Chapter 224 The Inquisition of Heresy
The spear phalanx is a very magical tactic. It is invincible in the hands of some people, but it is vulnerable in the hands of others. In the history of the earth world, Alexander used it to conquer most of the world with the same Macedonian phalanx, but his successors were defeated again and again. The torrent of cavalry in the medieval era crushed the infantry to pieces, but it was the Swiss phalanx that ended the glory of the knight era.
The spear phalanx has many shortcomings, such as slow movement, severe lack of power, weak rear, etc., but these can be compensated. The heavy infantry in ancient Greece used their strong qualities and combat power to make up for it. Alexander assigned his troops a large number of cavalry to form an anvil and hammer tactics. The first decline of the spear phalanx in the history of the earth world was not its own problem, but with the advent of the Middle Ages, the quality of infantry declined. Without those brave, tenacious and fearless excellent infantry, they were replaced by recruiting peasants. Faced with the torrent of the knights, they naturally failed to fight with them.
The biggest advantage of cavalry is its maneuver power, impact force and the iron-flowing momentum. Among them, the momentum is the most important. Without strong will and belief in sacrifice, the infantry collapsed immediately when they encountered a cavalry charge. Not to mention fighting with a square formation, so there is a cavalry saying that it is a massacre for infantry. However, in front of the phalanx infantry with a spirit of sacrifice and a strong will, the cavalry charge is a death sentence, and the forest-like gun array is
The guillotine of the cavalry, and the rise of the Swiss grand formation was like this. Even the heavy armored knights covered with steel were defeated by this group of Swiss mercenaries who were fighting to the death and were as tough as steel, had to leave the market sadly for three centuries in the history of the earth's world, and indirectly destroyed the era of the great knights. Until it was replaced by a composite Spanish grand formation equipped with a coercion and a variety of troops. The pure cold weapon era ended.
This is the case with the soldiers of the Wind Tribe phalanx at this time. They lacked training and almost no combat skills, but what they did not lack was courage and belief in sacrifice. In order to guard the tribe, they did not hesitate to give their own things. This was the most critical part of the Macedonian phalanx, so the massacre of the Emperor's soldiers began.
The Macedonian phalanx does not require very clever combat skills. You can just crush forward with a spear and follow the sound of the commanding flute. Even if someone in the team is afraid and timid, the people behind will push him forward together, forming a rolling wave of people who can only move forward but not backward, and move forward without any progress.
The battle went smoothly. Under the several abuses of the Law Legion, the morale of the Emperor** had already fallen to the bottom. Now they are facing this forest-like gun array and they don't even know how to deal with it. When the group of soldiers in the front were stabbed into sieves by dense spears, they were completely panicked.
The panicked Emperor** was divided into several parts in despair. Some people rushed towards the square formation like crazy, and they also started to flee, trying to break through the blockade of the Roman legion. In the end, those who remained calm were flanking the square formation under the command of Lord Rick. Unlike those soldiers who saw the square formation for the first time, Lord Rick had some understanding of the square formation tactics and naturally knew its biggest weakness.
However, although the Macedonian phalanx flanks are large, they have a large number of cavalry protection. At this moment, hundreds of tribal cavalry rushed out at once. Due to limited time - good novel: Yalisandra's current energy is all focused on the training of the opponent's formation soldiers. The training of the cavalry is limited, so the charge of the tribal cavalry seems messy, with the weapons and equipment being messy, spears, short axes, etc., and even some metal farm tools. However, the tribal cavalry was extremely brave and blocked Lord Rick's attack route in an instant.
"In time, they will become another invincible Macedonian army."
Yalisandra, who led the elite cavalry to the rear, was very satisfied with the performance of the tribe soldiers. However, they had performed like this after a few days of training. This was even stronger than the Macedonian civilians she recalled. These indigenous people were indeed born soldiers.
The light of fighting spirit shone, but Lord Rick led several followers to rush over. The tribal cavalry could not stop them at all. Lord Rick noticed that Yalisandra, a beauty wearing golden armor like a work of art, had been around for a long time. In his opinion, this must be an important person. Whether he could escape from this place fell on her.
Yalisandra's noble and beautiful face smiled like a flower, but when she raised her right arm, she threw the spear indirectly out without any light of fighting spirit. However, the spear's flight was terrible and flew to Lord Rick's chest in an instant
Lord Rick was naturally lying on his body, and his spear flew over his scalp, strung the two guards behind him together, and there was still no more left, and he took the two guards to fly dozens of meters.
What a terrifying divine power this is. Lord Rick's eyes were filled with fear. Then he realized that what he was staring at was not the cute kitten, but the terrifying lion.
An elite cavalry rushed over and his spear twitched on Lord Rick's forehead like a whip. Lord Rick had no will to resist, and was hit without even hiding. He fainted immediately before his eyes, and a deep dent appeared on his helmet on his head.
