The Hundred-Year Peace Plan

Perhaps it was the pleasant conversation at the banquet that had an effect, or perhaps it was to avoid the disaster of refugees, but the army received a great deal of supplies.

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With over 76,000 expeditionary soldiers and supplies for 90,000 men, Hudson naturally wouldn't say much.

With ample supplies and high morale, the expeditionary force rushed to the front lines without any delay.

Refugees are a resource, but only if they don't undergo a qualitative change. Once they cross the line of humanity, they transform from valuable labor into a social cancer.

The development of Mountain Territory requires a large labor force; whether or not this problem can be solved depends entirely on this wave of development.

The refugees driven over by the Beastfolk were mostly from abroad. Even if Hudson swallowed them whole, the original owner wouldn't have the nerve to come and ask for them back.

"Hudson, you're letting me lead the troops?"

"I can't believe it, "Nelson asked in surprise.

Being the eldest brother and following the third brother was already embarrassing enough. What's even more tragic is that, despite following the expeditionary force all the way Eastern Expedition and west, he never got a chance to go to the battlefield and was always doing odd jobs in the army.

Complaining was useless; lacking sufficient experience in leading troops, Hudson simply wouldn't give him a chance to cede the battlefield.

It wasn't that he was intentionally trying to suppress his own brother; it was just that there were too many unexpected events on the battlefield. If Nelson were to die on the battlefield, it would be difficult to explain to Baron Redman.

Without the opportunity to go to the battlefield, there's no chance of achieving any military merit. At best, doing odd jobs in the army just means getting some meager pay.

As a result, Nelson, the eldest son, is not doing as well as the second son Evola. There's nothing that can be done; the eldest and second sons carry different weight.

As the heir to the family fortune, Nelson was given special attention and resources by Baron Redman from a young age.

The second son Evola, didn't receive the same treatment. For a father with many sons, the son who falls somewhere in between is most easily overlooked. The level of attention and emotional investment differs.

Of course, the most crucial point is that Nelson has a ready-made title to inherit, so there is no need for him to risk everything; while Evola has nothing and has to fight for everything himself, so he can only risk his life on the battlefield.

Lying at home and waiting to inherit a title is just talk. The Coslo Family has many relatives, so there are even more potential heirs.

The probability of a mediocre heir like Evola, who happens to be the first in line to inherit the throne, is practically zero.

If the Hudson hadn't risen to power, in order to preserve the family's strength and legacy, it's entirely possible that they would have arranged for Evola to be laid to rest.

However, as Hudson's status rose, Baron Redman could no longer tolerate Evola lying down and threw him directly into the army.

This is one of the advantages of having many sons; in case of an accident, there are plenty of backup options. Besides the three older ones, there are three younger ones.

Even if one of them fails, there are still two younger ones. With so many sons, Baron Redman can afford to gamble.

"Nelson, calm down! The worst thing for a general is to be impetuous. You must learn to stay rational at all times."

Hudson said expressionlessly.

After being suppressed for so long, he suddenly got an opportunity, and his body instinctively felt excited, which is understandable. But understanding is not the same as tolerance.

The worst thing on the battlefield is to be impulsive and agitated. Compared to previous wars, suppressing rioters is indeed a small-scale operation now, but that doesn't mean accidents won't happen.

The sheer size of the expeditionary force prevents it from capsizing, but that doesn't mean it won't suffer losses on local battlefields. If it were to collide with the Behemoth Cavalry, it could still incur considerable losses if it's not handled carefully.

After calming down, Nelson's face flushed slightly. Being lectured by his younger brother was still a bit embarrassing for the older brother.

Just thinking about the gap between the two sides made him feel helpless. It was no longer something that could be caught up with through hard work.

News of the expeditionary force's arrival quickly reached Prince Butzwig. Glancing at the camp behind him, he knew it was time to leave.

Revenge is only possible when the two sides are evenly matched.

If his Behemoth Legion hadn't suffered heavy losses, he might have put up a fight. Unfortunately, as the war progressed, fewer than four thousand Behemoth Cavalry remained.

He wouldn't even dare to engage the expeditionary force, let alone seek revenge. His army was already small; if he lost more men, his return journey would be his doom.

The Behemoth Cavalry strength, but also because the countries along the route were caught off guard and attacked unexpectedly.

Having suffered such a great loss, it's impossible not to retaliate. It's easy to imagine that the road to recovery will be anything but smooth.

The Behemoth Clan paid a heavy price in this war and were already severely weakened. They must preserve their strength to cope with the changes to come.

"Pass down the order to have the ten human commanders launch ten separate attacks, each freely choosing their target."

Tell them not to stop along the way; the opportunity to overthrow the evil aristocracy is right in front of them, and they must not give up at this crucial moment.

In addition, a meeting was convened with the commanders of all cavalry regiments to discuss the route of return.

Prince Butzwig said coldly.

In order to create a refugee crisis, he used all the political wisdom he had ever had.

Forcing someone to agree is too inefficient. Even if they agree under duress, they will likely slack off and try to escape.

