Pioneer Lord: Starting From Daily Intelligence

Chapter 1135: Chapter 175: The Abundant Dragon Nest Treasure and the Application of Mercenary Warhounds (Part 4)

”As for you, Drake,” Su Li’s gaze shifted to the red dragon, ”I’ve received your ’sincerity’. Recuperate in peace and fulfill your ’cleaning’ duties well. Remember, from now on, the tranquility of the Dusk Mountain Range is your sole purpose for existence. If you dare to harbor any more disobedient thoughts...”

Su Li didn’t continue his sentence, simply patting the warhammer at his waist. Death’s Claw emitted a low, threatening hiss in cooperation.

Drake’s enormous form visibly shuddered, its massive head bowed even lower, emitting a series of indistinct gurgling sounds denoting absolute submission. It now only wished these ”plague gods” would quickly leave with its precious treasures, allowing it to lick its wounds and its shattered dragon heart alone.

As the warriors of Hesse Territory orderly transported the spoils, the molten cave echoed with clinks and the busy bustle of harvesting. A battle that could have been earth-shattering ended in a dramatic surrender and an enormous haul of wealth that would make any Empire elector green with envy.

This was also Su Li’s main goal in forcing this fight. The vast amount of wealth supplemented into Hesse Territory’s treasury could greatly enhance its strength and lay a solid foundation for the upcoming battles with the Swamp Territory.

Why do mercenaries and the Free People’s Corps eagerly sign up to serve Su Li, even when Hesse Territory’s warfare can sometimes be extremely brutal? Naturally, it’s because Su Li is willing to spend money generously. His rewards are substantial enough to entice those mercenaries into risking their lives!

Moreover, not every battle in Hesse Territory is exceedingly brutal. Since Su Li established the territory, there have only been two truly bloody wars: one was the final battle with the Green Dragon, and the other was the decisive battle with the Blue Mirror Territory, specifically with the Green Knight Legion.

In these two battles, Hesse Territory lost nearly a thousand elite troops and a large number of Free People’s Corps.

In fact, apart from these two battles, for the Free People’s Corps and Mercenary Corps working for Su Li, the other conflicts were very relaxed and enjoyable, allowing them to savor victory, glory, and honor!

Many Mercenary Corps gained fame because of this, obtaining numerous battle achievements, praises, and wealth.

However, mercenaries can’t always have the advantage, can they? They must fight one or two tough battles to own up to the bounty given by Su Li.

In the upcoming battles with the Swamp Territory, Su Li still requires these war dogs to take initiative.

After all, given the terrain of the Swamp Territory, if the opponent chooses not to engage and keeps playing guerrilla warfare with Su Li, his main army would indeed struggle to confront them.

Upon returning to Heisen Castle, Su Li instructed Hilude, ”Before next spring, try to gather as many mercenaries as possible to serve us. The flexible mercenaries are a good choice given the terrain of the Swamp Territory.”

In the next battle, Su Li plans to use a strategy that Yuan Shao did not employ during the Battle of Guandu, which is the three-year fatigue tactic. At that time, Yuan Shao had just unified Hebei, and Ju Shou and Tian Feng suggested focusing first on farming and easing the people, then advancing to camp at Liyang, gradually taking positions in Henan, enhancing boat building and repairing equipment, deploying elite cavalry to raid their borders, preventing them from settling, and taking advantage. Within three years, the situation could be resolved peacefully. ℴℴ𝘮

This situation is very similar to Su Li’s current position with the Swamp Territory. The army of the Swamp Territory certainly wouldn’t dare come out easily since they would have to cross the Dusk Mountain Range to harass Hesse Territory. They would have to face Hesse Territory’s mighty air cavalry and numerous Divine Chosen Knights, essentially making it a one-way trip.

But Hesse Territory can easily cross the Dusk Mountain Range to harass the opponent, and these mercenaries are Su Li’s light cavalry and war dogs.

There’s no choice, the extensive history offers a wealth of experience to follow.