Chapter 153: The Battle Without Visible Gunpowder
There's nothing you can't do, only ideas you can't think of.
So, there's no doubt that if you find the right way, the products that no one cares about will sell well and the dying team can be brought back to life.
The Gray Clothes Army has persisted in fighting for so many years, although it has endured many hardships, but within a certain range, it has indeed laid a solid mass foundation. Therefore, after the big-character poster jihua, the development momentum is like a floodgate opening, and the flood is unstoppable!
In just over a month, all the rural towns within a radius of 100 miles were covered. The response of the people is also very strong, and it can be said that the gray army is on the right track of rapid development.
Of course, development is not always smooth sailing. At the same time that the big-character posters were posted everywhere, it also caused a strong backlash from the knights of the lord of the fiefdom.
No one wants to let other shili recruit people on their own territory, or take away food and supplies, etc. Therefore, after these lords and knights discovered the big-character posters, they all used high-pressure means.
But it is a pity that they did not realize the seriousness of the problem, and only knew about the severe repression of those active people, but did not think about solving the problem at the source. As a result, their estates were reduced to rubble overnight.
No one knew for sure who did it, except that when they got up the next day, they saw black smoke billowing from the address of the owner of the fief. They instantly entered a state of no oppression and exploitation, and they rushed to tell each other, singing and dancing......
One manor after another was destroyed, leaving the remaining nobles in fear. They stared blankly, but they couldn't see where the elusive enemies were...... The Grey Army is naturally the focus of suspicion, but the key is that they have never made such a crazy move before, plus the nobles know that the Grey Army has just been surrounded and suppressed, and their vitality is greatly damaged, so it stands to reason where they should recuperate at this time!
At this moment, another shocking news came, a team of supplies transported to the front line was actually robbed by a group of bandits!
The nobles were cursing at these thieves who didn't know how to write the word dead. Suddenly connect the recent events. You must know that those destroyed manors have obvious traces of looting, although the bandits rarely have a history of killing nobles, but now they even dare to use military supplies to rob the noble manor, well, that should be a convenient thing.
The more the nobles thought about it, the more they felt that it was possible, so they reported the situation of their analysis to their respective lords. The four lords had a duty of protection to the nobles of the land. In addition, the Imperial Armaments Department issued another notice, so a grand operation to eliminate bandits officially began. Of course, by the way, also look for the missing gray army.
The bandits were innocent at this unwarranted disaster, and suffered heavy casualties for a while. However, they have been dealing with the empire for many years, and they have their own set of means to save their lives. So after the initial panic, they each used their means to dodge.
As for the side of the Gray Army, outsiders don't know about the erasure of the nobles, and some of them naturally know about it. All of this was done by the Grey Space team led by Donn, since the complete destruction of Claude Manor. They kept running for days, killing the knight lords one by one.
Such efficiency is naturally shocking, and after learning about this, the old general Oumeng couldn't help but sigh, the gray space team is amazing!
You must know that it was he who took the initiative to fight back violently at the beginning. If he was allowed to do this, he would naturally send an officer to lead a team of men and horses to forcibly bulldoze it. This will solve the problem, but it will soon reveal its whereabouts. On the other hand, in the gray space, I learned about it. Quickly collect relevant information, formulate a combat strategy, and run overnight. Eliminate traces...... The complete streamlined operation, not only professional but also professional, is really breathtaking.
People such as Bosko have complicated thoughts when they hear it. Soon, all the small actions against Donn in the station disappeared.
Of course, Tang En's arrogant behavior was also approved by the top brass of the Gray Army. Although they knew that they would be exposed sooner or later if they continued to do this, Luo Sha and the others were unwilling to stop now. The reason is simple, it is the private collection of the nobles that Tang En and they keep bringing back.
The nobles would pay their lords taxes and materials every other time, but that was only a small part, and the greedy would take it back from the commoners exponentially. So every one of their warehouses is full, and almost all the nobles have a habit of keeping good things in secret rooms...... Although Tang En and the others are assassins, they also know a little about sliding doors and picking locks, so every time they set off, they come back with a lot of money.
