Russell sighed, shook his head and looked at the sky. After a long time, he murmured:
"I don't blame that old man, I blame myself. Why didn't I set up defenses earlier? I have never carefully studied the trust and relationship between me and the king. I feel that I have been negligent."
"Then you should be more attentive and considerate in the future. Now that things have happened, there is no point in being unhappy! Let's think about the future. Are you really going to rely on us women to help you defend the town?"
These words, especially the last sentence, struck a deep chord in the Baron's heart.
Since becoming the new lord of Uxhall, Drasel has also made some achievements and made a name for himself on the continent of Calradia, but his reputation as the "Flaming Knight" is not entirely undeserved.
But, but, but! But every big and small battle, economic development and even daily life are inseparable and even somewhat dependent on a few women around him.
To take care of the daily life of the dragon cub Ren, as well as the most critical part of feeding, he has to rely on Safiya.
To recruit well-trained tavern mercenary knights who can directly go into battle to kill enemies, he has to rely on the King of Draws, Roniel.
Now that he was suppressed and expelled by the kingdom, he was forced to go to Liangshan and had no choice but to rely on the Valkyrie Tianyan.
His most important dragon companion, the soldier foundation he needs most, and the development path of earl he is most looking forward to, these three major issues on his mind are firmly controlled by different high-quality women.
He was silent for a long time, then finally woke up and silently communicated to the system:
System, can we pause for a while when we are making jokes, joking and laughing?
I...I want to be truly strong, and I want to truly protect my family. I am a man, and I have an innate sense of responsibility.
[System prompt: This is the first time that you are so serious. No problem, just let me watch you, how to emerge from the cocoon and become a butterfly, and be passionate and inspiring. After you become successful and famous, we will continue to fight each other.]
System, thank you for your approval. Then I would like to ask, is there any way for me to build my own army?
The most fatal pain point of Drasel is also the pain point of all the lords on this continent. The soldiers they can directly recruit are all affiliated with their respective kingdoms.
When they recruit soldiers, they do so in the name of the king of their respective kingdoms, not all based on their own fiefdoms and reputations.
This will lead to a tragedy similar to what happened in Uxhall before. Almost all lords live under the supervision of their king, and there are definitely cronies and "eyes" installed by the king in the army.
The most suffocating thing is that this situation is simply unavoidable. Once you recruit soldiers to increase your strength, it means that sooner or later, your every move will be known to your king.
Therefore, the kings are fully aware of every slightest disturbance. Of course, these are not the most tragic things. The most tragic thing is when you are accused or wrongfully accused of treason...
The soldiers he had worked so hard to cultivate may not have followed him without hesitation at that time!
Just like the 40 Swadian soldiers before, they left Drasel and their families without hesitation, and everything they had was deeply rooted in the Kingdom of Swadiya.
How could they possibly risk losing their family, hometown, and honor as a warrior to follow the baron in front of them, who was not yet strong enough to be arrogant and arrogant among the others?
To sum up, this is the most valuable experience that Russell has summed up after experiencing this lesson. At the same time, he no longer wants to rely on the tavern mercenary knights to strengthen himself.
I, Russell, should protect women. Although I can't do it now, I at least want to protect them.
Since Ronnel, the king of gambling, can create a unique mercenary tavern on this continent and build her own tavern army with her own charm and skill, why can't I do the same?
The system can clearly understand what the baron is thinking.
[System prompt: Don’t be impatient. I appreciate your determination and attitude. Let’s do this. Next, you can cooperate with Arthur and Toutiao to capture Fort Geely. After that... I will work with you to build your own Deutschland.
Russell’s private army!]
The deal was done, a gentleman's words are hard to follow, and Russell silently replied to the system in his heart.
[System prompt: You are a gentleman, you must keep your promise. As for me... I am just a robot. Even if I go back on my word, what will you do to me? There is nothing you can do~]
We have just finally transformed into a passionate and inspirational show, and you are here again to make trouble for labor and management! Okay, great, come on, log off.
Russell ended the conversation with the system quite unhappily, but after that, after the series of thoughtful thoughts and the twitching words just now.
At this moment, Drasel's eyes and aura underwent subtle changes. His eyes showed a maturity that had been weathered.
Rather than saying it as maturity, it is very appropriate to describe it as growth.
5-6 days later, the large army will arrive at the gate of Geely Fort.
Russell signaled the brave Arthur to move his troops away from Fort Gillie. At the moment, Earl Harlan may not know that he has second thoughts about defecting to other countries.
Perhaps he could enter the castle without a fight, secretly open the city gate, let Arthur in, and lay a dragnet for Earl Harlan.
Arthur agreed with the Baron's proposal. It turned out that Arthur had fought against Earl Harlan when he was in the north.
He knew that the opponent was not a good opponent, so he could use Russell's strategy to reduce the losses of his troops.
At this time, Gilliburg, according to Russell's guess, the main gate has not yet been repaired and is in a dilapidated state. If they want to attack the city, they can easily rush in.
In addition, it is estimated that the residences, streets and other facilities inside the castle have not had time to be cleaned and repaired.
This also means that if you lead the army into the city, the enemy's internal defense measures will only be arranged in a mess, and there will be no chance of resistance.
Russell estimated that as long as Earl Harlan's reinforcements hadn't arrived yet, to capture this place would only require Arthur's cooperation and the cooperation of 20 or so high-level soldiers.
If I remember correctly, when he said goodbye to Earl Harlan last time, he only had 14 wounded soldiers left.
"Arthur, let's use the fire as a signal. Tonight on this incomplete main city gate, as long as you see the fire, lead 20 fifth-level Nord royal personal guards and sneak in, I will give you