Chapter 38
Thirty-eight·Main Army, Auxiliary Army
Early the next morning, the reindeer camp set off and marched 20 miles to the black forest in the north.
The Norscan army harassed them many times on the way. The imperial army consisted of more than 30 knights errant. Under the leadership of the White Wolf Knights of Creel Anlosian, they were like a rainbow and defeated the Norscan attackers and once approached.
Black Crow Bridge, 5 miles south of Xi'en Village.
Many knights errant were arrogant and believed that the enemy was cowardly. They wanted to cross the Black Crow Bridge and kill the Bloodwolf tribe warlord "Lone Wolf" Kordrog. Baron Yohn personally ordered Creel and others to withdraw their troops. The knights errant
Then he gave up in frustration.
As a knight of the kingdom, Lailan also participated. The big tent assigned him four knights errant and more than ten rangers. He only managed to repel a wave of attackers and gained very little.
As afternoon approached, the bustling army regrouped, and more than ten flags were erected on the most conspicuous slope of the camp.
The knights were all smiling and bragging to each other about their military exploits. Under the saddles of their respective horses, several Yankee heads hung with pale faces and no blood.
Outside the camp gate, the captain of the White Wolf Knight Company was riding a war horse. He wore a fine iron cross helmet with a wolf head statue on the top of his helmet. The full set of fine steel plate armor forged by dwarf craftsmen was covered with blood stains. It was obvious that he had been killed happily.
The white wolf knights following behind were howling constantly, and today's hearty chase made them extremely excited.
"Lelan!" Creel took off his helmet and waved to the knights of the kingdom. "Praise my lord, the Yankees who overestimate their own capabilities actually dare to take the initiative to attack. It seems that the siege for many days is useful. How long will they last?"
sky!"
"I'm glad I didn't see you hurt, Lord Creel."
Lailan said very sincerely. "The Norscans know that our army is several times larger than theirs, and they still dare to come out to harass us. There is indeed something wrong with it."
"Is there a problem? What's the problem!"
The White Wolf Knight laughed loudly, lifted up a long list of heads, and showed off in front of Lailan. "In my opinion, they just want to die and go crazy! There is nothing to be afraid of at all! Haha~"
"I hope so." Lairon couldn't help but look to the north, and his intuition told him that the Norscans were acting strangely.
Everyone advanced smoothly and camped near a creek on a tributary of the York River. The soldiers quickly boiled water for cooking, and the sky gradually fell into dusk.
The baggage teams from all sides were moving slowly, and it was only now that they arrived at the main camp. Patrol soldiers were sent out one after another. On the temporary wooden sentry tower, the conscripted militiamen no longer carefully observed their surroundings. They behaved quite rudely.
undisciplined.
In other words, everyone from the knights to the militiamen relaxed their vigilance.
Lailan noticed this situation and felt even more worried.
"Knights of the Empire! Praise our Lord for giving us victory again and again! Let us drink this cup together!" In the big tent, Baron Yohn, who had not yet changed out of his military uniform, raised his wine glass.
"Praise my lord!" Many knights in the tent also raised their wine glasses and drank them all in one gulp.
"Today's victory is inseparable from the brave battles of all the knights!" Baron John said loudly. "I will toast you all again!"
"To your lord, Baron!"
Everyone toasted again, and the scene was lively.
"Next, let my son Yog Yohn come up and deploy tomorrow's battle plan!" Baron Yohn made up his mind to use this military operation to pave the way for his second son and establish influence. The latter performed well and grasped the opportunity.
Chance.
The deployment of the armies before today's battle is the arrangement of Yog Yohn. He will be rewarded based on his merits, and he will naturally be considered the first one.
Waves of applause rang out in the big tent. For other knights of the kingdom, Sir Yog was the second son of the Baron, and his tactics were remarkable. Of course, he was willing to give Baron Yohn face.
Lairon stood next to Creel and clapped along, trying to show some rapprochement and why not.
The young knight flipped up his long hair, walked to the front seat amidst warm applause, and bowed slightly to show humility to everyone.
"Everyone, since the Norscan army ravaged the northern part of the barony, there has never been such a victory! I am honored to witness a beautiful and powerful counterattack with you!" Sir Ugg delivered his speech loudly,
With a sense of excitement.
"This battle proved the huge disadvantage of the Norscans. They advanced rashly! Recklessly! There was no order at all! Under our brave and fearless horses, the Norscans only had the courage to flee with their heads in their hands!"
"In my opinion, the opportunity has come to completely eliminate the Norse army!"
Baron John was sitting on the front seat with a smile on his face. He was very satisfied with his second son's speech.
Sir Yog tapped his palms, and the two attendants immediately took out a sheepskin map, spread it flat on the round table, and placed several flags the size of chess pieces to symbolize the forces of all parties.
The attendants placed several wooden castle models at the marks on the sheepskin map, representing the reindeer camp, Black Crow Bridge, Xien Village and the capital of the Barony of Yohn, "Desolate Forest Town".
The knights in the tent gathered around the round table and admired it one after another. However, in Lailan's eyes, it was just a system sandbox that was simplified to the point of being impossible to simplify. The reference value was extremely low. However, Sir Yog could think of making a sandbox, and his tactics and strategies can be said to be
Very perfect.
