Novel East
Chapter 239.1
After the conscription, the military forces of Great Luo swelled rapidly to a staggering 5 million!
To put that in perspective, the entire population of Great Luo was only 18 million.
Half of that number were women, which left 9 million.
Of the remaining 9 million men, excluding those under 16, over 60, and many disabled, there were roughly 5 million lefttruly a case of exhausting the nation with warfare and mass conscription.
5 million soldiers; the number was terrifying.
Even an empire would struggle to support such a large military force, let alone Great Luo, which had suffered various natural and man-made disasters.
In fact, the Great Luo Emperor had no intention of supporting them.
He was going to send them to war to seize more grain and territory.
If they won, they would have grain and land, and it would also be an opportunity to reduce the population and alleviate the nations burden.
It must be said this move was incredibly insane but might prove effective.
After the conscription ended, the new recruits underwent a few days of basic training before being sent to the battlefield.
There are a total of five countries surrounding the Great Luo Dynasty. Besides the Da Xia Dynasty and the Great Feng Dynasty, there are also the Great Lan, Great Xi, and Great Wu Kingdom.
Great Xia is too strong. They cant defeat them, so they put them off the list.
This years harvest in Great Feng is also poor, and its the territory of the Buddhist Sect, so they give up on that too.
Therefore, the target of the Great Luo Emperor is the three Great Kingdoms: Great Lan, Great Xi, and Great Wu.
Once preparations are complete, aside from the 500,000 left to defend, all other troops will be deployed to those three nations.
And so, the war erupted.
Since most of the soldiers sent by Great Luo were new recruits, the casualties were heavy, with corpses strewn everywhere and blood flowing like rivers.
Basically, it took the lives of 2 to 3 Great Luo soldiers to take down just one enemy.
Song Yufei couldnt stand it anymore: Your Majesty, the sacrifice is too great. Please order the troops to return!
Great Luo Emperor replied coldly: Fairy, you worry too much. When has there ever been a war without death?
Song Yufei urged again: But there are too many dying. These are all Great Luos people!
Let them die, their sacrifice is worth it!
Great Luo Emperor pointed in the direction of the three nations: Once we conquer those three nations, wont their people become our common people?
Song Yufei looked at Great Luo Emperor in shock: Your Majesty how could you become so cruel?
Great Luo Emperors face twisted: Do you think I want to be like this? I have been forced into this. Heaven has forced me, Great Xia has forced me, even the common people I have always treated kindly are forcing me! Tell me, what have I done wrong? I just wanted to be an emperor who loves his people like his own children!
Song Yufei opened her mouth to speak: Your Majesty
Great Luo Emperor laughed scornfully: Now, I have come to realize! To hell with morality! To hell with benevolence! These were the things I valued most before, but now I want none of them! Id rather betray everyone under the heaven than have everyone under the heaven betray me!
Song Yufei was so shocked she was speechless.
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At that moment, Great Luo Emperor turned his head, his tone cold: Fairy Yufei, if you cant bear to watch them die, then please send the experts of the Taoist Sect to assist. In any case, I will definitely not withdraw the troops!
Song Yufei sighed in disappointment.
Following that, the experts of the Taoist Sect were mobilized, and the losses of Great Luos troops were significantly reduced.
Indeed, with the support of the Taoist Sect, Great Luos troops advanced smoothly, swiftly conquering cities and gaining the upper hand.
Feeling the crisis, the three great kingdoms of Great Lan, Great Xi, and Great Wu sent envoys to seek aid from neighboring countries.
However, faced with Great Luo supported by the Taoist Sect, other nations dared not send troops.
Thus, the envoys of the three nations traveled thousands of miles to meet Lin Beifan of Great Xia.
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Lin Beifan was in a difficult position: Esteemed envoys, I truly understand your request, but to be honest, I really cant help you! Great Luo has the support of the Taoist Sect, so they command respect and instill fear far and wide! My Great Xia is small, weak, limited in power, and truly unable to contend with them! So please, you must return!
