Sunday, the last day of the week.

Pulling the reins, all of them rode to the top of the dune, looking out over the horizon.

This group of desert robbers patrolling and scouting did not expect that during the routine patrol in the early morning, they really found that the enemy's troops were marching, and looking at the appearance of the black pressure on the horizon, it was obvious that they had already traveled a short distance.

Judging by the speed of walking, you will definitely reach the Sentry Oasis in 2 hours.

The enemy's troops have reached the detection range of the desert bandits.

"Don't be stunned."

The leader of the squad opened his mouth and spat fiercely to the side.

Although he had already been mentally prepared for the arrival of the enemy, he was still psychologically surprised to find the other party so suddenly, and he couldn't help but clench the spear in his hand, turned his head and scolded: "Damn, we should go!" ”

"Let's go." The desert bandits nodded.

It's not that the enemy is afraid of the enemy.

Instead, as scout cavalry, they had to quickly inform the sentry Oasis of this information.

Turning the horse's head, they made a quick return trip.

There is no need to signal the other squads, as desert bandits in other areas have already sensed the arrival of the enemy by the time they spot the troops on the horizon heading south.

These desert bandits have a keen sense of smell.

Or rather, those stupid robbers died in the end under the siege of the Salander Sultanate, the regular army.

Ride a horse at the top of the dunes.

Return to the Sentry Oasis as fast as you can.

And right on the tower, the Vicchian archers who were in charge of the guard soon found that they had all returned.

This is an unusual situation.

As is customary, these desert bandits will patrol until noon.

And now this hurried appearance only means one thing.

The enemy is coming!

The Svadian crossbowmen on the city wall also sensed that something was wrong, and they all gathered together, and stood behind the window with their crossbows in their hands, looking vigilantly at the already empty agricultural area to the north, and the sand dunes further north.

"Emergency, open the gates!"

The Svadia light infantry had solemn faces and waved their hands directly to push open the heavy city gates.

It's not that they are unaware of the workaround.

The desert bandits at the front rushed directly into the fortress, with a serious face, and the street in front of them saw that he was riding his horse so fast, and they all got out of the way and came to the door of the Consulate.

"Stop! No entry here! ”

The two Svadiya infantrymen who acted as guards raised their scabbards at their waists and issued a warning: "Horsemen, tell me what you are here for!" ”

The Consulate stands for the Fortress Center.

It belongs to the heart position, not to mention that Lord Kant is still living in it, and it is not something that can be entered casually.

As guards, their first concern is safety.

"I ask to see Lord Kant!"

The desert bandit, who was the first to spot the enemy, turned over and dismounted, and said in a hurried tone: "During the reconnaissance, we found that the enemy's troops are approaching the sentry oasis, and the predicted arrival time will not exceed 2 hours!" ”

"Wait a minute." The infantryman's brow furrowed instantly.

He was already aware of the seriousness of the situation, but for the sake of safety, he turned around and pushed the door to report it himself.

But it didn't take too long, and he walked out directly in less than 2 minutes, stuck the door and said quickly to the desert bandit: "Lord Kant summoned you in, come in with me." ”

"Yes." The desert bandits immediately followed.

Inside the hall, torches are lit.

Kant is sitting in his place.

After receiving the report, his face was solemn, his eyes stared at the desert bandit brought in by the guards, and asked directly: "Have you detected the size, number, and composition of the enemy?" ”

Straight to the point, Kant gets straight to the point.

There is no need for nonsense now.

"The investigation is clear." The desert bandit nodded immediately.

"Let's be more detailed." Kant Dao.

"Yes, Lord Kant."

The desert bandits organized their language and quickly reported what they had seen: "The army of the gnolls, marching towards us in the desert due north, according to visual measurements, is about 1,500-2,000 men, all of them are infantry, and if the calculation is correct, we will be able to see them in the city wall in less than two hours." ”

"That's about 2,000 enemies?" Kant's heart beats faster.

"Yes." The desert bandit nodded, he was not mistaken.

These bandits, who make a living from raiding, have no less eyes than the archers of Vekia.

"I see."

Kant tapped his fingers on the table and waved at the desert bandit, "Return to the team." ”

"Understood." The desert robbers saluted and then planned to leave.

"Wait." But Kant spoke again, and said to him: "Inform Fatis and Manid that they will come to the top floor of the Consulium as soon as the defenses are arranged, and I will wait for them there." ”

"Yes." The desert bandit nodded and left.

The Svadian infantry, who acted as a guard, also left, and continued to stand guard outside the gate.

The entire sentry oasis was mobilized.

