"Garcia killed a blue-blooded baron, and he will pay for it!"
The Earl of Lanshan swears with a very ugly face.
The noble generals behind him also looked solemn.
Even though the chaotic battles in the Fengying Plain continued, nobles above the knight level rarely died in battle, not even the last battle between lions and tigers!
But now, at the beginning of the battle, a baron gave them a bloody revelation with his life. This time the war has begun to be different!
'Since that's the case, why didn't you take advantage of the victory and pursue it just now? '
Wu Ming slandered silently in his heart, but he also knew the rules among nobles.
Even if the two armies are at war, if the other side takes the initiative to retreat, it means that they are subdued in face, and the truly dignified nobles will give them time to regroup.
The etiquette and habits of the nobles have long been integrated into all aspects of these ancient blue bloods.
For example, once a knight is defeated, as long as he surrenders his long sword and armor, he will be treated as a prisoner. No one is allowed to hurt or humiliate them, and they can even get preferential treatment in life.
The most important thing is that even if the army is defeated and besieged, once the opponent's lord wants to escape, no nobles and knights on his side can catch up. This is respect for the lord.
'Actually... these seemingly cumbersome rules are all thought up by the blue-blooded nobles in order to avoid internal conflicts, but they self-servingly label them as modesty, politeness, etc... Especially, even future generations have been brainwashed up! '
Wu Ming looked at the Earl of Lanshan with some pity.
Obviously, the hero from the highlands is not of the same blue blood inheritance as him, so he will definitely make good use of this opportunity and leave an unforgettable lesson for the earl.
Baron Trive has used his own death to show the Earl of Blue Mountain that this is not a civil war among the blue bloods. It depends on when he will understand.
"My knight, William!"
The Earl of Blue Mountain took a deep breath, perhaps taking the death of the Baron as an accident.
However, Trive's departure caused the cavalry to lose their command, and someone had to step forward to fill this position immediately.
Therefore, he had no choice at all, and put the long sword on Wu Ming's shoulder: "I now appoint you as the commander of the cavalry, and this order will take effect immediately!"
Those who have always served as the commander of the noble army must have a title.
For a jazz, commanding 500 cavalry is still a little too much, and some discerning people's eyes on Wu Ming have already lit up.
Because of the earl's move, he has already told others that if there are no accidents and this Sir William can maintain such bravery, after the war, maybe he can be named a baron.
In the eyes of the Earl of Blue Mountain, a baronship, plus a daughter, in exchange for William Wallace's allegiance and a large donation, is also quite a bargain.
It's a pity that Wu Ming's eyes are not only fixed on the baron now, he wants more!
"Thank you for your trust! I will command the Knights and fight the enemy bravely!"
He smiled and replied succinctly.
…
The first day of fighting ended quickly.
Although the death of a baron slightly cast a shadow on the day of the war, it was obvious to all that the blue tiger banner gained the upper hand.
After a moment of silence for the Baron, the Earl of Blue Mountain excitedly decided to hold a banquet, and took out a large amount of bacon, salt, and white bread to reward the soldiers, preparing to defeat the opposing army in one go the next day and force Viscount Garcia throw in the towel.
Wu Ming looked at the Earl of Blue Mountain with a red face, secretly estimating that the other party might even have the price for Viscount Garcia to pay, and even the toast at the end of the war reception.
He returned to the tent, looked at the noisy barracks, and remained silent.
"grown ups!"
A dark figure came out of the shadows behind him with a low voice.
"I'm Clark, the liaison sent by the church!"
"I see shadow power in you..."
A gleam of light flashed in Wu Ming's eyes, instantly making Clark feel as if he was being stared at by ten tigers! No, even when he faced a pack of wolves with his bare hands, he was never so helpless.
"grown ups!"
He saluted again, with a very respectful attitude: "The archbishop sent me to do whatever you ask!"
"You are a good assassin, and I understand the archbishop's plan, but this is not my way!"
Wu Ming shook his head.
That bit of shadow power at most made Clark move faster in the dark and hide more covertly, so that he would not be noticed by others.
If it is assassinated, it is possible to take the life of the Earl of Lanshan, but it is not worth it. Even if the Earl of Lanshan dies, it will not benefit Wu Ming much.
Most importantly, anything, as long as you do it, will leave traces.
For the person who wants to rule the entire Fengying Plain as a king in the future, as long as he still has a choice, he is not willing to let his crown get too much shadow.
