Chapter 519: For the People
The assault on Hammer City came without warning, and the townspeople looked with some horror at the army that was keeping the law and order in the streets. Pen | fun | pavilion www. biquge。 info
Most people didn't figure out what was going on, and they hid at home and cowered and didn't dare to go out, saying that the battle was not over.
Where did this army come from? Could it be that His Highness Leo and His Highness Leighton fought back? Many people were still a little excited when they mentioned this.
Because the province of Tiebi originally belonged to the camp of the eldest prince Leo, but later the governor Kamal was bribed by Lega to defect.
But those with a little insight pointed to the family crests on the armor of the soldiers on the streets, and the battle flags fluttering on the castle towers, saying that these rose families and the Far East.
"What? You said that it was the Rose Army and the Far Eastern Army that entered the city? What are you kidding, wasn't the Rose Army suppressed some time ago?"
"That's just a lie made up by the empire in order to save face, it has been spread all over the royal capital, and it was the Imperial Central Army that was defeated!"
"But wasn't that a month ago, and how did the Rose Army end up here? I haven't heard of them heading north. ”
"Who knows, but I just heard the old man say that they may have come over the Taron Mountains, and I don't know if it's real or not. ”
"What? Taron Mountains? In such cold weather, isn't it covered in snow? How can anyone do such a thing?"
When the inhabitants of Hammer City learned of this speculation, they all looked incredulous, knowing that the Tarun Mountains are a natural barrier.
No one in history has ever crossed that vast mountain range and made a surprise attack on the heart of the Empire, but now there are real armies in front of them.
They couldn't help but believe it, the battle flag of the Rose Army and the snake battle flag of the Far Eastern Army fluttered in the wind and snow, and the golden lion flag fell to the ground and was trampled by the soldiers.
Everything was a sign of something to come, and soldiers began to transport large quantities of gold and silver treasure to the squares of the city.
"Although Hammer City has been inexplicably captured now, how can I feel like I'm gloating? ”
"Hmph, I'm usually squeezed by Kamal enough, collecting taxes endlessly, I can't even live my life, what a vampire!"
"Actually, I welcome the Rose Army and the Far East Army to take down Hammer City, but this is the heart of the Empire, can they hold it?"
"It's absolutely impossible to hold such a small number of troops, right? Alas, it's just a flash in the pan after all, but what are those soldiers doing?"
The residents were puzzled by the soldiers' movements through their windows, and most were not optimistic that they would be able to hold the city.
Although the empire experienced civil wars and major setbacks in its expedition to the south, the emaciated camel was still bigger than a horse, let alone a lion?
Not to mention the elite legions in the royal capital, even the local armies from all over the Tiebi Province can gather seven or eight legions.
These armies alone are enough for these surprise attacks of Rose and the Far Eastern coalition to drink a pot, and it is now winter, and the supplies are seriously insufficient.
A series of conditions determined that they could not defend the city, and it was not surprising that the inhabitants did not happily greet them.
"Jerry, don't stay at home, go to the square to get the money, the Duke is going to send the money, hurry, it's too late to go!"
Just as the townspeople were waiting, there was a knock on the door of a soldier, an ordinary soldier of the city guard, with a high expression.
"Ralph, what stupid thing are you talking about? What duke? Where did you get the duke? Get the money? You haven't woken up from a dream, have you this good thing?"
The soldier's petty and nemesis, Jerry, who was an apprentice in a leather shop, scoffed at his words and didn't believe him, wasn't it a joke about him?
"It's Lord Lin Ye, Duke of the Far East! He personally led the army to our Iron Hammer City! I'm not kidding you, it's true, Lord Duke has raided Governor Kamal's house, and he wants to return all the wealth looted by Governor Kamal to us, haha, Governor Kamal was not happy at first, but after the knife was put on his neck, he was immediately scared to pee his pants, haha, I saw it with my own eyes, hurry up, hurry up!"
After the young soldier named Ralph told his best friend again, he hurried away to inform the next place, leaving Jerry alone in a mess.
"Duke of the Far East, that very famous Lord Lin Ye, he actually came to Iron Hammer City himself, but is this a little too sudden?"
"Forget it, I've been fortunate enough under Kamal's governance anyway, let's die, just try your luck, well, that's it. ”
Jerry scratched his head and thought for a moment, then immediately went out and walked in the direction of the square, at first he was still a little uncertain, but the soldier did not react.
This made him feel a little relieved, and he thought that he would be directly arrested by these soldiers and taken to be a soldier when he went out, but even if he was arrested to be a soldier.
That's better than being squeezed by Kamal, right?, Jerry sped up with that in mind, and more and more young people walked out.
In the square, several large boxes were piled up, and the political officer, who had just been released from prison, wore a pair of reading glasses.
It was brought to him by his student from the Dermok Federation in the South, with a thick roster in his hand.
"Mr. Saitan, this is up to you, please be sure to distribute these belongings to the inhabitants of the city, Kamal is already in prison, the citizens of Hammer City will judge him for his crimes, and you will take over as the lord of the city until the Imperial army descends on the city. ”
Lin Ye handed over the seal letter in the Governor's Palace to the Governor Saitan, which was equivalent to handing over the entire Hammer City to him, leaving the latter a little confused.
"Lord Duke, as a local official of the Iron Wall Province, I should have maintained a neutral attitude and should not have admonished you about the war between you and the Empire, but shouldn't it be the best choice for you to take the soldiers here?
Saitan looked at the young man in surprise, he really couldn't understand his thoughts, no matter who did things had a purpose.
Just like Kamal's purpose is particularly strong, that is, to collect as much money as possible, he is interested in gold and silver treasures.
But the young man made a surprise attack into the city, and then he left with some treasure without defending it or taking with him a single soldier.
Could it be that this famous duke was also a man who saw money, but if that was the case, why did he divide the law and property?
At first glance, it seems that Duke Ben is indeed working in vain, without any benefit, but Lord Saitan, freedom is priceless!"
Lin Ye looked at the citizens who were gradually gathered in the square, looking surprised, and smiled softly.
This is just the beginning, and the total collapse of the empire will begin!