In Lancelot's tent.

Zheng Ming slapped the case with an impatient face, interrupting the meaningless ruffle and delay.

"Enough. I think you're just afraid of fighting, and you just want to take advantage of the bargain but don't want to lose. You can't hold the borders of the kingdom on your own. Lancelot will give me 2,000 cavalry guards, and when you arrive with this group of lords all the way, I will end the battlefield and greet you. ”

"Ming, what you said makes sense. Our trip was indeed too slow......"

Before Lancelot could agree, the lords and several court mages from all over the country protested.

"Lancelot, you want to give him military powers? Have you forgotten the old king's will? Never give territory, military power, no interference in government affairs! I want you to retract your previous dangerous thoughts. Otherwise, our court mage group will be the first to refuse. ”

"That's right. You see what kind of attitude he has. We responded to the king's call and brought our servants to help, but he said that he was picking up cheap. The Knights of the Guards are all equipped with dragon-blooded horses, can the infantry we bring still outrun those beasts? ”

"Lancelot, listen to my uncle's advice. You can't afford it. Even if the king favors him and does not blame him, the nobles will be hostile to you for it. ”

The discord between Zheng Ming and the aristocratic group was already well known, so no one felt that the remarks made by the Eagle family were too explicit, but they all agreed.

Zheng Ming saw that these aristocratic groups that were in a group and the court mages who were independent of all the systems, as expected, jumped out to oppose them one after another, without the slightest surprise. He secretly exchanged glances with Lancelot for a moment, then took a deep breath, his emotions brewing secretly.

Seeing that with the support of a large number of people, everyone's voices became more and more firm, and the words that came out of their mouths gradually became more and more unpleasant. Zheng Ming, who was brewing a good mood, stomped on the ground fiercely.

"Boom."

With the blessing of his powerful body and energy, the ground was trampled out of a deep hole by Zheng Ming. The scattered dust and roaring sound were like a basin of cold water, extinguishing the boiling emotions in the tent.

Zheng Ming, whose face was gloomy, swept his sharp gaze towards everyone present. Whoever it was looked away from him under his palpitating sense of oppression.

"I know what you're thinking. Join forces to exclude me, even if you dare to confront me? Someone did it seven years ago. He is now crippled, enjoying an idyllic life in his family's domain. And I'm still the Shadow of the Throne as always. ”

Under Zheng Ming's straightforward and indifferent tone, the faces of everyone present changed wildly. Some were flushed with anger, while others were turned white. They all remembered the night that made all the nobles realize Zheng Ming's danger and decided to unite.

In that bloody night, the shadow of the throne finally bared its fangs. Relying on the privileges granted by the two kings, he openly killed in the army. Not only did he ruthlessly annihilate the soldiers who stood in his way, but he even crippled the nobles who took the lead in provoking him and sent them back to their family domains.

He then led his army to victory in the war, but under the pressure of all the nobles, King Arthur was forced to put Zheng Ming, who had returned triumphantly, under house arrest for several months, and finally pardoned him in the name of merit and demerit. Since then, the beams of both sides have been concluded.

"Shadow of the Throne, we really can't compete with your personal force. But unless you kill all of our court mages, you don't want to do whatever you want. ”

Seeing that several mages stood up and walked in front of Zheng Ming, they looked like they were about to have a conflict. Lancelot hurriedly stopped them and started a round.

"That's it. Ladies and gentlemen, I believe that Naruto did not mean that, so please sit back in your seats. ”

"Ming, you also put away your temper."

Zheng Ming, whose original purpose was not to cause a fight and mutiny, saw Lancelot give him a step down, and after snorting coldly, he restrained his breath.

"Hmph. It's really sad that the border of the kingdom should be guarded by a bunch of wine bags and rice bags. By the time you arrive, the civilians will be slaughtered by the Dorn. In that case, I'll leave the team and go to support myself. With me on board, I guess you'll be able to win over the time you spend at the women and the wine table along the way. ”

Naruto's words were unpleasant. But it's true. At the speed at which we are traveling, it may be too late to arrive. However, the fact that the infantry marches slower than the cavalry cannot be changed. With the old king's will, I really don't dare to give Naruto the right to the army without authorization. So, a compromise. I asked Seon, one of the commanders of the Guards, to lead five hundred cavalry of the Guards, and let him go with him. ”

Seeing that Lancelot had come up with such a compromise after thinking about it, the people around him protested one after another. Especially the nominal uncle of Lancelot, the middle-aged bald viscount of the Eagle family, was even more impassioned.

"Alright. It was my decision. What would Ming think if Ming went to the aid alone, because we didn't have support and eventually died, reached the king's ears? With the special relationship between the king and Ming, the king will surely be angry. Who can appease the king's anger? Who can take responsibility? You? You? Or are you? My uncle? ”

Lancelot's series of rhetorical questions left everyone present speechless. Thinking of the horror of the king's anger on the battlefield, they shut their mouths and acquiesced to Lancelot's decision.

"Alright. Now that the conclusion has been reached. Let's just disperse. Go back early to appease your men, and don't start a fight because of what happened outside before. ”

"Oh, yes. Naruto, you stay. I'll consult with you about the Guards cavalry who will go with you. ”

In this way, everyone got up and said goodbye and left, and only Lancelot and Zheng Ming were left in the camp.

