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Chapter 465 The Prisoner of War's Beliefs: The Struggle of Green Pine (Happy New Year!)
Being captured was undoubtedly a terrible thing, but it wasn't entirely unacceptable to Hysen.

Hesen was somewhat prepared to be recognized.

As a "well-known figure" in Green Pine, he is recognized by many people, and his face and name are quite famous in aristocratic circles.

No matter how well he disguises himself, he cannot completely avoid the possibility of being caught.

but!

However, being recognized by his own enemy, and in some ways, indirectly causing the failure of the manhunt for Chen Mo, and ultimately being recognized by Zircon Territory, Marquis Monroe, and his enemy who had brought him to this state, and then used to claim credit and rewards, made Haisen's mentality explode.

His mind went blank, his eyes became bloodshot, and he began to tremble uncontrollably.

With Darian's shout, all the soldiers of the Vast Ocean turned to look, giving him no chance to make a move.

Even if he were to fight, he might not be able to defeat this guy. This is the genuine deputy captain of the Radiant City patrol team, and he has real skills.

How to do?
what should I do?
For a moment, Hysen even had suicidal thoughts.

I'd rather die than let this despicable guy get away with it!
This sense of humiliation burrowed into his heart like a venomous snake, making it almost impossible for him to breathe.

Unfortunately, Hysen ultimately couldn't bring himself to do it. People who are used to bullying the weak find it hard to truly strengthen their own hearts.

However, it seems that the people of Hanhai did not treat him differently or retaliate against him just because he was the lord's "enemy." Apart from a few generals casting slightly curious glances at him when passing by and occasionally pointing at him and whispering, Haisen's life as a prisoner of war was no different from that of other prisoners.

"That's the minor leader of the Zircon family? The one who offended the lord?"

"Yeah, that's him. Tsk, he looks so-so, skinny, nowhere near as good as his old man."

"I heard he's a bully who takes advantage of his power. When the lord was in trouble, it was Zircon Territory that chased after him the most."

"Why are you still letting him live? Aren't you going to kill him?"

"You're asking me? Who am I supposed to ask? The rules set above apply equally to everyone."

This impartiality allowed Zircon Heisenberg to personally experience Han Hai's extremely bizarre "weak mercy" before Chen Moteng took action against him!
This is something that countries have long been aware of.

Everyone scoffed at and despised Hanhai's so-called "benevolence."

Mercy? Mercy in war? What's the difference between that and courting death?
However, if one had to choose a faction to be taken prisoner, everyone would almost certainly choose the Vast Ocean without hesitation.

Based on all the credible evidence that has surfaced so far, the treatment of prisoners of war in the Hanhai region is even better than that of regular soldiers in most countries.

Prisoner-of-war camps provide two meals a day, while labor camps provide three meals a day, with ample portions. They never use rotten or moldy food, which is extremely rare.

What's even more outrageous is that in addition to the staple food, they will also be given some leafy green vegetables and a small amount of meat, and sometimes they will also be given something called vitamin tablets.

After a period of eating, the prisoners of war were all in high spirits.

The campsite has separate toilets and showers with free toilet paper and soap, and even hot water in cold weather.

Each person receives two sets of prison uniforms, which are washed and changed once. Shoes are provided according to foot size, and there are also coarse cloth socks.

It's important to understand that even squad leaders of Green Pine received shoes that were left-right misaligned, requiring them to shape them entirely with their own feet. As for the soldiers, they had to buy their own shoes. A significant portion of the money they plundered went towards acquiring equipment.

Furthermore, there was no unwarranted corporal punishment in the POW camps in Hanhai.

Corporal punishment was not absent; the POW camps in Hanhai also had punishments such as running laps, whips, and sticks. However, the conditions of each punishment were clearly written in the POW camp's notices.

For those who can't read, there are people specifically assigned to explain the characters.

As long as you don't violate the above regulations, if you really get whipped, you can even appeal. After appealing, you might even get compensation, a period of rest, or extra meals.

Unbelievable!
The most outrageous thing was the medical conditions in the prisoner-of-war camps.

As long as he's not dead, Hanhai will treat him!
More than half of the seriously wounded soldiers who would be considered a burden and ruthlessly abandoned in any other country survived in the POW camps in the vast ocean.