Those jeweled things, the gray army can't use them, but as long as they change hands, they are real gold coins, which can be used to buy food armor and other things.
This kind of operation lasted for a total of fifteen days in the gray space, and the result was the looting of more than twenty manors. If it weren't for the fact that the lord's soldiers were now vigorously starting to encircle and suppress the bandits, they were worried about being bumped into, even if they wanted to wipe out all the minor nobles within a hundred miles around.
............
In the afternoon, the top of the canyon.
"Boss, this deal can't be done!" David cautiously poked his head out from behind the boulder and quickly lowered his head.
Tang En touched his chin and sighed, "The world is not peaceful......"
They had come out to find a lord who was unlucky, but not long after they walked out of the station, they ran into these heavily armed lord soldiers in front of them.
The members of the Grey Space pursed their lips, unimpressed by Donn's words. You must know that it is because of them that this world has not been peaceful recently......
"Withdraw, boss. Mi Xiu said softly. With these dense soldiers in front of them, they don't want to go over.
"Hmm!" Donn nodded, then asked backwards, "Are you ready?"
"No problem!" said Harry, gesturing obscenely.
David, who was looking outside, suddenly said, "Yo, the scouts are here, it's a pity." ”
Their current terrain is the top of the canyon on the right side of the mountain road, and this kind of dangerous terrain, as long as the leading general is not careless, he will definitely send people to search it.
Don shook his head: "Not everyone is brain-dead...... Luke!"
"Look, Boss!" Luke raised a large black bow covered in lines and aimed at the scouts who were climbing the mountain.
This bow is the Flying Eagle Bow, which is the trophy of the goshawk that Don killed before. Luke's archery talent is the best in the Gray Space team, so Don gave it to him. Luke's current ability is naturally not as strong as that of the goshawk, but it is no problem to deal with this kind of target with a range of only 200 meters in front of him.
Whoosh -
The strings shook and the bow sounded, and sharp arrows flew out.
By the time the scout who was climbing reacted, the sharp arrow was already in front of him.
Bang. The blood bloomed, and the arrows passed through the chest, rolling away with the corpse of the scout.
"Haha, well done!" David opened his mouth and punched Luke in the shoulder.
Whoosh - Luke's hand flicked, and the second arrow went far away.
"Rub!" Luke glared at David depressedly. It was clear that David's actions had affected him.
"Ugh. I'm exercising your ability to be distracted. The battlefield is never static, the guy still has to practice!" David scratched his head and smiled shamelessly.
Wow -
The scouts below were suddenly attacked, and immediately sounded a sharp warning sound.
Whoosh, bang!
The whistle stopped abruptly, and the scout who was warning was also hit by an arrow and rolled down the hill.
"Haha, it's a good bow!" Luke's arm retracted as Daxiao said, sliding across the bow like a stroking of silk. Goshawk really made a name for himself with this. The Eagle Bow is not bad,
The remaining scouts had already found cover, and Luke didn't have the domineering strength of a goshawk to shoot through rocks, so he didn't continue to attack.
At this time, the lord's soldiers in the distance had been warned. The formation quickly dispersed and surrounded the hills.
"Let's go!" Donn nodded, walking to the cable at the back of the mountain. Needless to say, this is the unique way of escape in the gray space - the trapeze.
Glide. Landing, tumbling...... Dozens of people quickly descended to the small mound opposite. Then David puffed out his arms and let out a loud shout. Even the ropes and trunks were pulled over.
Since the business can't be done, Tang En and the others naturally have to retreat. But the direction of these soldiers was towards the station, and although the Gray Army soldiers would also make inducements later, Tang En took the matter first. Because there is a village of bandits not far from them, and there is nothing to do left and right, so it is better to have some fun for these bandits and soldiers......
Soon, Don and the others relocated to their position, and watched as the bandits' stockade was quickly broken down by the lord's soldiers, and then went on a killing spree......
