Chapter 401 The march was hindered, but the impact was not significant
The strong sunlight shone on the bushes, fields and beech trees, and the sunlight reflected by the helmet danced with the movement of the vehicle.
The puddles reflect the blue sky, and the clear sky after the rain is especially clear.
But in the next second, a short boot stretched out and stepped into the puddle.
The originally clear rainwater was instantly muddy, and before it settled down again, pairs of feet wearing short boots, riding boots or straw sandals stepped into the puddles one after another.
Among the scattered villages, manors and wild grass, the eight legions of the Black Hat Army, as the vanguard, formed five columns and moved forward quickly.
Every legion is the same, with columns of holy gunmen in front and behind, and columns of spearmen in the middle.
In this way, once encountering the enemy, the holy gunslingers can quickly change from column to horizontal and stand on both sides, while the spearmen in the middle move forward to form the most basic battle formation.
The khaki burlap pants were rubbing against each other, and countless pairs of strong and powerful legs were moving alternately.
Every time my strong feet fell, mud would splash on the leggings and boots. Soon, a good pair of cloth shoes would be soaked to pieces.
Some people who are worried about shoes will tie their shoes together with a rope, hang them around their necks, and follow the action wearing their own knitted straw sandals.
The ground was like a sponge soaked in water. The mud was submerged to the feet with every step, while the baggage trains and Horn chariots filled with heavy armor sank into the wheel hubs.
Mosquitoes followed the horses and people, and dragonflies flew over the heads of the war monks.
“Why does it rain at this time?” Jeshka couldn’t help complaining as she looked at the infantry phalanx moving at an extraordinary speed.
Beside him, riding on the back of the war horse Grape, Horn frowned and looked at the advancing army, and also frowned.
There were thunderstorms for two days in the past few days. Although it rained mostly at night and light rain during the day, it still greatly slowed down the marching speed of the Salvation Army.
The problem is not that the rain hinders the march, but that the rain damages the road.
After several heavy rains, the rain soaked the entire road, seriously slowing down the march of the Salvation Army.
The Salvation Army has accelerated its pace, but it can still only maintain a slightly flat pace of 25 kilometers per day.
“It’s still the King’s Road, and the King’s intestines are still the same.” Coleman, who was passing by, pulled his sweaty feet out of the mud and complained.
The King's Road from Langsand County to Cacha County has been in disrepair for a long time. Unlike the King's Road in Mound, it is basically a compacted dirt road. If it rains a little harder, it will become muddy.
But if it doesn’t rain, there will be another burst of dust.
But for Horn, he would rather eat more ashes than be delayed on the road like this.
They set out on the morning of July 12th, and today is already noon on July 17th.
Although it was already half a day late, they still failed to reach Xiaochi City, at least there was still a distance of about ten miles.
Horn is confident that with Jeanne's ability and the strength of the witch, it will not be a problem to defend a small pond city.
But the real problem is that although the noble coalition has only three thousand people, it still has extraordinary power.
We are half a day late here. If we let these noble coalition forces delay, it is estimated that it will take another whole day or more at night. If it continues to be wasted, Rapid City may even be breached.
“Everyone, be on alert.” Horn shouted to the boy army who was passing the order. “Tell them to work harder. Xiaochi City is currently surrounded by a coalition of nobles. It is the most dangerous time. We are their hope."
"Oh!" As the order was given, there were shouts of varying sizes, and then the entire team sped up at a speed visible to the naked eye.
"Ask the North Knights to investigate nearby. We will camp about five miles away from Koike City. We will try to find out their details before night falls, and contact Koike City by the way."
One order after another. After giving the order, the North knights in black armor scattered out.
When Jeanne left, she said she took away all the cavalry, but she only took away all the cavalry from the Salvation Army.
For example, the North Boar Knights led by Murat stayed in Black Mountain Castle.
After all, Jinhe Township is newly conquered, so if something happens, they can easily suppress it.
Before Horn returned to Castle Joan of Arc, he signed an agreement with the Ibe noble group that the other party would send at least 200 knights to assist in the battle. Among them, there must be at least thirty knights with the square banner, and no more than half of the knights may be retinues.
Leading this group of people will be Horn's two old acquaintances - Perini, the number one loser, and Domenico, the number two loser.
The Alcor family can be regarded as a hero of the Salvation Army. The three earls of this family participated in every battle of the Salvation Army in Langsand.
The Salvation Army is invincible in any battle with their presence.
After the information about Koike City and Rapid City spread, the old grandmother did not betray her, but actually kept her faith.
She sent a total of 206 "Kush Knights" including thirty-five flag knights, seventy-two attendant knights and ninety-nine retinue knights to Black Mountain Castle on time.
The main reason why they are called "Kush Knights" is that the blood of these nobles may be lower than the Duke of Dardenne in their mouth.
Not to mention one-sixteenth, there may not even be one-sixtieth.
One-third of the more than two hundred knights are a mixture of foreign nobles and local Kush nobles.
Most of them changed into traditional Kush half-sleeved robes and called themselves Kushites.
As for those nobles who are from the first generation or who are unwilling to change, don’t blame the old grandmother for being cruel.
Three-legged toads are hard to find, but there are plenty of people who want to be knights.
Which of those housekeepers, retinue knights, or even mercenary cavalry and wandering knights doesn’t want a manor as a fief?
Horn's hand touching his chin couldn't help but pause.
Perhaps the old grandmother's promise of trust is false, and her real purpose is to integrate the knight power within Jinhe Township?
"Who?" Suddenly there was a commotion from the front of the team.
"The one hiding in the grass, stand up."
"Raise your hands above your head, don't move!"
"Captain, don't fire the gun, it's me ! ”
"Hü! (Hü!)" gave the command to run quickly, and Putao snorted in disgust and ran towards the front of the team.
Mud splashed and the car braked suddenly in front of a bush.
Ignoring the specks of mud on his clothes, Horn jumped out of the saddle.
On the side of Viktor's First Black Hat Legion, a businessman and several footmen were lying on the ground with bruises and swollen faces, all in a state of embarrassment.
A businessman wearing a silk robe was caught in the middle. Viktor knelt on his neck and pressed the man's entire face into the muddy water.
Obviously, this method used by guards to suppress mobs is very popular in the current empire.
After all, this method can suppress breathing and suppress possible extraordinary beings.
"I, I can't breathe..." the businessman shouted in a hoarse cry.
"Who are you?" Horn gestured to both sides, asking Victor to let go of him temporarily, "Why do you want to spy on our march?"
"Ahem, cough, cough, I am a member of the Koike City Council. Su Ruian." He spat out his saliva and forced a smile.
Jeshka immediately stepped forward and grabbed his collar: "Why are you here? Has Xiaochi City been destroyed?"
"No, no." Hasurian looked sad, but still Try to force out a smile, "Your Highness the Saint, you have defeated seven battalions in one night, and the siege of Xiaochi City has been lifted."
"What?"
(End of this chapter)
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