Power and Empire Chapter 508: Gratitude (4)

Swadian Kyoto Paravin

The city of Palavin in the deep winter seemed quite cold. The cold wind blowing across the ground brought up pieces of fallen leaves, knocking on the glass windows of the residents in the city covered with white paper, and there were bursts of monotonous popping sounds. . This year’s winter is extremely cold. The snow in the sky will dress Palavin City like a snow city. The snow-filled streets have not been cleaned for a long time.

The strong wind blows, rolling up the white snow, rolling in the white that obscures the sky, forcing passing pedestrians to quickly cover their faces with clothes. There are very few pedestrians on the street, even if there are. Most of the kingdom's cavalry rushed past. Their rushing horseshoes can often attract a lot of eyes from behind the window, some are anxious, some are worried, and some are at a loss.

Since November, the battle on the front line has almost gone from bad to worse. With the defeat of the Battle of the North, the situation of the Swadian Kingdom has fallen into a tragedy.

First lost the northern town of Twarinburg, and then was drove straight in from the central plain by the Kujit Eastern cavalry, and plunged the outer cities of Palavin in the heart of the city into a **** war. With all kinds of unfavorable When the news came, the Swadian people, who had always been proud and complacent, suddenly discovered that, I don’t know when, the extremely powerful kingdom has been forced into a life and death situation.

The Rudds in the south bite like a mad dog, while the Kujites in the north wield sharp machetes recklessly, harvesting the lives of millions of compatriots. Hundreds of prosperous cities are Burning in the flames of war that destroys everything, there are bleak scenes of corpses everywhere,

Although Ye Ruige wiped out Kujit’s 30,000 cavalry in the first battle, which greatly improved the spirit of the Swadian people, the large number of northern refugees who followed made this glory dimmed a lot, Wan Swadian The army and the 100,000 Kujit cavalry on the opposite side are squatting at Fort Reendi in the north of Palavin, and the battle will be on the horizon.

But everyone knows that compared with the more than 100,000 elite Kujit cavalry, the possibility of victory in this war is not optimistic. With some bad The rumors of, and the continuous reinforcements from Kyoto, the atmosphere of desperate failure, like a cotton ball shrouded in the wall of Paravin, lingering for a long time

Although there are fewer pedestrians, there are more kingdom cavalry and sheriffs in plain clothes on patrol. The obvious ones on the city wall are also in a state of combat readiness. Sandbags, stones and wood are already on the top of the city. It began to accumulate, and some large streets also began to set up segmentation measures. There is inaccurate news that in two months, the hoofs of the Kujites will trample on the head of the city of Swadian Kyoto.

The panic from the residents of Palavin made this place a real disaster site. Most people chose to flee and flee to a place far away from the war. The remaining people are also extremely cautious. They absolutely dare not talk nonsense in public. It seems that everyone has the four characters "Don't talk about national affairs" written on their foreheads. In the tavern that has always been entertaining all night, it has long been absent. In addition to the lively chatting scene, many taverns have been closed for a long time. Even the owner has fled with the current to take refuge in relatively safe and desolate areas.

An unmarked carriage, under the **** of a small group of kingdom guard knights, hurriedly drove through the desolate streets of Palavin City, and stopped at the gate of a dilapidated mansion.

The new Deputy Military Affairs Department Plais poked his head out of the carriage and tightened his windbreaker to block the growing chill outside. He looked up at the big words "Dale" above the gate of this old house, and he couldn't help feeling a touch in his heart.

"Thirty years, I didn't expect to have the opportunity to return to Kyoto, and I will see these words"

Prays’s mouth was trembling slightly, and his eyes were filled with the thought of looking back. He seemed to see the spirit of two handsome and enthusiastic young men standing in front of this mansion and personally meeting lords from all over the world. The sight of the wind, what a glorious era that is,

But now, all this can only occasionally be remembered in the midnight dream

It is said that these two characters are the surnames personally gifted by the old king, but unfortunately the land he rewarded, but because of the "Dale" in them, the house was almost in a semi-destroyed state, completely lost. The atmosphere of banquets and busy traffic.

The Pula family and the Dale family back then were the most powerful marriage families in the Kingdom of Kyoto. King Harous defeated other opponents and was about to ascend to the throne of the king’s supreme power on the eve. The two families talked secretly late at night to get the support of the two big families,

They are the spiritual leaders of the Palavin nobles. Although these two families were expelled from Kyoto due to something shortly thereafter, their shadows are still deeply rooted in the Palavin nobles. In my heart, this time, His Majesty the King personally came forward and invited the two mouths back. No one knew whether it was a blessing or misfortune.