"victory"
As the last Emperor** soldier who fled in panic was killed by a tribal cavalry with a flying axe, the cheers were stirring like huge waves. Countless people of the Wind Tribe couldn't help but burst into tears. The soldiers who participated in the war fell to the ground and kissed the land that was permeated with blood. This was the first victory they had achieved since the invasion. It was so precious - good-looking novel:
Yalisandra's anvil and hammer tactics were very successful. Although there were some bumps and bumps in the middle, the two 500-person spear square arrays finally successfully completed the task of the anvil. However, there were actually not many Emperor* soldiers who actually fell under their guns. They were all killed by cavalry as hammers. The square array successfully squeezed the Emperor* soldiers there, leaving them without escape. The dense gun array formed huge psychological pressure and became the last straw that overwhelmed the enemy.
Of course, if there was no law legion to support the formation, if the morale of Emperor* had not been close to collapse before, and the number of people had far prevailed, it was hard to say who would win or lose in this battle. In the end, the phalanx infantry of the tribe had only been trained for a few days, but this was a good start, which established the confidence of the Wind Tribe to defeat the enemy.
"Thank you Mr. Meng, thank you so much."
Holding Meng Lie's hand tightly, Pocahonti expressed his gratitude in tears. Helen, who was a little panting, also stood aside with excitement and gratitude on her face. The first victory seemed to have dispelled the clouds in their hearts, making them feel relaxed for the first time since they were invaded.
"This is just the beginning, and this is just the first level. Such interceptions will only become more and more powerful along the way."
Meng Lie said: "But I believe that as long as you can fight all the way, you will definitely train an excellent army. After all, the battlefield is the best training ground."
Looking at the members of the Wind Tribe who were already in a sea of joy around him, Pocahonti wiped his tears and said, "It is certain that our Wind People are the most tenacious and tenacious. No difficulties can be hindered us."
Wearing a delicate etiquette armor and precious silk robe, Earl of Gaolun stood in the dock's sea breeze. The dock was just rebuilt, and traces of the day's destruction and burning can be seen everywhere.
Behind him - good-looking novels: In addition to dozens of nobles of all sizes, there are also a group of bands holding various musical instruments. Flags of different colors are flying on the dock, looking like they want to expel distinguished guests.
Compared with the Count Gaolun who was energetic when chasing the Wind Tribe that day, he is obviously much more withered now, his face is a little pale, and the dark circles around his eyes cannot be completely covered even if powder is applied. In fact, he has been living in fear for these days. When he closes his eyes, what appears in his mind is the terrifying magic effect of "withering and withering". This makes him insomnia all night. Not to mention that the recent series of news of failures have been reported to him.
Fortunately, the nightmare is coming to an end. He just needs to wait for the distinguished guest to arrive, and then he will be completely relieved.
"Come here"
The sentry on the tower looked at the dock and suddenly blew the horn in his hand. The nobles led by Earl Gaolun immediately looked furious, and several who were originally a little impatient immediately became solemn.
Soon, the masts of ships appeared on the sea level in the distance, one and two... As the number of masts continued to increase, a fleet of thirteen large ships appeared on the sea level.
"It is the fleet of eternal glory, the main fleet of the church of all good things in the world. It seems that the rumors are indeed correct. There is really an archbishop coming, but I don't know which archbishop Nishi came."
The nobles discussed excitedly, and Earl Goren was also full of joy. It seemed that it was correct to inform the empire of the news that Queen Anstasia appeared on the mainland that she had obtained later to the fastest way. His Majesty Goedric must have attached great importance to it, so he asked the church to dispatch the Eternal Glory Fleet. When the Archbishop Nishi arrived, his nightmare could end.
It seemed that the distance was not very far, but it took the fleet from the sea level to reach the mainland. It took half a day for the nobles to stand and their legs were numb, but in order to show respect for the church, they did not dare to sit down and rest.
Finally, the fleet landed. Unlike the black painted paintings of the sublime empire naval warships, the warships of this fleet were all painted in white. The bows were like the morning saints praying to the sun. The huge white sails were painted with the holy emblem of the Lord of Glory. The sublime and glorious momentum seemed to make the entire dock shine in an instant. Other friends were watching:
The first largest warship docked, and a bridge of light connected the ship to the shore indirectly. Then a group of people in white robes walked onto the bridge of light and stepped onto the land in the dazzling light. The whole process was like a god descending on earth.
Seeing the appearance of the man in white robe in the head, the Count of Goron couldn't help but shuddered, but did not dare to neglect his movements at all. He quickly greeted and saluted: "Dear Archbishop Nishi, Nishi, acting governor of the Arantis Province, Gao Lun Patilak, led the provincial nobles to welcome Nishi's arrival."
The nobles behind him heard him say the name of the man in white robe, and then they saw that his appearance was cold at the same time. While saluting together, they started to wail in their hearts. Oh my God, which archbishop is not good, why is it this one?
