The King

  Chapter 188 Terrance City

   Warmly received the officials of the Labor Army, Hudson also figured out about the reward.

  Colleagues expected more or less, a short title and some gold, silver and jewelry, plus some training resources.

  It's a pity that Hudson is cheating. Ordinary auxiliary resources don't mean much to him.

  The real gain is that the Principality of Moxi agreed to equip the Wrightshire Army with a part of the magic crossbow.

   You don't need to think about it, it's the credit of those second generations.

  In the previous battle report, Hudson praised them severely, and most of the falsely reported military exploits were put on the heads of these second generations.

   If you take advantage, you will naturally give something in return.

  Although the manufacturing process of the magic crossbow is cumbersome, it is still possible for a country to make it.

   Not equipped on a large scale, mainly because of cost.

  Under normal circumstances, such an expensive guy would only be equipped to the main army of the principality.

  If there is an excess quota, it will be the turn of other troops. Every time there is a mad grab.

  The Wrightshire Legion is able to take food from a tiger's mouth. In addition to the impact of military achievements, it is more important to have someone to help it operate.

   Being able to be remembered by Hudson is not only because of the long-range lethality of the magic crossbow, but also the air defense capability of this thing.

   Adjust the shooting angle well, and it also has a strong strike ability against air targets. It can be regarded as one of the few anti-aircraft firepower in this year.

  Of course, the magic crystal cannon is even more powerful.

   It's just that the thing is not only expensive, but also surprisingly bulky. Even the lightest magic crystal cannon weighs several tons.

  The powerful heavy-duty magic crystal cannon weighs tens of tons, or even hundreds of tons.

  It is okay to defend the city, but it is a disaster to equip it to field troops.

   What matches the body size is the power. The hundreds of tons of heavy magic crystal cannons are said to be able to injure giant dragons.

   Unfortunately, it is only "supposedly" that under normal circumstances, the shells fired by such a big guy can't hit the dragon.

   Unless it is covered by dense firepower, it is impossible for humans to adjust the speed of aiming at the muzzle to catch up with the moving speed of the dragon.

  Crossbow arrows are slightly less powerful, but they are smaller in size and relatively flexible in operation.

   Some special magic bed crossbows made by master alchemists also have a certain lethality against high-level monsters.

   This is also the reason why masters have to run away from the army.

  High-level monsters can be injured, how can a fragile human body withstand it?

   There is a quota, when the goods can be obtained, it depends on the efficiency of the bureaucrats of the Principality of Moxi.

   Hudson is not worried about this problem.

  With the help of new friends I just made, the efficiency of the bureaucrats in the capital is destined not to be low.

   After all, the two sides have made an appointment, and everyone will act together in the next mission.

  Military merit is one aspect, but the most important thing is that the Wrightshire Army has a high degree of autonomy.

   On the battlefield, Hudson can refuse all unreasonable tasks assigned by the frontline command at any time.

  If you are in danger, leave the mission and run away, the Principality of Moxi has no right to deal with it.

   To be held accountable, the lawsuit must go to the Alpha Kingdom.

  As a team with great achievements, as long as they don't make mistakes of principle, they will basically be fined three drinks.

  Following such teammates to act together, other things cannot be determined, but the safety is definitely much higher.

  If something happens, you can shirk responsibility reasonably. The question is: the liaison officer must move with the target.

  Everything is working well, as long as you are not stupid, you will not stare at a group of tough guys in the background.

  …

   "Dear Viscount Raquel, have you investigated the orc army crossing the border, is there any result now?"

   Hudson asked concerned.

  He is going to the front line soon, and he is really worried if he doesn't figure out this issue.

  Humans and orcs are at odds with each other, and the chances of the defenders colluding with orcs are not high. But no one can guarantee that there will not be a few idiots among the officers and soldiers at the border.

  If this kind of idiot is in an important position, it will be even worse.

   "Dear Earl of Hudson, this issue is very complicated. All frontline troops are conducting self-examination, and I believe the results will be available soon.

  The royal capital has issued a strict order to strengthen the guards of the frontline officers and soldiers. Similar things should never happen again. "

  Lackel's answer left Hudson wondering what to say.

  It is unbelievable that such a big thing has happened, but it is still allowed to "self-examine".

  According to his understanding, once this kind of thing happens, it is right to directly start accountability.

