There is no railway from Hallest, the northern capital, to Svetra Territory.
In fact, there is only one railway in the entire northern border, and that is the railway from the outside to Hallest.
It’s not that I don’t want it.
But can't afford it.
The long winter in the north determines that every year the construction period is short, and summer can only be chosen. If a large number of laborers work in summer, it will cause food shortages - when building the only railway, Scrooge.
The Grand Duke was well prepared, but still almost made trouble.
"Those guys from the Tesin royal family are really pervasive."
"In order to cooperate with those grain merchants in driving up grain prices, they even set fire to Halest's granary."
"Fortunately, my father made arrangements in advance. There was only straw in the granary, and the real grain had been moved away long ago. Then when these guys kept raising the price of grain, my father sold some of the grain to them. When the price of grain reached its peak,
, my father directly opened the warehouse to store grain - in the end, we calculated that not only did we not lose money, we also made a profit."
Gejir, who was riding a war horse, said lightly.
However, Goethe could already feel the thrill of it.
It seems simple, but in fact if any step goes wrong, the entire Northern Territory will fall into chaos.
Just like...
now!
cry!
An eagle cry!
A letter eagle fell from the sky and landed directly on Gejir's raised arm.
The third son of the Grand Duke took the letter, read it, and handed it directly to Goethe.
It says——
Enos, the leader of the rebellion, announced that thousands of people in the two mines were disloyal to her father and planned to execute all the more than a thousand workers and miners at sunrise tomorrow.
Goethe frowned as he looked at the latest news brought by the Faith Eagle.
Although I don’t understand the military formation, what does the other party want to do?
Goethe knew it.
Based on the content of the letter, it’s not hard to guess!
The other party announced the execution of thousands of people so openly and justly because they wanted to attract the attention of their supporting soldiers to the two mines. Then, the other party would seize the opportunity to seize the largest town in the Svetra Territory, 'Snow Ridge City'
!
In the conversation with Gergil just now, Goethe already knew that unlike the second largest city "Snowfield City" which was built on the plains, "Snow Ridge City" was built on the mountains.
Not only is it easy to defend but difficult to attack, but it also has sufficient reserves. As long as the opponent occupies Xueling City, it will be able to start a tug-of-war with the Ke family.
It even dragged the Ke family completely into the quagmire!
You know, the Ke family is now at war on all sides!
border!
Bear Castle!
Hallest!
Svetla collar!
Except for the absolute advantage in the Halest battlefield in the northern capital, the Svetra Territory only has a slight advantage, and the remaining two places are not dominant, especially the 'border battlefield', which is in an absolute advantage.
disadvantage.
Once any of the three locations of Bear Castle, Svetra Territory and Hallest shows a ‘degeneration’, then a chain reaction may occur in the ‘border battlefield’: a rout.
Goethe licked his dry lips.
At this moment, he couldn't take care of the border, Bear's Castle and Hallest.
All he can do now is to quell the rebellion in the Svetla Territory as quickly as possible.
“Is there any news about ‘Snowfield City’?”
Goethe asked.
"No."
"Enos has completely blocked the news of 'Snowfield City'."
"This woman is still as bold as ever!"
Gejir evaluated the other party with a cold look in his eyes.
Goethe frowned.
Goethe was very curious about how Enos occupied the "Snowfield City".
Although 'Snowfield City' is just a small town with a population less than half of Luster's, it still has all the soldiers, militiamen, etc. it should have. There are also two resident extraordinary beings. Even if it is raided, it will not be affected.
Maybe no news can be sent out at all.
unless……
The other party took control of 'Snowfield City' in an instant.
But this is impossible!
Even with the help of the Tesine royal family, in order to avoid being discovered by the North, the other party cannot have too many manpower. The most likely is a small number of elites, a certain number of soldiers, and a smaller number of extraordinary beings.
Only these manpower can launch a surprise attack on the "Snowfield City". Relying on the advantages of extraordinary beings, it is no problem to take the "Snowfield City" by surprise, but it is impossible to block the entire "Snowfield City".
Put this impossibility aside.
There is only one answer left.
The inside should be coordinated with the outside!
There is an inside signal from the opponent in ‘Snowfield City’!
Thinking of this, Goethe looked at Gergil.
The third son of the Grand Duke also happened to cast his gaze.
"The consuls, tax collectors, and constables of 'Snowfield City' are all the most loyal veterans under my father's command. They have served for more than 20 years. They were only sent to assist in governance after the Svetra Territory became the direct territory of the Ke family.
.”
"The two resident extraordinary beings were selected from the guards - my father's guards were all trained since childhood, and they are even less likely to betray."
"So, there is only one left..."
"Kendy. Ers!"
Gergier said a name that was unfamiliar to Goethe.
"Kendy Erles, Enos' family guardian knight, is a gentleman of noble character and extremely loyal. After the engagement accident, this guardian knight was willing to use his own life to compensate for the humiliation suffered by the Ke family.
Please father, please let Enos go."
"Even when my father said he didn't need it and was willing to forgive Enos for her deception, the guardian knight cut off an arm as an apology."
"After that, as Enos disappeared, the guardian knight lived in the 'Snowfield City' and stayed behind closed doors."
"If Enosili cooperates with foreigners, this guardian knight will be the first choice - with the other party's reputation, he can gather a group of veterans from the Bosi Vetra Territory in the 'Snowfield City' in the shortest time, and..."
