The Glory of the Seven Gods of Ice and Fire

Chapter 86 Andas’s wavering
The roads were crowded with people, men and women carrying large and small bags heading south, their faces were full of sorrow, in such a depressed atmosphere.

The happiest people are only the children. To them, this is more like a long journey, and they even have the energy to have fun on the road.

For the refugees who fled south, the only thing they were thankful for was that the officials and rulers of Anle Land would distribute food so that they would not starve to death, but that was all.

"Lord Hu Ge, there are more and more refugees going south. We have tried our best to gather them, but... alas, and there are too many people who are desperate. Crimes and crimes have been common in Anle Land during this period. I can only send my family Cavalry, take tough measures against some unstable crowds.”

Treasurer Gretchel stood respectfully next to Hugo, speaking words that were tactful on the surface but actually extremely cruel.

Hu Ge glanced at Gleicher. Gleicher was still so decisive in his attacks, but that’s fine. In such troubled times, it is precisely people who need such decisiveness. If it weren’t for Gleicher’s tough methods, he would be able to stabilize the situation. The situation, the scene here may be chaotic when Hu Ge arrives.

Noticing Hugo's eyes, Gleicher became more respectful, looking like a servant facing his master.

"Why did they flee?" Hugo asked, turning his head to Gleicher.

"The Norvos are deliberately driving them away. The soldiers of the bearded monks burned down the houses and farmland. The Andal raiders from the north burned, killed and looted everywhere. These hilly Andals in Braavos are talented people. Regardless of whether they are related or not, they only care about this as an opportunity to make a fortune. These poor people in the valley will seize this opportunity to make a fortune. However, the vast majority of refugees did not go south because they encountered enemies. They were frightened. Going south.”

When the Andals in Braavos were mentioned, Gleicher's face that always showed no emotion showed an attitude of disgust.

So Hugo can ignore these things, not to mention that Gleicher killed these former slave owners. In fact, to a large extent, it was also his will. He was happy to see Gleicher do things he didn't want to do. ——And if he uses this to make money, then he should make money and regard it as his reward.

"The bearded monk wants to eat up all my food." Hugo turned around, and everyone quickly followed him, "However, what I am most in need of now is food. Gretchen, I allow you to use it." Some drastic measures, but I don’t want to hear about anyone starving to death, do you understand? Also, I have no intention of standing in the way of whatever you want to do to make money in private, but if you mess up, I I’m going to peel off your skin.”

For example, food is supplied every day, but it is difficult to eat enough, so Gleicher sells food through gangs in refugee camps - nominally, the food is collected by gangs from refugees. There are also some daily necessities and luxury goods that are also sold through this channel. Although this thing seems small, Gleicher squeezes out a large amount of gold and silver through this.

After all, a former slave owner is dead when he dies. Who would complain about this dead man?

"Byland, Byland." Gleicher called his right hand urgently, and the former mercenary leader also appeared immediately, "Let Fargo...forget it, you personally go and collect 40% of the money we made recently through 'that' Three-quarters will be given to Lord Hu Ge."

After leaving these words, Hugo left with his entourage, leaving behind Gleicher who had a cold sweat on his forehead at some point. It wasn't until Hugo's figure disappeared that Gleicher relaxed a little. His entourage also gathered around.

"Prepare? Prepare for what? Bailan, don't you think that at this time, we can still jump over the edge? We are already standing firmly on Lord Hugo's ship, and we can only fight to the death for Lord Hugo." Rachel quickly realized what Byland was implying, but this made him even more annoyed. Why didn't he see the situation clearly until this time?

"Go and do what I asked you to do, and don't have such thoughts in the future. The dice has been thrown. They need to fight to the end instead of just trying to settle down."

"Are you sure? Gretchen, now is the time when we need money, and..." When he said this, Byland lowered his voice, "Don't you make some preparations for the future?"

