The matter of the cavalry's night attack on Ande Town is actually a little complicated. Let's start from the beginning. Priest Luo sneaked into Ande Town and tortured the officer on duty directly, not only because the other party asked the guards to stand in front, and refused to receive them at night because of the city defense regulations. He is a life mage, a psychic warlock, and an earth shaman. The talents of these three extraordinary professions combined make him a very powerful human radar. Living things, especially living things with souls, will be detected by him as long as they enter the area with a radius of 500 meters. And there is only one way to enter the Baron of Enom. On one side is a rocky mountain, and on the other side is a dense primeval forest. The road is opened up along the gap between the two. Therefore, when Priest Luo rode his horse under the stars and the moon, it seemed that he was galloping, but in fact, the diameter of the enemy was a kilometer. The night attack cavalry rested near the road, waiting for the agreed time at dawn.
So, Priest Luo actually discovered their existence. Of course, he could just start a massacre and destroy the cavalry. But as I said before, it’s not enough to just practice. Killing is not the goal, but the means. Pastor Luo even hesitated for a while, whether to go to Enom Town first, interact with them in the name of sending a letter, and then return to save Ander Town. Although saving people is like putting out a fire, from a utilitarian point of view, it cannot reflect its value without comparison. So in fact, it is better to come early than to come early. The pass has been broken, the fire has been set, people are being killed, and everyone is panicked and desperate. Only when he appears at this time can he maximize the benefits. Anyway, he is not playing the role of a benevolent and virtuous king. He knows that since ancient times, true feelings cannot be retained, and only routines can win people's hearts. He also understands that there needs to be a sense of boundaries when getting along with the people. After all, most people are not inferior to him when they are close, and resent him when they are far away. But in the end, he still chose not to do so. It was not because of his conscience. But he did not grasp the timing of his appearance. Going a step further, he has already regarded Ander Town as part of his property. Burning a few houses and killing dozens of people is like electrocuting and disinfecting the giant Baron Territory. But if Ander Town is burned down and the townspeople are killed and injured, it will be counterproductive. This invasion of the Northern Barbarians is strange. He doesn't know what big plan is behind it now. Anyway, it doesn't look like collusion between insiders and outsiders to divide up the Enom Territory. The reason is simple, high cost, high risk, and low return. You know, these real land nobles in the northern border are not actually facing the Northern Barbarian army. Because the extraordinary has changed many things. Including the collection and transmission of intelligence, the assembly of the army, the assault capability of the legion, etc. Pastor Luo thinks that it should be understood that because of the intervention of the extraordinary, the war power of this world is ≈ the Middle Ages + modern times.
In some aspects, it is very medieval, and in other aspects, it has similar efficiency effects to modern times. This is the case with the kingdom and the Northern Barbarians. Therefore, the slow pace of the Middle Ages, where one side was attacked and the great lord summoned his vassals to gather their troops and form a punitive army to settle the matter, would not happen here. Such organization and efficiency of action would not even see the taillights of the invaders. After a few times, the entire region would be in decline. The kingdom's mode of defending against the northern barbarians is to station troops on the border and use star forts and artillery to prevent large-scale crossing of the northern barbarians. Small-scale attacks are cleared by the lords of the borders. But in fact, because of the existence of air cavalry and patrol cavalry, as well as the existence of beacon towers, it is difficult for small groups of northern barbarian plunderers to succeed. After all, plundering operations also have cost accounting. If a small group of troops wants to be sharp and come and go like the wind, they must have the participation of extraordinary people. In the relatively harsh living environment of the northern barbarians, the birth of extraordinary people is basically random, and the training is not systematic. The number is small, and the high-level ones are even fewer, so they are precious. Once they are lost in action, it is a blood loss. This is also the reason why people in the northern border will open up and colonize. If the situation is really uncertain and war breaks out every day, who would come to such a war zone with an average life expectancy of only three years, except for exiled criminals or those who failed in business and life and were forced into exile? It is precisely because of this background that this incident is very unusual. Pastor Luo suspected that a group of lords coveted the Barony of Enom as the cause, and the Northern Barbarians added drama as the result. In order to use the Northern Barbarians as a knife, the lord secretly opened the door for them and let them in. The Northern Barbarians took advantage of the situation and came in first, and then made a big move. They targeted the frontier garrison and the Northern Lords, because the feudal lord of the Northern Lords, Grand Duke Malos, was in great trouble. Once the Northern Frontier was broken, a large area became a war zone, and the situation continued to deteriorate due to the inability to recover. There were many explanations. For example, the Northern Barbarians' resting place was expanded, and the king could use this to reduce the title of Grand Duke Malos. If this is true, then it can be said that the situation is changing suddenly, and it is a good time for him to soar into the sky. But no matter what, he must first establish the flagpole. At present, it seems that the easiest place to get the real land noble status he wants is the Lord of Enom. He is weak and surrounded by wolves, so he naturally has to spend a lot of money to buy bones and avoid disaster. And even if his speculation is wrong, there is no grand linkage behind this northern barbarian invasion, and he doesn't mind playing a few years of small farming. Cultivate the team, explore intelligence, strengthen himself, and do a good job in the preparatory work for the expedition of the cult's Rob King Division... There are many things he can do, and he doesn't have to step on someone's head to grow lotus. In short, after some calculations, the stage was set for sneaking into Ande Town, extracting a confession from the officer on duty, and then setting a trap to wait for the attackers. There are actually some more specific explanations here. For example, the relationship between the attackers and the internal agents was not very close, and the plan was relatively rough and not very refined. After all, the more elaborate the plan, the more fragile it is and can easily be destroyed by accidents of one kind or another. How rough is it? Just agree on a time for the night attack. At that time, the town gate will be opened and the attackers can march straight in. There are many detailed loopholes that may be exploited in reverse. But the attackers had information about Ande Town's combat capabilities and were confident in their own combat capabilities. All that was left was the determination to take risks. To do this kind of thing, you must take risks, and you can't do it by looking forward and backward.
