Pivot of the Sky

200, big event

This event was related to the two kingdoms, and King Assyria of King Hatti made a request to the Salem city. The Salem state was nominally established in the territory of the Hati Kingdom, and the entrance to the black fire swamp was controlled by the Kingdom of the Hati Kingdom. The king of Asher used the name of "request" to give face, which is actually an order The antecedents and consequences of this matter are like this--

After a war, Aesop must realize his pre-war commitments as soon as possible and reward meritorious soldiers in order to attract more people to work for Salem. But many of the soldiers killed were foreign explorers and husbands. They had no family members in Salem, and they could not even find their targets. If the situation is changed, this matter will not matter. It is not that Salem disapproves, but that these people have no life to lead.

But after discussing with Joshua and Aesop, an interesting decree was promulgated: according to the prior agreement, the soldiers will obtain the corresponding land on the Duke Plain according to the size of the battle. Although many soldiers who had attacked were killed, Salem still gave them land.

Salem published the list of these people, their origins and the land they obtained, and issued an announcement. If the legal heirs of these fallen soldiers came to Salem, as long as they can prove their identity, they can be used in the city ’s farming and animal husbandry. Department of Land Registration.

The largest number of fighters killed were those from the Syrian city-state. They were killed on the Duke Plain, but they were left to the heirs. Many people could hardly believe it after hearing about it.

So there was a steady stream of people going from the territory of Hati to the city of Salem through the black fire swamps. Some of them came to inherit the fiefdom, while others came to the city of Salem to find opportunities. This decree of the Salem city-state is very attractive, and it is simply the gospel of rogue proletarians in all parts of the Tianshu continent.

Aesop adopted Joshua's new policy to bring more population to Salem within a short time after the war, and the number of registered residents exceeded 10,000. Black Fire Swamp and the two commercial roads in the direction of Marduk are also lively. At this moment, King Asher sent Celia as a messenger to send a certificate to the city of Salem, and made a request to the city's owner Aesop and Amon behind the scenes.

The Kingdom of Hati is preparing to start another war with the Kingdom of Balun. The first target of the offensive is Marduk City in the southeast corner of the Duke Plain, and the battle plan is to seize land east of the inland lake and west of the Youdi River. The king of Asher planned to send two legions to attack and attack from the inland and north-south directions. The Army of the South marched along the Syrian Desert, of course, while the Army of the North needed to cross the Duke Plain.

It was difficult for the Grand Legion to enter the Duke Plains, but after the trade channel was opened in the Black Fire Swamp, this tactic became possible. The exit of the business road is in the hands of the city of Salem. So King Asher requested to march by way, pass through the site controlled by Salem, and then head south to attack the city of Marduk. This request made Aesop both difficult to agree and unable to refuse.

Why did King Hardy launch a war against the Kingdom of Barron at this time? The reasons are complicated. The most important thing is that the young king wants to make up for a regret in his heart, and also to realize the great emperor's dream of opening up new territories.

When Asher was a prince, he fought a battle with Barron's army as Coach with the help of Goreie. Obviously, he had a great victory, but he failed due to the sudden death of his father and his brother's opportunity to usurp the throne. On the contrary, Prince Feng Niu, who came to negotiate with the Kingdom of Barron, picked up a big deal. This is a regret that Asher can't forget.

Asher also had the dream and ambition to leave his great achievements in the history of the kingdom. After the local position was stable and the domestic situation was stable, he wanted to raise troops to punish the Barron Kingdom that had offended Hati. There was almost no excuse for this war, because the newly established city of Marduk in the Kingdom of Barron was in Hati. Although Hati never really controlled that place, it was the kingdom's nominal territory after all.

Another goal of the war was to obtain the record that it should have had that year, to repel the kingdom of Barron to the east of the Youdi River. As for the next larger strategic goal, Asher did not say but can also guess that if the land of Marduk City and the west of the Youdi River is captured, it is possible to control the entire Duke Plain. But this is only a long-term vision, and we must first achieve the victory before.

After learning about King Asher's intentions, he did not encourage or object to it. He just resigned that he was old and wanted to concentrate on studying theology. He would no longer question and participate in this matter. Ge Lie has become known all over the country and is second only to the gods. King Asher has endured for too long under the glory of his old man. This time the King intended to rely solely on his prestige and intelligence to build merits, and the battle plan was personally designated.

Ge Lie understood the idea of ​​the young king and knew why Asher was going to wage this war. He knew he couldn't persuade him even if he wanted to persuade him, so he didn't express his opinion. In fact, King Asher launched this war with an oracle. Enril lowered the oracle at this time and instructed the kingdom of Hati to attack the kingdom of Baron. This oracle fully catered to the mind of King Asher, and it was impossible for him to change his mind.

The two-lane battle plan sent Anu Corps into the Duke Plains, which had to pass through the commercial road controlled by Salem. King Asher wrote clearly in the document that he sent a legion to march by way only, and it would not threaten Salem. The attack target was Marduk city in the southeast.

