After many twists and turns, Maxim finally found a shrimp tribe in the vast sea. Rudely woke up the unconscious eagle man old man, and started to introduce himself.

Looking at a group of shivering shrimp people, the old man of the eagle man was speechless for a moment. He was completely hopeless about Maxim's original "way of pulling the strings".

It's really helping to advance the relationship, but the result is a bit of the opposite, not the good neighbor and friendship you want, but the excitement of making enemies.

Fortunately, it was only a shrimp tribe that was bullied, if he ran into the great power of the sea tribe, Maxim could run away, and the old man of the eagle man could only feed the fish.

"Dear Lord Maxim, let me do the rest!"

The old man of the eagle man said tremblingly.

He was really afraid of the red dragon in front of him, lest Maxim continue to toss and become a wanted criminal of the Sea Clan.

After all, there are not many warriors who dare to slay dragons, but there are countless who dare to kill eagles.

Even as an envoy of the Orc Empire, in this vast sea, there are no cards.

"You negotiate slowly, Ben Long's mission has been completed. In the future, you can also cooperate with me for similar business! ”

After speaking, Maxim shook his tail, directly left the old man of the eagleman, and flew into the distance.

This time it's a loss of face. made such a big oolong, Maxim was embarrassed and embarrassed to stay where he was.

This was a bitter thing for the old man of the eagleman, but fortunately he reacted quickly enough, otherwise he would have fallen directly into the sea.

The Eagle People soar between the heavens and the earth, but not across the seas.

As the saying goes: the eagle man who falls into the water is not as good as a chicken!

Seeing the red dragon leaving, the shrimp man on the opposite side gradually regained his courage and glared angrily at the old eagle man.

Although I don't know what the old man of the eagle man just said to Maxim, the mere fact that he brought it with that hateful red dragon is enough to make the shrimp hateful.

After calming down, the old man of the eagle man regained his previous momentum, and said to the group of shrimp people in front of him, casting beast language magic:

"I am an envoy of the Orc Empire, and I have come to visit your king at the invitation of the dragon king Maxim.

Tell me, lowly shrimp people, what race is the ruler of this sea? ”

Typical eagle and dragon poses!

With Maxim's appearance, if you want to pretend to be the Dragon King, it's easy to handle.

I don't understand the relationship between the two, and the shrimp man, who has just mustered up the courage to prepare to ask the guilt, instantly lost his temper.

As the lowest race among the Sea Clan, the most important thing to survive is to judge the situation.

Being bullied by a dragon is not a shameful thing. They were just taken aback and didn't enter the dragon's belly, and they were already considered lucky.

"My lord, the territory of the Fish-Man Kingdom in this sea. From here, after flying a thousand miles east, you will be able to find the Fishman King's Court. ”

The shrimp man at the head hurriedly replied.

Survival experience tells them that it is better to mix less in the affairs of big people.

……

Rutsia, Council of the Terran Alliance.

Since the joint proposal of the front-line generals came, the venue became noisy again. The use of mercenaries to fight wars is the norm in the continent of Aslant.

Especially for many small and medium-sized countries that have fewer wars, the cost of raising a large number of standing armies for a long time is too great. Far less cost-effective than in wartime, when temporary recruitment of mercenaries is not cost-effective.

However, mercenaries are not stupid, they also help people fight, and they charge different prices on different battlefields.

In the previous war against the orcs, it was rare to see the figure of the mercenary group, not that the three northern countries were reluctant to spend money, but they couldn't hire people at all.

Those who came out to be mercenaries only to seek money, not to die.

If there is no hope for a war, everyone will automatically retreat.

Now the situation has changed, the balance of war has tilted, and the Terran coalition has a clear advantage.

Tailwind battles are always a favorite of mercenaries. As long as the price is in place, there is no worry that no one will participate.

All the conditions for recruiting mercenaries are met, and now the only problem is - money.

The Alpha Kingdom can't be counted on, and the messy debts add up, even if the total amount does not break 100 million, it is estimated that it is not much worse.

Let them pay again, and that's the rhythm of going bankrupt every minute.

At that point, the debt borrowed earlier will really become a dead account.

Aristocrats, they are all a family, so they have to have a face. After all, it's for the money owed by the Terran hegemony, so you can't play force to collect it, right?

If you have to pay out of your own pocket, you always have to think twice. On the issue of the amount of funds, there was a lively discussion.

From millions to hundreds of millions, there are proposals from deputies. The more money in the pocket, the bigger the number will be.

For example, the three unlucky people in the north who are heavily in debt, on the proposal of the lion's big mouth, the Terran Alliance will invest 300 million gold coins, and the momentum of smashing the orcs with gold coins is very useful.

The five royal families of orcs combined, men, women, and children, now there are more than 10 million. Twenty gold coins per person is enough to drive everyone who participates insane.

If you really come up with so much money, maybe you don't need reinforcements, and the coalition forces on the front line alone can completely wipe out the orcs.

There is no surprise that this arrogant behavior of the loser was collectively vetoed by all parties who needed to pay for it.

A bargaining quarrel that was constantly played out in the meeting.

