The God of War's first all-hands meeting was held under the chairmanship of Han Jin … As the saying goes, if you don't kill a snake, you'll be guilty. Now was the best time to attack Zaganide, and Han Jin needed to listen to everyone's opinions. However, what he didn't know was that Jeddes, Majordomo Gail, and Guevara had been discussing this for a long time. Not to mention their own strength, the three of them formed an outstanding think tank. Not to mention the nearby lords, even Lord Forsa, who had been fighting against Grand Duke Solomon for decades, didn't have a small team that could compare to the three of them.
They were meticulous, far-sighted, and experienced. These were the strengths that the three of them had in common, but their personalities were very different. Majordomo Gail was deep and introverted, Knight Guevara was indomitable and decisive, and Jeddes, because he had been dealing with various forces for a long time, could be said to be well-rounded and flawless when he was serious about something or when he analyzed something. Of course, they also had their own shortcomings, but when they stood together, their original shortcomings were neutralized. At least, the other two could point out the mistakes of the other in time.
"We are extremely short of soldiers. Originally, we had recruited more than six thousand recruits in the past few months, but Alquete had a very bad influence on us. The first place he attacked was our North Battalion, and almost all the soldiers there were new recruits. Although we sent reinforcements in time, more than seven hundred new recruits were killed by Alquete and the Blood Clan. Now, the morale of the new recruits in the other battalions is very low." Lang Ning said slowly, "I have issued strict punishment measures, but it still can't be controlled. Almost every day, there are dozens, or even hundreds of new recruits escaping."
"Too few soldiers, and too much territory. What a contradiction." Guevara sighed.
"And these years, the Beitman has always been neutral. I think the quality of their soldiers is also a problem." Lang Ning said, "If only … we could recruit soldiers in Isolated Cliff City."
"That's not realistic." Winston shook his head. He knew the situation in Isolated Cliff City very well. Most of the mercenaries preferred a free and unrestrained life. Even if Lang Ning offered better conditions, it would be difficult to arouse their interest.
"It doesn't matter whether or not severe punishment measures were issued, or whether or not the morale of the recruits was very low. The important thing is, did you implement it?" Majordomo Gail suddenly interrupted.
"I …" Lang Ning stared blankly and smiled bitterly. "The law can't punish the majority. There are so many soldiers who escaped. I can't always act according to military discipline. Otherwise, we won't have to wait for Zagunéd to come out. We can kill all the recruits ourselves."
"That's your problem." Majordomo Gail said slowly, "Or, don't pretend to announce new military discipline. Once you announce it, you must strictly enforce it! If the new recruits are all killed, we can recruit new ones. If no one takes military discipline seriously … Haha, no matter how many soldiers you have, they won't be able to fight. "
"Yes, Lang Ning. You are too soft-hearted this time," Guevara said.
Lang Ning's expression kept changing, but he didn't refute anything. He had his own difficulties. The situation in the Beitman and Isolated Cliff City was similar. Not many people were willing to join the army. On the surface, it was a recruitment, but in reality, he used all kinds of threats and coercion. He even went to the villages and towns to catch able-bodied men. In the end, he finally gathered more than six thousand people. The enemy hadn't even attacked yet. Just because the recruits violated military discipline, he used cruel methods to start a massacre? What was the point of recruiting them? However, Lang Ning also understood the intentions of Majordomo Gail and Guevara. If he gritted his teeth and killed a large number of them today, the situation might slowly improve tomorrow.
"Let's not talk about this problem. A group of ordinary people without fighting spirit and without training. What's the use?" Han Jin said. "Let's talk about Zagunéd and Dismark."
Everyone became silent. After a while, Guevara slowly said, "Our situation is very awkward because we don't have any allies! It can also be said that all the lords can become our enemies. Although it seems very peaceful now, once we send an army to attack Zagunéd, some things will immediately surface. For example, Dismark and Wild Willow City. "
"Wild Willow City? You mean Wild Willow City? "Han Jin frowned slightly.
"Yes."
This time, no one answered. Majordomo Gail and the others were all observing Han Jin's expression. Everyone knew what Wild Willow City meant to Han Jin.
Han Jin pondered for a moment and said softly, "Wild Willow City's attitude has always been very conservative. I don't see any reason for them to intervene. When I met Sunier for the first time, Zaganide was attacking the Holy Crown City with his army. Dismark had sent someone to ask for help from the Wild Willow City, but it was refused by the Wild Willow City. Sunier was very dissatisfied with the decision of the Council of Elders of the Wild Willow City, so she left the city angrily. She believed that Wild Willow City and the Holy Crown City were interdependent and had to cooperate closely in order to fight against Zaganide, who had always been strong. "
"I admit that the decision of Wild Willow City's Council of Elders is always so soft. Maybe … it has something to do with their age. They don't want to take any more risks and just want to maintain the status quo." Guevara said slowly, "But sometimes, they are just deliberately being cautious. We can't treat their cautiousness as weakness. I used to think that there was no need to pay attention to a group of cowards. But in the end … I lost. I lost because of the crazy decisions they made."
