Pioneer Lord: Starting From Daily Intelligence

Chapter 346: Chapter 155:

”So after we left the cavalry to help them fight, to compensate for the lack of strength in our mercenary corps, they sent 60 dwarf rangers to join us in completing other mercenary tasks.”

”Additionally, it’s worth mentioning that our heavy cavalry is also a highly disciplined force. This is our renowned 75th Cavalry Corps of the mercenary group, led by Siegfried Van Haim, who demands extremely strict discipline. However, his cavalry unit is incredibly loyal due to Van Haim’s rich experience and displays exceptional combat strength.”

Hearing this, Su Li was genuinely overjoyed.

This means that Su Li now has the assistance of 60 dwarf rangers and, in the future, can gain the service of a heavy cavalry 75th Corps.

Since it’s called a corps, the battle scale can’t be less than 120 people, right?

Su Li calculated simply that just the size of these mercenary corps reached about 600 people.

This has actually met his current planning target for the size of the Free People’s Corps, after all, there are still many old soldiers, adventurers, ranger knights, and Thunder Gunners from the dwarf community within the Free People’s Corps.

At that time, his 500 high-level directly affiliated attendants + 1500 provincial legion + 600 knight order knights + 800 Free People’s Corps would bring the provincial army close to 4000.

By the time of the decisive battle with the Green Dragon, he can casually mobilize the territory’s civilians, expand the size of the Free People’s Corps, and with the help of the dwarves and soldiers from affiliated manors, the army size could easily surpass 5000.

Then, when the Green Dragon Legion gathers 20,000 to 30,000 troops, and Hesse Territory gathers 5,000 troops, even if it comes to a large-scale battle, it wouldn’t necessarily mean that Hesse Territory would be at a disadvantage.

Subsequently, Su Li said to several leaders and presidents: ”Our Hesse Territory welcomes your participation. As for the specific placement and location of your base, my Minister of the Seal will discuss the details with you.”

The negotiation went smoothly, and everyone was in a pleasant and uplifted mood. The War Commander of the Fallen Wolf Mercenary Corps, Gelanglong, couldn’t help but ask, ”Lord, when will we launch the war against the Green Dragon? My warhammer and my warg mount are already eager for the enemy’s blood.”

He and the more than 100 heavy cavalry under his command are eager to prove their value.

After all, in the remote soil of the Border Prince’s Territory, not many Pioneer Lords can afford to hire over a hundred heavy cavalry as a mercenary corps.

And Yurik’s followers are generally rough and savage, unwilling to use their brains. Gelanglong rarely splits his troops into several mercenary teams to serve different lords.

The over 100 heavy cavalry have longed for a powerful employer to satisfy their desires for war and slaughter.

Su Li calmly stood up, waved a hand, and said: ”Regarding the arrangements for war, there is no need to rush. My Commander-in-Chief, the mighty Divine Chosen Knight, Fierce Sun Lion Oerstein, already has a comprehensive plan. Once you settle in, he will convene you to cooperate with the provincial legion in combat.”

Upon hearing the name of the Fierce Sun Lion, everyone was immediately convinced, for he is indeed a powerful Divine Chosen Level Knight!

Except for the War Commander Gelanglong of the Fallen Wolf Mercenary Corps, all others in the mercenaries are of elite level strength, while even Gelanglong, the powerful Yurik follower, is merely an initial tier Champion Knight.

When it comes to warfare and dealing with formidable enemies, they sure don’t have more say than Oerstein.

Then they respectfully took their leave from Su Li, as Wandering Son Luo Ou was eager to negotiate with the merchants.

Bernhardt was preparing to select a location for a base in Hesse Territory. They had many places in mind, such as Rainbow Falls and Festival Square, which seemed promising.

However, evidently, these locations in Hesse Territory wouldn’t be opened to them easily, requiring substantial negotiation.

Gelanglong, on the other hand, was anxious to procure some powerful equipment. The territory had granted them 1,500 Golden Crowns, which was enough to outfit 20 to 30 of his mercenary corps with dwarf fine level armor. If lucky, they might even purchase two or three refined level weapons, as well as magical and witchcraft items.

Of course, today’s negotiation was equally thrilling for Su Li. After these three departed, Su Li immediately wrapped an arm around the nearby High-level Attendant Chief Hilude, fondling the silky stocking on her leg, and said: ”Once we smoothly secure a loan of 20,000 Golden Crowns, we will immediately send the dwarves to Dragon Rock Forge to purchase a batch of Star Iron Armor, perhaps even a cannon.”

”With such strong armament, our odds of victory in the conflict against the Green Dragon will further increase!”

Although Star Iron Armor lacks the fearsome defensive power of Vibranium Rune Armor, which requires continuous artillery bombardment to cause fatalities, it is already incredibly strong as refined level armor, equivalent to soldiers wearing Silver Shield and Silver Armor. If wielding a golden Fiery Sun Shield, they could withstand one or two hits from a Dragon-Hunting Crossbow without dying.

However, on the battlefield, it is nearly impossible for a Dragon-Hunting Crossbow to strike the same Knight multiple times consecutively amidst the fast-moving knight legion over distances of hundreds or even thousands of meters.

Moreover, knights carry one or two potions, which, when consumed, ensure they can withstand two or three hits from a Dragon-Hunting Crossbow without falling.

Hilude raised her palm, gently caressing Su Li’s cheek, and said: ”Lord, rest assured. We will definitely defeat that Green Dragon!”