The King Chapter 200

  Chapter 200 Master of Cake Painting

   Arriving at Flying Bear Castle after a long journey, Hudson looked much better looking at the tall city wall in front of him.

  In addition to the main city, there are more than a dozen castles, large and small, closely connected with the Flying Bear Castle.

  Compared with the main city, these castles obviously lack the vicissitudes of time. It can be seen at a glance that this is a temporary construction.

   Obviously, the Irwin family put their heart into city defense. It's a pity that their luck was not very good, and the main force of the family was lost on the battlefield early.

   "Welcome Earl Hudson, Viscount Raquel!"

  A hearty voice came from the welcoming team.

   It's just that from the man's fully armed attire and the army behind him ready to go, it's clear that he is not here to welcome, but more like running away.

   It seems that they can't wait for this change of defense, and they don't want to stay on the front line for a moment.

   "Your Excellency, you are welcome! What do you want?"

   Hudson asked pretending not to know.

  Because the topic was brought up, the middle-aged officer was a little embarrassed.

  It's normal to switch defenses and leave, but running away in such a hurry is a bit too much.

   They were all forced out. The fall of Bethel Fortress has frightened the defenders of Flying Bear Castle.

  The Liboron family tried their best, but they couldn't stop the orc army, let alone them.

   Now the weather is calm, that is because the orcs have shrunk their forces and attacked the Bethel Fortress with all their strength.

  Before the battle to defend Bethel Fortress started, the defenders of Flying Bear Castle were also beaten. The two legions stationed here have long been tortured by the orcs to death.

   It was hard to wait for the arrival to change defenses and rest. If you don't run quickly, you won't be able to leave when the orc army kills you.

   "Your Excellency, I am looking forward to you.

  After days of fighting, we have long been exhausted, lest there will be problems in the fortress.

   Now that you are here, we can also go back and take a break to catch up on a good night's sleep.

   Flying Bear Castle is here for you!

  Earl Hudson, Viscount Raquel, let's take a step first and wait until we get together after the war..."

  After finishing the polite words, the middle-aged officer couldn't wait to set off with the team, not giving him a chance to stay.

   Seeing this scene, Hudson was also speechless.

  But after looking at the team leaving the city, I immediately understood what was going on.

   Obviously, these guys only knew that the Bethel Fortress had fallen, and they didn't know the heavy price paid by the Bearman Royal Court. They mistakenly thought that the enemy would attack immediately, so they reacted so aggressively.

   It is impossible to explain, Hudson is too lazy to keep him because he is in a hurry to leave.

  The war has just begun, and it is still fine, but I don't know when I will lie down. To make friends at such a time is to increase troubles in vain.

   Watching the two legions leave, Hudson found that their team was much shorter than the normal legion.

  During the war, the main battle armies on the front line were dissatisfied, and there was only one explanation: they were lost on the battlefield.

  You can tell autumn by seeing a leaf. It is definitely not just the defenders of Flying Bear Castle who have suffered heavy losses. I am afraid that the defenders on the entire defense line have been tortured enough by the orcs.

  The foreign garrison has left, but the Erwin family is still there. Although a patriarch died, it did not mean that the obligation was completed.

  Unless he can give up inheriting the title and territory, the lord's obligation to guard the land still cannot be avoided.

   As a member of the aristocratic group, Hudson is very aware of how closed this group is. Once he gives up his foundation, it is almost impossible to get it back.

  Staying behind is a narrow escape, but starting a new business is a near-death. Even if you can really let go of all this, the ending will not be much better.

  No aristocratic status, not protected by the rules of the game, they are fat sheep that have just come out of the slaughter, and anyone who sees them will kill them with a knife.

  Voluntary renunciation is different from exiled nobles. The family lost their fief and the head of the family died in battle. If the heir wants to inherit the territory, he cannot inherit it, but he is still the legal heir in terms of law.

  Theoretically speaking, as long as the Principality of Moxi recovers the lost land, they can still inherit the territory.

  Looking at the choice of the Erwin family, it is also the same route as these nobles. The new Patriarch fully cooperates in defending the city, and naturally everyone is happy if he defends it.

   If you can't keep it, arrange for the younger generation to leave, pay for a new head of the family and the remaining private army of the family, wait for the day when the principality recovers the lost land, and regain everything lost again.

  After taking over the power of city defense from the immature Viscount William, Hudson took a group of trusted officers and patrolled around the city. When it comes to his wealth and life, he dare not take it lightly.

