Mountain and Forest Kingdom

In the beginning it was just a need for a port.

Both Valkyrie's Ice Port and the newly acquired Flying Fish Port are much better than Dumu Port, and both have unique geographical advantages.

The best thing is definitely the natural harbor terrain of the Haisenli Kingdom. A deep-water harbor can save a lot of manpower and material resources.

Today, under the transformation of the great prophet, Dumu Port has become one of the wonders.

Inside a high-rise building in Dumu Harbor

Sariel, who was wearing the clothes of a noble girl, walked up to Lawrence.

"Lawrence, how long are we going to stay here?"

Salil doesn't want to live here any longer and has been here for about a week now.

Lawrence looked questioning, "What's wrong? Isn't there a big bath here, as well as food and drink, and we are all here, always thinking about what to do when we go back?"

Sariel understood that Lawrence was right and lowered her head awkwardly, "I still think it's better at home."

Lawrence looked at Sariel with a strange expression, "Saryl, this is our home. Our home is not just the house in Oak City, but theoretically any mountain cave or wooden hut in the Kingdom of Stars." , are all our family.”

"If you feel that this place is unfamiliar and you are not used to living here, then just make it something you like. You can decorate it however you like."

Lawrence still has a lot of things to do, such as the construction of new ships, supervision of Winged Harbor, material support to the front line of Ener Port, and education of the younger generation in the territory.

Witches can't do these things well, and neither can maids. Only Lawrence can do it.

"I'll try." Salil still wanted to go home, feeling a little unhappy.

Lawrence said: "Just think that I am going out to farm, and you are waiting for me at home. There is no difference between now and before. I will definitely have to work, and you can continue to take care of the housework."

"Whether it is Oak City or here, it is our home. We will come and live here often in the future. This is not a church guest house or a pub, it is our house, and I guarantee that only we live here."

Lawrence understood Salil's thoughts very well and explained: "Just like the first time I went to your house, I couldn't get used to living in your house at first, so I always wanted to have my own house."

"Now you feel that this place is strange and unfamiliar, mainly because you feel that you can't fit in here. In fact, it doesn't matter. You are still the noble lady here, and you are the Salil that everyone knows."

“Whether it’s cattle, sheep, livestock, things to do, friends and maids, it’s all here.”

"This house is where we often come and live. You can stay here as long as you want."

The main reason for feeling strange is the sense of belonging. For example, in the beginning of Shanfeng Manor, and later in Oak City, I was very accustomed to these places from the beginning, and I felt a sense of belonging.

I have become accustomed to the Oak City that I have lived in for several years now as my home. However, I am not used to the original cabin and manor, and I don't want to go back to live there again.

Under Lawrence's explanation, Salil quickly realized that this was also her home, not someone else's port.

After solving Salil's problem of wanting to go home through conversation, Lawrence continued to study the mountains and landforms of the north.

There are very few flat lands in the north, and most of the areas are mountainous and forested areas.

There are actually so many forests and mountains that isolate most of the area, leaving only a few walking roads in the area at the foot of the mountains.

There must be areas suitable for farming and living in the mountains, just like ancient mountain villages.

Some of the more important workshops, such as saltpeter and gunpowder workshops, and experimental fields for cultivating seeds, can be placed in ravines to prevent the relevant technology from being discovered by the outside world.

There must be other mountain tribes in the Agama Mountain Forest, and there may be some wizards and warriors among them. It is easier to take precautions if you find out in advance.

It is also necessary to investigate the flora and fauna deep in the mountains. This task can be left to adventurers.

"When will this troublesome war end..."

Lawrence walked to the office window and looked at the city outside.

The building it is located in is one of the tallest buildings in Dumu Port. It is located on a high mountain like a castle, overlooking the town below and the dock sea in the distance.

"Whether I win or lose, the next step is to develop honestly, so that I can save some worries."

"There should be 80,000 people this year and 90,000 by next fall."

Lawrence shook his head helplessly, changed into white sun-protective clothes, put on a white face mask, and went to the cement factory and shipyard to help.

***

ern port

Fleiss felt it was almost time.

“The people who brought the food brought news from the prophet, and the prophet sent a thousand men!”

Crete asked: "Where are they from?"

The rest of the people are also concerned about this issue. Gris said: "Now we have four thousand people here! No matter where they are, there is no problem!"

Fleiss smiled and said: "They are our old friends, Rodney and Durand. They brought a thousand elites here to assist. They are all men who have fought in the war."

When they heard that they were soldiers from Sider, several leaders nodded and showed reassuring smiles.

