Chapter 916

Episode 916: The Imperial March 2 – Assault return, running on the ground. (4)

The envoys who attended as guests of honor also had similar thoughts.

‘You’re not even thinking about defeat. ‘Is this a declaration of war?’

‘Is this a declaration of war? ‘In this place?’

‘Are you asking us to choose between war or negotiation?’

‘The nature of the negotiation must be the problem...’

The Hyang had already openly declared ‘victory’. Do you negotiate in such a situation? Naturally, the Empire and Florence would be in the ‘winner’ position, and the other countries would be in the ‘loser’ position.

If that were the case, it would have been obvious without even looking at the negotiations.

‘Even if there is a war...’

The strongest force in Italy right now was, of course, the union of the Empire and Florence-Switzerland. Of course, Switzerland declared neutrality, but even the Swiss considered themselves to be on the same side as the Empire.

The envoys were reaching similar conclusions as they looked at Hyang’s back, looking down at the imperial soldiers lined up at the moorings.

‘I am not even thinking about the possible threat of assassination. ‘Is that the winner’s margin?’

‘Is that what the true emperor (Caesar) looks like?’

‘The problem is that no matter what choice you make, there is almost no benefit to be gained!’

‘Is it only right to form an alliance and deal with the empire?’

While the envoys were making complex political calculations while looking at their backs, Hyang was thinking about something else as he looked at the soldiers below him.

‘The military uniform I’m wearing was deliberately calculated and matched, but isn’t this just a coincidence?’

* * *

Originally, the imperial emperor was required to wear the uniform of the imperial army or navy, depending on the time and place. When wearing an army uniform, they wore the Army’s green uniform and an ANZAC-style military cap – a slouch hat – and when wearing a navy uniform, they wore a distinctive white uniform and a white brimmed hat.

However, Hyang created his own military uniform.

‘Black is the best to suppress the opponent’s energy!’

After creating uniform black military uniforms, unexpected results emerged.

‘huh? Jeongrip suits you surprisingly well, doesn’t it?’

This is how the whole grain was chosen over the slouch hat, which produced the best results.

‘If you even wear a face mask... hey! That went too far!’

* * *

The coincidence that Hyang mentioned was not his military uniform, but the arrangement of the soldiers.

Because it was a place to welcome incense, all the soldiers stood in uniform and fully armed.

The port garrison guarding the military port consisted of sailors driving dark gray ships, white army infantrymen, and soldiers operating green tow trucks and artillery guns, neatly dressed in black uniforms.

The sight of soldiers standing in five rows, divided on the left and right by a red carpet, with the huge black hull of the assault ship docked at the mooring in the background was literally a scene from a famous science fiction movie.

* * *

While the imperial troops who filled the moorings and the envoys who heard Hyang’s short and powerful speech had mixed feelings, some people showed different reactions.

Afonso from Portugal, Louis from France, Ulaszlo from Hungary, and lastly Lorenzo de’ Medici.

To explain in more detail, Afonso was the son of King Joao II and the crown prince of Portugal.

Louis was the Duke of Orléans and the most likely successor to Charles VIII.

The reason why Louis became the most likely successor was because all of Charles VIII’s children died at a young age.

Of course, Charles VIII is still in his 20s and does not know his future.

Ulaszlo, who came from Hungary, succeeded Irgis Podebrat as King of Bohemia, but passed the throne to Matthias I according to the Treaty of Olomouc. However, since Matthias I had no successor, he was the most likely successor.

What’s interesting is that they were all affected by the butterfly effect caused by the intervention of scent.

If it had not been for Hyang’s intervention, Afonsu would have already died in a falling horse accident. But the iron horse he saw in Suez as a child changed his life.

It became the ‘Portuguese version of Jinpyeong’.

Whenever he had time, he summoned scholars and craftsmen and announced that he would build Portugal’s own iron horse, and caused a stir by running away from home to study in the empire, so much so that King Joao II ordered a ban on the tribes.

“There are some who collude with foreigners, so it may not be impossible. Still, it will greatly reduce the burden.”

“That’s right. “I will do this as soon as I arrive in Florence.”

“I know. By the way... did the assault vehicles disguised as tow trucks arrive safely?”

“yes. “Only the final assembly remains.”

“The agency’s confirmations must have been correct, right?”

“yes. “Craftsmen from Areas 51 and 52 carried it out with pride.”

Hyang’s expression became much more relaxed at Yu Eung-bu’s answer.

“If the artisans put their pride on the line, you can trust them.”

“My Majesty.”

Shin Sook-ju, who was listening to the conversation from the side, joined the conversation.

“Something? “Tell me.”

“I have seen that Soshindo is an assault vehicle. “It is clear that it is a very powerful weapon, but is it really necessary?”

“huh?”

In response to Shin Sook-ju’s question, Hyang looked back at Yu Eung-bu.

“Didn’t you explain?”

“I did it.”

When Yu Eung-bu answered urgently, Hyang looked back at Shin Suk-ju.

“If you had heard the explanation, you would know why it is needed, right? “What do you think is the problem?”

“Yes, I have also heard the explanation. “It is my pleasure to inform you, but I have doubts as to whether I will truly do my part as I say.”

To summarize Shin Sook-ju’s next words, they were as follows.

-If the enemy hiding in the trenches is the problem, wouldn’t it be better to mobilize more artillery?

“...With the money it takes to build one assault car and the money it takes to operate it, you can make at least 10 large artillery pieces. There is no need to talk about the usefulness of artillery on the battlefield, so wouldn’t it be better to make more artillery? “This is compared to an assault vehicle that is only used in assault battles.”

“That makes sense.”

Hyang lightly nodded at Shin Sook-ju’s words.

“But assault vehicles can make up for the lack of artillery. And in this war, the one who solves those shortcomings will be the winner.”

Yu Eung-bu nodded loudly at Hyang’s words and looked at Shin Suk-ju with an angry face.

“Are you saying that after looking at the last Liaodong War as well as the war between the Habsburgs and Hungary?”

“Aren’t the wagons and guns used in the Habsburg-Hungarian war all outdated and less powerful than those used in the Empire? There were only a few numbers placed there! “There is no comparison!”

Shin Suk-ju, who insisted on incomparability, advised Hyang.

“your majesty! “I think it’s better to deploy more large, powerful artillery pieces rather than assault vehicles that are slower, larger, and heavier than horses!”

“You’re not wrong, but... there’s one thing you’re forgetting.”

“yes?”

Looking at Shin Suk-ju, who couldn’t hide his doubts, Hyang talked about what he had forgotten.

“This time we have to strike first.”

* * *

The imperial army continued to analyze the battlefield lessons of the last Liaodong War, especially the trench warfare that took place on the Yalu River.

-It was possible to break through waves by laying barbed wire, deploying large quantities of artillery and freight cars, and building several layers of trenches.

-Now, the enemies of the empire will also dig trenches and deploy large quantities of artillery and freight cars. What if this happens?

The first alternative that emerged from this analysis was ‘more powerful and more artillery and freight cars.’

And the empire began to develop and deploy more powerful freight cars and artillery.

But the imperial army’s troubles did not end there.

-Even if it’s about defense, what about when we attack?