But one thing is certain. In the face of national crisis, these two families that have been treated unfairly still stand up without hesitation, and use their already decadent shoulders to carry the fate of the Swadian Kingdom again. Because they are aristocrats, in their belief, the meaning of aristocracy is not just superior, but more responsibilities and obligations

With the coming of the Dale family, some of the previously shaken Swadian nobility quickly stabilized. Palavin, the most powerful heart of the Swadian Kingdom, uses its strong pulse to transfer the resources of various regions From the new reunification, it is continuously transported to the front line where it is most needed.

Only by relying on the letter from the Dell family, most of the lords of the region have very consciously sent troops to protect these materials until they leave the territory safely

It's all because of the name Dale William

Dozens of Swadian knights in full armor stood tall and straight inside the gate, letting the snow fall on them. The cold armor seemed to be particularly warm on their young and strong bodies. What's the point

The flame-like red cloak behind them shows their outstanding identity. The king’s guards and knights, although some of them know that Prais’s carriage belongs to the Ministry of Civil Affairs, they are still very diligent and careful. Later, Prais was put into the mansion,

This is not because they deliberately made it, but because they know that the fate of the entire kingdom rests with someone in the house behind them, and any little negligence will lead to unbearable consequences,

In only half a month, the assassinations from Khergit have never been interrupted. For this reason, 124 knights have given their noble lives, and even the guards here have been changed three times. In the end, His Majesty simply sent his most intimate guarding knights over.

In the room, when the new Minister of State Affairs Dale William Marquis received the news of Plais’s arrival, he was looking at a battle report sent urgently from the front line, with a white bandage on his right hand. I can see the blood stains

Dale William tapped the battle report on the table with his fingers in his left hand. The two eyebrows were twisted together. The stalemate in the north made the fate of the entire kingdom appear blurred. This is the Kingdom of Swadian for nearly a hundred years. The biggest crisis, if it can’t be passed, may be the fate of the country’s subjugation

Hearing the familiar name Prays, he almost jumped up from his seat, walked a few steps to the door, and just saw Prays, who was already gray-headed, led by two knights in silver armor. Walking into my own small courtyard, my posture is still as vigorous as when I was young

Walking into Dale William’s study, Prays's nose twitched unconsciously, and the study smelled of roasted Kirograss. This was a nobleman from the northern Swadian who used to conceal some kind of wounds. The method of nasal smell, but still can't conceal the faint **** smell.

"To be honest, the smell of you here is really unpleasant." Prais looked at William Dale, who was holding the gauze, with a calm face. It has long been rumored about the assassination of the new Secretary of Military Affairs on his way home. He traveled all over the streets and alleys of Palavin. On the day before entering Palavin, Prais had heard the news.

At the time, he also said that this was unlikely, because he knew that Dale William was one of the few in the Swadian Kingdom and possessed the title of Paladin. This title can only be obtained by winning the Cavaliers Championship three times in a row. If someone said that he could wound a paladin under the **** of hundreds of knights, Prais would definitely think that guy was crazy

But the fact is that Dale William was injured, and seriously injured. A poisoned arrow shot in from his right hand and plunged deeply into his lungs. For this reason, Kujit East Court sacrificed They are known as the best sniper shooters. Their purpose is not yet known. It seems that the Swadian official was obsessed with this assassination, only to announce that the assassins had all been dead

"Of course, you don’t know that I’m a wounded person now." Dale William enthusiastically took Prais’s hand and brought him into his office. On the shoulder of the old partner, enviously said, "I haven't seen you in 30 years, your kid is still so heroic"

"It's all bad old men, **** and handsome," Prais replied in a very innocent manner. "Say, you recommend me to that guy. What do you want me to do, fight? Forget it. Well, this old bone of mine is not enough for the Kujites to practice knives."

"How could it be possible that, in the past, from the hands of the Rude, 6 battles and 6 wins, in one fell swoop to capture the tiger Plais, the important town of Su Ruo, but let all Ruo De generals also talk about the color change"

Dale William smiled awkwardly, turned around and picked up a sealed document from the table, and handed it to Prays’s eyes, saying, “I know you still have resentment in your heart, so I recommend you this time. It’s not for you to send troops to the north, but for other reasons, you should take a look at this first, and you’ll understand when you read it."

"Negotiating book?" Prais took the document with a slightly stunned expression, gently opened the seal of the document, and glanced over the document. Prais, who has always been known for his strength, was completely Is a dim gray

"Did you really decide to do this?" He raised his head and looked at his old partner with piercing eyes. It was an expression of contempt, and he didn't seem to know the person in front of him.

