Chapter 1174: Mercenaries Break Through
Although there was a lot of discussion at the meeting, there was nothing to be gained in substance. Everyone on the scene had very little understanding of the Demon Gate, and some of them even heard of it for the first time.
I can't even figure out how the Demon Gate is, and how can I come up with a way to deal with it?
Therefore, the more we discussed, the more sad everyone became.
Jia Zhengjin was also very depressed, and originally called everyone to discuss coping strategies, but there was no progress. If it was the team of the Human Empire Alliance, it might be better. It's just that the Imperial Alliance may arrive, but it may not arrive when the Demon Gate opens.
After all, a war with the Sea Clan had already damaged their vitality, and it was still quite difficult to recruit soldiers to go out again in such a short period of time.
"Kean-sama, what ......do you see," Ser Mi saw that the discussion could not lead to any results, so he turned his head and asked respectfully, "Why don't you adjourn the meeting for the time being?" I will ask all the officials to go back and try to find out the information related to the Demon Gate......
Isn't this improvisation? What's the use?
Jia Zhengjin said secretly in his heart, but it is true that when the discussion does not lead to any results, there is no need to waste any more time. At the moment, he nodded to Sermi: "Okay, I'll say a few words of my thoughts first, and then the meeting will be dismissed!"
"Lord Keane, please. Sermi immediately sat up straight respectfully.
The civil and military ministers below also sat up straight with a listening expression.
Regardless of whether they really listened or pretended, at least Jia Zhengjin looked comfortable: "The information about the Demon Realm Gate, although it is unlikely, but everyone will try to inquire after they go back, if they can really get useful information, and even have a significant impact on the future situation, so that we can reverse the disadvantage, I will definitely reward you! The things I have, although it is not a rare treasure, must be very rare and useful, and if you really want to contribute to a certain extent, it is not impossible to give you an artifact!"
"Hiss~!!" Hearing this, everyone at the scene took a breath of cold air.
Giving an artifact? I've lived a lifetime, and it's the first time I've heard someone say it without care. However, the other party is a god killer, and Lord Keane, the city lord of Holy Dragon City, is not allowed to doubt it.
In an instant, everyone's mood was warm, and they were eager to immediately dismiss the meeting and start an investigation.
Jia Zhengjin paused and continued: "In terms of intelligence, everyone has to work together, and I want to say that other things are that in order to deal with the battle in three days, it is necessary to strengthen and defend the city of Mindoga in all aspects. At the same time, the investigation and clean-up of hostile forces in the city should also be accelerated. As for the lurkers, I will leave it to General Selmy, and if you need help, you can always come to me, or a few of my retinue to help. Then there is the reinforcement of the city wall and the construction of defenses, I need a lot of money, enough materials, and I also ask the coastal countries to help in this regard, after all, the main battlefield this time is your capital, and the defense construction will affect the probability of the success of the capital's defense. ”
"General Selmy, please cooperate with Lord Keane in this regard. "Heerdonnay, who has not yet ascended the throne as king, does not speak with much confidence.
Hearing this, Sermi looked puzzled: "Lord Keane, what you said is a matter of course. In order to strengthen the city's defenses, this money should have been paid by us. It's just that in the battle with the Sea Clan, the coastal country also contributed a lot of military expenses, and I'm afraid that the treasury is empty, not enough to pay for the gold coins and materials you need!"
Jia Zhengjin knew that when the Human Empire coalition fought against the Sea Clan, almost all large, medium and small countries contributed a lot of funds and materials, and the coastal countries were naturally no exception. For such a small country, the burden is indeed very heavy, not to mention that they have to maintain the normal functioning of the country, and it is impossible to empty the treasury.
It's just that there is no way at the moment, in order to increase the odds of winning, all available means must be used. If the city defense is not built, there will be a few less chances of winning at that time, and the chance of losing will be very great. Thinking of this, he said to Sermi: "I understand that you are under a lot of pressure now, but there is no way to do it now. When the treasury did not have enough funds and materials, we tried to solicit them from the people, and for the sake of the survival of the world, I believe that everyone would enthusiastically donate. After all, if the world is destroyed, everything you have now will be lost, including everyone's precious life. Explain well to the people and win the support of everyone! Especially the rich businessmen and aristocrats in China, as long as they are willing to help, funds and materials will not be a problem!"
"That's what Master Keane said," Captain Wade said in a loud voice, "Those nobles and merchants have the most resources in their hands, so they should contribute more at this time." As long as they understand what is at stake, no one will refuse. ”
"Alright!" Selmy took a deep breath when he heard this, "I will arrange it as soon as possible, collect supplies from Mindoga City and all the surrounding neighboring cities, and strive to build the city defense in the next few days!"
"That's right! I will strengthen the defenses of Mindoga City according to the specifications of the battle with the Sea Clan, and the battle will not be dismantled, and it will be retained as the defense force of your capital city. Therefore, these resources are definitely not spent. Jia Zhengjin said to him.
"Thank you, Lord Keane!" Sermy's originally sad expression softened a little, if the defense facilities could be left, it would indeed be worthy.
"Well, that's the case anyway, everyone goes back and prepares. After speaking, Jia Zhengjin stood up, "Now, disperse ......."
"Report ——!" At this moment, a soldier captain entered the conference room in a panic, and quickly came to the middle of the hall and knelt down on one knee, "His Royal Highness the Prince, Lord Keane, and General Selmy, there is a mercenary group outside that has broken into the palace and said that they want to come in and find an acquaintance." He also said that if he saw him come in with his own eyes, he wouldn't leave if he couldn't see anyone!"
"Bold!" Sayrumi immediately stood up when he heard this, "At this time, you are still messing around, arrest these mercenaries for me!"
"General, there are many masters in this group of mercenaries, and our army can't resist them!" replied the captain with a bitter face, "It's better to persuade them to wait outside for the time being." But they asked me to find a man named Martin, who said he was a member of their mercenary group. ”
"! Where do we have a mercenary named Martin here?" said Sermi in a cold voice, "Where did the mercenary group come from?
"I didn't ask about it......," said the captain of the soldiers, shaking his head, "but they gave me a box of tonics, saying that it was Mr. Martin's favorite snack." ”
"Tonic?" Sermi looked back at Jia Zhengjin suspiciously, wanting to ask what he meant.
Jia Zhengjin also felt inexplicable and did not react.
"What tonic, show me?" General Kate said curiously, then turned to Sermi, "Is that okay?"
Sermi nodded slightly, which was considered acquiescence.
The captain of the soldiers immediately took out a delicate small box and respectfully handed it to Kate.