With the fall of Dijon, Prince Conté, a member of the royal family, disappeared; the Burgundian dynasty in Seine not only lost the birthplace of the family on which it rose, but also completely lost control of the western provinces. Especially in Dijon.
After losing the gathered provincial army in the Battle of Rong.
Whether it is Champagne, Ardennes and other surrounding provinces, or Franche-Comté and Burgundy/Grand Crown; the vast majority of remaining cities and towns have basically lost the strength and courage to resist the Free Army. Almost all remaining cities and towns have lost the strength and courage to resist the Free Army.
They are rushing to declare their location as an undefended place.
Like a young woman in disheveled clothes who was forced to open her arms, she was full of anxiety but meek and helpless, waiting for the occupation and conquest of outsiders. In fact, as the news of the destruction of Prince Kongté and his legions spread, in
There was also a wave of people fleeing in cities along the way.
Mainly the families of the old nobles of the kingdom, officials, businessmen, etc. who are closely related to them; squeezed and driven by some invisible atmosphere, they are like rats on a sinking ship, holding on to all the soft things that can be cashed.
Escape the city and countryside with your family.
But there are a few exceptions. When about a hundred supplementary companies and nearly 30,000 new soldiers, six suppression/garrison regiments, have arrived in the Burgundy region/Crown Territory; a short rest and replenishment of supplies
The first direct legion continued to march along the road.
In just three days, they passed through the territory of the Grand Crown of Franche-Comté, forced the remaining defenders in Besancon to surrender, and captured other members of the royal branch of Prince Conté and the Robert family.
.In other words, they were searched, kidnapped, and sent out by the defenders in the city.
Among them were even the sister Libei, the wife of Prince Conté and the current head of the Alsace kingdom; and Marienol, the youngest daughter of the Duchy/Duke of Lorraine who stayed in the city as a guest in the engagement; but the Besançon garrison
The leader who surrendered was another local noble.
Prince Kongtai, a relatively outsider, was a member of the Weltai clan, an ancient family that had declined for many years. When Jiang Tian asked for the specific reason, the other party's answer was also very interesting: "I am just an abandoned son who is destined to be abandoned, so
We can only try our best to sell ourselves for a good price."
At the same time, far away in the Central Plateau/Central Region of the Kingdom, in the County of Roiret under the Grand Crown of Loire. The Abbey of Fontenay, which is affiliated with one of the many orders of the Kingdom Church, the Cistercian Order, also welcomed a new arrival.
There are angry horses and fresh clothes, and visitors are cheering from front to back.
The big-nosed Cyrano, wearing a gorgeous robe embroidered with lace, walked out of a four-wheeled carriage with great pride. Immediately, a servant put down a small footstool, and someone else brought a soaked stool.
Towel; then he looked around for a moment, then snorted softly in his nostrils,
Immediately afterwards, he came to the other side of the carriage, and diligently put his spotless white gloves into the door that had been opened by the servant; then a slender lace glove was placed on it, and he pulled it out smoothly.
A young woman dressed up in costumes, but it was Crosanna.
She was wearing a beige silk tight-fitting tutu, which made her look very graceful. She also had her hair tied with ribbons into small and complicated spiral curls, which is most popular among aristocratic women in the capital. Only when she saw Sihanouk, she would
There was some kind of indescribable tenderness in his eyes.
At this moment, Cyrano was like a prominent admirer and pursuer; all he could see was that he was filled with fascination and intoxication. In fact, as long as he imitated the Marquis of Valvi who was once the most annoying and ridiculed, he would also be a potential candidate.
It would be nice to have the daily routine of a love rival.
Of course, in his heart he was extremely happy and grateful for the cover identity arranged by the Free Army field company. Yes, to everyone's surprise, Krosanna, who was rescued from the monastery, actually accepted it.
Recruitment to the field company to become a spy.
I don’t know if after experiencing the silence and darkness in the nunnery, she became particularly eager for excitement and change; Krosana, who was once passionate about drama scripts and stage performances, but due to her identity, completed the big movie almost beyond her expectations.
Most assessments and studies lead to internships.
Because this company has a rare gathering of low-ranking nobles and low-level priests who agree with the concept of the Free Army, as well as specialized personnel/professionals selected from all walks of life and all social classes to serve as guides. They are responsible for providing various cover identities.
and detailed training.
And Cyrano also gave up recruiting from the special service company and the military police company on the grounds of protecting personal safety nearby; he took the initiative to join the newly formed field company, just to continue to get the opportunity to get along with her day and night. Now is the time
Their first official mission.
