Chapter 1668: Chapter 93: A New Wave of Reform (Part 3)
Although their overall national strength is not comparable to the top three nations, their internal reforms still have some merits.
This can be seen from the recent Earth Core race invasion, where the relatively weak Moxi Duchy managed to defeat the enemy before the Three Kingdoms in the Central Continent.
Though isolated overseas, the Falcon Kingdom wasn’t invaded by the Earth Core race, their reforms are equally impressive.
The results are mainly reflected in their finances; since the publication of the “Reform Charter,” their fiscal revenue has increased dramatically.
Last year’s fiscal revenue has already surpassed the peak period before the war, and it continues to grow rapidly.
One reason is the development of ocean trade, another is the advancement in Magic Technology.
During the war, the Falcon Kingdom exported a large amount of cloth and armaments to various kingdoms on the continent, which sufficiently proves their strong production capability.”
Duke Grenavan patiently explained.
It’s not that he doesn’t want to learn from the top three nations, it’s just that these three are not easy to emulate.
For example, the Alpha Kingdom, which they studied before, has now begun to focus on developing cavalry after seizing large pastures.
Playing like that in the Northern Continent is certainly no problem, but it’s different in the Southern Continent.
Apart from vast plains, there are dense water networks, plus various mountains and hills.
The complex terrain limits the effectiveness of ordinary cavalry. Even if they want to develop cavalry, they have to develop Magical Beast Cavalry.
All the countries in the Southern Continent are doing it, but the resource consumption of these gold-eating beasts is no small matter.
The annual expense of a Magical Beast Legion is enough to support twenty or thirty Infantry Legions.
And this expense is a theoretical number; the actual expense depends on the type of Magical Beast being raised.
Unless productivity takes another leap forward, the development of the Magical Beast Legions in various countries has more or less reached its limit.
After all, Magical Beasts need to eat meat.
In order to develop the Magical Beast Legions, all countries are passively developing livestock farming, which also increases annual grain consumption.
In a way, the sudden outbreak of the last continental war also had a part in the contributions of these Magical Beasts.
The Frank and Iberian people, determined to vigorously develop their Magical Beast Legions, need large tracts of land to grow grain and raise livestock.
Though the Frank and Iberian people can do such, it doesn’t mean the Avarat Kingdom can do the same.
Without sufficient military strength to seize land from different races, their route to becoming a strong country with Magical Beast Legions is directly cut off.
If they can’t learn from the strongest, they can only settle for the next best thing, selecting their learning targets from the remaining countries.
The effect is certainly not as convincing as the top three countries, but the successful experiences of others are right in front of everyone’s eyes.
“Send an inspection team to these two countries to investigate if there is anything useful to learn!”
Elton VIII thought and said.
In the past, the Moxi Duchy and Falcon Kingdom were beneath notice; they were not in the same league.
From the original rankings of the Continent’s Ten Kingdoms, the Falcon Kingdom was never found.
Even when the Warhammer Kingdom was annihilated, leaving a vacancy, they weren’t given a chance to fill the position.
Despite their military strength not being weak and their economic strength being very strong, people still chose to ignore them selectively.
There are plenty of similar countries which serve as foils, such as the previously obliterated “Mercenary Kingdom,” “Cairel Kingdom,” etc.
Unlike the Falcon Kingdom, these countries, apart from bearing the name of a kingdom, had long fallen behind in actual strength.
Their names merely represent past glories, or that the royal family had an illustrious ancestor, or perhaps they inherited a crown from a relative.
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Iberia Kingdom.
“All countries are taking action; we can’t remain idle forever.
The Continent of Aslante is full of talents, and from the recent war, it’s clear that the Kingdom has many deficiencies.
If these issues are not resolved, not to mention competing with the Frank people for the position of the Human Race’s strongest nation, even our current international status could be taken away.
All indications show that the Alpha Kingdom’s military strength is already very close to ours, capable of surpassing us at any time.
You all know how militant those Alphas are.
They’ve waited hundreds of years for a Hudson to emerge; if they don’t stir things up, they aren’t the Alpha people.
Unless something unexpected happens, the Orc Empire will have tough days ahead.
If they’re unlucky, it’s not surprising if they become nourishment for the growth of the Alpha Kingdom!”
King Bordeaux VIII said with a serious expression.
Over the past hundred years, the Iberia Kingdom has always been striving to keep its second position while aiming for the first, occasionally achieving a successful reverse.
Although this surpassing is temporary, quickly overtaken by the Frank people, it has still been the top nation of the Human Race.
Losing to their old foe, the Frank Empire, is understandable; but being surpassed by the Alpha Kingdom would be utterly disgraceful.
If that happens, any chance of rallying allies to contend with the Frank people would be nothing but a dream.
“Your Majesty, since everyone is undergoing reforms, we should follow suit!
The Kingdom is generally on a positive track, and there is no need to change the big framework, but details need to be adjusted.
For example, the reserve system of the Alphas is worth learning from.
A group of farmers may not amount to much, but in times of insufficient manpower, they can barely fill in.
Similarly, the new economy of the Frank people…”
Chancellor Ormos followed the suggestion.
It was evident to the insightful observers that this had been discussed beforehand, deliberately brought up at this moment.
The reasons for reform are very sufficient, it’s not just about becoming a stronger nation, but because competitors are reforming.
In this era of great competition, the Iberia Kingdom, not wanting to fall behind, can only choose to follow suit.
If they wish to successfully reverse the situation against the Frank people, merely following will not suffice; it will be essential to get ahead of the competition.
The sudden strike caught the Conservative Faction off guard.
They want to voice opposition but are worried that obstruction at this time might cause the Kingdom to lag behind in the new round of competition.
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