Provence in the usual sense is divided into two types, the broad sense and the narrow sense. In the broad sense, the Greater Provence region originated from the ancient Roman province, reaching the Alps in the north and the Pyrenees in the south.
The mountain range includes the entire coastal areas of several provinces in the southern part of the Kingdom of Zealand.
In the narrow sense, the province of Provence was separated from the southern diocese after the founding of the Kingdom, and included the large area of low hills and hills passing through from the lower reaches of the Rhone River to the mouth of the sea. During this period, there were large and small valleys and plains.
Therefore, agriculture and animal husbandry have been developed since ancient times.
In addition, it was not invaded by foreign enemies, and the local area was relatively intact. Therefore, after the kingdom fell into turmoil, seven or eight local armed forces were born inside and outside the province alone, with various factions and positions. And in each seat
There were constant conflicts and battles between cities and towns.
In addition to the royalists, liberals, peasant regiments and citizen self-defense forces, there were even monastic armed forces with a church background. Therefore, the Free Army went south to defeat, annihilate and annex. After integrating these armed forces, they also seized a large amount of food, and
Horses are used as means of transportation and transportation.
Therefore, we can support and maintain the 20,000 troops gathered outside Avignon. Of course, it is an army of 20,000. By the standards of future generations, Jiang Tian is actually a grassroots team. That is to say, in the beginning
The dozen or twenty companies that went on the campaign were relatively decent.
The camps of other newly formed companies were noisy and noisy, as lively as a vegetable market; apart from being restricted from running out of the camp at will, there were those fighting, basking in the sun, hanging clothes, and sleeping.
Only a few are doing daily exercises.
Therefore, under normal circumstances where there is a lack of sufficient non-commissioned officers and officers, these new/auxiliary units cannot be used accurately, but can only be used as consumables in a certain sense; after the order is issued, a wave of brainless A's come forward.
Go; either disperse the enemy, or be dispersed by the enemy.
Then, as the core combat force of the Free Army, the initial company will seize the opportunity to rush into the battlefield and exert a decisive effect; or it will act as the backbone on the battlefield, blocking several waves of enemy offensives, and then drive the remaining troops.
The newly formed company entered the battle.
They used the human sea tactic in one go to crush the declining and exhausted enemy forces. However, this tactic of defensive counterattack, combined with the swarm of swarms, actually easily defeated the southern provinces, which were disorderly and organized.
Armed in places with more backward tactics.
The newly formed companies that have been defeated and dispersed many times will be canceled and dispersed and organized into other companies; only a small number of companies that stand out, have a tenacious will to fight, and perseverance will receive priority in receiving supplies, soldier replenishment, and equipment reinforcement.
Become a regular company with better treatment.
In a sense, the battlefield is the best testing ground; those who can survive a wave of chaotic battles without escaping are qualified soldiers; those who can gather their companions to protect themselves are
Excellent non-commissioned officers and officers can easily obtain various promotions.
Therefore, the Free Army under the city today is actually divided into new formations, reorganized and regular formations, as well as main companies; four battle orders with different treatment and organization. Among them, the new formations are the formations that can be added anytime and anywhere when there are sufficient troops.
Generally speaking, they are not the first to enter the battlefield.
The reorganized regiment is a company that has been reintegrated after the reorganization and annexation of the armed forces along the way. Like the newly formed regiment, it only has basic food supply and half-pay treatment. The regular company is reorganized after the survival of the fittest on the battlefield.
A formal company with full salary.
As for the last main company, it was the elite veterans and non-commissioned officers who followed Jiang Tian from the attack and defense of Midonie City and served as the backbone of the army. In addition, there are a dozen auxiliary companies that serve as logistics workers.
;Usually only basic rations are provided.
It is precisely by relying on such a set of selection and grading systems, from the original crude and extensive to the gradually refined and practical, that it is possible to unite and control the majority of people in a free environment while constantly expanding and expanding along the way.
Within the military system, control has never been lost.
In fact, those who can gather under the city of Avignon are only a small part of the current Free Army. In fact, after eliminating and relocating many sick, old and weak, there are still more than 30,000 people deployed in the rear area.
, serving as a garrison in many cities and towns.
While maintaining public security and rebuilding order, they also serve as a disguised form of supervision and restriction for temporary municipal officials appointed by the local government; at the same time, they ensure the progress of local production resumption and supervise the timely collection and purchase of various grain and fodder materials. This is also an extension of the local control of the Free Army.
and tentacles.
The sergeants and non-commissioned officers responsible for leading the team are all disabled veterans who have fought successively after the Battle of Midonie City. They belong to a relatively loyal and reliable group. With them as the leader and demonstration effect, they can quickly form a
Vested interest groups that support the Free Army.
Of course, although these troops under the city of Avignon are called Caotai team by Jiang Tian, most of the enemies they encounter are not even Caotai team; that is, those nobles who are affiliated with the Grand Crown in Avignon city.
