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"Then there must not be enough swords and spears, right? Otherwise, why would the Great Yan build Changhuan in the north? It's still not finished, isn't it? They even want to move the mountains to the city platform, even if it's just some artificial mountains made of earth and stone. They say they can't bear to part with their homeland and its landscape, but the real reason, you and I both know, doesn't it?"

The official was immediately dumbfounded. These things were secrets in Da Yan. For example, once those platforms were built on the mountains, they were essentially abandoned and could not be moved. So why were they moved up there in the first place? Weren't they afraid of natural disasters? The answer was that they were devices designed to prevent natural disasters, just disguised as mountains.

“Some things, your Great Yan has, we also have; and some things your Great Yan doesn’t have, we might have. Words can’t make evil disappear, only swords and spears can. If there aren’t enough swords and spears, then it must be because there aren’t enough of them, or they’re not big enough, right?”

"Pfft!" The female official of the Si Sui Tai, who had a cold expression, finally couldn't help but laugh out loud. This was also the source of the conflict between the Grand Tutor and the Celestial Master. The latter's view was that there weren't enough swords, spears, and halberds. They should build more spectacular engineering projects and more capable armies.

The Grand Tutor, however, believed that it was a waste of manpower and resources, and that with only three out of ten of the million-strong army surviving, the loss was too great. He argued that it would be sufficient to build fortresses and use the fragments of the gods as the core of the defenses.

"Hmph, the recent tranquility of the East Sea is enough to demonstrate the necessity of cultivating virtue, rather than futilely wasting lives fighting that monster. Human lives are finite, but monsters are countless. By building barriers to prevent them from entering, they will naturally retreat in time..."

“We bombed it.” “What?” “Your East China Sea is so quiet because we bombed it. We blew up the leaders of those things in the sea, so you’ve been able to stay quiet until now.”

She's just using a big name to make a big deal out of nothing. Where is she going to find another mudboat loaded with antimatter fuel canisters to launch an orbital bombardment?

"Nonsense, you're taking credit for something that belongs to heaven!"

"If you don't believe me, that's fine too."

"Lord Kal'tsit, could we discuss this matter in detail after the meeting?" The Si Suitai are not so easily fooled; they possess too many secrets, to the point that the Si Suitai have a series of strange rules.

For example, corpses must not be left unattended, and if one person leaves office and runs away, the entire family will be executed. This is because the Si Sui Tai (司岁台) preserves a large number of rare documents and confidential books. Knowing too much, neither the emperor nor the court officials would feel at ease.

Not to mention that the factional strife in the Great Yan Dynasty is severe. The civil officials of the Celestial Master faction and the Grand Tutor faction are fighting fiercely. The civil officials of the Grand Tutor faction have suffered a setback, so the Si Sui Tai (the official in charge of the year) will certainly not stand up for the other side. It's good enough that they didn't set off firecrackers. This can be seen from the fact that the two envoys, the principal and the deputy, are not subordinate to each other and have no interaction in normal times. This shows how far the factional strife in the Great Yan Dynasty has gone.

"Alright!" Kal'tsit also needs some of the techniques from the Timekeeper. Of course, the Timekeeper would probably be taking a lot of risks by doing this.

However, if a deal could be reached, it might reduce some of the risks and better suppress the civil officials of the Grand Tutor's faction.

Meanwhile, the Sami issue had been settled. The Sami representative signed the resolution on Sami without even having a chance to speak, and from then on, the country of Sami was divided in two. The west nominally belonged to Sami, but Colombia seized a large number of privileges.

This includes taking over customs duties in Sami, since war reparations were paid by Colombia.

Duty-free trade in Sami; military presence in Sami, ostensibly for protection;

Military facilities can be built throughout Sami without reporting to the Sami government, etc.

It was almost entirely reduced to a colony and dumping ground for Colombian goods, only slightly better off by the presence of a nominal Sami government compared to the eastern Ursus region.

Then came another round of arguments about Glassval, and this time no agreement could be reached. Victoria's efforts to mediate were futile. Kazimierz was determined to destroy Glassval before Ursus recovered, while Columbia was determined to protect it.

This is different from the Sami Wars, where Ursus had already achieved its strategic objectives, so it would eventually make concessions, compromise, and reach an agreement after securing a favorable outcome.

Next, Sisuitai and Kal'tsit discussed some trivial matters, including the issues of demons and the Sealings. Finally, Sisuitai left a letter, indicating that she would soon persuade the court to allow Kazdel to have a permanent envoy. They would discuss the details further at Sisuitai's residence then.

Kal'tsit, of course, did not object. If the North Pole were to be retaken, the problem of the demons would have to be solved. Both Great Flame and Ursus had considerable experience and technical expertise in this area, including the weaknesses, types, and targeted weapons for the demons.

