Chapter 49 Chapter Forty Seven

How Gaolanggujie mobilized the army; how Duke Diyong killed Hastivo; and how he was executed by Bi Chong Luoshou In just a few days, Beth, Old City, Saint-Jacques, Trinau, Barais, Riviere, St. , Pont de la Crane ⑧, Clafon, Glammont ⑨, Bourd ⑩, Vilomeier (11), Huym (12), Serge (13), Hussein (14), Saint-Louis ( 15), Ponzuster (16), Calderlow (17), Weilong, Gulenner (18), Shoucai (19), Valenne (20), Bourgog (21), Bourgogne Carle Island (22), Kelulai (23), Narsi (24), Kant (25), Montsoreau and many other places sent envoys to Gaolanggujie and told him that they Having learned of the damage Bi Ke Luoshou caused him, they are willing to do everything in their power to assist him, whether it is manpower, financial resources, or arms, for the sake of their long-standing alliance in the past.

According to the list they voluntarily sent, the amount of money has reached 134,000,002 gold pieces and a half.There are 15,000 cavalry, 32,000 hussars, 89,000 musketeers, 140,000 volunteers, 11,200 single-bore, double-bore, lizard, and Viper guns , and another 47,000 engineers and soldiers (26), all salaries and expenses have been paid in advance for six months and four days.Gao Kangda neither rejected nor accepted these supports; he only sincerely thanked them, saying that he would try to use tactics as much as possible in this battle, and he might not need to occupy so many useful people.He ordered only the troops usually stationed at La Duvigny, Chavigny (27), Graves (28) and Gangenay (29), totaling 2,500 cavalry, 66,000 infantry, 26,000 musketeers, 200 heavy artillery, 22,000 engineers, and 6,000 light cavalry, all divided into several small teams, each team is equipped with the necessary management finances, food supplies, horseshoe repair , the supply of weapons and other personnel.The army is all well-trained, well-equipped, well-disposed, well-disciplined, swift in action, bold in charge, tactful in action, and so well coordinated that it is not so much an army or a police constitution as a harmonious organ or A clock with an even rhythm.

After Duke Dillon returned, he met with Piccoloshou and reported in detail what he had done and seen from beginning to end.In the end, he tried his best to persuade Bi Keluoshou to make peace with Gaolanggujie, and said that he believed that Gaolanggujie was the kindest person in the world and a neighbor who always gave them benefits. It is really useless to harass them now. It doesn't make sense either.What's more, the most important thing is that the consequences of sending troops this time can only cause them huge losses and misfortunes, because Bi Ke Luoshou's force is no more than this, and Gao Lang Gujie can win.Before he could stop talking, Hastivo cried out:

"It would be a misfortune for a king's minister to be as treacherous as Duke Dillon before me. I can see that his heart has changed, and if the enemy wants to keep him, he will be willing to join the enemy. Come to resist us and betray us. Just as a person with high morals, everyone, whether friends or enemies, will praise and respect him; Suburbs. ② Old city, in the western suburb of Shinong. ③ St. James Town, on the left bank of the Vienna River. ④ Telinuo: that is, Leinuo, in the east of Shi Nong. ⑤ St. Paul's Rock: belongs to Wrigley, the name of the village. ⑥ Wobton: It belongs to Riviere, the name of the village.

⑦ Baotiyi: Shi rural name. ⑧ Crane Bridge, on the left bank of the Vienna River. ⑨ Glenmont: Shi Nong relies on the name of the big forest village. 10 Boulder: The name of the village of Krafang. under suspicion.Besides, although the enemy temporarily uses them for their own benefit, they still hate these villains and spies. " When Duke Diyong heard this, he couldn't help but get angry. He pulled out his sword and stabbed Hastivo's left chest a little higher, causing Hastivo to die instantly.Duke Diyon pulled out his sword from him, and said confidently: "Those who insult loyal ministers will end up like this!"

Picroceau was furious, and seeing Duke Dillon's sword and scabbard were dazzling again, he said: "Did this weapon be given to you to shamelessly kill my good friend Hastivo in front of my face?" He immediately ordered the archers to tear Duke Diyong's body into pieces, and the order was executed immediately. For a while, blood was splashed everywhere in the house, which was horrible.Then he ordered Hastivo's body to be solemnly buried, while Duke Dillon's body was thrown from the city wall into the valley. This appalling news spread throughout the army, and many people began to complain about Bi Ke Luoshou.At last Gripopino said to Piccolo:

"My lord, I don't see how the result of this expedition will be. But I have seen that your men are no longer so determined. They see that we are not well supplied here, and the number has dwindled without two or three sorties. On the contrary, our enemy has been heavily reinforced. If we are surrounded, I don't see how we can not be completely wiped out." "Pooh! Pooh!" exclaimed Piccolo, "you are like the eels of Melun, who bark before they are skinned. Let them try." ① Gribo Pinot, meaning: "grab wine and drink". ② Molun: the city name of Seine Province.

③ There is a French proverb that says: "The fish seller shouts: 'The eel from Merun, not peeled!'" means the fish is fresh.