The Vecchian archers occupy 4 towers and wait in line on the top floor and inside the towers, looking out of the walls with their longbows in hand, and any enemy who appears will be met with their fire.

Including in the attic of the city wall, a Swadian crossbowman with a crossbow is wielding.

Two ranged units, one for the Arrow Tower and the other for the Walls.

Longbow curved or rapid-fire.

Crossbow and precision fire.

With the firepower of the 20 Livingston rangers at the top of the Hall of Governors, it is absolutely no problem to garrison the city walls in a short period of time to resist the enemy's approach.

What's more, even the peasants climbed to the top of the attic, armed with long-handled sickles.

Although their combat effectiveness is poor, they can't stand up to the rocks next to them.

The top of 10 meters high, thrown down fiercely, is no less than the shooting of a ballista, no matter how strong the gnoll's physique is, it is estimated that the brain will be burst by the smash, and the head will be broken and bleeding.

Everyone will do their best for their homeland.

"Everyone stay put, and notify me as soon as you find the enemy."

After checking the already secure defense, Fatis softened slightly, and said to the captains who followed him, "I'll go see Lord Kant, and I'll leave it to you next." ”

"Understood." The captains nodded.

They are all commanders at the grassroots and middle levels.

Leave the city walls.

Fatis met Manid, who had just finished arranging the peasants and peasant women, and also walked towards the Consulate.

The two nodded solemnly and did not communicate much.

Enter the Consulate.

Quickly walked to the opposite side of the long table and saluted solemnly: "Lord Kant." ”

"Here we are."

Kant nodded and said to the two: "Sit down, the situation is urgent, there is not so much etiquette." ”

"Yes." The two are also not polite.

Sitting on opposite sides of the long table, they still looked at Kant seriously.

This is the real siege of the fortress since the establishment of the "Drehem" fortress, and it is also the group of enemies that they need to be cautious about.

It's like when Kant personally led the team to attack the gnoll tribe.

But now, the situation is even more critical.

"Is it all arranged?" Kant asked in a deep voice.

"All set." Fatis and Manid nodded.

This affirmative word made Kant nod slightly, but his voice was still heavy: "In this battle to defend the city, failure is absolutely not allowed, and if it fails, I think you understand the consequences." ”

"We... Do everything in one's power. ”

Fatis and Manid looked at each other, then nodded heavily.

The cost of failure is too great.

It's like falling into the abyss, although they are from the continent of Calradia, they can also understand that once the fortress of "Drehem", which is at the key point of the sentry oasis, falls, then the situation they face will collapse.

Because of their current strength, they can't afford to be defeated.

At present, the strength of the fortress "Drehem" is composed of 37 Swadian light infantry, 50 Swadian infantry, 50 Swadian heavy cavalry, 50 Swadian crossbowmen, 50 Vekia archers, 20 Ravenston rangers, 5 Mamluks, 15 Salander riders, 25 elite desert bandits, and 40 desert bandits.

All 324 soldiers.

and 500 civilians and 50 peasant women, who could be drafted as recruits if necessary.

The troops were less than a thousand people.

The number is at a disadvantage.

But in reality, Kant's pressure was not too great.

There was even the idea of counterattacking and crushing the troops of more than 2,000 gnolls outside the city gates.

Of course, this is an adventure, and Kant will not really do it.

This also represents his confidence.

Because the troops that Kant currently has can be said to be elite troops.

Look at those infantry, cavalry, and crossbowmen, even if it is a baron in the Lion Duchy, there are only these troops that can be directly commanded under his command, after all, all iron armor and war horses, as well as precious bows and crossbows, are all strategic resources, ordinary craftsmen cannot make them, and they are too expensive to equip.

At the beginning, Baron Dylan's vassal knights were able to betray him for the chain mail of Salander's riders.

It is enough to prove how precious the equipment worn by Kant's soldiers is!

On the battlefield.

These weapons and equipment represent a guarantee that they can destroy and defeat the enemy!

Winning with weapons is never a lie.

In war, excellent weapons and armor are also the guarantee of victory.

Thinking of this, Kant stopped tapping his fingers on the table, and instead raised his head and solemnly proposed to the two: "I intend to let all the light cavalry leave the fortress, each carrying food and water for three days, and break them into pieces, and harass the troops of the Jackals of the Greymane Kingdom all the way, just as the Kugit did, and harass them until they become extremely tired." ”

PS: I feel like I'm back to the rhythm.,I don't think I've been writing well lately.,The plot is starting to unfold.。 The detailed outline has been revised today.,Tomorrow will start to explode...

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