More than a week has passed since the Lion Kingdom regained its territory. Summer had already seen the hope of regaining his kingdom.
However, what he didn't expect was that despite the obvious advantage, the Alliance's army stopped at the northwest border of Oasis No. 9. Not only did they have no intention of moving forward, they even dug trenches and built fortifications on the spot.
Not just that.
What made Summer even more uneasy was that he learned from his acquaintances in the Lion Kingdom that the king of the Lion Kingdom was considering consolidating the alliance with the alliance through marriage.
Not even just that King Edward.
Prince Winter also set his sights on managers who were not yet married.
It's a pity that he doesn't have a daughter of the right age, and he is currently considering adopting an adopted daughter from his subordinates. What's even more unscrupulous is that a certain duke actually sent his daughter to the administrator's palace as a servant!
What kind of rough and tiring work can a noble lady who has been pampered since childhood do?
Isn't that a joke? He can figure out what that guy's plan is with his feet!
So shameless!
Unlike the Honey Badger Kingdom, the Lion Kingdom does not stipulate how many wives you can only marry. And because there are too many children, the nobles who claim to abide by tradition actually don't care whether their blood will flow out.
When he thought of those shameless guys who could really do something as shameless as betraying his daughter, he couldn't sit still, so he immediately applied to meet with the administrator of the alliance.
Looking at Chu Guang sitting on the sofa, Summer took a deep breath and decided to get straight to the point, so he said in a serious tone.
"Dear administrator, what do you think of my sister, Miss Avni?"
Chu Guang was stunned for a moment, and glanced at the young man in surprise. Just now, he was still thinking whether this guy felt that the alliance's front line was advancing too slowly, so he came to urge him to go faster.
Why did you suddenly mention Avni?
Chu Guang thought for a while and said, "Afni is a studious and inquiring girl. Some of the people who work with her have very good comments about her. You don't have to worry too much about her." Although we haven't had much contact with her during this period,
Considering the diplomatic issues, Chu Guang still asked the person in charge of the Hong Merchants Union to inquire about Avni's situation.
According to the description of a girl named Shuangxue, the little princess from the Honey Badger Kingdom is humble, gentle, kind, generous and decent. She does not have the airs or temper of a noble lady at all, and she also cherishes the books in the library. Although this set
The rhetoric may be filtered with some personal factors, but to make people produce these beautiful filters, there must still be some lovable shining points.
People don't have a crush on another person for no reason.
However, the prince named Summer did not seem to be satisfied with his evaluation, and he still continued to ask questions.
I care more about your evaluation than others. Dear manager, please allow me to put it in a more straightforward way." Summer nodded slightly and continued in a very soft voice, "From the perspective of the opposite sex,
What do you think of her?"
Chu Guang looked at this guy with a strange expression. "You don't have any special opinions. What's wrong?"
Seeing that the manager did not understand his hint at all, Summer suddenly felt a headache.
Maybe the euphemism of the nobles didn't work well for him.
Maybe I should be more direct.
Summer gritted his teeth, put down his reserve, took a deep breath and said. "I asked my sister, she spoke very highly of you. She and I said that your wisdom is like the stars in the sky, just standing there
You can feel it next to you
If she feels at peace, she is willing to chat with you all night long." Chu Guang coughed dryly and interrupted this guy's disgusting speech.
If you have anything to say, just say it directly, don't praise me in such a roundabout way."
If this guy continued talking, he was worried that his toes would dig through the soles of his shoes.
When Summer heard this, he almost choked on his own saliva.
He had spoken so directly, and even improvised a love poem.
How can you be more direct!? He completely gave up the last trace of euphemism and said with a slight breakdown. "I'm here to be a matchmaker for my sister. Are you willing to marry my sister?"
That's it.
This guy came to see him late at night just for this matter. Chu Guang was speechless for a while and leaned back on the sofa.
"In the league, personal feelings are private matters. We will not mix private matters with official matters, let alone engage in political marriages."
I didn't expect Chu Guang to refuse so simply.
Summer looked a little disappointed, but still wanted to fight for it, but heard Chu Guang continue.
"I should have said something similar before." "If you have nothing else to do, please come back."
After leaving the shelter, Summer stood in the square at a loss for a while, but was unwilling to give up. After some hesitation, she went to her sister. After listening to her brother's narration, Avni sighed softly.
There were books borrowed from the library and notes copied aside.
Summer glanced at the words on the cover of the book out of the corner of his eye.
"Research on Classical Economics: The Contradiction and Evolution of Production Relations and Productivity"
He vaguely remembered that the book Avni had read before seemed to have the same name. It had been so long and he still hadn't finished reading it.
