Volume Two: The Iron-Blooded Baron Chapter 115: There Are Thieves Coming from the Sea (1)
Originally, Balian completely refused the activity of drinking and eating today, but he signed the contract, received the down payment, and received valuable gifts from Sir Tower. When Sir Tower once again mentioned that he wanted to hold a banquet, Balian
Although I was deeply unhappy, I still agreed because of the money and the gift. After all, we have to work hard to meet the customer's requirements.
So, tonight was another grand banquet, with fine wine and delicious food. Everyone was singing and dancing while eating and drinking. Gamgee happily hugged Balian and said: "My good brother, you see, this is another happy night."
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Balian nodded and agreed, but he felt very depressed. Although the alcohol content of this beer and wine was not high, it was like drinking water. No one could bear it. He had to think of a way to make distilled liquor.
Sometimes, just a few drinks will make you blush.
When Balian was secretly thinking about the method of distilling liquor, suddenly the door of the Lord's Hall was opened, and a dirty man covered in blood ran in.
The arrival of this out-of-place person broke the lively atmosphere at the scene. Everyone stopped what they were doing and became quiet, looking at him with curiosity as he gasped for air.
I saw this man out of breath and said to Sir Tower: "Sir, it's not good, hundreds of pirate ships have entered Yangweixuo Bay, and the tow pirates have not only surrounded the city of Yangweixuo, but also divided their troops in Yangweixuo.
Province, Tyra Province plundered everywhere.
Fortunately, I ran fast and was not caught by the pirates. Many merchants and civilians who stayed overnight outside the city were killed by the pirates. They were so cruel that they basically killed everyone they saw.
, even women and children were not spared. I escaped by pretending to be dead, then snatched the horse and drove back with all my strength."
"Ah!" After hearing the news, everyone present collectively exclaimed. This was really unexpected. No one could have imagined that the Toba pirates would organize a large army to go north to plunder.
Balian secretly screamed, he really guessed it right. The group of Tuba pirates who occupied Maple Leaf Manor were just outposts, used to find out the strength of the Brick people's military strength in the north. Then they discovered the Brick people in the north.
Although people have a reputation of being good at fighting, when their fighting power is also weak, they naturally attack in large numbers.
Although the north is not as wealthy as the south, the north has not been invaded by pirates for a long time and has a poorer sense of preparedness. On the contrary, it can plunder more goods. After all, the Brick people in the south have been harassed by these pirates for a long time and have already had
They have developed a mature response plan, and it is no longer that easy to snatch food and property from them.
Balian thought of this, and suddenly remembered the Valenti people's behavior of crossing the Blue Mountains to plunder the eastern border of the Bric people. His eyes suddenly tightened. This was definitely a conspiracy!
The Valenti people attacked from the east, the Toba pirates attacked from the west, and attacked the northern border of Brick from east to west. The main military strength of the Brick people was concentrated in the north. If these northern lords fought on two fronts,
, suffered heavy losses, then the northern territory of Brick will probably be handed over to others, and the Valenti people will rule this area.
And Balian is sure that the lords of the southern faction must also be involved in this matter. After all, Valenti is far away from Toba Island, and there is usually no chance of contact. However, these lords of the south often communicate with
The Tuba pirates fought and captured each other. They were close to each other and had trade exchanges.
In addition, these representatives of the southern lords are in a weak position in the palace. If the military minister, Count Loire, becomes the minister of the palace, their life will definitely be even more difficult.
They have reasons, channels, and the ability and money to instigate the Tubal pirates to go north. Even if the Tubal pirates cannot severely damage the northern army in the north, as long as they are put into the difficult situation of fighting on two fronts, then they southerners will
The people can regain control of the palace, and then it will be easy to control the northern nobles.
Thinking of this, Balian was glad that he had some foresight, and now he had the number of systematically trained soldiers in his hands to be able to fight.
War is disgusting, but chaos is indeed the ladder to ascend. Besides, he can't stop the current chaos, so he should take advantage of this opportunity to grow up quickly and be worthy of Jesse, who is sincere to him.
Miss Si.
After quickly thinking about the matter, Balian stood up to say goodbye to Sir Tower while Sir Tower was still stunned, and asked the officers of Fort Noland to take the soldiers back to the camp immediately and set off to return to Norland early tomorrow morning.
Denburg.
Before leaving, he said to Sir Tower: "Sir Tower, I think the walls of your Sith town can be strengthened and fire prevention measures taken. These pirates have come in so many people all at once, and they will definitely attack people along the way."
The rich people on both sides of the Karl River were plundered and plundered."
After saying that, Balian left. Gamji and those in his group who came to attend the banquet also said goodbye and left. Balian had already given the order to gear up and set off, including Gamji's caravan guards.
I have to go back and sort things out quickly.
With this episode, the banquet naturally couldn't go on. Everyone said goodbye and left. Sir Tower called the man to his side, and after asking him carefully, he sent him away, and he discussed it with his men.
Be prepared for pirate attacks.
In a Vulcan monastery outside the city of Yangweixuo, a naked pirate with bloodstains on his long beard had just pulled out his battle ax from the chest of a monk. He swung the ax and put it on
With blood stains on his face, he looked at the monk who had been hacked to death and sneered contemptuously, then walked into the auditorium of the monastery.
In the auditorium at this time, some pirates were moving out the gold-plated statues, dinner plates, and money boxes for the monks to save money. Some pirates were also dragging out the corpses that had fallen on the ground.