  Dapest City, the good news made Chris IX's gloomy face slightly better. If he had received such good news before the fall of the Bethel fortress, he would have definitely celebrated with a drink.

   But it was too late. A tactical victory could not make up for a strategic mistake. The greatest significance of the "good news" is only to boost morale.

   "Has the record been verified? They really wiped out a Beamon cavalry regiment?"

  Chris IX asked with concern.

   It has long been the norm to use artistic methods to report the record.

  The principality needs to appease people's hearts. If it doesn't embellish it, no one can bear the battle report of losing every day.

   But this time is an exception. The record of annihilating a Beamon cavalry regiment is already big enough. If you pour water into it, it will look too fake.

   "Your Majesty, our Military Affairs Department has verified the record many times. The Wright County Army and the newly formed 23rd Army are indeed on the way, annihilating a Beamon cavalry regiment."

  Martins replied in the affirmative.

  This wave of record, that can't be more true. No matter how hard you pick, you can't find any problems.

  The modified content on the battle report is nothing more than concealing that the Beamon Cavalry Regiment had a **** battle with the enemy before falling into their encirclement.

  The flaws in the details are all minor problems. The process of the battle is not important, the key is that the number of behemoths captured matches.

  The actual record is the most convincing. If they come a few more times, the Beamon family will definitely not be able to bear it.

   "As long as there is no problem, let's promote it directly! With this good news, it will also be a big boost to the morale of the domestic army."

  Chris IX said calmly.

   "Your Majesty, there are no problems at all. There are no faults in the battle results and battle reports, but there is a big problem in the battle damage.

  According to the data they reported, the Wright County Legion lost more than 2,800 horses, and the newly formed 23rd Legion lost 500 horses.

   But according to what we know, the entire Wrightshire Army does not have 2,000 horses. How did they lose so many horses!

  We sent people to communicate with Earl Hudson, but he insisted that the loss is so big, let us replenish him as soon as possible. "

   Martins said rather helplessly.

   False reporting of war damage is nothing new.

  In the case of a victory, as long as there are not too many false reports, the Ministry of Military Affairs will choose to default, which is a reward for the meritorious officials.

   If you cross the boundary, you have to send someone to check it out. Under normal circumstances, everyone abides by the tacit agreement and will not go too far.

  The Ministry of Military Affairs is only approved, and the logistics department under it is responsible for the replenishment of supplies. If the people below are allowed to lie, the logistical work will be impossible.

   After a long time, the logistics department has also learned. Usually, based on the information you have, you will first calculate a number, and then use this as a standard. When replenishing supplies, you will slash the battle damage reported below.

  For example: The newly formed 23rd Army reported a battle loss of 500 horses, and the ones that finally got it might only be 300 horses.

  The Wrightshire Army is an exception, as a guest army does not need to abide by the unspoken rules. If the Ministry of Military Affairs confirms the figures on the battle damage, the Ministry of Logistics can only pay in full.

  The logistics department, which suffered a loss once, now wants to hide away when it sees Hudson. How dare it cut a knife on his supplies.

   In case of trouble, this unspoken rule that cannot be put on the table cannot be used as a reason for them to escape responsibility.

   "How much did the horses of the Wrightshire Army lose?"

  Chris IX asked with concern.

   "According to the news from the logistics department officials stationed in Flying Bear Fort, the fodder received by the Wright County Legion has only decreased slightly.

  Based on this, the number of horses they lost would not exceed two hundred, or even less than a hundred. Even with the addition of rough horses, the battle damage would not exceed 500 horses.

   Judging from the information we have collected, the Earl of Hudson is particularly keen on cavalry. In addition to a standard cavalry regiment, a large number of poor horses are also equipped.

  All the soldiers of the Wrightshire Regiment have learned to ride horses. The siege of the Beamon Cavalry Regiment this time turned infantry into cavalry. There were as many as 3,500 cavalrymen dispatched by them alone.

  There are so many poor horses, some of them were exchanged for weapons and equipment seized on the battlefield, and most of them were extorted from our logistics department. The poor horses they used to accompany the army were still pulling carts.

  As this continues, I very much doubt that the Wrightshire Regiment will become a cavalry regiment before the war is over. "

   Martins couldn't help complaining.

  As the Minister of Military Affairs, he likes all the troops that can fight.

  Even if the elite army needed more supplies, he would not blink. He has also seen a lot of all kinds of coquettish operations by the titans.

   But this is the first time he has encountered this way of changing from infantry to cavalry.

   Tucao belongs to Tucao, but he still didn't clearly raise objections. Although there are some discordant rules, the unstoppable strong have privileges.

