Chapter 145

"Correct!" Instructor Mo Sen's expression inexplicably became fanatical, and he sighed in a tone of slight longing: "This area, which occupies almost half of Nolan Continent, is the territory of the Holy Empire!"

"The Holy Empire is the only empire on this continent and even in this world."

"It possesses the largest territory and the most powerful strength on Nolan Continent, and even if the vision is not limited to Nolan Continent, but the whole world, it is the same."

"Because the vast area you see is not even the entire territory of the Holy Empire."

"In the Terra Continent and the Middle Court Continent, the Holy Empire also possesses its own territory."

"This is the only country whose territory spans three continents," when it came to the Holy Empire, Instructor Mo Sen became exceptionally excited, and his words increased, "Before it, no country could do it, and after it... as far as the current situation is concerned, the Holy Empire is still growing, and it is almost impossible to weaken or perish."

History tells us that there has never been an empire that did not weaken or perish; the British Empire also disintegrated, Gao De thought secretly.

"The Holy Empire first originated from the union of barbarian tribes," Instructor Mo Sen said in a cadence: "Several barbarian tribes walked out of the wilderness, came to the civilized zone, and then joined forces to occupy an ancient city."

"From the beginning, as barbarians, they had to face threats from civilized people from all sides, because for 'civilized people,' they were foreign invaders."

According to Gao De's understanding, it might be equivalent to the Mongols leaving the grasslands and entering the Central Plains? "But they were warlike and good at fighting, fought against all enemies, and were vengeful; in the end, they won all the battles and gained a foothold in the civilized zone."

"After gaining a foothold, what followed was continuous expansion."

"This period of history makes the people of the Holy Empire feel proud and proud from the bottom of their hearts, and it is also enough to bring great reference value to the people of other countries."

"It is also because of this period of history that the Holy Empire values talent and strength above all else."

"At the same time, because the barbarian tribes were not good at magic at the beginning, they suffered many losses in the previous battles and sacrificed too many people, so they highly admire and respect the power of magic."

"And their thinking is barbaric and enlightened, never conservative, allowing for the continuous innovation of magic."

"In the eyes of many people in other countries, the Holy Empire is a bloody, cruel, and insatiable country, a war maniac with powerful strength, because since walking out of the wilderness, they have never stopped their pace of expansion."

Instructor Mo Sen said with spit flying, seemingly full of identification with the Holy Empire, or even longing?

"As you can see, they have already turned from an ancient city at the beginning into a powerful empire spanning three continents."

"But for the people of the Holy Empire, the empire is the most tolerant and harmonious country."

"Even many people in other countries agree with this point, because the social atmosphere of the Holy Empire is unusually inclusive, which no other country can do."

"It respects everyone's talent and strength, rather than valuing background, social standing, family history, or even hometown."

"Some people who disdain or hate the Holy Empire think that this is because the Holy Empire's origin is just the lowest barbarian tribes, so naturally, they don't value these..."

Speaking of this, Instructor Mo Sen was slightly disdainful, "If you can't do it yourself, then slander others; this is the inferiority of human nature."

After expressing his disdain, he continued the lecture: "The people of the Holy Empire respect strength above all else, but the strength they respect is not just force."

"The forms of expression of strength are not just force."

"Those who show outstanding talent in the fields of politics, magic, creation, and even trade are also respected by the people of the Holy Empire, because these are also strengths that can make the Holy Empire more powerful."

"Of course, this is also closely related to the fact that the Holy Empire has been expanding—a country that is constantly expanding its territory will always be short of people."

"The Holy Empire has been expanding since its establishment and has always been at war."

"However, their conquest does not rely entirely on force; as the Holy Empire becomes more powerful, many countries or regions have chosen to actively submit to the Holy Empire."

"This is because they see that joining the Holy Empire will be more stable, safer, and even more powerful, and this country respects talented people."

"In fact, the Holy Empire has also been providing such a choice for the countries they want to conquer;"

"Either swear allegiance to the Holy Empire and then evaluate you only by your value, determining your status, or..."

"Be destroyed."

"Countless examples and long history have shown that this is not an excuse or any trick."

"The people of the Holy Empire keep their word, and many people have indeed seen their prospects greatly improved after submitting to the Holy Empire."

"Of course, all those who defied the Holy Empire were crushed without mercy."

Instructor Mo Sen said this, already waving his hands excitedly, just like a drumstick hitting a war drum: "Anyone, note, it is anyone, as long as you have talent, you will inevitably be reused in the Holy Empire, gaining power, status, respect, and wealth!"

"The empire is the cradle of talent!"

"In the empire, no matter what your background is, as long as you have outstanding talent, you can rise to prominence; one of the three giants of the Holy Empire today, the Imperial Grand Commander Du Adolf, is the best proof."

"He was once just an orphan in the slums of a port city who grew up with difficulty by cheating and swindling; when he was twelve, the empire occupied and conquered the port city where he was."

"Then, the miracle began."

"His own magic talent was discovered by the victorious Imperial Legion Commander, who pulled him into the army and cultivated him."

