Chapter 144 Conspiracy

The public trials are coming to an end one after another.

Not just Hussein and Adnan, but their families, their slaves, their bandits.

The innocent people have been released long ago, and those who are put on trial are "criminals" with conclusive evidence.

Because Lothar also knows very well that if you count on civilians to vote, even if it is petty theft, there is a high probability of death at the beginning.

So just go through the process.

"Is the car loaded up?"

Andreas nodded and said: "Including the ten guards accompanying us, we are all ready."

Lothar said: "Then get ready to go."

He was ready to leave Hebron and go to Jerusalem.

Andreas had some doubts: "Sir, are you sure you are leaving today? Hussein is fine, but Adnan has always had a good reputation among the leaders of the pagans. I am worried that they will join forces and wait for an opportunity to rebel."

"If they really dare to do this, they can cut the knot quickly."

A smile appeared on Lothar's face: "Don't forget, how far is this place from Jerusalem? I am also the grand leader of the Royal Knights and a favorite of His Majesty the King."

"Favorite", although it was Lothar's ridicule to himself, it was also a real thing.

In the city of Jerusalem, although the previously armed army of pilgrims had been disbanded, there were still two standing armies of knights and city guards.

With the shock of such a powerful force, even if Lothar did not plan to invite foreign aid, these people would not dare to act rashly.

"At the very least, they can't do anything until I stimulate them further."

Andreas emphasized his tone and said: "Sir, I mean, what if?"

He is a cautious person, but in Lothar's view, his behavior is too forward-looking and he is always afraid of this and that.

As a clothing officer in charge of logistics, he is quite qualified, but don't expect to be able to do it alone like Hans.

Lothar smiled and said: "I will be back tomorrow. If they can really organize the manpower within one day, and if we haven't received any news, you can just rely on the city wall for defense.

Don't tell me, with the strength of Hebron's inner fort (lord's hall), you can't hold it for a day? "

Andreas thought about it for a while, nodded and said: "I understand, sir, this is simply impossible to happen."

In such a short period of time, if those pagan heroes could really unite and organize a force that could rival Lothar's more than 500 standing troops, they would also make rapid progress and reach the city of Hebron.

This is nothing short of a fantasy and impossible to happen!

…

Lothar rushed to Jerusalem with a dozen hussars and two carriages, traveling lightly and simply.

At this moment, Hebron has simply become a sea of ​​joy. The streets and alleys are filled with civilians holding wine glasses and drinking happily. Even the Zoroastrians who do not drink have their faces full of joy.

As soon as the new lords arrived, Hebron had a new atmosphere. Whether it was lowering taxes or punishing two local tycoons who used to be superior, people had a feeling that the future would be difficult. The feeling of less.

Jeanne sighed with emotion: "This kind of scene was not common in Hebron in the past."

A city like Hebron, with a strong religious atmosphere and extremely conservative teachings of both religions, is like a stern father who always has a straight face.

In the past, the streets and alleys were filled with pilgrims who were simply dressed and devoutly performing Hajj.

Solemnity and heavyness are the main tone of this city.

"Indeed, to be honest, I feel quite accomplished."

Beside the road, in a dense grape plantation.

People were harvesting heavy grapes, which they piled into barrels and barefooted women stepping on as if dancing inside.

Jeanne stared closely at the graceful back of a beautiful girl and praised: "Sir, do you know that the wine made by a beautiful girl is the most delicious."

"have no idea."

Lothar couldn't understand Jeanne's idiotic behavior.

Jeanne suggested: "If it is a beauty like Miss Prajna, the wine produced by stepping on it must be the most fragrant. I must think so, right?"

Prajna rolled his eyes.

Lothar didn't answer the question at all, and just said: "I'll treat you to Laotan if I have the chance."

"What is Lao Tan?"

Jeanne was a little curious.

Lothar described it seriously: "It is a kind of rice wine from the East. It is brewed in an old jar and has a mellow taste. I used to drink it often."

Jeanne looked forward to it: "I really want to taste it."

