Necromancer, summoning 055? What the heck?

Chapter 371 Political and Military Reforms: A Myriad of Issues
Building the Torch Vanguard Team is Chen Mo's top priority.

Dongxia created its super form, so that any scattered troops or overwhelmed people could immediately find their backbone as long as one person stood up and shouted: "I am the vanguard."

With three or more Torch Vanguard members, organizational reconstruction can be completed on the spot.

This is the pinnacle of human organizational power. Even though there are always some flaws and impurities, you have to admit that in most critical moments, the first to step up are those great idealists among them.

The one in the Vast Ocean Territory will be a torch in the novice stage, requiring continuous growth.

The criteria for the first batch of Torch Vanguard members were very simple.

Those selected must have rendered meritorious service to the territory and received clear commendation.

The list is readily available and there is basically nothing to dispute.

For example, Helan, the chief councilor of the territory, is not only an "advanced individual" every year, but has also led the "advanced collective" to achieve this honor multiple times!
An absolute veteran of the vanguard.

Take Makaga for example. He left the "Torch Youth Corps" due to his age, but the dense array of gleaming medals hanging from his body to his horse's body is enough to prove that he will undoubtedly be a core member of the Torch Vanguard Team.

Take Norton Ironbrow, for example. He is the holder of the No. 0001 work badge in the Xuan Shui Industrial Zone. He is a dwarf blacksmith master who dares to glare at the lord. He has been selected as an advanced worker in the Han Hai for two years and a model worker in the territory three times. With such qualifications, who can compare to him except for the big factory director of the restoration factory?
Another example is flowing frost.

There's no need to give examples. Every time the lord encounters danger, Deputy Commander Liushuang and the young prince are always by his side, protecting and ensuring the lord's safety in a timely manner!

As for how the danger came about, that's none of your business!
These were all seasoned and loyal guards of the lord, and without a doubt, they became the first batch of torchbearer vanguard members.

Of course, there are also some who have made great contributions, but their service time in the territory is still short and they need further training.

For example, Brigade Commander Galen has been able to lead the defense forces to undertake important cold weapon assault missions on numerous occasions, which has earned him the lord's full trust and earned him his first medal. However, it has only been a short time since then.

Therefore, he was included in the reserve vanguard team.

Although it was a preliminary award, it was already an extremely rare honor in the current Han Hai Territory. Galen held the small torch badge and couldn't help but feel excited.

Then he saw that Hamon across from him was also overjoyed as he accepted a badge.
What? He's preparing something too?

Indeed, although Hamon had only been there a short time since his surrender, he had first killed the orc servant, the false commander Torika, then stopped the orcs from retreating at Liao Pass, and then fought a tough battle at White Wave Beach, leaving all the officers wounded. That's how the "Return to Righteousness Army" came to be.

Not only Hamon himself, but also more than a dozen of his generals, including Brin, were qualified to be reserve vanguard members.

Perhaps because Galen's gaze was too intense, Hamon turned his head and gave Galen, who was staring intently at him, a "friendly" smile.

He knew, of course, what "gallon" meant, but at that moment, he had no time to care.

In this new system, there is so much for him to study and learn; not having been to Gongdelin is a huge disadvantage.

In addition to the aforementioned official and reserve team members, there are also some friendly individuals outside the team, such as Master Anthony of the Magic Society, a foreign academician from Dongxia, and Priest Farrell, who is known as the Junior Bishop of Hanhai. Although these people are not team members, it is a matter of personal choice, and Hanhai Territory has given them the same respect as the vanguard team members.

Afterwards, the lord announced the assessment criteria for reserve members to become official members, as well as the application process for becoming vanguard members, and gave his final heartfelt words of advice.

"Remember, in team member selection, it is better to have fewer but better members; if a team member violates the rules, the punishment will be doubled!"

"We hope that you can become torches that guide the light, dare to take responsibility, and strive to be the best!"

"Let this spark of hope spread from the vast sea to all six counties and two districts, burning away ignorance and oppression, and illuminating this glorious road!"

With the vanguard team's affairs concluded, the next step on the meeting agenda is another round of military reforms in the Han Hai region.

The rapid expansion of the controlled area and the significant adjustments to the administrative divisions forced Han Hai to reorganize its troops once again.

The new forces are divided into a three-tier system. The first tier is the reorganized and completely transformed "Summer Moon Alliance Field Army".

The reason it is described as a complete transformation is that these soldiers of the Hanhai are generally highly educated and politically astute; what they lack is practical experience. Every battle they fight is a huge leap forward for them.