   With so many orc hordes crossing the line, it's impossible not to leave a trail. Where a person passes is the responsibility of the local defenders.

   It is understandable that the defenders could not stop them from bypassing the fortress, but it is impossible to justify it if they do not report it.

   After checking layer by layer, following the clues for a few days, there should be a rough result.

  However, it is not easy for Hudson to intervene too much in the housework of the Principality of Moxi. He could only secretly raise his vigilance in the next actions.

  …

  Dapest, Crown Prince Caesar is reluctantly saying goodbye to Princess Anne. After these days of contact, the distance between the two of them as a couple is only a layer of window paper.

  I originally wanted to invite Princess Anne to go on a "hunting outing" together, but unfortunately, a good girl who was well educated by the royal family, how could she agree to such an outrageous invitation?

  Because of this matter, the two had a lot of conflicts. In Princess Anne's view, the country is in a dangerous period, so it's fine if you can't help, how can you add to the chaos!

   Going out for an outing and hunting seems like nothing, but once the "crown prince status" is applied, everything becomes extraordinary.

  The bureaucrats along the way will inevitably have to be busy for a while. Maybe it will affect the efficiency of raising strategic materials.

  If it was the prince of the Principality of Moxi, someone would have stepped forward to persuade him to leave. However, Crown Prince Caesar is a guest, and he came here to help out. The Principality of Moxi couldn't refuse such a small request.

  In order to make Princess Anne happy, Crown Prince Caesar had an idea, and directly changed the pre-made excuses, turning the outing and hunting into integrating troops.

  In addition to the Wright County Legion participating in the war, the Alpha Kingdom Expeditionary Force also had five legions. As the commander-in-chief to coordinate and command, it is completely in line with the identity and personality.

   As long as you don't go to the battlefield!

   It’s not wrong, the Principality of Moxi has the same position as Hudson, and they don’t want Crown Prince Caesar to go to the battlefield.

  It is indeed common for a king to lead an army to an expedition, but the prerequisite is that the king has excellent military quality and the ability to command thousands of troops.

   If you don't have superhuman military command ability, don't go to the front line to join in the fun and add chaos.

   In this regard, the three northern monarchs who suffered from the orcs together did a very good job.

  My military command ability is average, so I stay behind to raise supplies, so that nobles who are capable of commanding the army will go.

  The biggest reason why the Three Kingdoms have been able to survive the siege of the orc army until now is that the monarchs of the Three Kingdoms did not go to the front line to die, allowing the generals to freely display their military capabilities.

  A successful case is also the biggest obstacle for Crown Prince Caesar to go to the front line. No one welcomes him, a commander with unknown abilities, who ran to the front line to command blindly.

  But Caesar is a man with dreams, always wanting to surpass his father and prove his ability.

   It is a pity that the more he wants to go to the front line, the harder it is for him to realize his dream of commanding the army to make contributions.

  Hudson refused to take him, and the deputy commander around him was also blocking him, and the hosts of the Principality of Moxi were also trying their best to keep him.

   Now it depends on whether the next few legions are willing to buy it. If these people also follow suit, the general dream of Crown Prince Caesar will be completely shattered.

  …

  Stepped out of the city of Dapace and joined the oncoming Second Legion, Crown Prince Caesar received the warmest welcome.

   There is an endless stream of nobles who come to flatter every day. I felt comfortable for the first two days, but Caesar soon noticed something was wrong.

   It seems that these people regard flattering him as more important than commanding the army. Being valued is one thing, but putting the cart before the horse is a problem.

  Essentially, this time I came here to fight, not to accept flattery.

  As the crown prince of the Alpha Kingdom, he has grown up under all kinds of compliments since he was a child, and he has long been immune to these low-level flattering techniques.

   "Your Excellency, what is going on with the Second Legion, why is it so much worse than the First Legion?"

  Crown Prince Caesar asked with a headache.

   Being pestered and visited by a group of little nobles every day, he was also exhausted. Several times of persuasion, still can't stop everyone's enthusiasm.

  At this moment, he missed the Wrightshire Legion instead. Not only is he good at fighting, but he is also well-behaved enough to know his status and will not cause him any trouble.

   "Your Highness, this is the gap between an elite army and an ordinary army. Not only in military training, but also in the command system.

