The Last Frontier of Fire and Sword

　　 On this day, at the head of Smolensk, the royal flag of the Republic of Poland, which had been flying for more than forty years, fell for the first time. The gates of Smolensk once again passed troops from Tsarist Russia.

　　Prince Alexei walked in front, behind him, General Yakov Cherkaski on the left and General Semyon Rakhmanin on the right. Captain Vasily Zolotarenko, the leader of the Zaporozhye Cossacks, originally wanted to walk in the middle of the two generals alongside them, but General Yakov and General Semeno deliberately refused to give Vasily Zolotarenko. Leave space for it to follow behind you.

　　 At the gate of the city hall, Count Anzumov, Speaker Szchenko and Bishop Kisher stood side by side, followed by a group of nobles from Smolensk. Countless Smolensk citizens stood on both sides of the street, watching the arrival of this historical moment.

　　 Prince Alexei hit the horse and came to the three nobles. He got so close that the heat from Prince Alexei's mount could be felt by the three nobles.

　　Bishop Kischel held a cross in his hand. The old man raised his head and tried his best to pretend to be happy, but the old man's face was pale, and the hem of his robe trembled slightly. He raised his head and glanced at Prince Alexei, then looked back at the nobles. In a dead silence, Bishop Kischel said in a hoarse voice: "Everyone, today we will be surrendered to the Almighty Tsar Alexei Mikhainovich Romanov. Long live the Tsar!"

　　 Count Anzumov and Speaker Szchenko shouted long live in unison, while the nobles behind looked at each other around their companions, and no one was willing to shout for the first time.

　　 "I object." Suddenly, a voice came out of the crowd of onlookers.

　　 Prince Alexei’s Boye Cavalry Captain Andre pulled his horse's head and wanted to take his hand down to catch people in the direction of the sound.

　　 But Prince Alexei stopped him. Prince Alexei raised his head and glanced at the crowd. Then he said: "There is no military conference in Tsarist Russia, so opposition is not applicable here. If anyone wants to oppose, then whoever wants to talk to our saber."

　　 Prince Alexei's words just fell, and the Boyer cavalry as the guards all pulled out their sabers. Under the sunlight, the saber reflected a dazzling light-this light was cold and murderous.

　　 Now, no one objected anymore.

　　 Prince Alexei said: "You will live under the protection of His Majesty the Tsar, who enjoys supreme freedom. Now listen to what the great Tsar Mikhainovich has brought to you."

Andre immediately took a step forward, and immediately opened a document: "The freedom enjoyed by the nobles and clergy will remain the same, and taxes will not be increased and will still be collected in the same way; he does not want to stay in Smolensk. Those who can leave by themselves, His Majesty the Tsar will guarantee his safety; no one will be illegally humiliated, and everyone’s property will be protected; Tsarist Russia’s army will never expropriate houses and land for free..."

　　 wrote twenty-three articles eloquently, and every time Andre read one, the nobles and citizens were more happy. There is nothing more peace of mind for the nobles and citizens present than this paper document. In this paper document, the land and property of the nobles are guaranteed, and in this paper document, the lives of citizens are no longer threatened.

　　After Andre finished reading, everyone cheered from the heart: "His Majesty Tsar Alexei Mikhainovich Romanov."

　　 And Speaker Szchenko even turned back and raised his hands and shouted: "Everyone, have you heard? Go back and live and work in peace. We saved Smolensk and you."

　　 Seeing such a cheerful scene, Prince Alexei still had a cold and serious expression. The generals Yakov Cherkaski and Semyon Rachmanin, riding behind the prince, are smiling, but their smiles are like watching a dog grabbing a bone without meat. .

　　 Count Anzumov stepped forward and said with a smile on his face: "His Royal Highness, and two generals, we have prepared a feast in the castle, let us have a drink in the intersecting time."

　　 Count Anzumov raised his head after speaking, only to find that there was a Cossack behind General Yakov Cherkaski and General Semyon Rachmanin. What identity is this Cossack, of course I don't need to ask myself. He hurriedly added the sentence "and the Captain of Company Vasily Zolotarenko."

　　 Hearing that a banquet has been prepared at the castle, Prince Alexei nodded. He pulled the horse's rein and said, "Then let's go now."

　　 After speaking, I want to hit the horse and head to the castle.

　　 "Please wait, your prince." As Prince Alexei was about to leave the city hall, Yakov Cherkaski suddenly stopped.

　　 Prince Alexei looked back at Yakov Cherkaski, and Speaker Szchenko and others also showed puzzled expressions.

　　 It may be that the prince and the generals might misunderstand him. Yakov Cherkaski quickly explained: "His Royal Highness, Feodor Obukhović is not here."

　　 Indeed, Feodor is not among the nobles.

　　 "What's the matter?" Andre shouted angrily.

　　 The rage of Andrey scared Speaker Szchenko into sweat. He squatted and said: "Fyodor Obukhović is still in the castle, and he said he will wait for the prince in the castle."

　　 "Who does he think he is?" General Yakov Cherkaski smiled contemptuously. UU read www.uukanshu.com and Semyon Rahmanning did not speak, but he heard that the former city lord of Smolensk was still so decent to this point, and he was also disdainful.

　　 "Gregory, you take someone to invite the former city lord out of the city." Before Prince Alexei could speak, Yakov Cherkaski shouted to a skinny monkey-like man behind him.

　　 "Yes, General."

　　 The thin monkey-like man responded. Then bowed and took more than ten horses to leave the team and ran towards the castle.

"His Royal Highness, let's rest in this town hall first. I don't think it will be long before there should be no idlers." Yakov Cherkaski said triumphantly like a host entertaining guests. .

"Yakov Cherkaski, I want to remind you that you are not the lord of Smolensk yet." Regarding Yakov Cherkaski's party, Prince Alexei only said This sentence.

　　 It turned out that Prince Alexei received an order from Tsar Mikhainovich, so that after receiving Smolensk, he immediately led his army in a round with the Tsar's army and marched into Werner. The task of staying in Smolensk was handed over to General Yakov Cherkaski, which meant that Yakov would become the lord of Smolensk, so this general would be a master.

　　 Yakov Cherkaski was boring. Although his heart was angry, Prince Alexei’s power was not comparable to him, and Yakov had to hold back.

　　 Prince Alexei got off his horse and walked into the parliament hall surrounded by everyone.

　　 "When you are gone, I will be the master of this city." Looking at the back of Prince Alexei, Yakov Cherkaski thought bitterly.