Chapter 95: I Want It All
"Boss, Boss!"
Before long, the sound of hooves echoed through the tribe.
Gobu Qiang came rushing over, riding a wild boar, snorting heavily.
The galloping boar screeched to a halt, sliding several meters before stopping.
Gobu Qiang quickly dismounted and ran over.
"Boss, did you call for me?"
Gobu Qiang knelt dramatically, sliding several meters and bowing before Li Meng.
"How's the spear training coming along?"
Li Meng had been pondering how to effectively utilize the Goblin Boar Cavalry.
Initially leaning towards crossbow cavalry tactics, he eventually settled on spear cavalry.
The weapons had gone through several trials.
Crossbows and throwing spears were effective for hunting large creatures.
The crossbow allowed for long-range attacks, while the spear was ideal for short-distance throws.
With the added speed of a charge, the throwing spear became incredibly powerful.
However, considering that cavalry's primary role was to break through enemy lines, the lance became indispensable.
Thus, Li Meng designed a specialized lance for the Goblin Boar Cavalry.
The lance's tip was a short, cylindrical structure.
The tip itself was very short, less than ten centimeters in length.
Behind the tip was a cylindrical shaft.
This design ensured the lance wouldn't penetrate too deeply, making it easy to pull out.
Targets struck by the lance would be knocked back rather than impaled.
This prevented the lance from being a single-use weapon.
Between crossbow cavalry and lance cavalry, Li Meng chose to have both.
He divided the Goblin Boar Cavalry into two main groups.
The first group consisted of the Big Goblin Boar Cavalry, a versatile unit.
Equipped with crossbows, throwing spears, lances, and longswords,
The wild boars they rode provided ample space to carry all four weapons.
Even the lance could be neatly secured—one end rested on the boar's tusks, while the other hooked onto the rider's leg.
This allowed for easy access to the lance, making it very convenient.
Only the Big Goblins had the strength to wield the lance effectively.
The second group was the regular Goblin Boar Cavalry.
These were standard goblins serving as cavalry.
They carried crossbows, throwing spears, and longswords but were not equipped with lances.
Their role was to provide ranged support and assist in charges from behind the Big Goblin Boar Cavalry.
Gobu Qiang scratched his head with a sheepish grin.
"I can hit wooden dummies now, Boss, but the lance's impact is too strong—it makes my arms hurt so much!"
"Pain is good. Train more, and it won't hurt anymore!"
Li Meng was deeply invested in developing the Goblin Boar Cavalry,
And he had high standards for them.
Only the most exceptional goblins could become cavalry.
Cowardly goblins were eliminated before they reached adulthood.
From a young age, goblins learned to wield various weapons.
They also underwent targeted training to strengthen their arm muscles.
Logically, Li Meng's descendants would make the best cavalry candidates.
Their superior strength would allow them to handle lances with ease.
However, the transition period for Li Meng's offspring from goblins to goblin warriors was too short.
The cycle lasted less than a year.
Once they evolved into goblin warriors, riding wild boars became unsuitable.
To goblin warriors, the boars were simply too small.
Gobu Qiang pulled a long face.
"Boss, I'll have the little ones train more!"
Riding wild boars was fun, but lance training was exhausting!
"Good. Gather your boar cavalry; your first battle is coming soon!"
Gobu Qiang froze, his expression shifting to one of wild excitement.
"That's great, Boss! Are we going to fight the Lizardmen?"
He'd been upset about missing the trip to the Northern Marshlands with the Boss last time.
Now, he finally had the chance to fight alongside him.
"The Lizardmen in the Northern Marshlands are allies. This time, we're targeting the Pigmen in the Eastern Forest!"
Gobu Qiang nodded enthusiastically.
He didn't care who the enemy was, as long as he could fight alongside the Boss.
Gobu Qiang quickly got up, sprinted to his boar, and mounted it.
"Boss, I'll gather the troops right away!"
With a tug of the reins, the boar turned and snorted, galloping into the forest depths.
Most of Gobu Qiang's subordinates weren't in the tribe;
They were out hunting.
In the tribe, hunting teams were responsible for their own food supply.
They took care of providing for their bloodline and offspring.
The portion of game they submitted supported goblins left in the tribe.
Over the next few days, Li Meng focused on one thing—
Selecting hunting teams to form an army to march against the Pigmen.
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Half a month later, in the afternoon.
The Throne Cave Dwelling buzzed with activity.
Inside a wooden hut, a group of higher goblins surrounded a sand table.
Among the goblins, goblin warriors formed the majority.
They stood closest to Li Meng,
While the Big Goblins stood farther away.
"Our target is here!"
Li Meng stood by the sand table, holding a stick and pointing to the Pigmen Tribe's location.
"This is a Pigmen Tribe with a population of about three thousand!"
"Their presence poses a serious threat to our safety. Therefore, they must be eliminated!"
The goblins around the sand table grew excited,
Their eyes gleaming with greed as they stared at the spot Li Meng pointed to.
"Boss, I've never eaten Pigmen before. Are they tasty?"
A goblin warrior looked at the Boss expectantly.
The question drew the attention of all the goblins, who turned to stare at the Boss.
Faced with their gazes, Li Meng grinned.
"I haven't tried them either, but you'll get to taste them soon."
The higher goblins around the sand table nodded eagerly,
Saliva almost dripping from their mouths.
"I've tried them! Pigmen meat is fatty and delicious—one bite and it's full of oil!"
Gobu Chai raised its hand, drooling as it reminisced about the taste of Pigmen meat.
The surrounding goblins felt their mouths water at Gobu Chai's description.
Saliva trickled down their lips uncontrollably.
"Ahem. Now, pay attention!"
Li Meng tapped the ground with his stick, pulling the goblins' thoughts back.
"Remember the location. If you get separated, head there directly. The Pigmen Tribe is about twenty kilometers northeast of the Gobu Di Tribe. You can follow this tributary to reach them."
Although the goblins rarely got lost in the forest,
Thanks to their keen sense of smell that allowed them to track the group,
It was always better to be thorough.
"From today, prepare at least half a month's worth of dry rations!"
"Also, take your subordinates to the Iron Cavern to receive your equipment."
"Prepare everything within half a month. After that, the army will set out!"
Standing tall, Li Meng discarded his stick,
Sweeping his gaze over the goblins around the sand table.
With a wave of his hand, he commanded, "Go, and make haste!"
The wooden hut erupted into commotion.
The goblins around the sand table dispersed swiftly.
The goblins leaving the Throne Cave Dwelling scattered in all directions,
And before long, they disappeared into the forest depths.