Riding and Slashing

Chapter 146 Conspiracy Attacks
Half a month later, Bacchus Empire had a major personnel transfer.

Governor Livius was sent to Shieldwind, and Emperor Marius asked him to capture White Hart Castle within a year to prove his innocence.

This is already a relatively heavy punishment for a governor - it is both a demotion and a demotion.

Shieldwind Fortress is a purely military fortress, with few residents, all supplies depend on the empire, and there is basically no chance of scratching the ground.

Wanting to achieve the goal of capturing White Hart Castle within one year, this also made it impossible for Levius to drink the blood of soldiers and pay for nothing. Instead, he had to find a way to raise more soldiers.

Governor Kailos will still serve as Marshal of the Empire, but his current military affairs direction is to eliminate the domestic rebels 'Demossi Augustus'.

However, Governor Justus was not affected, and was still presiding over Emperor Marius' reform policy.

Sarah has been searching for news in Bacchus recently, and she brought back the information to the lord.

Obviously, Kailos got the result he wanted, or in other words, got the result planned by the lord.

Since the Bacchus Empire will only face Governor Levius as an enemy, Leon is not worried at all.

White Hart Castle was strong enough to hold.

And what Sarah brought back at the same time was a strange piece of news—the Bacchus Empire was actually extolling the so-called great achievements of Li Ang, and it was very impressive...

For example, some people say that he is an invincible general with three heads and six arms, and he would eat five children for one meal...

Some people also said that the soldiers he led were all demons with a height of two meters. They were so powerful and ferocious that they could kill eight horses with one punch...

Some people say that he is extremely skilled, he is the best sword master in the world, he can wield six giant swords at the same time, basically he can kill anyone he wants...

Anyway, it is basically close to the head of the monster. The name 'Li Ang' can stop children crying at night in Bacchus territory.

When Sarah brought back these rumors, she congratulated the lord—in her opinion, the lord's fame is the recognition of him by hostile countries...

Although he didn't understand why the Bacchus Empire spread these rumors, the lord didn't care too much - demonizing the generals of a hostile country is a normal behavior, and it is inevitable that they will become monsters under false rumors.

Earl Auden used to be a monster in the eyes of the enemy country. Even Li Ang thought he should be a rough and tough man before seeing Auden, but he was a skinny old man.

Although I don't know why such a small role like myself can be treated this way, it is not surprising, probably because I have impressed the three governors of Bacchus.

But just when the lord thought that he could live a rare peaceful time, an unexpected change came from the Sarleion Kingdom.

In the hottest season in mid-July, a large group of lion knights came to White Hart Castle and surrounded the main building of White Hart Castle.

Leading the army was Lord Malbert, the Acting Administrator of Long River.

Lord Malbert is the eldest son of the Duke of Brennus, and the Duke of Brennus is the current grand master of the Lion Knights.

He brought a letter to Leon.

Along with the letter came a large box full of dinars.

The content of the letter is: "His Excellency Leon Griffin, thank you for your contribution to the empire. The materials you provided to the empire have now been applied to various battlefields of the empire. You help the Knights of the Radiance Cross, and for the safety of the empire The act of fighting bravely should also be commended. For this reason, on behalf of the empire, I confer on you the title of 'General Changhe Town' and give you [-] dinars to thank you for your outstanding contribution to the empire. All is well with the Lionland, my friend."

Signed is "Handwritten by the Emperor of Bacchus, Gaius Marius".

This is a personal letter from Emperor Marius.

Even the full text does not use condescending words like "order" and "endictment", but very equal words.

This is very rare...

What's even more rare is that position - General Changhe Town, this f*cking thing is just messing around!
"Your Excellency Li Ang, I encountered a carriage on the way out, but after seeing my flag, the owner of the carriage ran away... I saw this letter and this box on the carriage. I'm sorry. Out of vigilance and curiosity, I read this letter. So now, you should probably explain why Emperor Marius of the Bacchus Empire gave you such a high reward?"

Lord Malbert spoke politely and acted very politely. He did not force his way in, but entered the lord's hall of Bailu Castle in a normal way.

But the lion knights beside him were fully armed.

