I was a knight in the Middle Ages

Chapter 204 Caravan Trouble

Through this incident, Alpha deeply realized that true strength does not come from strong military strength alone, but more importantly, it is to win the hearts and minds of the people. He is determined to firmly implement this concept and create a new era for the Fatalia Empire.

Alpha knew that the prosperity of a country could not be separated from the support of the people. Only with the heartfelt support of the people could the country be stable and long-lasting. Therefore, he decided to pay more attention to the needs and interests of the people in his future rule and strive to achieve national prosperity and people's happiness.

In order to achieve this goal, Alpha will take a series of measures. He will strengthen communication and exchanges with people from all over the country to understand their sufferings and expectations. At the same time, he will vigorously promote the development of education and culture, improve the quality of the people, and cultivate more talents.

In addition, Alpha will also work to improve the country's economic situation. He will formulate reasonable economic policies, promote trade and industrial development, and create more jobs and wealth for the people. At the same time, he will also pay attention to environmental protection and sustainable development to ensure that the country's development is based on a healthy and sustainable foundation.

In terms of diplomacy, Alpha will actively establish friendly relations with other countries and strengthen cooperation and exchanges. Through cooperation with other countries, the Fatalia Empire can obtain more resources and opportunities and achieve common development and prosperity.

Alpha believes that as long as the people-centered development concept is adhered to, the Fatalia Empire will usher in a more glorious future. He will work tirelessly to strive for the happiness of the country and the people and write a new era chapter belonging to the Fatalia Empire.

Alpha's idea was good, but things went against his wishes. The measures he had planned to appease the people were not implemented by the royal family, and the opportunity he had worked so hard to obtain was wasted.

"Lord Alpha, are you saying that we should implement these measures in Rock City?" Houston looked very embarrassed.

"That's right. The imperial family of the empire is now in decline, and it's too late to develop military strength. You must appease the people's hearts, firmly grasp the hearts of the people, and at the same time develop trade and military strength, and unite all forces that can be united. Only in this way can there be a glimmer of hope." The royal family and the revolutionary army are different. The royal family and the nobles belong to the power division within the empire, and the goal of the revolutionary army is to pull down power institutions such as the nobles from their high positions.

Therefore, even if Locke City is only 200 kilometers away from the Empire, the nobles will not immediately send troops to attack. Now, the nobles will concentrate their forces to attack Cambesi, which is Locke City's opportunity.

"But we don't have enough time, and the nobles will never sit idly by and watch us develop freely." The royal family understood that if they showed any signs of rising, they would be severely suppressed by the nobles.

“That’s true under normal circumstances, but now the revolutionary army has become a raging fire, and they must concentrate their forces to suppress it, so this period of time is the royal family’s opportunity.

You have to liberate the people, unite with the petty nobles, cooperate with the bourgeoisie, etc., gather everyone together, delegate power to the people, and allow everyone to seize power from the big landowners and nobles for their own benefit. "Alpha explained loudly.

"The imperial power is supreme, how can it be shared with others?" Another member of the royal family immediately objected.

"Can you still be called the royal family now? If you want to rise again, you must know how to make choices." Alpha's scolding made the royal family very angry, but they could do nothing about it. However, the look in their eyes when they looked at Alpha became wrong.

"All of this is just my suggestion. It's up to you to decide whether to adopt it or not. If you want to be reborn, you must seize every opportunity." Alpha didn't want to discuss with these short-sighted royals anymore because it was meaningless.

"Lord Alpha, don't you plan to stay and help us resist the enemy's attack?" Houston witnessed Alpha's outstanding command ability with his own eyes and earnestly hoped that Alpha would stay.

"No, I will leave half of the black-armored knights behind, and the rest will follow me to the imperial capital. After all, that is the core of power of the empire." Alpha said this because Florina had already revealed that the royal family was not reliable. Long-term suppression caused most of the royal family to become vassals of the nobles.

Before leaving Rock City, Alpha was still worried, so he once again solemnly warned: "Remember, opportunities are fleeting. Only by daring to change can you win the future."

The royal family members watched Alpha go away quietly. Some of them began to think seriously about Alpha's words, while others were still deeply involved in the power struggle and could not extricate themselves.

On the way to the imperial capital, Alpha's heart was filled with worries. He knew clearly that if the royal family continued to fight among themselves, not only would all his efforts be in vain, but the future of the empire would also become even more bleak.

Alpha knew that he needed to find more allies and spread his ideas directly to the general public to awaken them. This was undoubtedly a more difficult battle, but Alpha was determined not to allow any difficulties or obstacles to stop him from moving forward.

Alpha led a team of nearly 800 people and advanced 100 kilometers towards the imperial capital. However, they suddenly changed direction and headed south. The reason behind this decision was that the forces in the imperial capital area were complicated and Alpha did not want to get involved in it, and it did not make much sense.

As for why the team was reduced to 800 people, it was due to the decision of the royal family of Locke City. Although those black-armored knights had surrendered, the royal family did not trust them, stripped them of their armor, and used them as infantry.

Alpha knew very well how powerful the Black Armor Knights were, and couldn't bear to see them being used like this. Originally, he only wanted to take away 300 Black Armor Dragon Riders, but in the end, he used 200 sets of black armor equipment in exchange for those Black Armor Knights who were willing to leave.

