After the war the plains were in ruins.
The red lion banner fell under a pool of blood and frost, and there were dead horses and soldiers everywhere, as well as a large number of discarded armor and weapons.
Inside Eagle Fort.
Wu Ming changed out of the blue armor that had been stained with all kinds of filth, put on a silk robe, and listened to the report quietly.
"This time we defeated the opponent's 20,000 army and captured 5,000 people, including the heir of the Wellington family, Viscount Arthur..."
Viscount Burrough's voice was full of excitement, and Sir Soros and others under his command looked at Wu Ming with excitement and admiration in their eyes.
On the battlefield today, the scene where Wu Ming summoned the blue dragon to descend was really shocking, and it made them completely believe in Wu Ming's identity!
"Although the war potential of the entire highland should not be underestimated, we killed 5,000 people, captured 5,000 people, and fled 10,000 people. Even if the Duke of Wellington wanted to make a comeback, it would be impossible..."
Wu Ming pondered for a while, then spoke slowly.
The casting of this legendary spell today, summoning the phantom of the blue dragon, directly consumed more than half of the power of all people in his body, and now he is a little mentally exhausted.
But there is no doubt that its effect is extremely good. It helped him win the war all at once, and more importantly, it affected the strength comparison between the two sides.
"My vassals!"
Wu Ming spoke again, his voice high-pitched: "The blue bloods who have occupied the Windying Plain since Tale until now, is this all your courage?"
He said in a voice full of courage and incitement: "Before... the red lions from the grassland rushed into our house like robbers, robbed us of our belongings, and killed our people, but now, Eagle Fort is gone. They have returned to our hands, and their army has been defeated. Do you have the courage to follow me to the highlands? To conquer, to plunder, to obtain glory and endless wealth!"
"Great Conqueror! Where your will is directed, our sword will be directed!"
Ba Le and other viscounts immediately knelt down and cheered: "Conquer! Conquer!"
Wu Ming watched this scene and finally nodded with satisfaction.
He took the risk to fight Arthur, not just to stop the enemy, but the most important thing was to consume the opponent's vitality to prepare for the follow-up war.
The effect achieved now is even better than he expected.
A mere Fengying Plain naturally cannot meet his requirements, the least he needs is a dominance like the conquering king Thaler!
Unfortunately, the high ground hit a muzzle.
Even if it hadn't acted aggressively before, I'm afraid Wu Ming would find an excuse to fight over it, let alone this time.
…
After entertaining the vassals, Wu Ming didn't have time until late at night to check out the spoils.
Other armor, war horses, bows and arrows, long spears, and prisoners, of course, have special clerks to go and count them.
There are a group of ex-workers and accountants who know how to read and write and know how to do arithmetic to guard him. It is the nobles who need to worry about being tricked.
But what Wu Ming really cared about was the capture of Arthur.
"Is this... the holy sword of the Lionheart King?"
In the dormitory, Emaris stared at the rosewood table in the center, which looked like a vulgar short cracked stone sword, and her eyes shone with astonishing brilliance.
"It is rumored that this holy sword was first inserted into a certain holy stone in the highlands. Only the real king can pull it out after being recognized. I don't know how many knights have smashed their halberds in front of it. Appear!"
As she muttered, her white jade-like fingers touched the blade.
raging!
A little golden light flashed across, causing Emaris to scream, and she withdrew her palm like an electric shock, her fingertips were already a little scorched black: "Until now, it still has such power, it chose Arthur..."
She looked at Wu Ming, and her eyes suddenly became very strange: "My king, you are the successor of the King of Conquerors, and you have been approved by the Lionheart King. You will definitely rule the entire continent of Seer!"
"This is inevitable!"
Wu Ming said it quite cleverly, but in fact he knew his own affairs.
This extraordinary weapon, according to the standards of the previous life, is at least a high-level legendary magic item, or even a divine weapon, in the western world!
There are also curses wrapped around it, or restrictive conditions, and only those who meet the requirements can gain its approval, be touched and exert its power.
I just forcibly subdued and broke through this limit.
"It just so happens that the Dragon Heart sword is damaged, this sword in the stone should be Arthur's compensation!"
Wu Ming picked up the stone hilt and waved it casually a few times.
"Hee hee... The Wellington family is really losing money!"
Emaris covered her lips and smiled delicately.
Although the Dragon Heart Long Sword is also good, compared to the Holy Sword in the Stone, it is the difference between heaven and earth, not to mention, when the blue bloods are about to invade the highlands, if those highland knights see the Lionheart King What kind of expression will the sword have when it recognizes the conqueror
Just by looking at the influence of the blue diamond crown on the Fengying Plain, one can see that the deterrence brought by the sword in the stone to the highlands is absolutely indispensable!
