The Meat Appreciation Festival, also known as the Winter Send-Off Festival, was a traditional festival in Kislöw.
Mrs. Kiesler migrated west from the Kurgan Plains about a thousand years ago. She crossed the Roof of the World Mountain Range and arrived at the present area. She defeated the nomadic Ugor and Provost people. The Ugor eventually chose to reconcile with the Ice Witch Miska and pledged their loyalty, while the Provost people disappeared from history forever.
In the beginning, Mrs. Kiesler believed in the Three Gods of the North: the Bear God Essun, the Sun God Daha, and the Thunder God Essun. The main god was the Bear God Essun. This was a very ancient belief, so ancient that the Ugor people believed in the Three Gods before Mrs. Kiesler arrived. Of course, in addition to the Three Gods, the God of Healing and Comfort, Sarak, was also favored by the people here.
The tradition of the Meat Appreciation Festival came from this. According to legend, when Essun transformed into a giant bear to tear apart the power of Chaos, when Thor transformed into lightning to shatter the fog of Chaos, and when the Sun God Daha illuminated the land of Kislöw, the decay and ice would disperse, and the people would gather together to celebrate Kislöw surviving another year of hardship.
During the great holy war, the country of Kislöw was destroyed. It was not until the Savior, Ludwig, led his army north after the Battle of Fasa that he recovered all of Kislöw's land. As a result, the faith of the Three Gods of the North gradually collapsed. Mrs. Kiesler seriously doubted that their gods could protect them, so more people believed in the White Wolf God Yurick and the Nature God Tsar until the former Tsar, Boris Bokaha, personally served as the High Priest of Essun and used oracles and power to prove that the Bear God had not given up on this land.
The Meat Appreciation Festival remained.
When Berliat led hundreds of people to Kislów Castle along the south bank of the Linsk River, this Ugor officer saw Kislów Castle in the middle of ice and snow. The round, onion-like palace and the two-kilometer-long ice wall was Kislów Castle, the slow beating heart of the Ice Kingdom.
It was still snowing heavily in the city. After Berliat showed Laing's letter of appointment and customs clearance, he was given priority to enter the city. The huge caravan followed them into the city. The large amount of goods they carried made the people in the city jealous, but no one dared to have any ideas about them. This group of Ugor people were clearly veterans. Not only were they well-equipped, but they also carried exquisite weapons. Many of them were even armed with muskets.
Even though there were many refugees in the city and they were hungry, this was not the way to die.
In addition to the two hundred Ugor mounted archers, the caravan was followed by many servants and many young and beautiful Kislów girls. They were wrapped in warm bearskin coats, thick trousers and boots, following the soldiers.
Many girls were "very cheap", such as the beautiful blonde girl behind Berliat. She was only fifteen years old, but Berliat bought her from her father with a large box of white bread, two kilograms of beef and a handful of silver coins. She became his maid.
The little girl was forced? She thought too much. When Berliat gave a hint, the little girl named Khorkina immediately took the initiative to sell herself to the general of mounted archers. Her family had been eating porridge for three months, and she was naturally willing to have the opportunity to be the general's maid.
In this way, almost every officer in the Ugor mounted archers had a woman, and the troop became much larger. On the one hand, Berliat encouraged the officers to take in beautiful girls, and on the other hand, he was very strict with his subordinates. His style was completely different from that of General Ivan. General Ivan was lax with discipline, but he never provided any benefits. On the other hand, Berliat took the initiative to provide benefits, but he was very strict with discipline. When a mounted archer was found to be a bully, Berliat personally shot him, chopped him into pieces, and threw him into the snowfield to feed the direwolves.
Due to the excellent relationship between Laing and the Empire, the diplomatic group directly stayed in the Empire's embassy in Kislöw. The Empire's ambassador in Kislöw, Kaspar Von Felten, took the initiative to meet Berliat. This ambassador of the Empire had a great past. He first served under the former Emperor of the Empire, Luitpold. He started as an ordinary Pikeman, until he defeated the Shadow Beast (an Orc Minotaur) in the Battle of the Bloody Pine Forest. During the Battle of the Nord Territory, he followed the Emperor to eliminate the Northern Barbarians who invaded Nord. He accumulated merits and was promoted to a regiment commander. Then, during the Battle of Helmgard, he continuously accumulated merits and was conferred the title of General of the Empire. After he served for another five years, the son of a citizen and Empire General caught the eye of a noble lady from Nur, Madeleine. The two of them got married and applied for an honorary retirement, settling down in Nur.
