According to records, in 334 BC, King Iskandar of Macedon led an army to attack Persia and began the famous Alexander Crusade. Over the course of ten years, Iskandar conquered Persia, Egypt, Asia Minor, and the two river valleys after the Battle of Issus, the Battle of Gaugamela, and the Battle of the Jedasp River. Eventually, Alexander's empire was established across Europe, Asia, and Africa.

Since the beginning of the Eastern Crusade, Iskandar has encouraged his soldiers all the way, and there is gold everywhere in front of him, rich food and hordes of beautiful women, so that his army will always keep his energy forward. The effect of this agitation was also significant, and until Iskandar's death, the morale of his army was at an all-time high.

It can be said that it is precisely because of the existence of Iskandar that his army has always had a clear goal, and it has written a strong stroke in the history of mankind with him.

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"Target?" After reading the materials, I muttered to myself.

Iskandar's expeditions aimed at aggression were not noble at all, but they could show the way for his army.

On the other hand, the clever Iskandar never sang a high note to the soldiers under his command. He understood that the vast empire, the inviolable prestige, was not at all attractive to ordinary soldiers who were born to die.

So every time he captured a city, Iskandar would divide all the looted goods equally among his subordinates, taking nothing for himself, and declaring that they could indulge in the city.

And these rewards are the things that tired soldiers can get the most relaxation of their minds.

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"Artoria, how did you encourage your troops before the war?" My mind moved, and I looked at the blonde girl who was still blushing and arguing with Skaha.

"The period of resistance to the Saxons?" The girl thought for a moment and replied, "I probably encourage you to protect the land behind you and fight for the peace, independence, and freedom of Britain." ”

"Well, what about after that? After Camelot was founded, what did you use to encourage the people? I nodded, asking my own doubts.

"This ...... Is there a difference? The girl was visibly stunned for a moment, "No matter when and where, the fundamental purpose of striving for the prosperity of Britain and the happiness of the people will not change." ”

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"Uh......" I looked at Skaha.

"Kid, it looks like you're aware of the problem." Skaha gave me an appreciative smile.

"Shirou, Sister Skaha, what are you talking about? How do I not understand at all? Looking at the two of us, the girl's clear blue eyes showed a look of deep doubt.

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"Lily, I'll say that to you." Skaha reached out and gently wrapped his arms around the girl's slender shoulder, "Have you ever felt that your subordinates do not understand your decrees, and that the final implementation is always different from what you envisioned?" ”

"Yes." The girl blurted out without even thinking about it, "That's why I'm always used to personally interfering with Camelot's affairs." If it is completely handed over to the subordinates, the final effect is always unsatisfactory. ”

"So, have you ever wondered what the reason for this is?" Skaha's smile widened.

"I've thought about it, but I can't get an answer. So I had to try my best to make up for the shortcomings of my subordinates on my own. The girl said with a slight frown.

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"Okay, then I'll give you an example." Skaha let go of the girl's shoulders and opened his round palms towards the girl, "For example, now you are in a desert, and there is a person in front of you who is about to die of dehydration. You have a jar of water in your left hand and a jar of gold in your right hand. If you could only choose one thing for him, which one would you choose? ”

"Of course it's Qing Shui." The girl said without thinking,

"Why? Qing Shui can only save him for a while, but he may not be able to get out of danger after drinking. The smile on Skaha's face did not change at all, "But if you give him gold, he will buy a sturdy house in the near future, marry a wife, have children, and live a happy life." ”

"No, that's not right." The girl shook her head categorically, "For a man who is about to die of thirst, nothing can save his life more than a jar of water." It is true that gold can help him greatly in the future, but if it can't solve the current problems, what is the use of a bright future? ”

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"Well said, Lily. If we can't even solve the problems of the present, what is the use of a bright future? Skaha smiled and nodded, "By the same token, it's likely that your subordinates have a lot of troubles that need to be solved right now, and you're blindly letting them pursue unattainable ideals. Isn't this like giving a man dying of thirst a jar of gold? ”

"I'm ......" The girl's mouth suddenly opened wide, and she lost her words for a moment.

"Lily, human desires are not as complicated as you think." Skaha continued, "Remember what I told you last night to think about why the imp was willing to risk his life to come to Britain to pursue you, and why I was willing to bear the punishment of the world and come to Camelot to help you personally? The reason is simple, the imp is because he loves you, so he won't let go no matter what. I simply think of you as my sister and want to help you. It doesn't involve a lofty goal, it's just that we want to be there for you, so we do it. ”

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"Do you want to tell me that my goal is wrong?" The girl suddenly looked up at Skaha in front of her, her fists clenched tightly in front of her chest, "Isn't it wrong to work hard for the strength of the country and the well-being of the people?" ”

"I didn't say that. It's just that what you want to fight for is your own business, and you don't have the right to let everyone have the same dreams as you. Even if you're the king. Skaha said calmly, completely blocking the girl's words from the sharp.

"Woo......" The girl lowered her head, not knowing what she was thinking.

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Seeing that the girl's mood was not right, I quickly threw aside the information in my hand and stepped forward to gently hug her body.

"Skaha-senpai, you're talking a little too much." I whispered to the silent girl as I looked up to Skaha.

"Good medicine is bitter. No one had ever said this to Lily before, and that's why Kamlan's fate ended. Skaha stood there with his arms folded, his expression indifferent.

“…… Shirou, don't blame Sister Skaha. The girl whispered in my arms, "She said these words with great sincerity for my own good." ”