Chapter 193 Send troops! Go west! (Two in one!)
War is coming!
As Leon Jimena, Marquis of Antolia, officially issued the No. 2 Order on mobilizing Antolia's military forces, all the people living in this land realized this invariably.
However, the Antolians are never daunted by the coming of war.
On the contrary, as the Antolian army began to gather towards the southwest highlands, an inexplicable power seemed to emerge from the bones of the Antolian people, and even the work in their hands became more energetic.
Even those refugees who had recently moved from various parts of the kingdom were mostly affected by this atmosphere and glowed with a mental outlook that they had never had before.
If Leon could sum up this characteristic of the Antolians in one word, it would undoubtedly be unity.
If the people of Antolia had not been able to form a rope and hold each other together every time they encountered ups and downs, I am afraid that Antolia would have become a desolate land in the southern part of the Andal Kingdom under the repeated attacks of the Year of the Jackdaw. .
It is precisely because of this extremely special atmosphere in this era that Antolian culture has an extremely strong ability to assimilate refugees who have moved from other places!
Even after arriving here for less than a year, many refugees have already regarded Antolia as their hometown in their hearts, and they always use the native Antolian people as examples and benchmarks.
There is no way, although Leon also exploits the people, but it depends on who you are comparing with!
At least in this era, Leon's exploitation of the people can be called benevolent!
Although the vast majority of the people in the territory did not have a vacation at all, Leon at least gave them a job that could support themselves and gave them the opportunity to fill their stomachs.
And this is enough to satisfy the people, enough to make them work for the Jimena family!
Perhaps it was precisely because of this little favor that when Leon gave an order, instructing the Antolian army to begin to gather towards the southwestern highlands, the civilian men who volunteered in the hope of helping the Antolian army transport food and grass came to The gate of the general camp was still crowded.
If it were in other aristocratic lands, this phenomenon would be called a spectacle.
But in Antolia, it was normal.
Because during the war in Antolia, becoming a civilian who participated in the transportation of grain and grass in the rear area could also receive certain subsidies.
Although it is only a small amount compared to the soldiers' military pay, fortunately, they are responsible for taking care of food every day, and more importantly, they can also get spiritual satisfaction, so they naturally respond to the request.
With the appearance of Elk Goose and the arrival of a new group of laborers and craftsmen, the road paving work, which had been slow due to dense forests and uneven terrain, finally made unexpected progress.
After giving one last instruction to Aaron and Todd before leaving, Leon finally embarked on the journey to the Principality of Norton surrounded by the generals!
In this troop dispatch, the Antolian army is undoubtedly the absolute main force.
At first, Leon had no intention of bringing his large group of vassals with him, and it was unlikely that anyone would be interested in crossing the mountains to march into Norton.
However, Eli Wayne, Earl of Graywater Castle, and several other nobles were eager to show their infinite loyalty to Leon's father, and Leon did need to bring in some people to act as line fillers.
So...
although Leon has made it clear that this expedition does not require his vassals to send troops.
But in addition to the three main legions of Antolia, Earl Eli Wayne of Graywater Castle temporarily raised 600 peasant soldiers from his own territory, and Viscount Justin Surrey of Ram City A thousand levies were gathered together, and with the scattered filial piety and goodwill from the other nobles, a team of more than 2,000 people was managed.
Of course, loyalty or disloyalty cannot just be judged by the number of people dispatched.
For example, Eli Wayne, Count of Gray Water Castle, had previously completely contracted the territorial defense of Gray Water Castle to the Jimena family and the Antolian mercenaries. This time, he could gather 600 people. It is said that he has fished all over his own territory!
As for the Earl of Gray Water Castle, Leon will naturally keep it in mind.
Although it has been considered that the territory that will be directly governed by the Jimena family cannot be sealed off, there will definitely be financial and other care and compensation!
"After all, this expedition is going to trouble the teacher!"
Since the series of previous actions of the relic of the country can't even be regarded as personification, Leon specially brought his teacher with him on this expedition, the Archmage Albert. rely.
