In the lord's mansion of the wooden castle in the valley, a group of military officers and civil affairs officials gathered here, and the atmosphere was slightly tense.

"Earl Baldwin sent a private message. This year, the Swabia began to shift the battlefield to support the Lombardy in attacking the Provence. The Burgundy and the Burgundy Counties also recruited together to support Provence in defeating the Lombards.

More than 3,200 soldiers were divided into three regiments: the west, the center, and the east and rushed to the battlefields in Provence."

"This time, the southward support troops sent by the Count of Burgundy were organized into the Eastern Legion, totaling more than 1,300 people. They entered Provence from the east of Provence along the edge of Mount Ramel. As a palace guard knight, I need to lead at least

Ten fully armed soldiers are recruiting, but I plan to lead no less than forty men south. The palace has said that any number exceeding ten will be considered mercenaries. According to Earl Baldwin’s arrangement, we will be incorporated into the Eastern Army.

The legion has the largest number of people. It is divided into four companies, sixteen flag corps, plus cavalry, gōngnǔ and heavy troops, totaling more than 1,200 people. The eastern legion is led by a viscount and three barons.

Rushing to support the four fortress cities in the eastern theater of Provence, Count Baldwin, in the name of military deputy, left me the military position of captain of the flag of the Eastern Legion, leading sixty troops. If we don't have enough soldiers, the Eastern Legion will come from

Elite soldiers will be assigned to fill the vacancies among the recruited soldiers. In order to give me the greatest freedom, the flag team I lead will serve as the outpost of the entire legion. If conditions permit, we can act alone without following the legion."

"This freedom of movement was exchanged for my promise of thirty Lombard heads. Count Baldwin said that he has treated us as his direct descendants. We cannot let the count down."

"The situation of going south to join the war is dangerous because the Principality of Lombardy has always been rich. Not only do they have the money to hire a large number of mercenary legions, but the weapons and armor of the Lombard army themselves are very sophisticated, and the soldiers are also very powerful. They are Bisch

The Wa people are a more powerful opponent, otherwise Provence would not have been invaded by the Lombards for more than two years and could not repel them. In view of the dangers of this southward journey, I hope everyone will put their objections or objections before going south.

Speak up, and we can still discuss the objections now. Once we enter the war zone, I will implement wartime military law."

"Let's talk about it, starting with civil affairs."

Most of the people in the valley were refugees who had fled from the north of Provence, and among the civil affairs officials, there were many refugees from the war in Provence. So when Art decided to lead his army south to participate in the battle against the Lombards, the hatred between the country and the family suddenly aroused.

came to their minds.

"Sir, I have nothing to say. Go. The Lombards have killed so many innocent civilians in Provence over the years. Their hands are stained with the blood of our brothers and relatives. It's a pity that I failed to join the legion and become a soldier. Otherwise, I would have followed you.

Go south, but my son Ron will fulfill this wish for me." Scott was the most excited.

Provence is the place where Scott has lived for half his life. There are his ancestors, relatives and friends there, his land and cattle, houses and houses. Perhaps in the near future he will be able to rely on his hard-working hands to pay countless taxes to the lord.

After paying taxes to the Philippines, they can earn a family fortune for their children, and their children and grandchildren can live a prosperous life, and even become squires and elders in the village...

But all this was broken by the Lombards. They carried knives, axes, swords and spears and killed every innocent civilian they met, burned their houses, trampled their farmland, and insulted their wives and daughters ~ Scott vs. Lombards

People have deeply planted the seeds of hatred.

They are also Provence people and they also hate the Lombards. However, the Civil Affairs Officer Cooper put forward a different opinion, "Sir, everyone, I hate the Lombards as much as you do, and I also want to chop off their heads one by one."

, stepped on underfoot. But it is not a simple matter to lead the army into the distant southern border of Provence to fight. Basically everyone sitting here personally participated or participated in the battle against the Swabians a year ago. You should know that fighting with the enemy's army is different.

Suppressing bandits in the county, regardless of other things, just the baggage and supplies can make people's scalp hurt. Last year, we fought against the Swabians in the eastern border of the country. We were fighting on the border and we had the support of the local lords.

A large caravan is also needed to accompany the army to ensure the supply of food supplies, weapons and armor. After two years of war in Provence, all people, property and food in the country have been exhausted. How can we support the army after we enter Provence? What do we expect?

Provence court allocated? If they can supply enough food supplies, then there is no need to bring grain merchants south from Burgundy. Moreover, Provence is a hundred times more chaotic than Burgundy, with rebels and bandits raging everywhere. Even if we have a caravan,

It is also difficult to move around with the army..."

