Chapter 802, 1 Sword Fixes Rivers and Mountains, Changge Eliminates Internal Troubles (Part 1)
The Rick River surges to the southwest of Kronberg, jumping into the narrow canyon with foam and hissing. The rapid water forms a waterfall, boiling down from the canyon more than 30 meters high, and the water vapor Splashing, white waves tumbling, the currents converged and rolled westward, and the damp and cold mist filled the forest near Kronberg.
And just on the north bank of the river, a huge black castle stands proudly. The giant towers carved from black rocks, the fortress and the 20-meter-high city wall are interlocking. A massive fortress that cannot be captured.
In this way, this prestigious and large castle shows its control over the land. It is like a tiger sitting on a high mountain, ready to descend at any time and ready to eliminate any threats nearby. Floating above the entire castle, hundreds of cannons are lined up neatly, the family coat of arms of Boris Todbringer is erected on the city gate, and the towering outer wall stands proudly from the cliffs made of smooth rocks. Only two gates opened from the lower walls surrounding the castle.
This castle is famous all over the world for the Kronborg Greatsword Legion. This legendary army is famous for its unrelenting fighting and close combat with Khorne demons. The siege of Midden led the army. In this battle, although the Kronborg Great Sword Army suffered heavy losses, they still fought desperately. Even Reinhardt, Duke of Kronborg at the time, died in battle. At the end of the battle , The white Rick uniforms on their bodies have been stained crimson with blood. Emperor Rick, feeling the strength of the Kronborg Sword Legion, formally granted this legion the right to wear dark red uniforms.
Historically, Kronborg has changed hands many times between Reikland and Middenland, and Kronborg has also become the capital of Middenland. After the Great Holy War, the savior Ludwig ordered the already split Middenland and Middenheim were reunited, and Carronburg was also included in the rule of Middenland. Although the Todbringer family made Middenheim the capital of Middenland, they still retained Caron The unique status of the castle-the castle retains a luxurious elector's palace, and later the grand dukes of Middenland often come to Kronborg to spend the winter or hunt.
But the most special thing about Kronborg is that the nobles in this castle are allowed to be loyal to Prince Rick, especially Prince Rick who became the emperor, and the princes of Rick who have monopolized the position of emperor for three generations It also continued to exert influence on Kronborg, so by the time Karl Franz came to the throne, the Kronborg Great Swordsmen were already the royal guard of the Franz family.
The current Duke of Kronborg is named Gebhard von Blücher, a great swordsman at the beginning of the sanctuary, an imperial general, nicknamed "Advancing Marshal". He has a reckless and bold personality but is approachable. He must take the lead in combat, and he has beheaded countless battles with Beastmen and Greenskins, but he is not an excellent strategist.
At least not in the eyes of Elector Boris.
In the view of the one-eyed elector, the army led by General Blücher had better not exceed 10,000 people.
It would be very difficult for this "advancing marshal" to effectively control his own army, but if the number is less than 10,000, he can just bring out his character traits of daring to fight, dare to rush, dare to fight to the death, and even a little neurotic.
Today's Boris Todbringer got up early in the morning, and it was still daylight. The Elector of the White Wolf began to lead his White Wolf Guards to inspect the barracks of Kronborg. Now the entire Kronborg is stationed. Nearly 30,000 troops, these troops came from all over the land of Midden, and were summoned by Boris at this time. Of course, they included Boris' elite troops White Wolf Knights, Cheetah Knights, Ulric Swordsmen and White Wolf Knights. The elite of the order, etc., but also many local armies and provincial reserves of varying quality.
The elector's health problems have been improved to a certain extent in recent years. Thanks to the strong alliance with Ryan, Boris finally managed to get a small bottle of the fountain of life produced by the oak tree of the age from the wood elves through diplomatic channels. The emissary of the wood elves After diagnosis and treatment, the eye disease that had plagued him for many years was finally cured, and his eldest son who was somewhat demented and had a low IQ finally returned to normal.
With a series of help from the wood elves and Urik's blessing, Boris finally broke through the shackles of the sanctuary and was promoted to become a strong man in the sanctuary.
Of course, there was a price to pay, but luckily the Todbringer family treasures contained enough to interest the Wood Elves.
The Elector is over seventy years old this year, but he is clearly a man of integrity, at least he has always been seen as a man of great energy, a fearsome warrior, and an outstanding leader. He regularly leads his Midden army out Seeking out the enemy to fight, the rune sword he wields inspires his soldiers to fight for victory.
But now, the Elector is caught in a kind of deadlock.
