The King

  Chapter 428 Conspiracy Strikes

   With the passage of time, the influence of the Fort August victory continued to spread to the continent of Aslante.

  Many people’s first reaction when they receive the news is:

"impossible!"

"This is impossible!"

   It would have been magical to defeat 300,000 enemy troops overnight. With the subsequent record, the Augustsburg victory killed and captured more than 200,000 enemy troops, which is really unbelievable.

   It's as if the coalition army of the ancient survivors is a weak chicken, and they can be slapped to death casually.

  However, in the previous battles, the Allied Forces of the Remnants of Ancient Times killed all directions, and their strength is obvious to all.

  Especially the generals of the major forces are busy now. The mainland has added another classic case, which must be studied in depth to prevent similar tragedies from happening to us.

   Most of the human forces are doing well, and the situation in the North Continent has improved, which is also a good thing for everyone.

   But there are accidents in everything, and Pius VII is very upset now. Without the courage to go to the misty sea to find the ghost ship, the blame for the destruction of the Holy See fleet naturally fell on the Alpha Kingdom.

   Originally thought that facing the threat of the three major alien races, this thorn in the side, the thorn in the flesh, would soon be severely injured, and even disappear in the long river of history.

   Pius VII considered himself a magnanimous person, and he would not care about past grievances with the dead, so he simply ignored the Alpha Kingdom.

  As soon as the news of the Augustsburg victory came out, the situation changed instantly. The Alliance of Ancient Survivors lived in a world of ice and snow with scarce resources, which meant that their number of clansmen was limited.

  The one-time loss of 200,000 troops exceeded the total population of some races. Counting the losses in the previous series of battles, since the outbreak of the war, the Alliance of Ancient Survivors has lost at least 300,000 troops.

   This number, placed on any big force, will feel pain in the flesh.

   Two or three more times, or even one more time, the Alliance of Ancient Survivors may be forced to abandon the strategic plan to invade the Principality of Moxi because they cannot bear the casualties.

  The essence of their war is to win the living space for the clansmen. If the clansmen are gone, what's the use of holding the land.

   "Trash!"

  "They are all a bunch of trash, they can be attacked even if they attack a city, no wonder they can only linger in the corner of the ice and snow world!

  Ancient Remains Alliance, I think it's better to change its name to: Ancient Waste Alliance. They have been passed down to the present, and they are polluting the eyes.

  The elves are also a bunch of idiots. They don't even know what their allies are, so they just watch the fire from the other side. No wonder they can only hide in a corner.

   There are also those ignorant orcs who know how to entangle with the countries on the prairie all day long, and forget who their real enemies are.

   Everyone is worried, I really don’t know how they passed down from ancient times..."

   Pius VII roared and greeted the three major alien races in the Northern Continent all over, without even caring about his image.

   "Your Majesty, judging from the current situation, I'm afraid it's not these alien wastes, but they didn't expect Hudson to be so powerful.

   It’s fine if you don’t make a move, this move is to break the backbone of the alliance of the ancient survivors.

  Multi-racial alliance is inherently unstable, and its ability to withstand losses is far lower than that of a normal large force.

  If the elves can't destroy the three major duchies quickly and provide them with more support, the Alliance of Ancient Remnants is likely to become the first alien race to be eliminated in the continental war! "

   Blake said with lingering fear.

  As the head of the Knights of Judgment, it is not all based on the status of connections. He still has some military literacy, and he can see the flaws in the army of the Alliance of Ancient Remnants at a glance.

  Recalling the series of boring losses he suffered during his dealings with Hudson, he still can't let go of it.

   Seeing Hudson, the enemy, killing all directions, he felt both uncomfortable and relieved.

  The inside and outside of the words reveal everything, it is really not his master Blake who is rubbish, but the enemy is too powerful.

  Compared to the aliens who suffered heavy losses, when he clashed with Hudson on the prairie battlefield, he only lost part of the right to speak, which is already considered very good.

   Having been a man with his tail between his legs for several years, now that he has a foreign background, Blake naturally wants to clear his name.

   "Hudson is indeed a threat. It's just that this person is guarded by giant dragons and earth bears. It may be difficult to get rid of him.

  Look at the reaction of the aliens. If Hudson is so prominent, the elves should make a move. In the eyes of those arrogant elves, such a character should not appear in the Northern Continent.

