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Chapter 343 Hometown Tips: The Shadow of the Divine Contract - Pre-War Diplomacy
The war between the North and the Blackmouth Tribe was at most a small bonfire on the plains, and Chen Mo didn't care about it at all.

A mere vassal tribe of boar orcs, already crippled in the previous defense of Xuan Shui City—if the lord still needs to personally intervene, then Brigade Commander Macaga, who leads the First Field Brigade of the Vast Ocean, with its superior equipment, high morale, and "cheat code," might as well go buy a block of tofu and smash his head against it!
Uh, that's right, even tofu is available in Han Hai Ling now.

In the food industry, it can be said to be one of the earliest and most significant sectors in which Hanhailing connected with Lanxing Dongxia.

After all, ensuring that the lord eats nutritious food, is healthy, and is in a good mood has always been a concern for the elders in the family.

As a result, the lord's manor's small kitchen underwent several "revolutions".

The head chef currently in charge is a halfling master chef who was "exchanged" from a merchant caravan. This chef, with his nimble fingers and keen sense of taste, has already mastered three of the eight major cuisines after receiving online "special training" from Dongxia culinary experts—yes, the three that best suit the lord's taste!

In some culinary fields, even the chefs of Hanhai are a cut above the master chefs of the Blue Star world.

After all, there are no professional chefs on Earth, nor do they have ingredients like "Warcraft".

Of course, elders are concerned not only with their children's lives, but also with their careers.

Not long ago, Chen Mo submitted a progress report to his family on the recent work in Han Hai Territory, including internal reorganization, the integration of the Xia Yue Alliance, and military preparations on the northern and southern fronts.

It's clear that things haven't stopped at home for a moment; they held a meeting late into the night and replied to the email first thing the next morning.

They're all elderly people, what a tragedy!
If it weren't for the various [Life] type items from the elves that Chen Mo transported from the Starry World, the old men might not have been able to withstand it...

The letter is divided into three parts.

The first part is praise, praising from different angles and in different ways, praising to the skies.

Generally speaking, when elders in Dongxia evaluate their own outstanding children, they usually praise them behind their backs and criticize them to their faces. Even if they really can't find anything to criticize, they will still say things like "If there is something wrong, correct it; if there is nothing wrong, strive to do better" and "Be humble and keep up the good work!"
However, Chen Mo's situation is rather special. He is far away in another world, shouldering a heavy responsibility, and his very existence has irreplaceable strategic value for Dongxia.

Therefore, the elders in the family reached a tacit understanding: it's not easy for the child to work hard alone in a big city, so they should be affirmed and encouraged more!
The second part of the letter contains some suggestions regarding HanHaiLing's current work.

Regarding the "rectification campaign" that is now more than halfway through, the elders in the family subtly reminded me that the final stage is the most crucial, as those who are the most deeply hidden, the most resourceful, and the most stubborn will not sit idly by and wait to be eliminated.

Besides their potential attempts to evade responsibility, we must also be wary of their strategy of "muddling the waters," deliberately expanding the scope of the crackdown, creating wrongful convictions, and inciting widespread panic. This could turn a just purge into a chaotic infighting, allowing them to escape unscathed.

Regarding the establishment of the Summer Moon Alliance, the elders in the family believed that the collapse of the Stream Moon Federation had fully demonstrated the decay and backwardness of these tribal systems.

It is easy to break down an old world, but difficult to build a new one.

The process of integrating more than a dozen tribes with different customs, interests, and recently submitted into a new alliance with a certain degree of cohesion and centripetal force will inevitably be full of complexity and difficulty.

Don't be too hasty.

Dongxia's advice to Chen Mo was always perfectly measured and gentle. However, in the third part, the old man in the family showed a slight anxiety.

They couldn't help but be anxious, because according to Chen Mo's letter, the first phase of the military operation on the White Deer Plain, namely the attack on the Black Mouth Tribe, was imminent, and it might even have already escalated to the point of accidental clashes.

The old man in the family wrote with a hint of haste.

The punishment of the hostile orcs and the restoration of the White Deer Plains are timely, justified, and appropriate. We support all actions taken by the Vast Ocean Territory to safeguard its own rights.

However, we believe that other stakeholders with significant interests in the region should be given basic respect.

Before a large-scale war, we should fully explain the reasons to them, state our position, clearly express our attitude and bottom line, and strive for their understanding and support, so as to avoid unplanned unstable factors in the battlefield.

Specifically, on the two fronts of the Vast Ocean, both the White Deer Plain and the Green Pine Kingdom are clearly related to the interests of the Mist Moon Divine Court.

Currently, Han Hai Ling and Rainbow Holy City, under the umbrella of Wu Yue Divine Court, maintain a good cooperative relationship. It is recommended to take this opportunity to have a relatively frank communication with them.

