Alien Arms Empire

 Chapter 118 118Army Expansion Plan

Silver Fox Tavern used their actual actions to prove that Tang Mo's money was not in vain. They obtained first-hand information very efficiently and passed this information to Tang Mo as quickly as possible.

 A ranger galloped from the royal city to Bunas. Another man who looked like a mercenary stayed awake for two days, rode two war horses, and finally found Tang Mo in the chaotic war zone.

However, this time, the intelligence sent was actually not very important, but it proved with practical results that Tang Mo's intelligence network had begun to be initially established.

With such an intelligence network, Tang Mo is no longer blind. He can analyze the information he gets and rationalize the situation he faces more calmly.

Of course, Count Fischerot did not know that Tang Mo already had such a huge intelligence network that did not match the time of his rise. He just felt that Tang Mo seemed to be more suspicious.

On the other hand, he was indeed persuaded by Tang Mo. Since he had to take care of more territory than before, he began to seriously consider Tang Mo's proposal after Tang Mo left.

Before Beiling, the land was vast and sparsely populated, and the population was not large, so they only maintained a force of 1,500 people, which was barely enough.

At that time, Earl Fisherot did not expect that the kingdom did not intend to give him strong support, so he felt that once the war started, there would be reinforcements from the Kingdom of Wright behind him.

 But now this secret tacit understanding seems to have been broken. The Kingdom of Wright has not provided support, so Fischereau finally made up his mind and prepared to expand his army.

However, according to Tang Mo, Fischereau was a little unsure whether it would be appropriate to expand the three legions so that Beiling could have a total strength of four legions.

He knew that after taking control of the area south of the Bingjing River, the population under his control could be said to have doubled several times. In this case, it was reasonable for him to expand his army.

"He just left like that?" Not long after Tang Mo left, Alice walked in, threw the things in her hands on the table with a look of displeasure, and asked.

"He's gone, and he's really back to Bunas. His team didn't stop at all. He just came here temporarily to explain some things to me." Fischereau felt that his treasure had been stolen, and he felt very sad. He replied unhappily.

Alice sighed, then adjusted her mood, and said: "The handover over the Bingjing River was a mess...many noble manors were emptied of their buildings, and officials from various towns were also wiped out."

"How is it? Are you stressed?" Fischereau asked worriedly: "Is it a bit difficult to get such a large piece of land at once?"

"It's a bit difficult. Our manpower is a little small, and we were not ready to accept such a large area of ​​land before. But we can still persevere if we grit our teeth." Alice said a little tiredly: "If he is willing to stay, we It might be a lot easier.”

"That boy refuses to help. In fact, we are only in a cooperative relationship, not a subordinate relationship, so you should stop trying to get his idea." Fischereau reminded with some displeasure: "He is not even my most trusted officer. Kidnapped!"

After finishing speaking, he remembered what Tang Mo told him, so he continued: "Alice, have you ever calculated how much money we will have left after this war?"

"What are you doing?" Alice's beautiful eyebrows furrowed and she looked at her father: "What else is he going to sell us?"

"He suggested that I expand the army. In fact, it is impossible to control such a large area of ​​land with only 1,500 people." Fischerlot explained.

Alice nodded and agreed to the plan: "That's true. We should expand some troops, because after this war, we have already broken up with Susus and the Kingdom of Wright."

"Including Cyric!" Fischereau reminded: "In fact, we have also made enemies with Cyric. We must share part of the pressure and help that kid..."

"How much does he suggest you expand?" Alice first asked Tang Mo's opinion. She felt that Tang Mo's opinion should be consulted in this regard.

 “4,500 men, three legions.” Fischereau replied.

"Too many!" Alice shook her head and rejected the proposal without thinking: "Father, although we are very rich recently, it is very expensive to support four legions. We need to find someone who can support these armies. Only with industry can we have the confidence to expand so many armies!”

"He suggested that I expand at least 2 legions and 3,000 people." Fisherot then said the plan that Tang Mo first mentioned.

Alice fell into deep thought and finally came up with a compromise plan: "Well...actually, we don't need to expand by 3,000 people at once. We can expand by 1,500 people first, and after they start training, we can recruit 1,500 more people." That’s it.”

 She is in charge of Beiling's money bag and is very skilled at it. To increase the total number of troops, on the one hand, the total population must be increased, and on the other hand, the territory's income must be increased.

