This Game is Too Real

   Chapter 423 Military Exercises

   "Prepare the target 5 kilometers ahead!"

   "All loaded—"

   "Fire!"

   On the empty plain, as the red flag in Poplar's hand was waving forward, 20 thick and long gun barrels shot out flames at the same time.

  In the open space in the distance, fragments and white smoke were scattered, and the wooden target inserted in the trench was blown to pieces.

   followed by two rounds of barrage coverage.

   The white smoke that exploded in the last round formed a milky white smoke wall in the middle of the battlefield.

   "The artillery fire is suppressed!"

   "Tank troops advance! Cover infantry to occupy positions!"

   Black smoke spewed out of the exhaust pipe, and thirty tanks launched in unison, forming armored spearheads like arrows, and advancing towards a cloud of white smoke that exploded in the distance.

   At the same time, behind the 30 tanks, 20 armored trucks also started their engines and raced forward following the ruts of the tracks...

  Standing on the concrete tower in the distance, Chu Guang held the binoculars and looked at the tank group that rushed through the smoke screen towards the trenches, a smile involuntarily raised at the corner of his mouth.

   For a long time, due to the lack of heavy equipment, the Alliance has taken the "special warfare route".

   That is, to maximize the advantages of the soldiers themselves, and use the will to be brave and not afraid of death to make up for the disadvantage of heavy firepower.

   But now this problem has finally been solved to a certain extent.

  With the gradual increase in the production capacity of the Qingshi County mine and the ignition of the controllable nuclear fusion reactor, the production potential of the alliance's new industrial zone has finally been stimulated.

  The No. 81 steel plant produces engines, goblin technology produces turrets, the experimental facilities of the scientific expedition team produce sight-seeing equipment, and several state-owned steel plants in the alliance produce crawler bodies and chassis, etc., which are finally assembled in the tank workshop.

   There are as many as 100 factories involved in the relevant industrial chain, including many large factories with assets of tens of millions of silver coins, and also small workshops with only a dozen employees.

  The current production of No. 1 tank has reached two per day.

  The 30 newly produced tanks, plus the few that participated in the battle of Ruigu City before, can almost make up a tank battalion.

   Of course, the key to building an armored force is not only equipment, but also personnel training.

  Operating professional equipment requires long and tedious training, and the requirements for personal combat ability are not so obvious.

In order to give full play to the respective advantages of players and NPCs, special warfare equipment such as exoskeletons will generally be given priority to the player corps dominated by the Awakened, while heavy equipment such as tanks and artillery that require multiplayer operations will be given priority to NPCs corps.

   However, player corps like the Skeleton Corps who have ordered theories related to armor and mobility will also receive priority attention.

   After all, when recruiting new members, such corps tend to value real-life driving experience more than personal level.

   No matter the truck driving experience.

   Still driving a tank...

   Looking at the tank troop not far away, the wrench only felt a surge of excitement.

   From the beginning, it was like a big enemy in the face of a Conqueror 10, and now the alliance has its own tank formation.

   This is like a dream!

   "Win, Wrench."

   Hearing the manager's voice, Wrench clenched his fists excitedly and responded aloud.

   "That's a must! With these equipment, our army will be invincible in the desert! Whether it is the Legion or the Falcon Kingdom, it will be crushed by our tracks!"

   Looking at the confident subordinates, Chu Guang nodded in satisfaction.

   "Yes, very spirited."

   But soon, he changed the subject again and said seriously.

   "Our progress is fast, but don't be too proud. We have to admit that there is still a big gap between our No. 1 tank and the Legion's conquerors."

   "They have been stationed in the desert for many years, and many of our people have never even seen what the desert looks like, so we must be careful and handle every decision carefully!"

  The wrench stood at attention and stood up straight. He punched his chest with his right fist and gave a military salute, without hesitation.

   "The adults said yes!"

  Chu Guang nodded.

