Lord of the Oasis Chapter 125: .Busy morning on Saturday
Manid and the caravan return towards the end of the night.
The stars are bright and the moon is bright.
As they got closer to the fort, smiles appeared on their faces.
Going home.
But the night guards in the "Drehem" fortress didn't have the slightest smile on their faces.
Vicia archers stationed at the top of the arrow tower, with the wide vision brought by the height, have found the black spot that is rapidly approaching in the hazy night in the distance as far as the eye can see.
They are all seasoned veterans, excellent archers who have come out of troubled wars.
Be vigilant.
What's more, when they came to this world, the Fatis Knights had already reminded them that Lord Kant had many enemies, and no one could be trusted except the five ethnic groups from Calradia.
This also considers what these Vikians and Sarandians have to say.
What the Fatis said to the Swadians, but no one but the Swadians believed it.
But these good-eyed Wikia archers have sensed the approach of strangers.
Quick notification.
In the desert robber camp, 10 elite desert robbers immediately came out fully armed, led their desert horses in the stables, and quickly rushed out of the east gate that was slowly opened for them.
As the light cavalry on duty at night, after they get the news, they will go to investigate.
If you are friends, be the first to meet them.
If it is an enemy, it will use the speed of the light cavalry to circle with them in the desert.
From the Sarand desert, they have a lot of similar experience.
And 10 Swadian infantry and 20 Swadian light infantry have also appeared behind the city gate. If anything happens, they will take the lead in defending the city gate and hold on until the reinforcements arrive.
The Sentinel Oasis is well-prepared for an expedition from the Kingdom of Greymane that may appear at any time.
But soon, their vigilant appearance softened.
The archer on the tower has been informed that the visitor is a friend.
Because of the sand dunes not far away, the 10 elite desert robbers who went to explore are following behind them, just like loyal guards, not only friendly, but also quite modest.
The Wikia archers are thoughtful.
Especially looking at the three carriages full of goods, I already understood.
This unfamiliar team that arrived in the middle of the night was actually the caravan they set off when they first arrived at the "Drehem" fortress. Merchant, Manid.
The city gate made of heavy wooden stacks was slowly opened.
The infantry and light infantry of Swadia stood upright on both sides, full of energy, and showed no sign of tiredness in the middle of the night.
Manid rode in.
10 Sarandian riders and 30 elite desert robbers followed.
And the three wagons full of cargo.
"Manid, welcome back."
Having received the news, Fatis, who was resting and sleeping, immediately got up and rushed over on horseback.
Looking at the loaded cargo and the tiredness on the faces of Manid and the cavalry, Fatis also nodded thoughtfully and said, "It's a pleasure to see you return safely, but I think what you need most, Go back to your room and have a good rest."
"This is indeed the most needed." Manid nodded with a wry smile.
From Sentinel Oasis to Stone Pass.
From Stone Pass to Sentinel Oasis.
It took 7 days of tossing back and forth, of which 5 days and 5 nights were just trekking in the desert.
The strongest Salander riders are exhausted.
What's more, Manid, who was a businessman, was almost exhausted and collapsed on the way back.
"The food has been prepared." Fatis looked at his tired appearance and said, "Eat something to replenish your strength. Lord Kant means that if there is no urgent matter, then report it tomorrow." /
"Thank you, Lord Kant." Manid thanked him gratefully.
Return to the Consulate.
The chefs bring the food to the long table.
Toasted fluffy, honey-coated bread, and porridge stewed with chopped antelope and wheat grains.
There are also date palms that can quickly replenish energy, like an energy bar.
"Eat, it's been a long journey."
Kant sat in his seat and said to Manid beside the long table: "These are easy-to-digest foods, and at noon the next day, I will hold a banquet here alone to welcome your return. "
"I am very moved by your kindness, Lord Kant." Manid stood up, stroked his chest and bowed respectfully.
"You're welcome." Kant nodded with a smile: "Hurry up and eat."
Manid took a big mouthful of food. He was hungry, and he lost the etiquette he usually pays attention to.
Anyone can endure tempting food after a long journey.
At least Manid couldn't stand it.
Fatis came in from outside the door and saw Manid eating bread and porridge, smiling slightly. The two have known each other for a long time, but they have never seen this arrogant and arrogant man. The genius Nord businessman who was tutored by his tutor, swallowed food so impolitely.