These are beyond the scope of the doctor's knowledge, because there were no demons or Hai Si back then. These things appeared after the disaster. Perhaps he knew what the original was, but after it has become what it is now, the original is meaningless.

In May, after the conference concluded, the Knights of the Claw of Kazimir marched to the southern border. In the same month, Ursus abolished the old currency, exchanging one hundred of the old currency for one new one, and began to plunder the wealth of the people.

Emperor Ursus implemented a new centralized reform, drastically reducing the power of feudal nobles. About a quarter of Ursus's total military force was disbanded and reorganized, all noble private armies were disbanded, and more than 400 nobles of various ranks were forced to return to St. Martial Castle for various crimes, and then disappeared within St. Martial Castle.

Because the Duke of Kosiché jumped to the enemy's aid, he was spared from being purged by the emperor. However, his power was greatly weakened. The Fifth Army, which had been heavily eroded by Kosiché's influence, was transferred to the western Sami-occupied territory, while the Twelfth Army, which was originally in Sami, was transferred to the Duchy of Kosiché.

This exchange successfully locked Kosiché in a new cage. If he simply continues to enjoy wealth and luxury as an ordinary border duke, then there is no threat. But if he wants to cause trouble, it won't be so easy.

In June, Kazdel completed its summer harvest, and the Great Yan Dynasty agreed to Kazdel's request to send envoys. In the same month, Colombia, at the request of the Bolivar government, conducted joint military exercises, and Victoria called on both sides to exercise restraint.

In September, after several unsuccessful attempts at mediation, the three knightly orders of Kazimierz, Claw, Sword, and Lion accepted the invitation of the Free Glassval and entered the territory of Glassval.

In October, Colombia declared war on Casimir, Ursus declared war on Casimir, and Victoria and Letania declared war on Ursus, and sealed off the borders, cutting off trade routes between Kazdel, Casimir, and Ursus. In order to secure their own trade and supply routes, Kazdel had no choice but to declare war on Letania and Victoria.

The Terra World War has officially begun.

Chapter Twenty: The Tide

Chapter 20

Although the nations declared war on each other, they did not immediately engage in combat. Kazimierz re-enlisted all the knights he could muster and deployed them on two fronts in conjunction with their newly formed infantry.

While fighting both Ursus and Columbia simultaneously is a significant burden for Casimir, Columbia and Ursus are not allies; they are enemies in themselves.

Furthermore, if Kazimierz were to fall to either side, Victoria would immediately be besieged from both east and west, and Victoria's fleet would certainly not stand idly by.

The two sides stood in a stalemate along the border for several weeks. During this period of preparation, Victoria, Letania, and Casimir signed a military alliance agreement, while Minos and Shelag maintained strict neutrality. The three countries were almost back to back.

In addition, the three countries have mostly plains, and the Victoria Fleet and the Great Yan Fleet are almost on the same level.

In terms of actual combat strength, it is even 1.5 times the total strength of the Great Yan fleet.

However, this fleet represents Victoria's entire fortune, while the Great Yan has emptied its fleet. As long as the court and gentry are willing to spend money to rebuild, an identical fleet can be assembled in a short time.

Under these circumstances, Colombia naturally slowed its advance and focused its strategic attention on Bolivar in the south. Casimir also maintained the same tacit understanding, as it is always easier to fight a war on someone else's land than on your own.

Ursus, Kazdel, and Iberia reached a different cooperation model. The three parties did not sign any military cooperation agreement, but they did sign an economic cooperation agreement. This means that they are not allies in name, but they are allies in substance.

In order to reopen trade routes, the three countries must eliminate Letania in order to restore trade routes.

Meanwhile, Rembito also took the opportunity to declare war on Kazdel. At present, only the Great Yan Kingdom in Terra has not yet been involved in the war.

However, although the Great Yan Dynasty did not get involved in the worldly wars, another war awaited them.

The Eastern Country, Edo Bay, has buildings that are very similar to those of the Great Yan Kingdom. However, due to its small land area and mountainous terrain, the buildings are more exquisite and compact, truly embodying the idea of ​​making a temple in a snail shell.

The war in western Terra had no effect on this isolated city. Under the pink flowering trees, the usual decadent and lavish atmosphere, along with soft and slow music and dance, continued.

As for the rulers of the Eastern Kingdom, they had already completely given up. They had once harbored ambitions to land on the western continent and then conquer the world like a tiger. They chose a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, a time when the rulers and ministers of the Great Yan Kingdom were fighting fiercely, and even the emperor was on strike, bringing the government to a near standstill.

