A bolt of lightning broke through the black clouds in the sky, and the strong wind drove the pouring rain, crackling on the glass window of the lord's house in Honghe Town. The four people inside were talking about something.
It was the anxious Malherby who was telling his father and brothers what he had seen, and at the end he gave his own advice.
"Father, please order everyone to get ready. Taking advantage of the heavy rain may buy us some time, otherwise it will be too late!
"
As the lord who has been in charge of Red River Town for decades, Herbert is a little hesitant at this time. His eldest son, who has just returned home, suddenly came to tell him today that the Dongyi people are going to attack Honghe Town in a large scale.
Barr, who left a few days ago, told Herbert to live here without worries. As long as Red River Town continued to pay tribute every year, he could ensure the safety of Red River Town.
These two completely different pieces of information made the nearly fifty-year-old lord fall into deep thought, but he soon chose to believe his son. The agreement between him and Barr a few years ago was just to bring relief to the residents of Red River Town.
It's just that they have a stable living environment. This does not mean how much he trusts a Dongyi person, nor does it mean that he has the idea of defecting to a Dongyi person.
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Just giving up the existing foundation and moving the whole family to live on land hundreds of kilometers away is really difficult to make up your mind, not to mention that the land there still has its own owner.
At this time, Malherby has not yet made it clear to his father that he wants to defect to Allen, but only said that there is a powerful lord there and that we can try to accept his protection.
At this time, Herbert was more concerned about the safety of the residents of Honghe Town. He could not let everyone take risks with him just because he was nostalgic for the temporary comfort, nor could he rely on the one-in-a-million chance. After all, the Dongyi people
There has always been a tradition of enslaving northern humans.
In fact, Herbert also wanted to investigate Barr's actual situation a few days ago, otherwise he would not have allowed his son to follow some strangers to follow the Dongyi convoy.
"Okay, I will arrange for Theodore to organize the relocation of the villagers, and you, Malherbi, are going to help. Okay, everyone, go out, I still have something to do."
"Yes, father, I will do my best."
Malherby was overjoyed to hear that his father had adopted his suggestion, but he did not forget to observe his two younger brothers as he spoke.
The expressions on both of their faces were very natural. After hearing about the situation of the Dongyi people, they also showed anxiety and nervousness. When they heard that Herbert adopted Malherby's opinion, they also showed an expression of relief.
, and of course there is a trace of jealousy.
This reaction made Malherbi murmur in his heart: "Am I overthinking it? Are they contacting Barr just to continue to deal with the Dongyi people in the future? If that is the case, then
Very good!"
In Middle-earth, although there are some human beings who are able to destroy their humanity and attack their biological brothers for power or wealth, Malherbi is not among them. As long as he can help the people of Red River Town survive this disaster, he will not
I would like to compete fairly with my two younger brothers in a new environment.
It's just that there are some things that he has to guard against.
After Malherby walked out of his father's room, he happened to meet Theodore, a middle-aged man who was Malherby's uncle. After he failed to compete for the position of lord, he had been doing his best to assist him.
Herbert has been managing Red River Town for decades.
"Malherby, you're back? What's the news?" Theodore greeted his nephew with a smile.
Malherby, who had not been back for five years, felt that his uncle had changed a bit since he came back, and he no longer seemed as amiable as before.
Malherby shook his head and replied: "Yes, there is some bad news. Mr. Theodore, are you here to see my father?"
"Yes, I'm going to discuss something with your father."
"Then I won't delay you. I have something urgent to do. We'll see you later."
After saying that, Malherbi saluted and prepared to leave. There was an unnatural look on Theodore's face because Malherbi did not answer his question, but he did not pay too much attention to it.
Said: "Well, go ahead."
After saying that, Theodore walked towards Herbert's door.
Malherby, who had taken two steps, suddenly stopped, looked back at Theodore who was about to open the door, thought for a while and then left.
Then, he found Hermione immediately.
"Sir, I have successfully persuaded my father that the residents of Honghe Town will prepare to relocate soon, but there are still some things that still require your help."
"Say it."
"Sir, I hope you can stop anyone who wants to go east on the road from Honghe Town to Hongshui River. I am very worried that someone will leak the news that Honghe Town is preparing to move to the Dongyi people."
