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Chapter 1492 Conquering the Empire (38)

"Cut, anyone would do the same thing if you change it, so what a gamble! Change it!"

"Uh, well, let's bet on when he attacks?"

"Okay! I bet tomorrow at noon!"

"I bet the day after tomorrow! After all, it takes time for the news to spread, and the morale of the army must be stabilized. The attack can only be launched the day after tomorrow."

"Damn, what's the point of betting? I bet that his first attack will be with the whole army! Who dares to bet with me? One pays two!"

"Damn it, I'll take a month's salary to bet Kate is not an idiot! For the first attack, he will dispatch at most a brigade's troops!"

"Okay, kill you! Who else bets?"

These high-ranking military officers are not doing their jobs here, and gambling together in broad daylight. They should have been punished according to the military regulations, but the military officers in charge of implementing the military regulations not only did not object, but participated in it.

Although it seems very undisciplined, for those soldiers and low-level officers who don't know the truth, the behavior of their immediate superiors makes them feel at ease.

Just as the two sides were confronting each other, in a mansion in the capital of Haiquan Province, a handsome boy of eighteen or nineteen years old, a little childish but pretending to be mature, was asking a Kate officer with the rank of major : "Where did General Kate go?"

"Your Highness, the commander-in-chief has entered the coastal province. Although he has not reported it accurately, judging from the time, the commander-in-chief's cavalry should be having fun on the land of the coastal province." The major was a little proud.

"Oh, I hope that General Kate can return from victory as soon as possible. Haiquan Province cannot leave General Kate's guidance at all." The Seventh Prince expressed emotion.

"Yes, in fact, the commander-in-chief has temporarily entrusted the management to His Highness. When the commander-in-chief is away, His Highness can help the commander-in-chief manage Haiquan Province." The major said respectfully with a smile.

The look of eagerness in the eyes of the Seventh Prince flashed, but what came out of his mouth was: "How is it possible? I am not capable enough. If I command randomly, I am afraid that Haiquan Province will be messed up. What's the matter? I'd better wait for General Kate to come back." Let's deal with it."

The major was not polite, nodded directly and said: "Since this is the case, then I will not bother you, but please rest assured, once there is the latest information, the subordinate will inform His Highness as soon as possible, and His Highness does not need to bother to inquire."

Hearing this, the Seventh Prince gritted his teeth loudly. Although he really wanted to kill the major, he could only nod with a grateful smile: "Then I will thank you, Your Excellency."

"Don't dare, it's just the responsibility of the subordinates." After the major finished speaking, he didn't kneel down or give a military salute, just nodded and turned to leave.

After the major left, the Seventh Prince, who had endured it for a long time, finally broke out, slammed the table, and yelled ferociously: "Damn rebellious ministers and thieves! After my highness becomes the great treasure, I must kill you all! "

"Your Highness, calm down." A voice that sounded like he was pinching his throat suddenly sounded. The owner of this voice was a middle-aged man with a beardless face, smooth skin, and a somewhat feminine demeanor.

Seeing this middle-aged man, the Seventh Prince calmed down, nodded and said: "I don't want to get angry, but they don't take me too seriously... Is it possible to neglect me like this because I am a puppet? How to say it?" I am also the Seventh Prince, and I am their flag in the face! If you save face, you will die!"

Seeing the childish Seventh Prince at the moment, the middle-aged man smiled, and then said calmly and softly: "Your Highness, if you want to become a king, you don't have to think about face. Only strength is the real thing."

"Of course I understand this, but I just can't control myself." The seventh prince couldn't help but waved his hand with a wry smile when he said this: "Okay, let's not talk about this, how are things going?"

"Under the cover arrangement of the loyal men, the assassin has been lurking in the cavalry squadron. As long as Kate uses this elite squadron, he has to get close to this squadron, and the assassin can find an opportunity to assassinate." The middle-aged man said.

"Well, it's a pity that the assassin can't be arranged in the guard system, otherwise it would be easier to attack." The seventh prince said a little dissatisfied.

The middle-aged man responded silently.The personal guard is related to the life and safety of the general. Naturally, the selection of targets is extremely strict. If there is a slight problem, they will not be selected. Moreover, the most important thing to be able to serve as a personal guard is loyalty. .

The Seventh Prince suddenly remembered something, and said with an uneasy expression: "Yes, recently, the guards around Kate have been vigilant to the point of abnormality, even if Kate goes to the toilet, they have to check carefully, do you think it is Kate? Do you know our plan?"

