Chapter 704: National Mobilization

With Ilsa's order, the "Northern Great Turn" operation was officially passed.

As soon as the battle was over, the whole country became very busy.

An operation of this scale cannot be supported by just a corner of the northern border. It requires the central government to pour out all its national resources to help.

This battle must not be known to other countries, especially the Holy Hiran Empire, and all preparations must be carried out secretly.

Therefore, with the authorization of Ilsa, Jacob summoned a group of trustworthy and talented officials to form a temporary government agency responsible for preparing for the war.

"Everyone: You should all know how difficult the rear preparations for the 'Northern Great Turn' operation are. Are you confident that we can complete the preparations for this operation together?"

This was the first question that Jacob asked after he formed this temporary government office and summoned all the officials to boost the morale of everyone.

Jacob's old but rich voice was sonorous and powerful, and his piercing eyes slid across the faces of the officials in front of him.

"Yes!" Everyone shouted in unison.

"Now that we are all confident, I will start making arrangements!"

"For this operation to be successful, it not only requires the concerted efforts of the frontline knights and soldiers, but also requires sufficient rear assistance and preparation!"

"Right now, there are so many things that need to be done immediately!"

"First, this battle is a joint battle between the navy and the army! The Imperial Navy needs to participate in the battle! Send an order to the Navy Headquarters! Let the Navy Commander immediately send troops to the north! Go to Port Lot in the north!"

A herald rode a fast horse to the Imperial Navy headquarters and delivered the central transfer order to the Navy Commander.

After receiving the transfer order from the central government, the navy commander did not dare to neglect and immediately organized his army to move north.

Along the western coastline of the empire, there is a forest of sails and masts. Countless naval warships shuttle back and forth, and an astonishingly large naval fleet moves north along the coast, heading to the northern border and the battlefield.

"Second, this battle requires transporting most of the Michael Knights' troops to the rear of the North Kingdom by sea. The Imperial Navy does not have so many troop carriers! We need to seize the time to build new troop carriers! Issue a mobilization order to the whole country! Mobilize all The craftsmen use the fastest speed to build a troop transport ship that is enough for an 80,000-strong army!”

In the south, Tamu City. The rotation of the loom was deafening, and the silk threads were gradually woven into canvases.

In the west, among the vast mountains. The west, which is rich in forest resources, is shrouded in the endless sound of ax chopping. In the vast forest, giant trees are cut down one by one. These giant trees are then polished into parts of different shapes one by one, and then These parts are then assembled into a tall transport ship.

To the east, Lartai City. The fire burned brightly day and night, the blacksmiths waved their hammers tirelessly, and the bellows opened and closed continuously. Anchors, pulleys, hooks and other iron products required for a ship were made one by one.

The braided sails, the rough outline of the transport ship frame, and the various iron products required for the transport ship were uniformly transported to Xishui Port in the northern coastal area through straight roads throughout the country.

These parts, which were manufactured and shipped from all over the country, were transported to Xishui Port and assembled by shipwrights.

These parts were assembled into tall and sturdy troop transport ships by the shipwrights, and then directly launched into the water and sailed to Lot Port in the north.

"Third, take inventory of the national treasury and local grain, fodder, and baggage reserves! Collect and report as soon as possible!"

Although she was extremely opposed to this battle, Ilsa's order had been given, and Alfred could only hold his nose and accept it.

Although I am very opposed to Ilsa becoming the new emperor of the empire,

But Ilsa is the current legitimate emperor of the empire after all.

No matter how much Alfred hated Ilsa, while Gozevin and Jacob were still alive, Alfred didn't have the guts to directly disobey Ilsa's "Through the Great Turn of the North Country" "In battle, officials at all levels must give their full support" order.

Alfred could only put on a bad face and instruct officials at all levels in the General Administration of Finance to count the grain, grass and baggage reserves in the central treasury and local warehouses.

Among the mountains of documents piled high in the Central Finance Office, busy figures swayed among them.

Or transfer files.

Or convey orders and notices from superiors.

Or wave the pen in your hand and record on the white paper in front of you.

"Fourth, after counting and sorting out the central and local grain, grass and baggage reserves, we will use the Lot Port in the north as the back-up base to gather all the materials needed for the cross-sea surprise attack here. This is the first time that our country has launched such a cross-sea attack. Surprise attack! There is no precedent to refer to, so there is no way to know how much supplies are needed, so the more supplies are gathered, the better!”

The door to the central treasury, the richest place in the Britannia Empire, is open.

Yellow wheat, rice, fodder, and military supplies of various shapes were transported out of the treasury, and then loaded into thousands of carriages, donkey carts, and mule carts.

On the straight road leading to the north, a huge convoy of thousands of transport vehicles stretched as far as the eye could see.

"Fifth, in the previous fortress offensive and defensive battles, the Michael Knights had suffered many casualties. According to Captain Cheng's report, in the previous fortress offensive and defensive battles, the Michael Knights had paid nearly 10,000 casualties. Casualties. Send an order to the Northern Territory General Administration to take charge of recruitment matters and recruit new soldiers in the Northern Territory to replenish the lost strength of the Michael Knights! "

Northern Territory, Baidi City. After receiving the central command, the Northern Territory General Administration began to operate rapidly and quickly organized a special working group, with Humphrey's right-hand man Yaerlin as the general manager, specializing in conscription.

The cities in the northern territories suddenly became lively.

Countless young people from cities or rural areas who admired the Knights of Michael or Su Cheng's reputation poured into the nearby cities and received physical examinations at the conscription points one after another.

Whether it was because they were finally able to serve the country, or because they were finally able to eat better meals, or because they finally had a job with money, the young people who passed the physical examination and were selected as recruits of the Knights of Michael were all very happy.

"Six, this operation was planned by Su Cheng, and the main implementer of this operation was also the Knights of Michael. Therefore, in this operation, Su Cheng, the head of the Knights of Michael and the highest person in charge of the northern front, will serve as the supreme commander of the "Northern Great Turn" operation and command all combat matters on the front line."

"Yes!" The response in the temporary government office was earth-shaking.

After Jacob issued this series of orders, the entire Britannia Empire began to operate.

It was undoubtedly a national mobilization!

All the straight roads leading to the north were filled with people and horses.

The coastline was full of naval warships and newly built troop transport ships with sails.

The Imperial Navy, various military supplies, newly recruited soldiers... went north from all over the empire.

Everything - just for a successful battle! Just for the success of the operation!