lizard lord

Chapter 216 The deal is reached
After rushing back from the meeting, Tang Zhao informed the races in the settlement that it was time to prepare for battle.

Although this war does not seem to have any impact on them at the moment, it may not be the case in the future - there is still no formal diplomatic relationship between Oran and Karak Solmar, and the official level between the two parties is There is no any form of connection in the world. With the gradual development of Tang Zhao's territory, this is definitely not a long-term solution.

It may have been because the old king was old and had no energy to deal with such things in the last few years of his life, but this may not be the case when the new king ascends the throne.

Their settlement is quite attractive, there are many properties worth coveting, and the location is not useless. It is the throat connecting the western part of the mainland. The south of Oran is the kingdom of elves that is not easy to provoke, and the north is full of orcs. The poor wasteland, if you want to develop more land, you can only open up sea areas in the east or try your luck in the west. As a very traditional feudal country, the people of Oran will most likely choose to go west first.

Under this major premise, Tang Zhao chose to plan ahead and carry out a new round of military expansion first.

There are roughly three types of team formations in settlements, each with a different expected combat environment.

The elves, goblins and wild beasts in the forest formed the forest patrol team. Originally there were nearly 100 elf rangers, 500 goblins and countless beasts. Now there are more than [-] elf rangers transferred from the big forest. The number is around [-].

These people are equipped with light equipment such as leather armor, longbows, one-handed swords, and small muskets. Their main task is to patrol the forest and stabilize the order in the forest.

Kobolds and dwarves formed the defense force of the settlement. There were about six or seven hundred dwarf warriors, and the number of kobold auxiliary troops was about 500. After discussing with the kobolds, Tang Zhao decided to grit his teeth and expand. To about 2000 people.

These people are mainly responsible for city defense, equipped with short spears, large shields, muskets and crossbows. The dwarves are all heavily armored, even the kobolds have half armor, and the lower body is covered by the battlements of the city wall.

There are also many light artillery, ballistas and catapults on the city wall, and these people are also responsible for manipulating them.

The rest are all kinds of special teams - about 500 lizard warriors, 50 deer cavalry from the elves, a mobile artillery team and siege team composed of three ogres, etc. Wait, Tang Zhao also deliberately recruited more than 100 humans to exist as a security team.

Generally speaking, Tang Zhao wants to give full play to the characteristics of each race, and he has indeed done a good job so far.

After laying out a new round of military expansion plan, the people below began to implement it. Tang Zhao can't help much now, and can only start digging holes in the ground after the injury is better.

This time they dug a mine. Although there are still many remaining metals in the surrounding dwarf fortresses, they are still limited. It is better to plan ahead and dig the mine first to save trouble later.

After three or five days of such a smooth life, Tang Zhao finally waited for the expected guest.

Princess Julia was still the same as before, wearing a blouse that didn't match her noble blood, and she was observing everything in the settlement with great interest.

"Although I've been here once before, it's still a very interesting place. The elves and dwarves don't fight on your side, and even seldom quarrel."

【It's just that you didn't see it, they had a lot of quarrels. 】

"Well, at least it looks peaceful." Julia shrugged, "You seem to be training the team, and you are also rushing to purchase food. Are you using it to deal with those hobgoblins?"

[It can be considered so, but mainly, it is used for self-defense. You also know that it has not been peaceful recently. We, the minority groups with values, should protect ourselves more. 】

Julia pointed to the shiny black ballistas lined up on the city wall: "I don't think my elder brothers are interested in making trouble with this kind of place. Wars also have to calculate the cost."

[Maybe so, but the premise is that we do a good job of defense first. 】

This time Julia didn't refute, just nodded with a smile.

【You came to me in your busy schedule not to talk about this kind of thing, can you tell me the main purpose? 】

"It's also simple, just go out to relax, and find a way to purchase some supplies by the way."

[Is there any material that even the capital can't buy, and you have to go to a small place like me to buy it? 】

"Armor, swords, makai, muskets and anti-magic metal, you have all these things here."

[I don't intend to participate in the war with you Oran people, and although you are a good business partner, I don't think you can win the final victory. You don't have many cards in your hand, so don't go to the mud water as well. 】

Julia stared into Tang Zhao's eyes: "Do you know how long I've been preparing for this time? Needless to say, it's too much, but you don't need to think about it, I'm just a buyer, you're just a seller, There are not so many complicated exchanges of interests."

Tang Zhao was silent for a while, and finally nodded in agreement.

[Okay, but anti-magic metals and firearms are very precious things, and they are worth a lot if you want to change them. 】

"I am willing to give you some of the vultures with excellent bloodlines. In addition, there is also the alchemy puppet manufacturing technology I obtained from foreign countries. You will definitely use it."

Tang Zhao didn't expect the other party to be so willing to spend so much money - the vulture is the strongest conventional force in this country, and war horses alone can be regarded as strategic materials, let alone these big guys that can fly.

It can be seen that the opponent's determination, in this case, whether the opponent can win is not so important.

[Acceptable conditions, let our merchants negotiate the specific price. 】

A smile appeared on Julia's face: "No problem, it should be so."
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The deal with Julia was finalized on the same day. In the middle of the night, someone brought hundreds of vultures to the sky above Karak Solmar, and the two sides began to exchange the first batch of supplies.

For Tang Zhao, exchanging weapons and equipment for strategic mobility is a good deal, especially for Julia.

Since she can get a large number of vultures, it means that she has reached a cooperation with the forces behind the vultures, and there is no shortage of vultures for the time being. It cannot be said that it is a bad thing to exchange vultures for the weapons and equipment she needs.

Especially those anti-magic equipment, it can be said that the effect against the army's accompanying magicians can be said to be effective immediately, and they can take advantage of it when the army is in a decisive battle.

Julia's behavior made him sure that there would probably be a civil war, but Julia also knew him through it. Although the old king's state is exhausted, he can barely support it for three or two months. , the three princes will not take the risk of doing drastic acts.

This period of time is just enough for Tang Zhao to take time to evolve once, so as to deal with possible dangers in the future.The blue dragon from last time reminded him - the strength is not enough, there are many existences that can kill him.

(End of this chapter)