Chapter 49: Crisis under Calm

March in the imperial capital is not as hot as in the south. (《》) The snow in the northern grasslands and snow-capped mountains has just melted, and the wind blowing across the plateau to the plains of the imperial capital is still a bit cool. But the pastures and farmland have already turned green.

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Large tracts of gorgeous green are spread on the hillside and in the wilderness. The sun becomes brighter, and the cold mist in winter seems to have been blown away by the spring breeze overnight. The sky is much brighter than in the past, and the air

It is also much purer. Especially after the rain, the mountains hundreds of kilometers away on the horizon are clearly visible.

Even if you don't do anything and just stay quietly under the blue sky and white clouds, you will feel particularly comfortable.

Of course, the nobles who have been huddled in the castle all winter are absolutely unwilling to waste the most wonderful time of the year. The grass is long, the warblers are flying, the rabbits are flying, the eagles are flying, it is a good time for hunting, and the fields are full of sunshine.

And the sense of speed of galloping horses has a fatal attraction for them.

As long as it doesn't rain, people can see groups of nobles dressed in hunting attire, surrounded by knights and servants, speeding past on the road. The sounds of hunting can be heard everywhere in the large and small hunting grounds around the imperial capital.

The sound of trumpets, the laughter of ladies, the cheers and the sound of galloping hooves.

The haze of war thousands of miles away seems to have not spread here. Especially after a victory in the south, people's worries and fears about the war have become much less severe than before.

Needless to say, the southern war zone. In the northwest and western war zones, the Feili people have already stopped their invincible pace. The two sides are locked in a stalemate on a long battle line, with only occasional small-scale confrontations between them, with different winners and losers.

Half, no one can do anything to anyone.

But for the empire, this situation is obviously more beneficial.

After all, this is the territory of Saint Solan. The Warcraft Mountains and long supply lines separate the Fei Lie Empire's invading troops from their homeland. Although everyone knows that the Fei Lie Empire is constantly increasing its troops and preparing for the next step.

stage of the offensive, but did the preparations of the Solan Empire ever stop?

The previous stage of competition between the royal family and the prime minister for military power has come to an end with a series of sharp comparisons of results on the battlefield.

This cleared the way for the unification of command of the Imperial Army.

The voice of the high command was unified, and the preparations for the war accelerated a lot. Now, the imperial troops are marching to the front line in a steady stream, and the noble lords from all over the country are also summoned by the royal war order to send money, weapons, food, war horses and

The armed forces under his command were continuously transported to the imperial capital.

Taking advantage of this hard-won buffer period, the entire empire was like a full-speed carriage, driving along the road of war at high speed.

These days, the people of the imperial capital have had an eye-opening experience. The Golu cavalry wearing rooster-like red high-crested helmets; the Carthage infantry wearing leather leggings and holding five-meter spears;

Angkor long archers with big bows and quivers as tall as a person and Gaugas barbarians holding huge shields and axes...

Although the St. Solan Empire is only famous for its economy and culture among the three empires, and has the weakest military strength. However, this empire, which was attacked by the two empires and the Holy See a hundred years ago, managed to carve out a vast territory and a hundred years of peace. The country still has its own legendary army.

The Golu people live in the western plains of the empire and are a large tribe with a population of up to 600,000. They are good at farming, smelting, forging and raising horses. They are brave and good at fighting and are natural knights. In this world, except for barbarians, No nation dared to charge head-on in front of the Golu cavalry.

Every adult Golu man will wear a helmet with a fiery red crown when he goes to war. When hundreds of Golu men charge on horseback, the sight of a raging sea of ​​fire is a sight for any arrogant person. A nightmare that would scare even the biggest opponents.

The Carthaginians come from the eastern coast of the empire and have the reputation of being the strongest infantry of mankind.

They are strong and flexible and good at running. Their ability to run long distances is even comparable to that of cavalry. In battle, they are especially good at using a spear with a length of more than five meters. A thousand Carthaginians form an infantry phalanx on the battlefield. It can resist double the number of cavalry attacks head-on.

The Angkru people are distributed in all the major provinces of the empire. They are a people who like to live in mountain forests. They make a living by farming, logging and hunting, and are extremely obsessed with leather. Not only are their clothes and shoes made of wild beast fur, but even their daily life Many of the items and accessories used are made of leather.

