201 Run to the Green River Valley
In the Green River Valley, there is a rush.
Fearing for their own safety and the rumours that are raging everywhere, a flood of refugees has poured into the impregnable Green River Valley, putting unbearable demographic pressure on the capital region of the Principality of Anlan.
The chaotic situation, the rising crime rate, and the looting of even the near-ripe crops in the fields all caused headaches for the remaining supreme governor, the Marquis de Borriello.
But Onesha made the right choice, and the Marquis of Borriello soon proved that he was not incompetent. The reorganization of the refugees in various areas of the Green River Valley on the basis of geographical distinctions and the management of them in the form of an army on the basis of ensuring the basic needs of life, ensuring the stability of the rear of the Principality. The administrative system, headed by Borriello, burst out with unprecedented efficiency, and soon put the entire Green River Valley in order.
After finishing the administrative affairs, the Marquis of Borriello walked up to the city, and there was already a slight chill in the autumn wind, and the grass stalks in the cracks of the city wall trembled lightly, and the autumn mood became stronger.
Today, the situation in the Green River Valley has largely stabilized. According to his arrangement, even if the current Green River Valley can withstand the influx of refugees within 100,000 people, it will be more than enough to bear it, which makes him very relieved. Therefore, now he can get out temporarily, looking at the farmers who are harvesting in the city quite leisurely, but he is involuntarily secretly calculating in his heart.
The timing of the attack chosen by the Holy See of Light was very precise, just stuck between the summer and autumn harvest solar terms, and even if the troops withdrew after the last to leave, it would be devastating for agricultural production in the occupied areas. But as long as Her Highness Onisha can support the arrival of Snowdon's reinforcements on the front line, even if there is no harvest where the war burns, and with such a rich agricultural region as the Green River Valley, the Principality of Anlan will be able to survive this winter. Until that time. The Principality of Anlan will be able to gradually recover its vitality and regain its foothold in this war-torn land.
This aristocratic leader, who had been secretly fighting with Onesha for a long time, was thinking about the affairs of the country and the people at this time, and they must join hands before the unprecedented danger. Although it does not mean that they will be relieved of their past suspicions after the crisis has passed. Andrea was actually cleaned up by her silently, which made the Marquis of Borriello always vigilant in his heart.
"My lordβ" His thoughts were suddenly interrupted by the sound of chaotic footsteps, and a herald ran anxiously up to the city wall, bowed down and said, "My lord, news from the front line, a force from the Bright Sect has broken through the Qingjingling defense line and is marching towards the Green River Valley!"
"Oh?" ordered the Marquis of Borriello in a loud voice. "Quick, convene all the ministers to deliberate. β
A quarter of an hour later, all the high-ranking officials in Anfen City gathered in the council chamber, listening to the news that had just arrived with solemn faces.
"This is the way it is," the Marquis of Borriello summed up in a deep voice, "an army of the Bright Sect has broken through the Qingjingling defense line and is marching towards the Green River Valley. Expected to arrive in two days. β
"What is the strength of this army?" asked one official.
"According to our intelligence, the number of this army is between fifteen thousand and twenty thousand. The chief of military affairs next to him introduced loudly, "Although the number is still within the acceptable range, it is the most elite group of troops in the Holy See, and we can't afford to ignore it in any way." According to our speculation, the purpose of this army should be to raid the Green River Valley, in order to completely destroy the foundations of the empire before the arrival of Snowdon reinforcements. β
"It's just wishful thinking. The Green River Valley is easy to defend and difficult to attack, and the narrow part of the valley mouth is built with a strong enough wall that it cannot be captured by an army of one or two thousand. A younger officer snorted disdainfully.
"Perhaps," the Chief of War smiled noncommittally. Whispering, "So if that terrifying 'Stone Pope' is also on this team, can you still have this kind of confidence?"
The faces of everyone in the field suddenly turned out to be difficult to look at, the "Stone Pope" who lowered the huge "Light-forged Hammer" with a wave of his hand was simply the most terrifying siege weapon, and it was also one of the important reasons why the Bright Sect advanced so quickly. Even if the mouth of the Green River Valley had a strong defensive line that the Principality had painstakingly managed for many years, it was not impregnable in the face of his vast strength.
"After discarding the security forces necessary to maintain order, how many troops can still be mobilized in the entire Green River Valley?" the Marquis of Borriello, who had been listening, pressed his hand and calmed everyone's argument. In this chaotic situation, there must be a backbone to stabilize people's hearts.
"Less than 10,000," the chief of military affairs muttered for a moment, adding, "but there are still about 10,000 support troops stationed on the side of the Liujin Trade Road, which can be called upon in an emergency." β
"That army, it's not appropriate," said an old minister slowly, "The Golden Trade Road is the lifeblood of the principality, and it cannot be ignored. Chief, can His Royal Highness the Grand Duke give us some help?"
