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Text Chapter 861: Your Highness, when will we come?

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    Under the leadership and instigation of Roderney, a group of Portuguese people who had been enveloped by the dream of getting rich arrived at the base of Zhao Hongyu's army under Shiliang City.

    When these cannon fodder arrived, they were given a very grand reception by Zhao Hongyu.

    After all, such ¡®cheap¡¯ cannon fodder is still very important to Zhao Hongyu.

    And the Portuguese were flattered by the grandeur shown by Zhao Hongyu.  You must know that mercenaries have never been treated like this in Europe. At the same time, these Portuguese people felt that they had a great impression of the big benefactor of the Song Empire.

    For these Portuguese people, Zhao Hongyu did not look down upon them too much.

    Because although these guys took their own money, they were also fighting with their own lives.

    Therefore, in order to better allow them to sacrifice their lives for him, Zhao Hongyu must of course be more generous.

    As soon as the Portuguese arrived, Zhao Hongyu asked his men to prepare wine and meat to entertain them.

    This is very grateful to the Portuguese who have never had enough to eat due to economic problems after coming to the East.

    Especially the food Zhao Hongyu entertained them, it was quite good.

    Sauerkraut stewed with fatty meat, the meat slices are absolutely thick and not fake at all, which makes these Portuguese people enjoy it.

    With the addition of fresh bread, mashed potatoes, vegetables and sausages that are rare in winter, these Portuguese people simply enjoyed eating.

    They could not imagine that such food was actually eaten by the Army of the Song Empire. This made them feel that the food they had eaten in Europe before was just a pile of smelly dog ??shit.

    ¡°How damn rich is he? Even the army eats such food. It seems that the saying that the Song Empire is extremely rich is true.

    At the same time, it also made these Portuguese people completely relieved, because they felt that since the Song Empire even provided such rich food to the army, they would not regret delaying their salary arrears.

    It can be said that at this moment, the Song Empire's rich and handsome behavior completely shocked these country idiots from Europe and made them feel amazing.

    Even at this moment, many Portuguese people secretly thought that it would be great if they could also become members of the Song Empire.  Or they can join the Imperial Army, which would also be quite good.

    Especially when they heard that the monthly salary of the Imperial Army was twelve yuan, they were simply envious.

    This kind of salary is definitely very good in Europe.

    ¡° Moreover, this is only one month¡¯s salary for ordinary soldiers in the Song Empire. If you are an officer, you will get more.

    Therefore, these Portuguese people are really envious of the Song Empire.

    Think about the Swiss mercenaries in Europe. They can take care of food and housing wherever their employers are, but what they eat and live in is what they eat.

    ???????????????????????????? He eats moldy bread, drinks water soup, and lives in a tent made of rags.  And from time to time, the employer would default on military pay. Compared with the Song Empire no, it is impossible to compare.

    With such a comparison, the Portuguese mercenaries brought by Roderney suddenly felt that Baron Roderney, who led them, had indeed found a broad road for them this time, and he embraced a thick  Golden thighs.

    Today's Portuguese people are almost shouting collectively, "tycoons, let's be friends, we can pick up soap."

    "However, Zhao Hongyu can still feel this meaning from their eyes.

    "Your Highness, when will we launch the attack?"

    Roderny only wanted to capture Shiliang City quickly and then get his share of the wealth.  Then he can pay the salary owed to his subordinates, and at the same time, he can re-inflate his withered wallet.

    Therefore, he was not in the mood to eat now. Instead, he came to Zhao Hongyu and asked when he could launch an attack.

    For Roderny, of course, the sooner he launches an attack, the better, so that he can get his share of wealth as soon as possible.

    "It's a pity that Zhao Hongyu didn't want to launch an attack rashly like this, even though there were cannon fodder like Roderney who were willing to charge into the battle.

    Yes, Roderney and the others were mercenaries who were paid to fight. It can be said that many or all of them died in battle, and it had nothing to do with Zhao Hongyu.

    But since this is the case, Zhao Hongyu is not willing to let these cannon fodders live meaninglessly.??Send yourself to death and sacrifice yourself.

    After all, the war in Kyushu cannot end immediately. God knows whether we will encounter troubles like Shiliang City in the future.

    Therefore, the most important thing is to reduce casualties as much as possible.

    At the same time, it is also very important to ensure that cannon fodder like Roderney can always be used by you.

