Not until Roland sat down did the others bow and take their seats.
From the remote town to the rapidly expanding core city, Roland had become a flag in everyone's mind. He could clearly feel this in the eyes of the participants. Unlike the time when they stood on the platform in elementary school and gave speeches or explained plans to clients, they were not only listening but also preparing.
They were ready to carry out his every order and intention.
This was the team he had accumulated after coming to this world for three years. Whenever he thought of the lonely figures in the castle at the beginning, as well as the taunts and sneers of the local nobles, he felt a sincere sense of satisfaction from the bottom of his heart.
"Neverwinter can't allow the demons to take root on the Fertile Plains, especially in a place so close to the border. Although the demons came a little early, we didn't slow down either. Graycastle has basically been pacified, so we can focus on dealing with them." Roland went straight to the point and said, "Neverwinter can't allow the demons to take root on the Fertile Plains, especially in a place so close to the border. He paused, looked around, and said word by word, "Our next goal is to drive the demons out of the Taquila ruins. Do you have any questions? "
"Yes, Your Majesty!"
Everyone said in unison.
Even Barov, who was the most concerned about mobilizing the army, did not raise any objection. The rapid development of Neverwinter was based on the stable order and the confidence of the people. A city protected by a powerful king and a territory that had never been invaded by war were the main factors that attracted the refugees to come to Neverwinter. If the demons used the Taquila ruins as a stronghold and constantly harassed Neverwinter, causing panic and even causing people to flee, the future development of Neverwinter would be impossible. The Eastern and Southern Regions, which had been abandoned because of the continuous battles for the throne, were the best proof.
"Then let's talk about the specific plan. If any department has any ideas, please speak."
"Your Majesty, I think the most important thing now is to move the industries in the north as soon as possible." Barov was the first to stand up and reply. "If the demons invade the Western Region, the first people to be affected will be those who are not protected by the city wall. Even if the new city wall is built, the cattle and sheep grazing will still disturb your army. The previous city-wide alert is an example. " Speaking of this, he glanced at Vendy. "Due to the closure of the city gate, the transportation of wheat seeds and a variety of forest resources was blocked. Fortunately, the City Hall was operating at full capacity, so the impact was minimized."
Roland had already found out about this matter from the letter. When he heard the old manager mention it again, he couldn't help but look at Vendy. He noticed that the latter had a calm expression and didn't have the slightest intention to argue. Obviously, the words' I'll take full responsibility 'weren't said out of anger.
"Wheat seeds, mushrooms, and other resources can be collected by paddle steamers and transported into the city from the west side of the Redwater River, but the North Slope Mine can't be moved, and the cost of rebuilding the Furnace District is too high, so it can't be generalized." He thought for a moment and said, "These places will be heavily guarded, so that they will be able to resist the Devilbeasts' surprise attacks. Also, I didn't explain in detail about the alert. Now, I'll make it clear that the evacuation during the martial law is only for the people still wandering in the streets, markets, and other places, not all residents. From today on, I request that no factory will stop working under any circumstances until I give new orders. "
"Then... I'll count the industries that can be moved and give them to you for review." Probably realizing that Roland didn't want to hold him responsible, Barov immediately changed his tone.
"Also, plan the new land." Roland tapped on the map behind him. "The threat from the Great Snow Mountain has been eliminated, so the area in the west can be used. As long as Leaf is here, the Misty Forest will be a natural barrier for the left wing."
On the map, the dense Misty Forest was like an inverted triangle, occupying a small part of the Barbarian Land. Its apex was the Snow Mountain in the Western Region. One side extended along the foot of the mountain to the north, leading to Dragonspine Ridge, and the other side accompanied the Redwater River to the border of Neverwinter. These two ends were connected, forming a huge buffer zone. To put it simply, if the Barbarian Land was divided into three parts, the leftmost part would be the forest area, while the rightmost part would be the Neverwinter Grassland and the Impassable Mountain Range.
The area under Leaf's control now covered the entire western section of the Redwater River, so the safety of the cement fleet could be guaranteed, whether it was transporting coal or forest resources.
"Yes, Your Majesty." Barov was also aware of this point, so he quickly agreed.
"Your Majesty, I think the origin of the demons should be made public to the people as soon as possible," Vendy said. "Otherwise, when they suddenly appear in front of everyone, it will easily cause panic. And you often say that propaganda is the most important part of governance. If we don't control it, it's very likely that some people with ulterior motives will take advantage of it. "
"I also agree with this statement," Ercha echoed through the light screen. "Although the abilities of mortals are very limited, when put together, it is still a force. At least it is better than nothing. Besides, fear is like a whip, it often makes people afraid, but when it's waved properly, it can force people to move forward. "
Originally, the propaganda work would be carried out after the unification of Graycastle and the king's ascension to the throne, but the demons' early appearance disrupted this plan. Roland threw this task to Barov. "You decide the content of the propaganda and how to do it. Make sure the people understand that the demons are the mortal enemies of mankind and we won't stop until we are destroyed. At the same time, emphasize that they are just like demonic beasts. Although they look ferocious and scary, they are no different from guns. "
"As for those who take advantage of the situation to spread rumors and create chaos," Roland sneered and looked at the two people in charge of the police department, Vader and Rennes Medde. "I don't think I need to remind you how to deal with them, right?"
The two hurriedly lowered their heads. "Of course, Your Majesty."
After confirming the wartime order and relevant plans in Neverwinter, Pasha brought up the question that everyone was most concerned about. "How do you plan to attack the demons near the Taquila ruins?" "
"The safest way is to set up artillery positions and destroy their Red Mist supply devices from a distance." Roland roughly measured on the map with his finger. "The Longsong Cannons produced now have a shooting range of more than ten kilometers. If we improve them a little, they can shoot even farther. Without the Red Mist, the demons who stay here will die."
He was not bragging. Considering the use and transportation conditions of the first generation of Longsong Cannon, except for the glorious 152mm caliber, the other standards were far lower than the 152mm caliber. Even if he did not modify the barrel, carriage and other parts, he only needed to enlarge the chamber and replace the whole cartridge with the small cartridge to immediately increase the shooting range.
"I see. The Taquila witches are willing to open up this position for you." ""
There was no doubt that the Taquila camp was the most enthusiastic about the Battle of Divine Will in the conference hall. As long as they could defeat the demons, they did not mind taking the lead.
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