In the Emerald Palace, the negotiations for the alliance of the five countries reached an impasse again, and Caesar IV only felt that his head was big.

The small actions of the Franks who went around lobbying the important ministers of the kingdom did not hide from his eyes. This kind of interference in the internal affairs of the kingdom is taboo in front of any monarch.

What's worse is that in the kingdom, there are still some big nobles who were persuaded by the Franks and constantly put pressure on the royal government, hoping to form an alliance with the three Central Continents as soon as possible.

Full of anger, Caesar IV endured it. The Alpha Kingdom now does not have the capital to turn against the Franks, and the Five-Nation Alliance cannot be easily abandoned.

When the big framework of the two sides is consistent, there are some flaws in the details, and he can only pretend not to see it.

"Have you figured it out, do the three countries of the Central Continent have the sincerity to form an alliance with us now?"

Caesar IV asked with concern.

The decision-makers of all countries are human beings, and since they are human beings, they cannot be 100% rational.

Many times, the most correct choice is not the final choice. Any snowflake that falls has the potential to trigger an avalanche. In the end, the factor that affects the decision is likely to be a small snowflake.

The need for an alliance and sincerity to form an alliance seem to be one and the same, but many times they are the opposite.

There are many people, and there are many rights and wrongs.

There are so many people in the three countries of the Central Continent, there must be those who oppose the alliance. Although it is not possible to influence the decisions of the kingdom, it is always possible to procrastinate.

Unless the three governments can make up their minds to push for an alliance at all costs, they will inevitably be hijacked by domestic public opinion on the issue of compensation.

"Your Majesty, there is still sincerity among the three governments, but the price they are willing to pay is really not much.

Out of concern about the international situation, these guys believe that the five-nation alliance will cause dissatisfaction among the countries of the southern continent, and with the support of the Ethnic Alliance, the alliance of the three countries in the Central Continent will be enough to deal with the current situation.

Especially when it comes to compensation, these guys are especially vehement, openly declaring that they are betraying the interests of the state.

This is an internal issue of the three countries, and it is inconvenient for us to intervene directly. ”

Count Francis, Minister of Foreign Affairs, said helplessly.

The matter of the five-nation alliance has long been in an uproar in the international community. The secret negotiations that were originally promised ended up being directly poked out by these oppositionists.

The final outcome was that except for the Frankish kingdom, which was willing to support the alliance of the five powers, the remaining southern continent powers collectively expressed their opposition.

With the support of international public opinion, the arrogance of opposing the alliance faction naturally increased, and the alliance faction was overwhelmed.

It is not only the three Central Continent countries that are in trouble, but even a group of people within the Alpha Kingdom who oppose the alliance, especially those who oppose helping the Three Central Continent countries complete military reforms.

The opposition believes that the three countries of the Central Continent have a solid foundation, and once the military reform is completed, their strength will surely increase by leaps and bounds, and they will pose a threat to the kingdom.

These objections were all well-founded, and before the outbreak of the Continental War, the ambitions of the three Central Continent countries to advance northward were exposed.

If the Interracial Alliance is really defeated, it is completely conceivable how bad the relationship between the Kingdom and the Three Kingdoms of the Middle Continent will be in the future.

We can't just do things like raising tigers for the sake of temporary profits.

In the face of a well-reasoned opposition, Caesar IV could only go into battle to do ideological work in person, and promised that there would be reservations about military support for the three countries of the Central Continent.

The fact that the Alpha Kingdom can barely pacify the opposition does not mean that the three countries of the Central Continent can also do it. The current governments of the three countries are in a mess internally.

If the internal problems of the family are not clear, the negotiations will not go smoothly. Coupled with the impact of the international situation, the negotiations have cast a shadow.

"If it doesn't go well, let's put it off for now!

Once the Holy See and the Franks are on the bar and have no energy to continue to suppress the dwarves, the three countries of the Middle Continent will face the threat of the four major alien races at the same time.

