Chapter 661 The reason for fighting
“Perhaps you should tell me as soon as possible!”
The director of the Government Affairs Council, also the steward of Paul’s father’s seal—Old Ford, after learning about Paul’s After hearing the news of her mother's return, she said with some displeasure.
"I'm sorry, I wasn't sure! If this is really a scam, it's not worth the trip."
Paul does feel a little guilty, after all, Mr. Ford is a member of the Gleiman family The most senior retainer.
"Okay, now we have more important things to discuss."
Old Ford suppressed the idea of meeting his former mistress immediately.
"In no more than a quarter, the orc army may enter the northeastern region of the kingdom. The source of the information... should be reliable."
The top military and political leaders of Huxin Town have gathered together. In the conference room, Paul announced the shocking news to them.
“May our Father in Heaven bless us!”
Schroeder made a prayer pose.
When he learned from Paul that the orcs were about to attack, he didn't seem too surprised.
“When I was forced to leave Watcher’s Fortress, I knew that this day would come sooner or later.”
For many years, Schroeder did not like to mention that he was in Watcher’s Fortress. past events.
Now he took the initiative to confide in Paul.
"The lords of the entire Northeast region... can be said to be in a bad situation. The Watcher Legion protected them, but the lords regarded the Legion as the royal family's monitor against them."
"Although it shows that the superiors are like As one, but the secret defenses are everywhere."
"And I was collectively boycotted by them precisely because I tried to expose their illegal behavior - smuggling trade with the orcs on the grassland. He had to leave the Watcher Corps and return to the Northwest Bay to retire."
Schroeder's angry narration surprised Paul.
In his impression, Schroeder has always been a calm and steady person who is not surprised by favors or insults. This is the first time he has seen the other party be so "gaffe".
"For decades, they have been continuously transfusing blood, salt, food, and precious metal tools to the grassland. The corrupt lords in the Northeast have at least half of the credit for the orcs rising to such an extent and even daring to attack Aldor."
The old knight concluded this.
These words made Paul blush a little. He didn’t know if sending his fleet to trade with the orcs in the forest was considered a blood transfusion to the orcs.
Well, the forest orcs and their relatives on the grassland are two different things - so he comforted himself.
Paul looked around at everyone: "So, we should prepare in time."
"Earl, we should expand our army forces immediately!"
Brad stood up and said.
"Expand the four and a half battalions into integrated battalions, and add more battalions. The number of front-line combat personnel should increase to...about 30,000."
"Second proposal !”
“Second!”
...
The army generals have always been worried about the development of the navy - due to its reliance on sea trade, Alda's navy has nearly 20,000 people, with big ships and cannons. Compared with Under the army, he is as cute as a little brother.
"Ahem." Old Ford reminded them, "If the current equipment standards are used, the Government Administration Council cannot spend so much money to expand such a large number of troops." "Then issue bonds!" Ryder stared with round eyes, "Isn't it like this when fighting the Kent family?"
Old Ford said: "We gained a lot after defeating the Kent family, so it will be very difficult to pay off the debt. Easy. But fighting the orcs is different, Brad, even if we successfully defend our homeland, are you able to go deep into the prairie to snatch back the orcs' belongings and repay the debt?"
Brad choked and went to the grassland to fight...need horses?
But Arda didn't even have a decent cavalry.
"Your Majesty, I think we need to build a cavalry!"
Brad will say whatever comes to mind.
Schroeder sighed, "Lord Graiman, our militia is well-trained, even better than the troops under other local lords. Perhaps we should organize them according to the way of a regular army first. Let us first The army has been expanded to about 15,000 people. I think this number is more appropriate.”
"That's it, do as Schroeder said." Paul agreed, "Perhaps, we should add a regiment-level establishment."
"We should strengthen intelligence work on the grassland."
Paul took the initiative to give instructions to the Intelligence Department.
"The culture of the orcs, the social structure of the orcs, their population, technological level, and the connections between the various tribes, these are what I want to know."
"Follow your wishes "Cecile wrote down Paul's words one by one, "I think their relatives in the Lucky Forest are a good breakthrough."
"You are right, we must make good use of the large forest north of the Rocky Mountains."
Paul agreed with him, "The Lucky Forest is adjacent to the prairie, and we must maintain the friendship with the indigenous tribes in the forest, no matter what Is it an indigenous orc or an indigenous human? Perhaps in our future war with the prairie orcs, the Lucky Forest will play a strong restraint."
Hansel asked: "This matter...should be done. Notify Jingyao? "
If it was a few years ago, he would have jumped to the point where Paul would alert the royal family immediately.
Paul responded: "I have already sent a letter to Jingyao, and another one to the Watcher Fortress. I don't know if it is too late. In addition, I also plan to summon all the lords in the northwest to discuss jointly resisting the orcs. ”
"From now on, steel, firearms, and food will be our focus..."
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Mariana suddenly had a strong premonition that his son Paul It is very possible that he is hiding something from him.
When they had breakfast the next day, he learned about it from Paul - Arda would prepare to resist the invasion of the orcs.
Mariana was anxious, "You can stay out of it safely."
"Really?" Paul wiped his mouth with a napkin, stood up and walked to the window.
“Look outside, is there any difference compared to when you left the Northwest Bay?”
Marianna glanced out the window, “It’s more prosperous, and the town’s area has expanded greatly. I know how many times more.”
More than that, the people’s clothing, food, housing, transportation and spiritual outlook have also undergone tremendous changes.
So much so that when Mariana first set foot on the land of the Northwest Bay, she once wondered if she had come to the wrong place.
She said earnestly: "I can see that you are more capable than the previous Earls of Greyman, Paul. So please cherish your achievements."
Paul said: "All these achievements are worth it." Thanks to the power of trade, every part of the kingdom is closely related to the Northwest Gulf."
"If other places fall into chaos, the prosperity of the Northwest Gulf will be mirrored."
"So, for the sake of this. Everything, I must go to war with the orcs.”
(End of this chapter)