I didn't open it in another world, I'm sure

"It's amazing, this purple breastplate is very strong."

"This red two-handed sword is very nice, very suitable for Mr. Hiratsuka."

"Really? Let me see..."

A group of girls marveled at the equipment at first, and soon confirmed that the equipment released by Chu Xuan is the best of the best, each of which can greatly enhance everyone's strength.

After roughly browsing through these boutiques, Xia Shizi said, "This cloak and boots are very suitable for me, President, Mr. Nangong, please make an offer. Let me state first, I don't have enough gold coins now, and I don't have any similar ones." Items of great value, hopefully allowing me to pay back slowly in the future.”

After Xia Shizi opened her mouth, Hiratsuka Shizuka and Maple both looked over, because there are good things suitable for them here, but they also don't have enough gold coins or equivalent items, so they can only look over dryly, hoping Can credit or something.

Maple even regretted using those two scrolls just now.

When she thought about it, those two scrolls could be exchanged for some good equipment, right?

It's just that Maple doesn't know, even if she really wanted to exchange those two special scrolls, Nangong Xiao would never accept it.

This kind of consumable that permanently improves one's own strength, once taken, is not as simple as a favor.

Of course, if the other person isn't a friend or someone close, that's a different story.

It's like when Nangong Xiao first met Maple, she was still thinking that she was going to trick the multi-headed monster whose name was Xiao Wu.

But once they become close friends, Nangong Xiao will never have such thoughts again.

This is Nangong Xiao's principle of life, and it is also the basic bottom line.

Closer to home, after hearing Xia Shizi's confession, Chu Xuan looked at Nangong Xiao and let Nangong Xiao decide.

Chu Xuan did this on purpose, in order to re-establish Nangong Xiao's prestige in the team.

Chu Xuan is very clear that in a group, usually one voice with absolute authority is enough, and if there are more, problems will easily arise.

Of course, Nangong Xiao understood what Chu Xuan meant, and did not contradict it, but said bluntly, "Our team is still small, so there is no need to be so fussy. In the future, the things I type will be distributed according to their respective professional needs if there is no accident. Of course , if you play equipment or props that are not suitable for your own profession, just share them.”

Nangongxiao's words made Xia Shizi and Hirakazuka slightly taken aback. They are more mature, they are very aware of the disadvantages of this distribution method, and they don't understand why Nangongxiao proposed such a plan that is easy to cause conflicts. It's not like Nangong Xiaoping's usual style of acting.

Is this really just a show of favor?

The smarter a person is, the more he will think wildly. Xia Shizi and Hiratsuka Jing's reaction Nangong Xiao saw it in his eyes, but he didn't point it out or explain it.

In his opinion, direct and strict exchange of benefits is indeed a good way to stabilize the group, and Nan Gongxiao also understands the principle of not worrying about scarcity but worrying about inequality.

However, he feels that the exchange of benefits is more suitable for large groups.

For small groups, distribution is based on demand, especially when the initiative of distribution is basically in his hands, this distribution method is more likely to draw in interpersonal relationships...

Maple didn't think too much, but directly picked up the few pieces of equipment suitable for her, and said happily, "Xiao-chan~Thank you! I will definitely share with you when I get good things, oh, and everyone! "

"Well, that's how it should be, what a simple matter." Nangong Xiao nodded slightly, and then said to Xia Shizi and Hirakazuka, "Let me declare one thing first, I never do business at a loss, these are just my wishes to you It's just an investment, I'm looking forward to higher returns, so you don't have to think too much, just accept it with peace of mind."

Nangong Xiao's words made Xia Shizi and Hirakazuka a little speechless, and even couldn't help complaining in his heart, what is this?Alternative tsundere?

It's just that Nangong Xiao's words have been said for this kind of sake, what else can they say?I can only accept kindness...

Chapter 098 The Haze of War

At first glance, Nangong Xiao's speech seemed to have no problem, but after careful reading, Asuna always felt a little subtle.

