CHAPTER XXXI
Province of Blago.
Located in the southwestern border of the Emerald Empire, the situation around Blago Province is very complicated, the northwest and west, except for the Northwest Corridor, are all directly bordered by the Elven Kingdom, the east is bordered by the Philodo Province in the south of the Empire, in addition to the Elven Kingdom, there are many small states in the southwest, and the southeast region is a very large kingdom, the Kingdom of Tunisia.
With such a complex situation, the province of Blago is the transportation hub of the entire southwest of the empire.
This is also the reason why the province of Blago must not be lost, once it is lost, the empire will no longer have power in the entire Great Southwest.
The Southwest Corridor runs through the province of Blago, the southwestern lifeline of the Empire, and the only way to move troops directly from the west to the south.
The capital of the province of Blago is the city of Blago.
It has six major cities: Ginia City, Baikal City, Lynia City, Ontario City, Elliver City, and Filson City.
These were areas under the direct control of the Empire, and were basically located in the northern part of the province of Blago.
The topography of the province of Blago is high in the west and low in the east, and it slopes from the central part to the north, east and south.
Among the provinces, there are basically four types: plateaus, mountains, hills and basins.
In particular, plateaus and mountains are the majority, accounting for almost eighty percent of the entire province.
There are many mountains in the territory, heavy mountains and mountains, stretching vertically and horizontally, and the mountains are high and the valleys are deep.
In the north of the province there is the Usman Mountain, which runs diagonally from west to northeast and is full of dangerous passes; in the south-central part of the province is the Norse Mountains, the highest main peak is nearly 2,500 meters; in the northeast there is the Anerle Mountain, which winds out from the elven kingdom and inserts into the province of Blago.
The so-called Southwest Corridor is actually a road that appears between two towering mountain ranges.
It is not as narrow as the canyon, about a thousand or two meters wide, enough for the army to march without fear of being ambushed.
Blago is also the only province in the empire that is not supported by plains. Therefore, although the province has four distinct seasons, warm spring breezes and abundant rainfall, it does not produce its own grain and relies entirely on external supplies.
The climate of the province of Blago is very suitable for human habitation, with warm and humid seasons throughout the year. The temperature changes relatively little, the winter is warm and the summer is cool, and the climate is pleasant.
The province of Blago is not only mountainous, but also has many rivers.
The Medania River, one of the two mother rivers of the Emerald Empire, originates in the Southwest.
The river in the province of Blago is located in the upper reaches of the Medania River, and there is another large river, the Blago River.
Due to the topography of the province of Blago, the rivers in the province diverge from the west and the center to the north, east and south.
The wide distribution of mountains and rivers has led to the exceptionally high forests in the province of Blago.
The forest coverage is extremely high, and nearly four layers of land in the entire province are forests.
The area of the province of Blago is not large, to be precise, it should be the smallest province in the empire, with only about 170,000 square kilometers of land.
The population is also pitiful, and the empire has no citizens here, only 600,000 free people, who basically live around the seven cities.
These freedmen were essentially Blago, native to the province of Blago and descended from the first Blago people to submit to the Empire.
The empire was not worried about their fighting power, so it sent citizens from several other southern provinces to join the army.
The Thirty-fourth and Thirty-seventh Legions were formed to take charge of the defense and security of the province of Blago.
It's just that because the citizens of the empire don't have much experience in mountain warfare, in the province of Blago, they are tied everywhere, and they obviously have strong strength, but they can only stick to the northern region.
The reason why Saga chose to serve in the province of Blago was actually because of the Blago people's natural and strong mountain combat ability.
It's a very special race, and it's a very good fit for something in Zachar's hands.
For the Empire, perhaps for various reasons, the Blago clansmen can only serve as auxiliaries in the auxiliary legions.
But for Zachar, the people of Blago were simply the best source of soldiers.
The special terrain of the province of Blago is also an excellent training ground.
Vine armor soldiers!
Isn't that what you practice?
Moreover, there is a peculiar vine in the province of Blago, which fully meets the armor refining requirements of the vine armor soldiers.
Therefore, Zachar can be said to have to come.
Although the northern part of Blago Province borders the central province of the Empire, it is a huge mountain range, and it is not realistic to climb over it.
Therefore, if Saga wants to enter the province of Blago, he can only pass through the province of Firodo in the south. The elf princess also took this path at the beginning.
The roads within the Emerald Empire are not in good condition, and it is too difficult to build a good enough road in this era without cement.
Fortunately, the animals in the Labral world are extremely strong, and almost all horses are able to travel 800 a day.
The horses that Saga and his party rode were specially bred to resist the wind, and they were extremely fast.
It took only about a month and a half for Saga and his party to rush from the Emerald Capital to the border of Blago Province.
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Adamst Hill.
Between the rugged valleys, there are flowing water mountain springs, gurgling out.
"Click!"
The sound of horses' hooves resounded in the mountains of the province of Blago.
Sachar and his party appeared in the valley.
It was a squad of 100 men, all riding in blue and white Pegasi, dressed in light armor, with a saber and a few pots of arrows hanging from the Pegasus on its right side, and a powerful bow on its left.
This team was sent to Sagar by Zachar's grandfather, and all of them came from the Twelfth Legion of the Empire, and they were called "Imperial Wind".
Zachar also sat on his horse and looked up slightly.
I saw a lush, flourishing forest scene, there are cliffs abruptly coming out, the sound of insects, birds and beasts, endlessly.
"It's getting late, we're going to pick things up, we're going to get to Blago before the sun goes down. ”
Sagar said in a loud voice to the left and right.
"Yes. All the soldiers shouted in unison.
At the sound of the order, the speed of the entire team immediately increased.
Fortunately, the governor of the province of Blago had the foresight to send people to repair all the valley roads to be walked.
Even if the cavalry runs on it, it is still barely possible, and it is still a heavenly horse, and the speed is still very good.
Sagar and his party hurried all the way, only giving the Wind Pegasus a break halfway through, and finally arrived at Blago City before the sun set.
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