Chapter 51: The Catapult Captain
After the recruit drill is over, how to distribute the personnel after that is the matter of those senior officials. www.biquge.info Of course, Kevin and other soldiers did not have the right to ask, so they returned to their original barracks and waited for news.
Chief Marcus would not reprimand them again at this time, after all, they were all gone immediately. On the contrary, he was very happy to have led two of the strongest recruits under his own hands, and there is no doubt that he was very much credited. At this time, I was very kind to everyone.
Kevin and Sain were also polite, although they still didn't have much to say. The ending was relatively satisfying, and Kevin was neither beaten nor beaten to offend the head of the Thunder Knights. In fact, Kevin recalled afterwards that when he won a few games, it was not a big problem to let the opponent play a game. But after all, Kevin himself has been unhappy with Sain, and he does have the intention of teaching him a lesson.
Either way, Sain managed to save a little face. This matter is in the past, his father is a general, and no one here will deliberately ask him a question in front of him: "Huh, why don't you call Grandpa Kevin?"
At the same time, Starter and Gray are also very concerned about Kevin's affairs abroad, and Kevin can say something, but what he can't say is naturally silent. But then, things turned out, Kevin was just chilling on the rooftop, and then he was suddenly arrested, and then a court trial was held, and it turned out that it was the guards of the Lebzier Kingdom who attacked us in the poisonous forest. Kevin was greatly wronged, and several other people despised the country of Leibozier.
The day passed, and the next morning came. The order came down, and it was very coincidental that all members of Kevin's squad were assigned to the Thunder Knights. They will be led by another captain officer and will set off today.
Marcus finally comforted them and said, "It's normal, don't think about it. The Thunder Knights retired a large number of people last year, and it is normal that they need to recruit more this year. ”
Marcas's words were a comfort to Kevin and the others, Kevin was really worried that he would win Sain during the drill, and at this time he would be dragged under his father's barracks and practice hard to take revenge.
However, at this time, it is unnecessary to worry, the order has been given, and it must be obeyed. The crowd also began to say goodbye to the recruit commander.
Recruit training is undoubtedly painful for all. And for this source of pain, the recruit commander, everyone can't help but have mixed feelings. Sain and the other three have secretly tried to beat him, Gray has secretly cursed him countless times, even Kevin has had a lot of emotions, and he has been beaten even when he asks questions, this level of the chief is really okay.
But at this moment, I can't hate it anymore. Marcus smiled and waved to everyone: "In the future, you may also bring new soldiers one day, then you should understand the way I lead soldiers." In the future, you will all be colleagues, your strength is stronger than me, and if your military rank is higher than mine, I will have to call you sir. Haha!"
"No, no," Kevin also smiled, "the chief will always be the chief." Everyone laughed in unison.
With a wave of their hand, everyone got into the carriage and watched as Marcus moved farther and farther away from their vision until they couldn't see it. There was silence in the city, and everyone thought about their own things.
In the afternoon, everyone finally arrived at their destination. A steppe city called Saka, located in the northern part of the kingdom. The main city is still walled, but since it is not a border city, the height and thickness are not as exaggerated as the walls bordering the country of Leibozier.
Kevin had traveled before, and Saka City was a place where agriculture was very advanced, and it was responsible for almost 10% of the country's food supply. Outside the city, there were six or seven farmer's estates, all of which were very large. And three of the farmers are specialized in supplying food to the Thunder Knight Gang.
Along the way, the captain also told them about the Thunder Knights, the whole regiment was about 2,500 people, 2,000 of whom were pure combat troops, and 500 were logistics support troops. The Thunder Knights are one of the most elite in the kingdom, and basically more than 80% of the soldiers in the combat force have the strength of a warrior of the 5th rank or above, and some are even higher. Basically the same as the palace guards.
5 years ago, in the Kingdom Parade, the Knights of Thunder were all in an orange fighting spirit, which is absolutely not fake. Although Kevin and the others are military officers, after all, they have little qualifications, and they will be laughed at when their red vindictiveness bursts out. If you want to fight, you can only be stronger than the recruits, or stronger than the logistics troops.
