That's very badass

Chapter 53

Roland and his entourage just walked along the avenue unhurriedly. Because they didn't know the way, there was no point in hurrying.

It was a short detour on the way, and the time spent was equivalent to walking from North Wind Fortress to Viscount Whitnet. Of course, the distance between the two places was about the same.

But after the map records the location, he can choose the knowledge of elementary school mathematics, the principle of the shortest straight line between two points, and draw a straight line from the map to walk.

Although there will definitely be unopened maps such as mountains, rivers and rivers, which will delay some time, but if you don't try, you will always have to go a long distance, and you will not find a shorter and faster road.

From the perspective of military operations, a detailed and comprehensive map can allow people to formulate more tactics. Although he may not know tactics very well, he still knows the truth that soldiers are expensive and fast.

And since ancient times, a rough map can become an invisible strategic treasure.Some people compare maps to 'the silent guide of the march' and 'the eyes of the army'.

Military maps indicate what is mainly needed for war, including but not limited to roads, rivers, bridges; various terrains, such as mountains, hills, plains, grasslands, swamps, etc.

The army relies on the map to determine the position, confirm the route and standing point, and cut off or garrison important places, such as rivers and bridges for swimming; The reaction space is used to assemble troops to resist, or to win the battle with superior forces.

Or set up fortresses in dangerous places on the necessary roads, or plant soldiers to wipe out the enemy in one fell swoop.Of course, this kind of situation is very rare. After all, the enemy generals are not fools. In most cases, they set up fortresses to stop the enemy.

Or judge the enemy's possible rear grain storage location based on the enemy's stationed location, and burn down the enemy's granary with a thunderous blow.Or use the familiarity of the terrain to hide behind the enemy, harass the enemy's rear supplies, and leave with one hit.

Lu Xun once said, "There is no road on this earth, but when there are many people walking, it becomes a road." 'From the very beginning, the road is just a road with more people walking, because there is no way to identify the exact location, they just need to follow the road to reach the next gathering point. At this time, the function of the road is only to find the way. .

It was only later that it developed into a variety of uses, such as marching, trade, population movement, etc. The initial roads only connected everywhere, winding and twisting, meeting mountains and rivers.

The original nobles were very defensive and would not repair roads, because that would allow neighbors who might not be friendly to march quickly to invade their territory.

It was not until the various kingdoms were formed that roads were repaired in the country to facilitate business and gather vassals to resist or attack enemies.It was not until the First Empire unified mankind that roads from various places were connected to form a paved avenue.

Of course, there are also bold people who rely on years of experience to find shortcuts, and these dirt roads have become money avenues for businessmen, saving them a lot of time and costs.

Formed the embryonic form of business.

These shortcuts are often fixed routes, which is why so many robbers rob caravans. They like to get stuck on the caravan's only route.Merchants often have to choose these routes in order to have better competitiveness for their products.

Of course, these roads often cause the robbers to fight and the army to suppress them because of the attractive benefits.Whenever they encountered the army, they hid in the mountains and played hide-and-seek with the army.Not being able to find it for a long time made the nobles feel that they were wasting money and food in vain, and felt heartbroken. This is why bandits are rampant in some places.

Sometimes they don't even bother to deal with the robbers, but set up their own checkpoints to collect customs duties.What's more, they will send secretly trained soldiers, disguised as bandits, to rob all small merchants that can be eaten, and charge a certain toll for those who are comparable, and charge a symbolic toll for caravans with noble backgrounds.

Because they can't afford to provoke them, not to mention that those big nobles will demand compensation from the local nobles, which will cause trouble.Just fighting against these caravans escorted by elite soldiers can cause them heavy losses.

At the same time, it is also used as a dark force to do some disgraceful things.

The tall city walls could already be seen from a distance, and there were more and more pedestrians on the road, which made them have to slow down their marching speed, and also allowed them to relax in the dusty world.

These pedestrians did not swarm to both sides of the road when they saw the cavalry like the serfs in those areas, waiting quietly for the team to pass by.Instead, he spontaneously gave way to a road, and at the same time reminded the people in front to get out of the way, and they continued on both sides of the road.

The adults occasionally glanced at the cavalry and continued on their way, while the children played beside them. The innocent ones often laughed like silver bells because of a trivial matter; the children who were too naughty would welcome An old punch from my father.

Facing the road made by pedestrians, Roland did not gallop his horse, but walked leisurely.

Gradually, there were more peddlers on both sides of the road. They piled up all kinds of goods on both sides of the road, and put a layer of straw on the ground.

While they are waiting, they will make some gadgets, mostly soldiers, cavalry, and alien monsters made of clay and wooden stick skeletons.They would greet the children on the roadside, hoping to sell them for a copper coin, or weave practical items to compensate for the wasted time.

Of course, these little cleverness cannot be hidden from the adults, because they have experienced it too many times. They will often check whether the stall owner’s goods are what they need, or the quality is acceptable, and they will buy a few pieces and ask for gifts. A small object for my own children.

Of course, there are some snacks, but most adults bring food with them. Sometimes they are annoyed by the children, so they buy them a small piece to satisfy their cravings, while they eat and carry it themselves. fruit or black bread soaked in water.

There are also some hunters carrying fur goods on their backs, walking on the road, preparing to go to the city to sell the fur goods at a good price so that they can stock up on more wheat for their families. After all, they can't go back empty-handed.That would be too luxurious.

The stall owners sold their goods, the passers-by also bought what they needed, and even the children got a small toy. Everyone was very satisfied.

After seeing the 15-meter-high city wall of the North Wind Fortress, Roland felt that the 8-meter-high city wall of Osborne City was not so majestic and majestic, although this height was already very high.

Speaking of this, I have to say one thing, that is, the nobles in this world are very strange. They often like to name the castle/city they live in after the name of the family.

Or in fact, the family named after the castle.

(End of this chapter)