warmly received the officials of the labor army, and Hudson also figured out about the reward.

My colleague had expected about the same, an empty title and some gold, silver and jewelry, plus some cultivation resources.

It's a pity that Hudson is open, and ordinary auxiliary resources don't mean much to him.

The real takeaway was that the Duchy of Moxie agreed to equip the Leythshire Legion with some magic crossbows.

You don't have to think about it to know that this is the credit of those second generations.

In the previous battle report, Hudson praised them harshly, and most of the falsely reported combat exploits were pressed on the heads of these second generations.

If you take a benefit, you will naturally give it in return.

Although the process of making a magic crossbow is cumbersome, it can still be made by a country.

There is no large-scale equipment, mainly because of the cost.

Under normal circumstances, this kind of expensive guy will only be equipped for the main army of the principality's lineage.

If there is an extra quota, it will be the turn of the other troops. Every time it appears, there is a crazy robbery.

The Leyter County Regiment was able to take advantage of the tiger's mouth, in addition to the impact of military exploits, and more importantly, there were people to help operate.

Hudson was concerned not only about the long-range lethality of the magic crossbow, but also about the air defense of this thing.

Adjust the shooting angle, and also have a strong ability to strike at air targets. It is one of the few anti-aircraft firepower in this year.

Of course, the more powerful thing is the magic crystal cannon.

It's just that it's not only expensive, it's also surprisingly bulky, and even the lightest magic crystal cannon weighs several tons.

The powerful heavy magic crystal cannon weighs tens of tons, or even hundreds of tons.

It was okay to defend the city and equip it with field troops, and it would be a disaster.

Matching the size is the power, the kind of heavy magic crystal cannon of hundreds of tons, which is said to be able to hurt dragons.

It's a pity that it's just "supposedly" that under normal circumstances, the cannonballs fired by such big guys can't hit the dragon.

Unless it is covered by dense firepower, it is impossible for humans to adjust the speed of muzzle aiming, and it is simply impossible to catch up with the speed of the dragon's movement.

The crossbow bolt is slightly less powerful, but it is smaller in size and relatively flexible in handling.

Some special magic bed crossbows from the hands of alchemists also have a certain lethality against high-level magical beasts.

This is also the reason why the master has to run away in the face of the army.

High-level demonic beasts can be injured, how can the crispy human body be able to withstand it.

The quota is available, and when the goods will be available depends on the efficiency of the bureaucrats of the Principality of Moxi.

Hudson wasn't worried about the issue.

With the help of the new friends they have just made, the efficiency of the bureaucrats in the royal capital is destined to be low.

After all, the two sides have made an appointment, and everyone will act together in the next mission.

Military merit is one thing, but the most important thing is that the Leytershire Regiment has a high degree of autonomy.

On the battlefield, Hudson could at any time refuse all unreasonable tasks assigned by the front-line command.

If you really encounter danger, drop the task and run away, and the Principality of Moxi has no right to dispose of it.

If you want to be held accountable, the lawsuit must go to the Alpha Kingdom.

As a team with great achievements, as long as they don't make mistakes in principle, they will basically be fined three glasses of wine.

Acting with such teammates, nothing else can be determined, but the security is definitely much higher.

If something happens, you can also reasonably shirk responsibility. The question is: the liaison officer must act with the target.

Everything is functional, as long as it's not Hanhan, it won't stare at a group of tough guys backstage.

……

"Dear Viscount Raquel, is there a result of the investigation of the orc army crossing the border?"

Hudson asked with concern.

He is about to go to the front line, and he is really not at ease if he does not clarify this problem.

The Terrans and the Orcs are incompatible, and the probability of the defenders colluding with the Orcs is unlikely. But no one dares to guarantee that there will not be a few fools among the officers and soldiers on the border.

It would be even worse if this kind of fool was in a position of high office again.

"Dear Earl Hudson, this issue is very complicated, and all the troops on the front are conducting self-examination, and I believe that the results will be available soon.

The royal capital has issued a strict order for the officers and soldiers on the front line to strengthen their vigilance, and similar things should not happen again. ”

Raquel's answer left Hudson at a loss for what to say.

It's incredible that such a big thing has happened, and it is simply unbelievable that it is still allowed to "self-check".

