In a meeting room in the Baidunshan military camp, Wu Lai was giving a speech to the propagandists and guards who were about to set off.
"…The current situation is very interesting." He said, "In the direction of Canyon Pass, the Second Division has held back more than 100,000 enemy troops. In the areas of Hulete City and Tuban City, the Sixth Division has firmly contained enemies that are several times larger than itself in the city. For now, we only have three divisions of troops here. In another half a month, when the independent division of Samidaya is formed, there will only be four divisions. Among the four divisions, three are in southern Xinjiang, and the Seventh Division is active in the Kimo border area. Why are they active there? To contain the enemy, to stop the enemy, and to buy time for everyone's propaganda work."
"When I was teaching officers at the military academy, I said, 'The best military action is to defeat the enemy's strategic intentions or war actions with strategy, the next best is to defeat the enemy with diplomacy, the next best is to defeat the enemy with force, and the worst is to attack the enemy's city. As far as the current situation is concerned, it is impossible for us to have diplomacy with Tianjuan, because their goal is to annex Assyria and eliminate all forces that may pose a threat to them..."
"It is possible to defeat the enemy with force, but as I said just now, including the independent division that has not yet been completed, we only have four divisions in total, with less than 70,000 people here. With 70,000 people, it is easy to imagine how difficult it is to keep Hulit and Kimo firmly under control..."
"So, the final victory depends on you." Wu Lai pointed to the nearly 100 propaganda personnel and more than 300 soldiers sitting respectfully in front of him, "It's you!"
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Looking at the bottle of wine on the table, Andre hesitated. He wanted to get drunk immediately, but at the same time he kept reminding himself to stay sober.
The city of Hurlit was now in complete chaos. After being blockaded for such a long time, although the generals of the East, West and North camps still respected him on the surface, they actually no longer obeyed his orders. On the surface, the three of them continued to perform their duties loyally, but in fact they worked together to frantically make money in the city, forcibly buying supplies and slaves, and calling on soldiers to build and reinforce private houses for themselves, and even secretly dug tunnels out of the city.
The generals wanted to leave a way out for themselves, and Andre had no other choice. He had thought about fighting the Assyrian army fiercely, and even spent time trying to contact Baidun Pass. However, before the messenger arrived there, the news of the fall of Baidun Mountain came back...
Even a place like White Shield Mountain, which occupies a favorable geographical location and has strong soldiers and generals, has fallen. How many days can Hurlit City, whose walls are already in ruins, hold out? ——Andre thought about this several times every day.
The military generals were doing whatever they wanted in the city, and the civil officials who were no longer under the control of the city guards were naturally unwilling to lag behind. Compared with Lund and his three men, these civil officials were even worse off, because although Lund and his three men were frantically amassing wealth, they could at least pretend to be willing to live and die with Hurlet City. The civil officials were different. They had started to escape a few days ago, taking with them wealth, food, carriages, women, and slaves...
"Depression, what a fucking depression, it's over, it's almost over..." Andre muttered to himself as he reached for the wine bottle.
"Today, let's get drunk for another day. When we're drunk, we won't have to think about anything." Just as Andre muttered this, he heard the butler's shout in his ears -
"General, General, a guest has arrived." The butler's voice came from outside the door.
"Guests? Humph, there are actually guests?" Andre smiled bitterly and shook his head, putting the bottle back to its original place, "Who is it?"
"I don't know him." The butler replied, "He said he came from White Shield Mountain."
Baidunshan? Andre's eyes flashed with surprise. After thinking for a while, he asked again: "How many people are there? Have you reported your names?"
"Two men, looking at their ages, in their early twenties, less than twenty-five, with unfamiliar faces, and I have never seen them before. They didn't give their names, but judging by their clothes, they are either rich or noble." After the butler finished answering, he couldn't help but secretly pinched the small leather bag in his arms. It was given by the two guests who asked him to report. He quietly opened it and took a look when he entered the yard just now. The golden color really made him happy.
After hesitating for a while, Andre opened the door: "Go, take them to the living room to wait."
"As you command, General." The butler bowed, turned around and walked away quickly...
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When he saw Andre, who looked haggard, walk in, a smile appeared on Wu Lai's face.
Andre frowned, because these two unfamiliar "rich or noble" people did not show any intention of greeting him when they saw him. Especially the one who was sitting, after smiling at him, he closed his eyes, leaned back, and leaned comfortably against the back of the chair.
Who is it? Such a big air? Andre frowned even more, and couldn't help but glared at the butler who followed him. In fact, the butler was also surprised for a moment when he saw the performance of Wu Lai and the others, but since things had come to this point, he could only bite the bullet and pretend that he didn't notice it.
"General, I'll go prepare some snacks." The butler lowered his voice and when Andre nodded, he left in a hurry.
After sitting down on the main seat, Andrei calmed himself down and spoke: "You two..."
"General Andre." Wu Lai opened his eyes again, and his sharp gaze fell on Andre's face. "Let me introduce myself. My name is Wu Lai, Wu Lai Grindo, the current lord of the Assyrian territory."
The spotted wolf on the side waved his hand, and "clang", a gold-plated silver plate fell on the small table next to Andre.
After seeing the words and patterns on the gold-plated silver plate, Andrei shuddered involuntarily, and even his speech became stuttering: "So... you... you... you... you are..."
"I think you have heard it clearly." Wu Lai smiled slightly, "General Andre, you are blocking my way."
