Philip was held up, and the net was pulled off his body, but he clearly felt that the two guys beside him were obviously very experienced. He took his wrist and arm joints, and he at least dared to struggle. The opponent can break his arm at any time.
This kind of skillful technique is clearly the only way for veteran soldiers in the army. It's just that these guys are lurking in such a ghostly place in the wilderness, and Philip can finally see it clearly now. Obviously, the two guys behind him are wearing the attire of the regular army of the Byzantine Empire, but there is no symbol on the chest. Troop number badge...
But at least sure, these guys definitely don't look like rebels.
Thinking of this, Philip's mind immediately became active.
"Walking on the road late at night, and choosing such a remote and hard-to-find path..." The voice shouting "Wait a minute" just now sounded in front of him. Philip raised his head and saw a person standing in front of him. This person looked down at him condescendingly. His hair was a little messy, and he was also wearing the attire of a Byzantine officer, but the collar of his clothes was undone, revealing the white inner jacket. In his eyes, he seemed to have a kind of calmness in his grasp, and his voice was not in a hurry: "...you seem to have some embarrassing urgent matter, so you will rush to this kind of place. ."
Philip bit his lip and chose silence.
The speaker tilted his head, and someone next to him had taken the luggage and bags that Philip carried with him and opened it. Only a few gold coins, a handful of copper plates, and a little wound medicine were found. Besides, Nothing else was found.
Philip is also a shrewd guy. He has to travel a long way to the imperial capital Osgilia through a long enemy-occupied area. How can he dare to bring anything to reveal his identity? The costumes and badges of the Moor County garrison are naturally even more impossible to carry.
Didn't find anything of value, the young man in front of him was not surprised at all, but instead nodded: "Very good, everything on your body is clean... It shows that you are a very shrewd and careful person. But it's a pity , but it is too clean, but it will make life doubtful."
He looked at Philip: "A normal person can't go out without even a single thing that reveals his identity, but you don't have it, but it shows that you are deliberately hiding your identity! This is the Armenian military region, but you hide your identity and hurry on the road, then There is only one possibility: you are the hostile position of Armenia or the rebel group. Well, seeing that you are in a hurry, but you are clearly a warrior, then obviously, you must be a messenger in the army... Which army are you from? Seventh, or the Sixth Corps? Or the local garrison of other counties?"
Philip was stunned. He didn't expect the young man in front of him to judge so much just by relying on the items on his body that had no information at all - he had almost guessed a score of seven or eight!
The young man smiled slightly, but raised his hand, motioned the two people behind Philip to let go of him, came over and patted Philip on the shoulder: "Okay, your expression proves my guess is right, it seems that you are My own people... You don't have to worry, we are not rebels, we are the Central Army of the Empire."
Philip stood up and looked around. There were seven or eight strong men who were clearly dressed in sturdy aura. All of them had the temperament of killing the army. More importantly, although these men were standing on the ground, many people Both legs were swayed as if they were used to it, obviously they were looped legs that had become a habit for many years - he, Philip, has been in the army now, and when he saw the legs of these people, he immediately recognized them: these guys , is clearly a cavalry.
Seeing Philip's eyes swept across his own legs, the young man smiled: "It seems that you really have some eyesight, don't guess, we are..."
Speaking of this, the young man's tone suddenly became tense, as if hesitating for a while, and then the following words, the voice was a little low: "We... ah, we may be regarded as Rodriguez cavalry."
Rodriguez? !
Philip's eyes suddenly lit up and stared at the young man excitedly.
Rodriguez? ! Thirteenth Corps? !
Didn't he come to look for the 13th Corps under the order of Xia Ya? !
The sullen aura of this young man just flashed by, and then he returned to his heroic appearance: "My name is Reinhardt, may I ask which army your Excellency is from, please let me know. identity!"
A moment later, after Philip explained his origins, Reinhardt seemed to be stunned. The expression on his face seemed to be a bit strange. He stared at Philip up and down for a long time before he let out a long breath and muttered: "It seems that Xia Yaleiming really has some foresight, and actually knew to send someone over to contact Lord Ruer."
After speaking, Reinhardt's face changed again, staring at Philip and whispering: "Okay, fortunately you met us, otherwise, I'm afraid you'll have to run for nothing... You don't need to go to the imperial capital, because The main force of the Roderian cavalry has already stormed into the city. Even if you go, you will not see Lord Ruhr and the Crown Prince…”
After a pause, he smiled bitterly: "Even now, whether the Rodriguez cavalry army still exists, I'm afraid it's a question."
Philip looked dazed, Reinhardt clapped his hands, and then a few figures flashed around immediately.
"Clean up this place, don't leave any traces, let's go back."
