"It's normal that you don't know. After all, the final decision on this matter has not been made yet, but the time is coming soon. If the division commander cannot fulfill the expectations of the military bosses within this month, then this
The division commander will definitely not be able to continue, and my coming to Ayi this time is also related to this matter!"
Before Groom could ask his question in surprise, Germain continued:
"My sudden promotion this time can also be seen as General Jarman's last ditch effort! My people have detected that the main force of the French army led by the enemy general Lucien is stationed in a small town in the Ay area.
, and this time I came to Ayi just to annihilate this French surprise team!"
After Germain finished speaking, he looked towards Groom. Noticing Germain's gaze, Groom frowned and said decisively:
"What do I think it is? Since you are fighting for the kingdom! Then of course I have no reason not to support you! The hundreds of brothers in Ayi City, including me, will listen to you from now on!"
Hearing Groom say this, Germain's face immediately showed joy. He hugged Groom fiercely and patted his cousin on the back several times.
Afterwards, Germain discussed with Groom for some time.
The next day, the entire city of Ay began to spread the news that a large coalition cargo convoy was about to pass through Ay. And this rumor could be said to be well-founded. This coalition cargo convoy came from Brussels and transported a large number of guns, ammunition and
A certain number of artillery pieces, this baggage team even carried a lot of gold and silver jewelry, autumn military uniforms and even some cotton-padded clothes. As for other medicines and so on, it was fully loaded.
Those gold and silver jewelry are used as military pay for the coalition soldiers, and those clothes are of course prepared to be distributed to the coalition soldiers. Although it is not September yet, some things must be prepared in advance. Those autumn clothes will only be ready in more than half a month.
It comes in handy. As for winter clothing, although it will still be a few months away, you can only be prepared if you are prepared.
In the afternoon when this rumor first emerged in the city of Ay, Lucien, who was stationed in a small town called Pazzi, learned of the news.
"How true do you think this news is?"
Lucien asked the people sitting on his desk. Sitting on Lucien's desk were not only officers of the French army, but also many landowners and gentry from Ay and surrounding areas.
If the British are not prepared to occupy the territory of northern France, then the British will definitely win over these local French landowners, gentry and bourgeoisie. After all, these people are the backbone of society. As long as they win over these people, then there will be
It will help the coalition forces to pacify various places!
But it is a pity that what the British want is not to support a puppet in northern France. What the British want is to bring all these territories into their own territory, so that the gentry that has already taken root in these areas will be affected.
And the bourgeoisie is naturally unable to go all out to win over them. The British even dealt with these French middle classes quite ruthlessly to a certain extent.
Under such circumstances, although most of the French gentry adopted an attitude of not helping each other because of the strength of the coalition forces, many people still took actions that were hostile to the coalition forces. Previously, the French army's surprise troops were in Lu
Under the leadership of Xi'an, we were able to achieve so many results in the early stage. It can be said that these people also worked hard.
"Your Majesty General, I think this news should be true. After all, due to our continuous attacks during this period, the enemy's supply depots in various areas have suffered great losses. In this case, there is a shortage of supplies.
The enemy can only transport supplies from the rear!
And we are in the most convenient location from Brussels to Beauvais, so I think this news is true!”
The speaker was a local gentry named Baptiste from Ayi. He was the largest landowner in the town of Pazzi, and it could be said that Lucien stationed his army in Pazzi was exactly the advice provided by Battista.
As a well-known local gentleman, Bastet's words were recognized by most of the people present. However, Lucien's generals did not speak. They all focused on Lucien.
This situation made Lucien sigh a little in his heart. The officers of these special forces under his command were brave, but none of them could be called strategic officers. The battle of the Austrian Netherlands was not only
Most of the troops under Napoleon's command were wiped out, and the senior officers who followed Napoleon in the Northern and Southern Wars could be described as annihilated. As a result, none of the officers under Lucien's command could be favored by him.
"Baptiste, if I say this is a trap set by the enemy, what do you think?"
As he said this, Lucien looked towards Baptiste, and after Baptiste heard Lucien's words, he only saw him pondering for a moment and said:
"It is not impossible for the enemy to set a trap. After all, it is not an exaggeration to say that the enemy regards us as a thorn in their flesh. But General, I think you are aware of the current situation. Our supplies are getting scarce day by day, but food and grass are still scarce.
