Chapter 0006: The Land of Four Wars

Living in a world filled with magic, Desai Er had certainly heard of more powerful forces. However, the fact that such earth-shattering power emanated from a small iron pipe designed and manufactured by mere mortals was truly astonishing

Thank you! Chris nodded with a smile, concluding this conversation

On the other hand, the advancement of forging technology has also astonished the blacksmiths of Selis: the new type of furnace can raise the temperature to an incredible height, making the forging of various metals much easier, and the production speed of cannon barrels has increased exponentially

With this weapon, the enemy's solid fortress is almost indistinguishable from gravel: as long as this artillery can be produced on a large scale, human defensive structures will become completely ineffective

Desail thought seriously for a moment, glanced at the two cannons in the distance, and then solemnly replied: "1.976 billion gold coins"

To our west lies the Kingdom of Higgs, which is also considerable in size and boasts a strong military presence. Deans pointed to the west of Selis and began to introduce: "The Kingdom of Higgs borders the Holy Demon Empire and possesses great strength... At the same time, it is also a thorn in the side of the Arant Empire"

There is no time to consider!" Chris waved his hand and looked at Wageron: "So what we need to think about now is how to achieve victory in the potential war!

"War may not necessarily break out, my lord..." Deans looked at Chris, hoping that his lord could be a bit more rational: "Should we reconsider this?"

What is even more frightening is that, due to the use of the dyeing process formula provided by Chris, the colors of these fabrics are exceptionally beautiful, and the prices have doubled compared to fabrics from other places

"Now, how much are you planning to spend to buy the position of the richest person in the world?" Chris asked DeSail with a smile.

Now we need to think about how to protect ourselves!" Chris looked at the two cannons and said confidently

Chris is very clear that any country caught in a multi-front war, no matter how powerful, will ultimately find itself in a predicament, and may even be completely defeated

The cavalry will be increased to 500 men, while the infantry will be divided into two groups: one group will consist of the garrison troops guarding the city of Selis, and the other will be responsible for field operations.

Maine is a territory primarily focused on agriculture, yet the terrain is extremely rugged. The threat from this direction is minimal, and the troops we have deployed here are also the fewest. He provided an introduction to the two cities, along with some useful intelligence: "Ferry City is a port, backed by the Void Sea, which offers significant geographical advantages; however, there is only one road leading inland, which is the route through our city of Selis."

To the north of us lies the earth fortress. " Vageron pointed with his finger to the north of Selis City, introducing to Chris: "Further north, there are seven lords, who have even more cavalry than we do and possess formidable combat strength. Continuing north, there is the Land of Cold Winds... the territory is exceedingly vast

As the smoke cleared, Desai Er finally realized the immense destruction caused by the shell he had fired. This terrifying power had only been mentioned in some ancient texts documenting the feats of magicians

You stay here with trusted individuals and keep a close watch. Chris commanded, We must return to the castle; it is essential to have a defense plan to ensure our safety

"Indeed, there is no time to consider this any further." Having grasped the key point, Stride turned to Deans beside him and said, "We will soon be under scrutiny!"

Upon hearing this, Deans also realized that woodworking machinery and inexpensive woodworking products would soon become popular in the surrounding areas, and by that time, Selis would turn into a complete bonanza

Due to the increase in job opportunities, every citizen of Selis City wears a smile. Everyone knows that Selis is rising, and this place will become a land of abundance

Watching Desail leave, Deans said with some concern: "Money can sway people's hearts... My lord, can he be trusted?"

As long as he possesses great wisdom, or rather, as long as he is not foolish, he will not easily entertain misguided thoughts. Chris confidently replied, "Eliminating Selis will not bring him any greater benefits, but it will add another enemy... This is not a good deal"

In comparison, we from the north face the greatest defensive pressure, as those lords are both greedy and powerful. Vagrong said somewhat dejectedly, "Usually, the soldiers we have stationed in the north are the most numerous."

We must break free from this situation of being besieged on all sides. Chris crossed his arms over his chest and said with a frown, "Multi-front warfare is a major taboo in military strategy"

The expansion plan requires an additional budget of 700 gold coins, and we aim to increase the number of soldiers within the territory to 2000.

