Water can carry a boat, but it can also capsize it.
Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty once used this phrase to describe the relationship between the common people and the ruler. However, in reality, the scope of application of this phrase was not only applicable to the common people and the ruler. It also had a wider scope of application and could be used to describe almost everything with two sides.
For example, war.
As far as Li Wei knew, there were many countries that had prospered from war in history. But at the same time, the number of countries that died because of war increased.
There was no need to talk about the chaotic times like the Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties and the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms. Basically, every country began with a martial artist taking over the world and ended with another martial artist taking over the world. Here, Li Weiming wanted to talk about the two most famous empires in history.
Qin Shi Huang was the first emperor in history to sweep across the world. How awe-inspiring was that?
However, years of war had caused the Qin Dynasty army to sink into the quagmire of war. The Xiongnu in the north and the Manyue in the south held back most of the main forces of the Qin army. As a result, when the Battle of Julu broke out, the only people the Qin Dynasty could use to defend the city were the slaves used to build the tomb at Mount Li.
The slaves who had lost their will to fight had encountered the Overlord Xiangyu who was fighting with his back against the wall. How could they win?
Therefore, in the end, the Chu people could only burn the earth.
The Qin Dynasty rose and fell because of the war.
In comparison, the leader of a certain empire in the west was not inferior.
In a small place with a half-crippled body, he had joined forces with two of the most famous pig teammates in the world and dared to attack the entire world. Not only did he fight on three fronts at the same time, but most importantly, this guy had almost won.
Unfortunately, in the end, he still failed. The winter in the Soviet Union was colder than he had imagined, and his pig-like teammates had helped him receive the hellish quest, Raging Sea Raging Waves. It caused the Third Reich to collapse overnight.
The 3rd Empire also rose and fell because of war.
The lessons of history were painful, and for Li Wei, as the highest leader, he had to draw the final line for this war.
What was the strategic goal of this war? At what stage would the war end? How to deal with the aftermath after the end... These things needed to be seriously thought and discussed before the final conclusion could be reached.
In addition, Valhalla's army was also mobilized in secret.
After receiving Tina's letter, Charlie, who had not been on the battlefield for more than ten years, was like an old drunkard who had tasted the fragrance of wine. He instantly became energetic. But unfortunately, according to Tina, as the Great General, he didn't need to participate in this war.
"The king has decided that the purpose of this war is not to attack cities and seize territory, but to plunder survival resources. Thus, if they were to send infantrymen into battle, not only would they waste a lot of time, but they would also consume a lot of rations. It was very likely that the gains would not make up for the losses.”
Therefore, Tina's request was for cavalry.
Moreover, it was those who had one person and two riders. Other than weapons, they did not need any light cavalry.
"What high requirements!"
Putting aside the fact that one person had two mounts, they were not allowed to bring anything other than weapons. This greatly increased the difficulty of selecting soldiers.
Charlie did some calculations. At this time, even if he took out all his assets, he could at most build a light cavalry of about 3,000 people.
It couldn't be helped. It was true that the picts were brave and good at fighting, but there were not many who knew how to ride a horse. Other than that, there were even fewer who could ride a horse skillfully and fight on horseback!
The most important question was, who would lead this cavalry unit?
He couldn't do it anymore. Just like Tina said, as the Great General, he naturally couldn't lower himself to be a chiliarch.
However, beneath him, all of the original nine generals were counting on this battle to make a comeback!
At this time, as the biggest backer of the picts, he did not dare to be biased. The picts were already miserable enough. If they engaged in some internal strife, wouldn't it be even worse?
Charlie gritted his teeth and made a decision that he thought was crazy.
"Since we can't make a choice, we might as well stuff them all in.”
"Everyone will rely on their own abilities. When the time comes, life and death will be determined by fate, and wealth will be in the sky!”
……
Valhalla, the Capital City of Pitt.
The heavy snow that had been falling for five consecutive days finally stopped. The long-lost sunlight shone on the pure white snowflakes, but it made people feel a long-lost warmth in the cold.
The citizens of the capital, under the organization of the law enforcement team, began a vigorous snow-sweeping operation.
It must be noted that these citizens were either barbarians who had fought their way here from the north with Li Wei, or the first batch of Piquettes who had been pardoned by Li Wei. In terms of loyalty and awareness, they were extraordinarily high. They had completed the mission Li Wei had given them without any hesitation.
Moreover, what was even more amazing was that these people spontaneously piled all the snow on the square in the city and made a big snowman.
Most importantly, they didn't know whose idea it was, but they carved the snowman into Guinevere's image.
"Is it me? Is that me?"
Ever since the snow had stopped, this was the 32nd time Guinevere had dragged Li Wei to the square, bragging to him in the name of asking questions. Judging from her smug expression, this situation would probably continue until the snowman melted.
Apart from that, Tina was also in a good mood.
The battle spirit girls who were sent out to deal with the disaster had already sent back messages one after another. Tina was surprised to find that the actual losses of those villages were much smaller than she had imagined.
"The houses have been crushed by the snow, but the people, cattle, and sheep are all fine. Although there is a shortage of supplies, it should not be a problem to survive this winter.”
This was a report given to her by a young girl, and a village like this was not an exception. Tina counted. There were a total of 13 reports, and all of them had the same situation.
Coincidentally, there was one person mentioned in the reports.
"The villagers said that when they were in the most difficult time, a young man with blond hair and blue eyes helped them.”
"He will go deep into the snow to help the villagers find the lost cattle and sheep. They would also help the villagers find useful living utensils from the collapsed houses.”
" Other than that, he often had a smile on his face, telling all the villagers not to give up. The king would never give up on them, and neither would Hope.”
As for the young man's name-
"Al."
"The villagers call him Al. The one who brings hope!”
[PS: Mission: Raging Sea Raging Waves]
Difficulty: Hell
[Description: Sink one of the 2nd, 3rd and 7th fleets of the US.]
[Reward: First half of the invitation letter to the permanent seat of the United Nations Security Council *1]
[Mission Introduction: The US Navy is the guardian of the US's maritime supremacy. Destroying any aircraft carrier formation will cause a heavy blow to the US 'hegemony.] Destroy them!
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