Glancing at Maple, who had a happy expression on her face, and then at Kasumi Shiko and Shizuka Hiratsuka, who looked plain but full of joy in her eyes, Asuna couldn't help but muttered. , "This way, is it really all right..."

"Huh?" Nangong Xiao on the side didn't hear clearly, and looked over with doubts.

Asuna shook her head slightly, and said with a smile, "Ah Xiao, I'm already Level: 40. According to what Grandpa Lyle said before, it is to let me formally train with him after I enter the professional level. So, I have thought twice I will go to the province of Romande in one day."

"I remember this too." Nangong Xiao nodded, and when he was about to say something more, Qiu Ye, who had been quietly waiting by the side, suddenly said.

"Your Highness, Asuna, now is not a good time to go north."

"Huh? Why?" It wasn't just Asuna who was puzzled. After hearing what Akiha said, everyone looked over in confusion.

Akiba didn't hold back, and said directly, "Not long ago, the Orc Empire formally submitted a declaration of war against Stentel. Now several provinces north of Stentel are involved in the flames of war. It will be very dangerous to go north at this time."

"The war has officially started?!" Xia Shizi and Hiratsuka Shizu couldn't help being surprised.

They couldn't help but be surprised by this.During this period of time, they either put their minds on building a new home, or they just emptied their minds and took a good rest in the new home they built. Apart from occasionally looking at the system forum, they basically ignored the outside world.

Seeing everyone like this, Dongye on the other side also said, "Yes, now the Orc Empire has assembled more than 100 million vanguard troops and officially launched a strong attack on Prull Province, Ruennos Province, and Romand Province. Adjacent to these two places, some areas are also caught in the flames of war. Well, this is the information received yesterday afternoon, and it is only a day later, so there should not be too much deviation."

Maple, Kasumi Shiko, and Shizuka Hiratsuka couldn't help swallowing their throats dryly after hearing this, their expressions were a little apprehensive, but also a little grateful that they came south early to the current Kerton province.

Although they have not directly participated in large-scale battlefields, they were previously stationed between Pruel and Romande provinces, which also belonged to the northern border area, and they were fortunate to have seen many small-scale border conflicts.Just because they have seen small-scale border conflicts, they have a lot of knowledge about wars in this world.

They are very clear that with the small bodies of qualified people, once they are involved in the magical wars of this world, they will basically die without a doubt.

Besides, Asuna is a survivor who has personally experienced the offensive and defensive battle of Eun Cole, and she knows better than Xia Shizi and the others how dangerous a large battlefield is.

At that time, if it wasn't for the protection of Vivienne, Lunan, Medicius and other powerful people, she and Nangong Xiao might have been caught in the sudden offensive and defensive battle of Eun Cole.

Among other things, let’s just say that in just one night, the city of Eunker, with a permanent population of more than 30, was almost razed to the ground after the battle. The total number of deaths from the orc army and Eunker city exceeded 37!

In just one night, nearly 40 people died in this sudden military disaster, which shows the cruelty of this war.

To be honest, Asuna really didn't want to go through that kind of scene again.

But now, the Beastman Empire has officially declared war, which means that an all-out war between the two countries, or two races, has officially broken out, and it also means that the army of hundreds of millions of Beastman Empires will go south in an all-round way.

Similarly, human nations such as Stantel will definitely invest a corresponding amount of troops. Even given that the individual combat capabilities of the human race are slightly weaker than those of the orcs, the human race will mobilize larger troops in order to make up for the number of individual combat troops. disadvantage.

In other words, it won't be long before an unimaginably large battle will break out in the north.

Just thinking about it, Asuna couldn't calm down for a long time, and finally had to look at Nangong Xiao.

I don't know when it started, Nangong Xiao has become her backbone, it seems that she can calm down just by looking at this man.

Nangong Xiao gave Asuna a comforting look, and then asked Qiuye and Dongye, "What about the attitude of the legendary powerhouses like the old man?"

