1704 1717 The Southern Empire Army in Bright City

When Wu Hai arrived at the place where the prince and the others lived, the news of the Southern Empire hadn’t come. Of course, Li’s news from here was very fast, because they could synchronize information globally, and the Southern Empire had no such skills. At this moment, they don’t know what’s going on. They are still immersed in the war just now. Many people feel the danger at this time, the danger from the Northern Empire. In their opinion, this north The empire is really powerful. Their most tyrannical army can't hold on for a while, so how can their remaining army persist? If the Northern Emperor's army goes south in a big way, maybe they will really perish. It’s not expensive, and some people don’t think so. They think that even if the Northern Empire is very powerful, it will not rush to the south. The two countries have fought countless times in history. It can be said that no one can give to others. In the same way, the northern empire is at best the main point of benefit. This real sword and gun will do no good to anyone. Let alone, there are many people who hold this view.

After the prince came back, he was ready to rest. He knew that after today’s trial, Li Cong and them would definitely come to negotiate with him quickly, but he really didn’t know what to say to them. Should he admit his country’s army? Can't even the army of one-twentieth of the family be able to solve it?In this case, the following negotiations will not have any chance to speak. In the future, the affairs of the two empires will definitely be determined by the people of the Northern Empire. He is destined to become the most humiliating crown prince of the Southern Empire, and may go back by himself. In the future, the prince’s seat will be gone. The prince looked at the prince’s dragon robe on his body. Maybe he won’t have it for too long. It took a while to wear it, but he obviously didn’t expect Li Cong’s people would So soon he came home, and when he heard his maid say that the Fengguo general of the Northern Empire's rapid reaction force, Wu Hai, the first thing he thought of was missing.

The rank system of the southern and northern empires is basically the same. This general Fengguo is a thing. Although he is not a small official in the eyes of ordinary people, it is for himself.A big general is nothing, let alone a small general, Wu Hai?He has no impression of this person. The generals of his country can't remember, let alone this. General Fengguo is really an inconspicuous role for him, but the prince is not like ordinary people. Same, he soon thought of who this person was.This is a confidant of the regent Li Cong, and he has also found someone to investigate some of this kid's history.This guy is the youngest son of Dingxianghou, the oldest general in the Beidi ** team, and he has a long history.

"General Wu, please come to the meeting room to speak." After hesitating again and again, His Royal Highness still didn't want to give this guy a predicament in his own bedroom. Although he hated every member of the Northern Empire now, he also knew that he was still in the house. As far as the land is concerned, with the military strength of the Northern Empire, they can always turn against the Southern Empire at any time. If this turns out to be true, their prince will definitely be their first goal.Maybe I don’t know how I died. Now the Southern Empire doesn’t want to fight, but if the people of the Northern Empire kill the prince of the Southern Empire, even if they don’t want to fight, they have to fight it. Otherwise, the Southern Empire’s first The common people will be separated from the southern imperial government. They will not support such a dynasty.I was too timid. Thinking of this, the crown prince suddenly felt a bit cold all over his body. After tidying up his luxurious clothes, he arrived in the reception room.

When Wu Hai came in, he wore a military uniform. People outside had shown him enough, and Wu Hai's face was not very comfortable.By the way, if you are a group of beautiful young ladies, buddies, I will stand there and ask you to see enough, but you are all men, it’s okay to see what buddies are doing. Isn’t this something wrong with your brain? Now when I get to the reception room, I see His Royal Highness come in Wu Hai quickly stood up and saluted.Speaking of his Royal Highness came in in plain clothes, Wu Hai could not wear military uniforms, but Wu Hai didn’t mean to respect him at the moment, so he sat down without waiting for His Highness to speak. Wu Hai’s family has served in the army for generations. , There are many people who died in the hands of the Southern Empire. This kid said that it is impossible to have no opinion on the people of the Southern Empire.

"General Wu came in such anxiousness, but what's the matter?" Although Wu Hai is a very powerful character in the Northern Empire, he still can't get into the eyes of His Royal Highness, so His Royal Highness came up without any greetings. In his opinion, it’s good that he can give this kid time to meet him. Besides, the prince is not to give you face, but to give Li Cong's face behind you. The prince’s indifference to him also makes him. Understand, the prince still minds that this guy didn't kneel down and salute himself. This can be regarded as a small nail for you to touch.

