The King

  Chapter 172 The Council of Nobles

   "The news came from the royal capital that something happened to the Principality of Moxi. The orc army attacked Fort Augustus, and the reinforcements could not arrive in time. It was only a matter of time before it fell.

  Fort Augustus is the northern gate built by the Principality of Moxi with a lot of money, and it is also the core of their first line of defense. It has always been guarded by heavy troops.

  According to the kingdom's past experience, even in the worst case, our first line of defense can stop the orc army for half a year.

  The war broke out only for more than four months, and our family was responsible for the main battles in the early stage. The defense line of Fort Augustus fell so quickly, and the high-level officials of the kingdom were very worried.

  The specific loss of the Principality of Moxi has not yet been clarified, but it is estimated to be a big deal.

  Now the main attack is Yingren Imperial Court, and it is too difficult for the main force to withdraw under Yingren's nose.

  If the Principality of Moxi responds properly, it may be possible to use the cover of night to evacuate some knights to the second line of defense to preserve their vitality as much as possible.

  No matter what the final result is, it is certain that the direction of the next invasion of the orcs will change, and the bitter days of the Principality of Moxi are coming.

  As the weakest family among the three kingdoms, it would be difficult for the Principality of Moxi to persevere in the event of an all-out attack from the orcs.

  The capital is discussing whether to send troops to reinforce the Principality of Moxi. This matter involves a lot. As one of the most important provinces of the kingdom, we should also make our voices heard! "

   Earl Pierce said solemnly.

  Having the right to speak should have been a good thing. But the current situation is really not happy.

  Whether the Principality of Moxi can persist is of great significance to the Alpha Kingdom, and it can even affect the situation of the entire continent.

   Judging from the map, once the Principality of Moxi falls, the adjacent Alpha Kingdom and Warhammer Kingdom will directly open their flanks.

  Although some fortifications have been prepared on the border, they are not at the same level as the defense lines in the Northland.

  If the line of defense can't stand it, then you can only rely on the noble castles along the way to resist and delay.

  Even if they can hold on, the western provinces are bound to suffer heavy losses.

  In the tragic war, all the provinces of the kingdom could not escape. Once a new front is opened, it is inevitable that the southeastern province will enter the battlefield ahead of time.

   If you are unlucky and don't last until reinforcements from various countries arrive, it will be even worse.

   If the order of the Alpha Kingdom is not handled properly, it will be destroyed.

   There is no compromise in race wars. Without the unified dispatch of the kingdom, nobles from all over the world would have to fight on their own, and the situation would be even worse.

   "Sending troops to help the Principality of Moxi defend the line of defense" is also not so easy to complete. Not only will it disrupt the military deployment of the Alpha Kingdom, but it will also strain its military strength.

  The most important thing is whether the Principality of Moxi can withstand it, which is still unknown. If their local nobles are not strong enough, relying only on the reinforcements squeezed out from the Alpha Kingdom, it will be just a drop in the bucket.

   "Your Excellency, according to the kingdom's estimation, how long can the Principality of Moxi last?

   When will the reinforcements from the human nations arrive at the earliest? "

  Viscount Oran was the first to ask.

  There is too little information in hand, and it is too difficult to make a decision that will determine the future destiny of the kingdom based on that bit of fragmentary information.

   "The most optimistic estimate is that the Principality of Moxi can last for a year and a half; the pessimists believe that they can last for at most half a year.

  In the royal capital, there are endless disputes. The generals on the front line have different judgments on the strength of the Principality of Moxi.

  Some people think that the Principality of Moxi still has strength, and it can rely on its fortresses and geographical advantages to spend a period of time with the orc army.

  Some people think that the Principality of Moxi is just an empty shelf, and the orc invasion has pierced their disguise, and it may fall at any time.

   Judging from the situation in Fort Augustus, the Principality of Moxi was obviously insufficiently prepared for this war. If it is left in the kingdom, there will be absolutely no problem that the reinforcements cannot arrive in time.

  As for the reinforcements from the Terran countries, we have to wait for the alliance meeting in July. The most optimistic estimate is that the reinforcements will be next year.

  Considering the actual situation, the specific time for sending troops by various countries may have to be delayed for a while.

   There are many issues that the Terran Alliance needs to worry about. It is not only the orcs who threaten the safety of our human race, but other alien races are also ready to move.

  Especially when the orcs have made a breakthrough in the front line, the stimulation to all races will be even greater. If other alien races take the opportunity to attack, the situation will be even worse.

  In addition to external threats, we must also consider internal issues. The restless Holy See has always been a major hidden danger for the human race.

   But this cancer has penetrated deep into the bone marrow, and it is difficult to pull them out.

