Roger's mind was running rapidly and he began to make mental arithmetic.

A land of one arrow, that is, it is about 200 meters away.

In this era, it takes about 30 seconds for cavalry to run through this distance at full speed.

Even if an armed infantry runs at full speed, it will take at least 60 seconds.

He recalled that in the information collected in advance, the average rate of fire among these Turkic people who were good at bows and arrows could generally reach 6 arrows per minute.

That is to say, if the cavalry were allowed to rush across this distance alone, the cavalry would have to withstand three volleys.

And if the Germans who were regarded as cannon fodder were just allowed to rush through this distance, they would have to endure 6 rounds of volleys when they rushed to the opponent's team.

Even if the volleys are only 30% of the hit rate per round.

After 6 rounds, the casualties of 90,000 Germans will reach nearly 50%.

Although these 90,000 Germans were warriors and strong pilgrims, even though they were fooled by themselves, they seemed to be fearless.

But Roger doesn't think they can fight after suffering 50% of their casualties.

It is estimated that 30% of the casualties will make these northern barbarians re-recognize the value of life, and cry and shout to find their mother to comfort them.

Roger thought, so he could not simply use cannon fodder.

In any case, they cannot withstand more than three volleys before rushing into the enemy's camp.

He thought that if he used cavalry to charge first, let Germanic soldiers and pilgrims follow behind.

After the enemy's tricycle fire, the cavalry troops can rush into the enemy's formation.

Even if they cannot defeat the enemy at once, they can cause chaos in the enemy.

And the enemy archers who were disrupted must not shoot archers normally.

The pressure the Germanic warriors and pilgrims can bear is much smaller.

When these infantry rush into the enemy's formation, they can win the battle by relying on their number of people.

Roger's brain was running fast, but his eyes were staring at the enemy.

He found that the opponent seemed to have no intention of attacking at all.

Even though he only stood 200 meters away from them with only 60 guards and a scout.

More than 30,000 opponents had no intention of rushing over to destroy their 62 people.

Roger sneered, is he sure that he is short of water and the troops are exhausted?

He thought, let me give you a surprise.

Roger retreated to the depths of the valley.

After he returned to the army, he sent people to recruit Danny, William, Odin and Garro.

Roger briefly explained the situation of the enemy troops in Gukou.

Then he asked, "What do you think."

Danny shook his head and said, "I have no opinion."

Odin said honestly: "Captain, do whatever you say."

William said indifferently: "Just fight, what else can you do?"

Zarro didn't say a word.

This is the first time Roger is commanding a battle with so many people, and he is worried that his ideas will be flawed.

So he said that he had let the cavalry charge first and the infantry keep up with him.

Then he asked humbly: "William, what do you think?"

William spread his hands: "Isn't this the case in wars?

"Who doesn't the cavalry charge first and then the infantry rushed forward in a swarm?

"Anyway, whoever stands until the end will win."

Roger felt that he had asked in vain.

He looked at William with some contempt and thought, William, William, you have fought a war at least, why are you so poor in theoretical knowledge?

He thought, do you know that in this era, many famous military books and military tactics have appeared in the East.

However, Roger did not say these words, and the friendly forces still have to give face.

And he thought that in this situation, except for "the brave one wins when they meet on a narrow road", other military tactics and strategies are not useful.

Roger was not very satisfied with himself. As a time traveler from the East, he was so reckless and was too embarrassed by the time traveler.

At least use some tricks, otherwise what is the difference between yourself and William, whom you despise?

Roger frowned and thought carefully.

Then suddenly a flash of lightning flashed across his mind.

He thought, by the way, he could still use some tricks.

Roger ordered all the soldiers to drink water and wine.

Then he ordered: "Smash all the clay pots and wooden barrels that can be replenished."

The soldiers of Sicily faithfully carried out Roger's orders.

For a moment, a "clang" sounded throughout the army.

William's men watched silently from the side without saying a word.

And the Germans, who were nearly 90,000, had a commotion.

Many people were whispering and whispering.

Someone shouted loudly: "Without the water jug ​​and the wooden barrel, what should we use to hold water?"

Roger repeatedly shouted: "There is no water, no drop!

"There is no drop of water and wine!"

The soldiers were in an uproar.

Someone shouted: "What should I do without water? We will die of thirst."

Roger shouted: “We can’t go back!

"Walking back, there is no water source, only one way to die of thirst!

"But there is a river ahead, and you can drink as much water as you want."

The Germans were excited and they shouted, "Go and go ahead."

Roger waved and shouted, "But the Romas are in the way and they don't want us to drink water. What should you do?!"

The excited Germans burst out:

"Fuck them to death!" "Let them die!" "Kill all the Rom guys!" "Kill all the roadblocking dogs!"

Roger shouted: "Soldiers!

“Death or victory?

“There is no choice but to that!”

So everyone shouted: "Victory! Victory! God's will!"

Looking at the soldiers who showed the awareness of fighting the death in their eyes, Roger felt a little proud.

He thought that tactics and strategies were to be learned and used.

Although I am facing the river now, I can still use a battle with my back and forth, and I can also use a destruction to go all the way.

Then Roger had no plans, and his morale had been aroused to the extreme. Next, just "draw the sword".

So Roger readjusted the formation according to the determined tactics.

He asked the cavalry led by William and Odin to unfold into a combat formation in front of the formation.

Nearly 6,000 cavalrymen lined up in two rows, stretching across three kilometers wide.

Then the army continued to move forward.

The troops walked to the entrance of the valley and stopped by an arrow from the Roma.

Roger looked at the enemy troops who were waiting for battle and was murmured.

He wondered if the information collected in advance would be wrong?

What if these Turks did not shoot six arrows in one minute, but more, wouldn’t they just seek death if they charge like this?

I have to find a way to confirm it.

So Roger issued an order: "Giant shield crossbow soldiers advance!"

Amid the sound of the trumpet, Sicilian giant shield crossbowmen lined up in sparse lines, passing through the middle of the cavalry and walked forward unswervingly.

After the giant shield crossbowmen walked into the enemy's range for more than ten steps.

With a whistle and scream, a "buzz" sound like muffled thunder sounded in the enemy camp.
Chapter completed!