The atmosphere in Guancheng was unusually tense today. The iron gates, which were usually not closed during the day, were tightly closed.
None of the caravans that usually flowed in endlessly could be seen now, but there were troops wearing the uniforms of the Hunter family arrayed in Guancheng. They were 10,000 soldiers from the two flag regiments of the Dragon Army, and 10,000 soldiers were combined.
It's not a big deal, but it would be a bit scary if the team was led by Ms. Moriel, who was already famous in the North, and she also brought two giant dragons. When Thor just left, Richard ordered Moore to lead the army to take over the river valley.
The land is occupied, the land grab is not active, and there is a problem with the attitude.
While Ironwood City was still preparing for the relocation, Moriel had already brought people to Zhenbei Pass.
The soldiers of the Valley Legion on the pass have prepared weapons such as hot oil hammers and other weapons for defending the city. A large number of crossbows at the top of the city have also been loaded, although they are not much prepared for the sudden appearance of the Hunter family army and the dragon, and even
Facing the giant dragon was still a bit stressful, but he still showed his basic qualities as a soldier.
It seems that the valley army led by Dane is not too lazy. Although it has not been in battle for a long time, it is well trained. Although it is prepared in a hurry, its response is still satisfactory.
If Moriel really wants to attack Zhenbeiguan, facing this ten-meter-high pass and the well-prepared defense weapons on it, even if it can be taken down, it will take a lot of effort and a certain amount of losses. After all, that kind of
With a large number of ballistae, the dragon attacking hard will also suffer some damage.
But fortunately, Dane, the guard of Guancheng, is just a young man. Not to mention that Moriel came with an official order from the kingdom this time, so there is no pressure on Dane to betray Guancheng.
"I am Morel, the leader of the Hunter family's dragon army. I am receiving the river valley on the orders of Duke Richard, the guardian of the North and the guardian of the river valley."
Moriel stood in front of the team towards the pass of Zhenbeiguan and loudly explained her purpose of coming, and read King Ren's order to the pass. The soldiers on the city were a little shaken, although the nobles in the river valley
I have never liked the barbarians in the North, but these soldiers are all civilians and have never regarded the North's army as an imaginary enemy. They are more of a last line of defense, guarding against the failure of the North's nobles, orcs or the wilderness.
The ogres swept across the Northland, and they wanted to keep the orcs or ogres out of Zhenbei Pass. Fighting the human army in the Northland was not their goal from the beginning. Now that Moriel read the kingdom's order, they became even more determined.
Somewhat shaken.
At this time, the commander becomes very important. If the commander resolutely resists, then the valley army will be able to hold on for a while. However, Dane quickly stood on the pass after Moriel came forward and asked the team controlling the city gate.
Ordered:
"Open the door and welcome Ms. Moriel!"
"The legion commander has an order! Open the door!"
"Zhizhizhi~"
It was difficult for more than a dozen soldiers to open the heavy gate of the North Gate of the Capital City at the same time, and the door opened extremely slowly while making a huge noise. This kind of closing door was difficult for even a few big knights to open.
It is difficult to open secretly in a short time.
After a few minutes, the gate finally opened, and the tense atmosphere on the pass eased as Dane ordered the door to open. Moriel rode a horse and led the elite dragon army through the city gate quickly.
"Good day, Ms. Moriel."
When Moriel led his army into Guancheng, Dane and several senior generals from the River Valley Army were already standing behind the gate in the north of the town to greet him. Facing Moriel, Dane's attitude was still very respectful. This was true for Hunter.
In the battle report of the Jiahe Orc Legion, there was a master with sky-level strength. That was simply a height that Dane could not imagine. He should be more respectful and not wrong him.
"Good day, Commander Dain. Lord Richard often mentions you to me."
In fact, Dragon Queen Moriel is not just aloof. A person like Dane who has long been willing to surrender and holds an important position still needs to be given some face.
Of course, although Moriel said so, in fact, Richard would never mention Dane often, and he was not a beauty that Richard could talk about every day.
That is, when Moriel set off, Richard told her the basic situation and clearly pointed out that Dane could win over and take over the entire valley without a single blow.
