King

Lazy in the sun, Hudson enjoyed sunbathing. Five days have passed since the battle on Poison Dragon Island.

After destroying all the ships, Hudson returned to the royal capital. As for the life and death of the Holy See and his party, it was no longer within his scope of consideration.

With the ghost ship watching, even if a merchant ship accidentally enters, it is impossible to take people away.

“Rescue,” just think about it. The evil reputation of the ghost ship has now resounded across the entire continent. Everyone knows that the three major fleets of the Holy See were completely destroyed in the foggy sea.

What exactly happened, except for Hudson as the mastermind, even Alpha Kingdom as a local snake, can only rely on their imaginations to guess, let alone others.

No matter how curious they are, no big power is willing to take meaningless risks with their wealth.

What's more, a large amount of surviving news has not yet spread. The news received by the Holy See was that "the whole army was destroyed". It would not organize a rescue at all, and it did not have the courage to send out a fleet to search and rescue again.

With his free time, Hudson's attention returned to military training again. The focus of this training is not the standing army in the kingdom, but the newly put together elites of the kingdom.

Expeditions to carry out raids not only place high demands on the physical fitness of the soldiers, but also on the organizational and management abilities of the army. Strengthening cooperation among various forces is also a top priority.

It was originally agreed to send 50,000 troops, but in the end they couldn't handle the public relations of the Principality of Moxi, so they had to increase the total troop strength to 100,000.

Of course, whether it is dispatching 50,000 reinforcements or 100,000 reinforcements, it is just an imaginary number. In the end, there are still so many people taking action, and the difference is limited to the counting method.

After a series of screenings, Hudson finally selected 35,000 men, which together with the number of livestock made up an army of 100,000.

It's not that Hudson didn't want to increase his troops. Unfortunately, there were only so many of the most elite soldiers in the Royal Army.

Unlike ordinary armies, all the soldiers in this army are practitioners and have also been on the battlefield.

The sources of soldiers are either the knights of the big nobles, the elites of the standing army, and the core private army elites of the small and medium-sized nobles.

Thanks to the contribution of Ha's Ripening Potion, the kingdom managed to gather a rare 5,000 Warcraft Cavalry this time, and the number of Flying Warcraft Cavalry alone exceeded 1,000.

All the major forces in the country are extremely nervous now, lest something unexpected happen in their next actions. In order to reassure everyone, Hudson, the commander-in-chief of the army, had to come out to "perform".

"Marshal, the Human Alliance investigation team will arrive in the kingdom soon. Your Majesty invites you to come over to discuss matters!"

The three major fleets of the Holy See were completely destroyed. This event that shocked the mainland will naturally not be easily calmed down.

In order to maintain unity and stability within the human race, the Human Race Alliance must intervene in the investigation. Whether it can be investigated or not is one thing, but the political posture must be there.

"knew."

Hudson replied expressionlessly.

The complete destruction of the Holy See fleet had nothing to do with him in the eyes of the outside world, but it was different in the eyes of the kingdom's senior officials.

"Repelled the ghost ship".

"Strongly advocated leading the Holy See fleet to the north."

"The ghost ship destroyed the three major fleets of the Holy See."

Taken apart, each item is mediocre, but when connected together it is: "Strong strength + Outstanding strategic vision."

The ghost ship destroyed the Holy See fleet, which directly increased Hudson's force value in the eyes of the outside world. Many people speculated that Maxim became the Dragon King, and a small number of people suspected that Bear Stearns was the Bear King.

Explanation is impossible. If the outside world likes to misunderstand, then let it be misunderstood. Hudson will not expose the true strength of his mount just to reassure everyone.

A hazy suspicion is best. It is better to be feared than to be despised, which can avoid a lot of unnecessary trouble.

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"Marshal Hudson is here!"

The attendant's voice sounded, and the noisy hall instantly became quiet. Originally this was the treatment of King Caesar IV, but now Hudson also enjoys it.

Status comes from strength. After successfully planning the Holy See Fleet, Hudson's status in the kingdom became more and more transcendent.

However, Hudson was still not distracted. He knew very well that the special status he now enjoyed was entirely based on the needs of the kingdom.

Once the war is over. The more transcendent status he enjoys now, the more serious the fear he will receive in the future.

It has nothing to do with moral standards, it is entirely based on interests.

No one wants to see a situation where one company dominates the market. No matter how great his contribution is and how good his friendship with all parties is, no one will show mercy when it is time to impose restrictions.

The best choice is to use the war period to accumulate enough strength, get a big piece of the cake after the war, and then go home and farm.

If you don't stay in the royal capital and become an eyesore, you won't have the "high achievements to shock the master". Time can dilute everything. When Hudson gets older, he should be worshiped on the altar.

Of course, it is also possible that just after the war, a lot of high hats were sent to him to push him to the altar.