Take a pair of fleeing aristocratic men and women from the outskirts of the capital region; Baron Carroll from Loiret, and his lady Christine, a former court lady. In fact, even the apparent cover of this pair is based on
The true presence of the innermost being can be found in the heraldic edifices of the kingdom.
Because the couple could no longer stand the depressive atmosphere in the capital, they used the secret channel of refuge to the south secretly provided by the Royal Ceremony Officer Rafaro; they eloped hand in hand and fled under the control of the Free Army; relying on the money they had brought, they
Lived a comfortable life of staying and flying together.
As a former lady of the palace, Lady Christina was also the lover of a certain Minister of the Royal Council; but in the end she actually chose the unattractive and bankrupt Baron Carroll. In exchange for the asylum of the Free Army, she actually provided a lot
Useful news and insider information.
In fact, just being able to use the cover of being a lover to get the opportunity to get along day and night and have daily contact is already a great happiness and touch for Cyrano, who confessed to being ugly. Therefore, he can enjoy playing a role without any flaws.
A highly admired suitor.
However, when faced with the smiling face of the monastery priest who came out to greet him, he regained the indifference and arrogance that had kept people away from thousands of miles away. But under the charm of the hundreds of large crown gold coins sent in advance, these locals
However, the monks surrounded the noble couple and entered the room like a spring breeze.
But a moment later, after completing the routine mass and sacraments in front of the ancient and majestic altar, the priest looked embarrassed when faced with Cyrano's request: "My generous and pious lord,
Now is not the time for a traditional pilgrimage to the Holy Land."
"Of course I know the current situation of the kingdom." However, Cyrano turned his nostrils upward and said: "But it is precisely in this way that we can better demonstrate our piety and sincerity. Naturally, I have enough confidence to ensure that I will make this tour
Safe only with the help of the Order."
"May God bless you. The piety of the lord and his wife is of course impeccable." The priest hesitated and continued to persuade: "However, the thieves and rebels who have emerged in the kingdom now do not mind blasphemy at all.
Holy, many sanctuaries have suffered disaster.”
"In this case, my guardian knight, please don't make things difficult for these kind-hearted monks." Krosana, whose face was covered with white gauze, finally said: "Perhaps, we can change the plan slightly and stay in the holy place far away from the world.
.Bruno’s Trail, a short tour.”
"Dear Madam, thank you for your understanding." The priest, who was bald and in linen clothes, immediately widened his face, but said solemnly, "Nowadays, the wilderness of the kingdom is no longer safe. There are often some forest rangers, loggers and burners.
Carbon Man, report sightings of large beast activity."
"Then I'll just take a step back." Crosanna prayed on the spot with her heart in her hands: "Can I go directly to Bourges where the family's patron saint, Saint Bruno, rests?
It is also my personal wish to go to the monastery for final viewing and sacraments.”
"Okay!" The parish priest then reluctantly said: "But the Bourges Abbey is located in the mountains, and the road is difficult and rugged. Although it once belonged to the Cistercian branch of our Fontenay Abbey, it is now owned by the Charterhouse.
The monks are permanently stationed there and need to send someone to contact them."
"That's fine." Cyrano said immediately impatiently: "Please also provide a list of the current personnel in the monastery. Since it is rare to come here like this, I have to express something; at least let me serve as a member of the monastery.
Each ascetic will be provided with a set of clothing and half a month’s worth of food.”
"May God bless you, my pious and generous lord." The parish priest praised and thanked you without hesitation: because this also means that Fontenay Abbey can also receive more material gifts. This is a great pairing.
The monastic community is so important now that supplies are in short supply.
After all, there are some daily necessities that you may not be able to buy even if you have money. Fontenay Abbey is the largest monastery in this county, with two to three hundred members who have holy orders, and monks, apprentices, and servants.
, the number of resident believers and other affiliated personnel is even greater.
The main purpose of the Cistercian order is to avoid worldliness and to cultivate the soil intensively. It is especially famous for cultivating grapes and making wine. In today's situation, not only has most of the source of income of the order been cut off, but it has also suffered from the rise of various epidemics.
coveted by thieves and bandits.
In addition, the monastery also houses many senior believers who have been following for a long time, and also assembles and trains some monks to guard against potential threats. In contrast, it only escorts and leads a nobleman to a branch monastery in the mountains to perform worship and sacraments;
Instead, it seems like an insignificant cost.
At the same time, Cyrano and Crosanna also inadvertently exchanged glances again. Since they have successfully induced the cooperation and guidance of these local monks, their next task of finding people will be smoother. They can even borrow
Send people ahead of time to conduct reconnaissance and spying.