Wu Hai used to be a reckless man, but he is definitely not anymore. He saw at a glance that his Royal Highness didn’t want to see him. He wanted to say it in a more euphemistic way. Since your old man looks at us. If it’s not pleasing to the eye, I won’t be able to say more about it. As for whether you can bear it, your old man should consider it. "Your Royal Highness, there are many things in the army of the final general, but this matter is really too important. One point, so I’ll come over and talk to His Royal Highness quickly. We just received a military intelligence report from the front line. In a place near Yuchang County, our cavalry squad clashed with an army from your country. Because one of our generals did not obey the order, the conflict has become bigger. Now our army has occupied the Yuchang County. The prince meant that the senior leaders of both sides could sit down and discuss this matter in the afternoon, but we still have it in our hands. There are tens of thousands of prisoners of you." Wu Hai finished speaking quickly, and was about to continue. He suddenly found that the prince seemed dumbfounded, or was kind, let him digest the news.

"Why... how could something like this happen? General Wu, you guys. How can you do this, this one is too much." It took a minute for the Prince to say this. The ability to respond to major events is really terrible. Wu Hai feels that he is much better than this guy. Why is he not as good as his own little general? Such a person can become the emperor of the Southern Empire in the future?Stop it.

"His Royal Highness, it is also very regrettable for us that this happened. Our investigator has already gone to Yuchang County. As for the specific situation, it is not convenient for us to say for the time being. I hope that your Highness can also Hurry up and understand the situation on the front line. The situation is urgent and there are still a lot of things to do next, so let’s say goodbye.” Wu Hai went out without giving this guy a chance to speak after speaking, leaving the so-called prince sitting on the face. Your Highness.

Soon the emperor and the others also knew about this. After all, what the prince did was in such a small courtyard. It is impossible for these people to know it. They would definitely put their ears up to listen to the situation inside. .At this moment they didn't feel ashamed of the prince, because they were shocked when they heard the news.The first idea was that the war broke out, but they quickly rejected their idea. If the war broke out, they would never let a general come to talk about the situation on the front line. In fact, the front line used by Wu Hai They are also very disgusted with this term. How could you come to us when you are on the front line in Guangming City?We are on the border with you, so how can we have anything to do with the frontline?

Why do they say that the Douding War is about to break out?If the people of the Northern Empire insisted on starting a war, it would be impossible to send any generals to explain the situation. They probably wanted this method to tell the Southern Empire. In fact, they still have a lot of strength that they haven't shown.If you kill you, it won’t be too difficult. They are sad to find that they will be a little bit happy, because if the people from the Northern Empire send troops directly to the Southern Empire, they will definitely be held here as hostages. At the end of the war, they may be sent back as commodities. You must know that these people who came this time are not inferior, so they will be arrested.Some parts of the southern empire must be paralyzed for a while, but many people will be very happy, just like the prince, he was impounded in the northern empire, then the seat of the prince will definitely not belong to him. Never heard of a captive being a prince.The princes in the country may be extremely happy. Even if the prince goes back, they will not have any status. Maybe the emperor has already changed when this guy returns. At that time, maybe he will pray that he will stay forever. In the Northern Empire, after all, he can still live here. Although the emperor of the Southern Empire is his brother, it is because he is the former prince.Maybe this guy won't be allowed to stay, the head landing is the final outcome of this guy.

"I... do we have any news? What is going on in Yuchang County? Is it really the same as that Wu Hai said that they have already been taken down by them?" The prince saw the full house. I finally replied a little bit of the majesty of my prince, otherwise this guy would have difficulty controlling his trembling arms. Originally, he came to negotiate with the people of the Northern Empire. Now it seems that he may soon be disqualified for negotiation. The domestic side should know about the front line, so they may immediately send a new negotiating ambassador here. It is too far away from the southern empire. Even if the new negotiating party comes over quickly, it will take at least two. For months, these two months have been absolutely difficult for people like the prince.

