"The barbarians of the Snow Tribe are not as vulnerable as we previously thought, they advance and retreat in moderation, and can organize powerful counterattacks even when retreating. Shanny, the head maid, was holding Earl Pike's report, reading it word for word.

After listening to the last sentence of the report, Empress Gladys said thoughtfully: "According to Count Pike, they initially routed the vanguard infantry of the barbarians with the advantage of the imperial cavalry, but then in the process of pursuing the deserters, they strayed into the forest, where they were ambushed by enemy archers, right?"

Gladys pondered for a moment and continued: "If everything in the battle had gone the way Count Pike had said, the battle would have seemed normal, but the overall feeling would be unnatural. ”

Shani put down the letter in her hand and asked suspiciously, "Forgive your subordinates, where is there anything strange about this battle?"

Gladys got up and walked to the map hanging from the tent, pointed to the forest where the archers were in ambush, and said, "You see this forest is a mile away from the plain where the battle has just begun.

If the barbarians had so many archers to support, why didn't they place them all on the plain at the beginning, so that they wouldn't have been routed in the first place!"

Shani looked at it for a while and suddenly realized her palms and exclaimed: "Her Majesty the Empress is really far-sighted, and she can actually detect the strangeness of this battle!"

Gladys smiled and replied, "Don't praise me, you don't have the talent of a courtier!"

Besides, I, the empress who hasn't experienced much war, can see these tricks, and my seasoned generals must be able to see these problems too!"

Gladys took out her charcoal pen and drew a circle at the place of the forest, looked at the forest and said: "This battle is only our first confrontation with the Snow Barbarians, it seems that our warriors are still brave and good at fighting, wait, there are still many good things waiting for them!"

On Gladys's body, she couldn't help but show the temperament of a king, and hearing Her Majesty's bold words, Shani knelt on the carpet in admiration.

At this time, in the rear convoy, Russell was stiffening and staring at the person in front of him.

The old man in front of Russell smiled and asked Russell humorously: "What's the matter, young man, you are so surprised when you see me after not seeing me for a few months!"

Russell finally came back to his senses and hurriedly said, "Viscount Haier, how can it be like you said, I was just surprised how you knew I was here?"

Viscount Haier touched his snow-white beard and said with a smile: "Didn't Her Majesty the Empress summon all the noble lords to come to the meeting a few days ago? ”

Russell hurriedly excused himself and said: "How dare you call me that, please sit down, I will find my subordinates to make tea for you!"

After that, Russell walked to Bauer's place and said something to him, and Bauer also glanced at Viscount Hale with wide eyes, nodded and immediately went to prepare tea.

Looking at the young man who had not been seen for months, Viscount Haier touched his beard and didn't know what he was thinking.

After the order was finished, Russell sat down opposite the Viscount with a smile on his face, and after sitting down, he asked, "May I ask if the Viscount has come to me for something?"

The viscount looked into Russell's eyes and slowly said his intention: "I did come to you this time for a purpose, I heard that you are now the attendant of the eldest son of the Hill family?"

I know you want to rely on his strong connections to help you find clues about your father. But this is not a good way, you are all asking for help, and it is not so easy to find out the truth. ”

Russell knew that Viscount Hale had misunderstood his relationship with Carlos, but he didn't say much and continued to listen to the Viscount's persuasion.

Viscount Hale continued: "I am now subordinate to the Earl of Boogie, on our western frontier, and I may advise him to recommend you to join his army, and the Earl's escort will be both meritorious and safer in the vicinity of Her Majesty.

With your military merits, you may be able to regain your knighthood, and you will have more power for you to inquire about the truth, what do you think of my thoughts?"

Russell fell into thought when he heard this, his bright eyes kept flashing thoughts, this time the contemplation took a long time, even Bauer had already boiled the tea, and Viscount Hale was also holding the teacup, looking at Russell calmly.

Russell asked himself, what was his purpose in the first place, for his father's innocence, or for his future glory and wealth?

After thinking about it for a long time, Russell finally realized that his purpose was no longer simple, he was not only to clarify the facts, but also to have many companions and friends, and even 。。。。。。

Russell couldn't help but think of a red figure, and the corners of his mouth rose slightly, knowing that he had figured everything out.

Russell raised his head and looked at Viscount Haier and said, "Thank you for your kindness, I understand it!" I have decided that I want to be with my partner, I believe in our strength and firmly believe that I will be able to find out the truth!"