The army has already concentrated in Kronborg, from the White Wolf Church up to Pope Emile Wager, down to the lowest level Ulric Berserkers of the White Wolf Order who don't even have a decent set of armor, all of them It is clamoring that this time we must give the Southerners a taste of suffering, teach the Southerners a severe lesson, or simply capture Brunswick, it is time to return the crown and the glory of the capital to White Wolf City! It's time to embrace the true Emperor of the Empire - the Wolf Emperor Boris Todbringer!
If you say you don’t want to be an emperor, it must be a lie. Boris can feel his mind being filled with anger—these damn southerners, do you know how much the great Urik has sacrificed and dedicated to mankind? Do you know that without Ulric's help, there would never be the coronation of Charlemagne and the emergence of the empire! Now that Ulrich and the honor of the North have been stolen by the Southerners, what do they want? !
Many times Boris wanted to be desperate and ordered the army to go out, first to give Karl Franz a little bit of suffering, this is the anger from the north!
However, the remaining rationality still stopped him. A full-scale war spreading to the empire was not only not what Boris wanted to see, but it was not even what Ulrich wanted to see.
Boris hopes that in this way, Karl Franz and the righteous church behind him will bow their heads.
But the result disappointed Boris. He had been on the border for more than a week. Not only did Brunswick not take the initiative to bow its head and throw an olive branch, but it also concentrated a large number of troops along the banks of the Reick River and around the capital. It was clear that it wanted to fight with Midden Lead the line.
The smell of gunpowder became stronger and stronger. Boris was walking in the barracks. A group of Teutonic guards surrounded the elector to protect his safety. The Teutonic guards were the most elite troops in the White Wolf Knights. Dismounted knights, The Templars of the White Wolf Church, its members are personally selected by Great Urik (Pope Urik) and the head of the Knights. Being selected as the Teutonic Guard is the highest honor in the White Wolf Knights. Fearless warriors grow stronger and stronger when they accept this honorable duty and honor.
Originally, Ryan should enter here in the future.
"Good morning, soldiers!" Boris rubbed his hands, breathing in the cold air. Kronborg was also very cold in January, but the Elector enjoyed the cold. He rubbed his hands and looked at the many people who had just got up and set up a fire. Greetings from the soldiers, the Grand Duke of Midden and the Elector were obviously loved by the soldiers, and the soldiers also sent sincere greetings. Boris noticed that many soldiers were overhauling their weapons and practicing loading ammunition. He frowned, Not discouraged, but not encouraged either.
"Yurik is with us, Your Excellency, you got up really early today." The person who spoke was Axel, the Grand Master of the White Wolf Knights. When he saw Boris coming out, he said hello: "I thought you were in the palace, but I missed you."
"What's new?" Boris whispered.
"The arrogant and stupid Ricks seem to be really planning to experience Ulric's anger and thunder." Grandmaster Axel carried a large warhammer on his shoulder with one hand, and put his other hand on his hip. : "The Middenlanders are fearless, tough and brave. It's time to let the old world know again."
"It's not that easy. We are still imperial people after all." Boris shook his head: "We just want to use the war to bring Karl Franz's puppy back to the negotiating table, compensate for the loss, and apologize."
"That's right, but we need a war after all." The head of the White Wolf Knights nodded: "So, when will it start?"
Boris sighed inwardly. Recently, the whole of Kronborg has been filled with such an atmosphere of fanaticism and grief, and he can't stop it. Moreover, the Elector also pinned his hopes on a battle of Hemgard. The beautiful victory, on the one hand, made the southerners suffer, and on the other hand, it also made the Midden leaders vent their anger, and then consider the negotiation.
Just at this time, von Tugenheim, the flag-bearer of the Elector, ran over quickly.
Seeing this junior, Boris's remaining one eye showed a look of kindness. This young man in his thirties is his godson and his right-hand man. His father, Ferren, is Todd Brin. Tugenheim's closest staff and friend, died in a decisive battle with the Beast King "One-eyed" Kazak, Boris took his son as godson, he became a strict godfather, Tugenheim also Fulfilling Boris' expectations very well, being the best in every way in the era of learning, whether it is reciting Ulric's prayers or sword hunting skills.
When he was only in his twenties, Tugenheim joined the White Wolf Knights to become an official White Wolf Knight, and was soon selected into the Teutonic Guard. He was the youngest soldier awarded the honor of carrying the White Wolf God's battle flag. But he is not only approachable but also very humble. He often stirs spoons in a cauldron with ordinary soldiers, and he is well aware of the sufferings of the people.
"Godfather!" Tugenheim was wearing a felt hat and a white wolf velvet cloak, and the inside was a stainless steel wolf god plate armor. He quickly approached and whispered in the elector's ear: "Your Excellency, the Countess of the Empire is here!" , she leads a team of knights from Nuer and the Nuer Iron Armored Army, just outside the city!"
