Chapter 279: Comfort

Pulikas frowned and looked at the other side, and saw a dazzling light behind the dense crowd. He knew very well that this was the reflection of the sunset on the armor. The memory of the tragic defeat in the swamp came to his mind instantly, making him even more panicked. , thinking that the enemy has already occupied the West Village, if we continue to follow the flow of people and step across the pontoon bridge, the East Village will be...

He finally made up his mind and loudly ordered: "Cut down the pontoon bridge! Cut down the pontoon bridge quickly!"

The soldier at the bridge hesitated: "Elder Pulikas, there are still many of our tribesmen on the bridge! There are also -" on the other side of the bridge - "

"Hurry up and chop it down! Otherwise, when the enemy comes from the pontoon, we will all be dead!" Pulikas roared angrily. Seeing that the soldier was still hesitating, he simply grabbed the long sword from his hand and slashed hard at the tight end. The ship's cable was tied to the bridge pile, and his men followed him with their swords and slashed at the cable at the other end...

When the people on the bridge saw this, they pushed forward even more crazily. More people fell into the water with a plop, and more people came up. Cursing and begging could not be heard. The people on the pontoon were completely in chaos... …

Soon, the cables of the joint ship were cut, and Pulikas led his men to cut down the wooden piles used to fix the pontoon closest to the shore.

The pontoon bridge lost its foundation on the north bank and began to slowly move southward along with the current...

Maximus rode his war horse, surrounded by his escorts and attendants, towards the open west gate of the stockade.

His eyes swept over the lying corpses and wailing injured on both sides of the road, his expression indifferent.

As soon as they entered the stockade, Carminus came up to him: "Chief, we have occupied this stockade! But the enemy cut off the pontoon bridge, and we failed to attack the stockade on the other side of the river..."

Maximus said in a gentle tone: "The Third Army has been marching for a long time. It is not easy to capture this stronghold. It is getting dark and the soldiers are also very tired. Let everyone have a good rest and attack Segas." Let’s talk about Tikadong Village tomorrow.”

"Yes." Carminus said again: "Chief, there are many Segestica people surrounded by us on the other side of the pontoon. I have sent some Segestica recruits to pacify them, but there are too many of them. I'm afraid something might happen over time. Do you have any good solutions?"

Maximus thought for a moment and said, "Take me there."

Then he turned to look at Cassinos behind him: "Follow me."

"Yes..." Cassinos bent down and responded respectfully. The reason why he was so obedient was because the Nix army captured Segestica Stronghold within one day, completely shattering any luck in his heart.

The group of people came to the pontoon, which was already lit by countless torches.

Countless Segestika people gathered on the shore, occupying a large area, and the soldiers of the Fourth Legion formed a slender array outside them to surround them.

As the two sides faced off, there was a strange silence. Even the crying children had their mouths tightly covered by the adults, so the voices of the Segostika recruits consoling their compatriots could be heard...

Maximus climbed up to the watchtower between the bridge and the street. After standing at the observation deck, the bugler behind him blew the brass horn. The loud sound immediately attracted the attention of everyone on the shore.

Maximus looked down at the densely packed heads below and exhaled, his voice as loud as a bell: "I, Maximus, the leader of the Nyx tribe! It was I who led the tribe to defeat your great leader Ander last year. Les, let him die of serious injuries! It was I who led the tribe to defeat the Pannoni tribe alliance army on the east bank of the Korana River four days ago, and captured more than 6,000 people! It was I who led the tribe to eliminate them on the Kupa River yesterday! After defeating your coalition forces with Daixi Tiatai, your leader Kabdus also died in the river! Now, I lead my tribe to break through your stronghold and stand in front of you -"

The people of Segestika were in an uproar. The tall young man, wearing shining armor and looking majestic and solemn by the firelight, was as terrifying as a demon in their eyes.

"Those who are greedy will die of greed, and tribes that are accustomed to invading other tribes will eventually be invaded by other tribes! The Nyx tribe originally had no ill intentions towards Segostika, but was repeatedly attacked by the Segostika army. We have to fight back, so I came here with my army, and the Segostika leaders and nobles who started the war must be punished! But you-"

Maximus's voice was less harsh and more gentle and compassionate. He stretched out his right hand forward: "You are forced! Under the coercion of the chiefs and nobles, you have to let the strong men in your family go to the hospital. On the battlefield, you have to worry about his safety at all times! You have to turn in more food to meet the needs of the army, so the family has to endure hunger!

