Eagle Byzantium

The gray ocean blended into the rocks under the walls of Seleucia. The sound of the roaring waves was suppressed by the marching horns and shouts of the banda detachment of the Red Hand Brigade. Andreev and Jarl were on the water. The Cuban fleet is setting sail, and the vanguard soldiers of the land brigade outside the city are well-armored and holding various shields. , many of them have been painted with the pattern of the red-handed cross sword or the coat of arms of the Seven Ridges, surrounded by the battle flags guarding the brigade, followed by a group of hands holding up to twelve "anna cubits" (actually about approx. The Banda detachment of the "large infantry spears" (equal to thirteen or four feet, about four meters in height) was like a moving pale forest, moving in a file.

This kind of "large infantry spear" was created by Gawain in the armory in the city after drawing experience from the "Grand Spear Charge" in the Battle of Calabi and the "Infantry Group Spear Charge" in Zephyrim. The spear shaft was made from oak saplings and beech trees in the Seleucia Valley. The joint between the spear tip and the spear shaft, as well as the wrist grip, were covered with iron rings to prevent the enemy from cutting them with swords.

Because the soldiers were not yet fully proficient in such long-handled weapons, Gawain ordered Birel and Giovanni to serve as spear instructors to train the soldiers to charge forward and retreat with spears, and made some adjustments to the organization of the detachment. Further adjustments:

A Banda detachment has a full strength of 600 people. Among them, those who use large infantry spears are tall. Because they are too short, their center of gravity will be unstable. Everyone is equipped with swords and leggings, and the front row is wearing locks. The armor and various hats and helmets, and the rear row are light cloth armor and leather armor. Spearmen occupy one part of the detachment. Half are the quota of 300 people; the rest are of medium stature, control thorn guns and carry shields to fight, or use Swabian two-handed swords, two-handed halberds, ax guns and other medium-length weapons, occupying about 150 people. , while the rest were short in stature and made Benevento-style light crossbows. Or the fir bow assists with long range.

A detachment is divided into two "Courtryni" detachments, each with 300 people - square battle flags are used to communicate between detachments, and pennants are used to communicate between detachments. Among the military instruments, Gao Wen is equipped with drums, flutes, and trumpets. , whistles to strengthen command coordination: drums represent charge attacks, flutes represent marches, and trumpets cover operations. The whistle represents retreat, and the core combat philosophy of all Banda infantry detachments is to "promote the power of large infantry spear charges, and all auxiliary teams exist for this purpose."

In the previous large companies, the core idea of ​​all Greek infantry companies was to organize a defensive line and hold on to positions and roads. Cooperating with cavalry and archers to fight against enemy infantry, the current combat thinking has changed, requiring the infantry to be more proficient in combat skills, the ranks to be more united, and it also requires a higher fighting spirit and spirit of sacrifice - after all, in the past, facing an absolute advantage The Trabzon Peasant Army Division attacked. It was only thanks to Gawain's elite soldiers, namely two companies of cavalry, who dismounted and risked their lives to attack that the situation of the battle was turned.

Twenty miles east of the city, the vanguard troops and fleet have arrived at Lamas Castle. A small fortress with the back of a mountain and the sea. Under the shade of the trees, Gawain took off his red hand-feathered helmet and sat down to rest. The soldiers also rested and ate on the spot according to the location of their detachments. The following people and horses were arriving one after another, including cavalry, craftsmen, and baggage. The team was at the end, but soon Gawain heard a noisy voice:

Giovanni raised his lance. He and several members of the Brotherhood escorted a guy who was even bigger than himself to General Stratigos.

Gawain wiped the sweat from his forehead with silk silk. Then he threw it into the water basin held by Muzhafi Adin and complained about the hot weather. "How? What kind of military discipline did you violate?"

"He was recently promoted from the pilgrim team. Because he is very tall, he is a good soldier. However, this guy does not abide by the rules of camping and rest, and also steals the food and rations of other soldiers!" Giovanni reported angrily explain, Then several brothers rushed up to the big man and tried to pull out the piece of bread in his hand, but the big man's face was red and he refused to let go even if the bread was deformed. I know whether it is to protect food or to be afraid of shame.

"Anyone who steals other people's property at will will be whipped in mild cases and hanged in severe cases. When you join the army, Giovanni should have read these military regulations in front of all the recruits." Gawain looked at this scene and said .

After receiving a positive answer from the military judge, Gawain once again took the wet silk silk handed over by the military servant and wiped the sweaty back of his neck. "There is nothing to say. Hang him - hang him from the tree by the roadside." "Come on, give the passing soldiers a warning. We do this to the first guy who violates military discipline in every expedition."

"I have money, I have money, come to atone for your sins, master." The big man seemed to be afraid of death. Hearing that he was going to be hanged, he couldn't help shouting.

"If you have money, you can use it when you are in the military city. If you steal other people's food while camping and marching, you will be punished no matter what." Gawain said on behalf of the military judge. It seems that he is very familiar with the military code itself. .

However, the hanging was handled badly. The brotherhood chose the tallest guy and had to stand on a dug-out mound to put the noose around the big man's neck. Then Giovanni kicked over the treads under the big man's feet. The stool, the branches suddenly broke, and the big man fell to the ground while being tied up.

The second time, the third time, still the same.

Angry, Giovanni called the soldiers, "dig a deep hole at his feet, deep enough, and then cover the hole with a wooden board, let the thief stand on it, remove the board during the execution, and hang him!"

Gawain laughed and, surrounded by the generals, watched with interest as Giovanni directed the soldiers to do this.

"Boom!" The big man stood up and trampled the board to pieces. Several soldiers who were squatting down and preparing to pull out the board were stunned. Then he was hung by the lasso and struggled several times while jumping on his legs. There was another tearing sound. ——The noose was also opened, and the big man stood upright. He fell into the pit, and dust fell on his head. From outside the bright mouth, Giovanni's angry and serious voice came, "Bury him alive. When the craftsman company arrives, use the trebuchet to The rope lifted his body and hung it on a tree."

But Gawain waved his hand, and the big man was pulled out by a group of people, "You are more destined than that giant Goliath. Tell me, why did you steal the bread?"

"Because I didn't have enough to eat... I had an old knight with white hair to take care of me during the march, so I came to Seleucia."

"You mean Walter Sanzaval, the left-behind governor of Seleucia?"

"He recommended me to join the army, but I still don't have enough to eat!" The big man sighed, as if he had not been through a life-and-death crisis just now.

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"Give him food until he's full! No need to hang him, it's fun to keep this guy." Then Gawain turned around and patted Muzafi'adin on the shoulder, "You are now the flag bearer of the cavalry, we still lack an infantryman. The flag bearer of the military flag." Gawain pointed to the giant "Red Hand Seven Ridges Emblem Flag" that was erected on the cart. Muzafi Adin looked at it and waved his hands hurriedly, indicating that he was not capable. .

"Oh oh oh oh! Look, it's a giant!" Soon, all the soldiers of the brigade were holding spears, clapping their hands, and surrounding them - in front of Gawain, the well-fed man alone raised his long sword with both hands. It is huge in width, decorated with metal tassels and hanging flags. It takes a hundred steps back and forth, running as fast as the wind, and making a loud noise. (To be continued ~^~)