Chapter 66: The Storm is Coming
The operational command center located in the side hall was already online a few days after Chang Hao's retreat, and a few minutes after the assembly notice was issued, Guangmingye's efficient execution efficiency was undoubtedly demonstrated, and soon all cadres were in place in the command center.
The tactical sand table in the center of the command center is mostly completed, and the reason why there is no way to restore the entire landform of Guangming Ye is because the actual scope of Guangming Ye is too vast, and the kobold patrol and geological exploration team alone can only explore dozens of kilometers around at most, and no matter how far it is, it is impossible to ensure safety.
On the tactical sand table, the terrain of 100 kilometers around the core area of Guangmingye has been restored to the greatest extent, and water sources, rivers, hills, railways, and ore veins have been marked one by one, but there is an unknown fog around it, like the only light in the darkness.
There was a flaming lord chair next to the sand table, the whole body was made of flint, Chang Hao saw that only that place could sit, so he had to sit on it.
"The first thing is about the decision on the title of lord, and the kingdom council has already given an answer. Anna stood beside Chang Hao, she held a letter with gold paint, and said with an unnatural expression: "The title of Lord Lord is set as a viscount." ”
"How is the viscount, with the strength of the boss, at least the earl!" Panta's loud voice shouted again.
Although Panta's remarks were disrespectful to the Kingdom Council, everyone present was dissatisfied with the decision from above.
The Orc Kingdom follows the title system of the Human Empire, with titles from highest to lowest being dukes, marquises, counts, viscounts, and barons.
The knighthood system is strict, and each knighthood is voted by the elders of the kingdom council. But if you are rated by the scope of Guangmingye's actual territory, it is not a big problem to evaluate an earl, but Chang Hao has no roots and no roots in the orc kingdom, even if there is Dante's main priest behind the promotion, without the drive of interests, the viscount can be regarded as the top.
Just kidding, there are a bunch of famous families in the orc kingdom, and the earl is not a cabbage on the side of the road, and this title and the rights attached to it are still hereditary, and the things that are strange and habitable are naturally high-priced, everyone knows this, even if it is a temple, there is no way to interfere too much in the council, so they can only try their best to get a viscount for Chang Hao.
"It's okay, it's not that the title can't be promoted, let's talk with our fists in the future, don't be afraid of these guys who play tricks, continue to talk." Chang Hao sneered and said, he has recorded the favor of Dante's chief priest, and he has also recorded the fact that the council gave him small shoes.
"The rest is a bit more troublesome. Anna said with a solemn face: "Lord Lord, do you remember the Terran prince who went deep into Modo to rescue?"
Chang Hao nodded, how could he forget the Modo rescue operation, the fat prince who almost vomited all the bile on the way to retreat is still fresh in his memory.
"After Prince Camyr returned to the Human Empire, they really began to make a big fuss about the attack on the Terran Mission, demanding that the Orc Kingdom must compensate for it. ”
Anna said in a bad tone, "They offered to have the right to mine ore in the Varonian wasteland for three years, as compensation for the attack on the Terran mission. ”
"Gan! These humans want to die, dare to beat the boss's idea?" This time it was replaced by Herbert, who had a louder voice, and those who stood close to him felt their ears buzzing.
Chang Hao waved his hand to signal Herbert not to be so angry, and said slowly: "The kingdom council and the temple didn't agree, right?"
"Yes, both the Temple and the Council have rejected it. Anna said.
"That's right, even if the fist is not as hard as the Human Empire, the face is still needed. Chang Hao smiled, "Shouldn't the mouths of the nobles come in handy at this time? ”
Anna, who was also not accustomed to the aristocratic style, couldn't help laughing, but she still held back, she bent down and quietly poked Chang Hao with her elbow, her red lips opened and closed slightly, signaling him to stop when he clicked, as a lord, it was better to be cautious in words and deeds.
Herbert and Panta caught Anna's small movements, and the two guys immediately fluttered with their eyebrows, and began to imagine the peachy story behind the boss and the beautiful priest.
