After getting on the train, the speed of progress was naturally not the same as that of a horse-drawn carriage. In just over a day, they arrived in Durban by train.
After the train arrived in Durban, it stopped temporarily because not all the soldiers on the train were rushing to the battlefield. This reason should be mentioned from before.
Although the British army did not suffer a serious defeat in the Battle of Tarana Mountain more than ten days ago, the battle loss ratio was very bad. The British army stationed there lost 465 people, while the Boer army only lost 145 people.
At the same time, in addition to the attackers in the Battle of Natal, the Boers also had two other forces attacking the British-occupied areas in other directions, attacking British Bechuanaland and the northeastern region of the Cape Colony respectively.
Faced with such a crazy attack by the Boers, the British still view this war with a relatively optimistic attitude. They generally believe that the British army will easily win the war. The losses in the previous Battle of Tarana Mountain
It was not taken seriously by many senior generals.
So now, in addition to some soldiers who are going to stabilize the Tarana Mountains area on the front line, there are also some who are going to guard the farther border areas, so the train will temporarily stop in Durban.
While this has little to do with Karl and the others, what they want to think about now is how to cross the border of the war zone.
But not everything went as expected. Immediately after Carl and the other two got off the platform, a man dressed as an officer came over.
"Three of you, please wait."
The young man shouted and ran in front of them, blocking the path of the three people.
After looking at the soldiers in front of him, Herbert took a step forward and said:
"Why did you stop us? What's the matter?"
"Ha... Huh..."
"Yes……"
The soldier put his hands on his thighs and replied to Herbert while panting. It seemed that he was extremely tired after running this distance.
"Lieutenant General George White hopes that you can go and meet him. I received the order and came to stop you immediately."
"Lieutenant General George?"
"Who is that?"
After hearing the words of the soldier in front of him, Karl asked doubtfully.
In his mind, he didn't know such a person.
"Well, I understand." Before the soldier in front of him could explain to Karl, Herbert agreed directly, and then he continued: "You lead the way."
After hearing what Herbert said, the soldier first looked at Karl with a strange look, then nodded towards Herbert and said, "Yes, please come with me."
After saying that, he walked forward.
"Isn't it strange that you don't know about Lieutenant General George?"
Looking at the soldiers walking forward, Karl couldn't help but ask.
After looking at the confused Karl, Herbert said:
"Karl, Mr. George is one of your country's very important senior generals here. Most people active in the British colonial area know this man. You have just arrived in Africa not long ago, so it is normal for you not to know."
"So that's it." After hearing Herbert's explanation, Karl nodded to him to express his thanks, and then continued:
"What do you think this guy will do to find us?"
Hearing Karl's question, the young soldier walking in front turned his head and answered him directly.
"Mr. Lieutenant General seems to be convening local special professionals like you. Since I got the information that you are on this train, I hope you can go together."
very good.
At this point Karl could already foresee what would happen next.
During the war, we were still near the war zone.
What other reason could there be for suddenly summoning extraordinary beings like them at this time?
It's nothing more than that they need to contribute in the war.
This convening was probably to prepare for the subsequent battle plan. Judging from the poor attitude of the British who looked down on the Boers, the lieutenant general may be planning to launch a strong counterattack to completely wipe out the enemies in the Natal colony.
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But the problem is that they have no time to worry about battlefield issues now. There is an evil god waiting for them to solve the enemy-occupied area opposite. What a big deal it is to be recruited to fight now!
Thinking of this, Karl glanced at Herbert without any trace.
If he remembered correctly, the Fen Yiguan in front of him was not under the jurisdiction of the British army, but was only a church member who took orders from the religious authorities. The outcome of this incident could only depend on Herbert's subsequent performance.
So under the leadership of the soldier, the three people walked out of the station and got into the car.
It seemed that because he had accomplished his goal, the soldier who drove the car was not in a hurry at all and just drove slowly on the streets of Durban.
In the car, Ceryl also took a good look at Durban. Due to its unique geographical factors, this city is even better built than East London.
This city located near the border not only has a complete urban management system, but also has a good seaside line. Looking at Cyril who was curiously looking at the city, if it were not for time, Karl felt that he would take her in
You can also take a vacation here.
Thinking like this, they arrived at the destination of the soldiers' trip not long after.
In front of you is a white three-story house with two white columns at the door. The overall architectural style is relatively serious, but there are also certain decorations on the walls.
"You three, please follow me."
After parking the car, the soldier led Carl and the others into the building and headed straight to a room on the second floor.
"Just wait in the room. If you need anything, you can tell the waiter here."
Pointing to the receptionist standing at the door, the soldier left the place directly after Karl and the others had no objection.
"Shall we go in?"
After looking at Herbert, Karl asked in a low voice.
"Yeah." Fen Yiguan nodded, then reached out and pushed open the door and walked in.
"Mr. Herbert!"
"Master Priest!"
"Your Excellency Fen Yiguan!"
…
As soon as they walked in, there were sounds all around them, and all of them were greeting Herbert.
There were about 20 men and women sitting in this medium-sized room at the moment. In addition to the guy dressed as a judge that Karl was familiar with, there were also some guys wearing similar decorations to Herbert's robes.
Needless to say, this is the extraordinary power of the church and the judicial authorities.
Except for the three of them who were called temporarily, these people should be extraordinary people from the local area and nearby cities.
Moreover, their attitudes also indirectly reflected Herbert's extraordinary status.
Forget it about the church personnel, but to be able to make all the judges present react like this, this Fen Yiguan really has a great reputation in the local area.