"You shouldn't go to him." "Why."
Summer felt disapproval of Avni's statement. Although it was true that no progress had been made, he didn't think there was anything wrong with doing so.
People with ideas in the Lion Kingdom have already lined up in a long queue. If I don't take the initiative here, wouldn't I be giving away a great advantage to others? Looking at her second brother who was not yet convinced, Avni continued.
"He may value the alliance more than himself. How could he agree to such a request at this time that may have conditions attached?"
Summer said without thinking.
"Is there any conflict in this? Since you value the alliance more than yourself, you should consider the issue of heirs as soon as possible."
Avni shook her head. "If you say something like this, it means you don't understand the alliance."
It’s okay if you don’t understand
Do you know it well?
Summer wanted to ask this question, but after thinking about it, he finally didn't say it.
Because he suddenly thought that some time ago, he had been taking care of things related to the refugee camp with Princess Teresa in Luoye City, while Avni went to Dawn City, the capital of the alliance, to help organize books. He was far away from the center of power and couldn't do it.
Fortunately, I really don’t know more about the alliance than my sister.
Avni paused and continued in a gentle tone. "The alliance is not an alliance of one person, but an alliance of all the survivors who have suffered.
He always talks about this sentence to people, and every time he mentions this sentence, the eyes of the little girl named Shuangxue always shine." "Shuangxue?" "Well, my friend, of course.
Not just her, but others as well. They united under the banner of Vault 404 and were loyal to the managers, but not just to the managers.
The Alliance belongs to them, not they to the Alliance. At first I didn't understand what kind of kingdom this was, but then I gradually understood. Understand what?"
Looking at her brother who still didn't understand, Avni said in a serious tone, "The alliance is not a kingdom, the alliance is an alliance."
That voice seemed to have a hint of beautiful yearning, or yearning. Summer's expression was slightly stunned, looking at this sister who seemed to be getting more and more unfamiliar.
When did she become like this?
After a while, Summer's Adam's apple moved slightly and he spoke.
"Would you consider changing your job?"
Avni was stunned for a moment.
"Why?"
Summer chose a tactful choice of words.
"These books have had a great influence on you. Should you read some picture books that are more suitable for your age?"
Avni looked into his eyes intently, "You said, I'm not a child anymore, why do you still want me to see those childish things? What's more, you know it's false."
Summer: "But at least it won't make you have some strange thoughts," Avni said seriously. "I don't think there is anything strange about this. The problem will not disappear because we turn a blind eye. With the development of productivity,
There will come a time when we have to face those problems."
Summer coughed, interrupting her ignorant argument. "Let's talk about your life-long events."
Of course he knows those things.
But from the perspective of the royal family, that is not what he should consider. He needs to maintain the rule of the Honey Badger royal family in Oasis No. 3, and then consider making the people living there live a better life.
This is his duty and responsibility. Avni nodded, stopped talking, and waited for her brother's announcement.
Everyone has the right to pursue their own happiness, but she knows very well that this does not include herself who was born in the royal family.
The aura of the royal family has given her a lot, and she should respond to people's expectations of her.
It would be too selfish to forget these just because of a word of freedom. "We need the friendship of the alliance, now and in the future."
Summer paused for a moment, "But the alliance managers are not interested in the marriage I proposed.
I hope you can be more proactive, of course
How to grasp this level is up to you."
After hearing her brother's words, Avni was relieved. Although she was ready to sacrifice her personal happiness for the family, emotionally speaking, of course, she was still more willing to marry her sweetheart.
It's great that you didn't forcibly marry yourself to someone else." I understand, but I still want to say that you are too anxious about this matter." "Our war with the legion is not over yet, and that Lord must not
He would be willing to put too much energy outside the battlefield. If you talk to him at this time, it will be counterproductive."
Summer frowned involuntarily, and gradually realized this. He admitted that he might indeed be a little impatient. The reason why the alliance stood still might just be because they were not ready to continue advancing on the front line, and they did not intend to give up on themselves.
After calming down again, he looked at his sister and asked, "Is there any remedy?"
Avni nodded slightly. "Of course, if you want to get his approval, the best way is to make achievements that he can see, rather than staying in Dawn City like you are now and making him think you are very important.
idle."
Summer humbly asked for advice.
"Then where do you think I should go?"
Avni continued. "Going back to Luoye City is a good choice. The alliance plans to build roads and railways to Lion City in the Lion Kingdom as a transportation hub connecting Luoxia Province and River Valley Province. The development of Luoye City
will be critical
Every time managers come to the Hong Kong Trade Union to inspect the work, that place is mentioned the most.
