"The Ministry of Black Water." Sophie pondered for a while, then glanced at the Hildo: "So, you are also the veteran of the Black Flag Army when Lord Hastings established it?"
"Yes, when the Hastings founded the army, I myself served under the command of the Lord." Hildo raised his chest and said proudly: "I have served under the command of the Lord for ten years!"
Sophie nodded: "Then, as you said, among your army, thirteen tribes have pledged allegiance to Lord Hastings, then... Your army is going south to invade our country this time, and occupy Nods County..."
"This is war." Hildo said coldly: "Nanzheng is the order of His Majesty the Emperor. As a man of Odin, he cannot refuse His Majesty's call."
"That is to say, although you are loyal to Hasting, but at the same time, you cannot refuse the order of the Emperor Odin?" Sophie smiled and said lightly: "Then, if your loyal Lord Hasting, and Odin If there is any conflict with His Majesty Ding Divine Emperor..."
Hildo's face immediately became very ugly.
Green coughed at the right time and interjected: "Chief of Staff, the current situation is rather special. The Black Flag Army has always had some secret agreements with us. But now the situation has changed... The interior of the Odin Empire, now... um, happening some political turmoil."
"Oh?" Sophie's eyes lit up.
"Just a few days ago, General Hasting was injured in the army, and the three hundred guards around him were almost killed and wounded. Then, news came from the Odin Empire, and the Odin Empire has officially announced that it includes The eight tribes, including the Blackwater Ministry, are rebellious... These eight tribes happen to be among the thirteen tribes that secretly allegiance to Hastings. So..." Green said this, and deliberately shut his mouth.
"I understand." Sophie nodded: "However, as far as I know, General Hasting has always been known as the Valkyrie of Odin, and his own strength is even more unfathomable. He actually has hundreds of relatives in his own army. He was seriously injured under the escort of the guard, so the person who injured General Hastings was…”
Hildo's face suddenly showed a trace of panic, and he gritted his teeth hard. However, after a while, he still said slowly: "Within the empire, there is such a strength to defeat Lord Hasting head-on, I am afraid that only His Majesty's prince, His Royal Highness Galin... or..."
"Or", although Hildo didn't say it, everyone in the room could understand what he meant!
God Emperor Odin! That terrifying existence, personally shot? !
"Our Black Water Department and other tribes are loyal to General Hastings, not really intending to treason. We just united to resist the enslavement of the five tribes, and we did not dare to betray the empire or the heart of His Majesty the Emperor, but Now… "
"Only now, you have no choice." Sophie said softly, and Hildo's face changed dramatically.
It is not difficult to understand that the Emperor Odin actually took action in person: the most direct and effective way to cut off the Hastings group that has formed a threat to his empire is to attack Hastings himself. Hasting is known as Odin Valkyrie, and his biggest capital is his illustrious name and undefeated halo. But once Hasting is in his own army, under the guard of hundreds of guards, he is injured, then... I am afraid that his prestige will be greatly affected. At the same time, there was an order from Odin to declare the eight tribes to be rebellious, which was a reminder to disintegrate the Black Flag Army!
There are thirteen tribes loyal to Hastings, but only eight of them are declared rebellious in the country. This approach is undoubtedly very sinister and vicious.
Just such a move, you can easily split the Black Flag Army! Thirteen tribes loyal to Hastings, those who have been declared treason, and those who have not been declared treason, must be doubted from now on! Can't coexist anymore!
Either a total rebellion, or... an infighting!
"The domestic order has been blocked by Lord Hasting. Now the connection between the Black Flag Army and the country has been completely cut off by the confidants sent by the Lord. All the messengers from the country have been secretly sent to kill by the Lord, but the news is probably also It can’t be blocked forever. Once the domestic news reaches the army, the military’s morale will probably be unstable.” Hildo is obviously a rough and tyrannical man who is not good at intrigue, but he bluntly stated his release in front of others. the predicament.
"What about you guys?" Sophie smiled, "Your Excellency Hildo, you..."
"Our Blackwater Department and some other friends have no choice. Even if Odin has declared us rebellious, we can only continue to be loyal to Lord Hasting, because there is only one way to go back to the country." Hill. Duo indifferently said: "You are not Odins, you Byzantines will not understand the cruelty of the war between our tribes in Odin, and what will happen to the tribes that are declared rebellious. Our tribes will be expelled. If they leave their own territory, the strong will be reduced to slave labor, and the women, children, and young and old will become slaves. There is even a cruel practice in Odin. In order to prevent the revolt of the rebellious tribes, the victors will bloody cleanse the defeated tribes. Any child taller than the wheel will be killed!"
