Chapter 29: The Son of Prophecy
Of course Jatu will attack from here.
Li Ang came to this conclusion after careful consideration.
Foucher must have established a base in this place at the instruction of the Duke of Alma.
This is the place where the water is the calmest in the entire lower reaches of Tongtian River.
The Tongtian River runs across the entire eastern province. The water flow in most sections of the river is extremely turbulent, and over millions of years the river channel has gradually been cut into deep canyons.
This causes the river to become deeper and deeper year by year, and the water to become faster and faster, and most of the time it gushes through the canyon in a violent manner.
Moreover, the river is very deep, and even during the dry season in summer, the water is still fast and the waves are high.
In this day and age, it is basically impossible for wingless creatures to cross such high gorges and deep ravines.
Therefore, Tongtian River was once a natural border line.
Now, the upper reaches of this river is the boundary between the eastern and northern provinces, and also the territory boundary between Changhe Town and Shihu City.
The lower reaches of the river were a natural barrier that blocked the Jatu people's advance.
In the middle reaches of Tongtian River, that is, behind Changhe Town, the river channel becomes flat and wide, thus forming a lake as vast as dozens of miles - like a natural reservoir.
This is why Changhe Town was originally built here.
Other river sections are natural barriers, so building fortresses in the gentle river channels is to prevent enemies from the north from crossing the border from the gentle river sections.
However, this flat and wide river only exists in a small section near Changhe Town, and the river channel downstream is still surrounded by deep valleys and high cliffs.
The natural reservoir terrain near Changhe Town also means that there is no dry season in the downstream area, and the river roars all year round.
The gentle river channel near Fletcher Village became the only place in the lower reaches of Tongtian River that could be navigated by rafts or boats.
This means that except for the primeval forest near Yongdun Fort or further east, the only way for the Jatu people to enter Changhe Town is to cross the river here.
Otherwise, they could only run hundreds of miles west to harass the territory of Lion Lake City.
Therefore, the camp next to Fletcher Village is actually a border stronghold guarding the waterfront, a miniature Changhe town.
The people sent by Forcher did a "good deed" in this place - they were building a wooden bridge in this relatively flat section of the river.
So, just as the people in the Earldom saw, they were indeed engaged in civil engineering.
But the intention was quite sinister - there was nothing but wasteland to the north, and the bridge was obviously not for the villagers of Fletcher Village.
Of course, if you plan to continue northward, crossing the Jatu Grassland to the Northern Raven Kingdom, then you can indeed use this bridge - but who would have the time to pass through the Jatu people's territory?
Delivery of food to your door?
No one needs this bridge except the Jatu...
If the bridge is repaired, it will be very convenient for the Jatu people to go to Changhe Town to burn, kill and loot...
To be honest, this really counts as treason - but building bridges and roads is a legitimate act anywhere, and can even be considered a good deed.
It is obvious that the Houghton family of the Duke of Alma made a deal with the Jatu people.
This deal would probably not only protect his Lion Lake City territory from being invaded by the Jatu people, but would also make it easier for him to attack his political enemies. If nothing unexpected happened, he would gradually gain control of Changhe Town with the cooperation of the Jatu people.
The only problem is that the villages and merchants throughout the eastern province will face the iron hooves and killings of the Jatu people.
Especially the area under the jurisdiction of Changhe Town.
These steppe barbarians were extremely powerful in combat, and their looting methods were extremely terrible - they would take away all women and property, including food and tools. In addition to the women, who were regarded as property by them, any creature taller than the wheels would be slaughtered.
But for a noble like Alma, whether the people in other people's territories live or die is none of his business...
In all power struggles, it is the common people who are ultimately hurt.
This has always been the case in all eras.
"Sarah, don't you think the current Duke of Alma is very similar to the former thief Alfred?"
Li Ang looked at the shallow river beside him and said softly.
The river water was crystal clear and there was no trace of mischief on Li Ang's face.
But Sarah was struck by lightning.
yes……
They were all lords of Lion Lake City, all powerful dukes, all plotting to gain control of Changhe Town, and even their methods of plotting to gain control of Changhe Town were exactly the same - trading with the Jatu people and luring them into the heart of the kingdom...
