The mighty lord of online games

Chapter 296 Financial Crisis
After defeating Fort Alhuen, the rulership, prestige value, meritorious value, charisma value, and number of troops were increased.

The remaining [-] Kujit people in Zhang Qiang's army were also successfully promoted to one level. At the same time, the level of their troops was also raised, becoming Kujit Rangers. Rangers are more mobile and good at scouting and guiding.

It is a good material for scout cavalry, but its combat and reconnaissance capabilities are much higher than scout cavalry.

The most important thing is that the field combat capability of Zhang Qiang's troops has been greatly improved due to the addition of thirty heavy cavalry from the Kingdom of Swadia.

In this battle, Zhang Qiang led the largest number of soldiers from the Kujit tribe, and the Kugit tribe killed the most.

Of the 160 Kugits, 80 Kugit soldiers died, in addition to the [-] who survived and were used by the Earl of Montville to guard Fort Arhun.

Seeing the death of fifty Kujit tribesmen who had just transformed from villagers or thieves into soldiers a few days ago, Zhang Qiang felt uncomfortable.

But this is war.

As lowly cannon fodder, this is what they deserve in return, death.

If they want to survive and get more rewards, then they have to work hard to hone their combat skills, go through war tests time after time, and accumulate combat and survival experience on the battlefield.

Besides, Zhang Qiang didn't know what to say to them or how to help them.

I too, since I came to the game world, I have been surrounded by dangers, and I regard the game world as my second hometown.

If he died in a battle, then he would become ashes like them and be scattered on this fertile soil of war watered with blood.

Lesarit came over, "Master, this time we set off with 300 soldiers. Except for the 80 Kugits who were given to the Earl of Montville, and 50 Kugits died, our other arms also A lot of them died, especially our crossbowmen. Their defense was a bit low. They had grown into skilled crossbowmen, but we didn’t equip them with corresponding armor and equipment. They are still wearing cotton robes and leather They are not even as defensive as an ordinary crossbowman. We should replace their armor and equipment."

"How much money do we have?" Zhang Qiang asked.

"Master, our money is not enough to spend the next month's wages for the soldiers, especially after you got the 30 heavy cavalry of the Swadian Kingdom from the Earl of Montville, their expenditure is simply a gold swallowing beast. The armor should be replaced, and each person needs at least 10 gold coins.

Also, their wages cost 50 dinars a day, and each person needs 350 dinars a week. If the maintenance fee and fodder fee for their horses are added, each of them needs 400 dinars a week.After a month, 30 heavy cavalry would need about [-] gold dinars to support them.

In addition, the mercenary swordsmen, mercenary cavalry and mercenary riders in our hands, professional warriors, these mercenaries need almost as much expenditure. "

Zhang Qiang had a bad premonition.

Lesarit continued: "John Johnson and the others are currently building villages, and they don't have enough money. The money you gave was only enough for them to start, and the food, drink, and equipment of other soldiers. Weapons, wages, and the wages of our servants, etc., you need to earn at least 30 gold coins next week in order to maintain the dignity of your baron."

Financial crisis.

"How much money do we have now?" Zhang Qiang asked.

"Well, there are still about 3 gold coins. This is the spoils we captured, the trophies we got from continuous battles, and the military expenses sent by King Harlaus, the taxes from your territory in Tusculum Village, plus your The sum of all funds received and not received in the two factories of Vikiakura City."

"That's it," Zhang Qiang rubbed his Mubao Abnormal Ring. There were still some funds in it. After looking at it, it was less than 12. He took it out and handed it to Lesarit, "Find someone to make an appointment Sen and Ramosson sent 10 funds back to build the manor first, the village wall and the school, stop first, let François find some more people, while he is busy building, he also puts the village The villagers organize themselves and train them so that they have some fighting power."

Lesarit said: "Francois, he may not be able to train those soldiers well. You can see the soldiers trained by Francie. People without coaching skills will not train soldiers with high combat effectiveness. Moreover, The training period is long, so I think Deronton should be allowed to go back by the way. He has obtained my true biography and has a first-level training skill. Whether it is training sword and shield soldiers, or training crossbowmen, archers, he can quickly Grab it. Train a group of strong fighters for you in the shortest possible time."

"Okay, you let Deronton go, you continue to follow me, and pay close attention to the training of those Kujit rangers. In terms of riding skills, they may still be your instructors. Train them in fighting ability, so that they can become horsemen on horseback. A master of cavalry and archery can attack cities and lands and occupy enemy cities by dismounting."

"Yes, master." Lesarite bowed and retreated.

Rolf walked over, "Where should we go next, plus us and your troops are only 190 people. Although the combat effectiveness has improved, this number of people really can't do anything. At least, field battles, chasing down a lone knight, or the enemy’s little lord is okay, but if we encounter the enemy’s viscount and earl troops, we will be miserable.”

Zhang Qiang said with a smile, "Do we still have an ally? Viscount Rogerson came to me this time. I think he has an idea. He also has more than 200 men, and they are all elite soldiers above the second rank, including cavalry There are infantry."

"Where are we going next?" Rolf continued the question just now.

Zhang Qiang stroked his chin and said, "Let's go to the enemy's hinterland to find out. Now the enemy's army is still in the Dherim area, confronting and entangled with our expeditionary army. The lord in the hinterland must not have many soldiers. Let's capture a few." Lord go."

"Don't be kidding, it's just you, catch one and let the other go, I don't know what you are doing." Rolf said.

Zhang Qiang giggled, of course Rolf didn't know, his purpose was to have more friends so he could do things better.