"I'm a little curious, how did the Human Empire know that there are ore reserves under our Varonian Wasteland?" Chang Hao suddenly narrowed his eyes,
"When we were in Kotaav, we inquired about it, and there were often human caravans coming from the north to enter the kingdom to do business, and it is estimated that some of the scholars in those caravans who were proficient in geological exploration had done research along the way, and knew that there were rich mineral deposits under the Varonian Wasteland. Chang Ge heard her brother say this, and interjected a few words on the side.
"Compared to orcs, human scheming is difficult to guard. Emilia sighed.
"When I first received the rescue mission to go deep into Mordor, I thought it was too much. Chang Hao crossed his hands to support his chin and said: "The prince of the Human Empire, that is the royal family and relatives, this kind of person must be countless capable people and loyal dead people, scouts will check for suspicious situations a few kilometers in advance, and in the case of a guide, how can a team of hundreds of people inexplicably go to the territory of the demon race?
The Ling family brothers, Shen Qingge and Yan Qi exchanged words one after another, and they all agreed that this was a bitter trick with poor acting skills.
"Because of this incident, the diplomatic relations between the Orc Kingdom and the Human Empire began to show a clear downward trend, and the Human Empire implemented a policy of suppressing trade barriers against us, greatly increasing tariffs and restricting the export of weapons and equipment. Moreover, the kingdom's top brass has received reliable information that the Human Empire is showing signs of a large-scale troop movement behind the Maginot Line on the border. Anna's hand holding the temple papers trembled slightly.
The crowd was in an uproar.
"These guys are soft, if they can't be hard, come hard!Boss, let's ask for troops from above. Herbert's fist joints clenched.
Don't look at the fact that Guangming Ye seems to have a large population after the addition of many vassal clans, in fact, only the two teams of Sparta and the Ranger can really go to the battlefield to fight.
At most, the vassals will participate in some battlefields where they have a big advantage, and once the situation becomes headwind, these vassals who have not been tested by iron and fire will collapse and flee in a very short time, which will cause unimaginable devastating blows to the situation of the entire battlefield and their own momentum.
This kind of double-edged sword, whether you can use it or try not to use it.
As for whether he can borrow people from the high-level of the kingdom or the military department, Herbert actually knows very well in his heart, even if the boss submits the request, it will only sink into the sea.
Why were the kingdom councils and temples willing to give up the vast land of Bright Field as a reward? It wasn't because the armies in the kingdom's provinces were tight, forcing them to find someone with some ability to guard the gate for them.
"The top of the kingdom will hold a winter meeting in Pompeii, the capital of the central provinces, in half a month, and the lord of Guangguang is required to participate, otherwise he will be banned from the viscount and lord status by the kingdom council. Anna took a deep breath and said slowly.
"It seems that the push can't be pushed, will the Kingdom Council reimburse the round-trip expenses and food and lodging?" Chang Hao's focus of concern made Anna have no choice but to offer another one.
Chang Ge and Emilia both sighed in unison.
In fact, they also wanted to follow to see what kind of customs the capital of the orc kingdom was, but considering their human identity, even if they disguised themselves as elves, they might not be able to be as bold and careful as Chang Hao, so they had no choice but to choose to squat at home.
"Senior brother has a long way to go to the capital of the kingdom, and it coincides with a special moment, maybe he will encounter some blinding Xiaoxiao, so it is better to let Herbert and Panta go along. Senior brother is a viscount, so you can't surrender your identity and make a move. Ling Xingmao said in an analysis.
"It's still thoughtful from the junior brother. Chang Hao looked up at Anna, "Can I take the guards with me?"
"Of course, how can there be no one around the Great Lord?" Anna said.
Soon Chang Hao decided on the candidates for the accompanying guards, in addition to the two guys with the loudest voices and the sacrificial Anna, Bai Jin was also impressively listed.
They will depart for Pompeii, the capital of the Orc Kingdom, in three days.