The golden autumn of October was supposed to be the harvest season, but the Duchy of Moxi was gloomy.

The Eastern Warhammer Kingdom has collapsed, and only a few country castles are still holding out, but they don't mean anything to the bigger picture.

The alien alliance is attacking in a big way, and even if some of the rout troops evacuated from the Eastern Warhammer Kingdom are gathered, the Terrans are still at an absolute disadvantage.

Royal Palace of Dapest.

"I can't continue to retreat, even if the enemy releases the forbidden spell, I must bear it!"

King George reprimanded sharply.

When the battlefield was in a neighboring country, everyone didn't feel anything when they received the news of retreat. Now that the flames of war are burning on the doorstep, it's completely different.

Exchanging space for time, it is not just about leaving the land and running, it is better to stick to the city wall than to fight in the field.

"Your Majesty, please rest assured!

Now it is the principality army that is holding the defensive line, not the cowards of the Eastern Warhammer Kingdom, and there will definitely be no such thing as running away without a fight. ”

Count Martins immediately assured.

The Eastern Warhammer Kingdom collapsed quickly, and the core factor was that the last orc invasion broke their ridges.

A large number of population losses, tens of thousands of middle- and lower-class aristocratic officers were killed, and the newly formed army was not up to standard, from officers to soldiers.

It's rotten below, and it's just as bad as it is above.

The great nobles who dared to fight hard either died on the battlefield or were burdened with the responsibility of defeat.

The new rulers are all masters of infighting and kings, so don't embarrass them in the war.

Politicians command armies to fight, and the results can be imagined.

After several defeats, these guys were so frightened that they didn't dare to fight the alien alliance at all.

If it weren't for the law of the Terran Alliance, these guys would have run away a long time ago.

Compared to the rotten allies, the situation in the Duchy of Moxi is much better.

Although they also suffered heavy losses in the last war, they are politically stable!

The transition of power was completed smoothly, and there was no post-war large-scale dumping.

In the later stages of the war, it also dug a corner from the Alpha Kingdom to make up for the loss of part of its military strength.

Even if the situation is critical now, the Principality's top brass can find a way to deal with it positively.

After listening to the Minister of War's assurance, George's face looked much better, and he slowly asked:

"When will the reinforcements promised by the Alpha Kingdom arrive?"

In the current situation, if you can send reinforcements to support, it is definitely a hardcore ally.

Not counting the Seven Steppe Kingdoms and the Korubi Kingdom annexed by the Hesses, there are eleven independent sovereign states in the Northern Continent, large and small, but the Duchy of Moxi can only count on the Alpha Kingdom.

In order to obtain reinforcements, the Mossi desperately sold the "West First and then North Strategy" to the Alpha Kingdom.

It's a pity that Alfa is worried about the heavy gathering of troops, so he also attracts the firepower of the elves to his own body, and still adheres to the strategy of "north first and then west".

"Your Majesty, the 100,000 army promised by the Alpha Kingdom has now been assembled.

Field Marshal Hudson is training reinforcements, and it is expected that the internal run-in will be completed within the month, and we will be able to see reinforcements as soon as next month.

The specific disposition of troops and the route of the march are not yet known.

However, Marshal Hudson intended to lead the team himself, and there was no need to worry too much about this. ”

Count Renato's answer relieved everyone.

A soldier bears a nest of bears.

Trust is all fought on the battlefield, with Hudson, a familiar famous general, leading the team, other problems are not a problem.

I'm afraid that if I send a general similar to Caesar IV, no amount of reinforcements will be enough to defeat the family.

"Since Marshal Hudson came over in person, let him decide for himself how to fight.

All departments should do a good job of cooperating, especially logistics and supply, and never make a mess!

How long does it take for the national mobilization to be completed? ”

It can be seen that King George is still the same George back then, and he never interferes with issues beyond his own business capabilities.

"Your Majesty, the first mobilization has been completed, the second round of mobilization is also halfway completed, and the follow-up mobilization is expected to last another three to four months.

In consideration of logistical pressure, all the officers and men mobilized in the second round have remained in place for training.

