Chapter 41: Maple Leaf Manor Restoration Battle (Part 7)
After Doc drank another glass of wine in one go, he wiped his mouth with his hands and began to explain the purpose of his visit to Balian, regardless of whether his oily hands that had just torn the roast chicken were clean or not. His eyes were a little red.
, said in a hoarse voice: "Sir, if it hadn't been for your command this time, we might have suffered heavy casualties from the pirates. After we were exhausted, we were attacked and defeated by them. If that were the case, I don't know how many people would have died.
But I don’t care about the county soldiers and other peasant soldiers who led the knights. Our city militia lost half of our brothers, and they were all burned to death in front of the gate of Maple Leaf Manor. You didn’t see it on the first day, so
What a good brother, with his body on fire, he was shot dead by the pirates on the spot. It was so tragic!"
Speaking of this, Daoke was so sad that he started to cry. He wiped away his tears and said: "These brothers are basically businessmen from the city of Amundine and surrounding farms, the second and third sons of craftsmen."
And some illegitimate children, including not only my cousins, nephews, nephews, but also children from neighbors.
I originally wanted them to follow me to earn a living, but I didn't expect that many of them lost their lives like this for the first time on the battlefield. They died so miserably! I took them out of the house, but I could only take their ashes back.
How do I explain it to their parents?"
The true expression of feelings is the most infective to the people around you. After hearing Doc's words, Balian and the others felt uncomfortable because this time three soldiers from Fort Nolanden also died in the battle, and one of them was just married.
Neither Balian nor Eomer knew that when they returned, they would face a wife who lost her husband not long after their wedding. Her hope in life had just been ignited, but then it was quickly shattered. In more than a month, it all seemed like a dream.
It would be better if it didn't happen.
"Before the war started, the governor gave us a sum of money, and this time he gave us another six hundred dinars. I discussed some with the remaining brothers, and they all agreed to leave a small amount to pay us.
The rest of the food and accommodation expenses will be distributed to the families of the deceased brothers, which can be regarded as comforting their heroic souls." Doc continued.
"You have done a good job, you are a group of loving and righteous men!" Balian nodded in praise.
"Sir, what I just said is not the real purpose of my late night visit." When Doc said this, he suddenly became serious.
"Oh, then what are you going to do?" Balian asked with a smile.
"I came here to ask you to take in the twenty-five of us." As he said that, Doc knelt down and begged Balian to take in these city militiamen.
"Oh, what are you doing? Get up and talk." Balian stood up quickly and helped him up. "You should have heard about my situation.
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"Excuse me, we have just sealed off a wasteland and no one has money or food. Why do you want to defect to me? You can also directly defect to the county guard. There is a shortage of people in the county soldiers."
Doc shook his head, "Sir, the result of our discussion is to rely on you, not only because you led us to win the battle, but also because you treat people sincerely, have kind thoughts, and are willing to help the weak. Compared with others, you
He is a true knight!
By following you, not only will we not worry about survival issues, but because of your wisdom and wisdom, we will have greater room for imagination for personal development. We believe that you will not be satisfied with just a knighthood."
Suddenly someone took the initiative to seek refuge, and Balian was a little surprised. Although he helped them, he really didn't expect that they would come to him. Is this the so-called overlord's aura? Balian thought for a while and pressed the button first.
With the excitement in his heart, he still said without changing his expression: "Brother Doc, Nolandenburg is in great pain right now."
"Sir, we are not afraid of hardship now, but we are afraid of dying inexplicably. Just like this siege, it feels really bad to be used as cannon fodder, and we don't get rewards. I am also a veteran, I know,
It is much better to follow a good leader than to follow a noble person." Doc said sincerely.
Balian nodded and agreed with his statement, "Well, in a few days, when the team returns, I will escort the serfs in the manor back to Fort Noland. Starting from tomorrow, I will hire you first to help me guard it.
How about these serfs and escorting these people back to Fort Nolandenburg with us?"
"It's okay, sir, we won't let you down!" Doc knew that Balian wanted to inspect himself and his men.
Balian then asked Eomer to bring over pen and paper and a bag of silver coins. Balian wrote the details of the employment contract on two pieces of gray paper, printed his badge on it, and asked Doc to sign it, too.
The employment contract was made in duplicate, with each party holding one copy. After Doc took over the contract, Balian counted the silver coins in the purse and found a total of one hundred dinars.
"This is a week's commission. I paid it in advance. Also, we are in charge of food. You can eat three meals a day with us starting tomorrow." Balian said when handing him the money.
Doc took the money, his eyes filled with tears. He, a tall and experienced man like him, said with some embarrassment: "We will never forget your kindness. I, Doc, swear to the God of Fire that I am willing to be loyal to you!
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As he was about to salute again, Balian quickly supported him and said, "There is no need to say so many words of thanks. Go back and talk to your brothers carefully, and then take a rest. When tomorrow starts, you will work hard." Balian listened.
After speaking, Doc nodded.
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, said goodbye and left.
After Doc left, Barrett asked Balian with a smile, "Sir, I'm very curious as to why one hundred dinars plus a meal, makes Brother Doc so moved by you."
Balian looked out of the tent and replied thoughtfully: "When the teacher was alive, he told me that when a person is living a good life, if you give him a good gift, he will usually not be moved, but
I feel like you are asking for something from him;
And when a person is in dire straits, if you help him, even a small act of kindness can gain that person a deep sense of gratitude.
Doc and his city militia suffered heavy losses and could not receive pensions or bonuses. Although I helped them get some money at the meeting, they would not be able to use the money to provide pensions to the families of the deceased, let alone
How will those who survived eat and drink next?
They have no real mercenaries to fight the war. How can the commission be used for one hundred dinars a week? On average, a person has a weekly salary of four dinars. How much is the weekly salary of the captain of our standing army? Except in wartime, it is only a first-class salary.
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If I give him so much money and provide food at once, their livelihood will not be a problem during this period. Doc will not have to worry about the complaints of the militiamen in many cities and can safely take the money given to him by Viscount Merri.
If you go to provide comfort to the families of those who died in battle, can they not be moved by you?
And during this period of time, we can also examine the level of Doc and his city militiamen. We are about to expand our army. If a group of soldiers who have seen blood and are well-equipped join us, we will get twice the result with half the effort."
"My lord, after this week has passed, won't we have to pay them so much salary next week? I feel a little sorry for you about these silver coins." Eomer was a little bit annoyed that Balion had given so much money to the city militia.
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Balion smiled after hearing Eomer's words, "Don't worry, I won't even ask for it next week."
Eomer and Barret looked shocked after hearing this, and then asked in unison: "My lord, why is this?"
"Because, he understands that I am doing this to help him. He has seen the combat effectiveness of our soldiers from Fort Noland and knows that their city militia is not worth the price. If he goes back to tell his brothers tonight, he will definitely say that this is
If you don't believe it, you can ask the city militia when we have dinner together tomorrow." Balian confidently explained to them.
Eomer and Barret laughed, and Barret said: "My lord, I will ask them when we have dinner tomorrow morning. But I think it is in vain to ask. Your judgment has never been the same since I got to know you.