As Marin expected, the small fishing village Axington did not have good landing conditions. After arriving in Axington, the 200 soldiers originally wanted to recruit local laborers to build a temporary long bridge wharf. However, the local population was really short, and in the end, only more than 400 strong men were caught.
More than 600 people rushed to the scene for several days. When Malin's fleet arrived, only 10 temporary long bridge wharfs were built. Including the two long bridge wharfs of mass, the unloading capacity was estimated to be unable to complete the army landing in three days.
Fortunately, Marin had a plan. With the order, the Friesians and English soldiers, because they were familiar with the water, jumped off the boat, wade or landed in a swim after the ships approached the land. As for the German landslides of the First Legion, they were waiting honestly on the sea, and the ships lined up to dock at the dock, waiting for the people...
After working hard for more than a day, the 20,000 army and hundreds of horses completed the login...
This time, in order to pursue efficiency, Malin did not bring any supplies and artillery, but only brought a few powder kegs to blow up the enemy camp walls. In addition, Malin also brought 500 horses used by the reconnaissance cavalry.
Marin attaches great importance to tactical reconnaissance, so the reconnaissance cavalry carrying telescopes has always been the standard equipment in Marin's army. These reconnaissance cavalry are basically equipped with telescopes, and are equipped with sabers and clockwork muskets. In a sense, their fighting style is very similar to the black-shirt knights. However, they do not wear black armor for black-shirt knights, and the number of clockwork carbines they carry is only two or three, which is less than the black-shirt knights.
In addition to the mission of reconnaissance of the enemy, these people also had to play guest-playing important tasks of intercepting messengers. Therefore, Marin equipped them with clockwork carbines to facilitate them to intercept and hunt down those messengers.
Just riding a horse and chasing and chopping may not be able to keep the other party's messenger. Therefore, Marin equipped them with a clockwork fire gun to facilitate them to shoot the enemy's messenger. Moreover, in order to ensure the successful interception, Marin's scouts have an important principle - when intercepting the other's messenger, they should be given priority to target the other party's horse's horse... Because an excellent rider may make difficult moves on the horse's back. However, the horse will not. Moreover, the horse's target is much larger than the rider himself. Shooting a horse with a smoothbore gun is much higher than shooting a rider. As long as the opponent's horse is shot, the other party's messenger will definitely fall down. At that time, what will be done if the scout is intercepted casually...
When landing, 500 reconnaissance cavalry took the lead in landing with their war horses, and even Marin was behind them. After landing, these reconnaissance cavalry immediately spread out and joined forces with the 900 horse bandits led by Cost, and began to work together to block the news of the army's landing.
But early the next morning, when Marin was still sleeping, the leader of the reconnaissance cavalry, Makenson hurriedly asked for Marin and claimed that he was in a hurry.
Marin got up reluctantly and accepted Markenson's report...
"Duke, according to Cost's information, in the past few days, the Robin Hood Rogue's team intercepted the Scottish messenger near the seaside. However, this coastal road is one of the important roads for the Scottish people to contact the local area. The interception for several days has aroused the suspicion of the Scottish people!"
"How do you know?" Marin asked in confusion. The Scots suspected that you could detect it too? The level is too high...
"It's like this. The scouts under his subordinates found that the other party had sent hundreds of cavalry from the camp to the north early in the morning to search for the way. It seemed that they were also suspicious of the missing groups of messengers. It was certain that they would definitely find something..."
"Just kill it!" Marin said indifferently while gnawing on the bread.
"Duke, this time it's different! These hundreds of people are different from the messengers in front. They were sent by the Scottish people to investigate. Even if we intercept them and they cannot go back to the camp, the Scottish people will definitely doubt it. Because this is the investigation force sent by the Scottish camp! One less person will arouse a larger-scale investigation and the vigilance of the Scottish people!"
Marin got up at this time and became anxious and his mind became clear. He knew that Markenson was right. Since the Scots had taken it seriously, even if he sent someone to intercept these people, as long as these people did not return to the camp, the Scots would find it inappropriate. Once this happens, the Scots will definitely take strict precautions. If they want to attack again, it will be difficult...
After thinking about it, Marin decisively threw away the bread in his hand and said loudly:
"Order--"
Markenson and the guards around him all stood straight, standing attentive with serious faces...
"Order, Markenson cooperates with Cost's horse team to intercept the Scottish investigation team, and be sure not to put one person back!"
"Yes!" Markonson responded loudly and accepted Marin's order.
"Also, inform General Schwartz to reorganize his troops and take the army south after breakfast! Since the Scots had noticed something, we would march south quickly and attack the enemy camp and catch them off guard!"
"Abide by the order!" The guard in charge of the command soon left Marin's temporary residence and conveyed the notice to Schwartz.
After a while, Malin saw that the soldiers in the camp had already had breakfast, but were still untiing the tent there, and he was immediately angry:
"Don't tear it off, go south. After defeating the Scots, we will go directly to Newcastle City to rest! As for the tent, leave 200 people here to tear it off! The rest, pack up and go south quickly!"
After being scolded by Marin, everyone stopped removing the tent, turned to carry the food bag, held the weapon, and quickly lined up...
After a long clamor, Marin's 20,000 troops headed straight along the main road to Newcastle 30 kilometers away in an orderly manner.
The reconnaissance cavalry was faster than these infantrymen. After obtaining Marin's instructions, Marinson quickly gathered all the scouts and went south. Even those who had just returned from shifts were led south together. Marin demanded the elimination of the Scottish cavalry, but there were more than 300 cavalry. In order to ensure the encirclement and annihilation of this enemy, Marinson had to gather everyone to prevent the mistake.
It’s not that I was afraid that I could not defeat this Irish cavalry team, because with the cooperation of 900 horse thieves, it was impossible for Markensson’s reconnaissance cavalry regiment to fail to defeat the opponent. What Markens was worried was that someone in the enemy would run away. As long as one person ran away and returned to the Scottish camp to report, Marin’s sneak attack would become a joke. The enemy was prepared and would he still have a sneak attack?
Edward had to follow the army south, and on the way, Edward complained:
"I said Grand Duke Marin, your troops are better than the Scots. It's perfect to attack them. Now you are still attacking from the back and cut off their retreat. Why do you still have to attack sneakily? Are you addicted to sneakily attacking? Why don't you kill the enemy openly?"
Marin looked at Edward speechlessly, and after a while he said:
"Of course the sneak attack is to reduce casualties. If the Scottish army is prepared and the rear route is cut off, the other party may fight against the trapped beasts. Facing the enemy forces that fight against the trapped beasts, we will definitely suffer a lot of casualties. I do this to protect the lives of the soldiers!"
"But this will damage the honor of your nobles!" Edward said in confusion.
"Compared with the honor of aristocratic people, I care more about the safety of my soldiers. This is also an important guarantee for me to win the battle!" Marin said loudly. After saying that, Marin winked at the guards beside him...
Marin said this on purpose. Sure enough, after hearing Marin say this, the soldiers around him were very moved - a monarch who regards the life of a soldier as more important than the honor of a noble is so worth following!
Chapter completed!