Rodney and Durand have cooperated with the Kingdom of Stars many times and are very familiar with several generals, especially the Durila and Valkyrie soldiers led by Fleiss and others.

Cooperation with the Sider people is much simpler and more convenient than cooperation with the forest people. Both parties speak the same language, so there is no problem in communication.

For example, there are certain communication problems in the Kingdom of Waves and the reinforcements in Feiyu Port.

Not only is it a communication problem, but also in terms of combat power, the Sidel people are higher. Especially this time, there are many old people from the Luofen Kingdom, and these people have richer combat experience.

Fleiss quickly looked at the three people who were silent most of the time.

Larique, Roman, Kelda.

These three people are the three commanders of the port area designated by Lawrence. They are respectively responsible for the logistics distribution of food, craftsman construction, and ship management in the port area.

In terms of combat, Fleiss and others discussed it among themselves. The leadership talents that everyone urgently needed still had not arrived. Many things could only be discussed through negotiation without finding a backbone.

If there had been a backbone earlier, we would have been able to fight it out, instead of just having small fights like this all the time.

The three commanders were still silent. They were not good at fighting and were only good at matters in their respective fields, so they did not want to give random orders, let alone bear this kind of responsibility.

It’s not like the rest of them haven’t tried to recommend themselves. They stood up with a glass of wine and said, “Everyone, listen to me. I promise to do whatever it takes. If you fail, it’s mine.”

But no one listened.

Even Fleiss doesn't have this qualification. He can do it in a small way, but some risky things cannot be implemented at all unless everyone agrees.

A few days later, Rodney and Durand came with their army.

Because it was summer, most of the reinforcements commanded by Rodney only wore thin linen clothes and carried crude weapons.

After the team exceeds five people, the weapons and equipment of the armed forces are a huge expense. What's even more troublesome is that these things are still worn out and can disappear.

"You've come at the right time!" Fleiss happily welcomed Rodney and others, "I've prepared wine and meat, let's have a good drink first!"

Rodney and Fleiss had known each other for a long time, so he smiled and said, "Okay!"

The two sides soon joined in to eat meat and drink, and soon Rodney talked about his troubles.

"The weapons we carry this time are not enough. Some people carry weapons made of wood and stone. We need about one or two hundred weapons. Just give us some. I guarantee that these people will use these weapons to chop off the heads of the Gran people." .”

Fleiss smiled and said: "No problem, the prophet gave us a lot of weapons. I can't give you armor, but swords and axes are fine, as long as we can win!"

Rodney praised: "Thanks be to the prophet of mercy!"

Fleiss raised his glass, "Thank you to the merciful prophet, drink!"

Seeing that he was still so generous and talkative, Rodney smiled and drank a glass of ale.

"What kind of ale is this? It's much better than the ones we drink!" Rodney looked at the remaining ale in the glass, which was still filled with bubbles.

Fleiss had long been accustomed to drinking it and said casually: "It's sparkling ale, the brewing method in Durella Cathedral. Those people like to study this. If you like it, I can give you ten barrels."

Durand took a sip and felt that it tasted very good. "Give me ten barrels too. I'll take them with me when I go back."

"No problem." Fleiss agreed directly, and then talked about the trouble here, "We are now short of someone who can lead us to fight. Now there are more than 5,000 people enough to fight against the noble territories of the Kingdom of Glen!"

Although Durand is a martial artist, he is not someone who only has brute strength in mind.

"Who is in charge here?" Durand asked a very critical question.

There is usually a commander or supervisor. This role has existed since the first time he worked with Lawrence's men, and has always played a very important role.

Fleiss replied: "No, now we need someone who can take us out!"

Durand quickly shook his head, "This is what nobles should do. I don't mean the title. Only the prophet or the person assigned by the prophet can do it. We are only responsible for fighting."

Rodney also had the same view. They also had Earl Steer at their head, and the current Duke of Tran Big Hoof was not suitable for taking unauthorized actions.

Especially now that there are not only Valkyries in the team, but also Sidel and Durila people, as well as forest people and reinforcements from the Wave Kingdom and three nearby countries.

Various languages ​​are spoken in a mess, and they are divided into multiple forces. Now it is a miracle that they can coexist harmoniously without fighting or causing trouble. If you want to go out to fight together, you must have a leader who can convince everyone.

Fleiss had no choice but to send his men back to report the situation to Lawrence.

Now not only Fleiss, but the others are also waiting for an order, a permission.

There are enough people to fight, plenty of supplies, and a strong will to fight, but there is a lack of permission.

Lawrence didn't want to lead the expedition himself, but he wasn't a coward, so he quickly sent Alec, Seravan, and Beow to take command.

