Black Iron Crown

King Satli was very enthusiastic about the helpers of the pagans, and approved a large amount of supplies to reward the soldiers who came from afar.

He is full of confidence in the bravery of this group of soldiers. In the past few years, when he reformed the domestic army, he also absorbed a lot of experience from the Kardashian Sultanate, and successfully improved the combat effectiveness of the domestic army.

The soldiers of the Karda Sultanate gorged on the rich food and mellow wine of the Bukeden Kingdom, and reveled wantonly in their temporary camp.

King Satli's vassals also arrived in Piedmont City one after another with their own troops.

Because of the empire's preferential tariff policy, they also benefited a lot. In addition, the king also said that the increase offered by the empire was very attractive, so they naturally would not stand idly by.

What's more, the military reforms in the past few years have also made them full of confidence in their army in their hearts, and they can't wait to verify the results of their efforts on the battlefield.

With a united heart, 30,000 troops were assembled outside the city of Piedmont. For a while, banners were unfurled, swords and guns were lined up, and the neighing of war horses and the clashing of armors could be heard endlessly.

As always, the Kingdom of Bukeden has almost no organized cavalry, but the army of the Kardashian Sultanate has powerful cavalry.

At this time, the army of the Kingdom of Bukeden seemed to have been reborn, and it was no longer as lazy, cowardly and incompetent as it was when it fought against the Kingdom of Bazalan a few years ago.

After preparing everything, King Sutley waved his hand and announced his departure immediately.

The army rushed to the northern border in a mighty manner, preparing to cross the border of the empire and march north.

Earl Lorrance stood on the city wall with a solemn expression, leaning on the battlements, looking into the distance with worried eyes.

He has already suffered a lot in the previous war with Leiner, and the elite army accumulated at the beginning has basically been completely consumed.

Although he has also re-established a standing army in the past few years, it is not the army that has been trained for several years and has experienced the fire of war. It does not even have a piece of armor, and it is not as strong as it was a few years ago.

As early as when the army of the Kingdom of Bookern crossed the border, he already knew that although they did not attack the vassals of the empire along the way, they still brought enormous pressure to Earl Lorrance.

This is a full 30,000 troops!

Even when the coalition forces in the southern border rebelled against the rule of the empire,

It also failed to form so many regular troops.

How can this not surprise him? How not to be afraid?

Earl Lorrance, who had fought head-on with the northern army several times, finally felt the fear and anxiety at the beginning again at this moment.

He gritted his teeth and said nothing. He didn't dare to lead the army to refuse the other party to enter his territory. He could only pray in his heart that the other party behaved better.

His prayer seemed to be heard by the Holy Father. As expected, the army of the Bukden Kingdom did not attack the city, and did not even plunder his territory much.

King Satli didn't have the leisure to plunder here. Even if he wanted to plunder, he could do it on the return journey.

Getting the extra price offered by the little emperor is far more important than plundering this place. He does not have the ability to destroy the empire and replace it, so keeping the position of the little emperor is the best way to gain benefits.

Since the situation in the imperial capital was so urgent, he couldn't waste his time on the road. It was only serious to save the little emperor.

Eighty kilometers south of Rawlsburg, a group of lightly armed cavalry patrolled around. When they heard the surging marching momentum, they immediately became vigilant.

When they saw the snake-wrapped white rose flag, they immediately rode their horses and left here quickly.

They must inform their masters as soon as possible that the enemy has arrived.

When Baron Rohrsberg received the news, he immediately dismissed all his subjects and serfs, went to various territories in the north to save their lives, and then quickly sent messengers to inform everyone of the news.

Under the desperate rush of the messenger, these lords finally rushed to Rawlsberg with their army one after another.

Inside Creek Castle, in Earl Creek's study, the burning flame in the fireplace made the whole study dry and warm.

"Let me go! Father!" Sir Andrew stood in front of Earl Crick, looking straight into his eyes, and said firmly.

After the two looked at each other for a while, Earl Creek nodded, his expression seemed relieved, and said, "Be careful!"

Sir Andrew nodded heavily, and then strode out of the study room. The sunlight from outside made his figure shine like gold at this moment, so radiant.

Sir Andrew gathered all the knights in the territory, a total of 80 people. In addition, there were more than 1,500 elite troops directly under him. Together with the troops of the vassals, the strength reached nearly 3,000.

This is already one of the best powers in the earl's rank. If there is no financial resources brought by developed commerce, coupled with a lot of support from Reiner, Fort Creek must not be able to support such a large standing army.

When all the lords gathered in Rawlsberg, just three days had passed since they discovered the army of the Bookeden Kingdom.

A total of two earls and twelve baron armies were concentrated in this castle, and Rawlsburg was overcrowded instantly.

Excluding the nearly 3,000 troops in Fort Creek, the earl mobilized more than 1,200 people, plus the army of the other 12 barons, the total was more than 2,400 people, plus the Earl Rick's army is 5,000 people guarding the castle.

The lords left in a hurry and didn't bring enough food, but fortunately, there was enough food in the city of Rawlsburg, and even a five thousand army could eat it for a year.

Anyway, their goal is to stick to it for four months, and the big deal is to let the army of the Bookeden Kingdom leave at that time.

"What did you say! The people in front forbade us from approaching?" King Sutley flew into a rage after hearing the report from the front.

"Yes, Your Majesty, we were just approaching the castle, but we were suddenly attacked by cavalry. They withdrew to the castle immediately after the surprise attack. I'm afraid we won't be able to pass here as smoothly as before!"

An officer at the front came to King Satli in person, and it was his immediate standing army who was attacked by surprise.

"Damn it! Are they trying to fight against me!" King Sutley gritted his teeth, his teeth itching with hatred.

"Let them know the price of fighting against me!" King Sutley said fiercely: "Prepare to attack the city! I will hang everyone inside!"

King Satli's order was carried out, and his soldiers immediately began to cut down trees to make simple ladders.

No one thinks how much complicated siege equipment and time are needed to attack such a city that is neither towering nor steep.

However, to everyone's surprise, their attack was repelled tenaciously. There were hundreds of defenders on the city wall, and the attacking soldiers were easily beaten back.

They hadn't even climbed the city wall through the ladder, and they were caught off guard by the archers behind the arrow towers and battlements as soon as they tried to approach with the ladder.