The Last Frontier of Fire and Sword

On the thirteenth day after Yakov Cherkaski's retreat, an envoy of Tsarist Russia came to Polotsk. The purpose of his trip was to redeem the nobles who were captured in the war and the flags lost.

It stands to reason that such exchange activities will only be carried out after the contract is signed at the end of the war. But this time Yakov Cherkasky lost too badly, and most of the captured nobles were the gilded children of the nobles who came to Smolensk from Moscow. If these people were in Polotsk, What's wrong in the dungeon, Yakov Cherkasky will definitely bear the anger from Moscow. Yakov Cherkaski had to send an envoy to a lord of a belligerent country while the war was still going on.

Andrzej Kmicicz originally wanted to strip the messenger of Tsarist Russia naked, then tie it up and send it back to Smolensk. But Orina stopped him.

Orina said to Anjay: “Although it’s not compliant for Tsarist Russia to send so-called messengers to redeem captured officers during the war, if you do, then we are no different from the barbaric Tatars. If Yakov Cherkaski publicizes this matter, people from other countries will even laugh at your actions."

Angela had already obeyed Olena’s words. At this time, listening to the young lady’s words, she quickly kissed Olena’s hand and said, “It’s really lucky for me to have you by my side. Indeed, we can’t let the Tsar’s Russian People think we are savages just like them. Then I will see this messenger."

So Anjay ordered his men to let the messenger come into the city. In order to let the messenger realize his aura as the lord of Polotsk, Anjey also specially asked the nobles and officers in the city to come to the hall.

Among them, of course Cheer Chen and his uncle Piedro are included. After Cheerchen and Anjay eliminated the grudge and formed an alliance brother, Cheerchen and his mercenary group moved into the city. In the vicinity of the castle, Anjey specially designated an area for the mercenary group to use. And Chechen and Pidro have also become regular guests at the castle banquet, and are invited into the castle to drink by Anjay almost every day.

Soon, the messenger of Tsarist Russia was taken into the hall of the castle. The messenger was dressed in a French court gown with a stabbing sword hanging from his waist. Several strands of golden hair came out from the white wig. If he didn't know his identity, Cheer Chen couldn't really see that this was a Russian, instead he would think he was a French or German.

"I am Potemkin, the messenger of General Yakov Cherkaski." The messenger named Potemkin took off and bowed politely to Andrzej in the main hall. . At this time, Cheer Chen could see clearly that this messenger had only one eye, and his other eye was covered with a black blindfold.

"Did your eyes be blinded by any warrior we were there? If you need it, I allow you to take revenge now and use a duel."

Although Orina had promised to receive the messenger from Tsarist Russia, Anjay couldn't help but ridicule when he saw Potemkin's appearance.

Hearing Anjay's words, all of Anjay's subordinates laughed presumptuously.

But Potemkin was unmoved. He raised his head and said with great pride: "No Poles can hurt me. Unfortunately, I did not participate in the previous battle of Polotsk. Otherwise, I really hope to fight against everyone present. As for my eyes, I lost them in the battle with the Crimean Tatars who came from the Azov Castle in Cherkessk. At that time, I killed three Tatars with my saber and used them again. A dagger stabbed one to death. Then a Nogai sneaked at me with a bow and arrow, but I also gave him a gun."

All the people present stopped laughing when they heard Potemkin's words. They looked at Potemkin's eyes also changed, as if they were looking at a hero. The Tatars of Crimea have continuously invaded the steppes of Eastern Europe for hundreds of years. Not only Tsarist Russia, but also the Republic of Poland have suffered. A person who fights with the Tatars to fight the wounded will be regarded as a warrior everywhere.

"I take back what I just said. Please sit down, Your Excellency Potemkin. Let's sit down and talk." Anjay said to Potemkin, and asked the guards to bring a chair.

Potemkin expressed his gratitude to Andrzej. After taking his seat, he once again expressed his intention to Andrzej:

"General Yakov Cherkaski hopes to redeem the officers and flags captured in this battle."

"Your Excellency, I want to remind you. We are still during the war." The city official of Polotsk reminded Potemkin.

Potemkin nodded.

"Yes, we are indeed still in the war. And how long this war will last, only God knows. Maybe ten years, maybe twenty years. So are you going to keep the prisoners?"

"We can dedicate them to the chief and the king," the city official said.

"Of course you can do this." Potemkin nodded.

"But you can only get very few benefits. I heard that your king is famously stingy. And he is now in Ukraine, are you going to send it all the way? As for your chief, he is now Our Prince Alexei is stuck in Werner."

Potemkin’s news is truly shocking. Werner was also besieged by the army of Tsarist Russia!

