A few days later, the news really spread throughout the city.
However, the version was completely different from Xia Zhe's expectations.
Hearing that some city dwellers had illegally built buildings that were obstructing the city's defenses, they actually reported the incident to the king. Everyone was extremely contemptuous and cursed this person for being so shameless!
You know, the new weapons under construction on the city wall are capable of defending the city of Stobi!
With it, the people of Stobi can rest assured!
How shameless are those two people to want to make money from this matter?
Moreover, I heard that the city defense officers have already contributed manpower and effort to build new houses for them in a location that does not violate regulations!
Are you still not satisfied with this?
Everyone thought that if they were the king, they would not be so merciful and would simply drive them out of the palace.
We must punish them severely so that they will remember this lesson!
on the other hand.
Under the personal supervision of the Prime Minister, a large number of new Greek fire were placed in various locations on the walls of Stobi in an orderly manner!
The city defense officers also changed their approach and began to vigorously rectify various illegal buildings close to the city walls!
Soon, Stoby's city defense capabilities took a big step forward.
Looking at the large weapons on the city wall and the smooth road under the city wall, the citizens were extremely excited!
Full of security and pride.
Everyone felt that if the Macedonian army did not come, it would be fine, but if they really came, they would definitely be beaten to a bloody pulp under the city of Stobi!
north.
In the wilderness between the two cities in the Greater Metalli region.
Achilles, who had returned to the army, was arranging his 10,000 heavy infantry legion.
The city of Nessos has been exchanged, so there is naturally no reason for Stobi's expeditionary force to stay.
Following the same route they had taken to Nessus, Achilles led his soldiers back from city to city.
Every time he arrived in a city, he would call his former subordinates and convey the king's instructions to them.
Before we knew it, the news had already reached five cities!
When he heard that King Stobi had actually given the city to him, he only asked that the city become a member of the Stobi Federation.
The five barbarian mercenary leaders were all moved to tears of gratitude!
Accustomed to living on the edge of a knife, the five men had of course thought of establishing themselves as kings when they first led their troops to capture a city.
But at that time, supplies were extremely scarce, and the military strength at hand was pitifully small. People were in panic and would not accept it at all.
Helplessly, they all chose to join Stoby to obtain basic supplies.
As the situation gradually stabilized, unrest began to break out in the countryside and the city. Some people were calling for the Stobi people to be driven out of the Great Metal.
Feeling conflicted, the five men did not actually use force to suppress the rebellion. Instead, they just went through the motions and arrested a group of people and left it at that.
They all hoped that one day they could use this public sentiment to gain more autonomy from Stobi.
However, no one expected that King Stoby had no selfish motives at all!
Not only did he not take any credit for the massive amount of aid given, he also intended to support himself to become the king of this city!
After hearing what Achilles said, the five of them felt that they needed to be baptized in their hearts and were not upright enough!
Without hesitation, the five of them swore a solemn oath to support Xia Zhe as the leader of the Stobi Alliance!
I promise that as long as Stoby calls me, I will do my best!
At the same time, the five people sincerely confessed to Achilles and told him what had happened recently.
This surprised Achilles, but he also had to admire the king's wisdom!
The barbarian region is indeed not our kind. If I want to truly digest it, I'm afraid it will be a lot of trouble!
With the national strength of Stobi, it cannot afford to go through such trouble with them.
Fortunately, although the barbarians are rude and barbaric, they attach great importance to promises!
Attacking the city is inferior, attacking the heart is superior!
The king's policies have won the hearts of these five people!
Their solemn oath was tantamount to acknowledging the leadership of the clan.
Handing over these cities would be the most beneficial outcome for Stoby.
When they arrived at the fifth city, while drinking and chatting with the new king, Achilles received another important piece of news.
The administrator of the sixth city, Murmidon, sent a messenger two days ago to test the attitude here.
The meaning of the letter seems to be that this person has been bribed by Macedonia and intends to openly betray Stobi!
Achilles was shocked to hear this.
After reading the letter, Achilles was furious!
You're so good, Royce. When I was training you, I gave you special training!
Compared to the other five mercenary leaders, you and I have the best personal relationship!
I can’t believe it. I really can’t believe it.
How could you rebel so easily? How much benefit did Macedonia give you? Was it gold or beauties?
Not daring to delay, Achilles immediately reorganized his troops and set off quietly.
When we arrived here, we were less than five kilometers away from Murmi Winter City.
The enemy hadn't noticed yet. They had no idea that Nessus's expeditionary force was already at the gates of the city!
"General! We have found out that the place outside the city with bright flags and laughter is Royce's camp! Royce is having fun there with a beautiful woman!" A scout was sent to report.
Hearing this, Achilles sneered and waved at the messenger.
The messenger received the order and began to wave the flags and make various pre-determined arrangements.
When the ten thousand heavy infantrymen saw the flag signal, they all advanced in formation silently.
They were not discovered until they were less than a hundred steps away from the camp.
"Captain! Something terrible is happening! There's an army! An army is surrounding us!"
He hurriedly pushed open the big tent, not caring about what he saw that he shouldn't have seen. The guards shouted.
"The army? Where does the army come from?"
Royce climbed up from Lilith reluctantly and spoke in surprise.
My city is located on the border of the former Great and Small Tartars. No matter which direction, there are other cities as barriers.
If foreign enemies invaded, how could I not receive any news at all?
As for the rebellion against Stoby, it was only known to the core members of the team.
It has not been announced publicly, so how could it arouse Stoby's vigilance?
Even if Stoby really noticed it and wanted to attack me, it would still be too early!
How could they survive without ten days or half a month?
"It should be Stoby's Legion. I was deeply impressed by that set of silver equipment! Let's run quickly, Chief. They are almost reaching the camp!" replied the personal soldier.
What!
They are almost reaching the camp!
What do these men do for a living?
Royce was so nervous that he didn't care about anything else.
Grabbing a piece of cloth and wrapping it around his waist, Royce walked out of the tent in two steps.
Looking ahead, Royce felt despair in his heart at first sight and stood there in a daze!
The camp's crude defenses had already been breached by the enemy on all sides.
More than a thousand of his personal soldiers were either killed or fled, and only a few were left.
What’s even more terrifying is that the enemies all have silver helmets, silver armor, silver shields, and silver spears.
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