After several attempts, Butzwig finally chose to cooperate with members of Heretical Cult organizations, encouraging them to form an army to overthrow the rule of the nobility.

As for the Evil God Sacrifice that occurred during this period, he was used to it. In any case, it was all humans who died, and it had nothing to do with Behemoth.

By relying on religious deception, they managed to amass a massive refugee force. They claimed to have a million-strong army, but the truth remains unknown.

Time was simply too short. It was good enough to just get the ranks together; there wasn't enough time to even establish the internal structure of the refugee army, let alone count the number of people.

Countless new people join every day, and just as many slip away. A significant number die of illness or starvation along the way; this ragtag group is completely unsupported by logistical constraints.

If they can't defeat the expeditionary force in a head-on confrontation, then they might as well disperse their troops and cause as much trouble as possible for the Alpha Kingdom.

Every inch of land destroyed, every defense burned, and every person killed now weakens the enemy's war potential.

The billowing smoke rose straight into the sky, and yet another great Beastfolk tribe was destroyed by the knight's blade.

The earth-shattering cries could not stop the old knight's steps; any hesitation would be a disrespect for racial war.

There is no right or wrong here, only a struggle for the living space of different races.

Either kill the enemy or be killed by the enemy; this is the unchanging essence of the Aslant Continent.

"Morrison, aren't you very familiar with the Orc Empire? We've already destroyed seventeen tribes, how come we still haven't found the Behemoth Imperial Court?"

Morrison gave an awkward smile in response to his companion's question. His ability to pinpoint the locations of so many large tribes was enough to prove his genuine understanding of the Orc Empire.

The fact that the Behemoth Imperial Court has been unable to locate its position for so long makes it hard not to suspect that this is a case of using someone else to do the dirty work.

They were all killing Beastfolk, and given the hatred between humans and Beastfolk, no one would think it was excessive to kill them.

The problem is that they are all quite old and have long passed the age of acting impulsively. They came here this time for the Longevity Secret Method.

"Camilla, this isn't my fault. Beastfolk have different habits than us; they love to move their royal court around."

The original location is not the same as the current location. Especially after the outbreak of war, tribes that were not actually affiliated with the royal court often liked to fly the royal court's flag.

"I can only choose the location where the Royal Court is most likely to appear. Anyway Behemoth Imperial Court is definitely active in this area. If we fight our way through, we'll definitely find them."

Morrison said calmly.

These are all true; the Beastfolk royal courts do indeed love to move around, except for the Behemoth Imperial Court.

Since taking root decades ago, it has never moved. However, to avoid suspicion, Behemoth Emperor still frequently takes the fake royal court around.

The intelligence gathered by various factions is mostly based on information from a fake imperial court. The true location of the imperial court has long been tightly sealed off.

Of course, the distinction between the real and fake imperial courts is relative. Even if it's just for show, the Behemoth Emperor is still acting with his leadership team.

The so-called true imperial court is just a place where they return to stay for a period of time every few years, giving the impression of an ordinary imperial court residence.

Even if spies were to infiltrate, it would be difficult to distinguish the differences.

If the Alpha Kingdom hadn't been keeping a close eye on the Behemoth Imperial Court's every move and carefully comparing the Behemoth Emperor's travel routes, they might not have been able to discover it.

"Then you'd better hurry up, our bodies can't hold up for much longer."

Even if one successfully obtains the secret technique, the conditions for its execution would likely be very demanding, requiring a significant amount of preparation time.

Even if you want us to help you take revenge, that will only happen after you find the secret technique. Don't worry, the Alliance is serious this time and will not let the Beastfolk off easily.

Morrison rolled his eyes inwardly after hearing Camilla's words. When has the Human Alliance ever launched a war without being serious?

As the dominant power on the continent, it also has its own concerns. The core factor is the difficulty in achieving internal unity, and the reactions of various external races must also be considered.

Humans have a significant advantage when facing any single race from the continent, but they struggle against all other races.

The division of the human race precludes efficient joint operations. Simultaneously waging war on multiple fronts will inevitably result in situations where one side gains at the expense of the other.

In addition, the cost of conquering the Orc Empire was too high, and it would be difficult to truly destroy the Orc Empire in less than ten or twenty years, which made everyone hesitate to make a decision.

A fall into a pit, a gain in your wit.

In order to alleviate the pressure on its own future, the Alpha Kingdom has been trying to weaken the Orc Empire by leveraging the power of the Alliance every time the humans launch a counterattack.

The specific operation is very simple, it can be summed up in one word—kill!

It is mainly aimed at members of the Five Great Royal Families. For every additional person killed, the Orc Empire will take longer to recover.

This time the situation is slightly different. The war has not yet gone through the most brutal stage of "filling" lives, but has entered the era of great counter-offensive ahead of schedule, which has given the Alpha Kingdom some further ideas.

They planned to take advantage of the Orc Empire's weakened state to reduce the population of the Five Great Royal Families as much as possible, thus securing a century of peace.

"Don't worry, there aren't many tribes in this area that are suspected to Behemoth Imperial Court. We'll find them one by one."

Once Behemoth Emperor returns to the royal court, he will not escape our pursuit!