The good news is that the Toulon Port Navy used existing repaired ships to form a trial fleet (eleven large and small warships and five armed auxiliary/transport ships), and successfully hunted three sea monsters on its first trip to sea; and incidentally Defeated the squadron of the Kingdom of Sardinia; captured four galleys.
Then they followed the waterway and arrived at the North African region on the other side of the Mediterranean; therefore, they are now returning to Hong Kong successfully with loads of trophies/specialties, as well as messengers/representatives from overseas provinces (regions). What followed was the opening of shipping lanes and African trade routes.
But the bad news is that because of the long-term turmoil in the kingdom and the rapid changes in orders. Coupled with the fact that a large number of overseas corps were deployed in many overseas provinces and colonial cities in order to resist the Western Romanian/Northern Italian coalition forces, the size of the remaining local garrison has been reduced to a dangerous level.
Although no major problems have arisen in a short period of time, only some riots caused by tribes on the edge of the inland desert; but once the indigenous groups in overseas provinces and large and small get a glimpse of their weakness and defenselessness, sooner or later Rebellion will be rekindled through internal and external connections.
Therefore, in the major cities and towns in today's overseas provinces, immigrants from the kingdom and vassal naturalized people have been armed and mobilized to varying degrees to prepare for any eventuality. However, this level of war preparedness can only be met temporarily, but it cannot meet the long-term requirements of overseas provinces with vast territories and sparsely populated areas.
Not to mention, the economic structure of overseas provinces is relatively simple, and the industrial system is mainly plantations and mines, which rely heavily on input and complementation from the kingdom's mainland; let alone the repair and replenishment of weapons and equipment provided locally. Therefore, although everything is fine at the moment, it is difficult to hide the dangers.
Therefore, as a representative of overseas provinces, he has gone to the kingdom many times to seek help, but basically there has been no news. It was not until the Toulon navy, which had joined the Free Army, successfully arrived at the port of Algiers that it sent a joint request for help in a desperate manner.
The request/complaint put forward by the delegation is also very simple and clear; no matter which side of the kingdom it is, as long as it can provide sufficient military assistance to the overseas provinces headed by Algiers, or even redeploy troops to garrison, it can be accepted. Any unified military and political orders.
Of course, for Jiang Tian, even if he doesn't care about the plantations and mine output of the overseas provinces, he cannot ignore the fact that the overseas provinces cross the desert and go to Aksum and the Nubian countries in East Africa or the Haina city-state in West Africa. , and even trade lines that penetrate deep into the interior of the black continent.
This is the kingdom's rulers in the past. They spent huge manpower and material resources and killed countless groups of explorers and adventure groups. They also repelled and defeated countless waves of indigenous forces supported by enemies/competitors before they opened up. and the mainland trade route/trade route that runs through it.
What's more, it is said that on the East African coastline near the Kingdom of Axum, there are vassals and territories directly belonging to the East Tusalis Empire. It is also the location of the few regimes and forces that have restored and maintained the ability to travel between the Eastern and Western continents after the changes in the celestial sphere hundreds of years ago.
Once overseas provinces that lack the ability to be self-sufficient collapse or undergo structural degradation, these trade routes that have been operating for many years will no longer be maintained. In addition, there may be hundreds of thousands of potential soldiers under the rule of overseas provinces who are relatively hard-working, tenacious and brave.
Because, in Jiang Tian's memory, the kingdom tirelessly sent adventure groups and explorers to explore the black continent; there were also garrison rotations from past generations; and a large number of mixed-race abandoned children were also left in the local area; and these abandoned children Therefore, a special ethnic group was formed.
Although the kingdom has strictly restricted them in the past dynasties, they can only become auxiliary troops and miscellaneous servants of overseas corps; only a few who have outstanding performance or have sufficient merits can be granted the official status of sergeants. However, there is no problem at all if it is placed here in the Free Army.
In other words, today's middle and upper classes in overseas provinces still have to guard against and guard against them to some extent; they dare not fully arm and use this group; they are worried that after they gather in sufficient numbers, they will turn against the guests and threaten the provincial power; but recruitment It's no problem if you come to the mainland.
In other words, such a group between the indigenous people and the immigrants from the Kingdom has never received enough recognition; it is a potential legacy and time bomb that accumulates over time; once some individuals among them wake up, they can stand up It will explode when you raise your arms.
Therefore, by recruiting soldiers from the kingdom, we gave them a glimmer of hope in terms of identity; at the same time, we took the opportunity to remove the more capable and capable members, or those with potential ambitions and demands; leaving most of the people who followed the trend, It's nothing to worry about.
Therefore, both publicly and privately, it seems necessary for Jiang Dan to form a corps specially sent to overseas provinces; the weapons and equipment do not have to be sophisticated, but the physical fitness and environmental adaptability of the relevant personnel must be good enough, and the logistics support Also make sure you are relatively well prepared.
