"Sir, the scouts rewarded me. A village appeared in front of me, and it is said that the largest ruby ​​mine in Annan is nearby." The staff officer walked behind Fernando and said respectfully.

"The whole army is docked and joins the shore forces to carry out the last supply before entering the Han Empire." Fernan turned his head slowly, still in the gentlemanly style that was not anxious or slow.

"Yes, sir, you are so generous." The adjutant walked happily when he heard this order.

It turned out that in the interpretation of the order of the southern Expeditionary Force of Fernando, supplies were open looting, and Fernando did not need any plunder, and it was allocated by the officers and soldiers below, which was one of the reasons why he gained the morale of the army.

Although the various vassal states of the empire cannot be compared with the empire in terms of economy and military strength, they are not comparable to the barren West after all, especially Annan, which is close to the tropical region, which has rich resources and rich storage for the people. The Red River is rich in gold and gem mines, and almost every family in nearby villages and towns has gold and precious gems. For such "stimulating and rich" supplies, the coalition expedition forces on the South Road were extremely excited.

As for what would happen to Annan’s chief Hong Yu, Fernando would not worry about it. In Fernando’s mind, a backward and ignorant nation should allow him to be a higher-ranking nation. What’s more, they are also considered helping these Annan people eliminate the threat from the empire, and they always have to get some rewards, right?

Moreover, Fernando never minded using the blood and treasures of the pagans to win the morale of his subordinates for his subordinates. In his opinion, only by not being able to eat enough can he become his faithful fangs, and only by willingly giving up these small treasures can he let his subordinates take greater benefits for himself.

Of course, Hong Yu, the chief of Annan, had known about Fernando's behavior for a long time, but his national strength declined, few soldiers and few generals. In addition, the reality that the supporters of the former Nguyen royal family constantly opposed made him choose to remain silent and avoid. After all, if he gets into evil with the coalition forces again, then Hong Yu's path to power will really come to an end.

The only thing he could do was to migrate the township and people on both sides of the Red River into big cities, leaving only some small villages for the Western coalition forces to plunder and leak.

"When I arrived at the empire, there was more wealth waiting for you, but everything had to be fought for by iron and blood." When Fernando set foot on the 6th floor, thick smoke had already risen in the village in the distance. Fernando's eyes also had a little excitement.

After a while, several soldiers from the Kingdom of Falls suddenly rushed over with a few young and beautiful girls.

"This is for you to enjoy. I found it from the Han caravan passing by this village. It is the most beautiful woman nearby." The leading adjutant smiled.

"No matter how beautiful it is, it is a stupid pagan. Send them to my tent first. You are doing well, Blanco." Fernando touched his beautiful mustache and looked at a girl with an angry face.

Because Fernando's words were also spoken in imperial dialect, the woman could hear them very clearly.

"Bastard, you demon, go to die." The woman took advantage of the slackness of the soldiers beside her and broke free and rushed towards Fernando.

"Looking for death!" Fernando pulled out the knight sword of the staff officer beside him, flashed, avoiding the girl's pounce, and then kicked the woman to the ground, piercing the girl's chest with a sword.

"What a pity these two things." Fernando lowered his head and muttered to himself in a language that only he could hear. The knight sword in his hand stirred hard on the chest of the woman who had not yet died, until he completely stirred his two plump and firm breasts, and then he stopped.

"This sword has been polluted by the pagan woman who splashed. Blanco, go to my armory to get a new knight sword. Well, you can pick one of the women here too." Fernan raised his body and frowned, twitched his nose. His face, which was a little hideous, instantly returned to a gentleman's smile, and then subconsciously touched his beard and left the place.

"Sir Xie." Blanco looked at the dead beautiful girl, sighed secretly, and turned around and left.

The remaining few Han women looked at the man who seemed polite but as cruel as a demon in front of them, either angry or fearful.

But despite Fernando's cruelty, his subordinates were loyal to him with the reward of women and treasures.

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The robbery of the day finally passed. The originally peaceful mountain village turned into a Shura hell because of the entry of a group of wild beasts. There were killed men and women everywhere, and spots of flames and rolling smoke continued to emerge from the roof.

Even the moon seemed to be unable to bear to see these things and hid in the dark clouds.

"Damn my god, shout it out loud, and I will let you die happily." In the dark camp, the figure that kept thrusting above it appeared like a beast-like roar.

Fernando, who was gentleman in the daytime, completely tore off his veil at this moment, his eyes red, and he shouted loudly. Only in this way can he achieve what he wants.