"Returning to His Royal Highness, we have no news to prove that Yuchang County City has been beaten down by them, but we have already seen this important news from the newspapers outside. This is today's newspaper. "Look." The prince’s attendant said with a copy of today’s newspaper. They didn’t see this thing until the Northern Empire. Generally speaking, this thing is quite good. You can even find some from above. The news from the Southern Empire made people like the prince buy a copy every day. Many people didn’t throw it away after reading it. Instead, they all stored some newspapers. People collected it because there was a medal collection activity. As long as they can get the 200-point medal from the newspaper of the year, they can redeem some exquisite gifts. The upper class collection is naturally not that simple. They don’t care about gifts worth more than a dozen gold coins. They like the above. If you need it in the future, you can take it out and give it a good scrutiny.

"It's published in the newspaper? It seems that this news should be true. His Royal Highness, the emperor, this newspaper is still investigated by our intelligence agency. This newspaper is used every day in dozens of large cities in the Northern Empire. The sales of nearly three million copies, if this is not true, they would not dare to publish it like that. I think our Yuchang County City should have fallen." The Marquis of Kari thought for a while and said."Yuchang County is on the border between our two countries. It has developed a lot because of foreign trade. It can be said that there is nothing easy to defend and difficult to attack in Yuchang County. If the Northern Empire uses the things of yesterday to attack the city, It is not difficult to win the Yuchang County City within a few hours, but the prince does not need to worry. We have known that Yuchang County City cannot be kept. Therefore, there must be preparations within the empire. Now most of the materials should be used. It was transported back a long time ago. Our defense line is still more than 500 miles south of Yuchang County. This is captured, and it will not have much impact on our entire empire." The Marquis of Kari was For people in the military, his words are still very marketable.

When everyone heard that it had little influence on their empire, many people didn’t know about this, but two people like the emperor uncle and the prince knew that the highest military meeting was held before they left the southern empire. They also participated. The five county towns outside the defense line were basically the county towns that the Southern Empire would give up.When they came out, the supplies of these county cities began to be evacuated, and many people who could not get away insisted on destroying them. However, the Southern Emperor felt that these places would be the territory of the Southern Empire sooner or later, so let the Northern Empire first. Just keep it. Even so, a large amount of materials have basically been taken away, and the Northern Empire won't get much benefit from the occupiers of several counties.But the speed of the Northern Empire was indeed scared by the people of the Southern Empire. There was no sign at all. How could they send troops from the north so quickly?

highway!!This is what they thought of. Indeed, no matter what kind of transportation is on the highway, it will be much faster. The people of the Northern Empire must have used this thing, and they felt relieved when they thought about it.Since the Northern Empire has already exposed their fangs, they must raise the price at this moment. They discussed how to deal with Li Cong and these people in the afternoon. They went out, and they had to do their own thing. Arranged, they are also related people in the Northern Empire. If they are captured, they must also make their lives better.

indeed.They captured Yuchang County and didn’t get such a huge result. The warehouses in the entire county city were already emptied long ago. There was nothing left except some grain and other food. This grain North Empire There is also no shortage of these things. Li Cong also sighed. It seems that he is underestimating these southern empires. They are also very clever people who want to take advantage of their hands. It’s not that easy. Besides, it’s still a sudden attack. It doesn’t take advantage of it. If the fight is open and honest, it will definitely be less oily, but there will be more things that can be obtained in the negotiation. Now, if the millions of Nandi ** team in Guangming City are controlled, then the negotiation in the afternoon will be more convenient for them. There are still five minutes for Meng Tian to start in Guangming City. I don’t know if Can it succeed?That’s millions of armies. If it succeeds, it’s not afraid that the Southern Empire won’t trade for territory and money, but if it doesn’t succeed, the savages will probably come back after knowing the news of human infighting, even though they are already Everyone is in charge, but the Queen of Snake is still very marketable. If this woman contacts everywhere, maybe the war in Guangming City will really start again. By then, she won't get anything, and she might turn from a hero to a sinner. .

In Guangming City, it is different from the imperial capital of the Northern Empire and the border area between the two empires of the North and the South. It is located in the north, and the news is very congested. Even if the newspaper, which is already popular in the empire, arrives here. It’s been a few days ago, but many sergeants still like the above content. Naturally, a soldier will not spend a gold coin a day to buy a newspaper. You must know that they only get three to five hundred gold coins a year. Salary, this is Li Cong’s pro-army. In other armies, there are thirty or fifty gold coins a year. They simply can’t afford this thing, but the soldiers all have their own methods. Can’t afford it doesn’t mean that a group of people can’t afford it either. Moreover, the soldiers don’t know how to write. They also pooled a few dozen people to buy a copy, so that an average of about two silver coins per person would be for them Said they are all affordable.Of course it’s still very expensive for those local troops, but it’s okay. They can sell the first-line troops to these second-line troops at half price after reading them. There will even be three or even four hands. Copying is not Yes, imperial law is not allowed, but you must remember all the above.It's okay to send this in the form of storytelling, and the army didn't notice this at the beginning.Later, I thought that the army is also very boring. I can specially arrange for some eloquent soldiers to be this storyteller. The hour after lunch is the time for them to explain the newspaper. This time is definitely when the soldiers are expected to sin. Up.

