Chapter 13 13 Selecting the Troops

Chapter 13 Selecting the troops and horses

Unfortunately, after a fierce bargaining, Roning finally did not get too many guards.

However, Rulans also relented and asked Wiggins to arrange thirty guards for Roning, and also provided Roning with additional resources:

1,000 kilograms of barley, 1,000 kilograms of wheat, 500 kilograms of flour, 300 kilograms of dried meat, 300 kilograms of vegetables, 50 kilograms of coarse salt, 20 kilograms of fine salt, 5 carriages, 1 excellent quality warhorse, and 100 gold coins.

Although the number of guards was not satisfactory, the resources supplied later blocked Roning's mouth.

To be honest, he did not expect Wushanbao to give him so many extra resources.

In addition to food, there were also 4 carriages and a horse!

After expressing his most sincere gratitude to Rulans and Wiggins, Roning happily left the room and followed Hallwart to select guards.

"Father, why did you give Roning so many resources?"

After Roning left, Wiggins couldn't help it, "We lost a lot of resources and even territory because of him yesterday, why are you still protecting him so much?"

Lulansi smiled, "As a father, don't you find that Roning has grown up?"

Wiggins was stunned for a moment, then thought about it carefully. Although he didn't want to admit it, he nodded, "He has indeed changed a little. At least he didn't go to any manor to attend the banquet these two days."

"In fact, he has long known that the guards' betrayal has nothing to do with you. I guess the reason he blames you is to ask for some benefits."

Wiggins was stunned for a moment, and then he seemed to understand a little, and couldn't help staring, "This bastard!"

Lulansi laughed, "This time Selena's incident has a great impact on this child and made him grow a lot, so I am willing to give him some resources to see if he can make some achievements.

He sighed, "Our Wushan family is only three generations, and the bloodline is too small. You can't do it now, so you can only count on the only two remaining men! "

"Although Ronin changed his surname, his bloodline is still there. If he develops, it will not be a bad thing for our Wushan family."

Wiggins was like a cat whose tail was stepped on, his face flushed and he could not speak.

But this sentence is true. At the age of 52, he should still have the ability to give birth to offspring, but he was too indulgent when he was young and emptied his potential.

Since the birth of Bretton, no matter how hard he and Diane tried, it was useless.

Privately, Wiggins also asked others to try, without exception, it was useless.

"Okay, then do as my father said, I hope Ronin will not let you down!"

Wiggins stood up and saluted, then quickly left the room.

Lu Lansi glanced at the old butler, "When Hallwart summoned all the guards, you asked them to take the five traitors brought back by Ronin and kill them, so that those guards would understand that betraying the Wushan family would only lead to death!"

"As you wish! "Most retreated respectfully.

...

There is a huge square on the west side of Wushan Castle, where the knights and guards usually train.

At this moment, in the afterglow of the setting sun, at the call of Hallwart, all the guards in the castle gathered here.

In addition, there were several cavalrymen watching from the outside.

Roning looked over, and each of these cavalrymen was tall and energetic, and they looked extraordinary.

"They should be the knights who defended the castle today."

Roning's eyes lit up. It would be great if he could get such a knight team to go to Shanlin Town with him.

But it's a pity that according to Rulans, a place like Shanlin Town only needs a knight like McKen and a team of guards who train regularly.

Wiggins even said that the monsters in Shanlin Town only need to be avoided in winter, and they should avoid places near the Wushan Mountains on weekdays. The wild tribes in the woods are not a big deal...

What else can Roning say?

"Master, all the guards have been assembled, a total of 60 people. "

Holwart came over and said respectfully: "According to the master's instructions, you can choose 30 of them to go with you to Shanlin Town."

Roning glanced at the guards standing below. They just stood together relatively concentratedly without any standing posture.

"Only 60 people?"

Roning was not clear about the defense of Wushan Fort, so he was very surprised when he heard this number.

This is Wushan Fort, the base camp of the Marquis, and there are only 60 guards.

"Sixty guards are enough."

Holwart explained: "The real core combat power is 12 professional knights, and most of the work of the entourage and guards is to guard and serve the professional knights."

Roning nodded slowly.

Indeed, McKen, a junior knight, can kill nine traitors. In front of the extraordinary, the combat power of ordinary people is indeed not enough.

From this point of view, the defense of the Marquis's Mansion is still okay.

Ordinary people can't make any trouble here.

"How are the salaries of these guards? "

Ronin turned to ask about the guards' wages.

Although Hallwart was not responsible for the guards' wages, as a butler he still had some information in this regard.

"1 copper coin a day, including food and lodging."

Ronin couldn't help but sigh in his heart, only 1 copper coin a day, it was really little.

But fortunately, food and lodging were included, otherwise the survival of these guards would be a problem.

"Announce the Earl's arrangement to them."

"Okay."

Holwart faced the guards, "All guards, standing in front of you is the noble Wushan bloodline, the grandson of the Marquis of Wushan, the son of the Earl of Wushan City, and the Baron Ronin Firestorm of Shanlin Town!"

Although the guards knew Ronin's identity, they still cheered loudly and expressed their sincere greetings to Ronin after hearing the butler's introduction.

Holwart laughed and continued, "The Baron is about to set off to build a new city for the Wushan family. He needs to select 30 people from you to go to Shanlin Town to serve as his guards. In the future, Shanlin Town will develop into a new city, and you will be the first batch of heroes!"

"This is a great cause! Now, those who are willing to follow Lord Ronin, please come forward!"

After the voice fell, unlike the previous sentence, the guards did not cheer, but whispered to each other and discussed.

The news that Ronin was deprived of his inheritance rights had spread. As the castle guards, they naturally knew about it, so they certainly knew what Shanlin Town was.

In addition to being remote and dangerous, it was mainly far away from Wushan City, and the guards' homes were all here. They would definitely be a little reluctant to take the initiative to go to Shanlin Town.

For a moment, no one came forward.

Holwart frowned slightly, "Are you cowards? You don't even dare to grab such an honor? Humph, if no one takes the initiative, then I will choose!"

All the guards stopped talking, they looked nervous, just like students who were afraid of being called to answer questions.

Ronin took a step forward and motioned to Holwart to let him come.

He looked at the guards below and raised a finger:

"Anyone who is willing to go to Shanlin Town with me can immediately get a reward of 1 silver coin!"

Discussions were heard again below.

Luo Ning raised his second finger, "Anyone who is willing to go to Shanlin Town with me, in addition to providing food and accommodation, I will pay you two copper coins a day!"

The discussion suddenly became louder, and even three or five people came forward excitedly.

Luo Ning smiled and raised his third finger, "Any guard who goes to Shanlin Town with me, as long as he dies in battle, I will give your family a pension of 1 gold coin!"

"I'll go, I'll go!"

Finally, more than half of the sixty guards came forward.

At this time, Luo Ning raised his fourth finger.

"I can promise that by the end of next year, if you want to return to Wushan City to live, I will not stop you!"

"Of course, if you want to bring your family from Wushan City to Shanlin Town to live, I will also apply to my father and ensure that your family arrives in Shanlin Town safely!"

After saying this, the remaining dozen or so who had not come forward could not help it.

Higher salary, more reliable benefits, and it is still the initial team, and you can bring your family to Shanlin Town in the future.

With such good conditions, there was no reason for the guards not to be tempted.

"I'll go too!"

"I'll go too!"

They all rushed to the front.