  In recent years, our influence in the Northern Continent has almost been wiped out. If you want to intervene in the affairs over there, it is beyond your reach.

  However, the necessary preparations still need to be carried out.

  If the Alpha Kingdom is destroyed in the continental war, then everything will be over; if they are still strong, we can't let them go.

  To defeat a kingdom, it is far easier to start from the inside than to attack head-on. The master is weak and the minister is strong, which is the way to seek disaster.

  Since Hudson is so outstanding, let's help him promote it.

  The number one **** of war in the mainland, the number one powerhouse in the mainland, the number one in the mainland...

  You guys look at the compilation, and give me all the hats that can be put on his head.

  Remember, this time we only publicize his merits, and it must be carried out subtly, so that the outside world cannot find out that we are behind the scenes. "

   Pius VII said with a sneer.

   They are all bosses, and he is very aware of the complex psychology of those in positions of power. Usually it is: I want my subordinates to be capable, but I am afraid that my subordinates are too capable.

   It won’t happen if the rabbit dies, but it will definitely happen. The stronger the propaganda, the stronger the backlash will be in the future.

  Once there is a conflict between the two sides, no matter who wins or loses, it will weaken the national strength of the Alpha Kingdom.

   It would be more perfect if a civil war broke out directly like the Warhammer Kingdom, and the country was forced to be divided into two.

  In order to achieve his goal, Pius VII was not even prepared to take the title of "the most powerful man in the mainland".

   Fame wears on.

  The name of the strongest person in the mainland can not only bring fame, but also bring trouble.

  For example: Whenever a big monster that cannot be dealt with emerges, it will be the turn of the strongest.

  The status is there, and many times it is impossible to shirk it.

  If it is really powerful and surpasses the mainland, then it will be fine. But Pius VII has a guilty conscience, he, the number one powerhouse in the mainland, is too watery.

  Missing two inherited artifacts, he is just a **** meat shield, and his real combat power is far inferior to that of several dragon knights.

  If one day a strong iron man emerges and wants to challenge him, the number one power in the pseudo-continent, it will be embarrassing.

   "Your Majesty, wise!

  It doesn’t cost a single soldier, just give up a little reputation, and planted a hidden danger of internal fighting for the Alpha Kingdom, really..."

  Listening to the flattery of all his subordinates, Pius VII couldn't help but smile slightly. When it comes to manipulating people's hearts, he is a professional.

  …

   Fort Augustus, the **** scene has been washed away. Only the collapsed city walls and the remnants everywhere tell the cruelty of the war.

  The defenders who survived the catastrophe became fierce after experiencing the test of life and death. Wherever you stand, the surrounding temperature will drop.

   Ended the expansion of the results, and the expeditionary force was also withdrawn by Hudson to rest.

  Excellent hunters never lack patience. They will only shoot a critical arrow at a critical moment.

   "Marshal, something is wrong!"

   "Last night, the elves broke into the capital of the Duke of Kantruh, and all the high-level officials of the Principality, including the king, were unfortunately killed.

  The Principality of Ustad and the Principality of Fick issued a strong warning. If no reinforcements appeared, they would surrender to the elves! "

   Raquel said in a panic.

  The current situation is very obvious. The destruction of the Principality of Kantruo has frightened the senior officials of the Principality of Ustad and the Principality of Fick.

   At the critical moment of life and death, the high-level leaders of the two countries, who could not see any hope, did not hesitate to threaten surrender.

  Once the barriers of the three principalities disappear, the army of the elves can meet with the coalition forces of the ancient survivors at any time. The two great alien races teamed up, and no one can bear it!

  Hearing the news, Hudson also hesitated. After finally gaining a little strategic initiative on the battlefield, how do you want to give it up?

   Vaguely, he realized that it was his fault. So far in the war, the large-scale acceptance of prisoners has only occurred at the Battle of Augustsburg.

  The Principality of Ustad and the Principality of Fick dared to threaten to surrender. Obviously, the elves sent them a signal to surrender and made certain promises.

   If the other side doesn’t keep any prisoners, then it’s a ghost to surrender. You must fight to the death!

   "Raquel, immediately send someone to inform the capital and ask them to strengthen intelligence gathering on the elf army, especially to confirm whether they are now carrying out large-scale genocide!"

  Everything stays on the line, and we will meet again in the future. If the elves really change their way of playing in the continental hegemony, the countries in the northern continent may not even have room to struggle.

