Necromancer, summoning 055? What the heck?

Chapter 477 The Castrated Jade: A Chaotic Faction (Seeking Monthly Tickets at the Beginning of the Month)
The Jade Kingdom is in a panic.

I'm so panicked!
Among the four central kingdoms, the Emerald Duchy is a complete outlier.

With similarly vast areas, abundant populations, and considerable strength, the other three dared to call themselves kingdoms: Creek Moon had an emperor, Green Pine had a king, and even Mirror Lake, which was labeled a "mountain tribe," still retained the title of king. Only Emerald dared to call itself a duke!
This resulted in all the officials and lords of Jade being inexplicably inferior to others.

Like the two crystal gems, both renowned in their respective regions, Monroe of Turquoise is a marquis, while Flowing Cloud of Emerald is merely an earl. There's no way around it; the level of a duchy is limited to that.

In the north-south confrontation between the four kingdoms, although the Emerald Kingdom was once considered to have a strong military and many famous generals, it gave people the impression of being cowardly!
That's outrageously cowardly.

They refuse to help their allies in times of trouble, and they don't step up when their own country is in danger. They just bury their heads in their pants and take a beating. There's no trace of their former pioneering spirit.

Regarding this point, Han Hai, and the Eastern Xia behind Han Hai, once provided an extremely in-depth analysis.

With the battle against Green Pine basically over, and as discussions on the next strategic direction and actions took place, Chen Mo personally chaired a joint meeting of the Han Hai Supreme Command Center, where he elaborated on this conclusion in detail.

Simply put, all the tragedies involving jade stem from one reason—

Heaven is too far away, the moon is too close.

Above it hangs a colossal secular empire, the Qiyue Dynasty.

"We all know that the Qiyue Dynasty and the Wuyue Divine Court, as the two major powers in the Eastern Continent, have different development logics!"

"The primary goal of the Misty Moon Divine Court's development is its believers, especially those with professional ranks who can provide spiritual resources to the Divine Court, because the court's higher-ups can use this to exchange for more divine grace!"

"Therefore, when we took over the White Deer Plain, the first reaction of the Misty Moon Divine Court was to expand its missionary work on the White Deer Plain."

"Even though the former Duchy of White Deer was once a vassal state of the Misty Moon Divine Court, and theoretically they had the right to claim this land, the Misty Moon Divine Court never got too entangled with us over the ownership of the White Deer Plain."

Of course, the core reason is that Han Hai is not easy to deal with, and getting entangled with him will definitely not yield any good results.

However, land is certainly not the highest priority for the Misty Moon Divine Court.

Then, Chen Mo slammed his hand heavily on the location of the Qiyue Dynasty on the map.

"But Qiyue is different!"

"This secular superpower is more inclined to exert actual control over the world."

"Therefore, we find that the Emerald Duchy, as a vassal state of Qiyue, is a collection of contradictions, and the operation of all order within its territory constantly reflects the influence of the Qiyue Dynasty."

"The Qiyue Dynasty needs Jade to become stronger so that it can withstand the pressure from the Southern Mist Moon Divine Court."

"However, it cannot allow Emerald to be strong independently; it must rely on Qiyue and be loyal to Qiyue's strength."

"Over the past few centuries, Qiyue has been tirelessly dedicated to cultivating agents and sycophants in Emerald, to the point that nobles throughout the Emerald Duchy consider having connections with Qiyue the highest honor, and there has even been a saying that 'If you are a Qiyue dog, you are not an Emerald person.'"

"Our deputy commander-in-chief comes from Emerald, so he should have a lot to say about this!"

All eyes turned to Liushuang at the Cloud Mist City branch venue of the video conference.

Liu Shuang sat at the end of the long table, dressed in a neat military uniform, with her military cap on the table and her long hair casually hanging down her back.

The light in the conference room shone from the side, casting a soft shadow on her well-defined face, and her large amber eyes reflected Chen Mo's image.

After conquering Crystal River, seeing that the overall situation was settled, the young prince did not even bother to visit the renowned Green Pine City and the Silver Moon Ruins. Instead, on the advice of the General Staff, he led his army back north to Emerald City, where he remained to oversee the battle between the remnants of Green Pine and the Duchy of Emerald.

Chen Mo's words at this moment seemed to have stirred up some unpleasant memories for her.

Extending her slender fingers, Liu Shuang gently rubbed her small nose, a habitual gesture she made when she was in a bad mood.

"Yes, the people of Jadeite are naturally inferior to those of Qiyue. All they think about is how to make their descendants Qiyue people!"

