Pioneer Lord: Starting From Daily Intelligence

Hearing Su Li’s questioning, Knight Oerstein not only remained unmoved, but his confidence grew even stronger.

”Lord, as you said, by common sense, this tactic is indeed contradictory. But with your prophet’s guidance, we believe that everything can be perfectly achieved!”

”We have fortified our defenses to counter the Green Dragon, making it impossible for it to wreak havoc. And by taking the initiative to attack, we aim to avoid the enemy at the peak of its power and catch them off guard. We believe that with your guidance, we can control the battlefield, rather than being controlled by the enemy!”

Goodness, Su Li immediately understood Knight Oerstein’s true intentions.

The Sun Goddess Church followers truly laid the strategy ”Invincibility is in oneself, victory is in the enemy. Therefore, those skilled in battle make themselves invincible and wait for the enemy’s vulnerability” right in front of Su Li.

With the assistance of the daily intelligence system, it is almost impossible for the Hesse Territory’s army to be ambushed by the Green Dragon.

However, when this powerful Knight Legion goes to battle, if the Green Dragon Legion is careless and the knights succeed in their surprise raid, then the Green Dragon Legion will suffer heavy losses!

The strategic deployment by these quasi-Divine Chosen Knights, united in purpose, truly exemplified mastering the battlefield initiative.

This is exactly as the military strategy states: If we control the battle, not the enemy, then the enemy cannot outdo us.

Thus, Su Li, acting without hesitation, decisively adopted this battle plan: ”We will execute according to your scheme, Commander, to show the Deceitful Wings that our Hesse Territory is not to be trifled with. If it seeks to tyrannize and destroy all the surrounding territories, we shall wipe out its forces and destroy its lair!”

Knight Oerstein immediately saluted solemnly and said, ”I request to march immediately and launch another attack before the Green Dragon awakens, dealing a heavy blow to the Green Dragon Followers.”

”Agreed!” Su Li, equally ambitious, said, ”My esteemed commander, I will open the armory and provide the army with the finest equipment. For the time being, you may freely mobilize any troops within the territory.”

After speaking, Su Li turned to Lauren and asked, ”Minister of the Seal, how many excellent Rune Armors do we have in our territory now?”

Lauren immediately replied, ”After our collection and crafting, our territory currently has 23 sets of Vibranium Rune Armor and 175 sets of Star Iron Armor. This includes 100 sets of Star Iron Armor purchased by the Minister of Foreign Affairs from Dwarf Redbeard Castle and a Dwarf Cannon bought with Dwarf Oath Gold.”

”A Dwarf Cannon?” Su Li’s eyes lit up.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hartskline, said, ”Indeed, my lord. This was the task you entrusted me with. I have spent 1000 Dwarf Oath Gold to purchase one of their powerful weapons from Dwarf Redbeard Castle, and it is currently being escorted by the Dwarf reinforcements and is expected to arrive in a few days.”

”The Dwarf reinforcements are arriving soon?” Knight Oerstein exclaimed with joy and, excited, said, ”Introduce us to this cannon, for most of us knights have not seen such powerful Dwarven weaponry.”

Hartskline was equally enthusiastic, noting that the dwarves’ powerful war machines are not dual-use like those of the Half-Elf, as this cannon boasts immense power that could provide unparalleled support to the army of Hesse.

”This type of cannon was first invented and used by the dwarves of Rapids Pass, but over time, other Dwarf Cities have mastered this technology and started to produce their own cannons. As one of the most formidable war machines, a single cannon can easily tear a heavily armored enemy to pieces, disrupt an enemy formation, level an enemy town and fortifications, or bring down giant monsters.”

”However, they are also temperamental weapons. Even the best cannon manufactured by Dwarf Craft can sometimes malfunction if the barrel cracks or if the fuse lighting the black gunpowder is carelessly ignited prematurely, causing devastating consequences.”

”In addition to fixed mounts, many dwarf families also prepare cannons mounted on trailers to bring them to battlefields when war breaks out. These lethal war machines are deployed secretly and utilize their long range and high precision to demonstrate their prowess. Thanks to their exquisite craft and excellent quality, many Dwarf Cannons have been in service for centuries and are beloved by the equally aged artillerymen.”

Canons used for centuries? The dwarves really are as stubborn and rigid as the legends say.

But either way, this powerful cannon will greatly increase the likelihood of victory against the Green Dragon in this battle.

With this powerful weapon joining the fray, the Hesse Territory’s army quickly sprang into action.

Commander Oerstein, once the meeting concluded, decisively set out with the troops; he intended to conduct a sweep through the forest, so he took a significant portion of the main force away from Hesse Territory. Aside from the Hesse Forbidden Guard Knights who still guarded key locations with three squadrons, the rest of the Half-Lion Griffin Knight Order and Elite Knights mobilized completely.

The dwarves’ engineering corps was as swift as the military operations; following the deployment of military strategy, the dwarf elders and engineering masters also reported their work priorities.

Currently, the territory has a total of 378 Imperial Dwarves and 66 Dwarf Engineers. Aside from essential mining, the rest are all focused on the territory’s military construction.