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Chapter 1132 - 1132 173 Strategic Extension_3

1132: Chapter 173, Strategic Extension_3 1132: Chapter 173, Strategic Extension_3 Moreover, what everyone is vying for is not just simple interests, but also the living space of their own species.

Every political compromise is accompanied by the shrinking of the species’ living space.

By that point, there would be no need for the Kingdom to stir up trouble; internal strife would break out in the Orc Empire on its own.

“Marshal, you are playing with fire,”

“If the plan succeeds, the Orc Empire will indeed fall into chaos.

But this kind of chaos also comes with opportunities—if the Orc Empire manages to unify during the internal conflict, that would be a big problem.

The rule of a single Emperor, as opposed to the joint rule of the Five Great Emperors, would consolidate the power of the Orc Empire far more effectively.

The force it could unleash then would certainly be several times greater than it is now!”

Caesar IV said solemnly.

Hudson’s plot was a classic “high risk, high reward.” If successful, the Kingdom would soar; if it failed, it would face an existential threat.

“Your Majesty worries too much.

If the Orcs were capable of unifying, they would have done so already.

Looking at all the major Orc species, no single one possesses even a tenth of the national strength; what do they have to govern the Empire with?

Even the most formidable individuals must have strength as their foundation.

The strength of the few major Orc clans is very close to each other; no one would accept the others as their leader.

In the world of the Orcs, compromise and concession mean decline.

The internal fighting among their species is much more intense than in the world of humans.

If not for the strong suppression by the Royal Family, it is likely that all the weaker species in the Orc Empire would have already become food.

It is impossible for the Orcs to unify.

The real trouble is returning to the era of joint rule by the Five Great Emperors.

They have used this system for hundreds of years and have accumulated a wealth of experience.

Once the Fifth Royal Family emerges, the Orc Empire would quickly get back on track, becoming a major threat to the Kingdom.

Beyond that, whether it becomes a joint rule by the Four Royal Families or by countless Royal Families, any new governing model would require time to settle in.

Without struggling for ten to eight years, they won’t be able to master it.

What the Kingdom needs most is time.

If we have ten years as a buffer, the Near East strategy would essentially be in place.

The Northern Twelve Provinces, originally threatened by the Orcs, would become the hinterland of the Kingdom, continuously providing financial and material support for the front lines.

When the next war breaks out, the Kingdom will experience a qualitative leap in financial, human, and material resources.

With this increase and decline, our chances of winning the war will greatly increase.

As long as we defeat the Orcs once more, we can replicate the success of the Near East strategy and continue to erode the Orc Empire.

After several more rounds, within fifty years, the Orc Empire will inevitably be on the road to ruin!”

Hudson said, his expression unwavering.

For some reason, ever since the launch of the Near East strategy, Hudson always felt as though he had been possessed by a self-help guru.

He seriously promoted a strategy that he himself did not believe in, yet his heart remained undisturbed.

Every scenario he depicted was the ideal outcome.

To fully achieve the goal, timing, geographical, and human conditions must all align.

The contest between the Kingdom of Alpha and the Orc Empire was essentially just a microcosm of the competition between the Human Race and Different Races.

Personal strength was one aspect; the situation on the Continent was also a crucial factor affecting the outcome.

Perhaps because he was rarely bamboozled, Caesar IV always thoroughly enjoyed these unreliable promises.

Not only was the King swayed, but even many old political foxes loved the grand visions he painted, which was quite absurd!

“Since the Marshal is so confident, the task of inciting internal chaos within the Orc Empire will be entrusted to you.

From now on, all intelligence agents of the Kingdom within the Orc Empire will follow the Marshal’s orders.

However, Marshal, be aware that these intelligence personnel may not be reliable; many are Orc Spies we’ve bought at great cost, and they don’t necessarily have a sense of allegiance to the Kingdom.

They can be used to gather information, but if we ask them to risk their lives or if it affects their species’ or tribe’s interests, these people might very well stand against us again!”

Caesar IV’s words made Hudson swallow his initial refusal.

Operating this plan was indeed tricky, but he desperately needed an intelligence organization.

The grassroots intelligence team in the Mountain Domain was only capable of collecting information circulating in major cities; they had no ability to conduct high-level infiltration.

He could only monitor nobles who were his subordinates.

Other major forces were completely impenetrable, and at most, he could bribe a few marginalized individuals.

His understanding of the Orc Empire came solely from intelligence provided by smugglers.

These pieces of information were incidental and utterly unprofessional.

To make a move in the Orc Empire, the only thing he could rely on was the intelligence organization of the Kingdom.

Perhaps the five major families in the north had also planted spies inside the Orc Empire, but the relationship between the parties meant that was not something Hudson could probe into.

“Rest assured, Your Majesty, besides normal intelligence transmission, I will not easily utilize these agents.

Even when assigning tasks, it will be within their capabilities, and I will never use the mission to test their loyalty!”

Hudson assured immediately.

Infiltrating Different Races was not easy; the Kingdom must have paid a heavy price to establish an intelligence organization within the Orc Empire.

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