Chapter four hundred and eighty nine unspoken rules
However, the front-line commanders of Austria and Prussia maintained a certain degree of restraint. Although they stood on the border between the two sides, the military caps of the soldiers opposite were clearly visible, and even under the sunlight, the bayonets on the barrel shone brightly, at least there was no incident of fire.
Now, from commanders to ordinary soldiers, everyone's nerves have become tense. Once the fire breaks out, the consequences are unimaginable.
Less than ten miles from Thorenta, a small town in the western part of the Bamberg region, this location is the base of the 18th Division. As the only town within a radius of dozens of miles, Thorenta has naturally been occupied by the 18th Division of the Prussian.
Everyone in the town of Thorenta was in panic all day long when the arrival of the Prussian army. After all, the military discipline of the current era is not satisfactory, and the people of the town are afraid of being unrestrained. Fortunately, William played a role in the military police camps set up by each division, and the Prussian army did not harm the town as the residents of the town imagined.
But in comparison, the villages near the Imperial Army's headquarters were in great trouble. These troops composed of various princes would not care about anything without any crime. After all, they are not in their own territory now. Although the lords in the Bamberg area repeatedly protested, there were more than ten villages that were looted by the Imperial Army these days.
Sheen wanted to stop all this, but the entire Imperial Army, except for the Frankfurt army, participated in the looting, and even saw friendly troops smiling. Many people in the Frankfurt army were also ready to move, and Sheen's stop was simply powerless for the army.
The actions of the Imperial Army quickly spread throughout the Bamberg area. This also disappointed the Bamberg people who were originally regarded as saviors of the Imperial Army. In contrast, the Prussian ruling area was reassuring. Therefore, except for some nobles who were unwilling to lose their power, the people in most areas that were already controlled by the 18th Division quickly stabilized.
These days, neither the Imperial Army nor the Prussian Army had a war. Of course, small-scale battles between scout cavalry are common. Both sides knew that once a war started, it would be a battle that would determine life and death. Therefore, the time before the war must be used to step up and strengthen their strength.
Sheen was waiting. He had already received news from Schieger that the three thousand hired Swiss mercenaries had arrived at Bamberg at night, and there were also a batch of artillery, ammunition and supplies. Sheen believed that after joining the reinforcements, she would definitely surprise the Prussian army on the opposite side.
Like Sheen, Buschman was waiting for news from the Third Division. The 17th Division had already heard from the 17th Division. Ultraland had led his troops to the city of Coburg and would launch a fierce attack on Coburg soon. However, the Third Division, which should have gone south directly, was heading west. It was obvious that Schonhorst was preparing to pick up the enemy's retreat.
This news made Bushman a little uneasy. Although attacks on both sides can severely damage the Imperial Army or even wipe them out, the risks are also great. A Main River is hundreds of miles long. Who can guarantee that the whereabouts of the Third Division will not be discovered? Once the Third Division's actions are discovered, the Imperial Army will definitely retreat.
If the Imperial Army retreated to Frankfurt all at once, for Prussia, although they could open up a territory of thousands of square kilometers, the strategic goal this time was simply impossible to achieve.
Starting from Frederick the Great, the thoughts of the entire Prussian army changed. War is no longer measured by the gains and losses of a city and a place, and the main purpose of the battle was to eliminate the enemy's main force as much as possible. In comparison, the amount of territory occupied became the secondary goal.
So Buschman was also waiting for news from the Third Division.
The supplementary soldiers who arrived from Bayreuth had arrived at the division's garrison, which would be gathered together and then supplemented the damaged troops in the battle. In addition, the various materials prepared by the Military Department for the 18th Division had also arrived, which gave Buschmann confidence that even without the Third Division, it could still severely damage the Imperial Army.
At this moment, where is the Third Division that Buschmann was thinking about? Logically speaking, after only four days after the Main River, the Third Division could reach the back of the Imperial Army in Bamberg, but now there is no figure. Where did the Third Division go?
The truth is that the Third Division is still on the south bank of the Main River, but the division's headquarters has changed from the bank to a forest. This forest is on a small hill, and there is a road at the foot of the hill, which is the only way to go from Frankfurt to Bamberg.
