Chapter 247 Battle of Bido Castle 3

Bryce and Joyce went around the entire garrison, and after returning to their own camp, they immediately issued two orders:

One is that no one is allowed to enter or leave the Arda army's camp at will;

The second is that no officers and soldiers are allowed to participate in "entertainment" activities in the garrison.

These two orders were conveyed to the entire army that night, pouring a big bucket of cold water on some guys who were eager to try something.

No one talked overnight. The next day, the various units of the coalition gathered, and the armies of various territories got to know each other, coordinated communication methods such as flags and horns, and tried to avoid the chaotic situation in the previous battle. Presumably, the Kent family army on the opposite side was doing the same thing.

In order to avoid scaring their own people, the Arda army once again tested the muskets and cannons in front of all friendly forces, and the garrison was once again filled with gunfire.

The noise made by the generals yesterday when they were watching had aroused the curiosity of the soldiers. The whole garrison was talking about the sound that appeared out of thin air. Some people guessed that it was the legendary "fire crossbow" and "thunder hammer". After all, these two things came from the Arda territory, and the Arda army happened to come yesterday.

Today's live demonstration opened the eyes of the lower-level officers and soldiers. Seeing that the army with such powerful weapons was actually their friendly army, the morale of the whole army was greatly boosted.

The senior officers were amazed at the discipline of the Arda army. In their opinion, this army followed the officers' slogans and was well-organized. The uniform dress deepened this impression.

"It would be great if I could have such an army under my command!"

Every senior officer had this idea at the same time.

The exercise lasted until more than three o'clock in the afternoon. With the quality of ordinary soldiers in other armies, they would be really exhausted if they continued, so they were dismissed and returned to their camps.

Bryce had just sat down when a guard came to report that three people who claimed to be from a nearby village wanted to see him.

He followed the guards to a tent, and indeed there were three people waiting inside. As soon as they saw someone coming in, they immediately stood up and saluted Bryce.

Bryce motioned for them to sit down, and the three representatives sat down tremblingly.

He smiled and asked: "What are your names? What do you want to see me for?"

Bryce always kept in mind the Lord's teachings to be as kind as possible to ordinary people.

The representatives looked at each other, and finally the one sitting in the middle spoke. He first introduced each person's name and reported their identity: they were the people of the three villages that were designated as the supply area of ​​the Arda army. This time they came as representatives to Bryce, the supreme commander, to discuss the "supply" issue of the Arda army.

This morning, a quartermaster led his men to their respective villages to collect supplies for the last time. As for which lord's quartermaster it was, they didn't need to know, and it was useless to know. They just had to hand in the supplies obediently.

Before leaving, the quartermaster left a sentence: "From now on, you will be under the control of the Arda people."

The villagers were heartbroken when they heard that a new army was coming. These villages far away from the lord did not have time to escape to the castle when the coalition army came. Even if there was enough time, the castle could not accommodate too many people. These unfortunate people could only stay at home and be slaughtered.

The three villages that had been skinned several times immediately elected representatives to go to the garrison to find out. They had to do this, because if they were plundered again, they would really die.

"This lord..."

Seeing that Bryce seemed easy to talk to, the representatives were less restrained.

"Excuse me...Excuse me, how much food do you need?"

"Food?"

"Yes, our three villages can still gather some, please take a look."

The representative in the middle handed over a piece of paper with the amount of materials that could be handed over to Alda written on it.

Even the countryside has started to use paper, which is really a good sign. Bryce sighed, took it and glanced at the number on it, and then he fell silent.

Seeing Bryce's silence, several representatives were frightened, thinking that Bryce was not satisfied with the number on it.

"This lord! For the sake of God, please let us go. We really can't give more. Several batches of troops have come to the village."

They kept begging Bryce.

Bryce waved his hand and said, "What are you thinking about?"

He continued in a solemn tone: "Now let me tell you, when you go back, tell your neighbors that the Alda army will not collect any materials from your village, uh... at least not at this stage."

Bryce didn't say it for sure after all.

As soon as the voice fell, the three representatives looked at each other. It is rare for an army not to collect supplies from the villages near the station... No, it is simply unheard of.

"Please forgive our ears, but... what did you say just now?"

"I said - we will not go to your village to collect supplies at this stage!"

Bryce repeated what he had just said so that the three representatives could hear it clearly.

No mistake, one post, one content, one book, one bar!

"This... This is incredible! Oh no, I mean thank you so much!"

After the representatives reacted, they kept bowing to Bryce.

"Okay! Let me add one more thing to everyone. If we really lack something and you happen to have it, we will buy it with money. I hope you can give a fair price."

Wow, you're giving me money? The representatives swore and swore that they would never dare to deceive the Arda army.

Bryce said again: "I was actually thinking about another thing just now. Please listen carefully and take my words to the village."

The representatives pricked up their ears.

"The location of Bido Castle is very important. We and the enemy may fight for it repeatedly. If you can't make it here, you can move to Arda, where you will definitely find a satisfactory job."

Arda? The latest news says that it is indeed developing well there. Maybe moving there is a good way out?

The representatives kept Bryce's words in mind, "Please rest assured, General, we will definitely convey it."

"Also, I want to hire the young and strong laborers in your village. Remember it's 'hire', I will pay you."

Hearing that it was not a compulsory conscription and there was money to be made, the representatives' eyes lit up. It was just right for the villagers to supplement their income. Recently, every household was almost bankrupted by the various troops.

Bryce's purpose of recruiting villagers is very simple: after the war begins, let the villagers carry stretchers to transport the soldiers who fell on the battlefield to the rear.

Of course, they don't need to walk in front of the army, just follow far behind, and if the Alda army is not doing well in the war, they can run away on their own and they will not be held responsible.

I have to work overtime on both weekends, and I have to go to Jiangsu for a week next week, so I may not update a few chapters next week, please forgive me.