Since the end of the war, within a month, all countries participating in the war have withdrawn their troops.
In fact, no one among them is willing to fight this war. They all stay in their own homes, guarding their wives and children on the hot bed, collecting taxes that kill the common people, and robbing their daughters. How wonderful it is to live a carefree life.
It's just that the demons came to the door and wanted to take away the land in their hands. Everyone fought for their own lives and values, and they had to fight for it. The copycats risked their lives to fight the demons.
When faced with the threat of the undead craze, in order to survive, mankind could abandon its previous prejudices, unite under the banner of the United Nations, and fight against the enemy.
Of course, how much of this was coerced by Grand Duke Julius and Lord Lorraine, a pair of virtuous men-in-law, is a matter of personal integrity.
During the war, the political and economic life of each country had to revolve around the war, entering the wartime economic system, and everything made way for the war.
This kind of wartime economy creates little value and only consumes a large amount of social resources and wealth.
The simplest thing is steel, which is used to make cannonballs, shot out, exploded, and disappeared with a bang.
However, if you make steel bars, whether it is invested in real estate projects, or manufacturing steam engines, trains, or building bridges, you can make a lot of money, and it can also improve people's living standards.
I think back then, when Clinton stepped down, the U.S. government had a fiscal surplus, but when the year-end settlement was made, the account books were not in deficit.
But these bastards think they have two small coins in their pockets, and then they wear sunglasses and pretend to be big dogs all over the world.
Under the leadership of Little Bu Shi, they had won two wars, with a look of arrogance on their faces, as powerful as anyone else in the world.
But when the common people came back from their victory, they suddenly realized: mlgbd~! Why do we owe 16 trillion U.S. dollars, and where did our money go?
For those great politicians in the United States, money belongs to the people and the country. It is not theirs anyway, so there is no need to feel bad about it. It will naturally be wasted as they please.
Seriously, we should think carefully about how to keep these people's money in their pockets, and then two million US dollars in screws appeared. Twenty billion US dollars in reconstruction funds disappeared.
But for the big guys who live in the warm family of feudalism in this era, things like land and mines, and the labor force living on them, all belong to them.
Even the unruly and barbaric people, who resisted taxes and rioted at every turn, were all very considerate of them, and often tolerated them as long as they could, and would not send troops to suppress them unless absolutely necessary.
This is a matter of course. After all, the common people are also valuable human resources. If all the common people are killed and forced to run away, who will give them work? Who will farm, mine, and work for them? Who will collect the money?
Taxes go.
Do you want noble gentlemen to go to work in the fields with their trousers rolled up?
It’s better to just die~!
The most valuable wealth in this era is land, followed by labor force.
Nowadays, a large number of young and healthy laborers of working age have been drafted into the army and have gone to the front line to fight overseas for a whole year. This has also left them with a shortage of labor force at home, leaving behind large tracts of cultivated land, factories and mines.
The Holy See alone has recruited more than a million Templar Knights from all over the mainland. In addition, there are soldiers from various countries who have joined the United Nations, civilians serving the United Nations army, etc.
In this era, the lack of labor is a fatal thing, because there is no machinery. All walks of life are labor-intensive industries.
Without enough manpower, nothing can be done.
Especially if cultivated land is left unused for a year, the whole country will suffer from famine.
Under the huge consumption of war, the economies of many countries are already on the verge of collapse, and it is almost impossible to untie the pot.
Otherwise, no one would risk being called a 'traitor' by signing those unreasonable contracts with Mr. Lei. If they didn't sign, they wouldn't even be able to survive this year.
Therefore, after the threat of the undead disappears, they urgently need to readjust the national economy, significantly reduce military spending, and invest in production, so that the country can return to normal track as soon as possible.
Under such circumstances, Lord Luo still wants to raise troops to attack the Semitic continent. Is it difficult to live in the future?
That is the Semitic continent, with a population of hundreds of millions and a vast area of thousands of miles. This war may be protracted and wasteful.
The first expedition to the Semitic continent was not the result of being dragged down.
Therefore, as soon as the word "send troops" is mentioned, everyone will complain like pulling teeth.
Some people even secretly accused Sir Alex Ferguson of being "ambitious and militaristic". Then they kept trying to hinder Sir Alex Ferguson from behind.
In a word, let's take the credit first. As for the counterattack, we can talk about it slowly.
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August 20, 836 in the Julian calendar, was sunny.
The weather is no longer unbearably hot, and when the cool breeze blows in the morning and evening, it still brings a pleasant coolness.
It was now approaching the start of school, and students from Maple Leaf Danlin returned to school one after another. The campus gradually returned to its former college atmosphere. There were more young and immature students on the road, and fewer warriors and nobles.
But the United Nations Building, not far from Maple Leaf Danlin College, is still as lively as ever.
This morning, because it was a crucial day for voting on the expedition resolution, the ambassadors from various countries rarely got up early and hurried from their residences against the cool breeze of youth.
The United Nations hall suddenly became noisy and lively.
In a box on the side of the main conference hall, several women also came.
After listening to Lorraine's introduction yesterday, Catherine's daughters were also curious: what kind of situation could actually make the dignified Lord Luo say the words "not optimistic".
