Chapter 176 Compulsory Course 1: Fundamentals of Warfare: Reconnaissance, Logistics, and Camping
The pioneering group in the hideout and the Brown Moon Deer raiding group were still eating hot food. Drinks like mixed fruit juice were naturally not always available, but there was still broth to drink from time to time, and everyone could get a good piece of meat.
Tanr and Fenris were standing there leisurely watching the defense line being hit by the boulders.
They knew best the quality of the defense line. Although they did not cut corners in building those short city walls, the foundations were also dug well.
However, everything was rushed during its construction. All we can say is that it looks good and is actually very sturdy, but it is definitely impossible to withstand the long-term bombardment of catapults.
After the last "successful" robbery, the arrogant Second Prince, who seemed unwilling to respect the will of the Black and Brown Marquis and Rand's dignity, did not attempt to rob again.
I guess it's too much to handle now.
If he hadn't planted a spy in the defense line, Taner really wouldn't have known the war habits of other nobles in this world.
He was born as a Paladin of the Torch Church. In a sense, he is still a registered Paladin of the Torch Church. His current status is missing rather than apostasy.
If you want to go back, you can still go back as long as you pass some small tests.
He is a top-level paladin. There are not many top-level professionals in the Torch Church. Paladins of this level basically have important tasks or hold high positions.
Although Taner was a benchwarmer in the Torch Church.
The only war theory he had ever come into contact with was the "Reference" given to him by Rand.
Moreover, the current version of the Reference has been revised based on his practical experience and discussions with Rand, and is now divided into three volumes.
Compulsory Course 1: Fundamentals of Warfare: Reconnaissance, Logistics, and Camping
Compulsory Course 2: Advanced Warfare: Formations and Military Formations
Compulsory Course 3: The Core of War Studies: Odd and Regular
Of course, these are not passed on to outsiders. Currently, the only ones who are truly qualified to study these three books are Fenris and the lieutenants in several hideouts.
For example, "Tata" and Serai.
Grassroots officers learn a simplified version, and their main job is to coordinate with superiors and manage subordinates.
Although Taner felt that the "Required Science of War", which was a combination of his own practice and Rand's theory, was very practical, he always thought that the military science inherited from the families of other leading nobles must not be much worse.
Although it is certainly not as good as the "Required Course in War Science", after all, the civil war period has proved that the army in the hideouts is very capable of fighting, so this military theory is definitely superior.
However, other nobles must also have some military theories. Taner thinks that although the leadership level of the Marquis of Black and Brown is rough, it is also very practical.
That doesn't seem to be the case now.
Now Taner is a little suspicious whether the traitor Viscount is using false information to fool him, and whether this military strategy is too casual.
Taner took a look at the military report sent by the insider. It seemed that the logistics accounts did not match, the weapons and armor seemed to be inferior, and there were no people stationed there. The garrison of the defense line was well arranged and worth learning.
But they didn't send out scouts to investigate, and it seemed that their defense strategy was too passive. Did they really not need to destroy the catapults of the other side? They just let them bomb like this? Taner was scratching his head. Was there any other strategy?
Taner couldn't figure it out and didn't think much about it, but just studied the garrison arrangements carefully.
Probably because the Northern Alliance often has to go to the North to defend against orcs and trolls, they have a lot of theoretical and practical experience on how to use conscripts to defend the city.
At least Taner felt that he could learn a lot from looking at the garrison map of this line of defense. Well, he could discuss it with Rand and add some of it to the compulsory course.
The rest was something Tanner couldn't understand at all.
Reconnaissance is so important in war, and logistics is so important when defending a city, but it seems that these two aspects are not done well.
If Taner were on the opposite side, he would definitely try to send people to sneak in at night and try to burn the logistical supplies. Without food and supplies, the defense line would collapse.
On the other side of the defense line, the Snow Fox Countess was holding a meeting again. She was very confused as to why the other side had no strategy at all and was just being hit by catapults.
Although it hasn't been long since we started attacking, and there's indeed no visible results, but are the other side so patient? Are they trying to wait for them to relax and then solve the problem in one go?
Spread out the map again.
Now she was seriously considering the possibility of bypassing the defense line.
Crescent Moon Territory and Snow Fox Territory share a 6-kilometer border, and these 6 kilometers are all blocked by defense lines. At least, a large number of troops cannot pass through without breaking through the defense lines.
On both sides of the defense line, there are steep mountains. It is not impossible to climb over them, but not only is there a risk of being discovered, but it is also impossible to carry baggage, and weapons and armor must be carried lightly.
This meant that after crossing over, she had to resupply on the spot. Perhaps if she hadn't had previous experience, she would have considered this, but she now knew very well that the village opposite was full of Tauren, so there was no point in resupplying.
