Necromancer, summoning 055? What the heck?

Chapter 415 First Stop of the Visit: Xibailu
The effect of education is subtle, gradual, natural, and unstoppable.

Just like spring rain seeping into parched land, you can't see how it permeates the soil, but when you look back, the ground is covered with tender shoots breaking through the soil in an instant.

In the year 1431 of the Celestial Calendar, three years after the Summer Moon Alliance, the first phase of the pilot project in the Han Hai Lin Hai County was successfully completed.

Based on reports from the north confirming that the orcs had once again abandoned their autumn hunt at this time of year, Lord Chen Mo gave an order, and the new policies were fully implemented across the White Deer Plain.

To fill the management gap, Hanhai has invested in personnel reserves in three areas.

The first part consists of administrative management personnel whom Han Hai has selected and trained from various sources over the past period to prepare for the large-scale development of the territory.

These people included early inhabitants of the territory, graduates from schools, and outstanding grassroots staff. After several months of intensive training, they were deployed to the vast land of White Deer Plain.

The second part consists of a new batch of bidders sent by various countries and forces.

This group of people is larger in number, larger in scale, and more complex in composition. Therefore, Hanhailing has prepared a longer training period and, based on the lessons learned from the first phase, has conducted a more detailed screening and selection of new trainees.

Of course, there are still spies and spies from rivals, but it doesn't matter, Bai Lu's momentum is now established.

The third part consists of the people of Linhai County who have undergone profound transformation in the past period.

They were the best among the first batch of freed slaves.

Although, by comparison, most of the people selected to receive training in Xuanshui City were far superior to the slaves and slave children in Linhai County in terms of average IQ, cultural level, learning speed, and comprehensive ability, the difference was roughly equivalent to that between a key high school and a vocational high school.

However, in terms of loyalty, the group of people that Linhai County handed over to the lord after completing the institutional reform were far superior to everyone else.

Therefore, these people were assigned to positions that were not low-ranking at all; on the contrary, they occupied many core and crucial roles, such as security, warehousing, and communications.

When the list was announced, there was a great deal of discussion in Xuan Shui City, which served as the training base. Some bureaucrats from Xi Yue whispered among themselves, "Isn't it absurd to let people who can't even speak properly be promoted to such high positions?"

Then, he was met with a merciless rebuttal from the students of Linhai County: "I can give everything for the lord, even to the point of death. Can you do that?"

In short, this multi-dimensional personnel composition gives the alliance great flexibility in personnel management.

This also marks the beginning of the "Imperial Examination System" in Han Hai. Those with good grades and loyalty can rise from the bottom of society to a position that was once reserved for noble lords. This demonstration effect is enough to drive most of the people in the territory crazy.

Today, in addition to the original six counties and two districts, the Bailu Plain has added five counties and one district north of the Huanyan River. As the government machinery of the alliance turns in full swing, this grand reform has officially become the basic policy of the entire Xiayue Alliance and the Hanhai Direct District.

Of course, there is a big difference between a local pilot program and a full rollout, especially given the close attention from other forces. Han Hai has implemented such a large-scale policy, so it needs to clarify things to these nominally friendly forces in the surrounding area.

Hanhai is carrying out internal revolution; it does not export revolution to other countries.

Don't panic!
While expressing our stance, we should also engage in deeper exchanges of interests with other forces to reduce external pressure through shared interests.

Based on the above considerations, Chen Mo planned a grand overseas visit.

Strictly speaking, this is the first time Chen Mo has undertaken a formal foreign visit as the leader of his territory since becoming the Lord of the Vast Ocean.

Since becoming a lord, Chen Mo has only left his directly controlled territory twice.

One time, in order to recruit the necromancers of the Valley of Exile, Chen Mo traveled to the Silver Duchy under the escort of the fleet. On the way, he met the Tide Maiden of the Naga Sea Clan. In Silver, he met the city lord of Molten City.

On another occasion, in order to obtain the core of the Fallen Feather Canyon ruins and create a stable nest for his hometown of Dongxia that could produce spirit crystals, Chen Mo personally led a team to Xiyue. After being ambushed, he had no choice but to quickly travel in and out of Xiyue's capital, Yingxue City.

After that, Lord Chen Mo wandered back and forth between the desert and the White Deer Plain, never venturing out again.

For Han Hai, the safety of his lord is paramount.

However, as time went by, and as the area controlled by Han Hai grew larger, the population increased, the military strength increased, and the influence grew, Chen Mo's safety became more and more secure.