"Everyone, please see, I have scaled several key positions according to a certain proportion, so that you can more intuitively feel our huge advantages!" The young knight began to talk about his plan.
Under his arrangement, the armies of the Earl of Delavan and the Baron of Yohn were divided into the main army and the auxiliary army.
The main force was handed over to the leadership of Baron Yohn, consisting of the baron's army and all the knights errant and their attendants. They were responsible for breaking through the Norscan army's defense line head-on, passing the Black Crow Bridge due north, and directly attacking the Norse stronghold.
The auxiliary army was handed over to Creel Anlosian of the earldom of Draven, consisting of the Draven army. They would attack the Norsca stronghold in a roundabout way from the northwest, covering a large span and long distance.
As soon as the plan came out, there was an uproar in the big tent, and several kingdom knights in the earldom of Delavan were even more confused.
As the representative of Earl Delavan, Creel Anlosian suddenly showed a cold look on his face.
He frowned and asked in a deep voice: "Sir Yog's military arrangement seems unreasonable, especially the arrangement of the main army and auxiliary army. Don't you think it is a little unconsidered?"
"Lord Creel, I have also thought carefully about the issues you mentioned."
The young knight nodded slightly to Creel and said loudly: "The army of the Earl of Delavan only has 247 people, accounting for one-third of the total army. The reason why it is divided into auxiliary armies is not because it looks down on your army, but because it looks down upon your army.
This is to avoid causing greater casualties to your army."
"The Draven army is here to fight to protect the people of Baron Yohn. I understand your feelings very well."
The young knight smiled meaningfully: "Don't worry, I, Yog, have made a promise in the name of Baron Yohn that after the war, I will pay the corresponding spoils as a mark of respect!"
"Huh!" Creel snorted coldly. Just when he was about to say something more, a deliberate cough from his side attracted his attention.
After turning around and seeing Lailan winking at him, Creel said nothing with a cold face.
The young knight thought that the latter had surrendered to him, so the smile on his face became a little thicker and he asked, "Lord Creel, do you still have any questions?"
"I have a question, Sir Yog." Lelan stood up next to the White Wolf Knight.
The young knight glanced at him.
Yuge was very dissatisfied with this untimely guy and felt disgusted. He smiled but said: "Your Excellency, please tell me."
"I am convinced by Sir Yog's strategic decision, but there is one thing I hope Sir Yog will answer." Lailan said in a sincere tone: "I don't know, when do you plan to go to war?"
"The Norscan army is too disadvantaged. We should seize the opportunity and go to war tomorrow!"
"tomorrow?"
Lailan raised his eyebrows in surprise, and an even louder uproar echoed through the tent.
"tomorrow???"
"Is Master Yug too hasty?"
"My logistics supplies are still on the way! When we go to battle tomorrow, our soldiers will have to fight hungry!"
"Yes! We have been marching non-stop these days. We are exhausted and have no strength to fight!"
Baron Yohn, who was sitting at the head of the table, was a little surprised by Yog Yohn's arrangement, and the other knights were even arguing.
"it is tomorrow!"
Creel, who was sitting in the deputy position, sneered at this moment: "Tomorrow, there won't even be enough time to prepare ordnance!"
The young knight ignored him and looked around to see the expressions of all the knights, some were surprised and some were depressed.
He raised his head and said loudly: "You are surprised, the Norscans will be even more surprised!"
"The number of enemies is far less than that of the coalition forces! In today's battle, why can't you clearly see how powerful the Norscans are?"
After a few words, the voices of debate in the big tent gradually became less and less. Many knights looked embarrassed and were still hesitant about such a radical move.
"Do you knights want to delay the war until next spring?" Sir Yog sneered and teased: "Not to mention the huge consumption of a long siege, don't forget the army of beastmen in the forest! They are not what you care about.
Spring plowing and logistical issues!”
The controversy in the big tent became a little quieter, and it was obvious that most of the knights believed that Yog Yohn was right.
The longer the war lasts, the more disadvantageous it will be to them. Daily food consumption will be a big problem.
Yog glanced at Lailan, his eyes full of sarcasm. "Now, let us vote by a show of hands. Those knights who agree to go to battle tomorrow please raise their hands!"
As soon as he finished speaking, several knights-errant from Baron Yohn raised their hands in unison.
They were worried that they would not be appreciated by the baron. Now they had an opportunity to show themselves, so they naturally could not let it go.
Several kingdom knights from the barony looked at me and I looked at you. After hesitating for a while, they also raised their hands.
On the other hand, on the side of the earldom of Delavan, Creel remained motionless with a cold expression, and several knights of the kingdom in the earldom were also unmoved.
Yug raised his chin, raised his hands, and said with a smile: "Two-thirds of the knights support the battle tomorrow. Mr. Creel, you are too worried."
Sir Duran next to the young knight also smiled and said: "The main army and the auxiliary army are just different. They all say that the White Wolf Knight is brave and fearless. Let me see, huh~~"
"Not even a knight errant!"
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