  As a veteran survivor force, the strength of the Legion must not be underestimated.

   The Conqueror No. 10 tank has a very low degree of electronization, because it is not necessary to use high electronization to fight most of the survivor forces. The spaced armor that can defend against armor-piercing bullets is enough to allow them to gallop on the battlefield and be invincible.

  In the case that the logistics supply line is difficult to maintain, the technological content of the equipment is no longer important, and lower working hours and costs are their first priority.

   After two disastrous defeats in the River Valley Province, it is not ruled out that the Legion will adjust its tactics.

   For example, the production of tanks with stronger protection capabilities, aircraft with higher flight speeds, etc.

   As for the deployment of the Legion in Oasis No. 9, the information so far is blank.

   It takes time to detect the military situation. Chu Guang is still waiting for the news from the battlefield. This kind of thing can't be rushed.

   Prince Kaliman, who was standing on the sidelines, gave this guy a subtle look.

   Isn't the guy in the power armor the one with the most bloat?

   It seems that he was the first to say he won.

   But with his emotional intelligence, he wouldn't say such inappropriate words on this occasion.

   glanced at the 20 artillery pieces not far away, Prince Kaliman said enviously.

   "Is that a 100mm gun?"

   "155mm, we call it a 155 gun."

   squinted his eyes, Chu Guang paused for a while and continued.

   "Although the power of the 100mm gun is enough, it's still a little bit meaningless. Since we have a more powerful charge, wouldn't it be a pity not to make the caliber bigger?"

In fact, to be more specific, it is a wasteland-based improved version of the PCL-181 plus howitzer. It adopts a 52-fold barrel caliber and a relatively lightweight design. The 25-ton total weight is reduced to 21 tons. It can be towed and deployed, which is very convenient.

   With the help of drones, the maximum range of the artillery can reach 40 kilometers, which can be doubled with the use of rocket-extended ammunition, but the ballistic dispersion at the extreme distance is bound to be quite impressive.

   Due to the use of azide charge, the explosive power far exceeds that of modern 155mm artillery, the actual killing radius can reach the level of 203mm artillery, and the damage effect within the killing radius is also significantly enhanced.

  In the condition of insufficient precision, we can only make do with power.

   In mountainous terrain like the valley provinces, lighter and faster 100mm guns are relatively optimal solutions, but in desert terrain, the vast tactical width requires more intense firepower to fill in.

   said, Chu Guang handed the telescope to the prince, so that the friend could see more clearly.

  Although I don't quite understand why there are more powerful explosives, instead of reducing the caliber to increase the firing rate and range, the caliber is changed to a larger diameter, but Kaliman still took over the telescope.

  The thick and long barrels reflected the cold light in the sun, and the more Kaliman looked at it, the more envious he became.

   If only the Lion Kingdom had this type of artillery.

  Due to the low degree of industrialization, although they have millions of acres of fertile land, the only factories that can process artillery shells are those in the capital, and the artillery shells produced are also imitations of 100mm artillery shells, and the power can be imagined.

   On the other hand, the Falcon Kingdom, because of the support of the legion, although the economy is at the bottom of the five kingdoms, its military technology is far ahead of other kingdoms.

   fully explains that it is better to have a father.

   Seeing the expression on Kaliman's face, Chu Guang smiled lightly, and could roughly guess what he was thinking in his heart, and also understood why he thought so.

   After all, he brought him here to watch this military exercise with the purpose of exerting influence.

   "What do you think of the 155 gun?"

   Putting down the telescope, Kaliman said with emotion, with a still unfinished expression on his face.

   "Very strong! Covered a 9km front with only 20 guns... No wonder you guys were able to take down that airship!"

"Haha, when we hit that airship, we didn't have any of these things," Chu Guang smiled and continued, looking at Kaliman, whose expression was gradually written in astonishment, "In mid-August, our troops will be able to complete the supply. By then, we should be able to make up two full tank battalions and two artillery battalions. We can sell you some extra armament, how about you?"