"Please continue." Han Jin said thoughtfully.
"In my opinion, Wild Willow City's Council of Elders deliberately ignored Dismark to take revenge. They sacrificed so much, but Dismark usurped almost all the fruits of victory. Of course, they were very angry. But … they couldn't just sit and watch Dismark be eliminated. If Zagunéd and Dismark really fought to the death, Wild Willow City's army would definitely appear behind Zagunéd. "
Guevara glanced around and saw that no one had any doubts. He slowly continued, "Although Sunier is a descendant of God, she is still too young. I don't think she is qualified to be a member of the Council of Elders. Haha … what she knows is just the information that Wild Willow City's Council of Elders deliberately leaked. Compared with the truth, there should be a big gap."
"What do you mean?" Léger coughed.
"It's very simple. A lie that keeps one's own people in the dark is the hardest to see through. Wild Willow City's Council of Elders deliberately leaked the information to encourage Zagunéd. You guys fight, fight with all your might. We won't interfere. We also hate Dismark."
Manager Gail and Jedis both laughed lightly.
"The decision made by Wild Willow City's Council of Elders is enough to affect Wild Willow City's entire strategic deployment for a year or even a few years. How could they leak such top-secret information?" Guevara sneered, "In fact, Zagunéd didn't fall for it. The war two years ago was just a normal attack. Before winter came, Zagunéd withdrew his army."
"I can hear that there are some things … that you can't say clearly, right?" Han Jin was talking to Guevara, but his eyes were fixed on the round table as if they were frozen.
Guevara was stunned and then smiled bitterly.
"Do you think that Wild Willow City might launch a surprise attack on us?" Han Jin asked again.
"Yes."
"We seem to be missing a few people. Where are Gibran, Julia, and Kane?"
"I asked them to go to the Holy Crown City to find out about Dismark's movements."
"I see …" Han Jin suddenly smiled. His smile used to be so warm, free and easy, which made people's eyes light up. But now it had completely changed. Everyone could clearly feel the thick gloominess and indifference in his smile.
"Is it because Julia is an elf?"
"This … Yes." Guevara smiled bitterly again.
"It seems that Wild Willow City might not launch an attack on us." Han Jin was still smiling, "They will definitely launch an attack on us. Is that right?"
"According to all the signs that we have found so far … Yes." Guevara felt as if he had eaten Chinese goldthread. The bitterness spread from his mouth to the bottom of his heart. His original intention was to warn Han Jin first so that when the situation worsened, Han Jin would not lose control. But now, Han Jin was like a different person. He quickly and keenly dug out the things that he wanted to hide.
"Interesting …" Han Jin changed his position to make himself more comfortable, "Three months ago, Sunier suddenly said that she wanted to go back to the temple to train. Was that also a trap set by some people?"
No one could answer this question. It would be too hypocritical to say that it was not a trap. But if it was a trap, it would sound like they did not report it.
Han Jin did not speak, and neither did the others. The atmosphere became more and more oppressive. After a while, Jeddes broke the silence, "Lord Raphael, you don't have to worry too much about Sunier. After all, Sunier is a descendant of God. I believe that the elders of Wild Willow City will not force Sunier too much."
"This is another matter." Han Jin smiled, "I am very curious. From the beginning to the end, I have never shown any hostility towards Wild Willow City. Because of Sunier, because of Julia, and also because of the dead Edwina. Hehe … I even wanted to go sightseeing in Wild Willow City and see for myself what Sunier said was the most beautiful city in the world."
Jeddes opened his mouth, but swallowed the words he wanted to say. Although he had discussed it carefully with Majordomo Gail and Guevara beforehand, it was a pity that the progress of the meeting was out of their control.
"That Lydia, I have seen her a few times in Isolated Cliff City, and I respect her a lot …" Han Jin's fingers moved aimlessly on the table. In fact, everything about Han Jin was normal at the moment. He still had a bright smile on his face, as if he was having a heart-to-heart talk with his friends. "But they failed to live up to my good intentions. I really don't understand why."
"Because you are very similar to someone," Jeddes suddenly said.
"Me?" Han Jin smiled, "Tell me, who am I like?"
"Nicola." Jeddes' words were shocking.
Han Jin was stunned and silently stared at Jeddes.
"I am not talking about your personalities, but your situation," Jeddes said slowly. "Don't forget that you are a Dragon Slayer, and don't forget that you have a lot of friends now. For example, Knight Guevara, Majordomo Gail, and me. Your existence is enough to pose a threat to them. They are not ordinary soldiers who can just change their armor and flags and live like before. There is no room for compromise between you and them! I heard that Wild Willow City is controlled by the Council of Elders, but there should be a guy with the most power in the Council of Elders. He is the uncrowned king of the elves, and everything that is happening now should be his idea. Lord Raphael, perhaps you still don't understand, but for us, this is normal. Why should he give you the power he controls?! "
"I just said that I have never shown any hostility to Wild Willow City!" Han Jin said softly, "I have always thought that we could cooperate with them."
