Chapter 190 Just show off
The Rhine River runs thousands of miles all year round. The convenient water transportation has brought huge wealth and also irrigated large plains on both sides of the river.
It is now the autumn plowing season. In the farmland, farmers are driving their cattle and horses to work. In the distance, you can see dilapidated or brand-new houses.
The sound of horns coming from the river made the farmers raise their heads and take a look. The water level was now low and the ship's hull was blocked by the river embankment. Only the golden double-headed eagle flag flying at the top of the mast was visible.
There have been many troop transport ships passing by on the Rhine River recently, and the farmers also know that there is going to be another war, because the knight left with about ten people and requisitioned an extra portion of oats.
On the first ship of the Wesson fleet, a conscripted militiaman said to Frederick: "Sir, there is a village behind the river embankment. I used to live there."
Frederick. Lie asked him: "Aren't you going to go back and have a look?"
The militiaman just smiled bitterly and shook his head. It seemed that he had some bad memories in his hometown.
Frederick was about to change the subject when a young officer came to him: "Commander, the place where the ship will rest today is coming."
Frederick looked up The sun above our heads looked back and said: "Okay, stop the ship as planned."
The young officer in front of him had a hooked nose, sharp eyes, and the aura of an eagle.
Helmut is a good friend that Franz met when he was traveling around the country. He was born in a family of down-and-out knights in the Principality of Meklen. He is very smart and has many years of combat experience.
After little Franz came back and took up an important position in the Weisenberg Army, he wrote a letter asking him to come over. However, communication was inconvenient at this time. The day after he came to Weisenberg City was the first anniversary of the victory of the Six-Day Defense War. day.
After the interview, Frederick agreed to Helmut as the deputy chief of staff to assist Franz Jr. in managing the staff department.
During this expedition, Frederick asked little Franz to guard his home, and the staff team was led by Helmut. Sixty percent of the team members were newcomers, so it was considered as a way to increase their experience by spawning monsters.
At the same time, Frederick's quota for sending troops this time is 1,500. The number of troops is not limited. You can bring more people, but the supplies provided by the royal family's logistics are only given for that many people.
1,500 men was almost the number of an infantry regiment, so Frederick led the army according to the organization of one infantry regiment and three cavalry companies.
The personnel of this unit were drawn from the original two regiments. Helmut currently serves as the regiment commander, and the two regiments of Shoujia are recruited in advance.
According to the plan of the Ministry of Military Affairs, the army needs to gradually expand to more than 10,000 people, and the establishment needs to be adjusted. Large-scale reorganization will be carried out after returning next year.
The fleet soon stopped on the right, and in the afternoon, the fleet of the Principality of Byrne stopped on the left.
As night fell, Frederick, Archduke Byrne, and the Archduke of Mainz, who had been waiting here for a long time, had a barbecue on the river bank, with guards standing guard 100 meters away.
The Archduke of Mainz picked up a skewer of grilled pork belly and handed it to Frederick, and said with a smile: "Commander, you eat first."
Frederick did not take the skewer. Instead, he shook his head and said: "A commander in Taohuashi once said, 'The general will not say he is thirsty before the army's well is drained; the general will not say he is hungry before the army's food is cooked; the general will not say it is cold before the army's fire is ignited; the general will not say it is cold before the army's curtain is laid. "Don't talk about sleepiness", the translation is... bah bah bah..."
His peach blossom stone language taught by Psyche frightened the two old men for a while, and after translating it into the local dialect Let them nod in agreement.
“This is what someone who has been a commander-in-chief said.” Archduke Byrne said, “My grandfather and I said similar things, but I didn’t fully understand this truth until I was forty years old.”
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The Grand Duke of Mainz said to Frederick: "What else did he say? Tell us about it when you have time."
Frederick just smiled and nodded, picked up a skewer of roast lamb and ate it. , Just now the Archduke of Mainz called himself the commander and handed him kebabs, which was considered a fool.
Archduke Byrne smiled and said: "It seems you are very sober."
While eating, Frederick asked: "Is it His Majesty William's fault?"
The troops sent out this time are only for defense along the river. If everyone just manages their own defense areas, everyone will be in peace.
However, now the three of them are brought together, led by Frederick, who has the lowest title, age and seniority, and two highly respected archdukes listen to his command. Even if these three families are an alliance, it is not normal. Moreover, Frederick's soldiers had 1,500 men, and the other two had 1,000 men. It seemed that the commander had the most men, but his number did not constitute an absolute majority. If the other two united to oppose him, their number would be greater than his.
This kind of arrangement seems to be meant to sow discord.
The Grand Duke of Mainz was more familiar with things in the palace. While brushing the chicken legs with oyster sauce, he said: "This matter was decided by the Minister of Military Affairs, Count Pistor, and the king must have nodded."
"Wesson, what are you going to do?"
Frederick shrugged, poured beers for the two of them, and then said: "I have three countermeasures, two of which actually mean the same thing, and one is unacceptable."
Byrne The Grand Duke asked with great interest: "Oh, what's your idea?"
After taking a sip of beer, Frederick said: "First, you two are apparently following my command."
"Second, I will divide the defense zone, and everyone will do their own thing."
"Third, let's put a sack on Count Pisto and beat him up."
"Which one do you two choose?"
The Archduke of Mainz and the Archduke of Byrne immediately answered in unison: "The third one."
The corners of Frederick's mouth twitched for a long time. , and then said: "Okay, I'll give you two a lookout."
The three of them ate barbecue in silence for a while, and Frederick said: "Let's do this, let's divide the defense zone first."< br>
“Anyway, as long as we defend, we will build forts in key places and leave a small number of soldiers to stand guard. If an enemy comes, we will report it to the rear. The main force in the rear will either attack the invading enemy head-on, or Find a place to ambush.”
"The defense area is simple, with Hanma City as the center, and the two of us will guard the left and right sides. I will go to the Weisen Territory in the south."
"We lined up along the river like this, supporting each other, like a If you hit the head of a snake, the tail will come, if you hit the tail, the head will come, and if you hit the middle, the head and tail will come."
This is the best way he can think of. When there are no enemies or there are few enemies, everyone will attack. Take care of each other. If there are more people, cooperate strategically.
Moreover, these two uncles are living comfortably relying on the defense of the big city. It would not be too bad to go to relatives' houses by themselves, which can be considered as comprehensive.
Archduke Byrne seemed indifferent at this time and agreed while eating kebabs.
The Archduke of Mainz smiled and said: "Don't be so nervous. This operation is actually just for show."
"The nobles along the border river are used to consume the enemy in the war and have no say. The territories of the small nobles and the big nobles are all behind them, but what happened in April made those big nobles a little worried, so the king asked us to go to the river to garrison and reassure them."
"Anyway. Many of the nobles by the river have gone to your place, and there is nothing to rob. The other side will not do the loss-making business."
"And those people on the other side of the Elbe River have followed Osma. The Empire is going to attack the Piast Kingdom, who will cross the river?"
Frederick was stunned when he heard this, thinking that this was not a show, so he asked: "So, this time the king. Are we, the nobles of the Rhine Valley, going to the east to put on a show for the nobles of the west of the Elbe?”
The Grand Duke of Mainz nodded and said: "Yes, it is the king who pays for it anyway."
"Believe it or not, everyone will be drinking and drinking in Hanma City."
" I came here today to tell you this in advance, and it will be enough to just show off."
Frederick was speechless.
(End of this chapter)