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Chapter 238 [First Unification of the Army]

Merlin, the name seems to be an iconic figure in Western legends about the profession of magician.

Especially in the legend of King Arthur, Merlin is a legendary figure depicted in heavy ink.

He was King Arthur's magician, advisor, prophet, and thinker......

Well, yes, it's "he", not "she".

Although in some film and television works, Merlin is portrayed as a woman.

But in fact, in orthodox Western lore, Merlin is a male.

In orthodox Western legends, Merlin is a hybrid descendant of demons (elves, one say) and humans. He haunts the forest, and can change his appearance into various images, men, women, and children, and even animals, and communicate with animals in animal language. In addition, he possessed some prophetic and prophetic abilities.

From these descriptions, it can be seen that in Western lore, Merlin seems to have been a standard magician.

Or a ...... Druid?

In Arthurian legend, Merlin plays an important role - even more so than Lancelot.

For example, after King Arthur's sword in stone broke, it was Merlin who took King Arthur to the lakeshore and obtained a sharper sword of victory contract from the hand of the lake fairy.

And at this time, Merlin also made an interesting prediction:

Merlin warned King Arthur that although the scabbard was sharper than the blade, the significance of the scabbard was more important, because the preservation of the scabbard could prevent bleeding, and warned King Arthur that he must carry the scabbard with him and not forget it.

And at the end of the legend, when King Arthur died in battle, he forgot to take the scabbard with him.

This is a well-known prophecy.

But the question is......

Merlin is the same as King Arthur. They are all characters who only exist in legends!

Although Chen Xiaolian has already made his own guess, maybe William is the prototype of King Arthur.

But the question is...... Unexpectedly, there is really a Merlin by William's side!!

This Merlin ...... Also a magician?!

Historically, there really was a magician?!

......

For Chen Xiaolian's face, there was a surprised expression on his face. Merlin seemed to notice, but the middle-aged man didn't ask much.

Compared to Chen Xiaolian, the reaction of the spare tire is much more normal - they don't seem to have read many Western legends, and they don't seem to know much about the meaning of the name Merlin itself.

"So...... Lord Merlin. Chen Xiaolian sighed: "What can we do for you?"

Merlin glanced at Chen Xiaolian deeply: "Just now, I found out that you can actually understand the map, which surprised me very much, or rather, it was an unexpected surprise." I originally had an arrangement for you, but now it seems. It seems that the original plan could have been slightly modified. ”

Merlin came to the map and drew a circle with his finger on it.

"The vanguard army sent by Harold is about five hundred to a thousand men. This is what we judged based on intelligence gathering and Harold's current mobilization potential. The real number jù should not be too different from our judgment.

Harold had just fought the Norwegians in the north before. The Norwegians were our allies, and although they failed, they succeeded in consuming part of Harold's army. And most importantly, the private armies of the nobles who were loyal to Harold. Quite a lot has already been lost in the north.

Harold's strongest army at present should be his King's Guard, which will not leave the King's Army, so the composition of this vanguard army should be a part of the army led by a nobleman loyal to him, plus some peasant army composed of free people. 、

The advantages we currently occupy are: Harold had no cavalry, and most of his army consisted of infantry, and this vanguard army should be no exception.

Here, in this location, is a hill. We can ambush them here and attack them at night...... According to my calculations, they marched from London, calculated the speed of their march, and they should pass here tomorrow night, and the morning after tomorrow at the latest. We're attacking here, and there's a big deal that I can crush this vanguard army. ”

Merlin said this, he deliberately paused for a moment and looked at Chen Xiaolian.

Chen Xiaolian was very calm, he didn't ask any questions in a hurry, but looked at Merlin quietly, waiting for him to continue.

This calmness and calmness made Merlin a little surprised in his heart, and he also paid more attention to Chen Xiaolian.

"The composition of our army is such that the king has drawn a hundred men from the Norman legions to me. Among them are the three of you. In addition, the Knight of Taylor would take with him twenty squires and privates, plus one hundred mercenaries recruited from the mercenary group.

Our Allied Breton Regiment was willing to provide eighty soldiers, and happily, these eighty soldiers were all cavalry. Together with the knight of Taylor Buddha and his henchmen, we can muster a hundred horseback troops, which can play an important role in defeating the enemy. ”

Chen Xiaolian estimated in his heart that there were about 300 soldiers on his side......

The number of enemies is about five hundred to one thousand.

Although the troops are at a disadvantage, this is an ambush battle, there is no calculation, and the other side has no cavalry, all of them are infantry...... You have a hundred cavalry.

