Chapter 503： Lamb to be slaughtered

Ailan Hill, in the Imperial General Staff Building in the city of Serris, in a closed conference room, a group of men in various dresses are discussing the latest combat arrangements for the puppet empire.

Because the battle against the puppet empire is becoming more and more complicated and incorporates many economic and people's livelihood issues, this combat meeting also convened business, economics and people's livelihood departments to discuss the combat operations related to the capture of Burkland.

Burkland is the capital of the Puppet Empire and the largest magic city in the country. It is a giant centipede city, which can accommodate more than 500,000 people living in it at most. It is definitely a huge mobile fortress.

Like the floating city, it is also equipped with many magic weapons, has a city-level magical defense barrier, and at its peak, there is a magical army stationed there, which can be described as a huge fortress that is inexhaustible.

Only now, the troops in it have been emptied, and what is left is just some garrison troops pretending to be on the front, and their combat power has almost dried up.

However, for Ailan Hill, how to occupy this large city that was once the most gloriously devastated in the human magic empire is a thing worth thinking twice.

It is not difficult to destroy this city, as long as nuclear weapons are launched. But things are not that simple, and destroying Burklan is not the best choice.

"With the winning ticket, the use of nuclear weapons to attack Burkland is not only a loss to human beings, but also a loss to Alan Hill." The official of the Ministry of Livelihoods led by the official used a pen to click on the document in front of him. Two times, he continued to speak.

What he cares about is the post-war reconstruction problem, the population problem, and the subsequent social problems. If it is only occupation and these problems are not solved, Burkland will fall into chaos, and it will take more than ten years. May not return to the pre-war level.

These remarks aroused the approval of many people, and many officials in suits nodded. They also felt that Bellevue’s problem was dealt with sloppily at the time, and now they have encountered Bellevue-like problems. Careful thinking is necessary and necessary.

"Yes! After all, in this case, countries have already acquiesced that Burklan is our trophy in Ailan Hill. Using nuclear weapons to destroy our own city in the future is a very uneconomical thing." Another participated. The officials of the meeting followed.

Such remarks have naturally been said countless times. It is that capital is the economy that supports the rolling of Allan Hill. It is naturally more cost-effective to occupy an unharmed metropolis than to occupy a ruin.

Therefore, from the perspective of economic construction, keeping Burkland intact is definitely a very important and meaningful thing.

An economic official then spoke and gave the civilians in Burkland an excuse: "Indeed, there are at least 500,000 residents in Burkland, and these residents are precious treasures. They are not the magic of collaborating with enemies. Teacher, they shouldn't be ruthlessly destroyed."

Such excuses need to be as many as they are when they are used, and they are trivial when not. Anyway, those civilians in Burkland city said that they were innocent, or that they deserved their crimes. There are good reasons.

In short, it is just an excuse-if the emperor is more inclined to destroy Burkland, then everyone in Burkland is a criminal who commits a demon; and if Chris is willing to let these people make a living, then They are the innocent people who are held hostage by Travis.

Anyway, life and death are just a matter of thought, and it has nothing to do with what they have done before, but it has nothing to do with what Ailan Hill wants after the war.

"Also, a movable, well-preserved magic city also has a lot of reference value and practical significance for us in Ailan Hill." A technical scholar also talked about the importance of Burkland. .

His words attracted the attention of some departments and military generals. Several people lowered their heads to record something, and most of them were still discussing whether they should give Burklan a way out.

"You are right. At least we have not really controlled an important internationally recognized magical city. Obviously Burkland is an important symbol and bridge for us to connect with the magical world." The officials of the foreign affairs department watched the scene quietly, and then spoke. Out of my own point of view.

This is a discussion meeting after all, in order to let the general staff and other generals master some knowledge outside the battlefield, and comprehensively consider a Burkelan attack plan.

Therefore, not only the people's livelihood and economic departments, but also the diplomatic and technical departments sent their representatives to participate in this meeting.

"Can't destroy every capital of the magic empire occupied by Ailan Hill? Then there will be magic empires who are willing to believe that we do not hate magicians?" A potbellied old man leaned on a chair and spoke hoarsely Said the voice.