“Going to Qiyue to study is the best future for our children.”

"My father..."

Liu Shuang paused for a moment, then continued, "My father, Liu Yun, is an earl and has a great reputation in the Emerald Duchy. Even the Grand Duke of Jade Eyes treats him with great respect. However, I have been to Qiyue with him a few times, and any minor viscount from Qiyue, the city garrison officer dares to yell at him!"

"My father went to great lengths to send me to the Royal Central Psionic Academy in Twilight City. He wasn't really concerned about my grades or ability improvement; he just hoped that I would catch the eye of some noble son of the Qiyue Dynasty there..."

At this point, Liu Shuang pursed her lips.

"However, they look down on me, and I look down on them too. I don't have many friends in the academy, but I've been in quite a few fights!"

Low laughter rippled through several of the breakout sessions.

Regardless of their skill level and combat strength, the young people of Han Hai have all been influenced by Chen Mo in terms of mentality. They have completely demystified these so-called major powers and possess a level-headed mentality that most small countries do not have.

It's just a moonlit night, what's so special about it?
Liu Shuang's personal testimony is a powerful example; if even the "Twin Jewels of Crystal" are like this, one can imagine what the atmosphere of the entire country is like.

Chen Mo nodded and continued Liu Shuang's words:

"Therefore, the attitude of the Qiyue Dynasty, and the resulting trend throughout the Jade Kingdom, led to a very contradictory point: those who could be allowed to ascend to high positions and hold real power had to be Jade people who were close to Qiyue."

"These people have been spiritually castrated; they don't even have love for their motherland. What kind of chivalry do you expect them to display?"

This is actually a very simple truth, but most people don't understand it.

Just like on Earth, some countries elect a leader whose stance is extremely close to the White Eagle, and then expect him or her to lead their country on the road to development and prosperity—are you kidding me?
It can be said that from the very beginning, the Qiyue Dynasty's policy greatly lowered the ceiling of the Emerald Duchy, which determined that the Emerald Duchy would inevitably be suppressed by its neighboring countries for a long time.

Jade's extreme admiration for Qiyue gave it a sense of security.

It doesn't matter if I can't win, because "Dad" will come to save me when I'm in danger.

If things really get out of control, taking the whole family to Qiyue and becoming a superior person in a great nation would be a perfect ending.

To some extent, the harm of "naked officials" to the country lies in the fact that they undermine the lower limit of the entire social maintenance system.

Therefore, there has always been an unwritten rule in Hanhai: if a person's children are not in Hanhai, no matter how high their level of ability is, they can only hold a minor official position or a military rank of captain.

If both the upper and lower limits are lowered, then the country will naturally not be doing well!

Therefore, the Emerald Kingdom has many professionals, its weapons and equipment are not weak, and even the command level of its generals is no less than that of the Green Pine Kingdom. However, its overall style is weak and feeble, and it is repeatedly beaten by the Green Pine Kingdom.

Even now, they're being torn apart by the remnants of Green Pine's army, led by Dimo.

After spending some time explaining the principle, Chen Mo raised the most important strategic directional question.

He placed his hands on the table, leaned slightly forward, and scanned the screens of each breakout session.

"Should we take advantage of this opportunity and acquire the jade?"

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The current Hanhai is growing in number and becoming more and more diverse in factions. Naturally, there are distinctions between radicals, neutrals and conservatives. Furthermore, radicals are divided into those who are zealous, those who are moderate, and those who are moderate, while conservatives are divided into left, center and right.

At such military conferences, free discussion is encouraged, and no one is punished for speaking out. Once the atmosphere is relaxed, the atmosphere becomes quite lively.

For example, the gallon was so big that its hand was almost poking the camera lens.

As the commander of the First Army of the National Defense Force, he was a neutral party, a low-key person, and did not like to stand out.

However, having failed to fight such a major battle and inexplicably taken the blame, one has no choice but to become a radical.

We can't let this blame go unaddressed; we have to make sure it's firmly established!
After being granted permission to speak, Galen stood up abruptly and delivered a passionate speech.

"The issue of jade has never been an isolated battlefield issue, but a matter of principle and justice!"

"They refused to come to the aid of Cloud Mist Territory, causing hundreds of thousands of Emerald soldiers and civilians to be displaced and even forced to travel long distances to establish Skyfrost City."

"They stood idly by while we fought against Green Pine, and even deliberately withdrew their defensive lines to relieve the pressure on Green Pine. It's utterly shameless!"

"Of course, there's one more thing!"