  Kaliman was instantly excited.

   Although his expression is still restrained, his voice is already trembling.

   "These equipment...will you sell them to us?"

  Chu Guang nodded happily and said generously.

   "Of course... Just like the 155 gun, which sells for 1 million silver coins, we can give you a 10% discount for the sake of allies. And the No. 1 tank, which sells for 1.5 million silver coins, also offers a 10% discount."

   "Silver coins? But we don't have silver coins," Kaliman was stunned for a moment, his expression slightly embarrassed, "Is it okay to use lion coins? Or really not... how about dinars?"

  Their kingdom does have reserves of hard currency in the wasteland such as Dinars and Cr.

   But silver coins...

  I have never heard of it.

   Seeing his reaction, Chu Guang immediately put on a serious expression.

   "How can that be possible! Dinars are the Legion's money, how can we trade with the enemy's money!"

   "But..." Kaliman was about to explain with a headache, and Chu Guang continued.

"As for silver coins, don't worry, a ton of grain can be exchanged for about 500 silver coins at our trading post, and fruit will be a little more expensive, especially sugar cane that produces sugar. If you don't have it, we can lend you one or two hundred million. Use it first, or you can pay the equivalent of agricultural products, minerals and other lion coins on your side."

  Kaliman roughly calculated that a ton of grain costs 500 silver coins and a tank originally cost 1.5 million. Wouldn’t it mean that 3,000 tons of grain can be exchanged for a tank? !

   This is so worth it!

   Even if the grain produced by the agricultural facilities left over before the war is not counted, it is conservatively estimated that the agricultural products produced by 6,000 mu of arable land can be replaced by a tank, and the production capacity of 4,000 mu of arable land can be replaced by an artillery.

   This deal is a great deal!

  The Lion Kingdom has tens of millions of acres of arable land, and the most important thing is probably food!

   Looking at Prince Carriman, who was secretly having fun, Chu Guang couldn't help but have a happy smile on his face.

   In fact, the price of arms sales was not something he came up with, but a comprehensive calculation based on the cost and the scarcity of the commodity.

   With reference to the prices during World War II, the ratio of a T34 tank to a ton of wheat is close to 1:2500. (Although there have been cases where ten dollars is exchanged for a tank to cultivate land after the war)

  My own ratio of 1:3000 can be said to be very conscientious, even if it is not discounted, it is considered a friendship price!

What?

   Is it too much for this kind of tractor converted tank to sell as expensive as power armor?

   That's not because tanks are expensive, but because power armor is too cheap!

   After all, they are sold to their own players, and the players who can buy power armor are the most loyal "knights" of the alliance, which is equivalent to moving the left pocket to the right pocket.

   If it is really sold to the outside world, let alone 1 million, it is impossible to sell a billion Chuguang?

   And this 155 gun is different.

   As long as there is a need, electricity, mines, and human resources can keep up, and Goblin Technology can give him two cars in a day, and it is not difficult to add production lines.

  Industrial products are always produced more cheaply, so Chu Guang will sell them generously and cheaply to allies in exchange for the resources the alliance needs.

   As for arming the allies too strongly, will it weaken the regional influence of the alliance?

joke.

   The feudal dynasties can still struggle against foreign enemies, and have the combat effectiveness of a hammer in foreign battles?

   Not to mention the 155 artillery, it's not easy to give them a few sets of power armor.

  Otherwise, why don't companies just bypass the alliance and cooperate with the Lion Kingdom?

   Is mileage and cost the core contradiction?

Obviously not.

   Although people are generous, it does not mean stupid.

   Even if you choose teammates, you have to choose someone who is more competitive, otherwise, if you become the captain of the transportation team, it will be a **** of a life...

  …

  The exercise is over.

   From the beginning to the end of the attack, it took only 5 minutes for the 1st Corps to completely capture the position.

