Chapter 552: Set up camp

When the sun climbed into the air and the warm sunlight shone down, this wave of fifty 'legions' finally hit the road in a mess. Pen, fun, and www.biquge.info

"Well done little guy!"

Thakur rode on his horse, keeping an eye on the group.

When he saw that the twenty people assigned to William had begun to reluctantly form a team and follow behind the professional soldiers, he nodded secretly with satisfaction.

"Keep up with me, be careful not to fall behind, pay attention to the placement of weapons, and don't hurt yourself and others!"

For Wu Ming, this organization and management is naturally a piece of cake.

Although it is only a militia and a temporary squad, after becoming a captain, he finally has a little power and has a chance to perform.

Wu Ming knew quite well that with his hand today and the strength he had shown, it would not be difficult to get a recommendation from the Knight of Thakur to become a guard serving the baron, and to become a mid-level soldier in the town of Niya.

But is this more than what he asks?

The weather is getting colder, and after the autumn harvest, it is approaching the cold winter, which is a dangerous season!

Towns and fireplaces are fine, but wildlings and savages living in the wasteland will face the double blow of cold and hunger.

In order to stock up on enough food, they often launch frenzied raids, looting villages and even towns.

Aside from the castle of the lord, there were few buildings that they did not dare to attack.

Therefore, at this time, many lords will invariably choose to go out into the wilderness to sweep away the insecurity around their villages and towns.

Outside the town, the ridges are very smooth, and you can occasionally see farmers plowing their heads, and the cool breeze blows, carrying the scent of grass stems and earth.

It's a pity that such a beautiful picture is gone forever after another half an hour.

The surroundings became more and more desolate, even the main road was overgrown with weeds, and the roar of unknown beasts was occasionally heard, and the expressions of the whole team immediately did not change from their previous ease, but with nervousness, they clenched the weapons in their hands.

"Beyond the villages and towns, there is an unknown world of darkness and savagery......"

Wu Ming looked at this scene, but sighed secretly.

There seems to be an invisible boundary between the village and the wilderness, drawing two different worlds.

Ignorance and wilderness, civilization and civilization, even life and death!

In times like these, going on the road alone often means committing suicide! In many cases, some farmers never set foot outside the confines of their small town in their lifetime.

The bandits, beasts, and people of the wilderness are enough to deter any adventurer.

Of course, this place is still relatively close to the civilization stronghold, and Wu Ming has a group of fifty people, all of whom are strong men with weapons, and ordinary thieves dare not provoke them at all.

They walked for a day, and only when the road was gone, did the order of the knight of Thakur come from the front: "Find a flat place and pitch your tent!" ”

Tents, a necessary thing for survival in the wild, are naturally prepared by everyone, but the soldiers in the town are all standard and neatly planned, and Wu Ming feels a little miserable here.

"Boss! I'm here to help you! ”

Wu Ming was about to put down his cowhide tent, and a tall and thin man next to him immediately stepped forward to curry favor, he lost a few teeth, his speech was a little leaky, and half of his face was swollen.

"Broken Tooth Henry, I'll leave it to you!"

Wu Ming naturally agreed to come down without necessity, watching this newly recruited little brother be busy.

After being knocked down by Wu Ming with a blow, and then seeing him defeat all opponents one-on-one, this guy named Henry completely surrendered, became a loyal dog of Wu Ming, and also earned the nickname 'Broken Tooth'.

Wu Ming's management method was simple and crude, he divided the team into four waves of five people each, and appointed several squad leaders.

As for the candidates, they naturally found Joey, Andrew, and this Henry - don't look at him being put down by Wu Ming with one move, but his skills are also among the best in this wave, and he is good at using short guns.

There are also four people, who naturally follow Wu Ming himself.

This division is the simple Shiwu system in the ancient Xianwu world, but it is also quite effective.

After the tent was set up, the bonfires rose one after another, and most of the men took out bread and roasted it on the fire, and smelled the aroma of the soup pot, and kept swallowing.

As the captain, Wu Ming naturally has preferential treatment, and what is roasted in front of him is a hare that Henry casually called.

The bright yellow flame happily licked the roasted meat, and the fat dripped down and made a sizzling sound.

Wu Ming watched silently, and suddenly took out a small bag from his arms and sprinkled a little fine white salt on it, and the flavor of the meat suddenly became stronger......

William...... You're the best snow salt! ”

Joey walked over and sat down next to Wu Ming, staring at his salt bag, his eyes a little straight: "I dare to guarantee that just this small bag of refined salt can be sold for five silver thalers in the City Lord's Mansion!" ”

"A strong warrior needs a strong body!"

