European Emperor Cultivation System

Chapter 149
Turuk, who fled all the way, fled back to Caen with the remnants of his troops in embarrassment. Seeing the familiar beacon fire at the top of the city, he had never felt so happy that he almost fell into the moat.

"Still... How many people have come back alive." After ensuring absolute safety, the exhausted Turuk began to count the remaining remnants.

The fleeing knights could be seen at a glance, so there was no need to find someone to count them, so it was estimated that there were only seven, no.

"Damn it, what's going on, what's going on, what happened to the first troops? Why did they encounter a large number of enemy troops in Canapville?" Turuk was furious, but his body was powerless to vent, so he could only wail Looking up to the sky and sighing deeply, the damaged wound burst and festered, stinging the nerves.

"The whole army will be repaired, and we will discuss it together tomorrow." After saying a word, Turuk rode back home alone in disappointment.

On the Canapville side, there were constant bonfires, and the blazing flames illuminated the night. It was not that the soldiers were celebrating the upcoming victory, but gathered together to formulate the next battle plan.

"Why didn't we take advantage of the victory and pursue it face-to-face, but only now to make plans." Bernard was a little puzzled after hearing Li Peijun's arrangements for night operations.

Li Peijun explained the reason, "You think I don't want to. If I can fight and catch up, I can wipe them all out, but you haven't seen that the enemies in the encirclement before have a tendency to fight against us. Let's talk We can't outrun the cavalry in a pursuit battle, and if we don't, we might even let them fight back."

Then Li Peijun analyzed the psychology of a wave of enemies, "They must have been terrified by the traps along the way. Now Turuk and the others should have fled back to Caen City. The soonest there will be any movement will be tomorrow morning. Let's take advantage of it." At this time, he was caught off guard."

"Capture the city of Caen?" Cohen guessed.

Tiedle said eagerly, "Okay, I've been eager to try it for a long time. I'm excited just thinking about being able to tie up this arrogant Lord Earl."

Li Peijun shook his head, "With our current strength, even if we can take Caen City, there will definitely be problems in logistics. If the enemy cuts off our retreat, we will be wiped out. My goal is to cross the river to It’s just a few more fiefdoms going west.”

"Huh? That's all? What's your purpose?" Bernard still couldn't turn the corner.

"Fight is used to promote talks. They don't know how many reserve troops we have yet, but we know that his financial situation is beyond his means. A protracted war is not good for both sides. Just take advantage of it and stop it."

Li Peijun specifically added: "The fief on the West Bank of Turuk does not need to clean up the noble forces as before. On the contrary, if the other party is willing to cooperate, they will retain all rights. For them, it is just a change of master. It's just serving."

"We and Caen will have another battle in the future. At that time, it will not be a self-defense counterattack, but a complete annexation war. Before that, the west bank of Turuk will be used as a buffer zone, and the purpose is only for early warning. , without having to be included in the entire Hafleur system."

"Are you sure that the other party will agree to the terms of the peace talks? What if Turuk plans to fight us to the death?" Cohen was still worried, and asked another question.

Li Peijun is confident about this, "Just do your assigned work well, and leave the rest to me. Remember, the speed of action must be fast, the target of attack must be clear, and the strategic depth must be appropriate."

Everyone touched their breastplates and bowed: "I understand, and I am happy to serve the lord."

Except for the necessary guards, the rest of the army was dispatched, jumped over the Tuke River and marched towards the west bank separately.

Pushing open the door of the couch, Li Peijun looked at Nathan, who had been tied up on the bed for a whole day, with a pale face, turned around and ordered the guards: "Untie!"

Without giving Nathan time to breathe, Li Peijun said directly: "Tuluk's army has been defeated. You are no longer of use. I am ready to release you back to Caen. Congratulations, you are free."

Nathan rubbed his hand that was strangled by the thick hemp rope, and smiled wryly, "You also know what it means for you to put me back. A defeated general, Caen has no place for me."

"Oh? I thought that after you lost the war, you just paid some money to cut off a piece of land, and then continued to live a comfortable life. How could you end up with no shelter?" Li Peijun pretended to be confused and asked deliberately.

Nathan sighed helplessly, "That's them. I don't have a fief, and I have an empty title. I rely on the earl's appreciation to surpass everyone. It's the same for the vanguard to let me be the commander-in-chief this time. For such a huge failure, even if the Earl doesn’t blame me, the nobles under him will gnash their teeth at me.”

Li Peijun laughed loudly, and pointed out: "Fate is in your own hands, why not take the lead, take advantage of the situation, and kill these nobles first, so naturally no one can threaten your status."

Nathan asked doubtfully: "How can I say this?"

Seeing that the time was ripe, Li Peijun went along with the flow and said, "If you can do what I say, I will guarantee that you will not lose anything. How you lived your life before is still how you live now."

"Anyway, you are the only one left in the vanguard. No one can question you no matter what you say. Just say that the army was attacked when it went deep. Konsk's men turned against him and rebelled. You were attacked from both sides and had to flee."

"The price we offered for peace talks is also very friendly. We just want a few pieces of land on the west bank of the Tuk River, and we don't want war reparations. Those are all Konsk's territory. Haven't you, the Earl, wanted to attack him for a long time? We have Just to help you weaken it by the way."

Li Peijun seemed to be helping Nathan, but in fact, his small calculations had been crackling on his side. Regardless of whether the Earl believed Nathan's words or not, Caen would definitely be more chaotic in the future anyway.

"Sir Nathan, I have already given you the direction. I don't need to give you the specific content. You must know these political terminology much better than me, a half-time guy like me." Li Peijun also teased a little. .

In order to avoid misjudgment, Li Peijun also specially activated the meritocracy skill to scan Nathan's talent attributes. After confirming that he was really the best pig teammate who was "the same on the outside", he decisively put down his last precaution.

Naturally, Nathan's fine weapons and equipment were confiscated. Li Peijun just found a suit of clothes that fit him and a dagger that was too blunt to kill people, and gave him a draft horse as a symbolic gift.

"Nathan, I wish you a triumphant return." Li Peijun resisted to send off solemnly, and when Nathan left, he still couldn't help laughing out loud.

(End of this chapter)