"Then now in your country..." Sophie frowned.
Hildo's expression suddenly darkened, and there was a trace of sadness in his eyes: "It's been a long time since the domestic news, I'm afraid... Now our tribes have begun to be brutally cleaned, our homeland I am afraid they have been burned, and the old people, children and women left at home have been…”
Sophie sighed softly.
This is the Odin.
The Odins have always acted like this: bloody, brutal, direct!
They seldom engage in intrigue, seldom do any conspiracy, but prefer to use this most direct and straightforward means to thoroughly cleanse their enemies with blood!
Even in Sophie's view, the fact that these Odins sent people to contact the Northern Army was too naive and stupid.
The smart way is not to tell the other party frankly and openly what kind of desperate situation you have fallen into at the beginning, at least you should do some hypocritical cover up... This way, it will let the other party clearly know that you are in a desperate situation. No negotiating capital at all
"Then, now, your ministry's plan is..." Sophie had already made up her mind and glanced at Green.
Green coughed and said slowly: "The Black Flag Army has already moved out. His Excellency Hastings has led 8,000 elites, and has already dispatched troops from the capital of Notz County to move closer to Moore County, and is currently stationed in the river on the border of the two counties. Side. His Excellency Hildo came here because he was ordered to get in touch with us, and then…”
"Understood." Sophie stood up and said with a smile, "Your Excellency the Warrior Hildo, you must have been very tired from the journey, so please go down and rest first. I believe you can also understand that this matter is of great importance. , our northern army also needs to do some careful consideration to answer your army's request, so..."
Hildo stood up, frowned and looked at the delicate girl in front of him, and then at Green: "Before I came, Lord Hasting ordered me to meet General Xia Lei Ming, so..."
"I'm sorry, General Xia Leiming went to Corsica for an inspection tour and didn't return, so I'm afraid you won't be able to see the general this time. But please believe that our northern army will give you an answer as soon as possible about this matter. ."
Having said that, Green has made a "please" gesture.
Hildo nodded in disappointment. He picked up a large black cloak from the chair next to him and put it on. The thick hat completely blocked his appearance. Then Green summoned his relative. Captain of the guard, take Hildo down to rest.
"That's the way it is." Green looked at Sophie: "Does the chief of staff have any advice?"
"First, as Hildo said just now, Hastings brought 8,000 elites to be stationed on the border of More County and Nods County... And according to the information I have, the entire Black Flag Army should have more than 8,000 troops. 30,000, even excluding those auxiliary soldiers - as far as I know, there are very few such auxiliary soldiers in the Odin army. And Hastings has only brought 8,000 people now, can I understand that as , Hasting is no longer able to control the entire Black Flag Army, and what he can control with certainty is only the 8,000 people left in his hands, and these 8,000 people are his confidants and direct descendants?"
Sophie's words made Green nodded: "On this point, my guess is consistent with the chief of staff."
Green then smiled bitterly: "I know the Odins, the wars between those Odin tribes are indeed very cruel, and I also believe that it is possible for those small tribes to secretly allegiance to Hastings, but this allegiance is actually It is nothing more than the fact that those small clans chose Hasting, a person who is quite prestigious in Odin, as their umbrella and representative of their interests in order to survive. But I can be sure that those Odins will never be in a desperate situation. The courage to betray their God-Emperor! Within the Odin Empire, the prestige of the God-Emperor Odin is incomprehensible to Byzantines like us. The Odins, almost every Odin, almost always regard their God-Emperor Worship like a god."
Sophie nodded: "So, once the country declares the eight tribes to be rebellious, Hastings himself is probably very clear that even if he is prestige in the Black Flag Army, but if the country declares himself to be a rebel, then the black A considerable part of the flag army will immediately fall to the emperor without hesitation? He already understands that he can no longer control the whole army, so... He simply gave up most of the army that he was not sure of control, and only chose the most A prudent way to take away the elites of your confidant."
Speaking of this, Sophie suddenly looked solemn: "I still have a question, I really can't understand... God Emperor Odin, why do you do this?"