Moreover, this guy also secretly did some robbery... However, this was the norm of the times. Gleicher's targets were also nobles with extremely bad reputations - such as his former colleagues, so he did not give any What a bad reputation he brings.

Gleicher originally thought that his "little business" was very hidden and no one would know about it, but now Lord Hugo knew about it, which made him feel fearful and at the same time, he was even more in awe of Hugo.

Hugo understood where his psychology came from. As the current ruler of Andas, of course he had to understand the development and history of this land;
The Pier Mountains and the Andals separate the rich and fertile land of the Andas, but outside the Andas, those lands are far apart, and among these far apart lands, the Pier Mountains and the Andals The north is the worst. Vendetta has covered the history of that mountainous area. Even Braavos has difficulty penetrating its power.

Hugo is a generous lord. He is happy to give his lords what they want. Moreover, it seems that everything he has is left to little Gretchel, and little Gretchel You are his die-hard loyalist.

Many people under Hugo's command were very angry about the plundering of the Andals in these hills. These people were Andals and believed in the Seven Gods, but they followed the invaders to plunder their relatives without mercy.

In front of Hugo, Gleicher seemed particularly harmless. He seemed to be an outstanding minister who devoted himself to Hugo's cause. However, if Hugo hadn't received the information from Canatier, Hugo would have known that he was in front of Hugo. This person is not what he seems. He has squeezed wealth from refugees, but his methods are more subtle.

"I... I'm just a little shaken." Byran Ker seemed to be choked by Gretchen's words. He paused for a while before speaking, but Gretl just gave him a reply. Eyes.

Hearing Hu Ge's words, Gretchen trembled, "Yes, I understand."

Hu Ge knew this very well. The so-called pre-modern times were like this. He had responded to everything in Andas and Pingdi before. The friendship of kin only occupied a small part, and the most was piety to the Seven Gods.

"Okay, I'll send the things over right away." After Bylan said this, he left with a somewhat panicked expression. Watching Bylan leave, Gretchel's mood became even heavier, even he The people at the top level of the Kingdom of Andas are shaken, but what about other aspects?
However, to be honest, he also understands those who are wavering. If it were not for his identity and his position in Hu Ge's camp, he would probably be suspicious and look for a way out.

The strength of the Norfos invasion this time was much greater than theirs. The military strength in all Andas regions was strengthened, but the total number only reached 30,000 people. According to various news from the front line, the freedom to enter Andas The trading city-state's army reached 200,000 people.

Gleicher knew that this number was definitely an exaggeration, but with the power of the four trading city-states involved in this invasion—Norvos, Braavos, Loras, and Qohor—the enemy had at least Sixty thousand people. Gleicher's mind thought of many things in an instant, and finally a fierce look appeared in his eyes, "Bailan, you'd better be smart and understand where you should stand..."

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After Gleicher made a certain decision and started taking action, Hugo returned to the army. The appearance of the army made many fleeing people feel a lot more stable, but no one was willing to go north and return home. At most, they stopped Go south.

Hugo, who was riding a horse, was listening to Black Blade reporting to him. The content of the report was what Gleicher did after he left.

"He is very smart. As expected of him, he understands everything at once and is very knowledgeable." Hu Ge commented after hearing this, and at the same time he felt a little relieved.

After learning the news that the Novos army had broken through the border, Hugo was immediately nervous about Gleicher. This guy who had betrayed the slave owner once, would he betray him again this time?
Especially since Gleicher, as the financial officer, still manages the richest paradise in Andas, if he surrenders and turns against him, Hugo will have no choice but to wait for his death.

Although Gleicher presented Hugo with a large number of certificates of surrender, he was still uneasy at this moment. Therefore, after receiving the news, he immediately asked Theodore to control Gleicher's son. .

Of course, this kind of control is definitely not about locking him up, but just arranging a few more attendants. Hugo will not destroy little Gleicher's loyalty to him.

Little Gretchel was Gretl's lifeblood, and it was not until the news came that the child was under control that Hu Ge felt at ease.

