Although the prophecy does not mean that it will happen 100%, it at least shows that they have a high chance of winning. This coincides with the prediction of the Scandinavian Master. Their chance of victory lies in the north, not in the south.
It's just that compared to the vague predictions of the Grand Master Scanbhe, Sazas's predictions are a bit too detailed.
Either this is the chief of the necromancy department, who also specializes in the prophecy department and has extraordinary attainments in this area.
Either he was speaking his own words through prophecy, and there was a lot of personal information mixed in with the truth and lies.
No matter which one, Yamen Khan doesn't care, because the plan is just a plan, and how to execute it is his business.
If he saw a better chance of victory, he would definitely not delay even a little bit because of the so-called prophecy.
Just like he did not let the Kingdom of Ser go easily because of the prediction of the National Master Scanbhe, those who deserve to be tested must be tested.
If the Kingdom of Sayre does not even block his vanguard army, his army will inevitably sweep in and destroy the Kingdom of Sayre first.
Prophecies should not be completely disbelieved, nor should they be completely believed.
This is a truth that all smart people know, so how could Yamen Khan not know it?
Facts have proven that when the benefits are large enough, even evil countries like the Ser Kingdom can become reliable allies. Their eagerness to destroy the Leatherman Kingdom is far more urgent than that of the Tukan people.
The subsequent development pattern of the script is completely in accordance with Sazas' prediction.
It’s just that the Leatherman witches are not kind. They obviously predicted the coming disaster of this war.
When the Tukan Jingqi bypassed the Sunrise Mountains and launched an attack on the highest mountains, they found that except for a small number of berserker battle groups used to contain them, the Leatherman civilians had already crossed over with their families and their families. Lake Assen flows into the giant valley.
There is no longer a boat or raft that can cross the lake on the east coast of Assen Lake.
It only took Tukan three days to capture Fort Leatherman and completely destroy it.
But the Leatherman Berserkers, with the cooperation of the Leatherman Witches, retreated in an orderly manner, suffering only a few casualties.
The Leatherman Kingdom did this out of sheer desperation.
Tukan's army surged forward, numbering in the hundreds of thousands, plus the monster vassals along the way. The number alone was comparable to that of the entire Leatherman Kingdom population.
And the Kingdom of Seer is watching eagerly from the side.
In name, they were feinting, helping Tukan's army find opportunities to attack.
In fact, all the elites of the Kingdom of Cyre, including the Griffin Legion, the Skeleton Legion, the Monster Legion and a large number of extraordinary red-robed mages, all gathered on the south bank of Lake Mosantir.
As long as the Leatherman Kingdom relaxes its vigilance against them, they will come out in force and swallow up the Leatherman Kingdom in one go.
Rather than losing its territory to Ser, the Leatherman Kingdom would rather surrender it to the Tukan army.
Still for that reason.
No matter how powerful the Tukan army is, they are just transiting dragons. They will only sweep through here. The Leatherman Kingdom is just a springboard for them to attack Faerûn. Whether they advance or retreat, they will not be here. Stay on this piece of land for a long time.
As long as they kept their own people and wealth, the damage caused by Tukan's army would be relatively limited, and they couldn't take away the land.
The Ser Kingdom is different. They are local snakes, and they have been peeking at the Leatherman Kingdom for more than a day or two.
If the land of Leatherman Kingdom falls into their hands, they will quickly take root here, and it will be extremely difficult to regain it.
As for whether the Tukan army will hand over the land of the Leatherman Kingdom to the Ser Kingdom, this issue is a question that needs to be considered when the Tukan army is in decline.
When their military front was strong, there was no need to consider it at all.
Because this is their retreat, how could they safely leave their retreat to outsiders to protect it?
The Leatherman Kingdom's move of retreating into advance gave them a certain amount of room for tactical detours. The witches and berserkers who had been withdrawn from Leatherman Castle and a large number of Leatherman militiamen were stationed on the west bank of Lake Asen, leaving them frozen. On the lake, the plan to take advantage of the opportunity and make a quick assault failed.
The lake surface can be frozen or destroyed.
This move is useful in unexpected situations. Once the opponent is prepared, if he is not careful, his elite will be trapped and killed in the lake.
The most important thing is that the weather temperature is not yet warm.
The ice now formed on the lake is not even thin. Using magic to freeze it can allow tens of thousands of Tukan Rangers to pass through. It is difficult to do this manually, unless the winter goddess Oluel descends into the divine incarnation. possible.
The battle was dragged into overtime.
Letters asking for help were sent to other countries in the interior of Faerûn.
However, it was not the Kingdom of Leatherman that requested help, but the Council of Cesk.
The nature of the Kingdom of Sesk is somewhat similar to that of the Kingdom of Sambia. It is also an oligarchy, with wealthy merchants and farmers forming merchant councils to rule various cities.
However, they are not like Sambian businessmen who do whatever it takes to get wealth, so their reputation is not that bad.
But their wealth level is only higher than that of Sambia, because they are backed by the Golden Road.