By keeping everyone in suspense, it's clear that a major surprise is about to be revealed.

Galen looked around and raised his voice, saying, "Back when Cloud Mist fell, our Deputy Commander-in-Chief Liushuang went south alone to fight the enemy bravely. The Duchy of Emerald not only refused to support us, but also embezzled Deputy Commander-in-Chief Liushuang's military funds and cut off his retreat, causing him to be trapped in a dangerous situation!"

"If it weren't for Commander Chen paying a huge price and making difficult negotiations through Rainbow Holy City, I'm afraid..." He deliberately paused, then cut off the conversation, changing the subject.

"The evil of jade is unforgivable!"

Once these words were spoken, this battle was no longer just a matter for the radical faction of Han Hai.

The repeated emphasis on "Deputy Commander Liushuang" was like a series of incantations, stirring up the atmosphere of the entire venue.

The pure-blooded elf faction of the Vast Ocean, which was the original Elven Redemption Army, was the first to step forward. Lilan Light Song and Angus immediately and firmly expressed their deep hatred for the Emerald Duchy.

"We support Commander Galen's opinion!"

"Emerald was one of the main culprits who betrayed the elves back then, and now they have shamelessly abandoned Cloud Mist Territory. Such treacherous people do not deserve to exist around the Summer Moon Alliance."

Next up are the half-elves.

Having just awakened from his severe injuries and still bandaged, Jelly led the way, followed closely by Cyril Morningwind, the leader of the Ranger unit of the reconnaissance system, expressing her absolute loyalty to Deputy Commander-in-Chief Frost.

Then came the paratrooper commander, Loma Wind Chaser, and Charles, a veteran of the Skyfrost City faction…

As for the "Big Cat Clan," "Long Cat Clan," and the orc generals who were originally cats, they howled and pounded their chests in frustration. One burly Big Cat Clan officer even jumped onto the table, roared to the sky, and was pulled down by his colleague.

It seems that this is a moment when the entire Hanhai Army is united as one.

Then, someone came out to stop them!

This is the Han Hai Army's currently recognized top general, Field Army Commander Makaga.

To get to this position, it's not enough to rely solely on your friendship with Chen Mo; loyalty, wisdom, ability, and even political acumen are all indispensable!

Makaga and Liushuang had a very good relationship. If he hadn't dragged Chen Mo to find Liushuang's team, who were temporarily staying at the Six Leaves Camp, to treat his injuries, the rest of the story might never have happened.

In a way, he could even be considered the "matchmaker" for these two commanders!
The field army commander also wanted to stand up for Liu Shuang, but at this moment, amidst the successive statements from everyone, Makaga suddenly realized a problem.

He looked around, his gaze sweeping over the howling orc generals, the excited elven officers, and the hot-blooded defense force generals, and felt a chill run down his spine beneath the mane.

What does the merging of these forces mean within the Han Hai military system?
Our centaur faction is already considered the largest force in the Han Hai Army. If we were to echo their sentiments, what would the Commander-in-Chief think?
Who is in command of the gun?
After exchanging glances with several other outstanding centaur officers, including Ma Qianzu, Ma Baoguo, and Ma Houpao, Makaga quickly jumped out.

"I believe that jade is indeed extremely dangerous and deserves to be dealt with, but the attack should be gradual and not hasty!"

His voice was somewhat hurried, even abrupt, interrupting an orc officer who was speaking. Realizing his lapse in composure, Makaga took a deep breath and slowed his speech slightly.

"On the one hand, the battle with Green Pine has been going on for a long time, and the soldiers are exhausted, and the logistics pressure on the troops is also enormous."

"Old Gunner, tell me, how much ammunition do you have left? What's the equipment situation?"

The artillery commander stood up and responded, "Reporting to the command, the front-line ammunition reserves are less than five basic units. In addition, more than 30% of the artillery equipment needs to be replaced and adjusted, and more than 20 tanks in the tank unit need to undergo major repairs and inspections."

"Report complete!"

Makaja spread his hands: "Well, the soldiers' fighting spirit can be sustained, but ammunition cannot be created out of thin air, and equipment cannot be forced to operate under mechanical fatigue. This is something the engineering department has repeatedly emphasized."

"Of course, I'll emphasize again that I completely agree with Commander Galen's view that the crimes committed by the Emerald Duchy against Deputy Commander-in-Chief Liushuang are unforgivable!"

After completing the patch, Commander Ma gave his final concluding remarks: "However, at this stage, it would be more reasonable to first allow the troops to rest, replenish ammunition, inspect equipment, and carefully observe the battlefield situation before deciding on the next military action!"

