"The Eastern Border of the Empire?"
Colin frowned even more.
He couldn't understand why Vera was married to a half-elf prince, but the Eastern Border of the Empire.
As a small country sandwiched between the Northern Frontier and the Eastern Border of the Empire, the half-elf kingdom had always been swaying left and right, trying to please both sides. However, in Colin's view, this small country didn't seem to be the key to the war between the two sides.
As if seeing Colin's confusion, Prince Okamoto smiled and asked: "Your Excellency Viscounts, you don't know about naval warfare, right?"
Colin was upset when he heard this.
However, he also had to admit that his predecessor didn't have any experience of naval warfare.
In fact, there was almost no navy in the entire Northern Frontier.
For a long time, the biggest enemy of the Northern Frontier was the Ice Field's Troll Empire.
And cavalry was the best troop to deal with the Troll Empire.
Therefore, the Northern Frontier's cavalry had always been the best in the Empire of Light.
But if it was a naval army, it would be a bit difficult.
At this time, when he heard the Troll Empire say that the Duke was plotting against the Eastern Border, Colin remembered that the Northern Frontier and the Eastern Border were actually separated by a natural moat.
The name of this natural moat was the Raging Water River.
In fact, the military strength of the Empire of Light wasn't balanced.
At least, the Northern Frontier was obviously stronger than the Eastern Border.
The reason was very simple. The Northern Frontier had been fighting against the Troll Empire for so many years, while the Eastern Border's old enemy, the Elves, had long disappeared in the Radiant Moon Forest.
No one knew whether they were living in seclusion or had been exterminated.
But in any case, the Eastern Border was different from the Northern Frontier, they didn't have any pressure from foreign races.
Only the Yevel Empire at the border of the Radiant Moon Forest might be a bit of an eyesore.
But it was just an eyesore, the mages couldn't organize a large army, so they didn't pose much of a threat to the Eastern Border.
As long as the Eastern Border didn't provoke them and throw out forbidden spells, the two sides could still live in peace and harmony.
Therefore, the Eastern Border hadn't had a large-scale war for hundreds of years.
Without the baptism of blood and fire, it was impossible to forge a true army of tigers and wolves.
Therefore, the military strength of the Eastern Region, which had been peaceful for a long time, was basically at the bottom of the Radiance Empire.
Fortunately, the Northern Frontier had to deal with the threat of the Trolls. Most of the troops were deployed there, so they naturally wouldn't put too much pressure on the Eastern Frontier.
Even the Nu Shui River had always been under the control of the Eastern Region.
Now, if the Duke Of St. Hilde was really trying to get his hands on the Eastern Region as Prince Okamoto had said, then the natural moat of the Nu Shui River would become the biggest obstacle for the Army of the North.
"That's right, I don't understand naval warfare." Colin nodded and admitted. "Then tell me, what does the half-elf kingdom have to do with naval warfare? I remember that the upper reaches of the Raging Water River aren't in the half-elf kingdom. "
"Yes, the Raging Water River is indeed not within the half elf kingdom. But Your Excellency Viscounts, do you know what the most important element of naval warfare is? "
Colin touched his chin, searching for all the examples of naval warfare in his memory. After a long while, he said in an uncertain tone, "Is it a boat?"
"Yes! But an ordinary boat obviously can't bear the task of crossing the river. So, to be more precise, what the Duke Of St. Hilde needs is a powerful naval force. "
Colin thoughtfully said, "Could it be that the half-elf kingdom has a powerful navy?"
Prince Okamoto smiled with a look of disdain: "The half-elf kingdom does have a navy, but with that navy, I estimate that it will be destroyed by the Eastern Navy in a single move."
Colin was even more puzzled, "Then why do you say that the half-elf kingdom is the key to invading the Eastern Region?"
Prince Okamoto picked up a branch on the ground, drew a simple map, and explained, "This is the Nu Shui River.
It's more than seven thousand kilometers long. It seems that the Army of the North can cross the river at any point. But in fact, it's impossible.
The reason is what we just talked about, a boat!
The Army of the North must build a boat to cross the river, but the Eastern Army is not stupid. They can't just watch the Northern Frontier build a boat on the west bank of the Nu Shui River.
At this time, the Nu Shui River is under the control of the Eastern Region. So, the Northern Frontier can't directly build a boat on the Nu Shui River.
So, the Duke Of St. Hilde's only choice is to find a river in the Northern Frontier and build a navy.
However, this river wasn't chosen randomly.
After all, it's impossible to let the soldiers carry a boat from the land to the Nu Shui River.
So, this river must be connected to the Nu Shui River!
At this time, if you carefully look at the map of the Northern Frontier, you will find that such a river is not impossible to find in the Northern Frontier, but they are too shallow and narrow to allow a large boat to pass through.
But in the upper reaches of the Nu Shui River, there is such a river that meets the conditions, the Crystal River.
And this Crystal River — — "
Prince Okamoto used a branch to draw a circle on the ground, then heavily pointed and said in a deep voice, "It's in the territory of the half-elf kingdom!"
Hearing this, Colin suddenly understood.
This is the same reason that the northern regime in China crossed the river to fight in ancient times.
Originally, when Colin read the history books, he had some doubts. The Yangtze River is so long, where can't you cross it?
Why does the northern regime always fight to the death at those few points?
Just like when the Mongol cavalry went south, why did they have to attack Xiangyang?
If you look at the map of China, you will find that Xiangyang is not on the Yangtze River.
But there is another river next to it, the Han River.
So, as long as you occupy Xiangyang, you will control the Han River.
The Mongols can build boats in the Han River and then go downstream to the Yangtze River.
This is the reason why the northern regime can't avoid this place every time they go south.
In the lower reaches of the Yangtze River, there is a similar river and lake, the Chaohu Lake.
Next to the Chaohu Lake is Hefei.
Therefore, when Zhang Liao was guarding Hefei, Sun Quan couldn't sleep and eat well, and he sent troops to attack Hefei several times. In the end, he finally made a name for himself …
In short, Colin finally understood the real intention of the Duke Of St. Hilde.
He married Vera to the half-elf kingdom because he wanted to use this opportunity to control the Crystal River, so that he can build a navy, and then go downstream to the Nu Shui River to invade the Eastern Region.
However, why is the Duke Of St. Hilde so anxious to plot against the Eastern Region?
This was especially true when the Northern Region already had a huge hidden threat.
Is the Duke so sure that his brother won't betray him?
Colin can only temporarily suppress this question in the bottom of his heart.
But then he was puzzled again. Why is this guy Okamoto explaining this to me?
Is he just trying to show off his knowledge?
Although Colin has known this troll prince for a long time, he always felt that the other party should have other intentions this time.
"Why are you explaining this to me?" Colin asked directly.
Prince Okamoto smiled: "Because I want you to know that the Duke didn't marry Vera to me, not because I'm not as good as the half-elf boy, but because the half-elf kingdom is the next strategic target of the Northern Frontier."
Colin smiled.
Of course, he didn't believe this kind of nonsense.
How can a political creature like Okamoto care about such a small thing and explain it to Colin?
Before Colin could continue to ridicule him, Prince Okamoto took out a badge and handed it to Colin:
"If you need any help in Silvermoon City, you can take this to the slave market in the west of the city and look for a merchant named Sith.
Maybe he can help you in your trip to the half-elf kingdom more smoothly! "
Colin took the badge and at the same time, he was convinced in his heart.
This troll prince really has other plans!
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