(Dwarves, Stone Humans, Three-Eyed Clans, Trolls)

With their performance in the continental war, they can now deal with at most three. The alliance of the four major alien races is a catastrophe for the three kingdoms.

Time is on our side. The Orc Empire is still busy with a civil war, and even if it is over, internal problems will plague them for a while.

As long as the elves don't get involved, the current orc empire won't be able to kill the kingdom! ”

Caesar IV said indifferently.

It was clear that his patience had been almost exhausted. For the sake of the Five-Power Alliance, Caesar IV made a lot of efforts.

However, the ending was unexpected, and the alliance that I thought would be smooth sailing turned into a tug-of-war, which made Caesar IV very faceless in front of his ministers.

"Your Majesty, don't be overly worried. The Franks have already moved and are unable to make a breakthrough in the kingdom, and their PR focus will inevitably shift to the three Central Continent countries.

It may not be long before the situation changes again. After all, if Charles III wants to be emperor, he also needs support.

They brokered an alliance between our five nations to fight against the threat of the alien race, and it was only fair that the five of us recognized the legitimacy of their empire! ”

The Prime Minister Archduke of Newfoundland said with a smile.

There is no love and hate in the world for no reason, and the Franks work hard to broker an alliance with five countries, which naturally needs to be rewarded.

Containing the Interracial Alliance is an important factor in seeking supporters on the one hand.

If you want to build an empire, you are destined to have a row. The younger brothers of the Frankish Kingdom alone, in the case of the collective opposition of the Terran countries, dare to come out and take sides.

The five-nation alliance that straddles the Northern and Central Continents is different. Not only is it less affected by the countries of the southern continent, but its own strength is not weak.

A little international pressure will not influence the decision-making of this giant at all. There will be no embarrassing famous scene where you promise to be good, but you suddenly turn your face when you get to the place.

……

The new round of military conferences in the Near East kicked off under Hudson's chairmanship.

Looking at the chaotic crowd below, Hudson shook his head secretly. It turned out that it was very necessary for the kingdom to have governors in the provinces.

Without this level, directly summoning the county guards from all over the country to hold a meeting will undoubtedly greatly reduce the efficiency.

It's a pity that the situation in the Near East is special, and the six major provinces except for the Snow Moon Collar are all in a strange state of equilibrium internally.

Whoever ascends to the position of governor will upset this balance, which in turn will affect the stability of the situation.

At the first meeting of the royal capital, the parties debated over this issue, but for a while no result was reached, and finally a compromise was reached: who had the highest military achievements and who would be the governor.

However, it is not the past military exploits that are being seen, but the future military exploits of these noble lords.

In the past two years, the Near East has been in a state of peace, and there is no chance to fight a war.

"Quiet!

This is not a place to catch up, and if anyone can't resist the desire to express themselves, please go out.

I will apply to the kingdom to remove you from your position, so that the family behind you can send someone more suitable to serve as the county guard. ”

said the most ruthless words in the most bland tone, and the originally noisy scene suddenly quieted down, lest Hudson catch him.

Under normal circumstances, it is difficult to take down a nobleman, but it is obviously not normal in the Near East.

Let the family behind him be replaced, it seems that he has only lost the position of county guard, but in fact, he has lost a small life.

The change of the kingdom's title is not something that can be solved in a few words. If the parties do not cooperate, even the family behind them cannot forcibly interfere.

The simplest operation is that the person concerned dies, and the legal heir inherits the title and continues to serve as the county warden.

If the heir in line is not suitable, it is to let him give up on his own initiative and be replaced by the heir who follows.

At the end of the brief stand, under Hudson's gaze, the materials were distributed to each of the county guards.

Shocked, confused, confused, panicked......

All kinds of emotions kept appearing on everyone's faces, and the scene was very good-looking, but the atmosphere was slightly tense.

"Marshal, these things are not something we are qualified to participate in, are we?"

Viscount Cayo asked suspiciously.

