"The expedition to the Scandinavian Peninsula has been a two-year national policy of Britain, with three purposes..."

Merlin's face was solemn, and he really discussed from the perspective of a veteran of the two dynasties, "First: military training, Britain's military merit title system needs an outlet, this war machine can't stop. During this period, Britain's military power has expanded by more than five times, Everyone is a teacher of tigers and wolves."

"Second: Build a military fulcrum on the Europa continent, crowding out the strategic presence of the Roman Empire in the Nordic region. In the future, the British island can be isolated overseas to maintain safety. But the British fleet is docked in the Norwegian fjords. The huge Baltic Sea is what we want For the training ground of the decisive battle in the Mediterranean, attack at any time."

"Third: Occupy forests and iron ore resources. The Scandinavian peninsula has massive natural resources and can directly build arsenals, which is the rear of the war against the Roman Empire. It can be attacked and retreated.”

Hayasaka Ai applauded again and again, "What Mei Linqing said is very true."

Although Merlin is a proper ancient man, this wisdom is indeed beyond the structure of his own era.

Although the strategic thinking is still relatively immature, but the thought spark of geopolitics burst out thousands of years ago, it is worthy of being a great wise man.In fact, Merlin's three goals almost summed up Ai Hayasaka's strategic plan for the Scandinavian operation.

From the map, Northern Europe is really not a place worth operating, but if it is used as the rear of Rome for a short period of time, it is absolutely reliable and can provide a steady stream of logistical support.

Northern Europe is a better choice than supporting from the British Isles.

The Knights dispatched troops from here, heading south to the endless plains—Gaul!Like a sharp knife, it hits the heart of the Roman Empire.On the other hand, the British fleet galloping across the Baltic Sea can also support at any time, breaking into the Mediterranean Sea from the Strait of Gibraltar.

King Arthur's victories at the military level, the Scandinavian Peninsula as a springboard to encircle the situation has formed, and the noose against the Roman Empire is constantly tightening.

In addition, the debt at the economic level has since become a burden on the Roman Empire. The high-quality and cheap British goods exchanged a large amount of labor from the slave owners and exchanged them for bonds to penetrate Rome's economic operations.

The soldiers are ready to feed the horses, the wolves are sealed off, and the double-headed eagle of the Holy Roman Empire needs to sit in another place.

All this, as King Arthur planned.

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Chapter 165 Mordred Appears

"It's just that I don't understand one thing, please clarify." Merlin bowed slightly. In the throne room, he and Liya are not masters and apprentices, but monarchs and ministers. "Why build roads, altars and permanent ports in Scandinavia?" ?”

Ai Hayasaka asked back, "From Mei Linqing's point of view, what do you think I intend to do by doing this?"

"We are managing Northern Europe as the real territory of the kingdom, but the freezing natural conditions there are really not suitable. It is a tasteless territory."

"You think so..." The blond king stroked the crown, sat on the throne and looked around. "What do you love?"

Everyone nodded, obviously agreeing with Merlin's point of view.

In northern Europe, it is enough to be a military rear when necessary. There is no need to operate for a long time. After the war of the Roman Empire, the barren and uncultivable land can be abandoned, which is normal.

"Well, why do you say we are fighting today? For fame, for profit, or for the expansion of Britain? No matter what point passes, when we leave a hundred years later, everything will return to zero. We have worked hard all our lives, and in the end we only Conquered the world for a lifetime. Iskandar went to India on an expedition, and the empire fell apart after his death. What will he leave to future generations except conquest?"

The torture from the soul echoed in the throne room, and the top leaders of Britain couldn't help thinking, why are they fighting?

How many great empires, but a flash in the pan has become the dust of history.

If it's just a great achievement for a lifetime, then there is no need to fight the Roman Empire to the death. Wouldn't it be good to sit back and enjoy the fruits of victory now?

why?

"The answer is there—"

The blond king slowly raised his hand, pointing his index finger at the ceiling of the vaulted dome of the Throne Hall, on which was an oil-painted mural of a map of Europe.There is no such detailed map in this era. Ai Hayasaka downloaded it from the Internet and let the craftsman carve it. If she was not afraid of being too shocking, she would have pasted the world map on it.

However, just the map of Europe is enough. Its level of detail is at the level of satellite cloud images. Re-engraving in this era is simply an open-ended visual experience.Looking up at the vast murals, one can't help feeling a surge of emotion.

