Vol 2 Chapter 879: intelligence

Two months after the eternal church launched the holy war.
Holy Mania Empire, about 20 kilometers north of the Maple Freedom.
One of the seven major electors of the empire, the highest-ranking professional professional, Joseph von Rosen, who is already the new Duke of Rosen, is riding on his dragon-scale war horse, standing on the hillside, looking at the south with a wizard telescope.
Behind him is an endless army of black and heavy, with flags painted with various ethnic emblems fluttering in the wind.
This is a coalition formed by the nobles of the Empire, and it is also one of the main forces formed by the Empire after the Eternal Church started the Great Holy War.
With the opening of the jihad, the nobility of the empire registered in an endless stream, and more and more troops participated in the war.
Today, even if it is not the Judgment Legion and the Angel Legion of the Eternal Church, the number of troops mobilized throughout the empire may have exceeded 4 million, almost four times the number of troops participating in the battle of the southern kingdom of Ayers...
This is a pretty exaggerated figure.
You know, even when the empire was first built a thousand years ago, there was no successful mobilization of such a large army.
And more than a year ago, when the world of Segs was invaded by demons, it also did not mobilize an army of this size.
But now, in order to defeat the Church of Life and seize the rich land, the nobles of the empire have exploded with unprecedented enthusiasm.
Nobles, only when they are truly related to their own interests, only when there are great benefits...will they go all out.
In a sense, it is also a sad and ironic thing.
Of course, four million troops are too many, and they are all composed of nobles, large and small. The cohesion and organization are not high, and the logistical pressure is also extremely terrifying. Therefore, the empire did not bring the entire army together, but divided it into In three parts.
A part of the army set out from the western leadership of the empire, called the Northern Legion, led by the new Duke Rosen, attacked the Fengyue Freedom from the north.
A part of the army departed from the eastern part of the empire, called the Eastern Legion, led by the Duke of Borencia, and joined forces with the Northern Legion to form a force of two breads, attacking Fengyue Liberty from the east.
The last part of the army set out from the hinterland of the empire, called the Southern Legion, led by the Duke of Corrence, and attacked the Southern Territory.
And the kingdom of Ayris in the south is said to attack the desert of death.
Oh no.
Perhaps it is no longer accurate enough to call death desert.
Since the elves occupied the desert of death, they began to use natural magic and life magic to build oasis in the desert. To this day, a lot of green has appeared in the desert of death.
The nobles of the Kingdom of Ayres are willing to attack the desert of death, also because of the attractiveness of these oasis.
The three major legions of the empire, as well as the legions of the Kingdom of Ayers, each part of the legion has more than one million troops participating in the war.
Of course, this is only a theoretical number. Taking into account the mobilization capabilities of the nobles, most of the noble armies are constantly coming, and the number of legions gathered at the beginning may be only half or even less.
For example, the current Imperial Northern Legion, which is already on the border of the Fengyue Freedom Territory, has about 700,000 troops, and the remaining aristocratic armies are still coming in continuously.
And this, in fact, is already an extremely terrifying number.
Standing on the hillside, Joseph looked into the distance for a while before putting away the elf telescope.
He played with this small object that was said to be produced by Fengyue Liberty, and smiled at the attendant beside him:
"Many of the things that Fengyue collects freely are still very interesting. Just like this telescope, I heard that it can be sold for 30 gold pounds in Mannia. Even in our north, it needs at least 20 gold pounds. The free collar is said to be less than 5 gold pounds. I heard that it was designed by the elves and originated in the forest of the elves. The elves have made a lot of money by selling these things."
"Hey, Lord Duke, when we break through the Fengyue free collar, there will be as many things as we need! The golden pounds they earn naturally belong to us!"
The attendant said flatly.
When the other nobles around heard this, they all laughed, their eyes full of greed.
No one doubts that this jihad cannot defeat the Church of Life on its own side.
Although the strength of the Church of Life is strong, it is just a church that hasn't risen for a long time after all.
