The King

  Chapter 304 and above

   After several twists and turns, Maxim finally found a tribe of shrimp people in the vast sea. After roughly waking up the unconscious old Yingman, he made an introduction on his own.

  Looking at a group of trembling shrimpmen, the old man Yingren was speechless for a moment. He has completely despaired of Maxim's original "matchmaking method".

   It is indeed helping to promote the relationship, but the result is somewhat contrary. It is not the good-neighborliness and friendship that you want, but looking for excitement through enmity.

  Fortunately, the bully was only a low-level shrimp tribe. If he ran into the powerful sea tribe, Maxim could run away, and the old man Yingren could only feed the fish.

   "Dear Lord Maxim, let me do the rest of the negotiations!"

  The elder Yingman said tremblingly.

  He was really afraid of the red dragon in front of him, lest Maxim would continue to toss and make him become a wanted criminal of the Sea Clan.

   After all, there are not many warriors who dare to slay dragons, but there are countless ones who dare to slay eagles.

   Even as an envoy of the orc empire, in this vast sea, there is no card.

   "You negotiate slowly, Benlong's task has been completed. In the future, you can also find me to cooperate with similar businesses!"

   After finishing speaking, Maxime shook his dragon's tail, left the old eagle man directly, and flew into the distance.

   This time I lost face. Having made such a big oolong, Maxim was too embarrassed to stay where he was.

   This is a pain for the old man Yingman. Fortunately, he reacted quickly enough, otherwise he fell directly into the sea water.

  The Yingren family soars between heaven and earth, but does not include crossing the world.

  As the saying goes: an eagle who falls into the water is not as good as a chicken!

   Seeing the red dragon leave, the shrimp man on the opposite side gradually regained his courage and glared at the old man Ying man.

  Although he didn't know what the old man Eagle said to Maxim just now, just because he was brought by that nasty red dragon was enough to make the group of shrimps hate him.

   After calming down, the old Yingman regained his previous momentum, and cast animal language magic to the group of shrimp people in front of him, saying:

   "I am an envoy of the Orc Empire, invited by Dragon King Maxim, and I came here specially to visit your king.

  Humble shrimpman, tell me, which race is the ruler of this sea area? "

  Typical eagle fighting dragon!

  With Maxim's appearance, it is easy to pretend to be the Dragon King.

   Didn't understand the relationship between the two, the shrimp who had just mustered up the courage to ask the teacher, lost his temper in an instant.

  As the bottom race among the Sea Clan, the most important thing to survive is to judge the situation.

   Being bullied by a dragon is not something to be ashamed of. Just being taken aback and not entering the dragon's belly, they were considered lucky.

   "My lord, this sea area is the territory of the Murloc Kingdom. From here, after flying a thousand miles to the east, you will be able to find the Murloc King's Court."

  The shrimp people headed by hurriedly replied.

  Survival experience told them that it is best to keep the things of the big shots out of the way.

  …

  Lutetia, Human Race Alliance Council.

  Since the joint proposal of the frontline generals came, the venue became noisy again. Using mercenaries to fight wars is the norm in the continent of Aslante.

  Especially for many small and medium-sized countries with few wars, maintaining a large standing army for a long time is too costly. It is far less cost-effective to temporarily recruit mercenaries than during wartime.

  However, mercenaries are not fools. They also help people fight wars. On different battlefields, the prices charged are different.

  In the previous war against the orcs, mercenary regiments were rarely seen. It wasn't that the three northern countries were reluctant to spend money, but that they couldn't hire people at all.

   Those who came out to be mercenaries were only seeking money, not killing their lives.

  If there is no hopeful war in sight, everyone will automatically retreat.

  The current situation has changed, the balance of war has been tilted, and the Terran coalition has an obvious advantage.

  Fighting against the wind will always be the favorite of mercenaries. As long as the price is in place, there is no need to worry about no one participating.

  All the conditions for recruiting mercenaries are met, and now the only problem is money.

