Chapter Ninety-Eight: Heart-to-Heart
José sighed, looked at Alok with an extremely sincere expression, and said slowly: "To be honest, before today, I had dreamed of the battlefield countless times, and I also thought about the life of being able to command thousands of troops and horses, and the golden iron horse...... But today, I've seen a lot of it, and I feel how ridiculous my ideas are!"
He smiled bitterly: "This is war, there are not so many romantic feelings, it is not a legendary adventure in the mouth of a bard, it is a living human life and blood, it is the cruelty that if you don't kill others, you will be killed by others! Even when I see those dead Macedonians, I can't help but feel a little irrepressibly complicated in my heart!"
This is war, not a game, and war does make people grow. Pen Fun Pavilion wWw. biquge。 infoMore than a year ago, I was a hairy kid who didn't know anything, but everything that happened after coming here made me grow up quickly, and many times, people just live for the sake of living!"
José took a deep breath, as if trying to calm his emotions.
"So, these soldiers and civilians in the city are the same, they are also human beings, and they also hope to survive. If you can avoid the dead and avoid bloodshed, there is no reason not to do it. ”
After saying this, Joseph was silent, with a bit of complexity in his eyes.
"You're right," Aloke's expression was a little helpless, and then he took a deep breath and said with some solemnity:
"If the Macedonian army is overwhelmed, the possibility that Boulder Town can hold it is indeed very small, but how can I say that I am also an imperial soldier, how can I abandon the city?
Although most of Moxi has now fallen into the hands of the enemy, the style of those bigwigs in the military department has chilled the hearts of the soldiers and people in Moxi. But after all, I, Yaroo, am a native of Moxi, and I have the blood of the Northwest in my veins!
Even if the central government of the empire doesn't care, I won't abandon my land!Master Jose, you are not from Moxi, so naturally you can't understand it. Although I have different temperaments from that fellow Gould, we all have one thing in common: this is our land, and I will never compromise with the invaders and executioners!
If we really get to that point, it will be nothing more than a city ruined and people will die, and even if we abandon the city, what will the people in the city do, will they flee? Like the hundreds of thousands of displaced people outside this pass, will they be driven around like Macedonians like cattle and sheep?!"
Although Yalok is quite calm on weekdays, when he said this, his tone couldn't help but be a little excited.
However, he still had some sense, and his tone softened a little, and then he said:
"Of course, Master Joseph is not a native of Moxi, nor is he my subordinate soldiers, and I can contribute so much to Boulder Town, and I, the Alok and the townspeople, also have a lot of respect for Master Joseph in their hearts.
Speaking of which, Master Joseph has no obligation to help us in the first place, and I, Alok, am very grateful for today's help, and of course there is no reason for you to stick to the town like us. If Mr. Chaux wants to leave, he can do so at any time. As for the deal Gould promised you, I will also make it clear to him, and I will definitely not break my trust with Master Joseph. ”
When Jose heard this, he was also a little depressed.
After a moment of silence, he suddenly shook his head, and actually laughed in a low voice, and then laughed louder and louder.
But although he was smiling, there was a resolute look on his face, how could there be half joy?
Just when Aloke, who was on the side, couldn't help but be a little puzzled, José slowly spoke:
"Haha...... That being the case, you are all determined to do so, and I will say no more. Although I am not from the Northwest, and I have never thought of co-living with this Boulder Town, but Yarook, Lao Tzu promises you......"
When Joseph said this, he restrained his smile and said proudly:
"It's just that if the city is not broken, Lao Tzu will never pat his ass and leave. Although I will not destroy the city with you, I, Joseph, will do my best to help you defend this town!"
Jose snorted coldly, he could naturally see that this guy was not provoking himself, but said these words extremely sincerely. He also knew that Alok was telling the truth, after all, although he had some friendship with them, in the final analysis, it was only his own interest that he agreed to the so-called "deal" with Gould.
To be honest, Jose is not very optimistic about holding on to Boulder Town, after all, the reality situation is very unfavorable. He also saw that Arox and Gould were not ambitious guys, and they only occupied this place because of their duties as soldiers and their feelings for Moxi's hometown.
If Gould had said this, he might not have decided to do so, but now Alok said it to himself with a solemn face......
Hmph, are you heroes and heroes, and Lao Tzu is a soft egg?
Alok obviously didn't expect José to say this, and suddenly asked in disbelief, "Master José, do you mean to stay in Boulder Town and help us defend the city?"
"Yes," Joseph nodded, and asked deliberately rhetorically, "Isn't Lord Alok allow?"
Alok only reacted at this time, and his heart was just a little happy, but he pondered for a moment and said: "Master Joseph, since you can analyze so many situations in the northwest, you must also know that if the Macedonian army presses the border, Boulder Town will definitely not be able to hold it.
If it's for some other reason, I'd like you to go back and think about it......"
Jose pouted: "You don't have to say it so much, what 'other reasons', you guy is worried that I won't be able to wipe my face or he agreed to you to defend the city on the spur of the moment, afraid that I will regret it in the future, right?"
When Alok heard him say this, he wanted to deny it, but when he saw Jose's serious face, he simply nodded.
"You guy, not only calm, but also seems to be quite honest. José squinted his eyes and smiled slightly:
"Still, you think too badly. Although I'm young, I'm not a stunned boy, how can I be told by you in a few words that I don't know the north, south, west, and north?
It's even more ridiculous to say that you can't wipe your face, Lao Tzu is not a pedantic fool, he puts himself in danger for a little face, only a fool with a bad head will do this, Lao Tzu is not a fool...... And, all I said, I'm here to help you defend the city.
If the Macedonian army really comes to the city, and things reach the point of no return, Lao Tzu will not die here with you, you must understand this. But unless this happens, I will help you defend the city as best I can, and the rest is up to you. ”
Hearing Joseph say this, Alok fully believed what Joseph said, and his heart suddenly burst with joy, with the help of the magician, it was naturally a strong reinforcement.
You know, although what this magician said was very polite, after all, the matter of defending the city had nothing to do with him. He and Gould are also at most a transactional relationship, today has already helped his side once, Joseph could have refused to help defend the city and leave calmly, but now this magician is willing to help him defend the city, which is already a great favor.
It's not that Alok hasn't been in contact with magicians, and none of those guys are arrogant and selfish, but José, a seemingly young mage, makes Alok a little genuinely admired.
His face was excited, and his heart was full of joy and gratitude, and he immediately performed a knightly salute at Joseph, and said solemnly and in a deep voice:
"I, Allocke, swear as a knight that Mage José will be my forever friend! No matter what the situation is in the future, whether Boulder Town can hold it or not, I will always remember your kindness to me and to all Boulder Town today!"
When Jose heard him say this, his expression was also solemn and serious, and it seemed that this guy was indeed sincere. He suddenly felt a little pride in his heart, and patted Aloke's face vigorously, also with a smile.
It's just that Jose still has some thoughts in his heart that he hasn't told this upright knight.
After all, what the situation is, it's not clear now, anyway, Lao Tzu is not in much danger here, why should he be in such a hurry to flee for his life, but be underestimated by you? It's better to pretend to be forced first, in case the situation is really bad to that point, and then leave by yourself, it can be regarded as the end of benevolence and righteousness...... (To be continued.) )