Chapter 791 Peace Talk
Recruiting Ilmat’s followers among humans is the right way, not only because his broad belief base is easier to promote here, but also because many people feel the same way, especially those who have suffered People who suffer from illness and have been cared for and healed by Ilmat priests are often easily attracted to them and join their ranks.
The conquerors' army traveled 3,500 kilometers, and there were as many as four wars on the table, not to mention the countless large and small conflicts along the way (mostly the conquerors' army The bandits and monsters along the way were easily surrounded and suppressed), and there were many normal patients, all of whom needed those medical practitioners.
With Gavin's unwavering support, the number of healers under Anna's command has grown exponentially. After all, the Conqueror's army itself has a large number of Ilmat believers, and even his priests. .
Especially on the Dragon Coast, there was an explosive population growth, because the immigrants who were supplemented from there were either the old, weak, sick and disabled who were given to Gavin and the others by the dark forces, or they came to the door on their own initiative. Amputated person.
Many of them have suffered from diseases and lost limbs for many years, and they have a stronger impression of those medical practitioners and are easier to be influenced.
When they arrived in the City of Faith, the medical system of the Conqueror's Army had begun to take shape, and elites were drawn from it to form field medical corps.
The Shadow Cloak, Life Staff, Composite Breastplate, Howard Convenience Bag and Air Glass Arm Shield produced by Gavin's territory are their standard equipment to enhance their survival and safety on the battlefield. Healing power.
Gavin nodded at Anna and said: "Assist in healing them, both sides need it."
"Understood." Anna responded and ordered, "Group of two, priority Find and stabilize the injuries of those who are dying, gather the bodies of the deceased, and try to ensure that the severed limbs match the person, followed by those who are seriously injured, and start taking action.”
The little stuttering pastor's growth is not just about his personal strength. His flower-like body is also blooming further. The lines of his body are becoming more obvious, and the baby fat on his face is fading away.
The biggest change is in the area of energy and spirit. Although the flaws in the treatment spell have been found, the location of the disease has been found, but a suitable cure method has not yet been found, but she has rarely let it affect her state of mind. , stuttering occurs, especially in one's own professional field.
Life experience is the best nutrient for people’s psychological growth. This sentence is not true at all.
Those natural races living in the same living environment, even if they are hundreds of years old, are not as mature as the teenage orphans who have been wandering around in the human market all year round.
"As ordered." These field medical soldiers responded, directly forming two-by-two groups and rushing towards the places where the wounded were most concentrated.
Whether it is the Leathermen or the Sword Assassin Brotherhood, although they have replaced most of their weapons with sticks in advance, when they actually go to the battlefield, no one will really hold back, because doing so would be disrespectful to themselves. Responsible, at best they won't deliberately hit the target after knocking the enemy down.
Therefore, after a large-scale armed conflict, there are still a lot of injured people, most of whom suffer from ruptured internal organs and broken arms and legs.
The field medics trotted away, pointing to the Ilmat holy emblem on their breastplates, and loudly said in common language: "We are brothers and sisters of the Weeping God. We are here to share the burden." Come to drive away the pain from your body.”
The status of the Holy Emblem of Ilmat in Faerûn is equivalent to that of the Red Cross on Earth.
Except for a very small number of believers who are hostile to the gods, or evil people with ulterior motives, even most intelligent monsters usually do not harm them, because if they are suffering from illness, they will not be able to cry to these people. If believers of God ask for help, they are usually not stingy in lending a helping hand, caring for and healing them.
This is also where the Weeping God and his followers are complained and criticized by many kind people. Their excessive compassion will bring greater disasters and destruction.
There are some intelligent monsters or evil people who will be moved and assimilated by their selfless kindness, and then repent, change their minds, and no longer harm others.
But more of them still go their own way, killing and even eating humans except for the followers of the Weeping God.
What's more, there will be a real-life version of the farmer and the snake. As soon as they turn their heads, those intelligent monsters will stew the priest of Ilmat who healed them in a hanging pot.
All in all, as a universal symbol for healers, the Sacred Emblem of the Victim is very useful. It is recognized by both the Leathermen and the Sword Brotherhood. Those injured are just vigilant, not refuse their treatment.
After making the corresponding arrangements, Gavin walked towards the three leaders of the Sword Brotherhood and said with a smile: "I think there is a slight misunderstanding between us. I am not here to conquer, but to conquer." The aid is coming to help the Eastern Region and even Faerûn avoid falling into a huge military disaster."
Gavin is now comfortable with the matter of adding these sacred halos.
These halos are not useful for those who are cunning and quick to gain benefits, but they are very effective for ordinary citizens who have little knowledge.
"Yes, it is indeed a misunderstanding." Duis, the leader of the sword stabbing group, laughed and said, "The general doesn't know something. Since those Tukan people came, the entire desperate eastern region has been in chaos. , not only the evil pirates in the Falling Star Sea took advantage of the situation, but even the unscrupulous businessmen also took the opportunity to coax them. Raising prices is used to harvest wealth from ordinary people.
Therefore, we have to treat all ship fleets with caution. Only after we understand their true origins can we dare to let them go ashore to unload. This is by no means targeting us. Someone, not the general.