   However, this is just an exercise, not a real battlefield.

   And on the real battlefield, their opponents can't be those wooden stakes that are stuck in the trenches and won't move.

Their adversaries will straf the armored tracks and tires with heavy machine guns, lay mines in front of trenches, fight back at all costs with anti-tank rocket launchers, stop the advance of the armored troops...and possibly even use something they have never seen before. unconventional means.

   And once the charging tank drops anchor on the way, it is waiting to be called by the artillery on the opposite side.

  To survive on the battlefield, they must rush faster.

   The cooperation of various arms must be more tacit!

   Now that the artillery has finished the tank charge, they will have to rehearse the tank to charge along with Xu Jin's barrage, charge under the cover of the plane, and cover the infantry charge...

   From the sky to the ground, only when all are united can they hope to defeat an enemy far stronger than them.

   All the troops gathered at the school grounds, and Chu Guang led a group of officers from the spectator seats to the chief station.

   Standing in front of the sergeants, Chu Guang, who was wearing a power armor, turned on the speaker of his helmet and spoke in a loud voice.

   "...The performance of each department is quite good. From your high-spirited eyes, I can see the invaluable courage and loyalty, as well as the determination to win."

   "You are the pillars of the alliance, the future of the alliance, and the future of the entire human civilization. The responsibility on your shoulders is as heavy as the mountain in the distance, so you must not be complacent, let alone slack."

   "...The sweat I paid today is to bleed less tomorrow!"

   "I hope you will make persistent efforts! Keep moving forward for the ideal of ending the wasteland era!"

   Inside the school grounds, all the sergeants stood at attention and put their right fists in front of their chests.

  "Loyalty!!"

   A uniform roar resounded across the vast plain, and even shattered the sky.

   "Loyalty!"

   Responding to the pair of firm gazes, Chu Guang nodded slowly and returned a military salute neatly.

  Under the adoring—even admiring gazes—of the soldiers and officers, he gave up the position to speak to the corps commander, turned and left the training ground calmly.

   Comments on the performance of each unit's exercise will be conducted by officers at all levels of the alliance.

   After several battles, they knew better than anyone where their subordinates needed improvement.

   This trumps all paper talk.

   As the manager of the alliance, in addition to meeting their logistical needs, Chu Guang has only two things to do.

   That is to ensure his prestige in the army.

   as well as ensuring the loyalty and morale of the army.

   The future marshal of the alliance might be among the soldiers in the audience.

   They are the people of this world, they only have one life, they need more than courage.

   also requires faith.

   And managing the relationship with them is completely different from managing the player community.

  Chu Guang unexpectedly discovered that he, who was not very good at these things, became more and more handy in handling it.

Following behind Chu Guang, Kaliman was thinking about whether to place an order and buy 100 tanks and try it out, or buy him 200 tanks in one go and go back to build an armored thousand-man team, and the lackeys of the legion. Let's have a head-to-head fight.

   Just as he was about to speak, Chu Guang suddenly stopped and tapped his index finger on the helmet.

  Kaliman was slightly stunned.

   "What's the matter, Mr. Manager."

   "Wait a minute, take a call."

   replied casually, Chu Guang closed the visor of the helmet, and focused on the holographic window displayed in the helmet.

   The communication request was sent from the Fallen Leaf City, and the caller was Maban.

   Without being sloppy, as soon as the communication was connected, Maban said with a serious look.

   "My lord, a group of people came from the direction of Luoxia Province. They claimed to be the royal family of the Honey Badger Kingdom."

  Honey Badger Kingdom?

  Chu Guang had heard of this name.

   One of the five kingdoms in the desert, located in Oasis No. 3 adjacent to the Falcon Kingdom (Oasis No. 2), with an area of ​​about 50,000 square kilometers.

  Luoxia province is ridiculously large, as are the man-made oases there.