Wu Ming smiled slightly, and after the roast was finished, he tore a rabbit leg and gave it to Joey.

"Whirring ......"

Joey took a hard bite, although there was no other seasoning, but the pure salt taste and the aroma of the barbecue meat, the umami produced also made him want to stop, after taking a hard bite, he was scalded and stuck out his tongue, and the gasp of the cold air made people want to laugh.

Wu Ming ate his share, but he was a little regretful.

Of course, he also wanted to make some other condiments, but in this world, spices and seasonings seem to be extremely expensive things, not only expensive, but also exclusive to the aristocracy, and they can't even find a way to buy them.

It's like some kind of black pepper, he heard Aunt Luo Ya say that in Wuthering Castle, this precious spice is directly sold for a sky-high price, and one grain is equivalent to a Jindelon!

When he heard the news and didn't find any wild alternatives, he had no choice but to give up completely.

After eating and drinking, Joey wiped his mouth and suddenly said, "Boss, be careful, the 'blonde' seems to have some opinions about you!" ”

"Blonde? Arthur? ”

This person is not this temporary team, but a member of the city lord's guards, and a squad leader in charge of ten people.

"Why is he like this?"

Wu Ming was a little confused, plus inexplicable.

"Who knows......"

Joey shrugged his shoulders, and sometimes, jealousy is like a thorny seed, unconsciously planted in the bottom of his heart, slowly taking root and sprouting, and he can't even notice it.

"Okay, I see, thanks for the reminder!"

Wu Ming naturally wouldn't believe Joy immediately, although he came over to report the news and had a flattering element, but who could guarantee that he didn't hide other thoughts?

Or rather...... Deliberately flirting?

Not only him, but even Henry, even the honest Andrew, Wu Ming has never really been at ease.

"Captain William!"

Just as he was silently thinking, a warrior had already walked over in the camp opposite.

Dressed in half-length armor, with curly blond hair and a bright smile on his face, he is the most standard Western face, and gives people the sunny feeling of a big boy next door.

"Arthur!"

Wu Ming recognized this guard squad leader at a glance, and said with a smile: "Please call me William directly!" ”

"Alright, William!"

Arthur said, "Although the Knight Thakur intends to keep you vigil, I have come to ask if there is any place where I can help?" ”

"Since it is the intention of the knight, I will naturally resolutely carry it out!"

Wu Ming directly agreed, but after Arthur left, his face was slightly gloomy.

Although Arthur looks like a big boy, with kindness, which is difficult to guard against, his astonishing perception is still keenly felt a hint of malice when talking to the other person.

Combined with Joey's words, he was already seventy or eighty percent sure in his heart.

"What is it?"

Wu Ming lowered his head and silently pondered the possibility: "Conflict of interests? Pure jealousy? Or...... Instigated or instigated by someone else? ”

However, even if he knew the reason, this was not the time to do it.

With a little doubt, he assigned the night watchman, and immediately sat silently under the campfire, watching the other guys fight.

I have to say that the people in this group of mercenaries come from a variety of backgrounds, and they are not comparable to the male knights in terms of discipline, but they all have a little other skills.

Just like Henry, who is a good hunter, Andrew is old, but he is the best in organization and discipline, and can help correct others.

And there's a fellow named Heim, who has learned a little of the bard's trade, and when everyone has had eaten and drunk, he picks up an organ-like instrument and sings softly:

"The sword is born of fire and shines through the glory of the crown......

Dark red stars, streaked across the sky, ushering in a new era......

The serpent is born from the shadows, and the hero holds a sword and blows the horn of the battlefield......

Brave boy, embark on an adventurous journey, the future is waiting for you to create miracles......"

Wu Ming listened to a few passages, which seemed to be a prophecy, or a story, because the tune was good, it was very popular in the town of Niah, and it was said to be a must-have track for almost all bards.

"The humans of this world believe that a long time ago, the continent was created by the Serpent, and its bloodline ruled the entire continent until the appearance of the Dark Age, the Serpent fell silent and other creatures began to rise......"

He thought of the legends of this world.

"And when the red ominous star descends, the serpent will also awaken from the shadows and chaos and rule the world again!"

"It's a pity...... But I have never felt the slightest trace of the creator God from here......"

There are too many legends of the bards, most of which are false and concocted, and Wu Ming does not care much about them, but is very interested in the descriptions of other races among them.