A child of Oran would be born, but peace would not dawn.
The Mercians went against the norm of giving in. Starting from the beginning of January, they stepped up their campaign against Halfdan and others.
Anhal, Lord Constable of Cambridge, Berry, Lord Constable of Lincoln, and Ammon, Hand of the King.
The three of them continued to increase their troops and soon took the initiative against Halfdan and others.
Now they have also learned the Viking tactics of disturbing the enemy,
The Vikings now face the same cunning opponent, with more comprehensive equipment and more adequate logistics.
So miserable.
This year can be called the highlight period of Lionheart.
In the past, he was unable to effectively organize the country's aristocratic forces, especially when he was robbed by the Vikings in Denmark several times.
Economically, food prices could not be stabilized for two or three years, and less and less tax money entered the country's treasury.
In terms of management, he lacked compromise and was led by his wife Wei An and other major nobles. Today he believed in this and tomorrow he believed in that, which made the antagonism between the nobles higher than that of the previous king.
Theologically, he supported and opposed God. Seeing the spread of God's faith, he felt disgusted in his heart but did not dare to suppress it directly. Secretly, in addition to Angsa faith, he was also interested in certain Nordic customs.
He defends both sides and does not get along well with both sides. The nobles who support God generally dislike him in their hearts.
Supporters of Ansa's habits also began to distance themselves from him, thinking that he was weak.
But from the founding of the North Sea Crusaders until he became the Lionheart King.
He transformed into a military and theological strongman.
Bergred placed his statue next to King Offa's.
Make the subjects associate the two people.
Great Mercia, the only true king of the Seven Kingdoms!
Oran arranged for the monks in the North Sea Crusade to boast about this great king.
“Your house and your kingdom will be established forever before you, and your throne will never be shaken!”
"The Lion-Hearted King is righteous. He is completely flawless in God's law. He is the king who is based on truth and takes righteousness as his seat!"
After hearing these disgusting words for a long time, Burgred was already used to it and couldn't help but listen.
Oran praised him more and more.
Æthelred's prestige was completely transferred to the Lionheart King, and southern nobles came to him every day to ask for his protection.
So much so that Ragna also set his target for the final decisive battle...
January 19, 867 AD.
Uba sent eight adventurous warriors, starting from Yorkshire, along the banks of the inland water network, and following Pepa's instructions and map, they successfully avoided the guard towers along the way to King's Landing, and finally came to a river beach. After burying the dragon boat, quickly enter the surrounding forest.
These eight warriors saw the castle in the distance from a high place. The density of the population made them swallow their saliva with excitement.
"Look, it's all fat meat and prey."
"Is this King's Landing? I heard Oran locked up his king and brought all the gold here.
"Joan of Arc is here too. Have you heard of her? It is said that no matter how severe the wounds of Catholic believers are, as long as they are contaminated by her saliva, the scabs will immediately fall off.
"Idiot, you might as well say you can eat her feces."
"Only our God can have this kind of power."
"I want to rob many Ansa female nobles to warm my bed and work for me. When I get tired of playing, I will sell them back to their noble husbands."
"Stop dreaming, go back and report to His Majesty."
Several Vikings reluctantly left.
The number of people is too small, otherwise they would really want to go and rob them.
When you come, you always have to take something and leave something behind.
Someone "released the water",
Someone found a mountain fruit tree, pulled out a fruit that was not yet ripe and bright, bit into the sour and astringent fruit, and spat it out after a few mouthfuls.
Not long after, someone told Oran the news that a small group of Vikings had entered.
"how many?"
"There is only one short dragon boat. It's time to leave. We have people hidden at all inland river entrances in King's Landing. If there is any movement, we will know immediately."
"They are very cautious. They should have come to investigate first and keep a close eye on it."
Oran looked at the letter on the table, which was sent by Uba.
They agreed to the terms, but asked Oran to open the passage to Yorkshire, as the Mercians were a threat to them and they needed a safer environment.
And they have contacted Ragnar and will send an official envoy.
The two sides will be able to reach peace by the end of February at the latest.
The letter ended up in the furnace.
The pressure from the Mercians was caused by Oran, forcing Uba to make a decision. If he didn't dare to come to King's Landing, Oran would not care about Pepa's safety.
He will personally lead people to join Bergred in gathering all the nobles in Central England, and then find Alfred to start a battle against the thief.
It would be better if you dare to come, and I will take you back to your hometown at once.
