Chapter 190: Breath of War

Style: Historical Author: northland warriorWords: 3039Update Time: 24/01/12 00:58:59
"The Magyar raiding squads crossed the fragile border of our kingdom like locusts crossing the border. In addition to killing and robbing, these pagan raiding squads probably also have the purpose of exploring roads and gathering intelligence. Now, they may have already Completed their reconnaissance plan. There is reliable information that the best blacksmiths in the pagan territory are working day and night to make weapons and shields, and their tax collectors are collecting grain and grass from all directions. All signs indicate that they are going to launch a campaign. A huge expedition, trying to completely defeat us..."

Simon let out a breath. It seems that an extremely difficult battle is approaching in an orderly manner. He closed his eyes tiredly and rubbed his temples, then continued to read the letter.

"My vassals and subjects should cease all internal wars, work together, and prepare for war. This is the will of God. In such difficult times, the Christian sword should be wielded against the infidels, not against the pagans. Another Lamb of the Lord.”

Simon almost laughed out loud when he read this. He could imagine how wonderful the expression on Count Lange's face would be when he received the same letter on his throne in Tonisburg.

It turned out that Count Lange had turned the gun against himself after getting married. Without even thinking about it, he must be forging claims about his territory. As a result, both the Duke and the church have begun to use his influence and prestige. to prevent the outbreak of civil war and prepare all Christians to resist invasion by foreign enemies.

Langer is a smart man. No matter how angry and unwilling he is, he dare not declare war on Simon at this period, no matter how good and convincing his reasons are.

What would be the consequences of attacking Simon and his lands, who were preparing to fight the pagans? Simon, who has a good relationship with the church, only needs to go to the bishop to make some embellished remarks and accuse him. For example, is Lange suspected of colluding with heretics? Or was he tempted by the devil? This was enough to make him feel better.

In this era, you can not care about the king, the duke, your lord and all the noble colleagues around you, but it is absolutely impossible for you to not care about the church.

When you do something that is outrageous to both humans and gods, and offends the church, they have plenty of ways to make you feel uncomfortable. If the church promulgates a "ban" on your territory, the huge waves set off by the angry territorial citizens who have been deprived of their faith can smash you into pieces.

If you suffer a worse "excommunication", it means that you have no place in the Catholic world unless the Pope personally forgives you and withdraws the "excommunication".

Nobles such as the later Caesar Heinrich IV of the Holy Roman Empire also knelt barefoot outside the Canossa Castle in the wind and snow for three days and three nights before they were able to get the Pope to revoke the excommunication order.

Simon thought that the Duke of Cologne also had his own considerations in preventing the outbreak of civil war. If a war breaks out in the duchy, it will not be as simple as a count and a baron fighting each other. It will definitely evolve into a battle between five barons and two counts. By then, every place in the principality except the duke's own territory will be covered in flames of war and gunpowder smoke.

This will undoubtedly greatly weaken the strength of the entire principality. As a new duke, Amadeus has many people who are eyeing him, especially in this period when the Magyars are approaching a full-scale attack.

"Thank you for bringing this letter. You did a good job." Simon put the letter back on the table and took out a Denier silver coin that was not very good in quality from the wallet at his waist. It is undoubtedly a huge sum of money for the messenger. "Tommy, I admire you very much. There are not many tough and brave soldiers like you. You deserve a little reward."

"Thank you for your compliment, sir, this is my duty...I mean, this is what I should do," Tommy saw Simon coming over and quickly threw the chicken leg bones that he had finished but was still sucking at his feet. , wiped his oily mouth with his sleeve and stood up. He couldn't move his eyes away from the Denier silver coin. He really had no reason to refuse, "Thank you for the reward, my lord. .”

"Hahaha, very good," Simon patted Tommy on the shoulder, "By the way, have you ever heard of the Thorn Tavern in Dusseldorf?"

"Of course I've heard of it," Tommy nodded without thinking, "Every citizen of Dusseldorf knows that unique pub, because in addition to the delicious ale, they also provide a delicious and unique Great food. Oh, God, God knows how many times I’ve been there!”

Simon raised his lips: "Ah ha, that tavern is actually in my name. You are welcome to visit at any time. I will send someone to tell the owner of the Thorn Tavern that you can enjoy discounts when eating and drinking there. In addition, in return, , I hope you can do some simple little things for me."

