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Chaos, the entire Warhammer Kingdom is in chaos.Losing the restraint of the expeditionary force, the major factions have started a crazy infighting mode.

First, the resistance armed forces from all over the country joined forces to overthrow the exile faction, and then there was a split within the resistance armed forces, with grassroots factions and noble factions fighting non-stop.

There is no doubt that the shadow of the Moxi people must be behind this.If there is no external provocation, even if there is a conflict, it will not intensify so quickly.

After all, in the previous war, countless veteran nobles had been eliminated, leaving a large piece of unclaimed land for everyone to divide.

None of this has anything to do with the returning Hudson.For the Warhammer people, infighting is a terrible thing; but looking at the whole continent, it becomes a small disturbance not worth mentioning.

The international impact it caused has not been as high as the elves' robbery to rescue the captives, which has received a high degree of attention.

But it's just a matter of concern, the Warhammer Kingdom is in a state of anarchy again, and all parties who want to protest don't know who to turn to.

When it comes, it is as fast as the wind, but when it returns, it becomes a snail.It's not that the quality of the expeditionary force has declined, it's mainly because there are too many spoils.

There are not many things directly seized, but there are many gifts received.Hudson didn't eat alone, it was a military practice to share the profits.

In order to transport the loot, everyone's poor horses are now pulling carts.Not only did the cavalry become infantry, but they also had to work part-time as civilian husbands.

No one complained about the hardships of transporting your loot.Everyone has a lot of big and small bags, and on the surface it seems that the harvest is similar.

The difference lies in the value. The more outstanding the military exploits, the higher the value of the spoils.

The trophies of the officers and soldiers at the bottom are mostly practical.Cloth, salt, tea, gold coins...

Obviously, Hudson also worked hard on the distribution of spoils.In the case of meeting actual needs, be as fair and equitable as possible.

"Marshal, urgent report from the northern line!"

After receiving the battle report and scanning it roughly, Hudson said blankly: "Got it."

He was startled, thinking that something big happened, but he didn't expect to lose a line of defense.

The line of defense created by temporary rush work is not bad if it can be used, what else can I ask for.

If you lose it, you lose it. From the northern border to the southern border, the kingdom still has countless lines of defense.

Even the orc empire in its heyday had no way to break through the kingdom's defenses in a short period of time, let alone now.

With rich experience in beatings, the Kingdom's army can always preserve its vitality to the maximum extent while losing its defense line.

Data don't lie.A line of defense held back the orc army for more than a month, losing [-] troops, which Hudson could fully accept.

Of course, there is serious water in these figures as well.It is said that the enemy army was delayed for more than a month, and the time for the enemy to actually launch an attack must be much shorter.

Hudson is sure that the orcs have no idea at the moment, but if they want to keep the newly recovered prairie, they have to continue this war.

According to his original idea, the orc empire would invade the kingdom with all its strength, and the newly recovered provinces in northern Xinjiang would all fall, and the battlefield would be placed on the territory of the five northern dukes.

This is not to cheat teammates, but that the five dukes are often beaten. They are the most experienced in facing the orc invasion, and the fortifications in the territory are also the most complete.

In contrast, the newly recovered provinces are not good enough.The development time is too short, the infrastructure is not perfect, and the battlefield is placed there, and logistics is a big problem.

If it weren't for Hudson's quick victory on the western front, the pressure of the two fronts was superimposed, and the kingdom would not last long at all.

The army moved forward slowly, as if it was completely unaffected by the defeat in Northern Xinjiang.It's just that Hudson can sit, but it doesn't mean that all the northern Xinjiang nobles can also sit.

Unlike ordinary human countries, the Alpha Kingdom's handling of lords' lost cities and lands is extremely strict.

In the previous orc invasions, countless noble lords died on the battlefield. It wasn't that they couldn't run, but that they couldn't run.

The killing of the orcs is a test of life and death for the noble lords in the border areas.

In the Emerald Palace, Caesar IV was in a state of sorrow and joy.He had just received the good news of the truce on the western front, and a letter of plea for help from northern Xinjiang came to him like snowflakes.

"The Expeditionary Army, how long will it take to reach the capital?"

Caesar IV asked with concern.

The "Expeditionary Army", this special army, has placed high hopes on the kingdom since its birth.

Facts have proved that Wang Guo made the right move.Relying on the high mobility of the elite cavalry, they quickly defeated the alliance of the ancient survivors, deterred the elves, and laid the foundation for the signing of the non-aggression treaty.