This kind of short dragon boat, Oran heard craftsmen say, has its own concept of length and width.
So when he inspected the river before and thought of the tactics they used to raid the Franks,
Just leave one or two of them and clear them without setting up obstacles. We just throw aquatic plants and other simple floating objects in the middle to make people think they are blocked.
Then let the Vikings use this secret waterway.
If thirty came, then I would have between nine hundred and one thousand two prisoners.
If there are fifty items, then I have one thousand to...
Oran is clearly stronger than Uba, so he has many choices.
You can be upright, you can send troops to sweep away the enemy, or you can show weakness to the enemy.
And he used all three methods.
Before the battle, he went to see King Ella.
Passing through layers of protection, I came to the king who was not far from death.
Ella's ears were cut off by Baihua and Henry, and her eyes were also destroyed.
It was probably the motivation for revenge that kept him alive.
"If you die ten years earlier, you are not a usurper, you are a prince."
"If you die five years earlier, you are not an incompetent, you are a warrior."
"If you die a year earlier, you are not a prisoner, you are a king."
"If a person does not die at the right time, it is the beginning of a tragic fate."
"Let me give you a good time, Your Majesty."
After Oran finished speaking, he walked out. Ella felt who the person was, but he had not spoken for so long that he had gradually fallen into a state of madness and his speech was unclear.
"Get everything ready. On the day Ubba attacks King's Landing, push out the false king, put on makeup, and let him die in the hands of the Vikings. His double must also be ready. Wear a mask when swinging the sword. Don't let anyone See the face.”
Then Oran came to the top of the town watch tower and looked at King's Landing.
Since the eagle flags have been planted all over King's Landing, these ferocious birds in the sky are not sure if they are close to their own kind.
The number and frequency of transactions have increased.
This is the home of White Eagle. If he had the strength to fight against the Vikings alone, he would not take the risk and let the Vikings in.
When the strength is sufficient, he will openly and openly engage in a decisive battle, using extremely powerful force to directly crush him!
The soldiers on the guard tower were very nervous, afraid that Olan would ask them any questions.
But Oran just pondered and patted him on the shoulder before leaving, "Look, this is also your home. If the enemy comes that day, you must cheer up and blow the horn with the greatest strength."
"yes!"
January 26th.
The Vikings moved from East Anglia to Yorkshire, but did not launch an attack and sent a team of envoys.
January 28th.
One hundred and fifty rebels gathered by Peppa arrived at the river crossing from Yorkshire into King's Landing.
Their ideal of "saving the country anyway" was not realized and they were surrounded by Uba who arrived in advance.
Pepa came forward to convince them. This group of people was mostly speculators, and half of them were swayed.
But the speed was too slow and he did not agree to baptize the converts. Uba tied stones on the spot and threw them into the river. After twenty people sank, the remaining people all agreed to return to the big family of Odin.
Uba told them that he was just a guest at the invitation of the prince and princess, and the knights were not considered a rebel.
On the contrary, they are still loyal ministers.
After being guests, the Vikings would leave on their own initiative, and Northumbria would still be Northumbria.
From then on, there was peace.
Uba's smile looked so ugly under the moonlight, but no one could say anything and could only be coerced by him.
Taking advantage of the darkness, everyone followed the dragon boat slowly towards the direction of King's Landing.
That night, Pepa had severe pain in her stomach.
Blood flowed from the belly.
The servants were anxious.
"Do not be afraid! For your prayer has been answered, and you will bear a son, who will make you rejoice, and many will rejoice at his birth. He will be great in the presence of the Lord, and he will drink neither wine nor strong drink. and you will be filled with the Holy Spirit..."
The monks of the manor prayed wholeheartedly for their mistress.
Nanamp led the white eagle riders to surround the manor.
Anyone who dares to take the opportunity to murder the mistress will only die.
Oran waited in King's Landing, fetching the Hammer of the Holy War and placing the Immortal Sword at his feet.
The table is full of weapons made by craftsmen, such as sleeve arrows, short crossbows, short swords, round knives, short axes, iron rods, etc.
Titan comes in and out multiple times.
When he came in for the last time, his eyes told Oran that the enemy was approaching.
Then several knights and nobles who had arranged in advance came in to wait for the final instructions.
Many words of encouragement that Oran thought of were useless.
In the end, he just said indifferently, "After a hard night's work, you will be able to hold your head up in the future."