A mere pioneering lord could be trampled on by any viscount or baron, but the current chairman of the Summer Moon Alliance is a guest of honor in any country.

Faced with the current situation of the starry sky, Chen Mo thought it over carefully and felt that he needed to make this trip.

To secure a more favorable environment for the Vast Ocean Territory, gain greater support, avoid being betrayed at a crucial moment, and prepare for the next phase of the war between the Vast Ocean and the Orcs.

The tentative targets of the visit are, of course, these nominally friendly countries and forces.

However, the order in which you go is very important.

The representatives and special envoys from various countries argued fiercely in the court over the order of their visits.

For such matters, it was necessary to consult these experienced local politicians. After consulting with Helan, the leader of Hanhai, Elder Zegen of Xiyue, the chief clerk of the military academy, and Chen Ye's nephew of Tianqiong, Chen Mo was even more perplexed.

Everyone has their own degrees of closeness and distance, and the answers and reasons given are all different. Seeing the mess, Chen Mo found Liu Shuang.

This girl always manages to give you a sudden sense of clarity, like cutting a knot in the sand when you can't untie it yourself.

Sure enough, after listening to Chen Mo's explanation of various international relations and conflicts of interest, Liu Shuang blinked her big eyes and said, "I don't understand this... How about we just go wherever is closer first?"

"……OK!"

The itinerary for the visit was thus finalized.

First head west to visit Rainbow City of the Misty Moon Divine Court; then south into Silver Moon Forest to visit the Elf Royal Court; next turn southeast to meet the leaders of the Thirteen Tribes of Stream Moon in Snowsweet City; finally, travel through the Silver Duchy and Azure Wave Duchy to enter the Sky Empire.

As soon as the news spread, invitations were immediately sent from all sides, with enthusiastic and highly anticipated messages.

So, in early November, Chairman Xia Yue and Lord Han Hai's camp set off westward along the Huan Yan River.

This was a large delegation, consisting of carefully selected elite guards, political officers, diplomats, economic staff, medical staff, chefs, and drivers, totaling over 500 people.

Before heading to the Misty Moon Divine Court, Your Excellency should make a detour to visit the White Deer Restoration Society, which has persisted in resisting for over two hundred years and through more than a dozen generations.

The situation in the western part of Bailu Plain suddenly became heated.

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As beacon fires rose at the edge of the Blackpine Forest, patrols of the Orcish Ironspine tribe were desperately fleeing to their strongholds in the rear.

The Eastern White Deer Plain has been completely occupied by those despicable humans, while on the Western White Deer side, the banks of the Illusion Flame River have become a nightmare for the orcs.

Initially, the major tribes stationed on the West White Deer Plain attempted to encircle and annihilate the fleet that was sailing on the river. However, unfortunately, whether they attacked from the air or from the water, they were all mercilessly torn to shreds by those steel behemoths.

The kind of place where you can't even pick up a bone fragment.

At the same time, this attack unsurprisingly provoked retaliation from the Han Hai Fleet.

Guided by the White Deer Restoration Society, which was familiar with the surrounding environment, and the reconnaissance drones launched from the ship, the orc strongholds and fortresses within a 50-60 kilometer radius along the river were subjected to relentless bombardment by the fleet.

The attack range was so bizarre that the orcish coastal tribes had no choice but to retreat temporarily.

Despite the Orcish tribe still holding a significant advantage in manpower and tactics on land, they had no immediate solution to this enemy force that was mired in the water and determined not to come ashore.

Thus, on the West White Deer Plain, a passage for humans known as the Riverside Corridor was formed.

If the previous airlift of food to the White Deer Restoration Society only barely solved their survival problem, then with the establishment of this passage, the warriors of the White Deer Restoration Society, who had been desperately guarding this perilous place, finally received an unprecedented boost.

Weapons, equipment, and supplies were delivered to them in batches.

They haven't fought such a rich war in centuries.

With strong logistical support from the Vast Ocean Territory, the Restoration Society launched a relentless and pervasive harassment campaign against the orcs, relying on the riverside passage.

During the decisive battle on the Eastern White Deer Plain, the Western White Deer Plain failed to provide any support. On the one hand, they did not expect or dare to believe that the three major clans of the Eastern White Deer would collapse so completely; on the other hand, it was also largely due to the White Deer Restoration Society's fanatical attack to avenge their grievances, which severely tied up the energy of the Western White Deer orcs.

Judging from the state of these lunatics, it feels like a life-or-death battle could break out at Xibailu at any moment.