She sighed: "I mean, God Emperor Odin, why did you choose to cut off Hasting's wings at this time? This time, it's too strange. The Odin Empire went south to invade our country, although the Chixue Army was defeated. , but the other two fronts have achieved great results, and our country is now in civil strife, which is a good time for the Odins to expand the results. Even Hastings secretly gathered some strength to make Odin feel threatened in the country , but this kind of cleaning action, I didn’t do it sooner or later, but I chose now…”
Speaking of this, Sophie's tone became more and more eccentric: "In my opinion, when a country's authority, especially a wise authority, chooses to cut off a powerful group that threatens him, he will often Be very cautious, or do it smarter. If you really want to start, there are only two situations: the first situation, the group has shown signs of danger, and it can really threaten the rule of those in power. Otherwise, , those in power will not choose to do such a large-scale purge. Obviously, Hastings and the Black Flag Army do not meet this point. It is true that Hastings himself is known as the number one general of Odin and is known as Odin's Valkyrie. , the Black Banner Army is also the elite. But... The status of the God-Emperor Odin in the hearts of the Odin people is unshakable. For the Odin people, the God-Emperor Odin is a god-like existence. This kind of god-like status is definitely not A so-called 'Odin Valkyrie' can be shaken by Hastings. And from the scale of the Black Banner Army... The entire Black Banner Army is only 30,000 people. With such a small force, for the huge Odin Empire, It's really hard to say what a huge threat it is. You know, with the supreme prestige of the God-Emperor Odin in Odin, let alone the 30,000 Black Banner Army, even if it is 100,000 people, it is difficult to really threaten the God-Emperor. to rule, so…”
Sophie's eyes became brighter and she slowly said, "Then, the second possibility... When the power holder has changed his position!! The stability of the rule will cleanse some unstable factors with an iron fist! So... "
Green's expression suddenly changed: "The chief of staff means that the country of the Odin Empire..."
"Who knows, maybe... The God Emperor in the Odin Empire is no longer the one we know well."
There was a strange light in Sophie's eyes.
…
If Xia Ya was here at this moment, she would definitely be shocked by this young girl again.
The abdication of Hannigan, the god emperor of Odin, is currently only a secret to the whole world. The truth about the meeting between Xia Ya and Hannigan was never told to others. This was also a silent understanding between the two. In the world, not many people know that the terrifying powerhouse in the north has broken free from 30 years of imprisonment and set foot on the mainland again, and not many people know that the powerhouse has lost the seemingly supreme title of the throne.
…
"Okay, we don't need to consider the changes in the Odin Empire for the time being. The problem before us is the Black Flag Army." Green frowned, looking at Sophie: "Char is not here, military affairs and government affairs are you and me. The people in charge, the Black Flag Army is a huge problem. Although we seem to have some wealth now, we have land in three counties, tens of thousands of troops, and thousands of elite cavalry. However, there are many enemies around us. Surrounding, the so-called foreign aid is also far away in the imperial capital, and now from this imperial capital’s military order, most of the gentlemen in the imperial capital just want to use our northern army as cannon fodder. So…”
"Take them."
Sophie resolutely uttered such a sentence, which made Green's face a little moved.
He wasn't surprised that Sophie would come to such a conclusion, but... Saying it so succinctly, so decisively and without hesitation, was beyond Green's expectations.
Looking at Green's strange eyes, Sophie sneered: "Is there any other better way? Actually, General Green, you and I both know very well that everyone is inclined to accept this Black Flag Army. . Instead of sitting here and discussing for the first half of the day, our head hurts, won't we make the same decision in the end? Accepting this black flag army is the best choice we can make at the moment."
"But… "
"I understand your concerns. In fact, in my heart, why don't you have these concerns. After all, it's the Black Flag Army. Hmm..." Sophie laughed mockingly: "The Black Flag Army is famous in the world. The invincible iron army, it is ridiculous, the prestige of this iron army is mostly written with the blood of our Byzantine army. With the lives of unknown Byzantine soldiers, how many famous generals were defeated by Hastings, In the end, the invincible myth of the Black Flag Army was completed. Now... the biggest adversary that once gave us headaches and nightmares is going to take refuge, how can it not make people feel the ridiculous fate. "
Green and Junker couldn't help but glance at each other, both of them had a feeling of emotion in their hearts.
Both are soldiers, and Green is a standard imperial soldier. Although Junkers has always been a secret army of the royal family, but after all, he has also performed many secret military missions.
Through experience, the Black Flag Army did not know how many Byzantine troops were defeated, how many flag regiments and corps with a glorious history were all destroyed under the iron hooves of the Black Flag Army, and how many heroic and famous generals of the empire who had been entangled, all fell to the ground. under Hasting's three-edged gun.
Even the empire's few famous generals, such as Adric, when he was in command of the empire's first elite Rodriguez cavalry, could not get any advantage from the Black Flag Army. And Ruhl, who just escaped safely from the men of the Black Flag Army, has already been praised as a famous general.