I saw that the man in white robe had a very ordinary appearance, but his whole head was bare and had no hair, his hair, beard and even his eyebrows, as if he was a big duck egg, but everyone present had no one to peek at him, because this Archbishop Dmitry, who had the title of "Blood Light", was a terrifying figure in the four archbishops in the church of all good in the world who were in charge of the heretics.
The churches of all good in the world are extremely exclusive. For other gods, believers are extremely unfriendly. All those who do not follow the doctrine will be marked as "hereth" and then tortured and tortured by the heretics. However, this Archbishop Dmitry is the most active archbishop in charge of the heretics in history. There are countless heresies who died in his hands, including senior believers of other gods, priests or priests, etc. It can be said that it is the most terrifying butcher knife of all good in the world. The blood that dripped blood makes everyone present tremble.
Five people were also landing from the Light Bridge with Dmitry. One of the old man with a thick beard had a white robe embedded with the bishop's yellow edge. The other four were tall and strong men. The white robe was wrapped in cold steel armor. The white robe was painted on the chest with the blood scepter's unique blood scepter's order, which was obviously high-level paladins in the Knights of the Sin - other friends are watching:
"Earl of Gaolun, you gave a speech that there were powerful heresies on this continent. Even Bishop Michael, who was in charge of the academic affairs here, was blasphemed as soon as he landed. Is there anything wrong?"
Dmitry said softly, his voice was not loud, and it could be said to be a little slender, but it was heard in Gao Lun's ears that made him stand up, and he hurriedly said, "I dare not exaggerate. Thousands of soldiers met the heresy with me that day. I saw him killing soldiers with terrifying evil magic, so I asked for his Majesty's help."
Nodded, Dmitry said: "His Majesty Goedric also attaches great importance to this and wrote a letter to Pope Nishi for this, so I came here to adjudicate heresy, which is my duty that I cannot shirke."
At this moment, a murderous aura that seemed to have a strong smell of blood drifted away with his voice. As strong as Gao Lun was a little scared for a moment. Not to mention the other nobles, a few timids fell to the ground even though they were softly slapped.
Dmitry ignored these people and continued to ask: "Also, former Queen Anastasia also appeared on the mainland, is this true?"
"I dare not talk nonsense. There are indeed soldiers who see the former queen with their own eyes. She is also with the heretic and collude with the natives here to fight our conquest of the mainland."
Gao Lun quickly told everything he knew, but Dmitry's not-tall body brought him an unparalleled pressure, which he had never felt even when facing Gordric.
"I understand, when I colluded with heresy, the former queen has indeed turned against her faith in the Lord of Glory and became a sinner."
Dmitry raised his head and looked at the sun in the sky, and his whole body seemed to be bathed in the sun: "As the sharp blade of the Lord of Glory, I will personally execute this sinner so that she will not defile the honor of the Mitchell family, and this is also the entrustment of His Majesty Goedric."
Listening to his words, Gao Lun's heart suddenly became cold. He knew that His Majesty Goedric would never let his niece Queen Annastasia return to the sublime empire.
The warships of the Eternal Glory Fleet docked one after another, and the people on the ship landed one after another, which made the expelled nobles secretly shocked, because the fleet actually carried a large number of troops. In addition to hundreds of Paladins with the blood scepter on their chests, there were also dense layers of soldiers with nearly 10,000 people. However, the outfits of these soldiers were varied, not the standard equipment of the Supreme Sky Emperor ** team, but they looked like mercenaries.
"Now His Majesty Goedric's encirclement of the rebel Aureina has reached the last moment, and the task will be completed soon, so he cannot draw out mobile troops to support the mainland, so he found these mercenaries and cleaned up the indigenous people of the mainland, so he could hand over the task of completing it."
Dmitry's eyes showed a hint of disgust. It was obvious that he did not like these mercenaries who lacked faith and fought for money. However, Gao Lun was very excited because he saw the flags of several famous mercenary groups among these mercenaries. The combat effectiveness of these highly qualified mercenary groups is quite considerable, so it can be said that they are only above the regular army and not below the regular army.
The mercenary industry in the Western Continent is very developed. Not only the human kingdom, but also mercenaries exist in foreign countries such as elves, orcs, and even the orcs. The orcs' kingdom also regards the export of mercenaries as an important source of income, and indirectly uses regular troops as mercenaries to export. The powerful and loyal orc mercenaries have always been very popular. Unless they attack the Rabino Kingdom, they will do anything for their employers, even if they fight life and death with orc mercenaries of the same clan hired by others.
Among these landed mercenaries, Dmitry saw the figures of pointed-eared elves and orcs of different ethnic groups. They were all elite senior mercenaries. It was obvious that Gordric wanted to use them to wipe out the natives of the mainland in one fell swoop.
"I will not let His Majesty down on his trust"
Gao Lun shouted loudly, as if he had seen the blood flowing into a river of indigenous people.
Chapter completed!