Perhaps what makes them world-famous is the longbow that every adult Angkru has that is taller than they are.

The Angkru people's longbow is an extremely terrifying weapon. This bow can send a one-meter-long arrow to a distance of 500 meters. It is sharp and two to three times heavier than ordinary arrows. The metal arrowhead can easily penetrate the wooden shield covered with three layers of cooked cowhide.

When hundreds of Angkru people were thrown together, the only thing left in the world was the whistling sound of the terrifying arrows tearing through the air and the breath of death. Even the Fei Lie Empire was proud of The heavily armored cavalry did not dare to charge in front of the Angkru people's longbows.

The Gaugas people come from the Gaugas Plateau. The land of salvation is originally barren and cold, and the Gaugas Plateau is known as the forbidden zone of life. It is freezing and harsh, and almost nothing grows except grass. Plants. Even birds are unwilling to fly over the sky of the Caucasus Plateau.

However, the Gaugas lived and multiplied there. The harsh environment gave them tall and strong bodies. Both men and women can easily grow to more than two meters and can lift yaks weighing thousands of kilograms. .Even teenagers can fight an adult soldier who has received strict training without any weapons.

The weapons of the Gaugas are knives. They are very powerful, and the knives are thick and sharp. Any Gaugas warrior can cut an ox in half with one knife. If it is on the battlefield, ten ordinary soldiers can also No match for a Gorgas warrior with a sword in his hand.

However, it is not their swords that make them famous all over the world, but their shields.

The shields of the Gaugas are all made of fine steel. They can weigh as little as a hundred kilograms and can weigh as much as a thousand kilograms. This kind of shield is their defensive equipment and their weapon to kill the enemy. The shield is not only heavy, but also heavy. And the edge is extremely sharp. Once it is swung away by these powerful warriors, it will be invincible to anyone who blocks it.

Whether they are Golu people or Ankru people, whether they are Gaugas or Carthage people, they are all the treasures of the Saint Solan Empire. A hundred years ago, they followed Grand Duke Solan in the north and south, and established a illustrious

Meritorious service has created a legendary reputation.

On weekdays, not to mention the entire team, even among the frontier troops and major knights, there are only one or two Golu cavalry or Angklu longbow squads. The latest chapter of the temple can now, with Edward

With the war mobilization order issued by Emperor I, these imperial forces took up weapons, put on armor, and gathered together.

In addition, everyone also heard that there have been huge changes within the Imperial Party.

The headquarters has removed a large number of mediocre and incompetent generals and junior officers, and has replaced many young generals who have performed outstandingly in the war. At the same time, those generals who were able to fight in the past but were marginalized have also returned to the imperial side.

command center.

Perhaps the most famous among them is General Safin, a famous general who shocked the frontier army!

Safin's status in the hearts of the people of the empire is extremely high. He is brave, good at fighting, firm-willed, and experienced in using soldiers. He is very good at fighting hard and vicious battles. Moreover, his long career as a frontier army has allowed him to fight in a world full of unruly soldiers.

Youtiao has a very high prestige among the border troops.

His resurgence gave the entire frontier army a completely new look. Among other things, at least the two frontier army regiments stationed near the imperial capital appeared to be much more disciplined. Not only were there fewer provocative and troublesome guys, but even in the camp, there were also

There is no more sloppiness and messiness in the past.

A group of arrogant officers, generals and sharp-headed soldiers, all of them were as honest as good babies. People who were familiar with them couldn't believe that they were the same people as before.

All of this shows that the war machine of the Saint Solan Empire is already operating at full capacity. The people of Saint Solan believe that when the war breaks out again, the empire will definitely teach the enemy a severe lesson. Everyone

Even eagerly looking forward to that day.

However, this is just what ordinary people think.

In fact, at the top of the empire, concerns about this war have not eased as the current situation has stabilized. On the contrary, people who have more and more confidential information are far less concerned about the current war situation facing the empire.

More worried than before.

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On the Imperial Power Mountain, the Saint Solan Imperial Palace is like a crown on the head of an emperor, overlooking the majestic imperial capital and the endless plains.