This road, like its name, is flowing with gold, because it is the only commercial road connecting the continent of Faerûn and the continent of Kara-atu. Countless Kara-atu specialties are transported along this trade road, such as girls' skin. Smooth and soft silk and satin, ceramics as exquisite as works of art, sweet and delicious tea leaves, etc.
These have a very broad market in Faerûn and are very popular.
The dwarf products, dwarf equipment and magic equipment produced in Faerun are also very popular in the Karatu continent. Every time they come back, the price has skyrocketed dozens of times. There is no more profitable business than this - provided that If you can ignore the long journey of tens of thousands of kilometers and the risks involved.
This kind of merchant government is destined to make it impossible for them to maintain a large number of organized armies. They usually use mercenaries.
These mercenaries were barely enough to drive away the monster tribes and protect the safety of their trade routes.
But when it comes to war, especially in large-scale wars where the army is tens of thousands, mercenaries who lack good command and organization are not enough.
It is difficult for a force of 10,000 mercenaries to withstand a frontal charge from a regular army of 3,000 people.
When Tukan's army broke through the Leatherman Kingdom's first line of defense in the Sunrise Mountains, the Sesk Council behind him immediately panicked.
They are very likely to be the next target of the attack. They definitely have no hope on their own. They can only pin their hopes on those kind countries and implore them to lend a helping hand to them for the sake of sharing weal and woe.
The first one to respond to the Sesk Council was neither Aglalon and Imbutu, which were closest to them, nor the Kingdom of Cormyr, which was a model for the kingdoms of the Sea of Fallen Stars, but the Zhentarim, which was known for its evil and ruthless nature.
They sent an army of tens of thousands of orcs to Sesk.
Don't just hear the Orc Legion and think that it is cannon fodder and a miscellaneous army. It refers to the Orc tribe that is usually controlled by the dark intelligence network using various dark means.
The Orc Legion is composed of elites carefully selected from the Orc tribes. They not only have strong combat power, but also have good intelligence. They must be at least in a controllable state and able to obey the orders of the dark intelligence network.
You must at least open the career template to be eligible for selection.
And the dark intelligence network's financial resources are well-known, and they will definitely be armed to the teeth.
Such an orc army can make people tremble wherever they go.
In name, the Zhentarim Council protects the common interests of the entire Faerûn continent and prevents foreigners from invading and destroying the peace here.
In fact, everyone who cares knows that this is an oracle from Cyric, the god of conspiracy. The fact that Yamen Khan is another son of the killing god Baal, the god of killing, no longer appears when he first appears on the battlefield. What a secret.
More than anyone else, the new God of Slaughter wants to kill Yamen Khan and prevent him from leading an army to destroy his power in Faerûn and kill his followers.
Even if they knew this, those kind people would not dare to let Tukan's army rush into Faerûn. Doing so would certainly have a huge impact on Cyric, the god of conspiracy, but those kind people would also be affected. A fatal blow.
King Asan of the Kingdom of Cormyr lived up to expectations and stood up at the critical moment and issued a king's speech that resounded throughout Faerûn.
"In such a serious moment,
It may be a critical moment for the survival of the mainland.
To all intelligent life on the continent,
Whether it is humans or other races delivering this message.
I share your mixed feelings,
I just wish I could go door to door and tell you in person.
Most of us have been troubled and baptized by war all year round.
More than once, we tried to find a way to peace.
Seek common ground while reserving differences, and turn enemies into friends.
Then in vain we were forced into a new war.
Our entire continent is being challenged by nomads.
If it succeeds, the entire civilized order of Faerûn will be fatally destroyed.
They came with a will to destroy, wanton killing, and selfish greed to plunder.
If they gain a foothold in Faerûn, our country and all intelligent races that yearn for freedom and peace will be in danger.
People across the continent will be enslaved by fear and despair, and the yearning for peace, stability, justice and freedom of all intelligent races will come to an end.
This is the ultimate test for us.
In order to defend everything we cherish and for the peace and order of the mainland, we should fight without hesitation.
It is for this purpose that today I call on the people of the entire continent to take this lofty goal as their own responsibility.
I implore everyone to remain calm, determined, and united before the hardships come.
We will raise the flag in Cormyr and gather, and I will personally lead the team to the front lines to bring a flame of hope to the people of Sussex.
This will be a difficult task.
The future is long and arduous, and war is not limited to the battlefield. Only by having justice in your heart can you do things correctly.
Piously surrender yourself to the gods and remain loyal to them.
Be prepared to make every effort and even sacrifice for their guidance.
With the guidance of the gods, we will surely win. "
It seems that the wind in Faerûn is carrying this news. News is usually transmitted extremely slowly in the continent, but this time it was incredibly fast, taking only a few days.
This speech was repeated all the way to the Moon Shadow Islands in the west, to the Silver Moon Alliance in the north, and to the Chult Forest in the south.
Countless people have responded, but the actual reasons for their responses vary.
Those paladins and priests, whether they belong to the gods of good or evil, all respond to the call of their gods and spread their beliefs. War is a shortcut to promote beliefs, not only for the war god system, but also for other god systems. , only when life is full of all kinds of changes, suffering and helplessness are people's hearts the most vulnerable and most in need of the protection of the gods.