Qiu Ye and Dong Ye looked at each other, and finally Qiu Ye said, "Reporting to Your Highness, Lord Lyle's situation is unclear, but your majesty and the Dragon Empire have already made a preliminary decision, to the effect that they will not intervene in a short time. The war between humans and orcs.

It also strictly ordered all the professionals of the dragon race to go out to experience training not to participate in the war between the two races. Just a few days ago, Dong Ye and I received this notice officially issued by the Ministry of War of the Empire.

At the same time, just a few hours ago, we also received the highest order from your lord, to the effect that if the flames of war endanger the safety of Princess Xuan and His Royal Highness, Dongye and I will forcefully bring them back to the imperial capital. "

As she spoke, Qiuye lowered her head, as if she felt offended by her words.

Nangong Xiao and the others were surprised. Unlike Asuna and the others, Nangong Xiao and Chu Xuan were surprised by the attitude of old man Nangong.

"Xuan, it looks like the situation is more serious than we imagined. Otherwise, the old man would not have issued such an order." Nangong Xiao said with narrowed eyes as he pushed the mirror on the bridge of his nose.

Chu Xuan paused and said, "This may also be an opportunity."

However, Nangong Xiao shook his head and said, "If the order is disrupted, it doesn't need to be too much, as long as Stantel's original order is disrupted, relying on the deterrence of the dragon people, we can indeed do a lot of things. But according to the situation in this world Looking at it, it will be very troublesome, and even if one is not good, it will be trapped on all sides."

But Chu Xuan said, "Don't forget, you are the crown prince. And some rules only need to change a noun to reduce the hostility of the world's ruling class. If you don't know how to adapt, you are a reckless person. Remember."

"...I understand."

"very good."

As Chu Xuan nodded lightly, the inexplicable conversation between the mother and son ended.

It's just that Asuna and the others felt a little tingling in their scalps. Although they didn't know what charades the mother and son were playing, they could guess that something was really going on!

......

According to the common calendar in the mainland, in the first ten days of July 3114, 27 legions of the Orc Empire, with about 100 million soldiers, plus more than 170 million auxiliary soldiers, attacked the northern frontier province of the Kingdom of Stentel head-on. There are 25 legions stationed in northern Xinjiang, a total of 45 legions, with more than 400 million soldiers and auxiliary soldiers, facing the orc army head-on.

The orcs were divided into two groups, one to feintly attack Pruel province where the main force of Stentel gathered, and the other to concentrate their forces to attack Ruennos province. They used simple means of attacking east and west, and caught the Statel army by surprise. The orcs Quickly captured the northern border fortress of Luennos province, and quickly invaded Luennos province with cavalry mobile tactics, and captured [-]% of the territory of Luennos province at lightning speed, and at the same time spread the flames of war To the vast majority of the western part of Romande Province.

Suddenly, King Statel led the most elite air cavalry corps to the front line. Cooperating with the reinforcements from the province of Prull, they blocked the crazy expansion speed of the orcs in the west of the province of Romand and temporarily stabilized the front line.

At the same time, the eight elite legions set out from the other direction of the Kingdom of Stantel also blocked the expansion of the orcs in the southern border of the province of Ruennos, which was about to be completely occupied, and prevented the orcs from attacking the central province of the Kingdom of Stantel. possibility.

At present, the main forces of the two sides are concentrated in the three provinces of Pruel, Luennos, and Romand, and they are in a short-term stalemate.

At the same time, the backup forces of both sides are also being assembled one after another.

In terms of the human race, the central power of the human race has issued a support announcement. Currently, the two kingdoms and eleven principalities close to the kingdom of Stentel have formed a main force of fifty legions and have set off to the north.

As for the orcs, the follow-up 35 elite legions and two air cavalry legions have also marched southward, and they have frequently moved against the counties in the northwestern part of the Romand province, planning to expand the war in the northwestern part of the Romand province.