For all the soldiers of the Empire, the name of the Black Flag Army is really a lingering shame.
"The Eight Thousand Black Banner Army, I think Hasting can bring it out, must be the elite among the elite. The eight thousand brave and fierce, savage and fierce Odin elite soldiers, and they are already desperate, in a desperate situation, completely and completely Allegiance is only to Hastings alone... Can we control such a force?" Green sighed.
At this time, Junker also inserted a sentence: "And Hasting. This man is rebellious, and he is known as a domineering man in the Odin Empire. He can be called a generation of heroes. Just imagine, even the Emperor Odin is like that. No character can completely surrender to him or obtain his complete allegiance. If such a person takes refuge in us, I am afraid…”
Sophie smiled and said: "Both of you are old-fashioned, but I have some other opinions."
The weak woman stood up, paced back and forth in the room for a while, and said slowly: "Aren't we worried about the military order from the imperial capital? Now the arrival of the eight thousand black flag troops is our best solution! Eight thousand people are tigers and wolves, but as long as we control their supplies, we will naturally have a way to drive them. If it is not possible, take 10,000 steps and drive them directly to the territory of the warlord governor and let them fend for themselves. , Fighting to death with those warlords will also benefit us without any harm. Besides, you forgot one thing, now is the weakest time of the Black Flag Army, think about it, the eight thousand are known as invincible. The most elite Odin warrior, this is a sharp knife, if it is used by us. Well, what we are doing is a dangerous deed, is it because we are afraid that the knife is too sharp and that we are afraid of cutting our hands, we will do this A sharp knife to throw away?"
After all, Green is the commander-in-chief and has a higher vision. He took the lead and sighed: "Mr. Chief of Staff is right... We have actually been tempted. Decision. This is indeed our best choice. If these 8,000 black flag troops are used well, they can indeed open up a new situation in the stalemate in the north. I support the opinion of the chief of staff. "
Junker sighed and bowed to the two of them: "The two are the people who are in charge of the military and government. Since both of them have the same meaning, then I naturally support it. But... How to accept them, how to operate this things need to be cautious.”
Sophie immediately said: "How to operate this matter, of course, is the master of Green. After all, this is military affairs, I am not familiar with military affairs, and this matter will require more work from Master Green. It is only temporarily that the news still has to be blocked. Well. …I have another idea.”
"Please speak." Greene respected the woman more and more.
"For such a big matter, Hastings sent someone to contact us. Should we also send someone to show our sincerity? The other party sent someone, but we didn't even see our commander-in-chief. I'm afraid What kind of misunderstanding will the other party have. So... The candidates sent to the Black Flag Army are neither too light nor too important. Although Mr. Green is the leader of the army, you are now sitting in the new city, and you are attached to the entire army, so you cannot easily move. So, why don't I take a trip."
"you?"
"Sophie?!"
The two men changed color at the same time.
Such a delicate and weak woman, rushing to the camp of the Black Flag Army in person? Not to mention that there is some connection between the two sides now, but after all, it is indistinguishable between us and the enemy, such a delicate woman went to the lair of the eight thousand tigers and wolves, it would be too…
"You two don't need to say more. I've thought about this matter, and it's the most suitable for me to go. First, my status is not an official official position. Speaking of which, I'm just General Xia Yaleiming's. They are bureaucrats. If I go, I won't cause too much disturbance. After all, an informal subordinate is also convenient for keeping secrets. Second, since General Green can't move without permission, then I go, and in terms of identity, it can also show us. Sincerity and respect for them, I am also the chief of staff of General Xia Ya, from a certain point of view, I can be regarded as the representative of General Xia Ya. As for the third... "
Sophie, this girl smiled mysteriously: "I am also very interested in this famous Odin Valkyrie, let's meet this legendary man and see what kind of person he is. It’s good to have a bottom in your heart.”
Her words had already been said, and both Green and Junker felt that they couldn't argue, so they could only tacitly agree.
It was Junker, who suddenly let out a long sigh and muttered something in a low voice.
Sophie and Green looked at Junker, but Junker gave a wry smile: "I'm not against it... It's just that I suddenly had the idea of being very jealous of that kid, Xia Yaleiming. This guy suddenly disappeared, disappeared, and left a bunch of stalls behind. For us, but we have to try our best to help him deal with all these bad things, and we are afraid of not being comprehensive, but that guy, with a flick of his hands, doesn't ask anything, just sit back and enjoy the success - from ancient times to the present, where can I see you? Such an easy boss."
