The 5 Elemental Lord
Strategy war
Now Zeno looked at a map very seriously, a map containing both the Northern and Southern continents. Even attached clearly in both emperors there is a royal province.
Currently he is in the emperor, while in the northeast there is the kingdom of Alvalos which is where the port originated and a very troublesome place for Zeno. In the north of the empire, perhaps limited to only half the province of another kingdom, it was so clear that a mountain was between the Southern and Northern regions.
Right in the most northwestern region which is the western most corner of the Southern empire, there is a Yamlam province which is where the rebels, and the province also borders the Northern, so it is not wrong, he said, the province can be brainwashed by Northern easily.
Then in the north of the mountain which is between the Northern and Southern, is a capital of the Northern empire. However, Zeno could see that there was a territory within the capital that belonged to the witch Rungdaf.
“How many troops are available and preparing in the Southern region?” Zeno asked but was still focused on a wide map before him.
“About 580,000 troops ready to fight.” Emperor Aurrora.
“Includes archers?” Ask Zeno back.
“No, we have 100,000 archers ready to launch their arrows.” Iyla, the emperor's right-hand man.
“Good, that's more than enough. Then the number of troops preparing is 680,000 people.”
Zeno then laid out a map on the meeting table, so that everyone would know. That made general Zhuo even more interested in Zeno who would explain a war strategy, which he was very curious about, whether his strategy could be accepted? But Zhuo really hoped that his strategy was really interesting.
“I split 680,000 troops into four groups. The first army, led by general Zhuo and with an army of 280,000 men, headed northwest or the province of the kingdom of Yamlam. Not stopping just like that, the first troops after fighting the rebels in the province, went straight north to a province called Astry which is part of the Northern region to control the mine. So, when this army gets the mine, it will also conquer five provinces at once belonging to Northern.” Zeno explained very seriously.
Zhuo who was appointed as the leader of the first troops nodded. Even he could be confident to fight the rebels, as well as the mines that were in the northern region of the Northern empire. Of course, from Yamlam to Astry, it will pass through five provinces or kingdoms belonging to the Northern empire. So, if you succeed in controlling the mine, which will certainly also control the five provinces.
Zeno then continued his words that he had previously touched some terrain on the map. “Second squad, this army has a total of 200,000 cavalry to head towards the capital region. However, arriving at the capital, we can divide the two forces, among others, 150,000 cavalry to attack the palace, and 50,000 cavalry with me to attack the Rungdaf region. You can choose anyone to be the commander of this second main force, because only you can judge someone.”
“200,000 troops heading for the empire? That's too little.” Nefd said doubtfully.
Zeno smiled after hearing Nefd's words, but he was not angry and immediately continued his words, “That's the function of the third army, which I took 30,000 archers to climb up the mountain. And that's why?” Zeno asked, but he himself answered it, “To attack enemies who fight with the second army. After all the archer is perfect for long-distance combat, hence, he will attack from the top of the mountain.”
Nefd nodded, he understood Zeno's explanation of the archers he had placed on the mountain, which was to attack the enemies who were fighting the second army.
“Turse you heard that?” Emperor Aurrora looked at Turse.
“I?” Turse raised his eyebrows while pointing at himself.
“True, you better be the commander of the third army or archer.” General Zhuo continued the emperor's words.
Turse was surprised, however, during this time he had never brought 30,000 archers, which of course was not small. It also has a great responsibility to attack enemies from a distance. However, he had a question, curious, he finally asked Zeno, “What if the enemy troops also circled the mountain through the left lane, and attacked the archers from behind?”
Zeno took a deep breath before continuing his words, “That is unlikely, as the enemy will be more focused on defending the empire than attacking a third army that is a great distance away. But, when that happens, then there is a fourth army, with a total of 100,000 ordinary, as well as 70,000 archers. The leader of this force could take a portion of the 170,000 troops to strike back at the enemy who was trying to climb the mountain from behind. In addition, the fourth army also served to guard the empire.”
“I forgot, father, if you manage to take control of the mine, then move three-quarters of the army to head east to the imperial palace to help the second army. Whereas, one-fourth of the troops, let it stay and take control of the mine.that's why I put a lot of troops in the first army.”
Zhuo was pensive for a moment, he did not expect that Zeno could strategize easily, even though Zeno himself was only here and also only found out about the province with the help of a map. But Zeno's ability to devise a strategy is already at the limit. He really did not expect that his son could surpass all that he had.
Zhuo smiled as he said, “It looks like my general's post will be shifted.”
“What to question? Does anyone disagree or object? However this is a bad strategy, because I have never made any war strategy.” Zeno who did not want to listen to the response of everyone, however, felt that this bad idea would not be accepted.
“Who said?” Emperor Aurrora denied, “As an emperor candidate it should indeed have such a mature strategy.”
“Don't say like that granny.” Zeno looked at his grandmother so cynically.
Everyone responded well unlike what Zeno thought, even Nefd who was a possible figure Zeno stubbornly accepted Zeno's strategy so well. That made Zeno more confident.
“Alright, if you agree, then the rest of the leaders of the second main army as well as the fourth army are guarding the empire. The decision I leave to you.” Zeno continued his words.
Emperor Aurrora then stood up, “I will lead the second main army to attack the palace. And as for the imperial defense forces, the higher-ups of Nefd, I leave all of that to you.” He said very loudly.
The superior of Nefd nodded happily, however guarding the empire was his duty, life or death he did not care what was most important the empire remained safe, as he did not want to have the soul of a traitor. And Nefd himself was actually also very disappointed with Barou who had betrayed him.