It was already late at night, and the crystal candle lamps in the State Hall were still on all night long as usual. The flames of hundreds of smokeless candles reflected the clear crystal, illuminating the hall.

Edward I, wearing a wide-sleeved silk casual coat, stood quietly in front of the west wall of the hall, looking up at the huge map, frowning deeply.

More than a year of war has made the lord of the empire look very haggard. He has just turned forty, and there are already some gray hairs on his temples.

However, in the eyes of everyone, although the current Edward I is still elegant, quiet and doesn't speak much, he is far more awe-inspiring than the well-maintained person he was more than a year ago.

It has been twelve years since Edward I ascended the throne. During these twelve years, whether in the eyes of the people of the empire or in the eyes of the imperial nobles and ministers who had access to the palace, he was just a sculpture sitting on the cold throne.

Or to put it even worse, he is just a puppet.

No matter how big or small the affairs of state were, in the past twelve years, the voice of Prime Minister Donald was always the only one in the State Hall. The existence of Edward I was just a way for the nobles, who had many princes and serious internal strife, to give the royal family a semblance of dignity for the sake of balance.

Twelve years is a long time, long enough for people to forget many, many things.

People have forgotten that this emperor of the empire was predicted to be the most wise and mighty future hero in the past century after Grand Duke Solan when he was only a teenager. They have also forgotten that he was just a prince back then, and he had to rectify the government.

, reforming the economy, and using a series of measures to make the entire empire glow with astonishing vitality more than ten years ago, and the national strength actually showed signs of catching up with the empires of Philip and Pompeii.

Similarly, people have also forgotten how young and vigorous this man, who looked elegant and calm in appearance, more like an artist than an emperor, was back then. Fifteen years ago, he almost had overwhelming power, and even

Donald, who could not be suppressed by the former emperor, was forced to step down.

If the Holy See hadn't taken action, if it hadn't been for the tragedy fifteen years ago, if it hadn't been for the series of changes that followed, I'm afraid...

Everything that had been forgotten has now slowly come back to life with the sight of Edward I.

It was only then that people were surprised to discover that some people were born with a sword. No matter how long it takes, or how many years they are buried in the sand, their bodies cannot be corroded or their edge can be covered up.

If you can't destroy him, don't give him a chance. Because, with just a small gap, he can soar into the sky, shine brightly, and can no longer be sealed.

Edward I was undoubtedly this kind of person.

For twelve years, although he just sat quietly on his throne and watched Donald and the nobles preside over the country, that did not mean that he did nothing.

He only did two things - silence and balance.

Looking back now, many people have to admit that if it were not Edward I but any other emperor, I am afraid that the Solan royal family would have been swept into the corner of history.

A hundred years ago, Grand Duke Solan established the St. Solan Empire because the nobles of the Solan Principality and all the noble lords in the southeastern part of the continent were unwilling to accept the rule of the Philippe Empire and the Pompeii Empire. After the Roman Dynasty fell apart,

At that moment, they chose to form their own country.

The Principality of Solan back then was only a very small principality in the territory of the current empire. In this territory, there were dozens of principalities and kingdoms of the old Roman Dynasty.

In the end, Grand Duke Solan finally stood out with his wisdom, courage and a series of victories, and became the common spokesperson for all the nobles who wanted to get rid of the control of the north.

The nobles made the right choice. In the new empire, they gained far greater benefits and higher status than they had before in the Roman Dynasty. Their families, their territories because of fewer taxes, and

and become increasingly prosperous with greater autonomy.

And Grand Duke Solan also received the reward he deserved, which was to become the most noble member of all the nobles in this territory, the emperor of the empire. ("")

This is the predecessor of today's royal family, and it is also an iron-clad reality hidden under the imperial power - the royal family is the spokesperson of the ruling class.

The emperor is not always the emperor. The royal family is also a member of the nobility. If Grand Duke Solan could not win the Imperial Revolutionary War, not only would he not be able to become the emperor, but he might be abandoned by the disappointed nobles.

Even though it has been over a hundred years since the imperial power was established, if the royal family cannot get the support and recognition of the majority of the nobles, then even the emperor will end up being sent to the guillotine or exiled to an isolated island to die in a dark prison.
To be continued...