They marched day and night, but on the third day, some people began to fall ill. After days of high-intensity fighting and marching, some soldiers finally couldn't bear it any longer. Not everyone was as physically fit as the Norscan raiders.
For this reason, Rhodes, Digel, Edmund, and Palumbel reached a consensus to let the troops stop and rest first. Otherwise, if they continue to march at this speed, they will fall down from exhaustion before they reach Snow Rock Castle.
The troops without combat effectiveness rushed to Snow Rock Castle, which was of no help to the war, and might even be counterattacked by the greenskins... You can see Lord Digel's worried look, but in order to ensure that he had enough combat effectiveness to reach his
Territory, he endured it.
At night, the soldiers camped by the river. It was said to be a river, but it was actually a creek. One step on it would lead to the bottom. However, such a creek was an important water source for the troops. There were many factors to consider when marching in the wild, such as food and
The supply of water, the physical fitness of the soldiers, and their psychological activities. After all, the journey from Erlengrad to Snow Rock Castle takes at least a month, and it is impossible for the soldiers to carry a month's worth of rations and water, even if
There must also be a limit for baggage trucks. Whether the food will spoil, whether the water will be contaminated, etc., these all need to be considered.
Therefore, the best marching path is to walk along the road. If there is no road, walk along the river. This can replenish water resources in time. Secondly, there are usually green plants where there are rivers, and if there are green plants, it will be more or less OK.
Find food supplies, such as some berries or other vegetarian food.
Of course, illness and fatigue like those encountered at the moment are also a problem, and the mental health of the soldiers also needs to be considered. Therefore, the knowledge of war is actually very deep. Rhodes is not very proficient yet, but this problem is not big, after all, he is just not proficient enough
, the basic knowledge is still understood, and the deficiencies can be learned slowly in the future.
After setting up camp, the division of labor began. Some people cut down branches to make materials for making fires at night; some people went to collect fruits, and others were responsible for continuing to strengthen the fortifications. According to Rhodes, the camp is more than just a place to sleep.
, and must also take into account part of the defense capabilities. At the very least, traps outside the camp must be set up to prevent enemy sneak attacks at night. This has almost become a habit for the Norscans under Rhodes, even if Rhodes
Not to mention, they also do this when building camps.
"You taught me well. I mean those northerners." Palumbel, the leader of the Ugor cavalry, came over and said, "I have fought with the Norscans before, and I have never seen them fortify their camps.
Habits, let alone discipline. But they are different."
"It's different. It should be said that before following me, they were just like the northern barbarians in your impression, rough and careless."
Rhodes returned with a smile.
"They all say that you are different, and I also see that you are different from other lords."
Palumbel smiled.
"What activities are we planning for tonight? The soldiers are exhausted and need some entertainment."
Rhodes changed the topic. Every time someone complimented him in person, he always felt weird. It seemed like he had ulterior motives, but Palumbel probably wasn't such a person, because Rhodes couldn't find any reason for the other person to please him. He was not a big deal.
A nobleman is, at best, a small border lord. The position of earl was only recently granted, and it is in name only. The huge territory has not yet been developed, so it means there is none. Rhodes guessed that he was probably the most insignificant earl in the entire Kislev.
"Let's prepare for the archery competition. I'll pay for the bounty myself. Apart from money, the most exciting thing for soldiers is women." Palumbel pursed her lips, "It's a pity that there are no accompanying prostitutes, otherwise it would be a long distance.
What you need most after a long journey is a woman to warm your bed."
Rhodes smiled. They were in a hurry when they set off. Supporting Snow Rock Castle was extremely urgent and there was no room for any delay. Bringing military prostitutes and other miscellaneous people on the road would definitely slow down the march, so they gave up the idea. Although many soldiers complained,
But there is no way, after all, these army casualties cannot keep up with the speed of the large army.
The soldiers wanted to vent their anger, so they could only wait until they arrived at Snow Rock Castle. This also prompted everyone to work harder on the road from another angle.
"You will participate, right? If you participate, what else will you do in the archery competition? I heard that the famous General Palumber is the best marksman in Kislev."
Rhodes smiled.
"That was before, I am already old. But you are half right, I will not participate in the archery competition. If I participate, who dares to beat me? Hahaha..."
After saying that, he burst out laughing. Rhodes understood clearly that flattery has been around since ancient times, and even the famous Ugor Cavalry also had this phenomenon internally.
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After having a full dinner, the soldiers gathered in the open space in the center of the camp to watch the game. Although the archery game is far less exciting than the gladiatorial game in terms of viewing, it also has an attractive aspect - gambling.
.As long as there are unknowns, there will be gambling. It is the best way to stimulate people's numb nerves. As long as the leader Palumbel does not participate, the championship will not be determined. Therefore, betting on who will win has become the best thing for the soldiers after meals.
pastime.
Of course, archery competitions are not only for entertainment and gambling purposes, they are also the best way to select outstanding archers in the legion. Moreover, this selection is not limited to soldiers, as long as they are talented and gifted in archery, they can
You can participate. The non-combatants who most often participate in competitions are bow adjusters. Bow adjusters are dedicated to perfecting the performance of bows and arrows so that arrows can shoot to the farthest place with maximum power. If there is anyone in the army who knows the best about bows and arrows
This kind of weapon is undoubtedly the bow adjuster. Sometimes, they are better at using arrows than professional soldiers. Usually, these people will rely on their talents to win the first and second place in the archery competition, receive generous bonuses, and then leave.
However, in some emergencies during wartime, lords or kings would temporarily recruit these people to join the army. The pay would usually be higher than that of ordinary conscripts.
The significance of bows and arrows is still very important to a legion. Although many battles are decided by fighting at close range, in some special circumstances, legion commanders will need to use some marksmen, such as long-distance ignition or shooting.
Things like killing some enemy officers. You know, even if firearms are developed in the old world, the range of muskets is still far inferior to bows and arrows. An excellent archer can shoot twice as far as bullets. Of course, that does not mean that bullets cannot
Hitting such a distant target means that the bullet misses a lot when hitting a long-distance target. After all, this is a medieval world. Rhodes estimates that the empire's musket technology at this time is just like the level of the seventeenth or eighteenth century on Earth.