After bidding farewell to Tristan, Todd found Cumberland and Alfonso and showed them the official documents of the church.
After reading the official document from beginning to end several times, Cumberland and Alfonso looked at each other. The former cleared his throat and asked Todd: "Master General, regarding the mission assigned by the church,
What do you think?"
Todd touched the bridge of his nose with his finger and said helplessly: "What do you think? Since the church has publicly distributed this document, it means that they have made up their mind to drag the Muxi Knights into the Eastern War. But on the other hand,
It seems that the alliance between Silver Ring City and the barbarians must have put great pressure on the church."
Cumberland asked again: "Do you think we should send troops?"
Todd nodded: "Sending troops may be a helpless choice. The legitimacy of Muxi Town and the Knights is based on the recognition of the church. If we do not send troops or respond passively, it will inevitably arouse the resentment of the church, which will affect our follow-up
development is unfavorable.”
When Cumberland heard this, he gave the speaker a meaningful look.
Alfonso held his helmet with his hand, thought for a while and then said: "The North Stone Mine is the largest source of income for the Silver Ring Kingdom. The revenue from its production of silver ore accounts for 70% of the kingdom's fiscal revenue. So the mine's
Looking at the number of defenders and fortifications across the entire kingdom, its defense strength is second only to the main city of Silver Ring. Moreover, in addition to these defenders, we also need to consider another army that may appear - the barbarians. For such an important stronghold
, Silver Ring City will definitely request the barbarian army to assist in its defense."
At this time, Cumberland suddenly said something that had nothing to do with the meeting: "I heard that the higher-ups of the church have heard about the Muxi Knights recruiting aliens as soldiers and using explosives."
Todd was stunned and quickly asked: "Where did this news come from?"
"Knight Dion, he has many friends among the secular nobles of the Papal State..." Cumberland adjusted his sitting position, looked at Todd and said: "Actually, the church knows these secrets of the Muxi Knights, but
It's a matter of time."
Todd focused his attention on the official document and nodded slowly: "It seems that the church's request for the Muxi Knights to attack the North Quarry this time is deliberately asking us to hit a wall..."
Alfonso punched his thigh with his fist and said in a deep voice: "Then we will give up marching to the North Quarry on the excuse of insufficient troops!"
Todd leaned back on the chair with a solemn expression: "You can't do this. Although we have signed a peace agreement with the North Island tribe, this agreement is not solid. The pirates may switch sides at any time. Moreover,
There are still many enemies around Muxi Town, and it is not a wise move to antagonize the church forces at this time."
Cumberland stroked the silver whiskers on his chin: "This mission assigned by the church is actually more like a test."
"Test?" Todd was a little confused.
"Testing the attitude of the Muxi Knights towards the church." Cumberland looked at the flag on the wall of the general master's room and began to explain to Todd in detail: "The establishment of the Muxi Knights is closely related to the other three major church knights.
The regiments are all different. In terms of time, other church knights took a shorter three years from planning to actual establishment, and a longer one even took more than nine years, while the Muxi Knights only took less than half a year.
Obtained a decree from the Holy Ministry."
"From a purpose point of view, other church knights were established to deal with the invasion of pagans and to deter the secular kingship. As for the establishment of the Muxi Knights, the church appeared to be to obtain the formula of crystal holy objects, but the real intention was
In order to use Muxi Town to attract the enemy's attention. Lord General, think about it. Without sending any reinforcements, the church requires Muxi Town to deal with the three forces of Silver Ring City, pirates and barbarians at the same time. This has already been done.
They are treating the Muxi Knights as abandoned children."
Cumberland paused for a moment, looked at Todd and continued: "The last thing is the personnel composition. Most of the top leaders of other knights are devout nobles or clergy of the church. As for the Muxi Knights, the overall leader
Originally an ascetic monk in a monastery, most of the soldiers were deserters from Silver Ring City. Coupled with the gunpowder used by southern pagans and the alien species they were defined as, how could the church trust such a knightly order?
Its development?”
After hearing Cumberland's analysis, Todd opened his eyes wide and looked at him in surprise.
Seeing the other person's expression, the old man waved his hands and said: "These are not all what I said. Most of them were compiled by my old boss and old friend Earl Emerson."
Todd suddenly became interested: "So where is the Earl now? I want to see him."
Hearing the inquiry, Cumberland shrugged: "The old turtle lived in Muxi Town for a while and then returned to Silver Ring City. I have repeatedly persuaded him to stay. The answer is always one sentence, the royal family has
Grace first, if he abandons this kingdom and leaves, his heart will never be able to forgive himself."
Todd sighed and dropped the topic.
The three of them discussed together for a while, and finally decided to march into the North Quarry.
Alfonso is responsible for selecting suitable candidates among the refugees, training them and integrating them into the army. Cumberland is responsible for the preparation of the troops and the formulation of tactics.
Seeing Alfonso leave the room first, Cumberland slowed down. Todd knew that the latter still had something to say to him, so he approached him.
The old knight lowered his voice: "General Commander, what do you think of the official document that the church allows you to establish a secular kingdom?"
Todd glanced at the old man: "I personally think that this is the church's preparation for the future political landscape. If the Muxi Knights really conquer the North Quarry and establish the Knights Country, in the near future
In the future, if the allied forces of Yinhuan and the barbarians retreat, the church can provoke a battle between the secular kingdoms against the increasingly powerful Muxi Knights to restrict our development..."
Cumberland leaned sideways and whispered: "General Commander, you should know that this is not what I want to ask. What I want to know is what do you think about the secular kingdom?"
Todd's heart tightened, and he understood the deep meaning of Cumberland's words. He stopped and stared into the old man's eyes, but there was no hint or intention in the other man's eyes.
After a few seconds, the head of the group gave up the investigation and said softly: "It is meaningless to talk about the future now. Wait until the day when everything happens, you and I will naturally know what the answer is."
Cumberland turned his head back and laughed as if to explain himself: "General Commander, you are right. Who can guess what will happen in the future?"
The old man walked towards the gate of the Knights' headquarters, and his figure finally disappeared in the sunshine.