Chapter 21: The Game Between the Marshal and the Black Robe Society
The origin of the Black-robed Mage Guild of the Dessert actually has a lot to do with Bojiao. After Clement used the powerful Prophetic Magic, the Desserts did not dare to go south for hundreds of years. The pagan mages realized that they could not overcome such an organized and disciplined religion by themselves. They held secret meetings to discuss the establishment of Desset's own magical organization, in imitation of which was also established. This is where the black-robed mage will come into being. The Council of Priests did not have a position such as a pope, but adopted a five-member review system. These five mages are chosen by everyone, and there is no distinction between them and no one can make any major decisions within the guild that three of the five must agree.
The Black-robed Mage Society has grown from a secret organization back then to the public in due course. Together with the merchant associations and the military, which were essential to De Set's society, they formed the Zhengzhi Alliance of the Iron Triangle.
The birth of Marshal Cripp, the eagle of the north, shattered the originally stable balance, and the black-robed mages and merchant associations were forced by military pressure, and each dared not speak out.
This time, Tugrul led an army of 100,000 to the south in a vain attempt to conquer the Duchy of Loyle. If it was a quick decision, the black-robed mage would probably not rebel, but due to various factors, General Tugrul was delayed for a long time, and finally caused a catastrophe.
Field Marshal Kleep's garrison in Rรปm was now numbering just over 20,000 men, and most of them were either newly drafted recruits or some old and weak soldiers, who were basically useless. When the marshal learned of the informant's secret report, he couldn't help but have a nameless fire in his heart. He is dedicated to creating a great cause for the Dessertes, but these cunning mages want to take advantage of the opportunity to seize power, and it is a small matter for him to be ousted from power, if he is chased and killed by the Tambolance Empire using his own internal fighting, it will be a big matter, and when the time comes, he will have to end up with the destruction of the country and the extinction of the species.
After thinking about it, the marshal decided to use a delaying tactic to stabilize those black-robed mages who were on the verge of breaking out. He took advantage of the routine meeting of the Triangular Alliance to take the initiative to comment on the five mages, and proposed that the hidden followers of the Liberal Sect in the city could be dealt with by the black robes, and his army would not interfere or intervene.
Kanin, one of the commentators, immediately sneered: "Marshal, you are underestimating us too much. That group of Bo Sect believers, the group of dragons has no leader, and it is not a climate at all, and it will not hinder the overall situation if it is placed there. If you go to the hard work to arrest it, the gains outweigh the losses. We black robes don't want to make such a false name!"
"Master Kanin, the battle on the front lines is scorching right now. Hearing that Emperor Tamborance was ready to go on a personal expedition, several of his major principalities were all dispatching troops, and the king of Hope was coming from far away to help. Although our Tuglul claims to lead an army of 100,000, the situation is really not optimistic!"
"Marshal, with all due respect, you were the one who defied public opinion and insisted on going to the south. Now in this situation, do you want our black robe to help you clean it up?"
"Master Kanin, you have already said this! This southern expedition is not for my own selfishness, but actually for the sake of the future generations of our Dessert. Not only do you not do your best, but you also keep getting in the way, and the mages you send out are all charlatans who can only scratch their faces. What do you want to do in preserving your strength like this?"
When Cripp said this, his tone was quite calm, but Kanin couldn't sit still, and he clapped the case and said: "What do you mean by this, Marshal? Who can you rely on to level the north? Isn't it that our black robes will support you? Why don't you ask Emperor Tamborance to see how he tried his best to calm the internal forces of the empire? The reason why you can hold such a solid power depends on us. If the Black Robe Society were to stand on its own like the Southern Sect, you might not be faced with a few rebellions!"
"Since you said so, Master, then I will also ask openly, now that General Tugrul is leading an army of 100,000 people far to the south, and the garrison in Roma City is empty, what are your plans for black-robed mages?" Kripp's sharp gaze fell directly on several of the commentators.
Kanin saw that the marshal went straight to the point, and he was no longer obscure: "Marshal, to tell you the truth, the separation of powers is the foundation of the longevity of our Dessert people. It is unacceptable for us to use the military power in your hands to establish an imperial system and monopolize power like the Nanban. If you are aware of current affairs, it is still too late to step down, and the three of us will still treat each other as equals as before. If you hesitate a little, I'm afraid you'll become a powder!"