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Philip was led by these people, and the young man named Reinhardt walked side by side with him. Along the way, he casually chatted with Philip a few things in a low voice. What he said seemed to be some very casual conversation topics. , Occasionally mixed with some seemingly inconspicuous problems, but unknowingly, Philip's origin and experience have been covered up.
When Philip reacted, the young man even figured out what he had done in the samurai order.
The group circled around this mountain road for a while, and after taking a few forks, they soon came to the back mountain. This is a half-open cave, and the entrance of the cave has been dug up. If it rains, I am afraid that It becomes a colander.
Looking at the terrain along the way, Philip recognized it. It was probably an old abandoned mine in the mountain that the hunter who told him where the path was.
A mine here was exhausted a few years ago and has been abandoned.
When he came to the cave, before Philip could react, he heard a whistle, and hundreds of figures sprang from the hillsides and caves on both sides. The crossbow stood condescendingly on the hillside, staring at him.
"It's all our people." Reinhardt smiled, and there was still some embarrassment in his smile: "I'm in danger, so I have to be careful."
Philip was a little shocked in his heart. Looking at these sturdy soldiers, it was obvious that they were all elites in a hundred battles.
After walking into this half-open valley, I found that there was actually a large field of grass in the back mountain. There was a large group of horses and a number of tents behind it. Most of the people lived in the abandoned place. in the cave.
Philip looked at it roughly, and I was afraid that there were at least two or three thousand people. Although this valley is not small, it will inevitably look crowded if it accommodates so many people, but these people are obviously elite. So many people lurking in this valley, but in an orderly manner, there is no chaos at all, but it is peaceful orderly.
Philip was shocked when he saw it, and he was convinced by the words of the other party who claimed to be "Rodrian cavalry" just now.
Reinhardt took Philip into the mine with the half-open skylight. The real space of the mine was underground, and the upper hole was spacious. Philip let his men back down at will, pointing to the ground. A stone, said with a smile: "The place is very simple, please just sit and sit."
Philip was in shock, and sat opposite Reinhardt. Reinhardt looked at Philip for a few more times, but gave a solemn salute and said slowly; In the area occupied by the enemy, there are layers upon layers of checkpoints. Your Excellency is only one person who has traveled thousands of miles to pass through the enemy area. This courage alone is admirable. Just now, our people were a little offended, and here I am. I accuse you."
Philip hurriedly stood up and returned the salute, Reinhardt looked calm, and smiled: "Speaking of which, Lord Xia Leiming of your department has some connections with the 13th Corps of our department. Lord Xia started from the tenth army. The three corps went out, so strictly speaking, we are all our own talents."
Philip was polite again, but this Reinhardt looked at Philip and said leisurely: "Your Excellency has come from a long distance to ask to see General Ruhr, but I don't know what kind of thing Mr. Xia Leiming asked you to send. The message? Is it asking for help? Or is it asking for something else?" After speaking, he gave Philip a deep look.
Philip was a little hesitant in his heart. After all, Xia Ya's assignment of his own mission was an important matter. How could he just tell others? While hesitating, I heard Reinhardt continue to speak, his voice was relaxed and understated, as if he had no anger at all: "The situation in the north has been corrupted, and the various military districts occupied by the rebels have erected rebel flags, and the Odins have returned. When we entered the country, we originally thought that the north was already scorched, but we did not expect that there are still imperial heroes like Xia Yaleiming who are struggling to support the situation. Zongzhicai, who is determined to make changes in the north, and wants to create a pattern, I am afraid that there will still be some restrictions."
After a pause, Reinhardt deliberately sighed, but then deliberately looked into Philip's eyes: "I don't know Sir Xia Leiming, what official position is he holding now, and what is his military position?"
Philip's heart suddenly burst, and he said: "Well... Lord Xia is now acting as the county governor of More County. Even if he is a military officer, he is still the local garrison commander..."
"There is only one flag regiment in More County. The official position of Lord Xia Ya is small." Reinhardt smiled to himself, and when he said this, there was no deep meaning in his tone.
Philip was furious when he was stared at by the eyes of this powerful young man. He only felt that there was something in the other party's words. It was obvious that he had seen through his intentions. Your order is here. Your lord is determined to clean up the rivers and mountains in the north, resist foreign enemies, and wipe out rebellion... But to unite forces in all aspects, your lord always needs a name and identity. Otherwise, how can you convince people? So you sent me here The imperial capital, on the one hand, is to report the situation in the north, and on the other hand, it is to seek an identity for us adults, so that we can do something."
Reinhardt said "um", his tone was still so flat, but what he said made Philip's heart skip a beat! The young officer smiled and said, "I don't know Mr. Xia, how big of an official do you want to be? General? Commander of the war zone? Or something else?"
Philip was stunned for a moment, thinking about these questions, where is it for you and I to decide, what's the use of saying this.
