Chapter Eighty-Seven: Deployment
"Stop!" William told the soldiers to stop, and the soldiers who heard the order stopped almost at the same time.
The appearance of such a large force outside the city aroused the vigilance of the city defense army, although the earl initiated the recruitment of many nobles, but there are really not many nobles in an earlcounty who can arm such an army.
"This is Baron William's army, open the door and let them in!" The soldier's report caught the attention of the Earl's infantry commander, who hurried to the city wall, only to find that the banner below was so familiar.
"Squeak squeak......"
The heavy gate gate was hung up by the soldiers, and the city gate behind it was also opened, there was no population movement in winter, and the vigilance was strengthened when there was going to be a war, so there was no door opening, otherwise Denglenburg, as a town with people, usually the city gate was wide open.
"Let's go in!" William looked at the infantry commander above the city walls, gave a smile, and led the soldiers into the castle.
There were not many pedestrians on the road in the castle, they were all citizens who were shopping for daily necessities, and the city gate opened to attract their attention, and when they saw an army entering, they hurriedly dodged, for fear of colliding with the noble lord who led the army.
They stood on both sides of the road, and William's troops did not pay attention to them, and continued to march on their own, from which it was clear that William's requirements for military discipline were seen.
Listening to the neat pace of the streets, many residents of the towns peeked through the windows to see the heroic posture of this army, and even some citizens stepped out of their houses just to catch a glimpse of this well-equipped and neatly lined army.
The soldiers, on the other hand, puffed up their chests and walked proudly in front of everyone, how could they not be proud if they were equipped and trained enough to surpass most of the army.
William naturally saw the changes in the soldiers, and made him laugh for a while, but there was no thought of stopping it, and pride was a good thing.
Although it is reasonable for an arrogant army to be defeated, how can an army with low self-esteem win a battle? William would rather let the soldiers develop the idea of being the best in the world, rather than thinking that I can't beat anyone.
"Baron William!" William heard his name being called and glanced back.
"This way!" The man shouted.
William followed the prestige, hurriedly jumped off the war horse, and said with a smile: "It turned out to be Captain Ranmaier!" ”
As the commander of the Count's armed infantry, Ranmaier was a powerful man, and he was also a nobleman with the title of Baron, but this Baron had no territory, but was similar to a court title.
He was not from an aristocratic family, but climbed to this position from a commoner, responsible for commanding more than 500 armed infantry under the earl, and was the count's absolute trusted henchman.
"You come with me to Lord Earl first, these soldiers will be settled, and Lord Count will let you go and see him immediately."
William hesitated, looked at the soldiers, and then said, "Alright then, I'll go with you to Lord Count." ”
Then he said to the soldiers: "Someone will come to settle you in a while, and you will be there to unload your armor and rest, and wait for me honestly!" ”
After the admonition, William said to Ranmaier: "Let's go, Captain Ranmaier. ”
Crossing the streets, William entered the main castle and weaved through the corridors led by Ranmaier.
"I heard that this war was deliberately provoked by the Earl of Surveysville, what is the reaction of the Earl, and how big will it be?" William asked casually, as the earl's henchmen, he should have heard this clearly.
"That's right, Baron William, it is said that the Earl of Conceville started the war because of the Duke of Bunkerson, and the Earl is one of the biggest supporters of His Majesty the current King Brolin, and the Duke of Bunkerson wants to take the throne of the king to get rid of these king's supporters, and the Earl is their target this time." Ranmaier said slowly.
"However, what makes me curious is that the strength of the Earl of Chainsville is obviously not much different from that of the Earl, how could he start a war so hastily without the certainty of victory?"
Rammeer expressed his doubts, he did not shy away from William, anyway, he was a nobleman who had just been loyal to the earl, and the chain of interests had not yet been formed, so he was a reliable supporter of the earl, not to mention that it was not a secret.
"Ah, I see!" William nodded.
William agreed, but he began to think in his heart, since he was not sure of victory, he would dare to go to war? Once defeated, it would be an extreme weakening of Duke Bunkerson's strength, and it should have been a situation where both sides were immobile, but he started a war at this time.
"Is there something wrong with it?" William thought.
"When it comes to Baron William, you go in, I'll go first!" Ranmaier said to William, awakening William from his thoughts.
William reacted and said with a smile: "Thank you, Captain Rammel, I'll treat you to a drink in the evening!" ”
Ranmaier was stunned for a moment, and then smiled: "Okay, then I have to let you break the bank!" ”
William's intention is obvious, that is, he wants to make friends with the henchmen around the earl, and when the time comes, it can be regarded as a response, it is obvious that Ranmaier also saw it, and did not refuse William's friendship, such an exchange is beneficial to both of them.
William was listening outside, and there seemed to be someone talking to the Earl inside, and he knocked on the door, and the Count's voice came from inside.
"Just in time you're here, sit!" The Earl said with a smile.
"Hello Baron William!" The man who had been in the room before greeted William.
"Hello Baron Baron! William replied very politely, this person is another baron under the earl, and the territory is very close to the earldom, so he can reach Denlenburg so early.
"I didn't expect you to arrive so soon, just in time!" The Earl looked at William with a smile and said.
"It's just a little faster, Lord Earl, what's just right?"
"I was telling Baron Baier just now that the vanguard of the Earl of Consville has arrived, it is his right-hand man Viscount Lausus, I am thinking that Baron Baier will bring his own troops, I am giving him some support forces, let him go to block Viscount Lausas first and prevent him from going deep into the territory, but you are a coincidence, you two go together, I don't need to shoot support forces anymore!"
The Count was childlike, and he looked like a fox who had stolen a chick.
"Well, Lord Earl, it seems that I came early, I should have come later!" William shrugged his shoulders and made a reluctant joke.
"If you come, you're coming, I won't keep you longer, tomorrow you can set off with Baron Bayer, you don't have to defeat them, just delay them and don't let them enter the territory, Viscount Lausas's strength is relatively strong." The Count admonished the two before they left.
"Thank you for your cooperation, then!" Baron Bair saluted William and said very politely.
"Of course, and thank you for taking care of you! Looking forward to cooperating with you! "William has always stretched out his hand and never hit the smiling face, others have a good attitude towards him, and he has a good attitude with others, not to mention that Baron Bayer has never offended him.
As far as William knew, Baron Bayer's father and grandfather were both vassals of the Loire family, a family that had been loyal to the Earl's family for a long time, so their family attached great importance to redundant upbringing.