Kriphaha laughed and said, "The population of the north is already sparse, and the centralized power can gather forces to fight against the south. What you say seems to be above board on the surface, but in fact it is the real woman's view and the ambition of the bird! The Tambolance people occupy the largest and most elite part of the Bodi Continent, and they do not worry about internal friction, because there are many resources, and they consume it. But we can't, your Black Robe Society and the Merchant Association each have their own wishful thinking, and whenever there is a major event that needs to be voted on, it is always delayed for a long time, resulting in a delay in the timing. Extraordinary times require extraordinary means, and I would like to make a guarantee here, after the conquest of the Tambolance Empire, I myself will automatically step down, and you will do whatever you like. Whether it is the separation of powers or the five major deliberations, I will not participate in any of them. โ
At this time, another commentator stood up and said: "We have heard of the marshal's grand cause, but power is like a dead knot, which will only get tighter and deeper. Even if you are sincere now, Marshal, it is difficult to guarantee that you will not be overwhelmed by selfish desires in the future! The front-line soldiers are desperate and desperate, and we all see it, but it is unknown whether these things will eventually belong to all the Desserts, or whether you will be the only one. โ
Cripple replied with a pleasant face, "Master Digger's words have indeed hit the nail on the head, and I really can't show my sincerity at this moment. Now that the front line is deadlocked, the emperor of Tamborance is not a person to be messed with, if he learns the news of our internal conflict, then we Deseth people will have to risk extinction!"
Kanin suddenly thought of something, and he whispered to several other councillors and members of the Merchant Guild for a while, and then said to Kripp, "Marshal, this is not difficult, we have mind reading skills to use." If the marshal doesn't care about anything, he can prove his innocence. Isn't it beautiful that everyone is happy like this?"
Everyone agreed, and Cripp smiled and nodded: "Okay, the big man dares to do it, even if you let people come to find out my intentions, I will accompany you at any time." โ
"In that case, why don't you just be here and now?" said Kanin.
Kripp's forehead agreed. His personal guards couldn't help but say: "My lord, you are the commander of the whole army, but you have to be tainted by these three indiscriminate methods, which is really humiliating. The black robe will deceive people too much!"
Cripple didn't answer, he just sat still, waiting for the mind-reading mage to arrive.
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The words were divided into two ends, but it was said that General Tugrul ordered his men to have a full meal, and then traveled to the city of Roma with a meteor in a hurry.
After three days and nights of rapid marching, he set up camp fifty miles from the city. When the generals asked why, Tugrul explained: "The marshal is trapped in the city, and if our army rushes rashly, it will anger the black-robed mage, and the marshal's life will be lost. I'm going to sneak into the city in secret, find out what is true, and act when the opportunity comes!"
Everyone shouted to dissuade: "The marshal has been trapped in the city, if the general has three longs and two shorts, then our army will not be leaderless." โ
Among them, there was a henchman of Tugrul who offered advice: "General, no matter how powerful the black robe is, he will definitely not recklessly poison the marshal." If you sneak into the city, if you get caught, you'll give them an excuse. It is better for you to travel lightly and simply, lead dozens of capable and honest people into the city, not only to see the marshal himself, but also to avoid the concerns of the black-robed mage. The army is fifty miles away from the city, and it can be attacked and defended, and those mages will inevitably throw a mouse. โ
Tugrul nodded yes, and he said approvingly: "Well, the marshal's matter has messed up my square inches, and you are right, so I will do what you say." โ
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The black-robed mage had already learned that the 100,000-strong army was stationed fifty miles away. The five councilors met at the former Orthodox church in the city of Roma to discuss countermeasures.
Kanin was the first to speak, "That Marshal Cripple doesn't know what method was used, and I chose the most powerful mind-reading mage, but what I got was a blank slate, like a baby without a mind or a thought. It's so weird!"
"The marshal's mind is incomprehensible, so should our Zhen change continue?" Tugrul didn't care about the Tamborans behind him, he rushed back so quickly, if we were the slightest careless, we would not only be bitten back by Kripp, but also disrupted by the southern barbarians. The situation is too complicated right now. Everyone said in unison.
Digger, the eldest of the five, sighed: "Although Kripple is nicknamed the Northern Eagle, and he has a large number of troops under his command to monopolize the vast number of powers, he still lacks the necessary overall mind. The holy city of Rom is a hot potato, and to lay down it means to oppose not only the Tamborance Empire, but also the Bojiao and all their followers. He rushed out to attack without being fully prepared, and now he is in a dilemma, and it is too late to regret it! The Tambolance Empire is certainly worth fearing, but the most terrifying thing is those bloggers!"
"Kripzhi is very talented, what kind of northern eagle, it is not what our black robe will preach to him, if it weren't for us, he would still be where he is today?" Kanin said coldly, "This man is ungrateful, and now he has to centralize power for the sake of the welfare of the Deserts, how ridiculous!"
"For today's plan, we can only disobey the yang and the yin. The Tamborans are coming, and we're on good terms with Kripp now, and let his General Tugrul act as a shield for us, and when we're both defeated, it's not too late for everyone to take care of it!" said Digg and the other three commentators in unison.
Find out what happens next, and listen to the next breakdown.