Things happen because of people, and things happen because of things. Many things in history were done boldly and achieved, but they were later embellished or over-interpreted without thinking too much at the time. Of course, this night attack was not without its subtleties. For example, the uncle of the current Baron Enomu, Sir Graao, was bribed. The officer on duty was a direct descendant of Gulao. Gu Raao is a businessman, with a businessman's mentality, he often values profits but neglects integrity. Priest Luo had reason to believe that when Gu Laao agreed to be a spy, he was probably thinking that having a father and a mother was not as good as having a mother, and that he would not feel bad if his son sold his father's land. Although his title was obtained for him from his nephew under the background of his sister's regency, which was actually very taboo, he was still not satisfied, or perhaps it was precisely because he knew that he was taboo that he took advantage of the power to give him the title. Prepare your own retreat, such as acquiring a piece of land in the interior of the kingdom as a fief. Priest Luo didn't touch Gu Laao much. If he wants to obtain a real title from Baron Enomu, he must do things in a measured way. Since everything can't be done, it's best not to get involved in the Baron's family affairs. Otherwise, Baron Enomu would probably send him out with the subtext of "a small temple cannot accommodate a big Buddha" and would not dare to use it at all. What’s interesting is that Pastor Luo’s thinking is quite thorough and meticulous, but the things he encounters seem to be rough and unsophisticated. Not long after successfully interacting with Baron Enomu, the 11-year-old Baron's mother Neferi wanted to find a de facto stepfather for her son and seduced him very frankly. Only then did Priest Luo realize that due to various factors such as customs, humanities, and social atmosphere, many people in this era were actually not that sophisticated. They had a few more brains than barbarians, but they were also relatively limited. To put it simply, it is the song of popular killing and grass. Pastor Luo admitted that Nefeli, a mature MILF, has a lot of capital and knows how to make use of it. For example, Baron Enom's guardian knight has an affair with Nefeli. Priest Luo checked his eyes and thought that there was no mistake. But he didn't want to join that kind of party. "Madam, I feel your sincerity. I can also understand the difficulties you face. To be honest, I am willing to accept your invitation. But as an extraordinary person, self-discipline and restraint are lifelong practices. If I can't control my desires well, then I won't be able to control my power well, and the job I rely on most will be more likely to be overthrown. More importantly, as a transcendent, I can provide more choices..." Priest Luo is not a gentleman. This young body also has normal physiological needs. But as he said, it is important to develop this habit of controlling, rather than being controlled. Of course, there are some more down-to-earth ancillary reasons. For example, he feels that doing this is not cost-effective and will cause a lot of trouble. He will not feel that it is too much just because of the status of Baroness Nefeli and the widow of a noble lady. A desire to conquer can lead to double happiness. What's more, he still has the ability to promote himself and others. He didn't know what the 11-year-old Baron thought. Anyway, with his normal male mind, he was very possessive and would not tolerate sharing of spouses. Correspondingly, if his mother becomes a public servant, he will also regard it as a great shame and humiliation. It's okay when the strength is insufficient. Whenever possible, this account must be settled. He is not afraid of being blamed by others, but he does not have the habit of provoking others for no reason, let alone taking pleasure in being hostile to others.