Two days ago, Brendon brought Malherby the information that the Dongyi people were already preparing to attack Honghe Town. However, based on Malherby's understanding of the Dongyi people, he guessed that preparing for such a large-scale attack would
The two warlords, Baal and Akkad, will inevitably move their camps to the west of the Red River and then organize their own armies to attack Red River Town.
They couldn't safely place their slaves, old and young, next to tigers and wolves. If they were lost, no one would help them get them back.
In addition, Horimion destroyed the bridge used by the Dongyi people to cross the river, which invisibly helped Honghe Town buy a few days, which was enough for the residents to complete the preparations for the migration.
What Malherbi is worried about now is that if someone betrays their father and son and informs the Dongyi people of the news about Red River Town, and then the Dongyi people send a vanguard army to entangle him, then there will be trouble.
That's why he asked Hermione to do her best to intercept everyone who wanted to cross the Red Water River.
Hermione glanced at the violent storm outside, then looked at Brendan sleeping on the bed, and said, "No problem, I'll leave right away."
After saying that, Hermione turned around and left without any hesitation. He also hoped that this matter could be completed as soon as possible. As the captain of Allen's personal guard, he had been away for too long.
With the departure of Hermione, Red River Town became lively in a short period of time. Some residents who could not believe it gathered around the door of the lord's house in Red River Town in the heavy rain, hoping that their lord would come forward to explain this in person.
Things happened, and some other villagers immediately made preparations to migrate.
For a time, the cries of children, the quarrels of adults, the neighing of livestock, and the collision of utensils filled the entire town, seeming to cover up the sound of the heavy rain.
In the midst of this bustle, five fast horses rushed out of the town carrying the riders and ran towards the west along the forest road. They were the messengers sent by Herbert to notify other human gathering points, hoping that they could make preparations in advance.
Prepare, whether you join forces to resist, or leave this dangerous area like Honghe Town, you can get a certain amount of time in advance to prepare.
As time went by, the dim sky gradually turned dark. At this time, the clouds were still sprinkling light rain. At a wall covered with grass in Honghe Town, a small door that was not easy to be noticed opened.
The two ugly-looking guys poked their heads and looked around. After finding that there was no movement around them, they led the horses out and walked out. Then they nodded to the door, got on their horses and hurried toward the west.
At this time, lightning flashed across the sky again, illuminating a man wearing a poncho inside the door.
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A few days later, in the Woodland King's banquet hall, Allen and Balin were discussing the issue of alliance with Thrando Yin.
Even knowing that Sauron arranged for his minions to come to stir up trouble near the Black Forest again, Governor Thrand Yin was still in a good mood at this time. After all, he could not decide when Sauron would attack him.
Defeating an opponent like the Dongyi people in the forest gave him great confidence.
Over the past few hundred years, the stubborn dwarves actually bowed their heads to him, making Thrandu Yin feel that some of the frustration he had suffered from the dwarves in the past had been relieved.
Governor Thrand did not have any objections to the alliance. After all, he had an agreement with Allen a long time ago, but he directly rejected Bahrain's initiative to attack.
According to the current intelligence, the combined power of humans, dwarves, and elves can indeed launch a decisive battle with the Dongyi people who attacked Rovanian this time. However, Thrand Governor Yin, who had just suffered a loss a year ago,
, and are not willing to do this. Why should we take the great risk to actively attack the enemy when we can easily repel them in the forest?
As for the dwarves who are waiting for help in isolation in the Iron Hills, as an ally, Thranduin will certainly not stand idly by. He will arrange to come to Gorath and lead a hundred elves on horseback, together with Allen's human cavalry, to assist the dwarves in completing the relocation.
The environment of the Woodland Kingdom does not produce horses, nor is it suitable for the use of cavalry. However, Thrandu Yin will still purchase some horses from human gathering points from time to time, whether for hunting on horseback or sending messengers to other forces.
All are needed.
Now, they are used as cover, reconnaissance and harassment troops.
Balin never thought that he would be able to allow Thrando Yin to send a large-scale army out of the Black Forest to fight this decisive battle. At this time, he was satisfied with the support of a hundred elven cavalry.
Since the three of them have decided to use defense as the main strategy for this war, in order to deal with the enemy's attack at any time, they naturally have to discuss the areas they will defend.
