"Poglexie, my old friend." Vice President shiratskov looked at his old friend with a complicated look. In the past, the old man came to the monastery to pray or visit himself, but this time, he came as a Swedish Messenger - a messenger to persuade surrender.


    In the main hall of the monastery, old poglexie met with the abbot. Those people are still standing behind President koldzki: Deputy President shiratskov, the zamoyski knight and Natalie.


    Cherchen and father sparsokukotsky are also in the hall today. Dean koldzki specially called them.


    "How are you, old city councilor, long time no see?" said Dean koldzki warmly. Although he also knew the purpose of old poglexie, he still regarded poglexie as a guest of the monastery as long as it did not involve "surrender".


    "Old, old. Useless." old poglexie said with a smile. The long journey, especially climbing the slippery road, really consumed the old man''s physical strength. Natalie looked at the old man. The ground was much darker than when she was in the manor, but his spirit was very good.


    "Natalie, I didn''t expect to see you here so soon." old poglexie saw Natalie standing behind the dean and said hello to her.


    "I''m all right," Natalie said.


    Bogglexie nodded. He knocked on the marble on the ground with his crutch. This is a signal that she is going to get to the point next.


    People obviously understand this meaning. Everyone regained their solemn look and waited for the old man to speak.


    "I''m here today to bring the order of general alvid Wittenberg and a letter to the Dean," said poglexie.


    Then he took the letter out of his pocket.


    "Originally, this letter was written by the general to the president, but there are so many people here. I think President koldzki is willing to let you know the content of the letter, so let me read it aloud. President, is that ok?" poglexie asked President koldzki for his opinion.


    With the consent of dean Kold, poglexie unfolded the letter and read it aloud: "Following the similes of the most holy monarchs of the Swedes, Goths and vandals, Finland, Estonia, Karelia, Bremen, verdau, shichetsin, Pomerania, the Archduke of kashubu and vandelia, the Duke of Lugen Island, the Lords of inglia, vismarco and Bavaria, Rhine PA * *, lulitz, Clivia and the count of Berg, I , general alvid Wittenberg wrote to the abbot of Daguang Mingshan Abbey, his Excellency koldzki: everyone knows how kind and enthusiastic I am towards the Abbey and the monks. Moreover, it is no secret how generous I am to the abbey. Therefore, I hope you will firmly believe that my kindness and enthusiasm towards you and the Abbey, even if it is This special period has never changed. Today, I write this letter not as a general, but as your friend to describe the following facts - the recent artillery fire has covered such a magnificent monastery, and a larger cannon will soon reach the foot of the mountain of dachstorhova. The sound of artillery will burn jade and stone. This is not my wish. In order to avoid such a terrible disaster When the situation arises, I beg the abbot to put the monastery under my protection. With my care, all friars can get the desired peace and security, and the glory of the virgin will not go out. I solemnly promise you the following three points: the sanctity of the holy land, the sanctity of your property, and the sanctity of the lives of relevant people. I can guarantee that Before your misunderstanding about me is lifted, my people and I will not enter the monastery. I can also guarantee all the expenses of the monastery in the future. I will try my best to raise money for the monastery, which will not dry up the financial resources of the monastery, and even expand your financial resources.


    As long as you sign a paper of confession. Believe me, it is not shameful to bow to the great King Carl X and his army. Countless kings and princes have done so and have been forgiven.


    The messenger has something to do with the monastery. The abbot should trust him. Please make a decision early and announce your surrender.


    In addition, vreshzovic misinterpreted my intention and acted unfavourably. I have dismissed him and investigated him. "


    Although old poglexie''s voice was quiet, every word fell into the ears of the people. Frankly, alvid wiedenberg''s letter was very low, and his request for the monastery had changed from the original occupation to that as long as the monastery lowered its attitude and signed the instrument of surrender, which was a very favorable condition for the monastery.


    "Old bogglexie, will alvid wiedenberg keep his promise?" after listening to the content of the letter, vice president shiratskov asked excitedly before President koldzki spoke.


    For vice president sharatskov, it is already very generous for a hopeless monastery trapped in a lonely city to win such conditions.


    For the question of vice president shiratskov, poglexie smiled and said, "can the words of the Swedish general be false?"


    Vice President sharatskov was moved. Many people were as moved as vice president.


