When the sun climbed into the sky and the warm sunlight fell, this wave of fifty-man 'legion' finally set out on the road in a messy situation.
"Little guy did a great job!"
Thakur was riding on the horse, watching the movement of the whole team from time to time.
When he saw that the 20 people assigned to William had begun to form a team and followed behind the professional soldiers, he nodded secretly with satisfaction.
"Keep up with me, be careful not to fall behind, pay attention to the placement of weapons, and don't hurt yourself or others!"
For Wu Ming, this organization and management is naturally a piece of cake.
Although it is only a militia and a temporary squad, after becoming the captain, it finally has a little power and a chance to perform.
Wu Ming knew quite well that with what he did today and the strength he showed, after returning home, he was recommended by a Thakur knight to become a guard serving the baron, and he became the leader of the small town of Nia. The middle level is not difficult.
But what did he ask for more than this
The weather is getting colder, and after the autumn harvest, winter is approaching. This is a dangerous season!
The people with towns and hearths are fine, but the savages and savages living in the wilderness will face the double blow of cold and hunger.
In order to store enough food, they often launch crazy attacks, looting villages and even towns.
Except for the lord's castle, there are almost no buildings that they dare not attack.
Therefore, at this time of year, many lords will choose to go to the wilderness to wipe out the unsafe factors around their villages and towns.
The field ridges outside the town are very flat, and occasionally you can see farmers bowing their heads, the cool breeze blows, carrying the fragrance of grass stalks and soil.
It's a pity that such a beautiful picture, after another half an hour, is gone forever.
The surrounding area became more and more desolate, even the main road grew some weeds, and unknown beasts roared occasionally, and the expression of the whole team was no longer as relaxed as before, but with tension, they clenched the weapons in their hands.
"Beyond the villages and towns is an unknown world of darkness and wildness..."
Wu Ming watched this scene, but secretly sighed.
There seems to be an invisible boundary between the village and the wilderness, separating two different worlds.
Ignorance and wildness, civilization and enlightenment, even life and death!
In this era, going on the road alone often means suicide! In many cases, some farmers have never left the confines of their small towns in their entire lives.
The bandits, beasts, and people of the wilderness on the road are enough to make any adventurer flinch.
Of course, this place is relatively close to the civilization stronghold, and there are fifty people in Wu Ming's group, all of whom are strong men with weapons, and ordinary thieves dare not provoke them at all.
They walked for a day, until the road disappeared, and the order from the Thakur knight came from the front: "Find a flat place and pitch the tent!"
Tents, which are necessary for survival in the wild, are naturally prepared by everyone, but the soldiers in the town are all standard and neatly planned, while Wu Ming's side feels a little horrible.
"Boss! I'll help you!"
Just as Wu Ming was about to put down his cowhide tent, a tall, thin man next to him immediately stepped forward to flatter him, saying that he had lost a few teeth, his speech was leaking, and half of his face was still swollen.
"Broken Tooth Henry, I'll leave it to you!"
Wu Ming naturally agreed without hesitation, watching this new recruit be busy.
After being knocked down by Wu Ming, and seeing him defeat all the opponents one-on-one, this guy named Henry completely surrendered and became Wu Ming's loyal dog, and also got a "broken tooth" nickname.
Wu Ming's management method was simple and rude. He divided the team into four waves, each with five people, and appointed several small captains.
As for the candidates, they naturally found Joey, Andrew, and this Henry—don't look at him being brought down by Wu Ming with one move, but he is also one of the best in this group of people, and he is good at using short guns.
There were four more people, who naturally followed Wu Ming himself.
This method of division is the simple Shiwu system in the ancient world of Xianwu, but it is also quite effective.
After the tents were set up, piles of bonfires were set up. Most of the guys took out the bread and put it on the fire to roast. They smelled the aroma of the soup pot and kept swallowing.
As the captain, Wu Ming naturally had preferential treatment, and what was roasting in front of him was a hare that Henry had casually picked up.
The bright yellow flames smoked the barbecue cheerfully, and the fat dripped, making a sizzling sound.
Wu Ming watched silently, then suddenly took out a small bag from his bosom, sprinkled some fine white salt on it, and the smell of meat became more intense...
"William... You are the best snow salt!"
Joey came over, sat down next to Wu Ming, stared at his salt bag, his eyes were a little straight: "I can guarantee that this small bag of refined salt can be sold for five silver talers in the city lord's mansion!"