I just didn't expect that it would lead to a misunderstanding among the generals and cause unnecessary bloodshed.
But the fault does not lie with the general, but with us for not visiting the general in time and explaining the situation. Please forgive me, general. ”
A person who can control a city for more than thirty years is definitely a human being.
The explanation given by the sword-stabbing leader was comprehensive and watertight, although he put all the The blame for the crime has been placed on himself, but anyone with a discerning eye can hear the implication. If Gavinti If we communicate with them beforehand, maybe this bloody conflict will not break out.
Gavin seemed unaware of the hidden meaning in his words. Instead, he nodded in agreement and said: "The leader is cautious. It is understandable. Now that the misunderstanding has been eliminated, can our ships be allowed to enter the port to unload grain? ”
Now that your goal has been achieved, there is no need to bite the opponent. After all, the opponent is just a relatively normal local gang force, not an evil force that is resented by both humans and gods. If you go too far, it will easily cause a backlash and make you angry. The local forces in Jugu are wary and unite, which is not conducive to the development of their next plan.
"Don't worry, General. I think we still have our advantages and can help you in many places."
Duis proactively suggested, "I believe you The various materials transported this time are not a small amount, and they cannot be left in the open air at the dock, especially grain, which is all There are supplies that are in short supply, and many criminals are concerned about it.
It happens that most of the large warehouses in Usmail City belong to our brotherhood.
As a result of this misunderstanding. In exchange for compensation and support for the frontline war, we are willing to rent them to the general for free until the end of the war.
It's not that we don't care about the Tukan invasion, but that we are powerless. Now that we have the opportunity to contribute to the common resistance, please general, please don't reject our kindness. ”
The leader of the Sword and Thorn Brotherhood fully explained what it means to hit the snake and follow the pole.
When he discovered that there was no way to stop Gavin, the powerful dragon, from After the city of Usmail landed, they directly adjusted their policies and prepared to fully cooperate with the other party. Although it is still difficult to avoid the fate of being annexed, at least we have the upper hand, can maintain a certain degree of autonomy, and have the initiative to advance and retreat. "Of course it is best if the leader is willing to join. We live here. I’m not familiar with the place, so there are indeed many places I need help with. Gai Wen said sincerely, "Since the leader has heard my name, he should know the policies I pursue. I have always believed that mutual respect, mutual benefit, honesty and trustworthiness, and win-win cooperation are the keys to communication between people." The most correct way. ”
The Faerun coalition does not simply refer to the reinforcements on the west coast that are gathering in the Kingdom of Cormyr. The local forces in the desperate eastern region will also be an important part of the coalition.
Fight for everything that can be fought for, and unite all the forces that can be united.
It was a gift from King Asan IV of Cormyr before Gavin came to the desperate Eastern Territory.
"The general is as famous for his kindness towards his allies as he is for his ruthlessness towards his enemies." Duis was not just a compliment.
This is his truest feeling about the information that has just been delivered to his hands. Those who choose to become the enemies of the young God-chosen in front of him, except for the Zhentarim, the Alliance of Dragon Bay Cities and the Kingdom of Sembia, these Beings that are large enough can survive.
Those monster forces with weak foundations have long been uprooted by him, and not even the bones are left. However, those forces that chose to cooperate with him made a lot of money, and the overall situation was prosperous, including the two monster forces of kobolds and hobgoblins.
Faced with such an existence, it is self-evident what choice to make.
Now that the Sword Thorn Brotherhood has lowered its stance, the rest of the matter is much simpler.
Not only Gavin, but also the fang leader of the Leathermen were also invited into the headquarters of the Sword Thorn Brotherhood, which is located in the only shipyard in the dock area.
The Sword Thorn Brotherhood is much larger than it seems now. They previously dispatched only gang brothers who were resident in Uxmail City.
Not only do they have their own branches in several coastal cities in the Kingdom of Imbutu, but a large part of their power is located at sea. Although most of the ships they control are small and medium-sized ships, they are mainly engaged in offshore waters, especially within the Eastern Gulf. trade, transportation and fishing.
But their numbers are too great. It is said that there are no less than a hundred ships under their direct control, and nearly a thousand ships that can be indirectly affected by them. They are a force that cannot be ignored in the Eastern Gulf. .
They are one of the reasons why the pirates in the Starfall Sea dare not easily penetrate into the Eastern Gulf and plunder the city of Uxmail.
But the main reason is that the risks are not proportional to the returns.
To put it simply, the city of Uxmail is too poor, and there are no special products in the giant valley that can be sold. The only praiseworthy shipbuilding giant tree is rejected because of the natural temperament of the people in the entire giant valley. There is a lot of logging and it has unique conditions, but the shipbuilding industry cannot develop.
There are not many business travelers in Hongdao. Business travelers to and from Leatherman Kingdom usually take the Golden Road, which is more convenient and easier to travel.
If the city of Uxmail was as prosperous and prosperous as Tefram in Sesk, no, even if it was only half of it, I believe there would be many pirates who would miss this place.