The new baron did not block his way. He even wanted to use his title to take the first step. In this context, sleeping with the other party's mother would be too disdainful and inconsistent with his persona of clear grievances. Therefore, in front of the new baron and the guardian knight, he proposed a deal, binding the sacred oath, and exchanging the knighthood for the limited allegiance of Priest Luo. This deal is actually very fair, and even Baron Enomu's side has taken advantage of it, especially now that the Enomu Territory is in a precarious state. With a high-level mage sitting in charge, it is like a ship with ballast room, even in high winds and rough seas. Navigation on the sea is also much more stable. Let’s talk about this jazz. It is the lowest title in a monarchy. Whether it is considered a noble or not depends on the national conditions, but one thing is common, that is, it cannot be hereditary. Just because it cannot be hereditary, it means that the gold content of knights is higher than that of knights. After all, knights, as warriors serving the feudal lord, could be hereditary. Just because the ancestors have made enough contributions does not mean that the successors will do the same. As for service, etc., that is part of the responsibilities and obligations. Unless there is outstanding performance, it is not considered a contribution. For this reason, Baron Enom gave Priest Luo a piece of solid land as a fiefdom, which was less painful. In fact, he really wanted to finalize the hereditary relationship of the land, because that meant a deeper bond. In that case, Priest Luo basically could not change jobs. Betraying his feudal lord was equivalent to challenging the feudal system itself. Even if he was only a knight, he still solved Baron Enom's urgent needs to a considerable extent. Not only did he reward Priest Luo for his extraordinary feat of turning the tide in Ande Town and thwarting the crisis of destroying the town, but he also had a powerful fighter as a back-up. You know, if you follow the normal process, with the income from Baron Enom's territory, he simply cannot afford to hire high-level mages to stay in for a long time. Even if there is a risk of destruction, he can only hire temporarily, settle on a daily basis, and add money when he really makes a move, which is extremely expensive. Now, through the enfeoffment, this problem is directly solved. Power and obligations are bound together. Baron Enom is the feudal lord of Priest Luo. Although he cannot drive him without limit, at least he is guaranteed in terms of convenience and reliability. If the lord gets into trouble, the vassal will not be in a good situation either. At least on the surface, it is a structure of sharing shame and glory. The gains and losses behind the scenes are another story. The baron has the power to enfeoff knights and knights. In theory, it should be a grand ceremony, summoning all vassals, to highlight the seriousness, sacredness, and authority. But because of the special situation now, it can only be simple first, and then make up for it later, including a grand celebration banquet, etc. Baron Ainomu gave the priest Luo, who was kneeling on one knee, a crown (ring) symbolizing authority and a mud block symbolizing the land, and completed the ceremony with a knight's sword. And priest Luo presented the yellow crystal pendant he made, which served as a substitute for death. This gift far exceeds the tribute specifications of ordinary knights to the lord, but since it was agreed upon by both parties in advance, it is a case of Zhou Yu fighting Huang Gai, so there is no problem. After that, it is the appointment of the position. This is a separate, salaried job. Whether it is temporary or long-term is decided by the lord, and it is generally a matter of time. The new job of priest Luo is the garrison officer of Ande Town. That is to replace the position of Baron Ainomu's uncle Gulao. The garrison officer is a military officer, not a political officer. The management and planting of Ande Town is managed by another manager, specifically Baron Ainomu's foreign affairs steward, who has served the Ainomu family for generations. He is not a vassal of a vassal, and is more trusted than the four knights. Baron Ainomu has enfeoffed five knights in total. There are two in Ainomu Town, one is a guardian knight at the level of the guard, and the other is the garrison officer.
Another one is stationed in the mining village, in charge of gold mining. There are two in Ande Town, one is responsible for assisting Gulao who lacks professional ability, and the other is the commander of the only cavalry team in the barony. There are twelve trainee knights, who are considered the backbone of the violent group in the barony. In theory, trainee knights are usually provided with food and lodging, so that they can train off-duty and improve their combat skills. Only when war breaks out can they get the basic salary. If they want to earn more, it depends on their performance and captured spoils. But in order to win people over, Baron Enom also pays trainee knights a certain salary. It is also fortunate that there is a small gold mine, otherwise the Enom family would not be able to operate at a deficit for such a long time. In theory, with the excellent geographical location, terrain structure, and not-so-bad military structure, it should not be a big problem to live a small life behind closed doors. But the family is not prosperous, the new master is young and weak, and there is a risk of extinction, which is equivalent to giving the covetous people a test of humanity. As expected, the broken window effect occurred. When the wall falls, everyone pushes it, you push it, I kick it, and things keep breaking down. It looks precarious, and then further makes the covetous people bolder and reach out. Too many wolves can tire a tiger to death. Even the most powerful family cannot withstand a group fight, let alone an orphan like Enom. But now, the high-level mage, Priest Luo, has arrived. With the arrival of the high-level mage, Enom is at peace. With the arrival of the high-level mage, we have a backbone!