Lord of the Oasis Chapter 135: .Fortified Fortress

Sunday, the last day of the week.

Reining in the reins, they all rode to the top of the dunes, looking out to the horizon.

This team of desert robbers on patrol and reconnaissance did not expect that during the routine patrol in the early morning, they actually found that the enemy's troops were advancing, and looking at the black and dark appearance on the horizon, it was obvious that they had already left. Not a short distance.

Based on the speed of walking, you will definitely reach the Sentinel Oasis within 2 hours.

The enemy's troops have reached the detection range of the Desert Bandit.

"Don't be stunned."

The leader of the team spoke up and spat at the mouth next to him.

Although he was already mentally prepared for the arrival of the enemy, he was still surprised when he discovered the enemy so suddenly. He couldn't help clenching the spear in his hand, turning his head and scolding: "Damn, we should go. !”

"Let's go." The desert robbers nodded.

Not fearing the enemy and avoiding war.

As reconnaissance cavalry, they want to quickly notify the sentry oasis of this information.

Turn the horses around, and they make a quick return.

There is no need to signal other squads, as desert robbers in other areas are already aware of the enemy's arrival when they spot troops on the horizon heading south.

These desert robbers can have a very keen sense of smell.

Or say those stupid robbers, they all died in the Sultanate of Sarand, under the siege of the regular army.

Ride your horse at the top of the dunes.

Return to Sentinel Oasis as quickly as possible.

On the arrow tower, the vigilant Wikia archers soon found them all back.

This is an unusual situation.

According to the old practice, these desert robbers will patrol until noon before returning.

And now this hurried appearance, only represents one thing.

The enemy is coming!

The Swadian crossbowmen on the city wall also sensed something was wrong, and they all gathered, standing behind the window with their crossbow in hand, watching vigilantly at the empty agricultural area to the north, and further north. side of the dunes.

"Emergency, open the gates!"

The Swadian light infantry had solemn expressions on their faces, and directly waved their hands to push open the heavy city gate.

They are not unaware of workarounds.

The desert robber at the front rushed directly into the fortress, with a serious face. Seeing him running so fast on the street in front of him, they all moved out of the way and came to the door of the Consulate.

"Stop! No entry here!"

The two Swadian infantrymen who acted as escorts put their scabbards on their waists and issued a warning: "Cavalry, tell me what you are here for!"

The Consulate represents the heart of the fortress.

It belongs to the heart position, not to mention that Lord Kant is still living in it, and it is not easy to enter.

As escorts, their priority is safety.

"I ask to see Lord Kant!"

The desert robber who first discovered the enemy dismounted and said in a hurried tone: "During the reconnaissance process, we found that the enemy's troops are approaching the sentry oasis, and the estimated time of arrival is no more than 2 hours!"

"Wait." The infantryman frowned instantly.

He was aware of the seriousness of the situation, but for safety he turned around and pushed the door to report in person.

But it didn't take too long, I walked out in less than 2 minutes, stuck the door to the desert robber and said quickly, "Lord Kant summoned you in, come in with me."

"Yes." The Desert Bandit immediately followed.

In the hall, torches are lit.

Kant is sitting in his place.

After receiving the report, his face was solemn, his eyes fixed on the desert robber brought in by the guard, and he asked directly: "Have you investigated the scale, number and composition of the enemy?"

Straightforward, Kant gets right to the point.

No need for nonsense now.

"The investigation is clear." The desert robber nodded immediately.

"Be more specific." Kant said.

"Yes, Lord Kant."

Desert robbers organized the language and quickly reported what they saw: "The gnoll troops are marching toward us in the desert due north. According to visual estimation, the number is about 1500-2000 people, all of them are infantry. , if the calculations are good, in less than 2 hours, we will be able to see them in the city walls."

"Is that the enemy around 2000?" Kant's heart beat faster.

"Yes." The Desert Bandit nodded, he read it right.

These robbers, who make a living by looting, have eyes no less than the archers of Vicia.

"I see."

Kant tapped his fingers on the table and waved to the desert robber: "Return to the team."

"Understood." The desert robber saluted and planned to leave.

"Wait." But Kant spoke again and said to him: "Inform Fatis and Manid, come to the top floor of the Consulate immediately after setting up the defense, and I will wait for them there."

"Yes." The desert robber nodded and left.