  First we had a conflict with the Holy See, and now it is the turn of the Frankish Kingdom to have a conflict with the Holy See. It is simply not for a moment to let the people live in peace.

  If it wasn’t for them wearing human skins, I would have suspected that they were pretending to be aliens, infiltrating the human race to stir up civil strife. "

  After listening to Earl Pierce's words, the temperature in the room dropped by ten degrees. Even though the fiery red sun was scorching the earth outside, it still couldn't blow away the chill in the room.

   The assessment of the strength of the Principality of Moxi is polarized, which means that the uncertainty is very high.

   It would be fine if the strength still exists as estimated by the optimists. The Kingdom sent a dozen or two hundred thousand reinforcements to relieve their urgent needs, and they will be able to recover later.

   Otherwise, it will be over. If the Principality of Moxi is not strong enough, even if it sends a million reinforcements, it can only send heads to the orcs.

  This kind of high uncertainty made Hudson hesitate to send troops to reinforce the Principality of Moxi.

   What is even more pitiful is the reinforcements from various countries. At present, the three northern countries still have certain strengths. As long as one family of each country dispatches tens of thousands of elites, the custody can teach the army of orcs to be human again.

  It's a pity that these guys with their own ulterior motives just want to preserve their strength, and they don't want to work hard in this kind of pure public welfare activities with no profit at all.

   As for the evaluation of the Holy See, Hudson directly chose to ignore it. The anti-Holy See is politically correct in the kingdom, and if Earl Pierce can speak well of the Holy See, then there is a problem.

  Perhaps the Holy See really wants to see the human race in distress, but what they want is to turn the tide and restore the glory, not to kick the human race into the abyss.

  From the standpoint of the kingdom, what the Holy See is doing is indeed a betrayal of the human race.

   "Your Excellency, in addition to the Kingdom, the Kingdom of Warhammer, the Principality of Orton, the Principality of Fick, the Duke of Ruilin... these countries bordering the Principality of Moxi should also make choices now.

  If everyone can act together and send troops to reinforce the Principality of Moxi, the situation should be much better. "

   Hudson suggested bluntly.

  The principality of Moxi collapsed, and other human nations can wait and see, but these neighbors cannot.

  No one knows where the orc army's next target will be. If you don't pay attention, the flames of war will burn to your own home.

  The Alpha Kingdom, which is prepared, can at least resist for a while. Countries that are not prepared enough will really become meat on the orc chopping board.

   A family gathered tens of thousands of reinforcements, which is not a weak force. There is no guarantee that the situation will be turned back, at least it can be done to buy more preparation time for the kingdom.

   "Viscount Hudson's proposal is good, and I will respond to the kingdom. It is estimated that there will be considerations in this regard in the capital.

  What decision each country will make, I am afraid it will mostly depend on the kingdom's choice. After all, among the neighboring countries of the Principality of Moxi, apart from the Kingdom, only the Kingdom of Warhammer has some strength.

  The remaining bunch of small countries have very limited military strength. The military strength of some countries is even inferior to our southeastern province.

  If you want to pull all countries to send troops together, the prerequisite is that the kingdom send troops first, so that they can follow up.

  The battle on the front line cannot be delayed, and the kingdom must express its position as soon as possible. Considering the war factor, the Kingdom Noble Council could not be held.

  As members of parliament, let’s vote now! The voting result is not only everyone's position in the parliament, but also represents the position of my southeastern province.

   It involves the future destiny of the kingdom, and it also involves the future destiny of everyone. This time, we must express our position, either support or oppose, and we cannot abstain neutrally.

   Those who support sending troops to rescue the principality of Moxi, please raise your hands! "

   Earl Pierce said seriously.

  In order not to fall into the endless wrangling, he directly played "cutting the mess with a quick knife". Opinions can be put forward slowly, but voting must be carried out immediately.

  The results come out ahead of time, and the wrangling loses its value. After summarizing the kingdom's capital, the will of all powerful nobles is the kingdom's choice.

   It may seem unbelievable, but it is actually the best choice. As a shareholder of the kingdom, at such a critical moment, one must show a sense of ownership.

  Decisions made by everyone together, no matter whether it is right or wrong, everyone can face it calmly.

  If you act arbitrarily, the pressure on the king will be great. It is right to make the right choice, and you have to bear the responsibility for the wrong judgment.

   A little carelessness is a political disturbance. Facing the army of orcs, the Alpha Kingdom needs to be united now, and it can no longer withstand the internal toss.

   Without the slightest hesitation, Hudson raised his hand first. It is better for the flames of war to burn in the Principality of Moxi than to spread to the territory of the Alpha Kingdom.