Now, Chen Mo, the former leader of the Restoration Society and the human lord of the White Deer Plain, is about to arrive, and the entire Restoration Society has once again entered a state of great momentum.

They expanded their attack range to create a wider safe zone for their leader.

The Iron Ridge tribe, which was located on the border, became their primary target.

Just now, the Ironspine Tribe patrol had a battle with the Serpent Aiden's direct subordinate squad.

They were sent by the tribe to search for those "rats," a term the orc warriors habitually used to refer to as the "sneaky" White Deer Restoration Society squad. For the past few hundred years, these guys had been impossible to kill or eradicate; no matter how much they froze or starved, they just wouldn't die.

These poor creatures were once primarily used as practice targets for the patrols of the West White Deer Plain. Their rudimentary weapons and frail bodies only provided the orcs with a steady stream of "achievements." For a considerable period, even knowing the approximate location of the enemy base, the orc tribe leaders showed no intention of launching an attack. Firstly, the mountains and dense forests were too troublesome, and secondly, they wanted to keep these little rats around to inform the distant royal court that there were still enemies on this land.

But times have changed, and the "rats" have grown sharp fangs, quietly reversing the roles of hunter and prey.

The charging orc squad gasped for breath, their armor clanging and clattering violently against the silent plains.

"Enemy at the northeast!"

The orcs in the front row had barely roared when a dense whistling sound rang out—the sharp whistling of metal arrowheads cutting through the air.

A dozen crossbow bolts pierced the leather armor of the patrol's front ranks almost simultaneously, and three orc scouts in light armor fell to the ground. The remaining warriors immediately raised their leather wooden shields and formed a defensive formation, a standard response they had used for centuries to deal with surprise attacks.

Thirty-odd figures leaped out from the low slopes and stone forests. They wore camouflage cloaks of varying shades of yellowish-brown and held in their hands the standard Type 02 combat bow of the Han Hai Territory and the Type 03 military sabers that gleamed coldly.

Behind them was a six-man squad armed with firearms, the elite of Rhino Moon's forces.

Han Hai's production capacity was relatively limited; even its own national defense forces hadn't been equipped with muskets yet. However, considering the hardships the Bailu Restoration Society had endured in its long-term operations behind enemy lines, Chen Mo ordered the logistics department to squeeze out a batch of weapons and ammunition to supply the Bailu Restoration Society. At the same time, he arranged for field army instructors to provide them with special training.

It can be said that those who could wield guns were the absolute trump cards of the Restoration Society.

Faced with the group of huddled orcs, they pulled out grenades and launched a barrage of attacks.

The orc captain peeked out from behind his shield and witnessed the scene in horror.

"spread!!!"

It's too late.

Shrapnel exploded amidst the orc ranks, mercilessly tearing through flesh and piercing bones, splattering blood across the orc warriors' massive bodies.

A group of orcs in the center of the arena fell to the ground almost simultaneously, their formation instantly collapsing.

The Restoration Society's ambush squad exchanged hushed messages as they finished off the attackers.

"You know what, orcs are really easy to fool. First, use arrows, they'll definitely put up shields, then throw grenades and blow up a whole bunch of them..."

"How did they come up with this tactic? The instructors are incredibly smart. We've been fighting orcs for decades, and we haven't come up with as many ideas as they have in just a few months!"

"Shh, let me tell you, the instructor has a divine artifact bestowed by the lord, called the 'Guerrilla Warfare Guidebook of White Deer Plain.' Any method you pick from that book can make the orcs beg for mercy. It's a pity I can't read Dongxia characters..."

"You didn't attend literacy class properly, didn't you? Serves you right!"

A stern voice interrupted their conversation: "Alright, alright, stop wasting time. Draw another volley of arrows and go finish them off!"

"Hurry up and clean up the battlefield! The enemy has already sounded the distress call, and reinforcements will be here soon! Hurry, hurry, hurry!"

The speaker was the team leader, a middle-aged man missing most of his right arm. He quickly issued orders, while his remaining left hand gripped a dark revolver, cautiously aiming at the scene.

This is a short-range thermal weapon that Han Hai Ling tailored specifically for the Bai Lu Restoration Society.

The Restoration Society was located in a harsh environment with poor weapon maintenance conditions. Moreover, unlike the large-scale group positional warfare of the Han Hai Army, they usually fought close-range skirmishes with the orcs here.

In this situation, the advantages of revolvers become extremely prominent.

This weapon has separate firing and feeding mechanisms. Even if one of the bullets misfires, as long as the trigger is pulled, the cylinder will rotate to the position of the next bullet, and you can fire again immediately.

