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Chapter 1008 - 1008 130 Commander Qualities Seeking Monthly Passes_2

1008: Chapter 130, Commander Qualities (Seeking Monthly Passes)_2 1008: Chapter 130, Commander Qualities (Seeking Monthly Passes)_2 Two Big Shots took the lead, and the ministers followed suit, but the amounts they subscribed were much smaller, all combined couldn’t catch up with the total amount the two had put forth.

Hudson was not at all flustered by this, as the wealthiest in the Alpha Kingdom were still the Major Nobles scattered across the lands.

Apart from a few newly risen Major Nobles who weren’t as wealthy, the rest were immensely rich.

Especially those ancient Clans, whose wealth had been accumulated over thousands of years, amounted to a staggering figure.

Just look at the prices.

Assuming that productivity remained unchanged, the currency issuance was increasing every year, yet prices on the Continent had remained stable for hundreds of years.

There was no doubt that all this newly issued currency eventually ended up in the deep vaults of the Major Nobles.

Compared to the nobility of the South Continent, the wealth accumulation of the Alpha Kingdom Nobility Group was not so grand.

Due to frequent wars, a large portion of the Kingdom’s wealth had flowed out.

After the great wars came to an end, there might even be economic deflation.

Of course, under the feudal Monarch’s self-sufficient system, deflation did not greatly affect the economy.

If there was a money crunch, they would simply barter goods directly.

With very few commercial transactions to begin with, they could endure it for a while.

Regardless of the poor economic environment, Noble Lords would never let Serfs become unemployed.

If the food couldn’t be sold, they would just build more warehouses and stockpile it.

When the next war broke out, they’d be sure to consume the excess food capacity.

Once the land bonds were issued, Hudson felt relieved.

The higher the cost everyone had invested, the more tightly they were bound to the war chariot, the less he worried about unrest.

Once the Major Nobles from every region began generous contributions, all interest groups within the Kingdom were trapped in this war, internal conflicts would be suppressed to the utmost.

…

Northern Border, Orc Army Camp.

The Five Great Emperors personally came to the frontline, celebrating this hard-won victory.

In recent years, the Orc Empire had been quite unlucky.

They prepared for war with great effort, but when the Allies didn’t follow through in time, they ended up being severely beaten by the Human Race.

After paying a heavy price, just as they were about to recuperate, war on the Continent suddenly erupted again.

They were reluctant to enter the war again, but pressured by circumstances, they had no choice but to brace themselves and face it.

Fortunately, the Prairie Seven Kingdoms were easy to bully, and without much effort, they were subdued.

The difference between small and large nations was very clear.

Easily subduing the Prairie Seven Kingdoms did not mean they could also easily defeat the Alpha Kingdom.

As an old nemesis they had grappled with for hundreds of years, everyone knew how difficult the Alpha Kingdom was to deal with, no one fantasized about conquering this foe; they all aimed just to recover lost territories.

Unexpectedly, after Duke Daniel’s surprise attack, the enemy voluntarily started a strategic withdrawal, returning vast lands to them.

“Gentlemen Emperors, it is not yet time to rejoice.

If the enemy had stayed and fought us to the death, we might have had the chance to annihilate them.

But their sudden strategic withdrawal means all our previously planned military strategies are now useless.

If things go as I suspect, the enemy will soon appoint a new Commander.

Our hope for quickly conquering the Alpha Kingdom, I’m afraid…”

Before Duke Daniel could finish his sentence, Lionman King interrupted, “Marshal Daniel, the current situation is quite good as it is.

If it were five years ago, we would have supported you without hesitation in annihilating the Alpha Kingdom, but not now.

Given the Empire’s current strength, even if we could destroy the Alpha Kingdom, we could not withstand the Human race’s counterattack.

International tensions have deteriorated too quickly; the Half-Orc Kingdom has already fallen, with only a smattering of armed forces still resisting; the Ancient tribes that could have aided us have been decimated by the Alpha People.

Life is also tough for other Species within the Alliance, each awaiting aid from the Elf Race, yet those obsolete Elves operate with pitiful efficiency.

Looking at the current situation, ensuring that the Species within the Alliance are not annihilated by the Human Race would be a great victory.

One wrong move leads to a cascade of errors.

The Species hesitate and failed to act with us a few years ago, missing the best opportunity, which has led to today’s tragedy.

The Empire cannot reverse the general trend; what we must do is to hold onto the interests we have and prevent the Human race from growing stronger!”

The “cowardly” words were hard to believe coming from the mouth of the Lionman Emperor.

Just a few years ago, he was the most staunch member of the War Faction.

There was no helping it; such was the power of the Continent’s hegemon.

Only after personally suffering a beating, did one realize the weight of the Continent’s hegemon.

In matters of survival, hatred is secondary.

Ambition ultimately needs the support of strength, and the last great war had quenched the Five Great Emperors’ aspirations for Continental domination, now they only wished to recover.

Glancing at the other Emperors, Daniel sighed inwardly.

If he had commanded the last war, even if they couldn’t beat the Human Race, they wouldn’t have been defeated so miserably.

“Your Majesty Lionman Emperor, the Continental situation is indeed very unfavorable for us, but it isn’t much better for the Alpha Kingdom.

Without the pressure of the Alliance, the Human Race will have difficulty unifying.

In subsequent battles, even if they receive some support, it won’t be too substantial.

As long as we severely damage the Alpha Kingdom, we could gain thirty years of recuperation time.

For the Empire’s stability over the next thirty years, we must continue to maintain the offensive in the upcoming battles.”