Crusader Kings: Prisoners of War

Orville did not move his camp to the city of Wessex and continued to camp outside the city.

Inside the military tent, he was talking to Astolfo, trying to get him to join the group.

"Would you like to join my army? I rather admire you. If you are willing, I can arrange a decent position for you in England. In addition, I will directly give you citizenship and official positions such as centurion." You can also be elected directly, this is my care for you."

Astolfo rejected Orville's solicitation directly without thinking: "Forget it, you should know a little bit about my character. I don't like to be restricted by the rules and regulations of the army. Even if someone like me joins The military is probably the first group to be punished for violating military regulations.

Now that this matter is over, I will, if you will allow me, go about my business in England and the neighbourhood. There may be some conflicts with the soldiers under your command. I hope you can be a little tolerant. "

He was still smiling when he spoke, because he had never regarded himself as a so-called political figure. He was just an ordinary person who liked taking risks and doing chivalry. Since the other party's self-positioning was so clear, Orville would not use the term political figure. To demand strict standards from the other party.

"It's up to you, but you'd better be careful. If you do something that embarrasses me, I'll have to do it business-like. This is my bottom line."

He didn't feel like he was being disrespected. It was a simple matter for everyone to get together and part ways. Such a big country could accommodate a talented person from a different camp. It was best not to embarrass him in the future.

"That's natural, and I cherish my life and freedom." Astolfo calmly agreed to Orville, but Orville also knew in his heart that it would be strange if such a person could really follow the rules.

Astolfo was originally ready to say goodbye to Orville and leave, but halfway through, his feet stayed in the air and turned back midway.

"Suddenly something came to mind that I think you need to know. My nominal grandfather, the former King of England, Aethelwulf, didn't he marry a Frankish princess? I remember her name should be Is she called Julia or Judith? Her situation should be quite embarrassing now. If you have some spare time, please take care of her a little. Her husband died young and the situation at home is a bit delicate. It belongs to The kind of person who has no home to return to.

Maybe letting her die quietly would be a more cost-effective outcome for the Frankish royal family, but I only saw a helpless poor person in need of help. "

Orville was slightly startled when he heard this. He didn't know why the other party suddenly brought up this matter. It took him a while to understand what the other party meant.

The current royal family of the Frankish Kingdom is the famous Carolingian family. It has only been a few years since they became king. The Frankish princess named Judith was married during the previous dynasty and was considered a descendant of the old Merovingian family.

If no one cares, this matter may just go away. I guess there is no shortage of such a person in the Wessex Court, but if someone is willing, they can make a fuss about these things.

It is estimated that the people of the Carolingian Dynasty forgot about this matter for a while, and they will probably think of it in a few years. Astolfo also reminded Orville.

But Orville still had an obvious question - Astolfo was a relative of the Carolingian royal family, and to be honest, he was also from the Franks. Why would he give Orville support to a Roman who was hostile to him?

Facing Orville's puzzled eyes, Astolfo did not answer his doubts, but instead left the scene without looking back.

Upon seeing this, Orville silently buried his doubts in his heart. He would know it sooner or later. At this stage, as long as Astolfo's suggestion is useful.

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After Alfred succeeded the clan patriarch, he also became the last king of the Kingdom of Wessex. Two days after he took the throne, the Kingdom of Wessex was announced to be annexed by the Romans and became a province of Rome.

Orville did not relax because of this. After writing a letter to Tiya explaining the situation, he left a relatively decent security force in Winchester, and then commanded the remaining large forces to go north to prepare and continue to approach. Viking standoff at the Wessex border.

In addition to the Romans, there were about 3,000 Welsh Celts in Orville's army. These people were considered Boudicca's direct troops. The rest chose to return to Wales to continue to recuperate after taking revenge.

Orwell also recruited about a thousand people from the remaining defenders of Winchester as auxiliary troops to accompany the army. This was to let Wessex express its attitude and at the same time weaken the resistance of the Wessex people in Winchester. .

Now this kingdom is only nominally surrendered to the Romans. If it really wants to turn this place into a serious province, it still needs long-term transformation and adjustment. Orville does not have the ability to fight a war and do political reorganization at the same time, so he is prepared to completely Deal with England's threat and talk about other things.

When it comes to threats, obviously the most important ones are the Vikings. The Franks are also potential enemies, but they are not yet certain.

Therefore, Orville chose to have a frank discussion with Alfred about how to proceed in the future.

"I don't like to let my subordinates guess riddles, and I also don't like my subordinates to make their own decisions. Based on this idea, you can ask questions or difficulties at any time, but I don't want you to have any very dissatisfying situations again. ”

Orville's words were full of meaning, and Alfred understood: "Please rest assured, since we have decided to submit to the Roman Empire, we will not betray you. Although we are not as strong as you Romans, we still have the most basic spirit of contract, and we will not betray our promises.

But as you said, we are now facing two difficulties. One is the Vikings, and the other is Earl Harold Godwinson of East Anglia. He is very powerful in the local area. Even many nobles in our Kingdom of Wessex are his relatives, followers and friends. He is a very determined resistance faction, so he will never surrender to the Romans. I or my brother will definitely not be able to persuade him. If you want to subdue Harold, you need to work harder.

We have to deal with Harold's problem, and at the same time we have to keep an eye on those Vikings who are ready to move. I hope you can provide help and give us some inspiration."

Orville fell into deep thought after hearing this. What he was considering was not anything else, but the background of this Harold Godwinson.