   Even though Oasis No. 3 is a relatively small oasis, it is about to catch up with the smaller Zhejiang Province on the other side of the world.

   According to the rumors of the caravan, the population of the Honey Badger Kingdom is close to one million, and it seems to be a relatively enlightened monarchy.

  Compared to several other kingdoms that inherited the legacy of the Human League era, its national strength still belongs to the end of the five kingdoms, and it is also the first victim to be annexed by the Falcon Kingdom and the Legion Alliance.

   However, where there is oppression, there is resistance. The royal family of Honey Badgers has a high prestige in Oasis No. 3, both in the sense of monarchical power and religious power.

   And most importantly, the location of Oasis No. 3 is in the central and western part of Luoxia Province, just in the direction to the north between Oasis No. 2 and Oasis No. 9.

  If a local armed force can be established locally, they can suddenly appear behind the legion's **** when the alliance and the legion are fighting fiercely...

   Thinking of this, Chu Guang was overjoyed, and immediately said.

   "What did they say?"

  For some reason, Maban's voice was suddenly subtle, and he coughed softly.

   "...their demands are not excessive, but... well, it's still a bit excessive, you'd better talk to them yourself."

  …

   In a carriage with simple decoration.

  A pair of young men and women are sitting opposite each other. From their handsome appearance and upright sitting posture, it is not difficult to see that their identities are not low.

   Looking at his sister sitting opposite, Summer looked away from the window, a look of sadness on his face.

   After a while, he put away his indecisive expression and spit out a word softly.

"Feel sorry."

   Under the slightly curly brown hair is a fair and tender face, and an understated answer floats from the small and exquisite Qiong nose.

"It's ok."

   Avne didn't take that apology to heart, or at all didn't think it was something worthy of apology,

  According to the laws of the Honey Badger Kingdom, after she was 18 years old, she would have reached the age of marriage.

   did not pay attention to the changing scenery outside the window. At this moment, her attention was completely focused on the picture album on her lap.

   In the painting is a tall and mighty man, his chin is covered with a bushy beard, looks like a broom, and his burly physique is more like an adult gorilla.

   In the honey badger kingdom, beards are a symbol of the strong. For example, her father has a long and thick beard.

   And the second brother sitting opposite her, the reason why he has not been optimistic about inheriting the throne is because he failed to inherit her father's beard, and his physique looks too thin.

   In comparison, her eldest brother is much stronger, still leading the Restoration Army, fighting side by side with their allies in Oasis 9...

   However, her father still passed the throne to her second brother, who was least favored by everyone.

   Avni stared at the album with all her attention, and turned a page with her slender index finger.

  The plot is coming to a wonderful place.

  A barbarian with dark skin to greenish skin and golden fangs hanging from his mouth was trampled under the feet by the hero in heavy armor and holding a warhammer, and beside him was a corpse in a black cloak.

   This is a picture book brought by a wandering businessman from the east. It first appeared in the market of the capital city of the Honey Badger Kingdom, and was loved by the commoners. Later, it was bought by a minister and gave her as a gift.

   It is said that in the southern part of the River Valley Province, there was a powerful leader who led a group of brave survivors to face the wolves and beasts that were several times his own, beheaded the lackeys kept by the legion, and liberated the enslaved survivors...

As a result, the trade routes in the southern part of the river valley province were restored, and the ruined cities in the wild also prospered under his enlightened governance. The merchants from south to north sang the name of the great man, and the local residents lived happily ever after. life...a joyous occasion.

Stories like    may not be attractive to the people of the hump and golden lizard kingdoms, but to the people of the honey badger kingdom, they are beautiful like fairy tales.

   For more than a decade, the Honey Badger Kingdom has faced threats from the west.

  Since the Falcon Kingdom surrendered to the Legion, they began to tamper with the laws of their ancestors, and continued to expand their armies, blatantly trampling on the covenant of the kings.

