"On the 26th, the scouts reported that Kent Family's army was moving towards us. However, according to the intelligence obtained, the opponent should have about 5,000 people, and our army had the advantage in terms of number, with more than 8,000 people. Such a disparity in strength made everyone feel that the next battle would be won."
In Reception Room of the Lord's Manor, Derrick Heller Viscount is telling Paul about the previous battle.
Also observing were Chief of Staff Schroeder, Intelligence Director Cecil and others.
"We formed a formation and slowly approached the enemy. After the encounter, the opponent's size was indeed much smaller than ours. But what is different from the past is that there are a large number of Soldierss in the Kent Family's army equipped with a special kind of bow-longbow. Those are probably the mercenaries Malz found from the south. After all, the training of Archers cannot be completed in a month or two."
"It was already dark when we encountered each other, so both sides had no intention of fighting, so they just set up camp. In the evening, we submitted a letter of challenge to the opposite side and agreed to a decisive battle the next day. Although it rained heavily at night, the morale of the entire army was very high and they were full of confidence in winning the battle the next day."
"The next day, on the morning of the 27th, the two armies finally had to face the judgment of their fate. The enemy army arranged most of its troops in a horizontal formation, with the forward troops on the right wing and the rear troops on the left wing. Archers were placed in the gaps in each battle formation. The two wings were mainly composed of archers. The entire army was arranged in a diagonal line. It seemed that there was no Reserve Force."
"And we have also formulated a battle plan. Earl Mairken and Viscount Johnston will each lead a cavalry to attack the archers on the opponent's wings, while I will lead another cavalry to go back to the opponent's rear camp and attack the baggage convoy. Earl Parker and other generals will lead the infantry to attack the center of the enemy's army."
"If the plan can be implemented smoothly, then the opponent will undoubtedly collapse quickly under the simultaneous attacks of several of our troops."
Speaking of this, Derrick had an expression of resentment mixed with unwillingness on his face, and he took a big sip of wine to refresh himself.
"However, the consecutive victories in the past few days have confused many people's minds. Many officers from noble families, because of their similar status, refused to give in to each other. The originally orderly plan was messed up by these nobles who wanted to take the lead. As a result, a large number of troops appeared in inappropriate positions, which also caused a series of tragedies after the war."
"The other reason is the damn ground. Due to the heavy rain last night, the ground is very muddy, which seriously affects the performance of our cavalry. Discipline and road conditions prevent us from forming a strict formation, while the opponent is waiting for our attack."
"Kent Family's army has about 3,000 long Archers. They raised their long bows and Salvo Fire shot out arrows. Those arrows were so dense, like rain, so fierce and so fast. Their arrows were The force was so strong that it could even penetrate some metal armor and pierce the flesh. The miserable screams of the officers and soldiers after being hit by the arrows kept ringing out from our army. The frightened and injured War Horse was screaming and struggling like crazy, and we were in a mess."
"The round after round of arrow rain and the muddy ground seriously delayed our charge. In fact, the damage caused by the long Archers was mainly to those weakly protected retinues, and had no effect on the well-protected knights. However, because of the mud, many people chose to dismount. On foot, because they were wearing heavy armor - specially designed for charging on horseback - the mud under their feet greatly consumed their physical strength and seriously affected their flexibility of movement. As a result, after rushing to the enemy's position, many people were killed by lightly-dressed enemies with Lead Hammer and daggers."
"The first wave of cavalry charges failed, but our main infantry continued to approach the enemy with shields. When they were about 50 yards away, the enemy's long Archers no longer blocked the fire in the sky, but aimed straight at it. The injured people in front fell to the ground, and those behind were tripped one after another. It was in this constant struggle that our troops exhausted their energy."
"Facing this situation, it seems that the reasonable countermeasure now is to use the same long-range means to replace the aircraft. But at that time, our Archers and crossbowmen were located behind the infantry and cavalry. Their range could not cover the enemy. If they were too far back and fired rashly, they would hurt our own people in front."
Derrick Heller said with shame and remorse, "Just like that, our attack failed. Earl Parker had to order a retreat, and the enemy took advantage of the situation to chase us. Our people were frightened by the opponent's commander Archers. During the retreat, they were disorganized and could no longer organize effective resistance."
"After that battle, there were only about 3,000 of the more than 8,000 troops left. Once again, the advantage returned to the Kent Family. After that, we gathered up the defeated troops, reorganized the troops and started another battle with the enemy, but we also suffered a failure. The opponent's long Archers was so powerful that it had deeply engraved fear in Soldiers's heart."
Derrick Heller covered his face.
"In this way, we retreated all the way to Biduo Fort - the place where we set off after reuniting. All the land behind us was lost to the Kent Family, and all the results of a month were lost."
After listening to Derrick's story, Paul shook his head sympathetically.
"Oh, Derrick, it's a pity that things have turned out like this. Did you come to me to ask for some help?"
Derrick stared at Paul eagerly. "Yes, Earl Greiman, now only you can reverse our decline. Let your muskets and cannons reappear on the battlefield., Only those firearms can restrain the opponent's long Archers. "Paul frowned. "Derrick, as you know, my territory is not very peaceful recently."
"Hasn't the riot been suppressed for a long time?"
"Maybe there are rats lurking in the dark..."
"You have punished so many people, and those people don't have the courage to do a second one so quickly."
Paul had no choice but to say, "Okay, Derrick. But I have to discuss it carefully with my generals."
Derrick said gratefully, "Thank you, Earl Greiman, but please do it as soon as possible. In addition, if possible, please sell us a batch of firearms, even if they are eliminated by you, we will be happy to buy them at a large price."
"This... I also have to discuss this with my subordinates."
In fact, Paul has made a decision in his heart at this moment. He does not want to be in an alliance that is about to fail.