It was a pity that Madeleine passed away a few years later due to illness. Kaspar felt lonely and chose to accept the appointment of the Empire to Kislöw as the ambassador of the Empire. An entire regiment of Empire infantry and a team of Cheetah Knights were stationed in the embassy. To Berliat's surprise, the Cheetah Knight Regiment Commander, Reinhardt, was also there. This elder was also a veteran Legendary expert. Berliat did not know why he was there, but he still greeted him.
After settling down, Kaspar and Berliat sat down in the embassy. They exchanged pleasantries and talked about some trivial topics. Then, they slowly got to the point. Berliat said warmly and amicably, "How's the situation in Kislöw recently? Mr. Kaspar? "
"Situation? Not good at all! " Kaspar's appearance was very similar to Blackheart Reaper. He was a white-haired old man with a Mediterranean hairstyle, but he was a little taller than Blackheart Reaper. His temperament was not as wretched and unscrupulous. He looked like a real soldier and also had the habits of a soldier. "Recently, a lot of refugees have entered Kislöw. There are a lot of them. The unemployment rate is high. The market is empty, but the black market is full of high-priced food and daily necessities. The refugees are crowded together and barely survive with the help of a few churches, such as Lady Shalia's Church, the Church of the Goddess of War, and the Church of the Goddess of Justice."
Kaspar's words were a little too direct, to the point that Berliat was not used to it. However, the ambassador of the Empire in Kislöw was not just a diplomat. He was often a military adviser or even the commander-in-chief of the three armies of the Empire stationed here. It was not difficult to understand that he was a straightforward soldier.
"Well, it seems that the situation is not good. Has Her Majesty Katarín done anything?" Berliat immediately began to probe the situation.
"Done anything?" Kaspar laughed. The little old man shook his head and said, "Mr. Berliat, I advise you not to go out on the streets today. If you must go, remember to bring a sufficient number of guards. Today is payday. All the soldiers in the city are waiting for their pay at the Hammer of the Gods armory."
"What?!" Berliat immediately realized that something was wrong. He quickly asked, "What's going on? Why are they suddenly paying the soldiers? Where did Her Majesty Katarín get the money? "
"Where did she get the money? Where did she get the money?! " Kaspar shook his head and sighed. "You know, Her Majesty Katarín recently increased the tariffs and controlled the import and export of magic ores. At the same time, Auster's army returned from the expedition and gave a portion of the spoils of war to Kislöw. Everyone in the kingdom knows this. The palace is rich, and it would be unreasonable if they did not pay the soldiers now. However, I received insider information that the female Tsar is in need of money everywhere. Of course, the Bear Cavalry, the Griffin Legion, and the Karim Guards' pay must be given priority. Therefore, the Kesa Warriors, Kislöw Marksmen, and the Capital Infantry Legion's pay can only be dealt with casually for the time being."
"Casually?" Berliat felt that something was wrong. He leaned forward and asked, "General Kaspar, how much does the Kislöw Palace plan to give to the regular and core troops?"
"Sigh, I received news that each person will receive ten kilograms of dalieba, two bags of potatoes, one piece of butter, and fifteen silver coins." The Empire's ambassador sighed. "I have already ordered the embassy's army and the Yurik Temple across the street to increase their security. Now, I just hope that nothing bad happens!"
"Damn it!" Berliat immediately stood up. "Xie Lieping!"
"Here." Xie Lieping immediately stood up and walked behind Berliat.
"Quick, gather the men and pick up the weapons. We need to hurry to the armory!"
"Yes!"
… I'm the section dividing line that's not good …
There were only five days left until the Meat Appreciation Festival. The gates of the Hammer of the Gods Armory in Kislev opened for the first time in a long time. The soldiers outside swarmed in and noisily prepared to receive their pay. Outside, the Karim guards lined up in two lines to maintain order. They allowed thousands of people to enter in an orderly manner and wait to receive their pay.
It was snowing heavily outside the house, but there was no charcoal fire inside the house. The logistics officers were doing the final check. Everyone knew how difficult the next test would be. In a few minutes, there would be another storm.
General Andrey Vassily sat in his seat with a solemn and gloomy expression. He listened to Female Tsar's ambassador announce Female Tsar's decree. "General Andrey, today, the soldiers who are here to receive their pay and ration are the Kesa Legion, Kislöw Shooting Legion, and a few of the capital's city defense battalions. They are different from the Poillé, the Bear Cavalry, and the Karim guards. They have always been the most difficult to deal with, and basically, they rely on this pay to make a living. Her Majesty Katarina said that this task can only be handed to you."