    "Wait a moment, I need to find a safe way to launch an attack. After all, Shiliang Castle is not an easy castle to conquer. I think you should know this too. If we launch an attack rashly  , it will cause heavy losses to your people.¡±

    Zhao Hongyu looked at Roddelny and said to him with a "I'm doing this for your own good" manner.

    Roddelny was stunned after hearing what Zhao Hongyu said.

    He could not have imagined that the crown prince of the Song Empire would actually think about them at this time.  This was very different from the noble men who hired soldiers in Europe, and Roddelny simply couldn't believe it.

    You know, when the aristocrats in Europe usually hire mercenaries to fight, they don't care about the lives of the soldiers.

    In the eyes of those gentlemen, they have paid, so it is a matter of mercenaries to die.

    Anyway, no matter what difficulties or dangers are encountered, the mercenaries will come forward.

    There is really no one like the crown prince of the Song Empire who considers reducing casualties for them.

    This can¡¯t help but make Baron Roderney¡¯s favorability towards Zhao Hongyu greatly improve.

    Originally, in Rodelney¡¯s heart, he had already prepared for the worst.

    That is, after they arrive at Shiliang City, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince of America will definitely issue an order to attack immediately, and needless to say, the first ones will be Portuguese mercenaries like them.

    The reason is simple, Europe is like this.

    But what he didn¡¯t expect was that His Highness¡¯s reaction was completely different from what he expected.

    No wonder those who have stayed in the Song Empire in America for a long time will say that the environment of the Song Empire is actually much better than that of Europe, and so many Europeans have to immigrate to America whether they live or die.

    Even if those people have no identity, their identities will be blackened in the American Song Empire, and they are not willing to stay in Europe.

    Because although the laws of the American Song Empire seem to be very harsh, the living environment is indeed very generous, especially when dealing with people, they are very friendly, and everyone will consider others.

    This is something that Europe does not have in its selfish environment.

    "Your Highness, we are mercenaries. Since we have taken your money, it is normal for us to fight with our lives."

    Roderney said something very contrary to his will.

    After hearing this, Zhao Hongyu shook his head and smiled and said: "It's all a matter of life, I have to consider it carefully. Even if you are mercenaries, I have to think about you. I am not one of those aristocratic men in Europe.  Human lives are important. I just want you to make money so that you can return home alive to see your wives, children, and children."

    After Zhao Hongyu said this, he actually felt disgusted.

    But the effect is still good.

    Roderny was really filled with emotion.

    Comparing the crown prince of the American Song Empire to those European aristocrats, he is like a world away.

    ???????????Look at how kind-hearted they are, without any arrogance at all.

    ¡°It¡¯s not like those aristocratic gentlemen in Europe, every one of them is so proud that their nostrils are turned up to the sky.

    Although Roderny himself is also a noble and has the title of baron, he is a poor man.

    Therefore, he feels this most deeply.

    "You are truly a kind person, Your Highness."

    In the end, Rodelney said something very sincere to Zhao Hongyu.

    ¡°Zhao Hongyu didn¡¯t care at all about gaining Rodelney¡¯s sincere appreciation.

    In fact, he was just thinking in the longer term.

    If the Kyushu War would end after capturing Shiliang City, he would not care about the lives of these mercenaries.

    The reason why he wants to consider this issue now is that he is worried that he will encounter these troubles in the future.  So keep these cannon fodder, then they can be put to use.

    After all, with these cannon fodder on top, your army can avoid threats as much as possible, right?

    Song EmpireThe lives of the Chinese soldiers are very precious.

    However, Zhao Hongyu could not say these words and thoughts to Rodelny.

    "Look carefully at the castle opposite, haven't you noticed that if we launch an attack rashly, we will pay a heavy price for it."

    Zhao Hongyu raised his finger and pointed at Shiliang City in front of him, and said to Roderny.

    Looking in the direction of Zhao Hongyu¡¯s finger, Rodelney suddenly took a breath.

    To be honest, he has never observed Shiliang City carefully, so he has not paid attention to this.

    But after being reminded by Zhao Hongyu, Rodelney had to take a good look at their attack target this time, and he had to feel a little numb.

    The winding narrow inner city mountain road, the high city wall, and the nine passes, as well as the overall structure of Shiliang Castle, are enough to make it obvious at a glance that this is a castle that is easy to defend but difficult to attack.  .

    My God, this city is really difficult to deal with.

    No wonder His Highness is so cautious.

    ¡°If we launch an attack now, I estimate that more than half of my troops will be lost in one charge.

    Thinking of this, Roddelny couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat.  (To be continued. Please search Piaotian Literature, the novels will be better and updated faster!)
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