"give him!"

  Chris IX rubbed his forehead and said.

  Hesitated for a moment, then added: "Tell Earl Hudson that the war horse is only a small problem.

  If he can kill another 5,000 Beamon cavalry, or annihilate 10,000 other royal troops, I will have no problem changing all of him into cavalry! "

  Painting, naked painting.

   If so many elite orcs can be killed, it is estimated that there will not be many people left in the Wright County Legion. Everyone is gone, and the promised change of clothes will naturally not be a problem.

   It would be better if there wasn't too much breakage. If you pay some equipment, you will have an extra elite cavalry regiment available, and the Principality of Moxi will not lose money.

  As for whether Hudson can turn the elite infantry into elite cavalry, there is a case of annihilation of the Beamon Cavalry Regiment, and Chris IX is not worried at all.

   "Your Majesty, how do you think about the matter of awarding meritorious officials? Or do you follow the old practice and accumulate it for calculation after the war?"

  Prime Minister Herceg asked tentatively.

  My son is also on the battlefield, even if he follows along with his military exploits, it is still a military exploit. As a vested interest, concern is inevitable.

   With the eldest son's life and death uncertain, he now has to devote more energy to the second son.

  Perhaps Raquel's personal ability is very average, but he is lucky. He got on his thigh at the beginning, and he can just lie down and win.

  With his luck, the probability of surviving this troubled world is very high. Coupled with the fact that people are young, there is still a lot of room for plasticity. It is still possible to cultivate a spare tire as a family heir.

   "Send someone to ask for their own opinions. Adding the credits of the last time, many people's credits are enough to promote a title, or exchange for a fief.

  If they want to settle, the principality can give them settlement rewards. Titles, fiefdoms, gold, silver and jewellery, beauties, and cultivation resources are all up to them to choose.

  If you don't plan to settle, then according to the old practice, the accumulation will be calculated after the war.

  Related explanation work, the Ministry of Military Affairs must do a good job, and there must be no trouble.

  Wrightshire Legion, the title cannot be promoted, so let's reward some real things!

  The Ministry of Foreign Affairs continued to contact them, trying to win over as many nobles as possible. You can be more generous in the title fief.

  Especially that Earl of Hudson, if we can win over and let him be stationed in the northern border area, we can also..."

  Chris IX's words seemed unintentional, but they were actually said deliberately for everyone to hear. The main thing is to worry that the subordinates will not work hard, after all, no one wants to divide their own interests.

  Although the Principality of Moxi is not very attractive to the nobles of the Alpha Kingdom, as long as it promises a large profit, it will always be able to lure a few fools over.

  After being active for such a long time, I have not achieved any results. If I say that it has nothing to do with the passive sabotage of my subordinates, I am afraid no one will believe it.

  Now deliberately naming and stationing in the northern Xinjiang area is the best promise to the domestic nobles. After this war, there are probably not many nobles who are willing to be neighbors with orcs.

  According to the past experience of the Alpha Kingdom, the Orc Empire will launch a full-scale invasion every few decades. Maybe everyone can meet for the second time in their lifetime.

  The border always needs to be guarded by someone. If you don't want to go, you can only let others go.

  If the nobles of the Principality don't want the territory in the north, and it ends up in the hands of the king, the royal family can't be allowed to top the tank, right?

  Central government directly under the jurisdiction?

   Not to mention that there is no such precedent, the problem is that everyone is worried! Judge others by yourself, no matter what kind of person you are, most other people are not much better.

   The rapid fall of the Augustsburg defense line, although everyone didn't say it, they knew it very well in their hearts, and it was absolutely inseparable from the bureaucrats who presided over the construction of the defense line.

   No accountability was carried out because the guys who were in charge of building the defense line back then are now buried in the ground. The last unlucky guy fell on the battlefield together with the line of defense.

  This cannot be solved by substitutions. The aristocratic lords built the castle themselves, and once they found a problem, they said they would rework it. The cost is not worth mentioning in front of the wealth and life.

  But bureaucrats can't do it, no matter how clean they are, it's useless. After all, the budget has a limit, and it cannot be reworked at will.

   Even if a problem is discovered, for the sake of his own position, he will choose to cover it up. Anyway, as long as the orcs don't make a full-scale invasion during their tenure, Ray won't explode.

  Have suffered a loss once, and paid the blood price for it, no one wants to come again.

   "Your Majesty, please rest assured. Our Ministry of Foreign Affairs will definitely work hard to complete it!"

  (end of this chapter)

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