Chapter VII(1/2)
"Hurry up, hurry up, the military parade is about to begin!"
"Has everything been arranged? Where is the person in charge of the banquet?"
"Have you checked the list of guests at the dance again? Have you sent out the snack orders?"
Following the white shadow, the crow in armor walked to the corridor of the royal council building. This is the secretariat directly under His Majesty Cohen, the busiest place in the palace. The officials coming and going all cast strange glances at the crow.
At this time today, someone actually wears armor. Is it possible that this person is weirder than the emperor?
Bai Ying led him into Cohen's room, and then stood by the door, motionless.
Cohen, who was standing by the floor-to-ceiling window, had already changed his clothes and was holding Qin Lun and playing with a pot of flowers and plants by the window. To Crow, Cohen, who was wearing a royal dress, was very strange and looked nothing like the ruffian he knew.
"I knew you wouldn't leave." Cohen turned around neatly and stared at the crow with pure eyes without any impurities: "I'm very happy that I saw it right."
"I just haven't thought about where to go for the moment. This decision has nothing to do with you." Crow replied coldly.
"It doesn't matter! As long as you stay, let's take advantage of this opportunity to discuss arrangements for you, okay?" A refreshing smile appeared on Cohen's face: "First, you stay as my personal friend.
By my side, I will not let you kill people, nor will I let you do anything you don't want to do. Second, you do not hold any position and have no obligations or responsibilities to this country. In this case, you will not
Are you feeling stressed?"
"Sounds good." Crow nodded: "But I'm not used to idleness."
"My father often said that those who know how to make progress are good young people." Cohen put Princess Qinlun in Crow's hand: "Then, you can help me hold baby Qinlun and prevent her from being hurt by others. Other things
You don't have to worry about it, just stay with me."
"Is it enough to protect Qin Lun?" Crow held Qin Lun in his arms, and his tone changed slightly: "There is nothing else? There is no need to protect others?"
"Well...you should know this! Baby Qinlun likes many people. If these people are hurt, it means that baby Qinlun is hurt." A hint of cunning slowly emerged in Cohen's smile, but
This kind of Cohen made Crow feel friendly: "So! Just do a few things that are easy to do. Anyway, idle time is idle."
"I do not mind."
"Great! You are welcome to join us, and I will introduce you to other people tonight!" Cohen rubbed his hands and laughed, but looked at Bai Ying beside him until the latter came over and handed him a copper plate.
"This is..." Crow felt that this copper plate had something to do with him, but at the moment he didn't know how to ask.
"This is a copper plate, the income from my labor." Cohen replied, putting the copper plate into his pocket without changing his expression: "To put it more clearly, this is a bet."
Crow didn't say anything, but he felt like the scoundrel he used to be in his heart. Only this scoundrel would bet his fate with Bai Ying, and the bet given by this miser was only a copper coin.
"Your Majesty, the time has come." The secretary gently opened the door: "Please come to the square."
"Got it." Cohen patted Crow on the shoulder: "Are you ready? Come on!"
In the square in front of the main entrance of the palace, tens of thousands of people had been waiting for a long time. All the officials who had previously attended the crowning ceremony in the main palace also left the palace gate and sat on the viewing platform one after another. They were talking with those who could not enter the palace.
The lively scene just now. There are male guests on the viewing platform on the left and female guests on the right. The reviewing stand with a awning in the middle is reserved for the emperor only. If you look towards the distance of the road, you can vaguely see the troops arranged in a square formation at the end of the road.
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In fact, before His Majesty the Emperor appeared, the most eye-catching thing was the viewing platform on the right. The eyes of the vast majority of the people had been lingering on this colorful high platform and could not bear to leave for a moment. Compared to the viewing platform on the left
The silent atmosphere above, the scene here is so refreshing.
The space above the ten or so rows of seats is completely occupied by various small parasols with lace tassels. Fortunately, the space between the seats is large and does not block the view. Under the umbrellas are a slowly swinging folding fan and hand towel.