However, this is not the case for most magazine-fed automatic pistols. If ejection fails, you either have to wait to confirm that it is not a delayed ignition, pull the slide to eject the dud, and then release the slide to feed, or you have to remove the magazine and manually eject the dud.

Not only does it take a long time, but it's also impossible to operate with one hand.

Therefore, the revolver was simply the perfect choice for the one-armed captain.

In terms of reliability and operability, revolvers are far superior to other types of pistols. They are not sensitive to the shape of the bullet or the amount of propellant; as long as the bullet can be loaded into the cylinder, it can be fired.

There is no safety switch or load indicator; the gun can be drawn and fired at any time in double-action mode.

Of course, there are also many drawbacks: limited ammunition capacity, slow loading, greater weight, and greater recoil. But for a battlefield environment like the White Deer Restoration Society, none of these are problems.

Just as a young warrior bent down to pick up an orc battle axe, a blood-soaked orc suddenly leaped up from the pile of corpses beside him. Its eyes were bloodshot, its fangs bared, and it howled as it pounced on the warrior, its short sword aimed straight at his chest.

Two gunshots rang out as the one-armed captain's revolver fired rapidly, causing two bursts of blood and brain matter to explode from the orc's forehead, and he collapsed to the ground with a thud.

In just a few minutes, the orcs' weapons and armor were stripped off, and their packs were all put on the shoulders of the human warriors. With a sharp bone whistle, all the attackers retreated into the depths of the wilderness like a tide, leaving behind only orc corpses scattered all over the ground.

Twenty minutes later, reinforcements from the Ironspine tribe arrived, a full half-thousand-man squad, consisting of five hundred fully armed orc warriors.

The centurion leading the troops saw this tragic scene on the battlefield, and his angry roar echoed across the plains.

Then, in their rage, they stepped on a "gift" left behind by the Restoration Society: a booby trap buried under a pile of corpses.

Seven or eight more orcs fell.

"Chase them! Chase them! Grind these rats into dust!"

In the past, an elite orc force of this size was capable of sweeping across the entire plains. Whenever they were deployed, those "rats" of the Restoration Society would have no choice but to flee.

Following the tracks left by the fleeing enemy, they charged into a mountainous area. Then, the vanguard scout in the group stopped first and began to sniffle violently.

"No, it's too quiet... not even a bird is chirping!"

"It smells like a stranger, a very strong smell like a stranger."

"Ambush! Retreat immediately!"

The last word was drowned out by the shrill roar of artillery fire.

The ambush tactic is incredibly effective against reckless orcs, and of course, it's especially effective against members of the Restoration Society!
Despite the orcs' caution and the wide spacing between their front and rear ranks, they were besieged by seven branches, including Old Cat Daryl, Snake Aiden, Rhino Moon, and Skinny Snake Tiffany, representing most of the Restoration Society's main force.

This unit not only had bows and crossbows, sufficient armor, but also more than 600 rifles and pistols, 12 mortars, and a dense array of hand grenades.

And guidance from reconnaissance drones overhead.

"Fire the arrow! Fire the arrow!"

"Guards, fire freely!"

"Bombing squad, advance!"

The shells whistled as they fell from the sky, precisely hitting the enemy formation, sending mud, gravel, blood, and severed limbs flying through the air.

Rhino Moon, who personally led the team, stood on a rock, observing the battlefield through binoculars. Compared to a year ago, he was a whole size bigger, with the muscles bulging on his shoulders and arms, stretching his standard military uniform taut.

This former leader of the Restoration Society is now a lieutenant colonel under Xia Yue and a general in Han Hai.

"Extend the artillery fire to cut off their retreat."

"Riflemen, flank from the left and attack their midsection! Daryl, your men push up from the right."

In terms of battlefield execution, the White Deer Restoration Society is undoubtedly top-notch. Over the years, any slight negligence or complacency has resulted in death on the battlefield. This brutal natural selection has instilled extremely strong combat discipline in this unit.

As the echo of the last shell faded into the valley, the foot of the mountain had become a massive orc slaughterhouse.

He put down the binoculars expressionlessly, unbuttoned his collar, and spat heavily into the valley.

"Two hundred years of debt, and this is only a little bit of interest collected!"

"Send a telegram! Send a telegram to the Supreme Leader!"

"The riverside corridor has been completely cleared!"

"The White Deer Restoration Society has three thousand brave warriors and ten thousand subjects, who have cleared the path for the Lord!"

"Welcome, Leader!"

(End of this chapter)