Many times, fame and wealth are in conflict with each other. You cannot have both. If you gain too much fame, the actual benefits you can share will be reduced.

The specifics depend on Caesar IV's methods. If the operation goes well, it will be a good story about the king and his ministers; if the operation goes wrong, it is not surprising that a powerful minister will be created to evade the king.

Just look at the Warhammer Kingdom. The last king, Joseph II, failed to play with balance and became inhumane inside and outside. As a result, the kingdom was divided into two.

Nominally his son succeeded to the throne, but in fact both of them were empty kings. Only the palace and the royal family can give orders, and even the control over the royal family is very average.

I don't know if he was waiting for him on purpose, but as soon as Hudson said hello to everyone, the sound of "His Majesty the King has arrived" sounded outside the hall.

The big shot makes his final appearance, and Caesar IV still grasps this point very well.

Unlike Hudson, the arrival time is irregular and you may arrive early or late. This is the first time that I arrived at the penultimate place like today.

Even if it is just a coincidence, in the eyes of interested people, it will inevitably be interpreted politically.

"Regarding the destruction of the Holy See Fleet, the Human Alliance has decided to set up an investigation team to investigate the ins and outs of the incident.

As a member of the alliance, the Kingdom must fully cooperate. Especially the nobles in coastal areas must ensure the safety of the investigation team. "

After hearing what Caesar IV said, Hudson couldn't help but feel happy. It seems that the king of his own country can't hold it in anymore and wants to jump out again to increase his presence.

In the past, such topics were discussed by the ministers of the DPRK and China, and after listening to the opinions of all parties, the king made a final decision.

Naturally, the great nobles from all over the world would not make a special trip to such a meaningless meeting. Hudson, who regarded himself as a feudal noble, rarely attended such meetings even in the royal capital.

Of course, the most important thing is that they didn't invite me. In name, we do not delay military affairs, but in fact we do not want to decentralize power.

Caesar IV skipped the procedure to make a decision, which was also a matter between the king and the ministers of the court. Hudson, who had nothing to do with him, simply wandered away.

No matter who investigates, the final conclusion will only be that the ghost ship committed a crime.

"Pirates" are adding insult to injury, what does that have to do with the kingdom?

As soon as the Holy See fleet entered the kingdom's waters, representatives of the Alpha Kingdom sent a chart and reminded them of the risks in the foggy waters.

If the officers of the Holy See were willing to listen to the advice and follow the example of the Kingdom's fleet before, and stay at the gate of the foggy sea, waiting for the ghost ship to come out to hunt, they would definitely not be wiped out.

Seeing no response from below, Caesar IV frowned slightly. This is too disrespectful to him as a king. If it were left in his father's time, who would dare to be so presumptuous!

The thought of changing people took root in Caesar IV's heart at this moment. Once a king and a courtier, it is very rare in the entire continent that the new king can endure for several years without changing people.

If he hadn't seen it with his own eyes, Hudson wouldn't have believed that Caesar IV could hold it in for so long. If nothing else happens, he will continue to endure it.

Before the end of the continental war, any political fluctuations will not be allowed. Even the king's power is now severely squeezed.

At present, the most powerful one in the kingdom, except for the general headquarters in Hudson, is the Kingdom's Military Affairs Department. The remaining kingdom departments revolve around these two departments.

Caesar IV, who was deprived of military leadership, actually had very limited power.

This is before the war has started. Once the kingdom enters a state of war, the king's presence will be even lower.

“Since everyone has no objections, let’s let this be settled!

The Eastern and Western Warhammer Kingdoms have no hope, and the alien coalition is about to invade the Principality of Moxi. Marshal Hudson, how are the preparations for the army going out? "

Caesar IV asked with concern.

In recent days, the queen has been talking about things about her hometown in his ears. Although he was not directly asked to send troops, Caesar IV could still understand the meaning.

"Your Majesty, the army is currently in a running-in state. Once each department is familiar with each other, it can send out troops."

Hudson said perfunctorily.

When the army will take action and how it will take action are highly classified military secrets. It is impossible for him to leak it before it is implemented.

Naturally, the king would not deliberately leak secrets, but there was no guarantee that there would be no loudmouths around him. If the news reaches the ears of a foreign race and the enemy makes targeted deployments, it will be a complete disaster.

As for the Principality of Moxi, he has already communicated with them. Just because he, Marshal Hudson, personally led the troops, was enough to silence them.

As to how to fight and when to intervene, there is no need for laymen to direct experts.

…

On the holy mountain, looking at the information gathered in his hands, Pius VII was so angry that he didn't know how to comment.

The news of "the entire fleet was destroyed" was verified, but the gap between the actual situation and the expectations was somewhat different.

"Are you sure that the Alpha Kingdom's navy has not suffered heavy losses recently?"

Pius VII asked with concern.

He was barely able to accept the enemy's surprise attack and the destruction of his entire army. But now all this evidence points to the ghost ship.

