There were two soldiers standing under the torture pillar. One was talking to Joruus, and the other fell to the ground.
Qiaolu opened his eyes with difficulty. He stared at the soldier for a long time. He looked familiar, but he couldn't remember his name.
"Sir, my name is Pegdon, and I am your protected subject."
Qiaolu thought of this young man. He recognized his father.
In the White Tower Kingdom, state power is in the hands of three forces, namely the head of state, the Senate and the civilian assembly.
They oppose each other and restrict each other, but they also have an interdependent relationship with each other.
The Senate represents the aristocratic forces, but they also need the support of the common people. Each senator has their protected people. As the name suggests, the senators provide protection for the protected people, ensure the safety of their lives and property, and even provide them with
economic and political assistance.
Some civilians who come from humble backgrounds but have talents and ambitions will receive special care from the elders. For example, if a protected citizen wants to run an ore business, the elders will provide him with capital and even provide him with capital if it is confirmed that he has this talent.
Use your interpersonal relationships to help him obtain a business license.
Correspondingly, the protected people must be absolutely loyal to the elders. They will perform military service on behalf of the elders, help the elders do "dirty work", and do all the work they are qualified for the elders. When the elders encounter a crisis, they will
Use all your strength to help the elders tide over the difficulties.
The relationship between the elders and the protected people is recognized by the laws of the White Tower. Even if the elders do something illegal, the protected people will participate without hesitation. It is the elders who will be punished in the end, and the protected people do not have to bear any responsibility.
responsibility.
This father named Pegdon was originally a slave of Jolu. Jolu gave his father his freedom, and his father and all members of the family naturally became Jolu's protected subjects.
Mutemar made a serious mistake. Pegdon was a soldier in his army, but he didn't know that this soldier was Qiaolu's protected citizen. At the critical moment of life and death, he would risk his life to rescue Qiaolu.
While there was no one around, Pegdon killed another soldier, quickly untied Joruus, put the other soldier's clothes on his body, and then took the soldier's clothes.
The body was tied to the execution stake.
Everything happened quietly, and the soldiers helped Qiaolu sneak out of the camp.
Outside the camp stood Qiaolu's guard captain and twenty guards. As Qiaolu's die-hard loyalists, they were willing to bear the charge of treason with Qiaolu.
It stands to reason that this matter cannot be hidden for too long, but luckily, Reggie launched a night attack that night. The routine remained the same, Reggie sent two airships to burn down Alice's camp, and Qiaolu was tied to the torture stake instead.
The soldiers on top were also burned to charcoal.
The stupid Di Lie naturally wouldn't pursue this matter. Mute felt a little strange because there were some people missing from the army, and these people were Qiaolu's cronies. But since Di Lie didn't pursue it, Mute didn't want to get into trouble.
This failed escape made Di Lie very angry. He immediately convened a military meeting, at which he rebuked Alice.
"Since you have the dragon-slaying crossbow, why don't you fight the enemy and choose to escape?"
Alice explained: "There are too many dragons, I'm worried..."
"What is there to worry about? Are you questioning the power of the gods? As a pure son of the gods, giving in before the devil is blasphemy against the gods!"
Alice didn't dare to say more. This arrogant young man was obviously not a person willing to accept suggestions.
"How many dragons are there in the enemy?" Di Lie asked.
"There are eight in total."
"How many dragon-slaying crossbows do we have?"
"One hundred and twenty."
"Fifteen dragon-slaying crossbows are fighting against a giant dragon. If you are not sure of victory, how can you have the dignity to fight on behalf of the gods! Alice, lift up your skirt, I will punish you on behalf of the gods!"
Seeing Di Lie pick up the riding crop, Alice's face instantly turned pale. If she lifted her skirt and was whipped in front of so many people, she would forever become a laughing stock on this continent.
The willful Dilie will not pay attention to Alice's feelings. If Alice resists at all, he will immediately leave with the soldiers of the White Tower Kingdom. Her title of Son of God will also be taken away, and Alice will also lose the punishment from heaven.
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The pale Alice glanced at Yalishan, who stood up calmly and walked towards Di Lie.
Di Lie frowned and said: "Who are you? Are you Alice's maid? Do you want to accept the punishment on her behalf? Let me tell you now, you are not qualified!"
Ya Li Shan opened her hood and saw Ya Li Shan's face. The irritable Di Lie instantly calmed down.
"You, you, who are you..." Di Lie was a little flustered. He couldn't control his breathing.
"Like Alice, I have been favored by the gods. I am not a witch, but I have extraordinary abilities."
"I've heard about you, Qiaolu, that damn traitor, he, he mentioned, you, you are, Huangsha, Queen of Huangsha..."
"That is the misunderstanding of the world," Yalishan leaned over and saluted, "I am also a child of the gods."
"Yes, really?" Di Lie looked at Alice nervously. Alice remained silent. She had no intention of letting Yalishan have the status of the son of the gods, but her top priority was to save her face and ass.
"Why don't you test it yourself?" Yali Shan said softly, "Your eyes must be able to see the will of the gods."
"Yes, it's time to check it out. The meeting is temporarily over..."
Alice took Di Lie to the camp, and Alice breathed a sigh of relief. Two hours later, an exhausted Alice came to Alice's camp.
"How is it? Has he admitted that you are the son of the gods?"
"Do you think I really care?" Yalishan rolled her eyes at Alice and sat next to her, "This kid is very difficult to deal with. He is stupid, but he doesn't know how stupid he is. He will bring him tomorrow
Lead the soldiers to attack Huarong City."
"That might be a good idea."
"If Joruus did this, I firmly believe it is a good idea, but this stupid boy will lead the army tomorrow, and I don't want to die with him."
"Can't you control him?"
"How to control it? Do you think he will become obsessed if he touches me? Unless he uses witchcraft on him."
"That won't work! Unless you want to make enemies of all the Heavenly Punishers."
"Of course I don't want to do that," Alexa took a deep breath and said, "Who else has the courage to do that kind of thing except Reggie Victor?"
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Reggie was soaking in the hot spring. Seeing his comfortable appearance, Chris thought he should say something: "If it weren't for the fact that this place is too close to the royal capital, I would really like to give this city to you."
"I appreciate your kindness. I like everything here, but I think it's better to stay away from this city."
"Why do you say that?"
"Because it's too easy for people to fall here," Reggie walked out of the bath and dried himself. "I've stayed here too long, and it's time to fight the enemy."
"I received news from spies that the White Tower Kingdom has sent 10,000 additional reinforcements and a general with the same name as Joruus."
"Equally famous? What about Joruus?" Reggie was startled, "Did the enemy army change its commander? Is there such a good thing in this world?"
Chris shrugged and said: "I'm surprised too. Joruus is in my castle. If you want to talk to him, I can give him bread and salt again."