Chapter 90: Heading to Decheng

On the sixth day after Colin's arrival, the groom put on his father's horse. ()

After nearly a week of waiting and recuperation, my father was finally ready to leave for Decherim. In a few days it will be time to accept the canonization of Emperor Fiedre.

Colin and his party brought with them the basic ceremonial guards of the baronial level: a pennant to open the way and two long flags at the back of the hall.

My father had never enjoyed this kind of pomp before, and my grandfather could only put up a flag with a white dove embroidered in front of the horse team when he traveled.

The pennant was held straight by a black-clad knight, who moved his joints left and right, making final preparations, and then pulled down his mask. Walking alone not far ahead, he pressed the horse and trotted briskly, and the horse's hooves kicked away the clods all the way, looking light and handsome.

Six days ago.

After the feast, my father arranged for Colin and his party to rest in his room. And let a few maids come and entertain these men who had drunk a little too much. Those people seemed to be very relaxed, only Colin didn't drink much, and seemed to have something on his mind and didn't dare to slack off.

After settling them in, Father summoned Sam and Yu to discuss the matter at hand.

"This seems a little strange," my father said, studying the document Colin had brought, "especially here about the regrouping." ”

"Is there a problem with the origin of these people?" Sam asked curiously.

"Not really," the father shook his head, "you know, I rarely heard that my subordinates can keep so much when the troops are transferred. It is already very good to be able to take one or two percent of the personal soldiers, and sometimes in order to prevent suspicion between the troops, the transferred officers are not allowed to take the soldiers with them. ”

"Is there a precedent?" You frowned and said, "I also find it strange that this time I arranged you to the Guards without any warning. I know of some officers who enter the Guards, and they generally enter the elite units first, and then they are transferred to the Guards. ”

"There are precedents, and there were precedents for this during the North Sea War. However, in that case, this is usually done in order to reorganize as soon as possible after the formation of the army has been completely disrupted. When there is no large-scale battle like now, the transfer of military attaches will not be any different from the transfer of civilian officials--- it is enough to bring a transfer order and add a set of clothes. ”

"What about Colin?" You asked, "I've heard that the Guards have always been above the top. If the people of the first regiment were transferred, they might not have said anything, but you''re sorry, I'm not talking about the third regiment, it's just that the reputation of the third regiment is indeed some. ”

"Well, that's right," Sam blew his beard, "that guy named Colin today is obviously not the same as us, and I get angry when I look at him." When I touched the maid's face, his eyes widened twice, was he jealous of me? ”

You pouted, "Maybe you're jealous of the maid." ”

Sam and his father didn't react, You coughed lightly, and then changed the subject, "My lord, the situation in the city is not very good now, and it is not necessarily a good thing to be promoted and knighted for no reason at this time." If you're more serious, let's wait two days and see what news comes first. It stands to reason that if you want to be promoted, you won't only be notified by the Guards, at least the people of the Third Regiment should have an official to inform you. ”

"Well, write to the people in the city tomorrow, Dimitri and Wright are there, let them help inquire."

"Uh''', sir, let's not get too close to Wright now." Yu scratched his head.

"What's wrong?"

"Didn't you hear about it this time? Wright was the first to refuse to accept the territory. This has had a very bad impact, and I don't know exactly how big it is. But the Emperor doesn't pay as much attention to Wright as he used to, and Wright was always qualified to attend meetings held by legion commanders in the past, and he was only a legion lieutenant general. I haven't heard of Wright being summoned for the last few meetings, and it's clear that he's being suspected by Fidred, and people who have a relationship with him will certainly be affected. ”

"That's it?" Father was a little dissatisfied, "I know better than you what kind of person Wright is, You." I've found that you always think too much about what's at stake. What I have been like in the past, I will be like in the future. I came to the Eastern Army Wright and it helped me a lot'''How could you have that kind of thought.'' ”

"My lord," said You, patiently, "at that time the Eastern Army was vigorously expanding its ranks, and it was a matter of no expense for Wright to recommend anyone, and a kindness to push the boat along the water--- which would not bring him a burden, but only reputation." But if you get too close to him now, it will be easier for him to clear his suspicions later, and if he is left out in the cold, your future may be dragged down by him. ”

"Okay, okay", my father didn't want to say more about it. He began drafting several letters to be sent to several of his colleagues in De Hem early the next morning.