He is copying the path of the first generation King Alfred to steal the country!
"You feel that way, don't you? I think Ralph feels that way, too."
Li Ang pointed to the north, which was the direction of the Jatu Grassland.
"Then, I will also make a prediction... What this Duke will do next - he will sell out the land of Changhe Town and trade with the Jatu people, lead the Jatu cavalry into the Sarleon Kingdom, use the Jatu people to destroy the Sarleon Kingdom, and then steal the country and claim the throne!"
"Just like what the Duke of Sarleon did one hundred and fifty years ago!"
A ray of setting sun shone on Leon from behind, casting the last glimmer of golden light on his chain mail.
Li Ang's finger pointed to the north, and disappeared into the horizon along with the last ray of light, as if the entire sky and earth had been cut through with a casual wave of his hand.
"This... Could it be..."
Sarah got goosebumps all over her body and stared at Leon blankly. She found it increasingly difficult to understand this mysterious little lord.
This lord, who usually looks like a cunning businessman, can actually deduce such shocking things from such trivial matters.
Or rather, to make such an amazing prediction.
Sarah did think that his speculation would most likely come true, but in comparison, this was not terrible...
What frightened her was the reason why Leon said that - a prophecy.
It was like Madigan's prophecy, a terrible art passed down from some ancient nation.
——In a certain ancient country, it is called the art of diplomacy.
However, Madigan's prophecy was probably intended to awaken certain consciousness among the people; while Leon's "prophecy" was aimed at Ralph's strategy.
In other words, it is aimed at the Horn Summoning Rangers.
If the prophecy came true, and Alma really did bring the Jatu people into the country to overthrow the Kingdom of Sarleon, then the Horn Summoning Rangers would most likely be destroyed - they were Earl Oden's men, the century-old enemy of the Jatu people, and the locals of Changhe Town. No matter which reason, they would eventually become enemies of Grand Duke Alma.
Today's Horn Summoning Rangers are just like the Griffin Knights back then!
And if the prophecy is false, then in order to prevent someone from actually acting on it, we must prepare in advance and plug all the gaps that can be plugged - such as this camp by the Tongtian River.
Therefore, as a core member of the Horn Summoning Rangers, Ralph should take precautions in advance no matter what, so as not to be controlled by others!
This is also a friendly reminder to the Horn Rangers of possible crises and how to prevent them.
"I understand, sir. I will tell Ralph about your theory... He will buy this place, and you will get the friendship of the Horn Rangers as you wish. I will do my best."
Sarah's greatest strength is her excellent understanding ability.
Since Leon had deliberately asked her to trick... well, to 'guide' Ralph, the clever vixen could of course understand Leon's intentions - she was a foreign affairs officer, and her duty was to bring Leon the friendship of other forces.
Sarah stroked her chest and bowed, taking the task seriously and looking at Leon with eyes full of deep awe.
You can get some benefits while earning the gratitude of the Horn Ranger...
This Lord...
It's the son of prophecy!
Only those who can use the 'guiding art' of 'prophecy' can be called the children of prophecy.
"Well... Sarah, the main thing is to sell it for a good price. Friendship and other things can be discussed later..."
The awe in Sarah's eyes instantly turned into eye rolls.
Well, even if he is really the son of prophecy, he is still the guy who only cares about making money...
Taking two Mettenheim strongmen as bodyguards and some spoils of war, Sarah quickly set off for Changhe Town.
As soon as Sarah left, Leon heard a system prompt that he had never heard before.
——Your 'Coach' skill level has been increased.
Skill improvement?
It’s still a skill that can’t be upgraded in this half-baked system to benefit the team!
It turns out that these skills can only be improved after one has specific actions and results, just like the continuous practice of making straw men and archery targets to improve proficiency in the past six months!
But why coaching skills? !
Could it be that because I guided Sarah to think actively, or made Sarah understand another meaning of "prophecy", this can also be considered a kind of teaching?
