In early July, Art, who bid farewell to Baron Antayas, led the Welsh army's light and heavy infantry and gongnu troops, as well as military law, guards, command camps and a group of army servants, nearly 600 people, from the mountainous area in the southern part of Yona Province.

Head north along the winding and rugged road.

This mountain road has become a golden source of wealth for Andermatt Castle. The Lords and Lords of Andermatt Castle, who have experienced the huge profits brought by trade for the first time, have regarded this place as a treasure.

I still remember that in the battle to recapture Alsburg a few years ago, the lords and citizens of Andermatt Castle showed their incompetent combat effectiveness and their unparalleled enthusiasm for fighting. But today, the lords and citizens of Andermatt Castle are

There was a shocking reversal in attitude towards guarding this mountain trade route.

Since the southern goods transported to Yona Province at the border outpost were robbed twice, the red-eyed citizens of Andermatt have displayed extremely strong combat effectiveness and strong fighting enthusiasm. Under the leadership of Baron Antayas, they

In the next month, three large and small groups of bandits were wiped out in succession, turning the convoys on this trade road into something that no one dared to mess with.

Profit is the fundamental driving force of combat effectiveness.

Thanks to the efforts of the citizens of Andermatt, the Wells Army was not disturbed at all as it traveled through the mountains, but no bandit dared to take the initiative to provoke hundreds of elite troops.

In this way, we passed through the southern mountainous area of ​​Yona Province smoothly and followed the mountain road to the border of Yona Province.

Art asked Ron to take Earl Baldwin's military orders to clear the way in front of the legion. Along the way, various castles, fortresses and villages and estates in various counties and villages took out military rations in transit to feed the Wells legion.

The Province of Yona is mobilizing its entire territory to deal with the succession war in the north. The troops facing the Province of Yona mainly come from the north of the province, but the counties in the south cannot be idle. In addition to providing miscellaneous labor, they also

It is responsible for the collection and transportation of military supplies, so along the way you can see teams escorting food from various places, led by lords from various places, marching towards the north and gathering in the city of Yona.

The Welsh Army even participated in a small-scale battle on the way north to assemble.

Not long after entering the province of Yona, there was a castle called Regensburg at the southern end of the province of Yona. This castle was originally a territory directly under the jurisdiction of the Marquis of Ivrea, who died of illness. The province of Yona announced its secession.

When the Besancon Palace declared war on the faction with Robert as its banner, this small castle actually declared its support for the Besançon Palace and openly opposed Count Baldwin.

This is a bit ignorant of current affairs. For a small castle embedded in someone else's territory, it would be fine not to surrender. At least it would be better to follow the example of other margraves and declare neutrality. However, the lord of Regensburg chose "orthodox foolish loyalty"

.

Baldwin decided to set an example for the few scattered marquis-controlled territories in Yona Province, so he ordered the local county soldiers and the two surrounding border troops, a total of more than 220 people, to besiege the city with less than 50 defenders.

Military Regensburg.

When Art led the Welsh Army through Regensburg, it had been besieged for several days, and the battle was basically settled.

Art thought that he would have to rely on supplies along the way to go north, and it would not be easy to eat and work hard, so he ordered the Welsh Army to join the battle to siege Regans.

Suddenly there were five or six hundred more soldiers attacking the city, and these soldiers in black uniforms were not at all timid like the local county soldiers and border troops. When they arrived under the city wall, they began to walk along the lines of the city walls.

Climbing up the wooden ladder with shields and weapons, these people commanded flexibly and attacked the city in a measured manner. They didn't care about the slight battle damage. They climbed up the city from all sides with stones and rolling wood, and it took less than an hour to capture the outer city.

wall and killed a large number of defenders.

The Lord of Regensburg, who retreated into the inner fort, saw that the situation was over and had to throw away his sword and lead a dozen remaining soldiers out of the city to surrender...

Art refused the siege commander's celebration and thank you banquet. For the Wells Army, such a smooth battle was just a casual incident. It was no longer a battle, and there was nothing worth celebrating.

