The defeat was like a mountain, and the disaster began. War and fire swept towards the Duchy of Orton, and the ancient Duchy wept under the butcher's knife.

"Quick, send someone back the message! ...... now"

Count Bernard said tremblingly.

As one of the guards on the front line, he really didn't know how to explain to the king about the scene in front of him.

Negligence and too much trust in allies are just one of the reasons. In essence, the Principality of Orton is not strong.

Nominally, there were 150,000 troops on the front line, but in fact, it is more appropriate to describe it as "140,000 people + 10,000 defenders".

The main task of the recruited civilians was not to receive military training, but to build fortifications.

It's not that they're stupid, it's just the opposite it's a sign of cleverness. It is still reluctant for the serfs who have just put down their hoes to defend the city, and to take up arms to fight the orcs, which is unreliable in itself.

In the final analysis, it was still not well prepared in advance, and I didn't realize that the orc army would kill me.

It wasn't until the Augsburg Line fell and the Duchy of Moxi opened its mouth to ask for help that the top brass of the Duchy of Orton realized the danger.

After a lot of bickering, a resolution to build a defensive line was reluctantly passed. When it came time to put it into practice, the aristocratic bureaucrats proved with practical actions what bureaucracy is.

It wasn't until the defeat of the Battle of Dacias, the Orc army approached Dapest, and the Duchy of Moxi was crumbling, that the Duchy of Orton really began to act.

The first national mobilization, if nothing else, is bound to happen.

Because of the relationship of time, the nobles of the Duchy of Orton did not have time to adapt to the new mode of war, and still applied the original idea of fighting with the Terran state.

Because of the internal power struggle, the front-line command of the Duchy of Orton was divided into three parts, each divided into defense zones.

If the troops on the front line are all elite, there is nothing wrong with this division, at most it is a little troublesome when coordinating command.

It's a pity that the army of the Duchy of Orton is not elite at all, except for a small number of noble guards, the rest are all here to make up the numbers.

There was no perfect line of defense, and after arriving at the front line, the army wanted to defend the fortified city, but was surprised to find that there was no castle fortress capable of accommodating tens of thousands of troops.

Most of the noble castles can accommodate very limited troops, and they can station 8,000 troops, which can be regarded as large castles.

What's even worse is this kind of castle, when designing, most of them did not consider the problem of long-term water supply.

After all, when the Terran nobles were in civil war, everyone was playing according to the rules, and they rarely did things to the end. Unless it is a life-and-death feud, it will not be besieged for a long time.

The Terran nobles need fame, but the orcs don't. With a different enemy, these shortcomings must be solved.

The recruits are used as people's husbands, and everyone is forced to do so. If these hidden dangers are not eliminated at a glance, the castle is a large coffin.

Count Bernard's thoughts were destined to be in vain, and the griffin cavalry was intercepted by the Hawkman master as soon as he took to the air. If you can't fly away from the sky, you can only run back from the ground to report the news.

You can run in all directions, the orcs will definitely not be able to intercept it, and when the news can reach the royal capital, it can only depend on luck.

The soldiers on the battlefield are extremely fast, and even a moment's delay can lead to serious consequences, not to mention this uncertain delay.

Disaster was destined for the Duchy of Orton, first with the collapse of the armies at the front, followed by the suffering of the poor.

The orc soldiers who killed all the way couldn't stop since they raised their butcher knives.

Purgatory on Earth.

……

In the Emerald Palace, when the news of the victory of the expeditionary force came, the atmosphere in the palace became wrong, even more tense than when the battle of Dacias was lost.

The great Caesar III, though he was in front of men, always had a smile on his face; But when I'm alone, I can't help but sigh.

Crown Prince Caesar's performance was even more unbearable, wherever that cold face went, the temperature would drop by ten degrees.

Both men were in a bad mood, not to mention the mood of the hostess. is a good royal education, and the queen is also required to maintain her image at all times.

Annoyance, regret, complaining, all kinds of feelings are different. The resentful look made Caesar III hide when he saw the queen.

……

"Enough!"

"I've been back for so long, and I haven't recovered yet. Could it be that after so many years of power lessons, you have taken it in vain? ”

Caesar III couldn't help but reprimand.

If you want to be a good king, you can't go through the wind and rain. From the very beginning, arranging for his son to go to the Principality of Moxi was to let him be baptized by wind and rain.

I thought that little Caesar would lead the expeditionary force to follow the pace of the Duchy of Moxi, and slowly suffer defeat together, so as to sharpen his mind and learn ways and means to face setbacks.

However, the plan did not change quickly, and it was almost a Tianhu start, but in the end, it ended up as a flower pig.

What is even more tragic is that as soon as the mess of the expeditionary force was thrown to someone else, there was an earth-shattering reversal immediately.

