Chapter 842 The Attraction of the Prince
"Huh?" The Duke of Brunswick glanced at the staff officer casually, "Please continue."
Sharnhorst hurriedly said: "Marson Marshal, our army has not strengthened its offensive in the past few days, but the French suddenly retreated. I am worried that this may be a trap..."
The Duke of Brunswick snorted coldly: "You Too cautious. It is common for the defense to suddenly collapse after the casualties accumulate to a certain extent. "
He said, raising his hands towards the endless open land in the distance: "Even a flea is hidden in this place No, what tricks can the French do? ”
Scharnhorst insisted: "Perhaps we should slow down the attack and strengthen the cover of both wings..."
The Duke of Brunswick interrupted him unceremoniously: "My suggestion is, You need more courage."
The staff officer followed a few steps: "Marcedes-Marson, at least, increase the frequency and distance of reconnaissance..."
"Hmph, do whatever you want."
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Sharenhorst looked at the old marshal's back, sighed, and tried to convince other senior officers.
It should be said that the chief of staff who led the reform of the Prussian Army in the future had very sharp insights and proposed to save the coalition.
The west side of Budeshayide Town.
The French Army Temporary Command Post.
Massena looked at the staff officer and frowned, "You mean, the enemy's offensive has begun to weaken?"
"Yes, Lord Commander." The latter looked at the war report , "And the enemy's right wing is gathering its formation, as if to guard against us."
Saint-Elare continued: "More than that, the Prussian Hussars went around to the east side of Werz for reconnaissance."
Massena said: "Did Ferdinand see our plan?"
St. Ellaer thought and shook his head: "I think the enemy should be just worried about being ambushed by our army."
Massena's expression was solemn: "But the enemy's attack speed will slow down as a result. , We are likely to be unable to lead them far enough..."
The few people discussed too much that they did not notice that they had walked to the prince's carriage-they were here to deliver it The prince went to Werz, and the front line between the enemy and us was too dangerous.
Joseph vaguely heard Massena mention "It would be very troublesome", so he asked, "Is there something wrong with the battlefield?"
Massena and others turned to see His Royal Highness the Prince, and hurriedly bowed. salute.
St. Elare talked about the enemy's abnormal movements and said, "Your Highness, we must launch a counterattack before the Duke of York breaks through the northern defense line. But if the main force of the enemy did not reach west of Wilz at that time, When they are counterattacked, they will easily withdraw from Luxembourg. "
"It seems that the Prussians are very cautious."
Joseph also frowned slightly. If this continues, a big victory may turn into a small victory.
He suddenly had a flash of inspiration and looked at Massena with a smile: "So, we have to give the Duke of Brunswick more motivation."
"Motivation? You mean?"
< br>Joseph pointed to himself: "Do you think that if the Duke of Brunswick knew that the French prince was in Budshaid, would he become desperate?"
"No, this It's too dangerous!" Massena and Saint-Elare were both shocked and shouted in unison.
Joseph waved his hand indifferently: "The Prussians have not yet hurt my ability."
In fact, he has confidence in the new French army. If the Royal First, Second, and Fourth Infantry Divisions and Cavalry Artillery Battalions can't save themselves, then there is no need to fight for the continental power. Massena kept dissuading him with a bitter face, but saw that His Highness the Prince had already ridden on his horse and galloped southeastward.
On the other side, the Duke of Brunswick was asking about the battle between Taonchien and Blücher the day before, the latter two accepted the advice of Schonhorst, The alertness was increased within the scope of authority, but this also weakened the offensive a little.
At this moment, a Hussar officer blushed and urged his horse to come, shouting to the Duke of Brunswick: "Master Marshal, we have seen the figure of the French prince on the front line! "
"What?" The latter stood up suddenly, "Are you sure it's him?"
"Yes, Marshal. Colonel Ziegler and others have seen him, and they have seen it with their own eyes."
Zigler and others are Bavarian officers, who have served as friendly forces in the South Netherlands and Joseph in the South Netherlands. We held a combat meeting together and were very familiar with Joseph.
Blüchel said ecstaticly: "It must be the French prince who came to the front line to stabilize the defense and boost morale."
The Duke of Brunswick also waved his cane excitedly, so that the Hussars could not be allowed to rush their cane to make the Hussels excitedly. Continuing the reconnaissance, he turned around and came to the map and shouted: "Let the two infantry brigades of Bavaria block the French retreat from Bavigne. "General Blüchel, you personally commanded it Head-on attack, you must break through the Budshaid defense line before 3 pm!
"Leave two regiments to surround Kotenbach. General Taonqin led the right-wing army to attack Wilz directly.
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If the French prince can be successfully captured, it will win a strategic bargaining chip for the coalition forces and severely hit the morale of the French army. The French royal family may directly request a ceasefire in order to save their heirs.
Scharnhorst looked at the energetic Marshal. Although he felt something was wrong, he could not pour cold water on it in this case. ...
An hour later, as the Duke of Brunswick was conveyed, the coalition forces almost all out and rushed to the French positions frantically.
Two days later.
The border town of Allangri on the west side of Luxembourg.
This is less than 7 kilometers away from Bastogne, South Netherlands.
Joseph looked at the red crosses everywhere on the map, and his face was filled with unconcealed smiles.
The Red Cross is the position of the coalition forces at this time. The most powerful force is near Allangri, and the back team has reached west of Werz.
He couldn't help but sigh in his heart that his attraction was really great.
A little less than an hour after he showed up on the front line that day, the coalition forces launched a crazy full-line attack and attacked from multiple channels, obviously trying to block all his retreat.
Joseph estimated that if he risked his life in front of the Duke of Brunswick, he might have crossed the Orr River and chased into the South Netherlands.
But this is understandable. After all, even if other countries send royal members to the battlefield, they will only be legitimate sons or princes at most. The situation of the crown prince personally visiting the front line has never happened.
Of course, he was also in danger when he lured the enemy deeper. Once, the Prussian Hussars were only about 1.5 kilometers away from him. Fortunately, the Royal Hussar Battalion arrived in time and dispersed the enemy.
Joseph closed the map with a relaxed expression. The coalition forces chased him to such a deep place. After Massena launched a counterattack, they no longer had any possibility of escaping back to Trier.
It was less than 4 days since he and Massena made a plan to lure the enemy into depth.
The coalition forces chased here almost for a moment.
(This chapter ends)