But you have paid so much in the past, but have you ever received any benefits? not at all! Andres once seized a large area of ​​fertile land along the Kupa River from the Ardei people. You have never gained a single point, but you still provide people with food every year. Your family members were injured and died in battle, and you yourself suffered from hunger... "

Maximus sighed lightly and suddenly raised his voice: "But from now on, such tragic days will never happen again, because our Nix tribe will become the new owners of this land! As long as you join us Nix Come to the Si tribe and become a member of our Knicks tribe, and you will all be treated well by the tribe!

Whether you work tirelessly to cultivate fields and herd animals, or follow the army to fight against enemies, every effort you make will be remembered by the tribe, and based on your contribution to the tribe, each family will be allocated more than 50 acres. soil of.

The more you contribute to the Knicks tribe, the more land you will be allocated, which will also enhance your status in the tribe. You will eventually become a noble of Knicks and enjoy special rights that ordinary people cannot enjoy!

I'm not bragging. There are already more than 1,000 people from Segestika in the Nyx tribe. I believe some people have seen them just now. After I finish speaking, you can go and ask them. , everything I said is true!

In addition, I have someone here who you all know well, and he wants to say something to you! "

After Maximus finished speaking, he stepped aside and whispered: "Cassinos, it's your turn to show off."

Cassinos was shocked. Although he was very reluctant to appear in front of so many tribesmen, under Maximus' silent gaze, he involuntarily took one step, two steps forward... and finally stood on the wooden floor. In front of the bar.

The originally silent people of Segestica suddenly became commotion: "Is that Cassinos?!"

"Look at the lump of flesh on his forehead, it's him!"

"Didn't he die in battle?"

"You made a mistake. It was the leader of Kabdus who drowned. Didn't Cassinos just stand on it?"

"He is the son of the big leader, the elder of our Segostika tribe! How can he join the enemy!"

"Maybe he was intimidated by the Knicks."

"If the Nyx tribe is as good as the leader said, Cassinos might have joined voluntarily..."

"shut up!……"

"Woo!..." There was another loud sound of the copper horn, which temporarily restored silence to the noisy river bank.

"Clan... clansmen... I am..." Cassinos lowered his head and stammered just a few words when Maximus's dissatisfied voice rang in his ears: "The voice is too low! Quite. Lift your chest, hold your head high, and speak louder!”

Cassinos had no choice but to obey the instructions, hold his chest high, raise his head, and loudly say: "The tribe...the tribesmen——"

"Still too young!" Maximus snorted coldly.

Cassinos gritted his teeth and shouted: "People!——"

With this shout, his suffocated chest suddenly became much clearer, and he didn't seem to be so embarrassed or uncomfortable. Cassinos simply continued to shout regardless: "I am Cassinos! The army of the Pannoni Tribal Alliance was completely defeated." Defeated, it's true! We and Daixi Tiatai's army were also defeated!

Thousands of our warriors have been captured, and the Segostika tribe no longer has enough warriors to protect you! The other large Pannoni tribes that suffered a disastrous defeat could no longer provide help! As you all saw today, the Knicks army easily entered our territory and occupied our stronghold... Segestika is over! ...It's really...finished! "

At this point, Cassinos choked up. He paused for a moment, calmed down his emotions again, and then continued to shout loudly: "Now you should think about it for yourself and your family! Is it time to follow Segesti?" Are you going to join the Knicks tribe?

I can stand in front of the sacred grove and swear that what I say is true! When you join the Knicks tribe, you will not be treated as outsiders or discriminated against. As long as you follow their arrangements...work hard and fight bravely, you can get a lot of land! It's also possible to...well, become a noble of the Nyx tribe!

There are already some of our tribesmen in the Nyx army. They were captured by the Nyx people in several battles in the past. At first they were just as worried as you are, but look at them now they all think they are Nyx people. And proud! If you still doubt this, then take the initiative to ask them. They were your neighbors, friends, or even relatives not long ago. Would they lie to you?

Even if you escape to other Pannoni tribes such as Brochi, Mazii, etc., as foreigners, you will still have to work, and it will take many years to be accepted, and you may not get land... This is our Pannoni tribe. You should be well aware of the traditions shared by all tribes in Nigeria. Compared with this, joining the Knicks tribe is much happier!

My people, Segostika is really over! For yourselves, your family, and your children, you need to think carefully about what to do next! ...Joining the Knicks tribe is your best choice! "