CHAPTER 265: CHAPTER 169: TERRITORY GUARDIAN

"Unless... they possess five times the military force of this territory, they shouldn’t even think about breaking in."

Besiege when ten times stronger, attack when five times stronger.

This is the ideal state of siege forces.

Although these soldiers have only been trained by Instructor Rose for a few months, they may not have learned how to defend a city yet.

However, are the Iron Blood Brotherhood Bandit Corps not also just a disorganized mob?

Lynn even feels that, currently, these soldiers, whether in stamina or combat skills, are far above those bandits!

Becoming a bandit or mercenary, most are either farmers or craftsmen, a few might be knights from bankrupt families or illegitimate sons of nobility.

Their combat strength is not strong.

The reason why bandits are rampant is that farmers cannot organize effective defense squads, and they lack the courage to resist.

Changing his tone, Lynn continued, "Although the city wall can shield us from many crises, it still requires you all to guard atop that wall!"

"Even... take the initiative to strike!"

"Eliminate all forces or organizations that threaten the territory before they attack!"

Upon hearing this.

A touch of fervor appeared on the faces of the townsmen.

They already guessed what their Master Lynn was likely to say next.

Lynn continued, "Therefore, I need to expand the army again!"

"Who is willing to guard on that despair-inducing city wall?"

Just as Lynn’s words fell, several loud shouts erupted from the crowd.

"Me!"

"I’m willing!"

"I am too!"

Lynn glanced at them.

"Who is willing to become a sharp spear of the territory, piercing through the enemy’s chest?"

"Me!"

"I can."

"I can too!"

Lynn’s gaze swept over another dozen people.

"Who is willing, for their family, for this territory, for the lord, to choose to die on the battlefield?"

"I’m willing!"

"I’m willing too!"

"..."

Looking at those faces, full of excitement and eager anticipation.

Lynn nodded with satisfaction, "Very good!"

"As the lord, I am proud of you!"

Hearing Lynn’s words of praise, the townsmen all placed their right hands on their chests and respectfully bowed.

"I will have Instructor Ross select one hundred people from among you to join the training."

"Those chosen will undergo long-term physical and weapons training under Instructor Ross’s leadership!"

"After that, you will be my soldiers and the guardians of this territory!"

The townsmen shouted in unison, "Yes."

Lynn turned, glancing at the nearby ground, instantly understanding.

Under the expectant gazes of the townsmen, several burly men were selected to head to the right side of the group.

At least ten minutes later.

One hundred men were chosen, their faces full of joy.

While the remaining townsmen showed visible disappointment and longing expressions.

After the soldiers were selected, Lynn let all the townsmen disperse to rest.

With the selected burly men, following a round of admonishments, Ross came to Lynn’s side.

Ross bowed, "Master, I will bring over one hundred soldiers tomorrow morning."

Lynn glanced at Ross, saying, "That’s fine."

"It’s been a long time since you stayed in the town, hasn’t it?"

"If today’s guard duties are arranged, you can also stay with your brother for a night."

Lynn recalled for a few seconds.

It seemed that since Ross voluntarily invited himself to guard the walls and train soldiers, he hadn’t stayed in the town.

Ross’s face rarely showed a smile, "Master, that’s not necessary."

"Although I’ve always been on the wall, Charles occasionally comes along with grain carts to visit me."

"Compared to being separated by life and death, occasionally meeting him, knowing he’s doing well is already a blessing."

Seeing Ross’s earnest expression, Lynn nodded, "Then decide for yourself."

Ross bowed again, "Yes, Master."

After dismissing Ross, Lynn walked toward the Red Brick House, pondering slightly in his mind.

With the two hundred slaves just sent by Grayson.

Drawing one hundred strong and burly men into physical training won’t affect much.

At the same time, having Ross select one hundred soldiers who have already undergone physical training to join Red’s archer training.

Thus expanding the archer unit.

Returning to the Red Brick House, after eating the pepper-seasoned dinner cooked and prepared by Kuisi, Lynn lay on the coarse wool bed and gradually fell asleep.

...

In the blink of an eye.

Three days passed.

Lynn stood in front of a newly completed building.

The hospital, located four or five miles from the town, is somewhat distant.

The carts transporting goods and the working townsmen rarely pass this place.

Because of this.

If an infectious patient appears, Lynn can promptly isolate them to prevent human-to-human transmission, thereby averting larger viral spread.

Behind the hospital lies a vacant land.

Lynn has instructed Colin to leave space behind the hospital to serve as a cemetery.

If individuals who cannot be treated or die of old age appear, they are buried directly in the cemetery behind the hospital.

The hospital, similarly built with red brick walls, wooden beams for the roof, the top made of wooden boards covered with large tiles baked by the Red Brick Factory.