"As you wish, my generous lord." Tommy's body was trembling slightly due to excitement. His hand held the Denier silver coin tightly, feeling its unique texture.

"My relationship with Count Lange is not good, and this is well known in the duchy. I am very worried that he and his in-law ally Count Wolf will make slanderous remarks to the Duke of Cologne to smear me," Simon paused. "If those two earls go to see the Duke, or if you hear news about them from the Duke, you can tell the owner of the Thorn Tavern, and he will reward you with a more generous reward."

"I am willing to serve you, my lord." Tommy nodded seriously. "Count Lange is an arrogant and cunning man. I have no doubt that he will do such a shameless thing. Although I am only a Duke, it doesn't matter. They are little people and cannot save your image in front of the Duke, but if I have news about them, I will definitely contact the owner of the Thorn Tavern."

"Very good," Simon patted Tommy on the shoulder again, letting him feel his trust, "but I want to remind you, Tommy, Lange is not only as cunning as a poisonous snake, but also as cautious as a coyote. He is There must be spies around the Duke, so for your safety, you must keep this matter secret and not let anyone notice it, do you understand?"

"You can wrap it up in me," Tommy slapped his chest hard, "I know what to do."

"Good boy, I will look forward to good news from you. Have a good rest tonight. Before you embark on your journey tomorrow, you can go to the lord's kitchen to get some smoked fish, bacon, cheese and bread as dry food on the road."

"Thank you again, my lord. I will not let you down!"

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The tavern owner Herta wanted to customize two new wooden wine barrels from the carpenter in Kooser Village, because two soldiers got drunk and had a fight last night, causing a lot of chaos in the shop. Finally, two soldiers in the corner were destroyed. The empty barrel fell apart. God, that's the container he's going to use to restock!

However, the carpenters seemed busier than usual. He told Hurtah that it might be a month before he could start work on Hurtah's order for barrels, as Lord Simon had given him and his apprentices a month to make fifty new spears. , during this period, they had no time to make other orders.

Herta looked at the "Guten Tucker Spear" next to the workbench, and her eyes widened strangely. In his opinion, the iron-clad heads of these short spears were very heavy and they no longer looked like spears, but more like the funny scepters held by clowns during performances.

"Are you sure this is a spear?" Herta said with a hint of sarcasm in her tone.

"This is what the lord asked us to do." The carpenter didn't want to answer Herta's boring questions, so his apprentice spread his hands and explained to Herta.

"This is really a genius invention, isn't it!?" Herta couldn't help laughing out loud, but everyone in the carpenter shop was busy with the work at hand, and no one agreed with him, which made him feel a little embarrassed. , so he left in despair.

Huerta returned to her stump tavern. Five large wooden barrels had been tied to the carriage at the entrance of the tavern and covered with a tarpaulin. Six handmen armed with rakes and hatchets were sitting idly in front of the tavern drinking, waiting for their employer's order to set off.

"Hey, lazy guys, wake up," Huerta didn't like these guys drinking too much before setting off, which would make them relax their vigilance during the journey, especially this time he was carrying precious jewelry and Jewelry, "Stop drinking guys, it's not too late to wait until you get to Bruges!"

The trippers were from Swabia. When they passed by Esbaiburg yesterday and had a night of drinking at the Stump Tavern, they were hired by Herta, who happened to be looking for an escort to go with them on the road.

These free guys felt that Herta had no right to deprive them of their freedom to drink. They just stopped talking and looked at Herta strangely, and then started drinking on their own.

In this regard, Huerta had no choice but to complain in her heart. This is the second time today that he has been embarrassed.

"This group of arrogant Southland outsiders is really annoying..."

Herta muttered dissatisfiedly and walked into the tavern. Fat Tina had packed everything he needed for the journey, and she had also wrapped a few large pieces of rye bread in a clean linen to serve as his rations on the road.

At the same time, in the hall of Fort Esbai, little Klein also packed his luggage and brought dry food, ready to set off.

"Be smart on the road and don't be discovered by Herta. If you can confirm that he has contact with Baron Kortrijk, come back and report to me immediately," Simon said, with a cold light flashing in his eyes.

"Don't worry, sir." Little Klein nodded confidently.

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