Under the leadership and instigation of Rodelni, a group of Portuguese who had been shrouded in the dream of making a fortune came to the station of Zhao Hongyu's army under Shiliang City.

When these cannon fodder came, they were very grandly entertained by Zhao Hongyu.

After all, such a 'cheap' cannon fodder is still very important to Zhao Hongyu.

And for Zhao Hongyu's grandeur, it also made the Portuguese feel flattered. You must know that the mercenaries in Europe have never been treated like this, and at the same time, these Portuguese feel that they have a great impression of this big benefactor of the Song Empire.

For these Portuguese, Zhao Hongyu did not take them too lightly.

Because although these guys take their own money, they are also fighting with their lives.

Therefore, in order to be able to better let them work for themselves, Zhao Hongyu must of course be more generous.

As soon as the Portuguese arrived, Zhao Hongyu asked his subordinates to prepare wine and meat and entertain them.

This is quite grateful to the Portuguese who have never had enough to eat since they came to the East because of economic problems.

Especially the food that Zhao Hongyu entertained them, it was quite good.

Sauerkraut stewed with fatty meat, the meat slices are absolutely thick without the slightest hint of fraud, which makes these Portuguese people enjoy eating it.

Fresh bread, mashed potatoes and greens and sausages, which are rare in winter, make these Portuguese people happy.

They couldn't imagine that this kind of food was actually eaten by the Song Imperial Army, which made them feel that the food they had eaten in Europe before was simply a bunch of stinky shit.

How the hell is this rich, even the army eats such food, it seems that the Song Empire is rich is true.

At the same time, it also made these Portuguese completely relieved, because they felt that since the Song Empire even had such a rich meal in the army. I don't regret the arrears of their salaries.

It can be said that the rich and handsome behavior of the Song Empire at this moment completely shocked these turtle dicks from Europe and made them feel amazed.

Even at this moment, many Portuguese secretly thought that it would be great if they could also become the people of the Song Empire. Or that they can join the Imperial Army, which is also quite good.

Especially when they heard that the salary of the Imperial Army every month was twelve dragon oceans, it was simply envious.

This kind of salary is definitely very good in Europe.

Moreover. This is only a month's salary for ordinary soldiers in the Song Empire, and if they are officers, they will get even more.

Therefore, for the Song Empire, these Portuguese are really envious to death.

Think of the Swiss mercenaries in Europe, who can eat and live wherever they are employed, but what they eat and what they live in.

Hmph, I ate moldy bread, drank soup with water, and lived in a tent made of rags. And from time to time, they will be owed military pay by their employers. This is comparable to the Song Empire...... No, it's simply impossible to compare.

With such a contrast, these Portuguese mercenaries brought by Roderni suddenly felt that Baron Roderni was leading them. This time, I did find a broad road for them, and hugged a thick golden thigh.

Today's Portuguese people almost don't collectively shout 'local tyrants, let's be friends.'" We can pick up soap' came the way.

However, from their eyes, Zhao Hongyu can still feel this meaning.

"Your Highness. When will we attack? ”

Rodelni was bent on conquering Shira Castle as soon as possible, and then he could get his share of the wealth. Then you can pay the salary you owe to your subordinates, and at the same time, you can re-inflate your shriveled purse.

Therefore, he didn't have the heart to eat now, but came to Zhao Hongyu's side and asked to see when he could launch an attack.

For Rodrinyi, of course, the sooner he attacked, the better, so that he could get his share of the fortune as soon as possible.

It's a pity that Zhao Hongyu doesn't want to attack recklessly like this, although there are cannon fodder like Rodelni who are willing to charge.

Yes, Rodelny They are mercenaries who take money to fight, and it can be said that how many or all of them died in battle has nothing to do with Zhao Hongyu.

But since this is the case, Zhao Hongyu is not willing to let these cannon fodder sacrifice meaninglessly.

After all, the war on the Kyushu side cannot end immediately, and God knows if there will be trouble like Shiliang Castle in the future.

Therefore, it is most important to minimize casualties.

At the same time, it is also very important to ensure that Roderni and these cannon fodder can always be used by themselves.