I have finished lunch today. A large number of soldiers are waiting for the arrival of the storyteller at their gathering place. Of course, Li Cong’s pro-soldiers don’t need to wait. They already know about it when they rest in the morning. At this moment, they were all fully armed in their tents. The Invincible Battalion and some of Li Cong's pro-army soldiers were about 300,000 people ready.There are also 200,000 troops from Guangming North City on the periphery to cooperate with them. Their task is to disarm these southern empire allied forces during the listening time after lunch, and then strictly control them.

"Attention, today's mission is top secret. We will be responsible for the Nanying of the Nandi ** team. Everyone will cheer up. Then you will keep an eye on me. No one can escape. Go, and those who dare to come out will kill me immediately." The general whispered to several of his soldiers. The soldiers also nodded their heads and went to the lieutenant to see where they were responsible. To be honest, these southern empires Recently, the army has not gone out to look for trouble, and they all sighed.These guys are useless in wars, but they do a lot in peace.

Originally, this was the first action of the Northern Empire, but the soldiers below did not think so. They were educated by the officers, saying that the Southern Empire’s army attacked their border counties for no reason, but the Southern Empire’s skills It was not very good, and was directly beaten by the army of the Northern Empire.When many soldiers from the Northern Empire heard about this situation, they wanted to go straight up and kill them. It was okay, and they started a war openly.

Soldiers of the Southern Empire didn’t have the habit of reading newspapers after lunch. After all, some of the things in the newspapers had nothing to do with them, and they wouldn’t care about neighboring countries. Speaking of which, they are most concerned about two things. One thing is when will they go back, and the other is ridiculous, that is, they have been here for three months, but they have not been given a coin of money during these three months, although they are braised with pork and rice every day. The food is really good, but it’s nothing if you don’t pay. Now there is no war. They also hope that they can have some entertainment. Unfortunately, they don’t have any money or entertainment. The activities are also nonsense. It is impossible for anyone to be willing to play with you. Looking at the entertainment of the Beidi ** team, such as gambling, all of them feel depressed.

Today is the same as other days. The Southern Emperor ** team was divided into two large camps. There were only 400,000 people in Guangming North City. The days over there are as boring as here. They are one of them. It rotates once a month. Now the two million troops in Guangming South City are the saddest two hours after eating. It’s too early to start the afternoon training. Now even if they go back to rest, they have nothing to sleep. It means, it can only talk about the mountains with a dozen brothers in the same tent as before, but they have nothing to say at all. At the beginning, they basically finished talking. The dozens of brothers in this tent all talked about themselves. Going to the kiln, gambling money, marrying a wife, and even some trivial things at home have been told, and the rest is the affairs of the army. This is not interesting to chat, so a dozen people entered their tent and started. Squinted, the night’s sleep is also very good, so basically they don’t sleep at noon, otherwise they won’t be able to sleep at night, of course they still don’t know the word insomnia, and they don’t have it yet. So advanced.

Just when these dozen people lay down on their bunks, their tent was opened, and then three soldiers with serial crossbows came in. They all knew that these soldiers were not ordinary soldiers. The soldiers of the serial crossbow are all pro-army of Li Cong, the regent of the Northern Empire. They are not easy to provoke. Many soldiers still remember being forced by those troops when they first arrived here. None of them knew what happened.In their opinion, these people are not in the wrong place. Why did they come to their military camp in the Southern Empire?