There are so many splendid rivers and mountains, which has attracted countless heroes.

Ai Hayasaka pointed to her chest with her fingers, "Why are we fighting? For our descendants, for posterity, for generations to come. Have you seen the desolate and cold Scandinavian land? Our heroes once watered it with blood. Without her, we must be worthy of heroes."

"Throwing their heads and blood to lay down a piece of land, just abandon her for trivial reasons, and then give it up to others... Just imagine, one day our children and grandchildren will be bullied because of the lack of that piece of land, will they resent their ancestors for not plowing deeply This territory. If I am still alive, I will definitely be pointed at by them and scolded as a useless coward."

"Britain is a civilization, a spirit, and a will. This power must be rooted in the vast land. Grasslands, ice fields, deserts, and even the vast sea must have traces of Britain. She will always need the support of the vast land."

"Not an inch of land is spared in the blood of the knights of Britain."

"Understand?"

Merlin bowed deeply, he admired Artoria's brilliant will, this is the eternal king.

The Knights of the Round Table were even more excited. They finally found a correct path after feeling that they were being instructed by King Arthur.

Thousands of miles of land and foundations through the ages are what soldiers are after.

The impassioned speech not only moved the British high-level, but also moved the petite figure poking his head in the corner of the throne room. The first time I saw King Arthur, I left an unshakable impression.

Hayasaka Ai knocked on the armrest of the throne leisurely, "In the future, someone else will be seated in this seat, but from now on, Britain's foreign strategy must abide by one principle: Every inch of land must be fought for."

"As ordered!"

"Let's talk about another topic, Mei Linqing, the results of the five-year plan should be checked and accepted."

Merlin smiled and handed over a thick document.

"Report to the king, the five-year plan has come to a successful conclusion: food production has increased by 12 times, steel production has increased by 16 times, and the total tonnage of the fleet has increased by 20 times. The output of handicrafts has greatly increased, and Britain's commodity economy has flourished and occupied most of the Roman Empire's market. Huge amounts of wealth flow across the English Channel every day. This year’s fiscal revenue reached 10 million pounds in two quarters, richer than Rome’s richest province, Egypt.”

"The time is ripe. I dare say that Britain has never been as powerful as it is today. The knights are invincible, the knights of the round table are brave and extraordinary, and the wisdom of the king is everywhere. Britain already has the volume to compete with the Roman Empire." Merlin asserted excitedly.

He didn't expect King Arthur's five-year plan to be so powerful that it would force the whole of Britain into a powerful empire.

With Merlin's wisdom, of course, flaws can be seen, but this wave of savage growth is enough, and the deficiencies are made up by expansion.

Agguiwen excitedly proposed, "Why not, Wang will launch another five-year plan."

"You think this is magic!" Ai Hayasaka rolled her eyes and curled her lips. "If you don't create subversive production tools, you only use small repairs to production relations to arouse productivity, and the results will come to an end."

Everyone looked at each other in blank dismay. They understood every word that King Arthur said, but they couldn't understand it together.

Only the witch in the corner of the throne room nodded knowingly.

Hayasaka Ai also knew in her heart that she had completely squeezed out the maximum productivity that the feudal farming economy could achieve, which was already a miracle for a place as small as the British Isles.If you want to continue to break through, there is only an artifact - the Watt steam engine.

However, it was simply a mysterious poison for the end of the Age of Gods. This Wang Bo could easily blow himself up, and it was shelved after a while.

"The five-year plan has been successfully completed, and I will review all the kingdom's long-term decisions. Start now, buy granaries to store excess food. Double the business tax, and finally buy more slaves. Knights of the Round Table, I guarantee you and yours." The subordinates are ready to attack at any time."

The blond king stood up abruptly and waved his sleeves, "I announce that the meeting is adjourned."

The army has not moved, and the food and grass go first.

The mountain and rain are about to come and the wind is all over the building. This order of King Arthur is not murderous, but it is brewing a storm of the times.Before long, the continent of Europa will tremble under the iron horse of Britain.

"Lia, you've worked hard." Just after the meeting ended, Morgan walked over with his hands behind his back and a smile on his face.

"What's the matter?" Ai Hayasaka said coldly.

"I want you to see—her!"

Yang Nai shifted her figure, revealing a pretty girl with blond hair and blue eyes, wearing a fluffy and lovely pink princess dress, looking at King Arthur pitifully.

