These words had an unusual stimulus to Hu Yongxian.

“…… Are you relieved to let me lead the troops? ”

In the face of questioning, Tianhao replied almost immediately: "Why not? You may not be a worthy king, but you are definitely a good leader. ”

"You, aren't you afraid that I will lead the troops to betray?" Hu Yongxian's eyes were a little red, angry, frightened, frightened, and excited...... Too many emotions dominate him, both in terms of questions and reactions, and they are instinctive.

Tianhao didn't seem surprised by this, and he replied calmly: "If I had such concerns, you would be dead by now. ”

Hu Yong completely accepted his fate first.

He lowered his head, his face full of gloom: "No wonder you let Shi Rui leave, no wonder you agreed to Shi Rui's harsh conditions." I thought you were a backup to Shi Rui, but now it seems that I was right...... It's just that I never thought that you would want to merge all the ethnic groups and become the emperor. ”

"This is our world." Tianhao's tone was normal. The only difference from the past is that Hu Yongxian has never heard a commanding tone before: "You must apologize to Wu Lin for what happened before." He has been protecting you and he is your true friend. ”

……

The inside and outside of Kamui Fortress was devastated, and there were traces of the Great War.

The middle of the canyon outside the city has been filled in, and more than two hundred thousand white corpses have turned it into a large dump. Although the prisoners of war had filled it with a large amount of mud and gravel, covering two meters thick, the putrid stench could still be smelled emanating from the deep underground along the various crevices.

All kinds of bacteria multiplied in the bodies of the deceased, and the fermented rotten flesh and blood flowed out from under the soil, like a bubbling stream overflowing on the dry hard ground at the bottom of the canyon. The reclaimed surface is constantly sinking, often with soil compaction during the day, and it only takes one night to sink down. As a last resort, the overseers had to use whips and clubs to drive the captives away from the same work and repeat the same work.

There is no need to bring in dirt and gravel from a distance, just dig up the rim of the canyon near the ends of the fort. According to Tianhao's later plan, the canyon should have multiple connecting passages. In the case of Kamui Fortress, for example, the outer edge of the canyon facing north has been turned into a slope by hundreds of thousands of white captives busy day and night. The inclination is at least 30 degrees, and it is changing towards a lower and lower direction.

The cleaning and reorganization of the interior of the fortress was also carried out at the same time. The high intensity of the combat was staggering, and the ammunition that Stormtooth had spent a lot of time transporting from the east coast was almost depleted. At the banquet to welcome the arrival of the regent, Tyrant confessed that if the main army arrived two days later, the defenders of the fortress would not have even a single bullet left.

There are still more than 300 rounds of shells of various models left.

Grenades are the fastest depletion of all weapons. After this war, the dragon soldiers gave this weapon high praise———— it is easy to use, has enough power, and can receive miraculous results when it is thrown by multiple people intensively, and more importantly, it is simple to operate.

Nearly 30,000 people were lost to the outbreak.

Calis was the most famous general of the Rhine Kingdom and all the kingdoms of the South. The Rhine soldiers, dominated by a strong will to survive, and with a sufficient share of Migaal's Potion Forty-Four, they erupted in unprecedented madness in battle. Almost all of the dragon soldiers were killed in the battle between the city and the ground. The white arquebus, though of limited power, was lethal in this close-quarters scramble.

"The skulls of the people who died in the war were dug up, the bodies were burned, and they were put into urns and brought back to their families." Looking at the dragon war dead lying in the temporary warehouse in the fortress, Tianhao's expression was gloomy: "The logistics department and the interior department must carefully count and not miss a single one. There is also a bereavement pension, which must be paid in full. If anyone dares to make a fuss about this matter, greedy for ink from it...... This king will make him understand what it means to live rather than die. ”

All the defenders of the fortress assembled in the square, and they lined up in neat columns. Tianhao took a group of senior officers, including Yun Kai, Xu Kun, and Storm Tooth, to inspect on foot. From the first soldier, he opened his arms and took the other into his arms and hugged each other tightly.

"Well done, this is the best warrior of the Dragon Clan."

"You're a great soldier."

"You are brave and excellent in this fight."

"You're the best young man in our dragons."