"Several people, you must be in the wrong place. We belong to the Southern Empire..." The boss in the tent just wanted to say something, when one of the guys used a serial crossbow to take aim. I didn't dare to say the next sentence when I was frightened, and I was thinking about what happened.Could it be that their soldiers went out to provoke them?Is this here for revenge?During this period of time, the soldiers of the Southern Empire often went out to grab things or spoiled women. Many people were pulled out and beheaded by the people of the Northern Empire after returning.But this kind of thing didn't happen because of these heads. Their life was too dull, and something like this would still happen. He feels that this is the same thing today, but it's different from before. Many people used to watch the show, but now there is no one.

"Don't make any noise at all, otherwise we will kill you directly, you. And you. Throw me all your weapons here, and throw all your armors and everything out. In the car, you can shout, but your life is gone. Choose for yourself. Think about your relatives in the Southern Empire. They still want to wait for you to go back. If I were you, just do what I said. , So you at least have your life to go back.” The guy with the serial crossbow said, his words are threatening, everyone believes his words, as long as one of them makes a sound, he will definitely not hesitate Killed these dozen people."Also, no matter who among you makes a sound, all of you will die. I hope you can take good care of your companions." This guy looked at the two men who made all the weapons and equipment outside. In the cart, and then came in and said, his words made the rest of these people look at each other. The people in this tent have been living for several months, and many of them have feelings.But this sentence made their feelings disappear, and the rest is all suspicion.

This guy asked people to put the tent down, then locked the door, leaving a soldier watching here. This soldier, like the soldiers left in the other tents around, opened the insurance of his serial crossbow and faced the door. As long as someone comes out and kills them directly, this is the first action Meng Tian has to do, to take down the hundreds of thousands of people around the southern empire camp, so that they have no place to go out, wait for them When they are all surrounded, they can come with swords and guns. At that time, as long as Jin Wushu is not a fool, they will not order a breakout, because breaking the encirclement means that the entire army will be destroyed, and they will never have other If you have the opportunity to escape, everyone will die here. This will definitely be a disaster for the soldiers of the Southern Empire. They will not choose this way. They will choose to surrender. I believe they are not fools. .

"Boss, we have controlled more than 2,000 tents around, about 50,000 people, basically half of it is completed, and the progress of other armies is also very smooth. It seems that these soldiers of the Southern Empire It’s really a flock of sheep, they don’t dare to speak at all.” Another lucky general came over and said. The general nodded and said nothing after hearing what he said. He made a gesture, and the little bosses around looked at him. After all, everyone in each tent, except the guy who stayed behind, moved on. They still had a lot to do.

Fang Wunan has been invited by Meng Tian from the morning to say what military situation he wants to understand, but from morning till now, the two of them have been drinking together and talking nonsense. It's noon, Fang Wunan is already a catty of wine. This head is a little dizzy, but this Meng Tian still didn’t say anything. It’s not going to work like this. Originally Fang Wunan didn’t feel anything wrong, but now he suddenly felt that something was wrong with the Northern Empire, as usual. At that time, training had started outside Meng Tian’s tent, but now the sun was past noon, and the rest time had also passed. Still no one started training outside, Fang Wunan glanced at himself The opposite Meng Tian, ​​to be honest, this kid Meng Tian is not a conspiracy at all. When this guy sees Fang Wunan looking at him, there is still a trace of tension in his eyes.

"Brother Meng Tian, ​​we have been drinking this wine from the morning until now. I am really a little overwhelmed. I'll go back now. I'm not here anymore. If I continue to drink it, I would be ashamed." Fang Wunan touched. My head said, what's wrong with Meng Tian today, is there something begging me?In the past, Meng Tian often invited Fang Wunan to drink in this way, but that was because Meng Tian had something to do, and he would definitely come to Fang Wunan for things that had his mind.This Fang Wunan must have helped Meng Tian, ​​so he thought it was the matter today.However, some things today made him feel different from the past, but he didn't say anything, so he used these words to test what happened to Meng Tian. Even if he had made a plan early, he thought of that too. , But it’s better not that. I’m not ready yet. If it happens, I...

"Hehe, when is it until now. I know the general's drink volume. This drink is only just beginning. I asked someone to change the banquet. Let's continue. There is nothing wrong with the savages." Now, our days are very boring. I have our newspaper here. Is it good for the general to explain to me this vulgar man?" Meng Tian said while holding a newspaper. In the past, there was also a time to explain newspapers. But since Meng Tian had a staff member beside him, the latter matter was gone, and that staff member was said to be the top girl in the nearby county.