The total strength of the standing army plus the first mobilized force will reach 380,000 men, plus the 270,000 defeated troops that have incorporated the Eastern Warhammer Kingdom, and the 30,000 troops of various countries to reinforce them, the actual total strength of the front line will reach 680,000.

Considering that the rout of the Eastern Warhammer Kingdom comes and converges every day, this number is still increasing, and the final total strength is likely to exceed 700,000.

In terms of troops, it is enough for the time being.

However, the current situation in the Principality of Orton is also very bad, even if they carry out a national mobilization, coupled with the rout of the Eastern Warhammer Kingdom, I am afraid they will not last long.

Perhaps at the end of this month, or perhaps next month, the principality will inevitably fall into a two-front war situation.

At that time, the number of defeated troops of the assembled allies will most likely exceed the number of troops we have mobilized, and it will be very difficult to command.

Especially the quality of the army of the Eastern Warhammer Kingdom, I really don't know how to describe it.

It feels like a man and they want it, and there are a lot of female soldiers mixed in.

Many soldiers lost their weapons and armor, not so much as the army, but a group of refugees. ”

Prime Minister Hercheg said depressedly.

Deep down, he has greeted all those in power in the Eastern Warhammer Kingdom.

With so many troops, it collapsed so quickly, where there is a war, it is clearly running away.

It's just that there are more soldiers, so pay attention to quality!

The rabble, no matter how large the number is, cannot be counted on in terms of combat effectiveness.

If it weren't for the fact that the enemy didn't leave a way to live, forcing everyone to fight desperately, it was estimated that the battle would have ended long ago.

It's all sent to the door, and if you don't accept it, you have to accept it.

If these soldiers are not gathered together and militarized in a unified manner, these people will plague the local area after they pour into the principality.

……

Bathed in the autumn breeze, Hudson stepped on the dragon and looked down at the "army of 100,000" below.

The most eye-catching thing is naturally the five thousand Demon Beast Cavalry, which is full of murderous aura just by standing there. It can be seen that in order to train the wildness of the Warcraft, they have put a lot of effort into it.

"Change formation!"

With Hudson's order, the team moved in a regular manner, and the sound of neat steps sounded, and the earth trembled.

After all, the elite and the ordinary army are different, and the overall quality gap is too great.

Even ordinary soldiers can read and hyphenation. It's not that everyone loves to study much, but the main cultivation is a delicate job.

In addition to cultivating talents, it is also necessary to have a certain amount of knowledge. Otherwise, even if you embark on the path of cultivation, you can only stop at the lower level.

The kind of person who picked up a cheats book and became the top master in the mainland, Hudson has only seen it in the words of the wandering poet.

In fact, the cultivation methods in the Aslant Continent are all similar.

Magicians absorb magic power, temper spiritual power, and practice meditation.

Knight training is to exercise physical fitness and combat experience in the early stage, and improve the life seed in the later stage.

……

There are indeed some special cultivation methods, but most of them are restrictive and full of uncertainties.

Like Hudson himself, he took the popular route and practiced the most widely circulated exercises on the mainland.

The children of the great nobles in the kingdom are basically following this route.

It seems that the route is the same, but in fact, there are subtle differences in everyone's way of walking.

This change varies from person to person and can only be explored on your own.

Especially after entering the eighth order, even a reckless man will slowly become a scholar. It has nothing to do with personal interests and hobbies, but the main thing is that the comprehension of the law requires a very high knowledge reserve.

If you don't know enough self-awareness, even if you are lucky enough to comprehend something, you can't digest it.

Since the beginning of the seventh generation of Asylus, the powerhouses of the Holy Domain on the continent have sprung up like mushrooms after a rain, constantly rising outside.

A Warhammer Master has appeared in the Dwarven Kingdom, and the previous king of the Stone Clan, who should have died, has also slowed out as a Sanctuary, as well as the Troll King of the Troll Clan and the Three-Eyed Lord.

The most powerful is the elven clan, the queen of the three elven kingdoms, and they are all strong in the holy realm.

Hudson was not surprised, with the lifespan of the elven race, it was not surprising that there were several Sacred Domain powerhouses.

The three queens of elves are not the new elves of this era, everyone was on the throne two or three hundred years ago, and it was a holy domain hundreds of years ago.

