Chapter Twenty-Three: The New Four-Nation Alliance

It's like Egil has the ability to predict the future, I mean, the opportunity, after three or five random battles. Arthur Artoria was not very old, and was even several months younger than Egil. But the ability to see the opportunity is also there.

For two months, with the ability to get in touch with the outside world, the King of Norway was not incompetent. At the same time, in his own letter to the new King of Scotland, Robert II, he hoped to reaffirm the covenant between the two countries. It also sank into the sea, and it didn't have any effect at all.

In this way, King Arthur basically understood his situation - go, go quickly, if you walk slowly, even the bones and dregs will be gnawed away!

Therefore, when attacking, the invasion is like fire, and when retreating, it is also like the wind. On the 4th of October, Egil's 20,000-strong army quietly sailed to Nottingham. After a night's rest, he went out of the city to attack the Celts—however, it was during the night that Egil got up during the day and heard the spy chief nameless gratifying there, and when he knew that something was wrong, he ran to the city without washing his face—and then took out his monoculars and looked at them. There wasn't a single hair left in that messy camp......

After that, Egil was excited, "-My wife is gone!" and almost blurted out.

Seeing the boiled duck fly like this. No matter who you are, you're not in a good mood. Although it won't be like Egil who has the pain of taking his wife. But the Vikings and dwarves of more than twenty-two thousand (counting the original defenders of the castle) army held their breath. After a hasty breakfast, he traveled lightly and followed the footsteps left by the Celts. At the same time, he also wrote letters to his two allies, briefly telling them what had happened. At the end, there is a temptation to say: The Celts have become frightened birds, and the end of the crossbow. This is evident in this without a fight. At the same time, the Celts moved to England to attack the city. Killing and plundering excessively. So, how much loot was robbed...... It's really something to think about.

Friendship is unreliable. Then it's better to use the inducement. Especially the Scots. Although it is said that Robert II wanted to start a foreign war to establish military honors, cover up domestic contradictions and strengthen his rule or something. But this time I had no more territory for them - in fact, the two plots that had been given to Scotland. I don't even think it's worth it right now. So in the general way, the Scots will definitely only work without help.

And as for the other force...... Edward IV, the Black Duke, was even a little eager to claim sovereignty over England - including the cities of Nottingham and York, of course, the sovereignty of England as a whole.

I really can't figure it out, Ya Ting obviously owns two large territories in France, Aquitaine and Normandy. Why is it not good to mix in France? The gold content of the King of France is much greater than that of the King of England.

At this moment, not to mention that Egil is mad over there, he will cover up with a large army. At this time, in the south of England, on the flat coastline, a large number of transport ships landed, and immediately after, countless armored soldiers, knights, and longbowmen jumped from the ships. Because of the long time at sea, these people who are used to land feel very uncomfortable. For a while, I was still in a trance.

"It's here...... It's not the first time I've been on a boat. But it's really ...... Maybe I'll never get used to it in my life. Sometimes, I really want a person like a general who is good at the navy to always be around...... Good luck to King Egil. At this moment, the Black Duke Edward IV sighed with emotion, and then shook off the support of his own guard knights, jumped from the side of the boat to the beach, and then said to General Carter, who was one step ahead.

General Carter smiled slightly, but completely ignored Edward IV's words. Instead, he saluted to himself, and then said, "Duke, since the army has landed, the task that follows has been completed. Please rest assured Duke. As long as we maintain control of the sea, there will be a steady stream of ships transporting supplies. In the end, Wu Yun was prosperous. Goodbye. ”

With that, General Carter took a few steps backwards before turning again. Leave.

“...... Is. Failed. Edward shook his head slightly, and eventually, the arm holding the hilt of the sword relaxed.

Slightly different from other feudal monarchs, Edward IV had a vague understanding of the navy. At least, he knew that on top of an island nation, without a strong enough navy to back it up, it would be as helpless as a rootless duckweed. And in order to secure the throne of England, a strong enough navy to block the English Channel and patrol the North Sea is also necessary enough.

