Just after the spring plowing ended, Andermatt Fort on the eastern border of Tyniec County turned into a large military camp. Several heraldic flags were planted on the wooden walls of the military fort, and military tents and bonfires were everywhere in the fort.

Since Alsburg was occupied by bandits last autumn, Baron Antayas has not had a good night's sleep. The crime of losing power and land was enough for him, and it also cost the life of a knight. The punishment was

It was inevitable that if Alsburg could not be taken back as soon as possible, he, the hereditary baron, would be done. So as soon as the spring plowing ended, he summoned all the knights in the territory and gathered the soldiers at Andermatt Castle.

Now, even the knights and druids of the inner palace have gathered five knights, eight knights' retinues, and more than sixty serving peasant soldiers brought by the knights. In addition, Antayas also directly controls the territorial elves near the military fort.

Fifteen young and strong farmers were selected to join his military fort guard.

Merchants and small wine vendors near the military fortress also gathered towards Andermatt Castle from various villages and manor settlements. Of course, among them were women who were in the leather and meat business. So many people suddenly poured into the already small Andermatt Castle.

The people seemed particularly chaotic. People came from all directions to set up pots, cook, poop and pee everywhere inside and outside the fort. The originally smelly military fort was now completely turned into a big pigsty...

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In the lord's hall of the military castle's stone house, a military meeting is being convened.

Baron Antayas didn't say any more nonsense and went straight to the point: "The purpose of recruiting everyone this time is to recapture Alsburg. You all know the situation. It has been almost half a year since last autumn, even if all the old guys in the palace are...

Deaf man, it’s time for you to know that Alsberg was captured by bandits. So we must recapture Als before the court’s accusations come down, otherwise everyone will not be able to live well.”

A knight with thick eyebrows and a yellow beard asked: "My lord, you also attacked Alsburg several times last year, why didn't you capture it?"

As soon as he finished speaking, the knight felt something was wrong and quickly added: "My lord, I have no intention of offending your majesty."

Antayas shook his head and said it didn't matter, and said: "Last year, I planned to quietly lead people to recapture Alsburg from the bandits, but I underestimated the combat power of those bastards, and I stopped in front of Alsburg twice. This

I have called you here for the first time to capture Alsburg in one fell swoop."

Another middle-aged knight with a rather capable face asked in a deep voice: "Sir, have you found out the number of bandits in Alsburg and whether they have reinforcements?"

Antayas glanced at the middle-aged knight named Chloe and said: "Before the cold winter came last year, I sent people to investigate. The number of bandits in Alsburg increased to about forty, but we don't

Do you know if there are still bandits in the bandits' nest in Poje Mountain?"

"Forty people? There may be more? Sir, there are only seventy or eighty of us in total, half of them are farmers who can't even hold their swords, and the rest have not been in battle for many years~~ We have such a small force

It may be difficult to attack the bandits who are so numerous and ferocious." The middle-aged knight had experienced war when he was young, and he knew how powerful this improvised army was.

Several other knights also whispered in agreement.

Antayas raised his hand to signal everyone to be quiet, and then said to everyone: "I also know that the situation this time is dangerous, but we are all brave and fearless knights. It is the mission of the Holy Spirit given to you by God to eliminate violence. How can you do it because of the devil?

When you become strong, you lose the courage to defeat it?"

Everyone bowed their heads and remained silent.

Antayas knew that these noble sermons were in vain at this time. He looked at everyone and whispered: "If we can recapture Alsburg, I will exempt everyone from half of their taxes and service this year. After Alsburg is captured, I will also

I will use half of the battle rewards as military rewards for everyone. In addition, I have also hired an elite team to help with the suppression, and they are probably on their way to Andermatt Castle."

After hearing the benefits and knowing that there were reinforcements, the knights raised their heads and expressed that they would train their soldiers diligently and they would be able to take back Alsburg in one battle...

Looking at the backs of the knights leaving, the inner knight Druid spat and said: "You are all a bunch of money-minded guys."

"Okay Druid, there is no free cheese and bread in the world. If we cannot get Alsburg back, all the money we save now will be left to the nobles who take over the territory."

Having said this, he remembered the original author of these words, turned sideways and asked the druid beside him: "Do you think that patrol officer will really come to help suppress it?"

The druid thought for a while and replied: "My lord, we promised that we would come before the end of spring and there is still no one there yet. I'm afraid I can't count on it..."

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"I'm afraid I won't be able to count on it this year. You see, there are only refugees and bandits now. You can't even see a single vendor on that road."

On the road to Andermatt Castle, Odo and Art discussed setting up checkpoints on the southern border to collect taxes. He felt that Lord Pierre's promise to allow them to collect a year's entry business tax in the border area was simply unreasonable.

Nonsense.

"Yes, it is impossible to collect business tax this year. We can only wait until next year or the year after to collect it. The war will eventually end and business will prosper," Art said.

"But Lord Pierre only authorizes us to collect taxes for one year~"

After hearing this, Art smiled and replied: "Really? Then we will stop collecting the entry business tax, and we will instead levy the entry security tax. This does not require Lord Pierre's permission, as long as the swords in our hands are better than those businessmen."

