366: Chapter 32, Teluns City_2 366: Chapter 32, Teluns City_2 Going on a hunting trip doesn’t seem like much, but once the title of “Crown Prince” is applied, everything becomes extraordinary.
Bureaucrats along the way have to scramble about for it.
It might even affect the efficiency of gathering strategic materials.
If it were the prince of the Moxi Duchy, someone would have dissuaded him.
But Crown Prince Caesar is a guest, he’s here to help, and such a small request is hard for the Moxi Duchy to refuse.
In order to please Princess Annie, the quick-thinking Crown Prince Caesar changed the prepared excuse to integrate the troops instead of going on a hunting trip.
Besides the Layton County Legion going to war, the Alpha Kingdom Expeditionary Army also has five legions.
It completely fits his role to coordinate and command as the chief commander.
He just mustn’t go to the battlefield!
That’s right, the Moxi Duchy and Hudson share the same stance, neither want Crown Prince Caesar to go to the battlefield.
Kings leading troops to war are common on the Continent of Aslante, but the premise is that the king has excellent military competence and the ability to command thousands of troops.
If one does not have the command ability of a superhero, they should not go to the front line to join in the fun and cause trouble.
In this respect, the three monarchs of the north who suffered under the orcs are doing well.
If one’s military command ability is average, stay at the rear to gather materials and let capable nobles lead the troops.
The main reason why the three countries have been able to hold on under the siege of the orc army is that their monarchs did not rush to the front line to die and let the generals fully exercise their military capabilities.
Successful examples are also the biggest obstacles to Crown Prince Caesar’s desire to go to the front line.
No one welcomes him, the commander of unknown ability, to run to the front line and give random orders.
But Caesar happens to be a dreamer, he always wants to surpass his father and prove his abilities.
Unfortunately, the more he wants to go to the front line, the harder it is for him to realize his dream of commanding a large army and achieving great things.
Hudson won’t take him and the vice-commander at his side also tries to stop him.
The hosts from the Moxi Duchy are also trying their best to retain him.
Now it depends on whether the next few legions would accept him.
If these people also oppose him, Crown Prince Caesar’s dream of being a general will be completely shattered.
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As soon as he left Dapes City and met with the incoming Second Legion, Crown Prince Caesar received the warmest welcome.
Nobles came to flatter him every day non-stop.
He felt great in the first two days, but soon Caesar noticed that something was wrong.
It seems like these people consider flattering him more important than commanding a large army.
It is one thing to be valued, but if it’s misplaced, that’s a problem.
Essentially, he came here to fight, not to be praised excessively.
As the Crown Prince of the Alpha Kingdom, he had grown up with all sorts of flattery, and he already had immunity to these low-level flattery.
“Your Excellency the Earl, what’s going on with this Second Legion?
Why is it so much worse than the First Legion?”
Crown Prince Caesar asked with quite a headache.
Every day he is hassled by a group of small nobles who constantly visit, it exhausts him.
Despite discouraging them several times, he is still unable to stop their enthusiasm.
At this moment, he misses the good of the Layton County Legion.
Not only were they good at fighting, but they were also well-behaved, aware of their social status, and did not cause him trouble.
“Your Highness, this is the gap between the elite legions and ordinary troops.
This is not only about military training, but also the command system.
The fact that numerous noble military officers are calling without any regard shows that Viscount Andreas does not have as much control over the troops as Earl Hudson does.
If you want to solve the current troubles, it’s straightforward.
Simply close the door to guests for a few days, and these guys will naturally understand what you mean.”
Count Jose explained calmly.
Unlike Crown Prince Caesar who only met with the Second Legion once, Jose had dealt with these troops and he knew the strength of each legion very well.
Relatively speaking, the Second Legion is quite good.
They are nobles from a county, and Viscount Andreas can still keep the team under control.
Not stopping the nobles from visiting Crown Prince Caesar only shows that he is smooth and doesn’t like to offend people over unnecessary matters.
The last two legions are a mix of everything.
The internal command system is truly a mess.
This kind of troop is destined only to fight in advantageous battles.
Once the war situation becomes unfavorable, their collapse is just a matter of time.
Because of his deep understanding, Count Jose had dismissed Crown Prince Caesar’s grand plan.
But power cannot be argued with, being a member of the royal servants, he cannot offend the future king.
They could only hope that after witnessing the poor performance of the following squads, Crown Prince Caesar would have an epiphany and abandon this unreliable plan.
“Enough, command someone to post a notice outside, saying that I need solitude for meditation and that I will not be meeting guests for a while.
Instruct Viscount Andreas to use these rest days to take the troops out for training.
Considering the status of the Second Legion, if they encounter Elite Orcs, they will suffer heavy casualties.”
Caesar spoke in a depressed tone.
Unable to handle a group of barons and knights always seeking an audience and then forced to turn away guests, he had set a historical precedent.
This is the repercussion of not fully grasping the essence of respecting the wise and employing the deft.
He overestimated the self-awareness of the lower nobles and overlooked their utilitarian nature.
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Having many friends makes the journey easier.
Since integrating with the Moxi nobles, Hudson has gained access to more information.
The news that Crown Prince Caesar had left Dapes City and went to join the subsequent troops quickly reached his ears.
His intuition told him that the troublesome Crown Prince was likely planning something big again.
Without getting any notifications, Hudson was happy to play dumb.
Not knowing meant not having to take responsibility.
Adhering to the principle of avoiding complications, he simply neglected to intervene any further.
The army advanced slowly, gazing at the faint silhouette of Terence City in the sky, Hudson’s thoughts had already flown over.
As the first line against the Orc army for the Moxi Duchy, the importance of Terence City goes without saying.
Of strategic value, it implies being subjected to the most severe attacks.
Ever since the Orc army started advancing, Terence City had been in constant battle.
Continuous battles have left the defenders desensitized.
Even the good news of reinforcements arriving could not boost their morale.
Looking at the soldiers standing atop the tall city walls, who looked as lifeless as the walking dead, Hudson couldn’t help but frown.
Without a doubt, this group of soldiers’ superior officers were unfit for the job.
In such a situation, the soldiers’ morale should be promptly reassured!
Fighting against the Orc army on the battlefield every day, always on edge, even normal people would be tormented to illness.
How can you not provide emotional counseling?
Whether it’s preaching about the greater good of the human race, or stimulating them with rewards, or even paining a rosy picture for the soldiers, they all provide solutions.
In short, people must have hope.
So should an army.
Only an army full of hope could explode with the most impressive fighting power on the battlefield.
Apparently, emotional counseling is not popular in the continent of Aslante.
The nobles who sit high on their thrones also have no time to consider the emotions of the lower-rank soldiers.
As a matter of fact, many of the noble military officers are in the same state as these soldiers – living day by day with no hope for the future.
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“Welcome, Earl Hudson, to Terence City!
On behalf of the four hundred thousand frontline defenders, I offer you our deepest gratitude for your reinforcement efforts across great distances.
May the great Lord of the Dawn bless our two nations’ everlasting friendship…”
This is a standard greeting, but all the ceremonial pomp has been eliminated, simplifying the welcoming ceremony entirely.
Hudson was not only not angry when he saw this scene, he was relieved.
Finally encountering a pragmatic commander has been no easy feat.
If the senior leaders of the frontline troops were as formalistic as the aristocrats in the capital, then they would truly be beyond rescue.