There was a lot of information on the international situation, as well as the negotiation process of the P-5. These materials are obviously not qualified by the small and medium-sized nobles, and even some weak nobles have no right to speak.

"Don't worry, I didn't let you participate, just to remind everyone that the world is not peaceful.

Once the international situation changes, there is no guarantee how long the stable days in the Near East will last.

In the current peacetime, I will work hard to develop production, strive to improve the military strength of the territory, and don't be idle and bored for a day.

As far as I know, some people have let themselves go, feasting and dancing all day long, and living a drunken life.

Isn't it good to have all this spare money and invest it in the territory?

Since you have chosen to come to the Near East, you must be prepared to endure hardships and work hard. If you want to live a comfortable life, it's still too late to pack up and leave.

Work harder in peacetime and shed less blood in wartime.

Since someone lacks willpower, then I will help them. From now on: all singing and dancing banquets are prohibited in the Near East, except for weddings, funerals, and festivals.

If there are singers and dancers, send them to me as soon as possible. The time limit is one month to process, and you are responsible for the implementation.

When the time comes, I will send an inspection team to make an unannounced visit, and once it is found, all of them will be confiscated. The county guard of the place involved in the case will confiscate the same amount of property!

was investigated more than three times in a row, and the county guard got out of the way. The kingdom does not raise incompetent waste, and the Near East does not tolerate dereliction of duty and fools! ”

As soon as Hudson's words landed, the county guards were frightened and their faces changed dramatically.

These regulations are so harsh that they simply don't let the nobles live!

Just complain in the depths of your heart, no one dares to jump out and have a hard fight with Hudson. The rules are harsh, but there are precedents in the Kingdom.

In times of war, the kingdom demanded more from the nobles in their behavior. Not only did the entertainment be canceled, but even the king took the lead in adhering to food rationing.

Most of the people present were the second sons of the family, and they ran out to start a business.

If there is something else, the family may be able to help. If you are punished for obsessing with pleasure, then you will inevitably be beaten up when you turn around.

Although the old father in the family sings and dances all day long, and the banquets are continuous, it does not affect their hope that their son will become a Chan.

Other family members, not to mention. There are so many people who are jealous of them that they have to go out, and if they know that they are using their family resources to come out for fun, they have to fry the pot.

It seems that Hudson's rules are difficult to get along with a group of noble lords, but in fact, there are very few people who will be jealous in their hearts.

After all, the relatives, friends and family around them are urging them to work hard, and it is not a big deal to have a good leader who urges them to work hard.

After a brief hesitation, everyone hurried out to express their determination. Today's meeting is a military meeting, and the decisions made are naturally military orders, and there is no basis for bargaining at all.

As for whether Hudson's own order is procedural and legally binding, it does not matter at all, and it will be implemented in the end anyway.

Everyone is young, and the blood in their hearts has not yet been extinguished. The extravagance brought in from the outside has only just begun, and it has not yet reached the point of losing everyone's minds.

All of them had a very good attitude, so that Hudson had no intention of continuing to attack. It can only be said that there are still many smart people in the world, and the kind of Tie Hanhan who works against the leader by virtue of his noble background is only a very small number after all.

It's useless to make a fuss, it's impossible for the big nobles to do it against the marshal of the kingdom for the sake of a gentleman.

As long as there is no hatred, this kind of order that does not involve everyone's core interests will be carried out by everyone, and the difference is only in the degree of attention.

Maybe people don't care if the nobles under their rule follow the rules, but they definitely care about their position.

The position of the county guard is not a cabbage in order for them to sit in and have a meeting, and the family behind them has smashed political resources. If this investment is wasted, it is indispensable to go back to peel off the skin.

"Well, now that you're all aware of the problem. Today, I will give you a face, and I will not name them for the time being.

I don't care so much about how it will be implemented, anyway, I just look at the final result. If you can't control the people below, go home and pick up the child as soon as possible!

Next, we move on to the next topic, the expansion of reserve training.