Choosing to expose his strength at such a time is naturally to cheer up the interracial alliance.

The war in many places has reached a stalemate, and it seems that the two sides are half-hearted, but in fact, the Terrans have an advantage in significantly more areas.

In other words, except for the Northern Continent, all the battlefields are dominated by the strength of the human race.

On the contrary, there was no movement on the Terran side, and except for the first Protector VII, I had never heard of anyone breaking through the realm.

In the end, everyone gave face to the Pope and left the stage for Pius VII to perform for the time being; Or if no one really broke through the Sanctuary, Hudson didn't know.

Anyway, no one in the Alpha Kingdom has broken through the Sanctuary recently, and there are quite a few people seeking a breakthrough in retreat.

In short, on the bright side, there were seven Sacred Domain powerhouses in the alien camp, and the Terran side was still the original five.

The advantage is not to mention, whether it is the Pope holding the artifact suit, or the four dragon knights of the continent, they are not comparable to ordinary holy domains, and Hudson has one more bear.

There are also racial inheritance artifacts in the hands of the alien race, and it is unknown who is strong and who is weak before the fight, and the two sides are in a state of balance.

However, judging from the data, it can still be inferred that the number of Sacred Domain powerhouses on the continent is still very rare.

At the very least, neither the Orc Empire nor the Ancient Relic Alliance have launched a façade-supporting figure.

Especially the Orc Empire, if there is such a strong person, it should be launched to inspire the beast's heart.

Of course, for the current continental war, it is far more valuable for such a little Sacred Domain powerhouse to stay at home as a spiritual leader than to be sent out to fight in actual combat.

If it was really a random shot, there would soon be a picture of the Sacred Domain powerhouse being chased and killed by a group of eighth-order masters.

Especially on the battlefield, if you accidentally fall into the trap set by the enemy, the powerhouse of the Sanctuary is also likely to fall.

"Marshal, the Duchy of Moxi has sent the latest battle report, the alien army has launched an all-out attack on the front line of Augustburg, and the king invites you to go to the palace to discuss matters."

The herald's words rang in his ears, and Hudson's brow furrowed slightly.

The invasion of the Principality of Moxi by the coalition of the ancient relics made it clear that the Alpha Kingdom was not taken into account, and a war on the Western Front was inevitable.

Originally, he still thought that if the Ancient Relic Alliance gave face and went south directly from the Principality of Orton, he would lead the army to find the orcs first.

As for the Eastern Warhammer Kingdom that has already fallen, and the Western Warhammer Kingdom that is about to fall, it is better to throw it to them for the time being.

It's a pity that these guys don't cooperate, so they have to force him to support the Moxi battlefield first.

"Marquis James, you continue to watch the training here, I'll go to the palace first."

Hudson immediately instructed the lieutenant on the side.

In order to steal the teacher and learn the arts, the Marquis James directly started to be a follower. Wherever Hudson personally trained, there must be this lieutenant.

Unguarded, mainly in Hudson's eyes, this person was not a threat at all.

Who made him too tied to the royal family too much, and owed too much to the royal family in the process of rising?

If you can't pay off your personal debts, you can only work for the royal family for the rest of your life.

If you want to get a big fief and become a prince, you don't have to think about it.

You can't be the master of your own house, and no matter how much you learn, you will inevitably be constrained.

Whether or not they can give full play to their talents depends entirely on whether the monarch trusts them or not. The trust of the monarch is often the most unreliable.

Of course, this is also the life that many nobles envy. Without the support of the royal family, it would be impossible for Marquis James to still fight for a barony.

Instead of struggling among the minor nobles, it is better to become a retainer of the royal family. Not only has status, glory and wealth, but also accumulated enough resources for the next generation.

……

"Your Excellency Marshal, judging from the current situation, your time to send troops is going to be advanced."

As he spoke, Caesar IV handed Hudson the letter in his hand.

The power of the wind on the pillow is unbearable to the king.

It's just that Caesar IV has a limited say in the military, and there is no problem in helping to speak, but if you want to make a decision directly, it is still a little bit worse.

In order not to cause political turmoil, Hudson was simply invited to come over for a talk.