But in terms of specific candidates, Jiang Tian is thinking about whether to transfer Thiago or Portos back to fill the role; because they are sent to colonies/overseas provinces, they are more used for maintenance functions such as suppression/garrison and conscription; they do not need too much Too capable requires the tact to deal with situations.
"Sir" saw a neatly dressed adjutant named Polly, who took the initiative to appear in front of Jiang Tian and half-kneeled. "Now, as Adjutant Polly, I beg you to give me this honor and responsibility... and also an opportunity to verify some of my ideas and possibilities."
"Let's put it this way, Adjutant Poli, have you been to overseas provinces and have you ever understood what kind of place it is?" Jiang Tian sighed: "I have at least stayed there for a while. Heat and drought are everywhere all year round. There are mosquitoes and venomous snakes, and there are endless fevers.”
"There are also those indigenous people and tribesmen who only fear power and bravery, the outlaws, desperadoes, and smugglers who roam everywhere; do you know that Liege in the black continent is enough to quickly expose an unprotected pedestrian? Adults do it. It’s also the simplest method of murder.”
“But the most terrifying thing is the sandstorm that comes and goes without a trace. Without the protection of buildings and sufficient experienced self-rescue methods, a group of people can disappear without a trace at any time... Adjutant Polly, do you think you are , are you ready to face all this?"
"..." Upon hearing this, Adjutant Polly/Paulina was silent for a long time before speaking: "Despite this, sir, I still want to give it a try. Thank you for your high hopes and expectations for me, and there are still many things that are difficult to achieve." trust; but that’s why I hope to do more for you.”
"Do you hope that I will always be under your wings and gain merits and honors step by step?" At this point, she said solemnly: "Actually, I still have personal selfishness. I heard about my brother. Someone Qin Yan saw him in Tunisia..."
"Polly, if you want to find someone, you can entrust a professional exploration group. As long as you invest a sufficient amount, there will always be results." Jiang Tian continued to refuse and persuade: "I have no reason to spend thousands To protect the safety of the soldiers, I will accompany you to continue your adventure..."
After all, the liquidation and tracing operations for aliens will continue. This is also a great opportunity to legitimately cleanse the nobility and church class and separate them from the lower level knights/jazz groups. This is also the main task Jiang Tian plans to give her now.
However, the next moment, Jiang Tian suddenly saw a prompt popping up out of thin air in his field of vision: "Paulina's family affairs, the second stage (81%). Side mission: The Glory of the Eagle (0%)."
"Okay!" He couldn't help but sigh heavily and then changed his words: "But no matter what, I order you to make all preparations; I will find you several experienced guides and temporary teachers from Marseille Port. In When necessary, you must respect the judgment of the professional field. Your own safety must be the top priority in all actions, followed by the safety of your subordinates and your responsibilities, and finally other things can be considered; otherwise, no matter where you are, I will deprive you of your command at any time."
"Thank you, sir!" He looked at her clenching her fists in joy. At this moment, Jiang Tian suddenly realized and felt, similar to the mixed emotions of helplessness and joy in "Dream Factory", where the daughter who worked hard to cultivate has her own thoughts and opinions when she grows up.
However, the next moment, as he just closed his eyes, he suddenly felt a soft touch on his face and a somewhat stuttering and trembling voice: "I...I...don't want to compete with Ms. Marlena... What. This...this...is just a thank you gift to the elders."
So a moment later, looking at the figure who was running away from the door like a frightened rabbit, Jiang Tian once again showed an unknown smile; after all, who can refuse a punch from a young and fit girl? However, it wasn’t long before Teresa slipped in.
"It turns out that you are also interested in this type of thing!" Then, she was seen holding an ugly and cute puppet, looking at Jiang Tian with a strange look and said: "Why don't you just turn her into a doll too?" Your lover, so that you can be together every day without any hindrance."
"Then, you can spend more time with her by leaving me no time to look for Malena?" Jiang Tian smiled unmoved and said, "Sometimes, the senses are too sensitive. It’s not a good thing either. Is it fun to be forced to hear sounds that good kids shouldn’t know all day long?”
"It's not you who caused it!" When the petite Theresa heard this, her face suddenly fell: "Every time, I was told to hide far away, and I couldn't go back to rest all night long... ...In the end, she couldn't help but beg for mercy even in her sleep... By the way, mother asked me to ask you, do you want to go back to rest tonight?"
However, Jiang Tian just gave her a meaningful look, and Teresa suddenly felt a little creepy, and hurriedly said: "Anyway, that's just a secret between you and me. I don't want to make my mother sad, let alone make her feel , I am a monster different from ordinary people."
