When Jian Chen arrived at Fort Cow in Swelt under the escort of the Lingfeng Guards led by Orison, the sky boil had already begun to darken.

Rather than be quiet by nightfall, the military fortress was busy. The lights are transparent.

On the walls of the fortress and on the watchtowers, there were also many people, and the cries of griffons could be heard from time to time in the sky.

When Jian Chen and the others arrived, a group of griffons took off and flew in the direction of the road to Ofer.

This heavily guarded appearance deepened the ominous premonition in Chen Jian's heart.

"You're here!" Regarding Jian Chen's arrival, Mlak only used these three words to express that he already knew about it.

In this regard, Chen Jian didn't care, and he wouldn't be surprised that the other party was treating him with a sandwich attitude now.

What he was more concerned about at this time was the movements of the Kerrigan people in the Ofer Kingdom.

But the situation was obviously more serious than Chen Jian imagined, and Mlak did not pretend to be polite with Chen Jian as before, and went straight to the point.

"I'm sure you've received the Empress's letter by now, right?"

Jian Chen nodded and replied, "Not bad." I've received letters from the Empress, and I know that the Kregans are planning war! ”

"Planning?" A trace of undisguised anger flashed across Mrak's face, and he yelled, "It's not a plan! The war has begun! The information that just came from the imperial capital! The Orf army has attacked us! The Cregans made their way through the moors of Bailders as they did last time, but this time they did a great job! We didn't even find out! The eastern defense line of the empire has been beaten by surprise, and they have opened a gap! Now they are advancing into the territory of the Empire! Many of the emperor's ** teams on the eastern defense line have now retreated to the area of the Muse Mountains, stretching the mountain range to deploy defenses, preparing to take advantage of the towering and dangerous terrain to block the enemy! ”

As he spoke, Mlak handed a scroll to Jian Chen's hand: "See for yourself, these damn Legan devils, these Emperor ** team's subordinates are defeated!" If you dare to challenge the Empire again, I must make them pay the price they deserve! ”

Quickly read the information in hand. Jian Chen's face couldn't help but change.

At this time, Mrak strode out: "Come with me, you arrived at the right time." I'm gathering my officers and preparing to discuss countermeasures! You can also participate in it, after all, you are also a member of the emperor."

When Jian Chen and Mlak came to the conference room in the fortress together, more than a dozen imperial officials were already waiting.

Bremer Huoran, who had suffered a big loss under Chen Jian, was also among them, and this discovery made the corners of Chen Jian's eyes jump.

Bremer saw Jian Chen appear, and his eyes also condensed in an instant.

After everyone sat down, Mrak first informed the officers of the latest information, and the provocative behavior of the Ofer caused an uproar among the officers.

"Hammondale is located between the Ofer and the Empire, and its strategic location is quite important!" Mrak's hand slammed over a large map on the wall, and there was still indescribable annoyance in his words, "But the Ofer people have given up attacking from this direction as they did last time, most likely because they don't want to provoke both the Elven Kingdom and the Empire like they did in the last war!" Hammondal's location was too sensitive, and the Cregans apparently knew that those elves were not loyal allies of the Empire. They probably expect this to keep the elves out of it! and even provoked the elves to fight for Hammondale's ambition again."

"So, not only do we have to be careful to guard against the Cregans! Beware of the dark arrows from the so-called elven allies! They are very good at this insidious means! Just like they did last winter! ”

Mrlak's words were echoed by most of the officers.

"But Lord Mrak, we've just renewed our alliance with the Elven Kingdom, haven't we? They wouldn't be so upshitant, would they? One officer cautiously questioned.

This question attracted a vicious look from Sister Rak: "Stupid idea! Will the enemy give up the benefits he can get because of the covenant? No! Covenants can be made, and of course they can be torn! We are entrusted with the Empire. You have to cheer up the spirit of 120,000! Prepare for the worst! Instead of holding on to a fluke like you! ”

Chen Jian sat in the last seat, quietly listening to everyone's conversation, but his heart was full of thoughts and depression.

Now that the situation in Hamudale has just improved, and now is the best time to go all out, Chen Jian believes that as long as the last year and a half passes, his territory will definitely undergo earth-shaking changes.

However, the appearance of the Kerrigan disrupted Jian Chen's layout.

As soon as the war broke out, the caravans would definitely not dare to come out and walk, and the business of Hammondale would definitely be greatly affected.

And new alien immigrants have just arrived. Emotionally unstable, and then I find myself in a situation where war may break out at any time, and I don't know what kind of commotion will happen.

