Castle Hall. ◢ With * dream * small ◢.1a

A huge conference table was set up here, and Malone was in the main seat listening to the reports of the various departments below.

It's been nearly half a month since he had a secret conversation with Nordington.

The archbishop succeeded in taking office, and today he represents the temple at the meeting, next to William as an assistant.

At this time, the various departments took turns to report on the pre-battle preparations, and now it was Harvey who recounted the arrangements for the army, "The knights of 5,000 men have been assembled, except for the ones that were pulled to the northern snowy mountains, the fifty newly produced artillery pieces have been fully equipped with ammunition, and enough logistics materials have also reached the border with the help of the caravan, and our side can do ......it at any time."

After Harvey finished speaking, Haven also said: "We also have enough civilian supplies on our side, as well as the latest batch of students who are about to graduate from the academy, and the task of organizing war refugees this time will be handed over to them, and it will also be used for graduation assessment, if it is excellent, it will be converted into officials on the spot." ”

"In the past ten years of reserves, we have enough reserve officers, and we don't have to worry about no one available, even if the entire North County is available, we can swallow it in one bite......"

Ma Long supported his chin with both hands, and listened to the reports of the people below expressionlessly, very satisfied.

Black Stone Collar has accumulated for ten years, and once he has accumulated a lot of money, even he didn't expect that he could burst out with such a strong force and have such a deep foundation!

Some of the things reported by the subordinates can't be bought with money, so they have to rely on time and accumulate little by little!

I only heard the goblin sage say: "New seeds, fertilizers, and farm tools are also stored in sufficient quantities to ensure that the land recovered before winter ploughing can be immediately arranged for local civilians to cultivate it, so as to ensure the food production in the coming year, and no one will go hungry......"

The person in charge took turns to report on their preparations, from logistics to combat, from military to people's livelihood, all aspects!

In the end, Malone stood up from the main seat, his face solemn and awe-inspiring: "Since everything is ready, then everything will unfold according to plan, Harvey ......"

"In!" Harvey, who was first on the side, stood up.

"You are responsible for all military operations, and you are in command of all the armies in North County, and John and Jack are fully ......assisted."

"Yes!"

Several people answered in unison!

Ma Long turned his head again, "Haiwen and Marf, you two are inside and outside, preside over the people's livelihood, try not to cause any chaos because of the war, and the newly inherited land must be on the right track as soon as possible......"

"Understood!"

"Nordington, Sarah, your temple personnel and wizards are doing their best to cooperate with all parties......"

"Yes!"

Ma Long's words paused slightly, and then said: "The number of wizards is limited, and each department should allocate it as appropriate. This time, our military strength is in absolute superiority, so we can give priority to supply in terms of people's livelihood. ”

Sarah replied, "Understood! ”

Hearing Malone say this, Haiwen and Malf were all happy.

Everyone knows that wizards are easy to use, open mountains and pave roads, build bridges when encountering water, and can always do things that ordinary people can't do, and it can almost be said that they can do anything.

The only drawback is that the number is too small, there is always not enough, and in the past, most of the priority was given to supplying the army in order to reduce losses, but this time it finally fell behind!

Some people are happy, naturally some people are unhappy, and John and other military personnel are not happy.

However, after thinking that the enemies they had to face this time were all human nobles, several people couldn't help but glance at each other and pouted, it didn't matter......

Ma Long arranged the tasks of each department one by one, everyone received the order, and after the meeting was dismissed, they acted according to their words.

On the second day, the sun was shining, which was a good day for travel.

Outside the Black Rock City, banners were hunting, and thousands of troops formed a phalanx, and the momentum was awe-inspiring......

Harvey stood in front of the army and swore an oath.

Ma Long stood at the head of the city with his hands behind him, and there were more than a dozen powerful guards behind him.

"Let's go!"

At the sound of an order, the army slowly marched out.

Harvey took the order, turned his horse's head, and set off first.

Behind him the army followed closely.

In the smoke and dust in the sky, the rumbling sound of horses' hooves gradually became intense, and the momentum was majestic, and it was speeding away.

Ma Long raised his eyes and looked at it, but there was no movement for a long time.

"Don't worry!"

Illya came from the middle of the city tower, wearing a gorgeous long skirt and a slim fit, with a tall collar and a slender neck as white as a swan, she stood beside Ma Long and said: "As you said, the enemy this time is not strong, with Harvey's ability, there is no problem!" ”

"I'm not worried about them." Ma Long shook his head, and at the same time waved his hand, signaling the guards to expand the warning area and distance themselves a little, before continuing: "Harvey, they are also experienced in a hundred battles, so naturally there will be no problems. ”

"Then you just ......"

"I'm thinking about the situation in the kingdom...... It's getting more and more complicated. In the past, it was a safe corner, so naturally there was no need to think too much.

"This time, the entire Northern County is directly bordered by the Central County of the Kingdom, but there are some things that cannot be ignored!"

Ma Long supported the battlements with both hands, dropped most of the weight of the whole person on it, looked up and squinted at the sun and said: "I chose this place just to find a place for my family to live and at the same time improve my strength through battle, and I didn't expect so much."

"I didn't expect the world to be changeable, and I accidentally came to this point...... But there is no way back. There are more and more things, and there are fewer and fewer easy days, but it is against my intention......"

Illya leaned lightly on Marlon's shoulder and put a hand on the back of his hand, "I will always be with you!" ”

Ma Long lowered his head, looked at his wife's beautiful face, only to feel a hot current in his heart, washed away his exhaustion, and a smile appeared at the corner of his mouth: "Thank you!" ”

Under the sun, the sun shines on a pair of beautiful people.

The sumptuous robes and headdresses reflect the light. It is like a god descending on the mortal earth, exuding divine light.

The peasants working in the fields in the distance couldn't help but be in awe, and they all put down their work and bowed down sincerely.

This is not the first time!

In the eyes of these commoners, the lord who keeps himself fed and does not starve is a god......

The army of the Blackstone Leader set out from Blackstone City and headed south.

It is divided into three lanes on the left, the center and the right on the border, and then scatters in all directions, with a brigade of 100 people, each carrying a cannon, a paladin or a priest, and is distributed in the land of the North County.

One noble territory after another was visited by them.

Those who agree to merge into the Blackstone Territory will retain their current title, castle and manor, and they will be a family in the future.

Of course, there will be various forms of compensation for the loss of land and population.

Or money, or all kinds of special goods that can't be bought by the outside world, or even some privileges.

Although it is not as valuable as the current loss, but thinking that the development time of the Black Stone Collar is still short, there is already such a situation, and in the future, maybe it will be earned!