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In the distance, Guy and his knights had begun to evacuate.

The Kurdish convoy followed behind the Jaffa Crusaders led by Lothar.

Even if they have joined Lothar's command, these people's distrust of heretics is still obvious.

Front of the team.

Abdullah led more than a dozen Kurdish cavalry and surrounded Lothar.

"My lord, we still have 150 cavalry and [-] infantry left. Although the number is small, I can guarantee that they are all veterans who have experienced the battle. Moreover, as long as you provide these boys with horses, everyone can immediately Become elite cavalry."

The Kurds are nomadic people, whether it is a dromedary or a war horse, even a teenager can handle it skillfully.

"I believe in your fighting power. When I arrive in Hebron, I will provide you with mounts."

Lothar said with a smile.

Perhaps for Lothar today, the joining of such a strong army is really not an important force.

But Lothar still gave Abdullah a high degree of respect. Excluding emotional factors, the Kurds are also excellent mercenaries. Through Abdullah's connection with the Kurds, more Kurdish cavalry can be recruited in the future. up.

Especially camel cavalry, in desert areas, can sometimes display stronger combat power than ordinary cavalry.

"My lord, we are very happy to participate in this battle and wash away the shame of the Mamluks who lost to Saladin, but we still need additional weapons and equipment."

"Don't worry, you won't be missed, I promise to give you fair treatment."

Lothar said seriously.

Abdullah smiled wryly, "I'm sorry my lord, I shouldn't doubt your generosity and justice."

Lothar rubbed his eyebrows: "It's normal to be worried. After all, my territory is doing everything possible to prepare for the war. If it weren't for the import of materials from Ella Port, the materials might really be a problem."

For example, the quality of iron ore produced in Transjordan is acceptable, but the quantity is very limited. When all parts of Jerusalem are preparing for war, it is difficult to meet the consumption of the increasingly large blacksmith workshop in Mares.

...

Outside the city of Hebron, the white-roofed tents look like a sea of ​​flowers growing in the desert.

It stretches endlessly, with no edge in sight.

What is the concept of an army of 1 people in this era?
Except for the city-states of the Apennine Peninsula, most cities in this era had a permanent population of less than 1.

For example, Alandele, before Lothar took over, had a population of only [-].

A large Germanic city like Nuremberg has a population of just over [-].

What's more, the army of 1 people also has its supporting civilian husbands and baggage personnel. This kind of so-called recruiting of old farmers has almost no combat effectiveness, but it is indispensable.

During the Battle of Harding, the Crusaders rushed forward and were tricked by Saladin's army in the desert. The supplies were cut off and the soldiers were thirsty. This ruined the field army put together by the Kingdom of Jerusalem.

Therefore, Lothar has repeatedly emphasized the importance of supplies.

Andreas obviously knew this too, he was so busy these days that his eyes were blackened.

"Baron Tih's messenger has just arrived, and his army will arrive soon. Send someone to receive them in advance and let them live in Camp No. [-]. The supplies stored there should be enough for them to use for three days."

"How is the team for purchasing clay pots? Every pitcher needs to be inspected, and the storage of water is the most important thing."

Not only people need to drink water, but the water consumption of war horses and pack animals is even more astonishing.

"The team has returned and purchased [-] water tanks, all of which have been filled with clean water."

"Well... I'll go and have a look."

Andreas stood up suddenly, his eyes suddenly went black, and he almost fell to the ground.

"Sir, are you alright?"

The scribes on the side quickly stepped forward to help.

Most of these scribes are composed of priests from the diocese of Alandre, and they can be regarded as Andreas' old partner.

"It's okay, help me stand up."

Andreas gritted his teeth and waved his hands. He took a deep breath, stood firm, and refused to follow the scribe.

"Has the person sent to investigate the water source on the marching route come back? You can't trust all the water source maps bought from the Bedouin, and you must send someone to check on the spot."

"They came back one after another."

"Keep it in mind at this time, I will go to the supply camp, if there is anything urgent, you can find me there."

Under the worried eyes of the scribe, Andreas walked slowly outside the tent.

At the same time, he also made a decision—to find Coors who was receiving the lords.

A mortal body has limits after all.

He felt that the reason why Mr. Coors had given him so many trivial matters during this time was to make him realize this, and it seemed that there was nothing wrong with being like Mr. Coors.

Not afraid of the sun, let alone garlic or silverware.

You can also get the so-called "longevity".

Andreas sometimes doesn't know where his instinctive resistance to becoming a vampire comes from.

...

Damascus.

Saladin, the king of Syria and Egypt, had a heavy expression on his face.

He had just heard the news from the emissary, and he thought it was Baldwin IV, who was terminally ill, but his leprosy was cured.

The Kingdom of Jerusalem also had a brief "honeymoon period" with Saladin. At that time, Saladin even sent his own physician to visit Baldwin. His illness must not be faked.

There is no need for him to lie. If Baldwin did not suffer from this serious disease, the situation in Jerusalem would be much stronger than it is now.

"You saw it with your own eyes?"

The messenger said seriously: "My king, I swear in the name of the holy flame. I saw King Baldwin take off his mask with my own eyes. There is no sign of leprosy on his face."

He hesitated for a while, and then said: "The servant guessed that it was the credit of the pagan priest named Uldin. I heard that he had cured many crusader princes from old diseases, and he also studied the so-called The Lazarus potion is very effective in treating trauma."

"Urdin..."

Saladin frowned and said, "Did you bring back the sample of the Lazarus potion?"

The messenger said with shame on his face, "The pagan poor are very fanatical. Even if I offer a high price, they will not resell the potion to me."

Saladin sighed softly: "This trip should give you a Frankish Mamluk."

"You step back, you have made no mistakes in this trip, and you should be rewarded."

Screen back others.

Saladin asked the black-robed spellcaster beside him, "What spell is this Uldin using? It can even cure Baldwin's leprosy."

"Your Majesty, spells are not omnipotent."

Saladin frowned and said, "But Baldwin recovered."

During this period of time, he felt that his physical condition was deteriorating, even though he was not close to women, his life has always been very self-disciplined, and it is still the same.

That's why he was a little anxious.

He was worried that if he did not take Jerusalem, the dynasty he created would fall apart in an instant when he died.

The black-robed spellcaster was silent for a moment, and said, "Draining the life of others and offering it to the devil in hell may cure the chronic illness."

Saladin shook his head and said, "Baldwin, I know him well, he wouldn't do such a thing."

He looked at the black robe wizard: "I will not do such a thing. Besides, you may have a cure for my disease, or a good way to prolong my life."

The black-robed spellcaster shook his head and said, "There are too many kings and emperors who want to prolong their lives and want to live forever."

"But King Saladin, have you ever heard of a king who can really live forever?"

Saladin was silent for a moment, and said: "I don't want to live forever, I just hope to live to my due age."

The black-robed spellcaster sighed softly: "But how do you know that disease is not a shackle given to you by the holy fire to control the age you should live. The way of the holy fire never seeks longevity. If you force it, maybe you can find it Ask a pagan wizard."