The field legion is based on the four main brigades of the Hanhai Army. Through rigorous selection, the most elite fresh blood is added, the best tactical weapons are provided, the most rigorous training is given, and the most dangerous areas are guarded.

They are the sharp sword and spear of the Han Hai Territory, specializing in strategic offensives and large-scale battles.

The reorganized Summer Moon Field Army was divided into two strategic directions, north and south. The northern front was largely stationed in Dingshan County to deter the main orc tribes in the north; the southern front was lightly defended in Hanhai City to deal with a possible invasion by the Green Pine Kingdom.

As for Tianshuang City, which was once heavily fortified, Chen Mo reported a major decision.

"We don't want Skyfrost City anymore."

A low gasp filled the hall, and Chen Mo raised his hand to suppress the subtle commotion.

“I know that many of us here come from Cloud Mist Territory and Sky Frost City, and we are somewhat reluctant to leave.”

"However, we must concentrate our efforts on major tasks and shed our burdens to move forward!"

The screen switched to the west side, and Chen Mo tapped heavily on the map.

"The location of Tianshuang City in the East Gate is vulnerable to enemies on all sides and leaks everywhere. The reason we built this city at all costs was because it was truly indefensible."

"To the west lies the Green Pine Kingdom, which could launch an attack at any moment. During the last attack, Skyfrost City fell twice. Although there was an element of our deliberate luring strategy, Skyfrost City's lack of strategic depth was very obvious when faced with a large army carrying siege weapons."

"To the east, the orcs come every now and then. Although they pose a limited threat to the city, the surrounding farmland, fortified villages, and trade routes can only be watched helplessly as the enemy ravages them."

"To some extent, the reason we forcibly built Tianshuang City at Dongguanling was because Hanhai couldn't support the tens of thousands of citizens relocated from Yunwu Territory, so we had to implement this temporary transitional plan. Now, with the six counties of Bailu, we can completely get rid of this burden!"

The territorial officials from Skyfrost City nodded in agreement. Although they were somewhat reluctant to part with it, as those directly involved, they had the most thorough understanding of Skyfrost City's predicament.

Year after year we defend, and every moment we're on edge.

Looking at it from a different perspective, once you move out of that situation, the world suddenly becomes vast and boundless.

From now on, the four battlegrounds of Dongguan are open to any Green Pine orcs, whoever wants to come or go as they please. We're not going to cater to them anymore!

Everyone unanimously expressed their high recognition and full agreement with the commander-in-chief's visionary leadership.

Of course, only a few people, such as Liushuang and Helan, knew that the northward migration of the Tianshuang City human race also served to disrupt the population structure by mixing in some unsavory elements.

The six prefectures and two districts of Bailu are predominantly inhabited by native orcs and humans. It will take a considerable amount of time to educate them. Before assimilation is complete, the Hanhai Territory is actually in a situation where a small number of people control a large number of people.

By deploying tens of thousands of people from Tianshuang City who have already received years of education under the Hanhai system, especially by occupying some of the grassroots executive positions, we can greatly strengthen our control over these areas.

With the field army deployed, the next step is the second-tier force of Han Hai, the reorganized Han Hai National Defense Army.

From "defense force" to "national defense force," a single word change brings about a vast transformation.

The National Defense Force is primarily armed with cold weapons, supplemented by a certain number of ocean-based thermal weapons. Its regular role is homeland defense, and it will cooperate with the field army to conduct operations abroad when necessary.

After all, the territory is so much larger, and there are still many unstable factors in the area, requiring a strong local garrison force.

Galen's First Brigade of the Han Hai Defense Army, along with Hamon's Guiyi Army, were temporarily incorporated into the Han Hai Defense Army. Galen's First Brigade, comprising three regiments, was transferred to Ning'an County, primarily to defend against orc tribes and half-orc bandits in the northeast.

Hamon's Guiyi Army was reorganized into the Third Brigade of the National Defense Army, stationed in Pingjiang County. They were tasked with monitoring the orc tribes to the west and keeping a close eye on the movements in the Razorfen Downs.

Indeed, after Chen Mo captured the orcs' northern camp, he voluntarily relinquished control of Qishan Pass, leaving the gates unblocked and the roads unobstructed. Orcs could still move south, humans north, dwarves could still trade, and the Divine Court could still spread their religion.

Chen Mo has a deep understanding of the essence of the art of "abandoning" and "accepting" in Dongxia.

Below the National Defense Force is the third-level force of the Han Hai Territory: the militia reserve force.

