18th century total war

Chapter 184 Catalan Independence

"Why is it impossible?

Didn't I just say that?

Li Wei has no ability at all, nor does he have the intention to occupy Catalonia.

If the Black Dragon Army breaks its promise, the Catalan people will be the first to take up arms against the Black Dragon Army!
Marquis Leonard, please rest assured that neither Karl nor Li Wei behind him are such short-sighted and crazy people.

What's more, occupying the city of Barcelona means little to the Black Dragon Corps. After all, once we establish an independent Kingdom of Catalonia, we can send troops and civilians to help the Black Dragon Corps attack Madrid.

Carl would not be clear about this simple and easy-to-understand truth?

Will Levi not see?

Li Wei's achievement in the French Civil War is not something a fool can do. "

"Well, that's the only way it can go now."

When Aragorn saw that Marquis Leonard was finally persuaded, he breathed a sigh of relief, and at the same time looked at Marquis Leonard meaningfully.

"Marquis Leonard, you have been very polite to me since I came in, have you already thought about surrendering?"

"That's not true. After all, Li Wei and I are not from the same country. What good consequences can come from taking refuge in Li Wei?

You can see that Levi won't last long in the Kingdom of Spain, can I not?

No matter how fierce the Black Dragon Legion is fighting in mainland Spain, when they evacuate, a nobleman like me who has taken refuge in Li Wei can only abandon all his family property and leave. I am crazy to do that!
When I arrived at Li Wei's place, at most I was assigned to be a small lord in a small valley or a remote village full of guerrillas. It was still a question of whether I could keep the territory.

Therefore, it is impossible for me to voluntarily surrender to Li Wei, even if the Black Dragon Army under his command is really invincible.

But after seeing you, I did have a glimmer of hope.

As expected, Aragon you did not disappoint.

My family territory is all in Catalonia. I believe that serving you will be the best ending for a local noble like me in Catalonia.

If you can make a promise, I can also talk to a few old friends. Their family fiefs are also in the Catalonia region. In the face of the general situation, they are loyal ministers of the Kingdom of Catalonia , is not difficult. "

"Ha ha!
Then I would like to thank Marquis Leonard for his support first.

The time for the uprising and surrender is tonight, come, let's talk in detail about the specific cooperation of the uprising and surrender.

When the time comes, we cannot have a situation where our own people are at war. "

"you're right.

Mr. Aragon, come into my study! "

That night, a signal was sent out in the city of Barcelona, ​​and the city gates were opened. Bolcha, who had already prepared, rushed into the city of Barcelona with the vanguard of the Black Dragon Legion.

The battle broke out quickly and ended even faster.

Most of the Catalan militia and armed citizens in the city, under the leadership of the Catalan Independence Organization, quickly controlled and disarmed several nearby noble private troops.

The aristocratic generals in the city of Barcelona were invited by Marquis Leonard to have a dinner in his official residence. As a result, the private army under his command had no leader and collapsed at the first touch.

The nobles who had dinner together were easily controlled by the guards ambushed by Marquis Leonard.

Under the persuasion of Marquis Leonard with his understanding and emotion, most of the controlled nobles and generals "anyway" on the spot and threw themselves into the soon-to-be-independent Kingdom of Catalonia!

According to the agreement, the Black Dragon Legion did not plunder the city of Barcelona. In fact, the Black Dragon Legion did not encounter any resistance. The moment the Black Dragon Battle Flag appeared in the city, the battle was basically over.

During the entire defection uprising, the number of casualties was less than three digits...

The next day, with the cooperation of Marquis Leonard, Aragon reorganized the more than 3 armed forces in the city into the Catalan Legion on the spot, and declared the independence of Catalonia from the Kingdom of Spain. Build the Kingdom of Catalonia!
Catalan independence groups have come to the fore in full force.

Of course, Karl also got a lot of military supplies he needed.

They are all the people's fat and people's anointing collected by the local government of the Kingdom of Spain in Catalonia...

Aragorn, this is the generosity of others, to repay the help of the Black Dragon Legion!

The adaptation of the Catalan Legion, after the city of Barcelona declared itself the capital of the Kingdom of Catalonia and other matters on the right track, Aragon temporarily handed over the government affairs to his confidant, and Leonardo, the representative of the nobles of the Kingdom of Catalonia. Hosted by the Marquis, escorted by the Black Dragon Legion, with a small number of cronies, went to Toulouse to meet Li Wei.

This is the only request made by Li Wei!

As for the various materials provided by the Kingdom of Catalonia, they are just necessary 'mutual assistance' in the military alliance.

The Black Dragon Legion provided the Kingdom of Catalonia with military protection during the weak period of its early founding, and the Kingdom of Catalonia provided the Black Dragon Legion with strategic supplies.

Aragon's request to meet with Li Wei is the condition for Li Wei to support Aragon to become the king of Catalonia!

Aragorn originally thought that this was just Li Wei's desire to know his ally, and it would be more certain to see it in person. Unexpectedly, going north this time will cause a fundamental change in Aragorn's personal beliefs!
When Aragon went north, the independence movement of the Kingdom of Catalonia had reached its climax. The Catalan Legion attacked everywhere, and none of the other small and medium-sized cities and villages in Catalonia resisted.

Except for some towns that have been looted by the Black Dragon Legion and are relatively resistant to the Black Dragon Legion, the Catalan people maintain great enthusiasm for the establishment of an independent kingdom.

During the reign of Carlos IV, the Catalonia region has been oppressed as an 'alien' living area, and the Catalans have long been dissatisfied with the rule of the Madrid government.

Aragon's journey to the north was very smooth, and the security of the Black Dragon Legion was still very good.

This kind of stability also relieved the last uneasiness in Aragorn's heart. At least Aragorn can be sure that Li Wei didn't want to kill him.

Even though Aragorn had thought about it over and over again, there was only harm and no benefit for Li Wei to kill him, and there was also a trace of fear left. After all, Li Wei had always been a crazy war tyrant in the eyes of outsiders.

It is possible for a tyrant to have any irrational and cruel thoughts!
Of course, even if Aragorn is killed at this time, the process of establishing the Kingdom of Catalonia will not be interrupted, and the second in command of the Catalan independence organization will take over, and then start a campaign to fully resist the Black Dragon Legion ... Law and order war!

Yes, neither the Catalan independence organization nor the local Catalan nobles headed by Marquis Leonard have the confidence to fight the Black Dragon Legion head-on.

(End of this chapter)