Chapter 129 Strong Army Plan

Chapter 129 Strong Army Plan

The fortress of Huitu Village is very simple, and its area is not large.

Roning and a dozen of his men rushed in, but the place seemed a bit crowded. Moreover, as there were not many stools, some people could only stand around the table at the back, as if they could not sit at the table to eat.

"Rydar's battle this time was great. I hope everyone can learn from him. Especially the professional knights. Our commander never hesitates to guide you to improve."

Sitting in the main seat, Roning said solemnly, "But we must also face the fact that we were able to avoid a direct conflict with the Sean Territory this time thanks to Redar's personal strength. We cannot ignore the external threats that still exist."

Everyone also understood that the territorial dispute would not disappear because of this small victory.

Especially since Lei Sen had already set his sights on the Savage Tribe, but in the end, the latecomer Roning had more management rights. The other party was unwilling to accept such a situation.

"Although we won this duel, we cannot be so intoxicated by the temporary victory that we ignore our own disadvantages. Apart from the top combat power, there is still a big gap between us and the Sean Territory in other aspects."

Roning recalled the feeling he felt when he first saw Lei Sen's knight squad. He felt oppression, and at the same time, envy rose in his heart.

He, Roning, also needs such a team.

"First of all, every knight in Leisen's knight squad is carefully selected, and many newcomers are among us."

Roning looked at Zhuweit, Sim, George, Thomas...

Some of them had awakened their fighting spirit seeds less than two months ago, and some were born in barbarian tribes. Their combat skills were not very good, so they were weaker than the knights in the regular knight squad.

"We need to practice!"

Ronin looked at Redar and said, "Don't worry about getting hurt. I brought Elrond with me this time. He will be stationed in Gray Earth Village from now on. If you get hurt in the fight, you can ask him for treatment for free."

"I understand, sir!"

Rydar nodded solemnly. "Starting tomorrow, the professional knights and guards will all start training. I will formulate a corresponding training plan to improve their combat skills as quickly as possible."

What Roning taught before was only used to train discipline and obedience. In actual combat, people like Ridar and McKen, who have led a team before, are needed to take the lead, and he provides support in other aspects.

"A knight tournament will be held at the end of the year."

Ronin proposed his own plan: "Let all junior knights participate and compete for the top three. I will pay the rewards. The first place will be ten gold coins, the second place will be five gold coins, and the third place will be one gold coin."

All the junior knights present looked at each other with sparkles in their eyes.

If senior and intermediate knights like Ridar and Baburin participated, they would have no chance of getting into the top three.

But now the competition is only between junior knights. They have a chance, and it is even possible for them to win first place.

Everyone has experienced the generosity of the Lord. In the past few months, there has never been a case of delayed wage payment. Since this bonus has been agreed upon in public, it is a done deal.

That's a reward of 10 gold coins, equivalent to a junior knight's annual salary!

All the junior knights present clenched their fists silently. It was almost the end of the year, so they had to fight hard.

"The guards will also compete. I will provide 5, 2, and 1 gold coins to the top three."

Ronin continued, "Such competitions are held twice a year, once at the end of June and once at the end of December. You, Elrond, will make the specific arrangements."

Elrond smiled and said, "Your Excellency's competition will definitely motivate the knights and guards."

Roning did this to increase the knights' competitiveness. Otherwise, relying solely on training would be a bit disappointing. Ranking them and setting up rewards would motivate them more.

After saying this, Roning started the second thing—forming a knight team in Shanlin Town.

Only a Baron with a standard squad of Knights is a true Baron.

With Ronin's current strength, funds, and the strength of his main followers, he can consider this matter.

He currently has enough knights, including Irene, and he also has three magicians.

Regardless of the actual combat power of this group of people, at least the number of extraordinary people fully meets the requirements of a standard knight squad.

What he lacks now are cavalry, infantry, and archers.

"Reedar has trained dozens of militiamen in Gray Earth Village recently, and most of them are still a little thin."

Ronin said to Ridar, "Survival of the fittest. You can select them later and remove the inferior ones. Let McKen recruit the remaining ones from Shanlin Town. Thirty-six cavalrymen, sixty infantrymen, and ten archers. Configure them according to the standard knight squad."

The two responded in unison: "As you wish, sir!"

But McKen had some concerns. He had followed since the beginning and knew some things a little more than Redal.

"My lord, we don't seem to have enough war horses."

In addition to the Cloud-Stepping Horse, Luo Ning has three excellent war horses, five ordinary war horses, and twenty-three riding horses, a total of thirty-one horses.

In addition, he did have nineteen horses for pulling carts, but unlike riding horses and war horses, they were not suitable for charging into battle.

That being said, he was indeed still short of nearly twenty war horses.

"I know about this matter."

Luo Ning pondered and said, "I will set off for Wushan Fort again in the middle of next month. On the way, I will detour to Muma City to buy some from Viscount Marvin."

In fact, in addition to war horses, there are also problems with equipment.

The iron and wood workshop is in operation, and these protective gears are sufficient for ordinary cavalry and infantry.

Due to the different strengths of the enemies they fight, knights can use iron and wood armor at the beginner level, but they still have to prepare iron armor at the intermediate and advanced levels.

Roning currently only has seven sets of full body armor, which is barely enough, but he will definitely need more later.

However, this can be made up later. The real thing is to prioritize the personnel and start training.

"Although my current arrangements are only for junior knights and guards, there are also mid-level magicians and knights here and the three of you high-level transcendents, Elron. You must also improve yourselves as soon as possible."

At this point, Riedal couldn't help but spread his hands and smile at Roning as if to say, "I can't improve even if I want to."

Luo Ning could only give him a look that said, "Don't worry; it will be done soon."

"Hillwood Town will definitely not have only one knight team in the future. There is room and position for you to display your talents. Everyone, work hard!"

Everyone knew that Roning was very capable. Although he had never revealed his specific level, many exchanges with McKen and Rydar showed that he was at least number one among the junior knights in Shanlin Town.

The lord is powerful, and among his subordinates are two at a comparable bronze level, plus a high-level light magician. This group of people is definitely not simple.

It's okay for Tom, Juwitt, and others who have followed Ronin early on. Those extraordinary people who came from the savage tribes will only feel that following Ronin is the wisest choice they have made in their lives.

So, even though Roning is just drawing a pie in the sky, everyone will happily eat it after winning this duel.

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