Chapter 14: You Are Killing Yourself!
The social structure of the Salts was very different from that of the kingdom of the Central Plains, because of the hilly geographical environment, the communication between villages was not smooth, which made them have no concept of a kingdom. Each village is a relative reading individual. They didn't have a king, they didn't need to pay taxes like anyone, and they were in charge of their village's finances. Of course, the village is also responsible for its own safety.
The Salts, there is a parliament. But in the absence of a foreign invasion, this parliament is of little use. That is, to deal with the conflicts between the villages, and to investigate and investigate the changes in the distribution of monsters. Only the people of the Central Plains suddenly attacked Elam, or when a particularly powerful monster appeared and destroyed many villages. This council will gather all its members and elect a leader to fight against invaders or monsters.
Only then will each village be required to fulfill its ancient obligations. Twenty percent of the village's warriors were sent to the gathering place, along with their own weapons and equipment, as well as war materials such as crossbows and food, which were paid by the village. It's a bit like ancient Greece, but it's very different because the Salts didn't have the concept of slaves.
Santa Fe is a fairly prosperous city for the Salts. There was a population of 30,000 people, and the Salt warriors were nearly 2,000. The five-metre-high walls enclose a city and stand near a cliff. There is a moat that is not very wide, and the river often emits a foul smell, because the domestic waste water of the whole city is discharged into the river through the sewers.
Judging from the three large ironworks in the city, as well as the numerous small blacksmith shops, as well as the mines in the north of the city, it seems that this is a city that mainly sells ironware. Most of Elam's weapons and armor were produced here, as well as some tools for agricultural needs.
Such a city is not very far from Cabinda. From Santa Fe to Cabinda, it takes about four or five days to get there. And if there are no monsters on the road, it can even be a day faster. It was such a city that sent a legion of a thousand men two days ago to attack Mo Yan near Cabinda.
Because of its abundance of iron ore, this legion is very well equipped. Each was equipped with cuirasses, as well as some armor for the legs and wrists. Although the equipment is not uniform, it is a common problem of Salt warriors, but this situation also allows each Salt warrior to use their best weapons and equipment to exert their greatest combat effectiveness.
"Do you feel threatened by Cabinda?" After listening to Aruba's introduction to Santa Fe, Mo Yan had a general understanding of why this city, which he had never come into contact with, would send troops from afar to crusade against him, a "peace-loving" monster. Obviously, the city of Santa Fe, famous for its ironware, did not want another village rich in iron.
However, due to the rules of the council, it is no longer possible to wage a village war without a blood feud. Santa Fe set his goal on the monster who provided Cabinda with iron ore and eradicated a monster that already had some power, and did not violate any laws, and even Cabinda had to provide necessary support for Santa Fe's army.
Once Mo Yan is defeated, then the iron ore supply of Cabinda will naturally disappear. There are many monsters that can communicate with people, but they are all powerful enough to be demon lords or evil dragons. Very few will cooperate with humans, as powerful as they disdain to cooperate with humans like food.
"Yes. Aruba nodded and said, "The village chief also speculated, Santa Fe's people should have found out about you from Lobito, who was relatively close to him. A thousand heavily armed warriors had been out of town for two days, and we might have been late when I hadn't been informed by Sal, who happened to be on an errand in Santa Fe. ”
"What's your village's plan?" Mo Fei said, holding out a map of the villages near Cabinda, "where have they probably fallen now?"
"Here. Pointing to a small lake near the village of Balchik, where Sal is located, Aruba said: "They should be stationed near Balchik now, after all, the road from Kabinda to Balchik is not easy." What the village means is that we are not going to provide support to Santa Fe or to have them stationed in the village. At the same time, we can provide you with some weapons and equipment.
And because some time ago, you defeated both Lobito and Balchik's fighters. So, they probably won't join Santa Fe's army either. ”
"Then we just need to deal with Santa Fe's people. Mo Yan touched his chin and looked at the map and said, "What equipment can you provide?"
"Fifty or sixty crossbows, if squeezed, will give you a thousand arrows. Aruba took out the list he was carrying, handed it to Mo Yan and said, "More than a hundred swords, a dozen battle axes, probably more than fifty daggers, and a small number of war hammers." That's all we can offer you, the village's stock has been emptied. Since we didn't have a lot of armor for the monster's size, we only sent some leather armor that goblins could wear. ”
"It's not enough. Mo Yan counted the monsters under his hands, but the list nodded and said, "Hurry up and transport these things after you go back, can you get some oil for the best?"
"As for weapons, the village chief has already asked me to bring them this time. Aruba said, "If you have oil, the village chief doesn't have any reserves, but he can probably squeeze out ten cans, can it help you?"
"Well, hurry up and send it over. According to their speed, they will probably be able to reach Cabinda Village at noon tomorrow" Mo Yan put away the map and thanked Aruba: "Thank you very much for the reminder, otherwise it would be really a bit of trouble." ”
"Where the words. Aruba smiled and said, "Sart warriors never abandon their allies. What's more, we've also gained a lot of benefits, haven't we? ”
After sending Aruba away, Mo Yan gathered the leaders of all the monster groups and distributed the weapons and equipment sent by Aruba in the cave. Now Mo Yan has more than 20 minotaurs under his command, not counting the cave goblins who mine ore, there are 4,000 goblins that can be used. More than fifty werewolves, and a hundred horned demons.
The crossbow arrows were distributed by Mo Yan to the sixty goblins that were selected, and these goblins were the strongest of all the goblins under Mo Yan. They were able to pull apart the crossbows of these Salt warriors, and after putting on the Sarter leather armor, they were the goblins' most powerful fighting power.
More than a hundred long swords, Mo Yan was given to the Horned Demon. These demons, who don't have many brains, but have strong arms, should be able to use their long swords to their advantage. In the end, more than twenty minotaurs got a dozen battle axes. Although it is not possible to obtain weapons without a minotaur, Mo Yan's suggestion is that if a minotaur dies, the minotaur behind can completely pick up the weapon in front and use it.
More than fifty daggers, except for two for Vivien, all the others were allocated to a group of specially selected tree goblins, who are good at climbing trees, can move on trees with great agility, and can jump from trees to launch surprise attacks on enemies below. This can be very useful in the jungle, especially in the heat of battle, where a surprise goblin army can be very useful.
"Do you understand your mission?" Mo Yan asked with a smile as he looked at the monster leaders in front of him.
"We were in charge of the charge, and we kept charging back and forth. The minotaur patted his chest and said in a rough voice.
"Archery, if someone chases you and runs away, then shoots arrows. Number One said in a shrill voice with the dagger in his hand.
"Kill, kill!" shouted the Horned Demon as he waved his sword.
"In the tree, jump down and stab with a dagger!" said the brown tree goblin, playing with the dagger in his hand.
"Night, harassment, assassination. "The werewolf who didn't get the weapon also means that I'm not just playing soy sauce.
"Then disband. Mo Yan waved his hand to these monster leaders, sat back on the stone chair high in the hall, took out the map and continued to study it, and said, "Go back and train your team in the way I gave you." I don't want to be on the battlefield and disobey orders? You know?"
"Yes! The demons saluted Mo Yan and left the cave hall one by one.
"A thousand Salt warriors. Lilith leaned on Mo Yan's body and said with a smile, "Isn't the master worried at all?"
"Worried?" Mo Yan laughed wickedly and said, "Hehe...... I'll let them have no return......"
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