On the one hand, they can learn each other's bottom lines, work together, and eliminate misunderstandings that may be caused by poor information flow, laying the foundation for a reasonable distribution of regional rights in the future;

On the other hand, and more importantly, it is to prevent Rainbow City, a potential "quasi-ally," from becoming passive, questioned, and weakened in its dealings with other political entities within its own borders due to Han Hai's military actions, ultimately forcing it to shift from a cooperative stance to confrontation.

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When he saw what lay ahead, Chen Mo was still a little resentful. "I'm strong enough, and I'm fighting the enemy. Why should I explain myself to the Divine Court?"
Does Dongxia need to consult with bald eagles before going to fight other nobody back on Earth?
Hey, you know what, it seems... to be true...

Chen Mo picked up the letter and read it again.

It's obvious that the elders in the family are giving such earnest advice because they hope I can avoid making some mistakes.

Take the White Deer Plain as an example. In this area, the gnomes' "Seven Luminaries Garland" merchant guild has a near-monopoly on trade. Therefore, fighting orcs will inevitably affect the interests of the gnomes, and in turn, the interests of the Mist Moon Divine Court.

This could very well provoke overt or covert interference from the Divine Court, or even a direct counterattack.

If we can communicate the situation in advance, clarify our position, or even go further and make arrangements for the distribution of benefits in advance, we may reduce a lot of resistance, or even turn it into an advantage for our side.

But this is not the most important.

In warfare, from a purely military perspective, secrecy and surprise are also very important. Even if there is no communication beforehand, there can be communication afterward.

However, from the perspective of Rainbow Holy City, which has a relatively good relationship with Han Hai Territory, it may suffer an extremely serious crisis of trust.

To help Chen Mo better understand this meaning, the old man in the family didn't hesitate to expose his own shortcomings, using the affairs of Dongxia as an example.

Take the previous fierce trade war as an example: both sides imposed tariffs, cut off the supply of core technologies, sanctioned related companies, and blocked key resources...

At its most intense, government orders were changed overnight, especially by the president of the Bald Eagle, who demonstrated the ability to "turn his back faster than flipping through a book." A preliminary consensus that had just been reached could be completely overturned by a single tweet from him.

Who was injured the most?
From the final macroeconomic results, Dongxia withstood the pressure, maintained the stability of its national economy, and even completed some upgrades of its industrial structure under pressure; Bald Eagle, with its financial hegemony and technological advantages, gained some practical benefits and reaped a wave of smaller allies, and the situation was acceptable.

The real casualties were among the "moderates," or "appeasement faction," within Dongxia who had once harbored illusions about the bald eagle and advocated resolving differences through concessions and cooperation.

Every time the bald eagle goes back on its word, it's like cutting them in the back.

Once the trade war is over, no one will believe them anymore. In fact, some of them will have to be even more radical than the radicals of the past in order to protect themselves!
Looking back on the past, there are countless lessons to be learned!

"The final break between East China and the Red Eagle was sown when the Red Eagle deliberately provoked the conflict on the peninsula without informing East China. Even though the two sides later enjoyed a honeymoon period of close relations, the pro-Bear faction in East China completely lost its foothold the moment it heard the news of the conflict on the peninsula!"

"It's a tragedy that pains loved ones and pleases enemies!"

Please reconsider!

Chen Mo put away the letter and gently slapped his forehead.

She's still a bit young, but luckily there's someone in charge at home.

"Please, Heran, convene the council! Please, High Priest Farrell! Please, Priest Avery!"

Just one hour later, Archbishop Ryan Moonsong of Rainbow City received an urgent communication from the Temple of the Vast Ocean. Another hour passed, and after some urgent consultations, Archbishop Ryan Moonsong, along with several high-ranking priests, used the [Shadow of Divine Contract] created by the temple's superior divine grace to hold a remote meeting with the Lord of the Vast Ocean.

This marks the first direct contact between two leaders who have long admired each other.

Given that divine grace was being depleted, Archbishop Ryan quickly exchanged a few pleasantries before getting to the point.

"Lord Chen Mo, we are very grateful that you were willing to inform us and share such important information before taking military action. The high priests of the Holy City and I are all ears."

Chen Mo put down his teacup, opened his notebook, and cleared his throat.

"The essence of military operations is secrecy; there's no reason to tell other countries about them!"

"However, Rainbow Holy City has maintained a good cooperative relationship with the Vast Ocean Territory for so long. What I find most unforgettable is that they brought our Princess Liushuang out of the then perilous Cloud Mist Territory."

"I cannot ignore this favor, so after much thought, I have decided to inform your side."

Sitting to the side, Liu Shuang blushed slightly, twirled a strand of hair with her fingers, and let it fall down to cover her eyes.