  The fact that so many aristocratic officers came to visit without knowing how to measure, actually reflects that Viscount Andres' control over the army is far less than that of Earl Hudson.

   It is also very simple to solve the current troubles. As long as you shut the door and say goodbye for a while, these guys will naturally understand what you mean. "

  Count Jose calmly explained.

  Different from Crown Prince Caesar who only had a photo with the Second Legion once, Jose has dealt with these troops and knows very well the strength of each legion.

   Relatively speaking, the Second Legion is considered good. After all, it is a noble from a county, and Viscount Andres can still control the team.

   Didn't prevent a group of nobles from coming to visit Crown Prince Caesar, it's just that he is smooth and doesn't like to offend people for unnecessary things.

  The two legions at the bottom of the back are a hodgepodge of mixed fish and dragons. The internal chain of command, that's the chaos.

   This kind of troops is destined to follow suit. Once the battle situation is unfavorable, collapse is a matter of minutes.

   It is precisely because he knows so much that Earl Jose is not optimistic about Crown Prince Caesar's grand plan. It's a pity that his arms can't hold his thighs, and as a royal retainer, he can't afford to offend the future king.

   Now we can only hope that after seeing the poor performance of the next few regiments, the Crown Prince Caesar will wake up and give up this unreliable plan.

   "Forget it, let someone put up an announcement outside, saying that I am going to retreat and practice, and I haven't seen any outsiders recently.

  By the way, inform Viscount Andres, let him take advantage of these few days of rest to pull the team out for a good training.

  With the current state of the Second Legion, if they encounter elite orcs, they will suffer a lot. "

  Caesar said depressedly.

  Unable to stand a group of barons and knights pestering him for visits, he was forced to close the door to thank the guests, which is also a historical precedent.

   This is the aftereffect of Corporal Li Xian not learning the essence. They overestimated the self-knowledge of the nobles at the bottom and ignored their utilitarianism.

  …

   Friends have more roads to travel, and since getting along with the Moxi nobles, Hudson can get more information.

  The news that Crown Prince Caesar left Da Pest and ran to join the follow-up troops quickly reached his ears.

  Intuition told him that his worried crown prince was probably planning some big plan now.

   Did not receive the notice, and Hudson was happy to play dumb. If you don't know, you don't need to take responsibility for it.

   Based on the principle that one thing more is worse than one thing less, I simply didn't bother to mix it up.

  The army slowly advanced, looking at the looming city of Terence, Hudson's thoughts had already flown there.

  As the front line of the Principality of Moxi against the orc army, the importance of Terence City is self-evident.

  Strategic value is important, which means to suffer the worst beating. Ever since the orc army advanced, the flames of war in Terence City have never ceased.

  The days of wars have made the defenders numb. Even the good news of the arrival of reinforcements failed to boost everyone's morale.

   Looking at a group of soldiers who looked like walking corpses standing on the tall city wall, Hudson couldn't help frowning.

   There is no doubt that the superior officers of these soldiers are not qualified. In such a situation, you must first appease the army!

   Fighting against the army of orcs on the battlefield every day, I have to tense my nerves all the time, and normal people have to suffer from illness.

  How can I do without psychological counseling?

  Whether it is to understand the righteousness of the human race, to directly reward the soldiers, or to directly draw cakes for the soldiers, they are all solutions.

  In short, people must have hope.

  The same is true for an army. Only an army full of hope can erupt the strongest combat effectiveness on the battlefield.

   Obviously, psychological counseling is not popular in the continent of Aslante. The aristocratic lords who are high above can't care about the emotions of the soldiers at the bottom.

  In fact, the current state of many noble officers is similar to these soldiers. They are all holding the idea of ​​​​one day at a time, and have no hope for the future at all.

  …

   "Welcome Earl Hudson to Terence City!

  On behalf of the 400,000 defenders on the front line, I would like to express my sincere thanks to you for coming all the way to support us.

  May the great Lord of Dawn bless you, and the friendship between our two countries will last forever..."

  The standardized welcome mode just subtracts some extravagance and simplifies the welcome ceremony in an all-round way.

   This scene fell into Hudson's eyes. Not only was he not angry, but he felt relieved.

   Finally met a pragmatic commander, it was really not easy. If the upper echelons of the frontline troops pay attention to formalism like the dignitaries in the capital, then there is really no hope.

  (end of this chapter)