The kingdom promised the river valley to Richard, but there were many nobles, large and small, in the river valley. They were not very welcoming to Richard. Maybe some people encouraged Dane to resist the Hunter family's heavenly soldiers.
If Richard cannot solve the reception problem in the river valley by himself, the kingdom will not help.
"It's really an honor for me to be mentioned by the Duke."
As soon as Moriel mentioned Richard, regardless of whether it was a polite word or not, Dane immediately looked honored.
Then Moriel patiently exchanged compliments with Dane. Fortunately, Dane still has something to be said about. At least the soldiers are well trained, and the defense of Zhenbeiguan is also very good. As a
For a legion commander, he is fully qualified and can be said to be a top student among the knights of the Royal Capital.
"What is the current situation of the Legion in the River Valley, and is the situation in Burai City really bad?"
"The River Valley Army currently has a total strength of 25,000 people, with a total of five flag regiments. Four flag regiments are stationed around Zhenbeiguan. The fifth flag regiment has been stationed in Burai City. Once our army arrives, they will naturally
Open the gates for us."
"As for the nobles in Burai City, they are a little dissatisfied with Lord Richard. They seem to be plotting something during this period."
"It doesn't matter. In the face of absolute strength, their plans are all in vain."
Moriel waved her hand, not paying attention to the nobles in the river valley at all. Now the largest military force in the river valley has defected to the Hunter family. In the eyes of Moriel, a person who advocates force, the valley has been taken down.
There is no difference.
"Sir, the Dragon Army has completed its defense change!"
The dragon army moved very quickly after entering Guancheng. During the time when Moriel and Dane were chatting after entering the city, they had completely controlled the city gate and some key positions on the pass. Of course, Dane also ordered his subordinates to cooperate.
The reason is that Long Jun easily controlled these key facilities, and now Zhenbeiguan is completely open to the Hunter family.
"Um."
Moriel nodded, satisfied with the speed of his men's movements, and then ordered:
"Leave the First Flag Regiment to completely take over the defense of Zhenbeiguan, and the Second Flag Regiment will continue to march towards Burai City after a short rest!"
"Yes, sir!"
"Ms. Moriel, the River Valley Legion is willing to be the blade in Lord Richard's hands!"
At this moment, Dane spoke quickly, obviously hoping to participate in the next action. He needed to lead his valley army to quickly integrate into this new system. What needs to be done to integrate into a new system is to perform seriously and pay enough investment.
This is how the fanaticism of converts comes from having a good reputation and making enough achievements.
If offering Zhenbeiguan directly was a sign of recognition, then there was another achievement at his fingertips. Taking the city of Burai was a piece of cake for him.
"Then let the Valley Legion prepare to set off immediately and arrive at Burai City before noon the day after tomorrow. If they can't do it, then this vanguard..."
"Don't worry, Ms. Moriel, before noon the day after tomorrow, Burleigh City will be Lord Richard's loyal Burleigh."
Zhenbeiguan is not far from Burai City. With the foot power of the Valley Legion, two days is enough...
Burleigh
Ever since Thor, the dragon knight of the town, came, the atmosphere in the city of Burai has been amiss. Thor not only conveyed the kingdom's appointment to Dane, but also conveyed the kingdom's wishes to the city of Burai.
The city guards had rarely practiced for a few days, and the castles of the eleven noble families of Burai had also stepped up their guard. However, this preparation was just a little psychological comfort. What they had to face was not an opponent of the same magnitude at all.
In the meeting hall, the eleven noble families who control the economic power of Burai City have gathered together to discuss things for unknown number of times in the past few days. In the face of great changes, these merchant nobles who have been fighting among themselves for a long time have returned.
They hugged each other tightly.
"I don't know what His Majesty Ren is thinking, but he actually let the barbarians from the North serve as the guardian of the river valley."
"Your Majesty is confused. The Hunter family is so ambitious that even a blind man can see it."
"We have never had a guardian in the river valley. In the entire kingdom, only the Rose family holds the position of guardian of the west. How can we, in the river valley, need any guardians!"
"That's right, we people in the river valley don't need a barbarian to protect ourselves!"
"Yes! We must not allow the troops from the North to step into the valley!"
"Okay! Even the Lanster family can't resist the Hunter family's army. There are four giant dragons. How can we resist it with just the few people from each family and the city guards? Let's talk realistically."