"Stop... Stop..." Andre's heart almost jumped out of his throat. The majesty in Wu Lai's eyes and the murderous aura emanating from the spotted wolf beside him actually gave him the illusion that it was a tangible object that was constantly surrounding and compressing him, wrapping him tightly inside.
"Come...someone come..." he suddenly shouted louder, and then the spotted wolf chuckled.
Wu Lai waved his hand and said, "General Andre, do you think that if I dare to come to you, I will be afraid of your guards and attendants?"
After a moment of shock, Andre's heart sank. The other party had come so blatantly, which meant that they were planning to attack Hulett City.
"Let's talk," Wu Lai said in an irresistible tone.
Andre nodded nervously, and couldn't help but glance out the window secretly. He saw that the yard was quiet and there was not even a single person in sight.
They took everyone away? Andre couldn't help thinking so.
"General Andre, if I say that the changes of the times and the progress of civilization are all due to the promotion of a group of intelligent people and the support and support of a large group of people who are eager for change, do you agree?" Wu Lai asked.
Andre nodded subconsciously.
Wu Lai frowned and said, "No, General Andre, your attitude in the conversation was a little wrong. You listened, but you didn't think seriously about what I said."
Andre was stunned and quickly shook his head: "Respected Lord Assyria, I am listening very carefully. You said, 'The changes of the times and the progress of civilization are all due to the promotion of a group of smart people and the support and support of a large group of people who are eager for change.' I really agree with this statement. For example, when Tianjuan founded the country, Emperor Helen received the support of many people."
"Well, if I tell you that you are now standing at the intersection of an era of change and civilization progress, and you have three choices in front of you, one is to be a smart person who promotes it, two is to be a supporter, and three is to be an enemy of the above two types of people." Wu Lai raised a smile at the corner of his mouth, "Tell me, what will you choose?"
Andre's heart beat faster...
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In the evening, Chek, Lund, and Peleus walked into Andre's general's mansion, because Andre sent an invitation to invite the three of them to a banquet. If that was the case, Chek and the other two would definitely find an excuse to refuse, but Andre's invitation also said that he planned to discuss with the three of them the disposal of materials in the city warehouse.
"That guy Andre is also eyeing the city treasury." After reading the invitation, Chek said to Lund and Peleus with a smile.
"Then let's go. We can't let Andrei get away with it." Peleus said with a smile. The walls of Hurlit City are now in ruins, the city guards have died, the civil servants have left, and there is so much food, cloth and oil in the city warehouse. Although it is troublesome to transport, which one is not a good thing in troubled times? So the three of them came happily.
When he saw the three people, Andre's face was full of smiles: "I haven't seen you three for a while, I miss you so much."
"We miss you, General, too. But now White Shield Pass has fallen, Hurlet City is isolated, and the enemy is sabotaging us every now and then. The three of us really can't leave." Chek was being polite, but his eyes were full of contempt when he looked at Andre.
"General Andre, you are too polite. You are the general and we should all listen to you. If you have any instructions, just send someone to tell them. How can we dare to accept your standing in the yard to greet us?" Peleus on the side said sarcastically.
Lund laughed in agreement.
"You deserve it, you deserve it. The city of Hulett is now in danger, but the three of you remain loyal to your duties and never give up. You are worthy of being the pillars of the empire." Andre waved his hand indifferently and said.
After hearing this, Chek and the other two were stunned, thinking, didn’t Andre ask us to come and divide the city treasury?
"Have you three brought any followers? I asked the kitchen to prepare a few extra tables. If they do, let them have a drink in the side yard." Andre said, glancing behind the three people.
"You are too polite, General." Lund laughed. "As the General said, Hulet City is in danger. We dare not relax the defense of the city. I came here on horseback."
Humph, you are afraid of being overwhelmed by the crowd. Although Andre thought this, he did not show it on his face, and still had a smiling face: "I see, then please sit in the living room, the banquet will be ready soon."
After Chek and the other two exchanged a few polite words, they stepped inside...
At midnight, Andre opened the east gate, then rode his horse in front, leading three black-covered carriages out of the city. After another meal, he came to a pavilion on the horse path and lit three torches.
The torches lit up, and five figures flashed out from behind the pavilion. The leader walked quickly to Andre's horse, raised his head and bowed: "General, you have worked hard."
"I brought these three scumbags with me. They are in the first carriage. My family members are in the two carriages behind." Andre sighed softly and continued, "Please tell Lord Wuleglindo that I believe he will make proper arrangements for my family. I will also follow his wishes and handle the follow-up matters of Hulet City. Please rest assured."
"Okay, I will convey the general's words to the lord, and please rest assured, our lord always keeps his word and never disappoints those who trust him." Spotted Wolf said seriously.
"Of course I know all this. However, to be honest with General Banlang, I am a little worried about the Canyon Pass. After all, the troops there account for 60% of Hurlit's southern border and are controlled by Adolf's descendants. If they divide their forces to fight back, Hurlit may find it difficult to resist." Andre said.
"Please rest assured, General. The lord has made his own arrangements. The lord asked me to tell you that after you finish the first three tasks, the lord will send someone to assist you with the follow-up tasks." Spotted Wolf paused and scratched his head embarrassedly. "Also, I am just a soldier under the lord, not a general. From now on, General, just call me by my name. Calling me general will make my comrades laugh at you."
After Andre was stunned for a moment, he couldn't help laughing...