"When Nicola stabbed me with his sword, he told me that heaven was beautiful and belonged to me, and that the world was cruel and belonged to him. Now I realize that you are more suited to live in heaven than I am." Jeddes smiled, "If you don't want to hurt others, then others won't hurt you? If you can really do that … then what is the difference between heaven and this world?! "
Han Jin became silent for a long time before he slowly said, "That makes sense. It seems that I was too naive."
Jeddes, Majordomo Gail, and the others looked at each other. It turned out that what they couldn't see through was Han Jin's strength. Because of their experience, Han Jin's eyes would always reveal some clues when he encountered some unexpected situations. Others might not be able to see it, but it could never escape their observation.
Now, Han Jin had completely changed. The grief, anger, and so on that they expected did not appear at all. It was as if Sunier, who had fallen into a trap and whose fortune was unpredictable, was just a passerby who had nothing to do with him.
Majordomo Gail was silent. This result was far beyond what he had expected! Today, he had left a foreshadowing, and when Wild Willow City's army really attacked, he would bring up the matter again. He thought that Han Jin would not care about this kind of warning, and then use some small tricks to cause Han Jin's army to suffer some damage. Then, the guilt-ridden Han Jin would definitely fly into a rage and fight Wild Willow City to the bitter end. At that time, no matter how close Han Jin and Sunier's feelings were, it would only end miserably! In the face of the life and death of an entire race, personal feelings were as light as a feather!
The current situation was very bad. Not only did Han Jin pay attention to their warning, but he also found out what they had been trying to hide. Majordomo Gail was a little anxious. Although he had been plotting against Han Jin, he could still distinguish between the priorities. Winter was coming, and it was definitely not the right time to start a war. Moreover, the underground was as warm as spring, and Zagunéd had been heavily injured repeatedly, so it was the best time to completely solve the problem. If Han Jin decided to attack Wild Willow City because of Sunier, victory or defeat aside, even if they could win, the recuperating Dismark and the recovering Zagunéd would definitely become Han Jin's nightmare.
Majordomo Gail had indeed used some tricks against Han Jin, but this did not mean that he wanted Han Jin to be defeated by anyone. His goal was to unite this young lord with the Capital of Elements, which was slowly approaching its twilight. As long as Yalina could become Han Jin's wife, as long as the future successor was Han Jin and Yalina's child, it did not matter who was on whose chariot.
"Raphael, are you thinking of driving the God of War to Wild Willow City?" Han Jin asked in a low voice. He also felt that Han Jin was a stranger.
"Rice should be eaten one bite at a time. I'm not that impulsive." Han Jin smiled and said, "Moreover, Wild Willow City is still maintaining their silence. Forget it … Our current goal is Zagunéd, so let's leave it at that … Consider it as giving me and them one last chance."
"Yesterday, when I sent Gibran and Julia off, I gave Gibran a few words. He won't understand now, but when Wild Willow City really launches a war … he will naturally understand." Jeddes changed the topic and sighed, "I can see that he likes Julia very much. It's difficult … When that time comes, he will have to make his own choice."
"Sir Jeddes, I really don't like this part of you. If you have anything to say, you can just tell me directly." Han Jin smiled, "You want me to make my own choice, right?"
Jeddes coughed dryly to cover up his embarrassment.
"Don't worry." Han Jin said softly. His gaze swept across the people present at the meeting. Even Chipango, Hallister, and the others who were at the end of the line clearly felt Han Jin's gaze, "I'm not alone anymore, and I won't let you down or hurt you for Sunier. I … know what I should do."
"Raphael!" Morrisons could no longer hold back and jumped up, "Don't think too much, there must be some misunderstanding! I … Let me go to Wild Willow City and talk to their elders. At most, I'll say some good words and beg them, and they … "Morrisons stopped here because even he did not believe it. How could he be qualified to meet the elders of Wild Willow City?
"You …" Han Jin's smile became even brighter, "Some things can't be asked for. Rather than believing that the enemy will be merciful, it's better to believe in your own fists."
After saying that, Han Jin's gaze fell on Guevara, "Since you have grasped the movements of Wild Willow City, you should be ready, right?"
Guevara nodded, "As long as we can get rid of Zagunéd within two months, we can completely take the initiative. Elves are more afraid of the cold than normal humans. If there are no accidents … they won't be able to do anything in a short period of time. "
"The problem is, there are always all kinds of accidents in war." Majordomo Gail interrupted, "The Tree of Life in Wild Willow City has become exceptionally lush, as if it is not affected by the seasons. I feel that something is happening there."
"You haven't found out what it is?" Guevara frowned and asked.
Majordomo Gail shook his head. The people living in the inner city of Wild Willow City were all elves. Spies could not infiltrate at all.
"If that's the case, then we'll follow your plan." Han Jin slowly stood up. When it came to commanding battles, he had always delegated authority, "I'm a little tired, I'll go back and rest first." (To be continued, if you want to know what will happen next, please go to www.qidian.com, there are more chapters. Support the author, support the original reading!)
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