There were no casualties in this battle. The four seriously injured soldiers were left there for treatment. If they could recover from their injuries, they would go north to find the legion. If they could not recover, the local army would send people back to the valley.

Rejecting repeated attempts by the local army to stay, Art wiped the blood on his hands and continued heading north...

On the second Sunday of July, the Welsh Army arrived at the county town of Glaru.

Viscount Herreth, the governor of Glaru County, personally went to the southern boundary of the county to greet Art, who was leading his troops north.

Glaru County is no stranger to many officers of the Welsh Army. Many of them grew up in the national war with the Swabians at Talmburg in Glaru County.

Viscount Herreth and a group of noble officials from Glalu County were waiting at the intersection of the county border. This scene was completely repeated when Art led the troops to arrive in Glaru County three years ago, but compared to the scene three years ago

, and now Herith's attitude has undergone earth-shaking changes.

Not only because of the changes in Art's current status and strength, but also because of the experience of Herith and Art going through battles together. In other words, Art and Herith have a very close personal relationship. Art's wedding and the birth of little George were very impressive.

Viscount Reith had sent people to send generous gifts, and Art also sent gifts in return.

Art dismounted early and walked quickly to Herith, hugging each other warmly and saluting, "Lord Viscount Herith, thank you for your warm welcome."

"Baron Art, I haven't seen you for several years. You are becoming more and more heroic, and the army under your command is becoming more and more capable." Viscount Herreth praised Art and the troops standing in silence behind him.

Art smiled and nodded, "Thank you for your compliment. I brought you some small gifts."

As he spoke, he waved to Ron behind him. Ron ran to the back and called four or five soldiers to lift several sets of half-plate armor from the carriage, and then placed them in front of Viscount Herreth.

"Lord Herith, these four sets of half-body armor are the first batch of self-made armors in my territorial workshop. Although the workmanship is a little rough, the defense is very reliable. These are given to your guards to wear. If you need them in the future, you can send a message to

I, I will send someone to deliver it to you." When Art gave the gift, he did not forget to sell a weapon and armor made by the valley workshop.

"I will accept your kindness. Please, I have prepared a banquet for you and your army in the county town of Galalu." Herith stepped aside to greet Art and a group of leading cavalry.

The officer moves forward.

Art didn't give in. He got on his horse and walked a few steps to Viscount Herreth who was riding on horseback. He walked side by side and asked: "Lord Herreth, I haven't been to the Eastern Territory for a long time. Now the Eastern Territory and Shiwa

How is my situation? Especially in Tarmu Castle, is the knight named ~ what's Asil still stationed there?"

"The East Territory is in peace with the Swabians, and there is no police situation in Talburg for the time being."

"But let's not mention the bastard who took over your position at Talburg. Thinking of that guy makes me want to chop off his head with my sword." Herrith shook his head repeatedly, gritting his teeth in hatred.

Art didn't want to ask any more questions. He also expected that the high-spirited knight thought he had superior combat power and would probably get into trouble.

But Hereth was excited, "Art, you know, the second week after you left Talmuburg, that bastard couldn't sit still. He neither scouted out the enemy's defenses nor waited for me.

The follow-up reinforcements rushed to the foot of Biltenberg with a group of miscellaneous soldiers."

"He really thought that Biltenburg was a village surrounded by a wooden fence! He stormed the city for two days in the ice and snow and couldn't even touch the gate of Biltenburg. After I heard about it, I quickly sent someone to persuade him to return to the military fort.

Holding fast, the bastard felt that his dignity had been damaged and he had to die under the castle. As a result, he was cut off by a county soldier who came for reinforcements from Te Brun. All his soldiers were destroyed, and the bastard was also captured."

"Isn't that Tal Fort?" Art asked in surprise.

"Almost lost! Fortunately, I sent two inner knights to lead troops to enter Talburg in advance, so the Swabians were unable to capture Talburg. In order to defend Talburg, I lost one knight and more than twenty people.

A private soldier, I feel so sorry for you!"

"What's even more disgusting is that some bastard powerful father actually came to me to ask for his son. It must be that I didn't rescue him in time, so his son was captured. In order not to offend that powerful man, I paid him a full fifty thousand pfennigs.