"I have just received a letter from His Royal Highness the Grand Duke," said the Marquis de Borriello with his head head, "and the forces at the front are also stretched, and it is impossible to send any reinforcements. However, Her Highness has also confirmed that the gap in the defensive line has been blocked by her, and there will be no second batch of Holy See troops, which everyone can rest assured. β
"But now this elite army is already very difficult to guard against," the Minister of War frowned, "Lord Marquis, what do you think should be done?"
"First all the troops we have at hand are mobilized to the valley mouth to be deployed," the Marquis of Borriello ordered in a deep voice, "and at the same time, temporarily close the Liujin Trade Road, so that the defenders there are also ready to return to the aid quickly." After all, the Green River Valley is the foundation of the principality, and it must not fall......"
His face was indignant, and the officials nodded one after another. After all, the Green River Valley was not only the foundation of the principality, but also the place where they and their families were located, and where their nobles were located.
This is the real reason why Green River Valley cannot afford to lose.
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Violet Tower.
Dios and Herseus stood on a high slope, and the valley that had once flowed was depressed. Due to the impact of the war, the Golden Trade Road was temporarily closed, and although the merchants complained, they could only stay in the town in a huff, or return to the Torm Federation, and there was no other way.
"Has the situation in Anlan really deteriorated to the point where the trade route needs to be closed?" Herseus frowned.
"It is said that there is an elite force of the Holy See that broke through the defenses of the front line. They are marching towards the Green River Valley, preparing to destroy the foundations of the Duchy in one fell swoop," Dios replied softly, "Not only are the trade routes closed, but the garrisons outside the valley are also ready to return to the Green River Valley. β
"Oh...... But I always felt that it was not that simple," Herseus shook his head. Snorted coldly, "The situation has deteriorated to this extent, this kid Allegri is still hanging out outside, he really learned from Illo!
"There's no news of the two of them yet," Dios shook his head helplessly, "They left it alone, and the ogre tribe still had to negotiate with me, forcing me to learn a few ogre words." Fortunately, Bai Ji helped to appease them, otherwise I really couldn't do anything about them. β
"Negotiate with the ogre. Neither Allegri nor Illo are as good as you," Herseus looked at him and smiled, "It's just that you haven't found a suitable solution yet." β
"Oh?" Dios, looking at the old magician curiously.
"The ogre is most admired for strength," Herseus waved his arm, "you are just too polite to them, and it is not a matter of minutes to take them with the momentum of your superior warriors." β
"This ...... I'll try it. Dios wasn't sure if Herseus's methods worked, so he could only say perfunctorily. "But nothing will happen to them, will they?"
"Don't worry about them, the two of them are invincible in the world," the old magician snorted, "I have found out these two irresponsible fellows." Of the three of you, you're the most reliable. β
"It's okay, it's okay," Dios scratched his head in embarrassment, gesturing downward, "Hoel has brought back some of the custom-made equipment. I'll go and assign it. β
"Okay," Herseus nodded, thought for a moment and added, "You go to Syyl by the way, and ask her to send a few more scouts to keep an eye on the situation around her in the past few days, I always feel that something is wrong." β
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But the two "irresponsible guys" in their mouths are not as good as they imagined at this time.
The half-elf had not escaped the possibility of becoming an idiot, and at this time, he was carried on a soft bed by several elves unconscious, and rushed in the direction of Qingquan. Allegri walked slowly on the grass next to the spring, his heart full of unspeakable nervousness.
Evelola's face was a little anxious, and she kept urging her subordinates to speed up. On the contrary, the elf queen is still noble and elegant in her steps, but the worry between her eyebrows can't be erased.
"Speaker of the Clear Spring" Overkills stood quietly at the edge of the square, took a deep breath, and was even ready for war. For the sake of the re-emergence of the elves, he would rather disobey the will of Her Majesty the Queen and help Allegri delay the restoration of the ancient tree. He was the leader of the Elven Rangers, who had gathered the mages and warriors of the radical faction and were galloping in the direction of the Moon Springs Forest.
Unknowingly, Allegri is once again involved in the infighting of the elves, but he is unaware of it. Often with his emotion, he sympathizes with the old man who has been imprisoned for thousands of years in the jade dream, and is willing to rescue him. He didn't understand the conflict of ideas between the different factions within the elves, and he didn't quite understand what the outcome of his actions would be. This kind of character is destined to make him a hero in most likelihood, but this is his nature and cannot be changed.
Throughout the Moon Song Forest, the atmosphere was inexplicably tense, and the only people who didn't feel a trace of discomfort were the "High Hunters" who were also at the center of the storm, and the non-famous art masters, our Mr. Fletcher.
He looked left and right, his perceptive gaze lingering on the elven sentinels' cuties. Despite the turmoil around him, he was unaware of the frowning brows, and Master Fletcher pondered the relationship between these wonderful curves and art, and had truly achieved a transcendent state of selflessness. (To be continued......)
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