Hans Follett got up from the hot water in the bathroom.


    This morning, as a city guard, he accompanied Magnus de la Gardier to meet victor at the dock.


    Unlike governor Riga, who kept talking to victor, Hans Follett focused on the mercenaries on the troop carriers who leaned out of the side and looked at the excitement.


    At this glance, Hans Follett could not open his eyes as if he saw a beautiful woman.


    With his extraordinary observation and experience in leading soldiers, Hans Follett saw at a glance that these mercenaries were absolutely first-class, and even in Germany, he could hardly find a better one - many weather beaten, full-fledged veterans.


    Hans Follett likes them because they will become his advanced capital.


    Hans Follett''s idol is General Robert Douglas.


    As an ordinary knight from Scotland, General Robert Douglas started his own career because of the kindness of Queen Christina, and finally became a famous general and won the seat of Parliament.


    Hans Follett is also pursuing such a prosperous road.


    But Hans Follett did not get the special favor of God like Robert Douglas. Although he was brave and energetic, he never had the opportunity to show himself in front of King Carl X.


    Finally, he took a position under marshal alvid wiedenberg and followed the marshal into Poland. He was ambitious and eager to pursue high salaries and wealth. But fate teased him again. In Warsaw, the army of alvid wiedenberg was defeated and the marshal himself was imprisoned by the poles. As a prisoner, Hans Follett had to hand over all the booty he had obtained in exchange for his life. Hans Follett, who returned to Sweden, was almost disillusioned, and his endless loss almost made him seriously ill.


    After that, he was assigned to governor Magnus de la Gardier. Under the governor. To tell you the truth, Hans Follett despised Magnus. He believed that the governor of Riga could not achieve this high position without nepotism. Magnus de la Gardier did not have a good look at the front and bottom of alvid videnberg, but only assigned him the role of city guard.


    Recently, however, Hans Follett found that fate smiled at him again. Magnus de la Gardier suddenly began to get close to him, not only increased his salary, but also rewarded him with a house in Riga. Hans Follett had no idea why Magnus was suddenly close to himself. Later, Hans Follett learned that his Majesty King Carl x would send thousands of mercenaries to Riga, who would join the war in Lithuania under the leadership of Magnus.


    Magnus de la Gardier was a civil servant and was not good at marching and fighting. That''s why he suddenly became kind to himself in order to rely on his military talent.


    Although governor Riga was using himself, Hans Follett was willing to be used.


    Hans Follett was confident that although Magnus seemed to be using himself now, he was not using the governor of Riga. When he was on the battlefield, Magnus, who could not fight, could only be at his mercy. Once he has made a meritorious service, he will have the opportunity to bow to the monarch and ask his majesty Carl x for PU Shien Rong, and he will be able to obtain the privilege and the authorization imperial edict that the nobles dream of: "the member begged for grace with a heart of fist and fist. I think he has the righteousness of donating his body to meet difficulties, serving his country''s loyalty, merit and virtue, and giving...".


    In the kingdom of Sweden, I don''t know how many people used to win wealth and high officials through this road. Through this road, a large area of land originally belonging only to God and the king will be transferred to private hands; Through this road, even a penniless beggar can become a dignitary, and can expect his children and grandchildren to be among the aristocrats.


    Hans Follett put on his bathrobe. He was about to return. I drank a small glass of sweet wine and fell asleep. Suddenly, the housekeeper came and reported that someone had come to visit him.


    It was so late and he bathed and changed clothes. Hans Follett didn''t want to see guests, but when the housekeeper reported that the caller claimed to be the mercenary officer who came to Riga this morning, Hans Follett changed his mind.


    These people will soon become their subordinates. It is necessary to have a good relationship and contact with them in advance. They should not be allowed to think that they are superior and inhuman officers.


    This is also the Royal skill that Hans Follett has practiced under alvid Wittenberg for many years.


    Shortly after the housekeeper left, Hans Follett put on his military uniform again. He entered the reception room and saw a man with his back to himself.


    Hans Follett was disappointed because he could tell from his back that he was an old man.


    Such people will not have a high status in mercenaries, because mercenaries eat youth food, and they have no tradition of respecting the old and loving the young.


    "You wanted to see me?" asked Hans Follett.


    That tone, full of pride.


    The old man stood up and turned his head.


    Hans Follett looked pale. He staggered back three or four steps, and then held the door frame.


    "Yuan... Marshal!" stammered Hans Follett.


    He didn''t expect alvid Wittenberg to be here.


    No, he should have been in a Polish prison.


    Hans Follett looked flustered, but alvid Wittenberg looked calm.