This is the latest situation in northern Xinjiang obtained by Nangong Xiao and others two days after they returned to the Holy Black Cat Knights' base, through the hands of Qiuye and Dongye.

In front of a stone table in the backyard of the station, Nangong Xiao, Chu Xuan, and Asuna were sitting around the stone table. After Qiu Ye handed over the parchment that recorded the information on northern Xinjiang to Nangong Xiao and Chu Xuan, they waited quietly. Behind Nangong Xiao on the left, it looks like a confidant maid.

As for Fuyuba, she and Maple went somewhere to play.The two of them got acquainted very quickly for some reason, these two days have been going out as a couple, and the relationship is so good that it is surprising.

And Shizi Xia and Shizuka Hiratsuka continued their rare leisurely life under the tree not far away, fishing and reading books.

No way, they cherish every second of this kind of comfortable life.

Nangong Xiao took this sheepskin scroll written in traditional Chinese characters, and after looking at it repeatedly, he couldn't help sighing, "Even if these troops participating in the war are all imaginary numbers of 'named', the number is very scary when it is converted in half. The speed of mobilization and organizational ability are simply unbelievable, and it really cannot be used as a reference by the military common sense on the other side of the earth."

At this moment, Qiuye added something. "Your Highness, this is the number of participating troops verified by the dark guards, and it should be very close to the actual situation."

After listening to Qiu Ye's words, Nangong Xiao couldn't help squinting his eyes, "That is to say, the total number of troops invested by both sides in the north of Stentel is close to ten million?"

Akiba nodded and said, "Yes. As far as the human race is concerned, the strength of nearly sixty legions is already the limit of the Stantel Kingdom, but it is only the limit of the Stantel Kingdom. The strength of the countries in the middle of the human race is no better than Stan The Kingdom of Tel is much weaker. And the Orc Empire also has a lot of spare power. It is estimated that the Orc Empire can draw 250 to [-] full legions to participate in the battle. This is only the field legion, not including the left behind legion."

Sitting on the other side, Asuna, who was reading the letter, was a little stunned after hearing Akiba's words. She didn't expect that the Orc Empire had such a foundation.

Not to mention Asuna, even Nangong Akatsuki was fascinated and somewhat unbelievable, and asked, "What is the population of the Orc Empire? Is there an exact figure?"

Chapter 099

Akiba thought for a while, and then said, "Returning to Your Highness, there is no exact figure, because the orc empire has a huge nomadic population, so it is difficult to count. But a rough estimate, the total population of the orc empire is at least [-] million. And the orcs basically They are all relatively strong, and when necessary, they can be soldiers of the whole people. Even the number of high-end combat power is no worse than that of the entire human race."

"[-] million..." Nangong Xiao muttered, and asked again, "Is there a specific figure for the population of the human race?"

Akiba added, "The human race is full of countries, and it is more difficult to count, but the population must be larger than the orc empire. After all, the central part of the mainland is fertile and rich in products, and can support more people. A conservative estimate, the human race has a small population, and it is also a beastman empire. more than double that."

"It's really..." Hearing this kind of value, Nangong Xiao didn't know what to say for a while, and finally had to ask, "By the way, what about our Dragon Race? Do you have accurate statistics?"

"There is indeed an accurate figure. We have a strict household registration system. According to statistics from the Ministry of Accounts at the beginning of this year, including newborns, the total population of the empire is 366238196."

"It's less than [-] million? I thought there were more than a billion..."

"Eh?" Nangong Xiao's strange exclamation made Qiuye a little puzzled.

Nangong Xiao shook his head, and then said, "The Orc Empire has a population of this magnitude. It is not surprising that three hundred legions can be drawn, but it is too outrageous to participate in the war, right? An army of this magnitude is here. In the era of feudal aristocracy, can it really be mobilized and organized?"

Chu Xuan on the side pushed her glasses, and said calmly, "It's not impossible. Take our ancient Chinese dynasty as an example, there are not no battlefields with millions of people, or there are quite a few.

