Chapter 124: Reorganizing the Auxiliary Troops

Richard and his companions stayed in Black River City for two days before they received the order to march.

Baron Sharp had just arrived from his territory yesterday. The quality of the army he brought was good. Although the equipment was not as good as that of the Harland Territory, the soldiers were veterans who had served in the army for many years. Many of them came from the Crazy Lion Legion and were Sharp's personal soldiers in those days.

Including the squadron brought by Baron Sharp, the noble coalition commanded by Richard had a total of ten squadrons of soldiers, five of which had good combat effectiveness, and the remaining five squadrons were hard to describe.

On the contrary, the dozen or so guards who protected the baron were all riding tall horses.

The five barons also had magical beast mounts. If these people were organized, their combat effectiveness should not be weak.

The morale of the serf soldiers was very low. They became scattered as soon as they left Black River Fort. They barely moved thirty miles in a day.

This army did not carry heavy logistical supplies, and there were military stations along the way for supplies. Such a marching speed could be called a tortoise's pace in the Dawn Continent.

Richard observed for a day and found that many serfs lacked nutrition and had serious physical impairment.

It seems that Baron Rice and others did not select the strongest people, but those with poor physical strength.

"It's really a bummer to be teammates with such an army."

Richard shook his head and dispelled the haze in his heart. After all, pig teammates are teammates. Even if they are cannon fodder, it is better than having no teammates.

Along the Dragon Canyon, go south for 100 kilometers to Wright County.

Governor Jerram only gave them four days.

If they can't get to Wright County in four days, they will be charged with a crime of delay.

If there is no delay in the war and cause great losses, the crime of delay is not very serious. For hereditary nobles, a fine is generally imposed.

The amount of the fine varies, ranging from dozens to hundreds of gold coins.

Richard has a bad relationship with Jerram, and it is estimated that he will be severely punished and fined hundreds of gold coins.

A fine of hundreds of gold coins is also very painful for Richard.

We only walked thirty miles on the first day, and we couldn't continue to drag our feet on the second day.

However, the newly organized serfs had very lax military discipline and average physical fitness, and they had no ability to march long distances.

Although Richard killed two deserters to scare the monkeys, they only walked forty miles on the second day.

It was getting dark, and Richard had no choice but to set up camp.

The serfs were crooked and didn't know how to build a camp. Many of them had the habit of urinating and defecating anywhere, making the camp smelly, which made Richard very angry and wanted to kill again.

The next 130 miles would be completed in two days. Looking at the quality of his serfs, Richard also felt a little confused.

At night, Richard called the main officers together and said straight to the point: "I think we should go separately tomorrow. The main squadron will rush to Wright City first, and the auxiliary soldiers will follow behind.

"Baron Richard, leaving the auxiliary soldiers behind may cause problems. Without the main force to suppress them, the auxiliary soldiers will flee in large numbers. I don't think the crime of missing the deadline is very serious, or wait a while? ”

After finally getting on Richard’s good side, we naturally have to act together. Upon hearing the news that Richard was going to divide his troops, Baron Dark instinctively objected.

“I have never been punished for fighting in a war, and I really can’t afford to lose this man. I think we should divide our troops when it’s time to do so.”

Baron Sharp glared and retorted bluntly.

Baron Sharp has been in the main army for many years, and he is also the first generation of meritorious barons. His strength is stronger than other barons. In the past two days, he has been very dissatisfied with the serfs brought by other lords.

In Baron Sharp’s understanding, such soldiers in war can’t play any role at all.

“Serfs are too lazy, and they can’t be trained in a short time. I think we should rely on the method of veterans leading new soldiers to organize five squadrons of serfs into five main squadrons, and the baron’s personal soldiers into the second squadron of cavalry.

Let’s try the effect tomorrow and see if it works? If it still doesn’t work, the five main squadrons will march overnight tomorrow night and rush to Wright City the day after tomorrow. "

Although Baron Les and his five men wanted to object, they were not strong enough to speak loudly.

If they all came out with the main force, Richard would have to consider their opinions.

Now they are all serfs and cannon fodder. If they do not accept reorganization, Richard will abandon them.

In this case, their fate is doomed. They will first be charged with default in Lightburg, and then be treated as consumables by Jerram.

By then, the soldiers under their command will be consumed, and they may not be able to save their lives.

It is better to follow Richard. Anyway, the parents and relatives of the serfs are in his hands. Even if Richard wants to annex the serfs after the war, the soldiers will not have the heart to abandon their homes and careers. They may not be willing to follow Richard back to Harland.

A strong slave will cost two Ten gold coins, one serf squadron of 150 soldiers, worth at least 3,000 gold coins. Unless it was absolutely necessary, the baron lord would not easily give up the soldiers.

Finally, under Richard's strict request, Baron Rice and others agreed to Richard's request.

Early the next morning, Richard disbanded the five serf squadrons and incorporated them into the main squadron.

The main squadron soldiers were required to lead one by one, and the main force led the auxiliary soldiers, and they must complete the task of marching 60 miles.

There were veterans leading them, and they would be beaten if they didn't obey.

The performance of the serfs finally improved a lot. Whenever they were too tired, the veterans would help them carry some luggage to let the serfs relax a little.

In the evening, they finally completed the task and walked 60 miles.

After walking sixty miles today, the serfs' physical strength and willpower have been exercised. If they grit their teeth and persevere tomorrow, they should be able to walk the last seventy miles before dark and reach Wright City.

The next morning, under Richard's example, they set up a pot and cooked before dawn, and walked more than forty miles in the morning.

At noon, they had a meal and rested their feet. Gritting their teeth, they finally arrived at Wright Castle before dark.

Let the soldiers camp outside the city, and Richard took a few officers into the city and handed in the conscription order.

After marching for four consecutive days, Richard felt that the quality of this auxiliary force was poor.

Since it is difficult to improve physical fitness in a short period of time, we can only think of a way to enhance their ability to march long distances.

After thinking about it, Richard decided to make a batch of leggings to see if it would work?

The next morning, Richard arranged for people to buy a batch of coarse cloth in Wright County, and then cut it into leggings and distributed them to the soldiers.

Just after finishing this matter, I received an order to hold a meeting in the city.

Richard entered the city lord's mansion with the main officers. He found that the noble coalition forces of the two counties of Romen and Wright had arrived at the venue. There were also the main officers of the two battalions of the Northern Army, including Richard's uncle Bernie.

It turned out that the Sixth Battalion was also in the army to suppress the rebellion.

William had been running the Sixth Battalion for more than ten years, and his brother Bernie was still the deputy captain. Although the captain had changed, William's influence might last for many years.

With the care of his teammates from the Sixth Battalion, Richard felt relieved.