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Until the representatives of the various member tribes of the Thorns Council successively arrived at Cifeng Fortress, Allen was still unable to make a decision regarding the future choices of the Northern Territory.

To this end, Allen also sent a special letter to the Green Field Tribe headquarters, asking them to bring over the think tank they had nurtured in the tribe, so that they could work with the commanders and staff of the Northern Territory Allied Forces to deduce and improve the relevant plans, striving to predict various future outcomes as much as possible.

Fortunately, the brave warriors of the Dwarf Kingdom did not allow the Elf Legion's plan for a quick victory to succeed. When the main force of the opposing side advanced to within two hundred miles of the royal capital, Molten Steel City, and had just entered the Chagori Hills, they were intercepted by an army of 300,000 men led by the Dwarf Royal Guard Legion, relying on the final line of defense.

With the Ironwave River, which runs along the border of the Chagori Hills, as the forward battle line, the Dwarf Legion completed a preliminary scorched earth policy before the main force of the Elf Legion arrived, not hesitating to burn down cities and forests along the river, and not leaving any usable materials for the elves.

The wide Ironwave River is more than a hundred meters wide, and the river water is turbulent and deep. If there are not enough river-crossing facilities to send most of the main force of the elves to the other side, then only relying on the elves' own ability to wade across the water to send troops on a small scale will not only fail to break through the Dwarf elite army's position, but may even be defeated by the opponent one by one, becoming a victim of piecemeal tactics.

Therefore, the remaining 1.6 million main force of the elves was scattered on the west side of the river over a hundred miles, reorganizing on the spot and searching for usable materials, while building ships and bridges for crossing the river, and also building defensive facilities on the spot.

The dwarves gained a respite, and finally waited for reinforcements from all directions to gather around the empty royal capital, and also began to build a simple line of defense in full swing.

The change in the battle situation also gave Allen and the Northern Territory more time to prepare and plan. With the continuous arrival of personnel and materials, the Cifeng Fortress, which did not have much traffic in peacetime, is now crowded and bustling.

Even outside the fortress, military camps and tents have been built, and flags representing different tribes, depicting different patterns and colors, are fluttering around these camps, and faces of different races full of murderous aura are constantly entering and leaving the camps.

"What do you think of this war? Should we take this opportunity to recover the land that was invaded many years ago?"

The inner city main fort, which was originally used by the main officials for office work, has now been requisitioned as Allen's and the tribal leaders' and representatives' rest residence, so that everyone can check the latest information and discuss matters at any time.

The war between the Northern Elves and the Dwarves this time directly alarmed the major tribal leaders of the entire Northern Territory. Except for one leader who was too old and half a foot into the Styx, the other leaders who joined the Thorns Council organization came to the front line to meet with Allen in person.

At this time, everyone gathered together, flipping through the thick stack of pages in their hands with solemn expressions. Under the seemingly calm faces, there were turbulent emotional fluctuations, really shocked by the contents of the documents.

"I'll just say it straight, Your Excellency!"

Lizardman leader Bernie Alci slowly put down the documents in his hand, raised his head to look directly at Allen's face, and frankly said what was in his heart: "To be honest, this plan is very risky, and may even put my Northern Territory in a situation of eternal doom."

"No matter what, the Elven Kingdom is like a behemoth to our Northern Territory. We should thank the gods for their blessing if they don't come to trouble us. Now we are taking the initiative to provoke, no, we should say that we are taking the initiative to tear the flesh of this fierce beast. Has Your Excellency ever thought that if the other party turns around and uses all its strength to deal with us, how will the Northern Territory respond?"

As soon as Jacob's voice fell, another female Lizardman leader sitting next to him, Selena, a legendary high-level ranger from the Aman Sand Tribe, also echoed her closest ally: "The most important thing is that our tribes send troops north to recover the lost homeland, but according to the existing alliance rules, we have no way to occupy more territory and enclaves. Then, in other words, we cannot obtain the greatest benefits in the war, so why should we send troops and sacrifice the brave warriors of our tribe?"

The other tribal leaders nodded in agreement, and cast admiring glances at the two Lizardman leaders.