Armed, looks decent.
Because the soldiers they deployed on the top of the city were all equipped with armor, guns and halberds, instead of the usual leather or cloth-covered armor, or even a leather vest. Even in Jiangtian
With extraordinary eyesight, I also saw the cannon mounted on the top of the city.
Although the style looks old and rusty, Jiang Tian will not take it lightly at all. Moreover, there is also a noble leader wearing a gorgeous cloak and a long feather helmet, loudly encouraging something on the top of the city, and behind him
Another attendant followed carrying a box full of coins.
Therefore, in a short period of time, under the encouragement of the noble leader's words and the coin-throwing offensive, the soldiers defending the city seemed to be inspired to become more and more morale. In addition, the city of Avignon itself was built on a
On a low hill, there is a stone wall that is ten feet high.
The only low point in the city is the city gate on the bank of the Rhone River in the west, facing a stone bridge spanning both banks. It can be said that in this era, it is a typical city that is easy to defend and difficult to attack without paying a heavy price.
Or a fortified city that is difficult to capture with sufficient preparation;
Just as Jiang Tian was standing on the cylindrical tower of the royal manor outside the city, watching the enemy's formation and slowly thinking about what to do next, he suddenly heard the announcement from his adjutant Poli: "Sir, the joint representatives of the business groups from Marseille,
The battlefield observation group from Toulon Fortress has also arrived."
Jiang Tian couldn't help but smile when he heard this. Although these two forces had established considerable contact with the Free Army earlier, their respective attitudes and positions were slightly different. For example, in the face of the Free Army moving south in large numbers, Marseille businessmen
The federation wants to retain as much autonomy as possible.
It has even become an independent city that is nominally conditionally subordinate to the Free Army, but is actually a cooperative partner/peer alliance. The demands of the Toulon Fortress garrison and the Royal Navy are relatively simple; they have not received military pay for several years.
, and the ship's equipment lacked maintenance.
Therefore, both the sailors on the ship and the soldiers on the shore are fleeing seriously; as long as the Free Army can allocate a certain amount of military expenses and guarantee basic salaries in the future, they are willing to subordinate themselves to the Free Army and hand over all their garrison locations.
and naval battleships.
Of course, according to Jiang Tian's private information from inside sources, the situation at the largest base of the Kingdom's navy is even worse; because during the period from the National Convention to the Charter government, the continuous purges of the Kingdom's military led to those with noble backgrounds.
The officers were basically gone;
According to the system of the kingdom, military positions above second lieutenant and above cannot be held by non-nobles. It was not until the end of the deposed king's reign that this was relaxed, and fief knights and even honorary knights were granted. But it was of no use anymore. The kingdom had lost its middle- and upper-level officers.
The navy and even the fleet cannot leave the port.
Some locally-born naval officers and sailors even had to fish close to the sea to make a living; so they elected the few Toulon Fortress garrison commanders who did not escape but continued to be loyal to their duties, Major Villeneuve, as the remnants of the kingdom's navy.
The leader of.
So this time they sent people to watch the battle, not to test the strength of the Free Army's lineup, hoping to determine their future attitudes and positions. However, when Jiang Tian turned around and was about to explain a few words, he was interrupted by the adjutant in front of him, Poli.
Paulina couldn't help being shocked.
"Polly, you haven't slept in how many days." Because she originally looked handsome and sassy in a military uniform, but now her eyes were dull, her eyes were baggy, and her face was as pale as a walking corpse; she spoke weakly as if she was lying down.
In a moment, he will fall down.
"Not much, just five days, because there are a lot of backlogged things." Adjutant Polly replied with resentment: "During the day, I have to interview those who came to seek refuge, and at night I have to revise the teaching materials compiled by the superior.
, and give lessons to those reserve sergeants."
Before she could finish her sentence, she suddenly fell down. She was quickly supported by Jiang Tian, but she leaned into his arms. She dozed gently and fell asleep standing up.
It passed. Well, at this moment Jiang Tian suddenly felt a little distressed and ashamed.
I reflected on whether I was pushing things too far in order to achieve the scene tasks. After all, during this period of time, Jiang Tian planned and arranged a lot of things. He just made a demonstration and left it to her to handle the follow-up; Mei
It's called training her comprehensive abilities.
But she is still in the growth period of her body. If she develops a long-term problem due to overwork, or there is a hidden danger of not growing taller due to lack of sleep, it would be completely bad. After all, she does not have to be perfect.
Maxed out: Full buff bonus for women, dwarves and foreigners.
At this time, drums and trumpets suddenly sounded loudly on the wall of Avignon; then the city gate opened from the inside out; a group of knights wearing various heraldic robes, armor, and holding spears rushed out; unexpectedly,
Facing the Free Army camp like this, he galloped towards the camp and charged towards it.