According to his understanding, once this kind of thing happens, it is right to start accountability directly.

With so many orc armies crossing the line, it is impossible not to leave a trace. Where people come from is the responsibility of the local defenders.

People bypassed the fortress, and it is understandable that the defenders could not stop it, but it is impossible to say it if it is not reported.

After checking layer by layer, after a few days of hard work, there should be a rough result.

However, Hudson is not too involved in the domestic affairs of the Principality of Moxi. can only be secretly vigilant in the next action.

……

In the city of Dapest, Crown Prince Caesar is reluctantly saying goodbye to Princess Anne. After these days of contact, the two are just as close to the relationship as a couple.

I wanted to invite Princess Anne to go out on a "picnic hunting" together, but unfortunately, how could a good girl who was deeply educated by the royal family agree to such an outrageous invitation?

For this matter, the two also had a lot of contradictions. In Princess Anne's opinion, the country is in a period of danger, and if she can't help, how can she still add to the chaos!

Going out for a hunting trip seems to be nothing, but once you apply the "crown prince status", everything becomes unusual.

The bureaucrats along the way inevitably have to be busy for a while. If it is not done well, it will also affect the efficiency of the mobilization of strategic materials.

If it was the prince of the Principality of Moxi, someone would have come forward to persuade him to retreat. However, Crown Prince Caesar is a guest, and he came here to help this time, and this is a small request, and the Principality of Moxi really can't refuse.

In order to make Princess Anne happy, Crown Prince Caesar, who had an idea, directly changed the pre-made excuse and turned the outing hunt into a way to integrate the troops.

In addition to the Leyte County Legion, which participated in the war, the Alpha Kingdom Expeditionary Force also had five legions. As the commander-in-chief to coordinate the command, it is completely in line with the identity and personality.

As long as you don't go to war!

That's right, the Duchy of Moxey, like Hudson, did not want Crown Prince Caesar to go to war.

It is indeed common for kings to lead troops on expeditions in the continent of Aslanth, but the prerequisite is that the king has excellent military qualities and has the ability to command thousands of troops.

If you don't have superhuman military command ability, you should not go to the front line to join in the excitement and cause chaos.

In this regard, the three northern monarchs who suffered from the orcs together did a very good job.

His military command ability is average, so he stays in the rear to raise supplies and let the nobles who have the ability to command the army go to the nobles.

The biggest reason why the Three Kingdoms have been able to survive under the siege of the orc army until now is that the monarchs of the Three Kingdoms did not go to the front line to die, allowing the generals to freely exert their military capabilities.

The success story is also the biggest obstacle for Crown Prince Caesar to go to the front. No one welcomed him, a commander with unknown abilities, and went to the front line to blindly command.

But Caesar is a man with a dream, and he always wants to surpass his father and prove his ability.

Unfortunately, the more he wanted to go to the front, the more difficult it was for him to realize his dream of commanding a large army and making meritorious contributions.

Hudson refused to take him, the lieutenant marshal around him was also blocking him, and the hosts of the Principality of Moxie were also trying their best to keep him.

Now it depends on whether the next few legions are willing to buy it, if these people also oppose it, Crown Caesar's dream of being a general will be completely shattered.

……

Stepping out of the city of Dapest and joining the oncoming Second Legion, Crown Prince Caesar received the warmest welcome.

The aristocrats who come to pat their asses every day are endless. I felt comfortable for the first two days, but soon Caesar noticed that something was wrong.

It seems that these people regard patting him on the back as more important than commanding an army. Being valued is one thing, but putting the cart before the horse is problematic.

Essentially, this time I came to fight, not to be a horseman.

As the crown prince of the Alpha Kingdom, he grew up under all kinds of compliments from childhood to adulthood, and he has long been immune to these unpopular sycophants.

"Your Excellency, what's the matter with this Second Legion, why is it so much worse than the First Legion?"

Crown Prince Caesar asked with a headache.

He was pestered by a group of petty nobles every day, and he was also exhausted. Several times of persuasion to quit, but still can't stop everyone's enthusiasm.

At this moment, he was nostalgic for the Wrightshire Legion. Not only is the war great, but also enough to settle down, knowing that his status is inferior, and he will not cause him trouble.

"Your Highness, this is the gap between the elite legions and the ordinary troops. This is true not only in military training, but also in the chain of command.

