Expansion Plan

"Right now, the kingdom has fewer than 9,000 recruits of military age..." Yun Feng nudged Omsk and whispered.

"Then recruit 7,500! That makes exactly three legions!" Omsk shouted outright.

"Smack!" Yun Feng slapped a hand over his eyes. He really shouldn't have run his mouth and told him.

"..." Roland's fists had already clenched tight—so tight they hurt. He really wanted to hit someone...

"Cough, cough. Your Majesty, could you tell me what our objective is?" Reno stared solemnly at Roland. Only by knowing Roland's goal could he estimate the troop strength they would need.

"Return to the old capital!" Roland said each word deliberately.

"Are you... serious?" Reno narrowed his eyes.

"Of course. I don't want others to be able to reach my doorstep whenever they please! So why not put the capital right on the front line?" Roland narrowed his eyes. Lagrange City had originally been a frontier city. Together with East Emperor Fortress and Swift River Fortress, it formed a triangular formation along the three banks at the confluence of the Swift River and Redwater River. East Emperor Fortress and Swift River Fortress protected Lagrange City, while Lagrange City served as the logistics base supporting both fortresses. The three-in-one defensive line had been practically unbreakable. The Battle of Lagrange City had only begun because Swift River Fortress collapsed; otherwise, the dark forces' coalition would never have had any hope of reaching the city walls!

"That would require an enormous number of troops..." Reno's eyes turned grave.

"I understand, so there's no rush. If we want to connect our territory, we first need roads. We can build roads while establishing settlements along the way, all the way to Lagrange City!" Roland told everyone.

"If that's the plan, it's acceptable. But how will the settlements be kept safe? Surely