"That's right!"

With the centaur blocking their way, Lin Xiangming, the leader of the Jiuquan Army, another force in the Hanhai Army, immediately realized what was going on.

The Jiuquan troops arrived late, but under Chen Mo's tactical guidance, which showed great care for his soldiers, they were like bricks in the Han Hai Army, always ready to be moved wherever danger lurked.

In fierce battles, tough battles, and desperate battles where the enemy is on the verge of death, the Jiuquan troops are always the first to be sent into battle, where they repeatedly achieve meritorious service and outstanding achievements! As a result, they not only gained the favor of the commander-in-chief and deputy commander-in-chief, but also got along very well with the commanders of various units.

It is said that Chen Mo has the idea of ​​continuing to expand the Nine Springs Army and even making the training of necromancers the top priority of the military academy.

Under these circumstances, Lin Xiangming, Qiu Yeyu, Doyle, and others were highly respected. Since the "Elemental Tragedy" incident, the necromancer had never been so popular in the entire Star Continent.

Lin Xiangming was a very shrewd guy. When Makaga risked offending Liushuang to come out and stop him, he immediately caught his attention. After thinking about it for a while, he guessed the general idea.

So he had to come out and stop them, but he had to do it differently than Macaka.

This requires a lot of skill.

"I also think we should slow down, and even after the troops have finished their rest and recuperation, we should observe them for a longer period of time!"

Lin Xiangming pointed to himself with his finger.

"As necromancers, we know best how much influence public opinion and societal views can have on a group or a force."

"To be frank, the reason why our Commander-in-Chief Chen was able to lead such a large Summer Moon Alliance from the small territory of the Vast Sea is mainly because he has always held high the banner of resisting the orcs, recovering lost territory, and restoring the glory of the human race. As a result, the whole territory is united and talents from all sides have come to join us."

"Fighting orcs is absolute justice!"

"We are attacking Green Pine because Green Pine has repeatedly violated the interests of Han Hai and Xi Yue, assassinated the alliance leader, and refused to pay its debts, thus resisting us stubbornly. This is all reasonable and justified!"

"But what about jade?"

"They have committed some heinous acts, such as swindling money, seizing land, and refusing to help those in need, but they have never directly attacked us. Have they really reached the point where they should be completely eliminated?"

Lin Xiangming's voice became somewhat low and melodious: "I think that applying pressure is acceptable, and punishment is also appropriate, but launching a war of annihilation against Jade is still... not very suitable!"

“We necromancers are said to be evil by nature, but they have left us a place of forgetfulness to live in. Commander Chen even built a cemetery for us to return to and accepted us.”

"The reason why our Jiuquan troops are so devoted to Commander-in-Chief Chen is precisely because of the leader's magnanimous heart."

"So, shouldn't we reconsider? lest we tarnish the reputation of the Han Hai for the sake of a little land!"

By this point, everyone's stance had become completely confused.

The elves and orcs, who were originally not very prominent and basically held a neutral stance, became highly radicalized because of their connection with Frostfall;
The Jiuquan troops were once radicals, but because they spoke later in the order of their turn, the field army's Malaga took the neutral position. In order to express a different stance, they had to force themselves to become conservatives.

Next, Liu Zaiyue, the leader of the orc race who was not related to Liushuang by blood and was originally a conservative, once again chose to abstain: "I will follow the lord's arrangements and do whatever the lord says."

Hamon of the Second Army of the National Defense Force looked left and right. He was not very politically astute and could not fully understand what was going on, but his instincts told him that something was wrong, so he chose to follow Lao Niu's lead.

"We're the same!"

After everyone had finished expressing their opinions, they all turned their attention to Chen Mo.

Chen Mo let out a long sigh.

When did the military begin to become less innocent?

Perhaps it's because the organization is getting bigger and bigger, the strength is getting stronger and stronger, and the authority of the commanders is getting heavier and heavier, to the point that they are becoming more and more political in their actions.

Chen Mo raised his head and looked at Liu Shuang again.

"Deputy Commander, what do you say? You're one of the people involved, we'd like to hear your opinion!"

The young girl listened quietly from the beginning of the meeting, hardly saying a word. When people started talking about her, she even lowered her head.

At this moment, Liu Shuang slowly raised her eyes after being called out by Chen Mo.

He shook his head very decisively.

"No fighting!"

"If we take it down, we'll be right next to Qiyue, which is terrible!"

After thinking for a moment, Liu Shuang added another sentence.

"But you have to pay me back!"

(End of this chapter)