The provincial capital Livron is a city with a permanent population of more than 100,000. Therefore, compared to the city of Midonie where General Caron led the remaining troops to retreat as the deputy general of the new legion, it also occupies a wider area, the city walls are taller, and it is also preserved
Much more intact; not even traces of battle can be seen.
Because of the result of the bloodless donation of the city; after the original high-ranking officials, the chief justice, the royal inspector, the treasurer, the major of the police force and other high-level officials fled one after another, Mayor Liveron came forward to gather the police members and the public security department who had not escaped for inspection.
Keep the defeated kingdom soldiers away from the city.
Then, in front of the commander of the Lombard Army "Venecia" who was the first to arrive among the North Italian/Siro allied forces, the old and energetic mayor opened the door and presented the key to the city. With the priority of the Lombard people,
The city was protected from the ravages and ravages of the armies of other forces.
However, regardless of the position and motivation of how to do it; as a foreign invader, the Lombard army did not mobilize troops to do good deeds or liberate the people. Therefore, after the first few days of barely maintaining the appearance of peace and quiet, the Lombard army
The soldiers soon lost their restraints.
At first, they just got drunk and broke into residents' homes to take away everything they liked; then, they went even further because there were not enough washerwomen serving in the military camp, and asked the city hall for more women; they even asked the city hall for more women.
The soldiers went directly to the streets and took away all the women of the right age.
Even some city officials, minor nobles and women from wealthy families are no exception. Even the white-haired Mayor Livron went to the commander of the "Venetian" Corps to appeal and negotiate, requesting that the cost be reduced
Some price will be paid to redeem these women.
However, he suddenly received the bad news that his granddaughter and daughter-in-law, who were hiding in the villa, together with the serving maid, were all captured by Lombard soldiers who peeked over the wall. Although, after his repeated requests, he finally
I want to come back and apply for myself, but it will be a few days later.
Therefore, the old mayor who was temporarily pushed out by the wealthy class in the city to surrender to the invaders also died in a state of shame, anger and grief. What followed was the paralysis and collapse of the barely maintained municipal system;
No one dares to take up their duties or stick to their posts.
This relatively well-preserved city, under the ravages of the invaders and the strike of the last service staff, quickly turned into a big garbage dump with smelly smoke and sewage flowing across it. Even the churches were visited every day.
, the routine sound of the bell also disappeared.
Because even the clergy in God's sanctuary were not spared. They could only watch helplessly as the old, weak, women and children who ran in to seek shelter were taken away by the occupying army, crying and shouting.
The priest who had the courage to stand up and negotiate was knocked down and killed.
Immediately afterwards, the nunnery located in the northwest corner of the city was also broken into by restless Lombard soldiers; and in the sacred courtyard, some unspeakable things happened one after another. Although the Lombard regiment commander quickly
He stood up and symbolically hanged a few people as an explanation.
However, the soldiers and the people soon recognized that these were just a few street vagabonds who were put on Lombard military uniforms; they were not foreigners. Therefore, Jiang Tian could easily send people into the city in batches to investigate in advance, instead of
Do something on your own by climbing over the city wall at night.
In other words, what he is entering now is actually a city full of people's dissatisfaction. The insider who responded to him is named Julien, who was a merchant who was following the fleeing crowd; his wife and sister were killed by the people beside the hotel on the way.
After being kidnapped by the villagers, Jiang Tian led others to rescue him.
Therefore, after the incident, he had no food and clothing, so he took his family to join the Free Army, and was temporarily appointed as a spy leader; he took on the task of venturing back to the provincial capital to inquire about news; because he was in the provincial capital.
I grew up in the neighborhood and am familiar with every brick and tile in the neighborhood.
Julien, who looks honest and humble in appearance but timid when speaking, can easily be ignored when standing on the roadside, is relatively loyal and reliable at present. This is because when he returns to the provincial capital, he relies on his old acquaintances to provide goods and money to acquaintances.
, the above-mentioned relevant information was quickly collected.
"Sir, look." Julien, a middle-aged man who returned to his residence in a slum neighborhood, turned away from his sad and droopy eyelids. He took out a stack of old crumpled pieces of paper and said solemnly.
: "This is the street distribution drawing I got from the municipal inspection."
"Some of these places have been marked... The black origins represent the sentries and strongholds stationed by the Lombards on the streets... There are also other lines, which are the areas where they often move and patrol, mainly concentrated on
The city area... The camps of the three regiments in the city are all near the north, southeast and north gates of the city; only the west gate has an incomplete company and some members of the former city garrison... Finally, there is a
A group of mercenaries, stationed between the city hall and the high-ranking officials' offices... I don't know how many there are, but they are dedicated to guarding important people."
"Not bad, wait until you hear this, it's pretty good: maybe even more outstanding than I thought." Jiang Tian patiently listened to his stammering words and then nodded in approval: "But what follows?