"Is that all?" General Andrey painfully closed his eyes. He could imagine the anticipation, joy, and excitement of the soldiers outside, as well as the disappointment and anger that followed. It was obvious that his task was extremely difficult.
"We have almost emptied the entire treasury. Everyone has ten kilograms of dalieba, two bags of potatoes, one piece of butter, and fifteen silver coins. This is all we have. But how are we going to spend the meat festival with this amount of pay? Let them eat as much as they want, and each household will finish it in four to five days! "Female Tsar's ambassador sighed softly." But there is no other way. This is all we have. "
"I understand." General Andrey nodded silently. He said weakly, "Please go back and tell Her Majesty Katarina that I, Andrey, will never abandon my country."
"Yes!" The ambassador left, and the door outside opened. Groups of Kislöw soldiers in their uniforms and armor lined up to receive their pay. The scene was chaotic. The Karim guards shouted, "Line up, line up, one by one!"
Finally, a Kesa soldier who squeezed to the front stepped forward happily. "Then I will go first, first!"
"May I know which division you are serving, what is your number, and what is your name?" General Andrey Vasili swallowed and asked with a serious expression.
"Commander of the third company of the first battalion of the Kislöw Kesa Division, Alyosha Konstantinovich." The Kesa soldier reported his name. The logistics officer began to flip through the list and quickly found his name. "Please sign here."
"Okay!" The Kesa soldier could not read or write, but he at least knew how to write his name. He strode forward, signed, and put his fingerprint on the list. That was it.
"Pay the soldiers." General Andrey nodded and signaled the quartermaster to pay the soldiers. The quartermaster quickly came back with a big bag of dalieba, two bags of potatoes, and a small handful of silver coins.
The Kesa soldier's expression changed. He carefully looked at his pay and said anxiously, "What is the meaning of this? General! "
"… This is your pay." General Andrey nodded gloomily. "Take it and go home to your family. Have a good holiday!"
"My pay?! How can my pay be so little? How much are you going to give us? What are those things? "The Kesa warrior, Aliosha, asked. His face was filled with anger.
"Five kilograms of dalieba, two bags of potatoes, fifteen Kislöw silver coins, and a piece of butter."
"What? You owe us half a year's pay. Since last May, I have not received any pay. You owe us at least fifteen Dukat (Kislöw gold coins), right? But you are only giving us so little. These things add up to less than two and a half Dukat! " The Kesa soldier became anxious. "I already owe several Dukat from the bakery, and you are giving me this now? Not to mention my family of five, it is not even enough to pay off the bakery! "
"Wow!" The entire line of soldiers waiting for their pay was in an uproar. They looked at each other and rushed forward. "What?"
"What is going on?"
"Why is there only this much?"
"We are fighting on the frontlines, and this is how you treat us?"
"Betrayal! We have been betrayed! "
"The Karim guards and Bear Cavalry have received most of their pay. Why do we only get this much?"
The angry crowd quickly squeezed in and pointed their spears at General Andrey. "You are going to give us this little?"
"No, everyone, listen to me." General Andrey stood up and said, "We've tried our best. This year's harvest is not good, and the finances are tight. None of the generals and Poyer have any military pay. They're giving you these military pay through gritted teeth. Listen to me, take it back to celebrate the festival, and we'll think of a solution later!"
General Andre's words did make some sense. The Kesa warriors calmed down for the time being. They were about to line up again to get their money, but someone in the line said, "Nonsense! The Poillé lords have their own income, the generals have their share of the spoils from the Northka Expedition, and Her Majesty Tsar's reward. What do we have? We are counting on this little money to live, and you are making us suffer! "
"Do you think we don't know? The new tariffs and the spoils from the Northka Expedition have piled up like mountains in Örengrád, and they are all taken by those people. We have nothing! "
"We have had enough. We are bleeding on the frontlines, and you don't even give us our pay!"
"We are going to fight these guys from the logistics department!"
"Soldiers, take up your weapons and defend our rights! Take back our pay! "
"Today, you have to give us an explanation!"
"Since you don't give it to us, we have to take it ourselves!"
The entire entrance of the armory exploded. They pushed aside the guards and rushed into the armory to steal resources and pay. They even rushed into the armory in an attempt to obtain weapons. Very soon, the armory guards and Karim guards started fighting with the Kesa legion and the snipers.
A terrifying mutiny broke out in Kislów Castle, the heart of the Frost Kingdom.
Not far away, a man in blue nodded and smiled coldly. He hid himself in the crowd.
"The change has happened."
"There is not much time left."
"Praise the Master of Cunning!"
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