Mage Veigar

Chapter 740 The Truth Revealed
"What did you say?"

Foster looked at the intelligence officer in disbelief. "Our army retreated to the banks of the Tank River under the counterattack of the rebels, and was almost driven back to the south bank? Are you sure you are not kidding?"

"Forgive me, Lord Commander."

The intelligence officer wiped the sweat from his forehead and said, "The enemy changed their original direct fighting style and started a street fight with us. Since our army had just arrived and was not familiar with the city, they suffered a great loss. I believe that after our army is ready, the second attack will definitely be able to defeat the rebels."

“No need to make excuses for them.”

Foster snorted and said, "What do you mean by unfamiliarity with the place? It's obvious that the frontline officers don't understand the concept of street fighting at all, so they were led by the enemy. These lazy people who are unwilling to learn and make progress should be sent to military academies for retraining."

Scolds are scolded.

But inside Foster was so shocked that it was difficult to attach.

It is not surprising if the high-ranking generals of the Empire can fight in street battles, because now is different from the past, Vega's combat methods have been quite thoroughly understood, but the ones who use this strategy are the rebels who have no combat concepts.

Isn’t this too abnormal?
Foster had an ominous premonition in his heart. He always felt that an invisible big hand intervened in this war. The most terrifying thing was that the enemy was in the dark and he was in the light. He was not clear about the enemy's combat style, but the enemy knew him very well.

"Is it really Vega Saint Laurent?"

"No, no, no, the support troops of the Jialan Army have not arrived yet."

Foster frowned, unable to figure out the key.

As a person from this world, his habitual thinking still remains on the idea that reinforcements must be military, and he could not have imagined that Coverdale would suddenly come up with the idea of ​​borrowing Vega to command the war. He could not have guessed that not only Vega was here, but also his old rival Hausman was here. After all, Coverdale's way of asking for help was something that even Vega had never seen before, and he was very surprised.

This is exactly what I can't figure out.

This put Foster in a dead end, and he was determined not to figure out the problem no matter what.

Foster knew very well that war was always a matter of a hair's breadth, and if he couldn't figure out what exactly was happening among the rebels, he would most likely end up failing because of this one variable.

"Your Majesty the Major General."

Foster turned his gaze to the intelligence officer. "Whether you use coercion or inducement, I want you to use all means to find out what changes have taken place in the rebel army in these few short days."

"Even if it means the entire Intelligence Department is wiped out?"

The intelligence officer took a deep breath and asked.

Foster gave a very affirmative answer: "Yes, even if the Intelligence Department is completely wiped out!"

"I see."

The intelligence officer saluted Foster and strode out of the room.

Foster was Foster after all. Without knowing what had happened to the rebels, he chose to stay put and stationed his troops on the banks of the Tanque River, guarding the bridges and ships without moving any further.

at the same time.

At the rebel meeting on the third day, several officers reported: "General, we have captured a large number of imperial intelligence personnel in the past three days. In addition, the imperial army has been on hold for three days. What on earth are they doing? Did the last failure really scare them?"

Hausmann did not answer the question.

He looked around every seat in the conference room, then pointed to the last empty seat and said, "I remember that was Deputy Division Commander Granger's seat, right? Does anyone know why he was absent from the meeting today?"

Everyone looked at each other, and no one could answer.

"Oh, what a mistake." Hausman rubbed his temple. "Deputy Division Commander Granger has probably met with an accident. My existence has also been exposed. The next war seems to be a bit difficult. The street fighting plan has failed. Now we have to hide our troops among the people and launch a guerrilla war."

It was indeed a mistake.

He didn't expect Foster's sense of smell to be so sensitive. He sent a large number of intelligence personnel at the first time. Although the last propaganda war probably almost wiped out the enemy's intelligence department, his existence was obviously exposed.

When his identity is exposed.

It was obviously impossible to use street fighting to delay the Imperial Army.

Because Foster can use all means to counter the street fighting without being restrained like when facing Vega, because Foster has no fear of Hausman at all.

But luckily.

Foster only knew that he was in the rebel army, but he didn't know that Vega was also here.

"Lord General."

While Hausmann was worried, an officer asked doubtfully, "Street fighting has obviously achieved great results. Why did you cancel this plan, General? Can't you use this plan to continue to contain the enemy?"

“It’s no longer working.”

Hausman shook his head and said, "Foster is somewhat knowledgeable. When I was in the dark and he was in the light, he didn't dare to act rashly. But when I was exposed to his sight, he dared to advance the front boldly."

"I think we might as well try again?"

Several officers looked at Hausman: "What if it's still possible?"

The rebels, having tasted success, obviously did not believe that street fighting would not work and insisted on continuing to try.

Is this...disobedience?
Hausman was stunned, obviously the situation was somewhat beyond his expectations.

So what to do next?
If you thought he was going to get furious, you were wrong.

Although a little trick or a rage might make these people obey and prevent too many rebel casualties, these are the rebels.

What does it have to do with him how many people the rebels lost?
As long as Vega and Coverdale can capture the granary, the Imperial Army will naturally need to retreat. Before that, he doesn't care even if these officers kill all their troops. Anyway, his mission is just to make the Imperial Army retreat.

"Since you insist, please take responsibility."

Hausman is a master of politician's tactics and he starts by disclaiming all responsibility.

These people certainly wouldn't have any objections.

They quickly assured Hausman, "Please rest assured, General, these are all our own decisions and have nothing to do with you. However, if the plan is still effective, please say a few good words to the leader."

"Of course."

Houseman smiled friendly.

The main force of the rebels then continued to engage in street fighting around commanding heights, large buildings, and major transportation routes.

At this time, Vega and Coverdale finally found the granary with their troops.

A small Jersey town on the lower reaches of the Tank River.

(End of this chapter)