As Edward advanced through the military camp, he saw more and more and understood more and more.
Many soldiers in the military camp did not have a complete set of clothes and armor, and some even wore stolen civilian clothes. There was serious discrimination between the tribesmen who still maintained their nomadic customs and the farmers who had settled down.
As for the Magyar nobles here, they are full of resentment. They are very dissatisfied with the current situation of cooperating with the Germans and being in such an embarrassing situation.
The armor of the Magyar nobles is also different. Some still look like nomadic warriors, while others are dressed in Germanic or Byzantine clothing, and even Slavic clothing. The influence of various ethnic groups is clearly revealed here.
Fortunately, although the army in this camp is full of various problems and lacks confidence, they are still obedient to the king.
And there was anger in everyone's heart, which was anger towards the rebels who had put them in such an embarrassing situation.
Edward understood that if this energy was properly channeled, it would be as effective as a bomb, and he was looking forward to the explosion.
Edward saw all the scenes in front of him and remembered them in his heart. He did not comment on anything. That was not what he should do.
He just followed the guide silently to meet the commander of this army, King Andrew.
At the same time, he couldn't help but wonder about the situation of the Germans. The imperial army would play an important role in the next battle. Unfortunately, the imperial camp was wrapped behind those fortifications, and the scene over there could not be seen at all.
Moreover, the Germans were very wary of them. Edward still remembered the wary eyes of the Germans when his team entered.
The king's tent also soon appeared in front of him. It was a large red and white tent, firmly fixed to the ground by thick ropes. The ancient black eagle of the Arpad family and the new flag after converting to Christianity were red and white.
Crosses stand side by side.
Standing at the entrance of the tent were the guards of the Arpad family, the king's guards. These nomadic warriors dressed as warriors loyally guarded the king's tent. They all had compound short bows and quivers hung on their waists.
They existed when the Magyars were still nomadic on the grasslands, and they still existed after the Khan became a king and abandoned the ancient gods and converted to Christianity, and continued to protect the safety of the Arpad royal family.
Faced with Duke Bella's rebellion, they chose loyalty and continued to be loyal to King Andrew.
Edward was also an acquaintance of the Arpad Court, and he often communicated with these loyal guards, so the guards just looked at him and let him go.
"Meet Edward Wessex!"
The guards also called for Edward's arrival as he entered, their voices firm and powerful, like all royal heralds.
An Anglo-Saxon nobleman dressed as a Magyar walked into the king's camp, and as soon as he entered, he smelled the scent of herbs and incense. The smell was so strong that it made his nose very uncomfortable.
Edward subconsciously complained in his heart about how the king's attendants made the temperature so pungent.
But after seeing the scene inside, he understood what the smell was for. It was to cover up the smell, the smell of decay.
Andrew Arpad, the monarch of Hungary, is now lying weakly on the bed. The doctor in white is holding the king's hand and carefully checking the situation. After confirming the situation, he carefully helps the king.
When he saw the king's face, Edward once wondered if he had recognized the wrong person. Compared with the person in his memory, the current King Andrew seemed to be ten years older, and the wrinkles on his face were compared to those in his memory.
It had doubled in number. Fatigue was written all over his face, and the torment of illness was clearly visible.
The king wore a red robe, and his attire was very simple, but the cross on his chest was extremely gorgeous, and the gold cross was inlaid with various jewelry.
On the table beside the bed was the famous holy crown and sword of the Kingdom of Hungary. Edward's eyes were subconsciously attracted to it. Because he was so absorbed in looking at it, Edward subconsciously forgot to salute. This continued until the king spoke.
"Edward, why don't you recognize me as your brother-in-law?"
Although the king's words were full of jokes, everyone could hear the bitterness in them. Andrew knew that he had changed a lot in the past few years, and the changes were not good.
The king's spirit has recovered a lot, and the pain on his face is not so obvious. At this moment, the king stands in front of Edward as if nothing is wrong.
But seeing the solemn look on the doctor's face behind the king, the Anglo-Saxon nobles knew that he was just holding on.
Edward was a little sad. He had a very good relationship with Andrew. They once hunted together in the wilderness of Hungary, and they were even drinking buddies at banquets.
During the banquet with Andrew, Edward even forgot his Anglo-Saxon identity and only thought that he was a native Hungarian.
As for the distant islands, he has forgotten everything except this bloodline.
"His Majesty."
Edward reacted and bowed immediately.
"It's great that you can come over. Come and take a walk with me. We haven't chatted for a long time. Share your experiences."
The king did not start talking to his old friend about the current war. That was not his way of hospitality, and since Edward had come with his troops to help, there was no need to say anything to him.
Facing the king's request, Edward could only follow. The two walked out of the tent together, and the guards immediately followed them. Edward told the king about everything that happened in Northeastern Ross.
The two of them were talking while walking in the military camp. When they saw His Majesty the King passing by, everyone knelt down in awe. Although King Andrew was ill, he could still maintain his prestige in the army. Everyone would still subconsciously look at him.
of surrender.
Edward's story was very brief and was finished in a short while. After all, his story in Northeastern Rus was just a cycle of pioneering and conquest. At the same time, he also mentioned the composition of his army and told the king that Rostislav also provided a lot of strength.
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"Ah, Rostislav, I have heard of his name. The legend of four thousand to ten thousand is still sung in this land. It's rare that he still remembers me as a distant relative."
The king laughed when he mentioned the descendant of Rurik. He did not expect that relatives so far away would be willing to provide strength, but then he changed the topic, because the most important thing now is still the war.
When they said these words at the same time, they were already in a tower. This was a makeshift sentry tower. It was a good place to talk in private without worrying about the possibility of someone eavesdropping.
"Edward, you came at the right time. I will fight Bella in three days. By then, your troops plus the Germans will have more strength than Bella's rebellious one. He will definitely fail."
"Then Your Majesty, if you can win, what are you going to do with Lady Bella?"
Edward brought up a question that he had been thinking about. Edward had never doubted King Andrew's victory. This king had gone through so many battles and won one victory after another. How many people in the world could do this?
Edward had a very good personal relationship with Bella, so he would naturally be worried about that friend.
Although Bella is also a veteran, he is still too immature compared to his brothers. The most important thing is that his military strength is not as good as Andrew's.
The king now has a total of 5,000 men, and the follow-up troops of the Duke of Bohemia will arrive tomorrow. After they arrive, the king's army will have 8,000 men, and the Duke of Bella must have gathered up to 6,000 men.
"I will imprison him for a lifetime. No one can release him. He is my blood relative no matter what. I will not take his life. Even at that banquet, I just planned to catch him.
.But I won’t let go of those governors who followed him in rebellion, and I won’t let Boleslaw, the bastard, get around him. He must explain for these rebellions.”
Andrew's answer gave Edward a sigh of relief, and the king still remained merciful. This also shows the king's self-confidence. In his opinion, Bella could not win.
"Your Majesty, you are so kind."
Next, the two began to discuss the specific issues of the battle, and while their discussion was intense, they did not notice a group of riders hurriedly ran into the Imperial Army's camp.