Lorist, who had just returned to the Rock Castle, happened to receive a messenger from the Kenmes family. The messenger was sent by the father of the Earl of Kenmes, the owner of the Kenmes family. The letter stated that because Earl Kenmes was under house arrest by the second prince, the Kenmes family had to send troops to help. However, the owner of the Kenmes family assured in the letter that the 20,000 soldiers sent by the Kenmes family's armed forces would never volunteer to rush forward to attack the city, they would only follow behind and cheer.
"Old traitor..." Lorist commented after sending the messenger away, but he also understood the helplessness of the Kenmes family. There are also difficulties in being a wall, and the wind will change at any time. Regardless of the vows made by the head of the Kenmes, the mobilization of 20,000 family members is just soy sauce. Is this possible? Once the Norton family loses power, it is a good trick for these business families to ensure that the Kenmes family will turn their faces in Lima.
The Earl of Kenmes fell into the hands of the second prince. If the second prince didn't take advantage of the 20,000 people in the Kenmes family, he would be a pig. The most likely thing would be to force the 20,000 people to be the main force in the siege. It's a pity that the second prince miscalculated that Lorist didn't want to fight any defensive battle at all. He wanted to defeat the first army of the second prince's kingdom in the open field, and set everyone up as a show of authority. The Kenmes family also escaped doomed.
The next night, two mysterious men in gray robes and hoods entered the Rock Castle. They claimed to be messengers sent by Baron Felim of the Pegasus family. Ovikis confiscated the weapons they were carrying, and sent someone to grope the two men's bodies, and after confirming that there were no sharp weapons, he brought them in front of Lorist.
When the man in front put down his hood and took off his gray robe, Lorist stood up in surprise: "Baron Filim, why are you here?"
This man is none other than Baron Felim Charward of the Pegasus family.
"Call me Chuck. Although we only met formally, I feel that the Pegasus family and the Angry Bear family can become an alliance, so I am here, and I also bring the friendship of the Pegasus family." Baron Filim laughed Dao, stretched out his right hand to Lorist.
Lorist took a step forward, holding his hands tightly together.
"I'm very happy to gain the friendship of the Pegasus family, but the current situation of the Norton family is very serious, and the baron should be very clear, so why are you still willing to lend a helping hand?" Lorist asked.
"Let's get straight to the point. Our Pegasus family has had enough of the idiot Second Prince. This time, I disguised myself and wanted to join hands with the Norton family to defeat the Second Prince, so that he would suffer a great loss, and I would also be tied to the Pegasus. Relax the reins on the family, so that the Pegasus family can have time to recuperate and breathe." Baron Felim directly explained the purpose of his visit.
Facing Lorist's questioning eyes, Baron Felim smiled wryly and said, "Actually, I don't want to come to the Northland. You should know that the traditional family territory of our Pegasus family is in the southern province of the empire, which is the southern province of the empire. The idiot changed it to the three southern counties. During the Civil War of the Empire, I joined the Second Prince's command and fought for him for five years, hoping to be awarded the title and return to the family territory.
It's just that I didn't expect that when the kingdom was established, the second prince sent his cronies to find me, saying that because the kingdom was first established and the finances were tight, he asked me to donate a large amount of property and funds so that I could get the title and become a territorial noble. I believed the second prince's promise and agreed to raise a large sum of property for him, but I asked that my territory be confiscated to the traditional family territory of the Pegasus family, and the second prince agreed.
As a result, the day I became a baron, I didn't know that my territory had been confiscated to the Northland. I went to ask the second prince, but the second prince said that he would send troops to attack the Principality of Meilein, so that the three southern counties would become the frontier, so he canonized me to the Northland.
