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Chapter 615 - 615 148 Upsetting the Higher-ups_3

615: Chapter 148, Upsetting the Higher-ups_3 615: Chapter 148, Upsetting the Higher-ups_3 For instance: Developing exceptional troops.

The Raptor Army of the Iberia Kingdom serves as an excellent reference.

Hudson once thought of sending people deep into the Ula Mountains to catch magical beasts.

However, reason eventually prevailed.

If magical beasts in the wild were so easy to catch, exceptional troops would have already filled the sky.

Looking at the Orc Empire, even though they possess the vast Ula Mountains where many magical beasts dwell, they haven’t created too many exceptional troops.

Lack of financial input is one aspect, and the difficulty in taming is another significant reason.

All the major powers have closely guarded knowledge in these areas, so there is hardly any reliable experience available to the outside world.

The widely known stories are all about epic heroes entering the mountains, where magical beasts come begging – mythical stories.

Hudson himself is lucky, he would have believed it if he didn’t know how to coax Belsden.

In fact, even if a contract is signed, it does not mean that the magical beast would obey commands.

If it is in a bad mood, it can just stop working.

“Ha ha…”

“If our soldiers knew of His Excellency the Count’s evaluation, they would surely be delighted!”

Marquis Olaville graciously accepted all the compliments from Hudson.

Modesty does not exist here.

Admitting with confidence is seen as an expression of generousness on the Continent of Aslante.

After a brief interaction, Hudson decisively switched the topic to the main purpose of his visit.

“Your Excellency the Marquis, the Alliance Council has been delaying their decision.

We can’t keep dragging this on like this!”

The opportunity to get rich is gone, only a few nobles who are still infatuated with the battlefield.

Most of the nobles in the Allied Forces just want to take their glory home and enjoy life.

The choice to visit Marquis Olaville is because he also can’t wait to get home.

Even before the war has ended, numerous beauties started appearing in the camp.

He is clearly a commander who enjoys life.

“Your Excellency the Count, what do you mean?”

Marquis Olaville asked in interest.

In the camp, many things are inconvenient.

Worrying that the lower-ranking officers will follow his lead, even if he has captured many exotic beauties, he dare not indulge too much.

“Your Excellency the Marquis, those old men in the council have not been able to make a decision.

I think it’s necessary to give them a push.

We can’t decide how much money the Alliance Council will pay, but issuing a bounty in the name of the Allied Forces to attract mercenaries from all over the continent to join the war is within our power.”

Hudson said with a straight face.

It’s just a bit of an overstepping, no principle was violated.

For the nobles, it’s not a big deal at all.

“Your Excellency the Count, it is a big deal.

I fear it’s not something that you and I can decide.

Without the approval of the Alliance Council, if we make a decision on our own, there could be significant risks in the future!”

Marquis Olaville said, showing slight hesitation.

He is capable of taking a certain amount of responsibility, but should he leave this loophole, he would inevitably be troubled by political opponents when he returns home.

Whether or not to end the war early and return home is a vexing issue.

“Your Excellency the Marquis, you can rest assured about these issues.

We can definitely adopt the method of anonymous voting, with a decision made by the Allied Command.

Even if there are objections from the outside, we are making decisions within our power.

After the war, all of us will be heroes of the human race.

Who dares to nitpick over such trivial matters?”

Hudson spoke casually, but deep down, he was very clear about the far-reaching implications of this matter.

On the surface, it seems like just one bending of rules.

In reality, it’s opening Pandora’s Magic Box.

Issuing bounties in the name of the Allied Command seems to not affect the deliberation results of the Alliance Council.

In reality, it’s setting a precedent, forcing the Human Alliance to accept it.

Once the reward price is out, does the total price discussed by the council matter?

After all, the decision made by the Allied Command will eventually be paid by the Alliance Council.

One could euphemistically say: Army leaders have the right to make decisions at their discretion.

From another perspective, it’s classic “insubordination”.

If it were in a feudal monarchy where power is highly concentrated, Hudson would definitely not dare do this.

Even if no one is accountable for breach of law, those who instigated like him would not meet a good end.

The current situation is exceptional, the Human Alliance is only a loose organization.

It seems like it’s a bunch of councilors quarreling, but in reality, it’s the major powers of the continent that are playing a complicated game of power.

As a commander of the Alpha Kingdom, promoting decisions in favor of the kingdom is politically correct.

“Does Your Excellency the Count already have support from all sides?”

Marquis Olaville asked in surprise.

“Your Excellency the Marquis, no one will refuse a proposal that’s beneficial to themselves.

Once the bounty is issued, not only can mercenaries benefit, but everyone in the Allied Forces can gain huge profits as well!”

They are all smart people and don’t need detailed explanations.

Just through eye contact, they understand Hudson’s meaning.

Mercenaries can exchange the heads of orcs for bounty, but the front-line Allied Forces can also join in.

They just have to take off their military uniforms and dress up as mercenaries.

As for increasing military expenditure, it’s a problem for the entire Human Alliance, but the benefits are for the front-line officers and soldiers.

Everyone in the Allied Forces benefits from it.

If such a proposal can’t be passed once it’s on the voting stage, that would be the real problem.

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