"Wait a little longer, I need to find a safe way to attack. After all, Shira Castle is not an easy castle to conquer, and I think you should know that. If we attack recklessly, we will lose a lot to your people. ”

Zhao Hongyu looked at Rodelni and said to him with a look of 'I'm for your good'.

After listening to Zhao Hongyu's words, Rodelni was stunned.

He couldn't have imagined that this crown prince of the Song Empire would still think about them at this time. This was very different from the aristocratic lords of the European mercenary soldiers, and it was simply unbelievable to Rodernny.

You must know that the nobles and lords on the European side usually hire those mercenaries to fight, so they don't care about the life and death of the soldiers.

In the eyes of those old men, they paid for it, so sending them to death was a matter for mercenaries.

Anyway, no matter what difficulties or dangers are encountered, then the mercenaries will come forward.

There is really no one like this crown prince of the Song Empire, who thinks about reducing casualties for them.

This can't help but make Baron Roderny have a lot more favorability towards Zhao Hongyu.

Originally, in Rodernhi's heart, he had prepared for the worst.

That is, after they arrived at Shira Castle, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince of the Americas would definitely give the order to attack immediately, and needless to say, it would definitely be them, the Portuguese mercenaries, who took the lead.

The reason is simple, Europe is like this.

But what he didn't expect was that. His Highness's reaction was not at all what he expected.

It is no wonder that those who have been in the Song Empire in the Americas for a long time will say that in fact, the environment of the Song Empire is much better than that of Europe, and so many Europeans have to immigrate to the Americas.

Even if those people have no identity, they will be hacked in the Song Empire in the Americas, and they are not willing to continue to stay in Europe.

Because although the laws of the Song Empire in the Americas seem to be harsh, the living environment is indeed very favorable, especially the people are very friendly to each other, and everyone will consider others.

This is something that Europe does not have in the context of selfishness.

"Your Highness, we are mercenaries, since we have taken your money, it is normal for us to fight with our lives."

Rodelny said something very contrary to his will.

After hearing this, Zhao Hongyu shook his head and smiled, and said, "It's all one life." I had to think about it. Even if you are mercenaries, I have to think about you, I am not one of those aristocratic lords in Europe, and I don't take human life seriously. I want you to make some money so that you can come home alive and see your wives and children. ”

After Zhao Hongyu said this, he was actually disgusting.

But the effect is still good.

Rodderny was so emotional.

This crown prince of the Song Empire in the Americas is really a heaven and a earth compared to those European nobles.

Look at people, how kind and pleasant they are, and there is no arrogance at all.

Where are the aristocratic lords of Europe. One by one, the nostrils are facing the sky, and the pride is gone.

Although Rodelny himself was a nobleman and held the title of baron, he was a shabby.

So, he felt it the most.

"You are truly a merciful Highness."

Ultimately. Roderni said to Zhao Hongyu very sincerely.

For receiving Rodernny's sincere appreciation, Zhao Hongyu didn't care at all.

In fact, he is just thinking about the long term.

If the Kyushu War could end after the capture of Shira Castle, he would not care about the lives of these mercenaries.

That's why he's thinking about it now. That's when he feared that he would run into these troubles at some point in the future. So keep these cannon fodder, then they will be able to come in handy.

After all. With these cannon fodder on top, your army can avoid threats as much as possible, right?

The lives of the Chinese soldiers of the Song Empire were very precious.

It's just that these words and these thoughts, Zhao Hongyu can't say them to Rodernny.

"If you look closely at the castle opposite, don't you realize that if we attack recklessly, we will pay a heavy price for it."

Zhao Hongyu raised his hand and pointed to Shiliang City in front of him, and said to Rodelni.

Looking in the direction of Zhao Hongyu's finger, Rodernie suddenly gasped.

To be honest, he hadn't carefully observed Shiliang City, so he hadn't cared about it.

But under Zhao Hongyu's reminder, this time Roderni had to make him feel a little numb after taking a good look at their target this time.

The winding narrow inner castle paths, the high city walls, and the nine passes, as well as the overall structure of Shira Castle, are enough to make people see at a glance that this is a castle that is easy to defend and difficult to attack.

Oh my God, this city is really hard to manage.

No wonder His Highness is so cautious.

If we attack now, it is estimated that more than half of my men will be lost in a single charge.

Thinking of this, Roderni couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat. (To be continued......)