  Alpha Kingdom is hopeless, the messy debts are added together, even if the total amount does not exceed 100 million, it is estimated that it will not be much worse.

   Let them pay again, that is the rhythm of going bankrupt every minute.

  At that point, the debt borrowed earlier will really become a dead debt.

   Aristocrats, they are all a family, so they have to show some face. After all, it is the money owed for the dominance of the human race. You can't use force to collect it, right?

  If you have to pay out of your own pocket, everyone will always think twice before acting. On the issue of the amount of funds, all parties have launched a heated discussion.

  From a few million to hundreds of millions, there are representative proposals. The more power that has no money in their pockets, the bigger the number they put forward.

  For example: the three unlucky **** in the north, who are heavily indebted, proposed by the lion that the Human Race Alliance will contribute 300 million gold coins, which has the momentum to smash the orcs to death with gold coins.

  The five royal clans of orcs, men, women, old and young together, now have just over 10 million. There are twenty gold coins per capita, which is enough to drive all the participants crazy.

  If so much money is really spent, reinforcements may not be needed, and the coalition forces on the front line alone will be able to completely wipe out the orcs.

   There is no accident, this kind of heroic prodigal behavior was collectively rejected by all parties who needed to pay.

  A bargaining quarrel was constantly staged in the meeting.

  300 million gold coins, 280 million gold coins, 250 million gold coins...105 million gold coins, 100 million gold coins, 98 million gold coins...

  The three poor ghosts in the north who can't afford the money are responsible for presenting the figures, and all parties are responsible for bargaining. The chaos of the scene is comparable to that of the vegetable market.

  The later the stage, the closer the expectations of all parties are, and the more sensitive the disputed figures are. The specific number of declines is getting lower and lower, and no one can say when an agreement will be reached.

  The Union Council has been unable to make a decision for a long time, but Hudson on the front line can't wait.

  According to the current situation, it will continue to drag on. Don’t say that the war will not end within this year, and it might not end until next year.

  You cannot spend your precious youth on the battlefield all the time. After nearly 20 months of continuous combat, even Hudson couldn't stand the tense nerves, let alone the officers and soldiers below.

  …

  Iribian army camp.

   "The Marquis, the Earl of Hudson is visiting!"

  Hearing the news, Marquis Olafur frowned slightly. Experience had taught him that Hudson's visit could never be a good one.

   Now is the time of war, and no nobleman would be foolish to stop by at this time. If you are unlucky and encounter an orc on the way, it will be a tragedy.

  Since entering the mountains, the death rate of the noble officers and soldiers of the coalition forces has skyrocketed. Even if there are orc cannon fodder to open the way, there will still be fish that slip through the net and sneak in.

  The enemy is very thieves, and deliberately chose the battlefield on the remaining veins of the Ula Mountains. Not just one hilltop, but one hilltop after another, from time to time there will be monsters rushing out to attack the coalition forces.

"Please!"

  Marquis Olafur said lightly.

  The visitor is the guest. As a partner on the battlefield, there is no conflict of core interests. We don't say how deep the friendship is, but the relationship between them is still passable.

  Looking at the murderous Velociraptor Legion from a distance, Hudson felt a burst of envy. Despite the small number of these extraordinary units, their combat effectiveness is very powerful.

  Even if it is the Knights of the Kingdom, it is not enough to meet these extraordinary troops.

  As long as it is used well, the effect it can exert on the battlefield is even better than thousands of troops.

  Hudson calculated that if the Koslow family invested at all costs after the war, they could barely make up a full-fledged knight order.

   But if you want to create an extraordinary unit, then don't think about it. Not all monsters are suitable for group combat.

  At present, most of the mainstream extraordinary units on the mainland are sub-dragon beasts. The core factor is that these races have inherited the characteristics of the Dragon Race—prostitution.

  Create beasts when there is nothing to do, so that these Yalong beast races have always maintained a high fertility rate.

