Chapter Forty-Nine: From the East. . .
Luther nodded and smiled: "It seems that the Duke still understands something, and I came this time to hope that the Duke can talk to Her Excellency Sister Victoria." Archbishop Wesley wanted to recommend Sister Victoria for the next saint. ”
Alan was stunned when he heard this. The Holy Lady of the Holy See is a very honorable title, second only to His Majesty the Pope in status. But there are also two types of saints, one is for those who are pious, who have suffered but still believe in the Light, and who give encouragement to all people to believe. Such people are usually accepted by the Church, and although they are canonized, they are actually living the rest of their lives in monasteries.
The second type is a position specially cultivated by the Church, which is jointly appointed by the Pope and the twelve archbishops through elections. Just like Sister Catherine today, she was elected a saint ten years ago. For such saints, they generally serve as ambassadors for the church and help the church spread the gospel.
"What's the use of you looking for me about this? Miss Victoria's will is the key, isn't it?" Alan hadn't figured out the church's intentions yet, so he didn't dare to follow Luther's words.
Luther smiled and said, "I heard that Lord Duke and Sister Victoria are good friends, so I think Lord Duke's words should still have some effect."
Without waiting for Alan to refuse, Luther continued: "Actually, Sister Victoria really succeeded in becoming a saint, which is also a lot of benefits for the Duke. First of all, you and Sister Victoria are good friends, so it means that your relationship with the church will be closer, and we can also increase mutual trust and avoid some friction, right?"
Looking at Luther with a smile on his face, Alan finally did not refuse directly. Luther was right when he said that although Allen's relationship with the church was carried out twice, the process was by no means pleasant, and there were even mutual grievances. If Victoria really became a saint, then having her, a person who is familiar with both sides, would at least have an extra layer of protection.
Luther soon left, and Alan was a little tempted by Luther's words, but the final outcome depended on Victoria's decision. And Eren has a lot to deal with, so everything will have to wait until he returns to Esis.
"Leo, what's the current situation in the city?" Leonardo's defense has been in charge of the defense of Ammuxi City these days, and Allen's loyalty to Leonardo naturally does not need to be worried. He was still worried about the aristocratic attitude of the city.
"Back to the Duke, everything in the city has been calm for the past two days." Leonardo replied respectfully.
Hearing this, Alan asked in surprise, "Don't those nobles have small movements?"
"Lord Duke, please rest assured, I have been closely observing in the past few days, although there have been several small-scale gatherings of nobles in the city, there is no trace of action."
Alan Mo rubbed his chin, and the nobles seemed to be really suppressed by his thunderous methods, but it didn't last long after all. The nobles all had their eyes on Alan and Gloria, and the king was placed under house arrest. Everyone wants to be a hero of King Naqin, so there must be someone who is willing to fight. Now they're just waiting for someone to shoot first.
Thinking of this, Alan felt more and more urgency, and said, "Have An Muxi's warehouses been counted and sorted out?" Armory, have you been to the military camp in the south of the city?"
Hearing Allen's question, Leonardo immediately reported: "The Duke has been there, and we have found a total of 150,000 gold coins from the treasury, as well as six sets of knights' full body armor, 10,000 sets of infantry full body armor, and countless ammunition such as bows, arrows, crossbows, and arrows. There is enough food and grass to last us for a whole year. ”
"So much?" Alan raised his eyebrows in surprise, and then sighed regretfully: "It's a pity that you can't even copy the royal family's treasury, it's a pity."
"In that case, let's prepare quickly, and when Essis's reinforcements arrive, we will retreat immediately!"
"Yes! Lord Duke!"
Alan watched Leonardo leave the manor and couldn't help but clap his hands fiercely. With this batch of resources, then there is no need to worry about the logistics of your own army. Hmph, isn't the Rollin Kingdom arrogant? Wait and see whose means are tough!
"You're doing the robber's job again?" A languid, magnetic voice appeared behind Allen.
Alan didn't look back, the knight's sword in his waist was automatically unsheathed, and with a flick of his right hand, it shot quickly in the direction where the sound came.
Click! The knight's sword slashed open a round mahogany table, and the scattered energy caused sawdust to fly. LeBlanc dodged the flying slash of the knight's sword and looked at Alan in disbelief.
At this time, Alan slowly turned around, looked at LeBlanc and said, "Next time you come in without knocking on the door, it won't be so easy to dodge."