Familiar notes, familiar style, at first glance are written by old friend George.

Similar letters had been received by Hudson before that.

It's just that the content of this letter is different, in addition to asking for help, it also reminds in a vague tone: Hurry up and send troops to reinforce, the conditions are negotiable.

This wave of profit buying is not aimed at the Alpha Kingdom, but at individuals.

After all, the cost of buying a kingdom is far greater than the price of buying one or two people.

Judging by Caesar IV's reaction, it is clear that he accepted the goodwill of the Moses.

"Your Majesty, do you want to discuss this matter with you?"

Hudson asked tentatively.

In front of his own boss, he is still a little unaccustomed to directly talking about interests with the Moxi people.

In case of a wrong guess, this is a hole specially dug for him by Caesar IV, and it would be foolish to jump into it.

"Marshal, some things are made public, so it's not easy to do!"

Caesar IV said with a slight frown.

Originally, he didn't want to be so directly involved, but he couldn't stand his own queen nagging in his ear every day, and his brother-in-law was generous enough.

Anyway, sooner or later, troops will be dispatched, and a few days earlier will not have much impact on the Alpha Kingdom, so I simply agreed.

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After a slight hesitation, Hudson nodded.

This kind of thing is really not suitable for too many people to know, otherwise the cake will not be enough.

Deep down, he couldn't help but sigh at George's fast growth.

Just sending reinforcements in advance is not worth such a large price. It seems that it is just to let the reinforcements go quickly, but in fact, it wants to change the strategy of the Alpha Kingdom.

If the war goes well, it will be fine, and once it is frustrated, the strategy of the Alpha Kingdom will change from "north first and then west" to "west first and then north".

When it comes to strategic changes in the kingdom, even if Hudson is bold, he will inevitably make a mistake.

If the Principality of Moxie had only bought him alone, Hudson would have refused without hesitation, after all, politicians have the most unreliable promises.

There is no guarantee that the Moses will sell him at some critical moment in the future for profit.

Drag Caesar IV into the water together, then the situation will be different.

If one person can't carry the pot, the pressure will be much lighter if it is replaced by two people to carry it.

If the secret is really leaked, the king will be the first to take the lead. If he is in a hurry, he will guide public opinion and make the outside world think that Caesar IV instructed him to do it.

The character of "loyal ministers" can also save a lot of reputation, so as not to bear the infamy of "traitor".

As for Caesar IV, there was no need to worry about it at all. Helping relatives and not helping is the norm in the Aslant continent. At best, it was a mistake in decision-making, and no one would think that he, the boss, had betrayed the kingdom.

After all, there are still three provinces with royal lords to the north. No matter how high the price of the Moshi is, it is impossible to compensate him for the three provinces.

Of course, this is only the opinion of the small and medium-sized aristocracy. The great nobles knew that the royal family was in the three provinces to the north, and they did not invest much resources, even if they lost it, it would not be a big loss.

From this point of view, it is actually not bad for the monarch to be mediocre. If you change a male lord and spend a lot of resources on the three provinces in the north, you will definitely not be able to afford to lose it now.

In addition to the benefits of this deal, there are also hidden political interests.

With a shared friendship, the delicate relationship between Hudson and Caesar IV will also change.

The relaxation of the relationship between the two was of great significance to the political stability of the kingdom after the war.

Looking at Caesar IV in front of him, Hudson was very skeptical that his own king had seen these problems.

After all, he had a lot of things in mind. Even George, who planned this operation, might not have thought about it that much.

Clearing up the superfluous thoughts, Hudson began to think carefully about what to ask the Moxies for payment.

The risk must be proportional to the benefit.

Hudson was also unsure whether this rescue operation would quickly inflict heavy damage on the Elder Relic Alliance and force them to change their strategy.

Being able to complete the plan, all the benefits given by the Moxi people are pure earnings, and there will be no hidden dangers, so naturally everyone is happy.

Hudson had more work to do and political risks to take on if he didn't complete the plan and needed to adjust the kingdom's strategy.

After thinking about it for a while, Hudson was embarrassed to find that it seemed that the Duchy of Moxie had been looted by him.

