Chapter 154: Which is more important
Norro was always a vigorous man, and soon had a batch of fine household utensils and precious gold and jewelry ready, and because of the lack of metal deposits in Ferdorus, he also kindly presented many metal farming tools, and sent messengers to send gifts in return.
In order to avoid the hassle of customs clearance inland, the envoys will sail along the southwest coast to the Ferdorus Peninsula on the southeast coast.
After the gifts arrived in Fodorus, the messenger would also send the good growers and crop seeds promised by Fodorus to the east coast of Sambiland.
Neither Tartius nor King Fodorus could have imagined that the head of the Kingler family would be so generous. Originally, they simply thought that if they could find a reliable ally, they would be lucky to work together to resist the southern invasion of the northern army in the future.
After all, Ferdorus is sparsely populated, and even if the whole people go out to fight, it will still be insignificant for the army of a large country.
Therefore, Glaifor hopes to secure a reliable ally for the narrow and outnumbered Ferdorus through food support, so that he can survive in the war in the future.
Before coming to Nuland, Sultius had also worried that this large country, whose actual territory had almost surpassed that of Herilandi, would look down on a small country like Ferdorus with poor mineral resources.
After all, for many nobles who did not lack food and clothing, those glittering things seemed to be more attractive than food.
But unexpectedly, the head of the Jingler family attached great importance to Ferdorus, an ally who was once despised by King Lissie, and gave such a generous return gift, which Titis really never thought of.
Therefore, for the head of the Kingler family, Titis is full of gratitude. As he saw the messenger depart for Fodorus, he thanked Noro again and said sincerely, "My father and I intended to spread the abundant food crops and cultivation methods of Fodorus to all parts of the world free of charge. However, the foreseeable Civil War would break out shortly after. Therefore, his father thought that whoever could stop the southern invasion of the northern army would be fortunate for Ferdorus. Despite the remoteness of Fodorus on the southeast coast, temporarily away from the war zone, we should also be grateful that it was Fodorus's duty to provide food support. For this insignificant support, we are well deserved to have been given so many valuable gifts to Verdorus by Lord Kingler. ”
"Why do you think that Florus's assistance is insignificant?" asked Noro, rhetorically.
"Because food is the only thing we can get our hands on, and it is the last thing we lack, it is a breeze for us, and it is very common. Although I always thought that food was precious, it was only after I came out of Verdorus that I learned that gold and jewelry were the things that people were looking for. In contrast, the items presented by Lord Kingler were much more valuable. Titis replied.
Noro looked at this simple and gentle young man for a long time with his light blue eyes, and then said slowly: "The things that people are looking for are not necessarily the most valuable things. There are not a few things that have no value but are popular, and in fact, most people use their cleverness in the wrong direction. Titis looked up at the handsome nobleman, and was immediately fascinated by the light of wisdom shining in his eyes, and couldn't help but ask, "Why?" Noro raised his head, looked at the back of the envoy on a long journey, and said, "Actually, whether it is allied with Ferdorus or not, the army of the Jingele family will do their best to protect the dividing line between north and south. Because the land on which we live is at our feet, and the survival of the entire Jingler family is at stake, not for any other country in the south. However, if you want to defend this land, you need millions of soldiers to fight day and night, and even sacrifice their precious lives. In the midst of war, any gold jewel or fine vessel becomes worthless compared to life. But food is different, whether rich or poor, whether it is war or peace, as long as we are alive, we need food. What Ferdorus has to offer is precisely the most precious thing, and it is as indispensable now and in the future. Then he looked back at the young man and continued: "It is impossible to sustain a country without food, and agriculture is the source of the country's economic and military strength. The peasants were respectable, not only providing soldiers for the army, but also stockpiling the necessary food for a long war, especially for an expeditionary force, which had a decisive impact on the outcome of the war. So don't underestimate yourself and the contribution of Verdorus. ”
"Lord Kingler......" Titis's mouth opened and opened, but he didn't know how to answer. Only then did he truly understand why so many talented nobles were willing to follow the head of the Jingele family.
I couldn't help but feel an irrepressible feeling in my heart, and sighed silently,
"So, my father should be relieved, right?Fodorus has the privilege of being allied with such a man of noble soul......" The next day, the eldest prince Ziegler visited, and this was the first time he had walked out of the palace since his last meeting with Noro at the palace.
The second prince, Sangers, has left Qianlian, and after many days, Noro's decision is still unacceptable, but Ziegler has to start to face reality.
Because he knew that the strong and ruthless head of the Jingler family would continue to ignore him and leave him to fend for himself.
If he loses his title of nobility, he is really inferior to a commoner, and Nuland does not have any land that belongs to him.
If you don't follow Noro's arrangement, you may be able to spend the rest of your life in peace just by relying on the money that your father has given you in the past, but what is the point of such a life?
When he was full, he went to sleep, and when he woke up and ate, this kind of idle life was only a few days later, and he had enough of it.
Noro didn't seem surprised by Ziegler's appearance. Although the eldest prince lacks the courage to take risks, he is not lacking in ambition and is not willing to be lonely.
If he were to leave Nuland and fight for an unpredictable future, he wouldn't be able to do it.
However, if he is given a world where he can live without danger, he will do his best to realize his ambitions in it.
