Chapter 279: The Smell of War's Gunpowder

On the sea, a large fleet of ships was moving, and the neatly arranged soldiers could be seen on the boats.

The Roman Empire had finally launched its second major invasion of Britain in recent years, and the last defeat had infuriated the self-proclaimed mighty empire. With the crushing advantage in troops, the army was led by Stirricus, the best of the young generation of Roman generals. The best commander of the last days of the Roman Empire, who would later shine, was defeated in Britain.

Therefore, the Roman Empire has been planning the next war in order to open up territory and wash away the humiliation. Gaullius' envoy to Britain would have offered such deceitful conditions, but in fact, the Roman Empire had no hope of peace negotiations.

The fact that Gaurius would be repatriated or even executed due to the breakdown of negotiations was expected by the Roman Empire, which wanted to use it as an excuse to provoke trouble and start a war. In fact, even if the Roman Empire fell, it would not even be able to take a qualified envoy, and Gaurius's own character offended many people, so he was sent by Rome to negotiate with Britain (sent to death).

When the envoys sent had no news for a long time, it didn't matter whether Golius and his party were still alive. This time it was Stirrico who led the troops to Britain the last time, and he came with a deep grudge against Britain. After the last failed invasion of Britain, he returned to Rome and was severely punished, and later made up for his success in the war to suppress the rebel barbarians.

A fleet of ships transporting Roman soldiers was crossing the Strait of Calais (later the Strait of Dover between England and France). The strait connects Britain with the ancient European continent, and is only 28.8 kilometers at its narrowest point, which is less than half the width of the Taiwan Strait, so it is still easy to cross the strait.

Stirico stood on the deck, looking at the calm sea. He was thinking about the impending war, how to exchange the least cost for the greatest benefit.

This time in the war, Stirrico was still very confident, and the last defeat was just an accident. At that time, Mordred and Tristan led their troops to exterminate the Saxons who had repeatedly invaded Britain, not only Stirrico, but even Britain thought that Mordred would not return. Naturally, Stirico didn't care, and as a result, Mordred suddenly came out from behind during the fierce battle, thus turning the tide of the war.

Originally, with the advantage of numbers, even if Mordred took Stirrico by surprise, it would not hurt. The most important thing is that Mordred took advantage of the battle between Stirrico and Gawain to cut off Stirico's banner, which led to the rout caused by the decline in the morale of the Roman legions.

For the knight in heavy armor and wearing a helmet with hideous horns, Stirrico was impressed. [It's a pity that the last release of the Noble Phantasm only stabbed him in the left shoulder, and did not eradicate this threat.] In that war, including Mordred, who was raided, King Arthur, who was firmly in control, Gawain, who forced his way through the Roman army and fought a battle with Stirrico, and the knights of the Knights of the Round Table all made a great impression on Stilico.

[Hmph, I won't be careless this time. The temporary suppression of the rebel barbarians in the Roman Empire meant that the expedition was more adequate, and Stirrico would not have to transfer his own guards to the front. [If you want to avoid it again, pay attention to cutting off the handsome flag, but you will pay the price of blood!] 】

"Your Excellency, Your Excellency, our army is about to arrive in Britain,

Stirrico listened with a sore skull, interrupting the adjutant general's chatter. The original lieutenant died a glorious death on the battlefield of the last conquest of Britain, and the new lieutenant general Yugris was a chatter, which made Stirrico unbearable. [It's still the original lieutenant general, who is concise and to the point. Stirrico began to miss the vice-chancellor who had been split in two by Mordred.

"Yuglis, I already know the situation, you shut up for me first!" Stirrico said irritably, and Yugris buzzed like a mosquito, so that Stirrico forgot about the landing plan he had conceived at the beginning, "Also, stop calling me Lord Lord, call me Boss!" ”

"Yes, sir!" Yugris nodded in agreement. (………… You didn't even listen!! )

"Order the First Army to organize its equipment and prepare for a beach landing. The 2nd Army was responsible for transporting supplies and building tents. The 3rd Army was prepared for attacks from the sea. Stirrico assigned the battle assignment and then reiterated to Yugris: "I said that I would be called the commander!" ”

"I see, sir." After receiving the order, Yugris went to the herald to deliver the mission.

......Stillico didn't have time to worry about the title, his attention was focused on the land that could be seen clearly in the distance. He could clearly see the red long-haired knights who had led the archers on the beach to harass the archers who were used to harass the ships docking, the Celtic longbows were really difficult to wrap, and how to successfully land on the beach was the most important thing.

[That knight named Mordred, I must cut off your dog's head with my own hands to avenge the beheading of my handsome banner!! 】

"Prepare for a strong bow and draw a full string !!" With the command of his generals, war is about to break out!