  Every citizen of the Honey Badger Kingdom knows that the Falcon Kingdom longs for an oasis in their hands, and the Legion tries to enslave them.

  Her father was unwilling to be the legion's lackey, unwilling to betray his beliefs, and even more unwilling that the subjects of the whole country should be the cannon fodder and coolie of the Willands.

   So, one silent night, they were attacked by the Legion and its eagle dogs.

   Although the royal families were outraged by the shameful sneak attack of the Falcon Kingdom, and denounced the royal family for abandoning the teachings of the Spirit of the Sand Sea, no one was willing to send troops to support them.

   Until the Lion Kingdom became the next victim, they waited for the belated declaration of war...

   But it's too late now.

Although the    Lion Kingdom is the leader of the desert kings, it is hard to say how long it can last.

  Only relying on the strength of the desert people is no longer enough to drive away the jackals in the distance.

   Either disappear into the sand with stubborn beliefs, or you can only seek help from outsiders...

   Many people gave their lives for this, including her father and mother.

   In comparison, the little sacrifice she needs to make is simply insignificant.

   looked at the taciturn face with pity, Summer thought she was still immersed in the grief of the loss of happiness, trying to comfort her sister.

   "I heard that the manager has four sons, all of whom are warriors with both civil and military skills."

"Um."

   "His eldest son Kong Wu is powerful, the second son is handsome, the third son is resourceful, and the younger son—"

"elder brother."

   Finally couldn't help interrupting the second brother's words, Avne sighed, closed the book in her hand, and looked at him seriously.

   "Don't you think this sounds like a fairy tale?"

   How can there be such a smooth plan.

  Summer was slightly taken aback.

   At this moment, there was a commotion outside, and a familiar name was vaguely heard.

   He frowned, motioned to his sister not to worry, stretched out his hand to open the door, and got out of the car.

   Watching the captain of the **** clashing with the crowd in the distance, he shouted loudly.

   "Tarit, what are you doing?"

   "It's Teresa! Princess of the Falcon Kingdom! Those hyenas have arrived here!"

   raised the muzzle of the gun in his hand, the man in the turban stared at the woman behind Maban, and suddenly realized that the prince got out of the car, and immediately turned back and shouted.

   "Your Highness, get back to the car—"

   The gentle prince suddenly let out an angry shout, interrupting the captain of the guard.

   "Enough, put the gun down!"

   Tarit looked at him in surprise and made a sound of disbelief.

   "Your Highness?!"

  Summer walked forward one step at a time, stared into his eyes and continued.

   "Use your brain to think about it, how could the Falcon Kingdom, which is at war with the Lion Kingdom, get here!"

  's unquestionable gaze was exactly the same as that of the previous king, although that face didn't inherit a little bit of that lord's might.

   Tarit hesitated for a moment, finally gritted his teeth and threw the gun on the ground.

   glanced at the gun on the ground, Maban's face remained unchanged from beginning to end, he waved his hand lightly, and signaled the guard next to him to put away the gun.

   At first, he took his clan to escape to Qingquan City through the siege of the Bone-biting Tribe, and then followed the Burning Corps to parachute to the rear of the enemy line to organize local guerrillas to resist.

   Those looters almost put a bayonet in his mouth, and he was not afraid at all, let alone a rifle.

   In his eyes, this thing is no different from a fire stick.

but--

  Although he didn't take that little threat seriously, it didn't mean that people in the Alliance could be pointed at guns at will.

   "I need an explanation."

   Looking past the man who put down his weapon, Ma Ban looked at the handsome boy not far away, and said in a non-joking tone.

   "If you can't give a reasonable explanation, I can only ask you to sit in the guard room for a while."

   "I deeply apologize for my subordinate's rudeness, the anger clouded his mind, but I know it's not enough to make up for your loss."

  The handsome boy bowed slightly, then looked at his captain of the guard.