"A strong warrior needs a strong body!"
Wu Ming smiled slightly, and after the roast was finished, he tore a rabbit leg and gave it to Joey.
"Hoo hoo..."
Joey took a bite. Although there were no other seasonings, the pure salt flavor and the aroma of barbecue made him want to eat it. After taking a bite, he was burned until he vomited. Tongue, that gasping gesture makes people want to laugh.
Wu Ming ate his share, but felt a little regretful.
Of course, he also wants to get some other condiments, but in this world, spices and seasonings seem to be extremely expensive things. Not only are they expensive, but in many cases they are exclusive to nobles, and there is no way to buy them.
It's like a certain kind of black pepper. He heard from Aunt Roja that in Howling Castle, this precious spice was directly sold for a sky-high price, and one grain was equivalent to a Jin Delong!
After hearing the news and not finding any wild substitutes, he had no choice but to give up completely.
After eating and drinking, Joey wiped his mouth, and suddenly said: "Boss, be careful, 'Blonde' seems to have some opinions on you!"
"Blonde? Arthur?"
This person is not the temporary team, but a member of the city lord's guard, and a small captain who is in charge of ten people.
"Why is he doing this?"
Wu Ming was a little confused and inexplicable.
"Who knows..."
Joey shrugged his shoulders. Sometimes, jealousy is like a thorny seed, which is planted unconsciously in the bottom of my heart, and slowly takes root and sprouts without being noticed at all.
"Okay, I see, thank you for reminding me!"
Naturally, Wu Ming wouldn't believe Joey right away. Although he came here to tip off the news, it was a flattering element, but who can guarantee that he didn't hide other thoughts
Or... Deliberately teasing
Not only him, even Henry, even the honest Andrew, Wu Ming never really felt at ease.
"Captain William!"
While he was thinking silently, a soldier had already walked over from the opposite camp.
He is wearing half body armor, has blond curly hair, and a bright smile on his face, which is the most standard western face, giving people a sunny feeling like a big boy next door.
"Arthur!"
Wu Ming recognized the captain of the guard at a glance, and said with a smile, "Please just call me William!"
"Okay, William!"
Arthur said his intention: "Although the Thakur Knights intend to let you keep watch, I still come to ask, is there any place I can help?"
"Since it is the meaning of Lord Knight, I will naturally carry it out resolutely!"
Wu Ming directly agreed, but after Arthur left, his face was slightly gloomy.
Although Arthur looked like a big boy, with kindness, it was hard to be on guard, but his amazing perception still keenly felt a hint of malice when talking with the other party.
Combined with Joey's words, he already has 70% to 80% confidence in his heart.
"what is it then?"
Wu Ming lowered his head, thinking about the possibility silently: "Conflict of interests? Pure jealousy? Or... being instructed or instigated by others?"
However, even if he knew the reason, it was not the time to act now.
With a little doubt, he assigned the night watchman, and immediately sat silently under the bonfire, watching the other guys fight.
It has to be said that the mercenaries in this group come from a variety of backgrounds. In terms of discipline, they are even more incomparable with baron soldiers, but they all have a little bit of other skills.
Just like Henry, he is a good hunter. Although Andrew is old, he is the best in organization and discipline, and can help correct others.
And there was a guy named Heim who had learned a bit of bard skills. After everyone had eaten and drank enough, he pulled up a musical instrument like an organ and sang softly:
"A sword is born of fire, and shines through the crown of glory...
Dark red stars, across the sky, bring a new era...
Serpents are born from the shadows, heroes hold swords and blow the horns of battle...
Brave boy, hurry up and embark on an adventurous journey, the future is waiting for you to create miracles... "
Wu Ming listened to a few paragraphs, which seemed to be a prophecy, or a story, because the tune was nice, and it was very popular in Nia Town, and it was said that it was almost a must-have for all bards.
"Humans in this world believe that a long time ago, the continent was created by a giant snake, and its blood descendants ruled the entire continent. Until the appearance of the Dark Age, the giant snake fell into silence, and other creatures began to rise..."
He thought of the legends of this world.
"And when the red ominous star descends, the giant snake will also wake up from the shadow and chaos, and rule the whole world again!"
"Unfortunately... I have never felt the slightest trace of the Creator God from here..."
There are too many legends about bards, most of which are false and fabricated, and Wu Ming doesn't care much about them, but is very interested in the descriptions of other races among them.