These kingdoms have also been engaged, and you must all have an impression. This time the situation is similar, but the number of people who are trained has expanded slightly.

In view of the special situation in the Near East, all the population is subject to the necessary combat training. It's just that the training content is different, and in addition to combat experience, everyone also has to learn to clear the wilderness.

To put it simply, it is to train how to drive the animals into the city as quickly as possible when encountering an orc invasion, and how to harvest crops in the shortest possible time.

In the process of evacuation, it is necessary to ensure the safety of property and personnel, but also not to leave food and materials to the enemy.

……”

In the course of Hudson's lecture, a compiled "Plan for the Clear Fields of the Fortified Walls" was also distributed to the county guards.

The specific effect still needs to be tested in actual combat, but it is definitely better to pull the people out and train a few times than to rush into it without any experience.

The meeting ended in one day, and the "efficiency" was vividly described.

Hudson did not ask everyone to make a plan, nor did he ask all parties to come up with a training plan, it was all up to everyone's initiative.

This is also a characteristic of the times, in an era when the level of knowledge is generally not high, it is good to be able to carry out orders, and asking for more will only be bad.

If there is a problem, it will be solved later according to the actual situation. Anyway, as long as you are doing something, it is only a matter of time before something goes wrong.

……

"Lord Duke, Governor Pierce has sent you a letter."

As soon as the meeting ended, I received this news. Hudson opened the letter casually and looked at it, and his face turned green.

The conscience of heaven and earth, when did he spread "inheritance knowledge" everywhere?

Even if you have that idea in your heart, you don't have the ability to take action!

At most, he will lose his responsibility, and according to the size of the responsibility, he will only be a few percentage points at most.

It's just a plan, and the strange plans that are produced every day in the whole continent are in the tens of thousands.

It's just that Hudson's luck was good, and the proposed plan happened to be adopted by the Moxies, and he made a small creative fee.

It's impossible to take the blame, if it's just the spread of inherited knowledge in the southeastern provinces, Hudson can barely hold it, but this time it's a continent-wide sale.

How many people it sold to, I'm afraid the Duchy of Moxi itself may not be able to count. Hudson's small body can't afford this kind of big event that affects the pattern of the continent.

Crumpled the letter into shredded paper, and Hudson immediately picked up a pen and wrote back. The responsibility must be pushed clean, and the principality of Mossi cannot be betrayed, then it can only be blamed for those nobles who died in the war.

Under normal circumstances, the inheritance knowledge of the major families is coded, but there are exceptions.

For example, when the younger generations learn, they use the genuine version.

Generally speaking, it is passed on by the elders by word of mouth, but after all, there are some people who like to write things down on paper.

If you happen to get your hands on these things, it's entirely possible. Anyway, the cultivation methods of the little nobles in the southeast province are also ordinary goods on the rotten streets.

Except for being highly universal and easy to learn, there are basically no other advantages.

If you want to investigate, there is no way to start. The nobles who possess these cultivation methods are everywhere.

As for Governor Pierce's believe it or not, that has nothing to do with Hudson. Anyway, he didn't do it, and no matter how much he investigated, it was impossible to find evidence.

Deep down, Hudson still had a hint of joy. The diffusion of inherited knowledge has begun to ferment, and there are many people who have obtained it.

The base of the lower layer is already there, and the follow-up is waiting for the seeds to take root and sprout. Regardless of the magnitude of the aftermath, at least in the short term, this will greatly increase the kingdom's national strength.

Maybe the next big outbreak will be able to give a big gift to the orcs. After all, every breakthrough in the realm changes dramatically in terms of strength.

It doesn't matter if one person is transformed, a group of people transforms, and that is extraordinary.

Especially the army of pure cultivators in the kingdom, if everyone's cultivation was taken one step further, the increase in strength would be several times.

If you start fighting with the main army of orcs again, you will definitely be able to beat the orcs as soon as you start fighting. Hudson was already secretly looking forward to that exciting famous scene.

……

(End of chapter)