She changed the topic and said, "Sir, you haven't answered the question I just asked. Don't you want to taste the wine that Miss Prajna stepped on with her bare feet?"

Lothar glanced at Prajna and saw her calm expression, and she couldn't help but subconsciously have an idea in her mind.

It seems that it is not impossible.

Fringilla said loudly: "What about me? I also want to give it a try. Sir, how about we go to the grape plantation under your name when we come back?"

Jeanne praised: "If it is Miss Flynn, it must taste very good. Sir, I am beginning to look forward to this vineyard trip."

Lothar thought about it seriously and nodded: "Okay, if you all want it, we will find a grape plantation when we come back from Jerusalem."

After a lifetime of fighting, can’t we enjoy some enjoyment?

"Sir, do you want to try riding a horse? Let's rush from here and see who reaches the tree in front first!"

Jeanne said that, she rode Juechen and rushed ahead.

Lothar had no intention of catching up.

Fulin took the opportunity to slander her, acting like a sycophant: "This shameless woman is riding a golden Akhalte horse that you are not willing to ride, and you want to compete with your riding skills. She really has no shame at all."

Lothar thought deeply: "Indeed, it's so shameless!"

Throughout Hebron, the cheerfulness on the surface could not conceal the undercurrent.

Only then did the pagan powerful men who truly controlled the city realize how wrong they were in thinking that it was just a new lord and had little to do with them.

In a tavern.

Three powerful pagan families were gathering together at this time.

After Hussein and Adnan were eliminated, the three of them were the top three remaining tax collectors.

"We can't go on like this. It's obvious that this new lord wants to dig up our roots!"

"The patrol officer named Ulm leads a team of cavalry around our territory every day, telling everyone about the 'circuit court' and posting various notices to everyone they meet. If he continues like this, sooner or later... It's our turn."

No one sitting here is clean!

If the big landowners of this era were dragged out and shot, killing all ten might result in injustice, but if nine out of ten people were killed, some would definitely slip through the net.

"What can we do? This is a dragon slayer! When I met him, I saw with my own eyes that he placed a huge dragon head in the hall."

"Besides, Saladin has already signed an armistice agreement with the king of the Franks, so it is impossible for him to give us much support."

In this era, unless you only lead a standing army, there is no such thing as surprise warfare.

Summoning vassals, summoning subjects, and summoning serfs are all activities with great momentum and it is impossible to conceal the news.

Therefore, once they want to rebel, unless they plan to bring only family guards, they will not be able to cover it up.

The greater possibility is that before they could gather their manpower, they were wiped out by Lothar's garrison in Hebron.

"No, our strength is too weak compared to this tyrant. It is so close to Jerusalem, and the tax collectors in other territories have nothing to do with themselves, and will not pay attention to our pleas for help. "

"Then what should we do, just wait for this tyrant to take away all our territory and wealth, and then send us to the gallows for the entertainment of these untouchables!"

Someone smashed the table and said angrily.

"You didn't see how happy those untouchables were when Adnan was killed. They couldn't wait to immediately praise the infidel's stinky feet. They simply tarnished the glory of the holy land!"

Lothar executed Hussein, and they even felt happy, but executing Adnan completely broke the rules of this land that had lasted for thousands of years.

"No, we still have someone we can count on!"

Among the three, the eldest man said with a solemn expression: "First of all, it is impossible for us to fight against the infidel army. This is unquestionable, but the infidels are not monolithic!"

"I understand, what you want to say is, Count Leonard?"

"Yes, Leonard will not be willing to give up his title of earl to Lothar, the tyrant. As long as we support Leonard to regain the title of earl and drive away Lothar, the king of Jerusalem will have no reason. put one's oar in!"

The dejected faces of this group of people finally showed a trace of life.

"Of course, we have to be prepared. We can't rely entirely on Leonard."

Someone suggested: "Whether it is to bribe a servant to poison, or to hire an assassin to assassinate, it must be done simultaneously with contacting Leonard. The sooner this tyrant is dealt with, the better."

"During this period, you must keep the untouchables under your control and don't let them go to that circuit court to sue again."