Allen did not have any dissatisfaction. He had expected these remarks to appear in the meeting. Although the Green Field Tribe has greatly influenced and controlled the other member tribes of the Northern Territory in recent years, the most basic tribal autonomy is still available to the tribes.

Based on the consistent style of the wilderness tribes, they cannot pay too much for things that do not benefit the tribe and themselves, even if these things have a significant impact on the tribes in the long run.

This is also the reason for the greatest weakness of the wilderness all along. Allen has been constantly strengthening the power of the Thorns Council organization and weakening the independent power of the various tribes, in order to find a way to change this situation.

"I have explained the principle many times. Now I don't want to continue this topic. I only ask you one thing. If I decide to demand that the entire Northern Territory be mobilized and prepare for the war, will you support my decision?"

Allen's tone was flat, but every syllable fell into the ears of the leaders and powerful elders in the hall, like a series of lightning bolts that made people's heartstrings tense and face them with awe.

After a brief silence, a deep voice was uttered from the mouth of the ogre chieftain Nathaniel, who was like a mountain of flesh: "The Heart of the Wilderness tribe is willing to fight side by side with Your Excellency Allen!"

"My tribe's warriors are ready to be dispatched by Your Excellency at any time!!!"

Only a step slower, the gnoll leader Edgar and the troll chieftain Galka expressed their loyalty in unison.

The remaining tribal leaders and representatives looked at each other. Although they were unwilling, they had to go against their will and said: "My tribe will naturally advance and retreat with Your Excellency!!"

Everyone knows how much the Green Field Tribe has infiltrated and influenced the other member tribes of the Thorns Council. Most of the powerful families in the various tribes rely on the Green Field Merchant Guild, the Magic Chef Guild, and other systems to make profits. There are also the grassroots tribesmen, whose livelihoods and future prospects are more or less related to Green Field. Compared with the benefits brought to them by the tribe, Green Field gives everyone more convenience and resources.

Therefore, on the surface, the various tribes of the Northern Territory are still independent and autonomous, but if any tribe tries to break away from the Green Field Tribe's chain of interests, they do not need the Green Field Tribe to come forward. Those families and tribesmen under them will be the first to cause chaos. It is impossible to say that they will definitely overthrow the rule of the leaders present, but at least splitting the tribe is an absolutely unavoidable ending.

Without the confidence to break away from Green Field's control and influence, the leaders of the various tribes can only depend on and follow Green Field, becoming a member of their camp. Fortunately, Saint Allen and his tribe have never been stingy or greedy. They try to maintain fairness and justice as much as possible and share any benefits with the various tribes, and the families behind these leaders are the biggest beneficiaries. Everyone, apart from feeling a little uncomfortable and worried in their hearts, actually helps their families and descendants a lot.

"Very good!!!!!"

Allen tapped the long table in front of him with satisfaction, and then stood up: "As long as our Northern Territory remains united and consistent in facing the outside world, then even the powerful Elven Kingdom is not invincible!!"

"Everyone, don't forget that the Northern Territory Allied Forces also created miracles a hundred years ago and defeated the powerful Elven Kingdom!!"

"Now I announce!!"

"All member tribes within the Thorns Council organization are mobilized!!"

"Those tribes with a population of more than 200,000 will draw 40,000 elite warriors from the main body of the tribe. At the same time, each tribe will issue a conscription order to the surrounding small and medium-sized tribes, conscripting at least 80,000 warriors."

"Those tribes with a population of less than 200,000 and more than 100,000 will draw 20,000 elite warriors from the tribe and conscript more than 60,000 warriors from the small and medium-sized tribes within their sphere of influence!!"

"Those tribes with a population of less than 100,000 will draw 15,000 elite soldiers to form an independent army."

"At the same time, each tribe will raise corresponding army rations to ensure the supplies used by the army for at least half a year!!"

"The order will be executed immediately. The first batch of troops and materials must arrive at Cifeng Fortress within one month. Those who violate the order will be dealt with according to military regulations!!"

"Understood!!"

"Received!!"

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