Eagle Byzantium

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The whip has a caltrop head, like a black shadow, brushing against the naked backs of Wright and others. The backs of all the people watching the Dalian team began to chill, and the pain seemed to be felt by themselves, bursting the brain along the nerves, and everyone couldn't help but feel that there were barbs of the whip on the armor.

The fifty recruits were even more frightened, standing in place, holding the instruments, and dared not move at all. But it was as Gawain promised to Wright and other tortured soldiers in advance: as long as they did not cry or beg for mercy, then everything would be written off after the whipping.

Wright, the pretty boy, was very tough at the moment. Although there were red whip marks on his back, he gritted his teeth and let the sweat from his hair and scalp stick together because of the pain - as long as the "core components" were protected, it would be fine. As for the crime of seducing women, the Grand Duke had punished him. He would confess in the future when he arrived at the Holy Sepulchre.

Giovanni, who was under the scaffold, had a blank expression on his face and counted one by one. The whole scene of 6,000 people was silent under Fort Mix except for the sound of Giovanni counting and whipping. After a while, several executioners untied the ropes of the scarred prisoners, helped them down at the same time, and threw them next to the wheels of the Dalian team's baggage cart, where they could find water bottles and hot food by themselves, like a few abandoned wild dogs.

"Turn around and listen to the new teachings of the Grand Duke and the Holy Office!" Then, Giovanni shouted.

Following this command, the soldiers of each company looked at the direction of the flags of their respective company flag officers, turned around and faced Stephen Gawain on the battlements of Fort Mix.

"Why was our Red Hand Company and our Brocade Brotherhood established? It does not need pilgrims with poor discipline. Otherwise, most people will die meaninglessly under the knives and horseshoes of pagans, bandits, and local princes during the long pilgrimage, just like countless predecessors. Imagine, if the company did not have the fighting of all the soldiers, then the evil Prince Zata would kill our colleagues, plunder our baggage, and thwart our pilgrimage plan. Therefore. On the way to the Holy Sepulchre, the company and the brotherhood must arm themselves with sharp teeth and fangs, be prepared to never give in, and also need iron discipline to restrain themselves. We pledge to the Lord, the Holy See, and the Emperor, which is as important as the original holy war oath. Now look at you. This Archduke The 40,000 Venetian silver coins obtained from the capture of Zata will be rewarded to you, and the armor seized from the Zata Prince's Guard and the armory will be given to the Grand Duke's Death Company and the Fury Company that made meritorious contributions in the previous Mount Getai. Although you were all honorless troops before, now the elite and loyal men among you can wear excellent armor and helmets. Holding sharp spears and shields, stand proudly at the forefront, fight all enemies, and gain greater glory; your company will also have the unique emblem flag. Let the enemy be discouraged. In the future, the other companies should also follow these two companies. "After saying these encouraging words, Gawain waved his hand to the chief confidential officer next to him. Andeodat swallowed his saliva, raised the long file in his hand, and took two steps forward. So that all the soldiers of the big company lined up below can see him and hear his conversation.

What Andeodate read out was the newly drafted "Military Code of the Red Hand Company": a book of strategies and tactics sent by Anna from afar. Although Gawain would not understand it if he did not read it, the Grand Duke had previously relied more on his keen intuition to lead his troops in battle. But now he also felt that it was not enough to lead 6,000 people on a vast expedition, and he must forge a discipline that could prevail in the Middle Ages for this precious team under the name of "pilgrimage" - so Gawain commissioned Andeodate to extract the most precious and concise items from the books of the previous emperors of the Byzantine Roman Empire, compile them into the "Military Code", and then take advantage of Zata's victory to strictly implement it in the entire company.

"First, the instructions, rules, rewards, masses, and sacrifices of the entire company are all issued by the Grand Duke and the Holy Office, and all documents are issued by the Chief Confidential Officer;

Second, the marching regulations, scout cavalry must go to the key points for reconnaissance, the advance company is responsible for building and repairing the road, infantry, cavalry and sailors march in strict formation, each following the flag of their company and listening to the flag officer's orders. Those who violate the regulations will be whipped and confined;

Third, the field camping regulations, after the march is completed every day, camping must be done, the duty company and military servants dig trenches, add wooden fences, and strictly The guards were strictly followed; each company strictly followed the camping map issued by the confidential officer of the day, and each returned to their own position. Soldiers camped in fixed tents, and were strictly prohibited from crossing the line and running around. Violators would be whipped;

Fourth, the rules for entering the city, except for the members of the brotherhood, the rest of the company must camp in the plains outside the city, just like the rules for camping in the wild. The main towers and walls of the fortress were guarded by extra personnel; a military market was set up in the camp, where women, drinks, and goods could be recruited to meet everyone's needs, but it was strictly prohibited to not pay, be unfair, or have an unfriendly attitude. Violators would be whipped and handcuffed for public display;

Fifth, training regulations, when each company is camping, they must practice spear skills, sword skills and archery skills every day under the supervision of the instructor. The spear hand must learn to point the tip of the spear at the enemy, and the sword and shield hand must learn courage and decisiveness. Sailors and archers must strictly abide by orders before shooting; everyone should protect their armor, horses, flags and weapons. Those who abandon them will be flogged and imprisoned, those who are intentional saboteurs will be hanged, and those who bring weapons to the enemy will have their heads displayed in public;

Sixth, military formation regulations, military servants must protect the baggage and follow the army; the formation must be quickly and strictly organized before the battle, and act in accordance with the flags and drums. They have the right to receive confession and prayers from priests before the battle, but they must continue to make noises and watch after the formation is formed. Those who wander around or wander around will be executed at the outset;

Seventh, soldiers of the Brotherhood and the Dalian Company, including military servants, craftsmen, and priests, are prohibited from indulgence, rape, robbery, private fighting, and adultery; in addition, there are still people who are given a unified salary, but they are not called Commission is a 'sacred stipend', and everyone is equal to show the justice and glory of our Lord. "

This is the seven military regulations. After Andodat read it in one breath, he breathed a little tiredly. This is already concise and concise, mainly considering that most of the soldiers in the Dalian Company are by no means uneducated - except for some The soldiers were still scratching their heads and had not yet figured out the order to recruit women to "solve their needs."

"Rest for three days, and then advance to the city of Nis on the other side of the Sava River. This is the place agreed in advance between me and the hermit brother Peter." At this time, Gawain took out the horse-head scepter and ordered.

Three days later, the morning light covered the wasteland below Meeks, coating the grass with gold. Horse hooves quickly knocked off the dew on the grass blades and kicked them away - under the flying flags, the Baptized Cavalry Company and several sailor companies Lightly-armed troops, walking at the front; hope A company of Latin soldiers protected the baggage and equipment in the middle of the line, as the middle waist; Gawain personally commanded the three most elite Italian companies, walking slowly at the end, the light of the sword and the sun blended together, very majestic and majestic, towards the Sava River Rumbling forward. (To be continued ~^~)