"War is not a necessity for the development of human society, just as disease is not a necessity for human life. Pen? Interesting? Pavilion wWw. ｂiquge。 INFO War brings death and destruction, just like disease. So, if you want to eliminate war, you have to understand it, just as a doctor has to understand disease. Cursing war will not improve the situation, just as cursing disease will not make the sick recover. War can make people understand the value of peace, just as illness can make people understand the value of health. Human beings always want peace, just as they always want to be healthy. If you understand the cause of the war, you can find the fastest way to stop it, just as if you understand the cause of the disease, the doctor can prescribe the right medicine. Therefore, the fear of war is unnecessary, just as the fear of disease is unnecessary. - "Quotations of the God of War: On War"

On August 11, 348 A.D., Archduke Leon Fields of Mastar officially declared war on Falency on the grounds that the other side had plotted to poison the commander of his country's Northern Army, Count Thorde Reims.

The original text of the circular reads: "Because Her Majesty is merciful and could not bear the repeated fighting on the frontier, which caused the soldiers to die in vain, Gai signed a peace treaty with France for a period of three years." Now that the peace treaty has not yet expired, and the enemy is plotting to inflict harm, how can it be tolerated? Saud, Count of Reims, was a compassionate soldier and his prestige was crowned in the whole army. Now it is in vain, because of the ambition of the enemy. The soldiers of our three armies are willing to serve their lives and hate with blood! ”

The Farensi, of course, did not admit the existence of this so-called "conspiracy", and unceremoniously pointed out that it was a farce directed by the ambitions of some war maniacs. The Mastar side obviously did not want to bother with a war of words, and on the day of the declaration of war, the Northern Army crossed the Sorena River and approached the fortress of Iva .

On 12 August, Iberia also abruptly strengthened its forces on the border.

With regard to the hostilities between the two neighboring countries, the French side has obviously made advance preparations this time. The mobilization had begun one month earlier, and the formal order for the regrouping of the Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Army Corps had been issued by the Commander-in-Chief, Field Marshal Hannibal Henry, on 9 August.

As usual, it would be almost impossible to regroup the long-disbanded army at this time of year. Because now is the busiest time for the official autumn harvest, the farmers' hard work of the year depends on the end of this month. However, thanks to the able work of Sasogrande, the main work of the autumn harvest has almost been completed, and most of the troops are on their way to the royal capital.

At the beginning of the year, the cadets of the short-term course of the Civil Service College played a key role in their rapid replenishment of the work at the grassroots level, and the mobilization of the entire country's workforce with unprecedented efficiency. Whether it was women, or the elderly, and even some half-grown children were organized. In order to raise troops as quickly as possible and to mobilize production, a temporary measure was introduced: the tax rate on crops harvested by adult men at home after joining the army was halved.

"Do you want to use the gold in the treasury? Isn't that used as a reserve for land bonds, though? Queen Margaret asked, "If they are spent, will there not be no basis for the land bonds?" ”

"Your Majesty, in these days, our land bonds are no longer based on gold as a basis for trust. What really makes those bonds valuable is the credibility of the country and the government. No one would think that a defeated country would be able to repay those bonds, and if we could defeat Mastar, creditors would not easily sell those bonds even if there was no gold in the treasury. Sogrend replied.

"But war causes panic in the market, isn't that what you taught me? What should we do if the enemy uses these bonds to launch another form of offensive against us? Margaret continued.

Sogrend smiled, "So we need to make good use of this money, as you said, war brings panic." And we can't convince everyone that the gold is still in the treasury at this time, and besides, what if it's there? Who can guarantee that they will not flow into the pockets of His Majesty Sigrani as war reparations in the future? ”

"It seems like a big risk, or rather a gamble, Lesbian." The queen furrowed her fine brow.

"Waging a war is a gamble in itself, and without that war one side is sure to win, the difference is only in how much leverage both sides have and how they use it. Your Majesty, Marshal Henry, and the other generals will have to battle each other on a visible battlefield. You'll need to sit in the rear and win in the unseen battlefield. ”

The queen smiled, "What about you?" Is it just watching us work hard and doing some painless solidarity? ”

"Wechen," Thorgrande paused, "Wechen is just raising chips for you." ”

"It sounds like a hard work," said Margaret, chuckling lightly, "then, my dear Prime Minister, you will guide me, a novice, in striking at my opponent on that invisible battlefield." ”

August 13, Farensi, Roscardo.

"Grandpa, I'm ready to go, please don't worry." Officer Joann Curran received a requisition order to stop taking leave.