"But you're a good liaison! Listen!"
Wu Ming turned around, and the light in his eyes seemed to pierce Clark: "I need you to go back immediately, inform the archbishop of some news, and pay close attention to the movement on the high ground!"
"Your will will be enforced!"
Clark bowed and retreated into the darkness, not knowing when he left.
His movement is like a ghost to ordinary people. Even knights can't find it, but under Wu Ming's perception and mental power, there is nowhere to hide.
Even though he was ready to cooperate with the church, Wu Ming held back.
Just like now, if one day, Clark came to assassinate him, he would die a horrible death.
"Ava!"
After Clark left, Wu Ming thought about it, and then called his followers: "Go and invite Baron Terry, Baron Wilfer, and Lord Tana!"
These few little nobles have now formed a small circle. Although the relationship is far and close, they are still relatively close under the premise of protecting their own interests.
Feeling that a big change was coming, Wu Ming began to try his best to win over the forces that favored him.
…
Just when Wu Ming had a good talk with the two barons, and was dealing with Tana, the black widow alone, in the center of the barracks, the Earl of Blue Mountain also did not rest.
Nine candles were burning on the golden candlestick, and a large amount of wax oil almost covered the base.
The Earl of Blue Mountain sat on a rosewood soft chair, in front of him was a large amount of parchment and various seals in disorder.
The crows that transmit information hover over the barracks all the time, making him have to deal with a lot of official duties all the time.
The food, clothing, housing and transportation of nearly ten thousand people had to be arranged one by one. In ancient times, this was simply a terrible disaster-not to mention the loss, collection, just to transport these supplies here, the consumption on the road was also several times.
Even, this disaster will continue.
Fortunately, judging from today's signs, Viscount Garcia's strength is obviously invincible. Perhaps he will be wise to recognize the reality, and with the goodwill he offered, he will choose a decent surrender tomorrow.
The Earl of Blue Mountain rubbed his brows with some annoyance. In this way, maybe after he returned to the territory, he would not see the financial officer's expression of about to hang himself.
"Master Earl!"
At this time, the tent was opened, and another young nobleman walked in.
He looks very neutral, with almond eyes and peach cheeks, and fair skin. With a little grooming, he is even more elegant and attractive than some women.
And from the fact that he was able to enter the earl's tent without knowing it, one can know how 'close' his relationship with the earl is.
The Earl of Blue Mountain frowned when his thoughts were disturbed, but when he saw the nobleman, he still had a smile on his face: "Richard, you came just in time, I need your wisdom!"
This Honorary Lord Richard is not only a close friend of the Earl of Blue Mountain, but also his brain trust.
"My lord, are you worried about the problems after the war?"
Richard asked.
"That's right, even though Garcia is willing to compensate a large amount of land, they cannot immediately become Jin Delong... And once the war drags on, the financial situation of our territory is no longer sufficient to support it..."
The Earl of Blue Mountain sighed helplessly.
"That's why you want to win over that golden knight?"
Richard smiled slyly: "I heard that Carlos's wealth is more than the treasure house of ten earls!"
"Haha... Do you also believe in such nonsense?"
Although the Earl of Blue Mountain was smiling, his eyes were already full of light.
"IMHO!"
Lord Richard sneered in his heart, but his face showed concern: "Although William is a brave knight, his loyalty to you is far lower than that of other feudal knights..."
"But... you have to admit that among all my knights, he is also the one who makes the most money and contributes the most to me..."
The Earl of Blue Mountain twisted his body: "And... he can use the dragon's heart, and his body is also full of blue blood. My little Ada is already sixteen years old..."
"A daughter, and a title of baron, in exchange for all the wealth, that Sir William may still be unwilling..."
Hearing what the Earl of Blue Mountain said, Richard's heart was almost filled with jealousy.
Even if he is favored by the Earl of Blue Mountain, he is only a Lord of Honor, but that William, a dirty fellow who rose from the common people, is about to become a respectable and hereditary baron, and will marry a The earl's daughter!
'All of this shouldn't belong to him, but to me... Richard Billiz! '
Richard roared in his heart, but his words were like the juice in the teeth of a poisonous snake.
"The loyalty of Sir William?"
Sure enough, upon hearing this, the Earl of Blue Mountain immediately hesitated.
After all, Wu Ming came from another world, and he lacked respect for the nobles. This subtle attitude has been vaguely detected by the Earl.