Moreover, these lion knights came from the direction of Mai Xiangling, but Li Ang and Amy did not get the summons from Mai Xiangling.

Obviously, Malbert didn't stop at Maixiangling at all, and didn't even reveal any purpose to the people in Maixiangling, but directly led the lion knights into White Hart Castle in a rushing manner.

The emperor of the enemy country personally wrote a letter, privately rewarding Li Ang as a general, and the meaning in the letter is very clear, Li Ang 'has made outstanding contributions to the empire'...

Looking at this letter alone, it seems that Mario was expressing his gratitude to Li Ang, and Li Ang could understand that the [-] dinars were to thank him for providing those cars of leather in time.

But the problem is that the content is just too misleading.

And being a volunteer for one night, and then providing a few truckloads of leather goods, it's not as serious as being named a 'general'...

Besides, there was also a problem with where it was delivered—the letter was never sent to Maixiangling or White Hart Castle at all.

This was obviously done deliberately by Emperor Marius.

If the letter was delivered directly to White Hart Castle or Maixiangling, without being seen by other lords, then there would be no problem. After all, what the letter said was actually true.

But this letter was deliberately left in the hands of Lord Malbert.

This is obviously a divorce plan by Emperor Marius, and it's the kind that doesn't even write a single lie...

I'm afraid anyone who reads this letter will think that Li Ang is treasonous!

After all, an emperor would usually not write a letter to frame a small lord. For an emperor, such a letter rarely appears. friend.

Although Lord Malbert just spends his days traveling around the mountains and rivers to have fun, and basically doesn't care about anything, he will still pay attention to treason...

As a result, he has now personally visited White Hart Castle to deliver the letter to Li Ang.

Along with him, there are more than half of the Lion Knights...

He didn't even withhold the box of dinars.

"Would you believe me if I said it was a divorce scheme by Emperor Marius?"

Li Ang realized at the first sight of the letter that the previous demonization of himself in the Bacchus Empire was probably a preparation for this letter.

But this is a scheme that both yin and yang have, it's hard to explain...

"I would like to believe it...but I don't understand why the emperor of Bacchus deliberately targeted a baron like you—if it was aimed at my father, I would understand."

Malbert shook his head, with some sarcasm in his eyes.

indeed.

The Grand Leader of the Lion Knights, the Lord of Cliff Bay, and the Duke of Brennus, who is currently the most powerful in the entire Lion Kingdom, have not received this kind of treatment. A small baron, why?
Why would Emperor Bacchus personally frame a little baron?

Li Ang sighed: "Okay, I know it's not easy to explain, so Sir Malbert, what do you need me to do?"

"Your Excellency Li Ang, I also don't want to believe that you will treason. But you were named a general by Emperor Marius... This is not a low-level position! I think you should at least go to Sarleon City and explain it to His Majesty the King personally—— It is also the reason why I brought the Lion Knights, I have always treated you with courtesy, I hope you will not make me difficult."

Malbert did not seem to intend to embarrass Li Ang, and he had indeed been treating each other with courtesy, talking about things without any other emotions.

But the members of the Lion Knights seemed to be very vigilant.

Li Ang even saw that the two leading knights were wearing shackles—the order they received was probably not for Li Ang to defend himself, but to arrest the traitor...

It's just that the lion knights all know Li Ang's skill and courage, and Lord Malbert must know Li Ang's actual status in the eastern region, so they probably don't want to have a direct confrontation easily.

But even if the lord has the ability to talk like a lotus flower, he really can't justify himself right now...

"This is really slander! This letter is a conspiracy by Bacchus! Malbert, you should understand that Li Ang is innocent!"

Amy's head was already sweating, and she desperately explained to Malbert.

Lord Malbert shook his head: "Miss Amy, you have helped Baron Leon deal with government affairs in Ayrshire for so long, you should also understand that as the political officer of Changhe Town, it is impossible for me to turn a blind eye to this kind of thing. I also I am willing to trust Baron Leon, but this is my duty, please do not obstruct the official business..."

That's a very polite way of saying it, and Malbert really didn't look hostile.