It was only later that I found out that it was the large sum of property I offered that made the second prince suspicious. He believed that the Pegasus family had buried countless property in the family territory before their defeat in the crescent war between the Pegasus family and Christen IV a hundred years ago. inside. That's why I can donate such a large sum of money quickly this time. So the second prince sent people to my family's traditional territory, digging everywhere in search of so-called treasures, and even dug up the tombs of my ancestors... "
Speaking of this, Felim's eyes were red, and he was full of anger: "The year before last, when I went back to the family's traditional territory to worship the ancestors, I only found out that the family cemetery had been destroyed. I went to question the second prince, and he even quibbled that it was not him who did it, but Melain. It was done when the Grand Duke's troops invaded the three southern counties. I had to hold back at that time, after all, he is the king...
Before coming to the Northland, the second prince instigated us, the lords who were entrusted to the Northland, to start a war with the old Northland lord, and promised that no matter how big the territory we conquered, he would recognize it, as long as we have the ability. So a few years ago, wars broke out in the Northland. Although I was only a baron, I also took down a viscount and two baronies next to the territory. After the four territories were joined together, I didn't mobilize any more troops. I just wanted to manage the territory well. .
Two years ago, the second prince sent troops to the Principality of Madras and ordered me to send troops to help. I sent my cousin to bring a thousand soldiers and horses, but they were all lost by this idiot, and no one came back. My cousin has been fighting with me for more than ten years. As a silver three-star knight, he is likely to be promoted to a gold knight like me. He just disappeared, but that idiot didn’t say anything, just like nothing happened ! "
Baron Felim became angrier as he spoke: "That idiot took advantage of your Norton family's defeat of the Duke of Lukins, forcibly occupied the Grand Duke's territory, and turned his back on him as soon as he gained a foothold. I just handed in the annual confession to him in a blink of an eye. He sent tax collectors to the original viscounty and two baronies to collect taxes, and sent soldiers to rummage through the homes of the people to search for property. I told that I had just handed in the annual payment, so the tax collector But the official said that it belonged to my baronie, excluding the viscounty and two baronies here.
I went to find that idiot again, but the idiot said solemnly, that was before, the North Land belonged to Grand Duke Lukins, and now he personally claims it, and he will never allow any more territorial wars. And he is also preparing to return all the territories that have lost their lords to his direct control. The territories we fought so hard to conquer just vanished like this. After losing those three territories, what can I do to maintain the armed forces of nearly 10,000 people in my family and feed my people? "
Baron Felim squeezed Lorist's hand emotionally: "So I made up my mind this time, and I want to join hands with your Norton family to teach this idiot a profound lesson. I have an idea to defeat this idiot in one battle." The first legion of the kingdom of fools."
Baron Felim's idea was simple, to attack at night. The Pegasus family was coerced into sending 5,000 troops to help in the battle. Baron Felim just wanted to act as an internal response and launch another "Dawn Attack". He believes that what the Grand Duke of Madras can do, the Pegasus family and the Angry Bear family can also do it together.
Lorist smiled and shook his head. He told Baron Felim that he didn't need any night raids. He was confident that he would destroy the Second Prince's Kingdom First Army in an upright field battle and let the world see the angry bear. The strength of the family armed forces and invincible strength.
Lorist didn't need Baron Felim to do anything, as long as he restrained the 5,000 soldiers of the Pegasus family from breaking into the battlefield, so as to avoid accidental injury.
Baron Felim was a little confused by Lorist's self-confidence. He reminded Lorist that although the second prince was an idiot, the First Legion had 56,000 people, plus Baron Shaheen's Thousands of troops, the Earl of Kenmes' 20,000 family armed forces, and the Pegasus family's 5,000 troops, together with the miscellaneous troops of the rest of the northern land lords, add up to more than 100,000 horses. Could it be that Lorist really has Confidence triumphs in the field
Lorist smiled and told Baron Felim that Baron Shaheen and Earl Kenmes, like him, would not take the initiative to participate in the war. The first legion of the second prince and the coalition forces of the northern nobles are left, hehe, it's just a chicken and a dog. Lorist said contemptuously.
So I have to do something, right? I don't want to just watch. Baron Felim said unwillingly.