After gaining a deeper understanding of the strength of the Sword Thorn Brotherhood, Gavin asked enthusiastically: "I wonder how many ships you can deploy that can follow the fleet for large-scale shipping?"< br>
There are many reasons for distinguishing whether a ship has ocean-going capabilities. The main factor is its ability to withstand wind and waves. If there are no strong winds and waves, even inland river flat-bottomed boats can sail unimpeded on the ocean.
The large number of extraordinary battle mages accompanying the Cormyr fleet has greatly reduced the upper limit of this requirement. This time, the food transport ships were mixed with a large number of large flat-bottomed boats in order to increase the single transport capacity. .
The leader was able to stab the leader with a sword, and he couldn't help but sit up straight and said: "What the general means is that you want us to organize sea ships to join the Cormyr transport fleet? Do you still have so many supplies that need to be transported?"
Gavin laughed and said: "The big leader underestimated the size of the Faerun coalition. We just need to transport more than 100,000 troops, not to mention all kinds of materials. We are now transporting What came over was only the advance supplies, and there are still a few more There are twice as many supplies waiting to be transported
I believe that there will be many people in the Eastern Region who are very interested in going to the west coast of the Falling Star Sea, which is less susceptible to war.
This. This abnormal prosperity of shipping will continue throughout the war and will reach its peak at the end of the war, regardless of whether the Faerun coalition wins or loses."
"Can the General convince the Cormyr fleet to let us join it?" Duis's eyes sparkled.
As a veteran who has been engaged in maritime trade for more than 30 years, why doesn't he know the huge business opportunities contained therein?
Have you not seen that the number of pirates in Falling Star Sea has decreased significantly in recent times?
It is because of the huge profits from selling military supplies that many pirates with connections and channels have temporarily changed their ways and started to engage in trade, which can make money faster than robbery. Much, much faster.
But the Inbutu Kingdom they backed was too weak, making it difficult for them to get a share of the pie.
But if you can join the logistics transport fleet of the Faerun Alliance, the benefits will be great.
The Faerun coalition forces need sea transportation when they come, and they still need it when they return.
Victory, need, defeat, need even more.
The former requires transporting a large amount of loot back.
The latter not only needs to transport defeated troops, but also countless war refugees who want to escape to the west coast of the Sea of Fallen Stars.
"I am the commander of the North Road Pioneer Army of the Faerun Allied Forces personally appointed by King Asan. I am mainly responsible for contacting the local forces on the front line of Jugu Hongdao and mobilizing them to do a good job in the local resistance war." Gavin stated directly. Identity, "You organize ships to join it, and you are also supporting the anti-war work. As long as you are willing to obey the deployment and command of the fleet, it is not too late for us to welcome you."
"How are the benefits distributed?" Duis asked, suppressing his inner joy.
“This depends on the number of ships you deploy.” Gavin gave an ambiguous answer.
After all, this involves military transportation, not just trade.
"We can mobilize at least five three-masted armed merchant ships and ten large armed transport ships." The leader of Jian Xi gave a relatively conservative number.
"If you are transporting military supplies for the coalition forces, I can help you obtain a relatively high employment fee. If you are transporting commercial supplies, the interests will be divided equally and the specific affairs will be agreed upon in detail." Gavin gave an idea. Relatively vague promises.
This involves a third party, and the scope involved is very wide. Only a general intention of cooperation can be reached, and more detailed details need to be left to those professionals.
"Okay." The smile on Duisqing's face became even brighter. The price offered by the other party was not harsh. After all, their fleet would not dare to leave the Eastern Gulf easily without the other party's fleet acting together. .
The pirates on the Falling Star Sea are only attracted by profits and focus on commerce for the time being. This does not mean that they have given up on robbery. If they encounter a fat and delicious sheep along the way, they will not mind swallowing it in one bite. of.
“Very good, I think we have made a good start.” Gavin took the opportunity to launch his plan in the Giant Valley. “These military supplies, especially food, need to be transported to the front line. I need a large amount of them. Heavy truck and driver ”
“ This is probably an extremely difficult task," the leader of Jianzhao said with a pun, "In Usmail, there are very few opportunities to use heavy trucks. Even if we search the entire city, we can't find one. Ten trucks come, but light trucks can make two or three hundred.”
"Two or three hundred light trucks?" Gavin frowned involuntarily, showing a solemn expression.
The load capacity of a single-horse light truck is between two and three tons. Five thousand tons of grain must be loaded on more than two thousand trucks. They have to transport it to the year of the monkey and the month of the horse.
The transportation artifacts, the building-style chariot and the gigantic livestock, which he built with his own hands, are both in the valley.
Although advanced teleportation techniques can teleport them directly.
But everything must consider cost-effectiveness. The cost of materials consumed by advanced teleportation alone is dozens of times that of food.
Not to mention that Gavin couldn't support such a large-scale transmission consumption, even the wealthy Kingdom of Cormyr couldn't support it, so they could only organize fleets for shipping.
What Duis said next made matters worse, "This is just the beginning of the disaster. The grand roads in the Jugu are in disrepair for a long time, and the road conditions are extremely bad. Even a light truck loaded with goods cannot run for a long time. You can't even do it without two ten days."
(End of this chapter)