As long as the team guard is sharp."

At this time, Ron rode back to the team from the front road and said, "Sir, there is no enemy in front. Three miles to the east is Andermatt Castle."

"Okay, continue to scout"

Art turned around and shouted an order to the patrol soldiers following behind him: "Stop advancing and repair on the spot. Set up camp in Andermatt tonight."

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In the castle of Andermatt, a rider rushed into the city to report that an army was coming from the west. The castle was suddenly in a panic, especially the farmers and small traders outside the city who thought it was bandits coming to attack Andermatt.

, all retreated into the military fort.

When the inner knight Druid brought three or four cavalry to a hill west of Andermatt, they saw an army wearing a black robe and cape walking towards them under the leadership of a rider.

, and soon two more cavalrymen joined the team.

"Art? Inspector."

After seeing the outline of the incoming man clearly, the druid muttered to himself, and then said to a cavalryman beside him: "Go back and tell the baron that it is the patrol officer Art who is here with the team."

Then the druid drove his horse towards the visitor and personally greeted Art...

Art did not allow the patrol to garrison the military fort. Instead, he set up a military tent in an open space outside Fort Andermatt as a camp. Art arranged four sentry posts around the patrol camp. He was not worried.

There is a sneak attack from the enemy, but I am worried about the undisciplined conscripts and farmers.

In the evening, Baron Antayas hosted a banquet in the stone room of the military castle for all the army leaders who came to help with the suppression. As the leader of the patrol, Art was also fortunate to be invited to the dinner. Large plates of beef and mutton were served to the table, along with light beer and ale.

As he poured cup after cup into his stomach, the stone house was filled with passion and indulgence.

A middle-aged knight with a calm face held a wooden wine glass and bypassed several guys who were playing and drinking. He came to Art, who was sitting at the end, sat on an armchair and asked: "Are you the Baron?"

The patrol officer who came to help in the suppression?"

Art put down his wine glass, glanced at the tall knight with long hair and beard, and said respectfully: "Sir, I am Art Wood Wells, Inspector of the Southern Border."

"Art Wood Wells? No title?"

"Yes, I'm just a civilian official."

"Oh, yes, but I saw the army you brought, and you don't look like a commoner without a title background." The middle-aged knight questioned how an ordinary civilian officer could train an army with such an appearance, and even more

What's more, this commoner has a surname that looks like an aristocrat.

Art shrugged.

The middle-aged knight raised the wine glass in his hand and said to Art: "I am Chloe De Bourbon from the Park Ninken Manor."

"You are from the Bourbon family? Son of the Eagle." Art has heard about this prominent family.

"Oh, yes, I feel honored to be a member of this family, but my family will not feel that it is more glorious because of me..." The middle-aged knight's words are always right.

The grievances of the Bourbon family.

Art didn't say much during the entire banquet. He just sat quietly at the end of the long table and listened to the knights talking about the wild boars they had hunted during their knightly careers, the women they had slept with, the battles they had fought, and the most vulgar things they had ever heard.

During the banquet, apart from Baron Antayas politely offering a drink to Art, only Knight Chloe came over and said a few words to Art. It was not because the knights looked down on Art, it was about the nobles.

As for the issue of posture, these rough guys have always been very careful about this issue.

In the camp outside the military fort, a banquet was also going on.

Baron Antayas generously sent several large pieces of pork and a large barrel of light beer to the patrol. Odo arranged for a pot full of onions and pork stew, and everyone got a lot of delicious beer.

When they returned to the camp outside the fort, the soldiers had already gone to bed. After checking the surrounding posts, Art summoned Odo and others for a military meeting.

Several people were sitting around in the Yate military tent.

Art observed the people in the tent for a while and saw that they were not drunk. He nodded and said: "Very good, you still have the most basic vigilance. From the moment we step out of the wooden castle in the valley, we must maintain this kind of alertness at any time.

When encountering an enemy, you must have the mentality of being able to defend against the enemy at any time and attack the enemy at any time. I allow soldiers to have a relaxed mentality, but I do not allow you officers to have the slightest slack."

Everyone agreed.

Art took out a simple map of Alsburg that was dictated by Lawrence and drawn by himself, and said: "Baron Antayas has ordered that the entire army set out from Andermatt at sunrise the day after tomorrow, and march towards Alsberg.

Enter the fort."

"Currently, there are six armies assembled in Andermatt Castle, with a total number of about one hundred. Excluding a guard team left behind to guard the fort, there are five knights and eight knight retinues (bows and arrows) participating in the suppression of bandits this time.

(four soldiers); 20 military fort guard sergeants (including 6 archers), 62 peasants and soldiers, and 21 people in our patrol team. A total of 114 people (including 15 cavalry)

, all armies are commanded by Baron Antayas."

"In the marching sequence, we are the third team of the entire army, and in front of us is the army of Knight Chloe."

"If it's a city siege, Baron Antayas's fortress guards, knights and retinues will serve as the first echelon, and we will be the main attacking force of the second echelon; if it's a field confrontation, our patrol team will serve as the left wing of the entire army."
Chapter completed!