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Chapter 656 - 656 164 Epilogue_1

656: Chapter 164, Epilogue_1 656: Chapter 164, Epilogue_1 The proposal to downsize the military was approved at the meeting without much shock, and the nobles began to disband their armies in a tacit agreement.

While it appeared that the opinions were being solicited, in reality, everyone was being forced to accept.

Starting from next month, the Kingdom will no longer provide logistical supplies for large armies.

If they believe they can support such a large army, maintaining the current size of their military is also an option.

Theoretically, there is no limit to the number of private armies a noble can have.

There is no law in the Kingdom that specifies the size of a noble’s private army.

It’s not that the King does not want to introduce such a law, but the local lords below are all major nobles.

They would never agree to a law that restricts them.

In some special periods, the strength of some Major Nobles has even surpassed that of the King, which is not unusual.

“Earl, the Alliance Council announced that they will create three kingdoms and four duchies in the Orc Prairie and are currently soliciting names from the public,” said Tom.

Upon hearing Tom’s words, Hudson frowned slightly.

The Three Kingdoms’ and Four Duchies’ structure was undoubtedly a result of compromise.

Initially, it was thought that the future of the Orc Prairie would be full of small countries, however, the consolidation has already been completed early on.

Being able to unite different forces to establish a country is clearly the result of several powers forming alliances.

The implications for the Alpha Kingdom are all too clear.

As one of the upper echelons of the kingdom, Hudson now had to broaden his horizons and consider issues from an international perspective.

The birth of the Prairie Seven Kingdoms may not threaten the survival of the Alpha Kingdom in the short term, but it certainly blocks the future expansion of the Alpha Kingdom.

The vast Orc Prairie, even divided into seven, will not result in small countries.

Under the structure of big powers surrounding it, the Alpha Kingdom’s room for development is essentially locked.

Breaking the status quo is out of the question!

As a rising Major Noble, Hudson does not have such grand ambitions.

Furthermore, everyone’s actions could be seen as giving respect to the Alpha Kingdom.

If they deliberately caused trouble and established a united country on the Orc Prairie, that would certainly stop anyone in the Alpha Kingdom from sleeping.

Everyone is busy reaping the rewards of victory.

As long as there isn’t a major conflict in the foreseeable future, that’s all that matters.

As for the seven crowns that have just emerged, Hudson couldn’t be bothered.

After all, no matter who takes the throne, it won’t be his turn.

In the bloodline-conscious Continent of Aslante, you’re either born with a crown or you’re not.

The chances of acquiring one if you weren’t born with it are slim.

There have been cases of reversed fortunes, but such cases needed the push of favorable timing, geographical advantage, and the support of the people.

Without any of these factors, a successful turnaround is impossible.

Every coin has two sides.

The major changes on the Prairie also have a positive side for the Alpha Kingdom.

At the very least, Hudson’s current predicament can be safely navigated.

It’s crucial to strengthen the noble forces in the border areas in response to potential border threats.

If nothing changes, Caesar III will soon make a compromise, allowing the Major Nobles to plant their flags in border provinces.

After all, the previous restrictions were mainly due to concerns about their encroachment to the north after stabilising their footing.

Now that their hope of northward expansion is cut off, there is no point in keeping an eye on everyone.

It’s inevitable that some will rejoice while others will despair.

If nothing changes, based on the past distribution, the Major Nobles will take 40%, the Intermediate Aristocracy will take 25%, and the Small Nobles will take the remaining 35%.

While the Royal Family usually had a share, this time was exceptional.

The nobility made great efforts to help the Royal Family reclaim the territory of three provinces.

The land of these three provinces alone is enough for the Royal Family to digest for decades.

As a wise man, Caesar III will naturally not be too greedy.

Looking at the map hanging on the wall, Hudson smiles faintly.

Regardless of the changes in the north, it has nothing to do with him, a Noble of the Southern Frontier.

Distance makes the heart grow fonder; this applies to nobles as well.

The Old Nobles have connections everywhere, and even if they shift strategic focus, they can integrate into a new circle quickly.

Parvenus like the Koslow family are better off staying where they are.

Rushing into a new circle will only get them cleaned out.

The Northern Nobles who moved south earlier are the best example.

Even with strong support, they were still given a hard time by the local snakes.

Had it not been for their hitching a ride with the right leader this time, it is likely that they would have been cleaned out after the war.

Even with Hudson paying close attention, the war dividends now have nothing to do with them.

All because they are Northern Nobles!

They enjoyed the benefits brought by the Northern Noble Group, but they must also bear the ensuing backlash.

Now that the Northern Noble Group in the Kingdom is being suppressed, the development of these children from the Northern Noble families is naturally limited.

This political suppression will continue for many years, if not decades, to come.

There’s no way around it.

Who knew that the Northern Nobles, while in power, would offend everyone and then give everyone a handle to use against them?

Looking at the entire Alpha Kingdom, apart from themselves, the rest are political enemies.

What’s worse is their geographic location and the strength they hold, seriously threatening the benefits of many nobles in the north.