The road from Sellersburg to the Principality of Ron is already very dilapidated. WwW.QUanbEn-xIAoShUo.CoMBenjamin is familiar with the terrain here, so each truck only carries two tons of goods. Even so, this kind of road is a severe test for caravan trucks. Fortunately, this time there were many experts among the caravan entourage. When we encountered an area that was really impassable, four people carried one car and passed it.
After more than two days of arduous travel, this huge caravan finally passed through the desolate and rugged mountainous area safely.
After climbing over the last hill in the Principality of Bavaria, everyone's eyes suddenly lit up. A huge, beautiful, green basin was waiting for them quietly in front. At this time of year, there were very few plant buds in the cold Sellersburg Mountains. Along the way, everyone saw desolate scenery. Unexpectedly, there is a mountain range separated by it. Dark green, emerald green, light green, goose yellow and other colors have already decorated this basin with such vitality.
A gentle slope extends along the hill to the basin. The silky grass on the gentle slope is dotted with unknown wild flowers. A few wild deer were frightened by the crowd and jumped lightly into the distance. A gentle river runs through the entire basin. There are many neat farmlands on both sides of the river, and green seedlings sway gently with the wind. In the distance of the basin, there is a lush forest, faintly blending with the mountains in the sky.
In the middle of the basin, a medium-sized city was built against the river. The strong and thick city walls stand tall, and the numerous arrow towers indicate that this is a military fortress. However, countless farmhouses were built around the fortress, many of which formed villages, and everything was peaceful. Obviously this land has been away from the war for a long time.
The convoy began to drive slowly towards the basin, while a few people were still stationed on the top of the hill, admiring the picturesque mountains and rivers.
Benjamin twisted his beard and said with fascination: "This 'Luoshen Basin' has been the bread and butter of the entire principality since the founding of Ron. It has never experienced turmoil and war since ancient times. This was originally a mountain range. Legend has it that in ancient times, gods During the war between demons, a god fell from the sky and knocked out this basin in the mountains. Its blood turned into 'Jue Belt's skin and turned into fertile soil. But its heart is still beating, It brings spring-like warmth and moisture to this basin all year round.”
He pointed forward, pointing to a small village in the distance, and said leisurely: "That village is my hometown. It is also the place where I chose to die."
In places like this, even ordinary people like Rogge feel relaxed and happy, let alone other people.
Froya took a step forward and asked: "Legends are just legends after all. But there should be other reasons why the climate is so different across a mountain, right?"
Benjamin smiled and replied: "Your Highness the Princess is indeed very smart. This basin is surrounded by mountains on three sides, and only the southwest is a plain sea. The warm wind blowing from the north and east can travel unimpeded, while the cold wind blowing from the north and east are blocked by the mountains. Therefore, it has always been humid and rainy here. In addition, the remnants of Ron Volcano extend all the way here, so there are hundreds of hot springs in this "Luoshen Basin". The gentle wind, drizzle, and moist earth atmosphere make this a spring-like basin all year round. .”
Froya nodded. En volcano? The teacher said that it was one of the five major volcanoes on the continent. Wherever the underground volcanic mountains go, there are naturally various rare mineral deposits. Is this why the Principality of Ron is rich in all kinds of rare minerals and is called the 'Country of Mines'? It's no wonder that some dwarves are interested in this land. But it's really strange. Ron has everything but no iron ore. Which city is it? "
"Your Highness, the city is named after this basin and is called Luoshen City. The city is garrisoned by the 'Yamo' mercenary group."
Before coming to the Principality of Ron, the young nobles all learned about the customs and customs of the Principality of Ron. I know that the 'Yamo' mercenary group is one of the four major mercenary groups, with a scale of 15,000 people, which is almost more than the entire army of a small country, including those on active duty or in reserve.
