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Chapter 834 - 834 71 Sapling Legion

834: Chapter 71: Sapling Legion 834: Chapter 71: Sapling Legion At the Jade Palace, as letter after letter of new pleas for help arrived, Caesar IV felt his tense nerves suddenly relax.

Compared to previous requests for money, food, equipment, and reinforcements, this wave of appeals was much more pragmatic.

At last they realized the need to enhance their military strength, a quality he had never respected in the militaries of other Northern Continent nations.

Frankly speaking, the Alpha Kingdom alone could thrash all other nations of the Northern Continent, except itself.

But in terms of manpower, finances, and resources, these countries combined were more than double that of the Alpha Kingdom.

In theory, if all these countries were mobilized, they could unleash twice the combat power of the Alpha Kingdom.

Regrettably, this was only theoretical.

A nation born for warfare and a group of nations accustomed to peaceful days could not be on the same military level.

If the Northern Continent could really mobilize three times the combat strength of the Alpha Kingdom, even if they weren’t a match for the Three Major Alien Races, they would at least be able to defend themselves.

“The nations of the Northern Continent have requested our help, hoping the Kingdom can send military personnel to train their armies.

Do you think this is feasible?”

Caesar IV asked with deliberate modesty.

Intervening in the internal affairs of other nations, especially military matters, was a rare opportunity.

If it weren’t for the immense pressure from the Different Races, they would never resort to this.

“Your Majesty, sending support to other nations, uniting all human forces in the Northern Continent to jointly resist the invasion of the Different Races, is the trend of the times.

Since everyone has extended an invitation, we should not only send help but also ensure that we help effectively.

This matter concerns not only the safety of the Northern Continent but also the rise and fall of the Human Race, and it will have a profound impact on the international situation in the future!”

Chancellor Duke Newfoundland stated righteously.

A golden opportunity to foster a pro-Alpha faction brightly presented itself—how could they possibly turn it away?

To say nothing of helping train armies, even when they had deployed troops to assist the Moxi Duchy, the Alpha Kingdom had gained a stable ally.

The world of nobility values interests as well as goodwill.

It’s common to see decisions influenced by personal feelings.

If the plan progressed smoothly, after the war, the Northern Continent would form a grand alliance centered around the Alpha Kingdom.

By then, no matter how much the continental situation changed, the Alpha Kingdom would stand unshakable.

Not only threats from the Black Forest Kingdom but even if the Three Great Central Kingdoms advanced north together, they would be held at bay.

“If we send people to help them train their armies, how much could their combat strength improve, and is there a possibility they could withstand the Different Races’ onslaught?”

Caesar IV asked with concern.

The future looked promising, but reality was complicated.

They had the opportunity to consolidate the power of the Northern Continent, but first, they had to navigate the current crisis.

“Your Majesty, our Military Department once assessed that the combined military strength of the Northern Continent is about eighty percent of the Kingdom’s.

In theory, once the mobilization mechanism reforms and military trainings are completed, their military power could at least double, but reality is far less optimistic.

The nations have indeed extended invitations, but when it comes to implementation, the difficulties are immense.

The countries currently threatened by the Different Races might fully cooperate, but many others likely lack such a strong resolve.

Even if the central governments of these nations are willing to cooperate, the local noble lords might not be so compliant.

To completely replicate our military mobilization system, the most affected in terms of interests would be them.

Until they face a life-or-death situation, these people are not willing to make sacrifices.

Including the Kingdom, it was only after suffering many losses that everyone united, resulting in the situation we have today.

If the Different Races were to attack with full force, many countries would probably not have time to fully mobilize before being engulfed in war.

Our people can only help those nobles willing to cooperate, to complete military mobilization training.

The overall increase in military strength of these nations may not be as optimistic as expected!”

Duke Aefero explained with difficulty.

When it involves the strategic decisions of the Kingdom, he really dares not overestimate the Northern Continent nations.

After all, in the last invasion by the Orcs, these countries had already disappointed everyone.

Just because the enemy has changed doesn’t mean that these fellows can suddenly boost their integrity from the ground to the sky.

Even if the nobles are visionary, they also have their own selfish interests!

If they truly were able to enhance their strength, their first thought would still be for themselves.

Perhaps many nobles would actively participate in military training, but when it comes time to send troops to fight, all sorts of excuses would follow one after another.

The current challenge is not military training but reforming the mobilization system.

Without facing a crisis of life and death and without purging the obstinate elements, the reform couldn’t be accomplished.

When the Alpha Kingdom established its mobilization system, it similarly did not do so without shedding blood.

It’s just that too much time has passed, and it has gradually been forgotten.

“Every bit of increase counts, in times like these, every bit of military strength is precious.

However, there’s a high demand for military officers from various countries; won’t drawing so many people at once have too great an impact on the Standing Army?”

As he spoke these words, Caesar IV clearly breathed a sigh of relief.

If the nations could really complete the reform of the military mobilization system all at once, he would rather hesitate to help.

The military system of the Alpha Kingdom is fundamentally centered around the military.

If all countries of the Northern Continent were to adopt this approach, even a small country could turn into a hedgehog.