The people shaking the folding fans were almost all aristocrats and ladies from the Sbia Empire.
For the entire continent, this is a rare sight.
Imagine that hundreds of young women who are either charming, innocent, or gentle appear in front of you at the same time. The various hats they wear perfectly match their hairstyles, and are carefully decorated with colorful bird feathers and furs.
Compared with them, the tassels of the Guardsmen were of poor color and style, and had no merit other than being longer.
They talked in low voices, with slight smiles on their red faces, or took out handkerchiefs from delicate sleeves with their white hands, gently wiped the small beads of sweat from the tip of their noses, or shook their heads inadvertently.
, let the gems under the earlobes shine dazzlingly in all directions...
The imperial military parade basically has nothing to do with them. They come here to show off their pretty looks.
After a burst of rapid drumbeats, several rows of energetic trombone players blew their silver trombones to notify the people in the square that His Majesty the Emperor had arrived.
The square was quiet, and the officials and nobles on the viewing platform stood up and stood in silence.
Amidst the majestic music, two rows of tall Guards soldiers walked out of the palace gate along the carpet leading to the reviewing stand. A royal flag fluttered under the two-person long spear. The black armor was covered with red smocks and helmets.
On the top, the slightly backward red bird feathers swayed with their footsteps. The group of people walked straight to the reviewing stand and formed a square guard circle.
The Guards led by Shi Yan followed and appeared. Hundreds of them wore uniform silver armor and had stern expressions. Every ten steps, two guards were separated on the left and right sides of the carpet until they stood on the reviewing stand.
Afterwards, His Majesty the Emperor came out accompanied by the prince and concubine.
The crowd in the square immediately boiled, and the huge cheers from the people rolled like waves over the Holy City. Countless hands were waving in the air, and ribbons and petals falling from the sky floated diagonally across the square. Until His Majesty the Emperor walked all the way.
After the reviewing stand, the square became calm again.
The emperor wore a silver high-collared tunic with a long pure white cape behind him. This outfit was particularly eye-catching on the bright red reviewing stand. He pressed his hand on the hilt of his sword and looked at the subjects with a peaceful face. Black
Two strands of her long hair were separated from her ears and hung down along her cheeks, fluttering in the breeze.
The civil and military officials on the left and right sides of the auditorium shouted long live and saluted again. The crowd in the square all knelt on the ground. Even the aristocratic ladies and ladies who seemed not to care much about anything stood up, held up the corners of their skirts, and
Perform court rituals to the emperor from afar.
Looking down from the high reviewing stand, the scene was different from before. The flying flags and the high-spirited crowd had completely occupied Cohen's field of vision, and there was no space left.
"I am honored to stand on this stage today, because I can call you like this, my people..." Cohen waved his right hand in front of his chest, and the crowd burst into continuous cheers again, and Cohen had to wave.
arm, calming the crowd: "My family and I are very happy because we can welcome this happy day with you!"
"Long live! Long live! Long live!" The miscellaneous cheers gradually unified and finally evolved into a short word.
"Remember this hard-won moment, remember this extremely glorious moment, every year today will be the most grand celebration of the Sibia Empire!" Cohen shouted: "In the name of the emperor, I declare
Military parade—begin!”
"Long live! Long live! Long live!" Even the guests on the left and right viewing platforms were excited by the deafening cheers.
The conductor of the Royal Orchestra raised his hand, and strong rhythmic music sounded. At the same time, an order sounded from the team lined up in the distance, and amidst the neat commands, the phalanx set off.
In the majestic march, the first square formation gradually became clear in the public's sight. It was a square formation composed entirely of a group of officers. Above their heads was a fiery red flag fluttering in the wind. Behind them
, are other square formations composed of officers wearing light gray, sky blue, pure black, and pure white uniforms.
Step by step, they walked onto the square without looking back. The gold threads wrapped around their various colored uniforms were bright and dazzling, and their shiny riding boots made heavy footsteps on the ground. When they passed the reviewing stand, the officers in the entire phalanx simultaneously
He drew out his sword and held it upright on his chest, saying hello to the emperor in unison.
