Chapter 30 Pride and Prejudice

Pride and prejudice always hover over the heads of human beings.

Derek met the arrogant Javi Garcia, which was the pride and prejudice of the royal nobles towards the rural nobles.

But he himself also made the mistake of pride and prejudice.

Everyone felt that the barbarians were backward, ignorant and stupid, and the separatist war thirty years ago was only caused by the barbarians stealing chickens.

Later, it was also because of the civil war among the three countries that they did not pull out their hands to solve this trouble.

Perhaps the barbarians thirty years ago were like this, which was in line with the impression of the nobles of the Locke Kingdom.

However, what was taken away at that time was not only the land, but also a large number of people.

How could the barbarians not make any progress in thirty years?

In a full generation, the barbarians established a simple semi-feudal system, mastered certain technologies and military knowledge, and even some descendants of the Locke Kingdom worked for them.

It was just that the north was remote, there was a buffer zone in the middle, and the consistent prejudice made people ignore the changes of the barbarians.

Back then, they took the initiative to give up some land, which became an excellent barrier.

Even though some nobles have been trading with the barbarians, they still think that the barbarians are ignorant from the bottom of their hearts.

Even Derek thinks so, how many northern nobles are sober?

So, when the barbarian army suddenly appeared, the northern nobles were caught off guard.

Not only the Locke Kingdom, but also the neighboring Holy Cross Kingdom.

Thirty years ago, they could still be said to be lucky.

Thirty years later, the barbarians openly announced that they had officially stepped onto the stage of the southern continent.

The nobles and even the officials of the kingdom in the northern province were completely unprepared. In just a few days, the barbarians broke through four or five cities in a flash, and even an earl was beheaded.

More nobles and kingdom armies suffered heavy blows, and the scene thirty years ago seemed to be repeated.

When Derek heard the news, it was ten days after the barbarian invasion.

After many obstacles, the news finally spread.

The northern nobles realized that this was not a rumor.

Many people were not prepared, and the war came so soon.

According to the kingdom's plan, there is still half a year of training time to recruit a group of troops.

But now, only two months have passed, and many farmers have taken up arms for less than a month. How much combat power can they have?

The most important thing is that the scattered farmers are completely useless.

Even a large amount of stored materials have all been sold to the barbarians.

The Ferreira family held an emergency meeting to discuss this huge change.

"The barbarians' vanguard has reached Iron Wall City. Once an accident occurs in Iron Wall City, the entire northern province will fall, and Watch City will be the next target."

Baron Ferreira has participated in wars, so he has a certain amount of military knowledge.

On the map, there are two obvious dividing lines in the entire northern province.

To the north of the provincial city Iron Wall City, facing the barbarians and the Holy Cross Kingdom.

To the south of Watch City, close to the hinterland.

The Ferreira family is on one side of Watch City, not too north.

Count Perez's territory is right in the middle.

If the intelligence is correct, there must be a small group of barbarians who have crossed the Iron Wall City, and perhaps Count Pereira's territory has been attacked.

However, we cannot be optimistic. Once there is a problem on the front line, the Ferreira family will be the first to bear the brunt and cannot escape.

Therefore, the head of the Ferreira family was very irritable and gestured back and forth on the map.

"I think the governor's order is coming soon.

According to the practice of the kingdom, a temporary legion may be formed nearby to support the front line.

Iron Wall City cannot have any problems, otherwise the entire Northland will not be saved."

Baron Ferreira has a clear understanding that it is useless to guard his own land now. Only by saving Iron Wall City can he breathe a sigh of relief.

After the initial shock, Derek had adjusted his mentality on the way here, and asked a key question at this time: "What is the situation in Iron Wall City? Can it hold on?"

"Not sure, the current governor is a court noble and has no military merit.

The Iron Lion Corps is stationed in Iron Wall City, with only 3,000 people. Although it has been expanded recently, it is difficult to say how many people there are.

With the city guards and the nobles' private army, they should be able to hold on if they don't mess around." Baron Ferreira felt a severe headache. Out of some prejudice, he was not optimistic about the current governor.

That's right, a governor who was born in the court would inevitably be despised by the nobles with military merits in the North.

Derrick didn't expect the situation to become so serious all of a sudden, but he also saw an opportunity in it.

"Regardless of whether the Iron Wall City can be defended or not, we must make preparations for both situations.

Some people will evacuate immediately and go to the mountains.

The family is under the personal command of you, father. With the castle here, we can at least hold out for a while if there is any accident.

My elder brother and I are ready to go to the battle and cannot sit idly by."

Derrick knows the truth that the lips and teeth are cold. Once the organized army of the northern province is destroyed, the nobles will definitely be doomed if they fight alone.

So, whether the Iron Wall City can be defended or not, we have to fight.

"Derrick is right, father," the eldest brother Marco also agreed: "The second brother is still serving in the Iron Wall City, we can't just ignore it. There is also the fourth brother at home. Let him go first. This is the best plan."

From a rational point of view, even if the worst happens, the Ferreira family will not be cut off from inheritance.

And the honor and practical considerations of the northern nobles could not make them retreat.

The fate of those landless nobles thirty years ago was seen by the northerners.

How many people have lost their inheritance and the glory of their ancestors.

Baron Ferreira knew that there was no problem with Derek's arrangement.

It was time to make a decision.

"Baron, there is an order from the governor."

The Knight Commander rushed in and brought the order from the kingdom.

"Show me."

Baron Ferreira took the order, which was a general notice.

"According to the order of the governor of the northern province of the kingdom, a temporary legion is formed.

With...

Count Pereira is the commander of the second temporary legion, and the legion must be assembled within three days of receiving the order, and the rescue of Iron Wall City must be dispatched within ten days.

All the merits of this battle will be recorded in the book, and the title and land will be awarded after the war, and they will not be stingy."

Obviously, the governor did not give up resistance and was very clear-headed.

As the highest official in the northern province, he had the right to issue such an order on behalf of the king.

After the war, the king will definitely pay the reward, otherwise the kingdom's reputation will collapse.

Baron Ferreira finally made up his mind.

"Do as Derek said, leave some soldiers behind, and take the others with you, Marco."

Baron Ferreira made all the arrangements, and the power of the family must be handed over to Marco.

Derek is an independent individual.

"I will speed up the recruitment of soldiers, train them, and help if there is any problem.

Derek, help take care of your brother."

The last sentence was just a father's request.

"I will."

Derek promised that he would not stand idly by if he could.