593.Transia in the shadow of war
593.Transia in the Shadow of War (page 2/2)
That is the vampire castle with a thirteen-story tower structure named "Midnight Tower".
In Lao Chentou's plan, this should be a "castle group", but because of limited manpower and limited resources, we first build the main midnight tower first..
The silver dwarf master builder Ilyich was also assisting Professor Chen..
Because the Midnight Tower is not just a high tower, it is also a large mage tower built on the spiritual energy node of Transia. In the future, it will be a mysterious place controlled by Tris. This naturally requires real professionals to plan..
But what surprised Murphy was that Grandma Marianne was also on the construction site.！
Of course, the highly respected local nun came to offer an impromptu prayer to the workers who believe in Avalon..
But he always felt that there might be some unknown intersection between this sassy former witch hunter master and Professor Chen. Speaking of which, Sister Marianne, who was very sincere in her faith, was definitely a beauty when she was young..
Although I am old now, I can still see the charm of my youth. Gee, old intellectual Chen Tou is really discerning..
Murphy hid in the shadows and gave Professor Chen a thumbs up in a gossipy manner. Of course, no one saw this scene..
The Governor rushed to the Executive Yuan with a little gossip, and happened to meet Miriam returning to the office after a meeting. The Scarlet Consul did not accuse the Governor of abandoning his territory and going out to wander around. She took out a A large pile of documents was placed on the table. He drank tea and said to Murphy.：
“Sign it! These documents require your signature to take effect. You'd better read them carefully. Some of the upcoming decrees will be quite radical..”
“You can tell me the summary, Miriam.”
Murphy rolled his eyes and said：
“Haven't you learned how to be a humble social instrument after all this time?？”
“Well, I'm trying out Sir Humphrey's trick. Do you want me to comment on it by telling you some long and difficult sentences?？”
The Archon smiled, then shook his head and said：
“Well, I did prepare a summary, and I know you are pressed for time. In fact, most of the decrees are related to the upcoming war. To be precise, they are a wartime management system..
Thanks to Mr. Crow's activity, the administrative team and I were able to draw enough inspiration from the political wisdom of foreigners. We designed a simple wartime mechanism, including recruiting all handicraft workshops and craftsmen in the territory and apprentices, and intends to take this opportunity to complete the formal formation of the 'Transcian Handicraft Association'.
In addition, a large amount of transportation capacity must be mobilized for transportation between Scarlet Keep, Stromgarde, the Farm District, and Bataxin City. At the same time, militiamen must be mobilized to form a transportation team specifically responsible for transporting supplies to the Maginot Line..
Once such a government order is issued, it means that Transia will temporarily suspend the construction process and devote all its manpower to military preparations..
I've sent out a call to arms to the mountain tribes.
The current reaction of the elders is not enthusiastic, but they have indeed assembled an army of 3,000 mountain people and a 300-man Wind Eagle Air Cavalry to assist the defense line. In terms of the total number of mountain people, this The support is quite strong..
Judging from the current early mobilization of the five core farms and Stromgarde, the locals are very enthusiastic about supporting the war.！
Obviously they do not intend to accept the fate of their ancestors being ravaged by jackals, and intend to follow the powerful Governor to carry out a resolute and thorough resistance. In layman's terms, the people's support can be used！”
“Don't just tell the good news, Miriam, tell the bad news..”
Murphy said without looking up while signing and sealing the document.：
“There must be something bad, right?？”
“Yes, and quite a few.”
Miriam took a sip of tea and whispered：
“The problem of deserters was very serious, especially in the camps of the Maginot Line and several other ongoing projects. Those die-hard soldiers in East Prussia planned many escapes. Their escapes made the Masons Brotherhood Workers are also experiencing instability.
Just the day before yesterday, an entire small team disappeared en masse while on work..
The good news is that Knight Portman personally went out with the militia and captured them yesterday, and Lord Crow has also given us a simplified version of the Provisional Criminal Law..
The bad news is that many people are pleading with the workers, thinking they are just confused..”
“So, what are you going to do?？”
Murphy asked, but Miriam did not answer. She just looked in the direction of the Scarlet Castle trading area, where several gallows had been erected..
After several seconds, she said：
“The trial takes place this afternoon！
The two foremen and the soldiers who instigated their escape will be hanged. The other workers will be organized into punishment camps and sent to the Maginot Line. If they can survive three battles, they will regain their innocent identities..
Judging from the trench warfare casualty rate I read on the forum, the number of people who can regain their identity is probably less than one-tenth..”
“Well, simply and neatly.”
Murphy says：
“Just not very humane”
“Are you mocking the idealistic, stupid and naive me back then?？”
Miriam put down her tea cup and smiled, she turned around and said：
“Rulers desire the awe of their people, which is the most perfect state, but if both are not possible, then fear is more useful than respect, especially in times of war..
I have sent a request to General Winterwolf and Field Marshal to second all the prison inmates in Kafhoka and East Prussia to the front line. They welcomed this and praised my wisdom. Therefore, Lord Kudel There will be an additional punishment camp with tens of thousands of people..
The premise is that the Black Disaster Army doesn't advance near the defense line so quickly..
Finally, I would like to offer a 'War Amnesty' this week in the name of the Governor to the armed blood servants currently working on several construction sites and those who have performed outstandingly in support.
While granting them the official status of Transia, they will be incorporated into the reserve force of the People's Army. According to Lord Kudel's opinion, I will try my best to prepare about 30,000 innocent manpower for Maxim to complete the People's Army. The official formation of the army in the black disaster.
Finally, I have a small question.”
The Scarlet Archon glanced at Murphy, and she whispered：
“The three thousand people Maxim brought to the front line can't possibly return to their hometown as humans, right?？”
Murphy asked, shrugging.：
“So you also think this is cruel? There's no need to hide it, Miriam. You know, Kudel almost got into a fight with me over this matter..”
“No, I don't think it's cruel, I even have a new understanding.”
Miriam looked down at her palms and said：
“Perhaps that is the fate of Transians. We always feel that we are resisting, but 400 years have painted this land with an eternal background. The history and tradition of vampires have been bound to this land forever. together.
We used to think that was a bad thing
But now may be an opportunity to turn the dark stories of the past into a sacrifice that can be sung through a war that is destined to go down in history..
Perhaps one day, actively choosing to become a vampire will no longer be an act of contempt.！
I finally understand the big plan you once talked about’.”
She walked to Murphy, stretched out her hand towards Murphy, and said firmly：
“Give me a jar of source blood, just a small jar.”
“Um？”
Murphy suddenly raised his head and looked at Miriam, who looked resolute. He said in surprise：
“You have sworn before that you will never choose to become a vampire in this life. You think that is a compromise with fate and that it is trampling on your ambitions..”
“I said before that I would never serve a vampire..”
Miriam rolled her eyes and said：
“But haven't I begun to enjoy the power of ruling a land in the shadow of a vampire? People change, Murphy.
But I'm not bowing to fate.
I mean, if men die in battle and women must take up the sword, then I will take your place as the last guardian and general of this land..
this is my city！
If I don't give everything for it, what qualifications do I have to enjoy everything I have now？
You have an army, Murphy, and I'm their commander..
If you have to ask why, I will answer you with a sentence I learned on the forum. Becoming a vampire is undoubtedly a curse of fate, but we Transians will not be knocked down by the curse. On the contrary, we will Turn this curse into strength！
This ravaged land will never allow anything to be taken away from itself again! And if we want to win, we have to offer sacrifices
Just start with me.”
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