Sir Alex Ferguson's consistent style is to overcome difficulties when there are difficulties, and to overcome difficulties when there are no difficulties. He is not afraid of others making trouble for him.
But now this trouble has left Lord Lorraine scratching his head, so regardless of the soreness of his back after a long night of work last night, he came with Lorraine to see what this conference was all about.
At nine o'clock in the morning, the conference officially started.
Because there are so many people, just calling the names takes a lot of time. Important decisions require a registered vote from all countries, and of course not one person is missing.
Due to the procrastination unique to officials and the rule that the higher your status, the later you arrive. There were quite a few people who were late, saying hello and chatting with each other. It was noisy and noisy. By the time everyone had almost finished ordering, it was almost ten o'clock.
It's time.
Immediately, General Wabador stepped onto the podium and banged the gavel in his hand.
After the muffled sound of 'bang', the sound in the conference hall suddenly became much quieter. Although there were still people talking to each other and walking back and forth from time to time, they were all cautious and spoke softly.
The three major deans have a good reputation. They are all narrow-minded and will retaliate for their anger. No one dares to deny their face.
Besides, the ambassador’s job is not easy. If you cause trouble here unscrupulously and disrupt the order, you will be thrown out by the Maple Leaf Danlin picket team. If you encounter a brat with a bad personality, you will be kicked on the butt.
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Later, Maple Leaf Danlin will also send a note to the country, asking them to replace the ambassador, otherwise they will be deported.
If the fuss goes too far, after the seven gangsters of the United Nations, the Ruman Empire, the Elf Kingdom, Parthia, Almohad, Maple Leaf Danlin Academy, the Holy See of Light and the Holy Light Continent Magic Association unanimously vote, it will be directly
Removed from the United Nations.
General Wabador looked around, coughed slightly, and then said: "Ladies and gentlemen, before voting on Decision No. 1148, I must emphasize it to everyone again."
There was a sudden commotion among the ambassadors present, and they all showed painful expressions. They were obviously very impatient with this resolution.
They had all heard what General Wabador said countless times, and their ears were already calloused. But in the face of that stubborn old man, no one dared to stand up and protest loudly.
General Wabador paused, then ordered his men to hang a huge world map on the wall behind him, and then said: "Ladies and gentlemen, I must point out to everyone that now is the best time in two thousand years.
Once the opportunity is missed, it may never come again in the future.
Not long ago, Grand Mage Lester and a group of elites led by us humans ambushed the High Priest of the Undead on Kilo Island in the center of the sea.
Her Majesty Pope Hilmeria successfully activated divine punishment and severely damaged the high priest."
When the ambassadors first received the news, they were all shocked and excited. However, at this time, many people secretly imitated General Wabador's speech in the audience, and even synchronized with him word for word.
the point.
General Wabador picked up the baton and drew on the map behind him: "According to the intelligence we have received.
Due to the brutal rule of the high priest, the Semitic people have been living in dire straits. Although they have been strictly blockaded and brutally suppressed, riots and uprisings continue in various places, with the number of rebels exceeding one million.
If we land on the Semitic continent at this time, those Semitic people who are trapped in dire straits will definitely eat the jelly in order to welcome the king's master.
Moreover, our army has obtained a detailed military map of the Semitic people... Here I would like to thank the Count of Lorraine. It was he who risked his life regardless of his personal safety and resolutely sneaked into the Semitic people.
After working hard, we obtained this precious military information."
Lord Luo immediately stood up and nodded slightly to show his humility.
However, among the ambassadors nearby, some people let out a series of boos and booed the Lord.
There were also many understanding people present. Lord Luo infiltrated the Demon Clan in order to help his mistress Hilmeria get a position in the Demon Clan. Later, he also picked up several girls in the Demon Clan who were protruding and beautiful.
No matter who is willing to risk such a life risk three or five times, of course, whether he can escape alive from the hands of the undead high priest is another matter.
Wabador ignored them and moved the baton in his hand slowly on the map, saying: "The main force of the enemy has been eliminated by us. Compared with the Semites, we have a strong military advantage. Under this situation,
Our army must be overwhelming and invincible.
Along the way, we can gather the Semitic army for our own use. When the time comes, we can gather at least five million troops to completely dismantle the undead's rule over the Semitic tribe.
Then he would march north and attack the Island of the Dead. He would be able to deal with the High Priest of the Undead once and for all, eliminate the nightmare that humans have had for two thousand years, and achieve a great feat that will last forever~!
ladies and gentlemen.
Countless generations have dreamed of world peace and prosperity.
Now, this opportunity is right in front of you~!
Once we miss it, we must bear historical responsibility.
Please think about it carefully..."
Although he spoke impassionedly, the brats in the audience looked at each other and then shook their heads like a rattle.
An old man stood up tremblingly. Although the lord didn't know him very well, he had met him at a banquet and knew that he and General Wabador had been classmates and had a pretty good relationship. So he
Only then do you dare to be the first to come forward.
After the old man stood up, he said seriously: "Wabador, you are right, but now that the war has just ended, the home has been turned into ruins in the war. Hundreds of businesses are waiting for prosperity, and you have to consider everyone.
