Volume Two: The Iron-Blooded Baron Chapter 179: The Bloody Battle of Amondin (2)
It was only on the fifth day after the victory in the Battle of Fort Norland that Balian received a letter asking for reinforcements from Viscount Merry. However, although it was said to be a letter asking for reinforcements, there was not a single word in the letter that mentioned asking Balian to send reinforcements.
In the letter, Viscount Merry affirmed Balian's achievements and stated that he would definitely ask Earl David to help Balian improve his title. However, at the end of the letter, he also mentioned that the 500 Toba pirates were wiped out this time. Nolan
The Denburg Infantry Regiment must have suffered serious losses. Rest and recovery are the top priority at the moment. When the time is right, they will come to the city of Amundine to join the battle.
After reading Viscount Merry's letter, Balian slapped the letter on the table angrily and cursed in a low voice: "You short-sighted fool! You have to suffer a big loss to know the pain. How dare they want to steal from the main force of the pirates?"
It’s really wishful thinking to get a bargain there!”
Balian's displeasure made Mark and Bess in the study nervous. They didn't know why Balian was so angry after seeing Viscount Merry's letter.
After Balian vented his anger, he took a sip of wine and then threw Viscount Merry's letter to them for them to read.
After reading the letter, Bess was also very unhappy. This Viscount Merry was really not a thing. It was obvious that he was jealous of Balian's military exploits and was worried that Balian would be promoted too quickly and threaten him. That's why Balian was not allowed to fight.
It is to mobilize other leading knights and the county soldiers in their own hands to start a decisive battle with the pirates.
"My lord, Viscount Merri is too wishful thinking. Not to mention the weak combat effectiveness of the county soldiers. We have also dealt with those leading knights. They can bully farmers, but they have struggled to suppress bandits, and they dare to fight against pirates.
Beat?" Bess said bitterly through gritted teeth.
After Bess finished speaking, Mark pondered for a while, and then he suddenly asked: "Sir, I don't think it is necessarily a bad thing for you that Viscount Merry and the leading knights in the county suffered a disastrous defeat."
"Oh, what should I say?" Balian looked at Mark with interest and asked.
Mark said with a smile: "The county soldiers reorganized by Sir Pippin are now the main defenders of the city of Amundine. If they and the main leading knights in the county are all defeated, the result will be that the city of Amundine is captured.
Well.
The county town being captured is certainly a bad thing for us Brick people, but the main force of more than a thousand pirates will not suffer too little damage. In addition, the pirates will have to move the money before the Carr River freezes.
, escorting prisoners, and have neither time nor energy to attack our Fort Nolandenburg.
As the only strong combat force in the directly-administered county, we not only harassed the pirates' retreat route, but also achieved great success in regaining the county town of Amundine.
If you can rob some of the money looted by the pirates and rescue the nobles captured by the pirates, my lord, your contribution will be very great. By then, not only will your promotion to baron be certain,
Yes, the monarch will also expand the area of your fiefdom for you."
After hearing what Mark said, Bess's eyes widened, and then he punched Mark on the shoulder. Looking at Mark who was grinning a little, he said with a smile: "You civil servants really have a lot of thoughts, and you really think about it well."
, I didn’t even expect these.”
"Hey, Brother Bess, just praise me if you praise me. I wouldn't have punched you like this. My little body can't handle your big fists." Mark said with a grin as he rubbed his painful shoulders.
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"Hahaha!" Bess laughed.
Balian also smiled and nodded, expressing his approval of Mark's point of view, "Yes, since they don't want to see me make great achievements and are willing to die themselves, I don't have to worry about them anymore. How to maximize our interests?"
important."
"By the way, Mark, when did the county directly receive the first snow in previous years? How much time is left for the pirates now?" Balian asked Mark.
"In about half a month, the first snow of winter will fall. In a month at most, the Karl River will be frozen, and it will not be navigable until next spring." Mark replied.
Balian thought for a moment and then said: "Okay, let's start preparations. Mark, on your side, you must be prepared to build a refugee camp. This winter, due to the pirate invasion, there will be more refugees in the north. We must take advantage of this opportunity."
This opportunity increased the population of Fort Norandenburg. Only with the population can there be enough soldiers, agricultural production, and workshop production can be guaranteed.
In addition, you should also prepare food and cloth. The refugees come to us to spend the winter. Try not to let them freeze and starve. It is best not to die. Of course, I know this. If the number of people is large, death is inevitable.
But try to pay attention.
In addition, Gamlin's security team needs to temporarily expand its manpower, or needs to transfer people from the militia. You can coordinate it yourself. There is no need to ask me for instructions on these matters. As my chief steward and inner palace knight, you have
This autonomy.
After the refugees come here, even if winter comes, production should not stop. We must dig ice for fishing in the river, hunt in the forest, and bake bricks. The construction of new enclosed houses can also start. You can do this.
Discuss with Riano and if there are enough refugees by then, the second and third phases of the Nolandenburg project can be started."
"Yes, Master!" Mark stood up and said it was okay.
"Brother Bess." Balian turned his head to Bess, "Next, the men of the Nolandenburg Infantry Regiment who were lost in the battle will be replaced. In addition, our second company will also be formed, and we will select from the militia.
Just be a veteran of the war.
The formation of the new company must be completed within a week. After a week, I am afraid that we will have to deal with the current situation of the city of Amondine being occupied and the coalition composed of Viscount Merry and many leading knights being defeated.
Time waits for no one. You have agreed with Barrett and his brothers. If you have any problems, report them to me in time.
In addition, the pensions for the fallen soldiers must be paid out in a timely manner, and the injured soldiers must be well treated, so that the dead and wounded brothers cannot be wronged. Bonuses for the soldiers who participated in the war will also be paid out in the next two days. I have signed and approved the note.
Just take it and go get it from Mark.
Brothers who have made great achievements in war and deserve to be commended and rewarded, you should come up with a plan as soon as possible to promote them and give them bonuses. Let them know that fighting bravely will definitely bring great benefits. In the next battle, they will
There will be an outstanding performance.”
"As you command, my lord!" Bess also stood up and responded.
Afterwards, the three of them discussed some matters, and then the two knights in charge of military affairs under Lord Nolandenburg withdrew, leaving Balian alone in the study.
The weather was almost freezing at this time. The window in the study was open, and it was still quite cold when the night wind blew in. Balian got up and closed the window, and then added some firewood to the fireplace to make the fire burn brighter. From the beginning of the war,
To this day, although he is not fighting on the front line, his exhausting state of mind is indeed tiring.