Such a strong force naturally requires strong logistics. Whether the fighting spirit is strong or not, if it is an individual, it may be said that it depends on talent and opportunity, but if you want to improve a unit as a whole. There is basically only one way, and that is to eat! There has never been a person who has ever eaten wild vegetables and become a sword master.
It is recognized that some Warcraft meat can make people improve their fighting spirit, but even if it is a raised Warcraft, it is difficult for ordinary troops to provide all three meals, and some are mixed with some Warcraft meat in ordinary beef and pork. You must know that raising Warcraft is not an easy thing in itself, and most of the things that Warcraft have to eat are also very tricky. It's even harder to find in the wild, and it's not bad to find a dozen or so for hundreds of kilometers.
But the Thunder Knights have money! One farmer can't supply it, so add two! Use the money to smash out one of the three major knights.
Of course, the result of deep pockets is that once this side becomes a full-fledged combatant, it will be more difficult to retire. Spent so much money on you, and ran away in 2 years? Joke! The oldest sergeant here is 45 years old this year, and he has already been promoted to a 6th-order warrior. Let him be an officer, he doesn't want it, he wants to retreat, but he just won't let him retreat, and he has been dragging it here.
Hearing this kind of news, Kevin and the others also kicked a little. The soldiers here are so strong, how should they mix with these rookie officers, of course Sain doesn't have to worry, I'm afraid the others will have a hard time to live.
The Thunder Knights camp is located outside the city, which is very rare. The barracks are independent of the walls and are backed by the city walls. They are generally not responsible for security in the city, nor do they participate in mercenary missions. Although there are occasional exceptions.
The carriage in which everyone was riding got off at the gate of the barracks, and the barracks stipulated that no horses should be ridden in the camp unless there was an urgent military situation or an extremely special event. All the cavalry had to dismount and lead, and the carriages had to get off the carriages. This is something that both generals and soldiers must follow.
Everyone got out of the car and looked at this fresh barracks with some curiosity. There are also many parrots flying in the sky, and it can be seen that there are also many mages in the barracks. The ground was spotless, the tents were neat and tidy, and the soldiers were well-dressed and imposing. Just looking at their arms, they all feel thicker than Kevin.
"Sain, Marinas, Okka!" the captain read out the list, "you three, go to this camp and report!"
"Yes!" replied the three men, and without asking any more questions, they just went. Kevin and the others didn't know what was going on in the tent.
The captain then walked with the remaining three, and in a moment came to a tent: "Stadt! Gray, you two go here to report!"
"Yes!" the two of them went. Kevin was the only one left, and Kevin couldn't help but feel a little nervous.
The Captain continued to walk with Kevin, skirting one camp after another, until he finally came to a place where no one seemed to have been in a long time, where weeds had grown slightly on the ground and there were slight cobwebs in the corners. This is almost unimaginable inside a spotless barracks.
The captain skillfully pulled out the key and opened an old door. Inside was an old catapult that seemed to smell musty.
"This key is for you," the captain put the key in Kevin's hand, "this catapult is in your hands, and you will be the captain of the catapult from now on." ”
"Yes. Kevin replied subconsciously.
"Remember, our whole regiment is just this one catapult. The people who used to manage have been discharged, so you're the only one here. The captain patted Kevin on the shoulder, "Tomorrow I can get three donkeys to the stable, and I can pull the cart for you." ”
Kevin: "......"
"Oh, by the way," the captain led Kevin into a nearby hut, "you live here, and you can go to the quartermaster office to get your supplies." The army has a bag of food and shelter, from underwear to cups. There is also an instruction manual for catapults here, so you should study it carefully. ”
Kevin: "......"
"I'm leaving. As soon as the captain finished speaking, he waved his hand and left. Kevin was left alone in front of a catapult.
The car was still folded at this time, and only four heavy wooden wheels were thicker than Kevin's waist, and the height of the real erection was almost catching up with the city wall, and there was a lot of cobwebs and dust on it. Kevin rolled up his sleeves and tried to push it, but he exploded into vindictiveness, still not moving, and fell a little dust.
This weight, no matter how you look at it, doesn't look like something that can be manipulated by one person. Anyway, will you be cheated?
