dognovel Chapter 336 War and Peace
Chapter 336 War and Peace
A few days later, Earl Hoss led the Mitlan envoys to the city of Leon. The morning sun shone on the broad city walls, reflecting a dazzling light, making the entire city look particularly majestic in the sun.
He took out the telescope he carried with him and looked carefully at the city wall. Through the telescope, he clearly saw that the city wall was densely packed with Lana's soldiers, all of whom had stern faces and held weapons in their hands, as if they were ready to fight the army he led at any time. This scene made Hoss's heart tighten, and he could almost feel the solemn atmosphere.
"I didn't expect the Lana people had so many troops. Could it be that they were trying to lure me in and kill me?"
He whispered to himself, and then dismissed the idea. The Lana Kingdom couldn't be so stupid. If they really killed him, would he jump into the sea with his family after Leon was conquered by the Midlan army?
At the same time, Hoss secretly felt lucky that he had brought an army of 5,000 men with him this time. If he hadn't had this army to give him confidence, he would have probably given up and turned back just by looking at the numerous Lana soldiers.
The messenger's steps were steady and firm. He approached the city wall and announced loudly:
"The Mitlan envoy has arrived, requesting a meeting with the Lana Kingdom!"
The sound penetrated the morning air and echoed above the city wall. However, the Lana soldiers only glanced sideways, their expressions were still serious, and their eyes were like blades, making the tension in the air even thicker.
Not long after, the heavy city gate slowly opened with a clanging sound and a low groan. As the city gate opened, two teams of cavalrymen in the rear walked out of the city gate in an orderly manner, wearing shining armor and holding high flags in their hands that fluttered in the morning breeze. They lined up in long queues on both sides of the gate, like slowly rising mountains, solemn and majestic.
Next, the Rana court minister who was in charge of receiving the Mitlan envoys came out from the depths of the city gate. He was dressed in a gorgeous robe and had a calm smile on his face. Although his eyes revealed a trace of caution, he still looked very confident and seemed very proud of the foreign guests he had received.
Earl Hoss led the Midland army slowly approaching. Although his heart was in turmoil, he tried to remain calm.
The distance between him and the courtier gradually narrowed, and the two sides exchanged greetings, with mutual courtesy and caution in their words. Hoss introduced himself briefly and solemnly, trying his best to hide his inner nervousness.
"I am Hoss, the envoy of Mitlan. I sincerely hope that we can reach a mutually acceptable peace agreement with King Lana in the future."
There was determination in Hoss's voice, his eyes firm and powerful.
The court minister nodded slightly, smiled slightly, and said in a slightly gentle tone:
"Welcome, Lord Hoss. His Majesty King Lana hopes that communication with the Midlan envoy will lead to peace between the two countries."
Although the conversation was brief, it secretly revealed the attitudes of both sides towards peace talks. At least in the eyes of outsiders, the two countries now want to actively reach a peace agreement.
After a brief greeting, the court minister turned around and led Hoss and his accompanying army to the interior of Leon. After entering the city, Hoss couldn't help but look around. This ancient and prosperous capital city revealed the weight of history, and every brick and tile seemed to be telling the glory of the past.
Under the guidance of the court minister, Hoss and his party crossed the broad streets of Leon and soon arrived at the gate of the magnificent palace. The tall palace stood before them, and the huge door was decorated with exquisite carvings, shining with golden brilliance.
At this time, almost all of the troops led by Hoss had arrived at Lannes's camp under the arrangement of the accompanying officials. Only Jules, a dozen White Lion Knights, the accompanying civil servants and guards, and a hundred-man team of White Wolf Knights were left. This made Hoss envious, because this hundred-man team was the force used by John to protect Jules. If Jules had not wanted to go, John would probably not have sent even a single soldier.
"Lord Jules, you stay here and observe the movements of the soldiers in Leon and the attitudes of the civilians towards us." Hoss said carefully, with a serious tone.
After saying this, Hoss walked into the palace with the civil servants and guards accompanying him.
Jules decided to stroll around the city of Leon, but after walking for a while, he felt that the streets were increasingly deserted. Looking around, the houses on both sides of the alley had their doors and windows tightly closed, and occasionally someone would stick his head out, but after seeing Jules and the others, he would quickly retreat, like a mouse hiding.
At this moment, a ball suddenly flew out from an alley and rolled to the middle of the street. Jules bent down to pick it up and looked down the alley. He saw a boy of four or five years old at the entrance of the alley, staring at the ball but not daring to move forward.
"Is this ball yours? If so, come and get it."
Jules squatted down and asked in a gentle voice.
The boy looked up, as if hesitating, and finally tiptoed out of the alley. Jules handed him the ball, and the boy smiled brightly, with a glimmer of anticipation in his eyes.
"Why are you so scared of me?"
Jules asked curiously, feeling a little reluctant.
The boy lowered his head and said timidly in a voice as small as a mosquito: "My mother told me that the Mitlan people wanted to kill the Lana people in the city. My father was conscripted by the officers just to fight with the Mitlan people."
As soon as he finished speaking, a woman ran out hurriedly from the alley and immediately hugged the boy.
"I'm so sorry, sir. It's all my fault for not disciplining my child properly, and letting him offend you."
Her tone was full of anxiety and apology, and she kept apologizing to Jules. Many citizens in the surrounding houses leaned out and watched this scene quietly.
Jules' heart was warmed, and he felt great concern for this timid family. He didn't care, smiled slightly, picked up the boy gently, and shouted to the citizens around him:
"Ladies and gentlemen, on behalf of Ambassador Midland, I assure you: the war is about to end!
"Whether old or young, men or women, everyone can go home and live a peaceful life. We, the Midlanders, do not want to be your enemies!"
After hearing Jules' words, the citizens' emotions were instantly released, and cheers rang out on the originally silent streets. They walked out of their doors and windows one after another, with long-lost smiles on their faces, like flowers in spring, finally welcoming the warm sunshine.
"I see."
Jules looked at the scene in front of him and thought to himself that it seemed that the citizens of Leon had long lost their determination to defend the city for the king. In this way, the peace agreement would not be resisted by the people of Lana.