To win, it seems very likely!

What's more, there are yourself and the tire spare tire to participate in the war!

It's a pity that they have already tried it in the tent, and the thermal weapons cannot be taken out and used.

Otherwise, an AK47 might do the trick.

It makes sense that the system doesn't allow science and technology to participate.

Otherwise, if that kid from Roddy comes in, he doesn't need anything else, just summon a mecha, then this battle won't have to be fought, and one mecha will be enough to turn the whole of England several times.

"What do we do?"

Chen Xiaolian looked at Merlin with blazing eyes.

Merlin smiled slightly: "My new idea now is...... The three of you, lead an army, and I intend to put those hundred mercenaries under your command. ”

As he spoke, he pointed to the map: "The ambush is here." You lay an ambush at the very front, and then wait for the other party to pass through guò, and don't do it yet. And then. Wait for them to pass by your ambush spot. I'll take the others and attack first, and I'll crush them head-on. At this time, whether they resist on the spot or turn around and run away...... And you, with a team of mercenaries, will be copied from behind!"

Chen Xiaolian silently calculated in his heart. Nodding.

"Once we get our hands dirty, I'll have people light fires on the hillside. When you see a fire, immediately attack them from behind! Remember, as soon as you see a fire, do it immediately! And if you don't see it, keep lurking!"

"Okay, that's a clear and straightforward order. Chen Xiaolian nodded.

"Also, I need a good player who can break through the defense head-on. Merlin's gaze turned to the tire and the spare tire, and finally landed on the tire: "I wish he could be by my side." Harold's men were infantrymen. But their shield defense is very good, and I need a warrior who can cut through the opponent's shield wall head-on at a critical moment!"

Chen Xiaolian glanced at the tire, the tire frowned, and did not say a word.

Chen Xiaolian understands that the tire is putting the decision in his own hands.

"Yes. ”

Chen Xiaolian thought about it carefully, although the tires left his side, everyone had a team channel to use. There will be no problems in communication.

"So be it. Merlin laughed, his eyes narrowed. looked at Chen Xiaolian: "I very much hope that in this battle, you can show enough strength and show something." King William is generous, and he will reward you as long as you can contribute.

Maybe not to fight to London, this post-war. You will be given the title of Knight. ”

......

Soon, Taylor Buddha also came to Merlin's tent, and Merlin asked Taylor Buddha to leave with Chen Xiaolian and the spare tire and go to the mercenary team.

In the mercenary corps, Taylor Fer announced the king's orders. Specify Chen Xiaolian and the spare tire to become the commander of this 100-person mercenary team.

Of course, this decision was opposed by many mercenaries - after all, the identity of the three of them was only very inconspicuous in the mercenary team before, and the mercenaries were undisciplined and unruly.

However, after the spare tire made a move, and with only one hand, he put down seven or eight burly and strong mercenary warriors in a row, and the opposition gradually disappeared.

Strength is respected, which is also a common criterion in the mercenary world.

......

"How's it going?"

William was in the tent when he saw Merlin walk in, and looked up and asked.

Merlin nodded: "It's ready, I'm here to say goodbye to you, and I'm ready to go." ”

William stood up and walked up to Merlin, staring into Merlin's eyes......; Be careful! I await news of your triumph! and...... You must come back alive! Merlin!"

"陛xià......"

"It's not that I don't distrust your abilities. William shook his head: "You must understand that your survival is more important to me than the victory or defeat of this small raid! Even if these three hundred people die, I will not care - as long as you can come back alive! For me, your wisdom and loyalty are priceless treasures!"

Merlin stared into William's eyes, and the middle-aged man's eyes seemed to flash with a slight hint of excitement, but it quickly faded away.

"By the way, how about the three new kids?"

Merlin thought for a moment, "There is something beyond my expectations—and I have determined that the smallest of the three is the one named Galen, and it seems that the other two are absolutely obedient to him, and he is the leader." ”

"Interesting. ”

"Perhaps, you can consider one thing, after this ambush, if they have achieved a good result, you can first reward one of them as a knight. ”

"I'll think about it. "William solemnly promised.

......

"Remember your mission. ”

Taylor Buddha is one of the few "acquaintances" of Chen Xiaolian and others in this army.

Although this knight of William's squire, many times he was ridiculed as a sycophant.

But it seems that this guy actually has some skills. At least, the twenty servants he brought with him were all very capable - they were all cavalry!

Even France, which was famous for its cavalry on the European continent, was rare.