While cursing in Singalese, it seemed as if these monks who were brutally killed by them had committed such a big crime.
Next to the auditorium, in the monks' dormitory, there were the cries of many women, as well as the rough sounds of pirates beating and scolding. Judging from the movement, it should be these damn pirates who are abusing these poor Bricks.
women.
After the auditorium was mostly cleaned up, three pirates wearing striped armor, surrounded by a group of pirates, entered the auditorium.
"Haha, we have emptied the palace of the evil god and humiliated his followers. I think the great sea god will protect us even more." Among the three, the oldest one with gray hair said generously.
"Yes, Count Liege." The man on his left nodded in approval, and added: "These animals who believe in the evil god are really vulnerable. Sure enough, the evil god has no power."
"Hahaha!" The man on the right, known as Count Liege, laughed loudly, and then said: "Count Zaram is right. Only by believing in the true God can you gain strength and be invincible."
After he finished speaking, the three people looked at each other, and then laughed in unison. After laughing for a while, Count Liege said: "Count Keled, Count Zaram, we will stay here tonight.
Here, let’s have a nice drink in a while.
Tomorrow, the three of us will divide into three groups. Count Escalade will go straight up the river and stir up chaos on both sides of the Karl River. Count Razam, you will go directly north to Terra Province, burn, kill and loot, and teach these gangs a lesson.
Pagans.
I will surround Yangweishuo City and prevent the soldiers inside from coming out to disturb everyone. At the same time, I will wait here for good news from you two.
Oh, by the way, if you get something good, beautiful women, don’t forget about me, brother, I’ll treat you to this meal today.”
After listening to what Earl Liego said, Earl Keled and Earl Zaram laughed together, and then Earl Zaram smiled and said to Earl Liego: "My good brother, I heard that Count Grie's wife and daughter are both
It's very beautiful. You can just go in and kill that guy named Gerry. It would be great to have a mother and daughter."
Count Liege kicked him and said with a smile: "Go away, if I can break into the city, I don't have to let you go elsewhere to plunder."
By the way, the suggestion you just made is so disgusting, but if you really do it for me, I won't refuse it."
"Oh, Brother Liege actually has these weird hobbies. It seems that I have to pay attention to this and give him a big surprise." Count Escalade also joked.
The three of them were talking and laughing when a young pirate came in and told them that the dinner was ready, and the three of them left the auditorium.
In the city of Yang Weixuo, in the mansion of Earl Gerry, the breathless Puli was describing to Miss Jesse the miserable scene she saw outside the city.
"Miss, you don't know that those pirates were really cruel. They were killing caravans and ordinary people outside the city crazily. When my parents were running towards the city with me, I looked back.
, a pirate cut off a man's head, held it in his hand, and howled there, feeling that they were a group of beasts, not a group of people.
When I came in just now, I met Sir Sandiman. He said that the scene he saw on the city wall was also very miserable, especially that these pirates with heretical beliefs actually disemboweled the monks they captured.
Hanging it on a wooden frame and letting crows peck at it is too much." Puli told Janis in horror what she saw and heard.
When the pirates raided, Puli and her parents were living in a small farm in a village outside the city. After Puli's brother got married, he moved to the city of Yangweixuo, but his parents were still working on the farm outside the city. Therefore, Puli
Basically every few days, I would go out of the city to visit my parents.
This time, she unfortunately encountered a raid by the Toba pirates. Fortunately, the people in the village were alert. After they saw the fire in the bay, they quickly sent people on horseback to find out the news. After learning that it was the pirates who were attacking in large numbers,
After that, the people in the village quickly packed up their belongings and took their families to the city of Yangweixuo to seek refuge.
Since the Puli family had nothing of value in the farm outside the city, and they knew how to ride a horse, the family quickly took the horses out and fled to Yang Weixuo.
Fortunately, the family of three ran fast. Not long after the three of them left the village, the pirates came and killed them. Many people who had not had time to leave became the dead souls of the pirates.
After listening to Puli's description, Jesse was also frightened. She murmured: "It's too scary. Are there many pirates? I have to go find my father quickly. What if Yang Weixuo can't defend the city?"
Woolen cloth?"
Seeing what her lady said, Puli quickly comforted and said, "Miss, don't worry. I heard Sir Sandiman say that there should be only three to four thousand pirates, and there seem to be signs of dividing their forces. It seems that they are just coming to plunder."
Yes, it should not attack the city."
"Yeah." Miss Jesses nodded and suddenly asked Puli, "The pirates shouldn't be able to attack the direct county."
"Ah! A direct county?" After hearing her lady's question, Puli was stunned for a moment, and then said with a smile: "Hey, hey, he is still trapped in the city by the pirates, but he is worried about his lover's safety.
Ser Balian is so happy."
Miss Jesse rolled her eyes at her and said with a smile: "You damn girl, you know how to tease me. If you do this again, I will tear your mouth apart."
"Oh, my lady, if you tear my mouth to pieces, who will help you send messages to your sweetheart in the future?" Puli pretended to look aggrieved.
Miss Jesses waved her hand, "I want to see my father and see what he thinks of this group of pirates that suddenly attacked."
"Miss, I'm afraid it won't work now. When I met Sir Sandiman just now, he told me that the earl has summoned all the nobles and knights except those in charge of the city defense camp. They want to discuss countermeasures. Go now, the master is busy.
We're here." Puli quickly stopped and said.
Jesse frowned, but immediately relaxed, and said with a smile: "We don't need to think too much about it, the war is their men's business, as long as we don't cause trouble."