300 million gold coins, 280 million gold coins, 250 million gold coins...... 105 million gold coins, 100 million gold coins, 98 million gold coins......

The three poor ghosts in the north who can't afford to pay are responsible for coming up with the figures, and the parties are responsible for bargaining. The chaos of the scene has to fight with the vegetable market.

The later it gets, the closer the expectations of all parties become, and the more sensitive the figures are in dispute. The specific number is also declining and lower, and no one can say when an agreement will be reached.

The coalition parliament was slow to make a decision, but Hudson, who was on the front line, couldn't wait.

According to the current situation, if it drags on, don't say that the war will not end within this year, and it will not end until next year.

You can't spend your precious youth on the battlefield all the time. After nearly twenty months of continuous fighting, even Hudson's tense nerves could not stand it, let alone the officers and soldiers below.

……

Camp of the Great Army of Ibya.

"Marquis, Earl Hudson is here!"

Hearing this, the Marquis of Olafur frowned slightly. Experience had taught him that Hudson's visit would never be good.

It's a time of war, and no nobleman would be foolish enough to hang out at this time. If you're unlucky and you run into an orc on the way, it's a tragedy.

Since entering the mountains, the casualty rate of the noble officers and soldiers of the coalition forces has skyrocketed. Even if there are orc cannon fodder to open the way, it is inevitable that some fish will sneak in.

The enemy is very chicken thief, and deliberately chose the battlefield on the remnants of the Ula Mountains. Not only one mountain, but one mountain after another, from time to time, there will be demonic beasts coming out to attack the coalition forces.

"Please!"

Marquis Olafur said lightly.

Those who come are guests. As partners on the battlefield, there is no conflict of core interests, and everyone does not say how deep the friendship is, but the relationship between them is still passable.

Looking at the murderous Velociraptor Army from afar, Hudson was envious. Don't look at the small number of these extraordinary troops, but the combat effectiveness is very powerful.

Even if it is the knights of the kingdom, it is not enough to see these extraordinary troops.

As long as it is used well, the role it can play on the battlefield is better than that of thousands of troops.

Hudson calculated that after the war, the Coslow family, if they invested at any cost, could barely put together a dissatisfied knight order.

But if you want to create a transcendent class, you don't have to think about it. Not all Warcraft are suitable for group combat.

At present, most of the mainstream transcendent troops on the continent are mainly wurmmen. The core factor is that these races have inherited the characteristics of the dragon race - lewdness.

If you have nothing to do, you can make beasts, so that these wurm races have always maintained a high fertility rate.

Although the pregnancy time is a little longer and the growth cycle is a little longer, they can still afford to wait for the big forces that inherit the ancient times.

What's more, after countless years of research, the Terrans have also mastered the method of ripening Warcraft. Although it comes at a cost, it's worth it compared to the strength of the Extraordinary Class.

In Hudson's hands alone, he has mastered two methods that can speed up the growth of demonic beasts. What the specific effect is, I haven't had time to try it yet, but it is theoretically valid.

There is no uniform standard in this regard, and the major forces have their own research results. The means and specific effects of ripening Warcraft are also varied.

However, at present, it is mainly for low-level demonic beasts that have been matured on a large scale. The intelligence of these monsters is relatively low, so it is better to fool around.

If you do this to high-level demonic beasts, people will be able to find out the side effects as soon as possible, and they may be able to turn their faces on the spot.

……

"Earl Hudson, this way, please!"

Perhaps it was Hudson's envious eyes that made him very face-saving, and the Marquis of Olafur showed great enthusiasm and directly pulled Hudson to visit the barracks.

The more he saw, the more shocked Hudson became. Originally, it was thought that as long as the Alpha Kingdom recovered, it would be able to catch up with these top powers with a perfect mobilization mechanism.

As it turned out, he still thought too much. The ranking of recognized powers on the mainland is still very scientifically based.

Maybe the mobilization ability of the Iblibic Kingdom can't catch up with the Alpha Kingdom, but it can't stand the strength of others!

As the so-called one force will reduce ten meetings, in the face of absolute strength, it is simply not something that can be reversed by mobilization ability.

No wonder the coalition forces are slaughtering all sides on the front line, and the main force of the orcs is not seen to come out for a decisive battle. It's not the instigation of the orc royal family, it's purely that the strength of the coalition is too strong.

As far as the eye could see, there was not a single ordinary person in the camp. Even the weakest soldier has cultivated his fighting spirit for several years.

Being able to cultivate so many cultivator soldiers naturally means that these countries are in a relatively peaceful environment and have enough financial resources to invest.

Not as miserable as the Alpha Kingdom, where each generation is ravaged by orcs. As soon as the war is over, the debts will be repaid, and after the debts are cleared, it will not be long before the orc armies will kill again.

"Dear Marquis Olafur, the comprehensive quality of your country's army is really an eye-opener for me!"

Hudson said with a pretended sigh.

It's impossible to pat yourself on the back, he's also a person with status and has his own pride. But it's okay to brag a few words.

To build a similar army, Hudson doesn't have the capital yet, but it is still feasible to learn from some of these experiences.

