Chapter 88: Repelling the Enemy
Amy, who had been observing from White Hart Castle, naturally also saw this situation - most of the enemy troops had evacuated, and only a small half of the enemies were left outside, and the remaining enemy troops seemed to have had an internal conflict.
Thousands of people gathered in a group, and their swords and knives seemed to be pointed at the dozens of people in the middle, while the small team in the middle was slowly approaching Bailu Fort.
This situation is obviously not for siege...
When they were about two hundred meters away from Bailu Fort, someone in the small team picked up a spear left on the battlefield, took out a flag from his body and put it on the spear.
Black flag with white griffins.
That is Lord Li Ang from Maixiang Territory.
Amy felt a huge surge of joy in her heart. The goddess actually responded to her!
However, just as the flag was raised, the gap that the Bacchus Empire army had originally left was blocked again.
The one blocking the road was General Agathon.
"Disperse, disperse everyone, don't crowd around... If you go over there again, White Deer Castle will start shooting arrows..."
The lord kindly reminded Agathon and his men with a caring tone and a gentle attitude, and even a smile on his face.
"Your Excellency has taken the risk of entering our military camp alone. Such courage is admirable... May I ask who you are?"
General Agathon asked seriously, looking carefully at Leon's face, as if he was going to remember this man's appearance in his mind.
"General Agathon, my name is not important... What is important is, what are you going to do? Continue the siege?"
Li Ang's heart skipped a beat and he drew his sword, thinking that the general was going to take a risk.
"No, you will surely become a great enemy of the empire. I just want to remember your name... and besides..."
Agathon spread his hands to indicate that he meant no harm, and looked at the two governors who were in a rather embarrassed state as they were lifted off the ground by the strong men.
"Then remember, my name is Li Ang. Once you all withdraw your troops, I will naturally release the two governors."
The lord retracted his sword and spoke seriously.
Agathon looked at the griffin flag carefully and said, "I hope you will keep your word! Everyone retreat!"
He led his troops back to Justus' camp.
The rest of the Imperial Army retreated with him.
Li Ang waited until they all retreated to the camp several hundred meters away before continuing to approach Bailu Fort.
Soldiers on the city wall lowered two hanging baskets: "Sir! The city gate is blocked... Come up in the hanging basket!"
This is Amy's voice.
"Lord Leon, I don't know how to thank you..."
Amy's voice was cheerful, her face flushed with excitement, and she hurriedly pulled Leon out of the hanging basket.
"Just don't ask me to pay a high price for food..."
Li Ang smiled and said something that made Amy's face turn even redder.
"Sir, they seem to have not left yet..." Klose was the last one to be hoisted up. He looked back at the camp of the Bacchus Empire, feeling a little uneasy.
"Those who were going to leave had already left early in the morning. These two generals would only obey the orders of Emperor Marius. They would definitely not leave until their emperor or marshal ordered them to withdraw... They are two smart people with principles, but also the most troublesome enemies... They might be planning to take over Mai Xiangling."
Leon didn't expect Klose to understand, he was speaking to Amy.
"Amy, send someone out of the city, fly Godric's banner, and deliver two barrels of wine to them, specifically to General Agathon."
"Ah? Why?" Klose didn't understand why he should send wine to the enemy?
Amy tilted her head and thought about it, then laughed: "Lord Leon, using this method to force the enemy back is really special..."
Leon looked at Amy carefully with some surprise. He didn't expect that this little girl was so beautiful and intelligent. She could be called God's favorite. No wonder Godric dared to hand over White Hart Castle to her for management after he left.
Not long after, several brave archers, holding Godric's three-lion flag, delivered two large barrels of beer to the camp where Agathon was.
Just a few minutes later, General Agathon ordered the camp to retreat.
Before retreating, he took a deep look at Bailu Fort, gritted his teeth and smashed the wine barrel outside Bailu Fort in full view of everyone.
"Sir Leon! You can't be called a hero if you commit such a conspiracy!"
Agasson's shouts could be heard even on the walls of White Hart Keep.
Li Ang shook his head. Seeing the enemy retreat, there was no joy on his face: "This Agason is really a big trouble..."
He asked Amy to deliver wine to Agathon, which was actually to provide leverage for General Cleon or other Lords of Bacchus...
Someone has to be held responsible for the failure to capture White Deer Castle and the kidnapping of two governors. In fact, all the lords of the Bacchus Empire present will bear some responsibility.
All those who the two governors could command had already evacuated obediently. Those who stayed behind were naturally the political enemies of the two governors, or at least people from the same faction.
Agathon and Leon had a lot of conversations, so the Lord created a suspicion that Agathon might be collaborating with the enemy, giving the other lords a chance to be exempted, and also giving the two governors a chance...
Because Agathon's status and political inclination make him very suitable to be blamed for this crime - the two governors will be released sooner or later, and after they return, will they take advantage of the two barrels of wine and put the blame on Agathon?
In order to reduce their own responsibility, they would do this even if everyone knew that Agathon would never collaborate with the enemy...
This is the norm in political struggles.
There is no right or wrong, only interests.
So Agathon had to make his position clear - smash the wine barrels and retreat immediately, otherwise more "gifts" would be sent to his camp, and he did not dare to attack the city alone.
Soon, the city was empty.
The enemy probably would not retreat too far; they would most likely set up camp and wait dozens of miles away, but at least they would not attack until their Marshal Governor Kairos received the message and sent back the military order.
And Kairos went to Serenmis - even if Kairos, a conservative of the old empire, was ruthless and ignored his colleagues, it would probably take a week for the news to be passed and the military order to be sent back.
At that time , reinforcements from White Deer Castle had also arrived.
The only thing to do is to guard against the enemy from looting Maixiangling during this period of time - this is another intention of letting Lehman guard the road to Maixiangling.
Before the kidnapping is successful, the enemy must not be allowed to discover Mai Xiangling's situation , otherwise Justus will not be trusted and the kidnapping will not be successful.
After the kidnapping is successful, the enemy will know that Mai Xiangling is in Li Ang's hands, so be prepared for the enemy to use a small force to quickly attack Mai Xiangling - because this may lead to the enemy exchanging Mai Xiangling for the two governors.
In fact, this was the reason why Agasson asked Leon's name at the end. He must have thought of it, so he stayed in the camp. However, Leon used two barrels of wine to buy a little time and space again.
"Amy, the war is not over yet. We still need to be on guard every day - especially keep a close eye on the governor. Don't let anyone escape. There are many spies in the Bacchus Empire. Don't let anyone enter the city."
Li Ang instructed seriously.
Amy nodded repeatedly like a chicken pecking at rice: "Yes, yes, I will keep a close eye on him."
"Well, I have to go back to Maixiangling. Don't worry, reinforcements will arrive soon. They won't be able to capture Bailu Fort."
Li Ang also nodded, stood up and left.
"Wait, Master Leon, are you willing to be my teacher?"
After Leon stood in the hanging basket, Amy leaned against the wall and stuck her head out, with some anticipation in her eyes.