Heissen witnessed firsthand a Pine Tree soldier being carried in, his stomach pierced through, his intestines spilling out onto the floor. In any other faction, he would have been buried on the spot. But the POW camp doctor managed to stitch him back up, and after some time, the guy was actually able to walk again.

Hanhai also has dedicated rehabilitation staff who teach them how to live independently despite their disabilities, such as walking with crutches, wringing a towel with one hand, and eating with their feet...

Even more alarming is that many prisoners of war's non-combat-related traumatic illnesses, such as pre-existing lung diseases, skin diseases, and joint diseases, received effective treatment or were brought under control to some extent.

Regular routines, a healthy diet, balanced nutrition, and effective exercise can improve most diseases. In addition, Han Hai really knows how to practice medicine, so much so that some people cried and begged not to leave after being released.

It's true that they've turned this place into a sanatorium.

These practices of Han Hai are a taboo topic among the surrounding countries, and are strictly forbidden to be discussed by lords and nobles. However, Han Hai has released and exchanged many prisoners, including some mid-level professionals and even nobles of the kingdom. Therefore, the news still inevitably circulates in certain circles.

Everyone's first reaction was disbelief, but then, because the situation was so outrageous, they gradually came to believe it.

It would be difficult for the people of the Starry Continent to create such a story based solely on imagination.

If you were to create a story about a kind-hearted lord, the most you'd do is "not beat or scold him and give him food," but who would think of even providing socks? Having soap in the bathroom? Who would think of teaching disabled people how to eat with their feet?

Without firsthand experience, how could one possibly come up with such intricate details that would be impossible to conceive even if one racked their brains?

In fact, not only people from various countries and forces found it hard to believe, but even Han Hai himself, an educated civil and military official, expressed many incomprehension.

To this end, Chen Mo convened a special meeting of all Torch Vanguard members to make a specific explanation.

"To be honest, I am not a saint, and I do not care about the life or death of these prisoners."

The people below were stunned. They didn't care? Then why did you make all this fuss?
"Everything we do is for our own team, so that we can preserve the brilliance of humanity and strengthen our belief in something even greater."

"Weapons, equipment, technology, training, and so on, all of these are what ensure the minimum standard of a team, while morale and spirit are what determine the maximum standard of a unit!"

“I know some people gossip behind my back, saying that my demands on the troops are nitpicking and moral fastidious, but if you have experienced enough battles, you will know that a force with conviction and one without conviction are completely different forces!”

"Many people say that soldiers don't need to consider human nature; just tell them that winning will lead to promotions and wealth?"

"No way!"

Chen Mo slammed his hand heavily on the table. The hardwood table hurt his hand a little from the impact, but it didn't make a loud noise, so he had to switch to his fist and slam it down hard.

There was still no sound.

The lord grimaced as he looked at his reddened fist; the imposing aura seemed to be lacking.

Liu Shuang, who was sitting next to her, slapped him down.

With a loud crash, the long solid wood conference table snapped into several pieces, and teacups and teapots on the table fell to the ground, making a series of cracking and shattering noises.

That's definitely enough momentum! Chen Mo's spirits lifted, and his voice rose several octaves.

"No way!"

"Getting promoted and making money is a personal goal, or rather, a selfish goal."

"If you get promoted, I won't be able to get to your position. If I get rich, there will definitely be someone who gets richer than me."

"If one day someone promises them a higher position and more wealth, will they turn against us and turn their weapons against us?"

"Or perhaps one day we will face a battle that may not lead to promotion or wealth, but is a matter of life and death for us. Will those guys who only care about promotion and wealth scatter in all directions?"

"I think you all have a clear answer in your hearts."

"Therefore, our soldiers must be disciplined, humane, and have convictions, and must establish a common, lofty, and far-reaching goal."

The audience was silent.

Chen Mo said a lot, but it's not easy to fully understand this point. Even Chen Mo himself didn't think it through very well at first.

After all, Dongxia, which implements this system, is not only misunderstood by other countries on Earth, but sometimes it is also misunderstood by its own people.

However, Gu Liyang, the executive commander of the Cihang Project, once gave him a vivid example in a letter, which gave him some insight.

"When I lead a team, we are always the first to arrive in times of disaster relief or emergency missions."

