Chapter 237 [Strange Man from the Forest]

"This thing is really bad. ”

Tire put a set of chain mail on his body, moved his body, and frowned: "This thing's defense is too poor, I can tear it with my bare hands." ”

"Come on, boss. The spare tire said lazily: "After all, this is just medieval iron smelting technology." ”

"Still, I think that William guy is pretty good. The tire probe looked outside the tent, made sure there was no one, turned around and pulled out a pack of cigarettes, pulled out one, and threw one to the spare tire.

Lit and took a sip, and the tire said slowly: "A bit of a king's bearing." And it's quite generous. ”

The spare tire also smiled: "Yes, I think he is quite pleasing to the eye." Luckily, the system mission asks us to protect him, and if the system mission asks us to kill him, I really can't do it. ”

Chen Xiaolian heard this on the side and sneered.

"Commander, what are you laughing at?" asked the spare tire as he turned his head and asked suspiciously.

Chen Xiaolian sighed, looked at the spare tire, and said in a serious tone: "Do you really think William is a good person?"

"Well, it's not bad. ”

Tire frowned: "This person ...... Questions?"

Chen Xiaolian thought for a while: "Let me say so." Since it is a copy of a historical event, one of our advantages is that we know the true face of a historical person. For example, William. All I can say is that he's not a nice guy to like.

If you think about it, he was almost a white wolf with empty gloves, so he gathered such an army to serve him, and led thousands of troops and horses across the ocean from France to England to seize the throne, and according to historical records, he also managed many people.

For example, he got the Pope. Even the church secretly supported him to snatch the throne.

He got rid of the Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire.

He also got the Norwegians and bribed them to send troops with him, strategically forcing his opponent, King Harold, to divide his forces to the north against the Norwegians.

And in history, in the end, William was able to defeat Harold in the war, and it was very good. It was because the Norwegians weakened the combat effectiveness of Harold's army.

Such a person, with such cunning and clever diplomatic means, will never be a good person. ”

The tire spare tire is interested: "What else? What else has this William done?"

Chen Xiaolian thought for a while: "There is a record that says this.

When William had just landed in England with his army, he accidentally fell and fell on the beach when he stepped off the ship.

At that time, everyone around was watching, and the soldiers under his command were watching. This kind of behavior will undoubtedly reduce the majesty of the king.

And this William is very smart. He did not get up at once, but simply fell to his knees, put his hands in the sand, and cried out, 'Look! this is the earth of England!'

As a result, his men did not laugh at him. On the contrary, I feel that he is worthy of support and loyalty!"

Chen Xiaolian said this and smiled slightly: "Do you think this bridge is very familiar?"

The tires were stunned for a moment.

Chen Xiaolian continued: "If you compare the history of our country. There is one person who bears a slight resemblance to this William. ”

"Who?"

"Emperor Wu of Wei, Cao Cao!"

Cao Cao!

The name is certainly all too familiar.

You can say that Cao Cao is eloquent, but it is impossible to say that Cao Cao is a good man.

At this moment, suddenly there was a shout outside.

Chen Xiaolian and the three of them walked out of the tent and saw several Norman soldiers standing outside. One of them held a shield with the badge of two lions in his hand, and stared at Chen Xiaolian with a deep look: "Come with us, there are nobles who want to see you." ”

"Which one?"

"You'll know when you go. ”

The soldier's attitude was cold.

Chen Xiaolian was not surprised by this attitude.

In ancient and modern times, Chinese and foreign, the army was relatively xenophobic, and Chen Xiaolian and the three were rashly promoted to the Norman Legion. Until they have shown enough strength and earned enough trust on the battlefield, it is natural for their colleagues to be indifferent to them.

"Are you going together?"

"Let's go!"

After the soldier finished speaking, he was not interested in talking nonsense with Chen Xiaolian anymore, so he turned around and left.

Chen Xiaolian and the three of them glanced at each other and followed closely.

......

The Norman Legion's camp was located directly in the center of the wall, which was the best part of the whole wall, with the highest terrain and protected by the flanks on both sides.

Coming to a huge tent, Chen Xiaolian noticed that in the surrounding tents, the soldiers were already lined up, and it was obvious that they were preparing for battle.

Soldiers help each other put on armor, wipe swords, and check equipment.

Some cavalrymen hurried away with their saddles in their arms.

"Inside, let's go inside. ”

The soldier leading the way pointed to the largest tent and turned away.

Chen Xiaolian looked at the tire spare tire: "Let's go, you follow me." Be careful. ”

This tent looks like it is inhabited by nobles, but strangely, there are no guards outside.

Not even a briefing person.

Chen Xiaolian hesitated, coughed outside the door, then opened the curtain and walked in.

The first feeling was that the tent was bigger than I expected.

Maybe it's because the furnishings are too simple.

Chen Xiaolian only saw a simple bed, and there was almost nothing else.

There was a suit of armor in the corner, and in the middle there was a map, hanging there. It was made from a whole parchment, and it was a sketchy map, but it was still recognizable, it was a map of England.

Other than that, the furnishings in this tent are almost rudimentary.

There is no aristocratic air at all.

And at this time, Chen Xiaolian heard a voice.