Even if they succeeded in destroying the invading demons, even if they left various legends on the continent of Segus, in the eyes of the nobles of the empire, it was just that the nobles of the empire had not exerted their power.
As aristocrats who often deal with the eternal church, they are very aware of how powerful the eternal church is.
"Well, let's talk about it. In this war, we have to move faster. Don't let the Borencia family take the best place."
Joseph said lightly.
In the words, it seems that Fengyue's free collar has become something in the bag.
"What the Lord Duke said! What the Lord Duke said!"
"Haha, Lord Duke is a genius knight born in a century, and he will inevitably wipe out the evil pagans!"
"After this battle, the Rosen family will inevitably become the largest family in the empire!"
The little nobles started flattering.
Listening to their flattery, Joseph was quite helpful.
However, after seeing the mercenaries participating in the battle in the distant team, he seemed to have thought of something, and a cloud of haze appeared in his expression.
"Speaking of...Is my stupid brother still in the South?"
He suddenly asked.
As soon as he said this, the surroundings suddenly became quiet.
The little nobles looked at each other, and finally a tall and thin middle-aged man stood up and said in a deep voice:
"My lord, Frankie... Frank seems to be the leader of the Southern Leadership now."
"It's the Alliance of Path Chasers who believe in the Church of Life?"
Joseph narrowed his eyes slightly.
"Yes, Lord Duke."
The middle-aged man replied.
Joseph glanced at him and sighed lightly:
"Roland, it's not easy for you, I heard that your son ran with that guy..."
The expression of the middle-aged man suddenly stiffened.
"My Lord Duke, I have already driven that rebellious son out of the house."
He bit the bullet and said.
Seeing his nervous look, Joseph laughed.
"Haha, don't be nervous, Roland. Don't worry, you are you, he is him, and I will not blame you. It's just a pity that Frank, that idiot, will only get involved with the lowly poor, and it will hurt your family. That stupid son..."
After speaking, he narrowed his eyes again:
"However, it's just a group of mobs. I have already greeted Uncle Collens. When the southern collar is breached, he will send someone to my stupid brother back, including your son."
"All beings are equal? ​​Hey, it's just a lie from the Church of Life. Frank, that idiot, it's time to let him know who the real master on this continent is."
As he said, a trace of disdain flashed across Joseph's expression.
He raised the binoculars again and looked to the south.
At the end of the line of sight, the castle of the northern heavy city of Orgs City, which is the northern city of Fengyue Freedom, was faintly visible.
"Where did the Wagner family's army go?"
Looking at the faintly tall walls of Augus City, Joseph asked.
The Wagner family is one of the great nobles in the north of the empire, and is considered a vassal of the Rosen family.
His family is well-known for building all kinds of siege equipment. As early as the establishment of the empire, it was in charge of the manufacture of siege weapons for the empire's battles.
This time, most of the main siege equipment of the Northern Army was provided by the Wagner family, mainly some magic crystal cannons, catapults and siege vehicles.
Among them, the magic crystal cannon was transported directly, while the trebuchet and siege vehicle were directly cut down on the battlefield and assembled with core parts.
"My Lord Duke, they left the central city of Airo in the western region just one day ago. In three days, they should be able to get here."
The middle-aged man replied respectfully.
Joseph nodded slightly, pondered for a moment, and ordered:
"The whole army, move in the direction of Orgs City, stationed ten kilometers outside the city, collect wood on the spot, and when the Wagner family meets, build a siege weapon!"
"Within seven days, I will formally attack the city! Within ten days, I will hold a celebration dinner in the city of Augus!"
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At the same time, in a dilapidated small town in the central part of the Western Territory, the Wagner family's army with a total of more than 5,000 people is stationed and rested, carrying large and small carriages.
In the largest hotel in the town, Viscount Wagner was sitting in the best room and had just finished lunch.
He wiped the corners of his mouth gracefully, and the hotel owner immediately offered a glass of lemonade with a mouthwash in kind and flattery:
"My lord, drink water, you drink water."