"I'm afraid Arthur has been keeping it secret all this time. The idea is to show the king's certificate in one fell swoop when he establishes the principality, so as to frighten the world... Of course, it is purely shooting himself in the foot now..."
Wu Ming thought gloatingly.
After Madam Emariss left, the expression on his face changed to a dignified look as he looked at the broken sword in his hand.
Strictly speaking, he has only broken through the first layer of seal on the Sword in the Stone, and can ignore its resistance and hold it in his hand.
As for the development of other augmentation functions, turning it into an unparalleled sword and weapon on the battlefield, and summoning heroic spirits, it is still a bit far away.
But Wu Ming is very patient, and there is plenty of time to wear it down slowly.
After all, the power seal on this weapon is too rich, basically representing the part of the power rules about the world of Thur mastered by the Lionheart King.
Through research, every new discovery is equivalent to a step forward in understanding the entire universe.
In Wu Ming's eyes, the sword in the stone at this time is a key to unlock the rules of cosmic power.
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As the Battle of Eagle Fort spread, almost the entire continent became a sensation.
The hottest thing was the Fengying Plain. Under Wu Ming's call, many nobles and knights began to prepare their own weapons and join the crusade army, preparing to start the conquest and plunder of the highlands.
Even, a large number of wild people and escaped slaves also took the opportunity to join the army for training, because Wu Ming issued a decree that as long as they made meritorious service, they could obtain the status of free people and be pardoned, and no one should be held accountable for previous crimes.
Facing the ever-expanding army of blue bloods, the highlands were full of panic all day long.
The Wellington family was no longer as vigorous as before, and no one dared to continue to mention the establishment of the principality.
A large number of nobles who had already been conquered got their minds up again, and began to quietly discuss the topic of the Conqueror King, as well as the sword in the stone that was said to have fallen into the hands of William Wallace I.
"Viscount Garcia, congratulations on making the right choice!"
While preparing his troops for battle, Wu Ming was not idle, making preparations for disintegrating the resistance on the high ground.
"There are other small families on the high ground. Although they have been conquered, the time is still short. Once they are provoked by a strong enough external force, it is not impossible to rebel again! You go to the high ground and tell them, submit to me, and submit to me." I kneel down and swear allegiance, and I will recognize their original fief and title, as well as all rights and interests in the fief!"
Wu Ming looked at Viscount Garcia and Merlin and other servants kneeling at his feet, and said in a cold voice, "Even if it is the Wellington family itself, as long as they are willing to join us and help us deal with the Duke of Wellington Yes, you can get the same treatment!"
As soon as these words came out, Viscount Garcia's heart sank.
He clearly knew that even the Wellington family was not monolithic, and there were quite a few ambitious people, just like him before.
But now, in order to obtain the original territory of the Wellington family and the title of the grand duke, it is not impossible to set off a rebellion, especially after Arthur lost 20,000 of the army of the direct line, the strength of the main line was greatly damaged, and the side branches began to rise. when.
'Under the scheme of the King of Conquerors, I am afraid that the entire highland will be in chaos before the blue bloods send troops, right? '
Garcia shook his head inwardly, only feeling that the blue blood in front of him seemed to be two completely different creatures compared to the Earl of Blue Mountain.
In truth, this may be the attitude that Taller, the former conqueror, should have!
It’s just that at this time, the allegiance ceremony has passed, and his oath is in Wu Ming’s hands. If he rebels again, he will only be ruined, and even hanged by the Duke of Wellington. , is worthless, and the current Grand Duke Wellington understands this truth very well.
"Obey, my lord!"
Therefore, Garcia could only salute humbly, and promised: "Your will will pass through the entire highland. Under the flight of pigeons, it won't take half a month for the whole highland to spread the news!"
"Fine, one more thing..."
Wu Ming looked behind Garcia, Mage Merlin in a gray robe and hood.
"Your vassal is a mage, right? Are you interested in joining the Watchmen organization and serving me?"
His voice was thick and full of confidence: "My reward will definitely satisfy you!"
"It is his honor to serve Fengjun!"
Although Merlin still hesitated, Viscount Garcia immediately agreed.
It can be seen that he is very knowledgeable about current affairs, and he already knows that on his side, he has absolutely no capital to bargain with.
"Very well, after these things are done, your original Viscountdom in the Windying Plain will still be yours!"
Wu Ming made a promise: "Those who work for me will be rewarded!"
As soon as he heard this, the bottom of Viscount Garcia's eyes immediately flashed a trace of heat...