Chapter 622: Isn't the population here?
After the North Hunter occupied the state government, he immediately responded to the empire on behalf of Northampulia and would never pay even a Mira's compensation for his legitimate behavior.
However, although their slogans are loud and tough, the people of the autonomous prefectures do not buy them.
Worried that the outbreak of the war would further deteriorate the already difficult living environment, a large number of Northampulian residents left their hometowns, crossed mountains and crossed the borders, and fled to neighboring countries Remiferia and Ereponia respectively.
There is no problem in maintaining self-sufficiency in the small North Sea country, but the cold climate does not have the ability to accept large numbers of refugees.
Although Grand Duke Albert was very jealous of these populations, he could only depress himself in the end and reject the fat meat entering the border, and drove the refugees out of the country at the call of the hunters of the North.
The Ereponian Empire in the south was even more amazing. The commander-in-chief of the Northern Front, Lufas, sent regular troops to stay on the border for a long time, driving all the fleeing Northampulian citizens back.
After all, these populations will be a string of numbers under his governance in the future. Lufas does not intend to let them cross the border in large quantities and enter the territory of Lamar State.
However, what made him grit his teeth at this time happened. The Lamar State Government blatantly drove the Patanguai to the border.
Although Mr. Kane said it was to provide deterrent to the regular army, forcing the hunters of the North to change their minds.
But Lufas received reports every day that several large transport ships specially equipped in the Patanguai are patrolling the edge of the border line all the time. Once refugees are found, they will immediately land and load them into the ship and take them back to Patanguai.
"Bang!"
Lufas pounded the table hard in the office of Denierbull Gate, and a crack was made in the hard solid wood tabletop.
"Ryanhart! You're too bullying!"
Since Lufas, who claimed to be smart, was completely played with by Reinhardt, his perfect conspiracy to surrender to the reformists was destroyed, which made Lufas' current position among the reformists very embarrassing.
He urgently needed a perfect performance to prove his value and ability, but at this time... the Reinhardt, who became a thorn in his eyes, came out to destroy his plan again.
The matter that made Lufas depressed was not over yet. The Principality of Remifilia, which was originally committed to driving refugees back to Northampulia, suddenly changed its policy.
They bypassed the North Sea through a fleet of rapid maritime transport ships from unknown sources and blatantly sent refugees to the coastal port villages and towns along Lamar Prefecture in the name of humanitarian protection.
Due to lack of funds, Northampulia, which is seriously lacking in maritime power, is unable to catch up.
The series of operations in Lamar State made Lufas' brain crash for a few seconds. Then he immediately sent a contact to the central government, demanding that the Ramar State stop such shameless plundering of other countries' citizens in the name of the royal family.
However, this matter was rejected by the joint letter of Prince Olibart, Prince Cedric and Princess Elphin, and Lufas's demands ended up falling into the sea.
When people near Northampulia, which were close to the east and south, saw the way out, they immediately took their families to Remifilia and Herrebonia to evacuate.
In just five days, nearly one-fifth of Northampulia lost its population. Lufas was so angry that he smashed five tables and 28 tea cups.
In the newly formed 23rd Mecha Division, a big soldier who was unwilling to be named revealed Lufas's behavior through the Imperial Times war reporter who arrived in advance.
"Find it out for me! Who is that damn mistress? You must bring him to me!"
After being severely criticized by the Prime Minister and Yukint III, Lufas never dared to smash the table and throw the cup. His handsome face was shiny red because of his anger. He could no longer see the calmness he used to pretend to be. He shouted to his deputy hysterically.
"Forehead……"
The regular army major general said helplessly, "Commander-in-Chief Lufas, the soldier named Lockson, escaped that night after being interviewed. We have not been able to find him yet. We only know that he has silver-gray hair and looks very handsome."
"Ahhhhhhhhhhh!! It must be Reinhardt, he is holding my rebellion accountable!"
The major general looked at Lufas with a look of a psychopath. "Cain is just helping to set up a refugee resettlement site in the territory. How could he be able to target you specifically...'
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In fact, this is true. It is only someone's personal behavior to harm Lufas. Ryan was inspecting the situation at the refugee resettlement site in the Osgirias Basin on the northern border.
On the issue of refugees, Ryan did put Lufas on the side.
In addition to sending the Patanguai to intercept refugees on the border, he also reached an extradition agreement with Remifilia to transport all the refugees they could not eat to Lamar State by sea.
Because Northampulia is too poor, although the entire autonomous prefecture covers a huge area, its total population is barely the same as that of Heimdal, a city of about 850,000.
Ryan was also surprised by the Northampulians who fled wildly. These people seemed to have no idea that they could not leave their hometowns and were determined to leave their motherland, which was about to fall into war.
In just five days, Lamar State received more than 150,000 refugees. You should know that Lamar State has only more than 2 million people, and the number of people fleeing far exceeded Ryan's expectations.
However, there was a fresh population pouring in, and Ryan was too happy.
After some discussion with the advisory group, in order to prevent Northampulian refugees from raising groups to trigger riots, in addition to the construction of a large temporary resettlement site in the Osgilias Basin, Northampulians are constantly dispersing them into villages and towns in Lamar State.
Originally, Ryan was worried that these Northampulians would cause trouble, but in addition to habitual thieves, these people who were used to hard life were quite honest after scattering to various villages and towns.
After repeated persuasion and education by the army of the territorial army, these people seemed to understand the strictness of the imperial law, and with the help of the villagers, life was guaranteed, and theft gradually decreased or even disappeared.
After listening to Lisha's report, Ryan sighed, "These people reminded me of Shuri who had just arrived in Closebell. If it weren't for really not being able to survive, how many people would be willing to make a living by stealing."
Lisha said with sympathy, "Sulli mentioned to me the hard life in Northampulia before, and she was once incredible about the wealth of Crossbel."
"In this poor Northern Autonomous Prefecture, even if you live, you have to rely on the goddess to mercy. Once you get sick... If you can't stand it, you can only die quietly in a corner. Xiuli almost couldn't stand it several times."
The Seven-Star Church does arrange for churches in Northampulia Autonomous Prefecture, but considering the safety of clergy in this chaotic land, most of the churches are concentrated in cities and large towns.
The priests of the tour would wander around, but these people had a very limited effect on the huge Northampulia. Every day, countless Northampulians died of hunger and cold.
Ryan looked at the refugees below who were queuing up in line to release materials under the leadership of the Bang Army.
"Let these refugees integrate into Lamar State as soon as possible, and let village and town mayors in various places strengthen publicity."
"Tell them that in the Erebonian Empire, only those who are willing to work can survive, but they must change the bad habits they developed when they make a living in Northampulia."
“Lamar State can provide them with the most basic living needs for a limited period of time and even introduce them to the right job, but we will not indulge criminals to mix into our territorial territory, and once we find the stubborn ones who will not change their minds…”
Ryan reached out to make a throat-cutting move, "Kill a warning to all, and promote it through newspapers and radio stations. Whether good or bad typical models must be erected immediately."
Chapter completed!