Chapter 586 The Battle of Chishui City

After two days of sailing, villages and farmlands appeared in the uninhabited green fields, and the walls of Chishui City appeared in front of the advance army little by little. ?

As the largest city on the Chishui River, it has a population and resources comparable to that of the old royal capital. If it weren't for the extra points of Minerals in Silver City, maybe Wimbledon's ancestors would have set the royal capital in Chishui instead of the current dawn city.

Brian held up the binoculars and observed for a while, "What are we going to do when we get to the pier later? Use naval guns to frighten them first?"

"That may arouse the hostility of the other party's lord. Our main target is the church, and everything else can be put aside." Iron Ax shook his head and said, "Follow your diplomatic procedures, submit the documents first."

Immediately after the fleet docked at the outskirts of the pier, there was a commotion. As the soldiers lined up outside the pier, the city gate was quickly closed, and even the drawbridge over the moat was pulled up.

After Brian sent someone to deliver the document, he got a reply in a short while.

"The other party said that Your Excellency welcomes His Majesty's army, but he needs to send an envoy to the city to explain the situation. He will open the city gate and let us enter the city after he understands the reason." The soldier reported back.

"What's the situation? Didn't the documents make it very clear?" Brian said angrily, "We're only targeting the church. Could it be that he wants to let those magic sticks escape?"

"Is this also your rule?" Iron Ax turned his head and looked at the accompanying staff members.

"Uh... for the nobles, it should be so," Traf, Pei Luo's chief guard, replied, "After all, His Majesty Roland is not here in person, and Chishui City is not under his jurisdiction. It is normal for the other party to have doubts. As long as you send If you are a qualified messenger, please explain in detail."

"Conform to identity?"

"A big family that can win the trust of the lord," Traff explained, "such as honeysuckle in the west."

Iron Axe, Brian, and Faner looked at each other. Before they became the commanders of the First Army, one was a sandman, and the latter two were civilians. identity.

"If you want me to say, it would be more convenient to open the city gate directly with artillery," Brian became annoyed. "They will know what is the right way to do as long as they are shot twice."

"Let me come," Edith said, "The Kant family is an aristocratic family in the north, and my father is also considered a duke, so it's not a problem to be an envoy."

"What if this is a scam?" Fanner hesitated. "For example, the lord of Chishui City has long been colluding with the church. After you enter, he will arrest you and force us to retreat."

"It's not good for him, and you won't do it, will you?" Edith smiled, "Nobles with normal heads would not think of making emissaries, that would only attract other nobles Resentment will not affect the overall situation. If he is really colluding with the church, he should directly close the city and fight. In fact, until now, they have not set up bonfires and hot oil on the top of the city."

"I'll go with her," Sir Sirt said, "at least I was a knight, and I can take care of her if there is danger."

"Although I appreciate your concern, the Pearl of the North doesn't need anyone to take care of it." Edith said confidently.

"It's better to bring a team of soldiers," Iron Ax finally made a decision, "Once we hear gunshots, we will launch a strong attack."

...

Half an hour later, the city gate slowly opened and the suspension bridge was lowered.

A group of people stared dumbfounded as Miss Edith came out with a chubby middle-aged man under the escort of the First Army squad and a line of silver armored knights. Although the man was dressed gorgeously, his demeanor and demeanor seemed to please her quite a bit, at first glance he looked like a servant.

"This is Earl Delta, the lord of Chishui City," Edith introduced when she came to the crowd, "I also asked him to send out patrols to surround the church and prevent the priests and believers from escaping." Then she turned her head. , "They are the commander of His Majesty's First Army, Lord Iron Axe, as well as Mr. Brian and Vanner."

"Iron ax...what?" It was probably the first time the count heard such an introduction, and he couldn't help but froze.

"Don't worry," she said with a smile, "this is what His Majesty is used to."

"I see," Delta cleared his throat, "I've heard about the Fourth Prince... no, His Majesty's maverick behavior is really extraordinary. That... Chishui City welcomes you, may I ask, Your Majesty Do you really just want to wipe out the rebels in the church?"

Is this the lord of Chishui City? Brian thought in surprise, the image is too different from the expected one.

"That's right," Iron Ax nodded solemnly, "I think His Majesty's document has been written very clearly, the church is trying to annex the Four Kingdoms, the rebellion has become a fact, and the tragedy that happened to Yongdong and Wolfheart, you should also know We've heard it. Once the church's resisters are eliminated, we'll leave."

"Actually... don't be so anxious," Delta rubbed his hands, "I will hold a grand banquet in the castle tonight, and I hope everyone can attend."

Although he was inviting everyone, his eyes kept looking at Beidi Pearl.

Brian was about to refuse, but Edith immediately agreed, "Thank you for your kind invitation, it is our honor, but we must wait for the task assigned by His Majesty to be completed first."

"Of course," the count narrowed his eyes with a smile.

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The First Army began to enter the city in an orderly manner under the guidance of the knights. Taking advantage of the earl's inattention, Brian walked up to Edith and asked in a low voice, "Why did you agree to his invitation? The other party seems to have malicious intentions! "

"This is a common communication between nobles, and it would be too impolite to refuse," she said disapprovingly, "Although I don't know why His Majesty completely excludes nobles from the army, but you are representing His Majesty Roland now, naturally It is impossible to completely reject these things. And now that we have a good relationship, it will be much easier to recover Chishui City in the future. As for his malicious intentions..." She curled her lips, "Can male nobles show other expressions? "

"Uh..." Brian was at a loss for words, and it took a long time before he sighed, "Do you usually live like this?"

"Aside from being a little boring, there's nothing wrong with it," Edith said with a hint of sarcasm in her tone, "Why, have you never envied the noble life?"

"I—" He opened his mouth, but couldn't answer.

Suddenly, there was a commotion in front, as if someone was shouting something, and at the same time there was the sound of gravel hitting the ground.

"What happened?" asked the count.

And Iron Ax has already raised his right hand, clenched into a fist, "The whole army obeys the order and stay alert on the spot!"

The team stopped immediately, and the soldiers took off the rifles behind them in one order, and quickly changed from a column to several horizontal lines.

At this moment, Sylvie, who was in the center of the team, reminded loudly, "Be careful! There is a magical reaction ahead!" 8