"Come on, just find a place to sit, if you don't want to sit, you can stand. ”

Hearing this voice, Chen Xiaolian realized that there was a person. He sat next to the bed in the tent.

Chen Xiaolian suddenly had a strange feeling!

This person...... It's as if they were all ignored by themselves.

He's sitting here, but he's ...... When I looked in the tent just now, I seemed to ignore this person intentionally or unintentionally.

He's right in front of him!

But it wasn't until he heard his voice that Chen Xiaolian seemed to finally see him!

This feeling is very weird!

It's a middle-aged man.

He slowly stood up. Tall, thin, well-looking, with a long beard.

Let's put it this way, he feels a bit like the temperament and outfit of Gandalf in The Lord of the Rings.

"Gentlemen. Ah, I should call three...... Galen, Gavin, and Chrysanthemum's Letter from Demacia?"

Chen Xiaolian and the spare tire were silent, and the corners of the tire's mouth twitched. However, considering the overall situation, the tires did not make a sound.

"May I ask who you are ......" Chen Xiaolian looked at the other party cautiously.

"You guys should have my luggage. But considering that you don't know how to behave, forget it. ”

This middle-aged man has a pair of bright eyes, and being stared at by this kind of gaze, Chen Xiaolian couldn't help but feel quite uncomfortable.

"So, may I ask this lord, summon us to ......"

"By the king's commandment, you are temporarily at my disposal...... Well. It's only temporary. ”

The middle-aged man smiled slightly.

Chen Xiaolian frowned: "But...... And the king said, We are his guards. And give us the glory of keeping a vigil for him tonight. ”

"That glory will be given to you later. But tonight, there's a more important glory. The middle-aged man's smile had a hint of cunning and weirdness.

He slowly walked over to the parchment map in the middle, touched his beard, and stared at it for a moment, "I just noticed you looking at the map, Galen?

"I understand a little bit. ”

"So, you actually know how to read? It's not easy. The middle-aged man's tone was somewhat meaningful.

Chen Xiaolian's heart sank...... Isn't it too much for you?

In the Middle Ages. The literacy rate is a very, very low number!

Even among the aristocracy, there were many people who did not know how to read and write.

Not to mention...... A mercenary from the bottom?

"Well, I have no intention of probing into your secrets...... Everyone has their own secrets, doesn't they?" the middle-aged man seemed to smile.

He pointed to a location on the map: "Look, this is London...... And here. It's where we are now!"

Then, he drew a line in the middle.

"Harold, the Puppet King, already knows we're here...... Well, that's a message we put out on purpose. Just asked to make him anxious. And he, with my guess about him, with Harold's character, he will definitely gather an army as quickly as possible to rush over. He's an acute guy.

Our scouts got word that Harold's first army, a vanguard army, had marched from London.

They're already on their way here.

This army has taken on the task of fighting the front station, and they will be responsible for getting here, picking the best place to stay, then watching over us, waiting for reinforcements, waiting for Harold's main force to arrive, and then having a decisive battle with us.

Harold is an impatient man who wants to defeat us outright with a decisive battle and solve the trouble. ”

Chen Xiaolian didn't speak, and when the middle-aged man said this, he finally closed his mouth and looked at himself.

Chen Xiaolian said slowly: "This master, what do you mean by saying this to us......"

"I came up with a plan, which was already approved by the king and his generals. The content of the plan was: assemble a raiding force, set off at once, and snipe Harold's vanguard on the way before they arrived! Annihilate them! Give Harold a heavy blow, which will not only blow his morale, but also boost the morale of our army. In addition, it can greatly weaken Harold's living force.

And this plan was decided yesterday, and Taylor Buddha went to the mercenary camp to gather people to complete this plan. Although the guy who could only pat on the back didn't gather enough manpower, and only brought a hundred people.

However, the presence of the three of you makes up for it.

I have made a request to the king, and he has sent a guard of his to join the raiding army, including the three of you.

And I will be the commander of this raiding army, that is, from now on, you will be under my command. ”

Chen Xiaolian fell silent.

It was somewhat in conflict with his plans.

Although helping William's army fight and win is also one of the tasks.

But what is more important is to protect William's survival!

Chen Xiaolian knew very well that since he and the others were here, it was likely that in the enemy camp, there were also game participants!

If the other party comes to a decapitation operation, it will be bad.

Rather than going to the front line to fight, Chen Xiaolian was more concerned about William's safety.

"The king's command cannot be changed, and since you have sworn allegiance, let it be carried out. ”

The middle-aged man looked at Chen Xiaolian with sharp eyes, and his smile was meaningful.

Chen Xiaolian weighed it in his heart and quickly made a decision.

There's no way to change the status quo on your own...... If you forcibly ask to stay with William, I am afraid that it will cause suspicion or something.

So...... Fight a war, fight a war!

"Well, we are at your command—since this is the king's will. ”

Chen Xiaolian said this, looking at the middle-aged man: "May I ask Mr. Commander, what should we call you?"

The middle-aged man smiled slightly, and then he said a name.

This name made Chen Xiaolian's face suddenly become extremely exciting!

"My name is Merlin. They all called me 'the weirdo from the forest'. ”

Mei, Merlin!!

Merlin at King Arthur's side???

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[Asking for a monthly pass!!!!!]

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............ (To be continued......)