Rhine is very sad. He is already too poor to make ends meet, but he has been spending money recently.
John told the people at the racecourse to bring the horses. As soon as he saw those strong horses, Rhine knew where all his money had been spent. The cavalry was naturally considered a noble. Seeing these horses being fed so well made Rhine feel pain and happiness.
As for Rhine, he was unprepared. There were many variables and high risks in fighting immediately. If each of them was really equipped with a gun, he would lose several brave and skilled soldiers, and Rhine would all suffer losses.
At this time, the population was already limited, and the number of troops was even smaller. Some nobles fought private wars to defend the castle, and the total number of troops was only about twenty.
Rhine's army of one thousand people is already considered large in scale, but it is too limited for Rhine who has experienced later generations. This kind of thinking makes him cherish his soldiers even more, and he is unwilling to have any irreparable internal friction.
Therefore, the weapons Rhine gave them were long sticks, and the act of knocking people off their horses was prohibited. This kind of assessment is definitely imperfect, but it is still the original idea. Rheinland does not expect to solve the talent problem at once.
Rhine divided the people into six groups according to their strength, with five people in each group fighting in groups. Those who were hit by long sticks to their vital points left the field.
Hillier said: "Sir, it's hard to judge this. If they all insist on their own opinions, how should we judge?"
It is difficult to cause visible wounds when attacking with a long stick, and they all wear simple armor. If the angle is relatively hidden, the person who hits will say that he was hit, and the person who was hit will say that he was not hit. It is really difficult to judge.
Rhine asked these knights to stand in different directions together with the six people selected by the strategy team, almost surrounding the middle field, ensuring that there were knights who could see the specific situation from all perspectives.
Rhine said to the thirty people in the audience: "Knights fight for honor. You are all knight reserves. You can be inferior to others in skills, but you must not be despicable. Anyone who is attacked should leave the field voluntarily. If anyone is involved in this kind of thing, If you are caught lying, you will never be able to obtain the honor of a knight in my hands for the rest of your life.”
The thirty people here don't know what happened next door, and their impression of the Earl still remains on the feeling of weakness brought about by his appearance. Although some people still remember the count's intimidating eyes, not many people were scared because of his seriousness at the moment. It's just that the positioning of the existing knights arranged by Rhine does put pressure on them. These knights will see all their moves clearly, and they not only want to win, but also want to win beautifully.
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At the same time, they also knew very well that they could not be afraid of the Earl, but that did not mean that what the Earl said was ineffective. Even if someone had a little thought, they gave up the idea in Rhine's words.
Knights have their own horses, and most of these soldiers only have the opportunity to come into contact with horses when fighting or training. Many of them have not ridden for a long time, and they are a little embarrassed when they first get on the horse. These thirty people were considered the best in the army, and they quickly became familiar with them again, which Rhine was very satisfied with. His thinking was a little divergent. When the army was not fighting, in addition to farming, it could actually raise horses. Firstly, it would help reduce the burden on the poor earl. Secondly, it would also cultivate trust between men and horses, which could effectively improve the combat effectiveness of the cavalry. .
The more Rhine thought about it, the more satisfied he became.
The fighting on the field has not stopped, and the people are full of tricks. Although most of the people left on the field were those who were only proficient in martial arts, some people still thought of teaming up with other opponents to knock out the most competitive opponents.
Rhine does not prohibit any behavior within the scope of the rules. Soon, the last six knights were born. Only then did Rhine announce to the thirty knights on the field: "In three days, I will officially confer knighthoods on the twelve newly promoted knights, and the knighthood will be increased from eighteen to thirty. And each of you Everyone will be in charge of a team of thirty-five people. You manage them and are responsible for them at the same time. If someone in the team does something bad, in addition to himself, the knight in charge must also bear joint liability. As for what your team can do The land used is decided by you knights.”
As soon as Lain's last words came out, everyone was in an uproar and looked at each other, not knowing what Lain meant.
Several old knights looked at Hillier. Who didn't know that Hillier was the most favored by the earl? Maybe he knew what the earl meant
Hillier was looked at by several pairs of eyes at once and was a little speechless. Of course he didn't know, but he could ask. Hill asked the question openly, and Rhine explained naturally: "Before you choose the land, all the knights need to fight me first. The winner can choose any piece of land in my territory to serve as your team." The loser can only obey my arrangements."
Some of the knights present could not believe their ears. Although many nobles had to lead troops to fight in person, this did not mean that every noble was brave and good at fighting. Their Earl seemed to be particularly bad at it.
"My lord, shall I fight you or the person you chose?"
As soon as this question came out, others felt it was reasonable.
Rhine smiled and affirmed: "You are fighting me."
The discussion below became even louder, and the valet John's eyes widened even more, looking at Rhine in disbelief. He felt that the Earl was crazy. How could he do such a dangerous thing? But it was impossible for John to say it in front of everyone. He could only look at Rhine anxiously and disapprovingly.