The Swadian infantry who acted as escorts also left, and continued to stand guard outside the door.

The entire Sentinel Oasis is fully mobilized.

Vicia archers occupy four towers, waiting in line on the top floor and inside the towers, holding long bows and watching outside the city walls vigilantly. Any enemy that appears will be shot by them.

Includes a Swadian crossbowman with a crossbow in the walled attic.

Two ranged units, responsible for arrow towers and city walls respectively.

Longbow curved or rapid fire.

Crossbow direct and precise fire.

With the support firepower of the 20 Reston Rangers at the top of the Consultative Hall, it is absolutely no problem to garrison the city wall for a short period of time to resist the approach of the enemy.

What's more, even the peasants climbed to the top of the attic, armed with scythes to help defend.

Although their combat effectiveness is poor, they can't stand the stones next to them.

The 10-meter-high top is thrown down, no less than a ballista. No matter how strong the gnoll's physique is, it is estimated that the brains will be smashed and the head will bleed.

Everyone will do their best for their home.

"Everyone is on standby, and immediately notify me when an enemy is found."

Fatis checked the already secured defenses, his face softened slightly, and he said to several captains who followed him: "I will go to see Lord Kant, and then I will leave it to you."

"Understood." The captains nodded.

They are both grassroots and tier commanders.

Leave the city walls.

Fatis met Manid, who had just arranged the peasants and peasant women, and also walked towards the Consultative Hall.

The two nodded solemnly without much communication.

Enter the Consulate.

Quickly walked to the opposite side of the long table and saluted solemnly: "Lord Kant."

"Here it is."

Kant nodded and said to the two: "Sit down, the situation is urgent, there is not so much etiquette."

"Yes." Neither of them were polite.

Sit on opposite sides of the long table, still looking at Kant seriously.

This is the real city defense battle since the establishment of the "Drehem" fortress, and it is also the group of enemies that they face, and they need to be treated with caution.

Just like Kant personally led the team to attack the gnoll tribe.

But now, the situation is more critical.

"Is it all arranged?" Kant asked in a deep voice.

"All ready." Fatis and Manid nodded.

This affirmation made Kant nodded slightly, but his voice was still heavy: "This battle of defending the city is absolutely not allowed to fail. If it fails, I think you all understand the consequences."

"We... do our best."

Fatis and Manid looked at each other and nodded.

The cost of failure is too great.

It's like falling into the abyss. Although they are from Calradia, they also understand that once the "Drehem" fortress at the critical point of the sentry oasis falls, the situation they face will collapse.

Because of their current strength, they cannot bear the consequences of defeat.

The current strength of the "Drehem" fortress consists of 37 Swadian Light Infantry, 50 Swadian Infantry, 50 Swadian Heavy Cavalry, and 50 Swadian Crossbowmen , 50 Vicia archers, 20 Reston Rangers, 5 Mamluks, 15 Sarand riders, 25 elite desert robbers, and 40 desert robbers.

All 324 soldiers.

As well as 500 civilians and 50 peasant women, who can be drafted as recruits if necessary.

The troops are less than 1,000 people.

Numbers are at a disadvantage.

In fact, Kant's pressure is not too great.

There is even a counterattack, the idea of ​​​​smashing the army of more than 2,000 gnolls outside the city gate.

Of course, it's a risk, and Kant wouldn't actually take it.

This also represents his confidence.

Because the troops currently owned by Kant can be said to be elite troops.

Look at the infantry, cavalry, and crossbowmen. Even a baron in the Principality of Lions can only command these troops directly. A strategic resource that ordinary craftsmen can't make, and it's too expensive to equip.

The former vassal knights of Baron Dylan could betray him for the chainmail of the Knights of Salander.

It is enough to prove how precious the equipment worn by these soldiers in Kant is!

On the battlefield.

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Thinking of this, Kant stopped tapping on the table with his fingers, but raised his head and made a solemn proposal to the two of them: "I plan to let all the light cavalry leave the fortress, each carrying 3 days' worth of food and water, and break it into pieces. Harassing Greymane's gnoll troops all the way, as the Khudges do, until they become exhausted."

PS: I feel like the rhythm is restored. I think the writing has not been good recently, and the plot has begun to unfold. The detailed outline has been revised today, and the update will begin tomorrow...

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