If the news is true, then the root cause of the entire fleet's destruction is his own commander - he was too stupid.

Pius VII had many issues to consider. The seriousness of inbreeding in the Holy See had long been an open secret.

The Navy is so rotten internally, but what about the Army?

If those in high positions are a bunch of idiots, the Holy See will be in danger. They are nominally the top force, but their true strength to protect the seventh generation is really unknown!

Just look at the war launched against the Dwarf Kingdom. You can see that they clearly had an absolute advantage, but ended up falling into a fierce battle.

The two things were connected. Pius VII's confidence in his own army dropped again and again.

"Your Majesty, we have verified this matter many times. The Alpha Kingdom's naval fleet is fully equipped. Only three warships are currently being returned to the factory for repairs due to combating pirates.

If there is a sea battle with our fleet, their fleet will at least suffer heavy losses, even if it is not completely destroyed.

That would be impossible if only a few warships were slightly damaged. "

Ulisse replied with a serious face.

He was also unwilling to help the enemy eliminate suspicion. But there is no way, the facts are in front of us, we can't just blame it!

Although he often does this kind of thing, the situation is obviously different now. If it is determined that the Alpha Kingdom is responsible, the two sides will inevitably go to war.

Not to mention that the Human Alliance does not agree, even within the Holy See, it is impossible to pass it.

It's not easy to live a wealthy life, and no one wants to take an uncertain gamble. The destruction of the three major fleets not only destroyed the warships, but also everyone's confidence in the Holy See.

"Who recommended those idiots?

Leading the fleet deep into the Sea of ​​Mist, something that even the Alphas dare not do, why should they dare to do it? "

Pius VII asked almost roaringly.

The survivors of the fleet were either hunted by "pirates" or executed as "pirates", and even the process of extracting confessions was omitted.

In the absence of first-hand information, the Alpha Kingdom's brainstorming conclusions became the standard version of the answer, directly affecting the Holy See's judgment.

Apart from the fact that the fleet went deep into the foggy sea and was attacked by a ghost ship, no one could think of a more reasonable explanation.

"Your Majesty, there is no point in pursuing these matters now. Judging from the results on the battlefield, the ghost ship that attacked our fleet is very likely to be the legendary Holy Ghost Ghost Ship.

If the guess is correct, then it can be explained that the Alpha Kingdom assembled a fleet to destroy the ghost ship, but has not taken action for a long time.

It is said that before this, the Dalton family's fleet had suffered heavy losses in a battle with the ghost ship. Even if Hudson took action personally, he could only repel the ghost ship.

A giant dragon suspected of being a dragon king + an adult earth bear, as well as a large number of warships providing fire support, it is really unreasonable that there is no eighth-level ghost ship left.

Perhaps it was the Alpha Kingdom that knew how powerful the ghost ship was, so it deliberately lured us north and played a trick of killing people with a borrowed knife. "

Ulise spoke to persuade.

Investigating responsibility is a major matter that affects the whole body. Once the lid of nepotism is lifted, it is difficult to put it back again.

If things get serious and the dark side of the Holy See is exposed, the negative impact will only be greater.

The strength of the ghost ship was overestimated to the level of the Holy Level. People who originally wanted to send people to investigate now also chose to shut up.

The Holy See's losses this time have been very serious. If they continue to send people there, they will be giving lives to the ghost ship.

"snort!"

With a cold shout, a huge momentum came from Pius VII, forcing everyone to retreat one after another.

The faces of everyone who reacted instantly turned from gloomy to clear.

"Congratulations to Your Majesty for breaking through to the Holy Domain!"

…

The continuous sound of congratulations dispersed the dark clouds hanging over everyone's heads, at least on the surface.

As for whether Pius VII had just broken through the Holy Realm, or whether he had broken through long ago and deliberately concealed his strength from the outside world, it was not important at all. The key was that he had broken through.

They were all forced out. Changes occurred one after another, and the position of Pope Pius VII was also shaken.

If he doesn't break through the Holy Domain and gain a wave of prestige for himself, maybe the people below will join forces to depose the Pope.

"alright!

We will settle the scores with the Alpha people in the future. The reason for the annihilation of the entire army was found, and the matter came to an end for the time being.

Next, everyone must do a good job in comforting the families of the fallen officers and soldiers. They are the most loyal and brave soldiers of our Holy See, and their affairs must be handled well. "

Pius VII said pretending to be sentimental.

Regarding the news that he had broken through the sanctuary, he kept silent and only talked about the aftermath of the fallen officers and soldiers. If this wave of operations were spread below, they would definitely gain a large number of supporters.

Seeing this scene, everyone breathed a sigh of relief. Those who can enter here have an interest group behind them, and there is naturally no shortage of their people in the navy.

Once the table is overturned and the responsibility is investigated in depth, even if they are not taken off the water directly, it will not look good on face!

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