Magic Industrial Age.

Chapter 237: 235: The Carlisle Family Enters (Please subscribe, please vote)

There is a very clear signal to end the war between nobles, and that is when the leading noble hangs up the white flag and surrenders!
I won't fight anymore, I admit defeat, and this war is over!
Then, there will be the post-war settlement: money should be paid, land should be ceded, and women should be returned to them.

In short, the winner is the king and the loser is the bandit!
If the loser could be more straightforward and pay the money readily, he could win some fame.

But if you complain about ceding land and paying compensation, more nobles will look down on you.

This is the rule among the nobles. You have to be able to afford to lose. This is how everyone has been playing for countless years.

But the problem is that this time, in the knights' battle, the Wick family lost four times in a row and refused to surrender.

Instead, he chose to retreat!

This is the territory of the Wick family. Although it is not as big as the Flower Territory, it is still not small in size.

Relying on their own territory, they have strategic depth, and it is not impossible for them to fight and retreat at the same time.

Roy had no choice but to chase, leading the Knights and the militia, and going deeper and deeper in the direction of Earl Wick's escape.

Theoretically, this process can be one of burning, killing and looting. The villages, men, women, gold, silver and treasures along the way are all their spoils.

It is still the harvest season, and there is plenty of grain. Although it is not worth many gold coins, if you want to grab it, you can still grab a lot.

However, Loyi did not let his knights and militiamen go, but asked them to remain extremely vigilant.

Along the way, they chased and fled, and stopped from time to time to fight.

Although Earl Wick had never won, he just refused to admit defeat.

It was not until three days later, when Loy's army was approaching again, that Earl Wick finally hoisted the white flag.

……

Wick Leader,
A small village.

In the square, the two teams were looking at each other from a distance, a thousand meters apart.

One side was in high spirits and looked arrogant, as if they were ready to fight if there was any disagreement.

The other side was composed of defeated soldiers, listless and demoralized, with no morale at all. Although they could still barely maintain their formation, they always gave people the illusion that they were ready to turn around and run away.

Under the big tree in the square, Loyler stopped his horse. Here, Count Wick and Daisy Wick had been waiting early.

At this moment, Earl Wick seemed to have unloaded a heavy burden, and said, "I have completed the mission of Marquis Carlisle. I have done my best to drag you here."

Luo Yi narrowed his eyes slightly and said, "In other words, Marquis Carlisle wants to lure the enemy deep into our territory, and then capture us all in one fell swoop?"

Earl Wick hurriedly shook his head: "I don't know the details, and I don't want to know.

However, I am sure that the Marquis of Carlisle has a bigger plan, and it is definitely not just to defeat you or win this noble battle."

After a pause, he continued, “Just one day ago, he sent someone to ask for a document from me.

A document from the Wick family requesting the Carlisle family, the superior noble family, to intervene in the war.
In other words, it is reasonable for them to join the war now, and it does not violate the Noble Code!"

Luo Yi understood: "So, if the Marquis of Carlisle has been planning this for a long time, he has already started now.

What he wants is not only my life, but also the complete elimination of the many knights and vassals of Flower Territory."

“Only when all the people are dead, the Flower Territory can be the Flower Territory of the Carlisle Family.

Each of the knights and vassals who followed the Marquis of Carlisle would be given a piece of land."

"What a good plan!"

Daisy Wick's eyes sparkled as she looked at Roy and asked, "Since the Earl already knows about it, isn't it urgent?"

"Although I don't know how many troops the Marquis of Carlisle has gathered, but this time, he must have made every possible preparation!"

Luo Yi smiled coldly: "Haha, he is fully prepared, why haven't you ever thought about what I have prepared for him?"

After a pause, he continued, "Earl Wick, that's between me and the Marquis of Carlisle. Do you still want to get involved in the follow-up?"

"In no mood!"

Earl Wick shook his head like a rattle: "I have already raised the white flag. I have been excluded from this noble war. Of course, I will not get involved again."

"I hope so. I will lead the troops back. If you have the courage, you can take action.

However, if we meet again, I will not show mercy like I did before."

"By the way, I'll have someone compile a list of the captured knights and attendants for you. You can estimate the price yourself.

If it is appropriate, I will release them once the money is delivered, and will also add compensation for the war you started.

You are the Earl, a prominent figure in the Norman Duchy. I believe you know the specific price better than I do."

Earl Wick said with a sad face: "Well, well, can you charge a little less?

You also know that in such a war, I suffered heavy losses, and the consumption of various materials was really, really..."

Luo Yi nodded: "Sure!

However, I will spread the word among the nobles in the future, saying that Earl Wick had the courage to start a war but was unwilling to pay for it.

I even look down on those knights and vassals who fought for you, thinking they are worthless..."

"Stop, stop, stop!"

Earl Wick hurriedly said, "It's whatever it is. I won't give you any discounts. Is that okay?"

If Luo Yi's reputation really spreads, the Wick family will be finished!
Many nobles would even take the initiative to increase the ransom after being captured, in order to increase their own value.

