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Chapter 326 "Northern Chaos" (Part 1)
Hearing this, Du Wei's heart trembled!
Reinforcements?
The Roland Empire had stationed 200,000 soldiers in the North! The Tempest Legion was one of the four main legions of the Empire. Whether it was in terms of equipment or battle prowess, they were the cream of the crop among the Empire's armies! 200,000 strong soldiers were stationed at the southern end of the Frozen Forest. Although it was said that they were there to prevent magical beasts from entering the forest and also to prevent smuggling … but in fact, there was another important function. They were there to train the soldiers!
Only in such a harsh environment could strong soldiers be honed.
Du Wei had seen the Tempest Legion before.
Such a scene had left a deep impression on Du Wei.
With such strong warriors, the Tempest Legion's battle prowess could be seen at a glance! And on the way out of the Frozen Forest to the South, General Andre had personally led the cavalry to look for him. Such a formidable lineup could indeed be called one of the Empire's first class soldiers!
Such a powerful Tempest Legion … actually …
They actually had to ask for reinforcements?
"What kind of chaos is going on in the North?" Du Wei said in a deep voice: "Even with the strength of the Tempest Legion, they can't suppress it? Could it be … there is something in the Frozen Forest … "
General Andre's face changed and he shook his head: "Duke, I'm sorry, I have no authority to tell you these things. I can only report this situation to the Supreme Command when I reach the Imperial Capital. If possible, I can also report it to the Royal Regent … "
Du Wei's heart was anxious, but he rolled his eyes and smiled. He calmly picked up the water bottle on the table and poured a cup of water for General Andre: "General Andre, of course I understand military discipline. After all, I was born in a Rowling family. Don't worry, I won't make things difficult for you. However … this is a matter of great importance. It's not just a matter of the Tempest Legion. I'm also returning to the capital this time. I think there are some things that I might be able to help with. "
Just as Andre was about to say something, he heard a gentle voice from behind him. "General Andre, our Duke has absolutely no intention of prying into military matters. Moreover, with our Duke's current status, such an important matter would definitely be discussed with the Regent. Speaking of which, you're in command of an army outside the capital, so you don't know much about the capital's environment. There are some things that you can't count on purely doing business. If the Duke is willing to help, things will be a lot easier. "
Andre turned his head and saw Rodriguez standing behind him. His expression changed, and the cavalry around him also became serious. It turned out that Rodriguez had quietly appeared behind him. There were so many people, but not a single one of them had noticed.
Andre took a deep breath and said slowly, "So it's His Excellency Silver Firmament Sword Saint! Sir Rodriguez, are you already under the command of the Duke of the Tulip Family? "
Du Wei froze for a moment: "Silver Firmament Sword Saint?"
Rodriguez smiled bitterly: "What a strange nickname. I don't know who gave me that."
It turns out that during the coup d 'état, after Rodriguez killed the chief warrior of the palace with his Saint rank strength, the image of him holding the Beauty under the Moonlight in his hand and looking down at the world with disdain spread throughout the continent.
With his Saint rank strength, he naturally deserves the title of "Sword Saint". Silver Firmament was just a reference to the gorgeous appearance of his Ice Dou Qi.
Rodriguez turned to the table and stood beside Du Wei: "General Andre, long time no see. Speaking of which, you look a lot more tired than the last time we met." After a pause, he smiled again: "But your cultivation has increased by another level. The last time we met, you were still a sixth level Knight, right? "
At this moment, the Knight badge on General Andre's chest has already become a seventh level Knight.
Andre snorted and said dejectedly, "I was only able to make a breakthrough because of the guidance of the Silver Firmament Sword Saint."
Listening to these words, the two seem to know each other and have probably fought before.
Du Wei glanced at Rodriguez, who smiled: "Duke, do you still remember that I went to the Frozen Forest after the coup d 'état? At that time, before I entered the forest alone, I encountered the patrolling cavalry of the Tempest Legion. It was also a coincidence that the leader at that time was General Andre. General Andre wanted to stop me from entering the forest, but I didn't listen … "
Andre snorted in annoyance: "You don't have to be so polite. At that time, I wanted to stop you, but in the end, I wasn't your opponent and was defeated in a few moves. You are a Saint rank warrior, invincible in the continent. I am just a little sixth level Knight with only a few hundred cavalry. There is absolutely no way I can stop you. You are still polite and didn't hurt my people. I am already very grateful to you. "
Du Wei nodded and heard Rodriguez say: "General Andre, I am doing this for your own good. Speaking of which, I still have some sincere respect for the soldiers of the Tempest Legion. You have suffered a lot for the Empire's border. Moreover, the soldiers of the Tempest Legion are all good people. Let me tell you … … "
He glanced at Du Wei and Du Wei immediately understood and nodded slightly.
Rodriguez's expression was solemn as he continued: "General Andre, you are not in the Imperial Capital, so you don't know the current situation of the Empire. I won't ask you what happened in the North, I will only say that you asked for reinforcements … … But reinforcements, how can it be so simple? You probably don't know, but with the Empire's current situation, it is extremely difficult to ask for reinforcements from the Central! "
Andre's eyes widened: "But the situation in the North!"
Rodriguez interrupted him: "There is a problem in the North, but are other places peaceful? Let's not talk about other places, just the Northwest! You also know what happened in the Northwest last year, right? The prairie invaders, 20,000 cavalrymen besieged Anglia City and fought a great battle! To tell you the truth, at that time our Desa Province suffered some losses, but what happened in the end? Isn't it just a hastily concluded peace talks to keep the peace? "
Andre nodded: "I know about this matter. The military wrote about it every month."
