Chapter 136: Chasing the Dead and Chasing the North
In just three days, Sir Hubert and Sir Rodrigo swept through the parish of Lisce, hundreds of estates were taken over, more than a dozen cities were brought under rule, and several cities that tried to resist were ignited with war and bloodshed.
As William's control gradually expanded, the Wexon Knights, who were trapped in Vilutel de Mar, were desperate.
On the harbor outside Vilutel de Mer, Knight Mason looked up at the empty port, shook his head and sighed: "It's been three days, it's been three days since any ships passed here, and the city of Vilutel de Mer is estimated to have been blocked by the fleet of the bastard William!" ”
"This bastard William did a great job, he even evacuated all our transport ships a few days ago, this is a long time guarding against us!" A knight should be reconciled.
"It's time to get out of here, let's head south along the Seine back to Paris, or the bastard William will come to the door, and then we won't be too late to leave!" Knight Mason turned to the knights beside him.
"We all listen to you, Knight Mason!" The Wexon knights responded one after another.
Seventy-eight knights, more than one hundred and twenty squire light cavalry, and more than two hundred light and heavy cavalry, led by the knight of Mason, gathered and left Villeter-sur-Mer and began to gallop south along the Seine.
However, before they could get any far, the Wexon knights were caught by Rodrigo and his six hundred light and heavy cavalry.
"Come with me!" Rodrigo didn't do much nonsense, and Duanping rode away with his cavalry.
"Fight, fight with the mongrel William, or you will die!" Knight Mason raised his right fist and shouted.
Although the Mason knights frequently boosted their morale and led the charge themselves, the loosely organized Wexon knights stabbed their horses with heavy lances from the elite Norman heavy cavalry, and were then killed by their hooves and sabers.
The more than a dozen surviving Waxon knights watched this scene with a look of horror, and immediately dropped their weapons and shields in a panic, and rode their horses and galloped.
However, all was in vain in front of the Javelin Hussars, and with every breath a knight of Wexon was thrown through his body and fell to the ground.
"Return to Syracuse!" After the last of the Wexon knights had been beheaded, Sir Rodrigo turned back with the Norman cavalry with their saddles laden with booty on their saddles, and galloped in the direction of Lissy.
For three days, William stayed in Syracuse, with the assistance of Bishops Faller and Hamelin, who handled the affairs of the parish of Lysy.
Whether it was sending stewards to accept manor estates and cities, or to remedicate wounded soldiers and reward his corporal with money, William was very busy.
Of course, the most important thing is to write to Ferdinand. Grylls and Steward Triss take control of Pontoise, take over the estate, and eliminate the remnants of the rebels before the rebellious knights and their families get the news.
William's 300 regular infantry and 300 reserve militia left in the Barony of Wexon were enough to control the situation, and the Barony of Wexon, which had been drained of troops, was powerless to resist William's rule, and William also believed in the abilities of Ferdinand and Tris's stewards.
After the parish of Richet was completely pacified on the fourth day, William convened a military council in the conference room of the town hall, including Sir Hubert, Sir Rodrigo, Bruce. Dalton Knights, Andrew. Dalton Knights, Faller. Osborne and other senior military officers were present to attend.
After everyone sat down, William sat down and looked around at everyone, and said: "Thanks to everyone's efforts, we have obtained the right to rule the parish of Lischel, annihilated the rebels of Baron Cotentan, and eliminated the rebellious knights of Wexon, this is a great victory!"
Rodrigo, the greatest hero of this war, I have made him a vice-baron and takes charge of the parish of Lisel on my behalf. ”
As soon as William's words fell, everyone present immediately burst into cheers and applause.
"Don't dare to be, this is all under the command of His Royal Highness William, so that I can achieve impressive results!" Rodrigo complimented William and said modestly.
"Okay, don't be modest, your credit is obvious to all!" William smiled and nodded, "Other than that, Andrew. Dalton, Bruce. Dalton, Faller. Osborne and the other nine were given one manor estate, and Sir Hubert was rewarded with five estates in the Snowy region. ”
As soon as William finished saying the reward, the atmosphere in the meeting suddenly became warm, and everyone who was named by William smiled and accepted the congratulations of the others.
"Alright. Next, I'm going to talk about the arrangements for Lixue. William stood up, picked up a one-meter-long wooden stick in his hand, pointed to the map on the wall, and said: "Our occupation of the parish of Liser means that we have cut off the land traffic between Mortan and Rouen.
In other words, if Kay's rebels want to contact Mortan, they need to do so through the navy.
Kay may then send rebels to attack the parish of Lixue in an attempt to reopen the road connecting Mortan and Rouen. ”
"But! Speaking of this, William paused, looked at the people who were listening attentively, nodded with satisfaction, and said, "But I won't leave the whole army here, so this requires the following to be done.
First of all, Sir Rodrigo, you must quickly assemble the third regiment and a cavalry battalion of two thousand four hundred regular troops.
Second, a reserve militia should be formed, as well as a standing defense force and a city defense army, and these militias should be called up to participate in the defense of the city when necessary.
Finally, build fortified forts and garrison troops near Syracuse and some of the main transportation routes to defend against the Kayi rebels! ”
Sir Rodrigo immediately stood up and said in a loud voice, "Yes, Your Highness William, I will decide what I can to protect the parish of Hollywood. ”
"Hmm." William nodded and smiled with satisfaction, turned his head to look at Bishop Hamelin and said: "Bishop Hamelin, the administrative and religious affairs of the parish of Lixue will be entrusted to you first, I hope you can restore order in the Lixue area as soon as possible and organize the production and construction work!" ”
"My duty at this time, His Highness William!" Hamelin nodded his head.
"Bruce. Sir Dalton, you are the commander of my father's personal cavalry, and I would like you to stay in the parish of Lisce with the knights of Rouen to assist Sir Rodrigo in defending the Lissaut. William's eyes fell on Bruce. Dalton Knight's body, entrusted.
"I will live up to your trust, His Highness William!" Bruce. Sir Dalton stood up and bowed in response.
"Alright, I've arranged Lissy's affairs, and I'll return to the Evreux County Guard with Sir Hubert and Sir Hubert, and remember to guard the parish of Lissy!" William looked around at everyone and said solemnly.
Everyone present stood up and bowed in response.