Chapter 137: Offense and Defense (10th Update~)
By the time they set off on the fifth day, the escort team was already full of joy, and everyone respected Eugen from the bottom of their hearts.
At the same time, they also learned that Corleone had been injured and rushed to help the head of the family, and they also had a good impression of this loyal and powerful knight.
The team also replenished a lot of supplies in San Marino, with ten carts of fresh vegetables and pasta packed, and even five carts loaded with round wine barrels.
At this point, the entire team no longer looks like an escort team, but more like a transport team escorting supplies.
The robbers who were hiding in the shadows to check saw this scene, and they were immediately dumbfounded in surprise, wasn't it just to escort a prisoner, and they weren't going to explore some deserted place, as for such a big formation?
For this reason, the white-eyed Mosto also felt a little puzzled, but when he thought that it was impossible to hide many people and horses in those vehicles, he was relieved.
Moreover, he has absolute confidence in the strength of his own side, and the comprehensive strength of a cavalry force of five hundred people is not at all comparable to the one hundred and fifty people on Eugen's side. Moreover, there were no pikemen who restrained the cavalry among the one hundred and fifty men, and the arms were relatively single, so it was even less of a concern.
Seeing Eugen's escort leave San Marino, Mosto hurriedly gathered his men and quietly followed Eugen.
According to the plan, after Eugen entered the preset ambush point, they first set off to attack and attract the attention of Eugen's team, and then the large army led by Blackbeard suddenly rushed out, killing the opponent by surprise, and when all the soldiers in charge of escorting were killed, Eugen was the turtle in the urn, and they could dispose of it.
"Are you all ready?" After leaving San Marino, Mosto gathered all the robbers, drew a long knife from his waist, and said in a low voice.
More than fifty robbers also drew their swords and responded to Mosto with various shouts, showing their ferocious nature.
"Alright, let's go!" With that, Mosto chased in the direction of Eugen's departure, and a group of cavalry swept across the ground like a phantom, hanging far behind Eugen's team.
Over time, the sun gradually rises and soon rises above your head.
Although it is golden autumn and September, the sun still remains warm enough, especially on such a sunny day, and it shines on the earth without cover.
Eugen rode through the group, looked up at the sky, then pointed to a hill of love next to him, and said, "Alright, let's rest here for a while, and then move on after eating." ”
West looked in the direction Eugen was pointing, and saw a small grove next to the hill, which was small but shady enough to make it a good place to camp.
So the whole team turned around and began to rest.
Blackbeard's troops had been in this small valley for five whole days, eating dry food prepared in advance, and in the event of wind and rain, there was not even a place to shelter, so it could be said that it was miserable.
In order to conceal themselves, they gave up a large amount of baggage and only brought some necessities, which turned out to be a big problem now.
For five days, even the best hunters were running out of patience, and besides, these robbers were impatient.
Blackbeard stood on the top of the hill and looked in the direction of San Marino, his eyes looking forward to it.
In the Blackbeard bandit group, he has the most irritable personality, and his attacks are known for being fierce and fast, and now he also has a breath in his heart, and there is really nowhere to come out.
At this moment, a robber spy in the distance rode along the mountain road, and Blackbeard was immediately excited when he saw this scene.
"Report! The escort team had already set off early in the morning, and was now resting thirty miles ahead! The spies shouted from afar, carrying the news to the bandits.
"It's finally here......" Blackbeard's excited tears were about to flow out, his lips trembled, and he said: "Ready, all ready to fight, the target is not far ahead, immediately prepare to attack." ”
There was a sudden earth-shattering roar in the valley, the sound was so loud that it seemed to release all the resentment that had accumulated in the past few days, and now they just wanted to quickly kill all the escort teams, leaving no one behind.
If Blackbeard had been a little more patient, he would have learned from the spies that the escort team was resting next to a wooded area, and that the terrain was very unfavorable for them, and that something had happened to the escort team, and that they had brought some larger vehicles with them on the road.
Unfortunately, he didn't ask, and the spies didn't tell him, and the whole army of robbers rushed at full speed in a frenzied and blind situation.
On the other hand, Eugen's team was a completely different scene, and the soldiers of the escort team had completely returned to their peak after resting in San Marino.
Now they were gathered near the grove, and they were setting up camp with laughter and laughter, setting up a fire and preparing lunch.
But here there is a strange phenomenon, that is, every soldier does not lay down his weapons and armor, as if they do not feel heavy and tired.
However, if the team is about to move on, it is a thing of the past.
Eugen, West, and Corleone gathered on a small hill and were observing the situation around them.
"Lord Eugen, do you really think that someone will attack us?" Steward Vester looked at Eugen suspiciously, and asked in a low voice.
According to the original plan, they did not need to rest here, but continued to travel until night, and then set up camp to rest.
"I can't say for sure, but steward West, there's always nothing wrong with being careful." Eugen stared into the distance and said in a deep voice.
Corleone followed Eugen and said with a smile: "Haha, steward of West, don't worry, no matter whether anyone comes to attack or not, we will arrive in Vienna on time." ”
Steward West was about to speak, when suddenly Eugen moved and said, "Here ...... come"
"What, what?"
"Quick, everyone is ready to fight, surround those carts in a circle, enemy attack! Enemy attack! Without waiting for Eugen's order, Corleone immediately ran towards the camp below the mountain, shouting at the same time.
At this time, the steward of West had also noticed that on the way they came, there was a rolling and churning cloud of smoke.
He looked at Eugen with some panic, but saw that Eugen did not have a hint of panic on his face, but looked at the place filled with smoke with a calm smile on his face.