The last fig leaf was gone, and it turned out that it was not that the expeditionary force was incapable of fighting power, but that the defeat was purely due to the fact that his commander was too wasteful.

One blow after another, Crown Prince Caesar was on the verge of collapse. The original self-confidence and arrogance have all disappeared without a trace, replaced by deep self-doubt.

In the face of his father's reprimand, Crown Prince Caesar's face changed slightly, as if he wanted to say something, but for some reason, he finally swallowed back the words that came to his mouth.

The mess was too big, and he didn't feel anything when he was in the Duchy of Moxi, and he felt the pressure immediately after returning home.

The family members of the aristocratic officers of the expeditionary force directly organized a group to make trouble in the royal capital and asked the royal family to give an explanation.

Fortunately, Caesar III coped with it properly, and the situation was complicated, and the identity of the dead had not yet been determined, so everyone was pacified.

The fact that the family has been pacified does not mean that the matter is over. The far-reaching impact of this will accompany little Caesar for the rest of his life.

Now no one is making a fuss about it, and that's because he's just the crown prince. Once promoted to a king in the future, this is a ready-made bargaining chip in the hands of the great nobles.

Seeing this scene, Caesar III became more and more angry. It's just that reason made him restrain his temper and forcibly suppressed the idea of beating people.

"All right, little Caesar. You're not a kid anymore, and there are some things you have to learn to face.

There is no shame in admitting that you are flawed in one area. There is no perfect person in this world, and everyone has their own shortcomings.

It's just that some people have exposed these flaws; Some people have been hiding it well.

No matter how much you cover it up, what exists will eventually exist.

Compared to ordinary nobles, we have an advantage. A qualified monarch doesn't need to do everything himself, and what he charges into battle can be left to others to complete.

Don't be led astray by the traditions of the mainland. The Alpha Kingdom does not survive in the same way as they do. There is the great enemy of the orcs, everything must be based on survival, and we cannot be capricious.

You are not the only crown prince who is not suitable for the battlefield, more than half of the previous kings of my Alpha Kingdom have voluntarily given up the right to personally command the army.

Think about it! ”

It's all true, although the royal family retains a lot of military-related heritage, there are really few kings who have the talent to lead soldiers.

Including Caesar III himself, the ability to command a large army is also rubbish.

The only difference is that when he tried to command the army in battle, he didn't fall as badly as his own son.

It's not worth mentioning a small defeat, the casualties are not big, and there is no trouble, just arrange a back-handed man to go up.

Having learned his lesson, Caesar III turned all his energies to politics. Relying on superb political means, he also sat firmly on the throne.

With a secret sigh, Caesar III's face returned to his smile, as if he were immersed in the joy of victory.

No matter what you think deep down, you always have to face what you have to face. His subordinates have won the battle, and as a good monarch, he must show joy.

Especially at this juncture, if you don't do a good job of saving face, it is easy to be interpreted by the following people: jealousy and jealousy.

For a monarch, once he is labeled as "jealous and jealous", it is difficult to win the support of the nobles.

……

"The expeditionary force has won two great victories in the Duchy of Mossi in one day.

Ambushed an orc transport team, defeated four remnant orc legions, including a bear main legion, captured the enemy's first 30,000 troops, and captured a bear man imperial court battle flag.

The results of the war are so rich that they can be called the most since the beginning of the war. The expeditionary force was able to achieve such a record, and Viscount Hudson should be the first to take credit.

The war is still ongoing, and we can't carry out the specific calculation of war merits for the time being, and everything will be carried out after the war.

Prime Minister, arrange for this war report to be disseminated to the whole country as soon as possible, so as to boost the morale of the people. ”

Caesar III said with a smile.

If anyone had read the battle report, they would have known that the battle record in the king's mouth had changed a little from that sent by the expeditionary force.

The original "heavy injury" became "crippled" in the mouth of Caesar III.

As a king, such an outrageous slip of the tongue would never have happened on such a formal occasion.

It's all for the sake of political propaganda, and if it weren't for the fear that the would blow too big, no one would want to believe it, and he wouldn't mind changing these two words to "total annihilation".

Although such fanfare is very unfavorable to his son, as a monarch, he is destined not to be emotional.

"Your Majesty, we have already begun to implement the propaganda work. Within five days at the latest, it will spread to every corner of the kingdom.

In addition to the good news, there was also news from the Moxies. Five days ago, the orc army had divided its forces and marched towards the Duchy of Orton, perhaps now that the battle had begun.

The Moses sent envoys, nominally to discuss a reward for the victory, but in reality to gain more support from us.