The Principality of Ron is extremely tolerant of mercenaries. Almost half of the famous mercenary groups on the continent are headquartered in the Principality of Ron, so it is also known as the 'Kingdom of Mercenaries'. The Principality of Ron covers an area of only 3,000 square kilometers and has a population of more than 5 million. The total domestic standing army and mercenaries have reached 150,000. With the help of Da's smelting and weapons manufacturing industries, the regular army of the Duke of Ron, the 'Feitian' Knights, is extremely well-equipped, with a number of up to 20,000, and its overall combat effectiveness has ranked among the top ten knights in the continent.
At the same time, the martial arts in the Duke of Ron was strong. Since the founding of the principality, the founder of the country has formulated the strategy of hiding troops from the people, promoted martial arts practice, and encouraged the development of mercenaries. Therefore, the Duke of Ron can almost be said to have a whole country with soldiers.
Therefore, although the Principality of Ron, which is rich in various rare minerals, should be a piece of fat in the eyes of the big powers. However, over the past two hundred years since its founding, the Principality of Roan has suffered heavy losses to invading enemies several times due to its prosperous military force and the growing prosperity of the mercenary industry. One of the most famous battles was the 'War of Patriotism' thirty years ago. The 'Feitian' Knights and the four major mercenary groups, a total of 60,000 people, wiped out 10,000 heavy cavalry and 30,000 infantry of the Austro-Hungarian Empire in one battle, and finally forced the Austro-Hungarian Empire, which was at its peak, to withdraw its troops and pay compensation.
After this battle, the 'Feitian' Knights officially entered the top ten knights.
The Principality of Roan gave some cities and even some important military fortresses to the mercenary group as residences, and used part of the tax revenue from the area as funding for the mercenary group. In return, the mercenary group must swear allegiance to the Principality of Ron and do its best to defend against foreign enemies when the principality is invaded.
Most of the senior figures in large and small mercenary groups will also hold official positions in the Principality of Ron. The leaders of large mercenary groups will often accept canonization from the principality and officially become hereditary nobles. As a check and balance on the power of mercenaries, the royal family of the Duke of Ron controls most of the weapons manufacturing industry in the principality. At the same time, the powerful combat effectiveness of the 'Feitian' Knights is enough to ensure the safety of the Ron royal family.
Over the past two hundred years, the Duke of Ron's royal family and the mercenary group have formed a strange and unique situation of mutual dependence, mutual penetration, and common prosperity.
"Yama? How many cities do they manage in total in Ron Principality? It seems that their headquarters is not in this city." Froya asked.
"Your Royal Highness, Yama is the largest mercenary group in the Principality of Ron. It manages three cities for the Grand Duke. There are a total of 6,000 mercenaries stationed in this Luoshen City, mainly heavy-armed dragon lance infantry that Yama is proud of. . As far as the villain knows, there are two brigades in the city with a total of 2,000 dragonlance infantry, 2,000 heavy infantry, 1,000 knights, and 1,000 light infantry." Benjamin simply knew everything and said it all. .
"Dragonlance infantry? What kind of army is that?" Kate interrupted and asked.
"This dragonlance infantry may be the thing that Your Excellency Kate hates the most. The dragonlance infantry of the 'Yamo' mercenary group are equipped with full body heavy armor and three layers of fine iron tower shields. Every two dragonlance soldiers carry one in battle. With a seven-meter dragon gun, the entire dragon gun array can be divided into three levels, front and rear. This dragon gun has a back seat, which can be propped on the ground during war to increase its impact resistance. Haha, having said this, Lady Kate must have understood. , these dragonlance infantry are used to deal with heavily armored knights. As far as the villain knows, these dragonlance infantry were transferred here only in the past three months." Benjamin answered with a smile.
Rogge secretly thought that the significance of this Luoshen City being built here is self-evident, most likely to resist the possible invasion of the Rhine Alliance. As for the dragonlance infantry being sent in, it was naturally to deal with the three major knights of the Rhine League, led by the Lionheart Knights.