"He is a 'swordsman'."
The third son of the Grand Duke emphasized.
"Swordsman?"
"Three baptisms?"
Goethe reacted instantly.
Gergil nodded.
"Although he lost an arm, there is no doubt about the power of this guardian knight!"
The face of the Third Grand Duke became serious.
However, there is only seriousness, but no fear.
An extraordinary person who has completed three baptisms is powerful.
This is true!
But Enos has become a transcendent after three baptisms. As the third son of the Ke family, how could he not?
Moreover, there are two accompanying people, hidden in the team!
Therefore, facing a 'swordsman' with a broken arm, Gejir will be cautious but not afraid.
What this third son of the Ke family really cares about is: the royal family of Tesine!
What kind of help did the Tesine royal family give Enos!
Or rather...
How much this helps!
"We will split up. Goethe, you and your friends will lead 1,000 cavalry to the two mines to rescue the miners. Then you will stay where you are and wait for news. Art will follow you. The rest?"
"Leave it to me!"
Gergil suggested.
Although he did not elaborate on how to do it, there is no doubt that the third son of the Grand Duke left the most dangerous task to himself.
As for the mines rescuing miners?
With 1,000 elite cavalry, it was truly a devastating battle.
And Art?
This is one of the accompanying 'soldiers', one of the eleven captains of the Grand Duke's Guards.
In addition to Art, there was also a lady named Silin who followed, and she was another captain of the Grand Duke's Guard.
Gergier told Goethe this before setting off.
"Your plan?"
Goethe asked.
"It's very simple. Since that guy Enos has sealed off the entire 'Snowfield City' and doesn't want us to know what's going on in the 'Snowfield City', then we also want the other party to not know our whereabouts - after dividing the troops, you go ahead
The news of going to rescue the mine will soon be known to the other party, but I will take the remaining cavalry to hide and sneak..."
"Snowfield City!"
Gergil said in a low voice.
Before Goethe could continue to ask, the third son of the Grand Duke continued.
"You don't understand this bold guy. Every plan of Enos is extremely risky. She now looks like she is going to Snow Ridge City, but I can guarantee that this guy must be from Snowfield City or Snow Ridge City."
All of them!"
"So, we have to be prepared with both hands. I will ask the Faith Eagle to go to Snow Ridge City to report the news, while I will go to Snowfield City myself - remember Goethe, the mine is not absolutely safe. Even if Art follows you, you can't
Be careful!"
After finishing his instructions, the third son of the Grand Duke looked at Goethe and smiled.
It was a kind and caring smile.
He said——
"Don't fight with me, this is a risk that you have to bear as an elder brother - phew, I finally said this, so happy!"
"Goethe, do you know how unwilling I am every time Simle and Emle take risks for me in the name of my brother?"
"Now!"
"Finally it's my turn!"
Gejir's young face showed happiness.
The third son of the Ke family just sat on horseback and hugged Goethe. In a very low voice that only Goethe could hear, he whispered in his ear: "Remember, compared to the thousand people in the mine,
, Goethe, you are more important, do you understand?”
"Um."
After Goethe answered in the affirmative, Gergil patted Goethe's back hard and let go of Goethe.
Then, they divided their troops and prepared to leave with 1,000 cavalry.
But at this moment, Goethe suddenly called out to Gergil.
"Men from the Ke family don't cry!"
"You won't shed tears, will you?"
Gergier teased Goethe.
"certainly."
"I just want to..."
"Borrow money."
Goethe said this.
Gejir was stunned.
"Borrow money?"
"Well, lend me 2,000 gold grams."
"I will pay you back later with interest."
Goethe said seriously.
"without……"
"Brother, please lend me 2,000 gold grams."
Gezier immediately shook his head and refused, but before he finished speaking, Goethe spoke in a more serious tone. Immediately, Gezier's words were interrupted, but the third son of the Grand Duke did not feel any regrets.
On the contrary, for the first time being called "brother" by someone other than Nina, Gajeel became very happy.
That was an indescribable joy.
The next moment——
"Leave it to me!"
Gergil said this.
Of course, the three sons of the Grand Duke who went on the expedition could not afford 2,000 gold grams, but don't forget that they also brought a cavalry of 2,000 people with them at this moment.
About 10 minutes later, Jin Ke, Yinsuo and Tongjiao packed a big bag and placed it in front of Goethe.
"A total of 2,000 gold grams. Goethe, you don't have to pay it back. As your elder brother, I still have this little money."
Gejir's chest thumped loudly.
"Well, thank you, Gergil."
Goethe nodded and thanked him.
"No, Goethe, shouldn't you call me brother?"
Gejir looked stunned.
Why did he forgive Goethe's debt? Wasn't it just to let Goethe call him "brother" more often?
But now——
"Yeah, I got it, Gergil."
After Goethe finished speaking, he picked up the bag, turned around, and disappeared from Gezier's sight with his men and horses.
call!
The wind blows.
Gejir felt inexplicably desolate.
Inexplicably, the third prince felt a little pain in his body.
Goethe, who was walking away, had a smile on his face.
Definitely not because of the extra 2,000 gold grams.
Well, absolutely not!
He was just happy because he had an extra trump card.
Likewise, this also gave him the courage to do bold things.
Of course we still need to support the mines and rescue the miners.
