Volume Two: The Iron-Blooded Baron Chapter 175 A Great Victory (16)
"Oh, I understand, my lord, what you mean is that this guy Escalade wants to have a annihilation battle in the wild, and wipe out most of the leading knights and their soldiers in the direct county. I'm afraid Viscount Merrill has no choice but to leave the city.
Surrender is the only way out." Bess patted his head and said.
Balian nodded and responded: "Yes, and in order to achieve his goal, Escalade will not only release water during the siege, but also let his subordinates vigorously publicize our victory over Arthedain.
This made other leading knights in the county feel that the pirates were not worthy of their name and were vulnerable to attack, so they attracted the leading knights who were eager to make meritorious deeds to defeat them.
At the same time, for praising us so much, Viscount Merrill will definitely ask us to come to support him, and it won’t be alright if we don’t go then.
Of course, this is just a guess, and there is another possibility, that is, he will judge that we have suffered heavy casualties and are unable to fight, and then directly attack the city of Amundine."
Bess heard what Balian said and said with emotion: "Although, we let Arthedain go, avoiding the main force of the pirates from dragging them to attack us directly, and we can also let the pirates publicize this victory for us.
However, this will also make it very likely that we will have to go to the city of Amundine for rescue, and then we will have to fight a decisive battle with the pirates together with other leading knights.
There are advantages and disadvantages, but the advantages are still greater. After all, can we really get what he wants in a decisive battle in the wild?
A plan is always a plan, but if your opponent does not follow your expectations, then no matter how good your plan is, it will be in vain. Not everyone can set up such a sophisticated strategy like you, sir, to make the enemy take the bait."
"Go away!" Balian scolded with a smile, "Brother Bess, please stop flattering me here. Although I am very smart, hahaha, but without you throwing your heads and blood on the battlefield, I can't defeat you on my own.
Win the pirate."
"Hahaha!" Hearing what Balian said, everyone including Bess burst into laughter. This was a happy smile after a great victory.
While Balian and the others were joking here, the soldiers who went to track the pirates and search for the remnants of the enemy also came back, and the butler Mark also came to the scene. However, the battlefield was littered with corpses, limbs, and blood clots everywhere, which really made Mark
Startled.
After vomiting for a while, the pale Mark walked weakly to Balian and the officers. After greeting him, he forced a smile and asked Balian: "Sir, the war is over. I want to
The brothers from the militia and battle groups will help clean up the battlefield, and then we will hold a grand celebration banquet tonight, what do you think?"
Balian pretended to think deeply for a while, then said with a serious face, lowering his voice: "I think the idea of holding a celebration banquet tonight, what should I say? It's really a good idea!"
"Okay!" The officers present looked at Balian's behavior at first and thought he would disagree. Unexpectedly, the lord just made a joke to them, which made them worry in vain.
Looking at the cheering people, Balian also laughed happily. From preparing for the war to fighting, everyone had been preparing for a long time. These days, Balian banned his men from drinking, but they were stifled. Today is
On the day of victory, if everyone is not allowed to relieve their alcohol addiction, these brothers will explode.
After confirming the celebration banquet tonight, everyone is so happy to prepare. Those who should clean the battlefield will clean the battlefield, those who should clean the castle will clean the castle, and those who should prepare wine and food, prepare wine and food. Tonight,
It will be a night of fun for the victors.
Returning to the castle where he had been away for five days, Balian did not rest, because the battle of blood and fire was over, but the political battle was not, and for him, the real results had not yet been achieved.
After Balian finished four letters, he asked Bran to call Rohirr. These letters were very important and must be delivered quickly by elite cavalry. Don't underestimate these letters. Can Balian be here?
Before Advent, removing the word "from" from "baronet" depends entirely on these letters.
After receiving these letters, Rohirr listened to Balian's instructions and understood the great responsibility. He said that he would immediately arrange for reliable men to complete the matter.
Of these four letters, one is to the Earl of Alpine Castle, one is to Viscount Merrill, one is to Earl David, and one is to the Duke of Brick.
Four letters were sent out by three cavalrymen. One of the cavalrymen went directly to the capital Valombre and handed the letter to the Minister of Security, Count Alpine Castle. In addition to a brief description of the content of the letter, Commander Balian
The army destroyed five hundred Toba pirates.
He was asking for credit from the Earl of Alpine Castle, because if Norlandenburg was captured by pirates, the neighboring Alpine Province would immediately be plundered by pirates. Balian could be considered as fulfilling the promise he made when he was trying to win the support of the Earl of Alpine Castle.
A commitment to defend the northwest for Alpine Province.
At the same time, he also made it clear about Balian's affairs with Viscount Merry and Earl David, deputy knight of the Palace Knights, so that the Earl of Alpine Castle knew his loyalty.
The letter to Viscount Merry and Earl David, in addition to reporting on the war, directly divided the credit between them. This was something that the Principality of Brick had not seen in decades, wiping out 500 Toba pirates in one fell swoop.
Let them get involved in the war of annihilation.
At the same time, he also asked them to cooperate with the Earl of Gaoshanbao, the representative of the northern nobles in the palace, to help raise his title to another level. At the same time, he also continued to show his loyalty and maintain the relationship between them.
The letter submitted to the monarch will be submitted by Earl David on his behalf. In this way, although in the eyes of outsiders, the centrist nobles are suspected of secretly colluding with the northern nobles, they can still make the people who want to join forces with the Valenti people
The monarch who went to war saw that their thoughts were consistent with his own, and thus gained more favor and distribution of benefits.
And Balian believes that after this episode, a shrewd man like Earl David will secretly use this excuse to make the southern nobles who are worried about the merger of China and the North spit out more benefits to him.
Due to the reputation of Earl David, the southern lords can no longer oppose the elevation of Balian's title. It is very possible that, uncharacteristically, they will unite with the centrists and northern factions to support Balian's elevation.
, supports war with the Valenti people.
The monarch, the Carolingian Duke, was originally upset because his ministers could not reach an agreement on the war with the Valenti people, but now there is a young nobleman who has made great achievements and can make everyone agree.
Support war with the Valenti people.
The Duke of Carolingian must have a very good opinion of Balian. Although he has not met yet, it is naturally much simpler to agree to promote Balian to a baron. After all, what monarch wouldn't like such a blessed general?