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Chapter 1052 - 1052 147 The Bureaucrat's Blame Shifting Skills_2

1052: Chapter 147: The Bureaucrat’s Blame Shifting Skills_2 1052: Chapter 147: The Bureaucrat’s Blame Shifting Skills_2 In such a short time, neither side had the confidence to overwhelm the other, so it was better to give face to each other and pause the war to show sincerity.

“If that’s the case, then the situation is even worse!

Such a significant matter as negotiations went on without notifying us.

This is much more severe than being targeted by the Commander in Chief.

We have all seen the combat effectiveness of the Standing Army.

We must admit Hudson is truly formidable in training troops.

Unfortunately, times have changed.

Our financial income is limited, and it is difficult to emulate him.

The training methods are public, so even if everyone only learns seventy to eighty percent of it,

in just a few years, the military power of those provinces with large tax revenues will leave us behind.

Considering the current trajectory, our future position in the kingdom is worrisome!” Duke Rodriguez sighed.

In the Continent of Aslante, power is linked to strength.

Originally, the Nobles of the North were the largest military group in the kingdom and spoke with firmness.

Now, the military advantage is eroding, and even the possibility of being overtaken is political status inevitably declines.

“This is not even the worst!

Even though training a Standing Army is expensive, by gritting our teeth we could still train one legion each, but the Magical Beast Legion is the real gold-consuming monster.

If we can’t find new sources of finances, just the taxes from our lands are not enough to keep up.

I think we should stop fussing about political treatment here and rather think about restoring the smuggling trade with the Orcs.

We don’t hope to maintain an advantage over the provinces anymore, but at the very least, we must not fall behind.

Otherwise, the enemies we suppressed before will take the opportunity to kick us when we’re down!”

Duke Anheer’s words made Duke Torsten’s face look increasingly ugly.

His seemingly common lament was actually a warning to him not to cause trouble.

The five families are connected, but that doesn’t mean they want to get involved in the disputes between the Rocknard Family and the Koslow Family.

Especially during wartime, being remembered by the Commander in Chief is a tragedy.

The situation of the Rocknard Family is evident; while the front line is relatively stable, they have frequently suffered losses.

These losses seem coincidental, as if the Rocknard Family just happened to have bad luck, but those who understand, understand.

No need for deliberate targeting; just tripping within the rules is enough to be suffered.

This special treatment, the Rocknard family alone suffers enough, they don’t want to suffer more alongside.

They no longer dare to dream of military achievements.

Now, they just want to end the war quickly and get rid of Hudson, this Plague God.

…

“Count Orlan, you are the most well-informed.

Do you know…”

Before Count Albert could finish, Count Orlan quickly interjected, “Count Albert, that is a tough question.

Our situations are similar.

It’s okay to inquire about ordinary news, but real military and national affairs, I have no right to participate.

However, I heard Hudson mention that people from the capital had come here a few days ago.

Calculating the dates, the order to cease fire came about the time they arrived.”

Birds of a feather flock together.

Unfortunately, having lost their own lands, several border Great Lords naturally gathered together.

As a misfortune alliance, they are in the most awkward situation in the army.

In name, they are Major Nobles, but unfortunately, they are Major Nobles who have lost their lands.

According to custom, they should have died in battles defending their lands, but it was Hudson’s intervention and the kingdom’s order for retreat that saved their lives.

Their lives are temporarily spared, but can a Noble Lord who cannot fulfill his duties still be considered a Noble Lord?

In the army, they have been scorned frequently, only able to tuck their tails between their legs, their right to speak and their relevance are nonexistent.

In name they are Governors of a province, but in reality, their status is lower than a legion commander.

It’s not discrimination, purely because the military power of their province is less than a Main Army.

“Count Orlan, are you sure about this information?

This is not a matter to joke about!”

Count Albert spoke anxiously.

If the kingdom and the Orcs negotiate successfully and recover all territories, good.

If not, these lords who have lost their lands are truly doomed.

“Your Excellency, do you think I would dare to joke about such a matter?” Count Orlan retorted.

…

Similar scenes repeatedly unfolded in the army, with many power factions successively receiving news of the negotiations, and rumors soared in the military.

Hudson, who should have acted immediately, not only failed to act promptly but chose to let things take their course instead.

The originally incognito delegation was quickly exposed by the shrewd nobles, infuriating the Foreign Minister Earl Francis, who headed straight to headquarters.

“Marshal, you…”

Ready to condemn, he found himself at a loss for words.

All along, Hudson had not interfered in the negotiations, including the arrival of the delegation.

By not acting, he naturally made no mistakes.

To pin the crime of leaking information on him was overly far-fetched.

Blaming a powerful Marshal could turn into a significant political event.

Even if the blame was successfully assigned, it might not affect Hudson much.

But if evidence is lacking, his own political career would be doomed.