If I let you farm, will you become the emperor of the empire?

It is Roman's seventh year as lord.

In the spring of that year, the defense line that the Black Iron King and the Pope used to contain Roman was broken into pieces, and the river valley had some breathing space.

Roman didn't delay.

He first arranged an expedition to Wan Dong.

Then a general military meeting was held.

All generals above the rank of captain were present.

Roman only had one order at the meeting!

That means destiny has arrived!

…

Roman stood in front of the throne, his figure tall and handsome, his eyes as sharp as torches, his words solemn and sacred.

"The last shackles that held us captive are gone, but this is not the end, but the beginning.

"Everyone! We have the ability to make this land start over, and make the world start over!

"Since the days of the conquerors, the birth of a new era lies in your hands and mine.

"There is no doubt that this is Manifest Destiny - to take all the lands and bring them under my rule.

“We don’t have to save this decaying and backward land.

"It is incurable! It is sick and full of corruption! It is filled with barbarity and oppression! There is no possibility of saving it!

“Now, in the name of destiny and order, I will break the shackles of slavery! Dispel the dark sky! Create an enlightened, rational, just and fair world!

“We must complete it as quickly as possible! To open it up!

"If we don't do this, our people will continue to sink in darkness and pain, from father to son, suffering oppression and slavery, until three or four generations will not see the dawn!

"The burden of destiny falls on you and me!

“It’s time for us to do what we are supposed to do!

"We are only one step away from reshaping the order of the earth and expelling the ignorant old night era! Only one step!!"

Roman swung his right fist vigorously and roared like a lion:

"Let our legions attack!

"Let the war begin here!!

“Let the flames burn!

"Let the flames of war burn freely on this land! Burn away all decay! Burn away all stubborn diseases!!"

…

This was a massive territorial expansion operation.

Almost all the troops in the valley were deployed.

Thousands of warriors marched out in formation, with only one goal - the Lion Territory!

Roman did not divide his troops to fight, and was prepared to tackle the tough problem of Lion Territory first.

For one thing, the logistics in the valley cannot support multi-line operations.

Another reason is that the Filin family belongs to the upper echelons of the power structure of many Black Iron nobles.

The full mobilization of troops and supplies put both cities under tremendous administrative pressure.

Unlike in the past, this time it is a long-term operation in a different place and we have to be stationed for a long time.

Even Roman didn't know when he would be able to return from this expedition.

During this grand expedition, there was always a large number of residents following and watching on the road.

In Roman's territory, the ratio of military to civilians has always been high.

With a total population of more than 200,000, Roman selected 16,000 to 17,000 young people to join the army.

However, due to the high-intensity wars over the years, there are less than 10,000 soldiers alive today.

This means that all able-bodied men of working age are in the military.

At the same time, these soldiers have basically started their own families and careers.

Soldiers who joined the army two or three years ago even have children now, and they can bring with them tens of thousands of family members. If the dead soldiers are included, it would not be surprising if there are less than 100,000 family members.

In order to take care of these people's emotions, Roman ordered a three-day suspension of work to allow family members and soldiers to say their final goodbyes.

It is worth mentioning that although the family members were reluctant, they were not worried or afraid.

The reason is very simple - those soldiers are children from poor families.

For the poor, poverty and slavery are worse than death.

…

The elderly Tama held her son's hand. She was nearly 40 years old, with a dark face and many wrinkles.

She said: "Emond, you must fight well for your lord and kill well on the battlefield."

"Mother, you should call him Your Highness." Captain Edmund of the Guards corrected him again.

They used to live under the rule of Count Kant, and later came to the valley. At that time, Roman had not yet been crowned king, and everyone called him Lord, including them.

"Yes, yes! Without His Highness, we wouldn't be where we are today. Edmund, you must be grateful and repay your kindness," the mother warned.

"I will." This was the last sentence the son said to his mother before going to war.

…

Brienne hugged her husband tightly and looked up to kiss his face.

She whispered in his ear: "The children and I are waiting for you at home."

"I'll try my best..." Ivor answered seriously. He glanced at his son, a one-year-old child who could hardly stand steadily, with a confused look in his eyes.

"If I can't come back, I have to raise our child." Ivor had no worries about what happened after death.

He knew that His Highness, whom they believed in, would arrange everything.

…

"Your two brothers died on the battlefield. They died for Your Highness and for us. Now it's your turn. Don't run away, or I will break your legs," his father said to him.

Reiner is a new recruit who has been in the army for half a year. He is less than seventeen years old. He has a pointy head but well-developed limbs. He joined the army after being expelled from school. So far, he has only fought in some small-scale battles and has never even killed anyone with his own hands.

His comrades called him 'Silly Reiner'.

"All actions must be carried out under command, all spoils of war must be seized..." Reiner nodded blankly. He had little experience and was filled with fear about this expedition. He kept repeating military discipline in his heart.

…

"Bert, keep up! Hull, return to the team... fellow countrymen, you should go back too." Ed reminded the team members loudly.

He is one of the few soldiers without family, and is also the captain of the 13th Ordinary Brigade.

More than half of the troops in this battalion were injured in that blocking battle. The original full strength of 300 people is now reduced to just over a hundred.

Roman did not cancel the team's formation number.

This was because there were vacancies in the establishment of other battalions, and some unlucky squadron leaders and platoon leaders only had a few soldiers under their command, effectively leaving them without troops.

Roman told them that there were plenty of recruits in the outside world, and as long as they found suitable young men, they could enlist directly.

Yes, Roman released the draft rights.

But it can only be fully staffed, not overstaffed.

Roman arranged a think tank in each battalion, and all new recruits had to be screened by the think tank. If they encountered deserters or those who refused to obey the control, the think tank also had the right to expel the latter from the army to ensure the loyalty of the soldiers and the purity of the army.

Some reluctant family members accompanied their parents for more than ten miles, and finally returned after being persuaded by a group of non-commissioned officers.

Roman was also among the people seeing him off and was the last to leave. He had to set an example for the troops going off to the battle.

Roman was in a very good mood as he looked at the large army marching. He smiled faintly and said, "There is no such thing as a triumphant return from this operation. You will have to fight all over the country."

Green said: "War is the fate of all knights who fight in battles."

Aaron asked, “What about you?”

Roman shook his head and said, "Not now, Aaron. I have to keep an eye on the dragons, or our house won't be robbed."

He thought for a moment and patted Aaron on the shoulder.

"Well, when you pacify the Lion Territory, I'll find time to visit you."

Green smiled and said, "Then call the twin witches over. We can make Count Filin's castle yours in half a month at the latest..."

A pair of sharp eyes swept over from behind, and Green felt like he was on edge. He immediately changed his words and said, "It will become the palace for Her Royal Highness the Princess."

They all knew that the Lion Territory was in Iotashina's possession and was given by Roman himself as a gift to thank Princess White Steel for her selfless assistance.

Roman said to Tashina who was walking over, "Your Highness Tashina, it's time for you to make great achievements."

"You are trustworthy."

"I never make promises out of thin air."

"Lord Roman, your Order of Destiny is even more eye-opening to me. Are you going to use this to fight against the Order of the Gods? Never forget that the Gods are still the greatest order of this era! I wonder who will survive in the end."

"Princess, everyone in the world is a slave to the times, but I want to enslave this era."

Iotashina stared at Roman deeply, as if she wanted to carve his face into her eyes.

Finally, she nodded gently: "Goodbye, Lord Roman."