The long snow finally passed, and when the unnatural snow disaster stopped, everything in the city slowly began to return to order. This seemed to give Kislev a little respite, as the merchants seized the precious opportunity to start trading, while the farmers seized the tail of summer to grow crops with short growing cycles. Of course, most of the food still has to be imported from other places. In any case, the riots have been completely suppressed.

Dressed in tight robes, Caterina came out of the Academy of Magic, rode on a white horse, and galloped all the way in the direction of the Winter Palace of Ice and Snow. When they passed through the city square, the corpses of the hundreds of rebels had not yet been collected, and they were pierced by spears and stood in the square, and maggots crawled on the rotting corpses from time to time, and some crows stayed on them, pecking at the remaining flesh. It was the organizer of the mob when the riot had started two months earlier, and whether or not they were all caught, Caterina finally pinned the fifteen to the city square to warn the betrayers of the fate. Some of them were only ghosts for the dead, and without exception, they were all nailed alive, some of them bled for two days before dying, and some of them were killed alive.

Caterina wrapped her robe tightly and kicked the white horse, which neighed and ran across the square. As she left, she saw passers-by around the square, who were kowtowing to the Queen, but Caterina could see that there was not only fear but also resentment in the eyes of the people. That's the emotion buried in the bottom of my heart. But Caterina was not disappointed, on the contrary, she was satisfied. That's how it is, a huge kingdom that can only be kept stable if the people fear you. Those who counted on the populace to worship their leader all died from the same people who put him on the throne in the first place. Kindness and love are only temporary, and only power and fear can make the common people stable.

A confident smile tugged at the corner of Katarina's mouth. She rode on a white horse and ran along the Tsar's Avenue all the way to the Imperial Palace. The guards drove the civilians off the road so that the queen could make her way.

In front of the gate of the Bandaga Palace, Grand Duke Landau and his ministers had been waiting for a long time.

By order of the Queen, they gathered here to discuss their next steps. The news of Rhodes' claim to be king in the north has arrived, and Caterina deliberately went to the magic academy in person, just to transfer Dennis to the Winter Palace of Ice and Snow, and the northern lords dared to rebel against themselves, so their daughter was their best bargaining chip.

Yes, they ...... Rod, Edmund...... Their daughters are all witches.

"Your Majesty, a rabble of people in the North, they pose no threat. The orc armies had just wreaked havoc in the north, killing and wounding countless people, and the largest fortress in the north, Fort Watch, had been reduced to ruins in that battle. Moreover, their armies cannot compete with us, either in numbers or in equipment. Before winter falls, let the Snow Eagle Legion attack is enough to annihilate this rabble. ”

In the Winter Palace of Ice and Snow, Sir Bastner said confidently. Caterina didn't say anything, but the Grand Duke Lan Dao on the side interrupted him.

"The rabble? I don't think so. ”

Lan Dao said, scanning the audience with a rather majestic gaze. It can be said that the whole of Kislev, except for the Ice Queen, is his highest status. Legend has it that he was also the Ice Queen's underground lover...... But the devil knows, everyone doesn't even dare to talk about it, they just whisper in private.

"The threat to the North is not as simple as you think. I've seen Rod Lawn, and I've fought with him. His bravery and resourcefulness are not matched by you people. The orc army went north and besieged Fort Watch, why didn't the castle be completely bulldozed in the end? It was because Rhodes arrived with a sparsely numbered northern coalition army, lured the greenskinned army away, and finally successfully crossed the river at the Twin River, throwing off the greenskins. You and I know this orc army, if Ironhide had led this army to besiege Kislev, I'm afraid that the city of Kislev would have been reduced to ruins today. Do you dare to despise such a person?"

Lan Dao paused and continued—Tsinghua

"I'm not elevating my opponents and belittling myself. But it is true. Rod Lawne also single-handedly killed the Ghoul King in his early years. He's a noteworthy opponent. Also, I must correct you, Sir Bastner, you don't know much about the North. Fort Overwatch is no longer the largest fortress in the north, but the Black Hammer Fort led by the traitor Rhodes is. You should really ask the people of Erengrad, and they will tell you the truth. ”

After Lan Dao finished speaking, everyone fell silent. Not only because what the Grand Duke said made sense, but also because of his status and identity, even the most important person of the Queen said so. What else can they say?

"What is your opinion?"

Caterina asked softly, her gaze filled with appreciation, and at the same time, there was an emotion that transcended appreciation. Even if no one else was aware of this emotion, Lan Dao did. He "loves" Caterina because they are of the same race......

"Let me lead my army north to meet this rabbit cub. ”

The Grand Duke said confidently.

But the Ice Queen was obviously hesitant, and Randolph had defeated the Bloody Mercenary Regiment and put down the Erengrad Rebellion. If there is anyone in the entire kingdom, who has the most strength to lead the army, it is undoubtedly him. But Caterina had a special affection for the Grand Duke, and in fact, she was reluctant for him to take risks.

"Her Majesty?"

Lan Dao continued to request. His pale and handsome face was written with confidence and pride. He is confident, because the whole of Kislev has a wealth of experience in leading troops, and there are few people. He was proud of his noble bloodline and his great exploits.

However, Katerina was still hesitant. If she could, she would rather have a blizzard and bury the North. But no, it's too far away for magic to be so rebellious. Unless she's on the battlefield...... However, the whole of Kislev was already crumbling after the Erengrad rebellion, the iron invasion, and the civilian uprising. If the queen leaves the city at this time, there will be a bigger move in the rear...... Caterina knew that she could not leave the capital unless she had to. The situation at this time was very different from the situation at the time of the Erengrad rebellion.

"Okay, Duke Landau, I order you to be the commander of the Northern Expedition, and take the First Legion to the north. Remember, proceed with caution. After arriving in Erengrad, unite with the local defenders and fight the rebels together. ”

Caterina commanded. It's just that the command is very gentle...... It is so gentle that it is like a mother's advice to her child. Lan Dao's face was a little ugly, but he still took the order as soon as possible. Salute Katarina, the Ice Queen, as a Legion Commander.