All kinds of classics, secrets, all kinds of materials and knowledge, it can't be said that he got all of them, at least the Moxi people are willing to take out and trade, he has a copy here.

Most of the remaining secrets are the Principality of Moxie itself, and if you don't mix it there, even if you get it, it doesn't make much sense.

enclave, not interested; Magical weapons and equipment, with his current status, can also be obtained in the kingdom.

The only thing worth remembering is the refugees. Even if he doesn't accept the conditions, Hudson can still get his hands on it, but it is difficult to guarantee the number without official cooperation.

Anyway, no matter what you want, you can't ask for money. Master Hudson, who had just sold a large number of potions, was now lacking money the last thing he wanted.

And this is still a long-term deal, as long as everyone wants to develop the Warcraft Legion, there is no worry about no business, and there are potential buyers everywhere in the mainland.

To try to buy him with money is to desecrate the glory of the nobility.

"Your Majesty, since the war has been going on so far, there have been a large number of refugees pouring into the Duchy of Moxi from the Eastern and Western Warhammer Kingdoms and the Duchy of Orton, and they are afraid that they will not be able to settle them all.

As allies, we should also do our part to help them alleviate some of the pressure. This requires the royal family to set an example! ”

Hudson probed again.

With the exception of a few provinces to the north, the Mountain Realm has the lowest population density in the Kingdom Plains. On average, there are less than 10 people per square kilometer.

With such a small population, it is difficult to do anything. For the sake of the development of the territory, it is worth taking a risk.

Anyway, from the moment he got to the manager's position, he was at the table. Even if Hudson wanted to go down, the nobles of the kingdom who followed him would not agree.

"It is the kingdom's duty to help its allies, and after the war, the royal family will receive some of the defeated troops that are beyond the capacity of the Duchy of Moxi, and settle them properly.

If the marshal has spare strength, he might as well follow suit.

I heard George say that the number of routs they had gathered was nearly 300,000. Once the Principality of Orton collapses, this number will increase significantly, and may even double directly.

If you add in the possible routs in the Northern Continent in the future, the number of routs that will eventually pour into the Duchy of Moxi will be an extremely terrifying number in the end. ”

Caesar IV said without changing his face.

A rout is also a soldier, and it is not an easy thing to be able to walk down the battlefield alive.

Collecting these guys can indeed enhance military strength, but it is indeed really troublesome to place them.

Judging from the current development of the situation, the Principality of Moxi, located in the center of the Northern Continent, is a natural large "military camp", gathering defeated troops from various countries.

"Your Majesty, forget about the rout. The mountain territory is scarce, and it is enough to absorb some refugees and solve the shortage of labor in the territory.

800,000 is not too little, 1.5 million is not too much. Specifically, according to the actual situation, we will see how many refugees in the Principality of Moxi cannot be resettled and need our help.

As long as I send someone over, I will not refuse to come. ”

Hudson was unceremoniously offered.

The rout could not be argued, and he was not interested in that bit of force. If the royal family wants it, give it to them.

If there is really a high-quality rout, it will be absorbed on the battlefield. The quality of what can be left to the end is not much higher.

It's just that the body is stronger than the refugees, and they have more strength to work, and they can be used in the army with a little training, but these guys are not easy to manage!

"No problem, I think George will be grateful to the marshal when he receives this news."

Caesar IV agreed.

can heal others and buy people's hearts for themselves. Even if Kang is his brother-in-law, he doesn't care.

It's just refugees, as long as the northern continent is chaotic enough, there are no refugees.

The bargain was saved, and Hudson was chagrined. If I had known that it was going so well, I would have directly quoted 1.5 million, so why give a range?

They are all people with status, and their own kings give face like this, and he can't show his petty family.

With his connections in the Duchy of Moxie, it is estimated that it is impossible for the other party to give according to the minimum standard.

If he had been sharper on the battlefield and had gotten 1.5 million refugees from the Moses, there would have been hope.

"Your Majesty, please tell Archduke George. The initial training of the reinforcements has been completed, and the rest of the training can also be carried out on the road.

In five days at the latest, the army will be mobilized. The reinforcements are all cavalry, and the marching speed is relatively fast, and they will definitely enter the Duchy of Moxi before the end of the month! ”