According to the information we have gathered, they are planning a campaign to lift the siege of Dapest, but they are suffering from insufficient strength. ”

The words of the Prime Minister of the Archduke of Newfoundland drew the attention of all the ministers present to the map on the wall. After staring at the location of the Principality of Orton for a long time, he finally came to a unified conclusion: the orc's military operation had nothing to do with the Alpha Kingdom.

That's enough.

Although all countries are allies now, it is better for allies to be unlucky than to be unlucky themselves. As long as the orc army is not directed at itself, then everything is not a problem.

As for whether the orc army will continue to sweep through the countries after taking the Principality of Orton, or turn to the Warhammer Kingdom next door, everyone can't care so much.

There is no way, it is all forced. Soon after the outbreak of the war, the northern states reached an agreement to join forces against the orc empire.

But the end result is that the Alpha Kingdom and the Principality of Moxi are fighting hard, and other countries have been just shouting slogans and not really contributing.

Whoever rests on it will have an imbalance in his heart.

Of course, saying this has some grievances against the Principality of Orton and the Rylimber Congress, and they have also helped.

How can it be a thousand miles to send people's heads, and there is no record of any achievements. It's a hard to measure contribution, and it's easy to overlook.

Glancing at everyone's reactions, Caesar III restrained his smile and asked with a slight hesitation: "Do you think that with the current situation, it is necessary for us to continue to increase our investment in the battlefield of Moxie?" ”

It can be seen that deep down he is contradictory. On the one hand, it is hoped that the Duchy of Moxi will hold out for a longer time and buy more time for the kingdom; On the other hand, they are worried that too much power will be consumed on the battlefield of Moxi, which will affect the kingdom's next plans.

Don't look at the misery of the Principality of Moxi now, in fact, the battle intensity of the northern battlefield of the Alpha Kingdom is not much lower than theirs.

The five dukes of the Northland, who were originally invincible, are now all tormented by the orcs and have lost their temper, and the fiefdom in their hands has fallen.

The nearby orc tribes have even moved over and occupied the territory that originally belonged to them.

Not only did the nobles of the Northland suffer heavy losses, but there was no one in the provinces who had participated in the war who did not complain.

"Your Majesty, the current international situation has changed. The Terran Alliance has decided to clear the field, and it will be difficult for the orcs to escape this time.

From a diplomatic point of view, giving the Principality of Moxi some help now is conducive to improving the international image of the kingdom and is very helpful for rebuilding the political structure of the northern region after the war. ”

Count Francis proposed.

As foreign secretary, he had to think a little further. While everyone's eyes were still on the war, Count Francis took into account the post-war international landscape.

In the northern region of the Terrans, the Alpha Kingdom has always been the strongest existence. But this strongest kingdom has almost no presence in the world.

It's not that they don't know how to play international politics, it's mainly that the orc empire is dragging behind them, and all the energy of the kingdom is forced to focus on resisting the orc invasion.

It's still time to take care of yourself, and the affairs of the countries in the northern region are naturally to mix less, so try to mix as little as possible.

"Your Majesty, the situation in the Duchy of Moxi has been eroded, and it is almost powerless. Even a big victory for the expeditionary force would not change anything.

Once the orcs made up their minds, it was a matter of time before Dapace fell. Even if the kingdom sends troops again, it will be far from quenching the thirst of the near.

As for the plan they planned to break the siege, from a military point of view, the feasibility is not high. Orcs are not stupid, and the current Dapest is a huge decoy.

The purpose was to lure the Mossi army out of the fortress of the castle in order to seek a chance to annihilate it in the field.

The kingdom's forces are precious, and there is no need to waste too much time on the Moshees. If conditions permit, it is best to find an opportunity to withdraw the expeditionary force.

As for the post-war political structure, I think it's more appropriate to wait for the orc empire to be crippled before considering this issue.

No matter how the international situation changes in the future, the core factor that determines all this is strength. As long as the kingdom is strong enough, no one will dare to ignore our existence. ”

The Minister of War, the Grand Duke Efiero, decisively voted against it.

Arguments for and against appeared at the same time, and soon the ministers were divided into two factions, arguing with each other.

Until the end of the meeting, no outcome had been discussed.

However, there are some things that have no result, and that is also a result. Caesar III's delay in taking a position is itself a political statement.

Isn't the word "dragging" a peaceful and elegant rejection?

Everything is based on interests, and if the orc army does not go to the Principality of Orton, but chooses a country that borders the Alpha Kingdom and the Principality of Moxi at the same time, it will be a different situation.

At the end of the meeting, Caesar III, who was in a bad mood, frowned and ordered the palace minister: "Write a document to canonize Viscount Hudson as an earl." ”

Winning people's hearts is always a must for kings. Even if there is anger in his heart, Caesar III will never show it on his face.

Anyway, judging from the current situation, as long as there are no major problems with the expeditionary force, it is a high probability event that Hudson will become a real earl after the war.