The result was that they couldn't even find the border of the Great Yan Kingdom before they were beaten flat by the Zhenhai Army, which was still in good shape at the time. Back then, all sorts of demons and monsters roamed the north and east of the Great Yan Kingdom. The Zhenhai Army and the Zhenbei Army were seasoned veterans who had to fight every now and then.

The result of Dongguo's headlong charge, despite being outnumbered, outequipped, lacking morale, and out of shape, was that they ended up completely crushing themselves. From then on, Dongguo was utterly defeated.

Having poured all its national resources into a war, only to fail to even cross the threshold, what was the point of striving? The Eastern Kingdom was rich in precious metals and sulfur, and its culture was quite similar to that of the Great Yan, producing items favored by the Great Yan people such as paper fans, lacquerware, and silk. Having completely given up and relied solely on trade to survive, it must be said that the Eastern Kingdom lived a remarkably comfortable life.

As time went on, the scholars and soldiers naturally became complacent and idle. On the streets of the city, one could see beautifully dressed courtesans flirting with scholars everywhere. Soldiers from the Great Yan Dynasty would stagger back to their camps, drunk, as they walked out of the brothels and theaters, carrying wine jugs.

The local constables and guards of the Eastern Kingdom were lazy and listless, showing no signs of being capable or sharp. This was not only the case in this trading city, but also in most of the major cities in the Eastern Kingdom.

"Ha—" The guard yawned as he walked up the high tower at the edge of the Sisui Terrace, hugged a long spear, leaned against a pillar and dozed off. He had been drinking and gambling with his colleagues until late last night, and hadn't slept for more than a few hours when he changed shifts today, so he was just catching up on sleep.

Anyway, this place has been peaceful for a long time and there won't be any external enemies. And the few sea monsters that come here are not enough for the garrison to kill. Why should a soldier like him, who only earns fifty or sixty coins a month, work so hard?

I dozed off against the pillar for a while. The morning sea breeze was quite strong and made me a little cold. The guard sneezed, pulled his cloak tighter, and then prepared to lower the curtain to shield me from arrows.

This was originally a defensive measure used in case of an attack. When these iron leaf curtains are lowered, they can block stray arrows and rockets, allowing the guards inside to calmly retaliate from the firing ports at the bottom.

However, for now, he only intended to shield himself from the sea breeze and then snuggle up in the watchtower for a good night's sleep. Just then, the hand that was about to untie the rope stopped.

The guard stared blankly at the sea. Further away, the temple bells rang out unusually, each one more urgent than the last. On the sea, a black tide rose, churning with eerie gray-white waves. It took the guard, his mind numbed by alcohol, several minutes to process what was happening—it was a sea monster!

The black tide was filled with countless sea monsters, and some flying and floating types formed grayish-white waves on the surface of the sea. This was a massive attack by the sea monsters.

The guard rushed toward the stairs, nearly tumbling down the watchtower when he lost his footing. "Clang! Clang! Clang!" The watchtower emitted a sharp alarm, and almost simultaneously, all the bells in the city began to ring.

The locals, their spirits worn down by a night of tranquility and gentleness, and the drunken soldiers listened blankly to the increasingly terrifying tolling of the bells.

"Dong dong dong!" The drums of the Drum Tower sounded, and several scholars who had not yet come to their senses looked curiously at the people around them. "It's already curfew, and it's still daylight."

The drumbeats were used to clear the streets, except during curfews and during wartime. After the drumbeats ended, anyone still lingering in the streets was to be killed without exception.

"This is..." The colleague next to him froze for a few seconds, then suddenly realized, "Oh no, this is the drum signaling the arrival of the generals!" After the drumbeat ends, anyone who does not arrive at the camp will be considered a deserter and executed!

Instantly, chaos erupted in the streets. Some tried to escape the city, others rushed back to their military camps, and those who had spent the night in brothels searched frantically for their armor and weapons. Meanwhile, the scholars cried out for their parents and ran around to any place they thought was safe.

The local garrison was completely disoriented and had no idea what to do. This chaos greatly delayed the precious time for preparations. Before everyone had arrived, the first wave of sea monsters had already surged onto the bay beach.

The Great Yan assisted the Eastern Kingdom in building a defensive fortification in the bay, which was similar to the Great Wall. It was also used as a breakwater and to protect against the tides. Now it was low tide, and the top of the wall was about 15 meters below the sea surface.

The entire structure is built of stone blocks, with iron mortar filling the gaps. Inside, there are Originium devices that can interfere with mental influence, and can also, in turn, interfere with Hai Si's mental network.

The defenses and fortifications meticulously prepared by the Great Yan Civil Engineering Masters were not equipped with enough elite troops. Fortunately, the various defensive weapons on the city walls were still intact and had not been sold off.

