The fiefdom increases by 1 soldier in 1 second, and the empress kneels down and begs not to rebel

"Are you two planning to give up the strategic location of the Star Islands?" As soon as Chick finished speaking, Bernhardt, the supreme commander of the 12th Army Division opposite him, said with a cold face.

Among the many officers present, Bernhardt had the most seniority. He was an old man with gray hair and wrinkles on his face like those cut by a knife or an axe. Although he was over sixty years old, he still stood straight like a sharp knife.

After hearing this, Sebastian touched his nose, his face drooped slightly, and said before Chick:

"It's just a hypothesis, and we have to consider the risks after all."

"After all, there are not many battleships available for naval battles in our fleet now. Most of them are transport ships." As he spoke, Sebastian turned his gaze to Chick.

After receiving the meaning of this look, Chick leaned forward, supported his hands on the table and said:

"Everyone should know that since the defeat in the first battle in the South China Sea, the fleet led by Commander Edman for the expedition is the strongest combat force that our navy can currently prepare."

"It seems that Commander Edman and the fleet may have met with an accident."

"At the moment, we have more transport ships. This is all in accordance with the emperor's requirements. The shipyard is now focusing on building large transport ships."

"If the Qunxing Islands have not fallen, then it is urgent for us to bring the army to provide support. But if it has fallen, we will have to forcibly land on the island and fight under the artillery fire of the Yan people. Of course, it is also possible that we will encounter the Yan fleet on the way to support. No matter which situation it is, you can imagine..."

Having said this, he paused for a moment, then looked up and looked around and said:

"We will suffer heavy casualties, and soldiers will die in vain before they even have a chance to make a difference."

As these words fell, Lieutenant General Gabriel, commander of the 32nd Army Division, who was about to speak, closed his mouth. The anger growing in his heart made his face turn red and his hands clenched into fists. However, he also knew that Chick's assumption was not unreasonable.

But the defenders on the Star Islands must be struggling at this moment, and it would be unreasonable to just abandon them.

The others also realized this problem, and all of them had frowned and serious expressions.

Chick sighed softly and continued:

"When the Yan Kingdom fleet came to attack the Star Islands and began to land, we were already in a very passive position."

"If we now have more battleships in our fleet, then we..."

He shut up halfway through his words because he was keenly aware that there were several dissatisfied glances directed at him. They were several army officers who used to be close associates of the emperor.

The order for the shipyard to mainly build large transport ships was given by the Emperor himself. To say this now was of course to question the Emperor, so Chick shut his mouth and said nothing more.

"Organize reinforcements immediately and try to set off tonight!"

At this moment, a loud voice suddenly sounded, and everyone looked at the person who spoke.

The person who gave this order was Bernhardt. He had a serious expression and a look of unquestionable determination as he slowly scanned everyone's faces.

He continued:

“Of course you have to consider the risks, that’s absolutely right.”

"But the Star Islands are our strategic location, and there are troops on the island who are determined to fight to the death. Giving up the Star Islands so easily would be irresponsible to the emperor and the country!"

He looked at Chick and said in a deep voice:

"As for the vain sacrifices you mentioned, how can sacrifices be avoided in a war?"

"When the Great Emperor first ascended the throne, was our army already invincible? Haven't we fought enough battles where the few defeated the many, and the weak defeated the strong? Isn't it the sacrifices of countless people that have brought us to today's empire?"

"Because of the fear of sacrifice, we lost the Star Islands. Then, after the Yan people entered the Brando Strait, should we make another concession? When they landed, should we retreat dozens of kilometers away?"

Every word Bernhardt said was like a knife stabbing Chick's face. His expression became more and more ugly. When he was about to refute, Bernhardt waved his hand and said:

"Okay, Chick, I know what you're thinking, and I'm not blaming you."

"These few days are days of national celebration. I don't want the news of the Star Islands being captured by the Yan people to be transmitted back to Salivia. That would only make our people depressed."

"The empire's new journey cannot begin in a depressed mood."

"Our nation should be full of fighting spirit and positive, this is what we Golts are like!"

If there was a negative and gloomy atmosphere in the meeting room before, then after Bernhardt's words, most people got rid of their dejection and became positive.

"We must provide support! The Yan people caught us off guard, so we should catch them off guard too!"

"They are fighting fiercely. The Yan people's homeland cannot provide assistance, but we can continue to provide assistance! This is our advantage!"

Anxious voices rang out one after another, which made Matthias, who came to ask for help, excited.

Sebastian scratched his neck in frustration. He was the deputy commander of the Black Powder Fleet. If Commander Gustav was present, he wouldn't have to get into trouble. But Gustav had gone to Salivia to celebrate the ceremony, and he wouldn't be back for at least twenty days.

At this point, he had no choice but to look at Chick again.

Chick looked at the fighting spirit of the people present and knew that it was useless to say more. In the end, reason was defeated by emotion. He could only nod helplessly:

"All right, General Bernhardt."

"My fleet is already waiting at the port. You decide which troops to send out. We will set out as soon as they board the ship."

Finally, he murmured softly: "I hope it's not too late..." Of course, only he could hear this murmur.

After Bernhardt's order was issued, the subordinates responded quickly. That night, various armies began to board the warships one after another. Both fleets in the strait were utilized, and the fleet returning from the Star Islands also joined them.

An unprecedented large fleet loaded with army troops left the port in the second half of the night and headed for the Star Islands.

Correspondingly, the Yan State fleet completed the capture of the Star Islands on December 26th, rested for a day, and set sail on December 28th.

Sailing at full speed day and night, they will reach the Brando Strait in the early morning of December 29th.