Tang Qi Tan

Of course, the happy hour in the hot spring is always short-lived.Only the next day, Jiang Tian reorganized the Freedom Army, which has now expanded to nearly a hundred companies; the various companies that were originally organized with some irregularities were completely fixed and rated, and turned into a long-term mechanism .

This is mainly after the production base of iron and steel and coal mines has begun to take shape, and the source of military manufacturing has been stabilized; some ideas that could only stay in the planning due to the lack of realistic material conditions can also become reality. ; such as promoting firearms.

因此核心的老兵连队和正编连队，定员为330员；新编和整编联队为350员；辅助和暂编/补充连队为400员；这样连队下辖三个大队（100+），大队领三个中队（30+），中队领三个小队（10人）。

In this way, the company serial numbers range from 1-100+, and the higher the front, the more elite and senior.Five to six companies are organized into a large (combat) regiment, and three to four companies are organized into a small (defense) regiment; mainly composed of one or two veterans/regular companies, with a number of new and supplementary companies.

Then, five or six regiments will form a permanent corps (5000+), similar to the division level of later generations; and two or three regiments will form an ad hoc wing (3000+), similar to the brigade level of later generations; It is also one or two (1200+) large groups, with several (900+) small groups.

In the end, in addition to staying in the northern province of Delong, the First (Guerrilla) Corps was led by Madurand; it was mainly composed of recruits, and veterans with combat experience served as non-commissioned officers and backbones, and were ready to be handed over to the third (public order) temporarily replaced by Adjutant Polly In addition to the corps, three new corps were formed.

That is: the Second (Field) Corps (80+) that concentrates all strike companies/firearms teams and is equipped with most of the artillery (6000+); the Fourth (Defense) Corps (7000+) that follows the kingdom's traditional equipment sequence; Fifth (Supplementary) Corps (8000+) for training recruits.

This establishment is mainly to cope with the current situation that after a large number of non-commissioned officers and veterans have been promoted, the middle-level officers are obviously insufficient.For this reason, even Major Villeneuve, the garrison officer of the Toulon Fortress who had just defected, and the only remaining lieutenant of the navy, Gundom, were appointed corresponding deputy positions.

Among them, Major Villeneuve was appointed as the training director of the Free Army and the interim deputy commander of the Fifth (Supplementary) Corps; and Navy Lieutenant Gundom became the staff officer of the Free Army, acting as the fourth (garrison) The head of the first regiment of the Corps, and then temporarily presided over general affairs.

As for the commanders of the Second and Fourth Corps, Jiang Tian himself was also in charge.In addition, Warrant Officer Rafael, one of the beaten trio, was appointed as the lightly armed Third (Public Security) Corps led by Paulina, the deputy commander of the first regiment, and the commander of the [-]th company. Insurance.

Migne, another sword and shield sergeant, was promoted to the chief instructor of the white soldiers of the 21th Corps, and also served as the deputy company commander of the [-]st company of the [-]st regiment; A subordinate of Madurand in the province of Delong, the garrison adjutant of the provincial capital of Livron.

The old subordinates of the Free Army, Thiago, a swordsmanship instructor from Costilla; and Podos, a bald giant, led a dozen garrison companies in the provinces of Gard and Ardèche respectively. And guard against the army of the Duchy of Milan from the neighboring province of Lozère.

Therefore, there are a large number of vacancies in other subordinate positions below the newly established corps.But no matter what, mules or horses will be pulled out; as long as there are always opportunities to perform on the battlefield, with a sufficient base for the survival of the fittest, someone will eventually stand out.

As a result, Jiang Tian can be promoted logically, and fill corresponding positions and vacancies anytime and anywhere.This is also the hope and future that Jiang Tian left for these members of the Free Army who were generally of low background and lacked aristocratic traditions and sufficient education.

With the large-scale military training/suppression of the local movement centered on the city of Avignon, and the progress of resuming production started step by step; a group of Western Empire envoys from the sea, also escorted by the warships of the Kingdom of Sardinia, arrived in the port of Marseilles; And up the river to Avignon.

However, in the battle to capture Livlong City, he captured a feus heir from the royal family of the Western Empire; according to the ruling class of the Western Empire, only the children of the contemporary Caesar can be called princes and princesses; The descendants can only be called heirs and princesses.

Even so, as one of the most powerful pillars of the contemporary royal family, the contemporary Caesar's uncle, Prince Aurelian, and his only adult son, Faius, still has a considerable weight.However, the messenger who asked for the ransom was sent back, and it took nearly half a year before there was a reply.

Obviously, there are some problems and problems within the royal family of the Western Empire. You must know that although the Western Empire is inevitably divided by the northern princes, many coastal commercial city-states in the south are actually self-reliant; but the ruling class headed by the royal family firmly controls A large territory.