Therefore, Noro had already planned a goal for the eldest prince that was suitable for him: "Since you have come to see me, it means that you have made up your mind to accept any test, right?" Ziegler hesitated a little and asked,
"What do you want me to do?" said Noro, "I intend to divide Nuland's army into two parts, one part to stay in Nuland, and the other to take to Sambiland. Then, the soldiers of Sambiland were mixed in and reorganized to retrain a stronger army. In addition, I plan to fill all of Sambiland's abandoned farmland with food in case of a future Civil War. Now I give you two options, first, to go to Sambiland and train the new army with the generals of the Ginglers, and second, to go to Sambiland, where I will supervise the cultivation and harvest of grain, which of course is also to be carried out together with the nobles of the Ginglers who are in charge of this matter. No matter which one you choose, if you make meritorious contributions, you can keep your noble title and treatment. But if you don't do it well, your status will be lowered from level to level until you become a normal civilian. Ziegler did not immediately agree, but asked, "Did you send the Nuland army left behind by my father to Sambiland for training, and you were going to use it as a vanguard?"
"It may be inevitable that the Forces nouvelles will march as a forward force. Norro replied without hesitation.
Hearing this, Ziegler immediately asked indignantly: "What about the Gingler family's army? Do you plan to let Nuland and Sambiland's army go to death first to keep the strength of your Gingler family's army?" Ziegler's cognitive ability once again verified Noro's view of him: the eldest prince really lacked the ability to lead the army, did not grasp the situation accurately enough, and paid too much attention to his own interests and neglected to control the overall situation.
Despite this, Norro was not angry, and he thought it was necessary to make the prince recognize the facts in advance, so as not to make a wrong judgment at a critical moment in the future and affect the overall situation.
In the face of Ziegler's anger, Noro calmly responded: "The Jingler family army has been integrated with the Dorodo army last year. With the exception of Western Asia, from Dorodo to Sambiland, this is a very long north-south dividing line. Since it is difficult for us to accurately predict the location of the main battlefield in the future, we have to disperse our forces, and all the important defensive areas located on this long demarcation line will be heavily defended. Whether it is the army of the Kinglers, the army of Dorodo, the army of Nuland, or the army of Sambiland, they are now on the same side, regardless of each other, and no matter where they are stationed, anyone can be the first victim of the Civil War. Hearing this, Ziegler hesitated even more.
For him, Noro is still a hateful thief, and whether what he says is true or not, he is a little resistant to believing Noro, even though he can't change the status quo at all.
Seeing that he was hesitant, Noro did not urge, as cold as ever: "As far as the current situation is concerned, you are dispensable to Nuland. Therefore, any of my decisions will not change because of your choice. With that, Noro turned and walked away.
Looking at Noro's distant back, Ziegler once again tasted the taste of being completely despised, how much unwillingness was precipitated in his heart, how much helplessness was in his heart, he could only sigh silently for himself after all.
A few days later, early in the morning, when Noro was about to set off from Qianlian to Sambiland, Noro led part of Nuland's army, when Ziegler finally appeared in front of Noro with a few cronies.
Before that, he had actually been struggling in his heart for a long time, and the problem of holding his feet was always bothering him.
Knowing that he has no extra choice, he still has to struggle to make up his mind, as if only in this way can that unwilling heart get some comfort.
Noro didn't say much, in fact, he had already said what he should have said. Therefore, he just nodded to Ziegler, motioned for him to follow, and then ordered the army to set off.
Naturally, Muki traveled with the army, because at the end of last year and the beginning of this year, when the war in the Devil's Forest had just ended, he and Noro had already planned to go to the Devil's Forest after the matter of Sambiland was over.
Now that even the affairs in Nuland have been arranged, so before the next war breaks out, it is time to take advantage of this gap to explore the position of the Jianing people.
He was accompanied by some of the leading members of the Gingler family, such as Cintis, Gary, Rhodes and Kailas.
Among these people were several nobles who had been arranged by Noro to go to Sambiland, to help manage the affairs there.
Needless to say, Gary was Muchi's close bodyguard, and of course he was to accompany him. When he was separated from the Vadrians on the East Coast, he had planned to go to the Devil's Forest.
Although the main purpose of this trip to Sambiland was to teach the cultivation methods of new crops, it would take some time for the ship of the Nuland envoy to arrive in Sambiland with the excellent growers and seeds from Fdorus, so he could also take advantage of this gap to go to the Devil's Forest first.
Kairaz asked to accompany him because he learned that there were aliens in the Devil's Forest. On the one hand, he wants to collect information about the Devil's Forest and Jianing City, and on the other hand, he wants to satisfy his curiosity.
After all, in the entire Eastern Continent, there is only one place left, the Devil's Forest, which is something that Kailath has not yet grasped.
Last year, in the Forest of Death on the Dorodo border, Rhodes had the pleasure of meeting the Aliens once, along with Noro and Muki, as well as the Kingele Cavalry.
That accident caused him to begin to doubt the true nature of the aliens and the historical documents of the Lepelian people, and made him deeply uneasy about the future of the Eastern Continent.
For this reason, Rod wanted to take the opportunity to explore it again. So, a few people with their own hearts and minds embarked on a journey to the east with Noro's army.