Chapter 384: 382: Going Crazy (Subscribe)
After reaching an agreement with his two allies and comforting Lilia, Loyi was still busy. After coming out of the Mage Tower, he rushed to the meeting hall without stopping.
There were already a lot of people here. Everyone who was supposed to come had arrived, including Butler Hoover, who had just arrived after recovering from a serious illness.
They each had a piece of information in their hands. Some were flipping through it, some were communicating with the people next to them, and some had grim expressions on their faces.
Luo Yi strode in, ignoring all the noise, and slapped the long table.
Bang!
The loud noise immediately made the conference hall quiet. Everyone looked at each other and saw the angry Luo Yi.
When facing these people, Luo Yi doesn't need to persuade them with earnest words. Instead, appropriate anger can make everyone more cautious and serious.
Looking around, Luo Yi's voice rose: "You have seen the intelligence, right? Is the development of the situation far beyond your expectations?"
"The conflict between the old and new nobility, the clash between the traditional economic system and the magic industry, and the accumulated hatred between the Habsburg Empire and several old empires cannot be resolved through communication and negotiation.
In the end, the only option is war!
Only by deciding victory or defeat, life or death, on the battlefield can the true winner be determined."
"Do you think that the fights between several empires have anything to do with us?"
"What about the Carolingian Kingdom?"
"What did they do to deserve such a disaster? Just because of their geographical location, they suffered an unforeseen disaster, the calamity of war?"
"Two empires went to war within their own territories. How much damage do you think they would suffer? How many would die? How many would be displaced and left homeless?"
"Do you want to go through something like this, too?"
Luo Yi paused for a moment before taking a breath, and the entire conference hall was plunged into a buzzing noise again.
But the next second, Luo Yi raised his voice again and said, "Do you think that since Flower Territory is not the Caroline Kingdom, I am not that unlucky?
But things are unpredictable, who knows what will happen in the future?"
"If, I mean if, if the Bonaparte Empire wants to invade the Habsburg Empire by land, it has to go through my Flower Territory.
Should we borrow this road or not?"
"Even taking a step back, do you think a few empires fighting fiercely will allow other forces to just watch?"
"Wait until they're both defeated, and then give other countries a chance to take advantage?"
"If you dare to think of such a good thing, they will definitely not do it. Therefore, dragging other countries into the war is a must!"
"In other words, this war has only just begun. In the near future, you will witness even more brutal fighting!"
"I don't expect Flower Territory to expand, but I hope to protect this little piece of land, the foundation and the people here.
Can I look at you again?"
"Although the military expansion and stockpiling of supplies that I arranged earlier are still being carried out, you all know what everyone's attitude is!"
"I have no intention of pursuing the matter further, but from today on, from this moment on, if you still dare to pretend to obey me but secretly disobey me, don't blame me for being rude!"
"Did you hear everything I said?"
The only sound in the entire conference hall was Luo Yi's roar, like an angry lion, which made everyone dare not even raise their heads.
Even the few natural disasters sat quietly and restrained their aura to the utmost.
In fact, everyone’s execution of Luo Yi’s previous arrangements was quite good.
The expansion of the First Guards Corps from one thousand to three thousand people, as well as the stockpiling and transportation of supplies, were also carried out in an orderly manner.
However, Roy needed a hearty, even hysterical outburst of anger and outburst to keep everyone alert.
Even he was overwhelmed by the development of the situation, and he needed to use this to put pressure on everyone.
The effect was quite significant. After he opened his mouth, no one dared to speak.
Keluo Yi was dissatisfied again, and his voice became three times louder: "Are you deaf? You can't hear what I say?"
Everyone stood up with a clatter and said in unison: "I heard it!"
"Your voice is so quiet, haven't you eaten yet?"
“I heard it!”
This time they shouted in unison at the top of their lungs, especially the few extraordinary knights, whose voices were so loud that it seemed as if they could rip the roof off the house.
Luo Yi nodded in satisfaction and said, "Everyone, sit down. Now, I will arrange the tasks."
"Grand Knight Commander Vincent Ackerman?"
"My Lord Earl, your orders!"
"Expanding the legion is of utmost importance. You are responsible for gathering all the people for me. You can lower the requirements appropriately. It doesn't matter if the number of people is larger.
But, hurry up, as the subsequent training will take enough time!"
"Yes, sir!"
"Chief Grand Knight Alfonso Zeke?"
"I am here!"
"You'll be in charge of training, with veterans guiding the new ones. Tactical skills and the like will be put aside for now, but basic meditation and firearms use must be prioritized.
As for the necessary supplies, go to Butler Hoover to get them. If you need money, go to Mira Greenman!"
"Yes, sir!"
