Being a knight is not easy

Chapter 345 Evaluation Committee

After a moment of contemplation, the representative of the Southern Nobles, Justin, said, "Viscount Wilke, your proposal is indeed novel, but it may also lead to cumbersome procedures and a lot of time consumption."

Our allied forces can't keep waiting here; the Central Plains won't give us much time to do these things slowly."

Viscount Wilke nodded: "Lord Lesteen is right. So we must act quickly. I suggest that the selection committee complete its review of the candidates within three days."

The election of the vice-leader was also held at the same time. We must improve efficiency while ensuring fairness and impartiality.

The representatives from the Eastern Territory exchanged glances, and Earl Anthony stepped forward, saying, "Viscount Wilke, we in the Eastern Territory agree with your proposal. However, we hope that the interests of the Eastern Territory will be fully considered in this process. After all, we are also part of the Allied Forces."

Viscount Wilke replied politely, “Of course, the interests of the Eastern Territory will be fully protected, just like those of the other territories.”

"Gentlemen, we now face tremendous opportunities, but also numerous challenges. Only through a sound institutional arrangement can our allied forces unleash their full potential and successfully conquer the Central Plains."

After hearing Viscount Wilke's explanation, the other nobles fell into deep thought.

While this proposal has brought some new perspectives, there are also many details that require further discussion.

The conference room erupted into another heated discussion as all parties weighed the pros and cons and considered the impact of Viscount Wilke's proposal on themselves.

Viscount Wilke and Marquis Sonata exchanged a glance; they understood.

Given the current strength of the Eastern Territory and its position within the alliance, vying for the position of alliance leader is simply a pipe dream.

However, the position of vice leader is different. Although this position does not have as much power as the leader, it still has a certain say in the alliance's decision-making and can receive a considerable share of the benefits after the war.

Therefore, Count Anthony wanted to compete for it.

The request that Viscount Wilke just made is actually very simple and easy to understand: he wants to contribute money and effort.

His demand, though seemingly straightforward, hits the core issue of the coalition's formation.

In war, the investment of both manpower and material resources is crucial, as it directly relates to the outcome of the war and the distribution of post-war benefits.

It's about seeing which side has the most troops and the strongest fighting force. This is a consideration of military strength.

A strong army is the guarantee of victory in war, and the size and combat effectiveness of the army directly affect the situation on the battlefield.

Families or forces with large armies and elite soldiers will naturally have more say in the coalition.

As for the quantity of military equipment and food, since the Allied powers would take the lion's share after the war, the initial investment would naturally be greater.

Military equipment and provisions are the material basis of war. Sufficient weapons and equipment can make soldiers more effective on the battlefield, while sufficient provisions can ensure the army's sustained combat capability.

Marquis Lesteen frowned and said, "According to this requirement, although our southern territory is wealthy, our army may not be as large as that of the north."

Upon hearing this, Marquis Langjing smiled smugly: "The warriors of our northern border are all skilled in battle, and our army is quite large, but we may still need to make further preparations in terms of military equipment."

Viscount Wilke watched the discussion and secretly made his own plans.

While this proposal may seem fair, each faction will weigh the pros and cons based on its own circumstances.

He also intends to gain the maximum benefit in this power struggle.

Marquis Sonata gently nudged his arm and whispered, "Viscount, it seems this proposal has already stirred their competitive spirit. Let's see how they perform now."

Viscount Wilke nodded slightly, a hint of anticipation in his eyes. Lady Aishar remained composed throughout, seated in a corner of the conference room, elegant and at ease.

Her gaze swept calmly over the crowd, a faint smile playing on her lips.

Her Bauhinia Merchant Guild has spread throughout the entire kingdom, and its flags can be seen flying everywhere, from the bustling capital to remote border towns.

In terms of economic strength, she is undoubtedly number one.

Her wealth is like a bottomless river, flowing endlessly and nourishing her vast business empire.

Not to mention that they have now acquired the complete planting technology for purple gourds. In less than two years, the Bauhinia Organization will become the kingdom's largest food supplier.

This advantage is like a sharp sword, giving her more confidence in this struggle for interests.

The potential of the purple gourd is not merely that of a crop, but rather that of a key to controlling the kingdom's food supply.

The Marquis of Langking and the Marquis of Lesteen began to reveal their family fortunes in an attempt to gain the upper hand.

Marquis Langjing stood up, his tall figure seemingly carrying the biting cold wind of the North.

"My northern border can mobilize 300,000 elite soldiers, and we have ample military equipment, enough to sustain a long war." His voice was loud and full of confidence.

Marquis Lesteen was not to be outdone. He rose gracefully and said, "Although my Southern Territory has slightly fewer soldiers, we can still muster 250,000. However, our wealth can be quickly converted into military equipment and provisions. Moreover, our Southern Territory soldiers are well-trained and skilled in various tactics." As he spoke, he looked at Marquis Langjing with a provocative gaze.

The evaluation committee began by assessing the chips of the two players.

The committee members carefully recorded the conditions proposed by both sides and weighed each factor meticulously.

This evaluation process is rigorous and complex, much like a delicate balance scale, where even the slightest difference can affect the final result.

Mrs. Aishar naturally became the chairperson of the evaluation committee.

After all, she had business interests throughout the entire kingdom, and she was very familiar with the situation of various forces.

Her fairness and wisdom have earned her widespread recognition, and in this crucial position, she will decide the fate of the candidates for leader and deputy leader.

At the same time, it was stated that the Western Territory would not join the competition for leadership, which pleased the nobles of both the Northern and Southern Territories.

The nobles in both the north and south felt a great weight lifted from their hearts upon hearing this news.

They had initially worried that the West would interfere in the conflict, but now that the West had made its stance clear, they could focus more on their own competition.

The nobles of the North and South were satisfied, but the nobles of the East began to live in fear.

The nobles of the Eastern Territory realized that since the Western Territory was not participating in the struggle for leadership, they would inevitably turn their attention to the last vice-leader.

They were already at a disadvantage in this struggle, and the addition of the Western Territory would undoubtedly make their hopes even more remote.

A representative from the Eastern Territory nervously rubbed his hands together and whispered to his companion, "This is troublesome. If the Western Territory participates in the competition for the vice-leader, we'll have little chance."

Count Anthony nodded helplessly, his eyes filled with worry.

(End of this chapter)