But anyway, with the end of the battle on the outskirts of Lyon. The third largest city in the kingdom, the capital of the Rhône province, the industrial and commercial center of the south, and the main church of the Southwest Archdiocese, together with its population of more than 200,000, fell under the control and control of the Free Army.
Lyon is also one of the oldest cities in the kingdom, with its city formation dating back to the 6th century BC. Because of its geographical location at the confluence of two rivers (the Saône and the Rhone) and convenient water transportation, it became the largest settlement of many barbarian tribes in the Gaul region outside the mountains.
Later, it experienced conquest by the Romans (see Caesar's "Gaul Wars") and also became the capital of the province of Transmountain Gaul. After the rise of the Franks, it became one of the four major kingdoms under the Merovingian dynasty and the capital of the Kingdom of Burgundy; it has been used to this day...
Therefore, even after the evolution of the Rose Dynasty, the Acacia Dynasty, the Lily Dynasty, and the White Iris Dynasty; even the domestic princes and sectarian wars during the Burning Sun King, and the Grand Tour Movement during the Burning Sun King; a large number of noble territories were deprived and divided , there is no longer an autonomous feudal state.
However, as one of the only five remaining dukes in the dynasty, the Burgundian family from which John I was born still owns a large area of lineage fiefs and de jure real estate near Lyon. There are even hundreds of vassal royal ministers and fief nobles at all levels who are granted the title of Lyon/Rhone Province.
Not to mention, after years of development after the establishment of the Kingdom of Zealand, in addition to being the largest commercial center and shipping hub in the south, the city of Lyon has also formed local handicraft guilds such as jewelry, textiles, leather, printing, and metal processing. Quite developed industrial scale.
Therefore, the great governor appointed by the dynasty, the Marquis of Antel, was able to easily raise and organize a considerable army locally with a letter of appointment and dozens of followers recruited halfway; and several times Blocked the Verona army that invaded the province of Inzer.
Therefore, the Free Army's grand march to seize Lyon is equivalent to using actual actions to directly threaten the upper/lower (east-west) Burgundy region on which the Burgundy family relies for its fortune and rise; and officially demonstrates its relationship with the north. The Burgundian dynasty had a firm attitude that was incompatible with water and fire.
Therefore, capturing the city of Lyon does not mean the end of the short-term war, but the beginning of a new phase. Because the terrain and location of Lyon City are too important. Through the rivers and roads extending in all directions, you can enter Upper Burgundy to the north and explore the Champagne Province and the Principality of Lorraine.
To the south, it passes through the Rhone River waterway, directly connecting to the city of Avignon; and even the seaport between Marseille Port and Toulon Naval Base. To the east is a large stretch of the Alps protecting the rear; to the west is the Auvergne, Corrèze and Cantal provinces of the Central Plateau.
The next step is to pacify and purge the surrounding areas. As the former fiefdoms/fiefs of the Burgundian family, the Rhone, Anson, Loire, Haute-Loire, and Haute-Loire Savoie provinces are full of party members and vassals of all generations; and wait for opportunities to seize and enter the central plateau of the kingdom/ Several mountain fortresses in Upper Burgundy.
"La Fontaine, the national salvation government has made a decision; from today on, you will be the mayor of the special city of Lyon." Jiang Tian, who was sitting on the beautifully decorated governor's seat, accepted the audience in turn, said lightly: " Please be ready to take up your duties within a week."
"Sir, thank you for your kindness, but..." However, La Fontaine, who had taken off his wig, washed it, applied powder, and revealed his true face, hesitated to speak: "I was originally a traveling businessman, with knowledge and vision. They are not as good as others, I’m afraid it will be difficult to shoulder such a heavy responsibility.”
"You are totally wrong to say that! In fact, I don't have your talent or knowledge." However, Jiang Tian shook his head and said: "What I value more is your loyalty and reliability, and your love for others." Local familiarity and understanding can only serve as a role model.”
"I see, I understand; I would also like to ask your Excellency to recommend a few suitable assistants to the mayor and start selecting municipal officials. @ESSENTIAL\/书馆·无码第一~~" La Fontaine couldn't help but be startled when he heard this, and then he thought a few times. Xiang suddenly realized: "This subordinate will work hard to maintain his current identity and find out more information for you."
"That's right, your family is already on the way here, and the whole family will be reunited soon." Jiang Tian nodded slightly: "Take a good look at this city for me. If you encounter any problems, you can Come to me directly. At least, your future is more than this!"
"Sir, I have been with those captured. (This chapter is not over yet!)
