A Brilliant Idea
Howard's eyes lit up. "Please, continue, Sir Resarite."
Resarite elaborated, "We could have our troops scavenge for building materials nearby. Even if we can't construct a full-fledged fortress, we should at least build a series of walls that would take the enemy considerable time to breach."
Howard pursed his lips in thought.
Margaret then suggested, "My lord, this area is already mountainous. Take our current location, for instance, surrounded by mountains on all sides. Perhaps we could block the spaces between several mountains with earthen ramparts, forcing the enemy to take no quick paths but to climb the mountains. If we do this, their marching speed would significantly slow down. By the time they reach us, it could be three to five days later."