On that day, after commanding the army to cross the Main River, Schánhorst sent a large number of cavalry to the periphery, and two of them happened to search the west. By chance, the two cavalry encountered a logistics transport team from Frankfurt to Bamberg.
When the two reconnaissance cavalry learned the news, they rushed back to the base and reported the information to Sharnhorst, but Sharnhorst was not prepared to attack the transport team.
You should know that no matter any army that is engaged in foreign warfare, they attach great importance to logistics transportation. Once Schánhorst attacks this transport team, the Imperial Army in Bamberg becomes suspicious, wouldn’t all the efforts be wasted?
However, Schánhorst was not prepared to simply let this transport team go, so he sent dozens of people to make up a businessman except for the merchants who followed the transport team. Basically, the transport teams of all countries were also responsible for reselling some supplies in addition to transporting supplies to the army. In modern terms, this is basically a hidden rule.
Of course, there are also such unspoken rules in the Prussian army. After all, as long as there is a convenient place for people, there will be corruption. However, there is also a red line within the Prussian army. If it exceeds the red line, then I'm sorry, raiding the house and extermination of the clan is not a joke.
The merchants disguised by Prussian soldiers quickly approached the transport team, and obviously the person in charge of the transport team seemed very enthusiastic about this kind of merchant. Except for the fixed-rate guns and artillery, the rest of the food, winter clothes and ammunition could be traded in small quantities.
Sharnhorst himself dressed up as the leader of the caravan.
"Haha, Lord Meilan is really happy. In order to thank the adult for his kindness, there is some little respect here!"
As he said that, Sharnhorst took out a small purse from his arms and covered Melan's hand. Melan held the small purse in his hand and smiled brighter on his face.
After getting the purse, Meilan opened the purse without hesitation. Although the purse was not very heavy, there was a golden empire Jintale inside. Meilin counted about thirty pieces, which made Meilan overjoyed.
"His Excellency Jadeson, you are not as generous as a simple businessman. Tell me what do you want to do?"
Jadeson is the pseudonym used by Schonhorst.
After smiling for a while, Melan's face continued to look at Sharnhorst.
Seeing Melan's face changed, Sharnhorst said with a smile:
"Your Excellency Meilan, you also know that merchants like us who go out to businessmen must always have some protection, and you also know that there are not many harmonious adults like you, and some adults are even particularly bad at their hands. Therefore, I want to buy you some weapons for self-defense!"
After hearing Sharnhorst's words, Melan's eyes were completely narrowed into a slit.
"Aren't you afraid that I will be black?"
"Hehe, sir, how can an upright adult like you look at this wealth? Besides, I think my business is doing pretty well. There are also some familiar adults in Frankfurt. These adults praise you, and I think I can establish a long-term partnership with sir Melan. I think it is the right thing to do to make a fortune together!"
Scharnhorst rubbed his hands, his face showing the treacherousness of a merchant. Seeing Scharnhorst's performance, Melan felt a little relieved.
"Let me do this, for the sake of Your Excellency Jadeson being a righteous businessman, I can sell some consumables that were eliminated in the army at a low price. This batch of consumables has a hundred guns, and I can sell them for seventy silver coins. You see?"
"Of course, thanks to Lord Meilan for your kindness, I'll all want it!"
Although she was very disdainful of Melan, on the surface, Sharnhorst still pretended to be ecstatic, and then Sharnhorst smiled and said:
"Mr. Melan, there is a small town less than twenty miles from here. There is a tavern in the town that is particularly famous. There are many dancers from other places, especially exotic beauties from Russia and Ottomans. I think Mr. Melan might as well enjoy the glory!"
Scharnhorst's words made Melan a little moved, but after some thought, he waved his hand and said:
"Forget it, thank you Your Excellency Jadeson for your kindness, but I'm afraid it's not easy to leave..."
Before Melan finished speaking, Sharnhorst immediately responded:
"The adults are worried too much. I met you at first sight. Although I am low-minded, I am still very familiar with you in the area. It is also a unique style for nobles like adults who grow up in big cities to visit the small towns in the countryside occasionally!"
Unable to withstand the repeated temptations of Sharnhorst, Melan finally led a team of guards to follow Sharnhorst to the small town called Tessouyor.