This war is not a civil war in the kingdom bound by unspoken rules.
In addition to the conventional combat power such as the Antolian army, it is safe to bring some high-end combat power.
After all...
Although a powerful man of the Archmage level may not really play a big role on a large-scale battlefield, he is an important deterrent after all.
And having Albert by his side can at least improve Leon's security level by several levels.
Although the Archmage may not necessarily be able to win a war, as an important deterrent, at least there will be no rout in which the entire army is annihilated!
"As long as the Marquis can remember his previous promise!"
Albert reminded him in a timely manner.
Obviously, the pie that Leon had drawn for Albert before was indeed very effective.
"Don't worry, teacher!"
Leon nodded helplessly: "When the shadow monster trap mentioned earlier is built, I will immediately arrange for people to start the design and construction of the Antolia Higher Magic Academy! By then, You will definitely be the unique dean!"
Hearing Leon's solemn assurance, Albert couldn't help but nodded with satisfaction.
It's just...
Although Antolia's financial situation is slightly strained due to the development of the Abandoned Land, what Leon is talking about is a design!
From the design to the start of construction, with Albert's opinions fully considered during the process to make repairs and modifications, it would take a year or two anyway, right?
Then from construction to completion... Leon felt that Albert would be extremely lucky if he could see the prototype of the Antolia High School of Magic in the rest of his life.
In addition to several mages including Archmage Albert, Leon also specially brought Elm Randerson as his deputy on this expedition, the one who led the Antoria caravan three times. The Antolian veterans of the Chiron River!
As the only old comrade among the many generals in Antolia who had ever come to the Principality of Norton, Elm's advice was particularly important to Leon.
Although Antoria's caravans had previously mainly operated in the central and northern parts of the Principality of Norton, since the original purpose of the caravans was for trade, Elm still did a lot to improve the overall situation of the Principality of Norton. Of homework.
"Since the north of the Principality of Norton borders the Kingdom of Walras, and the Chiron River in the middle often floods, the population of the Principality of Norton is mainly concentrated in the east, west and south."
"Among them, due to the good relations with the two neighboring countries of the Kingdom of Iderit and the Kingdom of Andal, the economies in the east and west are more developed and business exchanges are more frequent. As for the south..." "The Chilun River in the north and the Chilun River in the
south The Meyerson River is the two main rivers that run through the Principality of Norton from east to west. The southern part of the Principality of Norton has been nourished by the Meyerson River over the years, so the southern territory has always been an important granary for the Principality of Norton." "Since this
time The Marquis has decided to send troops to the Principality of Norton, so the south bank of the Meyerson River must be captured!" Elm pointed at the mark on the map seriously and suggested to Leon.
"This is natural."
Leon nodded matter-of-factly: "The Jimena family has never been greedy. If they can occupy the land south of the Meyerson River, the purpose of sending troops this time will be considered a success!" You know, at the moment
, In this era, the nobles have not yet set their sights on the endless ocean.
Therefore, although there are deep-water ports such as Port Idar in the south of the Principality of Norton, growing food is the top priority in everyone's eyes.
The main purpose of the port is nothing more than to catch some marine fish wandering in the offshore and shallow sea areas, which is at best a trivial sideline business.
As for ocean commerce...
Even though maritime trade has existed for a long time, due to the ship construction technology of this era, at least for the Principality of Norton, the Kingdom of Idrit can be said to be the only maritime trade destination that the merchant ships of the Principality of Norton can reach.
However, the Kingdom of Idrit already shares a land border with the Principality of Norton, so land trade is more convenient most of the time.
It is precisely because of the above that although Idar Port can be called a deep-water port, business and trade are not prosperous.
The purpose of Leon's expedition is also very clear. First, extend the rule of the Jimena family to the coast of the northern continent, so that Antolia can have more opportunities in the future.
"Archduke Norton divided the south bank of the Meyerson River into two areas, namely Wright County with Port Idar as its capital and Edward Hill Country with Navarre as its capital." "Ignore the rest of the cities for the time being,
Navarre The city of La is the hereditary fiefdom of the Duke of Navarre. It has a large population and abundant food, and it is right in the way of Antolia's westward advance. At least before the civil strife broke out in the Principality of Norton, its military strength was by no means inferior to that of the past. Duke of Galicia."