Leave the matter to me. Have you found the place I asked you to find?"
"Thank you for the compliment, sir!" After hearing this, the middle-aged merchant Julien felt as if his whole body had been soaked in sweet rain, and even the wrinkles on his face seemed to have relaxed. Because he had witnessed this gentleman with his own eyes.
heroic deeds; and like most of the witnesses, they also strengthened their confidence and felt that they were following the bloodline and outstanding descendants of an ancient hero, and were on the indescribable great journey described in the legend: "I have found it.
, just waiting for someone to check..."
Afterwards, Jiang Tian and others came to an abandoned church a few blocks away from the slums; along with the ark and altar lying on the floor, the cross leaning on one side, and the splattered words on the wall.
The black blood stains are all indictments of the atrocities that have been experienced.
Therefore, even in broad daylight, standing in this church with the doors and windows broken, and the outer courtyard door blocked with debris and garbage, I still feel a vague and chilling feeling on my spine;
It seems that there is still some residual resentment, whispering in people's ears and lingering.
In fact, in Jiang Tian's field of vision, a green prompt appeared again: "Extremely subtle alien energy residues have been detected. Do you want to hedge/destroy them..."
"It's ready, you can go in." After a while, Jiang Tian withdrew from it, stood in the sun and said to the people who came to meet from all over the city: "If nothing unexpected happens next, this is the city.
Final assembly point, we will proceed as planned after nightfall."
When the dozens of people who were present and sneaked into the city heard this, they were full of awe and admiration. After saluting Jiang Tian, who was tied up beside him, they spontaneously entered one after another. But in front of them, there was nothing they could see at a glance.
In the church at the end, there were piles of weapons.
From bundles of swords and rows of racks hanging spears, axes and hammers, to longbows and crossbows stacked in rattan boxes, a pair of quivers filled with arrows;
Lock curtains and chain shirts, leather armor, a series of curved helmets and pot-shaped helmets, and folded flags.
Although this was not the first time they had seen this kind of thing, some people still couldn't help but kneel down on the spot, shake hands and mutter prayers to themselves. Because this is the power of appearing out of thin air, just like the ancient one.
The saint fed thousands of believers with five fishes and two loaves, a miracle like this.
And this is the miraculous power that this chief possesses after receiving some kind of revelation one day. It is also this miraculous power that makes a large number of items appear out of thin air, leading and encouraging them, supporting them, appearing mysteriously or unexpectedly,
Defeated enemies one after another.
In other words, as long as this officer has the power, they will never have to worry about continuous attacks and battles deep into the enemy's territory; there will be a lack of supplies of food and weapons; and they will always remain in a relatively healthy state. Now,
This officer is here again
"Sir, I still don't understand." Then, the old hunter Ajax walked up to Jiang Tian and said, "With your power alone, you are enough to become the king of the continent's kings, and even among the major churches.
The most respected worshipper. Why did you choose this path?"
"Because, since I woke up in this world, I have naturally been burdened with certain missions and tasks." Jiang Tian shook his head gently and said: "No power or power is free; it's just that I still need more.
Explore and discover…”
"In that case, please let me use the rest of my life to witness and follow your journey." The old hunter Ajax said again: "I have been acquired for too long, and I have seen too many people and things.
; But nothing is more exciting and interesting than being with you, sir."
"Do you want to give up your persistence and join these worldly wars?" Jiang Tian smiled and asked: "This seems to go against the tradition that you hunters claim to be above the disputes between nations.
."
"I have also been hired to kill some people who work with other people, or even feed and protect other people." The old hunter Ajax wrote lightly: "They are the same as the nobles and citizens you killed with your own hands, sir."
Scum, in fact, there is not much difference."
"In this case, after nightfall you go directly to the west gate and send a signal." Jiang Tian turned to the sergeants who were already fully clothed and said: "Old El and I will go around the city hall to see if there is anything there.
No chance..."
So, time slowly came to night in such a dull and torturous waiting; and there were two to three hundred people gathering in the city; although most of them held their breath
Noisily, swallowing dry food or checking weapons.
However, so many people were crowded into this abandoned church, which inevitably attracted curious snoops or passers-by several times. Then, either the secret sentry left outside had their necks broken on the spot and stuffed into the inner courtyard; or
He was dragged to a corner with his mouth covered and his head covered, his mouth was gagged and he was tied up.
Then, as the sky darkened completely, the nearby blocks were shrouded in darkness. The abandoned church suddenly lit up with lights. Then, it turned into a large group of "Rumba" holding lanterns and filing out.
German soldier", just rampaging through the streets.
As they were passing through various blocks, many of the still-flickering lights of private houses were extinguished as if they were frightened... At the same time, Jiang Tian, who had changed into a Lombard officer's outfit, was also accompanied by a group of people wearing ill-fitting guard uniforms.