He hopes that the Hong Merchants Guild can study and introduce more favorable policies to help the development of Luoye City." "Business is only one aspect, the resettlement of refugees is also a big problem. You see, Princess Teresa is very smart, she has been working very hard in
Prove that you can do this well."
Looking at her brother who was deep in thought, she continued. "There is no such place as a palace in the Alliance. Maybe you should try to change your thinking." "As for my matter, you don't have to be too anxious.
Our home court is after the war is over, not now." "Please give me a moment."
"Wasteland OL" official website forum.
Today is as joyful and lively as ever.
Luo Yu, who picked up an SSSR-level divine pet, excitedly shared his experience of raising a baby on the forum. A large group of singles were helping him make suggestions purely based on their imagination. Mosquito was wondering whether to install motors and batteries for the "Destroyer 2".
I got into an argument with some power players.
"Battle Royale" became so popular in Ideal City that even Fang Chang was jealous of it. He chased Mole to ask if he was short of funds and whether he wanted venture capital.
Professor Yang and brother Ye Ao lost money and were not in a good mood.
Especially the latter, who lost a huge sum of money for a cup of milk tea and posted more than a dozen posts on the forum, clamoring for a refund. However, he was banned because the screen was blocked. What was unexpected was that many people interceded for him.
.A considerable number of people who eat melons said that the forum cannot be without fan favorites, just like a watermelon cannot be without its rind. Without Brother Ye Ao, there will always be less saucy talk.
something.
Of course, apart from those irritating posts, what interests players the most is content related to the new version.
A week has passed since the Beta 0.4 version updated the "Ocean Trade" system, and finally a player has explored the ocean at the end of the land!
Tails: "Oh oh oh! The sea! Tails saw it!"
Crow Crow: "Hai?! Where did you see the duck?"
Tails: "Silver Moon Bay!"
Quit smoking: “What the hell? Why are you all there?”
Gale: "Niubi"
Edge of water: "I searched for a long time, but I couldn't find the entry for this settlement in the official website settings."
Tails: "In the southernmost part of Oasis No. 4! The largest commercial city in the Hump Kingdom!
There are many beautiful houses there, as well as yachts and sailboats! By the way, the map of this game is really huge! "
Sisi: "Oh! Super big!"
Roshan Big Momo: "+1! You can also rent a boat to go out to sea at the port! I heard from the sailors there that you can see an archipelago if you keep sailing south!"
Quit smoking: “6666!”
If you don’t count Fang Chang flying to the east coast, this is probably the first time players of “Wasteland OL” have explored the sea in the game.
Hearing that there are so many unexplored areas, both cloud players and players are excited.
At this moment, a certain sewer god of war jumped out.
Garbage Picking Level 99: "Brother, do you want to see the sea? Let's form a team and go south! (Smirk)"
Forcing others to do something difficult: "Me me me!"
I want to be quiet: "Old driver, please take care of me!"
Oasis No. 9.
Northwest front.
Commander Quan Shui, who was sitting in the frontline command post, frowned slightly while looking at the aerial photos taken by the reconnaissance plane.
"Something's wrong"
Hearing his muttering, Xia Shu, who was sitting opposite the command table and drinking tea, glanced at him.
"What's wrong?"
"Look at this picture,"
Quan Shui put a few photos in his hand on the table and slid them over for him, "These were taken by the Goblin Corps' plane over the southeastern part of Oasis No. 3."
For these photos, they paid the price of two pilots.
But for valuable information.
It's all worth it! The squirrel stared at these photos twice, with an expression of surprise in his eyes.
I saw that there were trenches stretching for hundreds of kilometers on the mountainous sand dunes.
Behind the trenches were scattered dots of legionary camps.
The layout seems loose and random, but in fact it contains a secret. No matter which position you attack, you will be attacked from at least two directions, or even three directions. "His, the scale of this camp is not small, I am afraid there are many people stationed there.
!" Commander Quanshui shook his head.
"Not only a lot, I think there are at least ten divisions!"
"Ten divisions?!"
The eye-mouse had a surprised expression on his face.
A division is equivalent to a team of 10,000 people, which means they have deployed nearly 100,000 people on the border?!
Where did the legion come from with so many people! And can their logistics keep up? "This is just what we saw. Their logistics convoy did not appear in the aerial footage. It should be somewhere deeper." Commander Quanshui paused.
After a moment, he continued.
"I'm afraid what we will face next is the main force of the legion!" Eyes Mouse frowned slightly.
