Chapter 83 A Dangerous Plan
late at night.
Leon and Leiman led more than 200 people and headed towards Bailubao under the stars.
These two hundred people consisted of sixty Lion Knights, one hundred and fifty Knight Squires, and ten Mettenheim Greatswordsmen.
They are all real elites.
They did not go directly to the foot of Bailu Fort, but stopped on a relatively gentle hillside between Bailu Fort and Maixiangling.
There will be no flat road beyond this.
In fact, Leon and Leiman went to the area near Bailu Fort first.
There were densely packed troops everywhere around Bailu Fort, and the area nearby was all mountainous, so the terrain was not suitable for cavalry to perform.
In addition, there were only more than 200 people at hand, so Leon decided to let Leiman's Lion Knights intercept the enemy's scouts or small troops at this place.
There is a hilly grassland with a relatively small slope nearby. It is quite spacious and there are no trees around.
These two hundred people were standing on the top of the gentle slope, and if any enemy appeared, they would be able to see it at a glance.
In fact, this place is still thirty miles away from Bailu Fort - that is to say, they are now about thirty miles on the enemy's flank.
On the way here, they did encounter a few spies from the Bacchus Empire, probably sent by the Bacchus Empire to Maixiang Territory to investigate the situation, but they were all quickly killed by the Lion Knights.
Perhaps the people of the Bacchus Empire believed that warfare in this area was all mountainous, so most of the people they sent out were not on horseback.
But Eric and John had already paved the road near the Maixiangling to be relatively flat, so none of the spies who walked on two legs escaped after being discovered by the Lion Knights.
"Sir Lehman, this place is the best place for cavalry to perform. Let your men clear out the scouts here. You have to ensure that the Bacchus Empire cannot detect the true strength of Mai Xiangling, and you have to protect our retreat."
"I understand. However, Lord Leon, your plan is very risky..."
It's really adventurous.
Leon planned to have someone pretend to be Rainier and run to the central camp of the Bacchus army to seek credit, and then find an opportunity to kidnap an important figure to delay more time.
For this crude plan, he brought along the still unconscious Dead Face.
As for deliberately choosing this gentle slope of grass, on the one hand, it was to make it easier for the Lion Knights to escort him and escape if the plan failed...
On the other hand, they wanted to make use of this spacious flat ground so that the Lion Knights could kill all the scouts, so as to prevent the enemy from discovering Mai Xiangling's situation and exposing the scam.
In Leon's opinion, the top leaders of the Bacchus Empire should know the existence of Rainier - that dead face must have reported the information about the traitor to the Bacchus Empire.
After all, he had told Rainier, "You will be the Viceroy of the Empire."
To offer such an inducement, even if it is just a blank check, at least the permission of the upper echelons of the Bacchus Empire must be obtained.
However, most of the senior officials of the Bacchus Empire probably don’t know what Rainier looks like - there were no photos or videos in those days.
So, find a warrior, bring a few elite soldiers dressed as knights' followers, and then bring a group of miscellaneous troops that have never appeared in front of the Bacchus Empire - such as greatswordsmen. This is exactly what the high-ranking officials of the Bacchus Empire think of Rainier.
It would be reasonable for such an elite team, with that dead face, to disguise themselves as Rainier and sneak into the vicinity of the commander of the central army of the Bacchus Empire to seek credit for "successfully capturing Elerdaige".
Then, if we get close to the leader of the Bacchus Empire, launch a sudden attack, and take one or two high-ranking people hostage, there is still a good chance.
At least, in Sir Lehman's opinion, this plan does have a slight chance of success, but it is really quite dangerous... This test is not only about martial arts, but also eloquence and acting skills.
"Any of you brothers want to be a hero? Now is your chance to make a great contribution - I promise it won't be difficult or dangerous!"
Leon looked around at the Lion Knights, his eyes moving back and forth over Rayman.
The tin cans looked around, but no one responded...
The Lion Knights are not stupid. How could it be easy to defraud the enemy army alone?
"Lord Leon, many people in the Bacchus Empire know me, so don't try to target me . Just do it yourself - you are the best at fighting, and my men are not good at deception..."
