Chris continued to be the hands-off shopkeeper, leaving the affairs of the Blazing Dragon Kingdom to the Jordan family and Tina.
And he himself enjoys precious leisure time every day, hunting and fishing.
An Qi was picked up again. The little girl was quite confused. She had only been in Shizhi City for one day and then turned back.
I didn't have much fun in the city outside, and spent most of my time on the road.
There has been no movement at the Black Dragon Palace. Maybe they didn't know that a ninth-level low-grade black dragon had died.
After all, the Magical Continent is very big, and it is not uncommon for the strong men under his command to be away for three to five months when they go out to deal with something.
But Chris knew that this matter could not be hidden for a long time. Sooner or later, the Black Dragon Palace would know about it and investigate what he had been doing.
Therefore, he must prepare in advance to deal with the Black Dragon Palace's counterattack.
In the early morning of the fourth day, Chris gathered the high-ranking nobles stationed in Dawn City and held a meeting on the top floor of the castle.
The nobles under his command were already accustomed to this.
It was Yunado who still asked: "Chris, what do you want from us?"
Chris sat on the main seat, cleared his throat, and said: "The matter of the ninth-level powerful man in the Black Dragon Palace has been solved for the time being, but this does not mean the end. Maybe we will usher in a more powerful enemy before long.
"
"Tell me, what do you want to do?"
Chris said seriously: "I want to start a war and turn several bordering countries into vassal states. In this way, if there is any movement in the Black Dragon Palace, we can also know in advance. If the ninth-level Black Dragon happens this time,
Unless some businessmen are more alert, I'm afraid we won't know the news until the black dragon comes to kill us."
"After uniting all the countries, we will have more fighting power. If the Black Dragon Palace wants to do something at that time, it will need to think about it."
"Moreover, the territory of the Blazing Dragon Kingdom will also be protected in the middle. If there is a war in the future, the battlefield will also be in one of the subordinate countries."
Yunaduo said with a serious expression: "You have to think about it. Once a war starts, in addition to the four countries that border us, the Shadow Leopard, the Giant Elephant, the Yellow Ape, and the Iron Rhinoceros, other countries are likely to be involved. After all, Yu Ge
The Night Dogs are not bordering us, but you have still turned them into a vassal state."
The old father thought more long-term, this is the reason why the lips are dying and the teeth are cold.
Although Chris had waged a war with the White Tiger Three Kingdoms in disguise outside of the Pioneering Order not long ago, it was after all a reappearance of the Three Kingdoms' fault.
This time Chris took the initiative to turn it on, so the meaning was different.
And if the four countries fall, those countries across the border will definitely feel a sense of crisis.
So in order to ensure that they are not swallowed up, they may unite in advance.
One hair move affects the whole body.
By then, the enemies of the Blazing Dragon Kingdom will not only be the four neighboring countries.
"Father, I have thought about it all." Chris nodded, "No matter how many countries are involved, I will defeat them."
This is related to his path to promotion. The more people he rules, the faster Chris will gain reputation.
Yunado was the first to express his position: "Okay, no matter what decision you make, I will unswervingly support you."
"Me too."
"I am willing to obey His Majesty's orders!"
The nobles also expressed their attitudes. They did not develop any resistance. After all, participating in the war can accumulate military merits for themselves and further advance their title.
Yunado asked: "Should we involve the three major tributary countries? This way our chances of success will be much greater."
Chris thought for a while, then shook his head and vetoed: "It's not necessary for the time being. According to the agreement between the two parties, if you ask them to take action, a total of 900,000 gold coins will be reduced in tribute. So let's take a look at the situation first. If we really can't fight in the end,
Win the war and call them back."
"Besides, if we are alone, the other countries will not participate in the first time, but will maintain a wait-and-see attitude."
"Okay, then I'll listen to you." Yunado said, "I will go back later to take the Jordan family to prepare for the war."
Chris waved his hand and said: "Let's break up the meeting."
The nobles left one after another, and soon the entire conference room became empty.
Chris sat alone, looking up at the ceiling.
In the past year, the Blazing Dragon Kingdom has been established from scratch and has experienced many wars, large and small, all of which have been endured passively.
But this time, it was Chris who took the initiative to provoke the war.
The war in the Magic Continent does not last as long as it did in the ancient times, because the strength of high-level experts can rival an army, so when the winner is determined on the main battlefield, everything will be settled.
But as long as a war starts, people will die. This is inevitable.
Frankly speaking, he felt a faint sense of guilt in his heart.
Chris felt melancholy for a while, then adjusted his mood and walked out.
No matter what, the decision he made will not change again.
This is not just for yourself, but also for your family to be well.
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The preparations were carried out in an orderly manner under the command of Yunado.
The gunpowder workshop urgently recruited freedmen to speed up production and prepare for war.
Every day, countless cowhide and sheepskin are transported from the grassland and turned into hot air balloons.
The blacksmith also worked hard to make more artillery.
Just a few days after participating in the war, the noble knights in the country were summoned again, and they didn't even have time to warm the quilts at home with the maid.
Five days later, everything was ready, and Chris headed north with hundreds of thousands of knights and two seventh-level powerhouses.
Because the White Tiger Country has become a vassal state, there is no need to set up border cities, and Chris can also mobilize more manpower.
Their first target was the Shadow Leopard Kingdom, and Chris was very particular about his choice.
First of all, to the north of the Shadow Leopard Kingdom is the Snowy Mountains, and the White Tiger Kingdom and Feather Pigeon Kingdom that border it have become vassal states, which means that this country has no power to unite.
Secondly, after Chris defeats the Shadow Leopard Kingdom, he can continue to head west to attack the Giant Elephant Kingdom. He can continue to obtain sufficient supplies in the country along the way. He can bring less supplies such as food and water and free up more.
Use space to carry strategic weapons such as gunpowder and hot air balloons to reduce your own casualties.
After Chris led the army through Thorny Ridge, they headed east.
Soon, they arrived at Haoyue City, the border city of Shadow Leopard Kingdom.
The nobles stationed in Haoyue City were almost frightened when they saw this kind of formation.