The middle-aged man moved his lips, and said helplessly, "Your Highness, if you were Kate and knew who was going to assassinate you, what would you do?"

"Of course I gave this guy to... er, I see, Kate didn't find out about our plan." The Seventh Prince who suddenly realized it was relieved, but he was also full of doubts immediately: "Then why is he doing this? nervous?"

The middle-aged man shrugged: "I don't know about this, but since it has nothing to do with us, don't pay too much attention to it?"

The Seventh Prince felt that this was indeed the case, so he nodded and said: "Okay, then you should pay close attention to that side, and tell me immediately if you have any good news."

"Yes, then I will take my leave."

The middle-aged man, like the major, nodded and left, making the seventh prince clenching his fists and gritting his teeth, cursing something.

A brigade of cavalry guarding [-] unarmed slaves is, frankly, an unusually easy job.It's very simple, keeping them in the camp and the cavalry guarding outside the camp, it becomes impossible for these slaves to rebel or escape.

Monitor this grassland?Behind him is the valley where he came from. The logistics team transporting supplies is coming and going in an endless stream. In front is the mountainous area controlled by four cavalry brigades.

Therefore, after inspecting the grassland area in the middle, the Fifth Brigade retreated to the camp to rest, and only set up a few warning points on the transportation line.

Because they had nothing to do, after having dinner and setting up sentries, the senior officers of Kate’s [-]th Brigade all got together to chat and fart. They couldn’t drink, so they could only drink tea while spitting.

"Oh, what a pain! Who would have thought that there is no water source on this grassland? Today, the water truck of the logistics team is pulling water from the valley to this big operation all day! What annoys me the most is that because of the slaves Existence, and double the workload for nothing!"

A colonel complained, while the other officers looked sympathetic, because it would be their turn to deliver water at any time, only the brigade logistics chief and his subordinates were smiling smugly.

Originally, this was the job of the logistics team, but most of the logistics soldiers either went to support the advance base, or went back to Haiquan Province to collect supplies, so these proud knights had to be wronged.

Don't want to do it?Okay, let's die of thirst together.

"If you want me to say, let's not treat those captives as human beings, just follow Zhao Hujun's example and use them as slaves. This will not only liberate our cavalry, but also prevent these slaves from fighting all day long. thing."

"Hey, don't think about it. I heard that the commander is going to recruit these captives to form an infantry brigade. They will be our colleagues in the future. It is impossible to use them as slaves!"

"Hey, that's how it is..." The grumbling colonel suddenly suggested excitedly: "Can we use an excuse to increase our feelings and ask them to help carry water? This shows that we trust them."

The logistics chief smiled: "I wish you could drive these prisoners of war. Do you think it's not a heavy job to be responsible for the supply of a brigade?"

Several brigade leaders nodded and said: "As long as these prisoners of war can be controlled and prevented from escaping and rebelling, they can also be allowed to help with work."

Several colonels and officers who will be rotated to carry out the water delivery task immediately patted their chests and promised: "Haha, don't worry, just these bastards, I can wipe them all out with one regiment! With us watching, they will definitely not jump around!" stand up!"

After solving a troublesome matter, the officers chatted about it, and after another chatter, a colonel officer sighed and said: "It's really boring. Brothers from other brigades have made contributions in the front, but our Fifth Brigade It became a prisoner of war shelter.

"Brigade Commander, why don't you talk to the commander-in-chief, how about sending a few regiments from us to help? Anyway, only one regiment can manage these prisoners of war, and this will also reduce the burden on the logistics team to deliver water."

As soon as these words came out, several regiment captains immediately responded: "Yes, yes, there is a vast grassland in the middle and mountains on the side, which just form a circle, and those captives who only rely on two legs cannot escape. No matter how far you go, you will be shot and killed by our cavalry... There is no need for a whole brigade to stay behind, this is simply a waste of youth!"

In the end, all the officers joined in. They were so tired of idleness, they took advantage of the gathering where all the officers were present, and hurriedly urged the brigade commander to fight for the opportunity to make contributions.

The head of the brigade was already full of complaints because he was selected to stay behind, but now that he was encouraged by his subordinates, he immediately agreed.As soon as the head of the brigade agreed, the group leaders below immediately started arguing. There was no way, only four of the five groups could go, and no one wanted to be the one to stay.

While the officers were arguing, all the cavalry had already slept soundly, except for the unlucky ones on guard patrol.

(End of this chapter)