The King of Asher also knew that Salem was fighting the northern kingdom of Assyria, and promised to ensure that the business channel of the Black Fire Swamp was unblocked so that Salem could receive continuous logistical material support. The implication is that if the city of Salem does not agree, he will order the Syrian city-states to close trade routes.

If Aesop agreed, it would be equivalent to putting an elite corps of the Hati Kingdom into the Duke Plain, and it was not a threat. If the Kingdom of Hati really captures the city of Marduk, it is difficult to say that it will not seize the entire Duke Plain including Salem in the future. If they launched a raid from behind while the city of Salem was fighting the city of Enril, they would take down the city of Salem first.

If you can choose, Aesop absolutely does not want this situation, but if you refuse this request, as long as the King of Asher only needs an order, it can *** trade in the Black Fire Swamp and cut off the logistics supply line urgently needed by Salem. . Aesop, George, and others couldn't decide, so they came to the temple and called for Amon's guidance.

At this time, Link had replaced the fortress Raphael had previously guarded, and John was sent to guard another fortress. Aesop, George, Yunmeng, and Raphael who stayed in Salem came to the temple and faced the statue. Calling for prayer, read the papers sent by King Asher. They knew that Amon would be able to hear, and would reply if they wanted to pay attention.

After reading the papers, they really heard Amon's voice: "For the request that cannot be refused, you can only think about how to agree. You must have already discussed it. What did you decide?" When the corps enters the Duke Plain, it should also know what Salan City is worried about. He cannot fail to try to dispel your doubts, and what kind of commitment has he made? "

Aesop smiled bitterly: "Just now we just read out the paperwork, Celia sent another appointment. King Asher appointed you as Prince Salem and General of Glory. The title is higher than when you were in Ecuador Low! The Kingdom of Hati also gave you a large area of ​​land, which is a 200-mile radius around Salem. Pharaoh Rasis II was awarded to you in that year. And it promised to open trade and self-taxation. Salem only The kingdom needs to be served during the battle. "

Amon's voice was with a smile: "This is something we can fight for ourselves. He would be a human being and gave it to me in the name of the kingdom. If I accept the appointment, it will be equivalent to formalizing Salem. Incorporating into the territory of the Hati Kingdom, if I reject the appointment, it also indicates that Salem will not cooperate. In fact, this appointment is a commitment of the Kingdom of Hati to Salen. What do you do? "

George replied: "It ’s actually easy to handle. You are God Amon, you ’ve cultivated in the kingdom of God. Even the king ’s order is difficult to reach. We leave these documents in the city-state, but we ca n’t deliver them to you. You There is neither acceptance nor rejection. "

Amon: "Okay, this should be the way to deal. If the request of the Hati Kingdom is agreed, there are advantages and disadvantages, then what is the biggest disadvantage?"

George: "If we allow the Legions of the Hati Kingdom to enter the Duke Plains to attack the city of Marduk, the trade between us and the city of Marduk will be cut off, and the supplies must be replenished by the Black Fire Swamp."

Amon: "Business roads in the Black Fire Swamp are more important than business roads in the direction of Marduk City. If you refuse, the more important backup will be cut off. The two evils will be negated and the trade will be opened with the Kingdom of Hati. It's needed for Salem. "

Aesop added: "In the long run, putting a legion into the hinterland of the Duque Plains is always a potential threat."

Amon interrupted his words: "The struggle for the Duke Plains will surely involve more forces, sooner or later. Without today, there will be other things tomorrow, even in Salem. The population is obviously too small, not to mention the thousands of miles of fertile soil? In the future, the Duke Plain will definitely be more than just these three cities. "

George nodded again and again: "Surely there should be such a vision. The timing chosen by King Asher was very good. We resisted the invasion of the North, and he took the opportunity to enter the hinterland. Even if he did not attack the city of Marduk, he could choose the right one. Places establish city-states. "

The result of the final discussion was naturally to agree to the request of King Asher, not only to promise, but also to provide more assistance. Salen City will serve as a logistic transfer station for the Expeditionary Forces of the Hati Kingdom, providing trading, hoarding and transshipment of military supplies. Service has also become the foothold of a large number of logistics personnel in this army after entering the plain, showing an attitude of comprehensive cooperation.

This cooperation is exactly what the Expeditionary Force desperately needs, and in doing so, it will also bring renewed prosperity to the Salem state. Apart from that, there are tens of thousands of logistics personnel in a regular army. If they all settle in the city of Salem, they will not only need to transport a lot of materials, but also a big business that is very profitable.

On the other hand, the official combatants of the Hati Kingdom are not allowed to enter the city-state, and the fortress defense at the exit of the Blackfire Swamp Commercial Road must also be independently responsible for Salem City, and the Expeditionary Army must not intervene. Salem built a total of three fortresses on the periphery, two of which were on both sides of the northern avenue, against Enril.

