Chapter 264: Betrayal [Fran]
What should I do and what should I do.
Back from the platform to the inside of the castle, Fran's eyes were black and bloodshot in his eyes, looking quite haggard.
No, I really can't hold on anymore, I have to take a rest.
Just now, Fran gave another speech to the remaining soldiers; the loud shouting consumed the remaining little energy.
She returned to her room and prepared to take a nap...
...
Fran didn't sleep for long before she was woken up by the shouts outside.
There seemed to be many people outside the White Rock Fort; they were shouting Fran's name desperately.
The tone was filled with sadness, pain, and sorrow.
There is no doubt that they really wanted to see Fran; but why no one informed themselves?
Fran strongly stood up and pushed the door open and walked out of the room;
Ailey was guarding outside the door, looking particularly unhappy.
"Aire, what happened?" Fran's voice was a little weak and powerless, which made people feel distressed.
"Fran... These farmers outside the city entered the city early in the morning. They had to talk to you. Now they are all blocked outside Baiyan Castle!" Ailey sighed heavily.
He had intercepted several servants who wanted to report;
In order for Fran to have a good sleep, Alay even walked out of the castle to drive away the farmers - or to give them a little quieter, but unfortunately it was useless;
Aly pulled his sword out of the sheath to scare them, but they just avoided it.
Even if all the people in the Iron Tooth Group were counted, there were only a few dozen people who could call them. How could it be that hundreds of farmers could be driven away? In fact, it would be hard enough to just guard the fort gate and prevent them from entering.
If you want to drive them away, unless you really hurt someone; but whether it is Alei or the Iron Tooth Group, how can you be so cruel?
Judging from their expressions, what they want to say to Fran is really important.
"I'll go meet them now." Fran sighed, washed his face slightly and walked out of the castle.
Seeing Lord Fran walk out, the originally noisy farmers suddenly became quiet.
Fran saw that the peasants in the lead were holding parchment rolls... Judging from the slightly luxurious style, they probably didn't own them.
"Why do the hard-working farmers gather here today?" Fran tried hard to make his voice more confident and cover up his weakness and fatigue as much as possible.
"Mr. Fran." One of the relatively neatly dressed elderly men presented the parchment roll with both hands. "This is a notice we... found in the village. Please check it out in person."
Will the letter paper be poisonous? This idea suddenly appeared in Fran's mind.
The excessive mental pressure made her already sensitive thinking more cautious; would these people also be mixed with spies sent by Lelan?
Fortunately, those guards were on their side and there shouldn't be anyone rushing up directly.
"You read it out directly." Fran did not order anyone to take the letter.
"This...ah, okay." The old man sighed. He was the village chief of Baiyanbei Village, and he knew all the words; obviously, the content above made him feel uncomfortable.
"Lord of Flint City, Marquis Lelan Grey, informs the people of Baiyan City;"
"The demon woman Fran used tricks to seize Baiyan City, and her crimes are not to be punished;"
"As the lord of Tad Rank, I must not watch this happen."
"In the near future, the army of Firestone City will soon break through Baiyan City."
"Fran's witch, I will definitely refuse to surrender. How stupid is it to be a chariot with a mantis arm!"
"The soldiers of the Gray Family will inevitably suffer losses if they strive to attack the city; if they do not pay tribute to the enemy's blood, it will be difficult to eliminate my hatred!"
"When the city is broken, Baiyan Village will be burned, and Baiyan City will also be robbed! Men, women, young and old are regarded as rioters and will not be left behind!"
"However, there must be loyal, righteous and courageous people in Baiyan City, who are willing to save Baiyan City and the fire of water and fire;"
"Therefore, the order is: Those who get the head of Fran will be rewarded with a dragon of ten thousand and will be granted the Viscount;"
"Those who capture Fran alive will be rewarded with 12,000 dragons and will be granted the Viscount."
"Look at the people of Baiyan City, don't miss them!"
Lelan, you bastard... Aley felt his forehead qi and blood surge.
He actually turned the wrong and wrong so much, and tried to incite the people to assassinate Fran!
He dares to clearly mark the price of Fran... Such an insult, if he doesn't avenge this, what kind of man is he?
"... So, what's the point of you coming here?" Fran felt that these farmers shouldn't be here to attack Baiyan Castle - after all, they didn't carry weapons on them.
"Mr. Fran." The old village chief fell to his knees on the ground, "Please leave Baiyan City quickly!"
With the old village chief kneeling down, the hundreds of villagers also knelt on the ground:
"Please leave Baiyan City quickly!"
These hundreds of farmers said what the nobles never dared to say, and also said the "most preferred item" that Alay was unwilling to face.
Leaving Baiyan City? We are just and we are kind! Why do we want us to leave!?
The Marquis of Lelan is the culprit! Why can he issue cruel and unreasonable orders like this!?
But it is obvious that according to the current situation, it will be quite dangerous to continue to stay in Baiyan City.
The enemy's strength is too strong, and Baiyan City itself is in a weak position, and the various forces in the city are turning outwards;
This is simply a dead end with no way to start; at least, Fran has the choice to leave now that the troops are not at the gate.
"Lelan means that as long as Baiyan City does not resist, it will not destroy the village and slaughter the city!" The village chief's voice trembled, "He also asked us to assassinate you! Heaven and Earth are so conscience, what kind of beast will choose to attack the good city lord of Tianzi No. 1 like you?"
Fran’s series of measures are indeed quite in line with the will of the people—but it is not enough to just give them benefits, and survival is more important than them.
Of course, after Baiyan City changes ownership, the villagers will be under greater pressure, but at least they can still live well;
But if you resist...
The survival of the White Rock "City" is related to the interests of Duke Margin Wall, and Marquis Lelan may just be scaring people;
But Baiyan Village is different; if two armies really fight, the people there will definitely not be left behind.
Baiyan City is not strong enough to go out of the city to fight, Baiyan Village will become the enemy's tent and supply points;
As for the farmers there? Even if one of them is not killed, Lelan will not feel any distressed - after all, in the eyes of the nobles, there are farmers everywhere;
The great arable land is here, just go to the farmers who migrate to a village.
No wonder they are so desperate... This is indeed related to their wealth and life, and not everyone can move away in these few days.
What should I do? Persevere or give up?
Fran frowned and fell into thinking...
Chapter completed!