  It seems that the southeast province is in the rear of the kingdom, so it is safe to fight over. But once the western provinces are corrupted, the burden of providing supplies for the frontline army will all fall on the eastern provinces.

   At that time, not only money and food will be needed, but soldiers will also be provided, and everyone will even have to lead the troops to the front line in person.

   With the family property of the mountain land, bankruptcy is a matter of minutes. There is no hope for the great cause of land reclamation. We must give priority to ensuring the supply of money and food at the front line.

   There are many nobles who have similar concerns. Hudson made a start, and then everyone followed in twos and threes.

   What's interesting is that the sheriffs of the Dalton family also raised their hands in unison. Obviously, Governor Pierce also supported the issue of sending troops to rescue the Principality of Moxi.

   "Everyone has seen the result, and I will truthfully report it to the capital. After all the nobles who are eligible to vote have voted, the final aggregated results will be the kingdom's final decision.

  The situation is getting more and more difficult, and I hope everyone will put more effort into preparing for the war. The more you prepare now, the more likely you will come back alive in the future.

   Together, I don't want to see someone shrouded in horse leather.

  Remind everyone, in view of the current complicated situation, the time for our recruitment may be brought forward! "

   Earl Pierce said earnestly.

  Maybe there is concern, but more is seeing the tragedy of the losers, and I don’t want to follow in the footsteps of those unlucky ones.

  According to the establishment of the kingdom, once the noble private army in the southeastern province is reorganized, each county guard will be appointed as the head of the army, and the governor will be the commander of the group army.

  Under the same organization system, when performing tasks, there is a high probability that they will act together.

  If the younger brother is not good enough, he will be implicated as the boss. The orc army doesn't care so much, and they will beat them hard if they find a weakness.

   If you want to survive on the battlefield, the best way is to increase the number of troops as much as possible, and turn the troops in your hands into elites.

  The kingdom’s military service tasks, in addition to specifying the minimum number of troops to send, also encourage everyone to bring more troops to go out.

  If the legion of 10,000 people is overstaffed to 100,000 people, the Kingdom's logistics department will distribute supplies according to the actual number of people. In a word: I am not afraid that you have many soldiers, but I am afraid that you have no soldiers.

  The larger and more elite the army, the higher the probability of completing the task, and the safer the kingdom.

  Theoretically speaking, as long as all the nobles complete the task, the orc army will never be able to enter.

  As for the actual situation, it is impossible to read the history books.

  The nobles stationed in the early stage were able to barely complete the task with the help of the kingdom.

   When the strength of the army is tight in the later stage, reinforcements cannot be in place in time, and that is when the defense line collapses.

  In previous wars, it was only a matter of time before the defense line collapsed. The difference is limited to when it crashed and in whose hands it crashed.

   Don’t panic if you lose a battle, because when the battle line collapses, everyone is often losing the battle.

  As long as the record is good, there is no need to worry about accountability. The ones who will be held accountable are usually the ones who haven't completed the task, and haven't even caused effective damage to the enemy.

  Worried that his subordinates are too powerful, that is purely overthinking. No matter how awesome a character is, on the battlefield, he has to behave with his tail between his legs.

   Too active, that's what the orcs are targeting. After being beaten by the most ruthless orcs, even if one life can be saved, heavy losses are inevitable.

   This is also the reason why the Alpha Kingdom can maintain balance for a long time. No matter how powerful the nobles are, once the war breaks out, they will be beaten back to their original form.

  For example, the five great nobles of the Northland who were so awesome before, returned to the same starting line with the kingdom's great nobles after the war.

  Even if the fief area is larger, the losses they suffer are more serious. Not only the army lost a lot, but the serfs under his command also suffered a lot.

  Facing the evacuation and transfer of the orc army, they can only transfer to the nearby castle fortress. If they want to evacuate to the rear, even if the kingdom is willing to come forward to organize, the old and weak body will not allow long-distance travel.

  …

  Out of the Governor's Mansion, Hudson's whole body became heavy. The changes in the Principality of Moxi were like a heavy burden on him.

   Sending reinforcements, can the decadence of the Principality of Moxi be restored?

  No one can answer this question. In short, the footsteps of the war are further approaching the mountainous territory, and the time for participating in the war may have to be advanced.

   Correspondingly, it also means that this war is more cruel and difficult to fight. Without the reinforcements from the nations of the human race, the three northern kingdoms alone faced the army of orcs, and the pressure they had to bear was too great.

  Perhaps the speed of reorganization of the army needs to be further accelerated. It is also necessary to start the second round of training for the noble children of the county.

  (end of this chapter)