Chapter 278 -128- Going North to Counter the Rebellion
The meeting between Count Gaston and Charlotte was not a secret.
In fact, a troop movement of this magnitude cannot be concealed.
Not to mention that before Charlotte set off, the nobles in the North already knew that she was going to meet with the garrison commander of the Tulip Earldom. The Tulip Earldom also had officers loyal to the Boulder family staying behind.
However, Charlotte had no intention of hiding this meeting.
Not only that, after returning to North Port, she also announced the result of this meeting in a high-profile manner, that is, she would form a coalition with Count Gaston stationed in the Tulip Territory, and go north together to eliminate Castel's rebels.
The same goes for the Tulip Earldom.
Count Gaston, who returned to the fortress, also quickly reorganized his armaments and announced that he would assist Count Castells in going north to put down the rebellion.
This decision caused a stir among the top brass of the garrison, and many commanders loyal to Bold expressed their opposition.
After all, the garrison at Tulip was named Bold. Even though Earl Gaston was the commander-in-chief and the Gaston family had been operating here for ten years, they could not completely replace Bold's influence.
There were also good reasons for opposing Count Gaston's commanders.
Viscount Romain-Fol frowned:
This is almost an easy victory, not to mention that the perpetrators can still hope to obtain land and titles.
After reading the contract, Viscount Romain Faure no longer opposed Charlotte's plan.
But in any case, now that he has this contract in hand, Viscount Romain-Four has nothing to say.
Charlotte did not continue to explain, but gestured to Sebastian beside her, who took out a roll of parchment from his arms and handed it to the old Viscount with a smile:
"Your Excellency, please take a look."
For a time, the noble commanders of the Tulip Earldom had a quarrel in the fortress about whether to assist Castel in sending troops to suppress the rebellion. The Boulder faction and the Gaston faction refused to give in.
Not long after, the Mage Tower also sent back a reply from Bold.
Although he still had doubts in his heart, as a vassal, he also understood that every noble had his own secrets, and if Charlotte didn't want to talk about some things, it was hard for him to ask.
"Have you ever thought that this will most likely lead to an emptiness in our south. Once the Violet side launches an attack, the consequences will be unimaginable..."
She could not dispel the doubts of nobles like Vicomte Romain-Four by saying that she had no proof. She needed a more reasonable way to give the nobles an explanation.
With Bold's consent, other commanders of the garrison naturally had no reason to object.
Charlotte will serve as the leader of the coalition, while Baron Angus will serve as the de facto commander-in-chief.
For them, the fact that Count Gaston mobilized his troops to leave the fortress was already very dissatisfying to them.
Things like blood servants cannot be brought to light, but contracts can.
Eleanor, the Duchess of Bold, agreed with Count Gaston's decision and ordered him to send troops to assist Castel in going north to quell the rebellion.
As for why there is such a contract...it was naturally signed by Charlotte specifically with Count Gaston.
Viscount Romain Faure was obviously stunned for a moment.
"What's more, aren't you worried about Earl Gaston's sudden betrayal and defection during the counter-rebellion? Or do you plan to deal with the rebels and the Tulip Earldom's army together?"
All nobles participating in the war can receive rewards based on their military exploits, and those with outstanding achievements can even obtain the land of the Leglis family, and even... a title.
However, this quarrel did not last long.
"This...this...how is this possible?!"
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"Leave aside the rebels for now, the Tulip Earldom's army is an extraordinary standing force that can form a magic energy array! Once our army faces their defection and flanking attack, the consequences will be disastrous!"
After hearing what the old Viscount said, Charlotte smiled slightly:
"Your Majesty, Viscount, don't worry, the Tulip Earldom's army is no longer a problem."
The contract shown by Sebastian is real. It is a contract certified by the God of Contracts. Once violated, it is tantamount to becoming an enemy of the Holy Royal Court and will lead to self-destruction.
"I don't think it's a good choice to lead the army north at this time, especially since you have to go out in person..."
"Compared with the rebellion in the north, the most dangerous thing for us now is the third prince who is eyeing us and the Violet Army who is ready to move."
Viscount Romain Faure took it, and when he saw the content clearly, he was stunned:
"This is...the secret contract between you and Count Gaston, Lord Count?! Count Gaston is willing to support you in your rebellion against the third prince?!"
Looking at the old Viscount who ignored the obstruction of his personal guards and hurriedly felt that the Earl's Palace came to advise him after knowing his decision, Charlotte's expression softened and she said gently:
However, it is not without opposition.
For example, the old Viscount of the Romain-Fol family...
Viscount Romain-Faure could not figure out why Count Gaston would side with Castel.
"Your Excellency Viscount, of course I know who our real enemy is."
"Don't worry, I won't take away all the troops. Until the rebellion in the north comes to an end, there will be no problems in the south."
"My Lord Earl, why did you... agree to Earl Gaston's proposal? It is well known that the third prince covets Castel, and you have read all the information about Violet."
Because Count Gaston wrote an urgent letter and sent it to Bold using the mage tower in the fortress.
"I know you may want to resolve the civil strife as soon as possible and concentrate on dealing with possible invasions, but your choice... is too risky!"
When the order came out, the northern nobles who had been gearing up for a long time suddenly became excited.
"Um?"
"That's even more inappropriate and more dangerous! You're risking your own life!"
That is, without orders from Bold, the garrison cannot leave the Tulip Earldom without authorization, let alone help the nobles of the duchy to suppress the rebellion.
At the same time, in North Port, Charlotte, who had returned, also announced that she would personally lead the army north to put down the rebellion.
In their opinion, the strength of the coalition forces is obviously higher than that of the rebels. Now with the assistance of Count Gaston's standing army of the principality, countering the rebellion is as easy as walking in the garden.
Although many commanders were confused as to why Boulder would agree to Count Gaston's actions, orders were orders, and they ultimately chose to obey them.
At least... based on the current relationship between them, it's hard to ask.
So, three days after Charlotte announced her move north, Northport's army began the operation.
Charlotte specially put on a suit of skirt and armor, and with a total of 25,000 people, surrounded by many nobles, rushed to the north in a mighty manner.
At the same time, the third prince in Boulder City also received a letter from Charlotte personally going north to put down the rebellion...