"Joan, be careful, you are the only bloodline of our family, and the only hope for this old man in the world. I haven't chosen a daughter-in-law for you, I haven't organized a wedding for you, and I haven't seen the birth of the next generation of this family. It's not that I'm selfish, but how I wish you could stay at home in peace. Old Earl Curran said that there were tears in his eyes.

"Grandpa, we have Lord Thorgrande Leuss in command, we will definitely win!"

"Well, I only hope you are safe." The old earl said, "Let us check again if there is anything we have forgotten." ”

Just as the grandfather and grandson were re-checking the luggage in the antechamber, the butler reported that Viscount Baft and others had come to visit. The old earl asked the butler to lead them in.

A group of aristocratic lords rushed in in a rage.

"Forgive our faux pas, honorable earl." Viscount Baft owes himself to the old earl.

"Ladies and gentlemen, what is the so-called matter of such a visit?"

"Count Curran, you are a respectable elder, and we are here to prevent you from suffering unnecessary losses."

"Please explain why?"

"Ah, Young Master Qiao An is also here, so it will be easier to explain clearly." Viscount Baft said and nodded to Joan.

"You should know that in last year's land census, our land that exceeded the original title deed was acquired by the government with land bonds."

"There's such a thing, but at the end of last year, didn't everyone get 4% interest?" Joan preemptively asked for her grandfather.

"Yes, but this is no longer the case. This time, Mastar sent troops to attack Yarra Province again, and Iberia also sent troops, which is probably a bit inappropriate......"

"What do you mean by that?" Joan's tone hardened.

"Lord Earl, we are discussing going into the city to find a reliable notary to throw away the bonds in our hands, and there is news that the land bonds in the royal capital have begun to depreciate significantly, and if we don't hurry up, then after a while, these bonds will be no different from waste paper."

"You're alarmist and demagoguery!" Joan said angrily.

"Young Master Qiao An, I'm doing this for everyone's good." Viscount Baft explained.

"If it's for everyone, then it should be at this time to stabilize people's hearts and support the front line with all their might. Instead of spreading rumors here and there, to confuse the public. Although Joan did not know much about these economic matters, he understood that the issuance of land bonds was a policy that His Excellency Leus had vigorously pursued, and that it must have been of great benefit. As a military man, he would unconditionally support this policy, just as he would step onto the battlefield and shed blood without hesitation.

"But ......"

"Your Excellency the Viscount, thank you for your kindness, I will think it through, please go back first." The old earl reached out to stop Viscount Baft.

"Then we will take our leave, and if the Earl is interested, I will definitely help."

When the group of people retreated, the grandfather and grandson looked at each other.

"Hmph, these wall grass, wait, until we win......" Joan said hatefully, and then he turned around, "Grandpa, don't listen to their nonsense and sell those bonds." ”

"My Joan." The old earl laughed and stroked his grandson's thick hair, "You are too much like your father, don't worry, although I am old, I still have some insight in these economic affairs." If you fail, if I lose you, what does that parchment mean to me if I can get piles of gold? On the other hand, if you are victorious, if you come back safely, what does it matter if you are bankrupt? ”

"Grandpa!" Joan warmly hugged her grandfather.

"Go, go back to your comrades."

"Goodbye, grandpa, wait for the news of my triumphant return."

On the evening of 14 August, Caiunescu.

Both the 1st and 13th Corps received their respective orders. The 1st Army marched to Dayannier to join up with the 2nd Army and reinforce Parello, with Marshal Hannibal Henry commanding the entire army in Yarra Province. The 13th Army Corps directly reinforced Gresden-Lancados and tried to join forces with the 3rd Army to resist the Iberian invasion.

Although the Praetorian Guards stayed in the royal capital, it did not mean that they could be idle, and the reorganization of scattered troops from all over the country would be their biggest task.

In this time of disturbance, the officers and soldiers of Farency will have to say goodbye to their relatives and friends, some may never return to their loved ones, and some may be laid to rest in a foreign land. In short, the entire royal capital was enveloped in an atmosphere of tranquility and subtlety.

"Admiral Wing Munast, about the dragon knight troops cooperating with Marshal Henry......" Margaret asked.

"Please rest assured, Your Majesty, I will personally lead the second squadron into battle."

"And what about the first squadron?"

"Let them stay in the royal capital and protect Your Majesty."

"Then there's Admiral Raumnast." Margaret did not point out the reason for Gursi's arrangement.

When Gursi left the palace and returned home, his wife approached him and asked him about him, and Gursi told her that he would follow Marshal Henry against the Marstar. When Mrs. Ecnast heard this, she bowed her head, returned to her room in silence, took out the robe she had made for him all night, and sighed as she tried it on for her husband.

