Chapter 700 Great Adventure

Hubble was ambitious. He specifically consulted officers in the regular army and hired several veteran non-commissioned officers who had retired from the army at high salaries.

These experiences can allow him to quickly improve his combat effectiveness.

At least in the early stages of army building, that's enough.

Anyway, this is a militia group. Although it is an army in name, it actually has very few restrictions.

Otherwise, he would definitely be dismissed from his post if he played this way, even with Ferranz protecting him.

Hubble didn't think about supporting the army for self-respect. He just regarded the militia as a step for him to climb up.

Therefore, most of the soldiers were sent out to search the mountains, and he was still training with the backbone of a battalion.

Speaking of which, he is also thirty years old and still insists on training together.

Opportunities will not fail those who are determined.

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boom!

Gunshots rang out suddenly in the dense forest. The soldiers searching nearby thought at first that a gun had gone off.

But soon, I heard my companion exclaim: "There are enemies, there are niggers."

There was constant crackling gunfire, and enemies could be seen emerging one after another from the dense forest.

Soon, a platoon responsible for the search ran away in confusion.

Waiting for work, and in such a complex environment, one can imagine how miserable it would be to suddenly encounter an enemy.

But the commander on the opposite side was even more angry. He didn't know Fernandez I's plan.

As a mid-level officer, his orders were to infiltrate and then attack important mines behind the enemy's rear.

But halfway through, he was discovered.

For the infiltrating army, the losses caused by breaking through the defense line in the early stage are not only sunk costs.

Now that it is discovered and the suddenness is lost, whether it can be returned safely is a question.

Suddenness is very important in this kind of attack.

A quick attack and a quick retreat are the greatest security guarantees.

He was discovered at this time, and he had to make a decision, whether to turn around and go back now, or to penetrate the enemy outside the mountain and attack forcefully.

If he chooses the former, he can be sure that he will lose his troops and his generals, and the outcome will definitely be bad after he returns.

But if you choose the latter, even if you succeed, the losses will be terrible.

If it fails, the entire army will be annihilated.

After just a few minutes of thinking, the commander in charge gritted his teeth and said, "Come out of the mountain and attack with force."

This is war, not business, and there are not so many trade-offs.

Even if the entire group is left here, as long as the goal can be achieved, it is still worth it.

As a result, an entire infantry regiment rushed out of the mountains.

By the time Hubble received the news, several hours had passed.

He made a prompt decision and launched a defense on the spot.

Fortunately, a battalion that was training was not idle and had dug some fortifications in the past few days.

After collecting the defeated troops who had been driven out, it was determined that there were dozens of casualties, and almost a battalion was missing.

It is conceivable that these people are definitely still lost in the mountains and forests and have not had time to retreat.

However, the enemy had no time to pay attention to these stragglers. Within half an hour, the enemy rushed out.

When Hubble saw it, his face darkened.

"How did an entire infantry regiment get through from the front?"

He wanted to yell, but the first priority was to resist.

The Great Xia Empire will naturally not be without reserve teams, but reaction will take time.

Having seen the power of the regular army, Hubble had no idea of ​​rushing out to fight with the opponent.

I probably counted my own soldiers and found that there were at least 1,400 to 500 people, and they were not outnumbered.

The weapons and equipment are not bad either. At least the opponent cannot bring too many heavy weapons when performing an infiltration mission.

In some cases, with the backbone of the first battalion as the main force, there is great hope of holding on.

Hubble began to direct the soldiers to prepare for the battle, and then communicated with the rear headquarters via telegraph.

The leader of the New Holy United Kingdom also had a bad look on his face. He originally thought that they were just a bunch of rabble, and if they broke out, they would win.

Who knew that the other party would leave so many people waiting outside, as if they knew in advance that they were hiding in the mountains.

However, he quickly gave up this dangerous idea. If the information was leaked, these people would not be waiting for him.

Judging from the flags, there should be nobles from the Great Xia Empire, but the army is just a mixed bag, without numbers.

So he is still confident that it may only take a few charges to defeat these amateurs.

"Let the first battalion lead the attack. I want to see their courage."

The regiment commander ordered and sent guards to supervise the battle.

Soon, an infantry battalion was lined up and started a skirmish line attack under the cover of other infantry.

Hubble held up the telescope and saw the opponent's standard tactical movements, and the last trace of luck was gone.

"Fight, you must hold on."

For him, discovering the enemy is an opportunity, but whether he can seize it depends on this time.

The opponent does not carry heavy weapons, but the firepower is not weak.

It is obvious that they are all well-trained veterans.

But it's not bad here. With the help of simple trenches and the reinforced backbone of the assault, we can still fight effectively.

So the situation was a little better than expected. After a long period of back and forth, the enemy was finally beaten back.

At this time, the operator brought bad news.

"The command said that enemies were also found in other places and asked how long we can hold on."

Obviously, this is a long-planned strategic attack by the New Holy United Kingdom.

Don't think that an attack is a simple matter.

Being able to infiltrate a large-scale army is also a great test of ability.

Even if it is discovered, it will make Daxia flustered and it will be difficult to spare manpower in a short time.

It is impossible to send out all the reserve troops on Daxia's side. There is already a shortage of manpower, and it is necessary to prioritize at this time.

Hubble was caught in a choice, and he knew that it was time for him to make his own choice.

He looked at the soldiers in front of him. Is it worth it for his future?

Of course it is worth it. Hubble quickly made up his mind. A general's success is the result of the sacrifice of thousands of people. What he can do is not to sympathize with the world, but to survive and give them higher pensions in the future.

This is not to force blood to stain his flag red, this is a dilemma.

He has a choice, but the Daxia army has no choice.

There must be sacrifices, so he will bear them himself.

This is the best choice. He is confident that if he can't bear it, others can't bear it even more.

On the contrary, if he can bear it, the loss will be smaller.

So Hubble replied: "Tell His Highness that the Emerald Militia can hold out until the last moment."

This means a big risk, not only the lives of these militiamen, but also his own.

Persisting until the last moment means rescuing other places first.

Hubble really tried his best, he knew that there might not be a second chance like this.

Even if he died, it was worth it, the title he left behind was enough for his son to live well.

Eating up the family, but not the nobles, not to mention that Baron Franz was looking after him.