You were made to farm, and now you're the emperor of an empire?

Chapter 208 A Thousand Armies March Out
"Go and bring Morey back."

Roman addressed the crowd.

Seth objected, "Sir, are you serious? There are wars going on everywhere right now."

“He has helped me a lot,” Roman nodded, “I cannot abandon him.”

The atmosphere at the meeting was somewhat somber.

Past wars were unavoidable, necessary for development, and all external expansion required going through such experiences.

This time it's different; this time it's Roman's personal idea.

“This isn’t something one person can do,” Dick said. “Roman, even an entire army of knights couldn’t do it.”

The Bucks had been trapped in the highlands for a long time, and Lord Irving had a high reputation in that land, with the people willing to support him.

The army of the Grand Duke of Cracked Armor was locked in a stalemate.

They couldn't break through, but no one could get out either.

The biggest problem is that they don't know the specific situation on the other side, and they are very likely to return empty-handed, as the march will take too long.

“Then send more people!” Roman said.

The crowd looked at each other and realized Roman's determination.

"Will you regret it?" Jett suddenly asked.

"Are you talking about one year from now or ten years from now?" Roman replied, "I'll regret it one year from now, but I won't ten years from now."

“You have great foresight,” Jeremy nodded.

"How many people do you want to send?"

"This is up to you. How many people should we send?"

"Two infantry battalions?"

Everyone was talking about it.

"not enough."

"Add other types of troops."

"We need to gather a thousand people, the more the better."

"Therefore, we need to follow some heavily armed soldiers to avoid accidents."

“Not just some, most of this team must be heavily armed soldiers,” Dick said. “They have the best physical fitness; they can draw longbows, carry heavy shields, and wield spears.”

“But this is our most elite force!” Green said immediately. “Do you know how terrible it would be if they didn’t come back?”

“That’s the problem!” Dick said.

“Green, you should understand that we’re not sending them to their deaths, but to bring them back alive. We need to send our elite troops to ensure their return—or at least the majority of them!”

Looking at the discussion, Roman suddenly said, "Let's do it Dick's way."

After making the decision, he asked, "Who will go?"

“I’ll do it!” Dick volunteered.

"Then I'll leave it to you."

Jeter is the army's chief instructor, while Aaron and Green are somewhat inexperienced.

Dick is the most suitable candidate, as he has the most experience in leading troops into battle.

……

The army that Roman needed was quickly assembled.

There were a total of one thousand people, all of whom were elite veterans.

Six hundred heavily armored soldiers, three hundred and fifty archers, and fifty scout riders.

Fortunately, the training of new recruits gradually got on track, and they no longer needed veterans to lead the training.

They brought over a month's worth of provisions and corresponding supplies in a convoy.

Roman then gave them a lot of gold and silver, so that they could buy provisions along the way to serve as military rations.

Now that it's late summer and we've avoided the hottest part of the day, the temperature is still quite hot.

The soldiers were unharmed; they had received this kind of training in the military camp.

Sometimes they bring enough dry rations to survive and train in the wild, adapting to cross-country driving, and it takes them three to five days to return to the barracks. They are very adaptable.

“This is Dota’s first time fighting alongside you, so please take good care of him,” Roman said to Dick.

Dota is of the same rank as the battalion commander, but commands very few troops.

All the scouts combined numbered less than two hundred.

They were highly skilled, agile, and fast. When necessary, they could use short bows for archery on horseback, and dismounted, they became archers and infantrymen, making them extremely flexible.

“I will,” Dick said.

This was an expedition, and also a test.

Dick had great confidence in this army; it was capable of both ranged and melee combat, and could withstand heavy blows, so there was nothing to fear.

To put it bluntly, as long as they don't encounter superhuman armies or large-scale cavalry, even an infantry force that sweeps across the entire land wouldn't be difficult to conquer.

"Take care of yourselves. If you die, I will avenge you."

Dick nodded silently; dying in battle was the worst-case scenario.

As long as they don't provoke others, no one dares to provoke them; the idea of ​​them being completely wiped out is a joke.