Then, Malbert looked at the lord again: "Baron Leon, as far as I know, you did go to the territory of Bacchus a few days ago, right?"

Li Ang's eyes froze. This kid is not traveling all day long, but has been observing the movements in the eastern region?
"Lord Malbert is really well-informed. I did go to Bacchus... okay, I know I can't explain it, can you wait for me outside for a while, and I will explain the business to Amy you go..."

Li Ang made a gesture of invitation towards the door.

Malbert nodded: "Baron Leon better hurry up, we'll wait for you outside."

Afterwards, he left the main building with the Lion Riders.

"Li Ang, are you really planning to go with them? This is a trap of the empire, they just want you to leave the territory..."

Amy frowned tightly, and she didn't call her a teacher anymore. She could realize the danger Li Ang was facing.

Because she knew that this was not a slander, and that the letter was true—that's what Emperor Marius did on purpose.

This is similar to the way Li Ang used the two IOUs to cause the Bacchus to suspect the two governors.

"I have to go, otherwise it will really become a rebellion... The Knights of the Lions will not come to White Hart Castle casually. The king's order is definitely not for him to talk to me politely."

"Then, you... well... what should I do?"

Amy didn't argue anymore, but directly asked about Li Ang's plan. She knew that it was useless to say anything else at this time, and it was the right thing to solve the problem first.

"Amy, tell Anson to move everything under Maixiang to White Hart Castle, let Sir Roland guard White Hart Castle, and let Leslie gather the elite of the convoy to Sarleon City. If... I mean If, if you hear someone spreading the news of my treason, then immediately light the beacon of White Hart Castle. No matter whether you see the enemy or not, you must insist that the Bacchus Empire is attacking White Hart Castle!"

Li Ang frowned and explained quickly.

"I understand. But, if you go to Sarleon City with them alone, if you are framed..."

Amy nodded, but was quite anxious about Li Ang's safety.

"Lisa Diran will follow me...he will not put my life in danger. But you have to remember, don't trust anyone except Lord Godric! If Lord Godric is not present, don't let other Any troops enter the city!"

Li Ang handed his sword to Amy: "Help me keep it safe, I will be back."

Amy took the sword helplessly: "Don't you have a weapon?"

"It's useless to bring it, it can only cause trouble...Give me the gunpowder bag, it may be more useful."

Li Ang hung the leather bag containing the gunpowder on his body, took out a small sealed clay pot from the drawer, put it in his arms, and then walked out.

"Will King Ulrik take the opportunity to deal with you?"

Amy asked suddenly, with a sad look and a low voice.

Li Ang smiled: "Maybe, there will probably be those dukes. My Maixiang company is very valuable... Who doesn't want wealth."

Amy nodded, her voice lowered: "The king has a son named Alan Rick, who lives in the noble house of Sarleon City."

"Leon..."

Amy let out a pitiful cry from behind.

Li Ang turned around.

Amy gave him a gentle hug and kissed him on the helmet.

"A kiss from a goddess will bring good luck."

Li Ang nodded with a smile, turned and opened the door.

"Baron Leon, can you go? Do you want to bring some followers?"

Lord Malbert was waiting outside the door with a smile on his face.

"Let's go, I don't have any followers, so I don't need to bring anyone else."

The lord looked back at the main building of White Hart Castle, took a Gatum horse from the stable, and followed the lion knights out of the city.

In the shadow of the main building, a man in black with a bow and arrow on his back quickly came out, left White Hart Castle through the secret door on the side, and followed the lord in the forest beside the road, separated by a wheat field nearly [-] meters wide.

This is Risa Diran.

……

Fort Eagle Claw.

This is the border castle on the east back of Lion Lake City, and further east is the Jatu Grassland.

This is the domain of Baron Kedron.

The baron's family marriage is extremely extensive, and he has a bit of a relationship with many great nobles in the kingdom.

For example, the Duke of Alma is his brother-in-law-the wives of the two are cousins;

Duke Brennus is his cousin-in-law;

Lady Bella, wife of Duke Elfwan, is his cousin;

There was also the dead Baron Eldred, sort of his brother-in-law—Rainier's mother was his cousin.

