Chapter 7: A Brief Trial of the Bull Knife

"What is propaganda?" asked Grand Duke Andrei

Certainly, from Kairal's perspective, this King Yuse is utterly pathetic, allowing the situation to escalate to the point of being attacked on his own territory

"Doesn't Your Excellency feel that Hongye Fortress is too crowded?" Kairal asked

It has been too long, too long!

The limitations are too great

As a result of Prince Andrei's achievements and military successes, the territory he acquired gradually expanded, and Hongye Fortress slowly grew. The entire mountain was transformed into Hongye Fortress, which established its leadership position in the south. Of course, this was inextricably linked to the support of King Youssef.

However, the public is unaware of the safety outside. Although Grand Duke Andrei was very pleased with this suggestion, he was quite troubled by the need to persuade the people. Being a benevolent leader, he did not like to resort to force to resolve the issues faced by the populace, which is indeed one of the advantages of Grand Duke Andrei's military background

Having made up her mind to find a time to persuade her father to develop other military branches, Kairal finally felt better.

War cannot be managed by a single branch of the military alone

Kailar had dozens of methods to ensure that all the Gauls would suffer significant losses and never return from the previous invasion. However, at that time, his father was also a member of the Round Table Knights, charging into battle alongside King Uther. Perhaps this idea was suggested by his father, who knew him well.

Although the entire city is orderly, it cannot be said to be clean, and Prince Andrei is quite troubled by this

Hehe, go down and feed the fish for me! The tin cans!

Prince Andrei has not yet reacted.

King Arthur's father

By the time the two individuals returned to Maple Leaf Castle, it was already evening. The gatekeeper was about to close the castle's main gate when he saw the two returning together. The guards, all of whom were familiar with them, simultaneously raised their spears in salute, each spear measuring approximately 1.8 meters in length.

It is indeed not surprising that the Celtic people are easily satisfied, especially when one observes the current situation on the island of England, which is truly besieged by wolves. To the left, there is the Roman Empire, led by Caesar, with a strong desire for invasion; to the north, the Silver King Isley leads the Silver Empire, which, due to its particularly harsh environment, casts a covetous eye on the Kingdom of Camelot. Furthermore, on the seas, Gallic pirates and Vikings occasionally come to take advantage of the situation.

Father, what if we encourage the public to go out and live?" Keral suggested

Indeed. Prince Andrei nodded, thinking it was Keral's complaint

Therefore, this must represent the benefits for the public to see. Kairal and *Tu* laughed.

King Youssef

Without mentioning the snares and pits, even the ditches alone can hinder a horse's speed. A horse without speed is ultimately just a tin can... This is why Camelot repeatedly suffered defeats against the Gauls—on land, ten Gauls cannot match a single Celtic knight, but at sea...

The Celtics have been waiting for this significant victory for over ten years

Then the people in the city will swarm outwards. Prince Andrei said thoughtfully, after all, he had been a lord for several decades and had a clear understanding of the public's minority consciousness

How many people are there in Red Leaf Fortress now? Kairal slowly chewed on the tender beef as he asked.

"Hehe, why must Father be troubled? The public's reluctance to go out undoubtedly stems from the greater dangers outside; it is much better within the city. As long as we promote it effectively, the public will naturally venture out." Kairal's smile was quite charming, yet at this moment, it resembled that of a caregiver about to feast on a chicken.

"Hmm?" Duke Andrei, who was eating a piece of steak, wiped his mouth and looked up to ask.

The entire Hongye Ridge will become empty as these people go out to engage with books, and these individuals will be able to create wealth..." Prince Andrei's eyes grew brighter, and his speaking pace quickened significantly, his entire demeanor reflecting a state of excitement as he spoke continuously: "In this way, the population will continue to increase, and Hongye Ridge will no longer be centered around Hongye Fortress; it will eventually transform into Hongye Town, Hongye City!"

"Dear Father, what would happen if a well-known person in the city, upon hearing rumors, went out and made a fortune?" Kairal asked with a smile

King Uther ascended to prominence with this battle, instantly gaining immense popularity among the people, and for several decades, he faced little to no setbacks

The Red Leaf Fortress is indeed, as Kairal mentioned, somewhat overcrowded. To put it simply, with a population of 250,000 in a castle the size of a small town, the daily production of feces and waste alone would require transportation by vehicle. Exiting is troublesome, and entering is also a hassle. Who will clean up the feces that fall on the ground? Stepping on it results in a foul smell, which is precisely what is referred to as bad luck.

Yousef Pendragon

From this perspective, the hero Uther is truly deserving of his title, although in the eyes of the wise, the substance of this victory is somewhat questionable

Regarding the cultural level of Grand Duke Andrei and his frustration with books, Kairal could only explain in detail: "It is merely gossip."

"This is impossible," exclaimed Grand Duke Andrei. "The public will never go outside unless compelled by force; it is not safe out there."

"Father, why is it unsafe outside?" Kairal asked with a smile that was not quite a smile.

Observing the knights' guards, Keral subtly furrowed his brow. Knights are quite useful, holding a position akin to that of tanks in the present day. In an era before the invention of gunpowder, they can almost be considered invincible. However...

There are bandits, there are monsters, there are pirates... Duke Andrei suddenly froze, his thoughts still lingering from over a decade ago. Now, the monsters have been driven into the forests, and the bandits have lost their motive for crime due to a stable and prosperous life. As for the pirates... Red Leaf Fortress is still over ten kilometers from the sea. If the pirates dare to overestimate themselves and land on foot at the foot of Red Leaf Fortress, Duke Andrei would not hesitate to let the Gallic rooster know the might of the Celts with his knightly order

"Then if you, my esteemed father, could provide a little more guidance..." Kairal smiled, much like a fox

Initially, Hongye Fortress was situated on the hillside, designed in a stepped format, while the residence of Prince Andrei resembled a small fortress akin to a pictorial illustration, located on the topmost level

This ... ... has approximately 50,000 households. Here, in the context of Prince Andrei, a household refers to a family of five. In other words, the entire Hongye Fortress has about 250,000 people, which is already considered a very large castle

The dinner was somewhat dull; Mother, being considerate of Father who was already quite exhausted, said nothing. However, Kairal thought for a moment and spoke up: "Father."

Even with tanks, the Americans still need infantry to assist them from behind

"That is merely a rumor; what if it is not true?" Prince Andrei, having fought in battles his entire life, naturally understands that the truth of rumors is entirely unreliable

Moreover, what Grand Duke Andrei refers to here is likely not derived from statistical figures, but rather from a rough estimation made by looking down from the highest castle at Red Leaf Fortress.

Having been in power for over a decade without significant achievements, the only notable endeavor was the establishment of a knightly order known as the Knights of the Round Table. This organization serves as an elite force of noble warriors, each selected through rigorous criteria to be a formidable knight. It was through this knightly order that the overall defense line was contracted under the siege of the Gallic pirates, and leveraging the mobility of the Knights of the Round Table, they launched counterattacks that systematically defeated the large Gallic pirate forces that had penetrated deep into the continent without supplies.