This is the first time.
Fatis has a smile on his mouth, realizing that his friend is really tired and hungry.
Instead of laughing at him, he reported to Kangdehui in a serious tone: "My lord, the cavalry's food and beds have been prepared, and they have been excluded from the patrol mission tomorrow morning. I have given them a day off."
"It should be." Kant nodded.
Manid eats fast.
The amount of honey bread is small in the supper prepared by the kitchen.
In contrast, a pot of meat porridge was boiled, making Manid eat three bowls in a row.
These boiled pulpy wheat grains, plus chopped antelope meat, mixed with shredded cabbage and flour, are thick and easy to digest, making them the best choice for returning from a long journey.
The same is what the cavalry outside eats.
Drinking the meat porridge, I even warmed my body, dispelling the cold of the night.
After supper.
Manid's stomach bulges slightly.
If I hadn't known that it wasn't easy to eat too much after a long journey, Manid would have had three more bowls of meat porridge.
"Rest."
Seeing that he had finished eating, Kant nodded and said: "Tomorrow at noon, we will share lunch together."
"My pleasure." Manid and Fatis nodded respectfully.
This is of course Kant's arrangement for the two.
It's late at night after all, and Manid rushed back all the way, and his mental and physical strength has long been exhausted.
Have a good rest first, and wait until tomorrow when the report is full of energy, but there will be no omissions in the details.
Kant returns to his third-floor room.
Fatis and Manid's room is on the second floor.
The tranquility of the night has returned to the outside of the Consulate. Except for the night watch and the two teams of light infantry patrolling the fortress, the entire "Drehem" fortress is extremely quiet.
The night is getting darker, and it has completely entered the night.
Snoring is heard from the residential area and the city walls.
Everyone slept soundly.
Time has passed.
The sentry on the Arrow Tower was also replaced twice, until the darkest hour, when the eastern horizon was slightly bright.
The sky is getting brighter.
There was a little noise from the five chicken coops at the wheat field fence on the north side of the city wall.
The sand grouse inside seems to be feeling it.
When a ray of light pierced the dawn, almost in no particular order, five crowned male sand grouse appeared on the roof, flapping their wings, stretching their sturdy bodies, and raising their necks like chickens So loud.
"Giggle--"
The rooster announces the dawn.
That beam of light finally pierced the thick darkness and brought the message of dawn.
The sky brightens quickly in the shortest amount of time.
“Boom-boom-boom-”
The bronze bell is struck, with a melodious and long chime.
The bell tower is about to be completed. The bronze bell was installed yesterday. It was rang by construction workers who woke up in the morning. The long bell followed the sound of roosters, and it sounded the arrival of a new day.
In a residential area, farmers and peasant women open doors and windows.
The sound of washing up is heard.
Soon, all of them came out refreshed and clean.
A busy and fulfilling day begins again.
In the fortified attic of the city wall, the bowmen who had woken up came out.
Now these attics that surround the city walls have basically become the places where the archers sleep at night. They are wrapped in thick woolen blankets and have linen cushions under them. Even the cold of the night can't help them.
If an enemy invades, you can also set up a line of defense at the fastest speed.
Of course.
Those infantry and cavalry, still sleeping in tents and sandpits.
The 3-meter-wide city wall is not enough for too many soldiers to sleep on it. If they are really crowded in these attics, it is estimated that the enemy really invades, and they will get in the way and cause some small troubles.
For safety's sake, it doesn't matter too much to temporarily sleep in a sandpit before the barracks are established.
As busy as ever.
Soldiers patrol, or go out to scout, or hone their skills on the training ground.
Farmers continue to tend their fields of wheat and date palms.
And feeding the sand grouse with grain, let these little cuties lay eggs as soon as possible~IndoMTL.com~Because just a few days ago, the peasant women have discovered that these 50 sand grouse are like domesticated chickens. , laying more than 50 eggs per day, feeding enough grains, sometimes even more than 60 eggs.
It really has economic value like a chicken.
It's like these chickens are a mix of domestic chickens and sand grouse, inheriting all the advantages of both.
A green smoke rises.
The kitchen begins to prepare breakfast for everyone.
Lots of bread and flour were gathered, along with antelope meat, piles of sausages, and dried meat.
It's not so easy to make food for about 600 people.
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