Chapter 44: The Sin of Desire
With the launch of the Blood Moon Defense Line Plan, Blood Moon County, a place that did not have much presence in the southeastern provinces, suddenly became the "first" strategic location.
The planning of the royal capital is an idea on paper after all. When it comes to concrete implementation, it is still necessary to conduct field exploration.
At this moment, Governor Pierce is leading a group of nobles in the province to the scene for a field investigation. The nobles who are basically able to move have all come over today.
Unlike the defense line of other provinces, which also requires the help of other provinces, the blood moon defense line planned by the southeast province is all self-raised.
The corresponding autonomy is also the highest, whether it is the location of the defense line or the construction design, all of them are decided by the southeastern provinces themselves.
It is not too prudent to spend your own money and protect your own territory.
A dragon groan came, and everyone's eyes were drawn to it. Although it was not the first time everyone had seen it, the dragon's shocking appearance still caused a sensation.
Governor Pierce frowned slightly, and was about to say something, when the words came to his lips and swallowed back.
The Dragon Knight's card is so big, it can't be compared to other Warcraft. Even if the strength is not weaker than that of the dragon, the influence it brings is far less than that of the dragon.
There are dragons to help you expand your influence, and you don't have to use it in vain. It seems to be pretending, but in fact, it is instilling in everyone's minds: the concept that Master Hudson is very powerful.
Low-key, that's the way the old aristocrats play. The new aristocracy must show its edge and continue to spread its influence in order to be able to attract talent.
What's more, Hudson, as a dragon knight, has already become famous on the mainland, and he is the focus wherever he goes, and he can't keep a low profile at all.
"Everyone is here, let's get started!"
After speaking, Governor Pierce followed the guide who led the way, and walked directly to the front of the team, showing with practical actions that he was the boss of the southeastern province.
Seeing this scene, Hudson just smiled, and did not mean to compete with him in the slightest.
Being the boss can certainly take the biggest cake, but he also has to bear the corresponding obligations, and messy chores are definitely indispensable.
Presiding over the construction of the Blood Moon Defense Line, it seems that he has a high position and sufficient oil and water, but it is related to the life and death of the Dalton family, does Governor Pierce dare to do anything about it?
The entire southeastern province is a flat river, barely a natural danger, and it is the Salaam Mountains in Hudson's territory.
If the Hesses had come in, the Coslow family would have given up Lyte County and retreated to the swamps behind the Salaam Mountains to hold on, leaving the Dalton family with only a bunch of castles on the plains.
Hudson was too late to be happy when someone helped him work for nothing, and how could he jump out and compete for this drudgery.
Looking all the way along the Blackstone Mountains, Hudson's expression gradually became solemn. The terrain in this area is not as dangerous as he imagined.
Originally, I thought that I could use the terrain to build a fortress on the top of the mountain on the edge of the Black Rock Mountains, but when I arrived at the place, I realized that it was purely a dream.
The mountains on both sides were steep, but the forest in the narrowest area in the middle suddenly became low, and it looked like a corridor sandwiched between the mountains.
It's just that this corridor is a little special, with a length and width of nearly 100 kilometers, and with a little decoration, it is a square.
I can't talk about it, but the undulating slope of the "square" in the middle is really limited.
It is no wonder that the construction of the Blood Moon defense line was so smoothly proposed, and Governor Pierce knew that the terrain was flat enough for large armies to pass, and that fortifications had to be built to hold back the enemy's advances.
"Your Excellency the Governor, there are at least three lines of defense here, and in addition to the frontal line, the two flanks and the back must also be strengthened.
The Warcraft Legion of the Hessian Kingdom has been formed, and there are thousands of Warcraft knights in the standing army on the bright side. With the addition of the aristocratic private army, the number can be multiplied several times.
If war breaks out and the enemy gathers thousands of Monster Knights to attack us from different directions in a roundabout way, it is completely feasible militarily.
In addition to the defensive line, along the Blackstone Mountains, it is also necessary to erect beacons to guard against enemy sneak attacks. ”
Hudson said with a serious face.
If the Blood Moon Defense Line was proposed before, it was just to buy time for peaceful development for the family, and now it is really to prevent the enemy from invading from here.
"Cailliaud, record all the opinions of Earl Hudson and list them as a necessary condition for later construction."
Governor Pierce ordered cheerfully.
It was a matter of his own safety, and he didn't dare to act rashly on it. If you don't think about it comprehensively and something goes wrong later, it's going to kill people.
Hudson got off to a good start, and there were even more aristocrats who followed up with their opinions. Governor Pierce instructed Viscount Cailliaud to record it.
The only difference is that Van Hudson's comments are directly included in the necessary elements for later implementation; Other people's proposals need to be discussed later.
There is a clear difference, but no one disagrees, as if everything is taken for granted.
From everyone's expressions, Hudson also found that everyone was eager for him to put forward 180 opinions at a time and plug all the holes in the defense line.
Even when there was a disagreement, it was ultimately implemented according to Hudson's opinion, and there was not even a single decent argument.
The nobles of the southeastern provinces had more confidence in him than Hudson himself, and he was almost to the point of blind obedience.
Of course, it may also be that this group of nobles who came down from the battlefield were too self-aware and had no confidence in their own abilities, and pinned their hopes on Hudson, a "famous general".
Since everyone trusts themselves so much, Hudson naturally won't be a cheater. He doesn't care about the specific construction, anyway, it's right to ask for it.
If the serfs are unable to complete the project, let the knights and magicians do it. Although it is not in line with everyone's noble status, this is also the old tradition of the Alpha Kingdom.