All kinds of praise are not stingy, and Tianhao has a smile on his face all the time. He didn't cover everyone in general, but repeated the same hug one by one, praising each other with different words.

From early morning to night, hugging one and dissolving the other, he almost gritted his teeth and persevered until the end.

The regent did not give the order, and none of the high-ranking officers and officials present dared to leave.

Wu Lin and Hu Yong stood side by side. Anyway, the identity has been clarified, and there is no need for Wu Lin to continue to hide it. He clasped his hands together in front of him, looking at Tianhao who was still hugging the soldiers in turn in the distance, the former Tiger Clan National Teacher sighed: "See, this is the biggest difference between him and you." ”

Hu Yongxian has not rested since yesterday. Although he ate on time and lay down in bed when he should have gone to bed, he could not sleep at all. There are so many thoughts tangled in my head. It was the unwillingness to be forcibly taken away from the king's identity, and the worry about the future. He felt that the road ahead was bleak, but it was guided by a bright light from afar...... It's just that the light was too dazzling for him to look directly, so he could only look down at the illuminated road under his feet and move forward silently.

Distinguish?

Hu Yongxian's dry lips were open, and a wry smile with complicated meaning appeared on his face.

Even if Wu Lin didn't say it, he understood the meaning of Tianhao's actions.

"He is indeed a true king. He knows what civilians and soldiers need most. I admit that there is an element of performance in doing so, but it is necessary. Especially now...... With a little more time and effort, you can be recognized by the lower classes of the people and the military. ”

Wu Lin maintained a fixed standing posture, did not turn to look at Hu Yongxian, who looked embarrassed, and said to himself: "How many nobles can a tribe have?" Three thousand, or five thousand? There are many more civilians than they are, dozens, if not hundreds, times better than theirs. A hundred people is definitely important to the former compared to one. It's a pity...... Many so-called kings do not understand this truth. ”

Hu Yong turned around at an extremely slow speed, stared at Wu Lin with bloodshot eyes, and whispered a fierce voice that only each other could hear: "You...... Are you laughing at me? ”

"I'm just getting the facts." Wu Lin's calm face did not show the slightest change in emotion, nor did he make any movements: "I used to think that you had most of the characteristics of a good king, but you let me down. I don't want to blame you, but there's no denying that it's what you've done that has deprived me of the reason and motivation to continue my allegiance. ”

"I didn't betray!" Wu Lin seemed to use these sentences to add an important note to his previous behavior: "His Royal Highness the Prince Regent is a great man, truly far-sighted. It was he who made me understand that all tribes are one. Whether it is the Ox Clan, the Tiger Clan, the Lion Clan, the Deer Clan, the Horse Clan, or the Pig Clan...... We should not divide one another by race. Only cooperation can become strong. This war is the best example of this, if we continue to be hostile to each other as before, the end result can only be broken by the white Southerners, and our families will be completely reduced to slavery. ”

As he spoke, Wu Lin raised his hand, pointed at Tianhao, who was hugging the soldiers, and sighed with admiration: "From morning to now, he hasn't even drunk a sip of water. Ah Yong, ask yourself, can you respect the lowest people like him? ”

The anger in Hu Yongxian's eyes gradually extinguished. His gaze kept following Tianhao, and those simple hugs were like drops of purifying water, cleansing the chaos in his mind, clearing him of madness, and restoring him to his senses.

"Let's come along!" Wu Lin said earnestly: "By giving up useless fights and abandoning the so-called ethnic distinctions, we can create a new era in which all alien races will fall to our feet." Our gods will take their place as a new faith. There is no more such thing as a Lord and a Holy Lord. The alien race will tremble and fear when they see us, and this trait will run through and be inherited by our descendants forever. ”

Hu Yong closed his eyes first, took a deep breath, and then opened them. He turned to look at Wu Lin: "What you said, will it really come true?" ”

Wu Lin looked at him and smiled: "Of course, as long as you want." ”

……

Late at night, Tianhao finally ended the monotonous but meaningful ceremony, dragged into the room with heavy steps, and sat down on a wide chair. An indescribable sense of comfort instantly permeated his body, and sleepiness and numbness hit him at the same time, making him feel heavy on his eyelids and desperate to get a good night's sleep.