Cohen drew his sword and pointed the tip of the sword diagonally to the right in return.
Perhaps influenced by the officers' majestic steps, the crowd became excited. There were waving arms on both sides of the street, countless flowers were thrown to the phalanx marching in the street, and there was a faint lingering fragrance in the air.
The phalanx of soldiers came forward under the guidance of an officer and three flag bearers. The flags decorated with streamers were embroidered with the number of their regiment in gold silk thread. The soldiers had no other equipment except a weapon in their hands.
He did not put on armor, but wore new clothes instead.
Although they were dressed appropriately, they greatly disappointed the envoys from various countries who wanted to obtain some military intelligence.
On the viewing platform, an unhappy Sevek Lando turned to look at Prince Carl Ulysses and found that the prince's eyes were fixed on the flags in front of the phalanx. A person like the prince should not miss this opportunity.
Are you staring at the flag in a daze for no reason? Severk Lando looked carefully and found some interesting details on the flag.
As we all know, the elite army of the Sibia Empire is only 150,000. These troops were cultivated by Cohen Keda. They followed him in the northern and southern campaigns. There are three legions in total. Although in the later period of the war against rebellion, Cohen also
Some other armies have been incorporated and accepted, but they should not exceed 250,000 people. According to the ordinary army establishment, these armies should not exceed ten legions.
But now, more than ten phalanxes have passed. If Sevek Lando remembers correctly, the flags they held should read, The 1st to 10th Regiments of the Royal Guards! At that time Sevek
· Lando was still laughing secretly in his heart, why did His Majesty Cohen assign all his troops to the Guards?
But the phalanxes behind them are still passing continuously, and the names of the legions on the flags are also changing.
The Sky Legion, the Nighthawk Legion, the Running Wolf Legion, the Scarlet Legion, the Thousand Waves Legion, the Rock Legion...the names of these legions do not sound like ordinary fish-belly troops, they should be specially awarded titles. They have just passed by, behind them
The Shadow Chi Legion, the Fierce Flame Legion, and the Ling Feng Legion came over again... It was simply dizzying.
Compared to the calmness of Prince Carl Ulysses, Severk Lando's expression was very confused. When the light cavalry phalanx passed by, he could no longer remember so many names on the flags. However, each phalanx
He was deeply impressed by the fierce momentum of the soldiers and the sharp eyes they showed.
As they talked softly with each other, a feeling of worry quietly spread among the envoys from various countries. Is the Sbia Empire expanding its army? Based on a legion of 20,000 people, there are probably nearly a million troops, right? Cohen Kay
Is Tajikistan really planning to go all out with military force? There is a more important question, can Sibia's national strength support such a large army?
The officials of the Sibia Empire would not answer their question. Most of them were looking for their relatives in the phalanx. His Majesty Cohen's words were correct. A family with senior officers also
Has a considerable degree of glory.
On the right side of the auditorium, the young and beautiful ladies became obviously excited. Under the light cover of folding fans, their little mouths painted with gorgeous lip gloss were opening and closing. Together with the sisters around them, they commented on the officers passing by the stage.
, and even uttered several heartfelt compliments from time to time. However, the officers passing by the stage did not notice their lingering glances.
"More than fifty legions!" When the Royal Orchestra changed to another march, Sevek Lando took a breath: "Look at this situation, it's not over yet!"
"It's true that we passed fifty phalanxes with legions before, but did you get the information you wanted?" The prince next to him turned to him and smiled: "Don't be scared."
"No, no." Severik Lando shook his head: "I feel very happy to have such a powerful neighboring country. The threat posed by the demon alliance to us will be reduced a lot!"
The prince smiled and did not answer, turning to look at the following local troop formations. The magnificent march spread throughout the city, and the people's emotions were completely aroused. The cheers became louder and louder, and the atmosphere became extremely lively.
To be continued...