"You mean the clone group?"
The commander of the spring water nodded with a serious face.
"Um."
Those mentally unsound clones may not be very powerful individually, but under the command of the army's grassroots officers, they will fight like undead without fear of death until the last soldier falls.
Morale will never waver.
Neither machine gun fire nor artillery bombing will make them surrender. This is the most difficult part.
When the number of clone soldiers reaches a large scale, the combat effectiveness they unleash is far beyond what those retinues can match!
Quan Shui remembered that when he was still on the OB forum, the Pioneer had just arrived at the northern suburbs of Qingquan City, and Shelter 404 encountered a legion of clones.
At that time, the Ganmen team was led by Vanus and consisted of about two cadres. They established a position in Yumu District and shelled the camp where the Pioneer was staying in the northern suburbs of Qingquan City.
In order to get rid of those clones, the Pioneer almost used all its strength, and even used a tactical nuclear bomb to get rid of that force with the cooperation of the players.
Ten teams of ten thousand people.
It was also equipped with sufficient weapons, ammunition and supporting firepower. Quan Shui had a premonition in his heart.
Their opponents may be serious about it.
On the other side, Chu Guang, who was inspecting the new industrial zone in Dawn City, suddenly received a telegram from the Bugra Free State.
To be precise, this telegram was not sent by the Bugla Free State to the Alliance, but was sent by General Griffin through an informant there.
The telegram was very short.
Regardless of the title at the beginning and the signature, there are only two lines in total. [You are required to return the Heart of Steel and all prisoners within thirty days, and withdraw all troops from the Sunset Cloud Province.]
【This is the ultimatum!】
After glancing at the contents of the telegram, Chu Guang chuckled, not taking the warning seriously at all, and handed it to Lu Bei who was following him. Thirty days?
An ultimatum?
The alliance is not intimidated.
From the beginning of this war, he never expected that both sides would reach an end. Griffin would definitely try his best to persuade the top brass of the Legion to send more support from the west of the desert.
This war cannot end unless we beat these jackals painfully and make them give up their unrealistic fantasies.
Just beating Hu Congjun to the ground is not enough.
Sooner or later, the Alliance will have to fight a real battle with the main force of the Legion. This opportunity will come soon.
Following half a step behind Chu Guang, the commander of the First Corps, Wanwan, said in a deep voice. "According to frontline intelligence, the Legion has deployed more than 100,000 troops on the border, including clone regiments directly commanded by the Legion.
I feel that this is not just a show of force for us, they may intend to start a decisive battle with us before the autumn harvest is over."
Chu Guang didn't fall into Griffin's trap at all and said calmly, "Decisive battle? It's just a final bluff."
If they are really sure that they can get these things on the battlefield, there is no need to issue any ultimatum and just get them on the battlefield. How can they even use nuclear bombs and then say to give you a chance to surrender?
It was obvious that although the coalition forces of the Legion and the Falcon Kingdom had completed their strategic retreat before the Alliance cut off their retreat, their situation at the moment was not optimistic.
A large number of manpower in the Falcon Kingdom has been sent to the front line, and normal social production has become difficult to maintain.
Coupled with the loss of the supply line from the Bugla Free State, they could only request reinforcements from their hometown.
No matter how low the maintenance cost of the clone troopers is, every mouth needs to be eaten, and the rifle must be loaded and loaded.
If the "Thunder Plan" can be implemented smoothly, the legion that successfully occupied Oasis No. 9 will immediately send its troops north to capture the Golden Lizard, open up the northern trade route, and rely on the market of the Bugra Free State to exchange slaves or other resources for equipment. There is hope for a solution.
Supply gaps.
However, not only has the Thunder Plan failed, but even the remedial plan has been ruined.
Trying to supply such a huge supply gap with the national strength of a mere feudal kingdom is almost the same as dreaming. Of course, Griffin couldn't have known it.
But even if he knew, there was nothing he could do.
Saying that one road has ten thousand, they are too far away from the mainland, and now they are paying the price for their previous aggressive invasion strategy.
The 100,000 soldiers on the border and the telegram were not so much an ultimatum as a bluff to buy time, forcing the alliance to abandon the next phase of its offensive plan and switch from offense to defense." "What are you going to do?
?”
Wrench asked respectfully.
When he walked to the door of a factory building and stopped, looking at the tanks parked inside, Chu Guang's lips curled up into a faint smile.
"Our enemies asked us to give them an explanation within thirty days. I thought that thirty days was too long and it wouldn't take that long. "Since our relationship is so good, I thought two weeks would be enough!"