The envoys of the three nations felt nauseated listening to him.
Small and weak?
Limited power?
Unable to contend with them?
Such blatant lies without even drafting them first!
Cant you at least prepare a good lie?
You were attacking their territory and managed to retreat unscathed just a few months ago!
You f*ck Who are you trying to fool?
Of course, even though they were annoyed internally, they were in a position of needing help and had to continue to beg humbly.
Great Xia Emperor, we are truly finished if you dont help us!
We believe that as long as you send troops, Great Luos forces will definitely retreat! Because the only one Great Luo fears is you, Great Xia!
Your Majesty, please send troops! You should understand the principle of when the lips are gone, the teeth will be cold!
(TLN: If their kingdoms fall, then Great Xia will be vulnerable and become the next target when they get stronger.)
Lin Beifan sighed, I understand all the reasons youve given, I really do, but knowing is one thing, and doing it is another thing! I must consider my own country and my people. Warfare is a grave matter for a nation and should not be initiated lightly.
The envoys from the three kingdoms felt a wave of disgust inside.
You say wars should not be fought lightly, but havent you always made trouble and fought everyone like a madman?
Otherwise, where did your vast kingdom come from?
I disdain even to point out your hypocrisy!
Your Majesty Great Xia, you cannot stand by and watch us die!
Lin Beifan sighed again, To be honest, your country is beyond saving! So, why dont you three look for a new path?
A new path? The three envoys were dumbfounded.
Yes, a new path!
Lin Beifan extended an invitation, Great Xia is developing too quickly, and our foundation is still weak. We are in dire need of talent! I am in desperate search of worthy individuals. If you come, I will treat you with the utmost respect!
These three envoys were all Innate talents; of course, Lin Beifan would not let them slip away.
The envoys continued to be dumbfounded, not expecting Lin Beifan to recruit them.
Thank you for your generous offer, Great Xia Emperor!
The envoy from Great Lan stepped forward, speaking passionately, With our country in ruins and our homes destroyed, we truly have no heart to serve another master!
Thats exactly right! Great Xi is the country I love, and its emperor is the lord I am loyal to. In this life, I only wish to serve Great Xi and be loyal to my emperor. I have no desire to switch allegiance to another country! The envoy from Great Xi declared with a resolute expression.
Thank you for your kind intentions, Your Majesty, but I will stand or fall with Great Wu! The envoy from Great Wu shouted.
Lin Beifan smiled and said, Dont reject it so quickly. Dont you want high-ranking positions and generous rewards? Wealth and honor?
The envoy from Great Lan replied somewhat angrily, Great Xia Emperor, do you think we are such superficial people?
The envoy from Great Xi also replied with some anger, Are you insulting our integrity?
The envoy from Great Wu spoke with displeasure, Great Xia Emperor! Please be careful with your words!
If you look down on these worldly possessions, then what about these? Lin Beifan clapped his hands, and someone immediately brought in bottle after bottle of divine elixir.
The envoy from Great Lan was shocked, Wow! This is actually the Dragon-Tiger Pill that can heal injuries and increase strength!
The envoy from Great Xi was shocked, Wow! This is the Nirvana Pill that can give one an extra life!
The envoy from Great Wu was also shocked, Wow! This is the Minor Rejuvenation Pill that can enhance ones power!
And what about these? Lin Beifan clapped again, and someone brought in book after book incomplete volumes of secret manuals.
The envoy from Great Lan was shocked again, Wow! This Nine Yang Manual not only heals wounds but also sustains ones True Qi endlessly!
The envoy from Great Xi was shocked again, Wow! This Nine Yin Manual is simply a treasure trove of martial arts!
The envoy from Great Wu was also shocked again, Wow! This Innate skill is so awesome!
Theres more! Lin Beifan clapped his hands again, and someone brought out a chest of divine weapons.
The three envoys: Wow!
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