"Countess of the Empire?!" Boris opened his eyes wide, and the elector said in disbelief: "Emmanolie-von-Lebowitz-Bernardino? This woman doesn't stay in her warm palace in Nur , What are you doing in Kronborg at this time?! Doesn't she know that there is going to be a war here?"
"I guess, our lady is here to serve as a lobbyist for Karl Franz's puppy!" Grandmaster Axel turned the handle of his warhammer nonchalantly: " Boris, what should I do, do you want to see this imperial lady? You still have to be polite."
Boris Todbringer stared at his one eye. Around him, the Teutonic guards, his godson Tugenheim, the Grand Master of the White Wolf Knights headed by Axel, and Ka Blücher, Duke of Lumburg, was waiting for his order.
Although the pure men who believe in the Church of the White Wolf God Urik are born with some kind of "discrimination" against women, they believe that it is best for men and women to keep their duties, and fighting should not be a woman's business, but recently The Countess Emmanuel, who had worked as a maid for Ryan for a few years and was sent back to the empire, was indeed proud. The King of Knights across the mountain was her man, and they had a son and a daughter. During the invasion of Tamu Khan, the champion of Nurgle's God's Choice in 2010, she brilliantly defeated and killed Tamu Khan relying solely on the strength of Wessenland and Nur, and became famous in the Old World.
Therefore, Emmanuel already enjoys a good prestige within the empire through such great achievements. She still came to Kronborg, and she is not in a state of hostility. Boris has no reason to see her, and the status of both parties is equal.
However, at this moment, Emmanuel led a group of Nuer knights and Nuer armored army to appear here. Boris, who has experienced many battles, can't understand what she wants to do? She obviously intends to mediate in the middle, and to put it simply, she is here to help Karl Franz's puppy and the puppet emperor!
"See, of course I want to see you!" Boris suddenly laughed, and the White Wolf Elector smiled strangely and cruelly at the same time: "Tuggenheim, you go and open the city gate immediately, and arrange for His Excellency the Countess and her The troops are stationed, and breakfast and lunch are arranged for them at the same time."
"Breakfast and lunch?" Axel said strangely, "Boris, the genius just came out!"
"Yes, it's just dawn, but when did I tell you that I'm going to see her right away?" Boris waved his hand: "I'll see her, but not now, she's coming from afar, let the Queen of the Empire first" Take a break! After all, I'm 'military busy'!"
"Hahahaha!" Everyone understood what Boris meant, and bursts of laughter came from the entire camp.
Seven hours later, Kronborg, the Elector's Palace, the hall.
Emmanuel, the Duchess of the Empire, finally got the chance to meet the Elector Boris after being left out for seven hours. She was wearing a pure black mixed-color tunic with egret trim and a white sheepskin coat. Plush pantyhose and milky white high-heeled boots walked into the palace hall under the guidance of the attendant. The Queen of the Empire had bulging veins on her forehead, and her face was full of anger and displeasure. She had obviously been left alone for a long time. Time has already brought the most powerful woman in the empire to the brink of violence.
"Our lady, I'm sorry, the military is busy. After all, Kronborg is not used for banquets." Boris smiled secretly when he saw Emmanuel in this state, and he pretended to be arrogant and said: "Please sit."
Emmanuel sat down opposite Boris, her face was very ugly, the Duchess of the Empire signaled everyone to retreat, Boris nodded in agreement, after everyone retreated, the White Wolf Elector said casually: "Okay, I know, you are here to help that puppy, that puppet emperor, I have already guessed what you want to do, let me tell you, Emmanuel, I don’t want to hear those words, you have to say something else , or you can go back."
Emmanuel clenched her little hands wrapped in long black lace gloves, with veins popping out of her forehead, she squeezed out a ferocious smile: "Yes, Boris, you are right, so I really want to talk I'm not interested in this matter now, when you start fighting, please inform me as soon as possible, and Ryan and I can start talking."
"Ah? What are you talking about? With Ryan?" Boris was stunned by Emmanuel, and he was stunned for a few seconds before he said strangely: "What are you talking about with Ryan? This matter is ours What does the Midden leader and their Rick leader have to do with Ryan?"
"I'll wait for you to go to war!" Emmanuel smiled even more ferociously, and her emotions were obviously out of order: "When you establish yourself as the wolf emperor, I will immediately announce that Nuer and Wesson will join the war from today. Kingdom of the Knights of Britannia! Sister Suria can be his queen, and so can I. My dowry is richer than hers! If Feuerbach and his Talabek collar are also an idea, I will let Ryan proclaim oneself emperor!"
"Let's fight, you and Karl fight hard, then my son will be the future emperor! What do you think of this idea?"
"wtf???!!!" Boris froze in place, his mouth was wide open, and the remaining one eye looked at Emmanuel in disbelief.
What does this woman want to do? !