The fact that so many aristocratic officers did not know how to pay their door-to-door visits actually reflected that Viscount Andrés had far less control over the army than Earl Hudson.

It's very easy to solve your current troubles. As long as you close your door for a while, these guys will understand what you mean. ”

Count José explained calmly.

Unlike Crown Prince Caesar, who had only met with the Second Legion once, José had dealt with all of these troops and knew very well what the strength of each legion was.

Relatively speaking, the second legion is good, after all, it is a nobleman from a county, and Viscount Andrés can still control the team.

It didn't stop a group of nobles from coming to visit Crown Prince Caesar, it was just that he was a smooth man and didn't like to offend people for unnecessary things.

The two legions at the bottom of the back are a hodgepodge of fish and dragons. Internal command system, that's a mess.

This kind of army is destined to only follow and fight with the wind. Once the battle situation is unfavorable, the collapse is a matter of minutes.

It is precisely because he knows so much that Count José is not optimistic about Crown Prince Caesar's grand plans. It's a pity that his arms can't reach his thighs, and as a royal retainer, he can't afford to offend the future king.

Now we can only hope that after seeing the poor performance of the following regiments, Crown Prince Caesar will suddenly wake up and abandon this unreliable plan.

"That's it, let people post an announcement outside, just saying that I want to retreat and cultivate, and I haven't seen outsiders in the recent period.

By the way, inform Viscount Andrés and let him take advantage of these few days of rest to pull the team out and train well.

With the current state of the Second Legion, if it encounters the elite of the orcs, it will suffer a big loss. ”

Caesar said depressedly.

couldn't stand the pestering visits of a group of barons and knights, and was forced to close his door, which can be regarded as a historical precedent.

This is the sequelae of Corporal Lixian's failure to learn the essence. Overestimating the self-knowledge of the low-level aristocracy and ignoring their utilitarian hearts.

……

With more friends, Hudson had more information to get since he mingled with the Moxie nobles.

The news that Crown Prince Caesar had left the city of Dapest and ran to join up with the follow-up troops soon reached his ears.

Intuition told him that his uneasy crown prince was now planning some big plan.

Without being notified, Hudson was happy to play dumb. Being uninformed means not being held accountable.

In line with the principle that one more thing is better than one less thing, I simply don't bother to mix it.

The army slowly advanced, looking at the city of Terence looming in the sky, Hudson's thoughts had flown past.

As the Principality of Moxie is now on the front line against the orc army, the importance of Terence City is self-evident.

Strategic value is important, which means that you will be beaten the hardest. Ever since the orc army advanced in, the fighting in Terence City has not stopped.

The days of fighting have made the defenders numb. Even the good news of the arrival of reinforcements failed to boost everyone's morale.

Looking at the tall city walls, a group of soldiers who looked like walking corpses, Hudson couldn't help but frown.

There is no doubt that the superior officers of this gang of soldiers are unqualified. In this case, you must first appease the morale of the army!

Fighting with the orc army on the battlefield every day, I have to tense my nerves all the time, and normal people have to toss out of illness.

How can you do it without psychological counseling?

Whether it is to know the righteousness of the human race, or directly take the reward to stimulate, or directly draw cakes for the soldiers, it is a solution.

In short, there must be hope.

The same is true of an army, only an army full of hope can burst out on the battlefield with the strongest combat effectiveness.

Obviously, the Aslant continent is not popular for mental counseling. The noble lords who are high up in the sky can't take care of the emotions of the soldiers at the bottom.

In fact, many aristocratic officers are in a similar state to these soldiers. They all have the idea of messing around one day at a time, and they don't have any hope for the future at all.

……

"Welcome to Earl Hudson to Terrance City!

On behalf of the 400,000 defenders on the front line, I would like to express my sincerest gratitude to you for coming all the way to support.

May the great Lord of the Dawn bless us, and the friendship between our two countries will last forever......"

The standardized welcome mode only subtracts the pomp and circumstance, and the welcome ceremony has been completely simplified.

This scene fell into Hudson's eyes, and he not only did not feel angry, but felt relieved.

It was not easy to finally meet a pragmatic commander. If the top brass of the front-line troops also pay attention to formalism like the elites in the royal capital, then there is really no help.

(End of chapter)