Froya continued to ask: "So, the Principality of Ron is ready to go to war against the Rhine Alliance?"
Benjamin replied respectfully: "That's not the case. As far as the villain knows, the people of the Principality of Ron are still very peace-loving. The situation at hand is that the Rhine League has a very loud voice for war against the Principality of Ron, so the Principality of Ron has strengthened We are prepared for war. This is just defense."
Lens interjected: "Why do I think the military strength of the Duke of Ron is stronger than that of the Alliance? In such a big place, there are actually 70,000 regular troops and 80,000 mercenaries! The 'Feitian' Knights are still one of the top ten knights. ! The Rhine League seems to have only a few hundred thousand troops in total, including the light infantry." He scratched his head and continued: "When we were in Lille, why did it seem that after all, the alliance was all Can you easily destroy the Ron Principality?"
Froya sighed softly and said: "This started from twenty years ago. At that time, Grand Duke Ron relied on his strong military power and actually led an army of 50,000 to fight against the alliance. As a result, he encountered a baron who was still just a baron at that time. The Grand Duke of Bavaria. At that time, the combination of Baron Reinhardt and the Great Warlock of Lhasa was known as the golden combination. The Baron relied on his genius command and his absolute advantage in the strength of the magicians to fight against 50,000 Ron servants with 10,000 lion-hearted knights. However, they had four battles and four victories. In just two months, the Feitian Knights, who were at the height of their power at the time, suffered losses of more than 10,000 people, while the Lion Heart Knights only lost more than 1,000 people. The Principality of Ron had to withdraw its troops. Later, Archduke Ron became unwilling and invaded the Rhine League several times, but was defeated miserably at the hands of Grand Duke Reinhardt. Archduke Ron finally died of depression."
Froya sighed: "When these battle reports were sent back to the dynasty, it turned out that the alliance took the initiative to send troops, and the Duke of Ron was unable to fight back. Slowly, the lies became the truth. Over the decades, my father and the king All the ministers thought that the Duke of Rowan could be defeated in a single battle. But no one thought carefully about why Grand Duke Reinhard had strongly opposed war with the Principality of Rowan over the years. But now, the Grand Duke of Bavaria... "
Froya sighed quietly, feeling extremely melancholy for a moment.
Rogge and others looked at Froya's melancholy and beautiful back, and suddenly infinite tenderness surged in his heart, and he just wanted to hold her in his arms and take care of her. He immediately woke up and was secretly shocked by Froya's charm.
The convoy moved slowly.
This huge convoy has already appeared in Luoshen City, and the soldiers on the top of the city screamed. Not long after, the gate of Luoshen City opened wide, and a small group of black-armored knights galloped towards the convoy. Far away, a young knight shouted loudly: "Which chamber of commerce's convoy is this? I am Gale, captain of the knight squad of the 'Yamo' mercenary regiment! I am inspecting the convoy on the order of the city lord!"
An old man from Clark Chamber of Commerce stepped forward and said loudly: "This is the fleet of Clark Chamber of Commerce! We have just returned from the Rhine League! How is Lord Card? On behalf of Elder Benjamin, I extend my most sincere blessings to Lord Card!"
Gale was startled. When approaching the convoy, he jumped off the horse and said to the old man: "Is it really the Clark Chamber of Commerce's convoy? Lord Benjamin is here too?"
Benjamin rode out and said kindly: "Young knight, I am Benjamin. The 'Yamo' mercenary group and the Clark Chamber of Commerce have had a fifty-year friendship. Since when did the 'Yamo' mercenaries no longer Do you recognize your friend’s flag?”
Gale's face turned red. He did not dare to look directly at Benjamin and said awkwardly: "Lord Benjamin, I didn't mean to offend you. I just joined the 'Yamo' mercenary for less than half a year, so... so... I don't know many things. .”