  Although the pregnancy time is a little longer and the growth cycle is a little longer, but for the big forces that inherit the ancients, they can still afford to wait.

   What's more, after countless years of research, the human race has also mastered the method of ripening Warcraft. Although a certain price needs to be paid, compared with the powerful strength brought by extraordinary arms, everything is worth it.

  In the hands of Hudson alone, he has mastered two methods that can speed up the growth of Warcraft. What is the specific effect? ​​I haven't had time to try it yet, but it is theoretically established.

   There is no unified standard in this regard, and all major forces have their own research results. There are also various methods and specific effects to ripen monsters.

  However, the large-scale ripening is currently mainly aimed at low-level monsters. The wisdom of these monsters is relatively low, so it is better to fool around.

  If you do this to high-level monsters, people will be able to find out the side effects immediately, and they may be able to turn their faces on the spot.

  …

   "Earl Hudson, this way please!"

  Perhaps it was Hudson's envious eyes, which made him very face-saving. Marquis Olafur was very enthusiastic, and directly took Hudson to visit the barracks.

   The more he saw, the more shocked Hudson became. Originally thought that as long as the Alpha Kingdom regained its strength, it would be able to catch up with these top powers by virtue of a sound mobilization mechanism.

  It turns out that he still thinks too much. The ranking of the recognized powers on the mainland is still very scientifically based.

  Maybe the mobilization ability of the Kingdom of Iribia is not as good as that of the Kingdom of Alpha, but it can't hold back the strength of others!

  As the saying goes, one force will drop ten meetings. In the face of absolute strength, it is simply not possible to reverse the mobilization ability.

   It's no wonder that the coalition forces have slaughtered all sides on the front line, and the main force of the orcs has not seen a decisive battle. It's not that the orc royal family was cowardly, it's simply that the coalition forces are too powerful.

  Looking around, there was no ordinary person in the camp. Even the weakest soldier has practiced Dou Qi for several years.

   Being able to train so many practitioners and soldiers is naturally because these countries are in a relatively peaceful environment and have sufficient financial resources to invest.

   Not as tragic as the Alpha Kingdoms, where every generation gets ravaged by orcs. As soon as the war ended, the debts began to be paid. After the debts were cleared, it would not be long before the army of orcs came to kill them again.

   "Dear Marquis Olafur, the overall quality of your country's army really opened my eyes!"

   Hudson said pretending to sigh.

   It is impossible to flatter, he is also a person with status and has his own pride. But a few words of flattery are fine.

  Follow the study. To build a similar army, Hudson does not have the capital yet, but it is still feasible to learn from some of the experience.

   For example: training extraordinary arms. The Velociraptor Legion of the Kingdom of Iberia is of great reference value.

   At one time, Hudson wanted to send people deep into the Ural Mountains to catch Warcraft. But in the end, rationality prevailed. If wild monsters were so easy to catch, extraordinary units would already be flying all over the sky.

  Looking at the Orc Empire, you can see that even though the Ula Mountains are entrenched with a large number of monsters, they haven't seen many extraordinary soldiers.

  Lack of financial investment is one aspect, and the difficulty of domestication is also an important reason. The knowledge in these aspects is strictly blocked by the major forces, and there is no reliable experience to spread to the outside world.

  The well-known stories are all mythological stories in which epic heroes enter the mountains and the monsters themselves cast.

  Including Hudson is also the lucky one in the story. If he didn't know how to fool Bear Stearns, he might have believed it.

  In fact, even if a contract is signed, it doesn't mean that Warcraft is willing to obey orders. If you are in a bad mood, you can also quit.

"Ha ha…"

   "If the soldiers know the evaluation of His Excellency the Earl, they will be very happy!"

   Marquis Olafur unceremoniously accepted all of Hudson's compliments. Modesty does not exist. In the continent of Aslante, confident recognition is the embodiment of tolerance.