But even if you are really caught, there is nothing to say. Kevin shook his head, or give up the idea of conspiracy theories first. Relock the gate and pick up the quartermaster for your own supplies.
The people from the quartermaster department didn't say much, and did what was done. Not only did they give Kevin cups, mats, military uniforms and other daily necessities, but they also came with standard equipment such as swords, shields, and guns. Here is the ace army, whose armament is certainly not comparable to that of a recruit. However, everyone has a record of what they have received, and they can be replaced once damaged, but it is impossible to receive it indefinitely.
However, there were so many things that Kevin found himself unable to take them alone. Turning his head, he saw that Sain and the others had also come to get military supplies. But they were lucky to have a couple of recruits behind them. These recruits were diligent in helping the new commander carry his things, and Sain only had to show his face and not even have to do anything himself.
Turning his head again, he saw that Start and Gray had also come over with recruits to carry their things, and in the end, the two of them barely had to do anything.
Starter saw Kevin and beckoned, "Hey, let's go first." ”
"Yes. Kevin could only nod. Seeing that the recruits next to them were all attentively surrounding them, after all, they were officers. Even if the strength is low now, they will be promoted and promoted in the future, and it will not be wrong to build a good relationship after all.
The quartermaster looked at Kevin and wondered slightly: "Are you recruits, why didn't anyone help you move?"
"I'm ...... Catapult Captain. That's all Kevin could answer.
"Oh. The other party suddenly had an expression of understanding everything, and he didn't say anything anymore.
Kevin had no choice but to do it himself, and walked back and forth twice to finish moving things. Then I started cleaning the house, organizing things, and kept busy until the evening.
I went to the cafeteria for dinner, and I didn't know anyone when I went in. No one greeted him, there were vegetables and bread in the middle, and Kevin simply took a little and took it back to his house to eat. No one stopped him.
At night, with an oil lamp lit, Kevin finally opened the catapult manual. A total of ten sheets of paper, five of which are patterns, show how to assemble and disassemble. The remaining five are some technical parameters, including range, power, and so on.
There are also many models of Lou Pauler's national catapult, and the one in Kevin's hand belongs to the large catapult, number 204, with a heavy launch, and there is no bigger one than him. If you insist on saying that there is only a trebuchet, the kind that cannot be moved by the kind installed on the city wall, but that is no longer a car.
The so-called counterweight is equipped with a heavier object in the front section through the principle of levers, and the rear end arm is long and the end is loaded. Once excited, the weight falls and the rear end is naturally launched. It can reach a distance of about 500 meters, and can be loaded with flame ammunition, which is amazingly powerful.
Generally, 10 to 20 people are most suitable for operation, but if you must lift the bar, that one person can also do it. The heavy objects in the front section are generally mainly gravel, and a person wants to succeed in counterweighting at one time, unless he is a warrior above the 7th order, this counterweight is several tons. However, since it is gravel, one person can also move it little by little, and the result may be that it takes a day to erect a catapult, and it may be possible to shoot two shots at most.
But at least to Kevin a little consolation is that the car has a brake device, and the reason why Kevin can't push it is just because the brakes are braking. At least it's lighter than expected.
Suddenly there was a knock on the door.
Kevin was surprised, there were still people coming this big night, and he immediately got up and went to open the door, but saw that it was Stat, and there was a recruit next to him.
"Why are you here?" asked Kevin casually.
"So you live here?"
"Yes. ”
"It can't be targeted, right?" Stadt guessed, after all, he won Sain.
"I don't know. Kevin was helpless, what could he know as a junior officer, and he turned back to the topic, "How did you get here?"
"I'm a picket," Start said, spreading his hands, "I wanted to see who's still on when the lights are out, hum." ”
"Not really, right?" Kevin was a little apprehensive, "I'm ...... Overtime!"
"Okay, just kidding. Stadt waved his hand, "I'm leaving." The recruit next to him immediately exited the door, not saying a word from beginning to end.
"Be careful," Kevin reminded, "and you're hated." ”
Starter just smiled, then waved his hand: "No choice, let's go." ”