A noble mansion next to the Lord's Hall of Geneborg. This is a rare intact building in the city.
Yat set up the central command camp of the Jonah Border Guard Corps here.
In the empty main hall on the first floor of the mansion, Art was sitting on a corner chair that he got from somewhere and closed his eyes to rest. Baron Bob Wolfgang, who had just joined Art's army and had fled, was sitting there. The past of Baron Caitlan was told to Art like a long-tongued woman,
"...Baron Caitlan, whose full name is Caitlan Powerwell Hawke, is the lord of three manors in the northern part of Bramont County."
“It is said that his family was also a noble in Bavaria. His grandfather was once the chief commander of the Witzburg Giant Mercenary Group, and his father also served in various mercenary groups. After Bavaria was split, the Hawke family fell. His grandfather and father survived by mercenary fighting for various kings. It is said that the Hawke family had 300 iron cavalry and 1,000 heavy armors when they were at their strongest. ”
“His grandfather helped the old Marquis and died fighting to see the Marquis during the Burgundy War, so Caitlan’s father was awarded the false title of Lord Baron and gave his family a farm as a fief. Later, the Hawke family made military exploits in several national wars with the Swabians, and the number of manors belonging to the Hawke family became three.”
“Baron Caitlan has been marching and fighting with his father since he was a child, and he has great commanding talents. He boasted that he led a thousand warriors to kill an enemy army of the same size, which is definitely a boast, but in terms of combat power, there are really not many troops in the entire East that can match Baron Caitlan’s army. Many of Caitlan’s officers and soldiers are the sons of his father’s former subordinates. These young people inherit their father’s wishes and continue to serve the Hawke family.”
"The people who rushed up to the northern city wall with Baron Caitlan yesterday were all people like this. They are absolutely loyal to Lord Caitlan, just like their fathers and grandfathers."
Bob Wolfgang Although Although he is the weakest among all the military forces, this "pseudo-baron" who likes to read has done a very good job as an official. From counting the personnel and material reserves, recording the tedious general affairs to counting the casualties and battle losses, calculating the grain and grass reserves, etc., everything is in an orderly manner.
Last night, Caitlan had a private conversation with Art, hoping that he could take advantage of the battle to recapture the eastern territory of Art to enter the vision of the future ruler of the Earldom, and to use some military merit to offset his sin of defeat in the border fight against the Swabians. If he was lucky, he would also have the opportunity to raise his fiefdom to a higher level.
The first contribution to regaining the lost territory must be Art's. There is no doubt about this, and no one dares to claim the credit. However, the military merits achieved in a war involving thousands of people cannot be swallowed by Art alone, except for those who belong to his close men. In addition to the military merits of the officers, there are always some fragmentary military achievements, such as collaborative assistance, peripheral enemy defense, flank support, etc. As long as Art can add to the military merits reported to the palace and the Central Army of the Liberation Army, he can always get some benefits.
Att was not in a hurry to agree to Caitlan. He specially recruited Baron Bob, who was working as a secretary in the Chinese army. He was also a noble from the East. He knew Caitlan more deeply. As expected, it was not what Art expected. According to Bob, Caitlan was indeed a good talent and might come in handy at critical moments.
"Ron, please send a message to Lord Caitlan, saying that I agree to his request. But I don't want half of his trophies. If he is really sincere, give me five light cavalry or two heavy cavalry." Art decided to give himself one more powerful ally.
"Yes, sir." Ron turned around to send the message.
There are only two people left in the room, Art and Bob. Although this fat guy is also called the Baron, his aura is not that bad.
He glanced at Art, who was looking up and down at him. Feeling uncomfortable, he turned around and smiled awkwardly at Art.
"Baron Bob, I heard from Father Robert that you have done very well in the Chinese army these days. You are assisting in the daily distribution of food, grass and supplies for the entire army. What do you think? Why don't you come with me?" Art directly extended an olive branch.
Bob was a little stunned for a moment. He didn't think that Art was insulting his noble dignity, but he just didn't expect that Art would recruit him, a shabby man with no strength at all.