   After a short exchange, Hudson decisively changed the topic to the topic of this visit.

   "Your Excellency the Marquis, the Alliance Council has been unable to make a resolution for so long, so delaying is not an option!"

  The opportunity to make a fortune is gone, and there are only a handful of nobles who continue to miss the battlefield. Most of the nobles in the coalition army now want to go home with glory and enjoy life.

  Choose to visit the Marquis of Olafur because he is also the one who is eager to return home. The war was not over yet, and there were more Yingyingyanyans in the barracks, obviously a general who liked to enjoy life.

   "Your Excellency, what do you mean?"

  Marquis Olafur asked concerned.

  In the barracks, many things are inconvenient. Worried that the officers below would follow suit, even if he captured many beautiful girls of different races, he would not dare to have too much fun.

   "Your Excellency the Marquis, the gentlemen in the parliament have been unable to make a decision for a long time, and I think it is necessary to push.

  How much the Alliance Council is willing to pay, we can't decide. However, issuing a reward order in the name of the coalition to attract mercenaries from all over the mainland to join the war is still within our purview. "

   Hudson said without changing his face.

   It's just a side-ball, and it doesn't violate the principle. For the nobles, it's not a big deal at all.

   "Your Excellency, this is a big matter. I'm afraid it's not something I can decide. Without the approval of the Alliance Council, if we make a decision without authorization, there may be a lot of hidden dangers in the future!"

  Marquis Olafur said slightly hesitantly.

  He can bear some responsibilities, but if he leaves this loophole, he will inevitably be made things difficult by his political opponents after returning to China.

   Whether to return to China in order to end the war early is a question worth struggling with.

   "Your Excellency the Marquis, you can rest assured about these issues. We can completely adopt the method of anonymous voting, and the coalition command will make a decision.

  Even if there are criticisms from the outside world, we still make decisions within the scope of our authority. After the war, everyone is a hero of the human race. Who would dare to deliberately make things difficult for some trivial matters? "

  He said it easily, but deep down in his heart, Hudson knew very well the far-reaching impact this matter could have.

   On the bright side, it seemed that it was just a side shot, but in fact it opened Pandora's box.

  Issuing a reward order in the name of the coalition command does not seem to affect the results of the discussion in the coalition council. But in fact, it is creating an established fact and forcing the Human Race Alliance to accept it.

  The unit price of the reward has come out, is the total price discussed by the parliament still important? Anyway, for the decision made by the coalition command, it is the coalition parliament that is finally responsible for paying the bill.

  Pleasant way of saying this: This is the general who is out and has the right to make decisions on the fly

  Another way of thinking to understand, that is a typical "below overcomes above".

  If it was in a feudal dynasty with unprecedented concentration of power, Hudson would never dare to do this. Even if the law does not punish the public, he, the one who started the agitation, will not have any good results.

  The current situation is special, the Terran Alliance is just a loose group. It seems that a group of parliamentarians are arguing, but in fact it is a game between major forces in the mainland.

  As the general of the Alpha Kingdom, it is completely correct politically to promote decisions that are beneficial to the kingdom.

   "Could it be that Your Excellency the Earl has already gained the support of all parties?"

  Marquis Olafur asked in surprise.

   "Marquis, no one will refuse a proposal that is beneficial to him. Once the reward order is issued, not only the mercenaries will benefit, but the coalition forces will also benefit from it!"

   Everyone is a smart person, no need to explain in detail, just make eye contact, and you can understand what Hudson means.

   Mercenaries can exchange the heads of orcs for bounties, and the coalition forces on the front line can also participate. It's nothing more than taking off the military uniform and putting on the mercenary vest.

  As for the increased military expenditure, that is the problem of the entire human race alliance, but the benefits belong to the frontline officers and soldiers.

  The coalition forces are all vested interests. As long as this kind of proposal enters the voting stage, it will be problematic if it cannot be passed.

  …

  (end of this chapter)