For example: Cultivating Extraordinary Troops. The Velociraptor Legion of the Kingdom of Ibiris is very referential.

At one point, Hudson wanted to send people deep into the Ula Mountains to catch monsters. But in the end, reason prevailed, and if the wild demonic beasts were so easy to catch, the extraordinary troops would have already flown all over the sky.

If you look at the Orc Empire, you know that even in the Ula Mountains, where a large number of demonic beasts are entrenched, I haven't seen how many extraordinary troops they have created.

The lack of financial investment is one thing, and the difficulty of domestication is also an important reason. The knowledge in these areas is blocked by all major forces, and there is no reliable experience circulating in the outside world.

The well-known stories are all mythical stories of epic heroes entering the mountains and Warcraft themselves casting.

Including Hudson is also the lucky one in the story, if he didn't know how to fool Bear Stearns, maybe he would have believed it.

In fact, even if the contract is signed, it does not mean that the Warcraft is willing to obey the command. If you're not in a good mood, people can pick and don't do it.

"Haha......"

"If the soldiers knew the Earl's evaluation, they would be happy!"

Hudson's praise, the Marquis of Olafur unceremoniously took it all. Modesty does not exist, and in Aslant Continent, confident acknowledgment is the embodiment of grace.

After a brief exchange, Hudson decisively shifted the conversation to the subject of the visit.

"Your Excellency Marquis, the Council of the Alliance has not been able to make a resolution for a long time, and it is not a way to drag it out like this!"

The opportunity to make a fortune is gone, and the nobles who continue to be nostalgic for the battlefield are only a very few. Most of the nobles in the coalition want to go home with glory and enjoy life at this moment.

I chose to visit the Marquis of Olafur because he was also a homecoming lord. The war has not ended, and there are more warblers in the barracks, and she is obviously a general who likes to enjoy life.

"What do you mean, Your Excellency?"

Marquis Olafur asked with concern.

In the barracks, many things are inconvenient. Considering that the officers below would follow suit, even if he captured a lot of beautiful girls of different races, he didn't dare to play too much.

"Your Excellency the Marquis, the old men of the council have been unable to make a decision for a long time, and I feel it is necessary to push it forward.

We can't decide how much money the coalition council is willing to pay. However, it is still within our authority to issue a bounty in the name of the coalition forces to attract mercenaries from all over the mainland to participate in the war. ”

Hudson said without changing his face.

It was just a sideshow, and it didn't violate the issue of principle, and it was not a big deal for the aristocracy.

"Your Excellency, the matter is very high. I'm afraid it's not up to me to decide, without the approval of the Alliance Parliament, we make decisions on our own, and I'm afraid there will be a lot of hidden dangers in the future! ”

Marquis Olafur said with a slight hesitation.

He took some responsibility on his shoulders, but if he left this loophole, he would inevitably be troubled by political enemies after returning to China.

Whether or not to return home in order to end the war early is a question worth pondering.

"Your Excellency, you can rest assured that these questions are true. It is entirely possible to take the method of anonymous voting, with the coalition command making the decision.

Even if there is criticism from the outside world, we make decisions within our purview. After the war, everyone was the hero of the human race, and who dared to deliberately make things difficult for a little thing? ”

It was easy to say, but deep down Hudson knew very well that this matter could have far-reaching consequences.

On the surface, it seems that it is just a side game, but in fact, it has opened Pandora's box.

The issuance of a bounty order in the name of the coalition command does not seem to affect the outcome of the discussions in the coalition parliament. But in fact, it is creating an established fact and forcing the Terran Alliance to accept it.

The unit price of the bounty has come out, and the total price discussed by the council is still heavy? Anyway, the decision made by the coalition command is ultimately responsible for paying for it by the coalition council.

To put it nicely: this is a general, and you must have the right to make decisions on the spot

To understand it another way, it is a typical "following gram".

In a feudal dynasty with an unprecedented concentration of power, Hudson would never dare to do so. Even if the law does not blame the people, he, the Lord who agitated at the beginning, will not have any good results.

The current situation is exceptional, and the Terran Alliance is only a loose group. It seems that a group of parliamentarians are arguing, but in fact, it is the major forces on the mainland that are playing.

As a general of the Alpha Kingdom, it is politically correct to promote decisions that benefit the kingdom.

"Could it be that Your Excellency the Earl has now gained the support of all parties?"

Marquis Olafur asked in surprise.

"Marquis, no one will refuse an offer in their favor. Once the bounty order is issued, not only the mercenaries will be able to reap the benefits, but the coalition forces will also reap huge benefits! ”

Everyone is smart and doesn't need to be explained, just eye contact to understand what Hudson meant.

Mercenaries can trade orc heads for bounties, and coalition forces on the front lines can also participate. It is nothing more than taking off the military uniform and putting on the vest of the mercenary.

As for the increased military spending, it is the problem of the entire Terran Alliance, but the benefits are those of the front-line officers and soldiers.

There are vested interests in the coalition from top to bottom, and such a proposal is only problematic if it cannot be passed as long as it reaches the voting stage.

……

(End of chapter)