"Because we are a heroic unit, our battle flag is soaked in the blood of our predecessors, and our unit history is full of names that have been featured in textbooks."

"All I have to do is shout to the young man, 'The motherland and the people are watching us, our predecessors are watching us,' and then we will definitely be the first to arrive at the scene."

"must!"

"No army can defeat us!"

Chen Mo watched with a surge of excitement and longing. For the Han Hai troops to achieve this, it would take a very long time and a very long journey, but Chen Mo had already secretly resolved to do everything in his power to push things forward.

At the very least, we must maintain, as far as possible, the belief that the military is a violent armed force.

This is the direction that our great leader once pointed out.

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In early May of the third year of summer, the first great battle between the Vast Ocean Territory and the Green Pine Kingdom came to an end, and the news was sent back to the Green Pine court.

In recent days, military reports have been arriving one after another, but none of them have brought good news. As a result, the atmosphere in the imperial court throughout Qingsong City has gradually shifted from rage to sorrow, from despair to numbness...

For a long time, attending court was no different from visiting a grave for civil and military officials.

No one dared to speak, no one dared to look up; everyone kept their heads down, staring at their toes, afraid of being called out by the gloomy-faced Kluge XI.

After another military report arrived, the Minister of War, Harold, turned pale and presented it to His Majesty the King of Green Pine with both hands raised above his head.

King Kluge XI waved his hand weakly: "I don't want to read anymore, just read it!"

"Urgent report from the front..."

"The Crystal Valley defense line has fallen completely...the entire line has fallen. The defending troops...all the defending troops are trapped, some have died, some have surrendered, and those who escaped the battlefield and returned home are less than...less than half...The royal flag has been captured by the enemy, and General Kane...his whereabouts are unknown..."

The old man chanted in a trembling voice, large beads of sweat rolling down his forehead, falling silently down his gray beard onto the bluestone floor of the main hall, each drop heavier than a thousand pounds.

"Your Majesty, I deserve to die!"

Green Pine values ​​military merit highly, and the punishment for defeat is naturally severe. Faced with such a major defeat, the Minister of Military Affairs, who is the person primarily responsible for the military, is actually too lenient to call it a death sentence; he could be sentenced to death a hundred or eighty times over.

A person can't die a hundred or eighty times, but that's okay, there are still relatives.

One immediate family member is considered one life, one extended family member is considered half a life. As long as there are enough family members, the debt can always be repaid...

However, at this moment, Kruger XI was more lucid than ever before.

Green Pine's success today is not solely due to its first-mover advantage; the "wisdom" of its ruler and the "duty" of its ministers are also indispensable factors.

When national strengths are not that different, the country with better management is more likely to stand out.

If turquoise is made better than jade, then it firmly holds the upper hand over the Jade Kingdom.

If Hanhai does a better job than Green Pine, then Green Pine has to accept the fate of being beaten!
This general trend will not change because of the changes of any one person or event.

Of course, this excludes those once-in-a-millennium geniuses.

For example, the current Han Hai Territory regards its lord as an industrial pioneer and a representative of the gods.

Back in the grand hall of the Green Pine Kingdom, King Kruger XI closed his eyes in anguish. After a long while processing the battle report, he slowly spoke.

"What good would killing you do? Would it save the kingdom's elite troops?"

"Go and serve in the military!"

"We have to hold off those Hanhai people and give Winston some room to talk."

Kruger XI understood perfectly well that if they couldn't secure a truce using their bargaining chips while the fortress still existed, now that the defenses were breached and the troops captured, it was even less likely.

No terms could be offered. If it were Kruger himself, he would never choose to call a truce at this time.

Only if the fighting continues will negotiations become possible.

"If even a fortress of divine protection can't be held, then there's no defense line that can hold. We'll have to fight a chaotic battle with them; perhaps there's still a sliver of a chance."

"I don't expect you to win a great victory, but you have to hurt the enemy and tire them out. Then there will still be a little room to fight back with Winston."

"Go!"

"By the way, bring the royal guards with you; they're more reliable!"

Minister of War Harold kowtowed deeply, tears streaming down his face.

"Your Majesty is wise, and I could not repay your kindness even if I were to die a thousand deaths. However, half of the Imperial Guards have already been transferred to the Glass Defense Line. If we send them all to the front lines now, Your Majesty will be left without any protectors..."