Colin came to visit his father early the next morning.

This is another habit of the Guards Regiment, and the subordinates have to go and say good morning to the commander in the morning. Colin was a little surprised to see that his father was already fully dressed. Father stomped his boots on the stool, then tapped them twice with the handle of his whip, and after making sure that the boots were tightened, he shook his spirits and led Colin out of the room.

Several soldiers of the Guards removed their armor from the first day and now wore one-color white shirts and brown cloth shorts. When they saw Colin coming with his father, they all straightened up and saluted.

My father led the men to the edge of a few rows of makeshift huts.

Sam and a few of the soldiers had also gotten up, and they sat on several wooden benches and chatted, and in the middle of a polished and leveled stump were placed several cups and a large copper kettle--- and the cook had made a pot of tea in the morning--- which Sam had given to the cook.

Sam looked up and asked his father, "Have all these gentlemen had breakfast?" ”

Father looked back at Colin and the soldiers, who looked at each other and shook their heads at him. The father smiled and said to the others, "You don't have to be so restrained in the future. Stay and get to know Sam. Then the father turned to Sam and said, "Sam, let the cook cook something delicious for them." ”

"Okay, okay," Sam said with a grin to the soldiers next to him, "move your butt and let the ladies sit." ”

The father said to Colin, "Mr. Colin, I have something I want to talk to you about, so come with me." ”

Colin had just taken a cup of hot tea, and when he heard this, he quickly drank it, and then replied, "Yes, sir." ”

Father led Colin through the threshing floor and down the oak grove toward the canal. Behind him, the laughter of Sam and the other soldiers was no longer audible, and several huts were hidden behind weeds and trees.

My father pointed to the ditch as he walked, "We were digging this ditch before you came. ”

There are a few places where the stacked stone bricks have collapsed after being soaked in water and need to be repaired again. The water had not yet become clear, mixed with mud, and it had become very cloudy, and some leaves and grass stalks were floating on the water.

Colin looked at the canal, "This canal is very well repaired, I see that there are many places where there is no habit of laying bricks." As a result, half of the water will seep into the ground. Adults must have put a lot of thought into this. ”

"It's okay, digging this ditch is not very troublesome, it will be dug in less than a month, including the big pond in front." Father pointed.

Colin's expression was a little confused, but he tried to show that he was very interested. Obviously, he didn't really believe that the project would be completed in less than a month, but he was also reluctant to refute his boss.

"Hehe," my father saw it, "I'm really not exaggerating this, in fact, I didn't expect it to be so soon, you can discuss this with You in the future." ”

Colin smiled, "That's the gentleman who looks like a Kujit, right?" ”

The father bent down, leaned down and scooped up a branch stuck in the ditch, and threw it into the grass on the side. When he heard Colin's words, his father said, "Well, that's him." He's planting beans in the woods over there. Oh, by the way, he doesn't like people to call him a kujit, he's not a steppe man. ”

"He's funny." Colin was silent for a while, not knowing what to say about it, so he casually said something like this.

Father wiped his drenched hands on top of his leather pants, "Oh, he'll be glad you said that." But you know, Colin, that yesterday you were here out of the blue, and it was actually more interesting to us. ”

Colin knew that his father was going to get to the point, so he straightened his spirits and cleared his throat, "Sir, if you have any questions, I'll answer you." ”

Father looked back at Colin, a little surprised by his sharpness. "Yes, good. Let's keep walking, and when we see any branches and gravel, we kick them into the grass next to them and leave, or we will rush into the pond and get it up. ”

"Okay."

Two people walked along the canal.

