Chapter 43: Conspiracy
The reason why those nobles are stupid is because they always take their own interests too seriously, which also includes their lives, and when they feel that their lives are threatened, the absolute first consideration is to save their lives, not the so-called victory and defeat and ideals. βThe Autobiography of Terry, Vol. 18
Prisius was flustered, to be exact, all the nobles were flustered.
After they got the news that the imperial encirclement and suppression army was coming, these nobles were already thinking about the way back, and the fierce gunfire just now made all the nobles panic.
"Lord Earl, I told you a long time ago that the Imperial Army will be coming soon, but you don't believe it, now you believe it."
In Prisius's room, the pale-faced second master sat a little weakly on the Taishi chair, looking at Prisius who was walking anxiously around the room, the corners of the second master's mouth slowly hooked a certain arc, he knew that the fish was about to take the bait.
"What if you believe it, what if you believe it? Listen, now there are gunshots all around, and it's clearly surrounded...... Can't run away...... It's over, it's over. β
At this time, gunshots rang out all around Mingguang Castle, although it was only sporadic and not as violent as before, but it made Prisius panic even more.
"Don't worry, Lord Earl, don't forget what we have in our hands? We don't care whether the cheap lives of those soldiers are dead or alive, but you and I have big bargaining chips in our hands, and you also know that those who are officials in the imperial army don't love money? β
The appearance of Prisius made the second master's heart shine even more, and his mouth further guided Prisius's thoughts.
"Ahh Really, great, you old boy really deserves to be my lucky general, okay, as long as I can be okay this time, as long as I can return to the south, I promise that you will enjoy endless glory and wealth...... But ......"
The words of the second master also made Prisius's eyes light up, but when he just praised the second master, he seemed to think of something in his heart, and the brow that had just been opened furrowed again.
"I wonder if the earl is worried that the imperial army will come in, and there will be no way to contact the officers of the other party in the melee?"
Seeing the expression of Count Prisius, how could the treacherous and cunning second master not see Prisius's worry.
"Yes, yes. Yuswin, do you have a way? β
The words of the second master made Prisius like grasping a life-saving straw, and even the title of the second master changed.
"It's... This... Hey......"
Hearing Prisius's words, the second master knew that the other party had taken the bait, but he still showed a very embarrassed look, and he just didn't say it.
"Mr. Yusven, it doesn't matter, here, you are the person I trust the most, as long as you have the means, no matter how difficult it is, as long as I can do it with Prisius, you just say it, don't have any scruples."
At stake, Prisius, who had already seen a glimmer of hope, would let go of the second master, hurriedly came to him, and said almost pleadingly.
"It's... This... Well, since the Earl thinks so highly of me. Then I have Yusven, even if you lose this old life for your lord, it will be worth it, Lord Earl, you see we can do this...... ...... like this"
Seeing that Prisius had completely taken the bait, the second master no longer hesitated, and immediately patted his chest pretending to be righteous and awe-inspiring, and said the plan in his heart.
When these two men were conspiring in a low voice, they didn't pay attention to the back of the house, where a figure lay quietly at the window, listening carefully to the conversation between the two.
The reason why the gunfire was heard all around just now was precisely because the communications troops sent by Major General Oprah were ambushed by the Imperial soldiers who had already arrived.
In the situation of the shooting just now, how could Major General Oplar, as a veteran of the battlefield, not see what the other party was thinking.
Especially at the beginning of the battle, Major General Oprah had already seen the flag flashing by the opponent's flag bearer through the binoculars.
The striking wolf head on that flag sent a chill in Major General Oprah's heart, because no one in the rebels knew better than him what the flag meant.
After seeing this flag, the Major General no longer had hope in Lieutenant Sean's plan, and now he was most worried about Sean and their unexplained acting according to the original plan.
If you really do that, in the face of this imperial army, not only will it be impossible to achieve the intended effect, but Sean and their team may also be eaten by the other party, after all, the difference in strength between the two teams is too big.
After analyzing the pros and cons, Major General Oprah immediately sent a communications officer to contact Sean after the two sides stopped firing. However, his speed is fast, and the opponent's speed is faster.
Straight ahead was definitely not going to work, and for the sake of insurance, Major General Oprah dispersed a company of communications troops in three directions.
However, Major General Oprah did not expect that after the soldiers left the trenches, almost at the same time, gunfire was heard from three directions, although it was not a salvo of rifles, but it was a more terrible cold gun.
Soon the gunfire stopped, but the guards of the major general brought back bad news - all four directions of the fortress had been surrounded, and all the scattered communications troops were driven back by cold guns, and even paid the price of the lives of a dozen soldiers.
"Report!"
Just when the major general had a headache about this, a familiar voice sounded at the door of the barracks.
"Terry?"
Major General Opral, who was covering his forehead with his hands, also raised his head with a puzzled look when he heard this familiar voice.
"Report!"
Probably not getting a reply from the Major General, Terry reported again.
"Come in."
Although he couldn't figure out why Terry hadn't left the camp, this time the Major General didn't hesitate any longer, stood up and straightened up his somewhat messy hairstyle, and then opened his mouth to let Terry in.
"Terry, didn't you go to Shaun's to meet them?"
"Report to Major General, I didn't have time to rush out."
"Oh, I see...... Never mind. It just so happens that you have an important task in hand. β
Major General Oprah calculated the time in his heart for a while, and also understood why Terry couldn't rush out, but now these are not important, seeing Terry, Major General suddenly had an idea in his heart.
"I think you heard the gunshots from the other three directions just now. There should be a lot of snipers on the other side, among our people, you have the best marksmanship, can you help the signal corps to break through in one direction. I'll send other soldiers to assist you by making a strong attack in a different direction. β
On the battlefield, the best anti-sniper means is a sniper, so the major general pinned his hopes for a breakthrough on Terry.
"Report Major General, there are no problems. But now there's something more important that I have to report to you first. β
Major General Oprah's plan, of course, Terry has no opinion, but Terry did not act immediately, but immediately said a shocking news.
"What! Are you sure you heard it with your own ears? β
"Yes, Major General."
"Let's go, come back to Mingguang Castle with me!"
After receiving Terry's clear answer, Major General Oprah's face also turned angry and pale, grabbed the gloves on the table, took Terry and his own guards, and strode towards Mingguang Castle.