King Kruger XI braced himself against his scepter and slowly stood up.

"What use is it for me to be shattered to pieces? Just kill a few more enemies."

"As for the guards... if they can keep those Han Hai people out, then the guards have served their purpose. But if the enemy really reaches the walls of Qingsong City, what use would it be to have more guards?"

"Go!"

"Your subject obeys!"

Harold kowtowed three times heavily, stood up, and staggered out of the hall.

At the same time, news of the fall of Dongguanling Pass spread like wildfire throughout the Starry Continent.

This tremor was greater than any before.

The Vast Ocean Territory, an unknown entity that suddenly rose from the desert, is repeatedly redefining the perceptions of the Starry Kingdoms.

From the perspective of the people of Hanhai, this is a rather absurd thing. We have supported the elves, controlled Xiyue, defeated the orcs, and even reached a strategic cooperation with the sea people. How come you still don't take Hanhai seriously?

That's really true.

The rapid rise of Han Hai Ling has made it easy for others to look down on it.

For a long time, the main reasons why countries did not think highly of Han Hai were that Han Hai was too weak and that Han Hai's propaganda war was too poor.

The Starry World is a world where strength reigns supreme and the strong prey on the weak, with its own set of operating logic.

The reason why people feel that Hanhai is soft is because of Hanhai's "compassion" and its excessive emphasis on reason and rules.

The logic of the starry world is that the strong do not need to abide by the rules, or rather, the strong only abide by the rules they themselves set.

From the outside perspective, why did Han Hai, as the "behind-the-scenes supporter" of the elves, choose fair trade instead of exploiting them? It certainly couldn't be because Han Hai was kind-hearted; it could only be because Han Hai was at most on par with the elves.

Han Hai nominally controls Xi Yue, but he doesn't occupy land, seize mines, plunder, or oppress. This is definitely not because of the respect and morality that Han Hai talks about, but must be due to his lack of strength.

Even the most retaliatory incident that Han Hai did was the "Xia Sha Port" incident, which was suspected to be when he asked the elves to send a force to raid Xia Sha Port. Not a single fisherman or laborer in the port was killed, and they were given enough food and sent to a safe area.

To those who believe in the rules of the Starry World, what kind of revenge is it if it doesn't involve killing?
From this perspective, the strength of Han Hai must be seriously questioned.

As a result, there are various interpretations of Han Hai's glorious achievements in defeating the orcs and recovering the White Deer Plain.

For example, the plains orcs are inferior to the wasteland orcs; the Mist Moon Divine Court intervened; and the orc infighting allowed the Vast Sea to benefit... You know what, judging from the fact that many orc tribes surrendered to the Vast Sea, it seems to make sense.

Truly visionary politicians do exist, but they don't become the mainstream.

Given the overall atmosphere of the nation and society, there is no room for overly clear-headed "lone wolves."

As for the war of public opinion.

Every country is keen on bribing bards to write all sorts of fantastical stories and historical records, but on the other side of the vast sea, they are utterly defeated in this regard.

To some extent, Han Hai inherited Dong Xia's strong core, and it seems to have also inherited Dong Xia's gentle appearance.

Even when Dongxia had grown into a behemoth on Earth, countless tiny countries still dared to bark at this superpower. Wasn't that because Dongxia respected the rules too much?
If you're being reasonable, then you must lack the ability.

If you didn't steal from me, then you must be no match for me;

To some extent, these creatures are still stuck in the instincts of wild animals and haven't even evolved to the level of human intelligence.

Now, things seem to be a little different.

In a face-to-face positional battle against a fully-equipped opponent with the clear involvement of a major power, the Vast Ocean Territory decisively broke through the Green Pine Kingdom's Glass Valley defense line.

It seems that I can finally get some of the respect that I deserve!

From south to north, from east to west, countless observers put on their glasses, widened their pupils, and tried to glimpse the true strength of the Han Hai Territory from the fact that this once "indestructible" and "insurmountable" defensive line was completely destroyed in just over a month.

　Today is Lunar New Year's Eve, and tomorrow is the New Year. I wish all my esteemed readers a happy and prosperous New Year, with good health, abundant wealth, and all your wishes fulfilled!
　　Thank you for your company and support!

　　
　
(End of this chapter)