…
Just when Junker was swearing at Xia Ya, in fact, our uncle Xia Ya is not at all easy at this moment.
In the crystal cave, Xiaya faced the goblin in front of him, and the pair of eyes of the other party were already fixed on him, and he still couldn't help but feel a little guilty in his heart.
It can be said that he has never been so nervous at any moment.
With the strength of the opponent, I'm afraid that if you raise your hand, you can destroy yourself in ashes...
Just when Xia Ya was biting his head and preparing to wait for his fate, the short goblin in front of him suddenly stretched out his arms to him, and a cheering sound came out of his mouth.
"Ooke Oak!!"
With a bang, Xia Ya was hugged warmly by the other party before he could speak.
※※※
This is not a formal hug, but a standard "bear hug".
The "goblin" in his arms opened his hands and feet almost at the same time, like an octopus hanging on Xia Ya's body, a thorough and unreserved "hug"!
Oak Oak
When Xia heard this familiar goblin's words, she was stunned on the spot.
I don't know how long it took, when Xia Ya came back to his senses, the "thing" in his arms was still hanging from his body. He looked up, a pair of green eyes, looking at himself so enthusiastically, still still lingering. yelling.
"Ooke Oak? Oak Oak!! Oak Oak??"
Char doesn't know much about the goblin language, especially it is very clear that there is a big difference between the ancient goblin language and the language used by the goblins living in the wildfire in modern times. But in the final analysis, the language used by the current goblin is also born out of the ancient goblin language, but because of the destruction of civilization, the language and culture left are extremely limited, which directly causes the current lack of goblin language and vulgarity.
However, Char can still understand Okeoke's words in general.
Now, at this time, the "thing" in front of him is showing his favor.
Xia swallowed hard and forced a smile: "Ooke Oke!"
"Ooke Oak!!!!"
Xia Ya's response was obviously to satisfy the "god" in front of him, and the other party responded to Xia Ya's greetings more enthusiastically.
This hug lasted for more than ten minutes, and the other party finally let go of Xi Ya.
Immediately, the green head turned his head and saw Dodoro lying on the ground.
Soon, the warm eyes were gone, and there was disgust and hatred in those green eyes.
"Dead base! Dead base!!!"
In goblin language, dead base means, bad, bad, nasty, broken, killed, dead... and so on.
The angry voice made Xia shiver immediately.
Just when this guy was shouting, a powerful wave of power was directly sensed on Xia Ya's body. It was just the emotional fluctuation that made Xia Ya feel like he was in a stormy sea! It seems that the green thing jumping up and down in front of you can turn the river into the sea by simply raising your hand!
And obviously, the target of the other party's anger is very clear: Dotara lying on the ground!
(Thank goodness, at least the remaining magic power of Dotolo successfully transformed himself into a goblin.) Char is fortunate in his heart, otherwise, it would be himself who would face this guy's anger now.
However, Xiaya immediately stopped in front of Dodo Luo, shaking his hands desperately, and then pointed to Dodo Luo on the ground: "Soso! Soso!!"
In goblin language, Susuo means what Char is most familiar with: trophies, captives, property...
Fortunately, the goblin god seemed to understand what Char Ya meant, and those green eyes rolled, pointing to Dotara on the ground, and then pointing to Char: "Soso?"
"Soso!"
Xia Ya quickly patted his chest hard.
The Goblin God finally smiled, and it responded with a kind smile to Xia Ya: "Soso! Oke Oke!"
Xia Ya relaxed a little in her heart, at least she kept Dotolo.
But after a while, Xia knew that she was in big trouble!
This green thing seemed to be suddenly very excited. After it jumped a few times, it raised its hand casually. After a red light, a fire burst out from the pit next to it.
This green thing quickly ran to the side and threw a few crystals into the fire...
Xia Ya stood aside and looked at it suspiciously for a long time before finally recognizing it.
This guy…
It's... as if it's building a stove? !
Yes, it is indeed a stove! !
Then, the guy jumped to Char again, pointed to Dotara on the ground, made a gesture of swallowing hard, and even stuck out his tongue and licked his lips.
This action, Xia Ya is all too familiar with it! !
Immediately, seeing that the God of Goblin had bent over to hug Dotara's thigh, Xiaya immediately became horrified!
Because he suddenly understood where the problem was!
In goblin language.
"Soso" means, in addition to trophies, prisoners, property, etc., there is another meaning...
food! !
Thinking of this thought, Xia almost fainted!
This goblin god actually wants to treat the poor Mr. Magician... as food...
eat? !
(Ahem, let's pray for the poor magician... )