Leiman felt a little nervous and quickly expressed his opinion .
"How can this be a scam... This is a great feat that will be passed down through the ages! Forget it, I'll just go... Ten of the most skilled brothers, please serve as followers for me, Rainier!"
Leon originally didn't intend to pretend to be Rainier himself, he wanted to pretend to be an inconspicuous attendant - this was safer and easier to succeed. Moreover, it was reasonable for the attendant to "support" the dead-faced spy to follow "Rainier".
Rainier is a noble after all, so he should have a few followers.
But after looking at the reactions of these tin cans, Li Ang had no choice but to go it alone.
There are quite a few who are willing to pretend to be his followers. There are still many brave lion knights under Rayman, but they generally have little confidence in their ability to deceive people...
The Lion Knights often competed with each other, and they knew who was the best, and soon ten of them stood up.
"Well, I'm going to do the kidnapping. Lehman, remember to guard the road..."
"Don't worry, Lord Leon. I wish you good luck!"
Leiman still had some respect for him. He felt that Leon's selfless act of serving his country could serve as an example for knights.
But in fact, Leon was not very confident about the integrity of the Lion Knight. He took away ten knights because of Lehman's attitude of protecting the Lion Knight - this would ensure that Lehman would guard his retreat.
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early morning.
The Bacchus Empire Army Camp.
Atop the huge military tent stood a black, purple and gold eagle flag.
"Report! Governor, there is a group of people outside with white flags... The leader calls himself Rainier, saying that they are friendly troops from Elerdaig and want to see you!"
"Rainier?"
Governor Justus stood up and asked: "Has the flames of Eledaig been extinguished?"
"The beacon fire over there is no longer visible, Governor."
"It looks like they succeeded... Let them in."
Soon, a knight was brought into Governor Justus' camp, followed by two attendants driving an unconscious bard.
This is Leon and the two Lion Knights. The people of Mettenheim are too stout and rude in their manners. It is obvious at first glance that they are not followers, so it is easy to be exposed.
So he had to borrow people from the Lion Knights, because most of the lord's own men were not well educated.
The great swordsmen and several other 'squires' waited outside the camp, being watched by the enemy.
There were many imperial crossbowmen near Governor Justus's tent. Leon also saw quite a few Glorious Cross Knights, all looking at them coldly.
Almost all of the Knights of the Glorious Cross showed contemptuous looks, and it was obvious that they had no good feelings towards a traitor like Rainier.
"Governor, the person has been brought here."
A knight stood at the door of the tent and reported.
Governor Justus walked out of the military tent, looked at the dead-faced bard being ridden, and went to meet him.
Seeing that he was unconscious with his head down, he turned to look at Li Ang with some confusion in his eyes.
"what happened?"
"You must be Lord Governor Justus, right? I am Rainier. He was injured when he followed me in the attack, and has been like this ever since... I had no choice but to bring him here first."
Seeing that Governor Justus seemed to be looking at this dead face, Leon explained.
Justus has many guards around him, so he can't get close...
The two Glorious Cross Knights beside him seemed to mutter: "These venomous snakes... once they are injured..."
The voice was very low, but Leon was observing carefully and heard a little bit of it.
"Sir Rainier, you should be in Eledaig blocking the reinforcements! What are you doing here?"
Governor Justus frowned and seemed to be unkind.
However, perhaps because he had met the secret agent, he did not seem to doubt Li Ang's identity.
Just don't doubt it.
If Rainier really captured the Maixiang Territory - that is, Eldaig, then what he would have to do is to create the illusion that nothing happened in White Hart Castle as much as possible. If reinforcements came, he would have to trick them away.
After all, if he occupied the Wheatsheaf, the other nobles in the kingdom would not discover his treason.
In fact, even if Rainier was discovered by others during the attack, at most they would think it was due to a territorial dispute between him and Leon...
"Governor, I have done everything I should do! I even left all my men in Elerdag. They will naturally pretend that nothing has happened. Don't worry, even if reinforcements from the kingdom come, they will be sent away by my men."