Saying goodbye to the Viscount of the Eagle Family, who wanted to be kept almost to the end, Lancelot breathed a sigh of relief and shook his right shoulder, which was a little numb. He got up and moved his muscles and bones casually, and when he was thinking about how to speak, Zheng Ming, who had been closing his eyes and recuperating, was the first to ask.

"Five hundred cavalry guardsmen. That's what you're here for? ”

Zheng Ming's question made Lancelot stunned slightly, and he smiled after quickly sorting out his thoughts.

"It was originally a thousand. You're still so greedy that you even open your mouth to ask for two thousand. You must know that with these forces alone, most of the lord armies that came to support can be annihilated in the right terrain. How could they possibly agree. ”

"How could I lead an army against them? This is tantamount to a civil war. And if I really want to deal with them, I don't need to start a war at all, and I can quietly end their lives anytime, anywhere. ”

"But they don't think so. You killed them all. You told me the story of the Snake Shadow. ”

"And they're always against me? Crowd me out at every turn? ”

"That's where their stupidity comes in. If you stay in the ruling class for a long time, even if you are afraid of breaking the rules, they will still deal with you for their own benefit. They try their best to keep you out of the rules, but they still want you to follow their set of rules. Lamentable. ”

"Don't pretend to be deep. Go ahead? Why do you want to play this play? If you just want to get to where you are, there are many ways, right? ”

Hearing Zheng Ming's question, Lancelot smiled bitterly and spread his hands.

"I can't help it. I have to play the role of a good guy and not lose my military heart. As you know, we support the Tulip family, where there are either family elders or heirs. At that time, if I lose these military hearts again, my right to speak as a commander will really become dispensable. ”

Speaking of this, Lancelot stopped complaining and said to the thoughtful Zheng Ming, "Okay." Don't talk about these bad things. Let's go pick up troops. ”

After saying that, Lancelotra got up and Zheng Ming walked towards the camp where the guards cavalry were located.

…………

Unlike the private armies of other lords, the camps for cavalry were independent and camped at the edge of the main camp.

At this time, the energetic and energetic young men were doing their own things in the camp. There are those who groom their horses, those who chase and fight, those who compete, those who wrestle, and of course, those who are punished for lining up to wield swords and bayonet guns.

When Zheng Ming and Lancelot arrived here, they saw the vibrant scene in front of them.

"That's a soldier."

Looking at the scene in front of him, and thinking of the drunken, gambling, brawling, and noisy soldiers of various families in the camp, Lancelot sighed from the bottom of his heart.

Their arrival was soon discovered by the Guardsmen, who rushed to greet them with a message from them.

"One-eyed, look at you, like a wild boar wallowing in the mud. Dare to greet the two adults like this? ”

Under the rough voice of a commander, the surrounding soldiers burst into laughter.

"Fart. Lao Tzu is training his little cubs. On the contrary, it's you, who looks like a dog, and you want to have a tryst, right? ”

……

Zheng Ming did not stop the bickering between the two commanders, both of whom were colleagues in the counterinsurgency war, and pinching each other as soon as they met was just a way for them to communicate.

In this way, Zheng Ming and the others listened to the bickering of the two commanders with a smile, and walked to the high platform in the center of the camp amid the endless laughter of the soldiers around them.

"Are you coming or am I coming?"

Hearing Lancelot's whispered inquiry, Zheng Ming smiled slightly and then of course stepped out.

"Ladies and gentlemen of the Guards Cavalry Regiment. I believe that I and the person behind me don't need to be introduced, and you should know it very well. Recruits who don't know us can ask the veterans afterwards. Let me tell you briefly what we are here for. I hope no one will interrupt me. ”

Speaking of this, Zheng Ming raised his right hand and made a five-five gesture.

"Five hundred! I need to pick out five hundred men and follow me out of the ranks to the front. The commander has been chosen, and it is Seon. It will be comfortable to follow a large group and it will be safe in the near future. After all, you know them! A bunch of henchworms who only know how to follow behind their butts. As for the 500 people who came with me, we will be in a hurry along the way, and I will only give you a short time to rest and eat on the basis of maintaining your combat strength. You have to follow me to support the front line and fight in battle. Some of you will die, that's for sure. But you will get merit, wealth, and the opportunity to be promoted quickly. That's what I can guarantee. ”

Speaking of this, Zheng Ming glanced at the disciplined soldiers below, staring at his soldiers intently, and nodded with satisfaction. He raised his voice and shouted to the below: "My purpose this time is to lead five hundred men to rescue the besieged Castle of Cerso. Now I need five hundred cavalry.

Tell me, which of you wants to follow me?

Tell me, which of you is eager to win! ”

"Me!"

"I'll come."

"I'll go."

……

Zheng Ming's words fell, and the shout of the sky sounded. The roars full of energy and confidence gathered together and spread far away. Woke up the people in the camp next to them, drunk and collapsed in the tent.

People stopped gambling, stopped fighting, walked out of the tent and looked at the camp that was bustling with excitement and shouting, and did not know what was happening. Only the lords and nobles who had experienced the deliberations before looked at the direction from which the voice came, and a look of jealousy flashed in their eyes.