in a deep voice, “I’m worried that the people of Flore will fight like cornered beasts.”
“Oh?” Ye Yinzhu showed a hint of surprise in his eyes, but he quickly regained his posure, prehension dawning in his eyes, “You mean, the people of Flore will burn their boats and attack Milan desperately, hoping to sustain the war with war and plunder Milan’s food supplies?”
Oliveira nodded and said, “Once they are driven to desperation, this would be the best choice.
Retreating to protect their supplies would only delay their military operations, giving us a chance to breathe.
If the mander of Flore is smart enough, he will definitely choose to attack.
Although our eastern region is not as rich as the Priya Plains, the area where the large army is stationed will definitely not be short of food supplies.”
Ye Yinzhu raised his eyebrows slightly, realizing he had overlooked this issue.
His eyes flashing brilliantly, his mind raced rapidly, “Brother, according to the current situation, how long can Flore’s army go without supplies?”
Oliveira thought for a moment and said, “The consumption of a 500,000-strong army is astronomical.
Based on mon sense, the Flore Army can carry enough food for three to five days at most.
If things get really tough, they can slaughter their mounts to feed their warriors and hold out for another three days.
That makes eight days in total.”
Ye Yinzhu nodded and said, “So, after eight days, the people of Flore will be going hungry.”
Oliveira said, “That’s under the best circumstances.
Given the current location of the Flore Army, as long as their national supply line moves quickly, the first batch of supplies should definitely reach the Flore Army within six days.
If it’s even faster, five days might just do.”
Ye Yinzhu pondered a bit and asked, “What’s the current situation of the Milan Eastern Legion?
If Flore launches a desperate attack, where would they strike first?”
Without hesitation, Oliveira said, “The Eastern Legion has suffered heavy losses in the previous battles.
Although they held fast due to their fortress, they have lost at least 20% of their manpower.
Their actual fighting strength is at most 150,000.
Moreover, these warriors are all unseasoned to battle, much weaker pared to the elite army of Flore.
Now these 150,000 troops are stationed in three border cities, centering around the important border city Spirit City, forming a horizontal defense line.
If the people of Flore want to make a move, they must break through this line.
”
Ye Yinzhu quickly took out the sheepskin map, crouched on the ground, spread it out, and Oliveira pointed on the map, showing him the locations of the three cities he mentioned and the current positions of Flore’s army and the mixed forces of Qin City.
Ye Yinzhu’s hand fell in the open space behind Spirit City, “What is the terrain here?”
Oliveira explained: “This is a hilly area, extending for hundreds of miles.
The east of the Empire is not as prosperous as the northwest.
The main economic points are in these border cities.
Moreover, there are vast, untouched forests in these hills.
But since it’s winter, there are no fruits to eat.
Past the hills we enter the heartland of Milan, a vast area with a sparse population.
Marching for half a month, we won’t be likely to see any bustling cities or towns.” He obviously grasped some of Ye Yinzhu’s intentions and put emphasis on the Milan border during the explanation.
Ye Yinzhu’s hand quickly swept over various points on the map, “So, the distribution of the Milan Empire, the main prosperous areas are in the south, southwest and northwest, the east is the least wealthy, right?”
Oliveira nodded and said: “That’s correct.”
Ye Yinzhu’s dark pupils lit up, “Brother Oliveira, if you were the mander of Flore, how would you execute this attack?”
Oliveira pondered for a moment then pointed at the map and said: “I would deploy a vast army under the three border cities, then lay siege to two of the cities while throwing all resources into attacking one.
Regardless of losses, launch a charge.
As long as we can breach the city, get the large army resupplied, it’s not difficult to breach the other two.
By that time, we’ll only need to send a large enough army back to protect the supply lines, even use this force to wipe out these guerrilla forces, there will be no worries at our back side.
Remaining forces, at least 300,000, could directly enter the inner part of the Empire like a sharp knife, piercing through the Empire’s rear.”
Ye Yinzhu smiled and nodded, “And what if I open the defensive line and let you through?
Would you be willing to enter Milan directly?”
Oliveira paused for a moment, his eyes showing a hint of surprise, “Yinzhu, what do you mean?”
Ye Yinzhu said: “I just asked you, if I opened a gap and allowed your army through my defense lines, would you be willing?”
Oliveira firmly shook his head, “Absolutely not.
First, I don’t know if this is your trap.
Secondly, and most importantly, the situation simply does not allow me to do that.
The amount of food and fodder required by a half-million-strong army is tremendous, and given Flore’s current situation, it will take at least three days to reach the border cities.
Even if they could pass without fighting, they wouldn’t be able to receive any supplies for more than ten days before reaching the next city.
If they resort to slaughter their mounts for food, their speed will decrease further.
This way, even without us taking action, by the time they arrive in the inner cities of the empire, they won’t have much fighting power left.
Besides, at their rear, there is a 100,000-strong of the Eastern Military Corps waiting.
From any angle, no mander would make such a doomed decision.
Entering the empire is primarily dependent on having supplies.
Also, if I were a person of Flore, in such a disproportionately outnumbered situation, I would surely annihilate the entire Eastern Military Corps before continuing to move forward and eliminate any concerns.”
Ye Yinzhu clapped his hands, “That simplifies things.
Brother Oliveira, I have an idea, if it can be realized, even if it cannot reverse the whole situation, it is sure to make Flore take a huge hit.”
As he was talking, Ye Yinzhu whispered something to Oliveira.
Listening to his words, the look of surprise in Oliveira’s eyes grew stronger and stronger.
In the end, it even turned into horror, “No, this can’t be done, Yinzhu, it’s too dangerous.
Absolutely not.”
Ye Yinzhu smiled lightly, “Haven’t I experienced enough danger?
Do you think that Flore’s half-million-strong army is stronger than your Northern Legion’s 300,000-strong army?
Back then, when the total military and civilian population of my Qin City was only more than 20,000, we could withstand your 300,000-strong army.
Couldn’t I withstand Flore’s onslaught this time when I have the support of over 100,000 Eastern Military Corps?
Plus, don’t forget, I asked Granny Nina for a 100,000-strong military logistics and support army.
What I need now is absolute control over the Eastern Military Corps.”
Oliveira’s eyes flickered rapidly, his facial expression was uncertain.
After hearing Ye Yinzhu’s plan, he knew that it was the best option.
But Yinzhu…
“Yinzhu, let me go.
As long as I’ve a breath left, I won’t let Flore advance an inch.” (end of the section, for more chapters with plete content and to support the author and legal reading, please visit .)
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