In addition, in the restored imperial capital of Rome, there is also a Roman Orthodox Holy See organization; it has unparalleled influence, orthodoxy, and authority among surrounding forces.Coupled with the confrontation and threats of the Eastern Empire, it is possible to work hard to maintain the overall unity of the Western Empire.

Of course, the heir of Feus, who survived the catastrophe, is undoubtedly a wonderful man with a generous heart.Although he became a prisoner because of this, he seemed to be very open about it; he ate what he should eat and drink what he should drink during the period of supervision; he even had the mood to continue to fuck women every day.

Jiang Tian also summoned him a few times, and found that this man was really not a fake, but a normal nature.In his own casual words, as a royal family member with many children, what else can he do besides these means of having fun?

Therefore, considering his self-proclaimed worth, it is worth at least a few sailing warships; Jiang Tian didn't make too much trouble, and maintained the preferential treatment of being relatively comfortable with food and clothing.He even asked him to keep those maids, thinking that he would take care of his daily life, and occasionally bring them out for a walk.

However, the person who came was a white-faced and needless eunuch, who reported his official position as the chief of the clothes and coffins of the Western Empire, and the chief supervisor of the Xisuo Palace. Your Excellency, Legion Commander, has brought the goodwill and grace of the Legit Empire."

The next moment, many subordinates surrounded Jiang Tian, ​​who was seated in the middle, but laughed loudly in his seat; then it turned into a roar of laughter from a group of subordinates.He also laughed so hard that this eunuch from the Western Empire turned red and then white, and then turned red and white several times.

"Speak human words, or you will be regarded as rude, and you will be thrown into the sea directly, so that you can swim back to the empire;" Then Jiang Tian pressed his palms to calm them down slowly; facing the eunuch Said: "It's still the same sentence, what about the ransom and other costs for the captives?"

"..." The fat eunuch with swollen eyes and several layers of chin couldn't help but flushed again, and then swallowed his anger unexpectedly, and said in an unusually calm voice: "There is no ransom for this palace. , and there is no price, only one request."

"What!" A newly promoted naval lieutenant, Chayala, couldn't help shouting immediately: "What a rude person, sir, please let me...".However, Jiang Tian raised his hand again and said: "Let him finish talking, and then make a decision on how to deal with it."

"Your Excellency, Commander of the Legion, understands righteousness and morality." The fat eunuch smiled and complimented: "The supreme Caesar, there is only one request, let me take back the head of the sinner Feius; as a reward and The remuneration will give the legion commander a respectable status."

"As far as I know, the family of the head of the legion is nothing more than a mere fief knight family in the kingdom." Then, he said logically: "But the ancestor was originally an imperial peasant soldier, because Carloman was captured. The grand duke obtained the status of a knight who was conferred before the battle; he also married the rich widow of the kingdom, Ingrid, and became a member of the kingdom."

"Therefore, the great Caesar is willing to give the Legion Commander a grace and an opportunity to allow you and your family to re-enter the gates of the prominent nobles of the empire. As long as the Legion Commander sacrifices the sinner's head and declares that Provence and the Maritime The province will be merged into the territory of the empire; you can be awarded the Golden Royal Book. This is the frontier of the orthodox empire, the commander of the Western Alps, and the special governor of the Provence region..."

Hearing this, all the old and new subordinates including Villeneuve and Gandom who were present at the scene immediately turned to each other in an uproar, or couldn't help but gasped; Jiang Tian himself, who lives in the upper seat and has always been undeniable.

"The Western Empire is really a good plan. You can get a large territory and powerful vassals for nothing with an empty promise?" He smiled calmly: "In that case, Feus , what do you think of yourself?"

As he finished speaking, Faus, a member of the royal family of the Western Empire, suddenly came out from behind the background decoration and curtain of the palace reception room.I saw him holding a candlestick with red eyes, and walked up to the stunned eunuch, stabbing him to the ground with blood spattering.

"It seems that I have lost everything that the empire has." Immediately, he ignored it, and the white and fat eunuch, who was rolling all over the ground with blood, turned around and faced Jiang Tian who hadn't moved, and knelt down without hesitation Said: "I can only beg for your acceptance, and I will work for you."

"Rejecting the empire's unreasonable request and continuing to take you in are actually two different things." However, Jiang Tian remained unmoved and said indifferently: "If you want to serve me and the Freedom Army, you must also demonstrate corresponding value and ability. We Your subordinates should not command incompetent people who talk too much."

"I have studied astronomy and calendar, art music, poetry and painting, and I have also studied classical languages ​​and characters." Feiyusi said without hesitation without raising his head: "In addition, I also know the architecture and mechanical principles of the empire." A little, and participated in the corresponding book compilation..."

"Okay..." Jiang Tian immediately nodded and said, if what he said was true, he still underestimated this, the heir of Feius who was just waiting to be like a dead swinger. "Then let me wait and see. Let me hire you as my chief personal consultant first."