LeBlanc asked with a look of uncertainty on his face, "How did your strength become so strong?" What's going on with you these days?"
Alan shrugged his shoulders and said casually, "It's just that I got back something that was lost before." Anyway, why are you here, didn't I let you stay in Tulga to help Guy?"
Seeing that Alan was reluctant to elaborate, LeBlanc didn't ask, resumed his usual casualness, found a good chair, sat down elegantly and said, "You made such a big noise here, can I not come and take a look?" What the hell do you think, how did you end up with the royal family?"
Instead of answering LeBlanc's series of questions, Alan asked, "Has the news gotten out?" Is there any reaction from the outside world?"
LeBlanc looked at Allen, who had an indifferent face, and frowned, "Haven't you realized the danger yet?" Even the Lawrence family is dissatisfied with your actions this time, let alone the Nabashir and Manuel families. There are also the nobles of the kingdom who think that you killed the king and murdered Charles II. They all sent messages to denounce you, and you can still sit still?"
To LeBlanc's surprise, Alan didn't panic at all, as if he knew everything by heart.
"The nobles don't care, they just shout. The only ones who can oppose me are the three dukes. However, Duke Lawrence is an old fox, and he will never be the first to move until he sees the benefits. And the two dukes of the south, not to mention coming to me to make trouble, they themselves may be too busy to take care of themselves. Count the days, if that man wants to flee back to Paris, it will be here. ”
"Who?" LeBlanc asked, "Who else can threaten Ambrosi?"
"There are a lot of things that can threaten An Muxi, since he and Moslian were both defeated, An Muxi is weak, and anyone can take two bites at this time." Speaking of this, Alan sighed and sighed: "So, what kind of war is there between the two great powers?" Now it's a benefit to the speculators. ”
"Anyway, since you're okay, then I'll go back." LeBlanc listened to Allen talking in circles, felt a pang of distraction, and turned to leave. But he was immediately called down by Allen. "You wait first, it's just when you're here, and I want to ask you something."
"How is the army of the Kingdom of Lorraine? Is that idiot George VI still in Tulga?"
LeBlanc glanced at Alan and said, "The army of the Rollin Kingdom has retreated to Fort Collin, and it seems that they are not planning to attack this winter."
Alan nodded, the retreat of the Rollin Kingdom was also predictable, and it was definitely a big loss of morale when it was hit head-on in the first battle. And now that the opportunity for a sneak attack has been lost, it is better to regroup the troops and move forward step by step.
"There's something I need you to do for me."
"What's the matter?"
"There is a nobleman named Alfred in the Kingdom of Danone, you help me find him."
LeBlanc asked suspiciously, "Danone Kingdom?" You also have a relationship with the Kingdom of Danone?"
Alan waved his hand and said, "You don't have to worry about the affairs of the nobles, and you can't take care of it." You can find him. ”
Just when Eren was planning to evacuate as soon as possible and get out of this land of right and wrong, an army of 1,500 people officially arrived in Ammuxi City under the banner of the Farao family.
A young man in ornate armor rode to the city and took off his helmet. Same black hair as Alan, but brown eyes. The young man looked at Ammuxi City for a moment, and then pouted and said, "This Ammuxi City is not very good, it is not as prosperous as my Devala City."
It was a burly man driving beside the young man and said, "Lord Baron Faisal, let's hurry into the city." My soldiers have been very tired from the rapid march these days. ”
The young man known as Faisal nodded, and with a wave of his horsewhip, he went straight into the city of Ammusi. The burly man behind him shook his head, but he knew that he was not qualified to stop Faisal, so he had no choice but to follow.
Since the guards of Ammuxi City were handed over to Leonardo, Leonardo's policy of loosening the outside and tightening the interior was quickly implemented, and a large number of Allen's soldiers were stationed in the original city guard. So Faisal's actions might work elsewhere, because he was a nobleman and had some immunity. But the city of Ammusi, which is under the control of Allen, cannot tolerate him.
Faisal had not yet gone a hundred meters before he was stopped by a group of guards. One of the leading guards was well-dressed in chain mail and wielding a knight's sword, neatly dressed, with a blood-red cloak swaying in the wind behind him. It was in stark contrast to the six poorly equipped city guards behind him.
Faisal pulled the reins and stopped in front of the squad leader. He asked in a loud voice, "Who dare you stand in the way of the nobles?"