If they give less, it would be a loss of face and they can’t afford to lose face!
This is nobility!
Sometimes all you have to do is save face, or you could say, it's better to save face than to suffer in vain!
Of course, although he said so, Earl Wick was still a little unwilling, and he couldn't help but muttered: "We had an agreement before.

"Tell me to be gentle, be gentle, and what's the result?"

Luo Yi rolled his eyes and said, “Lord Wick, just be content!
If it wasn't for the big fish of Marquis Carlisle, if it wasn't for the agreement, do you think you could have survived until now?"

"In the first battle, I held back. After that, I was just playing with you. That's all. I haven't caused any harm to your territory or people.

Including the food, I prepared everything myself. Are you still not satisfied with this?"

At this point, Luo Yi didn't want to talk anymore, so he waved his hand and said, "Let's go!"

Driving his warhorse, Loy headed towards his own knightly order. The crowd seemed to part like waves, allowing Loy to pass.

Four more extraordinary knights followed, followed by official knights, knight attendants, militia corps, and logistics support...

The sound of horse hooves rumbled and the mighty force disappeared from sight at the fastest speed.

And under the big tree, Earl Wick was looking out, and Daisy Wick was also looking out.

Until there was almost no human figure left, Earl Wick turned around and saw his granddaughter staring into the distance in a daze!
"Daisy? Daisy! Daisy! Stop looking, they've gone far away!"

When Daisy came back to her senses, she saw her grandfather's half-smiley expression. She couldn't help blushing and said, "Grandpa, you are making fun of me!"

"When did I laugh at you? I just saw that my granddaughter was missing a man!"

"Grandpa, I didn't!"

"No, are you looking at it so intently?"

“I just, I just don’t understand, we are both young people, how can he be so powerful?
Not only is he personally strong, he can also govern the territory, make so many knights obey him, is proficient in war, and can even fight against the Marquis of Carlisle!

He doesn't seem to be afraid of the Marquis of Carlisle at all?"

Count Wick also slowly put away his smile and his expression became serious. He was silent for a moment before he said, "I have lived for so long and have not seen many people like this.

So, Daisy, you don't have to compare yourself with him, or you will lose your confidence."

After a pause, he continued, "By the way, the follow-up contact with the Raymond family, the redemption of the knights and militia, and the war reparations are all left to you."

Daisy seemed to have thought of something and couldn't help but said, "Grandpa, I really didn't mean that?!"

Earl Wick rolled his eyes and said, "You are my heir. You are the only one in this generation of the Wick family who has made some achievements!
I asked you to contact them so that all the knights would remember you and obey your orders. What are you thinking about?"

This time, Daisy blushed again, and Lord Wick laughed along with her.

It seems that although he lost the battle, he is not in a bad mood!

……

the other side,
After leaving Earl Wick's sight, Roy immediately began to make arrangements.

The two thousand militiamen were too slow, so Loy kept Knight Alan Wells behind.

He has enough prestige, but he is not an extraordinary knight. He can command the militia without affecting the combat effectiveness of the Knights Templar.

As for the others, they cooked first, and after eating and drinking their fill, they rode their horses again.

This time, Luo Yi will lead them back to Frost Moon Canyon as quickly as possible.

Who knows, there he might be able to give the Marquis of Carlisle a big surprise.

……

at the same time.

Frost Moon Canyon.

Alfonso Zeke and Vincent Ackerman stood at the highest point of the war castle, looking down from above, they could see more clearly.

As far as the eye can see, countless people gather at the end of the mountain road.

They had knights, neatly armed and fiercely armed, and most astonishingly, they had a team of twelve mountain goats as mounts.

With these mountain goats, the steep cliffs on both sides are no longer natural barriers.

In addition, there are a large number of archers, and the number of Sardinian longbowmen is far greater than that of the Raymond family.

The only thing missing might be the magic cannon.

As the backbone of the old nobility, it would be a slap in the face for Marquis Carlisle to take out the magic cannon now.

However, they were equipped with two catapults, which appeared to be made of wood and had many complicated magic patterns carved on them. They were obviously a kind of magic props.

Seeing that the number of people was increasing and various engineering equipment was appearing one after another, Alfonso and Vincent's breathing became a little stagnant.

Vincent said, "If it was before, and Earl Wick had used this lineup, I would definitely not be able to defend it!"

“You said it before, the Wick family would never put up such a show.

Therefore, this is a card that only the Marquis of Carlisle can play."

Alfonso took a long breath and said, "Fortunately, fortunately, the Count had anticipated this!"

……

East of Frostmoon Canyon.

Inside the camp.

Marquis Carlisle stood in front of the magic mirror, and everything in the outside world was reflected in his eyes.

He held a cigar in one hand, looked at his generals, and waved his hand.

"I'll give you half a day. I want to completely take over this Frost Moon Canyon! I have to open up the road to the Flower Territory, and I have to cut off the illegitimate child's way back.

Tell me, can you do it?"

In response, there was a uniform roar: "Yes, sir!"

So the war started again, but the enemy had changed.

Today, at this moment, the Carlisle family officially declared war on the Lion King.

　That’s all for today. I’m so tired and stuck in a rut!
　　
　
(End of this chapter)