Reggie returned to Shattered Snow City, and Edwina arrived after being summoned.
Reggie made a list of all the government affairs in the territory, and made a detailed division of labor for Wenna and Nipoli. Economic matters were left to Niboli, and political matters were left to Wenna.
Nipoli couldn't understand Reggie's intention. The Snowflake Kingdom had just been established. Did Reggie want to leave the Snowflake City at this time?
Regarding Nipoli's question, Reggie only gave a simple answer: "I want to go on an expedition to the Wolf Country."
Nipoli thinks this makes no sense. Benlang Country is not a rich country. Apart from grasslands, sand demons and a large number of livestock, there are almost no other valuable resources there.
"I have made a decision, and Shattered Snow Country will be left to you for the time being."
Nipoli was still thinking of ways to convince Reggie, but Wenna was more familiar with Reggie's temper. She knew that this expedition must have been carefully considered, and she also knew that Reggie would not change his decision once he made it. She only asked
Two questions: "Both Nipoli and I are not good at military affairs. What should we do if there is a war?"
"I will leave Samantha in the city, and you can pass the message to me through her. If I can't come back in time, you can ask Chris for help."
"When will you come back?"
"If you are lucky, it will be before the autumn harvest. If you are not lucky, you may have to spend the next New Year outside."
Nipoli said: "What should we do about our annual meeting? We just got a good start."
Reggie said: "I never said to let the New Year's Fair end. Even if I die, the New Year's Fair in Broken Snow Country will continue."
Nipoli shook his head and said: "I really don't understand, my lord! Why do you want to attack a country of barbarians? It's just when the Snow Breaking Country needs you. What's the point of doing this..."
Reggie didn't want to waste words with him, there were still many things to do.
He first found Jiawen and asked him to select the five hundred best soldiers as the expeditionary force. Jiawen didn't ask any questions. As the top general of the Shattered Snow Kingdom, as long as the lord needed him to fight, he no longer needed any more reasons.
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In addition to the army, they also need to prepare enough weapons. Reggie found Calaf and asked him to prepare twenty second-generation artillery pieces. In addition, he also had to prepare enough shells, muskets and grenades.
"Please allow me to give you a surprise," Kalaf said. "Swindell discovered a new material. We have improved this material and created a brand new weapon for you."
Calaf took out a thick piece of rubber, very similar to the natural rubber that Reggie was familiar with.
"This is made of gum. Although it is as soft as leather, it is much stronger than leather. Even the sharpest arrows can hardly penetrate it."
"Nicely done!" Reggie nodded and asked, "What kind of weapons did you use it to make?"
"New airship!" Hurley said, "Although this thing is not as strong as steel, it is much lighter than steel and can make your airship several times faster."
"But what if the enemy uses fire attacks? Natural rubber can easily catch fire."
"What do you mean by natural rubber?" Hurley looked at Reggie in surprise, "Is that some kind of magic?"
"I mean... things made of gum can easily catch fire. What if the enemy attacks the airship with fire arrows?"
Hurley stretched out a finger, attracted a ball of flame, and burned it on the rubber for a long time.
The rubber hardened, but did not catch fire.
"Did you see it? This thing won't catch fire, it will only get harder as it burns." Hurley took out the blueprint of the new airship. "First make a skeleton out of steel, then cover it with a layer of this thing, and then
Use fire to harden it, and as long as the opponent does not have a dragon-slaying crossbow, there is absolutely no possibility of penetrating it."
Natural rubber that does not catch fire surprised Reggie. He really wanted to calm down and study the molecular structure of this rubber with the three best craftsmen in the world, but unfortunately he did not have the time now.
"When will the airship be built?"
"The airship has been built and Swindell has made several test flights," Khalaf said. "With only ten soldiers stepping on the propeller, the airship can fly at least a hundred miles a day."
He traveled a hundred miles a day, faster than an infantry march. Reggie was so happy that he shouted excitedly: "Where is Swindell? I will reward him heavily."
Hurley said: "Swindell also wants to improve this thing. He wants to make it stronger until it can withstand the attack of the dragon-slaying crossbow."
"I'm looking forward to your good news!" Reggie pointed at Hurley, "Get ready, we're going off."
"Do you want to take me with you? You can't live without me, right? You finally know my value, right? Muhahaha!"
Seeing Hurley laughing wildly, Reggie realized how weak his usual smile was.
"You are the Chaos Elf, right?"
Reggie suddenly said something, which scared Calaf out of his wits.
Hurley was startled: "Who is the Chaos Elf?"
Reggie smiled: "Whoever he is, go pack your things."
Swindell's new invention made Reggie change his mind, and he decided to take Natalie with him. Natalie only asked about the time of the expedition, and then began to pack her bags.
Reggie went to the hospital again and asked Camila and Imma to prepare for the war. The two girls kept chattering and asking questions. Reggie just asked them to prepare enough equipment and medicines, and did not do anything more about the reasons for the war.
explanation.
He came to Chris's ward. He wanted to go in and say goodbye, but he hesitated for a moment and wanted to leave. Chris was not so easy to deal with, and might give up the war because of his sharp tongue.
Unexpectedly, Chris opened the door himself, pulled Reggie into the room, and asked directly: "I heard that you are going to fight against the wolf country?"
"Yes." Reggie gave the simplest answer. He originally wanted to wait for Chris's earnest instruction, but Chris was not in a hurry to convince Reggie.
"Are the food and weapons ready?"
"Ready."
"Has the time for the expedition been determined?"
"Five days later."
"What about the government affairs of Shattering Snow Country?"
"Leave it to Edwina and Nipoli."
"They don't understand military matters."
"And you," Reggie said, "if there is danger in Broken Snow Country, you will definitely help me tide over the difficulties, right?"
"Of course I will, as long as I'm still alive," Chris was silent for a long time and then asked, "Can you tell me the reason for this war? Is it for revenge for what happened in Golden Light City, or is it to prove that you have the strength to dominate the continent?"
"It's considered revenge. As for dominating the continent, this kind of thing is too far away from me," Reggie said with a wry smile. "Don't think about the hat when you haven't put on your pants yet. I just want to win the minimum status and status for Shattering Snow Country."