Cooper has been responsible for the general affairs and supply guarantee of Yate's territory in the past few years, so he has a deeper understanding of difficulties other than marching operations.

After Cooper finished speaking, there was silence in the room for a while. It is true that it is difficult to guarantee food supplies, weapons and armor in foreign countries, especially in the chaotic places in the southern theater of Provence.

Seeing that everyone's excitement was somewhat extinguished, Art said: "Everyone, what Cooper said is the truth. We really need to think more about the supply and security issues during the army's operations. But everyone can rest assured, since it is the Countess of Burgundy.

For the legions sent by the palace, the Count will definitely find ways to provide food and supplies for the legions going south. This is why the palace issued an order for grain merchants to go south months in advance. They will not let the armies fighting south lose their food and wages. Even if Burgundy

The court of the Boguo will not be able to provide us with sufficient food supplies for a period of time. We still have our own southern caravans that can supply them on our own. This time, the second and third most powerful squadrons going south will be mainly responsible for trading with the south.

Together with the escorts of the squadron, we ensure that our caravan is not disturbed by bandits and insurgents along the way. Compared with the 1st and 4th squadrons who fought with the Lombards, your task is more dangerous and arduous, carrying food and baggage through the war-torn areas.

It’s very difficult.”

After listening to Art's words, everyone's worries eased a little.

"Are there any objections from the civil affairs side?" Art asked.

All civil affairs officials shook their heads.

"Master, since it is your carefully thought-out decision, we will definitely obey your order. Don't worry about the civil affairs side, we will not make you worry." Cooper expressed his determination on behalf of the civil affairs side.

Art nodded approvingly to several people, and then turned to the commanders of the army.

"The military side, if you have any ideas, please come forward."

"Sir, Angus and I are already thinking about how to march and fight." Odo and Angus were originally leading the march south to join the war. What they need to think about is how to bring the army to Provence, how to fight the Lombards and other details.

problem, so they did not express any objection to going south to join the war.

Art turned his attention to Bass, the commander of the garrison. Bass suffered a head injury and suffered severe pain every time the weather changed. Therefore, he was no longer suitable to return to the army to fight, so Art asked him to officially

As the commander of the garrison, he was mainly responsible for guarding the stability of the Valley Knights. During Art's absence, he also took charge of the border outpost garrison and the Boulder Town patrol team.

"Bass, after the army moves south, you will have the highest military position. Whether it is the Valley Knights, Boulder Town or the border outpost, you will be required to take command. Your task is very heavy. Do you have any ideas?"

Since the severe head injury, this man who was not talkative has become even more taciturn, but when it came to his responsibilities, he still said a few more words, "Sir, the bandits in Tyniec County have basically subsided, and there is no peace everywhere in the county.

We will be harassed by too many bandits. What we have to guard against is the intrigues and eagerness of the Dean family. The biggest danger we face after you and the army leave is that the Dean family may attack several of our territories in different ways.

Now that the Valley Knight Leader has been exposed, I am most worried that my opponent will do something evil here."

"Well, your worries are reasonable. Do you have any good ideas?"

Bass replied: "I suggest that during the period when the army is out, the standing peasant soldiers of the garrison should be expanded to thirty people, and the number of peasant soldiers registered in the territory should be increased for training. Once there is a police situation, the peasant soldiers of the garrison can fight at any time."

Art thought for a while. Now that the valley knights have enough food and supplies, they can still support the recruitment of a few more standing peasant soldiers and the increase in the frequency of peasant soldier training. He nodded and said: "I agree, you will be responsible for this matter, civil affairs officials."

Help Bass keep his home."

Art continued to look at several officers in the army and said: "I don't need to ask any more objections here in the army. The duty of the army is to obey the command. After you go down, you can comfort and mobilize the soldiers and prepare everyone to go south, and then think about it."

Here are some things you need to pay attention to.”

"Odo, you are responsible for supervising the baggage team to distribute weapons, armor and armament baggage, and also ask the civil administration to allocate one month's military pay and military expenses. Although we are recruited by the palace and enjoy the palace's support, we still have to be on guard.

"

"Cooper, please urge the craftsmen. The weapons and armor produced in the craftsman's workshop must be delivered to the army as soon as possible. We need to carry some spare weapons and armor south..."

After arranging the recruitment of soldiers and citizens in several territories, reclaiming wasteland, building houses, extending roads, etc., Art turned his head and glanced at Cooper, then glanced at Bas, and said: "Cooper, Bas

Si, I will leave my home to you two."

"Don't worry, sir!"

"Okay! The legion will set off in five days and go to Tyniec County to gather and move south."
Chapter completed!