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In the construction of a series of important defense lines in the Northland, there was no lack of aristocratic lords who personally participated. Some of them are not up to the technical level, and they must use extraordinary means; Some are in a hurry.
After tossing and turning for more than half a month, a preliminary plan for the construction of the defense line finally appeared in front of everyone.
If you don't look closely, you think it's copying the defense line of the Blood Moon Castle in the northern frontier.
Whether it is the construction specifications of the defense line or the technical standards, the two can only be said to be exactly the same. The only difference is that the Blood Moon defense line in the southeastern province is much shorter than the Blood Moon Castle defense line in the northern frontier.
There is no way, the two Blood Moon defense lines, one south and one north, are planned according to the will of Lord Hudson, and it is a little difficult to think about it.
It is worth mentioning that the Blood Moon defense line in Northern Xinjiang is unfinished. Without the threat of orcs, the impoverished Alpha Kingdom has no motivation to continue to invest heavily in construction.
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In the winter of 99991, the Alpha Kingdom was bustling. The nobles everywhere were either building defensive lines, training troops in their territories, or even doing two things together.
It turns out that human potential is forced. As long as the aristocratic lords are determined to do it, the burst of energy will be amazing.
In addition to being a little frugal in daily expenses, everyone's life is still the same, but the serfs below are suffering.
I thought I could take a break in winter, but I didn't expect that my noble lord would toss endlessly, either sending them to the construction site, or pulling everyone to military training.
While everyone was working hard, the international situation suddenly took a shocking turn. The Alpha Kingdom and the Hessian Kingdom, which originally had a strong smell of gunpowder and were ready to dry at any time, suddenly stood together.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the two countries jointly announced that the latest investigation report on the assassination of Prince Claude is aimed at the country of Korubia.
Looking at the diplomatic note in his hand, Louis Vuitton III was stunned. After repeatedly confirming the above content with the envoy, he fainted directly on the spot.
Not only did the monarch faint, but most of the princes and ministers present also fainted.
The few sober people were also frightened one by one. In a panic, I didn't know how to deal with it.
As a small country, the Korubi Abel was able to become independent after the division of the Bright Empire and continue to inherit it to the present, which naturally has its own uniqueness.
In the early years, he was able to be independent, that was the ancestors who could fight.
When the Empire of Light collapsed, Count Korubia was also one of the princes, and he was still a powerful prince.
Unfortunately, the political response was relatively slow, and by the time he realized that the empire was inevitable, the neighbors had completed the first round of huddles.
The arrogant Count of Korubia was unwilling to be subservient, and when the split occurred, he simply went out to play on his own.
There are many small countries that are independent together, and the country of Korubia is also inconspicuous in it. In addition, the Aslant continent back then paid more attention to rules than now, even if it was a war, everyone would only use the same troops, and would not rely on many generals to bully people.
With the strength of the family, the Count of Korubia also made a name for himself in the covenant, and the kingdom of Korubia was successfully established.
Later, the orc invasion war broke out, and some small countries that realized that they could not protect themselves began to merge, and the Alpha Kingdom, the Principality of Moxi, and the Warhammer Kingdom appeared one after another......
The Count of Korubia was also invited, but he refused, and thus began the history of the Count of Korubia.
As time passed, everyone's bottom line continued to be lowered, and the country of Korubia, which was sandwiched between the two big countries, had a better time.
Fortunately, they are good at judging the situation. When the Alpha Kingdom is strong, it is attached to the Alpha Kingdom; When the kingdom of Hesse was strong, it followed Hesse again.
While swaying from side to side, they are also very good at being people. Gifts are constantly sent out throughout the year, and the relationship with the powerful people of both countries is good.
It's a pity that no matter how good the relationship is, it still can't resist the temptation of interests. The sudden diplomatic note almost announced the end of the Korubi country.
"Manipulating the cult July Society, sending people to assassinate Prince Claude, and trying to provoke a war between the Alpha Kingdom and the Hesse Kingdom" is really not something that the Korubia can afford.
Hand over the murderer?
But the problem is that they have to have a murderer first!
I didn't do anything, I didn't know anything, and the black cauldron smashed it directly, without even a chance to explain, obviously for the foundation of the Korubi country.
Late at night, Louis Vuitton III, who woke up from a coma, looked at the retainers guarding the bedside and said slowly: "Judging from the content of the note, the Hesse and the Alpha Kingdom have reached an agreement.
Most of the countries will not be able to survive this catastrophe.
Baron Edmonton, you immediately select three hundred elite soldiers and escort the prince and princess to the kingdom of Libya to defect to the ......"
"Your Highness, we didn't do it. The Kingdom of Hesse and the Kingdom of Alpha are going to send someone to investigate, so let them investigate!
We can invite the ministers of various countries on the mainland to supervise together, and in front of everyone, they must not fabricate evidence out of thin air and frame them! ”
Edmonton said indignantly.
It's really too bullying, they didn't do anything, and they fell a black pot from the sky.
"Hmph, proof!
The continent of today is no longer the continent of the past. From the moment we received this note, the charges had already been confirmed.
They say we did it, then we did it. Everyone cooperates with the trick to continue, and they can still leave a bit of decency.
If we pierce the window paper and tear off their disguises, I am afraid that even the last decency will not be left for us.
Rest assured, they want the country of Korubia. No matter how many charges are charged to me, it won't hurt me in the slightest.
Few people dare to bear the charge of killing the king!
Well, Edmonton. You immediately escort the prince and princess away, and then come back when the storm is over.
If nothing else, the royal family should still be able to leave a small fief to show their ......"