That bastard was redeemed for a total of fifty thousand pfennigs!" Herith spitted as he spoke, wishing he could tear the second-son knight into pieces and swallow it.

"That powerful man originally promised to return the ransom to me, but now he has gone to Bernard's group. How can I get the money back?" Herrith shook his head again and again.

Art didn't listen to Herith's lament and complaint about the fifty thousand pfennig. He was deep in thought as he walked. Suddenly he raised his head and asked Herith, "Lord Herith, who is garrisoning Talburg now?"

Herrith paused for a moment, and the regret on his face disappeared a little, and he replied: "Talburg is not a good place. It has no land and no business travelers. The palace is not willing to take over the management at all, so it threw such a mess to Gera

Lu County, now I have sent more than a dozen peasants and soldiers to garrison on duty."

"If we weren't worried about the Swabians invading again, we would have to spend money to support such a dilapidated military fortress every month, so we might as well burn it down~" Hereth had completely regarded Tal Fort as a burden.

But Art's eyes flashed with gold. He pulled the reins to let the war horse get closer to Herith, and said softly: "Lord Herith, I have a way for you to recover your losses, and maybe you can make a lot of money...

..."

Herrith looked at no one on the left and right and asked with a smile: "Do you still want to plunder Swabia?"

Art chuckled, leaned close to Herith's ear and said: "I have been trading southern goods in the past few years. I am worried about the war in the north and have nowhere to sell goods. If I can send southern goods to Swabia...

..."

"You mean smuggling across the border?"

"Hush, there are many wealthy businessmen and powerful lords in Swabia. As long as you transport the goods there, you will definitely make money."

After hearing this, Herith lowered his head and pondered for a moment, then raised his head and touched his beard, smiled at Art, and said, "We'll discuss it later in my mansion."

"Everyone speed up the march, let's return to the city as soon as possible!"

............

The Welsh Army stayed in Glaru County for one night, repaired briefly and then immediately set off to continue northward.

The army walked on the same King's Road in Besancon for two days, and then prepared to turn north at a fork in the road and enter the city of Yona.

"Ron, Viscount Herreth has agreed to join the Continental Trading Company. Now that the war in the North is happening, our southern goods are greatly affected. I have to clear the sales channels for the goods as soon as possible."

"Sir, didn't we just go to war with the Swabians? Now we want to trade with them?"

"A war is a war, and making money is making money. There is no conflict. Besides, the two countries have ceased war and eased the situation."

Art said and took out a piece of parchment covered with fire paint, "This is my letter to the Civil Affairs and the Continental Commercial Bank. I have discussed with Viscount Herreth to establish a southern goods store in Glalu County. In addition to supplying Yona

In addition to the goods in the central and southern regions of the province, he is also responsible for secretly transporting goods to Swabia. You ask Eagle Eye to send the letter back to the valley, and ask the civil affairs to send someone to Galalu City to negotiate with Viscount Herreth."

"Sir, the province of Yona is not an enemy territory. We only have an eagle eye in the city of Yona. It may take a long time to transmit the message back to the valley through the eagle eye. How about I send two guards to transmit the message back to the valley in person?"

Art's eagle eye network is mainly concentrated in the provinces of Thorne, Besançon and Lucesne in the North. In the province of Yona, there is only one eagle eye set up in a tavern in the city of Yona, which belongs to the Besançon liaison.

Point jurisdiction, if you expect Jonah Hawkeye to deliver the message very slowly.

Art thought for a while, "Forget it, there's no need to send anyone back. When you get to Yona City, you can hand it over to Baron Antayas's southern goods store in the city and let their caravan deliver the letter. In addition, I

Write another letter to Baron Antayas. It is impossible to bypass him anyway. We have to use the trade route of Andermatt Castle and ask Baron Antayas to send someone to negotiate with us.

"

"Okay, I'll take care of it as soon as we get to Jonah City." Ron responded.

After explaining the matter, Art was about to turn his horse's head to inspect the rear formation, when a fast horse came from the north of the road towards Art's heraldic flag, riding the flying dust in the sky.
To be continued...