The other fort was on the edge of the Black Fire Swamp, obstructing the exit of the trade route. If there is any change on the side of the Hati Kingdom, as long as the fortress is closed, it is also equivalent to cutting off the most important logistics supply line of the Hati Expeditionary Army.

The promise of providing logistic services is also based on the same thinking. If the two parties cooperate in a real way, if the Hati Kingdom has other plans, then the logistical supply of the Expeditionary Army is in the hands of the Salem city state. If the king of Asher had no tricks, he should agree to the advantage of each other.

These countermeasures have already been discussed by Aesop and others, but they just asked Amon to make a final decision. Amon nodded in agreement, and finally said: "You set me on the altar, and I need to concentrate on practicing to pursue that real transcendence of eternal life. It may not appear for many years. Even if it does, it may not be Amon. The identity of the city-state lies in the people of the city-state. Now that it has been decided, go ahead and do it well. "

The matter has been discussed, Aesop and others did not dare to bother Amun ’s potential cultivation, and were about to salute him, but Raphael touched his nose and coughed: “A, Amun, God. I wrote a letter that mentioned another thing, and I think I should tell you. "

Amon: "Oh, what else does his old man say?"

But Raphael hurriedly asked, "Don't you think that the appointment of the Hati Kingdom is a bit strange, you are not a royal aristocracy, how did you make an exception and give you the title of Prince?"

Amon: "This King Asher is unique in his work. You are a nobleman of Hatti, and you have the status of High Priest of the Syrian city. I want to hear your opinion."

Raphael did not answer directly, and asked, "Do you know why Asher specifically sent Celia the Great Wizard as an ambassador? As far as I know, the expedition sent by the Kingdom of Hati into the Duke Plains is the Anu Corps. Will appoint Celia as the clergyman. She is identified as the Princess of the Kingdom and her father is the brother of former King Lucille. "

Amon hadn't said anything yet, but Yunmeng was anxious, and interjected: "How can you talk so loudly? There are some things that you need to explain quickly. Do you want God Amon to play with you?"

Raphael went a little embarrassed and said, "This is what the teacher told me in private. He understands the intention of King Asher, and hopes to marry Princess Celia to God Amon, and the words are long ..."

Celia Gui is a princess of the kingdom, and she is also young and beautiful. There are many suitors, even the nobles and nobles of the surrounding countries. But on the other hand, she is also a great magician. This status makes her have a prouder capital. In other words, her vision is too high, and many pursuers have not looked after her.

When Lucille was alive, she had been worried about her niece's marriage, and she had asked Celia, "What kind of people do you want to marry? All the heroes in the kingdom, as long as you see them, I immediately Ordered marriage. "

Celia replied, "I don't care about my identity. Those who pursue me should be more successful than me and must defeat me in a duel."

This sentence is equivalent to rejecting all suitors, who can defeat a great magician? Those who pursue Princess Celia do not have this ability, don't even think about it. As for those who have this ability, those great warriors or great wizards have already married and become famous, and it is unlikely to pursue this kingdom princess.

But then one thing everyone knew was Celia's duel with Amon, and Amon won! This duel is naturally not related to the pursuit of Celia, but people will inevitably associate these two things. Many people in King Eju talk about this. Many people even say that only great heroes such as Amun can be worthy of great heroes like Princess Celia.

This time the king of Asher deliberately sent Celia as a messenger to talk about cooperation. He was more or less testing whether Celia herself would like to come to see Amon, and Celia accepted the task. Feng Amon's prince Salem is already a hint. If the two people really have such a meaning after the meeting, and if Salem is willing to cooperate, King Asher will be the matchmaker. This is also a means of conceiving a political marriage and controlling Salem in a sense.

Raphael said the reason. George stood beside him, trying to stop him from talking, and then started coughing again, and sent him to kick him. On the altar is also the statue of the goddess Mu Yun. It seems inappropriate to say these in person!

Raphael finally reluctantly said, "According to Teacher Collie, King Asher did have this idea, and it seemed to be related to Enril's deities. As for the things between the gods, I don't really appreciate it. But King Asher didn't say it explicitly. The teacher just asked me to say hello to God Amon. At present it seems that there is no need to worry, because God Amon did not appear in Salem at all. "

Amon replied with a smile: "I don't need to talk about this anymore. I think it was King Asher himself who thought more."

Raphael also said: "It is no wonder that Her Majesty the King will think too much, you really did not get married, and a hero like you, what girl is worthy? In fairness, Princess Celia is a An eighth-level magician, a woman on the mainland rarely has such an achievement. "

The speaker was careless and the listener intentionally, Amon on the altar was silent for a moment. As far away as he was in the Garden of Eden, he thought of another person, the Virgin Mary, the patron saint of the Temple of Isis.

The people in the temple were waiting for God Amon to speak, but suddenly heard the idol exclaimed: "Gabriel, come soon! ..." Then there was silence, and people could not feel the gaze of the idol. At this time, Amon suddenly "leave" the temple, and even no longer listened to Salem.

George and others looked at each other, something must have happened in the Garden of Eden!

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