Glancing at the innkeeper who nodded and bowed, Viscount Wagner didn't respond.
He glanced at the guard on the side, and the guard immediately greeted him, took the lemonade from the innkeeper, and handed it to him respectfully.
Viscount Wagner nodded slightly, a trace of satisfaction flashed in his expression.
He took the water and swished it a few times, which seemed to be quite enjoyable.
Afterwards, the hotel owner took out the perfumed wet wipes, handed them to the guards with both hands, and asked curiously:
"My lord, are you going to participate in the holy war in the south?"
Viscount Wagner glanced at him without answering.
He took the wet wipes from the guards and wiped his hands gently.
However, the knight beside him answered for him:
"Of course, as devout eternal believers, it is our responsibility to expel heretics and protect the people!"
The knight looked arrogant and proud.
When the innkeeper heard this, his expression instantly became extremely admired.
"My lord, I am also a devout believer. I wish you to be famous in the war! The true crown will bless you!"
He said flatly.
When he finished speaking, he tilted his head again and looked out the window, his eyes stopped on the long truck on the street, his eyes curious:
"My lord, speaking of it, what are these carriages? I haven't seen a man with so many carriages on the expedition..."
Viscount Wagner frowned slightly.
Noting the expression of his Viscount, the guard snorted coldly and yelled:
"Don't ask if you shouldn't ask. This is a military secret, not something you civilians can inquire about."
Seeing the murderous look of the noble guard, the innkeeper turned pale and apologized profusely:
"Sorry...sorry...Knight-sir, it's me who talks too much, it's me who talks too much."
After a short rest, Viscount Wagner left the hotel with his guards.
The army stationed in the small town also moved again and headed south.
"My lord, I wish you a smooth journey!"
In front of the hotel, the boss looked at the direction of the army and waved enthusiastically.
The smile on his face gradually disappeared until he could no longer see the shadow of the army.
Back in the hotel, the lady boss greeted me:
"My dear, are those noble pigs gone?"
"Hmph, gone, but finally gone!"
The innkeeper sneered.
After speaking, he glanced at his wife again:
"How much did they give?"
The wife smiled bitterly:
"Do you think they will give it?"
She sighed:
"When they left, they said that the knights of their gods do not need to pay for the holy war. They also said that if we are devout believers, we should provide them with food and wine for free. If we refuse... we must be evil infidels..."
The hotel owner was stunned, his face a little ugly.
He glanced at the direction where the nobles were leaving, took a puck, and said bitterly:
"The priests are right, the nobles of the empire, there is no good thing!"
After speaking, he put on a hooded dress and walked out the door.
"Honey, where are you going?"
Asked the wife hastily.
"Go and see the priest."
Said the innkeeper.
Leaving the hotel and riding a fast horse, the hotel owner rushed out of the town.
About an hour later, he came to a village outside the town.
This village is not big, but it is very tidy. Unlike other villages, it gives people a sense of dilapidation and poverty. On the contrary, it seems to have a kind of vitality.
Especially the people in the village are full of energy and bright eyes, as if they are full of expectations for the future.
Entering the village, came to a small courtyard, the innkeeper knocked gently on the door:
"Priest, UU reading www.uukanshu.com Priest, I am Jonas in the town, I have urgent information, I want to report to you!"
After a while, the door was opened, and a handsome young man wearing a white priest's robe appeared in the sight of the hotel owner.
His ears were pointed, and it turned out to be an elf.
Seeing the elf, the look of the innkeeper Jonas instantly became respectful.
I saw that he reverently drew a symbol of the scepter of life on his chest, then took out a piece of parchment that seemed to have been written on recently, and presented his hands on it:
"Priest, according to your instructions, I have been paying attention to the past aristocratic armies these days, and just now, an imperial army with heavy luggage passed by our town."
"This army is about 5,000 people. I asked. They are the private army of Viscount Wagner. It is likely that the nobles have to siege the city..."
"Priest, this is the detailed information I recorded after observation! Now they have rushed to the south."