"Just like that, in the following years, he participated in countless expansion campaigns with the imperial legions, his footprints spanning three continents, and in this process, he continued to grow, climbing the military ranks step by step." "Under the empire's talent-only system, he finally went from a nobody to the Grand Commander of the Imperial Holy Expeditionary Force."

"His surname, Adolf, has also become one of the most dazzling surnames in the empire."

"Undoubtedly, Du Adolf's achievements today are closely related to his own talent, but even more inseparable from the empire's system."

"Du Adolf's miracle could not have happened in any country or region other than the Holy Empire!"

"The empire's emphasis on talent is such that in order to recruit more talent, it will actively seek out magic users with outstanding talent, and the scope of the search is not only within the empire, but also outside the empire."

"They will contact outstanding magic users from other countries, recruit them, cultivate them, let their talents be realized, and use them for the empire most efficiently."

Instructor Mo Sen scanned the faces of the students below one by one, "That is to say, if any of you show outstanding talent, you may receive an invitation from the Holy Empire..."

"Of course, their definition of outstanding is different from ours," Instructor Mo Sen spread his hands, his excited mood calmed down a little, "After all, Saint Xi En is just a small principality."

He paused for a moment and drank some water, seemingly a bit dry-mouthed because of the spit flying just now.

Subsequently, Instructor Mo Sen's tone returned to calm, and he said slowly: "However, there is nothing new under the sun; although the Holy Empire has always upheld the political ideal of meritocracy and appointing people on their merits, the older generation of noble families... actually, they are the earliest barbarian tribes, but now they have to be called nobles..."

"In short, the older generation of nobles still holds considerable power in the heart of the empire."

"Many people think that the biggest obstacle to the Holy Empire's continued powerful expansion is not from external enemies, but from the conflict between this old blood and new blood."

This is a contradiction that is unavoidable in any organization in any world and under any system.

After summarizing the problems of the Holy Empire, Instructor Mo Sen snapped his fingers again, and the light representing the territory of the Holy Empire dimmed.

And at the southernmost tip of the three-dimensional map, the valley plain area that is near the sea and has a small part of the boundary adjacent to the Eryinlaya Range, suddenly lit up.

This area is not large compared to the territory of the Holy Empire, less than a quarter of it.

But Gao De understands that Mo Sen will place it as the third area to be explained in detail in this lesson, and it must not be simple.

The facts are indeed so.

"This area is the territory of the Jin Quehua Dynasty."

"The Jin Quehua Dynasty is the last dynasty on Nolan Continent."

"This is a powerful dynasty that believes in the classics, with a glorious heritage and history of meritorious service, and still adheres to the ancient doctrines of justice, honor, and responsibility."

"They have a long history, and although their territory is not large, their resources are the richest in the entire Nolan Continent."

"Within the Jin Quehua Dynasty, there are rich plains and river valleys, and almost everywhere can be used as farmland."

"And more than 90% of the territory has been fully developed, unlike Saint Xi En, where more than half of the territory is a dangerous area without human habitation."

"The Jin Quehua Dynasty also has the most ideal and standard bay on the entire continent, and established the second largest port in Nolan Continent based on this."

"In addition, their border is also adjacent to the Northern Realm, and it is very convenient to cross the Eryinlaya Range to enter the Northern Realm or take the sea route to enter the Northern Realm."

"For the Jin Quehua Dynasty, the undeveloped but resource-rich Northern Realm can become their new pioneering land at any time, as long as they are prepared..."

"However, for this dynasty, these are secondary; what is truly important is that the Jin Quehua Dynasty has the most unique specialty in the entire material plane—Forbidden Magic Stone."

"A magical ore that can isolate magic power."

"Weapons and armor made of Forbidden Magic Stone are the nemesis of magic."

"With the Forbidden Magic Stone, no matter what, the Jin Quehua Dynasty can always stand on Nolan Continent, and it is also the only country on this continent that can compete with the Holy Empire." Speaking of this, it can be clearly perceived that Instructor Mo Sen is somewhat envious.

"As an ancient dynasty that is self-sufficient, their rulers and subjects all regard the classical doctrines of justice, honor, and responsibility as the supreme principles."

"This is their advantage, and it is also their defect." Gao De noticed that when mentioning this, Instructor Mo Sen showed a hint of respect.

Could it be that the Jin Quehua Dynasty's belief in the classics is not just a brainwashing declaration on the lips of the rulers, but a belief that is truly observed and fulfilled? Gao De couldn't help but ponder.

"Because of the classics, they are conservative and xenophobic; the magic users of the Jin Quehua Dynasty are proud of their own traditions and heritage, but at the same time, they are isolated from the world, have not integrated into the constantly developing magic trend, and have been inheriting ancient magic."

"Many people think that the golden age of the Jin Quehua Dynasty has passed."

"Including me."

"Unless it can adapt to the changes of the times."

Instructor Mo Sen gave his final evaluation of the Jin Quehua Dynasty:

"But obviously, for this ancient dynasty, this is an impossible thing."

(End of chapter)