Benjamin nodded. He’s still not twenty years old, right? He has only been a mercenary for half a year and is already the captain of the knight squad, which is amazing! "
After hearing Benjamin's compliment, the young knight's face turned even redder. But he still took a step forward and said: "I apologize for the offense just now. However, Lord Benjamin, even if it is the Clark Chamber of Commerce's fleet, I still have to unpack and inspect it. This is my responsibility, please understand!"
An old man from the Clark Chamber of Commerce was a little displeased and said coldly: "In the past ten years, the 'Yamo' mercenaries have cooperated with the Clark Chamber of Commerce no less than a hundred times. This is the first time I have heard that we need to unpack and inspect the goods of our Chamber of Commerce. .snort!"
Gale looked even more nervous. There were beads of sweat on his young and immature face. He stuttered when he spoke, but his tone was extremely firm: "I'm really sorry! But I am a knight, and I was asked by the lord to check the past. Caravanners. It’s our duty, it has to be this way!”
Benjamin glanced at the fifty 'Yama' knights in front of him. These knights are all young and capable, and it can be seen from the riding posture of their horses that their skills are not bad. The young knights looked determined and showed their pride in their knighthood.
Benjamin suddenly burst into laughter and said to the old man beside him: "Let them check! Don't embarrass the young people!"
The old man was surprised: "Elder Benjamin! This..."
"Do not worry about it."
Under the strange eyes of everyone at Clark Chamber of Commerce, the young knights of 'Yamo' began to inspect the trucks one by one. Gale became more and more surprised when he saw the entire truck full of steel ingots. Although he is immature, he also knows what this batch of high-quality steel ingots means in the current situation of crazy preparations for war. As for the refined iron ore, he couldn't recognize it. The people from the Clark Chamber of Commerce wanted to embarrass him, so naturally they wouldn't say anything about it.
The young 'Yama' knights felt uncomfortable all over. This caravan has an absurd number of guards, but it's no wonder that these steel ingots are in short supply now, and their quantity is enough to make even the largest knights jealous. What made them uneasy was that some of the strange-looking people among the guards kept their eyes on the vital points of their bodies, intentionally or unintentionally. There were dozens of other people who were calm and incomprehensible, but everyone exuded a powerful aura. The remaining guards gathered together, and it was obvious at first glance that they were veterans who had experienced hundreds of battles. Such people were the most terrifying on the battlefield.
The young knights are like chickens swimming among wolves, performing their duties cautiously. However, the honor of the knights did not allow them to retreat. In a short time, these knights were sweating through their clothes in the harsh spring cold.
What made them blush even more was the stunning beauty who was looking at them with interest! Every move she made was so graceful that raising her hands or raising her head made the young men's blood boil. The young knights worked hard to straighten their chests, overcome their fears, and performed their duties with what they considered the most elegant and graceful etiquette.
Soon the 'Yama' knights inspected the ten carriages belonging to Froya. Looking at Froya's car, which had no mark at all but was obviously very expensive, Gale hesitated for a moment and then ordered: "Come two people, get in the car and check it out!"
How can the princess' car be allowed to be inspected at will? Froya's two maids stopped in front of the carriage, showing no intention of making way for the two Yama knights. Although they were dressed as men, their pretty faces allowed the Yamamoto knights to identify their true genders at once. Seeing his men hesitate, Gale shouted: "You two ladies, please don't hinder us from carrying out our official duties! Otherwise, I will be offended!"
"These ten carriages are not within the 'Lord Knight's' responsibilities!" said a maid. She specially emphasized the words Lord Knight.
Gale blushed, because he was slighted by the beauty, and he was a little angry, and shouted: "My duty is to check all passing caravans and pedestrians! Everything! I think you can fully understand the meaning of this word! Who are you, Please give way to these two ladies!"
