Free Web NovelChapter 1104: Chapter 1063: Not Riding Horses (Part 2)
By that time, it would be like drinking hatred in the northwest.
This is exactly why, even if Lin Yi asked him to go out and dismiss the crowd now, he did not dare say anything, but followed behind Lin Yi and walked outside together.
He really wanted to see what Lin Yi was going to do.
Could it be that they really intend for the two of them to go to the Capital City just like that?
The old man’s heart was actually very conflicted at the moment, even though he knew it was extremely dangerous to do so.
However, if Lin Yi insisted, he didn’t know how to refuse without offending the other party, and if he really refused, he feared there would be no good outcomes for himself.
Because of this, the old man’s steps became increasingly heavy.
After much thought, he arranged for 3,000 elite troops to accompany him, which was already taking a great risk.
But he never imagined that Lin Yi didn’t intend to take these elites, which made him even more troubled.
He walked along, thinking about how he could persuade the other party to allow him to bring those 3,000 soldiers.
After all, as the saying goes, there’s power in numbers, and as long as this side had enough manpower, even if the other has a garrison of twenty thousand, they could still retreat unharmed.
Yes, retreat unharmed!
Although they might not capture the enemy’s fortress or beat the opponent in a head-on fight, one thing was certain. Should danger arise, with these 3,000 elites, they could definitely withdraw calmly, without the risk of losing themselves.
Walking with the old man out of the main hall, they immediately saw that in the training ground ahead, a 3,000-strong elite force had gathered.
Each of these 3,000 men had two warhorses.
Of course, this doesn’t mean everyone was straddling two horses at once.
That is obviously not feasible. What they did was ride one horse while another horse was tethered beside them.
Lin Yi, well-versed in history and warfare, understood that these were spare horses for rapid raids.
Usually, such tactics would be used by messengers tasked with urgent deliveries across hundreds of miles.
In other words, when the horse they rode was exhausted, they would quickly switch to the other horse.
This way, both horses could rest alternately, acknowledging that running with a rider is different from running freely.
This approach also increased the rate of travel, maximizing speed to its fullest potential.
Not only messengers but cavalry in certain battles have used such tactics, particularly in rapid surprise attacks.
Although it required an astronomical number of warhorses, they still didn’t hesitate to do it.
After all, this method yielded results much better than the wear and tear on the horses.
And these were just the warhorses, with each person equipped with two.
Besides the horses, each of the 3,000 elite soldiers was uniformly clad in Bright Silver Armor.
By merely looking at the style and material of the armor, one could tell these were extraordinary pieces.
It can’t be overstated how much better these armors were than the leather armor worn by ordinary soldiers.
Even the armor of the Centurions and higher-ranked officers paled in comparison to this set of Bright Silver Armor.
This showed how the old fellow had truly spared no expense, equipping his men to the teeth.
It would not be an exaggeration to say, regarding the equipment and horses before them, this was undoubtedly the most formidable cavalry in the world today.
Moreover, this group was all ready to roll, showing a perfectly keen and vigorous spirit.
With such a force in place, Lin Yi had no doubt that they could easily defeat an enemy double their size.
Yes, double; though this number might sound exaggerated, it is undeniably true.
The battlefield is not at all like an ancient costume drama; the dangers on the battlefield were manifold.
Usually, battles were conducted with matched forces, meaning if the opponent sent 50,000 troops, at least 50,000 troops of their own would be required to confront them.
As for using 30,000 against 50,000, that was a move of last resort.
Apart from the warhorses and armor, each one was also equipped with a long curved saber, a brand new crossbow, and a spear at hand.
If the enemy forces were similarly equipped, Lin Yi was sure that they would have long brought the world under their control.
Seeing Lin Yi staring dazedly at the soldiers he had selected, the old man couldn’t help but feel proud and smugly turned to Lin Yi, saying:
"So, Your Majesty, King You, how does my army look?
These are my handpicked men, and they are also my personal guard, who have been with me for a long time, with trustworthiness being absolutely reliable."
After pausing a bit, the old man continued, his tone filled with pride:
"Not only are they loyal, but their combat power is also formidable. Fully armed like this, they can definitely take on three times their number.
If they charge as a united front, even enemies with five times their numbers are no match for them."
This wasn’t an exaggeration. After all, in today’s societal context, their armor was like a tank from later generations.
Without exaggeration, if the enemy slashed at them, it would leave a mere scratch without landing a serious hit.
At that moment, they would strike back, slicing through the enemy’s leather armor and its wearer entirely.
Thus, they would not only boast a morale boost but also swiftly wrap up the battle.
Seeing Lin Yi’s face full of shock, the old man felt immensely proud, and his words became somewhat boastful.
However, what Lin Yi said next left the old man utterly speechless.
"Can such a troop undertake long-distance raids?
They may fight close combats or intimidate others, but can they really fight on the battlefield?"
Lin Yi’s words struck the old man’s sore spot directly.
Lin Yi asked if such a troop could undertake long-distance raids?
The old man was well aware.
Under such attire, the load was extremely strong.
Consequently, the demands on the physical fitness of the individuals were quite high.
Despite having good physical constitution, they weren’t fit for prolonged assaults in armor.
Noticing the old man standing there, awkward and at a loss, mouth open but not knowing what to say, Lin Yi just smiled faintly and calmly said:
"Alright, no need to bring these flashy fighters. Dismiss them right away, and then come report to me. I’ll personally take you to Kyoto.
Oh, and this time, there’s no need to ride horses."
"What? No need to ride horses?
How will we go then?
In a carriage? That would be too slow; it’s a long way to the Capital City from here.
If we go by carriage, it would take at least ten days."
[To be continued....]
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