However, there was a severe shortage of various war supplies. When the commander heard that there were less than two boxes of ammunition for the most critical Divine Light Cannon, his eyes almost popped out of their sockets. There was more than enough for a small group of sea monsters to invade, but now this was a large-scale invasion that was a once-in-a-century event!

There was a shortage of equipment and ammunition, a shortage of manpower, and a considerable number of soldiers were trapped in the city by the crowd and could not return for a while, while the enemy had almost covered the beachhead.

The lowest-level swarms of ...

It is also one of the most common sea monsters that invade land, attacking enemies with a large mouth full of sharp teeth.

Like most sea monsters, their body fluids contain a kind of miraculous toxin, and if a bite is not treated in time, the consequences can be dire.

Behind these dinosaurs are the slightly sparser drifters, flying units with air sacs inside their bodies that move slowly.

However, they can use their air sacs to spray corrosive venom hundreds of meters away. Combined with the sluggish but venomous gliders that can also use their air sacs to spray venomous stingers, these are the basic units of most sea monsters.

They were numerous, but individually weak in combat and lacked the ability to break through enemy lines. However, more monsters emerged one after another behind them, interrupting their evolution and halting the evolution of the species. However, this did not mean that the Sealings would remain unchanged forever.

They were like Old Xia without a blueprint; continuing to evolve wasn't impossible, but it became extremely difficult. Therefore, the Hai Si chose another path—quantity!

Giant sea monsters, resembling white lotuses, crawled out of the sea, their tentacles spreading across the land like roots. They were quite a distance from the city, yet they could use their enormous tentacles to smash through defensive walls and sweep away the defenders above.

Not only that, the mouthparts at the bottom would frantically tear and devour the corpses of the guards and even living people, and then spit out new terror fish from the opening in the lotus heart.

This was practically a frontline barracks and manufacturing station, constantly supplying new naval units and adjusting the number of infantry and heavy infantry according to the battle situation.

"Buzz!" The high-energy, high-temperature beam of the Divine Light Cannon severed several tentacles, but thanks to the nutrients from the ocean and the silt of the front sea, as well as the reptiles responsible for feeding them, the severed tentacles quickly regenerated.

"Send smoke signals for reinforcements!" The commander's face turned green. "We need the fleet's support..."

"Boom!" A violent fire erupted from the distant fleet base. The control tower of the Great Yan's largest flagship, the "Jingdong," tilted and collapsed little by little. The entire land-based ship collapsed with a roar, and more white lotuses grew on the wreckage, spewing out a large amount of grayish-white substance.

Those were all drifters, countless drifters that broke through the artillery fire and rushed into the city.

"It's over!" The guard felt as if he had fallen into an ice cellar. The sea monster's neurotoxin would make people confused and unable to distinguish friend from foe. Over time, they might even be assimilated.

Once you rush into the city, it's like releasing zombies into a densely populated commercial area. Soon, you'll have thousands upon thousands of zombies.

The defensive wall is fine; there are jamming devices and emergency rescue devices here that can quickly treat the effects of neurotoxins.

In addition, the soldiers were issued medicine kits containing anti-poison pills made by the alchemists of the Great Yan Dynasty, which could delay the onset of poisoning and sustain them until they returned to camp for treatment.

The beach was filled with thunderous roars as the Great Yan's divine fire cannons and divine light cannons fired in turn. The Great Yan soldiers, armed with their superior weapons, knew that they would not even have a chance to retreat. Under the attack from both inside and outside, the only thing they could do was to kill as many monsters as possible so that they could die with some dignity.

The runners had already climbed to the top of the city wall, and dying soldiers kept falling off the wall, clutching the monster's heavy body.

Soon, the wall was stained a strange and eerie deep purple with the blood of humans and Hai Si, followed by a deathly silence.

Only groups of drifters hovered above the city. The cries, screams, wails, and prayers within the city continued into the night, then completely disappeared, leaving only the rustling sounds of sea monsters crawling and the chilling sounds of them gnawing.

Flesh and blood spread, vines multiply, new offspring are born from the nest, and then become a new tide rushing toward the nearest city and village.

"What?!" The Grand Tutor of the Great Yan Dynasty trembled, and the battle report fell to the ground. Half of the Eastern Kingdom had fallen, and the Eastern Kingdom's ruler was fleeing across the sea with his trusted followers and people overnight. Even at this very moment, more and more sea monsters were landing in the Eastern Kingdom, turning people and livestock into new monsters.

At this rate, the Eastern Kingdom will be reduced to nothing in less than half a month. Not only that, the coast of the Great Yan will also be attacked by an unprecedented and terrifying tide of sea monsters.