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More than ten days passed in a blink of an eye, and the more than 12,000 people recruited before were also enlisted.

After mixing with the West Guard Corps, another legion was formed, which Simon named the North Guard Corps, also with 12,500 people.

He appointed Kelav as the commander of this legion, and several honorary nobles such as Phyllis and Bilit as deputies.

In addition, the defense corps composed entirely of slave soldiers was also expanded to 12,500 people.

Because these slave recruits were recruited late, they were not trained well, and they had to practice more before they could be used.

Simon now had a strong army and sufficient food, and it was time to move.

The first battle was to take action against Baron Berlitt. This beast jumped up and down like a fly, and the sooner he was dealt with, the less trouble he would have to worry about.

On this day, Simon summoned his officials and knights to hold a meeting in the lord's hall.

"Britt has repeatedly violated the border and never changed his ways. This time I plan to wipe him out completely and occupy the Green Plain Territory!

Aile! Kailaf, listen to my orders! The West Guard Corps and the North Guard Corps will follow me to the battle!

Mad, Wall, make arrangements for the accompanying laborers and supplies!

In addition, summon the barons such as Somir and let them bring people to attack together." Simon ordered.

"Yes! As ordered!" Everyone responded loudly.

"As for the safety of the Yongyi Territory, it will be handed over to Hilde and Okorov.

Get ready and set off in seven days!" Simon ordered again.

"Yes! My Lord!" Everyone responded respectfully.

Afterwards, everyone discussed some details and formulated several battle plans. It was not until the afternoon that they dispersed and left.

Next, Simon went to play with Winis, Milin, Kailin and other family members for a few days, and also visited his mother Bara and sister Gini.

Seven days passed in a flash.

On this day, the two legions were fully assembled and lined up outside the city, with no end in sight.

The soldiers were well-equipped, with those standing in the front row wearing light iron armor, and those standing in the back wearing bronze armor.

Such an army would make anyone feel awe or fear.

As the saying goes, there are more than 10,000 people, and there is no limit. Simon saw this scene at this time.

In addition to the laborers and militiamen accompanying the army, the total number of people going out on this expedition was more than 40,000.

Because the expedition distance was not far, the logistics militia was not recruited too much.

Fighting only Berlitt was naturally a sledgehammer.

But as a baron, he dared to provoke continuously, and there must be the shadow of the nobles of the North Wind behind him.

This battle was mainly to establish prestige, and then to deal with Murs and take control of the iron mine.

According to the intelligence collected before, only three large iron mines have been discovered in the entire West Sete.

One in the Ancient Tree Territory of Mers, one in the territory of Marquis Val, and another in the hands of an earl from the River Bay.

The current trade route from the mainland to the West Sete has been cut off due to war, so these local resources are even more precious.

And things like gold and silver are not so important.

Copper can at least be used to make tools and armor, so it is also in short supply.

The iron ore in the Ancient Tree Territory is right under Simon's nose, and it would be too unreasonable not to use it for himself.

He looked at the army in front of him, rode on a red flame horse to review it, and then ordered loudly: "Let's go!"

"Yes! Sir! Let's go!!!" Aire shouted to convey the order.

Then a flag bearer went up and waved the flag, and then a dull horn sounded, with varying lengths.

Officers at all levels of the army received the order and began to command. The army was immediately mobilized and went north along the newly repaired road.

Two days later, Simon led his army to the outside of Fengjian Castle, and Knight Reed hurried out to greet him.

"Greetings, Lord Earl!" He ran up to him, dismounted and saluted, with an extremely respectful look.

"Well! In a few days, your place will no longer be a borderland.

I have to say, you are very lucky." Simon smiled faintly.

"It is an honor for me to be loyal to you, Lord!"

"Haha, how is the situation recently? How many times has Burlitt led his men to attack?" Simon smiled and asked.

"Lord, Burlitt led his army to rob half of the wheat we planted before. Fortunately, the defenders of Spark Castle came to help..."

Reed immediately began to complain, his eyes were swollen.

Simon and several confidants such as Aile asked carefully and actually understood the situation of Burlitt's troops.

In fact, he had received relevant information before, and this time he just confirmed it again.

Berlitt has over 3,000 regular soldiers, of which more than 500 are wearing various types of iron armor, and the others are basically equipped with leather armor or iron-studded leather armor.

The main types of soldiers are shield spearmen with long spears and oak half-shields, and there are more than 100 elite swordsmen.

This strength is considered good among ordinary barons in Xisaidi. If they don't cause any major trouble, they won't have much problem protecting themselves.

However, with just his own troops, unless he is crazy, he will never dare to provoke Simon again.

He dares to jump up and down like this, naturally someone gave him the confidence.

It was that group of nobles in Beifengdi. As for the reason, Simon also had some guesses.

On the one hand, his relationship with Marquis Val is very delicate now. Although there is no conflict between the two sides, they are harmonious on the surface.

But anyone with a discerning eye knows that they are natural conflict points.

After all, the Marquis could have been named Duke of Xisaidi, and Simon was appointed as the guardian of Xisaidi by the royal family.

Both are ambitious and powerful, so it would be strange if they didn't fight.

On the other hand, after Simon learned about the unrest in the interior, he did not approve any of the heirs of the noble barons who died in the battle in Sanshan Territory.

In the future, if the interior becomes further chaotic, he is even prepared to depose them all.

This is probably the main reason why the nobles of Beifeng Territory sent troops to provoke, after all, it is related to their vital interests and the core rules between the nobles.

Lords above the baron, if they have not made a real big mistake, should not be easily dismissed.

In the interior, even if they want to be dismissed, they must hold a lord meeting for notarized trial, and the process is very rigorous and cumbersome.

But now the world is in chaos, the royal family can't take care of themselves, and Simon is in the border area, so there are no such rules.

The ultimate rule is to see who has the bigger fist, which is nothing more than the law of the jungle.

"March to Green Plains Castle!" Simon ordered solemnly.

"Yes! As you say!" Ai Lei and others took the order, took their guards on horseback and left, and mobilized the soldiers.

Two days later, it was the brilliant time of noon.

Outside the Green Plains Castle, the soldiers who were expected to be endless, like a large golden cloud, slowly pressed forward.

"Baron... Baron! It's... It's the flag of the Hollen family!"

Berlitt was watching this scene on the watchtower with a pale face. A knight wearing heavy armor next to him couldn't hide his panic.

Green Plains Castle was just completed not long ago, and it only covers 17 or 18 acres, less than 20 acres.

The construction technology is also average, and it looks like a bear.

Such a small castle, how can it be worth sending tens of thousands of soldiers to attack?

"Misunderstanding... misunderstanding..." Berlitt trembled and muttered.

"Are the troops of Viscount Taita and others still stationed in the forest?"

After calming down, he asked the middle-aged knight next to him anxiously.

(Thanks to "Lou Yan who loves to eat rolls and sauce", "Dai Jingjing who loves to eat steamed pepper dumplings" and all the gentlemen for the gifts! Thank you very much!)