24 Episode 23 Hadrian's Rebellion Part 2




 First, let's calmly compare the differences between Hercule's army and Hadrian's army.

 The major difference is in numbers.
 Hercule has the advantage in numbers.

 However, the difference in numbers is not more than twice as great, and can be easily overcome by generals, luck, weather, and terrain.

 Then there are the differences in the divisions.

 First, the Projectile Weapons Division.

 Hercule's army has 960 longbows.
 Hadrian's army has 200 crossbows.

 The Herculean army is far superior in numbers.
 If we take into account the difference in rapid fire, the Herculean army has a far greater advantage in projectile weapons.

 Next is the infantry.

 The Herculean force is a mixture of 19200 Pike and Halberd units.
 Hadrian's army was 2000, with different weapons for different men, and no uniformity.

 The former were inferior in number, but the difference was not so great that it could be considered within the margin of error.
 In addition, considering the performance of the weapons, uniformity, and the skill and morale of each soldier, the former is still superior.

 Lastly, cavalry units.

 Hercule's army consisted of 960 heavy cavalry (cribanarius).
 Hadrian's army consisted of 800 light cavalry from the nomadic Bulgarians and 200 of his own cavalry, for a total of 10,000.

 The difference in numbers is also an error.
 It's hard to say about their skill level. ......

 First of all, the heavy cavalry of Hercule's army (Cribanarius) is undoubtedly elite, and it is no exaggeration to say that they are the strongest heavy cavalry on the continent.

 However, the light cavalry of Hadrian's army, the nomadic Bulgarians, are also elite.
 After all, they are born cavalrymen.
 And the power of their shooting is immense.

 It doesn't matter if you don't count the 200 that Hadrian prepared for himself.
 They were just a bunch of horsemen who were rich enough to have horses.


 As you can see, ......
 The battle was decided by the cavalry on both wings.

 It is the only way Hadrian can win, and the only way Hercule can lose is with cavalry.

 And if one of them wins the cavalry battle, ......
 And if either side wins the cavalry battle, they can flank the other infantry.

 That way, victory or defeat is decided.

 So Hercule made the first move.
 That is, eliminate the enemy cavalry.

 To be more specific, it was the ...... takeover of the Bulgars.





 Hercule's army and Hadrian's army faced each other and did not move for three days.
 This was because Hercule's army had built a strong position and remained holed up without being provoked by Hadrian's army.

 Hercule had no intention of taking Hadrian's cheap provocation.
 Not until the negotiations in front of him were over.

 "Young general of the Bulgars. Thank you for coming.

 Hercule spoke in Bulgarian to the young man in front of him, though he was older than Hercule.
 The young man's eyes widened in surprise, not expecting the Lemurian emperor to be able to speak Bulgarian.

 Hercule had invited one of his generals, the leader of the Bulgarian cavalry, into the camp.
 He sent a messenger to him secretly and asked to speak with him, to which the general responded.

 The fact that the other party agreed to the ...... discussion means that the other party does not have anything at all to discuss with Hercule.

 The game is almost decided when you get your opponent to the table.

 "Well, well, well, thank you very much for your time. ...... Where did you learn to speak Bulgarian?
 "It's rare, but if you look for one, you can find a tutor. It is only natural for an emperor to learn the language of his friend and ally, the Bulgarians.

 Hercule says with an emphasis on certain words.
 That's where the Bulgarons cry.

 In fact, the general is trying to keep his composure. ......
 The general is trying to keep his composure, but there is a hint of impatience in his eyes.

 The treaty between the Lemurian Empire and the Kingdom of Bulgaron can be summarized in four parts.

 The two sides are non-aggressive and non-plundering.
 Trade.
 The Kingdom of Bulgalon will send reinforcements at the request of the Lemurian Emperor.
 The Lemurian Empire will pay a certain amount of tribute to the Kingdom of Bulgalon every year.