There was no great progress in the formation of the Hammondale Defense Force, and Chen Jian originally thought that the arrival of a large number of new prisoners of war would allow him to safely and securely fill the army. But now as soon as the war starts, themselves

。 Ten waiting for these sick guys to get back to health. Moreover, the addition of new recruits also requires "a period of training to meet Chen Jian's requirements."

In case the enemy really fights, it is impossible to say that Chen Jian will have to face another asymmetrical war.

Thinking of this, Jian Chen's head became two big.

"Your Excellency Chen Jian, do you have any good suggestions?" The abrupt inquiry brought Jian Chen back to reality from his chaotic thoughts, and when he looked up, he saw that Mlak was looking at him with blazing eyes, and a group of imperial officials were also staring at him.

Chen Jian, who realized that he was distracted at an important meeting, was a little embarrassed: "I don't have much experience, and I don't have any special opinions. Anyway, even if the Earl arranges for me to do things, everything is up to the Earl's decision! ”

Seeing the other party answer. Mrak seemed dissatisfied, but he didn't say anything, and began to arrange the crowd according to his plan.

"After I received the information, I have already asked the Empress to leave the Imperial ** team of 10,000 people who escorted the aliens to Hammondale to assist in the defense, and the Empress agreed! So we have more than 20,000 troops at the moment! I plan to have 5,000 of them stationed at the White Cliff Pass to prevent those elves from taking advantage of the fire to rob. Twelve thousand men were stationed in Vilningburg. I'm sure the Kregans may not be coming from this direction at the moment, but they are also afraid that the Empire will invade their hinterland from here! So they may have a heavy army in this direction, and they will decide at any time whether to change their strategy and attack Hammondal, depending on the situation! We don't want to guard against that! The last 3,000 men were stationed in Hammondale along with His Excellency Chen Jian's Hammondale Guard. As a mobile force, support White Cliff Pass or Fort Verning at any time, and be responsible for suppressing any changes that may arise from those aliens! Make sure our rear is stable! ”

Then, Mlak began to assign the tasks of the officers one by one.

When the meeting is adjourned. Mlak kept Jian Chen behind

"Your Excellency Chen Jian, I don't know what your intentions are in your recent series of actions, but I hope you don't do anything harmful to the interests of the empire at this important moment, please take care of the group of monster soldiers under your command, let them give me some peace during this time, and don't cause any trouble! And those dwarves, there are thousands of hill dwarves in Hammondale! They are not the people of the Empire! I mean. It would be better to let them temporarily leave the territory of the Empire in time of war! I think their stone castle is also threatened by the Kregans. If they can go back and help, I'm sure the Dwarven King will be tall

As she spoke, she accentuated her tone and said word by word: "I also said at the meeting, now we need a stable rear!" I don't want to cause Hammondale to lose because of internal instability! In my opinion, any element of instability must be eliminated

Jian Chen listened quietly to Mlak's words, his face remained silent.

When Mlak had finished speaking, he replied in a deep voice, "Lord Count." Naturally, my soldiers will take care of it. You don't have to worry about that! They are all good soldiers who are qualified and disciplined! As for those dwarves, they are miners and engineers I have invited, and some are merchants and craftsmen, and I will consult with the dwarven king to ask the empress to decide, now that the hill dwarves and the empire have made an offensive and defensive alliance, and rashly expelling them from the country is afraid that it will cause unnecessary disputes, I think this is also something you don't like, right? As a member of the Empire, I know exactly what I need to do and how to do it at this moment, and you can rest assured that I, my army, and my lords will not hold you back."

"I hope you can do what you say, Your Excellency Chen Jian!" "But I still want to remind you once again that if those monster soldiers dare to cause any trouble at such a critical moment or dare to hurt my soldiers again, I will definitely wipe them out!" The army of the empire does not need such monsters! And the dwarf thing, please take care of it as soon as possible! Finally, please remember one thing, I am still the top military leader of Hammondal! Until I'm fired, you'd better not make any petty moves from Hammondal."

"I don't understand what you mean by the little gesture you mean, Lord Earl!" Chen Jian responded without humility or arrogance, "If there is nothing important, please forgive me for leaving, the military situation is urgent, I think I should go back and make some corresponding preparations." ”

After finishing speaking, Jian Chen saluted the demon and walked out of the conference room by himself.

Keep staying. He felt like he was about to explode.

At the same time, he was also worried.

Why hasn't the Empress made any decisions about what happened to Bairders to Mrak or Bremer?

Don't want to do it? Still can't do it? Or,

Don't dare to do it?

Come to think of this. Jian Chen's heart couldn't help but move, and a terrible thought suddenly appeared in his mind