 Only with enough money and population can we support an army of sufficient size. This is a sustainable virtuous cycle. Otherwise, recruiting a large number of soldiers will only become a disaster that digs holes for itself.

“Over the kingdom, the person sent is Baos. Minister of Construction.” Then, Fischerot mentioned the information that Tang Mo deliberately showed him.

"Boss? The king sent such a transparent person to us...do you know this?" Alice looked at Fisherow in surprise, as if she was trying hard to recall any acquaintances her father had in the royal city. Fischereau didn't hide anything and said directly: "The information Tang Mo got... This guy doesn't seem to be as simple as he seems. He has an independent intelligence network... better than mine."

"Then we have chosen the right ally, haven't we?" Alice smiled knowingly and looked at her father. She didn't know whether she was showing off her vision or really joking.

Fishero, who felt helpless about his daughter, sighed and continued to ask his daughter: "When Baos comes here, what requests should we make?"

Alice, who had just chased Tang Mo back from the Bingjing River, stretched out a little tiredly and asked doubtfully: "Didn't Tang Mo tell you everything?"

"He didn't say anything..." Fischereau was stunned for a moment, and then immediately said to Alice.

Alice waved her hand and reminded Fisherow: "The agreement between him and Susas has been made very clear. We want to expand our military power, and we want the land south of the Ice Crystal River... and a marquis! "

Hearing what Alice said, Fischereau was shocked. He immediately shook his head and said: "Are you kidding? Your Majesty will not promote me to a marquis... If I become the only marquis in the kingdom..."

"Father, this is just our price. As for how much they give, it depends on their counter-offer." Alice smiled like a blooming flower.

 …

In the Kingdom of Wright, in the Royal City, in the manor of the Cyric Consortium, a subordinate lowered his head in frustration and asked: "Sir! Something about Bunas..."

Giss waved his hand irritably, shelving all his original plans for Bunas: "Let's put it aside for now! Can't you see that things here have made me very anxious? Damn it! How did I support you guys? A bunch of idiots with no sense at all.”

 He has really been Alexander recently, because the operation against Beiling planned by him seemed to have completely failed.

Gith threw a letter from Susus into the brazier and gritted his teeth and said: "We cannot let the kingdom of Sussus be completely destroyed. This is not good for anyone! If the situation becomes serious, we will be in other countries." Internal prestige will be affected.”

"So, sir, what are we going to do?" Another subordinate asked, bowing his body and lowering his head.

"Find a way to stop this farce! No matter what conditions Beiling offers, let the Kingdom of Wright recognize it first by pinching its nose!" Geese ordered coldly: "The side of Susas...is not under our control! "

"But, the person in charge of Susas..." the subordinate who spoke in front asked immediately.

Ghis stared at the flames burning in the brazier and ordered: "Leave the matter to the person in charge of the Kingdom of Susas! Anyway, it was his side that lost the battle, so someone has to take the blame, right?"

"But, sir, rumors that Beiling is equipped with a large number of new weapons have been widely circulated among the defeated troops in Susas." The subordinate quickly reminded: "We investigated many of them, and their confessions are quite good. Consistent.”

This matter cannot be hidden now. Thousands of people have seen Beiling's new weapons, and even General Tucci was killed. This kind of thing cannot be concealed at all, and there is no need to conceal it at all.

"They all confirmed that at the three forks of Beiling, a troop that did not belong to Beiling appeared. This troop was wearing long gray-green coats, holding new weapons, and using a very powerful cannon." Look. When Guise stopped talking, the subordinate continued: "On the other side, the Sussus troops who fought against Count Fischereau also confirmed that the Northridge Army was equipped with a brand-new musket, and the rate of fire was that of our Ciri Three times as good as a flintlock!"

"Is there more?" Giese felt his temples jumping and his whole body was on the verge of exploding.

He really missed the days when Becky was around. At least he could share some of the pressure and give him some reliable ideas.

Now, Becky is missing, and it is related to the new weapons in Northridge - Keith feels that all the recent troubles seem to be directed at him.

The subordinate quickly explained: "No, we have no less than ten confessions of this kind. Susas will surely prepare them. They will dump the blame on us, and we will be very disadvantaged by then..."

Ghis waved his hand impatiently, ready to be an ostrich and escape from everything in front of him: "Go down! I understand."

 “But sir!” The subordinate was a little anxious.

 “Get down!” Geese shouted coldly.

 “Yes!” Several subordinates immediately silenced themselves and exited Guis’s room.

 (End of this chapter)