Sikou ordered 1,000 soldiers to accompany William on the expedition, leaving 2,000 men to guard Fengrao City.
William also brought Juster with him.
Although the Dauntless Vanguard is still a prototype and cannot go into battle, Jaster must be brought along. Firstly, it can increase the combat effectiveness of the lineup, and secondly, it can also serve as a layer of safety protection.
William has experienced two worlds, and all kinds of things have taught him one thing: never think that there are no "accidents".
Before the accident, everything was normal.
Once an accident occurs, it is very difficult to protect yourself, let alone clear out the bandits.
Theoretically speaking, Scott and 1,000 men were enough to wipe out most of the bandits.
but.
The world is uncertain and everything is unknown.
"Pisius, Guland, after I leave, Fenghuang City will be handed over to you two."
"If there is an enemy invasion, 2,000 garrison soldiers can be mobilized for defense. In addition..."
As he spoke, William's eyes flashed, and there was a hint of coldness in his voice:
"If there is turmoil in Fengrao City, you can deal with it first without waiting for me to come back for trial. This applies to the left and right Acropolis."
"No matter what the identity of the person who caused the unrest is, he can be killed!"
"yes!"
Pisius and Gulland nodded. William had passed through Feng'er with them before, so he was not surprised.
Under the governance of Gulland, the Sheriff's Department has gotten rid of Tripp's influence and has become a team only loyal to the lord.
By virtue of their special status, police officers have access to a lot of private information.
It was then summarized and given to Pytheus, who then analyzed and sorted it out to identify enemies that might affect the lord's authority.
"Lord, please rest assured that Fengrao City is indestructible."
After hearing Pisius's words, William nodded slightly.
What is needed is this kind of confidence.
"Just protect the City of Plenty. Selani is in Black Rock Castle, so nothing will happen."
"Charlie..."
William shouted, and Butler Charlie, who was like an invisible man, stepped forward and said, "Sir, what are your orders?"
"Selanie will protect you...but you must also protect Selani..."
"Don't worry, I will protect Miss Selani with my life."
William didn't say goodbye to Selanie. Time was running out and saving lives was like putting out fire.
Selanne was still very young, and it was very hard for her to ride a horse to go on an expedition, so she simply stayed in the castle.
…
On the deserted horse road, the sound of the cavalry's hooves sounded like thunder.
Like black clouds passing by, like landslides and tsunamis.
The soldiers were a little excited as they went into battle with Lord William for the first time.
They still remember William's impassioned speech and the thick hug that night in the camp.
and.
Not only is it an emotional resonance, but it is also a real material reward.
The soldiers who died that night received pensions three times higher than before. Even the soldiers who were seriously injured and unable to return to the army were given suitable jobs by William, so they did not have to worry about losing their jobs.
The surviving soldiers also received rewards.
They all know that it is the favor of the lord!
Scott is a very good executor.
Not only could he complete various tasks assigned by William, such as training the army, but he also knew his own position. He never highlighted his status in the garrison or boasted about his achievements, but always talked about the lord.
:
Sometimes it is said that the lord's kindness is like the sun in the clear sky, and sometimes it is said that the lord's majesty is as towering and inviolable as a mountain.
It is precisely because of this.
William became even more determined.
No matter what, Scott cannot be allowed to return to the royal capital.
On the contrary, we need to find a way to bring his relatives to him so that he can feel at ease.
"The Royal Capital Government Affairs Office will probably not agree. You have to find connections..."
Two figures came to William's mind: Harry Sides and Salvatore.
One is his biological brother, and the other is a swordsmanship teacher who received help from me.
"What a pity..." William shook his head.
These two people couldn't help him.
William looked at the green woods and desolate territory ahead, thinking secretly.
"Just because I left the Royal Capital does not mean that I no longer care about the affairs of the Royal Capital."
"On the contrary, we need to be more attentive."
"It would be great if I could find a spokesperson in the capital. He could establish connections and collect intelligence on my behalf."
"There is still a long way to go..."
The army marched all the way, and after three hours they found a shady place and rested for half an hour.
Give the horses water and some feed, and the soldiers can relieve their fatigue.
Among the 1,000 soldiers, most of them wore leather armor, with only key parts protected by iron sheets.
Only Just, Scott, and William himself were wearing iron armor, but the price was that they were one person and three horses.
In fact, the soldiers have iron armor. Although the quality is not very good, it is still iron armor.
The reason why they didn't wear iron armor on this trip was that they needed to march in a hurry. Even if the soldiers could hold on while wearing iron armor, the horses couldn't. The second reason was that the target of the operation was bandits, so there was no need for an armored charge.
"Lord, our nearest village is still three hours away."
"Three hours... I hope it's enough time." William nodded and ordered: "Scott, send some sentries out."
The weather in June is pleasant.
It is neither cold nor hot, which is good news for William and others who are marching long distances.
When they arrived at the target village, the village was calm and there were farmers working in twos and threes in the fields on the roadside.
"It seems the robbers haven't come yet."
The sentry came back to report that there were no traces of bandits around the village.
"Sir, should I continue to explore the next village, or should I cultivate in this village?"
After driving his horse a few steps forward, Scott asked softly:
"The intelligence only said that the bandits may pass through several nearby villages, but there is no clear information on which ones they are."
"Each village is far apart. What if we go to the next village and this village is attacked."
Makes sense.
William agreed with Scott's idea.
Without accurate information about the robbers, it is very troublesome.
But we can't blame the inaccurate information. After all, the border sentries are few and weak, so it would be good to have this vague information.
"Don't worry, this village has a good geographical location in the surrounding area and is in the middle. Ask the villagers if there are any roads that can directly connect all nearby villages."
"Just the horse track..."
Scott took it back before he could finish his sentence.
The horse road is also a commercial road, which can be said to be the expressway of this era.
Villages near horse trails usually have farmers and soldiers on alert. Once an enemy situation is discovered, they can give an immediate warning.
Even robbers rarely walk on the road openly.
Scott asked a eloquent soldier to inquire, specializing in questioning hunters, old men, traders, etc. Not long after, he came back and reported:
"One person said that there is an old horse trail nearby. Because it was once occupied by foreigners, the Barron Territory has abandoned it."