   To fight to the end is to be forced and helpless, but if there is a chance of life, how many people are willing to die?

  Perhaps some nobles may choose to fight to the end for glory. But more people will shrink back in the face of life and death.

  Intuition told Hudson that the probability of such a thing happening was very high.

  The elves are not a race that likes to kill. If they are allowed to slaughter all the way, I am afraid that the mentality of many elves will collapse.

   Knowing this, Hudson is not going to continue to be silent. If you don't have a fighter, create one yourself.

  The coalition forces of the ancient survivors are gathering. If they take the initiative to attack and kill the troops of several tribes, it is still very possible.

   "Crossing the Warhammer Kingdom, directly entering the lairs of various races in the ice and snow world, forcing them to return to aid."

   As soon as this idea was born, Hudson dismissed it. In this season of ice and snow world, many areas have already started to snow.

  Cultivators are indeed more frost-resistant, but lacking logistical supplies, it is also risky to break into other people's lairs directly.

  There is no such precedent in the continent of Aslant, but there are so many negative teaching materials in the previous life, Hudson knows how terrible the power of cold winter is.

   "Marshal, there is no need to investigate specifically. The elf army did not slaughter wantonly, they only killed all the young and old, and then drove away the old, weak, women and children in the controlled area.

   A large part of the refugees who flooded into the Principality were driven over by them.

  For this matter, the Principality also held a meeting to analyze it, and finally came to the conclusion: This is to weaken our war potential.

  Taking the principality as an example, in order to guarantee the basic needs of the refugees in the territory, at least thousands of tons of food and supplies must be paid every day.

   This is because a large number of refugees died on the road, otherwise the consumption would be even greater.

  The principality simply cannot afford the huge consumption of materials. The topic of whether to rescue refugees has been debated endlessly at the top.

   Until you stepped in and promised to open restrictions on accepting refugees, the situation improved slightly.

   Now that the Principality of Cantrue is destroyed, the number of refugees will increase sharply in the future. I am afraid that it will be difficult in the future. "

  Lackel's explanation brought Hudson back to reality, and then he took a deep breath.

  The elf army's approach seems to be better than massacres, but in fact the hidden purpose is more vicious.

  Not to mention those who died on the road, they were all refugees made up of the old, the weak, women and children. In the war years when supplies were scarce, that was a proper burden.

  Accepting refugees consumes a lot of supplies; leaving them alone will harm the place. Once a person's stomach is extremely hungry, no moral bottom line will exist.

  At this moment, Hudson understood why the Moxi people agreed when he asked for refugees.

  In times of war, the least valuable thing is human life. Fortunately, the definition of "old" in the continent of Aslant is different, otherwise there would be no males in the refugee ranks.

  With a sick population ratio, Hudson doesn't know what to do next. Perhaps the "European romance" in the previous life was caused by the aftermath of the war.

   "Since this is the case, there is no need to waste time. Raquel, immediately arrange for someone to prepare dry food and fodder.

  The dry food is mainly dried meat and cheese. Prepare half a pound of salt for each person, and if possible, prepare some sugar.

  Forage must be high-quality fine material..."

   Hudson immediately ordered.

  Since it was a long-distance raid, the expeditionary force naturally did not carry much supplies. Now that he has arrived in the Principality of Moxi, the logistical supplies will naturally be provided by the Moxi people.

  Elite troops must receive elite treatment. On the continent of Aslant, where productivity is lagging behind, logistical supplies also appear monotonous.

   Especially "sugar" has become a luxury.

  Affected by the backward production technology, the production of sugar in Aslante Continent is extremely limited, and the price is more expensive than gold, which is usually reserved for nobles.

   Letting sugar enter the army as a strategic material was first proposed by Hudson.

  Can Kingdom's sugar production is too low, and the annual production of 3,000 pounds in the Mountain Territory accounts for one-tenth of the Alpha Kingdom.

   It's not that Hudson doesn't work hard, it's really that the sugar making process is not good enough. Where is the total output stuck? Even if the food is taken from the mouth of the nobles, it is not enough for the soldiers to share.

   "Marshal, other materials are easy to talk about. Even if you put together things, you can get them out, but sugar...

   If you report to the capital, you may be able to scrape together a hundred and eighty pounds. In the frontline army, it is really..."

  (end of this chapter)