When he becomes king in the future, go one by one and persuade him one by one. He will soon have a group of lords who are loyal to him. He can play the game alone, but if it is a hegemony, you really can’t play it alone. The enemy is four-handed, and the hero is afraid of too many people.

Of course, this kind of thing is still far away, he is only a baron now, a baron of the lowest rank.

Zhang Qiang and Rolf went to the castle hall where the Earl of Montville was staying, where the Earl of Montville was drinking with his arms around the female slave.

"Master Earl, do you still want to stay here?" Zhang Qiang asked.

The Earl of Montville said: "It's not that I don't want to leave. The strength of my troops has not recovered. If I go out, shouldn't I deliver food to others? I am an Earl, and I take 200 people out to hang around. Just kidding me, besides, I have no money now, and I have to wait a few weeks until my castle generates taxes and I retrain my soldiers before I can go out."

"Are you sure that King Harlaus will seal this castle to you?" Zhang Qiang asked.

The Earl of Montville said with a smile: "The king's fief, there is a rule, whoever takes down the castle, who has the priority, I took down the castle alone, of course I have a limited choice, the second rule is the support of the nobles, support The more nobles you have, the greater your chances of getting the castle. The third rule is, the relationship between you and the king, he has the final say, whoever he grants the castle to. I believe, according to my father The relationship between me, my relationship with King Harolds, and the castle I built, the king will finally meet with the castle and give it to me."

Zhang Qiang had no choice but to think that the Earl of Montville would take them out to continue the siege, but who would have thought that the Earl of Montville wanted to wait for news from the king.

Rolf said, "Didn't you say that you wanted to give the castle to your father? Why did you go back on your word?"

The Earl of Montville said embarrassingly: "The problem is, I don't have a castle right now, and the king of my village territory has been changed to my father."

Zhang Qiang saw that he couldn't do anything, so he changed the subject, "Then can you please lend me 10 gold coins, and then please exchange the kingdom cavalry in your hand with the mercenaries in my hand. The mercenaries are used to defend the city , is not inferior at all, especially professional warriors, they are infantry, infantry defense is more convenient and safer than cavalry defense."

The Earl of Montville thought for a while, "I don't have much money. My soldiers spend much more money than your troops every week. Soldiers are fine. You can send your mercenary cavalry, mercenary swordsmen, mercenary The riders and professional warriors are all left behind. I will give you 20 knights from the Kingdom of Swadia, so that your field combat ability will be greatly improved. Imagine being fifty of the most elite knights of the third and fourth ranks in the kingdom like the wind When charging at enemy infantry, they will crush the enemy like cheese and squeeze out water and milk."

"Wait, why don't you give me your hired crossbowmen and skilled crossbowmen, anyway, you are going to fight in the field, not to attack the city, so you don't need them."

Zhang Qiang completely collapsed.

If all of them were given to him, his troop would become a pure cavalry troop, and it would be more difficult to feed a pure cavalry troop. As soon as he said that, the number of his troop dropped to a warning line.

Count, 30 rangers, 30 heavy cavalry, 20 Swadia knights, 80 soldiers.Including heroes, entourages, and servants, there are only 100 people.

Count Montville rolled his eyes slyly and looked at him, "But your troop's combat capability, especially field combat capability, has undergone a qualitative change."

Zhang Qiang quickly calculated the gains and losses. Viscount Rogerson still had 50 heavy cavalry, 10 Swadian knights, and 130 Swadian infantry, including 50 third-tier infantry and fourth-tier heavy infantry, and others They are all light infantry and crossbowmen of the second rank, and several skilled crossbowmen of the third rank.Combined, the fighting strength of the two troops has increased by more than one level.

Moreover, the number of Kugit soldiers in his team was as low as a minimum this time, which had little effect on the morale of the troops. Even with the thirty Kugit soldiers obtained by Viscount Rogerson, it was only sixty. name.

Wait, go back and bring out the Rhodok soldiers and Kujit cavalry in the village, so that your team will increase in strength again?
Even though those extra Kujit iron cavalry, lancers, and cavalry archers have an impact on the morale of the troops, they are still high-level soldiers, and their combat effectiveness is still there.

A day later, Zhang Qiang and Viscount Rogerson appeared in the hinterland of Kujit Kingdom.

At this time Zhang Qiang already had 30 Rhodok Lancers, 20 Rhodok Crossbowmen, 4 Kujit Iron Cavalry, 10 Kujit Lancers, 10 Kujit Archers, and 60 Swadi The heavy cavalry of the Kingdom of Asia and 20 knights of the Kingdom of Swadia reached a total of 154. With the addition of himself, heroes and knight attendants, Zhang Qiang had 170 soldiers.

Viscount Rogerson has 220 soldiers, plus Lewis and his army of players, 80 people, but the highest level of these people is only second-level strength, and even Lewis and the others are only second-level, but no matter how you say it, this is still a battle. There is only a powerful coalition of lords.

Of course, this kind of strength can also fight a battle with a full-staffed viscount army. If the viscount is very rich and can afford his full-staffed army, the reality is that nowadays, no viscount lord can It can afford to support a full Viscount army.

Most of them will not be able to fill up the army, just like now, Zhang Qiang's reputation and charm plus enough soldiers for him to lead more than 300 people, but now he is extremely reluctant to even bring these 170 people, he has to fight in the next Only by finding at least 40 gold coins within a few days can he continue to lead these soldiers, otherwise, within a few days, he will become a poor commander because he cannot pay the troops' wages.

(End of this chapter)