"Tsk, we've wasted so much effort. Don patted the dust on his clothes boredly, turned around and pouted, "Let's go...... A group of scum with only five combat strength!"
............
Tang En has done a lot of this kind of convenient thing, so he didn't pay attention to it at all. When he got back to the rear, he told an officer about these things, told him to pay attention to the movements of the soldiers, and then walked to the station.
Today's site is not a simple fenced hut, and Borg's advice has been taken on board, so that major construction works can now be seen almost everywhere. The Grey Coats have been hunted down for a long time, and because of this, most people have a longing for home in their hearts. Now this wish is being realized, so the enthusiasm of all the people is very high, and with the collective efforts, the outer city wall has begun to take shape.
Ambition is always amplified as strength grows, and after they decided to establish a base area, they planned to erect the first city of the Grey Army here.
"Hey, Don. Coming back so soon, what did you get out of today?"
Don turned his head and saw Luo Sha walking with a smile on her face, recently because of the private collections of those nobles, she counted the money until her hands cramped.
"Well, I met the lord soldiers halfway. Donn explained.
"Oh......" Luo Sha's tone was slightly disappointed, and then he raised his eyebrows: "It's okay to come back, I just happened to have something to look for you." Well, come for a walk with me. ”
Tang En was stunned for a moment, then disbanded the gray space team and followed Luo Sha slowly around the perimeter of the city wall.
"Xiexie, Don!" said as Luo Sha touched the stone foundation and sighed, "I thought it would take me a lifetime to do it...... Hehe, the Gray Army actually has its own first city, which is really dreamy when you think about it...... Oh, I'm supposed to say sorry to you, that Jihua is yours, and now it's in Josia's name. ”
Tang En touched his nose and said with a wry smile: "Chief, if you have anything, just say it......"
After a period of getting along, Don also got to know Luo Sha a little, this leader's personality is not only blindly strong, on the contrary, she is the kind of person who has a strong purpose and can be rigid and soft. Now that he is so boastful and daoqian, there must be something to help.
"You're a man...... It's boring. Losha gave Don an angry look.
"Uh, alright!" Don sighed, and suddenly changed his expression of interest, "Chief, what are you going to call this city after it is completed?"
Luo Sha nodded with satisfaction and thought about it: "Name, I really haven't thought about it...... Well, how about calling it Dawning City?"
It's really old-fashioned...... Tang En touched his nose and patted his ass in a kind way: "Well, yes, yes! ”
Luo Sha didn't see the slightest happy look: "You know what? I have observed you, whenever you are embarrassed or want to lie, you will touch your nose!"
"Uh......" Donn's hand touching his nose again froze, to be honest, he was really a little surprised, he didn't meet Luo Sha much, but the other party actually said his little habit accurately. Observe the nuances and gain insight into people's hearts...... Sure enough, he was born to be a leader......
"I'm so sad for Josia...... Haha, forget it, I won't tease you!" After saying a sentence inexplicably, Luo Sha said, "I do have something to ask you for help. ”
I knew it...... Tang En sighed secretly and nodded in response, "Chief, you say." ”
"Thanks to you, the lord's soldiers have recently begun a large-scale crackdown on bandits. Our big-character poster Jihua was also affected, so ......" paused, and a glint appeared in Luo Sha's eyes, "So I discussed with several ministers and decided to go to the city to publicize it next." Well, it's Josia who is in charge of this, and your Grey Space team is on hand to protect it. ”
"Good!" Donn replied. Has it finally come this far......
Villages and towns have always had limited populations, and now everyone knows that the potential of the big-character poster Jihua is much more than that. If it goes to the city to publicize and succeeds, with that huge population base, the strength of the Gray Army will be greatly improved again.
But the difficulty of propaganda in the city is also obvious, and it is the center of gravity of the Bran aristocracy. They would never allow the Greys to get involved, and that's where the official propaganda is mainly for the Greys to be mob bandits...... So in every way, the outlook is full of obstacles.
It's another battle that can't see the smoke of gunpowder...... (To be continued.) )