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Knights, fully communicate and communicate. "Subsequently, Duval, the captain of the cavalry instructor company, adjutant of the special attack company, and the heritage knight of the chief flag officer, walked in and reported: "Twenty-seven people are willing to participate in the crusade against the aliens..."
"Then give priority to pardoning their families, and then decide the treatment and position given to them based on their actual performance." Jiang Tian also waved his hands and said: "But it is only limited to the action of crusading against aliens, and it is up to you to arrange reliable Manpower, one-to-one escort and supervision.”
Yes, there are also inheritance knights in the city of Lyon; among them, there are at least fifty or sixty people who are invited to gather and serve under the great governor of Lyon. However, during the battle at the city gate, these heritage knights were beaten to the ground by Jiang Tian before they could show off their might.
However, due to the blood characteristics of the inherited knights, only a few people died on the spot, and the rest became prisoners of the Free Army. Therefore, after seizing the city of Lyon in one go, Duval also volunteered to request and use his own example to allow these inherited knights to serve in the Free Army.
Immediately afterwards, amidst the faint noise coming from the distance, Father Lacha in black also walked in. Those are the Free Army, Special Service Company, Gendarmerie Company, Supervisory Company, Pious Company and other special formations that have entered the city; they are searching and searching the Burgundian faction and the royal party/old noble houses in the city;
At the same time, they are also visiting and searching in disguise. There may be traces and clues of aliens in the city. Therefore, Father Lacha, who cherished words like gold, quickly handed over a concise confession, mainly from various people inside and outside the office; however, Jiang Tian only looked at it for a moment before saying with a subtle expression: "So, this Lyon The Grand Overseer, the so-called Marquis of Antel, is probably just a liar and fake who has deceived everyone?"
"The Pious Company has examined all the people inside and outside the office who failed to escape;" Father Lacha, who was accustomed to facial paralysis due to the sequelae of his early years of torture, said solemnly: "According to their confessions, in addition to the appointment edict, there are no more No one has seen more identification or other official documents."
"Even the Marquis' entourage and followers/guards were mostly recruited from the road, and there were only a few members who were said to be from the capital, but were quickly appointed and sent to other places by him. However, it is said that this is also At present, the capital's government changes frequently and the situation is chaotic, which is a normal state and is not a special situation."
"The first person who discovered the suspicion was a socialite who also came from the capital;" Father Lacha continued: "Although there is nothing wrong with the Marquis Antel's speech, behavior, and demeanor; but after the close contact , but noticed that some of his private habits were not consistent with a good background."
"For example, he didn't know the dishes imitating the palace, nor did he know the dietary taboos of some nobles, so he made some jokes in private... However, when the courtesan privately informed her lover who escaped from the capital together, He suddenly received a large amount of money, and then allegedly ran away with the groom."
"Then, according to the information we obtained from secret channels in the capital, after John I ascended the throne, the Marquis of Antheil spent a lot of money to obtain the title and position of Grand Governor of the Southern Army in Lyon; but he was accompanied by hundreds of servants and guards. . After walking on the road for more than a month, he showed up in Lyon."
"On the other hand, the news we got is that the Marquis of Antheil was born into a border noble, had military experience and was troubled by injuries; but the man who appeared in Lyon City was young and powerful and played endlessly every night. Basically, it's OK It is confirmed that this impostor should be someone very familiar to Marquis Antel."
"Except for this woman, has no one in the city of Lyon ever questioned or verified the origin and authenticity of the Marquis of Antel?" Training Director Wilfner, who was standing by, couldn't help but ask. : "In other words, why can he assume this identity and make most people believe it to be true?"
"Perhaps... he has not been able to hide it from everyone, at least among the local upper-class people, are there also his accomplices and insiders?" Jiang Tian thought for a while, but came up with a rather bold conjecture: "Do they need this fake identity and title to gather resources and manpower from the province?"
This can explain why the newly appointed Grand Overseer can be so unscrupulous in selling his official position and exhausting all kinds of bribes; and then he can win it easily just by attending one after another dances, banquets and entertainment activities. (This chapter is not finished yet!)
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When it arrived, there was a large amount of financial, material and military support from the local area;
Emotion is just a puppet deliberately put on the stage by local powerful people to bear all resentment and criticism. Correct update @This will not only block infiltration and interference from the capital, but also legitimately establish a name to further plunder the local citizens and business class; -
Therefore, they not only have to work hard to maintain the existence of the Grand Overseer, but also ensure that this scam and big lie are not exposed; and eliminate some inappropriate existences... Of course, now all this is following the Free Army Lyon was captured and nothing remained.
However, if Jiang Tian's guess is correct, it also means that the potential Burgundian/old aristocratic forces in Lyon are deeper and more hidden than expected. .
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