Chapter 751 The King Inspects Sheldon Castle
Last time we talked about how Ms. Britley brought an important message and a notice from the court monthly magazine, which allowed Tan Aili to finally fully understand the serious situation of the Zaun Empire being hit by a group fight.
As the head coach, Tan Aili naturally looked at things from a higher perspective than others. She affirmed the strategic concept of Magic Island to cut off the wings of the church and solve the material problem.
After all, this is a world-class war, its scale is beyond imagination, and the military expenses are almost entirely borne by the Magic Island, so it is inevitable to order all countries to send troops and contribute manpower.
However, Tan Aili was also very clear in her heart that her king actually had deeper considerations.
He intended to take this opportunity to weaken the private armies of the princes in order to achieve the goal of ensuring the stability of imperial power without bloodshed. Although this approach has some flavor of Machiavellianism, it is not uncommon in political struggles.
What makes Tan Aili feel regretful is that her own two top-level troops, the Mad Dragon Cavalry and the Sheldon Scouts, have not yet been fully trained and are unable to go to the battlefield to receive actual combat training.
The establishment of these two armies not only requires time to accumulate, but also requires the support of the family's deep foundation, so there is no rush.
However, time is running out and the opportunity is fleeting. Once this great opportunity is missed, it may be difficult to recover.
This put Tan Aili in a dilemma. She wanted to wait until the army was mature before attacking, but she was also worried that missing the opportunity would cause the situation to worsen.
Lamenting, Tan Aili asked her maid to help her bathe and rest early so that she could take care of the pregnancy. She was extremely cautious for the health of the fetus.
Nothing happened that night. In the early morning of the next day, the king quietly appeared at the service department of the Magic Association with several guards. Then he mounted his mount and left Shadowmoon City, heading straight for Sheldon Castle.
The king rode his wolf and slowly entered the small town of Sheld. His eyes were attracted by the magnificent and fantastic castle in front of him. The castle was towering into the clouds, and the walls were shining with mysterious light, as if it came out of a fairy tale.
The king could not help but sigh with emotion, and he secretly compared this small town with his own Shadowmoon City. Although Sheldon was slightly smaller than Shadowmoon City, it was even more luxurious.
The residential areas, pastures and cultivated areas outside the city are well planned and prosperous, while inside the city are bustling commercial streets, spacious warehouses and magical facilities full of magic, all of which can be seen at a glance.
The king rode his wolf around the city for two hours before finally arriving at Sheldon Castle. The people here had obviously known of the king's arrival, and the castle gates were open without any obstacles.
The king walked into the castle just in time for breakfast. Tan Aili warmly invited the king to enjoy breakfast together, while the guards were entertained by the deputy butler.
The table was filled with rich food, and the king noticed a special dish among them - monster meat. He asked in surprise: "My dear, your home is like spring all year round, and the fire is burning brightly. Today's breakfast is so exquisite, and there is even monster meat? It seems that you live a very luxurious life!"
Tan Aili explained with a smile: "Your Majesty, a group of magical beasts are also raised here for the daily consumption of magicians. We just got some convenience. Your Majesty, please give me more advice when you visit my territory this time!"
"My dear minister, you are too polite. Sheldon Castle is now thriving, and it has its own port under construction. If the city is built in this way, its prosperity will be no less than that of any capital city in any country. Shadow Moon and Sheldon City can be called famous cities in the world and prosperous places in the West..."
After some greetings, the king began to enjoy the sumptuous meal. The king was full of praise for the meal and expressed his desire to stay at Sheldon Castle for a few more days as a vacation.
Of course, the king had other purposes for this trip. He planned to test the strength of the army and learn about the logistics supply. After all, the combat effectiveness and logistics support of the army are the key factors for victory in war.
The king had taken great pains to prepare for this test. He had finally managed to gather 500,000 sheep and 200,000 cattle in the area under his control, and gathered them at Sheldon Castle for slaughter and military rations. Over the past few months, the king had spared no effort in the logistical preparations.
However, when the king saw Tan Aili, he couldn't help but feel guilty because Tan Aili was pregnant and had to lead troops to fight in the spring, which made the king feel a little sorry and showed an apologetic look on his face.
Tan Aili seemed to have sensed the king's thoughts, and she quickly comforted him, "Your Majesty, don't worry. We are all working hard to create a prosperous and flourishing world. What's wrong with suffering a little?
Moreover, my husband is also fighting in the Zaun Empire, and there has been no news of him since then. After I take over the province of Queek in the spring, I will march north, passing through the five countries of Jimo, Huaibushe, and Kuliqi, crossing the Shuoir Sea Desert, and attacking the southern part of the Zaun Empire... I will fight alongside my husband! "
The king was shocked. He couldn't even think of such a plan. It would require an expedition of thousands of miles. "Borrowing the road"? How could it be possible? It would mean directly attacking all the countries. After all, the battle of the Zuan Empire would take at least several years.
The Zaun Empire is unable to take care of itself, so it is indeed a good time to destroy these small countries. Is the Marshal taking advantage of the situation to clean up the other side's vassal states?
"My dear, you are too bold. If you are sure, I will prepare the logistics for you. Anyway, the two southeastern imperial guards can deal with the domestic critics! If the Zaun Empire is defeated, the Mosak branch of the church armed forces can be eradicated. It is indeed thorough enough! The power to infiltrate our country again will be greatly weakened!"
"I haven't thought about it carefully yet, but now I'm really worried about the safety of that idiot, so I'm trying to find him. This is a little bit of my selfish desire!"
"Don't worry, Sir Cashen is a peerless warrior! He has made great military achievements and killed countless enemies since he was a junior knight. Moreover, he was able to kill enemies above his level at that time. His strength was extraordinary and amazing!"
The three gods, Blaney the god of law, Tan Aili the god of war, and Kashen the god of martial arts, are the national beliefs. They are meant to eliminate the drawbacks that after the church's purge, the people still worship various strange beliefs, giving rise to a large number of charlatans and endangering the country's development.
The Pantheon is the unified belief of the Kingdom of Pumase; other beliefs will be banned and suppressed.
The king then talked about the temples of the gods, saying that they would be completed around the summer of next year. By then, temples would be built all over the country for worship, and this would become a new belief. The three gods would also become the spiritual sustenance of the people and be respected and worshipped by the people.
After breakfast, the king began to discuss with his ministers the possibility of a long expedition to the Zaun Empire. He believed that this would not only allow him to incorporate the surrounding small countries into his territory, but also expand the country's territory. Especially the Magic Island, they have always wanted to take over the world's largest country. If they don't seize this opportunity to grab territory now, they may miss the opportunity.
The king was very interested in the world's largest country, and he felt that this was a good challenge. Moreover, the results of the domestic reforms were gradually showing, and the country's economic strength was also increasing. After deducting various expenses, the treasury had begun to make a profit. Under such circumstances, it was no longer a question of pacifying the domestic war, so now was a good time to take advantage of the opportunity to expand the territory.