Whoopi's army scoured Devon in search of food, burning villages and seizing farmers as slaves for all kinds of evil.
But this action has aroused the anger of Auda's soldiers.
Isaac cleverly used this angry mood to gradually increase the morale of Auda's soldiers.
Moreover, Auda's army had taken away food and supplies from the village while hiding in the swamps and woods.
Ubi's army couldn't find anything edible or useful at all.
This situation lasted for several days.
Wubi was helpless. He gathered his army and wanted to go south to find Guzlen's army.
This movement was quickly noticed by Isaac.
…
In the bushes not far from Ubi Viking Camp.
A pair of eyes were watching with vigilance.
Suddenly, he saw Ubi's soldiers starting to pack up the simple slope tents and rolling up the animal skins on the ground.
Several North light infantrymen walked out of the camp carrying axes and headed south.
After taking in all this, the eyes disappeared from behind the bushes.
Then there was the receding sound of horse hooves behind the bushes.
The reconnaissance light cavalry sent by Isaac and Auda returned to the swamp area.
"They want to go south."
Auda looked at Isaac next to him in the tent and said to him.
Isaac blinked, mentally calculating the speed and amount of food consumed by the Vikings.
After making up his mind, he spoke to Ao Da.
"Dear Sheriff, the time has come." Isaac said to Auda.
"So where should we fight the enemy?" Auda leaned forward and asked Isaac.
Isaac frowned his stubby eyebrows, walked to the parchment map, and pointed at a point.
"This is an open plain." Aouda was slightly surprised.
He originally thought that the best place would be in a canyon.
for there archers could be arranged to shoot from both sides.
At the same time, the narrow canyon made it impossible for the Vikings to expand their front.
"Dear Sheriff, what the Vikings are good at is shield walls. The narrow valley actually protects their flanks. We should spread them out as wide as possible in a wide place, but they cannot protect their flanks. Don't forget, Our advantage is our numbers, and we can attack from the flanks and rear,” Isaac explained to Auda.
"Oh?" Aoda squinted his eyes and looked at the map carefully, constantly deducing the course of the war in his mind.
"On the battlefield, we try our best to confront them head-on, but we must hold on until the ambush troops arrive and rush out from the flanks. Therefore, we must ensure a strong force, especially the cavalry force." Isaac said slowly said.
Aoda touched his chin and nodded slightly.
But he was still a little worried.
"My people cannot withstand the Vikings' onslaught." Auda was very clear about his own army.
They were no match for the Vikings in terms of physique and endurance.
These tall, powerful Vikings who wielded long-handled axes were simply terrifying war machines.
"If you really can't stop it, then retreat." Isaac rolled his eyes and pointed at another point.
Ao Da looked carefully at the past. It was a rocky slope.
"Here, the rocks will prevent the Vikings from forming a dense shield wall, and we will hide the archers and swordsmen in it. When they enter, shoot and attack, and even surround them. The plan is The key is that those who are facing the enemy must seize the opportunity. Retreating too early will arouse the suspicion of the Vikings, and retreating too late may cause your own front to truly collapse." Isaac explained to Auda.
"Then I will personally lead this army." Aura said to Isaac.
Isaac glanced at the strong county magistrate and nodded slightly.
As for Ubi, it seems.
Unwilling to stay in Devon, they packed their bags and prepared to go south to join Guzlen's army.
But right now.
They saw a cavalry unit appearing not far ahead on the left.
Whoopi frowned slightly.
He always felt like he was being targeted by wolves, so he put everyone on guard.
"Pay attention." Whoopi ordered his men.
"It's my lord."
Ubi moved his army forward slowly in a cautious march.
but,
When they walked to a field.
From the wind came the sound of a whining horn.
Whoopi's eyes became sharp.
He glanced briefly and saw a warrior beside him holding a rolled-up crow flag. This flag would only be unrolled when the battle was most intense.
Use it to guide the army to victory and obtain Odin's blessing.
At this time, in their sight, dozens of colorful flags slowly appeared on the horizon of the wilderness.
There are square flags and triangular flags.
The Devon soldiers, led by Oda, slowly appeared in front of Whoopi and others.
They were armed with pointed shields, swords, spears, and bows and arrows.
They formed small square formations and lined up.
Oda sat on his horse and stared at the Viking army in front of him.
These Vikings were rough-looking, wearing various armors and armed with round shields, axes and spears.
They were also staring at Ao Da and others eagerly.
The two sides faced each other like two ferocious beasts on the plain.
In the past, Auda sent envoys to discuss the possibility of peace talks with the other party. This was a etiquette among nobles.
But facing this group of Vikings, they had reached the point where they would fight to the death without any false etiquette.
"Archers, come forward." Auda raised his hand and ordered.
A team of Angsa archers, holding bows and arrows, and carrying arrows at their waists.
Slowly walking to the front of the queue, they took out the arrows from their waists and put them on their bows.
Then waited for further orders from Auda.
Auda wears a retro Roman-style iron helmet on his head, fine leather armor, and a sharp sword at his waist. He rides majestically on the horse.
Beside him was an attendant holding his family's flag high.
The flag is hunting in the wind.
at this time.
Whoopi also saw this Devon army standing in front of him.
A disdainful smile appeared on his lips.
"It seems that the timid Ansa man has finally grown up and is ready to fight us. This is really Odin's blessing. Let us bring him some skulls as gifts before we go to see Guzlen!" "After he finished speaking, he roared with a rough voice, Shield Wall.
The 3,000 North warriors took off the round shields from their backs. They crowded together, connected the shields secretly, and slowly pushed forward.
Like a city wall composed of shields and people.
Behind the city wall, the North warriors carrying axes and carrying bows and arrows were looking at the Devon soldiers in front of them through the gaps between their shields.
Opposite them, Oda inadvertently looked to his side and behind. There was an army ambushing in the woods there.
He took a deep breath, raised his head and looked at the sky, picked up the cross pendant around his neck and kissed it.
Then he made a cross on his chest and prayed for God's blessing and victory.
"Prepare for battle."
Then he shouted in a sonorous voice.
With a bang, the Devon soldiers raised their shields, clasped the weapons in their hands, and looked at the Viking shield wall pressing in a straight line with bright eyes.