These are only direct impacts, causing even greater indirect impacts.After the Warhammer Battle of the Great Plains, the countries' judgment on the strength of the Alpha Kingdom was once again invisibly elevated.

The international status that had fallen due to the severe injury after the war suddenly came back.

"Heroes" are always vulnerable to special attention.In particular, the expeditionary army was assembled from private armies of various families, and the royal family was the main force among them.

Nearly [-]% of the officers and soldiers in the expeditionary force came from the royal family.It can be said that the elite children of the younger generation of the royal family are basically stuffed in.

The situation of each family is similar, and they all sent their best children to experience it, and learn how Hudson used soldiers by the way.

Compared with the illustrious military achievements of the expeditionary army, they actually cared more about the safety of their own children.

In the battle report issued earlier by Hudson, there was only one death toll, and the identity of the deceased was not introduced in detail.

"Your Majesty, according to the current speed of the expeditionary force, it will take about ten days to reach the capital.

You see, do you want to urge them to speed up? "

Archduke Effiero asked tentatively.

The news that the expeditionary army has gained a lot is no secret in the capital.

My own children are also in the army, and there is a high probability that they are also a member of the vested interests, so naturally no one will criticize this.

Including the slow marching speed, it is also acquiesced by everyone.What's more, after such a long period of high-intensity combat, it is time for the expeditionary force to rest and reorganize, and the elite cannot be discarded just because they are on their way.

"Forget it, they have a lot of luggage and items, so the marching speed should be slower, just slower!"

Caesar IV waved his hand and said.

When they came back, the speed was less than half of the time when they went out, and the expeditionary force could be regarded as setting a record, which was completely contrary to the normal march of "returning like an arrow".

Caesar IV was able to calm down because it was time to reap the fruits of victory on the western front, and it was not unacceptable to temporarily lose the sparsely populated poor provinces in the north.

It doesn't mean that other great nobles can also bear it.In addition to letters of appeal for help, it is inevitable to start public relations in the capital.

"Your Majesty, there is no need to worry about the reward of the expeditionary army for the time being. But the situation in northern Xinjiang is urgent. Since the war broke out, we have fallen to thirteen counties, and many strategic locations have been threatened.

Earl Oran, Earl Albert, Earl Doug, Earl Forbes in the border area...all sent urgent letters for help.

The Marquis James, the commander-in-chief of the front line, also sent a letter of appeal for help, claiming that the defense line deployed by the kingdom in the border area was far from meeting the needs of the war.

According to his estimation, if there is no more reinforcements to join the battle, in the next three to six months, the kingdom will lose the seven northern provinces again. "

The prime minister, the Grand Duke of Newfoundland, said solemnly.

From a purely economic point of view, the seven provinces in northern Xinjiang have directly contributed negatively to the kingdom, and the central government has to allocate funds for relief every year.

But the accounts are not calculated that way, the Alpha Kingdom has a total of more than 30 provinces, and losing seven provinces at once, no one can afford the political impact.

If such a tragedy really happened, then the emerging aristocratic group that had just risen would definitely suffer a devastating blow.

The political structure of the kingdom will definitely be impacted.The old aristocrat's right to speak has been further strengthened, and Hudson is the only one left among the emerging aristocrats.

There is no problem with self-protection. If you want him to balance the power of the old nobles alone, then you don't have to fantasize about it.It is even more likely to jump ship directly and join the old noble camp.

Anyway, the internal camp confrontation in the Alpha Kingdom is not that sharp, and the boundaries between the old and new aristocratic groups have always been blurred.

The Koslow family has also been inherited for thousands of years, and Hudson has made up for the shortcomings of the inheritance. As long as you have a thicker skin, you can also join the circle.

"National mobilization?"

Caesar IV asked uncertainly.

Every time the orcs fully invaded, the Alpha Kingdom would mobilize the whole country.It stands to reason that this time will be no exception, but the reality does not allow it.

The strategic materials raised by the kingdom at the moment are far less than in previous wars.If there is a nationwide mobilization, the biggest problem is how to solve the logistics of the army.

The newly recovered seven provinces in northern Xinjiang are all poor. The local industrial economy is almost zero, and the food production is difficult to support themselves.

Don't say that it is to provide food, grass and supplies for the army, and it is not bad if it is not hindered.Maybe the kingdom will have to take out valuable strategic materials to rescue the refugees caused by the war.

"Your Majesty, it is absolutely impossible!

The current situation has not reached that level yet, and the national mobilization has too much influence, so it can only be the last choice.

