King
Chapter 577 - 577 131 Expedition_1

577: Chapter 131, Expedition_1 577: Chapter 131, Expedition_1 Under the scorching sun, the grand army gathered beneath the altar.

Led by a cardinal, they devoutly prayed for the blessings of the Lord of the Dawn!

Such a trivial matter was obviously not enough to trouble the Lord of the Dawn, so there were no miracles.

A little difficulty was clearly not going to stump the charlatans.

If miracles don’t appear, then resort to Magic.

The Priest Group worked together, and the skies were filled with shining golden light, the air saturating with a holy aura.

Bathing in the Holy Light, the originally apprehensive soldiers instantly become energetic.

As though all their negative emotions had been wiped out in an instant.

Witnessing this scene, Hudson was blinded.

Sure enough, there was a reason why the clergy had persisted through so many years.

Cult organizations using drugs to stimulate believers are not as compelling as the Holy Light.

Seeing Captain Blake’s smug expression, Hudson wanted to slap him.

It was infuriating.

Everyone was on a high platform, so why was he the only one glowing more brightly?

It was as if Captain Blake was the leading actor today, and everyone else was merely supporting roles.

To appear here was an extra grace from him.

In front of all the soldiers, Hudson, like the representatives of the other major powers on the platform, silently chose to remember this affront.

The clergy wanted to spread faith and reestablish their supreme status on the continent, which was already at odds with everyone’s interests.

Now they were pulling this stunt, clearly trying to provoke the other major powers.

The common soldiers at the bottom had no discerning abilities.

Each of them thought that the blessings had truly been granted by the Lord of the Dawn, causing their faith devotion to skyrocket.

Preliminary estimates showed that just now, the Lord of the Dawn gained thousands of devout followers, even spawning dozens of fanatics.

Hudson was sure that such an event would only happen once in the allied forces.

If anyone were to participate again in the future, they would be a fool.

If they allowed the clergy to continue like this, it wouldn’t be long before everyone’s soldiers were pulled over to their side.

Such blatant poaching had to come at a cost.

If they didn’t enact some revenge, it would be hard to swallow the indignation they felt.

Upon the completion of a series of ceremonies, the time had reached the afternoon and the much-touted marching of the army only resulted in the entire army stepping outside the city walls.

Luckily, not many troops participated.

If a million-strong army was gathered together, they would probably not be able to depart today.

It was jointly named but in reality, every force fought on their own.

Only when they encountered the Orc main force would everyone cooperate.

By midnight, the allied forces’ meeting was still in an endless debate.

If he hadn’t seen it with his own eyes, no matter what Hudson wouldn’t believe that the army had already departed while they were still discussing how to fight and where to start from.

This was the aftermath of having a high degree of autonomy.

The one hundred plus forces representing the Human Race had over a hundred different ideas.

It was easy to deal with smaller powers, they merely expressed their opinions to mark their presence, most of the time playing the role of a fence-sitter.

The trouble came from a bunch of major powers.

Hudson watched as the clergy, and several kingdoms argued incessantly, unable to persuade each other.

As a representative of the Alpha Kingdom, he was supposed to participate in the discussion.

However, Hudson, who was used to being a layabout, was not interested in these meaningless quarrels.

What would logic do?

No matter how compelling it was, if others disagreed, they would still disagree.

They can’t forcibly make people agree, can they!?

If they can’t persuade everyone, and their fists are not strong enough to make others submit, then they’re just wasting time.

“Gentlemen, it’s already late.

If we can’t agree on the march route before we encounter the orc main force, then let’s just fight on our own!

Now let’s discuss the logistics issue.

Including everyone, our allied forces total more than a million soldiers, including two hundred thousand cavalry.

The materials consumed by the grand army every day are astronomical.

Relying solely on spoils from the front line, I’m afraid we can’t even meet half of the supplies needed.

I propose…..”

Before Hudson could finish his words, Captain Blake interrupted impatiently: “There’s no need for a proposal, we’ll do it your way.

The Alpha Kingdom Army will be responsible for transporting logistics supplies.

If you feel that manpower is insufficient, then include the armies of Moxi Duchy and Warhammer Kingdom.

So many people should be enough to meet the army’s logistics needs, right?”

Not greatly damaging, but extremely insulting.

Upon hearing Captain Blake’s words, Hudson’s face instantly darkened.

Although the combat effectiveness of their own army was indeed far behind in the allied forces, there’s no need to say it so directly!

