Moe Cultivation Diary

Chapter 864 Orleans Raiders

"The coalition forces of England and Burgundy in the Orleans area were defeated, and the remaining small forces also retreated to other strongholds. It is difficult to pose a major threat, but half of France is still under their occupation."

"Brittania, Normandy, Paris, Burgundy, Picardy, Knoll, Orange, Lorraine, Alsace, Franche-Comté, a total of ten regions are still in England and Burgundy occupation of

"This meeting is to discuss the target of the next expedition." In the Orleans barracks, the expeditionary force and the Orleans defenders gathered together, and were starting to study the next battle.

Although it is unlikely to go out within a few days in a short period of time, and the crown prince needs to be notified, a complete military strategy also needs to be sorted out.

"There are three regions connected to Orleans, Normandy, Paris, and Burgundy. Restoring the capital, Paris, is the top priority." The head of the second batch of reinforcements from the crown prince, the Duke of Alençon, a combat-oriented aristocrat, pointed to the location of Paris. .

The Burgundy region is the hometown of the Burgundian faction, so the defense must be tight, and it is meaningless to capture it. There is no doubt about the choice of Normandy and Paris, the original capital of the Paris region.

"Once the Paris region is conquered and the capital is restored, our morale will also be greatly improved." The other nobles couldn't help but said, not only for the strategic significance, but no one can bear the honor of restoring the capital.

"Paris is not so easy to attack. England's regent in France, the Duke of Bedford, set up the center here. The security must be strict. Why not consider capturing Normandy first?"

"The king of England was also the Duke of Normandy in France, and the restoration of Normandy would be a blow to the English invaders." The voice of opposition also sounded from the Earl of Dunoy.

Paris, where the Duke of Bedford sits, is like an important city in a country. It is not easy to capture it. In contrast, if Normandy can be captured, it can also cause a siege, and Paris will be launched from two directions at the same time. attack.

Burgundy was not considered from the very beginning. Normandy and Paris, the opinions of the two opinions were arguing uncompromisingly, and many people looked to Joan of Arc.

Rescue Orleans at the fastest speed, the first great victory in recent years, made many nobles begin to believe in this messenger of the Lord, and her opinion can also determine the thoughts of many people.

"..." With her white fingers scratching on the map, Joan of Arc was also thinking solemnly.

"What if we attack the Orange Region?" Located on the right side of the Paris Region, there is another region named Orange.

The quick victory in Orleans made the nobles present partly convinced of Joan of Arc. If it was just the expedition, the taunts would have appeared long ago.

The Orange region is not connected to the Loire Valley where Orleans is located. It is located in the northeast of the Loire Valley. The regions connected to it are Burgundy and Paris.

It can be said that if you want to attack the Orange Region, you have to go deep into the area occupied by the invaders. Once you are outflanked and cut off, the entire army will be in crisis.

"Does the saint want to capture Lance first?" Gilles said with a bright eye, recalling the special features of the Orange Region.

There are two places of great significance in the occupied region. One is the capital Paris. The occupation also means the weakening of the royal family. How can the royal family, which cannot even keep the capital, gain the trust of the people.

The other is Reims, which is located in the Orange Region, because this is the place where the French kings were crowned and consecrated. Since the eleventh century, all French kings had to go to Reims to be crowned.

Although the current Charles VII has claimed to be king, he has not been recognized by all parties. One of the reasons is the [Tewaru Treaty]

Charles VII's father, the madman Charles VI, was mentally unstable, coupled with continuous defeats, he was forced to sign a treaty, which recognized that King Henry V of England and his descendants had the right to inherit the throne of France.

Another point is that there is no coronation. Except for coronation in Reims, other places will not be recognized. This is why Charles VII is over [-] years old, and there is no king in France, so he can only be called the crown prince.

"But wouldn't it be too risky? Going deep into the British-occupied area, the supplies and dangers are too high," the Duke of Alençon said solemnly.

He also knows the importance of Lance, but it is too far away, and there are five or six towns that must be captured along the way, so it is easy to cause the supply and so on to be unable to keep up.

"England and Burgundians have the same idea. A little inducement can lead their main forces to Normandy and Paris. I am not unfamiliar with the Orange Region. There are many cities that are secretly loyal to the royal family."

"If it goes well, it doesn't take much war to successfully capture Reims and cut off the connection between Burgundy and England."

Joan of Arc, who was born on the border between the Lorraine and Orange regions, knows the situation in the British-occupied area. However, oppression and exorbitant taxes are the mainstream, and even towns are not safe.

If the main force in England and Burgundy is still there, they may not dare to betray, but once the main force leaves, the first betrayal will appear one after another. It is not difficult to capture Yuju in a short time .

"...This risk is worth trying." After a moment of silence, Dinoir, who had already convinced Joan of Arc, said in a deep voice.

Captured Lance and crowned Charles VII. As Charles VII's former bodyguard, he should agree, not to mention that this step also had an unexpected effect.

"..." The Duke of Alençon from the other faction knocked on the table. Orleans had already cleared the siege. In theory, there should be no risk. It is best to fight steadily, but once it succeeds, the results will be impressive.

"Saint, it has been detected that the English army led by John has merged with the remnants of the siege of Orleans. They may retreat to the rear and leave the Loire Valley area." During the discussion, the cavalry in full body armor entered the tent and said half-kneeling .

"It's finally over, so Orleans will be completely safe." Some nobles in the tent said relaxedly. The strongholds around Orleans were destroyed by Joan of Arc, but there are still many fortresses occupied by England and another army that did not participate in the siege. Support troops.

All evacuation also means that the threat of Orleans is completely removed.

"...We can't just let them go back like this." After a while, Joan pressed down on the table and decided.

"For the next counterattack, England's army must be reduced as much as possible"

"The Earl of Dunoy's striker will be handed over to you. They must not be allowed to leave easily. The Duke of Alençon and I will be responsible for the support."

"Obey!" There was fanaticism in his eyes. The name John was no stranger to him. The commander of the battle that seriously injured him before, how could he not be excited when he had the opportunity to take revenge.

"Senior Rachel, please take the heavy cavalry with Champton Santlei and attack first, and hold John's troops back for me."

Leaving the barracks, Dinoir said to the middle-aged knights who came out together. La Haile and Champton Santreil were also the generals who were in charge of commanding the special heavy cavalry before. Dinoir was Charlie's bodyguard before him.

"Um"

(End of this chapter)