 The Lemurian Empire pays a certain amount of tribute to the Kingdom of Bulgalon every year. With this treaty, the two countries have established a friendly relationship.

 At first glance, it may seem that the Lemurian Empire is buying peace for the Kingdom of Bulgalon with money and gaining temporary peace. ......
 But things are not that simple.

 The most important aspect of this treaty is trade.

 The nomads cannot live without the farmers.

 Obviously, sheep meat and horse milk are not nutritious enough.
 The grain and other necessities of life produced by farmers are essential for nomads.

 And the only way to obtain them is through trade.
 Of course, they can also get them by looting. ...... But looting is limited and risky.

 Besides, if you loot, you'll be fighting the Lemurian Empire.
 The Bulgurons are strong.
 They can fight a hundred battles and win 99 times.
 But if they are defeated one last time, the hundredth time, the Bulgaron Kingdom will be defeated.

 The Lemurian Empire, on the other hand, is weak.
 It can fight a hundred times and lose ninety-nine times.
 But if they win the last one, the Lemurian Empire wins.

 The Bulgarons, with a population of less than two million, and the Lemurian Empire, with a population of over ten million.
 The difference in national power was obvious.

 And above all, Hercule is strong.
 The fact that they defeated Darios proves that more than anything else.

 The Bulgurons don't want to fight Hercule.

 So why did they respond to Hadrian? 


 This is easy.

 Hadrian wasn't the only dumbass in the Bulgarians.

 The Bulgurons know that Hercule is trying to recover their land through war.
 The Bulgurons would like to see Hercule go.

 Besides, if they could put Hadrian on the throne with their own hands, the future trade would go well.
 That's what I thought, and that's why I took the bait.

 Another reason for the deception was that Hadrian was so confident.

 "General, I'm going to dismiss this matter. 
 "...... No questions asked?
 Yeah. We're friends. Just a few unfortunate misunderstandings, is all, no?

 Hercule smiled at the Bulgarian general.

 "So, ......
 The pact that has been made between us must continue to be maintained. The pact that has been made between us must remain intact. ...... Please leave as soon as possible.
 "Thank you, ......, for your kindness.
 It's a generous and unilateral concession, a normal thing for a Lemurian emperor.

 The general looked bitter.
 I owe Hercule a great debt for this incident.

 Thus, Hercule had eliminated 800 cavalrymen from the battlefield without losing a single soldier.
 Victory or defeat was almost decided.


 And ...... this is an aside: ......
 Later, the general would regret it for the rest of his life.

 He would regret for the rest of his life that he should have taken the risk to fight and defeat Hercule.

 In the not-too-distant future, the brutal emperor known as the "Bulgarian Killer" will be ......





 I told you, you can't trust them! Those barbarians! They've all betrayed me! Why, why, why? !

 Hadrian shouted.
 Hadrian cried out, but there was nothing he could do as the Bulgurons had already realized the disadvantage and fled.

 And ......
 Hercule awaits.

 The Herculeans, no longer needing to flee, are leaving their position and assembling a formation.

 Even if the odds are against him, he has no choice but to go for it. ......

 I'm sure you'll be fine. "Don't worry. "Don't worry. Don't worry, you'll win.

 At this point, Hadrian finally realizes that he's trapped, and shakily prays to God.
 The only thing he doesn't know is that it's not God or an angel who appears to Hadrian, but a demon. ......

 It was his good fortune not to know that.




 On the other hand, there was another man who had made up his mind.

 "...... is why I said it. You shouldn't defy the Emperor. ......

 A dark-skinned man named Oskar Almon.
 Oskar knew what he was doing.
 He knew Hercule was going to win.

 And he knew what Hercule wanted.

 That if he succeeded, many people would die, including himself.

 Oskar knew.
 That's why Oskar said ......

 I have to move to save my life and the lives of my men, somehow.

 Not a battle to win, but a battle not to lose.
 Oskar has chosen.

 Oskar doesn't know.
 This decision would change his fate forever.