"Don't worry, it's not the first time I've flown in the skies over Parello, and like before, I'm going to hit those Mastar rookies." Gursi reassured.

"Even if my husband is Hasus, I'll be terrified when he steps into battle." As the wife, while arranging her husband's new uniform, she said, "I heard that the other party is menacing this time, you and Arubellich should be careful, Arubelich is at least accompanied by Yanis, and the woman who has been in the army in the army in a critical moment can still help, but I can't help you much." ”

"Hehe, it's going to be fine."

"Well, if Mazarel can go with you, you father and son will be able to take care of each other."

When Gursi heard the name of his eldest son, his face immediately changed, and it was an expression of annoyance, pain, pity, and other emotions mixed together. Although the mood had become a little bad, Gursey did not say anything. But even if he didn't say it, his wife could still guess what was going on in his mind. The two men were silent for a while.

"Let him stay with you in the royal capital, in case ......"

"Don't say anything unlucky." Mrs. Imnast glared at her husband.

"Okay, I'll teach him a good lesson when I get back."

About two hours after dinner at the ordinary people's house, the Prime Minister of Falunsi opened the door of his house. China immediately greeted her.

"Oh, you're already back first?" Sogrend asked.

"If you make a plan and complete the task in the morning, and temporarily disband at noon, you will assemble and set off in the early morning tomorrow."

"What about Ike and Rhein?"

"In the afternoon, my father-in-law and mother-in-law have come to take them to the farm for a few days."

Sogre was silent for a moment, and then burst out for a long time: "Thank you for your hard work." ”

Cenna shook her head and threw herself into her husband's arms. Sogrend hugged her in his arms and stroked his wife's hair tenderly.

"What's wrong?"

"Thorge, maybe I'm no longer fit to be a legionnaire." Cenna's voice choked up.

"Why? You are still a very good regiment commander, and the officers and men trust you and worship you. ”

"No, I don't mean the ability, I mean the mentality."

"How so?"

"In the past, I would have been full of excitement about going to war, thinking that I could make a difference, that I could prove to my father that I was no worse than you. But now it's different, I'm starting to feel scared, I'm scared that if I never see you again, if I never see Ike and Rhine again, I feel trembling. I'm more afraid, if something goes wrong, if I misjudge, what will happen to the soldiers who follow me? They also have wives and children waiting for them to go back......"

Sogrand felt his wife trembling, and she barely showed such emotions in the impression. In the past, in the eyes of people, China Lanfonte was brave, calm, strong, and decisive, appearing on the battlefield like a Valkyrie. But Thorgrande knew that all of the above was only part of her, and that Cena also had moments of weakness and helplessness. In the past, though, China was able to overcome her weaknesses like a qualified warrior. Now, however, she has changed.

"Cenna, you don't need to blame yourself." Thorgrande cupped her face and looked earnestly at her glamorous ice-blue eyes. "You are different now than before, you were only the daughter of Shapur Lanfonte, and now you have more status, each of which represents your responsibility. You're not just someone's daughter, you're a legion commander who leads tens of thousands of people, you're a mother of two young children, and a daughter-in-law of two old people. Most importantly, you are my wife. Then you have a lot of responsibility, and responsibility is bound to be stressful. Don't be afraid of the pressure, all people trust and love you, and you are also trusted and loved, and you will do a great job. For you are China Lambonte, Sharpel's proudest daughter; Ecclere and Reinhardt's most beloved mother; the favorite commander of the Thirteenth Legion of the Thirteenth Legion; She is also my wife whom Saulgrande Leus loves the most. ”

"Thorge......" Chinna's eyes became misty with moisture.

Sogrand tenderly kissed his wife's brow, eyes, face, and lips.

"Thorge, I'll take care of your back!"

Sogrend knew that Gina had come out of her confusion and regained her due impose, and he replied with a smile, "Thank you for your care, please leave everything you have to me to protect." ”

Meanwhile, inside Roland Gaslow Avenue 68, a man and woman are just recovering from their passion.

"Mistress Biogel, do you really have to leave tomorrow morning?" Eugaris asked, resting her chin on Biogel's bare chest, looking at the other.

"No way, it's an order, but it's a great opportunity." Biogel said as he reached out a hand and slowly stroked her hair.

"I'll miss you all the time."

"Me too, didn't you come to say goodbye to you without seeing me finish the meeting?"

"Really?" Eugaris turned her head sideways and gently drew circles on Biogel's chest.

"Of course, I've brought all my packing with you."

Eugaris thought about the other party's words for a moment, and made up her mind in a short time, then she turned her head and said affectionately, "Then, let this goodbye last longer." ”

With that, she got up and sat down on top of Biogel so that the other could clearly see her blood-pumping figure......