Realm of Power

548 Cold Thorn (6)

"I heard that the most evil Kugit Khan in the north, Ssay Ali, also died in your hands. I don't know if this news is true."

Looking at the pale Marquis Chaibaud in front of him, Sarilke continued to ask with a faint smile. It seemed to be a colleague-style question, but the identity of the representative and the unquestionable tone were more like a question. interrogate prisoners

Of course"

Chai Bod's eyes were round and he stabbed himself quickly. Although his heart was in a mess, he seemed to have no intention of letting go. Anyway, he had recited these words silently countless times in order to cope with today's winter situation.

“That was a completely unexpected and big harvest.”

Marquis Chaibaud said with an unconcealable excitement on his face.

"I received a report from the guard scouts that a group of thousands of Kugit cavalry passed through my territory. I think they must have gone to support the Kugits who were fighting the main force of the kingdom. How could I let them If we do this, there are thousands of them, and they are all well-equipped royal cavalry. If they are allowed to pass through the Boggart Corridor in the north-central part of the road from me, I am afraid that the royal army, which has the advantage, will be attacked from both sides. situation"

Chai Bod looked at Sarilke, who looked attentive in front of him, and said mysteriously.

"So I decided to ambush them in a mountain stream they were passing by. To be honest, I didn't think too much about it. It was entirely out of loyalty to His Majesty the King and the responsibility of a lord. It was a groove between two mountains. I The archers shot an enemy leader who was running at the front in the first round, and then the Kugits ran away like rabbits, completely leaving the leader’s body there.”

Zaibod's voice stopped, and he licked his dry lips with unfinished content. "That's it. Only after examining the body did I know that I killed King Kujit Khan."

"that's all?"

Sarilke looked at him in astonishment. If he hadn't considered the impact of this incident, Sarilke would have wanted to stand up and slap this idiot twice.

The dignified King Kugit Khan was killed, but the escorting royal guards escaped. This is simply more Arabian Nights than the Arabian Nights.

Thinking of the sensational reaction of this incident in the court meeting at that time, Sarilke's forehead was full of black lines. He fought bloody battles for several days and killed the enemy chiefs and mountain streams. I'm afraid it was only after polishing by the guys from the Ministry of Military Affairs. Appearing on the table of His Majesty the King openly, now that I think about it, it is really the most ridiculous thing in the world.

No wonder His Majesty the King specially asked himself to deal with the aftermath of this incident when he left the capital this time. He was afraid that he would have known the truth about this matter for a long time.

"Two adults, what are you talking about here? It seems to be something very interesting."

Just when Sarilke was speechless with a look of grief and anger, the whispers between the two of them undoubtedly attracted the attention of other people at the banquet.

The new lord, the Marquis of Halle, who was responsible for the defense of the nearby Argyle region, and his confidant General Machuka also came not far away. Compared with the tall body of Duke Lofthauser, the Duke of Halle looked much thinner. , has been on the battlefield many times in the past twenty or thirty years, and his body is riddled with scars and scars.

He likes to live the life of an ascetic with simple meals, and is not as indulgent as Lofthauser, so although he is ten years older than Lofthauser. But his face looked even more rosy and energetic than Lofthauser's.

He was originally the great lord of the Sulu area. Because of the southern treaty with the Lod people, he had to give up his territory and come to the north. He became the great lord of the Argyle area.

"It's an honor to see you here, Your Majesty the Duke. Originally, I was planning to go to Argyle just to pay a visit to you. Now I can save myself this fatigue."

Facing this battle-experienced duke, Sarilke quickly stood up from his seat and saluted. This was a true warrior. Under his leadership, the southern Susuo region was able to resist the attacks of the Lods for thirty years. He is as stable as a rock at this age, and his contribution is the most obvious. Yes, this time the southern battle is over. Although the Su Luo area was reluctantly ceded due to the overall situation, this stubborn Grand Duke never gave the Rohde people a good look during the negotiation. This is the Rohde people in the south. People also admire him very much

His Majesty the King handed over Argyle, the most important military town among the three northern counties, to him. In addition to compensating for his losses in the south, he also had a vague intention of making him the military governor of the three northern counties.

King Kugit Khan died in the northern county. According to the style of the Kugit people, revenge is inevitable.

The current strength of the three northern counties is less than 10,000, and the main force of the royal army is in a stalemate at the Boggart Corridor. It is impossible to mobilize excess troops for a while. The status of Duke Haller, the master of defense, becomes particularly important.

"Oh, does Administrator Sarilke need my help with anything?" Duke Haller said with a smile. Regarding Sarilke, His Majesty the King's agent in the three northern counties, his tone was thoughtful. no respect,

"This is an order issued by His Majesty the King before leaving the capital, instructing the villain to make a special trip and hand it over to the Duke."

With a respectful face, Sarilke took out a letter with red paint from his arms, handed it to the confused Duke of Halle, and said in a more serious tone, "His Majesty the King also specifically stated that as long as it is from the Duke, If you ask for something, you must do your best to satisfy it.”

"Oh, this is...?"

Duke Haller gently opened the letter, the smile on his lips disappeared immediately, and his rosy face turned slightly pale.

"Rectifying an army of 20,000 people within 3 months, isn't that too demanding?" Duke Haller stared at the letter with flickering eyes, and hesitantly muttered to himself, "The population of the entire three northern counties is only more than 200,000. Where can we find 20,000 young and strong men?"

"Your Excellency does not need this," Sarelk leaned forward, bent down and whispered in the Duke's ear, "Your Majesty has dispatched about 20,000 weapons and equipment from Kyoto. As for the troops, Your Excellency can think of ways from the big manor owners in the three northern counties. As far as I know, with the influx of refugees from the north, these big manor owners have at least 100,000 people in their hands, and they are all young and strong men. What's more, these people who only know how to cause national disasters are not very good. The worms that eat into the wealth should have been eliminated long ago."

"Doing so may cause a bad reaction."

Duke Haller said with embarrassment, "Most of these manor owners are nobles, and they have direct connections with the officers in the army. If they are touched, it may cause a mutiny in the army."

"Don't forget, my lord, His Majesty gave you three months not just to build a defense." Sarelk's face suddenly became a little ferocious, and he responded in a low voice, "These troops in the three northern counties have inextricable connections with the lords arrested for treason. They are no longer competent for the defense of the three northern counties. Cut off their connections step by step. What His Majesty needs is a completely controlled three northern counties."...

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