Hot meals are served on the table. It's simple, but it's huge. Tianhao rubbed his sour eyes, reached out and picked up the cup full of clean water in front of him, and poured all the liquid in it to his neck.

The cook's skills are good: he soak the dried meat and fish in water, chop them into cubes, stir-fry them with hot sauce and spices, and then simmer them in water...... Tian Hao scooped up this special stew with a spoon that emitted an alluring luster under the light, poured it on the rice served in a large porcelain bowl, and tossed it casually, slowly eating it one bite at a time with an indescribable sense of happiness and satisfaction.

Storm Tooth and the others sat across the table. They had already eaten, and at the moment it was just a personal dinner exclusive to Tianhao. Both the corps commander and other department officials looked at him with admiration and respect...... With up to 40,000 men and no one left behind, today is the most memorable day of the Marine Corps since its formation, and it will be remembered by all the soldiers who will defend the Regent with their blood and lives, forever loyal.

"The Marine Corps will leave early tomorrow morning and head to Rock City to rest." Tianhao gave orders while eating.

Stormtooth stood up from his chair and performed a soldier's courtesy: "Yes!" ”

Tianhao turned his gaze to Liao Qiu, who was sitting on the side: "The Fifth Legion will be stationed in Shenwei Fortress tomorrow. I leave you with 50,000 captives, and the fortifications here must be restored as soon as possible. There's a lot to do next. Defense is only one of them, but more important is the expansion of the perimeter of the fortress and the planning and construction of the road connecting the Suolong Pass. ”

Liao Qiu also stood up and saluted, and replied respectfully, "Obey your orders." ”

The war completely changed the continental landscape. In a short period of time, the coalition forces of the kingdom were unable to send troops to the north. Through the interrogation of a large number of captured nobles, including Duke Calis and Bishop Somsen, as well as the long-term intelligence gathering of Elizabeth and others, Tianhao accurately judged that he could get at least five years of peace from now on.

The Lock Dragon Pass could no longer carry the heavy responsibility of defense for thousands of years. The Patronus may never answer the call, it will sleep forever.

No war can be won by defense. Since the fortress of Kamui has been occupied, there is no reason to give up and retreat. According to Tianhao's plan, Suolong Pass will become a huge logistics supply base, and it will be connected to Shenwei Fortress through a well-developed road system. In two years at most, at least 100,000 people will move to Suolongguan, turning it into a small city.

Kamui Fortress is treated in the same way. There are abundant groundwater resources, if not enough to meet the drinking water needs of a million inhabitants, but enough to sustain the normal consumption of 100,000 garrisons and 200,000 civilians. It will become a crucial forward base for the future southbound strategy. After a few years, the situation within the dragons has stabilized, and it will be the turn of the white people in the south to taste the destruction of their homeland and the burning of war throughout the territory.

Tianhao swallowed the food in his mouth, picked up the water cup and took a sip. He looked at Liao Qiu, who was still standing, and said seriously: "You still have a task: you must complete the road construction project between you and Leizhou City as soon as possible, and at the same time set up guard points and checkpoints along the way. If you have any difficulties, you can ask them, and I will try to help you solve them. ”

The importance of Leizhou City has gradually become prominent. It was not only a coastal supply point in the simple sense of the word, but also one of the supply lines connecting to the fortress from the east. The speed of sea transportation is much faster than that of land, and once the direction of Suolongguan in the north is forced to cut off contact with Shenwei Fortress due to emergencies, the garrison of the fortress can also be safely evacuated through the sea passage of Leizhou.

All eggs cannot be placed in the same basket.

Liao Qiu thought for a moment: "If you can, please give me another 20,000 prisoners." I guarantee that the foundation road construction will be completed within three months. ”

"Very good!" Tianhao praised and reminded in laughter: "You can't sit and watch the scenery here." Intelligence gathering is important. Three-year ...... Maybe in just two years, I'll go south with more legions and show those damned whites what "revenge from the giants" is! ”

There was some humor in the remark, and everyone present laughed.

When the laughter stopped, Tianhao looked around the audience: "Remember, from now on, all aliens are our slaves. ”