The nobles here are actually not unaware of the gap between the two sides. They were just filled with indignation at first. It was impossible for them to fight the Hunter family. The last one was so brave and wanted to fight against Thor's family.
There may be more than three feet of grass on the grave now.
"Is it possible for Dane to use the terrain of Zhenbeiguan to block the Hunter family's army?"
The 25,000 people of the River Valley Legion are considered the largest military force in the River Valley. Although the private soldiers of various noble families plus the city guards can make up a small army, the army assembled in this way
It must be incomparable with the Valley Legion that has been in camp all year round. If we really want to hinder Richard, we can only rely on Zhenbeiguan.
"It's difficult. Since Mr. Thor's incident, Dane has basically cut off his interest ties with us. Now it is probably unrealistic for him to disobey the kingdom's orders and resist Richard's entry into the valley."
"There's nothing unrealistic about it. Don't Dan just love money? This time, each of our families will spend money to give him enough gold and cultivation resources that the family has not lacked for generations. We are not afraid that he will not be tempted."
"I think this proposal is good. You can send someone to contact Dane!"
This idea actually has the support of many people here. These people are accustomed to using money to measure everything, and are somewhat bizarrely stupid in politics and military affairs.
There was a reason why they took the risk to fight against Richard. The nobles in the river valley were more interested in seeking wealth and treated farmers harshly. Some even deliberately drove these people into the handicraft service industry in the city.
Of course, their objective reason is not to promote development, but simply greed. The land they actually control has long exceeded the land originally entrusted by the kingdom. They not only carve up unclaimed land, but also continue to occupy civilian land, using the Hunter family
With their political methods, once they take over the river valley, they will probably spit out all the benefits they have swallowed up before. Being able to maintain the basic fiefdom is a good thing in their eyes, which is unacceptable to them.
Of course, maintaining the basic fiefdom is just their own selfishness. According to Richard's style, it is necessary to spend money to redeem or enjoy certain taxes. It is already magnanimous. If they cause trouble, it would be better, just destroy everything and confiscate everything.
.
"I advise everyone not to have such high hopes. Dane has also received an order from Lord Saul. It will be very difficult for him to defy the Hunter family."
"Then what do you think we should do?"
"what to do?"
"Will each family's money just be buried in the cellar and grow mold? Will each family's shops and caravans only buy and sell things?"
"The money is in our hands, the goods are in our hands, and the food is in our hands. The Hunter family can be the guardian of this valley, but they must cooperate with us, otherwise they will get a valley where prices are soaring and hungry people are everywhere.
."
This guy thought much more clearly than the previous ones. He found the advantages of the nobles in the river valley and ran towards the direction of death.
"This, if we do this, each of our families..."
This is easy to say, but it is still a lose-lose situation in practice. Someone at the conference table hesitated again. In a sense, this is equivalent to putting a knife on one's own neck and threatening others.
"It doesn't have to be to this extent, but we want to tell the Hunter family that we can do this. Do you understand?"
"Um…"
"It's not good, it's not good!"
"The Hunter family's army is approaching Burleigh City!"
"Ah! How could it be so fast!"
"What is this guy Dane doing!"
Before they could think too much, the sudden news brought by the soldiers outside caused an explosion in the scene. The plan that many people had just hoped for using money to win over Dane had been declared bankrupt before it could be implemented.
"No! Be careful of the River Valley Legion! The flag regiment guarding the city is Dane's men!"
Someone soon realized that this was Dane who was leading the way again and directly ushered in the Hunter family's army. Otherwise, no matter how fast the Hunter family's army was, they would not be able to pass Zhenbeiguan so quickly.
Now the defenders of Burai City, in addition to the city guards, also have a flag regiment of the River Valley Legion. This is like throwing a mouse into a rice vat.
"Report! The River Valley Legion disarmed the city guards and opened the city gate. The Hunter family's army has entered the city!"
"Damn, so fast!"
"what should we do!"
"What else can we do? Let's get organized and go to meet our Lord Guardian..."
Only the noble who just proposed to use economic war to check and balance Richard spoke calmly. He had long thought that things would come to this point, but he didn't expect it to be so fast...