Now, most of the black armor knights around Alpha were equipped with ordinary equipment, and only one hundred black armor dragon knights were well-equipped. However, what he needed was people, not equipment. Although black armor equipment had strong defensive power, it was too heavy and not suitable for long-distance travel, which did not meet Alpha's needs.

"Lord Alpha, do you think we are being monitored by the enemy?" Gun asked worriedly.

"It's not a belief, but a certainty. This is the heartland of the empire, and the enemy cannot be unaware of it." Alpha's legion has nearly 800 people, and it is impossible for them to hide completely.

"Then what should we do?" Gun looked at Alpha nervously.

Alpha thought for a moment and then replied, "We must advance in separate groups, disperse our actions, and then gather at the agreed location. This will reduce the risk of being caught in one fell swoop."

So Alpha ordered the team to disperse, and each group tried to avoid the main roads and towns and choose different routes to the assembly point. Although this increased the difficulty of the march, it was a necessary sacrifice for safety.

A few days later, the team led by Alpha successfully assembled in a remote forest area without any accidents. This made Alpha feel relieved, but he knew that the real challenge had just begun.

Seven hundred of the eight hundred returned, and Alpha knew that the team needed to rest and reorganize. In order to stabilize the morale of the troops, he decided to stay in the mountains for three days to reorganize the Black Armor Knights. After all, everyone had just experienced a life-and-death test, and everyone was panicking. Alpha needed to use hypnosis and deception to restore everyone's confidence.

However, three days passed and Gun still hadn't returned, which made Alpha worried, as if something had happened.

In the coming days, Alpha plans to lead his team southward, in the direction of this goal, into a more chaotic area. It is a no-man's land, where the power of nobles, capitalists and royal families are all involved, but no one has absolute say. Even the revolutionary army has a certain influence there. Alpha hopes to gain more support and resources by establishing contact with the local revolutionary army.

However, when they were still two hundred kilometers away from Cross, the scouts ahead brought an urgent message: a huge imperial army was rapidly approaching them.

Alpha made a prompt decision and immediately called everyone together to take advantage of the terrain and set up an ambush. They carefully selected a narrow valley as the battlefield. The high ground on both sides became an ideal location for deploying archers and catapults, and the valley mouth was a perfect trap to lure the enemy in.

Watching the team passing by in a mighty manner, Alpha did not act rashly. He knew very well that these people were likely the revolutionary army that attacked Chelsea, and he did not want to have an unnecessary conflict with them at this time and place. After all, their goal was the core of the empire, not to waste their strength here for no reason. Moreover, once the attack was launched, even if it was successful, it might lead to endless pursuit by the enemy.

"Lord Alpha, are we really not going to do anything? That's part of the Empire's reinforcements." Gunn's deputy, a young warrior named Taron, couldn't help but ask. Alpha looked at him calmly and replied, "Our goal is the core of the Empire. We can't be fooled by the small benefits in front of us. Besides, these enemies are not our main targets." Taron nodded silently. Although he still felt a little regretful, he still chose to believe Alpha's judgment.

After the more than 3,000 imperial troops gradually moved away, Alpha ordered the team to remain hidden and wait for the best time to continue south. However, just as they were about to leave, the sentinel sent a message that Gunn came back panting.

"Gunn, how's it going?" Alpha's voice was filled with anticipation. He knew that Gunn had left to carry out an important mission, and the outcome of the mission would directly affect their next move.

Gun took a deep breath and replied, "I went to investigate the movements of the Imperial Army and discovered some important situations that I need to report to you immediately." Alpha's expression became serious. He took Gun into the tent and listened to his detailed report.

"I have contacted the Imperial Capital Dragon Riders, and they expressed their willingness to follow our command. Currently, they are lurking in the Imperial Capital, waiting for the opportunity to revolt. However, I also discovered that the Imperial Army seems to have noticed our actions. They have sent out an elite force, which is rapidly approaching us. What's worse, they are also carrying a mysterious secret weapon." Gun's tone was heavy and serious, as if he was carrying a heavy boulder.

Alpha's eyes flashed with worry, but he quickly calmed down and said in a firm tone: "The situation seems very urgent. We must speed up our actions. We must leave this area as soon as possible before the enemy forms a siege. Give the order, set off immediately, and stay highly alert."

As night fell, Alpha and his team quietly left their hiding place. They moved like ghosts through the forest and over the hills, carefully avoiding the main roads along the way to reduce the risk of being discovered.

In the days that followed, Alpha's mind kept echoing with the secret weapon of the Empire mentioned by Gunn. This mysterious threat made him uneasy, and he knew that this journey was full of unknown dangers. However, for the future of the Empire and the freedom of the people, he went forward without hesitation.

After several days of arduous journey, Alpha finally led the team to their destination - the chaotic Cross region, the birthplace of the revolutionary army, where various forces intertwined and the situation was complicated.

Alpha originally planned to get in touch with the local revolutionary army, hoping to get their support and assistance. He understood that only by uniting all the forces that could be united could he possibly compete with the powerful empire.

However, at the critical moment when they were about to make contact with the local revolutionary army, they were suddenly ambushed by an unidentified army, which was well-equipped and tactically sophisticated, and was obviously not comparable to ordinary thieves or bandits.