The smoke and rain were falling, and the city of Cxiran was gloomy.

A few days ago, the city was screaming and screaming, and the defenders above the city walls watched as the northern army slaughtered their comrades in robes.

In the back, they didn't dare to stick their heads out to check the situation.

Because I can't bear it, and because I'm ashamed.

But they didn't dare to open the gates, and Cxieland said it was a city, but it was actually just a pass, just a little more populous.

With a population of less than 120,000, it is impossible to support tens of thousands of troops.

Not to mention opening the city gates a few days earlier...... The Northern Army is eyeing the city from close by, and once the city gate is opened, the other side will dare to storm it.

At that time, the southern army was still in chaos, and even because of the turmoil, it was difficult to close the city gate that was opened at that time.

And at this moment, the lord of the city of Cxiland, Bentley Hughes, was so worried that his hair turned gray.

He himself is not young, and his health is not very good, he was frightened by the situation yesterday, and lay directly on the bed, sighing.

I can't even eat.

In his opinion, it was a matter of time before the northern army broke through the city, and sooner or later he would have to be stabbed.

However, it is when the knife does not fall that it is the most terrifying.

He looked at the cloudy sky outside the window, sighed again, and felt that his heart was blocked, as if he couldn't even breathe in his throat.

At this time, the door opened, and it was his eldest son, Timmy Hughes.

Burst in with a happy face.

"Father, there is something important, we have been saved."

Hearing this, Bentley Hughes immediately sat up from the bed and asked urgently, "What's the situation, where is the savior?" ”

His face suddenly improved.

"There's a very young man out there, claiming to be a vassal of the Jeanne family, and wants to see you."

"Where did they come from, wait, Jeanne?"

"He's coming from the rear."

Rear, Jeanne...... After being stunned for a while, Benteli reacted immediately, and hurriedly said: "You invite someone to the main hall, I will tidy up my clothes and appearance, and then go to see him immediately." ”

Timmy nodded, turned and went out.

Benteli immediately got up, and after tidying up his appearance, he went down to the main hall.

Then there, saw the young man he had met more than a month ago.

The young general, or the young lord, beside Sissi-Jeanne.

He remembered that Jeanna's family had already gone out with the army, but now they could come back?

"Your Excellency, aren't you locked up outside?" Bentrim asked in surprise.

Hardy looked at the old lord for a moment and said, "We opened up the logistics route from the west, went directly around the city of Gardes, and then returned here. ”

"In other words, you have enough strength to preserve?"

Bentley was ecstatic.

If it was the armies of the other lords, he didn't think anything of it would be if they had preserved their vitality.

But if the people of the Jeanne family have enough military power, that's another matter.

Moreover, the Jeanna family can still maintain enough combat effectiveness under a big disadvantage, which is enough to show their strength.

"We have more than 10,000 elite soldiers in Franci, and another 3,000 elite soldiers from the country to support, and it is estimated that we will arrive in a few days."

Hearing this, Bentley took a deep breath, he stood up, and said sincerely, "I remember you, Lord Hardy. Now, as the lord of the city of Cxiland, I beg you to help us in our defense. ”

Hardy raised his eyebrows slightly, this was actually what he meant before he came.

The city of Cxiland cannot be lost, or not for the time being.

Now that the March defense line has not really been established, it will take time, and the Northern Army must not be allowed to break through to the rear of the Southern Army, otherwise Hadi's logistics supply line will also be controlled by the enemy, and then things will be troublesome.

"I plan to send 2,000 troops over to help defend it." Hadi thought for a moment and said, "Military rations and the like, you don't need to worry about it, I just hope that it can give us greater autonomy." ”

Ben nodded vigorously: "Okay, it's all up to you." My lord's mansion can also be given to you to use as a command post. ”

"That's not necessary." Hardy waved his hand.

"No, no, no, please accept it." Benteli said very seriously: "We still have about 400 city defense troops here, which are also under the management of Your Excellency. ”

"What about you?"

Bentley Hughes gave an embarrassed expression: "We're going to retreat and go back to New York City." ”

That is, to abscond in fear of war.

But it doesn't really matter if it is investigated, if Hardy helps him defend the city and takes down the city lord's mansion for use, it will be a disguised transfer of the city to Hardy to manage.

Many times, the aristocracy does things and only looks at the result, not the process.

As long as Kexiran is defended, who will defend it and how it will be defended can be discussed.

Hardy was lost in thought.

He had to think about a lot of things.

Bentley Hughes looked at him nervously.

After about ten seconds, Hardy asked, "Then the supplies and money in the lord's mansion." ”

"Whatever you do." Without hesitation, Bentley Hughes said, "We only took some clothing and basic living expenses. ”

"Deal." Hardy stood up and said, "I hope you can live happily in New York City." ”

"Thank you very much, Lord Hardy." Bentri, the old lord, heard that Ha had agreed, and was so moved that he was about to cry: "The Jeanne family is worthy of being an example to all nobles. ”

Then, less than two hours, Bentley Hughes left Cthirand City with his family.

In fact, they wanted to run away a long time ago, but no one had given them a 'broken queen' before, and they didn't dare to escape.

Fear of being dealt with by military law.

Now that they can, if someone helps defend the city, they can 'send' the city out.

The Ajka Empire is vast and sparsely populated, but the Hughes family has several territories connected together, and the city of Cxieland is the last one they want.

There are not many products, and it is still a very important military town.

They don't feel like they can afford to be so responsible.

Hardy soon settled in the Lord's Mansion, and then took Lady Sissi with her.

Women, if they can sleep in the house, generally don't want to be outside.

Besides, the conditions here are very good, you can bathe every day, unlike in the wild, where insects crawl on the bed from time to time, and there are more than 20 maids to serve.

Once again, she lived the life of a noblewoman.

was so moved that he took two female players and drank afternoon tea for two days in a row.

And Cardor's coach Andrew also rushed to hear the news and met with Hardy.

"It's really worthy of the Jeanne family, who can actually master a city so quickly." Andrew was so moved as he ate the tender beef stewed with potatoes.

He also grew up rich, although he is more resistant to roughness than women, but it does not mean that he does not want to live a comfortable life.

He was about to vomit when he ate military rations before.

"It's the Rangna family that has a good reputation, so they all believe that we will keep this place." Ha said.

"Now that the city of Cxiland is in our hands, things will be easier after that." Andrew smiled: "Originally, we were worried that the southern military would counterattack, but now, they definitely don't dare." ”

Hardy nodded.

Thanks to the 'incompetence' of the Hughes family, one of the weaknesses of the Southern Army now falls into the hands of Hardy.

(End of chapter)