"Maruna?"
"My Lord Earl, I'm here!"
"Your task is the most important. Once a war breaks out, the consumption of firearms and bullets will reach an exaggerated level. The magic energy industry in Flower Territory has developed to this point, and it is time for a new round of major expansion.
Therefore, I need you to come up with a plan to expand production capacity, and implement it as soon as possible."
Maruna stood up, frowning, hesitant, but still said, "My Lord Earl, is this going to be difficult?"
"What are the details?"
"I already have a certain amount of talent, so that's not a problem, but machinery, factory buildings, and raw materials are all problems."
"As for the factory, just draw up the plan and build it. As for the raw materials, you can place orders with civilian factories, the Floyd family, and the Norman family, and let them get busy.
I will also coordinate with the Empire."
"In a word, everything is preparation for war!"
If the arrangements made in the past few days were considered rational, they were aimed at expanding the military and preparing for war without affecting production.
Now, it’s time to go all out!
All resources and output were tilted towards the war, and he was even prepared to invest all the profits of this year, including last year, into it.
If it is really not enough, overspending and deficit are not unacceptable.
With his current status and position, he can borrow a large sum of money from the Seven Gods Bank!
What he wants to do is not only to defend his territory, but also to take the opportunity to develop further.
To ordinary people, war is synonymous with death and destruction, but to some people, the battlefield is the best opportunity for expansion.
When the meeting was over and everyone left, they were no longer as casual as before and became extremely serious.
It can be seen that Luo Yi's "outburst" was still very useful.
This method cannot be used frequently, but it is very effective if used occasionally.
When Luo Yi left, someone followed him.
After being back for so long, Oliveira's injuries have almost recovered and he has resumed his work as a personal bodyguard.
When they reached a deserted place, Luo Yi suddenly turned his head and said with a grin, "Teacher Oliveira, how was my acting just now? Was it okay?"
Oliveira was stunned and said, "Is it just acting?"
"That's about right. I don't like using anger to solve problems, but using it occasionally can be quite effective.
However, when I saw this person below, I really got angry.”
Having said that, he led Oliveira back to the Mage Tower, but he did not look for Lilia. Instead, he knocked on the door of a laboratory on the fifth floor.
Ding ding ding!
The sound of the bell echoed in the corridor. After waiting for a long time without any response, Luo Yi persevered and pulled the rope again and again.
The lab owner was annoyed. A clear yet irritable voice rang out, "Who is this? Don't you know I'm doing research? Why are you knocking?!"
At the same time, the magic pattern lit up, the round door was opened, and Christina stood in front of Roy.
The young mechanic was wearing a wizard robe that was obviously dirty, and her hair was disheveled and messy, and it was unknown how long it had been since she had taken care of it.
She looked tired and irritable, but her little face, full of collagen, was still very strong and beautiful.
When she saw Luo Yi, she was stunned. The irritability on her face disappeared completely, and even a hint of guilt flashed across her face.
"Why is it here, Lord Earl? You came to see me without even telling me. I need to wash up!"
As she said this, she tried to close the door with force, but Luo Yi's foot had taken a step forward at some point and was holding it tightly.
Looking at Christina, Roy smiled and said, "I say, did you forget to give me something?"
"What? No! How come I don't know?"
"Do you really need me to make it clear? After I gave you the Maxim Magic Heavy Machine Gun, I also gave you the blueprints for the six-barreled Gatling gun and the grenades.
Why, have you forgotten everything?"
"Of course not, that's right, I just haven't figured it out yet! That's right, I haven't finished the product yet, so naturally I can't give it to you."
Luo Yidu laughed: "The Maxim heavy machine gun has been mass-produced, and you are saying that these two models were unsuccessful?
You have to find a better excuse to lie to me!"
"If my estimation is correct, they should all be deployed in certain legions of the Empire, right?
That is, the design concept and drawings I provided are not suitable for you now, right?"
At this moment, Christina's face completely fell, and she said in a desperate tone: "Since you have guessed it, why are you still forcing me?
If I had known that studying these things would involve secrets and confidentiality regulations, I would not have studied it!
Now I don't even dare to play with Lilia anymore!"
Having said that, she looked at Luo Yi again: "Now, it's useless for you to look for me. The Empire won't allow it, and I definitely won't dare to leak it."
"Who should I talk to now? His Majesty Saint Bartholomew, or the Imperial Ambassador, Lord Robin Water?"
"It should be Lord Robin Water. He is the main person communicating with the Imperial Cabinet."
"Okay, then, please help me contact him! Let's do it tomorrow night. I'll wait for him in the study on the second floor.
Some things need to be discussed openly."
Second update!
(End of this chapter)
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