After two days of sailing, villages and farmland appeared in the desolate green fields, and the city walls of Chishui City also appeared in front of the advance army little by little.
As the largest city on the Chishui River, it has a population and resources comparable to that of the old capital. If it weren't for the fact that Yinguang City's minerals would add too many points, perhaps the ancestors of Wimbledon would have set the capital in Chishui instead of the current dawn. city.
Brian raised the observation glass and observed for a while, "What will we do when we arrive at the pier? First use naval guns to shock them?"
"That may arouse the hostility of the other lord. Our primary goal is the church, and everything else can be put aside," Iron Axe shook his head and said, "According to your diplomatic process, submit the documents first."
Immediately after the fleet docked at the suburban pier, there was a commotion. As the soldiers lined up outside the pier, the city gate was quickly closed, and even the drawbridge over the moat was pulled up.
After Brian sent someone to send out the paperwork, he got a reply in a short while.
"The other party said that the lord welcomes His Majesty's army to come, but he needs to send an envoy into the city to explain the situation. After he understands the reason, he will open the city gate and let us enter the city." The soldier reported back.
"What's the situation? Didn't the document make it clear?" Brian said displeased. "We're only targeting the church. Could it be that he wanted to let those gangsters escape?"
"This is also your rule?" Iron Axe turned his head and looked at the accompanying staff members.
"Uh... Nobility, it should be true," Peiro's chief of guard Traf replied, "After all, it was not His Majesty Roland who came in person, and Chishui City was not under his jurisdiction. It is normal for the other party to have doubts. Identity messenger, please explain in detail."
"In line with identity?"
"The big family that can win the trust of the lord," Traf explained, "such as the honeysuckle in the West."
Iron Axe, Brian, and Fanner looked at each other. Before they became the commanders of the First Army, one was a sandman, and the latter two were civilians. Not only did they know nothing about noble communication, but none of them had the ability to talk to the city lord. identity.
"I would say it's more convenient to just open the city gate with cannonballs," Brian said angrily. "As long as they get two shots, they'll know what the right thing to do is."
"Let me do it," Edith said, "The Kant family is a noble family in the north, and my father is also a duke, so it's not a problem to be an envoy."
"What if this is a scam?" Fanner hesitated. "For example, the lord of Chishui City has long been colluding with the church. After you enter, he will arrest you and force us to retreat."
"It won't do him any good, and you won't do it, will you?" Edith smiled, "As long as the nobles with normal heads don't think about the idea of hitting the messenger, it will only attract other nobles. Disgust doesn't affect the overall situation. If he really colluded with the church, he should have directly closed the city and fought. In fact, up to now, their city has not set up bonfires and hot oil. "
"I'll go with her," said Sir Sylt. "At least I was a knight, and I can take care of her if I'm in danger."
"Although I appreciate your concern, the Pearl of the North does not need anyone to take care of it," Edith said confidently.
"Let's bring a team of soldiers," Iron Axe finally decided. "As soon as we hear the sound of gunfire, we will launch a storm."
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After half an hour, the city gate slowly opened and the suspension bridge was lowered.
A group of people stunned to watch Miss Edith come out with the same chubby middle-aged man under the escort of the First Army squad and a line of silver armored knights. Although the man was gorgeously dressed, his demeanor and behavior seemed to please her, and at first glance he looked like a servant.
"This is the Count Delta, the lord of Chishui City," Edith introduced in front of the crowd, "I also asked him to send a patrol to surround the church, so that the priests and believers had no chance to escape." Then she turned her head. , "They are the commander of Your Majesty's First Army, Lord Iron Axe, and Mr. Brian and Vanner."
"Iron axe... what?" The count was probably stunned when he heard such an introduction for the first time.
"Don't worry about it," she laughed, "this is what His Majesty is used to calling it."
"I see," Delta cleared his throat, "I've heard about the Fourth Prince... No, His Majesty's maverick behavior is really different. That... Chishui City welcomes you, may I ask, Your Majesty really Are you just trying to get rid of the church rebels?"
Is this person the lord of Chishui City? Brian was surprised to think that the image was too different from what he expected.
"That's right," Iron Axe nodded solemnly, "I think His Majesty's document has been written very clearly. The church is trying to annex the four kingdoms, and the treason has become a fact. You should also know the tragedy that happened in Yongdong and Wolfheart. Heard. Once the church resisters are eliminated, we'll leave."
"Actually... don't be so anxious," Delta rubbed her hands, "I will hold a grand banquet at the castle tonight, I hope everyone can attend."
Although he was inviting everyone, he kept his eyes on the Pearl of the Northland.
Brian just wanted to refuse, but saw Edith agree, "Thank you for your kind invitation, this is our honor, but we have to wait until the task assigned by His Majesty is completed."
"Of course," said the count, smiling until his eyes narrowed.
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The First Army began to enter the city in an orderly manner under the guidance of the knights. While the earl was not paying attention, Brian walked up to Edith and asked in a low voice, "Why did you agree to his invitation? The other party seems to have bad intentions! "
"This is a common communication among nobles, and it would be too rude to refuse," she said disapprovingly, "I don't know why Your Majesty completely excluded nobles from the army, but now you represent His Majesty Roland, naturally It is impossible to completely reject these things. And now that the relationship is established, it will be much easier to recover Chishui City in the future. As for his malicious intentions..." She curled her lips, "Can the male nobles show other expressions?"
"Uh..." Brian was at a loss for words, and sighed after a long time, "Don't you usually live like this?"
"Apart from being a little boring, there's nothing wrong with it," Edith said with a hint of sarcasm, "Why, have you never envied the life of a noble?"
"I" he opened his mouth, but couldn't answer.
Suddenly, there was a commotion in the front, it seemed that someone was shouting something, and there was also the sound of gravel hitting the ground.
"What happened?" asked the count.
And the iron axe has raised his right hand, clenched into a fist, "The whole army listens to the order and is on the spot!"
The team immediately stopped moving, and the soldiers uniformly removed the rifles behind them, and quickly changed from a column to several horizontal teams.
At this moment, Sylvie in the center of the team reminded loudly, "Be careful! There is a magic reaction ahead!" (.,, Your support is my biggest motivation.) 17-02-14 11:11: 41