Chapter 1767: Chapter 129: Desperate Measures
Of course, these thoughts will only be hidden deep within the heart; outwardly, everyone must still work together.
After all, most emerging nobility come from old noble factions, the bones may break but the sinew remains connected.
Everyone merely has conflicting interests, far from reaching the point of life and death.
Even in political struggles, it’s just a matter of suppressing the other side, without any real bloodshed.
“Your Majesty, no one is opposing it, you should make a decision now!”
Seeing the heated atmosphere and the King still having not expressed a stance, Prime Minister Beckett reminded.
The calculations of the emerging nobility are clear to him, yet as the spokesperson for the old noble factions, Prime Minister Beckett is not worried.
Risk indeed exists, but high risk is accompanied by high reward.
As the Kingdom has been expanding toward the great plains, those benefiting the most are the emerging nobility near the front lines. Fınd the newest release on 𝙣𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙡·𝕗𝕚𝕣𝕖·𝔫𝔢𝔱
Old noble factions seem to have significant gains, but due to distance, it’s difficult to govern directly, and they have to distribute it to family members for management.
The clan’s strength certainly grew, but the direct control over these branched-out lines weakened with every expansion.
Any major country is impossible to have only one voice; the call to destroy the Orc Empire is mainstream, yet calls for southern and western expansion also exist.
If there were no ambition, nobles of the Southeastern Province wouldn’t act independently, capturing the Hundred-Mile Corridor.
The presence of the “Covenant” prevents these two voices from appearing in the court, yet existence is still existence.
Continental warfare is undoubtedly the best chance to break the shackles.
Even if allies open the road, elves would never truly be at ease, inevitably stirring up massacres, creating large areas of no-man’s land.
If the Human Alliance suffers a significant defeat, then everything is off the table.
Yet if the Human Alliance achieves great victory, then the interests of the Northern Continent and Central Continent must be redistributed.
The Kingdom’s destruction, or crippling the Orc Empire and withstanding the Elf Army’s attack, naturally qualifies them to claim a share.
Having taken the first step, subsequent operations are straightforward.
Once vengeance is achieved, the obsession of the Kingdom Aristocrats for eastward expansion disappears, occupying the great plains is the limit.
The remaining impoverished areas cannot entice the nobility’s desires; strategic redirection is only natural.
If someday a falling out occurs with allies, starting a Human Race internal annexation war isn’t impossible.
Once the dangers of different races disappear, the value of the alliance vanishes.
Given the inherent nature of human internal conflicts, such a strong binding organization over countries is difficult to last long.
It will either become a tool for great nations or disappear into the long river of history.
No matter the situation, they’ll lose the power to strongly intervene in the decision-making of several major countries.
A weak-meat-strong-eat era will fully arrive.
With so many ideas, it’s entirely based on power.
In recent years, the Alpha Kingdom has been striving together to expand military strength.
The seasoned noble factions in terms of financial, human, and material resources are much stronger than many emerging noble factions.
The rear prosperous county is easily equivalent to a frontline province, which is not exaggerating, even slightly beyond.
With this foundation, everyone doesn’t feel fear towards the impending Elf Army invasion.
As the defending side, they merely need to exhaust the enemy until the Elf Race cannot withstand the losses.
The real trouble lies in the advantage of the Elf Race’s high-end powers, yet the Kingdom isn’t isolated, having the support of the Human Alliance.
When it comes to high-end power struggles, the Offering Group will surely intervene.
Whether they can suppress the enemy, I don’t know; anyway, cooperating with the defense forces to hold them down isn’t a big issue.
“Marshal Hudson, immediately formulate a combat plan.
This time, we want the whole continent to know the Kingdom’s greatness!”
Caesar IV slammed the table and said.
With a “boom” sound, wood chips directly shattered.
Witnessing this, Hudson secretly shook his head. His Majesty’s posturing this time is too evidently forced.
Strongmen’s control over power is far more precise than this.
After all, relying on resources piled Silver Knights, simply cannot compare with those forged through battlefield experience.
“Please rest assured, Your Majesty, the combat plan will be presented in the shortest time possible!”
Undoubtedly, the combat plan is definitely prearranged.
Since the Kingdom decided to go to war with the Orcs, the Military Department has been busy formulating a combat plan.
There are hundreds of combat plans large and small, just waiting for final approval by the Kingdom’s top leaders.
Having an opportunity stolen, Richard, Duke, Minister of Military Affairs’ face looked slightly displeased, yet ultimately, he said nothing.
Involving the Kingdom’s future destiny, pride isn’t worth much.
Power being usurped is not the first time it happens. Even during the previous Minister of Defense’s term, similar situations frequently occurred.
Under the system of the military owning the country, it’s always whoever fights the hardest speaks the loudest.
The court meeting concluded, and the Kingdom’s war machine fully activated.
From numerous plans, a relatively conservative one was selected, and after slight modifications, Hudson signed his big name.
Staying cautious on the western and southern lines, utilizing the defenses to exhaust the Elf Race without the need to venture out for a decisive battle.
Allies and such, the Kingdom can’t take care of them now.
Simultaneously, with two major races in battle, the Alpha Kingdom is forced to put all their effort into it.
In a sense, this is a high-stakes gamble.
Hudson is betting that the Elf Race won’t spend their overall vitality to rescue the Orcs.
If they win, the Kingdom reigns over the Northern Continent; if they lose, the Kingdom directly falls from its peak, with the old noble consortium severely damaged.