Smooth Resolution

Nothing happened that night.

Both sides exercised restraint, and apart from maintaining mutual vigilance, no conflict occurred.

However, compared to the tranquility of James's Main Camp, the soldiers inside Baron Brown's castle were under considerable pressure, watching as siege equipment was constantly being assembled and built in the opposite camp, with the number increasing.

Baron Brown's castle has a batch of Bed Crossbow produced in Two Rivers Territory, which were given to him by Alex years ago. These soldiers all know how powerful the Two Rivers Territory Bed Crossbow are.

From the city walls, you can see the Bed Crossbow in James's camp, which are larger and newer than the ones on their city walls, and you can imagine how powerful they are.

Moreover, the two territories are very close to each other, and their armies have cooperated with each other. They are very familiar with the military equipment of the Two Rivers Territory. The soldiers of the Two Rivers Territory have a very high rate of wearing armor, far exceeding that of ordinary noble private armies.

Baron Brown commands 800 standing troops. During last year's battle, he took 300 of his most elite Cavalry with him, but suffered heavy losses and has not yet been fully replenished.

Although Baron Brown treated them well, the thought of fighting such an enemy made everyone a little worried. Some soldiers didn't understand why the two sides, who seemed to have a good relationship, had suddenly become so tense.

When Baron Brown inspected the city's defenses early the next morning, he noticed that the soldiers were in significantly worse condition. He quickly realized why, especially since they were facing an army of fellow Northern Frontier nobles, not the Manchu army, which was bound to affect their morale.

This solidified Baron Brown's resolve, and he summoned Sura privately after breakfast.

"Sura, I'm sorry, but whether it's for the future of the Alfalfa Family or for personal reasons, I can no longer remain aligned with the Purple Alfalfa Family. I will Count Colt Colterber's forces to fight. I will give you a letter later, in which I will explain everything in detail. Please take it back and give it to Brother Sneider."

"Uncle, I will arrange for someone to send the letter back. Before I left, my father told me that he and my two older brothers were in charge of the family, and I should just stay by your side. The 100 Cavalry who came with me are the capital my father gave me. My future is my own choice."

Baron Brown smiled and asked, "Sura, do you intend to stay in Stream Territory or join Two Rivers Territory?"

"Judging from the current situation, you must be going to the Two Rivers Territory, right? I also want to see Viscount Victor's demeanor in person."

Baron Brown stood up abruptly, patted Sura on the shoulder, and said, "Then come with me!"

A few minutes later, the castle gates opened, and Baron Brown and Sura rode out on horseback.

They headed directly towards James's camp, and the guards at the camp gate, seeing this, quickly sent someone to report to James.

Upon hearing the news, James rushed to the gate and ushered the two into the camp, taking them directly to his tent.

James's bodyguards tried to search the two men, but James waved them away.

After entering the tent, James asked the two to sit down. "Brother Brown, I didn't expect you to come to my camp in person. It seems you've made your choice."

"Of course, I know all the conditions Victor gave me. One night is enough time to think it over. We'll be fighting side by side from now on."

Baron Brown, Lord of Stream Territory, is willing to join Count Colt's ranks and take up arms against the incompetent Grand Duke Mora.

Then Baron Brown took out his personal seal and handed it to James as a sign of obedience.

James was overjoyed. After receiving the seal, he immediately took out a piece of parchment and said to Baron Brown, "Viscount Victor has been fully entrusted by Count Colt to be responsible for integrating the private War Department of all the noble territories on the northern border of North York County."

Baron Brown has been appointed commander of the First Independent Battalion of the Golden Sunflower Legion, under your personal command. Once the troops are assembled, you may proceed to the Two Rivers Territory for re-equipment; all weapons and equipment will be distributed uniformly by the Two Rivers Territory.

After saying this, he handed the parchment to Baron Brown.

Baron Brown looked at the parchment and said, "Victor is as generous as ever. Everything was prepared in advance, so I won't waste any more time."

"James, can you wait two days? My army is assembled. Once I've settled things in the territory, I'll leave with you."

"Of course, Brother Brown, I can fully cooperate. Just let me know if you need any help. Also, the Bed Crossbow and Catapult from this batch of siege equipment I brought can be handed over to Stream Territory. This is also Victor's arrangement. After all, you are going to lead the army away from the territory, and these weapons can help Stream Territory better defend against foreign enemies."

After saying that, the two of them laughed.

After a while, James said, "I'm really worried about fighting you. Victor's advice to me is to avoid fighting as much as possible. He thinks you'll make the right choice."

"I just did what I wanted to do. Victor is the one who should do it. If he were here, I wouldn't even need to think about it for a whole night. After he comes back, I'll have to have a good drink with him."

By the way, James, this is my nephew, Sura Clover, the third son of Baron Sneider Purple Alfalfa. He's a very talented young man, and he's bringing 100 Cavalry to join Victor's ranks.

Baron Brown introduced Sura to James.

James looked at the young man, who was about his age, and nodded. "Welcome, Sura. I've also heard of Baron Sneider's reputation; he's a renowned Northern Frontier nobles. You must be very talented as well, and Victor will be very happy to have you join the Two Rivers Territory."

Baron Brown chuckled from the side, "James, you speak so maturely, even though Sura is a year older than you."

"That's called noble demeanor, I learned it all from you and Victor. Sura, I've only recently become a baron, and you will also achieve great things under Victor's command. Victor will never be stingy with rewards, and you will definitely become a nobleman too."

"Thank you for your kind words, Baron James."

Sura remained somewhat reserved, after all, the person in front of her, who was her age, was already a genuine independent aristocrat.

Afterwards, Baron Brown returned to the castle and began to arrange the administration of the territory while he was away, as well as to gather troops and provisions.

Although James had already said that the provisions would be supplied by the Two Rivers Territory, Baron Brown felt that he had already accepted the equipment from the Two Rivers Territory and should not owe any more favors. After all, according to the rules, the provisions and equipment of a noble's private army should be handled by themselves.

When the soldiers of Stream Territory learned of this, their morale soared as they continued to fight alongside Two Rivers Territory.