If it wasn't for logistics and transportation problems that restricted the number of troops participating in the war, in ancient China, as long as the dynasty was stronger, it could mobilize millions of troops to participate in the war in a short period of time.

And this world has space equipment. In a certain sense, there are almost no obstacles to long-distance logistics transportation. In addition, this world is very rich in products and has a large population. Overall, it looks no worse than the earth in the twentieth century. Mobilizing thousands of people It is not surprising that tens of thousands of troops participated in the battle.

In a certain sense, this world should be compared with our earth from World War I to World War II.

The main participating countries in the two world wars mobilized millions or even tens of millions of troops because of the convenience brought about by the explosion of industrial production capacity, while this world relies on the magic of magic and fighting spirit. "

Hearing what Chu Xuan said, Nangong Xiao thought for a while and nodded slightly, "It is true that the convenience of magic has created a logistics transportation capability that is lighter than the industrial explosion, but it does not mean that it can be organized and mobilized?"

Chu Xuan said again, "Ah Xiao, you have fallen into a misunderstanding. On the other hand, the more feudal the era was, the more it was possible to mobilize and organize such a large-scale war population.

Because the reason for joining the war is very simple, either it is brainwashed loyalty, or it is for food, or it is the most direct issue of survival.

In essence, these are the reasons that are most likely to fan people's hearts.

A Xiao, don't underestimate this primitive feudal aristocratic system. Its mobilization and organizational capabilities are no worse than modern society, and even stronger than modern society in some cases.

If you think about it again, if you remove some stereotypes and bad habits under the rule of the feudal aristocracy, in essence, is this kind of rule very similar to the modern military system that absolutely obeys the orders of the superiors? "

"...I understand. There is no human rights issue in the feudal aristocratic system. Mandatory mobilization is a matter of course. Due to the backwardness of information transmission and education, the people's wisdom is not developed, and basically they can only obey the orders of the nobles.

On the contrary, in modern society, in many cases, the government cannot issue excessive coercive orders, otherwise it will easily arouse civil resistance. From this point of view, it is true that in many cases it is not as good as the mobilization ability of ancient times.

As for organizational ability, the aristocratic ladder-style rule system, after removing some anti-human privileges, is indeed consistent with the modern army's system of absolutely obeying orders from superiors.

That is to say, except for some extra tricks in terms of human rights, the modern military system is not much different from the ancient aristocratic rule system in essence, and logically speaking, there will not be much difference in organizational ability. "Nangong Xiao thought for a while, and then she understood. After sighing, she also reviewed herself, "It seems that I have to re-examine this world. "

Seeing Nangong Xiao correct her attitude, Chu Xuan said in other words, "According to the information brought back by Qiu Ye, the Dragon Race, Elf Race, Dwarf Race, and these forces that border the Human Race have no intention of participating in the war. The so-called Seven Clan Alliance The treaty is simply a joke.

Now I can't judge whether this is to take advantage of the fisherman or have other plans, but from the overall situation, a full-scale war between the human race and the orcs is a foregone conclusion.

The rest can only be seen to what extent they want to fight.

Ah Xiao, wait a little longer. "

"Well, I know." Nangong Xiao paused for a moment, then looked at Asuna, because Asuna also had a copy of Qiuye's letter in her hand, which was Master Lyle's letter. "Asuna, what did Master Lyle say?"

"Ah, oh." Asuna recovered from the shock at this time, put down the letter in her hand and said, "Master Lyle told me not to go to him for a short time, let us not go near the northern border, and even It is said that it is best to go to the Dragon Clan to live in peace, it seems that the days of Stantel Kingdom will not be peaceful... Also, how can such a large-scale war be peaceful."

"In this case, we will stay here and wait and see for a while, and go to the Dragon Clan rule when necessary..." Before Nangong Xiao finished speaking, Hiratsuka Jing and Xia Shizi in the distance walked away quickly come over.