    When he knew that Hans Follett was among Riga''s officers, alvid Wittenberg began to think of him. He knew the character of his former subordinates very well. It was to climb up, who could be desperate and sell everything.


    "Long time no see, Hans Follett. Come and sit down. I have something to say to you," said alvid Wittenberg.


    That tone, like this is your own home.


    But Hans Follett not only did not have the slightest disobedience, but also obediently did it.


    Alvid Wittenberg''s Jiwei is like this. Even after three or four years, it still doesn''t fade.


    Hans Follett sat down with his hands on his knees, like a child listening to his teacher.


    Alvid Wittenberg sat upright and said to Hans Follett, "you should be surprised why I''m here."


    Hans Follett said stupidly, "yes... No, I''m not surprised. Marshal, your presence here shows that the poles are afraid of his majesty and have finally released you. Marshal, did your majesty send you to command the new mercenaries today?"


    Alvid Wittenberg shook his head.


    "The poles were afraid of Carl x, and they let me go. It was not Carl x who sent me to command the mercenaries, but her majesty Christina."


    Hans Follett clenched his fist on his knee.


    He was not himself. When alvid Wittenberg said Christina''s name, Hans Follett immediately came up with the Polish trick - snipe and clam fight, fishermen get benefits.


    Hans Follett looked out of the window for the first time since he talked.


    The stars twinkled in the sky, but the city guard felt that it was the jewels inlaid on the scepter; The rustle of the wind on the windows and doors sounded to him like a general''s flag.


    "God finally didn''t forget me and sent me wealth," thought Hans Follett.


    Alvid Wittenberg didn''t seem to notice Hans Follett''s abnormality. He continued to say to himself, "Hans, you are my old subordinate. When I knew you were in Riga, I thought of you. You should know how much honor will be waiting for you to serve her majesty."


    "What a great gallows is waiting for me," Hans Follett said in his heart.


    By this time, greed had overcome Hans Follett''s fear of alvid Wittenberg. In his eyes, alvid Wittenberg was as straight as a moving treasure chest, followed by a larger one.


    "I know, of course I know. Marshal." Hans Follett stood up. "It''s my honor to serve her majesty. Marshal, you''re thirsty after talking so much. I''ll pour you a glass of wine."


    With that, Hans Follett went straight to the wine cabinet.


    When Hans Follett, with his back to alvid Wittenberg, was opening the drawer, alvid Wittenberg''s voice sounded from behind.


    "Hans, what you want to give me is not only a glass of red wine, but also a pair of shackles."


    Hans Follett was stunned at the speech. He felt as if he were transparent to alvid Wittenberg.


    He did think so. In the wine cabinet, there is not only delicious red wine, but also a pistol in the wine cabinet.


    In Hans Follett''s view. His own participation in the rebellion was far less successful than handing over alvid videnberg and Christina to governor Magnus de la Gardier.


    well! With the strength of one hand, he calmed down a rebellion. His majesty will be happy when he knows. What''s the significance of Magnus de la Gardier at that time? He was the first hero of the kingdom because he saved the whole kingdom from the civil war. When the knighthood was granted, those who originally despised themselves would bow to him and respond to whatever he asked. He could even sit directly in the position of general


    Alvid Wittenberg''s voice sounded behind him again: "I know you so well, Hans. You may laugh to yourself. Since I know you so well, why didn''t you expect me to betray you? In fact, what if you betrayed me? Just let me stay in Magnus''s prison for half a day. I can tell you that many people in Riga have stood on my side, and their identity is higher than yours. At the dock, thousands of costumers The well-equipped and well-trained mercenaries are ready. They are about to occupy the city. I just want to give you a chance after you have been riding for me for so many years. "


    Hans Follett''s hand pushed the drawer back. He turned and said with a twitch of his face, "marshal, don''t deceive me."


    "When did I deceive you, and why should I deceive you?" said alvid Wittenberg with a blank face.


    Arvid Wittenberg''s words made Hans Follett''s heart start to beat drums.


    He began to convince himself: "It''s dangerous to follow field marshal Wittenberg''s rebellion, but once it succeeds, the profit is rich enough, because the queen is also a generous person. And Magnus de la gardiye, he may take the credit for catching the rebel leader and send me away with only a few hundred Tales - he hasn''t done that. I, Hans Follett, am not afraid of death because What I eat is the meal of licking blood with the blade, so why not fight for a greater fame. "


    After a long time, it may be only a few minutes for alvid Wittenberg, but a century for Hans Follett. He finally said, "marshal, I''ve done it with you."


    Alvid Wittenberg finally showed a smiling face. He went up to Hans Follett and patted him on the shoulder as kindly as before.


    "No, not for me, but for the queen."