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Baldwin IV continued to preach in the city with William, and many civilians followed Baldwin IV.

On a high tower in the city, Wu Yong used a telescope to look at Baldwin IV preaching on the streets of the city.

"This guy is really pretending to be a decent person. I almost believed him."

Wu Yong couldn't help but sigh. If he knew nothing, he would really believe that Baldwin IV was truly loyal to the Imperial Religion.

"General, how about sending someone to get it?"

One of the soldiers asked.

"No hurry, catch the adulterer and the thief, and seize the stolen goods! We need evidence."

Wu Yong shook his head and said that Baldwin IV was very cautious and did not leave any evidence, which left him helpless.

"General, if we keep waiting like this, how long will it take?"

The soldiers looked at Wu Yong and asked.

"Don't worry, the final battle will come at the latest."

Wu Yong shook his head.

"General Wu, Military Advisor Xiao is calling you to discuss matters!"

A soldier walked up to the tower and spoke.

"Ok!"

Wu Yong put away the telescope, turned around and went down the tower.

Inside the city lord's palace.

"Military Advisor Xiao, do you have any mission for me?"

Wu Yong looked at Xiao Jiasui and saluted, saying that the missionary work of the Emperor's Cult was going smoothly and there was nothing for him to do here anymore.

"Well, there's news from Xu Guanzhong. They've taken over Byzantium and are now in Constantinople. I want you to bring some troops over to take over!"

Xiao Jiasui took a telegram and said, "This is a telegram from Xu Guanzhong."

Wu Yong looked at the telegram with an expression of ecstasy on his face. At this moment, Baldwin IV was no longer worth mentioning.

"If you are willing, I will send a telegram to the court, asking His Majesty to appoint you as the Governor of Byzantium, in charge of all Byzantine affairs! You have done a good job in Japan."

Xiao Jiasui looked at Wu Yong and said.

"Thank you, Military Advisor Xiao!"

Wu Yong saluted to Xiao Jiasui.

"You must be mentally prepared! The situation in Byzantium is very complicated. Now they only control Constantinople. They have no control over the rest of the country, and they don't have the troops to control it."

Xiao Jiasui looked at Wu Yong and said that Qi's front line was too long now and it was impossible to send a large army. It would be difficult to control such a large Byzantine Empire with just a small group of troops.

"Military Advisor Xiao, rest assured, I have a solution!"

Wu Yong said with a chuckle.

"Oh, what can you do?"

Xiao Jiasui became interested and wanted to hear what Wu Yong had to say.

"When I was in Japan, I found that if you want to control a place, you can't just rely on your own people. There are always a lot of dark corners that we can't find."

"But the locals are different! They are familiar with everything and can even easily infiltrate the locals, develop spies, and collect intelligence."

"So I will first recruit some profit-seeking people and those ruffians, use them to control the city, and then form a large army and let them fight! As for how many people die, that is not something we need to consider."

Wu Yong said with a smile.

"Hmm? Your idea looks good!"

Xiao Jiasui nodded with satisfaction. Wu Yong's method was indeed effective in such complex places.

"It's a pity that the war here is not over yet, otherwise we could follow their example."

Wu Yong sighed again and said that Venice was not a good place because a war was imminent and no outsiders could be trusted.

"Well, I'll have someone send a message right away."

Xiao Jiasui picked up a pen and began to write the telegram.

"Oh, right, Military Advisor Xiao, Baldwin IV is about to show his true colors!"

Wu Yong looked at Xiao Jiasui and said.

Xiao Jiasui frowned slightly. Baldwin IV hid himself very well and devoted himself to preaching every day, which earned him a good reputation among the local civilians.

This made it impossible for the State of Qi to capture him, otherwise the common people would have complaints and the people's hearts, which had just stabilized, would become restless.

"Keep an eye on him, don't let this guy get away!"

Xiao Jiasui looked at Wu Yong and said, Baldwin IV has a great reputation in the West, whether it is good or bad, it has a great influence. "Yes, military advisor!"

Wu Yong nodded.

Verona.

The cavalry units are stepping up their training.

With Xin Qiji's tactics, these cavalrymen now look quite capable. Although their combat effectiveness has not been greatly improved, they still move in an orderly manner, which makes them look very powerful.

"Well, the training was not in vain!"

Bernard and the other kings looked at the army with great satisfaction.

"But I'm afraid we won't be able to defeat Qi this way!"

One of the kings asked, looking at Bernard.

"It's definitely not that easy to defeat Qi. In addition to cavalry, we also need chariots! We are on high ground, and the chariots can easily impact the enemy's formation."

Bernard said as he looked at the kings.

"Chariot? Where can we get a chariot?"

All the kings looked at Bernard in surprise. They had chariots in their country, but it was impossible to transfer them here in a short period of time.

"The Genoese merchants donated some!"

Bernard said that there was actually not much difference between a chariot and a carriage, and that it only required some minor modifications.

"Genoese merchant!"

All the kings nodded thoughtfully. This was not surprising, as Genoese merchants had a large number of cargo vehicles.

"You mean the chariots charge, then the cavalry charge, and finally the infantry charge?"

One of the kings asked, looking at Bernard.

"Yes! As long as we fight in close combat, Qi's weapons will be useless."

Bernard said with a smile.

"I don't think it's that simple. The Qi army will be unprepared. How can it be that easy to break in?"

The king shook his head, he felt that Qi would not be defeated so easily.

"Then how do you think we can fight?"

Bernard asked, looking at the king.

"I think a night attack is fine! If we don't attack head-on, their guns and artillery will be useless in the dark."

The king spoke.

"Night attack!"

Bernard frowned and thought.

"This method won't work. How could Qi not be prepared for a night attack?"

Someone objected.

"What are you discussing?"

Xin Qiji rode over and asked in broken Turkic.

Bernard no longer doubted Xin Qiji at this time, so he told him the whole story.

"A night attack is definitely not an option. The people of Central Plains are best at night attacks, and they are also best at preventing night attacks!"

Xin Qiji shook his head. He didn't want these people to launch a night attack, as this would pose a threat to the State of Qi.

"Then continue to use the chariot!"

Bernard also felt that a night attack was inappropriate.

"Night attack and tanks? Is there any hope?"

A young king suddenly spoke.

At this moment, everyone's eyes lit up. The night attack was useless, and the chariot attack was useless, but the night attack plus the chariot attack should be useful. The chariot attack roared down in the middle of the night. How could Qi State stop it?

"That's a good idea! It's a good idea."

Bernard also said in surprise.

"Then it's settled!"

Bernard looked at everyone and immediately made the decision.

Xin Qiji frowned slightly. He didn't expect these Westerners to have some brains and come up with such a "vicious" idea. (End of this chapter)