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One person's shortcomings, everyone's shortcomings. ￥f，
This sentence may be controversial. You can cite Zhuge Qinmo, a certain senior colonel nicknamed Tinker Bell, or a lonely prince whose life is as lonely as snow to prove that one person's intelligence can crush all living beings.
But it is difficult to cite a counterexample to the saying that if one man is poor, the manpower of many will rise.
Under the pressure of the tribe, Alex Barov forcibly pushed forward the mobilization order for total war.
Not only able-bodied men of the right age, but even able-bodied peasant women were also recruited.
Contrary to what some people think, the strongest resistance to the mobilization order for total war was not the farmers and craftsmen who were sent to the front line, nor the peasant women who were given a hammer and pitchfork to work, but those who did not belong to the Palestinian The nobles of the Rolf faction.
As the residents of Hillblade who were most severely affected by the war, they have direct experience of the atrocities of the orcs. These civilians who were forced to leave their homes did not care whether they were forcibly recruited by the Barov family, nor did they care about the stories spread privately by the nobles. rumor.
Once you are a slave of the Barov family, you will always be a slave.
We are not fools. In this period of endless war, it is something to be thankful for that the big boss in the castle is willing to take care of your life and death. After joining the mobilization corps, you can still have something to eat.
As for what will happen after the war, if you say I am a slave, then I am a slave. Will I not run away?
No matter how cruel the Barov family is, they can't compare to the orcs who can eat people!
Common people have the most realistic and snobbish judgments, which leaves the opponents of the Barov family at a loss. 】
Controlling the people of the whole country is a very fulfilling thing, but it is also a very dangerous thing.
If they are allowed to remain idle, chaos will inevitably arise.
If food is not supplied, they will inevitably rebel.
But providing them with food and drink every day is definitely not a small amount.
Although the Tarren Mill region was one of the areas most severely damaged by the war, Brill and Dallonkel could still farm normally, and alpine pastures and plateau farms could also carry out normal production.
Although there is a big problem with the overall food reserves of the Kingdom of Alterac, the Barov family's territory is actually rich in food.
In addition, the Kingdom of Quel'Thalas promised to allow the Alterac royal family to purchase food.
Grand Duke Alex, who held the grain in hand, suppressed all opponents with a strong stance.
No work, no food. All materials are planned to be supplied during the war. Anyone who does not respond to the mobilization order of the Kingdom of Alterac for total war is considered treason.
Under these three principles, the Alterac Kingdom, which was suffering from internal and external troubles, showed its powerful muscles on a square table with only three legs.
In the past, the lord wanted to recruit his subjects to build something. That's so difficult. The people in charge are trying to make excuses for foreign workers.
Now, do you want something to eat?
Work. 】
Do you want to survive?
obedient.
In a special period, using special means, the Kingdom of Alterac showed a kind of morbid prosperity.
The city was renovated. Roads were repaired, mountain passes were re-maintained, wasteland was reclaimed, stones in the gravel fields were smoothed over, and the mountain lions that had plagued the countryside in the past were hunted in a planned manner.
In order to survive, the people of Alterac paralyzed themselves with a kind of energy that made them feel uncomfortable if they didn't do anything.
"Carlos, you have pushed the family to a dead end."
In the Regency Hall, after dismissing the officials and guards, Alex tiredly said to his son.
"Even if we spring plow on time, it will take four months until the first crops mature. But our food reserves are only enough to last for two months. If there is a big war, the consumption will be even greater. Hungry refugees and ferocious There’s no difference in the beast, Carlos, if you can’t fix this, you’re going to be a joke and you’re going to lose that crown.”
Alex actually disagreed with the all-out war mobilization plan from the beginning. As long as the Barov family, which holds Briar, always stands with the alliance, it will be the winner no matter what.
Especially after the war, when food was in short supply, the Barov family relied on grain-producing areas far away from the war. Will be the guest of all nobles.
But Alex could not refute that the total war mobilization order was indeed the fastest way to consolidate his son's power. 】
So far, things are going well, and it's going to be good for another two months.
"Father. You know what? I have a hunch that this war is about to reach a turning point."
Carlos stood at the window, looking at the distant scenery from a height.
"You mean the big battle in half a month? Ha, there have been few big battles like this in more than a year? A lot of people died on both sides, but the war is still going on."
Alex was without outsiders. Unscrupulously mocking the alliance's incompetence.
"Father, the tribe is not as powerful as imagined. They are also, and there is a power struggle within them. Praise Anduin Lothar, I think the alliance can last for at least another year, and the orcs will definitely have problems before us."
Carlos's voice seemed a little distant, as if his body was here and his soul had ascended to the sky and was looking down at all living beings.
"Well said, but it's meaningless. We only have enough food for two months. The total war mobilization order is both a weapon and a shackle. Originally we could ignore those people, but once we respond to the call, we have to Fill their bellies.”
Alex is not interested in judging the general situation, because the complicated work has exhausted the Grand Duke.
"Father, we can't save everyone."
"Then you still..."
Alex was interrupted by Carlos before he could finish speaking.
"Because they have to save themselves."
"did you mean?"
Alex seemed to understand somewhat, but was not sure what his son was talking about.
"In this battle, Alterac will assume all combat tasks in the central area of Hillblade."
"You're thinking!"
Alex's eyes suddenly widened. Could it be that his son wanted to send the soldiers to die!
"Yes, I want to create a fait accompli. Not only Tarren Mill, it's time to take the best land of Hillbrad into Alterac's possession."
Alex felt strange. He was happy that his son had not become so cruel and numb, but also regretful that his son had not become so cold-blooded and ruthless.
"However, the food problem has still not been solved."
Alex frowned to emphasize the question.
"Although the promise of Quel'Thalas has appeased the people, I am not optimistic about it."
"Father, I'm not optimistic either. I'm afraid there's going to be big trouble in Quel'Thalas."
Carlos twitched his facial muscles and smiled.
"So, how are you going to solve the current difficulty?"
"Of course it is the wise and wise His Highness Terenas."
"Ha, that guy who seems generous and never loses money in business?"
Alex's teasing about Terenas also made Carlos laugh.
"Yes, father, the status of the family has changed, the surrounding environment has changed, and the times have changed. We have what Terenas wants in our hands, and he will meet all our requirements."
Alex frowned in thought, then flew into a rage.
"Treason! Briar must not be given to Terenas!"
"Exchanging Anhador and his daughter for Briel, plus enough food to feed at least 100,000 people for a year, do you think Terenas will exchange it?"
Carlos asked sincerely.
"Don't think about it...let me...think about it."
After hearing his son's words, Alex calmed down from his rage and fell into deep thought.
There was a knock on the door.
"Enter."
Carlos spoke.
After the door opened, the old butler Luxem Sackhoff bowed to the two hosts.
"The royal mage sent news that Miss Ilucia has arrived. Also traveling with her is Ms. Jaina Proudmoore."
Carlos shivered inexplicably. (To be continued.).