His words are also what many people want to say. If the capital of every magic empire is destroyed, it is estimated that the remaining magic empires will not believe too much in Ailan Hill's attitude towards magicians.

In the past two years, Allan Hill's efforts to modify the slogan "Mortals will never be slaves" to "Magic and technology are human tools" have almost been in vain.

This is not allowed, so the handling of Burklan must be more cautious.

"That's right, if we destroy Bellevue, and then destroy Burkelan, then our reputation will be lowered by a level in the wizarding world." The representative of the diplomatic department said immediately.

"So the way we are more willing to take is to occupy Burkland as intact as possible and build that city into the greatest magic city we have in Ailan Hill." The meeting was presided over by Secretary of Defense Castner. , He looked at Luo Kai, the chief of staff next to him, and said with a somewhat conclusive meaning.

"This is a good way, similar to a business card, to prove that we are a business card to tolerate magicians!" The representative of the diplomatic department also looked at Luo Kai and waited for him to express his position.

"But if it is decided like this, the front-line troops can only fight the enemy one time outside Burkland." Luo Kai thought for a few seconds and decided to raise his own objection.

He pushed the documents he had prepared to Castner: "And Burkelan will be the hostage of the other side. When the time comes, our soldiers will be caught in a hard fight. Then, how can we explain to those soldiers?"

"Aren't our troops used to complete missions and fight for the interests of the empire? Sacrifice is inevitable. As long as the gains in exchange are large enough, we should also bear the high losses!" The economic officials hurriedly said. He was also afraid that Castner, who was also a representative of the military, would fall to Luo Kai's side.

"Is this what an imperial official should say? You **** in the business department, did you break your brain while sleeping?" Luo Kai looked at the talking man with an unhappy expression, his tone was full of dissatisfaction. .

"Out of this door, I won't admit any radical remarks I said. I am seeking the highest benefit for the empire, without personal preference and emotion." The man also knew that his tone seemed to be awkward. Some, quickly explained.

"Your cold blood makes us feel cold! You are simply a group of bodies without feelings! Is the benefit in your eyes more important than the lives of loyal warriors who are willing to give their lives to the empire?" Luo Kai seemed to be affected by the other side. It's irritating, and I don't want to be merciless.

"Okay! Stop quarreling! Everyone is trying to serve this empire. It's just a waste of time arguing with each other." Desai, who participated in this meeting, but was not the chairperson of the meeting, used his identity to suppress this quarrel. .

In the territory of Ailan Hill, even the most arrogant people must give Desai a three-point face. After all, the second richest man in the empire is also one of the most trusted people around the emperor.

Sure enough, after hearing Desaier's words, the generals on the military side concealed their dissatisfaction. One of the generals came out and said: "No matter which direction you look at, it is good to keep Burkland and it is helpful to us. I believe the military also recognizes this point."

"There is no doubt about this, but I will talk about the shame first. If I have to pay more than 50,000 soldiers for this city, I would rather destroy it with nuclear weapons!" Luo Kai did not worry about the issue just now, and continued. My own opinion.

"Yes, there must be a limit in everything! We can't allow the loss of too many soldiers in Burkelan, which will also damage our reputation!" Dessell made a final decision and looked at Castner.

Kastner understood and agreed to Luo Kai's request: "So, our bottom line is, if we can simply win Burkland, then we will do it, and if our attack is blocked, then we will change to another one. the way."

"The Sky Fleet is ready! The artillery shells are all supplied! General Wagron is personally commanding this fleet. If necessary, the Sky Fleet can bombard Burklan and completely destroy the mobile city." A general in charge of liaison. Report.

"That's it! First order the troops to attack the periphery of Burkland. If the enemy resists very firmly and our losses are great... Then we will touch the sky fleet and destroy Burkland's outer defensive positions!" Castner cleared his throat and summarized the content of the meeting.

As the chief of the general staff, Luo Kai stood up, nodded slightly and said, "I have no problem! Send the minutes of the meeting to your majesty as soon as possible! I will go back and make a combat plan. If the fastest is possible, the front-line troops can be put into action tomorrow. !"