This Taylor Buddha must be rich!

In the Middle Ages, equipping a soldier on horseback was a very expensive expense!

"Waiting for us to light the fire!" Taylor Buddha finally told Chen Xiaolian and the others.

"Where's Lord Merlin?" Chen Xiaolian watched as Taylor Buddha prepared to leave with the cavalry.

Taylor Fer smiled back. His tone was a little disdainful: "Lord Merlin is the king's most trusted person, and he is very lucky to be able to meet you once." Are you still going to go with him all the way?, Lord Merlin will leave with the Norman soldiers.

As for you...... The guide will take you to the designated place. ”

Wizard?

Chen Xiaolian soon knew who the guide was.

Actually...... Another old acquaintance.

......

The big head was helplessly caught between two soldiers and walked up.

The guy looked depressed, he was wearing a piece of chain mail, and his helmet seemed too small to fit on at all - his head was very large.

"Why are you?" Chen Xiaolian couldn't help but laugh: "Didn't you say you wouldn't participate in this event?"

"I ...... I was forced. ”

The big head cried and mourned: "I came to London with one of my brothers the year before last. We smuggle liquor. Familiar with the topography of the place. It's also my fault, I bragged a lot when I was drinking the day before yesterday, and I was caught by these guys. I have to be in this fight...... Otherwise, they have a hundred ways to kill me. ”

Chen Xiaolian couldn't help but laugh and motioned to the soldiers next to the big head to let go of him.

The big head struggled for a moment, broke free from the soldier's control, and hurriedly walked in front of Chen Xiaolian, with a low eyebrow and pleasing expression: "I said, this master." I didn't know who you were before. You see......"

Chen Xiaolian waved his hand: "If you want to leave, I can't agree - I need a guide." ”

The big head's face collapsed, and then he smiled bitterly: "I understand, but it's ......"

"Don't worry, I'll try to take care of you. As long as you are obedient, I can guarantee that you will come back alive. ”

The expression of the big head was obviously a little disapproving.

He had also heard that three hundred men had been sent out from the battalion to snipe the enemy halfway - it was said that the number of enemy troops was close to a thousand.

This is the Middle Ages, and the discipline of the army in the Middle Ages was relatively poor. The concept of confidentiality is also not very clear, and it is not too difficult to find out about it.

And the big head this guy. It's just in a very simple idea: 300 people to fight 1,000 people.

Is this kind of task still good?

One of his feet was already tied to the corner of Death's clothes.

Maybe...... Can you escape halfway?

Chen Xiaolian had already dragged this guy directly to his side, and took out a dagger and stuck it on the cheek of the big head.

The cold dagger blade made the face of the big head change suddenly.

"You'd better not play any tricks. Chen Xiaolian said lightly: "As long as you are obedient and take us to the right place, then, I can personally guarantee it." You don't even have to go to war, you can hide behind when we go into battle!...... You also don't have the right to distribute the loot after the war. ”

"Really?!" the big head's eyes lit up!

"Of course it's true. Chen Xiaolian glanced at him: "You don't look like you're very capable of fighting, one more of you is not more, and one less of you is not a lot." ”

"Yes, I hope you can keep your promise!" said the big head solemnly.

"Jiawen!" Chen Xiaolian shouted. But it wasn't until he shouted the third time that the spare tire reacted to calling himself, and hurriedly responded: "What's the matter?"

Chen Xiaolian took a deep look at the spare tire and pushed his head to him: "This guy is handed over to you, you keep an eye on him along the way, and if he escapes, break his legs!"

"I'm not going to run away!I can swear to God!!" the big head quickly made a promise.

Chen Xiaolian ignored him no more, but walked up to the hundred mercenaries and shouted: "Are you ready? You bastards! When you're ready, let's go!! Remember, this time, we won't lose our death! We're going to make a fortune! Those Londoners don't even know that we're waiting for them there! Our presence will make them pee their pants in fright! All you need to do is cut off their heads with the knives in your hands! Then, take your loot!

Got it!!"

After all, the mercenaries are all blood-licking guys, and at this moment, they all aroused the ferocity in their hearts and shouted loudly.

Then a loose queue was barely lined up and set off.

Chen Xiaolian walked last, the spare tire came to his side, and said in a low voice: "Regiment Commander, how do you feel about commanding the army for the first time?"

". Chen Xiaolian smiled bitterly: "This group of medieval rabble is also called the army? When I was in junior high school, I went out with my classmates to fight in groups, and they were more organized and disciplined than them. ”

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............ (To be continued......)