"How many troops does Moore County have now?" Reinhardt asked.
Philip hesitated for a while, but said calmly: "When I left, some people from the Sixth Corps had already come to vote."
"Well, it's the old department of General Luer. It seems that Lord Xia sent you to find Lord Ruer. It's a good idea. If you can't get an official position, let Lord Ruer write a letter, and you can also collect those People from the Sixth Corps."
Saying that, Reinhardt smiled: "Unfortunately, Mr. Xia Leiming had a good idea, but you came a few days late - but you were fortunate enough to meet us."
Philip was a little dazed by what this guy said.
However, Reinhardt smiled suddenly, and in front of Philip, turned around and flipped through the shelves behind him. Finally, he pulled out a few documents, laid them flat in front of him, and prepared the pen. He pondered for a while. , he quickly wrote on a blank document, and after writing, he picked it up and blew, and then rummaged through the bag for a while, smiling: "Fortunately, these things are not lost, otherwise I will have to get them again. It takes time to come out with a set.”
What this guy touched out was actually a lump of grinding mud. This kind of thing is supposed to be used by engraving enthusiasts to play. This Reinhardt took this lump of grinding mud, dug out an old document, looked at the mark on it, stared at it carefully, and easily He took out a small dagger and quickly carved it in his hand.
His movements are very skilled, and after a moment of effort, he carved a shape and sighed: "I haven't played this for a long time, and my hands are a little raw."
With that said, I added some ink and slapped it on the document!
Picking it up, he glanced at it, handed it to Philip, and said with a smile, "This thing should be able to help Lord Xia Ya."
Philip took it over and took a look, his eyes suddenly widened, and his face turned pale: "This! This..."
On that file, the content is astonishingly:
"It is your honor, Baron Xia Leiming, the former military officer of More County, who is outstanding in martial arts and meritorious service. He is specially awarded Zion as a reward. This order makes Xia Leming the military commissioner of the northern region of the empire, and is based on More County. , Noz Army, Syltan County, and the border counties to control military affairs, granting the right to act cheaply when the opportunity arises, allowing this officer to deploy garrisoned troops from various places, compiling and training new troops, and specially conferring Xia Lei Ming as the new army general, and authorizing the appointment of various A general at the rank of general. The military and government of all places must be coordinated, and there should be no slack and delay. I hope that this officer will work hard with the courage of our people, drive out foreign aggressors, and sweep away rebellions inside.”
The inscription below is the Imperial Military Department! In addition, signatures and seals are readily available, and there are even signatures, and Crown Prince Garcia's private seal! !
Such an appointment order, at least on the surface, is already available!
According to the content of this book, it is even more scary. In a few simple words, Xia Yaleiming was appointed as a "Northern Military Region Commissioner". At the same time, he also controlled the military and political power of the northern counties. Training a new army - this is blatantly allowing him to incorporate other armies! !
With such an order, almost all the northern counties of the empire were left to Xia Ya! !
Since the founding of the empire, except in the era of the founding war, there has never been such an exaggerated appointment to a general!
Philip opened his mouth wide and stayed for a long time before exclaiming: "This, this is fake! It was clearly written by you just now, the signature was forged by you, and the chapter was also carved by you, you... you... "
Reinhardt's expression remained unchanged, and his smile was still gentle: "Of course it's fake, how could this kind of appointment be real. But this fake is better than the real thing, do you believe it?"
Ignoring Philip's shock, Reinhardt used the pen and paper again, and started to write in a swish. After a while, he wrote a letter.
Philip took a look and his face turned pale.
This is clearly a letter written in imitation of General Ruhr's tone to those old subordinates of the Sixth Corps! This Reinhardt is really amazing. The tone of the letter and the tone of speech, laughter and cursing in this letter are just like a Ruhr style! ! And the content of the letter is nothing more than a warning to the little brats of the Sixth Corps to honestly listen to the words of Lord Xia Leiming...
"Don't be surprised, I've been serving as a staff officer by Lord Ruhr's side for a long time. On weekdays, he's lazy and always likes to ask me to handle military documents for him, so I can imitate his handwriting. As for the signature... A lot of his before. The military documents were all signed by me on his behalf, and no one could see through them."
"Fake, it's all fake, what's the use of fake..." Philip didn't know whether to cry or laugh.
thump! Philip was already sitting on the ground.
This is a serious crime of forging orders from the Imperial Army, forging the signature of the Crown Prince, and forging documents on military aircraft! !
"If you go back alone, it's useless to bring this kind of thing. But if I go back with you with 3,000 Rodriguez cavalry, I'll be the battalion officer of Lord Ruer's personal guard... False. It's become real!!"
Reinhardt sneered, his expression calm and his eyes like electricity! !