After looking at this table, people's faces suddenly changed -- not to mention the specific mobilizations, but only in terms of the scope of "state". Pen @ fun @ pavilion wWw. ｂｉｑUｇE。 infoThe Bretons have mobilized more than 100,000 troops.

The first is the Frisian region, where the Bretons will mobilize an army of thirty thousand men.

In the north of the Empire, the Britons will recruit more than 40,000 mercenaries.

In the Normandy area, the Britons were to mobilize twenty thousand troops.

Breton proper, the Britons will mobilize 40,000 native professional legions.

In the northern mountains of Breton, the Bretons will mobilize 20,000 highland infantry.

The Britons would also recruit more than 30,000 mercenaries from Visigothic and Asturias, which would have been difficult to do with the two countries' strong control. Because the two countries of Visigothic and Asturias are not like the Ostrogothic Empire, they are small and chaotic states, with a weak sense of statehood and various wars, and the people live in relative hardship. Although being a mercenary or something can be a matter of fighting with your life, it is a way to survive - the mercenary's commission or something is not to mention for the time being, but the mercenary will definitely be able to eat enough. For quite a few young people, this is enough.

Of course, the situation in the two countries of Visigothic and Asturias has been very bad in recent times. There are also countless guys who can't eat enough and are dying. In this chaotic situation, the royal families and governments of the two countries have naturally reduced their control over the country and the people.

Therefore, the Bretons took money and bread and went to these two countries to recruit troops, and it was natural that they could get a lot of results.

Of course, there is also the impetus of the royal governments of the two countries - Kalman IV's recent momentum has frightened many people not only in the empire, but also outside the empire. Visigothic has always adhered to a strategy of opposing the Ostrogoth. The empire was so strong that it naturally frightened the Visigoths.

If the Visigoths now had the strength to wage war, then Louis XVI had probably commanded a large army and slaughtered the empire...... It's just a pity that today's Visigoths really have more than enough heart and not enough power.

So, in this case, it would be a good idea to have the Britons go to the army. Although there are some downsides, there are a lot of practical benefits to be gained.

Many of those mercenaries can fall into the hands of the royal family, and at the same time, these restless, hungry commoners can be pulled out and some of them die, which is also to relieve the pressure on the kingdom.

That's pretty much it. Even, if not too hard to say, then the Visigoths even wanted to get the Britons to recruit some more soldiers.

"Is this true?" the bureaucrats looked at William with blank eyes, like a felon, waiting for a final verdict, or a patient waiting for a doctor to announce his illness.

"Of course it's true. William nodded, then said casually.

"If, if that's the case, then it's terrible. The bureaucrats looked at each other and saw that the faces of the others were rather pale - in this mobilization plan, the Britons were to organize a regular army of 110,000 and 70,000 mercenaries. Together with the troops currently stationed in the Frankfurt area, the Bretons will mobilize an army of 200,000 troops!

200,000 is an unimaginable army in this era. For the vast majority of wars that can be fought by 120,000, 30,000 or 40,000 troops, 200,000 is an unimaginable number. No one thinks anyone can organize such a large army, but if this is true, then no one thinks anyone can stop an army of 200,000 people.

"So, even if the whole army of the Hereford family is pressed up. In absolute numbers, they were by no means a match for the Britons. William said calmly, "And, in addition to this, we need to understand that this is by no means the final mobilization ability of the Britons. If they wished, they could organize another army of equal size. They will have the terrible force to conquer the entire empire, and indeed the entire human world. ”

“...... It's horrible, it's horrible. Many officials didn't know what to say, so they could only keep repeating the phrase "it's terrible."

In fact, that alone was enough to dispel any idea of joining forces with the Empire and fighting the Britons - but William seemed to be not enough, and he went on to describe the next policy.

The focus of the Hereford family's next expansion was, of course, the empire itself. In this case, it is by no means a good thing for the empire to have a strong emperor.

In addition to this, the naval power of the Hereford family has not grown enough to fight the Britons. And when the Hereford family needed to develop the seafaring trade on a large scale, it was not a good thing to be hostile to the Britons.

