Mage Veigar

Chapter 348: Cutting off territory and asking for help
The day after the Yutosh incident ended.

The royal army once again organized a small-scale siege. This kind of war was already commonplace for the guards of Saint Laurent, who had seen it too many times in the past two months.

Boom boom boom——

Flames from the Kingdom Army slammed into the walls of Saint Laurent.

However, these powerful magics did not leave any mark on the city walls. The fortifications of Saint Laurent City were almost immune to all magical attacks. Facing such a huge city, the kingdom's army could only return to the most primitive siege method.

Attack continuously, harass continuously, and form an encirclement with satellite cities as the strategic core.

This is the Kingdom Army’s current battle plan.

Once the supplies in Saint Laurent City are insufficient, the continuous siege will have an effect, and the soldiers will inevitably fall into panic. The kingdom can therefore easily recapture Saint Laurent without expending a large amount of manpower.

Before this.

In this way, they forced the dynasty army to abandon the city of Saint Laurent.

Vega certainly knew this, but he had no good solution for the time being.

Generally speaking, Saint Laurent's supplies are enough to sustain a 20-man army for two years. Unfortunately, the dynasty army had used up all of them in these two years. When Vega took back Saint Laurent City, only some supplies left by the previous kingdom army were left.

How long will these supplies last?
If we calculate based on 2 people, one year will be no problem.

But if we add the 5-strong Holy Light Legion and the second legion of new recruits that was formed again - the Holy Roland Legion.

So the total supply can only last for two months at most.

What can you do in two months?
Even the training for new recruits would last at least half a year, not to mention that after the training, they would need to go through actual combat... and a series of other extremely time-consuming tasks.

"There really is no time."

Vega looked at the dynasty army retreating one after another, and had no idea what to do.

Xia's departure disrupted all his plans. The Saint Laurent City he returned to now was a dead city. It was like a canary trapped in this huge birdcage, and only death was waiting for it.

Vega knew it clearly.

The royal army must have understood the supply situation in the city, which is why they have not been in a hurry to launch a general attack.

"What method can be used to relieve the siege of Saint Laurent?"

Vega looked at the gloomy sky and said, "If I am given enough supplies and time, I will be able to raise an army of 20 and let the kingdom experience what an 'equal' war is."

Turn around and walk down the city wall.

Vega walked towards the City Lord's Mansion. He needed to think carefully about the countermeasures.

"General Vega."

As soon as I arrived at the City Lord's Mansion, Xiaya came to greet me.

Despite her efforts to cheer herself up, she still couldn't hide her tiredness and worry on her face. She asked nervously, "I heard from the soldiers that the Kingdom Army organized another siege, so I'm a little worried..."

"Your Highness does not need to worry about the safety of Saint Laurent City now."

Vega smiled and said, "The Kingdom Army is just harassing us. They don't have the courage to sacrifice 7, 8, or even hundreds of thousands of dollars to capture Saint Laurent City."

"No, not Saint Laurent."

"Then what Your Highness is worried about is..."

Shia heard Vega's voice as if he was deflated, and then said, "There is nothing else. Shia came here this time for another matter that requires General Vega's consent."

“Your Highness, please feel free to speak.” Vega asked curiously.

Xia hesitated for a moment, then said, "General Vega, Xia doesn't want to stay in the palace anymore. I want to move to the City Lord's Mansion."

"Your Highness, please give this matter some consideration."

Veigar frowned and said, "You are a princess. It is inevitable that you will cause some gossip if you lower your status and live in the City Lord's Mansion. In addition, the defense of the City Lord's Mansion cannot be compared with that of the Imperial Palace. For your safety, please give up this idea." "I understand."

Xia's face became more and more frustrated: "Then I will go back to the palace first. General Vega, please pay attention to your safety. If... if you have time, please come to the palace more often. I... I..."

The second half of the sentence was ultimately not uttered.

Xia left the City Lord's Mansion with a heartbreakingly lonely back. She really didn't want to be alone anymore.

Vega watched Shia leave.

Right now, his mind was full of thoughts on how to defeat the enemy, so of course he had no time to improve Xia's favorability.

Moreover, given the current situation, Xia has completely regarded him as her support, and there is no need to improve her favorability. Instead of thinking about these personal affairs, it would be more cost-effective to think about how to play the trump card of "crowned as emperor" at the best time.

"and many more!"

A flash of inspiration flashed through Vega's mind: "To be crowned as the emperor!"

Vega suddenly thought of a way to repel the enemy.

However, this strategy to repel the enemy requires Xia to be crowned emperor and truly exercise the power of the dynastic emperor.

As for what this strategy is?
Speaking of which, these four words are indeed familiar to everyone - Besiege Wei to Save Zhao.

The army of the United Kingdom has penetrated deep into the dynasty, and the country’s defenses must be insufficient. Not to mention other countries in the Galan Continent for now, after all, distant water cannot quench a nearby fire, but the empire does border the kingdom’s territory.

What would happen if the Empire sent troops from the north to the United Kingdom at this time?
The United Kingdom will have to withdraw the Holy Dynasty's invading forces and return to defend their own country, so that Vega can not only easily regain all the territory of the dynasty, but also gain time to rest and recuperate.

After resting, reorganize the troops.

Vega could easily ask Xia to issue an imperial edict to force the West Coast to hand over its military power. If they refused, he could charge them with treason and immediately send troops to unify the entire Holy Dynasty. In this way, he would gain the greatest benefit with the least effort.

Easier said than done.

It seems simple to say "Besiege Wei to Save Zhao". Isn't it just finding an ally to raid other people's base camp?
But any simple matter is no longer simple when it comes to issues between countries.

After all, there is no such thing as a war without benefits. The Empire has no reason to waste its money and manpower to help the Dynasty attack the Kingdom. After all, the reconstruction work in the North is already difficult enough, and they really don't have the energy to start a war.

As for allies in war?
I believe that there is no one who still holds such naive ideas and arrogantly believes that the empire will send troops.

The losses in the eastern part of the empire are still fresh in people's minds. This ally is too "expensive".

Therefore, the dynasty needs to make some sacrifices to force the empire to send troops.

What is this benefit?
For a country, territory is the only bargaining chip.

In Vega's mind, the outline of the plan has already appeared.

He decided to cede territory and provide grants to the Empire in the hope of getting the Empire to send troops from the north to attack the United Kingdom.

But even the cession of land and grants cannot be done just like that. Only the legitimate king of the dynasty can make this promise and exercise this right.

Only treaties signed by the king are contracts with legal effect.

Any unorthodox agreement will not be recognized by the people or the international community. Even if it is occupied by brute force, it may be attacked by other countries and civilians at any time under the pretext of maintaining peace and eliminating invaders.

Therefore, it is necessary for Xia to be crowned as emperor.

As long as Xia is crowned queen, she will have the right to cede territory.

As for which territory to cede?

Vega turned his gaze towards the west bank and laughed 'hehehe'.

The laughter was so creepy that the guard at the door couldn't help but shudder.

(End of this chapter)