Click!

Hayasaka Ai seemed to hear the sound of a string breaking in her head.

Chapter 166

Yukinoshita Haruno, I'm going to make your ass bloom today.

Hayasaka Ai forcibly held back the swearing in her heart, glared imperceptibly at the smiling witch, and then focused her gaze on the ten-year-old girl in front of her.

She looks very similar to Artoria, and of course she is similar to Morgan, but she has a sharp and domineering look between her brows at a young age, which makes Hayasaka very satisfied.However, it seems that the girl lowered her head nervously because she saw the famous King Arthur for the first time, not daring to meet Hayasaka Ai's eyes.

In the holy white hall, the girl stood there holding the corners of her skirt with both hands, not retreating half a step even in front of the highest power in the kingdom.

After a long time, the blond king knelt down and smiled slightly, "Son, what's your name?"

"Mordred."

The girl still bowed her head and said quietly.

[Di!The bond value of the friendly character Mordred is on, current value: 91%]

Ai Hayasaka took off the crown from her head and gently placed it on top of Mordred's head, but of course it fell off.Subconsciously, Mordred immediately raised his head, and finally met King Arthur's emerald green eyes.

King Arthur's smile remained unchanged, "Look, if you keep your head down and talk, the crown will fall."

Mordred nodded half-understood, but couldn't hide the joyful expression of being recognized, as if just talking to King Arthur could make her happy.

"Am I pretty?"

"Of course, father is the most beautiful king in the world." Mordred said without thinking.

"This is the first time you have come to the Throne Hall. This is a good place. The architect once told me that 'no one will be moved by the magnificence of this place, and they will be attracted at the first time.' However, Modre De you never take your eyes off me. The crown, the throne, isn't it beautiful?"

"The most beautiful one is the father."

"It's a pity, you're just yearning for me. Dreaming is the furthest distance in this world." The blond king stood up calmly, took back the crown and put it on his head, and held the jade hand of the witch. "The hall of the throne, you can play whatever you want , Sister Wang and I have something to talk about."

Therefore, King Arthur only left Mordred with an indifferent back.

Mordred watched the two leave, recalling the appearance of King Arthur he had witnessed in the meeting just now.

Wisdom, bravery, and strategizing, just as the mother said, the father is the most powerful in the world.In Mordred's eyes, her father is the real king of Britain. Even the Roman Empire would be wiped out in a joke with her exhaustive strategy, and she has made great achievements in calming the grasslands and killing dragons.For a girl, her father is like a god.

I have always been worried that the great king would not recognize me, but when the word "father" was uttered, the smile on her face seemed to be even brighter.

It's just that there seems to be something about him that doesn't satisfy his father.

Mordred's appearance is only about ten years old, and his mental age is even younger. Although he has been receiving elite education from Merlin and Morgan, he still can't keep up with the thick and dark routines of the traversers.

Mordred didn't get it at all when the old emperor tested his prince and grandson, and Ai Hayasaka didn't see the girl's desire for power.

A rebellious knight is just "rebellious" after all.

If Ai Hayasaka saw the "rebellious" knight "rebellious" to spy on her throne, she might be interested in pulling herself off the horse and replacing him.After confirming the results, she only showed an attitude towards children.

This Mordred, who keeps admiring his father, is he not a child or something?

In the atrium of the palace, the sun is shining brightly and the fragrance of flowers is overflowing.This is a secluded place for conversation, just like the scene where Hayasaka Ai and Yukinoshita Yono met in the Shinomiya mansion.

Yang Nai was the first to speak, "What do you think of Mordred? Just by completing the Birth of the Rebel Knight, my character card has been upgraded to two stars. Morgan's obsession with his British dynasty is really unforgettable."

"I would like to ask you first, will she not have all kinds of artificial defects?" In fact, Ai Hayasaka thought that the original Mordred was born with a tragic color, and it was very sad to be a part of the witch's conspiracy.

"Don't worry, I am not the concubine Morgan using her own daughter as a tool. Under the care of me, Merlin and the elves, Mordred will not have any defects in life expectancy except for growing faster."

"That's good."

"So what exactly is your attitude towards her?"

Ai Hayasaka scratched her head in distress. She knew that Yang Nao did this to cater to the legend and make the character card a star, but she only got Xi as a father.

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