That's all. With the support of all the martyrs, we don't have to worry about this for the time being, but we are seriously short of weapons, ammunition and even medicine! The weapons and ammunition left in the army are only enough to carry out a medium-sized battle. If we can't get it again,
If you add more, then I think our soldiers may even need to rely on cold weapons to fight the enemy!"
As he spoke, a stern look appeared on Baptiste's face, and as soon as his words came out, not only Baptiste, but also everyone in the room looked very solemn.
"Baptiste, what you said is indeed a big problem."
After thinking for a while, Lucien had to agree with Baptiste's opinion.
"In this case, if this is not a trap by the enemy, then we will try our best, but we still need to confirm the authenticity of this news! In this way, Baptiste, you will be responsible for this matter, and it must be done as soon as possible
Let me find out the authenticity of the enemy's baggage train, and at the same time investigate the enemy's troop strength and equipment, we can't be careless!"
Lucien made up his mind, and Baptiste immediately agreed after hearing Lucien's words!
After most of the people in the room had dispersed, Lucien waved to several of his confidants and asked them to arrange people to investigate the authenticity of the enemy's so-called baggage train.
The reason for making such an arrangement is not that Lucien does not trust Baptiste. After all, based on what Baptiste has done before, even if he wants to join the coalition, I am afraid that the coalition will not accept him, because it is precisely because of this.
Baptiste provided a large amount of supplies to the French army under Lucien's command. At the same time, the hands of Baptiste and his private armed forces were stained with the blood of allied soldiers.
The reason for making such an arrangement was that Lucien firmly believed that everything must be done with caution. After all, for Lucien's troops who did not have any support to move alone behind the enemy's rear, caution was the most important thing.
At the same time that Lucien was making arrangements for this, the fast horse previously sent by Germain also sent the information to Arman.
When Jarman read the information at a glance, it is obviously impossible to say that Jarman was not excited. You must know that in order to capture this French army, Jarman has not slept since he accepted this mission.
A good night's sleep, because Jarman understood that annihilating this French surprise team was not only his task, but also would have a decisive impact on his future military career!
"Order the army to start gathering immediately. After the assembly is completed, they will immediately go to Ayi. At the same time, the cavalry troops will be ready immediately. When my order is issued, they will immediately rush to hide near the Ayi area!"
Although Germain has not yet had time to inform Arman of his plan, Arman also knows that he must pay attention to his whereabouts and never alert the snake. After all, now is the last chance for Arman himself. If he does not alert the snake,
I'm afraid Armen has no place to cry even if he wants to.
And just when Jarman gathered his army and rushed towards the Ayi area in high spirits, the Prussian soldiers of the First Battalion of the Fifty-sixth Infantry Regiment, who had received Germain's order, immediately began to use the things on hand to build their own baggage.
The team is structured.
Bags of sandbags were filled and then loaded on the carriage, and the weapons on hand of the soldiers were released from the army. All the excess weapons and ammunition were placed in the box and a corner was opened. This is also
To confuse enemy scouts.
Although there were only more than 300 people in each battalion, after a day and night of busy preparations, a medium-sized baggage team was still assembled.
There were seventy-three carriages traveling in the middle of the team. Some of these carriages were recruited by Prussian soldiers from the surrounding French villages. After all, there were not so many carriages in the first battalion before.
After putting flags on these carriages, a coalition baggage team suddenly appeared.
Of course, in order to better confuse the enemy, these Prussian soldiers also pretended to accidentally reveal the news that the current baggage team was just the vanguard when they were recruiting carriages from those French villages. In their mouths,
, in addition to their baggage team, there is also a large baggage team with up to 4,000 people behind them, which carries enough supplies for 30,000 people for two months.
The reason why carriages were collected from these French villages was because there were too many supplies for the baggage train, so some carriages were overwhelmed and damaged, so they had to be replenished.
Of course, the Prussian army paid for these carriages, so there was no opposition.
PS: Khan, I have an extremely important exam this month, so the update will be affected. I am here to say sorry to you all! I can only try my best to update, but there are big sticks from my parents. If this happens
If you don’t do well in the exam again, it will be over for you next time, so I ask for your understanding!