Everyone present rustled and discussed in a low voice, and everyone's faces "revealed" their anxiety. If Potemkin’s news is true, the crisis in Polotsk is far from over.

"Enough. Everyone calm down for me." Anjay yelled to everyone present, and then he said to Potemkin: "General Yanush Laziviu will definitely defeat your prince. Yes. But what you said makes sense. We really shouldn't keep the prisoners forever. So what kind of terms does your Yakov Cherkaski want to redeem the prisoners?"

Andrzej Kmicicz suddenly changed his mind, willing to listen to Potemkin's conditions, of course because of the news of Werner's siege. The siege of Werner shows that the Russian army is not only attacking Yakov Cherkaski. So if the chieftain is defeated again, it is likely that more Russian troops will be transferred back to attack Polotsk. It is obvious that Polotsk will face a fierce battle again. The fight is money, and the reality is that in the battle that Polotsk has just experienced, people and materials have lost a lot. If it is not supplemented, it will be difficult to cope with the next battle. That's why Anjay hit the prisoners of war with his idea, hoping to make a fortune from them.

"This is a letter from our general to you." Potemkin stood up and handed the letter written by Yakov Cherkaski to Andrzej Kmicicz to Andrzej. The guard next to the latter stepped forward and took the letter and gave it to Andrzej.

In the letter, Yakov Cherkaski praised Andrzej’s bravery. Maybe you don’t know this.) Then he praised Anjay for being a nobleman full of chivalry, and said that he believed that Anjay would treat the captives in the same way as the title of the captured nobleman; at the end of the letter, Yakov Cherkaski promised to redeem everyone with 20,000 Taylor.

After reading the letter, Anjay shook the letter paper and said to Potemkin: "Twenty thousand Taylors, are these people only worth the price?"

Potemkin was obviously prepared. He smiled and said, "These are ordinary officers. I think Lord City Lord has interrogated this. I don’t want to hide it from your lord. Some of them are indeed some of ours. The children of the great nobles, but there are no special characters among them. Our general hopes to redeem them, but also does not want to affect the relationship with Moscow because of this incident."

Anjay admitted this statement. Although the titles of these captives are very loud, many of them are high-ranking nobles such as earls and dukes, but everyone knows that on the territory of Eastern Europe, the ranks of titles do not represent the wealth of a nobleman. Many times, a duke is doing things for someone whose title is lower than his own. As for the children of the great aristocratic family, as long as they are not heirs, they are not of much value.

"Forty thousand Taylors, one can't be less." Anjay quoted a price. He directly doubled the original price of Potemkin!

Potemkin shook his head embarrassedly. The price of 40,000 Taylor offered by Andrzej was too outrageous, which far exceeded the acceptable price of Yakov Cherkaski.

"Twenty-five thousand Taylors, this is the bottom line the general gave me." Potemkin said.

Anjay glanced at Oshka. On weekdays, Anjay is a spender who spends money like water. He doesn't have a big idea about money. The money is in the charge of his adjutant Oshka.

Oshka put his hand behind his back and made a gesture to Anjay, indicating that the price is acceptable.

"Then the deal." Anjay said towards Potemkin.

"Wait a moment."

At this time, Orina suddenly interrupted Anjay.

"What's the matter? Orina."

"My Lord," Orina walked down the steps. She saluted Anjay and Potemkin, and then continued: "Since it is an exchange of prisoners, shouldn't your Russians also release our prisoners? "

Hearing what Orina said, everyone in the hall showed strange expressions. As the winner of the Polotsk side, no significant people were captured.

"Who are you talking about?" Potemkin asked strangely.

"Fyodor Obukhović and his daughter Helena." Miss Orina Birlević said.

As soon as I heard the name, UU read www.uukanshu. The discussion in the com hall became louder. Of course those present knew that Fyodor Obukhović was the lord of Smolensk and was captured after surrendering at the Battle of Smolensk.

"This..." Potemkin was a little embarrassed. Fyodor Obukhović was the first important general of the Republic of Poland captured by Tsarist Russia, and his significance was extraordinary.

"I need to ask General Yakov." Potemkin thought for a while and finally replied.

"Of course you can, but if you don't release Fyodor Obukhović and his daughter, we can only apologize." Orina said softly and hardly.

Andrzejy also agreed and gave Potemkin half a month. Of course, if the Tsarist Russian army dared to step into the land of Polotsk within this half month, then the agreement between the two parties would automatically become invalid, and Andrzej also threatened that he would execute all the prisoners.

"Orina, why did you propose to exchange for Fyodor Obukhović and his daughter?"

Anjay asked after Potemkin stepped back. The last frontier of fire and sword