The Kingdom Army's operations in the south culminated in the capture of Five Rams City, marking a triumphant end.
After repeated discussions, Crystal Radiance made further arrangements. Of the six new infantry regiments that participated in the campaign against Giles, four regiments and a portion of the auxiliary forces would continue to be stationed in the southern border to wipe out the remaining forces left by Giles and eliminate every traitor who dared to disrespect Crystal Radiance.
The other two regiments set off northward: the 1st Infantry Regiment and the Second Infantry Regiment. These were the two most distinguished units. The 1st Regiment served as the backbone of many siege operations, while the 2nd Regiment carried out a difficult flanking maneuver in the Battle of Eagles Beak Pass.
Under King Rodney XVIII's leadership, the Kingdom Government devised an ambitious plan: to train more modern troops. These two top-performing regiments would serve as models, or rather, seeds, to yield greater success for the Kingdom's military system. The King, having heard of the training regiment Alda was building, also wanted to establish one.
As things calmed down in the south, more and more details of the war came to light, giving many people insight into the new army that the Kingdom Government relied on.
Anyone with even a basic understanding of military affairs would be surprised upon seeing the battle report. Not to mention the high combat effectiveness displayed by the new army in conventional battles, what was particularly astonishing was the Indianry Second Regiment's flanking maneuver against Eagles Beak Pass.
While flanking maneuvers were rare in previous wars, there were successful examples. However, the Infantry Second Regiment faced the formidable "Devil's Belly" and encountered severe weather such as rain along the way. To carry out the battle plan and complete it within the agreed time under such unfavorable circumstances requires an extraordinary level of organizational ability.
Many were excited that Crystal Radiance had regained control of a powerful and formidable armed force. In the salons of the nobility and in the taverns of the common people, people talked about the suppression of the rebellion with great interest and cheered and raised their glasses in celebration of the Kingdom Army's strength.
The heroic deeds that emerged during the war were adapted into poems and dramas, which were met with enthusiastic applause time and time again.
When the 1st Infantry Regiment and the 2nd Infantry Regiment returned, and the soldiers marched through the streets in neat columns, the residents of Crystal Radiance almost turned out to gather on both sides of the street to welcome them, showering the soldiers with countless flower petals and brightly colored scarves.
It was as if the great era when the king's authority shone as brightly as the sun in the sky had returned.
However, there are also calm individuals among the high-ranking members of Crystal Radiance. The Kingdom's new army can be seen to some extent as a low-profile version of the Alda army. In order to train an army with considerable combat power in a short period of time, the Alda instructors, led by Claude, repeatedly streamlined many of the Alda army's training contents before applying them to the new army. At the same time, in order to adapt to the Kingdom Army's relatively low material supply conditions, the intensity of training was also reduced.
If the Kingdom's new army could so easily crush Giles ' traditional army, then what level must Alda's army, which they were imitating, be at?
Just thinking about it sends chills down my spine.
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"Gentlemen, you've worked hard on this mission! Please!"
In the banquet hall, Rodney XVIII held up a wine glass, looking happily at the generals on both sides of the table.
Regiment Commander Levin, Regiment Commander Chambers, Chief Advisor Claude, and several other senior officers who participated in the suppression of the rebellion were invited to have lunch with Rodney XVIII at the palace.
"Your Majesty, please!" Everyone picked up their cups.
Rodney XVIII took a sip of his drink and joked, "Please don't be offended by my meager hospitality. I assure you, a much grander feast is in the works, and everyone who has contributed will be invited, including even the outstanding soldiers. "
Claude smiled and said, "Your Majesty is very kind."
Before coming to Crystal Radiance, he had thought that a king should be awe-inspiring and inviolable, but Rodney XVIII shattered this stereotype. In some ways, the king was quite similar to his lord, Paul Greiman, which may be why the marquess was willing to help him.
Rodney XVIII looked at him and said, "I want to express my special thanks to you, Sir Claude, for training such an excellent army for me and for Lord Glaeman for sending me such a fine man as you."
Claude quickly stood up. "You flatter me. It is my honor, Your Majesty!"
This isn't just empty talk; what teacher wouldn't want to see their students shine?
"My brother is so biased! Why didn't he invite me to such an important lunch?"
A somewhat complaining voice came from the restaurant entrance, and Prince Yuriko Rodney, the King's brother, appeared inside.
"Ah, Yuriko, I thought you went hunting outside the city again. Since you're here, let's have a meal together. Come here, let me introduce you."
The king was delighted to see his younger brother. When Yuriko reached the table, he stood up and introduced them one by one: "This is Levin, commander of the First Regiment. Every time we attack a city, he and his army are at the forefront, the first to scale the walls. This is Chambers, commander of the Second Regiment. You must have heard of his heroic deeds—the conqueror of the devil's belly. Now, the bards of Crystal Radiance are singing his praises. And this is…"
As the king introduced him, Prince Yuriko greeted everyone present, his impeccable manners winning their favor.
Finally, the prince added, "Thank you for everything you have done for Aldor."
Lunch was held in a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere and lasted until 2 p.m. before the guests took their leave of the palace.
The King and Yuriko arrived at the throne room, where Rodney XVIII wanted to handle some state affairs, while Yuriko followed with a heavy heart.
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This puzzled him greatly. " Yuriko, is there something you need?"
He thought his brother had gotten into trouble again. Despite being a well-educated and pampered member of the royal family, Yuriko could still give him a headache.
Yuriko looked at him, "Your Majesty, I wish to serve in the army!"
"What did you say?" The dome of the throne room reflected the king's incredulous voice.
Yuriko suddenly knelt on one knee on the scarlet velvet carpet, his knuckles white from gripping his sword tightly. He looked up at his brother, his silver epaulettes rising and falling with his rapid breathing, the brass buttons of his new army uniform digging painfully into his collarbone—he must have worn this outfit on purpose today, because this style of clothing had recently become very popular among the noble circles of Crystal Radiance due to their admiration for the new army.
"Brother, are there any vacancies in the army? I want to help you and contribute my strength to the kingdom." His tone was very sincere.
Rodney XVIII hesitated for a moment before speaking, "Well, I'm glad you have that thought. It's better than your friends who are always having fun."
Upon hearing this, Yuriko immediately raised her head, her eyes sparkling with eagerness. Clearly, her brother's approval made her very happy.
"My dear brother, could you grant me the position of commander of the First Regiment?"
The king frowned immediately.