   "According to the laws of the Honey Badger Kingdom, an attempted murder will be shaved off his hair and beard and relegated to slavery at the disposal of the victim...he is your slave now."

   Tarit bowed his head in humiliation, but did not say anything, and fell to one knee on the ground.

   Maban looked at the boy meaningfully, then glanced at Tarit, who was kneeling on one knee, and said while everyone was watching.

   "Get up, there are no kneeling and living people in this land, the alliance has only brothers and sisters, no slaves."

   Tarit did not move until the crisp voice came from behind.

   "Rise, loyal guard, you are free now...Thank your master for forgiving your stupidity."

   Dusted off the dirt on his knees, Tarit lowered his head and muttered "Thank you", but there was still hatred in the corner of his eye when he looked at Teresa.

  Diplomatic disputes were resolved, and the atmosphere at the scene was no longer tense.

   Maban did not look at the hooded guard captain, but looked at the boy walking towards him with interest.

   He admitted that the boy was brave.

   Although he is a little worse than himself.

"You are?"

   "Summer Honey Badger, the acting king of the Honey Badger Kingdom," the boy bowed slightly and saluted, "I represent the royal family of the Honey Badger Kingdom, and I urge you to help us."

   "Then you have to talk to our manager, I'm just the chief of the exile camp."

   Maban looked at him, and then at the team behind him, his brows could not help frowning slightly.

   "That's your kingdom?"

   The implication—

   That's all that's left?

   heard the deep meaning in that voice, but Satsuma didn't care.

  A weak country has no diplomacy, let alone subjugation.

   He was very clear about his position and just replied in a calm tone.

   "They are all the most loyal warriors in the kingdom. Of course we are more than these people. My eldest brother still leads the Restoration Army to fight against the Legion's Eagle Dogs on the front line, and our people have never surrendered."

   Maban shrugged.

   "I will report your case to our manager."

   Although he was emotionally sympathetic to their experience, he did not think that a kingdom that had been destroyed would have any useful value for their alliance.

  The No. 3 Oasis in the Midwest is more than 1,000 kilometers away from here, to pass through the No. 9 Oasis, you have to go to the northwest. There is a vast desert in the middle, it is too far...

   Of course, this was just a passing thought in his mind. How to make a decision is the job of the manager.

   No matter what decision that adult makes, he will support it unconditionally.

   As for now, his job is only to do the construction of the outpost and help the survivors in the area of ​​Ruigu City to rebuild their homes.

   "Please tell him exactly what happened to us. We didn't mean the misunderstanding just now."

   glanced at the pale-faced princess, while Summer thought about why she was here, and continued with a sincere tone.

   "Although the threat from the West is our common danger, we will not use this feeble rhetoric to ask you to help us free of charge."

   Looking at the five shabby carriages, Ma Ban couldn't help but smile and said a word.

   "Oh, what else can you give our lord?"

  What if the five carriages were full of gold?

   Those shiny things are worthless here.

  Summer didn't pay attention to the ridicule of "allied ministers" and said in a very soft voice.

   "...No outsider has ever been the master of the desert people, including the Falcon Kingdom that occupied that oasis, but we are willing to break this precedent."

   After a pause, he continued.

   "I heard that the manager has four sons. As long as any of them are willing to marry my sister, when the two sons become adults, I will give him the throne."

"You will get the blood of the honey badger royal family, and it is the orthodox right of inheritance. With the blessing of the sand sea spirit, the grandson of that adult will not only be able to sit on the No. 3 oasis of 50,000 square kilometers of fertile soil, as well as the fertile soil of nearly one million people. Loyal, and rightfully become the master of Oasis No. 2... Falcon Kingdom."

  Summer said this in a serious tone, without any hesitation in his eyes.

   However, when he heard these words, Ma Ban was stunned, and his face was full of weird expressions.

   After being silent for a long time, he finally choked out a word.

   "...the first sentence."

   "Where did you hear that?"

   (end of this chapter)