With the Hereford family taking control of the textile industry in Shilonsk, the importance of the overseas Novogoth colony grew. The cotton plantation and textile hub were a match made in heaven – not only for the Hereford family, but also for the Hereford family's ties to their homeland and overseas territories. Overseas territories, which were an important part of trade, the neo-Gothic colonies would not have become independent in any case. This is very important for the future of the Hereford family.

...... That's pretty much it, as good as there are to working with the Britons. And the disadvantages of working with that emperor are equally obvious. Under these circumstances, even the bureaucrats who praised him as if he were a combination of Caesar and Octavian could say no more about an alliance with the emperor.

"That's pretty much it. William clapped his hands. Then, a large number of Praetorian Guard soldiers rushed in. It made the bureaucrats present very nervous: "So, as a minister of the Hereford family, what is the most important point?" William asked them, smiling.

Rightfully so, no one answered. Of course, William didn't actually think to ask them to answer.

After asking the question, he went on to answer himself: "It's loyalty." As soon as William had finished speaking, the Praetorian Guards dragged out a group of dead-faced men who had been desperately singing the praises of His Majesty Emperor Kalman IV.

"Are you the ministers of the Hereford family, or the Swabian family?" asked William, looking at the fellows.

"I, of course we are ......"

"No need to answer, I don't want to hear it. William waved his hand and looked at the fellows like garbage. Then the order said: "Take them away and hand them over to the Cheka." ”

After hearing the word "Cheka", the people around were trembling. Many of the people who were arrested fainted with fright.

"I have nothing to do with Kalman IV! I don't take any money from those fellows! I am loyal to Your Majesty!!" Some people couldn't help but shout wildly.

"Then why did you say that before?" asked William.

"I, I'm just...... I was just...... Just ......"

"All right," William interrupted, waving his hand impatiently, "Stupidity is just as bad as infidelity...... But of course, if you're really wronged, then I think the Cheka members will deal with it fairly. ”

Looking at William's smile, the guy could finally be sure of one thing, he was dead. As he was dragged out of the room, the guy let out a desperate wail, making the faces of the others present look rather ugly.

"So, the enemy has been cleared. It's a little easier now. William smiled softly, looked at the frightened ministers, and said, "Do you have anything else to say?"

Of course, the ministers present had nothing to say: "That's good." William nodded: "I can still trust your loyalty...... Everyone's brains are a little ...... But there is at least one thing you can recognize. When William said this, his face became very serious: "I, I am William von Hereford. I am the heir of House Hereford, the lord of the land beneath your feet! I am your master! Ruler of the Three Kingdoms!! I am more sober than anyone else, and I know better than anyone what we should do next! The great empire was built by me and will be glorious in my hands! Ladies and gentlemen, do you know the stupidest thing about the mistakes you have made?"

Looking at these ministers who looked at each other, William said word by word: "Yes, you questioned me. ”

After saying this, William had no interest in talking to these guys. He waved his hand, impatient as if chasing a fly: "Let's go." Ladies and gentlemen, when you go back, think about your mistakes. Think about what you do next, think it through and then talk about it. That's it, guys. ”

After saying this, the ministers present turned around and left in silence one by one.

In this way, the first political struggle after the establishment of the Hereford dynasty disappeared in the roar of William. Over the next few days, the political situation in Wroclaw became very flat. The emperor's envoys were surprised to find that no one dared to take their money bags anymore. No one ever patted his chest and promised him that his king would change his mind and go on the right path.

"Finally ......" After getting these messages and intelligence, William could finally breathe a sigh of relief and express his joy. Although those imperial "envoys" were not discriminated against on the surface, they were secretly subjected to a large number of targeted measures. I believe that it will not be long before they understand that they are not welcome in Wroclaw. Wait for these guys to come back in gray, but intact. Then His Majesty the Emperor will probably be able to understand his position.

Thinking of this, William turned and looked at Victoria, "Are you satisfied with what I did?" he asked.