For all the gods, the war-torn Leatherman Kingdom is a fertile ground, because the totem belief has always been dominant here, and they believe in the ubiquitous spirits of the Leatherman Kingdom.
Not only the witches, but also the berserker warriors follow the path of totem warriors. Not only do they possess the violent abilities of ordinary barbarians, they can also choose their own soul totems as animal companions and mounts, which gives them more diversity. Ability.
This naturally leads to the belief in gods being rejected by the people of Leatherman Kingdom.
The Tukan army led by Yamen Khan not only tore open the gates of the Leatherman Kingdom, but also destroyed their spiritual defenses, making them unable to help but wonder whether shutting out the gods was the right choice.
These paladins and priests are obliged to correct their original mistakes.
Those mercenaries from Calishan, Tethyr, Amn, and the Sword Coast coast are fighting for wealth. Those nomads make their home on horseback, and they will carry their wealth with them. I heard that they are in the West Before entering, the ancient empire Xianglong once attacked the Karatu continent and robbed a large amount of wealth from there.
The trophies captured on the battlefield naturally belong to the individual.
Countries like Hantu, Imbutu, Damara, Nafir, and Aglalon are all because of the principle that their lips are dying and their teeth are cold.
Once the Kingdom of Leatherman is completely destroyed and Cesk is captured, they are likely to become the next target of attack. Instead of waiting until the flames of war are on their heads before taking action, it is better to respond to the call of the coalition and attack them. These enemies are eliminated outside the country's borders.
This impact is felt in all aspects, and even ordinary residents can clearly feel it. Due to the deployment of large amounts of food, weapons, armor, livestock and other military supplies, prices in various places have begun to skyrocket. In less than a month, Grain prices in the valley have tripled.
Some people are worried about this, while others are happy about it.
Bede and his Thousand Heads Merchant Guild were among those who were secretly happy. In the past few days, he would wake up laughing even in his dreams.
Because he got enough hints a few months ago that the price of these military supplies will rise in a short period of time, and as long as he is willing to invest, he will definitely take advantage of the opportunity to make a fortune.
If this hint came from the merchants in Sambia, he would definitely be cautious to prevent those jackals who eat people but don't spit out bones from digging traps for him.
But if this hint comes from the conqueror, then there is no need to consider it at all and invest all their belongings in it, that's right, because everything they have is thanks to him.
A year ago, they were just a group of independent business owners, not a large caravan with thousands of trucks and thousands of employees.
The development speed of their Thousand Heads Chamber of Commerce is not unprecedented in Faerûn, but it is at least one of the best.
A year ago, this was something Bede would never have dreamed of.
But compared with the other side, they were dwarfed. Not to mention the series of military and territorial achievements, just the business field that they were proud of, they were completely crushed by the other side.
As soon as they changed hands, a Conqueror Chamber of Commerce was established in Ivanso. The speed of development was astonishing. The Dragon Coast, the Kingdom of Cormyr, the Valley, Sembia... In just a few months, they were everywhere. Flags and merchants from their chamber of commerce were everywhere.
Because this chamber of commerce does not adopt a development model of attracting independent businessmen, but a win-win development model. They sell their unique products, such as ghosts, in bulk to local small and medium-sized chambers of commerce at relatively cheap prices. Product series (ghost eyebands, ghost cloaks, ghost wine, etc.), gigantic livestock from the Giant Plains, specialties of the forest's natural races (threaded composite wooden shields, large amounts of honey, fruits, herbs, woodworking products), Thun Swamp specialties , biocement, etc.
The way to obtain these unique products is to join the Conqueror Chamber of Commerce as a franchisee, change their flag, obey their unified guidance, and assist them in the acquisition of certain local products.
Compared with the large price difference obtained from them, these requirements are not unacceptable conditions for small and medium-sized chambers of commerce and shops. After all, the Conqueror Chamber of Commerce will not send people to directly intervene in their specific operations. For the products they wholesale from the Conqueror Chamber of Commerce, the other party Only the retail reference price is provided, and there is no mandatory requirement. How much you can sell is your own business. If you sell it higher, you will make more, if you sell it lower, you will make less, and if you lose money, it is also your own business.
However, the Conqueror Chamber of Commerce has a deep understanding of balance. They definitely have more than one franchisee in a region, and it is difficult to form a regional monopoly. If they set prices at will, there is no need for the Conqueror Chamber of Commerce to deal with them. Other franchisees will take care of them. The living are running against the dead.
Moreover, the Conqueror Chamber of Commerce is also very picky about franchisees. You don’t need to be a store or chamber of commerce to join. When you apply to them, they will send a professional team to analyze your past business experience, local reputation and family. History conducts a series of all-round investigations. Only those who pass the investigation are eligible to join.
The specific review standards to be followed are currently not public or transparent.
But one thing is certain, that is, far more were rejected than approved, and less than one-fifth of the total applications were approved. So far, those who have joined have all praised the Conqueror Chamber of Commerce. Protect him desperately - because no one will be dissatisfied with his money-making machine. As long as they are not stupid themselves, the Conqueror Chamber of Commerce alone can make him make a lot of money.
(End of chapter)