Soon, the city of Selis was raking in gold, and the coins spent on Chris's military expansion plan almost instantly returned to his hands

Chris looked in the direction he pointed, his brows furrowed and remaining silent. An attack to the north was clearly not a good option, at least not at this moment, it was not a good choice

At this moment, Desai Er was completely at a loss for words. The target was chosen by himself, and he personally ignited the fuse of this cannon. There was almost no possibility of fabrication. He has now confirmed a fact: the scene before him is the true power of the cannon

"It looks somewhat like that!" Chris nodded and smiled with satisfaction, saying, "I will not let your investment go to waste... Looking forward to a pleasant cooperation"

The France that possessed the extraordinary Napoleon, while waging war on two fronts against Spain and Tsarist Russia, ultimately fell apart and lost its hegemony

In times of peace, such places are often prosperous, but when war breaks out, they become vulnerable from all sides. The city of Selis is a strategic location that is fiercely contested, yet it is also an unfortunate battleground that has seen conflict from all four directions

The only remaining objective now is the two castles to the east. Vagrong placed his hand on those two castles and said, "The situation to the east is relatively simple, there are Main City and Ferry City."

He patted Deans on the shoulder and said, "Soon you will realize that, for us, gold coins are merely a number."

Such a country has significant variables and requires substantial effort for defense In fact, the Arant Empire has placed lords like Chris on the borders, which serves as a line of vigilance and a firewall

On that day, 30 women who had been recruited completed their training and officially began using the new type of loom designed by Chris, resulting in a decrease of over 90% in the production cost of fabrics in Selis

Additionally, we will allocate 1,000 gold coins to improve the待遇 of all active soldiers! We must intensify training to prepare for enemies from several directions. Chris almost spent all the gold coins left by Desail without a second thought

Do not panic! Haven't the several types of machines I developed already completed their experiments? Let's put these machines into production!" Chris confidently reassured his subordinates, "The gold coins spent can be earned back, can't they?

"Are you saying?" Vagrong asked with a heavy expression.

With so many examples before him, Chris felt that he must put an end to the situation in the Four War Lands in order to secure an invincible position after instigating the war for supremacy

Upon reaching this point, Desai Er once again recalled the story that Chris had told earlier: investing in the monarch of a country could yield several times the profit

"What shall we do next?" Vagrong asked, pressing his sword against himself as he stood behind Chris

"Sir, should we not... wait a moment..." Deans pondered his choice of words and advised, "Allocating such a large sum of money for a war that may not even occur will significantly hinder the development of Selis..."

He walked step by step to Chris, looking up at Chris, who was considerably taller than him: "If... if you can really do... what you said... the Longtait family will stand by your side! Forever loyal to you!"

Cooperation ... ... is pleasant. I will leave now, and in ten days, I will procure supplies, steel, and everything you need, and return here. " Desail eagerly said: "You need not worry about your taxes; I will directly pay you 1,000 gold coins in the Arant Empire. Additionally, the 2,000 gold coins I have brought with me this time will be left here!

With this leap alone, the lord of the city of Selis before us can conquer all directions and achieve victory in every battle

Alright! It seems we must prepare our defenses before others treat us as easy prey. Considering this aspect, Deans also had to admit that strengthening defenses now is the right choice

That leaves only the south and the east. Chris glanced at the map, pressed down on the south side, and said, "To our south lies the Arante Empire, to whom we are currently paying taxes, and for the time being, our safety is relatively assured.

If such weapons are available in sufficient quantities, they will play a decisive role in field battles. After all, these weapons can fire from beyond the enemy's range, delivering ultra-long-range strikes against the enemy's formations first

Chris finally nodded and said, "What we need to do now is to expand our forces and strengthen ourselves"

A group of people quickly returned to the castle of Selis and then took out a detailed map, placing it on the round table in the conference room

What Chris currently lacks is capital and the time to accumulate initial capital. Once he truly rises, there will be little profit to gain by joining in at that time

Yes, I know! Chris nodded, acknowledging Dean's statement: "But our current situation is extremely dangerous. If we fail militarily, then we are finished, aren't we?"

The resplendent and formidable German forces also found themselves in the predicament of fighting on two fronts during both World Wars, suffering the bitter consequences of defeat on two occasions

The Ailanxier family has acquired the city of Selis, which is a transportation hub, prosperous and rich in resources that can be utilized

Thinking of this, the condition previously proposed by Chris, "The Longtai family will become the richest family in the world, without exception; and there will be only one voice in this family, and that is your voice!" immediately became incredibly enticing

Gul-dong... Feeling somewhat thirsty, Desai Er swallowed a mouthful of saliva and then handed the torch to his companion, Wager Long