"Bob, to tell you the truth, your Wolfgang family's baron title has basically come to an end. Your father and brother have lost all their territories one after another, and you are not a knight. When the court investigates the responsibility for the lost land, you don't even have a buffer. You will definitely be demoted to a commoner. It is probably difficult for a commoner like you to survive in this world."
"Follow me. , at least I can let you live a decent life. "
Art is not going to waste any time on this fat guy, "I will give you a few days to think about it. If you are lucky, you may have the opportunity to come back here and become a baron in the future."
Art then walked to the wooden table and sealed a letter of victory that had been brewing all night.
"Okay! I'll go with you!" Bob hesitated for only a moment.
"But you have to allow me to take away those people. If I stay here, they will starve to death." Bob sold himself in exchange for a condition.
Matt raised his head and glanced at the fat guy, continued to finish the work at hand, then walked over and handed a fire-sealed letter into Bob's hand, "Have Bramon's flying pigeon send this fire-sealed letter back to the Yona court."
Bob took the parchment with a happy face and turned out of the hall.
· Matthew rushed in as soon as Bob left, "Sir, the Liberation Army has sent troops to reinforce the Eastern Territory!"
· Matt was not surprised at all, "Who is the commander? How many troops did he bring?"
· "It is a leading knight named David Patrick..."
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As soon as David entered the hall door, he bowed deeply to Att to show his respect, "Sir Att, under the military order of commanding the camp of the central army, I led twenty heavy cavalry and one hundred elite infantry to accept your command. Accompanying us are the funds allocated by the city of Jonah to you and Thirty carts of food and baggage from the Eastern Army, as well as thirty young peasants and soldiers from my territory. I and the army I led immediately followed Lord At's command and dispatched. At quickly stepped forward to help David up and looked him up and down.
The last time I saw David, I had a quick glance at the Chinese army camp of the Liberation Army. At that time, David and dozens of peasants and soldiers from his territory were responsible for raising food, wages and supplies for the Chinese army. Art was also eager to report the military situation to Earl Baldwin, so the two of them did not have time to say a word. David had a few scars on his face after not seeing him for half a year, and he had obviously experienced life and death.
"David, with your help, my time to recover the four border towns can be accelerated. How is it, how are you doing lately..." Art asked as he introduced David and the monk Chaucer beside him.
David has been feeling frustrated recently. With Art's recommendation, he was recruited by Baldwin and became an officer in the Jonah Army. However, David was weak and had no strong backup, so he was never reused in the Jonah Army. He always played roles such as baggage guard, camp defense, and patrol sentry. The risk was not high but it was not easy to achieve meritorious service.
David was extremely happy to receive the task of rushing to the Eastern Territory this time. Only by leaving the complicated Liberation Army could he have a chance to show off his talents. What's more, he was old friends with the commander of the Eastern Territory Army, Art. Therefore, after receiving the military order, he rushed to the Eastern Territory to join Art.
After hearing about David's situation, Art thought for a long time. He knew what it was like to be restricted by others.
"David, my army has been fighting hard for the Eastern Territory for several months, and its morale and combat effectiveness are also a bit low. I will take advantage of the opportunity that I just recaptured Geneneburg to repair the army and build up morale. Just in time, I will hand over the combat mission to you during the period when the Eastern Border army is undergoing repairs."
David's eyes were dazzled. He did not expect to receive a combat mission as soon as he arrived. This was an opportunity to build meritorious deeds.
"Our next target after the recapture of Geneborg is Fort Medier in the south of Wallonburg. That castle is located in the hills. I have sent out sentries to check out the castle. There are two Swabian knights stationed at Medier and the garrison is less than a hundred people. However, the castle is built on a hill and is difficult to capture easily. So I plan to cut off its baggage and communication with the outside world first, and then raise troops to recapture it. "
"There is a small military fort eight miles east of Medier, which is the only way for the Swabians to and from Medier. You lead your troops to capture that military fort, and then resist the Swabians until I send troops to attack Fort Medier."
The terrain in those places is difficult and difficult, and heavy cavalry cannot be used. You leave the heavy cavalry you brought, and I will send light cavalry to assist you. You must hold on for at least half a month!" David did not hesitate at all and immediately stood up to answer the order.