"Ceding the three northern counties to the Khergits, you know what it means." Looking at Dale William's silent expression, Prais almost asked in a hoarse tone, "That is the most important thing in the North. The iron-producing area is the lifeblood of the north. There are not only rich iron ore, but also a large number of skilled craftsmen. You will give them all to the Kujit, you are a traitor, and your name will always be nailed to Riel. The shame in the hearts of classic people is on the shelf"

"Of course I know this"

Looking at Prais, who was very angry, Dale William's old mouth just smiled indifferently, staring at the snowflakes falling from the window, with a solemn expression

"This time, the two courts sent troops to Swadian at the same time. The number of elite cavalry in regular combat alone reached 150,000. If we count the number of people and tribes, there are no less than 10,000, but we only have 10,000, and Most of them are the exhausted army of long battles temporarily transferred from the south. If we smash, we are afraid that we will finish all the people, and we will never be able to defeat the Khergit cavalry group in the plain area."

"Then you are going to betray the country," Prays seemed to ask indifferently

"No, I'm not traitorous even if everyone says that to me, but you can't, because you will be my accomplice." Dale William turned around and looked at his old partner without fear. Yes, only slowly

"Remember the vows of the nobles back then. When everything abandons you, but you must never abandon your companion because he is with you and walks silently in the dark, so I was the first to think of you , I have dispatched negotiators and the content has been finalized, but I need a heavy enough name to stamp this negotiation book with the kingdom’s seal"

"Damn oath, I long ago forgot to want me to be scolded with you, I don't want to do this." Prais threw the negotiation paper heavily on the table, and was about to turn away. Go

"If you don't go, then wait for Swadian to become a historical term." Dale William's sonorous voice came from behind like a heavy hammer, hitting Plais's heart hard, he Stopped at the door, "The spiritual leader of the nobility, the most responsible person in the kingdom, what a good reputation, but unfortunately, all this will be at the cost of the blood of millions of Swadians and the fate of a kingdom until then. , You are the sinner of the entire Swadian Kingdom"

"The kingdom needs you. We are aristocrats and our companions in the dark." Dale William's voice continued behind Plais. "Brant has gone. Although he was born in the dark, he is walking Upright, like a soldier, his blood is worthy of his noble name, I don't care about the grievances with him back then, can't you let it go?"

"You bastard... I said, whoever mentions this to me, I will fight him..." This sentence pierced Prais’s heart and made him His face flushed suddenly, an angry flame almost came out of his eyes

Some things are like scars that will never heal. As long as you touch them lightly, you will lose your mind with pain,

Prays turned around almost without hesitation and saw Dale William’s gray eyes staring at him, as if he had the ability to perceive everything, so that his inner secrets could not be hidden.

Dale William’s eyes were damaged by a serious injury, and he has lost the look that ordinary people should have. According to outsiders, it was a dark sting from his closest love, but the poison was gone. His life, and after that, his eyes were greyed out, but this made his heart sharper from then on

"The power of the nobility comes from his duty." Dale William walked over, using his injured right hand, almost stuffed the papers on the table into Prais's hands, patted his trembling shoulder, and said in a condensed voice. Back then, if you told me this sentence was not for your prevention, the woman would not have left Swadian alive. It is said that the woman had never married after giving birth to two sibling daughters."

"What, what you said is true." Prays trembled, and the fingers holding the file were slightly white because of the force

"It's true, don’t forget. Back then, I sent her to Vikia’s "Dale William look turbulent." To be honest, I envy you very much. If that woman would give me two daughters, I It’s worth it to die"

"Fuck off, you were not as handsome as I was back then." Prays's mouth is almost grinning to the root of his ears, and his expression is angrily said. "If you didn't stick in the middle, maybe I would have been with her children and grandchildren by now."

"Well, let’s not talk about this, Dale William said with a serious face." As a fellow peer, I have fulfilled my promise. Now it’s your turn to take this document and go to the north as a vice-minister. Amyra, there is someone else there to take you, and then finalize all this. This will give our disaster-ridden country a time for self-cultivation and recovery"

"Well, in order to repay your favor back then, I can promise you "Plais sighed "I hope after this time~IndoMTL.com~My Plais family still has a so-called reputation"

Prays turned and left. When he came, his upright posture seemed to cast a shadow. In the heavy snow, he appeared to be a little lonely. What happened back then has been a rock in his heart for so many years. In the past, the years did not smooth out this scar, but let it quietly carved deep in my heart

"I wish you a safe journey, my companion in the dark"

Dale William didn't turn around with a heavy face until Prays's figure disappeared completely and asked the knight next to him

"Are everything arranged?"

"Yes, my lord"

The knight stared at Dale William with gaze, and replied in a deep voice, "The carriage is already waiting at the East Gate, as long as you get on the carriage, you can immediately set off to Emila,

The subordinates have specifically explained that Lord Prays’s itinerary will be one day slower than ours. When Lord Prays arrives, I believe the treaty has been signed..

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