This network covered more than half of the high-ranking nobles in the Lion Kingdom.

This situation is very helpful to Baron Kedron most of the time, and it also allowed him to get the territory of Fort Eagle Claw.

But in the eventful autumn of the Lion Kingdom, this kind of large-scale marriage may not be a good thing.

The Duke of Alma was caught in a heresy lawsuit by Mrs. Bella, and Baron Eldred was killed for treason. As their relatives, Baron Kedron would also encounter a lot of trouble.

For example, often called as witnesses...

Since he is related to Mrs. Bella and Duke Alma, he will definitely be called by the king often for questioning.

Baron Kedron has been running back and forth during this time, running around for the Duke of Alma.

Now, Duke Alma was finally allowed to leave Sarleon, and Caedron finally returned to his territory.

"Kedron, thanks to your help during this time, I will thank you."

Duke Alma looked a bit vicissitudes, but his eyes were still piercing.

He no longer wore the custom-made armor with the golden lion on it, but wore a suit of ranger equipment, that is, the ranger armor of the Horn Summoning Ranger Regiment.

He had been stripped of the privilege of using the golden lion as a decoration—he was no longer First Duke of Sarleon.

This is the reason why he was able to quickly get out of the lawsuit. He exchanged the price of promising not to try to get involved in the Knights of the Lion in exchange for Duke Brennus, who was in charge of investigating heresy, to quickly close the case.

Today's Alma will have no say in the selection of the Grand Master of the Lion Knights.As for the Duke of Brennus, he would probably be able to sit in the position of Grand Master of the Lion Knights until his death.

And the one who walked between the two dukes to witness was Baron Kedron.

"My lord, don't be too polite. You have to take care... Look at it, it's not a bad thing for a child to have his own ideas when he grows up. At least Fawcett has shown the ability to inherit the family business."

Kedron persuaded Alma earnestly.

Duke Alma shook his head lightly, his eyes were a little lonely.

In the past few months, he was involved in heresy and lost Changhe Town, encountered the betrayal of his own son Fawcett, and heard the news of the death of his illegitimate son Faucier...

He was also threatened by the Duke of Brennus and lost his influence in the Knights of the Lion.

For an old man in his sixties, if he didn't collapse to the point of losing his mind, he was considered extremely strong.

"I will not let someone who framed my own father inherit the family business... Kedron, I hope you can support me, I want to get back everything that belongs to me!"

Alma gritted her teeth, with a cold light in her eyes: "I don't know what it means to admit defeat in my whole life!"

Kedron shook his head: "My lord, the garrison of Lion Lake City and the previous garrison of White Hart Castle are currently in the hands of Fawcett, and the heavy cavalry of Lion Lake City are also under his control, which adds up to 500 Human force. And you only have these dozens of followers now..."

"Hmph, do you think that a Grand Duke has only this little strength? The Red Brotherhood in several big cities in Sarleon Land will help me-that is at least a hundred rogue knights and countless people. And, as long as I Can appear in Lion Lake City, who do you think would dare to attack me?"

Alma still seemed to retain the fighting spirit and power of a lion.

But Kedron still shook his head: "My lord, it's easy for people from the Red Brotherhood to inquire about news or earn some money, but it will be counterproductive in this kind of thing, you should understand..."

"Kedron, I don't expect people from the Brotherhood to appear in Lion Lake City directly. You should know that after I quit the Lion Knights, I joined the Horn Call Ranger Squad... and now, the Ranger Squad has no Grand Master. "

Alma looked down at the patrol armor on her body, and then turned to look in the direction of the Jatu Grassland.

Kedron frowned and thought for a while: "My lord, you want to use the horn to summon the ranger group? But now Alf and Hereward don't trust you very much..."

"I don't need their trust. Hereward is old, and he can't interfere with me in the Fort of Misty Swamp. It is enough to make Ralph obedient. To make Ralph obedient, the Red Brotherhood has a solution ! My qualifications are enough to become the Grand Leader of the Horn Call Ranger Squad!"

Alma got on the horse and looked at Kedron: "You will support me, right?"

(End of this chapter)