By the afternoon of the second day, after a day and night of hunting, there was almost no trace of the ogres in the core area of the wilderness. The old, weak, sick and disabled were piled up in large numbers, and finally they provided Richard with
With a lot of experience, Richard is almost too far away from upgrading. Maybe he won't be able to wait until he goes back to hand in the mission this time before he can level up again.
There are still many kobolds in the wilderness who surrender on the spot. Compared to the ogres, Richard is much more tolerant of these kobolds. After all, they eat less and work much more. They are high-quality labor. If used properly, they can use a large amount of labor.
Liberate yourself from places like mines and quarries.
The key point is that they are not that violent. Although they are tough, as long as they are subdued, their loyalty is okay and they are much easier to manage than the ogres. Therefore, under Richard's order, as long as the kobolds do not take the initiative to attack the human army, here too
There was no killing of the kobolds, which also resulted in the fact that in addition to the kobolds that escaped in all directions, there were still tens of thousands of kobolds taken as prisoners in the entire wilderness.
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"Don't move! Whoever runs will die!"
In a fence in the wilderness, a large group of kobolds squatted in darkness. This was originally a fence used by ogres to keep livestock, but now it was used by Richard's soldiers to temporarily imprison the kobolds.
With the kobolds' civil engineering abilities, of course these fences wouldn't be able to stop them if they really wanted to run away. However, the kobolds were already frightened out of their wits and stood obediently in the fence, not daring to run away or face them again.
The humans bared their teeth. After all, although they were tough-headed, they were not fools. Even the powerful ogres, their original masters, were now being killed by these humans. How could they dare to resist?
In addition to some human soldiers guarding, there are also some kobolds helping to manage. Haba, wearing a blue uniform, is now standing proudly in front of the group of captured kobolds.
Compared to this group of dirty kobolds, the well-groomed Haba has an unparalleled sense of superiority in front of them. Even though Haba himself was just a slave digging foundations not long ago, it does not affect his status among his fellow tribesmen at this time.
Show off in front of others.
"I am the kobold Qianhu officer appointed by the great Prince Richard of Pingye, and I will also be one of your officers from now on.
Being a dog for Lord Richard is ten times better than working for a vulgar ogre. No, at least a hundred times. As long as you work hard, you can have enough food and wear good clothes like me every day.
Assigned to a separate room..."
Haba was on the side, using a language that the human soldiers could not understand, murmuring to comfort the kobolds in the fence. Facing the arrogant Haba of his own race, Haba would often turn around, nodding and bowing to the soldiers who were staring at him. He acted like a slave.
It's perfect, but it makes the other kobolds in the fence envious.
The difference between Haba and them is not as simple as washing up and wearing some clothes. During this period of time, Haba ate well and slept well. He could also occasionally follow the soldiers to eat meat and fish. He became a lot stronger and his hair also improved.
It's much brighter, and life is much better than that of these kobolds who follow the ogres.
Seeing that the training was almost over, Haba also stopped and left with a few soldiers. There was a celebration banquet tonight. Haba and several dog managers were eligible to participate under Richard's notice. They almost had to prepare.
It was naturally Richard's idea to arrange for Haba to come to the kobold prisoner's place and meet him several times a day.
Manage the kobold slaves, give them some hope, and set up a few examples of living a good life. Richard will still do things like hanging carrots, which can not only kill their rebellious spirit, but also make them work harder than pure violence.
Squeezing is much more useful.
As night falls, large bonfires are lit, and the atmosphere in the center of the wilderness becomes very lively. Even though the air is still filled with the smell of blood, and many ogre corpses have not yet been buried, but who cares?
The soldiers happily slaughtered the cattle and sheep, set up the cauldron, and prepared a feast. Although serving as a soldier under Richard could provide enough food and occasionally see meat and fish, it was impossible to eat meat all the time.
, but Richard, who had seized a large number of cattle, sheep and livestock today, was a rare act of heroism and told the soldiers to eat meat today, which was why there was such a lively scene in front of him.
This victory is of great significance. It can be said that in addition to the gains such as seizing a large amount of materials, rescuing the population and improving Richard's personal upgrade, it also has great strategic significance. The ogre threat in the western part of the territory has been basically completely eliminated, and the entire wilderness has become Richard's.
It’s only a matter of time before the power becomes the back garden.
As long as it is managed well, the meat supply in Richard's territory can at least increase several times in the future, not to mention the various possible minerals and materials, just a magic crystal mine is the lifeblood that is inseparable now.
After winning such a significant victory, it is appropriate to hold a grand celebration banquet.
In addition to the enthusiastic soldiers in the camp, Richard's Chinese army tent was still very lively. In addition to Ron, Quill, Kerry and other senior senior officers of the veteran faction who were qualified to sit, there were also newcomers such as Elena and Hardman.
There were almost a dozen people sitting in the tent,
Unlike the soldiers outside, these senior officers in the Chinese army's tent naturally do not have to handle the food themselves. At this time, there is roasted mutton in front of them, which is charred on the outside and tender on the inside. With rich seasonings, the fragrance has already spread.
It enters everyone's nose and makes people move their index fingers.
However, Richard on the main seat did not move, and no one below touched the food on the plate, they were all waiting for Richard to speak.
Richard, who was sitting on a high seat, picked up the wine bowl in front of him and gestured downwards. Everyone below, including Elena, raised the wine bowl at hand as if they had rehearsed.
"During this special period, we will let you drink tea instead of wine. Don't dislike it."
It was a rule set by Richard not to drink alcohol during wartime. It was impossible for him to break it and slap himself in the face. The wine bowls at the celebration banquet were only filled with light tea.
Fortunately, none of the generals below are addicted to alcohol, and they are not dissatisfied with drinking tea instead of wine during the war. They are busy praising the Marquis for being wise and leading by example. Accompanying Li
Cha drank the tea in the bowl in one gulp, and then put the bowl aside very proudly, feeling like he was drinking wine.
Perhaps for most of the people sitting in the big tent, what they drink is not important, but who they drink with is the most important. If necessary, some of them can even drink a few sips of tea with Richard until he is drunk.
Feel.
"Everyone has made great contributions this time. According to the rules, the reward you deserve will be much larger this time."
"Thank you, Lord Marquis."
Richard's image in the Hunter Territory was that of a lord who kept his word. Of course, no one doubted Richard's promise. Some of the more impatient ones began to calculate how much land they could get in exchange for their achievements this time, or what more.
A good practice.
"Drink this cup again!"
Although there was no banquet and dance arranged, the atmosphere of the banquet was still pushed to a climax by the reward promised by Richard. Especially Hardman, who had just joined the ranks, was excited to talk to many people at the table, trying hard to integrate into the whole.
The banquet in the Chinese army's tent lasted for nearly two hours. It was not until Richard was about to go out to inspect the entire camp that the atmosphere gradually cooled down...