According to the military deployment of this meeting, each county must organize military training covering the entire population during the off-season for farming, and complete the organization of militia teams in each settlement area, so that everyone can fight and the whole population is a soldier.

A permanent force will be selected from the militia to be responsible for local security patrols. In the future, outstanding members of the militia reserve will be transferred to the Hanhai National Defense Army, and outstanding units of the Hanhai National Defense Army will be promoted to the Xiayue Field Army. Veterans in the field army and national defense army who are too old, injured, or disabled and must leave the front line will be transferred to guide the militia reserve or join local management, forming an orderly personnel flow cycle.

Of course, perfecting this massive system is not something that can be done overnight; it will take a considerable amount of time. Before it is fully formed and capable of withstanding external storms, Chen Mo has ingeniously placed an "insurance" measure in the heart of the White Deer Plain.

He carried out a major overhaul of the "Black Mouth" swamp.

This is a vast, muddy, labyrinthine jungle wetland, with shrubs growing in the water and tall trees standing tall. The terrain is complex and easy to defend, but difficult to attack.

Those wild boar-like orcs who liked to play in the mud in the water once caused great trouble for the cleanup work in the Vast Ocean Territory.

When the "Black Mouth" tribe launched its attack on Xuanshui City, it suffered as many as 7,000 casualties from the cat tribe's trench defenses and elaborate fire attacks. For a medium-sized tribe like this, this was a devastating blow, and it even brought them to the brink of extinction.

However, with only a few remaining remnants of their army, they managed to create countless troubles for the Han Hai Territory by relying on this swamp, completely hindering the Han Hai Territory's offensive. As a result, the Han Hai elite troops could only advance inch by inch by wading through the water.

In the end, it was in the final battle in the south that, after the public trial at Liao Pass and the execution of Warlord Grum, some of the orcs of the "Longtooth" tribe, seeing that the situation was hopeless, turned to become collaborators, and finally captured the "Blackmouth" swamp.

After the war ended, the remnants of the "Black Mouth" tribe were cleared out, but what to do with the swamp sparked some minor controversy within the army.

There's really no need to control it; swamps aren't farmland, and their yields are very low.

Regardless, it is extremely easy for it to become a hiding place for orc or half-orc bandits. Such examples are common on both Earth and other planets.

The General Staff recommended controlling the main entrances and arranging for members of the "White Deer Restoration Society" familiar with this type of swampy terrain to conduct regular patrols.

However, after a little thought, Chen Mo chose the whole big job.

He arranged for professionals to conduct a comprehensive survey of the entire swamp area, and after drawing up a detailed topographic map, he selected the largest lake area and began to arrange for its transformation.

The first step is to complete the underwater seepage prevention project.

Divers, equipped with various detection devices from Dongxia, marked out areas with high soil permeability that might be connected to groundwater. Engineering troops then laid out seepage-proof isolation layers and reinforced the lake shore.

The second step is to arrange for a large amount of seawater to be dried and used for salt production at Hailuokou.

Because this salt is not intended for consumption and does not require impurity removal or fine purification, it is highly efficient. With the assistance of electrical equipment and magicians, the salt fields can be harvested almost every day.

These coarse salt deposits, along with the salt deposits shoveled from the Han Hai Territory, were continuously sent to the "Black Mouth" swamp and poured into this lake area.

The salinity was set at 32 parts per thousand, and a large amount of calcium, magnesium, potassium and other ions were added to basically reproduce the composition of seawater in the starry world.

Once the water quality meets the standards, it's time to invite marine life to move in.

That's right, Lord Chen Mo created a saltwater lake in the middle of the White Deer Plain and used it as a land-based military camp for the sea tribes.

Princess Cersei, who was invited to inspect and visit, personally went into the water to experience the water quality and gave it a very high rating. When Chen Mo invited the "Daughter of the Tides" to name the lake, she happily carved the two characters "Wang Hai" (望海, meaning "Looking at the Sea") on the stone pillar.

I don't know if they wanted to look out to the sea from here, or if this was a piece of land and sea that embodied the Naga's ambitions.

Chen Mo arranged for this "spiritual fortress" to be erected at the most conspicuous entrance to the Great Lake, with the flags of the Summer Moon Alliance and the Vast Ocean Territory raised next to it.

It's not that I discriminate against sea creatures, it's just that sea creatures, who spend their lives in the water, don't have flags or anything like that...

Subsequently, in order to further optimize the environment, Han Hai Ling also worked closely with Hai Zu to transplant a large number of seagrass, algae and corals here, and arranged various water quality monitoring devices and oxygen delivery equipment.