"That's enough!" Benjamin shouted, frowning silently. "Mr. Knight, these ten carriages belong to the most respected guests of the Clark Chamber of Commerce. They are not within your scope of responsibilities! If you insist on checking, I can only think that the 'Yamo' mercenary group no longer values and Clark Chamber of Commerce’s friendship!”
"But, Lord Benjamin, this is my duty..." Gale argued.
"Maintaining the reputation and friends of the 'Yama' mercenary group is your more important responsibility, Mr. Knight! Regarding your rude behavior today, I will have a serious discussion with the leader of the 'Yama' mercenary group. Convoy! Get ready to set off. , let’s go to the next town to camp!” Benjamin ignored Gale and left.
Under the command of Benjamin, the convoy changed its route and slowly headed west. Gale followed Benjamin, explaining something anxiously, but in the end he led his knights back to the city of God in despair.
Franco suddenly said: "It's really surprising that the Yomo Mercenary Group uses orthodox knight training methods to train its subordinates!"
Lens shook his head and said: "These little guys are quite capable, but unfortunately they are too rigid. They cling to those dogmas!"
"No matter how much etiquette they learn, they can't learn the essence. A country mercenary will never become a true noble knight." Franco commented somewhat viciously.
"I don't think so! When these little guys go to the battlefield, their fanatical chivalry will make them extremely disciplined and fearless of death. In other words, these people are the best soldiers." Kate, who is familiar with the military, told Fran I don't think so.
Froya's maid came over on horseback and called out: "Sir Rogge, Miss, please come over!"
Rogge was stunned. Although he was reluctant, Froya probably wouldn't kill him in broad daylight, so he followed the maid.
Froya and Rogge rode side by side, and everyone else kept a distance away knowingly, for fear of overhearing a word or a half.
"Roger, David values you very much. I didn't understand it at first, but after seeing your territory, I know why."
For some reason, the softer Froya spoke, the more Roger broke into a cold sweat.
"Your Highness, this villain is just a lustful vulgar person..."
Froya ignored Rogge's desperate self-deprecation and asked herself: "Tell me, if the Principality of Bavaria goes to war with the Principality of Ron, what are the chances of winning?"
"The villain always only makes a little money. In fact, he knows nothing about these military and national affairs..."
Froya stared at Rogge with her wonderful eyes and suddenly giggled. She reached out and grabbed Roger's hand, gently stroking the back of his hand. Froya's little hands were smooth and cold, like a stream of milk slowly flowing over her skin, which was very beneficial to Rogge. But no matter how reluctant he was to let go of this taste, Rogge also had to let go. There are countless pairs of eyes around him watching his every move! Although no one dared to look this way, the casual peripheral vision was enough to capture everything they wanted to see.
"If you dare to pull your hand back, I'm going to shout!" Froya threatened in a low voice.
"Your Highness, I must tell you everything you know and let me go!" If even the slightest bit of the scene in front of him reaches Ofiloke's ears, God knows what will happen. No matter what, Froya is his fiancée after all. He and Froya hooked up. No matter what the truth was, they were always joking around!
Froya chuckled twice and let go of Rogge's hand. I've spared you once. Now tell me honestly, if the current Principality of Bavaria and the Principality of Ron go to war, who will have a better chance of winning? Then, tell me about that little vixen! "
Rogge was shocked when he heard the last sentence and asked: "Which little vixen?"
"Who else could it be? It's the little goblin you rescued from another world that day. Her name is Elesis."
"With such a low status, how could a villain know about Miss Elesis?"
Froya, the real little vixen, grabbed Rogge's hand again and asked with a smile: "You already have a relationship, how can you not know about her?"
Rogge was shocked and begged: "Your Highness, please don't say this nonsense! How could this villain have an affair with Miss Elesis... What is the connection?"
"That's it! Then do you want to have sex with her? I can help you!"
"The villain must never dare!"
Do you want to have sex with someone? "
Rogge almost fell off his horse. (Quanben Novel Website www.QUanbEn-xIAoShUo.com)