The knights were dazzled by the good news, and someone asked with a smile: "Sir, if you win, can you also ask for the land south of Cannor?"
That is the most fertile land in the entire Kannor. If you can get a piece of it, you will make a lot of money.
Rhine nodded and said, "If you beat me, you can do it anywhere."
The knights looked at each other and geared up, thinking that by then, the biggest competitors would be the people around them, and the first one to play would definitely get the best land.
After this whole day of assessment, the people at the racecourse took the horses back, and John and Hillier escorted Rhine all the way back to the castle.
Hillier couldn't understand Rhine, so he asked: "Sir, why do you propose this method? Nowadays, farmers have planted seeds on most of the land, and only those remote and uninhabited places still have vacant land. I know It is impossible for you to drive away those farmers temporarily, but you are a man of your word, and you must practice what you say."
Unknowingly, Hillier no longer regarded himself as Rhine's friend, but this did not mean that the relationship between the two was estranged. On the contrary, Hillier, as a subordinate, felt that he had never been so close to Rhine. Rhine had left many things to him, which is why he had so many doubts.
Rhine said with a helpless smile: "There is no way, the remaining land is not very good, so I will allocate it directly to them for fear that they will be resentful and unwilling to cultivate with peace of mind."
Hillier said: "But it is impossible for you, my lord, to give these lands to farmers. Farmers rely entirely on the land for their livelihood, and these sergeants can also get additional subsidies from you. Even if they have complaints for a while, it will not affect them." Big picture.”
Rhine said: "Hillier, you already know me very well, except for this little bit."
Hillier was puzzled.
Rhine tilted his head slightly and said, "I am a warrior among warriors."
Rhine did this for two reasons, one was to make them willingly accept those remote and desolate lands, and the other was to demonstrate. The external conditions of the Palatinate really did not create a sense of majesty. First of all, they fell into the inferior position and it was not convenient for the Rhine to establish their majesty. They had to find an opportunity to kill their majesty. As for the demonstrators, if they stand up openly and make their stand clear to demonstrate to others, the effect will be reduced by five points. It would be better to use a random name as a cover and show off their faces inadvertently, the effect would be better.
Rhine said so, but looking at Hillier's troubled expression, it was clear that he didn't believe it immediately.
Rhine did not dwell on this and asked another question: "Hillier, are you afraid? If you are not selected for the knight captain, will you be afraid?"
There is no doubt that among all the knights, Hillier is the one Rhine relies on the most. However, Rhine has not yet explained the method of selecting knight commanders, and Hillier himself is a little uneasy. If the knight captain finally selected was not him, he would be in a very embarrassing situation. Rhine asked him if he was afraid? He is afraid.
"Sir, this does make me very uneasy. But even so, I still support your decision. I can feel that everything is moving in a better direction. I will try my best to compete for the position of Knight Commander, even if I fail, I am still your loyal knight."
Rhine nodded at him and said: "Hillier, I can tell you directly that you are my knight commander. This news will be made public on the day of knighthood. But I think there is no need to keep you waiting for so long."
Hillier looked up in disbelief, choking for a moment. It wasn't that he didn't believe that he could get this position, he just didn't believe that this position would be presented to him by Rhine like this.
Rhine looked at his expression and smiled: "Aren't you happy? Do you want to compete for this position?"
Hillier shook his head, not knowing what to say.
Rhine said: "Now that you have taken up the post of Knight Commander, I can leave it to you to prepare for what will happen in three days with more confidence."
Hillier nodded.
Rhine rested for three days, and asked someone to bring a pair of two-handed swords to him, and continued to strengthen his physical skills through the remaining memories. The physical fitness that I have been thawing through exercise since I came to this world has finally been completely completed in these few days. Rhine is now more confident. Despite how he had always been able to do so with ease before, he had secretly thought about the possibility of capsizing, but now he was finally more confident.
On the day of the knighthood, Rhine did not take John with him, but only Hillier. John was very worried about Rhine's participation in the battle and reported it to the steward, who was even more worried. Rhine couldn't stand the nagging of these two people and rode away on horseback almost as if he was running away.
Hillier was a little amused to see him like this, but also slightly worried.
Rhine was afraid that he would be like the housekeeper and the others, so he rushed to the scene as quickly as possible and started the process.
Rhine was not good at inciting people, but he knew the importance of this matter, so he wrote the manuscript in advance and practiced it all night with great emotion. Reciting it before the knighthood at this moment, the effect is very good. Not to mention the young men who were newly awarded the knighthood were flushed with excitement. Even the guys who had been knights for several years were breathing heavily. It was what Rhine had imagined in his words. excited about the scene.
Knights fight for honor.
This rule has become something like a slogan over the years. But at this moment, the knights of the Rhine believed it faithfully.