Rodriguez smiled: "But it was written that the Northwest Army repelled the prairie invaders, right? Humph, you may not be in the Imperial Capital, but don't tell me you don't know the situation of the Northwest Army? "
Andre's face changed as a strange light flashed in his eyes.
"The situation at that time was actually the Northwest Army colluding with the prairie invaders. They let them enter the Pass and caught us off guard! Moreover, those bastards from the Northwest Army used the spring drill as an excuse to besiege our capital with tens of thousands of troops. They cut off our communication and didn't give us a chance to send reinforcements! If it wasn't for our Duke's wit and ingenuity, I'm afraid we would have lost that battle long ago! The Northwest Army is ambitious and the prairie invaders are also ready to make a move! At this time, the situation in the Northwest is already so bad that I don't see the Imperial Capital sending a single soldier over! You want reinforcements, we also want reinforcements! But where will they come from? "
Rodriguez's last question left the general speechless.
"The Northwest Army is the main army of the Empire. They have already become a separatist warlord. It's already a miracle that they didn't rebel. But other than that, where else can we count on? The Southern Army is thousands of miles away from the Southern Marsh. And to be honest, since the establishment of the Empire's navy, every expansion of the navy was done by transferring soldiers from the Southern Army. This is because the Southerners are good at water while the Northerners are not. How many times has the navy been expanded during the reign of the Emperor? How many of the elite soldiers of the Southern Legion had been transferred away? Later on, the Empire's military expenditure was not sustainable, so the recruitment of the Southern Army was delayed. How much combat power does the Southern Army have now? I think it's just an empty shell! "
Andre was silent for a long time before he sighed: "When it comes to military expenditure, who isn't like this? Even for our Storm Legion, our arrears are getting worse and worse with each passing year! It's forcing us generals to look for money everywhere! "
Du Wei suddenly remembered the money squandering den outside the capital. Wasn't it the military's backing and was used to raise military funds?
"That's right. If we can't count on the Southern Army, do you expect us to count on the imperial city's defense forces?" Rodriguez chuckled: "The coup two years ago, the imperial city's second division was completely wiped out! A total of 20,000 elite soldiers were wiped out! Although there was a reserve army later on, I don't think I need to explain how much combat power the new recruits can have. What's more, the Imperial Capital is located in the middle of the continent. How far is it from the Northwest Army's territory? Humph, if the army were to march fast, I'm afraid it would only take a few days to reach the gates of the Imperial Capital! Under such circumstances, how can the Regent transfer the imperial city's defense forces to you? Once too much of the Imperial Capital's military is taken away, it's hard to guarantee that Rugaard won't have any ideas! But other than that, where else can the Imperial Capital put up a fight? As for the local defense forces ….. General Andre, let's not talk about the local defense forces for now. The Imperial Capital has been around for thousands of years, how many private armies are there in the territories of the nobles? Once too much of the local defense forces are taken away, it's hard to guarantee that no one will take advantage of the situation! When that time comes, it'll be the same chaotic war that happened 200 years ago when the Augustine Dynasty was established! "
Hearing this, Du Wei couldn't help but praise in his heart ….. This Rodriguez, it seems that not only is he good at martial arts, but his knowledge and mouth are also amazing! Worthy of being Blue Ocean's disciple!
"So, this request for reinforcements ….." Andre's face was suddenly filled with worry.
"That's why I said some things are not straightforward. You're not in the Imperial Capital so you don't know the situation. Our Duke of the Tulip Family is currently the Regent's most trusted minister. There are many things that only he can influence the Regent's decisions! To put it bluntly, even if the current Prime Minister says ten sentences, it may not be comparable to one sentence from our Duke. You're returning to the Imperial Capital for military affairs. You might as well tell the Duke first and see if there's anything he can help you with ….. Moreover, this is not a leak of military secrets. As long as the Duke returns to the Imperial Capital, whatever you report to the military, the Regent will tell the Duke in less than a day. "
Andre weighed the pros and cons in his heart. Firstly, this is indeed not an extremely confidential military matter. In any case, the news will eventually spread when he returns to the Imperial Capital.
Secondly, the Duke of the Tulip Family had indeed been extremely powerful in the past two years. His own people in the north had only heard of his name. The young boy that he had personally escorted out of the frozen forest had now become an important minister who was above tens of thousands of people. There are even many people who are betting that this young Duke will become the youngest Prime Minister in the history of the Empire before the age of 25! (The current Prime Minister is an old man from the era of Augustine the 6th. Although the Regent didn't touch him, everyone knows that he's just a figurehead.)
If there's such a big person to speak up for him, then perhaps this matter will be … …
General Andre sighed. His eyes were full of worry. Finally, he slapped the table and shouted: "Send a few brothers to guard the surroundings. Don't let anyone come near. Clean up the lobby for me!"
Ten cavalrymen immediately stood up and chased the owner and attendants of the inn to the back. They also carefully inspected the lobby and left a few people outside to guard it.
After doing all this, General Andre clenched his teeth: "Your Excellency the Duke, six days ago, I presume you also felt the abnormal vibration of the earth?"
Six days ago, Du Wei counted the days. It was the day when Bai Hechou and Pope fought in the Cold Spring Pass!
Andre dipped his finger in the water and drew a pattern on the table … …
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