Aside from the few hundred thousand cannon fodder troops that dragged them down, the rest of the Kingdom Army were competent fighters.

If not for the heavy losses in previous battles, Hudson would definitely have lashed back.

But for now, he chose to let it go.

Up to this point in the war, the Alpha Kingdom has already lost more than 60% of its military strength, making it inevitable that they could not compete with the Clergy.

“Earl Hudson, don’t be angry.

Ignore Captain Blake, he’s always been rather crude.

So don’t take his words to heart.

As for the logistics of the army, according to the usual practice, your country organizes it.

This time should be no exception.

If you need anything, just let us know.

We will certainly cooperate if we can.”

Marquis Sunil said in a cheerful manner.

He seemed to be mediating, but he was actually instigating.

Unfortunately, Hudson may be young, but he’s hardened from societal trials and tribulations.

There’s no point in causing a fuss with the Clergy now, even if he wins, what would he gain?

The task of transporting provisions, as the host, Hudson couldn’t avoid.

Blake’s words might have been harsh, but they were in line with everyone’s interests.

They had come all this way, they couldn’t just work for nothing.

If they didn’t kill a few Orcs, how could they brag about it when they got home?

If they could make some money on the side, that would be even better.

After all, it’s an empire and regardless of how impoverished, there must be value there.

In order to motivate the soldiers, ever since the Allied Forces arrived at the front lines, rumors about the extravagant lives of the Orc Empire nobles and the wealth they looted during this war – abundant in money and supplies – have been spreading.

To many, attacking the Orc Empire now equates to accumulating wealth.

This is not entirely a rumor, because many ordinary items in the Orc Empire can become highly valuable in the Human Race’s territory.

Hudson merely intensified the situation a bit by exaggerating the wealth of the Five Major Royal Families of the Orcs, amplifying everyone’s greed.

He was driven to it; without these exaggerations, it would be impossible to boost the morale of the Allied Forces!

Whether these things will be exposed in the future depends on whether they can conquer the royal court of the Orcs.

Hudson never claimed ordinary Orc tribes were also very affluent.

“Your Excellency the Marquis, please be assured.

Such a small matter wouldn’t bother me.

We are all striving for the welfare of our Human Race, and there’s no distinction between the tasks we take on.

We assume responsibility for transporting the logistical supplies.

However, things on the battlefield are unpredictable, and we may not be able to keep up with everyone’s pace.

If the distance between us is too great, we fear that the supplies may not reach the destined location in time.

So, I suggest that when launching an attack, the troops should not be too dispersed.

We will deliver the supplies to your camps, and it will be up to you to distribute it further.

For ease of arrangement, it is best to carry no less than a month’s worth of food supplies with the army.

In case the army advances too quickly and the supply team cannot catch up, it will not affect the combat effectiveness of the troops.”

Hudson said sincerely.

Precautions must be taken.

If he didn’t clarify matters now, if the army loses a war in the future, the blamed will be shifted to the logistics team.

Everyone looked at each other, each falling into contemplation.

For any army, logistics is always the most crucial part.

During a joint operation, it’s alright, but once they operate separately, whether the logistics can reach their exact location promptly is unpredictable.

In an era without GPS, travel direction is primarily determined by the sun.

Even the scouts sent out for reconnaissance might get lost.

“Earl Hudson’s proposal makes a lot of practical sense.

Everyone pay attention to it, don’t find it troublesome, it could save lives at a crucial moment!”

Marquis Olaville jokingly reminded.

It’s not just about watching the drama.

There have been too many stories about the eldest and second brothers killing the third brother.

For the safety of themselves, the Iberia Kingdom needs more allies.

Olaville, the Marquis, doesn’t mind reminding them again if it’s beneficial and costs nothing.

…

Watching everyone speaking in small groups, Hudson shook his head in secret.

All were a bunch of drama queens, it’s becoming harder and harder for honest people to get by.

Transportation of grain is hard work, but it is also a good job.

Compared to the battlefield, safety is relatively higher, not to mention that supplies are more abundant.

Hudson would not stoop so low as to shortchange rations or substitute bad for good.

But taking advantage of the situation to gain wealth, he could do that.

As for how to carry out this operation, there’s no need to rush.

If he wants to get rich, he had to wait until the war begins.

“If nobody objects, then the task of transporting food supply will be entrusted to Earl Hudson.

With the Alpha Kingdom Army as the core, the armies of the Warhammer Kingdom and the Moxi Duchy are responsible for assisting.”

Marquis Sunil declared, bringing an end to the discussion.