I have millions of wage earners

Balgruuf's worries are very normal.

After all, the main defensive passes of the Iron Qiu Kingdom are in another direction, and in the southwest where the empire that threatens the most is located, the Iron Qiu Kingdom really has no defense capabilities!

Without advantageous terrain to rely on, one can only go head-to-head with the imperial army on the great plains, which is definitely seeking a dead end.

What Balgruuf was worried about was naturally something Flynn had considered before.

Hearing Balgruuf's concerns, Flynn smiled confidently and nodded: "Indeed, what you said is correct, but fortunately, we are not without any allies."

"First of all, the empire has been under rule for too many years. As far as I know, there are not a few countries that are dissatisfied with the empire's rule."

"I have tested many nearby friends before, including the Grand Duke of the Grand Duchy of Hezhong. The attitudes conveyed by them are all very ambiguous."

"If I can face the empire militarily and show a certain degree of strength, it is entirely possible to mobilize other surrounding forces, whether they are human countries or even some non-human forces, to unite around me and form an anti-empire alliance."

"And as long as we can gain a firm foothold, I am afraid that a large number of anti-imperial movements will emerge from all corners of the empire."

"When the time comes, it won't be us, but the empire that will be in trouble."

Balgruuf nodded and followed Flynn's words: "We all know that the empire is not popular, but how many countries dare to really go against the empire?"

"If we can gain an advantage in the war, that would be easy, but it is really difficult to defeat the empire in the war."

Balgruuf glanced at Flynn, and then said: "What if it were not you, my lord, but an ordinary nobleman who came to lead our Iron Hill Kingdom."

"I absolutely don't dare to stand with him and fight against the empire."

"It's because you, my lord, have countless powerful warriors that you allowed me to dare to try it a little bit."

Faced with Balgruuf's blunt statement, Flynn had the courage to admit it.

"Well, yes, the empire is very powerful. Let alone you, even I wouldn't dare to challenge the empire if it weren't for my powerful special warriors."

"But as you said, we didn't have the ability to challenge the empire before, but now, we have the ability."

"Don't look at us, we are just a medium-sized Iron Hill Kingdom."

"But there are already more than 1 million in the brave troops alone."

"Although most of them are new warriors, there are also at least 300,000 seasoned veteran warriors."

"And you also know that brave men grow very fast, very fast."

"Now, they are 700,000 novice warriors with no experience and lack of fighting ability."

"And wait until a month, or wait for a longer period of time, until the empire's army actually arrives at the border of our Iron Qiu Kingdom."

"What awaits the empire will not be 300,000 warriors, but an army of 1 million well-trained elite warriors."

"With my command as the core, one million brave men as the main force, plus regular troops other than the brave men, and potential friendly forces in the surrounding areas that are dissatisfied with the empire."

"Believe me, my friend Balgruuf, our strength is completely sufficient to fight against and defeat the empire."

"I am already preparing to expand the army and build fortifications."

"Soon, you will see my results."

…

At the same time, Flynn was having a meeting with Balgruuf.

In the distant empire, there is also a respectable nobleman who is working for Flynn's cause.

He was the intelligence dealer Gert who was promoted from a civilian to Baron Glamorgan by Flynn.

Although Geert has now become an official noble of the Iron Hill Kingdom.

But he also knows that his identity, glory and value are all given by Flynn.

He must fight for Flynn's cause and protect Flynn! To defend Flynn's power is to defend his own identity!

If you want to say who is the most loyal to Flynn now.

Then Geert, the information dealer, is definitely one.

As Baron Glamorgan, he has now become an anonymous businessman, snooping for Flynn within the empire.

In fact, Gert had no intention of coming to the empire in the first place.

Instead, he plans to develop his own fiefdom well, buy a few more fields by the way, and pass the property on to his descendants from generation to generation.

However, Gert's intelligence informants brought him bad news, that is, the empire seemed to be preparing for a large-scale military operation, which was probably aimed at the Iron Hill Kingdom.

This kind of hearsay is not worth believing in its entirety, but it must be guarded against.

Fearing that Flynn would be attacked and destroyed by the empire, Gert quickly left his fiefdom, disguised himself as a businessman, and entered the territory of the empire to gather information.

He wanted to confirm whether the empire's military operations were directed at the Iron Hill Kingdom?

If so, what is the approximate scale? Approximately how long?

Although Geert has not been a member of Flynn's force for a long time, he still wants to shine and repay Flynn's kindness.

In a private room on the second floor of a tavern, Gert and a very capable-looking man, who could tell he was a soldier even though he was wearing civilian clothes, were having a good time drinking.

After drinking for three rounds, there was a burst of laughter from both sides. It was possible that they had negotiated a good deal again.

After counting the gold coins given by Gert, the plainclothes officer laughed and said: "Yes, it's been a long time since I did business with such a happy person like you!"

"It's not in vain that I tell you such important news!"

"If you want to know this news, there are endless business opportunities behind it, but I didn't even tell my uncle."

"You have prepared the goods in advance now. When the time comes, you can sell the goods directly to the military warehouse. You will surely make a lot of money, 50%, 70%? Or even double the profit?"

"Haha." Geert naturally understood.

Geert, a very good old man, smiled and took out a small bag of jingling coins, and handed it to the other party in a friendly manner, as if he was not dissatisfied at all.

The banquet continued, and there was an ample supply of wine, food, and beauties.

By nightfall, the plainclothes officer was obviously a little drunk, and Geert also successfully obtained a replica of the order.

On the military order book, many procurement plans for military supplies were recorded.

It can be said that with this procurement plan, Gert can prepare a large amount of military procurement products by stocking up in advance, thereby making a huge profit in the upcoming local military procurement!