Alecmu is responsible for strategy, Beow is responsible for battlefield command, and Seravan is responsible for logistics coordination.

Not only did they provide people with food, but they also transported a large number of Domu sheep there. They borrowed more than 400 Domu sheep from the Haisenli Kingdom and the Hokuriku Kingdom, and gathered a thousand cavalry.

The Kingdom of Io used to provide one hundred Domu sheep every year. Over the years, the Kingdom of Stars has integrated the power of Valkyrie and Pig Trotter City, and the family has become rich.

After spending two months training the cavalry, relying on the mobility of the boar legion composed of twenty large wild boars and a thousand cavalry, they could quickly catch up with the deserters every time they defeated the troops of the Kingdom of Gran on land. Kill on the roadside and continue to expand the results.

When the loser ran away on the ancient battlefield, most of the pursuers were infantry. After a big battle, both sides actually didn't have much physical strength, so most of the people were able to escape.

The appearance of cavalry can make the losing side pay a heavier price.

Moreover, a large army like the Wild Boar Legion is very capable of restraining the charge of the Domu Sheep Legion.

The timid cavalry and the indomitable cavalry are two types of arms.

Without cavalry, even if they win the battle, they will not be able to damage the opponent's foundation. The losers will retreat to regroup, and soon attack and harass again.

The cavalry can quickly enter the battlefield, especially to restrain pirates and barbarians who are robbing homes and stabbing these land beasts to death on the spot.

Lawrence knew very well what types of troops could restrain the barbarians, so after knowing that the opponent had an ace cavalry, he also gave his men a stronger cavalry lineup.

It can run, fight, shoot, and sail a boat to change positions.

As long as Dom and the wild boar don't get seasick or get sick or lose their temper, the barbarian cavalry can maximize their mobility.

The two sides quickly reached the Kingdom of Deco from near Ener Port, and then rowed across the sea from the Kingdom of Deco to the Kingdom of Glen.

The eighth year of the new calendar, autumn

The Kingdom of Glen, which occupied two counties, sent envoys in the hope of a truce for a while.

Lawrence decisively refused.

The news spread to the Kingdom of Gran, and soon the king was assassinated by someone sent by the neglected prince.

The new king Franz announced that the old king was controlled by witchcraft and the culprit of the war was the evil Dawn Church wizard, and released his younger siblings Princess Isabella and Prince William.

Lawrence still did not accept it. At this time, the Kingdom of Durila, the Kingdom of Haisenli, the Kingdom of Deco, the Kingdom of Kojako, and the Kingdom of Haisenli all sent large reinforcements to join the victor's side.

A barbarian army of 30,000 people quickly rushed into the royal capital, killed a group of people in the royal family, and divided the palace's treasures.

The war ended quickly. Lawrence occupied two counties and a king's territory, and chose to forgive the remaining areas. As long as they were willing to join the Church of the Star, they would retain their territories and titles.

The people of Gran at the bottom don't care about winning or losing, they only care about when the war will end. It doesn't matter who the lord above them is.

As long as you don't make them pay taxes and die in the name of war, these people don't care about replacing people, let alone rebel.

***

The expansion of the territory did not make Lawrence happy. In this war, more than 2,000 people died on his side. Although many of them were captives who joined the leader party just after the surrender, the losses on his side were also very heavy.

These are the future of the territory and the fundamentals.

Currently, there are only three to four thousand men who can fight in the Kingdom of Stars, especially in Pumexiu Town and Dumu Port. Most of the rest are men who have just joined, or a very large number of women and children.

"I can't withstand such a heavy consumption, so I'd better continue to recuperate."

Lawrence was very depressed, but after seeing those who returned triumphantly, he soon forgot his worries and became a part of the joy, starting the celebration banquet and cocktail party.

After all, we are people, not numbers, and we are not playing games.

Lawrence felt that he had been working very hard during this period, and he readily accepted the several beautiful female captives brought back by his men, and then drank and sang with the barbarians, and showed off the strength he had gained from farming for half a year!

Although there were people singing and dancing at the banquet, Lawrence and others preferred to watch the dancing of the female captives.

The barbarians and kings who stood as victors were stupid enough to sympathize with these female captives who took the initiative to declare war.

It doesn't matter if ordinary people and peasants live better. If these nobles can live better after surrendering, then didn't the dead people die in vain? It’s not like these men and women from the Glen Kingdom were invited to come over and become nobles.

Lawrence celebrated his victory like a savage, vented his sorrow and had fun.

The more the mind resonates with the collective consciousness, the easier it is to gain access to the power of the collective consciousness. (End of chapter)