Difficulties now.
The crops in the field have grown and are about to be ripe. But the children have gone to war and there is no one to harvest them. Should we just watch them rot in the ground?
The seeds for the second half of the year must also be planted. Otherwise, the harvest will be lost and the people will have nothing to eat next year.
By that time, our demon clan has not been defeated, but everyone will starve to death."
Everyone nearby also agreed.
"What the boss said makes sense."
"Yes, that's it."
"..."
Someone even shouted loudly: "Boss, fight against the demons and the high priest of the undead. This is a mainstream value that I don't dare to object to. But we can't ignore everyone's life and death.
Because there is no manpower, my gold mine has been suspended for three months. My family's money is almost gone. How will I survive then? Do I have to beg for food?"
"It's the same situation where I'm just preoccupied with fighting, and no one is making money to support the family. I can't collect taxes either. We can't force the people to hang themselves, right?"
"Yes, yes. There are a lot of bandits and robbers there, and the troops have all left. What should we do if they cause trouble?"
"..."
There was a burst of noise among the people.
There was even a scoundrel who took advantage of the chaos and shouted with a shy face: "I heard that Feiying Company is rich. Otherwise, let Mr. Lei provide everyone with interest-free loans worth three to five trillion yuan. Let's put the hard life in front of us first."
Get over it.”
Mr. Luo snorted angrily and glared at the man fiercely. If it hadn't been for the fact that he had just changed into new leather shoes, he would have stepped on the dog shit a few times without hesitation, then took them off, held them in his hand, and slapped him hard.
That girl's face.
And Chairman Leo had already taken out his small book, made a note for him, and turned around and whispered: "Give this guy a more 'favorable' loan."
The senior executive of the Flying Eagle Group behind him nodded with a smile and whispered: "I understand."
Someone loudly said: "How about we propose a truce? When the economy recovers and the economy prospers, we can counterattack and go back, and it won't be short of three to five...seven to eight...ten years."
"This is a great idea, really great."
"I support it with both hands."
"I support it with both hands and feet."
"..."
After listening to everyone's suggestions, Wabador gave a bitter smile and said: "Gentlemen, gentlemen, calm down for a moment. If we stop fighting, what will happen if the high priest comes back in the future?"
Someone immediately shouted: "What's so great about the high priest? Isn't it just that he lives a little longer?"
We humans have never lacked resourceful generals and brave and capable heroes.
A thousand years ago, it took humans eight years to defeat them. Now, our Lord Luo... would like to praise our great General God of War. Under his leadership, we defeated them in less than two years.
In a thousand years, if they dare to come again, maybe we can defeat them in half a year."
Everyone also expressed their agreement.
"That's right, there's not much pressure."
"Now it's more important to seize the time and make a little money."
"..."
Lord Luo was very embarrassed for a moment and couldn't laugh. It was precisely because he fought so smoothly that everyone became blindly proud.
At this time, someone stood up and said solemnly: "Ladies and gentlemen, let me say a few words here.
First of all, I would like to express my sympathy to the Semitic people who are living in dire straits under the cruel rule of the high priest."
As he spoke, he lowered his head slightly.
Everyone present couldn't help but be stunned: What on earth does this guy mean? Didn't they agree that everyone would make trouble together and oppose sending troops?
Lorraine sighed quietly. Then she waited quietly, waiting for the other party's 'but'.
As expected, I heard the man continue to say: "But, but I remember Lord Luo once said a famous saying: 'Independence and freedom can only be fought for with your own hands.'
They don't fight for themselves, but they want us to work blood and sweat for them. How can there be such truth in the world?"
His words immediately resonated with the ambassadors present.
"That's right."
"Well said, that's great."
“Informed.”
"To hit the nail on the head~!"
"As expected of a graduate of Maple Leaf Danlin's Department of Philosophy, he speaks very well."
"..."
In the box, Catherine, the eldest princess of a warm feudal family, also had an angry look on her face. She glared at Lord Luo on the stage fiercely and cursed in a low voice: "I haven't been optimistic for a day, so I'm talking about these messy gangsters again."
Nonsense.”
When the man saw that everyone was cheering, he immediately raised his hands cheerfully to express his gratitude, and then continued: "I remember that Eastern Wisdom of War, didn't I?
'Invincible foreign patients, the country will perish.'
Leave the high priest alive and put a threat there, and everyone can live their lives with peace of mind. When nothing happens, you can also use it to scare the disobedient people, in case they accidentally do something bad.
You can also blame it on him, saying that the high priest was responsible for the sabotage secretly..."
Everyone immediately bared their teeth and laughed unbridled.
These bastards are all from noble backgrounds, and they have long been very skilled at using the high priest as a scapegoat: there is a famine, the high priest is responsible for the evil, the bridge is broken, the high priest is secretly responsible for the destruction, the building collapses,
It was the high priest who sent people to do it; there was a flood, and the high priest was determined to kill me...
Seeing this situation, Lorraine couldn't help but secretly sighed: Today's vote is going to be aborted again. It seems that she has to think of other ways...