It wasn't that she was shy. As the deputy commander-in-chief of the highest military command, she attended every military meeting. Although she didn't express her opinions much, she could still understand what was being said.

The last meeting was just yesterday, and there was no notification to the Misty Moon Divine Court at all. It's not like Chen Mo had insomnia last night and suddenly remembered that he had someone named Liu Shuang...

Clearly, they're using me as a front to deceive people again...

The little white bird, "Xiao Xiaobai," which was dozing on Chen Mo's shoulder, suddenly felt a chill coming from somewhere.

It shook its head and tried to sense that something unpleasant was about to happen to its lord host.

But... it doesn't seem to be time to open my eyes yet...

Should I call the police? Why do I have this inexplicable feeling that calling the police might not be good for my "bird life"?
Never mind, silence is golden...

Chen Mo's voice was unhurried, pausing occasionally to give High Priest Farrell ample time to translate.

"My principle has always been: I will not attack unless attacked!"

"But if someone bullies me, I can't just sit back and do nothing; I'll definitely retaliate."

"Recently, three people have caused me trouble."

Chen Mo extended three fingers of his left hand and pressed down one finger with his right hand.

"The Xiyue Alliance, knowing that I was helping civilians, has gone mad and started a massacre!"

"Then, they actually sent an elite team led by a high-ranking mage to assassinate me!"

"I've already retaliated for this. I'm a magnanimous person, so I don't plan to hold it against you anymore!"

Archbishop Ryan's eye twitched slightly.

The Emperor of Xiyue is gone, the royal family is either dead or captured, the thirteen tribes have become the followers of Hanhai, and the federal government has been wiped out. What a magnanimous heart!
Chen Mo pressed down with another finger.

"In the north, as you may know, I helped a cat tribe in the White Deer Plains, that is, the 'Shadow Claw' tribe. I found them a place to settle down there, which is Xuan Shui City."

"Why did we help those kittens? Because our Princess Liushuang has a trace of cat blood. She is soft-hearted and kind, and cannot bear to see her fellow cats being wantonly slaughtered by wild boar beastmen."

“Since she brought it up, I naturally have to take care of it.”

Liu Shuang buried her head in her chest, covering her face with her long hair.

"Little White" trembled again and shrank its neck even further.

Chen Mo snorted coldly: "However, some time ago, while I was busy dealing with territory affairs, the 'Black Mouth' tribe under the Wild Boar Beastmen launched a surprise attack on Xuan Shui City. The Cat Clan suffered heavy casualties, and the economic losses were incalculable!"

"I have already arranged for my human forces to directly intervene in the battle of White Deer Plain. Punishing the 'Black Mouth' tribe is the first step, and the mastermind behind it all, 'Long Tooth,' will not escape either!"

On the other side of the [Shadow of Divine Contract], the priests' faces all changed color.

A bishop from Rainbow City couldn't sit still any longer, but was restrained by another priest beside him.

"Let him finish speaking!"

After Farrell finished translating, Chen Mo pressed down with his third finger, and his voice suddenly rose a notch.

"The Kingdom of Green Pine Trees!"

"Destroying Cloud Mist Territory first not only severed the foundation of my Vast Ocean, but also repeatedly besieged my Flowing Frost!"

"They've organized bandit gangs to press in, arranged spies to harass us, and launched a three-pronged attack with 100,000 troops from Zircon Territory! Every time, they're aiming to overthrow Han Hai!"

"They should also be held responsible for the assassination attempt on me in Fallen Feather Canyon!"

"Too much deception! Too much deception!"

"I plan to mobilize the military forces of the Vast Ocean Territory and Frost City, and also notify the Elven race and the thirteen divisions of the Summer Moon Alliance to reorganize their armies and launch a full-scale attack on those scumbags of the Green Pine Kingdom, to settle their blood debts properly!"

"Considering that the Divine Court seems to have a good relationship with the Green Pine Kingdom, I've come to give you a heads-up in advance to avoid any unnecessary misunderstandings!"

"absurd!"

One of the priests finally couldn't hold back any longer and stood up in anger.

"Our Divine Court has been building its strength in the south for nearly a century, and it has finally achieved this situation. Yet you first destroyed Xiyue, and now you want to ruin Green Pine. How can this be..."

Ryan Tsukuyomi's face instantly darkened, as if shrouded in frost. The old bishop sternly rebuked, "Sit down! No one may speak without permission!"

On the other end of the [Shadow of Divine Contract], after hearing Helan's low translation, Chen Mo not only did not get angry, but instead revealed a slightly mocking smile on his face.

The young lord slowly leaned back in his chair, adopting a languid posture.

“You’ve probably misunderstood something. I’m only telling you this out of consideration for our friendship and for the sake of High Priest Farell!”

"This is a notice."

"It's not an application!"

(End of this chapter)