    But then Natalie stood up and retorted loudly: "I can''t trust the Swedes. Have they ever kept even the smallest promise? Stefan charnietsky believed them and opened the gate of Krakow to surrender, but in a flash, the Swedes looted the whole Krakow; the Republic had a three-year armistice with them, but their king tore up the agreement at the most difficult moment of the Republic About attacking our capital. Think about those who were tortured and tortured to death! There is no one in the world who has broken his word more than the Swedes. "


    Natalie said these are facts that have happened. His words made Vice President sharatskov''s moved heart retreat again.


    The others listened to Natalie and thought so.


    "Your Excellency, do you think we should trust Swedes?" President koldzki asked poglexie.


    Poglexie opened his mouth and smiled.


    "As an envoy of the Swedes, I certainly believe what they say," said bogglexie.


    Dean koldzki was silent for a moment. Then he said, "go back first. Please tell alvid Wittenberg that this matter is very important and we should think about it. If they are really sincere, the two sides will stop fighting for two days."


    The negotiations should be over. But then old poglexie said again, "Dean, and you. My mission as an envoy has been completed. Now I want to say something for myself. Please listen carefully."


    The crowd looked at bogglexie and did not know what the old man would say.


    Poglexie scanned for a week and then shouted, "I beg you, don''t surrender! Don''t surrender!"


    Before everyone reacted, old poglexie continued to make an impassioned speech. That tone was completely different when I read the letter just now.


    "My brothers, I can''t sleep at night when you are fighting hard. But I am not pessimistic because of resisting the enemy and resisting humiliation. I can''t see the motherland and your hope of victory. At that time, I thought: maybe in three days, I will hear the news of the fall of the holy land. But ten days later, the holy land is still in your hands. I began to pray and pray for the national protector God gave you salvation. Every time I opened the chapter of the ''Apocalypse'', I thought, maybe God didn''t give up us. He really sent a savior for us. After another month, I no longer believe the prophecy of the four knights, because you have proved that even the most terrible Swedish army of Carl x can be defeated. You have completed it Even regular soldiers have not accomplished great feats. So, don''t be afraid, don''t be confused, and don''t despair. Because outside the monastery, more and more people follow your example. They no longer despair, but take up knives and guns to resist strong enemies. "


    Since the monastery was besieged, the people have not received any news from the outside world. The only news is the false news that the traitor brought to deceive the monastery to surrender. Now, from the old population of poglexie, we can hear that more and more people are rebelling outside the monastery, which makes everyone very excited.


    "Old friend, can you tell us something?" said Deputy Dean shiratskov. His voice was full of hope.


    "Of course, that''s why I came."


    Then poglexie told all the news he knew: in greater Poland, the people had begun an uprising to beat the isolated Swedes. They attack a grain transport team today and pull out an enemy outpost tomorrow; And Stefan charnietsky, the chief of the army, automatically lifted his oath because the Swedes took the lead in violating their contract. He jumped on the battlefield again and won many battles; The most gratifying thing is that in Lithuania, commander Pavel sapega recaptured werna and surrounded the traitor yanush in a small castle.


    In foreign countries, Frederick William, the elector, divorced from the Swedes. He returned to Konigsberg and no longer attacked Prussia with Carl X; In Riga, Prince Alexei''s army surrounded him and faced off with the troops of the returning braue vicinsburg and boguslav.


    In a word, everything is developing in favor of the Republic.


    Such exciting news is unheard of by all. Everyone was excited. Some people even said it was impossible, impossible. They can''t believe it''s true.


    But old poglexie said: "Please believe that this is true. Because of you, our country has kindled hope. So you must stick to it, because the reinforcements will come soon. The Swedes won''t last long. They themselves say that if they can''t attack the monastery in a month, they will withdraw. Because there''s no time for them to stay here. But the counterattack of the hungry wolf before he dies is the most terrible. I swear to you, Stefan will come, the rebels will come, the whole Republic will come, and we will come to save you. "


    With that, the old man flushed like an apple.


    President koldzki walked up to old poglexie and opened his arms.


    The old man threw himself into the president''s arms and they hugged each other for a long time. Then Vice President shiratskov hugged him, Knight zamoyski hugged him, Natalie hugged him, and father sparsokukotsky hugged him. They congratulated each other and hugged each other tightly, as if the Swedes had retreated.


    Only Chechen stood there motionless.