The pleasure of conquest, conquering everything, including the pagan woman under him whom he looked down upon, as long as it was something he did not have, he would conquer.

But the Han woman under her kept biting her lips tightly, with anger and despair in her slightly opened eyes, but she never made any noise.

A trace of cruelty flashed across the corner of Fernando's eyes. He jumped out of the bed, pulled out a short blade from the table beside him, and stabbed into the woman hard. The woman finally couldn't help but let out a shrill howl. Fernando's tight and convulsive body finally relaxed, reaching his **.

"Damn guy, why do you have to go against me? You have to do this every time!" Fernando's satisfied expression flashed in a flash. He suddenly picked up everything he could pick up in his hand in anger and slapped it hard on the ground.

Outside the tent, a strong wind suddenly came, and the tarpaulin outside the tent kept slamming, making a clattering sound.

"Is it going to rain?" Fernando walked out of the camp, and the rain poured down. Fernando looked at everything in front of him coldly.

July is the rainy season in Annan. After several days of clear weather, rain finally landed on earth, as if it was about to wash away the sin.

But blood can be washed away, but the human heart will never be washed away, and he can only be wiped out.

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On July 12, 999, the Empire was under the Red River in Annan.

A night of heavy rain caused the Red River to rise sharply. Although the fleet was not affected, the Western Union soldiers who were marching on the road became slower in the mud.

Fortunately, when dawn, the rain slowly stopped, and the clear blue sky was revealed in the sky.

"Report to the referee, there is a Han soldiers envoy to ask for his visit!" Adjutant Blanco ran into the cabin and approached Fernando.

"Han soldiers? Don't these damn miscellaneous people contact us? It seems that the Annan defeated soldiers are saying the truth. Zhennan Pass was really re-controlled by that Zhang Zhen?" Fernando thought of the battle situation at the first time.

Over the past few days, through the description of less than 100 Annan defeated soldiers who escaped back to Annan by chance, Fernando had learned that Zhennan Pass was controlled by the Han army's main combat faction. After all the efforts to fight, the entire army was wiped out. Even Hong Chen, the younger brother of Annan's chief Hong Yu, was missing. Jiang Kaishan, who originally advocated surrender to the coalition forces and was responsible for the response, was said to have escaped.

However, Fernando, who received this news, had no intention of withdrawing his troops. In his opinion, the combat effectiveness of the 20,000 Annan soldiers was not even comparable to the combat effectiveness of his 2,000 men. Even if no one responded, after the internal strife and the "battle" with the Annan people, there were at most more than 10,000 troops left in the army that could compete with his army. No matter how he planned it, he could not withdraw at this time.

Everything was as Lei Dongfeng and the others thought. Fernando's ambition and confidence, as well as the reality that he could not look back, made him choose to move forward.

"At this time, an envoy from the Han army was sent. According to common sense, it should be Jiang Kaishan and the others who were defeated? With his help, Zhennan Pass would have more hope to capture it faster." Fernando thought secretly, and felt a little expectant in his heart, but his expression was still as usual.

Thinking of this, Fernando asked his subordinates: "Is there a Han man named Jiang Kaishan among the Han soldiers envoys?"

"Well, the Han people who call themselves Jiang Kaishan should be the one who is the leader of the Zhennan Pass vanguard Army." Blanco said hurriedly.

"Okay, bring me in." Fernando said.

"Forget it, I'll go and see it myself. After all, it's an ally of our cooperation. We should show our sincerity. Isn't it, Blanco?" Fernando smiled and touched his neat beard.

"Yes, your great pride, that is what makes them devoted." Adjutant Blanco gave a flatterer and diligently tidied up the hem behind Fernando.

When Fernando walked out of the cabin, he saw a medium-sized warship docked on the river in the distance. There were more than a dozen people standing on the deck of his flagship. The first middle-aged man with dark skin immediately bowed and said, "I have seen the commander."

Several Han people behind him also hurriedly bowed, and this respectful attitude made Fernando nod in satisfaction.

These people were Lei Dongfeng and others who pretended to be Jiang Kaishan.

"Are you Jiang from Zhennan Pass? I heard that your level has been lost?" Fernando asked.

"I'm ashamed that Zhennan Pass has been occupied by that child Zhang Yu. You want to help me take revenge." Lei Dongfeng, who was pretending to be Jiang Kaishan, said with grief and anger.
Chapter completed!