Therefore, during this period of time, Edward IV and General Carter exchanged a lot, and it seems that the intention of solicitation was vaguely put forward many times. But although Egil lost the battle, prestige -1 morale -1 dominance -1 plus a negative surname that fears the Celts. But prestige is still barely maintained at a high level. In addition, General Carter is also a top-notch general. It's not that he can't be bought, it's just that he put real money in front of him, pleading with kind words. It seems that Edward IV said such cheap words, and wanted people to take refuge in them, but it was unlikely.

In this way, Edward IV sighed with emotion, and knew in his heart that he had taken the risk of coming here with an army, and what happened next would depend on creation. The Norwegians took control of their own logistics. It is equivalent to grasping the lifeblood of your own side. If England is still singing and dancing. Then Edward IV burned and looted all the way to the past, because the food was in the enemy's hands, naturally there was no hindrance.

But the land of England is now ravaged. Scotland, Norway, and Ireland are not a treasure of feng shui, and crops can be grown if left alone. Therefore, logistical replenishment is a major difficulty.

Naturally, Egil's ministry had the benefits of a professional army - four-wheel-drive caravans with large quantities of air-dried meat, sausages, black bread and even wine and other luxuries followed the brigade - which was another systemic benefit. These baggage soldiers are not included in the number of troops, but they are real, and they are very good at transporting military supplies, building barracks and defenses, and are extremely convenient.

In this way, Egil followed all the way, while the other two reinforcements went from south to north and north to south. All marched towards Wales -- the commanders of the Four-Nation Coalition were veterans of the battlefield for many years, and naturally knew what was good or bad -- and they had to intercept the Celts before they retreated into the Welsh woods! Otherwise, they would engage them in the Welsh forests. Then those Welsh and wild elves who are proficient in longbow guerrilla skills will inevitably deal a great blow to the coalition army!

In this way, one chased and the other fled. Egil's eyes were red, and Artoria was nervous. But the generals on both sides are in a similar mood. The staff below is completely different.

Egil's men were all new recruits, whether elite knights, Viking warriors, or longbowmen, all eager to make a mark in the battle. Egil's reference to "the Celts carrying a lot of booty" is not just for his allies.

And Artoria's department, the Celts are inexplicable. In order to prevent the morale of the army from being discouraged, Artoria blocked the news and did not tell the news that the army of the Four-Nation Alliance was pressing the border. As a result, the Celtic warriors were still basking in the unbeatable mentality of sweeping through England. So, it's best to go home. But why do you want to rush all night without stopping? Wouldn't it be nice to be a little slower and leisurely and talk about life and ideals with the little girl on the side of the road. Is the queen's head funny? Or is someone chasing after her......

So, thinking about it this way, the Celts are not stupid, and naturally feel that something is wrong. Rumors in the army are increasing, and there are three desertions today and five tomorrow. It hurts Artoria.

If you can't go on like this, I'm afraid that before the enemy comes, you will collapse first.

So, how to deal with a group of soldiers, how to suppress it?

Queen Artoria is ruthless, but not just for her enemies. The same is true for your own people. Under the strict punishment and strict law, rumors in the army are banned. and hacked to death a few of the leaders in public, plus a few deserters who were caught. And announce a reward mechanism for mutual whistleblowing. It is stipulated that if any soldier is found to be spreading rumors or trying to desert, he will report it and get his family property. Capture it and you can get three-quarters of the family's property. Of course, all of this has to be substantiated.

Evidence...... Conclusive?

Under such interests, even if you have a little conscience and harm one or two robes that have helped you block arrows or something. And what was it? After Artoria had decreed this, the whole Celtic barracks fell silent as fast as they could, yet at midnight there were muffled screams in the barracks, and the ugly faces of the informers in the dim light of the fire. But it casts a huge shadow over this quietness.

The dark tide is raging.

Under such circumstances, Egil's army, less than five kilometers from the vast jungle of Wales, held back this army with all its own evil intentions.

Compared to the previous battle, the Nordic army was unrivaled. Artoria sneered secretly, but she didn't care. With a wave of his hand, he let his subordinates push over hundreds of prisoners of war. Dwarves and Vikings have ......

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