The squad leader replied without fear, "Constantine, the squad leader of the city guard in the city of Lower Ammusi. There are rules in the city of Ammuxi that it is not allowed to ride horses in the city, and you are asked to slow down, otherwise you have the right to detain your horse. ”
When the surrounding citizens saw that the people of the city guard had just blocked the way of the noble lord, they couldn't help but look like they were watching the play and began to watch. You must know that I have never heard of the city guard station being able to stop the nobles.
Moreover, Constantine's bright red cloak was known to be a characteristic of the Duke of Ouranos, and the citizens had heard a lot about the deeds of this duke. Not long ago, in the national war between Ammuchy and Moslian, it was rumored that the duke had turned the tide and saved His Majesty Charles II. Later, it was called the Sword of Ambush. Therefore, everyone has long been very curious about Duke Ouranos, and now they finally have the opportunity to see what the soldiers under the command of this duke are like.
Faisal looked at Constantine, a small soldier of the guard, who dared to yell at him, and immediately felt that his noble dignity had been offended, he had never suffered such an insult in the kingdom of Danone. However, just as Faisal was about to draw the knight's sword at his waist, a hand grabbed him from behind.
Faisal turned his head and said dissatisfiedly: "Arafat, what are you pulling me to do." This man dared to offend the dignity of the nobility and deserved to be punished. ”
Arafat, the burly man who followed Faisal, whispered, "Your Excellency, after all, we are in Ammushi now, so it is better not to cause more trouble."
Faisal frowned, and then said indifferently: "Arafat, when I came, I already knew that Miss Gloria had officially regent the Ammushi Kingdom, so there is no need to worry about this matter at all." After speaking, Faisal turned his head, looked at this guy who dared to hinder himself, and said sharply: "If I don't teach you a lesson today, you won't know that the nobility of the nobility is low, and you can't touch it!"
The whip in his hand was raised high, and then fell rapidly. The whip swept through the air, bringing with it the sound of the wind.
Constantine didn't expect Faisal to dare to resist, and the nobles of Ammushi City have put away their tails in the past few days, for fear of being caught by Allen, so Constantine has never encountered resistance. This stunned look was too late to escape the whip drawn by Faisal.
With a snap, the whip slammed into Constantine's chest. Thanks to the chainmail, the whip didn't bring blood, but Constantine felt a burning pain in his chest and knew that it had definitely left a deep whip mark.
The surrounding citizens exclaimed in surprise, but Faisal looked around, and the citizens took a few steps back under Faisal's gaze, as if they were afraid that Faisal would anger them.
Constantine had never suffered such humiliation, and he must know that one of the things in Allen's army was strict military discipline, and it was absolutely forbidden for superiors to beat and scold subordinates for no reason. And the performance of Allen's army is also notoriously elite in Ambushi, so no nobleman dares to show off his might in front of Allen's army.
Constantine was furious at once, his originally young and fair face suddenly turned red, and his brows furrowed. The knight's sword at his waist was pulled out by him.
However, instead of fighting back immediately, he told those behind him to quickly seek reinforcements. Although Constantine was now furious, he had not lost his clear head. He knew that he would never win against the aristocracy, because the dignity of the aristocracy represented an interest group. No matter how much Alan tried to protect his soldiers, he couldn't offend all the nobles for a small soldier.
And now he has two options. One is not to confront Faisal and slip away by himself. However, in this way, not only Constantine will lose face, but even the entire Essis commando will be disgraced as a result. Collective honor is a part of Allen's military education that Allen attaches great importance to, so every Allen soldier must be responsible for his own troops.
And the second way is to hand over the matter to the superiors before the matter is too big, and let Leonardo or Allen come forward. In this way, first, Constantine believed that Alan or Leonardo would definitely favor him, and secondly, he could get out of this unequal situation. After all, confronting a nobleman as a commoner is the original sin in this era.
Leonardo's support came quickly, and he originally knew that there was a group of soldiers and horses outside the city, so he always kept an eye on the other party's movements. So when Constantine sent someone to report, he dared to go to the scene as soon as possible.
Faisal looked at Leonardo, who had arrived in a hurry, and sneered disdainfully. I have a little more contempt for An Muxi in my heart, don't people in this country know what aristocracy is? Looks like I'll have to teach them well. (To be continued.) )