Forty thousand grenades sounds like a lot, but the Golden Eagles have formed a legion of fifty thousand people, and they can't even make one. Such a number obviously cannot satisfy them.
But Matthias also had his difficulties. Forty thousand grenades meant 40,000 pounds of black powder and 40,000 iron barrels. After excluding high costs, the manpower consumption was also astonishingly high.
He summoned 20,000 craftsmen to make grenades and bombs day and night, but his allies did not appreciate it. They believed that artillery and airships were the most powerful weapons against evil spirits. Matthias had mastered the methods of making all weapons, but he did not
Willing to bring out the best weapons.
Matthias will not give any explanation to them, because he knows that all explanations are meaningless, and he has no obligation to explain to other countries.
He told the envoy from the Golden Eagle Kingdom to wait patiently. When he found that the envoy was refusing to leave, he said that his patience was limited.
The head of state's time is very precious. He has to deal with old allies and welcome new ones. The Golden Eagle envoy is still struggling, but the envoy from the Kingdom of Dier is already waiting outside the door.
Their country encountered a rock demon. Fortunately, what they encountered was not a fire demon or a sand demon, but the rock demon they were familiar with.
The country of Dir is a country of forests. The entire country is covered by dense forests. Rock demons have appeared in the country of Dir for decades. Although the number has increased a lot, the people of Dir have ways to deal with the rock demons. After fighting fiercely for several months, they
Only then did he ask for help from the White Tower Country.
The Dier Kingdom also has a special status on the mainland. Its territory is about the same size as the Snow Kingdom, and its population is almost one-third of the Snow Country. Its economic strength is similar to that of the Wolf Country. There are cities, but there are also uncivilized primitive people.
tribe.
The Dir Country is definitely not a hegemon, but it is not a weak country either. It is a typical middle-upper class country. It is not qualified to compete with the White Tower Country, but it will not be slaughtered by others. It hopes to receive assistance, but it never wants to become the White Tower Country.
The tributary countries of the Tower Kingdom do not want to accept the endless oppression of the White Tower Kingdom.
Of course, these are just wishful thinking of the country of Dier. In the eyes of the White Tower Country, what is truly valuable is the wood of the country of Dier.
"The integrity and generosity of the people of the White Tower belong only to our friends. If we are not even friends, on what grounds should I provide help to you?"
"Of course we are willing to be friends of your country. This is also the purpose of the king sending me as envoy to your country."
"This makes me a little confused. Since we can be friends, why is your country unwilling to sign an alliance with the White Tower Country?"
"Your covenant states that Dier is required to provide you with 800 water pine logs with a length of no less than twenty feet and a diameter of no less than one foot every month. This is really embarrassing for us..."
"Why are you feeling embarrassed?" Matthias said with a serious face, "As far as I know, the water pine in Dier is inexhaustible."
"Nothing is inexhaustible. According to the rules of Dier Country, we can cut down at most 3,000 Japanese pine trees every year."
The Dir people rely on forests to survive and cherish them. This is an important reason why the ancient Dir country can remain strong for a long time.
But this is not important to Matthias. Taking eight hundred corkscrews for free in a month is only part of the contract. Next, he will purchase a large amount of wood at a low price.
The envoy from Dire did not dare to agree to such conditions, but Matthias did not force it.
"Go back and convey it to your king and ask him to make a good calculation. How many trees does the rock demon destroy every day? How many trees will you lose when this war is over? Does your country still exist?"
The Dir envoy took a deep breath and said, "The Dil people will not fight against the evil, we will fight until the last moment."
"I believe you can do it! Since you are ready to subjugate your country, why go all the way to seek help from the White Tower people?" Mathias stood up and prepared to see off the guests.
Before leaving, the envoy made a last-ditch effort and tried to use provocation.
"Snowflake Country can also help us. They didn't ask for wood from us. They don't want anything."
Mathias laughed loudly and said: "Since Emperor Suixue is so generous, why don't you go to him? Why do you still come to beg me?"
The messenger remained silent, and Mathias put away his smile and said: "The earliest rock demon on this continent appeared in the Lost Mountain in Broken Snow City. Emperor Broken Snow has already sent the demon to your country. Do you still want to send it to your country?"
Did he send the army together? It only took him a year to conquer the Benlang Kingdom. How long do you think the Dier Kingdom can sustain it?"
Before the messenger could think of how to respond, Matthias had already issued an eviction order: "Tell King Dill that if he is unwilling to sign the contract before winter comes, your country will never get the people of the White Tower."
help."
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On the eve of the autumn harvest, Sophia came to Broken Snow City. Her intention was very obvious, sacrificing herself in exchange for food.
She was willing to do this because the Broken Snow Country had touched her too much.
In the peaceful years, she finally had the opportunity to take a serious look at Reggie's country. It was not just the luxurious theater, not just the popular arena, and not just the crowded market. The most important thing was the vitality here. Watch it in Bayer Country
Unexpectedly angry.
Broken Snow City is alive, and the entire Broken Snow Kingdom is alive, because the people in Broken Snow Kingdom know why they are alive. They have houses, carriages, clean and tidy clothes, and they have never worried about food.
Only those who don't struggle for food and clothing know what it's like to be alive. The entire Broken Snow Kingdom exudes a strong sweetness, and the greedy Sophia's mouth is watering.
She knew that it was impossible for the Bayer people to live such a life in a short time, and she had to do her best to keep her people fed, at least to survive this winter.
Don't underestimate the Queen's determination. Since she has put down her figure, she has also given up her bottom line. When no one is around, she will do whatever it takes to please Reggie.
When she woke up in the morning, she personally put on Reggie's clothes, helped him wash up, brought him breakfast, and fed him bite by bite.
When Reggie was handling official business, she would stand aside respectfully, prepare ink, paper and pen for Reggie, and promise not to peek at a word.
Before going to bed at night, she would satisfy all Reggie's requests, and then imitate Shirley and sing a warm ballad until Reggie fell asleep peacefully.
After three days like this, Reggie hugged Sophia with a smile and said tenderly: "Queen, it's time to settle the bill. How much do you want?"
"Eight million pounds of grain!" Sophia said without any reservation.
"That's too much!" Reggie pushed Sophia away and said, "One mouth is worth eight million, do you think I am your family's granary?"
"It needs at least five million, otherwise I won't be able to survive this winter."
"Why didn't you listen to my advice? Why didn't you let your people grow potatoes?"
"Who knew that thing could really be eaten..."
"How dare you talk back?"
"I know I was wrong, and I am willing to accept the punishment," Sophia brought the whip and said softly, "One whip can strike 100,000 pounds of grain, and you are beating the Queen. Is this price appropriate?"