Others may not know, but Caesar III saw very clearly that several great nobles in the kingdom had fallen behind, and it was only a matter of time before they were replaced by those who came later.

The renewal of the great nobles is not a bad thing for the kingdom. As long as the big nobles don't swallow each other up and become bigger, there is no need for the king to come out and be a villain.

The canonization of the nobles of the fiefdom at the earl level is very complicated, not only must there be enough military exploits, but also must be approved by the king and the noble council.

If there is a change of nobility between the old and the new, there will be even more problems involved. Until the end of the war, there is simply no effort to implement it.

In contrast, the court counts, who cannot be passed down from generation to generation, are not so valuable. As long as the king agrees, the canonization can be carried out directly.

In addition to the good name, the weight of the substance depends entirely on the position held in the kingdom.

What is beneficial and does not cost is taken out to buy people's hearts, and Caesar III has never been stingy.

……

Mountain Territory, since receiving the news from the royal capital, Baron Redman's whole body is unsettled. To be exact, the entire Coslow family is boiling.

Originally, everyone was worried about going to the Duchy of Moxi this time, but in the face of successive victories, everything changed. Everyone's confidence in Hudson swelled to the point where it was difficult to regenerate.

The "crisis" does exist, but the "danger" is someone else's, and the "opportunity" is the Coslow family.

According to the current situation, Baron Redman can't help but imagine the grand occasion when the Coslow family has stepped into the ranks of the great nobles.

Greeted every visitor warmly, even knowing that these people were here for a purpose, Baron Redman was still happy to do so.

There are many friends and many paths, even if most of them have no value to make friends, but as long as one of them can play a role, then it is not a loss.

I don't expect everyone to help me, as long as there are no bad things at critical moments, that's enough.

……

Arbor County, the Viscount of Oran who received the news was a mixed blessing. It should be a good thing to make a decisive move and find a son-in-law with potential stocks.

But the problem is that this son-in-law's ability is too outstanding, and the original alliance may become a competitor in the future.

The Holliser family, which has accumulated strength for many years, is planning to take the opportunity to return to the ranks of the great nobles. With Hudson's outburst, the Coslow family, which lacks background, also showed the strength to impact the great nobles.

In the era of one radish and one pit, if you are not careful, the two families will turn from relatives to competitors.

As for completing the leap at the same time, crossing the ranks of the great nobles together, this possibility is very small.

Glancing at his daughter lovingly, Viscount Oran could only comfort himself that the two would not collide.

"Father, is there a problem with this battle report?"

Melissa, sensing that something was wrong, asked suspiciously.

She clearly remembered that when she received good news about Hudson on the first two occasions, her father showed off many times and picked his own son-in-law's vision.

"Nothing, just Hudson was too strong. I was a little surprised for a while, and it was hard to accept! ”

Viscount Oran forced himself to explain.

It's a pity that this perfunctory was immediately recognized by Melissa. After living together for so many years, she still knows Viscount Oran very well.

If you were really surprised, your brows wouldn't be so tight. Vaguely, she seemed to think of something, and asked uncertainly:

But Hudson's rise conflicted with the family's interests?

It's just that there are still several counties between our two families, and even if there is a conflict, it will not be a core interest.

Unless it's ......"

Suddenly, Melissa's expression darkened. When it comes to the core strategy between the two big families, it can't be solved in a few words.

If the two families really match each other in the future because of their interests, her situation will be a little embarrassing. However, this kind of thing is also commonplace in aristocratic circles, and when it comes to it, you can only consider yourself unlucky.

"Alright, Melissa. It's not as bad as you think, it's just the worst-case scenario, and it doesn't have to happen.

No matter how the situation develops, your marriage will not be affected. The Coslow family is too shallow, and Hudson is a smart man who will never let his reputation be tarnished.

Moreover, anything is possible in war. The Flowing Wind family is out, and there will be more families to come.

As long as there are enough declining nobles, there will be enough opportunities to appear, and our two families will not be facing each other because of this. ”

After listening to Viscount Oran's explanation, Melissa said hesitantly: "Father, maybe we should write to remind Hudson of this matter."

As the commander-in-chief of the expeditionary force, he has won victories one after another, and he should have a high status in the army.

Although it is far away in the Principality of Moxi at the moment, there is a high probability that in the future when there is a big counterattack, there is a high probability that they will still join forces.

If you do it deliberately, create a few more accidents......"

When the words came to her lips, Melissa took them back. This kind of thing of pit teammates is obviously inconsistent with the spirit of nobility.

Glancing at his daughter, Viscount Oran said with a little relief: "Melissa, you have finally grown up. ”

The world of aristocrats is cruel, and Silly Bai Tian is destined to live no more than three episodes.

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