Chapter 466 Water Source

Such an attack lasted until the afternoon, when the main force of the crusaders had marched to an abandoned village called Mariscalcia. Based on the damaged house obstacles in the village, the Arab light cavalry could no longer do the same disturbance as during the day. Because there is no way to retreat quickly, and this attack is not harmful to the crusaders hiding in the village.

Although there was no harassment from the Arab cavalry, the crusaders did not escape bad luck! This abandoned village, located between Safurya and Thapare, still has no water! The crusaders who got rid of the continuous attacks sat on the dry sand and gravel in the village, took off their helmets, emitting a strong smell of sweat, and a smoking voice, and urgently needed water to moisten them. But when you look up, the scorching sun is in the sky, and you can't see the wet soil even if you dig three feet of the ground.

The wounded of the crusaders kept shouting for water, but there was not a drop of water to moisten their tongues. Outside the village, the enemy's light cavalry wandered around, praising Allah for sending Christians to their eyes. Some prank Arab soldiers even set fire to the bushes around the village, emitting blue smoke, making the crusaders more thirsty!

What's more desperate is that Count Raymond, who rushed to the vicinity of the Tybales Mountains, sent a messenger to urge the troops to immediately march to Cape Hardin and reach the water source of the Hammam River before night.

However, Gerard, the head of the Knights Templar, dissuaded King Gui from letting the troops move forward, because the soldiers fought with the Arabs all day under extreme thirst and were too tired to march! March, let's have a glass of water first!

"He even wants to let my soldiers move forward! This war maniac, is his mind full of attacks? My poor children's tongues are dry like leather strips! If there is no water, no one can let my soldiers go one step forward!" Gerard pulled a soldier who was doting against the wall, pointed to his cracked lips, and roared at Gyu, "Look! Look at it! God, you still want to listen to that despicable rebel! I want water! My soldiers need water!"

It was this deadly dissuasion that led to the historical crusaders and finally failed to drink a sip of water in the next two days of battle! Will it be the same in this scene of the precept holder?

However, the precepters of the crusaders can still understand this decision to rest on the spot, because these crusader soldiers are really tired. But it is not impossible to march. Some precepters who don't know history don't bring enough drinking water, which drives them crazy. But there is one person who is happy...

"Your Majesty, Your Excellency the Archbishop, Your Excellency the Grand Master." Oslo paid tribute to the three crusaders with a smile on his face, and the flowers on his face were almost dripping.

"I heard that you have a way to solve the thirst of the army!" Gerard waved his hand and interrupted Oslo's hypocritical politeness, and now he is also thirsty.

"Yes!" Oslo immediately corrected his mentality, although he was already very happy, "but he needs a little..."

"If you want to sell water to us, don't forget that you are also a crusader!" Gerard is a little impatient.

"Oh, dear leader! God, how can I make a fortune like a greedy Venetian merchant in front of a devout archbishop? Oslo quickly defended.

"What do you need?" King Gyi appeased the grumpy Gerard.

"I, the ironclad Oslo, only need His Majesty the Great King of Jerusalem, a promise!"

"What promise?" The three bosses are very curious.

Oslo smiled like a fox, but immediately gave a firm and heavy expression. It's a pity that this guy doesn't act. "I'm a humble believer born on the island of Cyprus. My poor family, the only land on that island, has been taken away by infidels! I hope that His Majesty will promise me to give me the aristocratic status of Cyprus Island and let those hateful infidels return my family's land!"

As soon as this request was put forward, the whole audience was stunned. Because Cyprus is still in the hands of the Byzantine nobles, under the rule of the Greek noble Isaac Dukas Komnen of Constantinople, this guy hates all Franks, that is, the Crusaders! Therefore, Oslo's words are easy to believe and cannot be verified. If you agree to this request, you agree to give the enemy's territory to the person who may save the crusaders.

This is what the crusaders often do, because there are many dilapidated nobles and some noble children who have no inheritance rights by participating in the crusaders and plundering the territory through war, and the Holy See also issued a tax-free order for crusader knights. This is too easy for King Jui! In fact, it doesn't matter whether Oslo has this family territory on the island of Cyprus. Just give an excuse. What matters is whether Oslo can have this merit! If he can really find a water source...

"Hahaha! You are a smart guy! I think God is willing to grant the wishes of his devout believers! Do you say yes? Archbishop Aka?" The cunning general of Jui also pulled the archbishop into the water.

Archbishop Aka bowed slightly. His duty is to promise believers all kinds of unreachable needs. "This is natural. As long as this devout believer can help our righteous army, God will grant him all reasonable demands."

Guy clapped his hands with a smile, "That's it. If you can find water for the crusaders near here, you are the count of Cyprus Island. Oh, no, it's the Duke!" Cyprus Island is your territory!"

Oslo was unmoved and quietly asked, "Your Majesty, please grant me a letter of authorization!"

"This is easy to do!" King Gyi was also unpretentious. He asked his servant to bring parchment and signed a formal power of attorney, which carefully stated all the rights and territory of the authorized person 'Iron Armor Oslo' in French. Then the seal was stamped, and the Archbishop of Acre also signed the authorization of the Holy See, and the tax exemption of this fief needs to be recognized by the Holy See. It's just that this power of attorney will take effect, and I don't know if it will take effect. But the most indispensable thing for precept holders is historical time, isn't it?

Oslo solemnly took over the authorization, and then he received a reminder from the ring that he had received a very important aristocratic appointment authorization in the scene, which will take effect in future scenes. As long as the crusaders occupy the island of Cyprus, this power of attorney will take effect! You know, during the Third Crusade, Richard, the Lionheart, captured Cyprus Island as a permanent base for the Crusaders! This is really a very valuable scene identity prop!

Oslo's hands trembled a little! Boss, you really didn't lie to me! Oslo half knelt down and gave a standard knighthood to the king and archbishop.

At this time, Gerard smiled strangely and said, "Our Duke of Cyprus, where is the water you promised?"

Oslo respectfully said, "Please follow me..."

More than 200 barrels of cool and pure fresh water are carefully hidden in the remote and dilapidated agricultural warehouse! They are all served in the largest wine barrels on the market! There are actually more than a dozen barrels of good wine!

"I have to say that for the sake of this sweet wine, it is really worth making you the Duke of Cyprus! You are a nobleman who knows how to enjoy it. King Gyui tasted the wine and was delighted. Today is really a good day, with a false duke title in exchange for the valuable resources of the victory of the crusaders!

Oslo was even happier and drank with three crusaders. These wooden barrels and clear water that cost him all his scene property, as well as delicious wine, really gave him thousands of times in return! Everyone is so happy...

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