"What now?"
Leon captured the key to Elm's words very keenly.
Hearing this, Elm couldn't help but reveal a wry smile: "Your Majesty the Marquis, you also know that during this period, although the army of the Kingdom of Walras temporarily stayed in the north of the Duke of Norton, there were soldiers from the south of the principality. The remnants are raging."
"So I really don't know what the situation is in the city of Navarre today..." "
However, when the noble rebellion broke out in the Principality of Norton, the Duke of Navarre was also one of the nobles who led the army north. Even if the entire army is not wiped out in this war, its strength must have suffered heavy losses!"
This is the first good news that Leon has heard since he sent out troops!
"I plan to attack the city of Navarre at night!"
Looking at the majestic Antolian army along the way, Leon finally said his plan this time.
Due to the lack of intake of some necessary nutrients, people's night vision is generally significantly affected in this era.
But in Antolia, under the influence of the black earth, at least the quality of the food of the Antolia army is guaranteed.
"I have no objection to the Marquis's consideration."
Elm said immediately after thinking for a moment.
Although Leon had already issued war bonds with great fanfare before sending troops, so that almost every noble in the southern part of the kingdom already knew Leon's intention to send troops to the Principality of Norton.
But the speed of information transmission in this era is too slow after all.
Therefore, even if another half month passes, the southern part of the Norton Principality may not know the plan of the Antolians to send troops.
And even if they knew it, who would have thought that Antoria's army, led by Leon, could pass through the southwest highlands that no one had ever penetrated before and directly attack the south of the Principality of Norton?
So attack! Especially night attacks! Definitely the best choice!
"You explain in advance that after passing through this mountain forest, the Antolian army will advance at full speed!" "
At that time, the Lapruk Army and the Antolian militia will press forward across the board. We must win in one battle. Lose! Only by seizing a strong city in the south of the Principality of Norton as a foothold can the Antolians take the initiative in this battle!" "The
elven long archers must also be on standby at any time, and this night attack may not necessarily be used. Get them, but also keep them on standby in case of emergencies!"
"I'm going to pass the order now!"
Elm nodded seriously.
...
Perhaps it is because this mountain range located on the edge of the southwest highlands blocks most of the water vapor from the ocean.
When Antolia's army entered the territory of the Principality of Norton, the surrounding humidity was obviously much higher than that in Antolia.
The slightly cold mountain breeze weakened a little under the shade of the trees, so that when it blew over Clementi's wrinkled face, only a gentle coolness remained.
As the elder of the moon elves and the leader of this group of elven long archers, Clementi's inner fluctuations are actually a little complicated.
Even though he is one hundred and forty-four years old, in the years he has lived in the abandoned land, Clementi has never felt so natural, cool, refreshing, and refreshing. mountain breeze.
He clearly remembered the enthusiasm and enthusiasm of the Antolian civilians during this troop dispatch.
Following the young noble's order, the whole of Antolia seemed to have been pressed on the fast forward button.
The people living on that land scrambled to transport food and grass for the Antolian army and to open roads for the Antolian soldiers.
And this also made him feel a little lucky.
Fortunately, the current Moon Elf clan can generally be regarded as friends of the Jimena family.
Fortunately, the target of the Antolians' troops this time was the Norton Principality in the west, rather than the Moon Elf tribe living in the abandoned land.
The friendship between the Antolians and the Moon Elves will be indestructible!
After witnessing the unity of Antolia and the bravery of the Antolia army, Clementi became more determined to have a good relationship with the Jimena family.
In this case...
the elven long archers must show the strength of the elves on the land of the Principality of Norton!
Especially after several days of running around, Leon Jimena, Marquis of Antolia, officially issued an order to prepare for a night attack...
Thanks to book friends "Shen Bing" and "54 Killing Super God" for this Military support provided by the expedition! O loyal minister!
(End of chapter)