Because of this war, in the past month, the kingdom has added a new financial deficit of 380 million gold coins.

If you are short of money, you can still find a way, but you can't change the strategic materials.There are wars everywhere now, and it is difficult to buy enough strategic materials even if you have money.

We have gone to great lengths to raise supplies.The material consumption of the more than 50 troops on the front line alone drove the whole kingdom to go crazy. "

The Minister of Finance, Marquis Delgado, cried bitterly.

Among the high positions in the Alpha Kingdom, the most difficult one is the Ministry of Finance.It seems to have a high position and weight, but it is actually a mess.

Either filling the hole, or trying to find a way to fill the hole.From home to abroad, their creditors are everywhere.

In the dead of night, the bald-headed Marquis Delgado wanted to let the finances go bankrupt instead of just doing it badly.

However, this kind of stinking thing can only be thought about in the end.If you really want to go bankrupt, you can't appear in your own hands.

Among the ministers of the kingdom, Marquis Delgado submitted the most resignation letters.The resignation letters contributed by one person exceed the sum of the heads of various government departments.

At the beginning of Caesar IV's accession to the throne, he once wanted to replace this preoccupied old man, but finally dismissed this dangerous idea after gaining a deep understanding of the kingdom's finances.

In any case, Marquis Delgado was able to close the gap without causing financial collapse.

If you change to someone with poor ability, you might be overwhelmed all of a sudden.This kind of shocking hole, Caesar IV will be scared when he sees it.

"Marquis Delgado is right. Given the current situation in the kingdom, if we really mobilize the whole country, we can only last for more than five months at most.

In particular, the road conditions in these seven provinces were worrying, which added to the logistical pressure.According to the estimates of our Ministry of Military Affairs, maintaining the current strength on the front line is almost the limit.

The best choice now is to let the front line hold on for a while, and then go to the front line to fight the enemy after the expeditionary force completes its rest.

This is also the opinion of Marshal Hudson! "

Archduke Effiero echoed.

As the minister of military affairs, he knows the soldiers well.The situation on the front line is indeed dangerous, but it is not time to collapse immediately.

Without the support of the Human Race Alliance, it is a miracle in itself to be able to support 50 troops to fight on their own.

"Your Majesty, what the two ministers said is very reasonable, but we have to consider the demands of the frontline nobles.

If we cannot send reinforcements in a short period of time, can we consider replacing with a strong commander? "

The moment the prime minister, the Grand Duke of Newfoundland, spoke, Caesar IV understood it instantly.Originally, I wondered why these issues were so controversial. The relationship was just acting for him, and the real purpose was to change coaches.

Hudson hadn't even arrived in the capital yet, so he was assigned a new position so quickly.The Marquis James, who needs to be sacrificed, happens to be his confidant.

Opposition was impossible. The most powerful people in the court had unified their positions, and the local nobles also made demands, and the king had no way to stop them.

It's not that everyone doesn't give Marquis James a chance, it's because he can't win the battle!No matter what the reason is, if you lose, you lose.

Compared with a defeated commander, everyone is more willing to believe that in the last battle, Hudson beat the orc to doubt his life.

Even though Marquis James's performance was not bad, and he was able to keep the main force of the Kingdom's army when the enemy was strong and we were weak, but he couldn't stand the comparison.

"It's a big taboo for military strategists to change coaches. Besides, Marshal Hudson just finished a big battle and needs time to adjust and rest.

The expeditionary force that has just returned to China also needs to restore its combat effectiveness, and it is also inseparable from Marshal Hudson.

Otherwise, let Marquis James continue to serve as the commander-in-chief of the front line, and wait for Marshal Hudson to finish handling the affairs of the expeditionary force before taking over the command of the front line. "

Caesar IV fought hard for Tao.

After working hard for such a long time, he still had to return to zero in the end, and his heart was broken.However, his performance on the front line made him lack the confidence to support Marquis James.

Gaining time at this moment is also Caesar IV's last struggle.If Marquis James can win a big victory on the front line, he can also gain some military say.

After everyone looked at each other, they agreed.It can't be compared with Hudson, but compared to other generals in the kingdom, Marquis James has at least the experience of commanding hundreds of thousands of troops.

During the last war, he followed Hudson as the deputy commander, and after the war, he served as the commander of the standing army. He still has very rich experience in leading troops.

In fact, everyone does not want the Hudson family to dominate.The current embarrassing situation is only due to the lack of candidates to check and balance.