On the other side of the defense line is the territory of a border earl of the Frost Moon Kingdom. This earl has also built many forts. If you take a detour from there, you need to consider the possibility of being attacked by this earl. But the good thing is that it is just the autumn harvest, and you can plunder some wealth and food from the countryside.
It can't be that all the villages in this earl's territory are inhabited by minotaurs.
At the conference table, the Snow Fox Countess had a cold and serious face. She pointed at the map and asked her subordinates for their opinions.
The people below had surprisingly consistent ideas. They believed that since they didn't know what the other side was doing, they could just wait until this line of defense collapsed. Taking a detour through the steep cliffs or through the nearby earldom would involve additional risks.
It’s better to be like this, not only is it comfortable, but it also seems to be quite effective.
After listening to this, the Snow Fox Countess' lips moved, and the hideous wounds on her face twisted. In fact, at her level, scars can be healed. Although they may not be as good as before, they can at least be less ugly and hideous.
But she wanted to wash away the shame first.
She did not comment on her subordinates' opinions. She also felt that it was better to maintain the status quo, but since the opponent had no interest in sending out scouts to investigate or cavalry to harass, she could still make some adjustments. She just didn't know if they would be effective.
At present, it seems that the opponent's command style has changed drastically. It seems that Viscount Rand and Knight Taner have very little say in this army.
If only she could keep it up, her chances of winning would be greatly increased, but she would not be able to wash away the shame.
Countess Snow Fox ordered some exploratory attacks.
If the opponent's reaction is not good, then she will have to adopt further strategies.
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As for the defense line at this time, a meeting was also being held.
Some people are complaining that the walls of the defense line are too low and narrow to place catapults on them.
The walls of some castles and cities in the North were built strong and tall enough, and wide enough to accommodate catapults.
Due to its high position and wide field of vision, its range and power are both higher than those of a ground-based catapult.
Now they can only place some catapults behind the defense line and launch some tentative attacks. As for the defense line, there are only a few relatively sturdy docks that can be equipped with crossbows to try to launch a certain degree of counterattack on the catapults.
But the problem is that the range and power of the crossbow are far inferior to those of the catapult. The only advantage should be its better firing rate and accuracy, but there is nothing you can do if it can't hit the target.
"We can't go on like this." A noble general next to the second prince said something nonsense.
The second prince no longer considered this. He was very dissatisfied that there were no women among the villagers he robbed last time. Unfortunately, the war had already begun, and he could not continue to arrange the looting, so as not to leave a bad impression on the soldiers and nobles.
He still remembered the mission given to him by the king, his father, the former second prince, to befriend these military nobles and establish influence in the army.
But the only way he knew to make friends was to play with women together.
He knew that he knew nothing about military affairs, but he was not born to do this. This time he heard the judgment of the nobles around him and believed that the chances of winning were very high, so he just needed to make friends with the nobles.
From what he could judge, the nobles were supposed to like women and seemed to enjoy plundering.
But the Marquis of Black and Brown issued an order prohibiting looting.
Didn't he know why the Black and Brown Marquis gave such an order, to take care of a newly promoted viscount?
He couldn't quite understand it. Although this viscount seemed to have some background, he was a prince, the second prince of the same mother as the eldest prince, and the future prince. Now he had humbled himself and made friends with these viscounts and earls, but they didn't seem to buy it.
As for the newly promoted Viscount, the Viscount of Crescent Territory named Rand, he was totally out of his consideration.
He understood that to make friends with some people, he often had to give up the interests of others. So, wasn't it obvious whose interests he should give up now? "Sir, sir, please make the decision." He didn't come to his senses until someone called him several times.
It wasn't that he completely ignored what the generals discussed just now.
It means that sitting on the defense line all the time is not a good idea. It is better to try to attack the catapults on the opposite side. If the catapults are destroyed, they will have a much better time during the time when the opposite side rebuilds them, and they will have the initiative to choose whether to fight or wait.
Instead of being like now, hiding in the defense line and being constantly bombarded by boulders.
Some unlucky people have been crushed to death, including some nobles.
Now that they have the upper hand in terms of strength, or at least they think they have the upper hand in terms of strength, they can launch a tentative attack.
The second prince looked back at the adjutant assigned to him by the Marquis of Black and Brown, and then looked at the Marquis of Black and Brown's two sons, and ordered: "Then do it this way, let's launch a tentative attack."
After lowering the suspended city gate, a team of knights left the defense line and rushed towards the catapult. They carried torches and hay, and planned to try to burn the catapult if possible. If not, they would just hack and kill it.
At this time, the Snow Fox Countess was standing on a high point. It was here that she got the scar on her face. Most of the knights and confidants she had left behind were also killed here.
But I have to say that this is a very suitable location for camping. At least at a glance, you can see the situation of the defense line clearly. For example, if a team of knights comes out of the defense line now, you can see it clearly.
Now she already had a plan in mind. The first step was to try to make her army's patrols appear more regular.
(End of this chapter)