Chapter 194: Expedition
Lance walked to the swearing-in platform, and the sergeants who were shouting stopped and looked at the red-eyed boy standing on the stage. Pen "Fun" Pavilion www.biquge.info
"Soldiers, I was shocked to hear Princess Eve's impassioned speech just now. I'm a foreigner, and I haven't been in Idires for long. But I felt the shock of this kingdom, and I couldn't help but pick up the weapon in my hand and join you. The country of heroes, the nation of heroes, and the people of heroes, but heroes are heroes after all, and he does not mean that he is not great. I ask you, do you want to make our Idiris, a great kingdom?"
Hearing Lance's question, all the sergeants replied in unison, "Yes!"
"Do you know what a great kingdom is? Some people say that if you can rule the world, it is a great kingdom. But I'm telling you -- superficial! It's just a great country, not a great one. The so-called great kingdom is not when he commands the four directions and lashes the world, but when facing a powerful enemy, the country is overthrown, and the nation is dying, but it can still be proud of the world and break out with an unyielding spirit of resistance. Now, the gods have given us this opportunity to be great, to Idris. So what are you waiting for? Yet wield your spears, raise your shields, sing triumphal songs, and cut off the small heads of your enemies. Only at this moment can we prove our bravery, as for this moment, we can prove our greatness, and only at this moment can we prove who should be remembered by history and who is the favored by the gods!"
Speaking of this, Lance pulled out the newly equipped one-handed sword at his waist with a "poof", and suddenly a dazzling ray of sunlight reflected a light along the bright sword body, and swept it away:
"Sergeants, warriors, comrades-in-arms, the opportunity has come. So what are you waiting for? Yet wield your spears, raise your shields, sing triumphal songs, and cut off the small heads of your enemies. Only at this moment can we prove our bravery, only at this moment can we prove our greatness, and only at this moment can we prove who should be remembered by history and who is the favored by the gods! Let us set out for eternal glory!"
As soon as Lance's voice fell, the sergeants' shouts were once again all day. Then, under the command of Eve's command, a mighty cavalry force began to board the ship and sailed along the Clay River to the town of Piercing. And Joseph and they also led all the infantry regiments along the Clay River, towards the city of Clay in the upper reaches of the Little Clay River.
Suddenly, on the vast river, thousands of sails fluttered, like snow falling from the sky, and in an instant, the Clay River turned into a white glacier.
And Lance stood on the deck of the flagship, and his chest suddenly spit out 10,000 Changhong. Now that the wind is smooth, I believe that we will soon be able to reach the predetermined location through the forest town. Lance now only hopes that General Joseph can rely on Clay City and try his best to fight for his surprise attack.
At this time, Lance suddenly felt that someone had put a cloak on him. Lance looked back and saw that it was Eve.
Eve took off the battle headband at this time, and her long brown hair fluttered in the wind.
"Lance, how's it going, how does it feel to be in command for the first time?"
Lance smiled bitterly and said, "I'm just a nominal commander. That is, to give advice. It's up to you for all the rest. ”
Eve said, "Don't worry, when you finish your first battle, you'll be able to do anything?"
Lance asked curiously, "Hearing you say that, what was your first battle?"
Eve looked at the river in front of her and recalled, "When I was 15 years old, 3,000 soldiers from the Holy Elf Kingdom raided and captured Broken Stream. His father was seriously ill at the time, and General Joseph was assisting the Marquis de Gardestaire in his fight against the invasion of the Duke of Eagle Hill in the west. But I've also been on a few expeditions with the army. So Joseph recommended me to my father. Then I led 2,000 men into battle. In the end, the enemy was lured into pursuit, and then an ambush was formed, and all 3,000 Holy Elf soldiers were annihilated. Since then, I have been on the battlefield and have never rested. ”
Lance teased: "In this way, my first handwriting is quite big." He actually commanded 5,000 cavalry. ”
Eve also smiled: "Yes, it's amazing." But you should pay attention. Although I only commanded 3,000 soldiers in my first time, it was not all the main force, and even if I was defeated, I still had reinforcements behind me. But this time it was different, these 5000 cavalry were all our main forces, and if they were defeated, there would never be reinforcements. If you lose, you will fall for the whole country. ”
Lance also sighed heavily and said, "I don't know." But I trust my judgment. The demons are in a hurry to destroy Idiris, in this case, there must be a supply problem. So I'm 90 percent sure we'll win this battle. ”
Eve asked curiously, "What about the rest of the Issei?"
Lance said: "The rest of the one, I can keep us undefeated. ”
Eve laughed, "You mean we won't lose." I'm relieved to see that you're so confident. You can also come in for information. We still have a long way to go. ”
Soon, these sailing ships, carrying 5,000 cavalry, reached the town of Sinoe on the border of Clay Forest. After a short stop in the town of Sinoe to replenish supplies. The flotilla sailed into the Clay Forest on one departure.
As the fleet deepened, the River Clay became wider and wider, twice as large as Idris. But the forests on both sides are becoming denser and taller.
Gradually, the towering forest had surpassed the mast of the largest ship in the fleet. The forest is also extremely quiet, except for the sound of the river flowing slowly and the sounds of flocks of birds.
Soldiers rushed to the deck to see the rare sight. Although almost the entire territory of Clay Forest is legally part of the Duchy of Idris. But Idris didn't build many cities on this side. In the hundreds of kilometers of Clay Forest, only three towns have been built along the river: the town of Chuanlin in the north, the town of Heron in the center, and the town of Sobwe in the south. They were built for the purpose of cutting timber. In recent years, it has gradually fallen into disuse. The town of Sobwe is almost empty. Only the town of Piercing is still trying to maintain its previous prosperity.
After a day and a night of smooth sailing, suddenly the front sentry ship called a light signal, and suddenly the brass bell that shook when it saw the destination rang through the flotilla sailing on the river in the dark night.
Lance and the others hurried out of the cabin, and stood on the deck of the flagship to look out, and saw the light in the distance and the raging flames of the small lighthouse on the pier of Pier Pier.
At this time, the shout of the first mate of the flagship echoed in everyone's hearts: "Piercing Forest Town has arrived! Ready to break anchor!" (To be continued.) )