Next, the army arrived at the Peaceful Land. Gleicher welcomed the arrival of the army, and then immediately prepared supplies and manpower for the army. Seeing his busy appearance, Hu Ge was completely relieved.

After reporting Gleicher's information, Minister Canatier resigned. As Hugo's minister, his work was very heavy. He was responsible for not only the intelligence system, but also the scout system. , and still has an elite force in his hand that can attack and fight on the battlefield.

Canatiel's figure is always so reassuring, Hugo thought as he watched him leave, and then he thought of the current battle situation.

With Twin Star City as the dividing line, the situation north of Twin Star City was completely corrupted. Both Triangle Land and Gray Valley Chong were ravaged by enemy forces. Both Kailar, the great lord of Gray Valley Chong, and Bonifer, the leader of the Holy War Knights, were missing. Ser, the great lord of the Triangle, was besieged by the Norfoss in his city. Lannister broke out from Noel City and conveyed the news, but no one knows his current situation.

Thinking of this matter, Hu Ge couldn't help but think of that guy Berlich. Why were the two obedient Lords of the Hills in such an embarrassing situation, but nothing happened to this guy Berlich? Did he choose the wrong direction to send troops?
He still remembered that when the news came, Berlich actually tried to run away secretly, but he was still caught by him. From then on, Berlich's army was supervised by reliable troops specially arranged by him.

However, thinking about it this way, when Hugo knew that if he was allowed to make a choice at that time, he would still attack the Pentos people, so it was right to pick the weakest persimmon first.

But, although the two great lords are in trouble, it also means one thing, that is, it will be much easier to deal with this guy Berlich by himself, and Berlich seems to have noticed this, and he failed to escape After that, he became more honest, but Hu Ge still did not relax his supervision of this person.

In the area south of Twin Star City, the situation is a little better, but only a little. Statina led the troops in Hugo City to try hard to contain part of the Novos army, but it was only a containment. Lu from Twin Star City Bishop Chen defended the city, and he sent a letter stating that holding on was not a problem.

In the Border Land, the Seven-Star Knights, who went into battle for the first time, also successfully defeated the enemy. He even achieved a great victory in Pantos. Thinking of this, Hugo felt scared. If the enemy launched an attack from the north and south at the same time, then he would We really have to fall into a dilemma.

As for now, although the situation is corrupt, everything is not irreversible. He defeated the Pentos people, which means that the main force in his hand is liberated, and he can face the Norvos people next.

However, when it comes to the Novos people, Hugo still feels a little heavy in his heart, because according to the battle reports from the front line, the Novos people are not like the mercenaries who play house in the Free Trade City State at all. The details revealed in the battle reports, Hu Ge's expression became more solemn.

There was also the Norvos general, Milo Ludesin, a member of the bearded monks. When Hugo knew that the enemy general was him, he collected all the information he could about this person.

The more he read this information, the more solemn Hu Ge's expression became. This person was not easy to deal with no matter how he looked at it.

He was born in the tainted Norvos family, but he fought his way through hostility and exclusion, occupying a high position in the cult, and now leads an army across the mountains to fight with him in Andas.

After reading all his information, Hu Ge made a judgment that this was a strong enemy, a very difficult enemy to deal with, more difficult than the enemies he had faced since the Eastern Continent.

When he came to this conclusion, Hu Ge suddenly felt a strong sense of exhaustion. After receiving the blessing of the Seven Gods, he had not felt this way for a long time, but at the next moment, he forced himself to cheer up.

Now is not the time to relax. Although the enemy is powerful, he must face it firmly, not to mention that the Seven Gods can watch him. As this thought emerged, Hu Ge felt less anxious.

However, deep down in his heart, he still understood that he could not pin everything on the Seven Gods. If that were the case, he would have died somewhere long ago. As the saying goes - God will help those who help themselves.

(End of this chapter)