Balin said that the Durin dwarves would naturally make defending the Lonely Mountain their top priority, but after all the dwarves from the Iron Hills returned to the Lonely Mountain, he would suggest Thorin send some of the dwarves to the location of Long Lake Town to build a temporary
Camp.
On the one hand, it is because there is a river that leads directly to Gushan, and the dwarves have to take precautions. After all, the dwarves are not engaged in production. At this time, most of the daily supplies need to be transported from there to Gushan, and even River Valley City
It's the same, this situation will last for at least a few years, until River Valley City returns to its former prosperity.
On the other hand, during this period, more and more Durin dwarves have returned to the Lonely Mountain from all over the Middle Earth. If the enemy breaks through here, it will definitely pose a threat to the dwarf teams that return sporadically, which also makes Bahrain have to consider this.
.
What Balin did not mention is that if the dwarves can build a camp here, it can effectively reduce the pressure on the woodland elves and humans, even as a reward for humans and elves assisting the dwarves in relocating.
Governor Thrand Yin clearly understood this. As the strongest force among the three parties, the woodland king said that he would immediately arrange for a thousand elven soldiers to be stationed in the Black Forest Mountains.
In the past, Thrandu Yin led his people to live there for a period of time. Due to the arrival of Sauron, the dark power in the Black Forest became more and more arrogant. Spiders and orcs often appeared near the mountains.
Under desperation, the woodland elves had to move to their current location. Now that Sauron has fled to Mordor, and all the evil creatures in the Black Forest have become dormant, Lord Thrandyin decided to regain his former home, at least in the
The terrain there was used again in this battle.
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! The mountain range leads directly to the rushing river. If boats are used, the elven troops can quickly support the dwarves in Changhu Town and the humans guarding the dense forest road.
As for Allen, he is also under great pressure. On the one hand, he has to face the Dongyi people who invaded the eastern Romanian region. On the other hand, he also has to guard against the orc army that may come from Mordor. In addition, Gonda
There are also thousands of orcs lurking in Bader Mountain, and they also need to be on guard. It can be said that they face huge military pressure.
And there are very few positions he can choose to defend. Only the east end of the dense forest road is a very suitable position. There can rely on the river to defend the eastern area. The dense black forest forest can avoid the enemy's large forces from raiding and surrounding them. Moreover, Ai
Lun also planned to let Kress establish an intelligence center there, relying on birds flying in the sky to monitor large-scale operations in the forest.
In addition, Thorin talked to Allen alone before leaving the Lonely Mountain, hoping that Allen could help him buy some supplies from Eriador. After all, Rovanian's current situation, I am afraid there will be no merchants soon.
He will risk his life to sell supplies in Gushan. Thorin needs to make some considerations for his future survival.
As for food, we can temporarily borrow a batch from River Valley City. Bard has already begun arranging a large number of people in the territory to carry out farming work. There is no problem in eating the food they have stored until the autumn harvest.
It's just that some other basic supplies, such as lamp oil, candles, medicines, alcohol, condiments, cloth, etc., still need Allen's help to purchase.
It just so happened that Allen had just opened the high pass after the year. Although the business in the Rovanian area was abolished, he could pay more to buy it from Eriardo. Thorin was not short of gold, and he hoped that Eriardo would
Lun can help with this.
Allen would not refuse this. In fact, he himself needed to buy more food from Eriador to continue to cooperate with the three villages. However, these northern humans had to change their status as construction workers.
Became a mercenary.
In fact, there is a large amount of food piled up in the warehouse of Wilderness Town at this time, but Allen does not know how long this war will last, or in other words, after the Dongyi people are done wreaking havoc, the northern humans living in the eastern region of Rovanian will
, Allen was not confident whether he could return to the pre-war state, so he had to make more preparations.
Allen even predicted that after the Dongyi people launched a complete attack, a large number of northern humans would definitely flee to the west of the Black Forest for refuge. After all, this is what the descendants of the Rovanian Kingdom did in the past.
By then Allen will also need a lot of food to accommodate them.
In fact, Honghe Town has already made preparations for migration at this time. Boats and carriages have begun to set off one after another, walking along the rushing river towards the dense forest road.
Hermione came back one day ago with two ugly-looking guys.