With everything prepared, the Naga set up an entire legion of Guardians here, 15,000 elite warriors.

To the north of "Wanghai" lies Dingshan County, to the west Pingjiang County, and to the south Xuanshui Special Zone. If any of these places is attacked, the sea creatures can immediately mobilize and rush to the scene.

Moreover, because the water in "Wanghai" is saltwater, when the Naga tide sorcerers cast the [Water Flow Chariot] here, they can guide the tide to extend all the way along the land, and the sea creatures can follow this chariot to rush out for an extra ten kilometers, greatly shortening the Naga's deployment time and extending their combat radius.

The joint command group previously established by both sides has been formally upgraded to a permanent joint land and sea operations command, and plans to hold at least two joint land and sea military exercises within the year.

With this safeguard in place, Chen Mo was able to temporarily put his mind at ease and devote more energy to the construction of his territory.

The urgent task is to address the issue of racial balance.

Governing a multi-ethnic, old-system, and newly transformed territory is a major challenge for the Han Hai Territory.

Faced with this unfamiliar force and mysterious lord, the various tribes on the White Deer Plain are currently in a state of timid observation.

Human slaves were overjoyed, orc laborers watched with trepidation, while orcs, dwarves, and other "other races" were filled with both anticipation and fear.

They had to actively curry favor with their current master in order to survive under the new power's rule, while constantly worrying that the orcs would make a comeback and send them, the traitors, to hell.

The orcs have ruled this plain for far too long. At least until the next time, or even the time after that, the various tribes here will remain in a state of constant fear and trembling.

It will take a long enough time to gradually promote the policy of racial equality, and gradually eliminate the barriers and distinctions between races such as humans, beastmen, elves, and half-beasts, turning them all into "Hanhai people" and eventually "Xiayue people".

Chen Mo announced a series of preliminary measures: establishing a cross-racial civil coordination committee; implementing mixed-race classes in schools at all levels, ignoring racial distinctions, and mandating the use of the Han Hai common language, which is standard Dongxia language; deliberately downplaying racial labels in propaganda and emphasizing the common identity of the "Summer Moon Alliance"; and at the institutional level, explicitly abolishing all privileges or special clauses based on race...

Of course, there is also the crucial task of recruiting elite warriors from various races into the army of the Vast Ocean.

The "First Bailu Conference" had a seven-day agenda, during which a series of specific and daunting issues were raised, discussed, and revised.

Of course, the vast majority of decisions were made unilaterally by Lord Han Hai, since Chen Mo had an advisory group from another world behind him, which was much more reliable than the guys in front of him.

The White Deer Territory faces challenges such as literacy issues for the lower classes of humans and orcs, education for the school-age population, the dismantling of slavery, land and property distribution, and the selection and evaluation of territory officials.

After each day's meetings, Lord Chen Mo, overwhelmed with countless thoughts, rubbed his throbbing head and, under the bright moonlight, still had to sign off on documents one by one.

Outline for Promoting the "One Family Across the Vast Ocean" Ethnic Unity and Inclusiveness Publicity and Education Campaign Throughout the Territory

Implementation Plan for the "Torch Leading the Way" - A Touring Publicity Campaign to Promote the Outstanding Deeds of the Vanguard Team

"Draft Plan for Basic Literacy Work and the Popularization of Common Language in the Summer Moon Alliance"

"Guiding Opinions on the Construction and Publicity Content of Broadcasting Stations at All Levels in the Hanhai Ling Area"

"Transitional Measures for the Conversion of Existing Slaves in Bailu Plain"

Provisional Regulations on the Selection, Training and Assessment of Grassroots Civil Servants in the Hanhai Command

Opinions on Establishing a "Mobile Barefoot Doctor" System to Guarantee Primary Healthcare Services

Preliminary Construction Plan for Basic Road Repair and Postal Service System in Six Counties and Two Districts

"A Production and Resettlement Plan Based on Fixed Grazing and Farming for Orc and Half-Orc Tribes"

Several Ideas on the Resettlement, Transformation, and Integration of Members of the "White Deer Restoration Society" into the Local Governance System

……

Outside the window, the city of Xuanshui still had scattered lights in the night, and further away, the vast plains were immersed in slumber.

Chen Mo put down his pen, walked to the window, and looked at this territory that now belonged to him, yet was utterly unfamiliar to him.

The torch has been lit, the army is being rebuilt, the allies are in place, and the decrees are about to be implemented.

We'll wait until tomorrow!

(End of this chapter)