Everyone boarded the ship. They would disembark downstream and travel along the Black Iron Road to Buckland.
Roman suddenly felt disgusted by the mountain blocking his way.

If we could carve through the mountains and build bridges to connect the land, each large-scale military expedition would not have to be so troublesome.

But this is a long-term plan.

On the last day of summer, Roman watched his soldiers walk away into the distance.

There is no right or wrong in this matter.

He did what he was supposed to do.

He only needed to give the order, and those soldiers would die for something that had nothing to do with them. Because when the ruler is disgraced, the subject dies!
They had to prove it with their lives.

A qualified monarch should be trustworthy.

These days, credibility is the hardest thing to build.

Roman planned to tell all the residents every detail of the operation, so that it would reach everyone's ears.

This will enhance his prestige and reputation.

Their rulers never kept their promises.

If I say I'll protect you, I will. I'll protect you no matter where you are in the world.

If I say I'll kill your whole family, I'll kill your whole family. I'll kill your whole family no matter where you run to.

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[Mode: Integrated Operations]

Current level: 0-4

[Level Name: A Thousand Armies March Out]

[Level Introduction: The Unseen Distance. Of the thousands who march forth, how many return?]

[Recommendation Level: ——]

[Battlefield Log: —]

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Early autumn.

High temperatures are making a comeback.

Roman couldn't sleep all night because of the heat.

He was tormented and had no choice but to halt most of his production.

Stop farming.

Those who want to build houses should stop building them.

All of you, go find me a shady spot to lie down!

Working under this kind of sun can really kill people.

Roman knew that the outside temperature wasn't this extreme; it was just here that it was excessive.

Just get through this period.

As a result, the riverbanks were packed with people this year, with only a gentle breeze blowing along the river.

But seeing how relaxed they were, Roman couldn't sit still anymore and kept wanting them to do something.

They simply took out the fishing nets and let them fish on a large scale.

Natural resources should not be wasted.

Although he had almost killed off all the wild animals in the area, there were still fish in the river.

Quick, scoop it up for me!

These fish are also a source of meat.

The public does not object to the order.

A catch of fish is also a gain.

Having been poor and afraid of hunger, they crave a bountiful harvest.

With so many people watching, the probability of drowning is extremely small.

Moreover, going down into the river can cool you down and help you beat the heat, so it's a win-win situation.

Roman had long ago opened up fishing and hunting rights.

However, when people had enough to eat, few were willing to go down to the river to catch fish or go into the mountains to hunt.

Their master wasn't withholding meat from them; they ate a piece of meat almost every day, and during celebrations, they ate meat until they were full.

Are well-raised pigs and sheep much tastier than those lean wild game?
The fishing operation lasted for ten days.

A total of five or six thousand people, over a hundred rafts, and about ten small boats were organized.

The total catch was approximately 150,000 catties of fish.

Although the mesh of the fishing net is quite large, it can't cover a wider fishing area.

The river, stretching for a total length of 100 kilometers, meanders through the basin, flowing through some swamps, and is rich in aquatic resources.

Just when everyone was still enjoying themselves, Roman noticed the temperature was dropping and sent them back to work.

Come back next year at this time.

By maximizing the use of labor, they successfully survived the hottest days.

Roman began to vigorously promote the development plan for Origin City.

During this period, the construction team has expanded rapidly, with nearly 1,500 construction workers working on the mortar.

Because the Roman Empire has a huge demand for infrastructure.

Building brick houses is just the first step; roads also need to be laid later.

All the residential areas were connected by solid, flat stone-paved roads, creating a smooth and unobstructed network of paths, forming a complete and clean town and village.

Roman's development plan is dynamic.

Because the specific process needs to be planned based on the current workforce.

He expects to complete the basic road network of the entire Origin City before the end of autumn.

Furthermore, the infrastructure of the coal and iron town was strengthened to facilitate subsequent immigration.

Therefore, in early autumn, Roman had more than three thousand people relocated from the territory of Condé.

(End of this chapter)