socalfunplaces Chapter 54 Entering the game
Chapter 54 Entering the game
Langdon asked, puzzled, "But what does that have to do with this?"
"Although I didn't capture my target, I joined forces with the lords of various ports and captured quite a few other pirates. I brought them all back to Chau Harbor. If Count Pena hadn't been detained, I might still be at sea. After returning, I immediately reorganized my troops and sent people to various castles to demand the return of the prisoners they were holding."
Upon hearing this, Langdon's eyes widened:
"Sir, you mean...?"
"That's right, the bait I offered was nothing more than pirates and prisoners!"
"I see!" Langdon said with admiration. "But, sir, why do you say that's not the key point?"
The loyal dog's lips curled upwards with a very subtle movement, then it glanced at the crowd:
"I ask you, what is war about?"
Harrison said, "It's military strength!"
Someone immediately retorted, "It's backup!"
Various viewpoints subsequently emerged:
"equipment!"
"Martial arts!"
"Morale!"
"Strategy!"
"Justice!"
Finally, Langdon also offered his opinion:
"It's money, sir, it's gold and silver, but what do you think it is?"
“That’s all true,” said the loyal dog, “but there’s one thing you haven’t mentioned.”
Langdon frowned and asked, "What is it?"
"intelligence!"
"Intelligence?" Langdon asked, somewhat puzzled.
"That's right."
The loyal dog leaned forward.
Why did Wang Jun only send four thousand troops? Why did Mitchell decisively pursue the bait I sent out?
"That's because they received intelligence that the number of the Hill Army was 2,500, and they judged whether the troops in front of them were our main force based solely on the number of soldiers."
"And that intelligence was deliberately released by me at the very beginning of my plan to lead the troops, in order to mislead the Wang army's judgment! And that is the key!"
"Now you understand! I was already in an inconspicuous corner on the edge of the chessboard months ago..."
As he spoke, the loyal dog curled up his right index and middle fingers and tapped them heavily on the table.
"Half in the game!"
The meeting ended in shock.
The same applies to Aurélie.
She understood that Mitchell's defeat was inevitable, and that he deserved it.
It can only be said that Mitchell was unlucky; in his first time participating in and commanding a war, he encountered a top-notch opponent.
And the talent of the loyal dog Hubert Peyton far exceeded Aurelia's expectations.
But Aurelia was surprised that the loyal dog could be so easily discouraged by a pirate.
One can't help but wonder, just how cunning was that pirate?
Sure enough, within ten days, the royal army, which had failed to capture Qiuyuan City, was forced to surrender.
The Qiuling army returned and occupied Qiuyuan City.
The king's eldest son, Mitchell, was imprisoned by a loyal dog and used as a bargaining chip in the negotiations between the hills and the royal family.
The parrot will quickly deliver the loyal dog's request to the royal city and bring back Claude's attitude.
With the heir captured, Claude will inevitably compromise.
If Aurelia wants to do anything, she must seize this opportunity.
She entered the solitary cell where Mitchell was being held, posing as Gavin Carlton.
With his limbs bound by iron shackles, even if Mitchell possessed exceptional martial arts skills, he probably wouldn't be able to use them now.
As soon as he saw Aurelia enter, he hurriedly spoke:
"Father, have you sent anyone to ransom me?"
"I think it will be soon, Your Highness."
"Really...that's great..." Mitchell's voice was tinged with a hint of tears.
"But I'm afraid you won't live to see that day."
"What do you mean?" Mitchell looked at Aurelia in confusion.
Aure smiled.
Those who fear killing cannot seek revenge.
The iron sword pierced his heart.