"Where is your squadron stationed?"

"On the west side of the palace, we are in charge of the second guard tower."

"Your Legion Commander is Fidel's uncle, his name is Lorenz if I remember correctly."

"Yes, that's our Legionnaire."

"En. I know him, he used to be an ombudsman in Suno and then transferred. I was a kid at the time. ”

"Yes, the general served in Suno. My father also went to study in Suno, and if I'm right, my lord is from Suno. ”

"yes, in a small valley. That, Ling Zun now? Father asked casually, but Colin looked embarrassed.

"Father" "Father is now in Parabun."

It can be seen from Colin's tone that Colin's father is probably a nobleman who clearly supports Harlaus.

"Oh," said his father, trying not to make his tone sound unusual, and then said to Colin, and to himself, "this is not an easy way home." ”

"Your Excellency?"

"Nothing. By the way, who issued this appointment? ”

"It was ordered directly by the emperor."

"So, what about General Lorenz? I don't see his hot paint on the papers. ”

“```。” Colin didn't speak.

"What's wrong?"

"My lord, I would have liked to tell you about this on the way to Decheng, or after I arrived in Decheng. But since you've asked, I'll tell you, but please don't mention it to anyone. ”

"What's the matter? Is it related to Mr. Lorenz? ”

"Yes, yes," Colin turned even paler, "Mr. Lorenz has been arrested. ”

"What?"

"Yes, sir. Mr. Lorenz was found to have a deal with Harlaus'''I can't say much more, all I know is that he was arrested and has something to do with Harlaus. I don't have the right to say more, and I don't dare to say more, please understand. ”

"What about the officers and men of your legion? What is the current situation? ”

"It's scary" "Sir" "Something is happening in the city that Colin can't understand: many commanders have disappeared, groups of soldiers have been thrown into prison, and some teams have disappeared during the night."

Father was suddenly a little annoyed, "That is, your Guards Regiment is already a mess?" ”

"Yes, so to speak, my lord."

"Why let me go? Why are you getting me involved? ”

"Colin is only in charge of delivering orders, my lord"

Father's face was gloomy, and Colin returned to Sam's side. When the soldiers saw their father's face, they shut up in amusement. His father told Colin to stay for dinner, and he bummered back to his room.

The messengers soon set out for Tak City, and then Father summoned Yu and Sam to discuss the matter, and soon Colin was called in.

The inside of the manor still looks vibrant, and the newly built ditches and ponds make the manor look vibrant. Soldiers picked up shells and dried fish on the dry river beach and gave them to the women.

The women of the manor were curious about the 'Emperor's guards', much to the annoyance of Yu and Sam, as the women who had been gentle at both of them had gone to fight with the Paraven speakers. Fortunately, the boys of the Guards were usually disciplined too strictly, and they were obviously not as familiar with the skills of pleasing women as Sam and others.

Putting these issues aside, Sam and You, father and Colin, were not at all infected by the lively atmosphere in the manor. In front of people, they are still as optimistic as they used to be, but when they gather together to discuss, their faces are clouded.

The reply from the city of Dehrim was not long in coming, and my father knew that the city had changed these days, but he did not expect it to be so serious. In both the letter, Dimitri and Wright expressed great concern. Only Lagrange wrote to congratulate his father, comforting him: "What is there to worry about in a promotion? ”

A few days passed, and Sam even suggested that he should not hold the position anymore and that it would be better to pretend to be sick and stay in the manor. Colin and Yu shook their heads, they couldn't help themselves at this time.

In any case, the ten-day deadline is approaching day by day. Father was finally ready to go to Decherim.

On the sixth day of Colin's arrival, his father was ready. Father left Sam to continue repairing the manor, and he left the manor with Yu and several soldiers led by Colin's team.

There were fourteen people in the group, and the father prepared sixteen horses.

The knight squad ran briskly towards Dehrim, flags fluttering in the wind and hooves sounding clear.

Dawn has arrived, and the sky is still overcast.