"How about this..." Lorist pondered for a moment and took a map of the Northland: "It is best for the 5,000 soldiers sent by your family to ride on horses. Once the second prince's kingdom brother's first army fails, you should hurry up and take advantage of it. The Hendryford Cable Bridge checkpoint and Fortress Fortress Castle have been taken. The two towns and three manor castles next to this are all owned by the Pegasus family. I believe this can feed your family soldiers and have room to expand your troops. "
"What do you mean?" Baron Felim was a little puzzled.
"That's right, I'm going to drive this idiot, the Second Prince, out of the Northland in this battle, lest he cause trouble in the Northland and disturb everyone's peace." Lorist said confidently.
Baron Felim was dubious: "What about Gildusk City?"
"I will hand over the other half of the Grand Duchy starting from Gildusk City to Baron Shaheen, and you two will share the Grand Duchy equally." Lorist replied without doubt,
"Okay, then let's divide it like this." Although the capital of the Grand Duke does not belong to him, but with the Hengdelifu Cable Bridge, the tolls for crossing the river and bridge are still a steady source of money. Very satisfied. Now he is only worried about one thing, whether the strength of the Norton family's armed forces can defeat the second prince in one fell swoop, this will be the most critical issue.
"Don't worry, you will see it with your own eyes in about ten days, and then you will understand where my confidence comes from." Lorist sent Baron Felim away with a smile.
"My lord, do you suspect that Baron Felim is a spy sent by the second prince, and that's why you rejected his night raid proposal?" Tagle asked hesitantly. He had been by his side during the meeting with Baron Felim.
Lorist shook his head: "Tager, you don't understand. As a nobleman, it is impossible for Baron Felim to be a spy for the second prince. Even if the second prince wins, the reputation of the Pegasus family for a hundred years will be ruined if the news spreads." No, everyone will cast aside his family, and he will be isolated among the nobles, no one will want to associate with their family, and for him at that time, life is more uncomfortable than death."
"Then why didn't your lord adopt the suggestion of a night attack? Isn't it easier for us to win with Baron Felim's troops as internal support?" Tagle asked again.
"Tager, this time our family wants to establish its prestige and let the world see the strength and power of our family's armed forces, so we used field battles to frighten the enemy. Night attack is indeed easy to win, but it will make people think that our family is opportunistic. Convince me. This time I will lend the second prince this chicken to show all the monkeys, who will dare to provoke our Norton family in the future!"
"The second prince is a chicken? And a monkey? My lord's words are too profound..." Tager scratched his scalp in deep thought...
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June 14, Somme, Northland.
The armed forces of the Kenmes family, who had already arrived here, set up a big camp here, and nearly ten thousand tents were arranged in an orderly manner, forming a magnificent and huge military camp.
The second prince rode a tall cyan Zeno horse, and looked at the continuous stream of troops entering the barracks one after another in high spirits.
"I'm very satisfied with your Kenmes family's work." The second prince proudly praised Earl Kenmes next to him.
"As your subordinates, this is what we should serve." Earl Kenmes replied weakly. He didn't expect that the second prince would put him under house arrest, and forced the family to send 20,000 troops to help the war, and even provide logistics and other supplies for the second prince and the coalition forces of the nobles of the Northland.
I thought that the family had an army of 30,000 people, so the second prince would have to think more about it when he wanted to move him, but he didn't expect the second prince to threaten himself and force the family to submit regardless of face. Thinking of this, Earl Kenmes felt ashamed to death, but he really didn't want to die, so he could only grit his teeth secretly...
"Hahaha, with an army of 100,000, where in the world can't we go?" The second prince laughed loudly. At this moment, he had already ignored Baron Shaheen, Earl Kenmes, Baron Felim and other northern nobles around him. He even made up his mind to clean up the Norton family this year and sweep the Principality of Madras again next year. With the 100,000 troops in hand, it is very Smash the old man's face of Grand Duke Madras. The second prince is a vengeful man.