If Meng Tian didn't say this, Fang Wunan wouldn't have doubts in his heart, and now it seems that it must be that thing.Fang Wunan smiled bitterly. It seems that Meng Tian still left a bit of face when he told him to stay. Otherwise, he might be imprisoned right now, and that would be even worse. "Hehe, General Meng is really joking. I guess you already knew the things in this newspaper. I and your prince can be regarded as irreversible. Since this kind of thing has happened, why have you kept it from me? Don’t you think of me as your own? I also admire the ambition of the prince of the family. The Southern Empire has no kindness to me anymore, and I will not be crushed by the wheels of history. I will not stop what should happen. In this case, you Let’s take a look at the newspaper. I haven’t read the newspaper since morning until now. There must be some news on it that we don’t want us to know. Just drink it with wine and food. I don’t care about the outside affairs, as long as you treat me Just take care of it." Fang Wunan said. His attitude surprised Meng Tian. Originally, he thought Fang Wunan would turn his face against him. Outside the tent, Situ Xiu had arranged some guards. Now It seems that the person who really understands Fang Wunan is still the prince. Li Cong told him before that Fang Wunan is a very wise general, and he will definitely not fight against Li Cong for this reason. Li Congye before. I’ve tried this guy. He’s a very foresighted person. Just like what he said, he won’t be right with the big form. Li has already started with this, he doesn’t need to use his own flesh and blood. Let’s verify whether Li Cong’s steel knife is sharp. As for his family members in the Southern Empire, the Fang family is not a small family in the Southern Empire, nor does it mean that it can be wiped out.

"The general is really like a god. This morning we won your team of 1,000 with fifty people on the imperial capital martial arts field. This is not the biggest news. The biggest news is that our army set off from Guangming City for a long distance. Trek, now you are standing on the head of your Yuchang county city. Here is where we are. After these two things are completed, your army will become our prisoner in half an hour. Of course, big The general is still our friend. This is the prince’s account.” Meng Tian said with a smile. Such a simple and honest person would always make people feel uncomfortable doing such things. Fang Wunan actually guessed that this guy did not In the second half of the sentence, if you resist yourself, it is estimated that Li Cong’s orders will be unforgivable. Those who do great things will not care about the life and death of one or two people. Even if you are a general, you can’t change anything. .

Fang Wunan is not an unprepared person. He asked himself that he could do this on other occasions, but now he can’t do it. He couldn’t believe that there would be such a thing. Fifty people defeated a thousand people. He thought it would only appear on the savages. He knew that the Imperial Forest Army of the Southern Empire knew that the armor on his body was absolutely very thick. How could it be broken by a serial crossbow? He knew it before. The serial crossbow is very powerful, but I don't know how powerful the penetrating ability of the serial crossbow is. At this moment, this guy knows it. I used to know that it was just a superficial phenomenon.

"This..." Fang Wunan's expression is the same as that of the prince of the Imperial Capital. They can't believe this at all. Fang Wunan is still different from the prince in some places. For example, the prince has never seen a large-scale serial crossbow. Fighting, but Fang Wu-nan has seen it before, even if it is this way, Fang Wu-nan still can’t understand fifty-one thousand things, it seems a bit too much.

"Hehe, don’t be surprised, the general. The weapons used by the rapid reaction forces in the Imperial City are a little different from ours in Guangming City. Our target here is only the savages. They don’t have armor and don’t need sharp arrows. , But those people in the imperial capital use it differently. Under the supervision of the regent, hundreds of millions of new arrows have been created." Meng Tian seemed to see Fang Wunan’s doubts, hurry up Explained, hundreds of millions?Fang Wunan felt that his mind was blank. Li Cong seemed to have been preparing for a long time. The Southern Empire might be bleeding heavily this time. The people at the front understand more than those at the back. Fang Wunan clearly knew that the main force of the Northern Empire was still in Guangming City. They could not attack the Southern Empire on a large scale. If there was no Jinwushu before, Fang Wunan would have given the Southern Empire a suggestion, but now , I have worked my entire life to work under the emperor’s bastard. How could I be willing? Besides, I just want to inform you that it’s impossible. Everyone here has been taken care of by the people of the Northern Empire. Even a fly can't get out, and it's too weak to help you, so please ask yourself.(To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for recommendation and monthly pass. Your support is my biggest motivation.)