"Send down the order, rest for two days, tidy up, our 100,000 troops will appear in front of the rock castle with the most rigorous lineup, and let that stupid bear open his eyes, what does it mean to have an army pressing down? Maybe that stupid bear will open the door directly Surrendering also saves us a lot of trouble..." The second prince arrogantly waved the golden horsewhip in his hand and gave the order.
At noon on March 17th, an army of 100,000 troops finally appeared in the sight of the guards of Rock Castle...
The second prince brought the northern nobles to a distance of five or six hundred meters from the Rock Castle, and looked at the Rock Castle. The second prince nodded: "This castle is indeed easy to defend and difficult to attack. No wonder the Norton family is so arrogant. It's just that they must Unexpectedly, I brought an army of 100,000. I believe that the head of the Norton family is crying on the castle, regretting the past. Hehe. Pass down the order and set up camp. We have plenty of time, take your time... "
"Your Majesty is wise..." several Northland lords beside him flattered.
As soon as the words fell, I heard a loud horn sound from the Rock Castle...
"This, this is, this is the sound of the horn for battle..." A northern nobleman was taken aback.
Everyone looked at each other in blank dismay. Did the Norton family eat their hearts out? You must know that they are facing an army of 100,000, and instead of retreating to defend, they even go out to fight in the field. What, what's going on
But in the distance, the gate of Rock Castle was wide open, and countless Norton family soldiers in shining silver armor swarmed out, rushing straight towards this side...
The second prince's expression changed drastically. Although he had an army of 100,000, he had just arrived here and his foothold was not stable. If the Norton family's armed forces rushed over and caught this side by surprise, it would be a real joke.
"Baron Shaheen, Earl Kenmes, and Baron Felim, immediately order your family's armed forces to gather and stand by!" The second prince quickly made a decision, and let the teams of the three families block the first wave of Norton family's armed forces first. .
"Yes, Your Majesty." Only Baron Felim responded loudly and rode away.
Knight Hennard looked at Baron Kenmes, who was also looking at him.
"Your Majesty, my family's armed forces will not obey orders without me personally going to command them..." Knight Henned said.
"Me too..." Earl Kenmes also responded.
The meaning of the two of them is very clear. The two of them have been held hostage by the second prince. Although they have dispatched troops, they will send someone to send orders. God knows whether the people below will obey the orders. You will not be responsible for the consequences if anything happens. Figure it out.
"Okay, then you all go back to your own family's troops first." The second prince thought that the two of them had already dispatched troops to this point, and there was no need to worry about them colluding with the Norton family again. Moreover, it is indeed true that each family's armed forces only obey the orders of their own lords. However, the second prince was still worried that the two would not be able to work hard, so he decided to send someone to follow them to monitor.
"Wait, all of you take my two guards with you. Baron Shaheen, you and Baron Felim's troops will protect the left flank of my central army. Earl Kenmes, your family's armed forces are on my right flank , then you will listen to my orders and act, understand?"
"As you order, Your Majesty." Knight Henned and Earl Kenmes each took the second prince's two guards and left in a hurry.
"Send the order, the Kingdom's First Legion immediately stepped forward and formed a blocking formation, and the longbowmen were ready to lob. The rest of the lord's troops immediately assembled behind the Kingdom's First Legion and stood by, ready to step forward to block the enemy at any time..." How to say The second prince also came out of the imperial civil war. Although he can't be said to be experienced in a hundred battles, his series of command arrangements still show his experience and sophistication in using troops.
The Kingdom's First Legion was well-trained and responded quickly. After the second prince's order was issued, the sword and shield soldiers were in the front, the spearmen followed, and the longbowmen were ready to shoot. The two ranger regiments were on the two wings. Be ready to outflank the rushing enemy at any time.
The rumbling drums sounded, and the charging Norton family began to gather at a distance of 400 meters and formed a formation. The infantry was also in the center, and the cavalry on both wings formed a square formation under the gaze of a hundred thousand enemy troops. lined up.
The war is about to start...
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