Rise of the 1630s South America

Chapter 2034 North Sea ([-])

"Quick! Quick! Quick! Landing!" In the port of Vlissingen, Zeeland Province, a group of soldiers from the East Coast Army was gathering on the pier, and then lined up in a neat line to go to the next destination.

To be precise, these people are not soldiers on the east coast, because most of them are Portuguese, supplemented by a small number of Italians. They are all "volunteers" recruited by the Viana do Castelo base as a supplement to the Portuguese garrison.These soldiers have experienced the war in Ukraine before. Although they did not fight the Russians under the city of Azov, they still fought dozens of times during the subsequent march deep into the Don River Basin.

Of course, some people may say that the Russians who fled to the Don River have long been frightened, their morale is low, their troops have no fighting spirit, and they have lost a lot of heavy equipment. Their combat effectiveness is completely different from before.These people are actually fighting dogs, which doesn't mean how strong they are.However, the officers of the Seventh Mixed Battalion of the Army defended them, pointing out that these people came from low-level families, endure hardships and stand hard work. Although the military discipline is a bit poor, they are not too afraid of death when fighting. A military pay.

As for saying that they will only chase after the enemy's butt, that is an unfounded slander.In fact, when they went deep into the Don River Basin, they once attacked two Russian towns head-on to obtain food and meat supplies.There were some Cossacks garrisoned in each of these two towns, as well as some nomads who were called, but they were defeated by these mercenaries.Although they are not comparable to the regular army on the east coast, they are by no means soft-footed crabs, and they still dare to fight.

These 3000 people were employed by the people on the east coast for a long time (after coming to the Netherlands, the republicans were responsible for raising the expenses), and they were reorganized into the second regiment of the Portuguese Garrison Army, of which 70% were infantry, 20% were cavalry, and the remaining 10% were technical arms and troops. Miscellaneous staff.In terms of staffing and composition, it is already a modern combat force.

After they arrive in Vlissingen, they will rest on the spot for two days, receive supplies-to be honest, it is good, you must know that the Dutch militia is known for eating and drinking-and then walk to the southern town of Breda.This fortress had been contacted by the Republicans in advance, and it was a rare large city that agreed with their proposition, expressed dissatisfaction with the Prince of Orange, and was willing to accept foreign mercenaries.

After entering Breda, the confrontation between the east bank army and the German mercenaries invited by William III became very strong.Whether any unpredictable armed conflict will break out in the future is anyone's guess.But the people on the east bank will not be afraid of them. Those German bitter haha, they don't even have a few cannons, so they are more crowded, nothing to be afraid of.Not to mention, the people on the east bank also planned to select some of the screened Russian prisoners of war, about 3000 of them, to go to the Netherlands to fight against the mercenaries of the Orange family.

These Russians were all captured under the city of Azov in the last war, and they were basically Cossacks from Ukraine.The people on the east bank screened them, picked out some individual formations with strong anti-Russian tendencies, bought them from the Crimean Tatars, and planned to use them in other places in the future as cannon fodder for expanding the territory. armed.No, these people had just moved to Haji County for training for a month, and then they were collectively shipped to the Netherlands, intending to serve as an intervention army.

The people on the east bank had already promised them that as long as they served for two years with peace of mind, they would let them go after the two-year period expired.Those who like to stay in the army can continue to stay, those who like to live on the east coast will be granted national status, and those who are nostalgic for their hometown will be released from the east coast without any further hindrance.Moreover, during the employment period, they can still lead a relatively good military salary on a quarterly basis, and there is no risk of shortage of weapons, ammunition and supplies. I don’t know how much better than carrying guns under the hands of the Tsar.

After counting the 9000 East Ukrainian Cossacks, the total number of armed forces in the hands of the East Coast people is almost 9000.These [-] people are well-equipped, have many artillery pieces, and are not inexperienced youngsters. Except for a little confusion inside and a lack of language, there is really nothing to criticize. They are an important force that can affect the situation in the United Provinces. armed forces.

Lieutenant Yang Chengdong, Lieutenant Colonel Mao Jun's adjutant, also came to Vlissingen.He brought with him two infantry companies, an artillery company, and a supply company from the Portuguese garrison, accompanied by some gendarmes responsible for intelligence work.His task was to lay a good front for the arrival of the main force, and at the same time restrain the military discipline of the [-] Portuguese mercenaries in the second regiment so that they would not make too much noise.In addition, it is to contact some old relationships in the past, such as the Dutch militias in Bergen op Zoom and other places, and to make good friends with some regular Dutch troops through their relationships, and try to unite as many people as possible in this area. faction, so as not to be alone when conflicts break out in the future.

Those scholars and businessmen of the republican faction are really incompetent!It is a good hand to engage in political conspiracy, public opinion, and money, but it is not good when encountering such a scene where the bayonet is popular.Even when DeWitt was in power, facing the aggressive methods of William III, Prince of Orange, he could only retreat step by step, looking as if he was frightened by their army suppression and assassination assassination, and lost all rules.

The current Van Beuningen is even weaker than De Witt, so the people on the east coast feel that it is necessary to urge them to be tougher from time to time. In this era of the jungle, when people want to use force, you can't just give in. You can only fight tit for tat. Fighting for peace with an eye for an eye, only in this way can a relatively ideal result be obtained.

The news of the arrival of the troops on the east bank will undoubtedly be spread to Amsterdam in the shortest possible time.It is conceivable that Prince William III of Orange will be furious, and will definitely use various channels to ask the people on the east coast to leave the United Provinces. As long as the high-level council can withstand the pressure, then from a legal point of view, William III's roar is ignored.And the people on the east coast are also ready. Some troops will enter The Hague to protect the parliament, so that the parliamentarians will not scatter when William III decides to play hard.

However, the people on the east coast also expected that William III might not be able to devote too much energy to entangle the people on the east coast.Now is the critical moment of taking over London. The power of the King of England is more attractive than that of the United Provinces, both in name and in actuality.In William III's mind, the title of King of England still has the highest priority. Only when the crown is worn on his head will he take care of the affairs of the United Provinces.And this undoubtedly gave the East Coast people a chance!

On December 1688, 12, just as the East Coast Army began to leave for the important town of Breda, a diplomatic envoy came to Vlissingen from The Hague and had talks with Colonel Moreel and Lieutenant Yang Chengdong.The special envoy had just met Van Boyningen before, and this time he came here to convey the latest meaning of the Dutch, that is, once William III sails to England, they will immediately launch a campaign to cancel William III’s United Provinces in the name of treason. Ruling title.According to the special envoy, the three-level parliament has even prepared a declaration. As soon as William III leaves the Dutch province, they will immediately vote in the parliament. All powers are vested in the three levels of Parliament.

Moreel was a little surprised by the plan of the Dutch.Could it be that the arrival of the East Coast Army gave the republicans the courage to challenge the Orange family?When the republicans were in full swing and William II died of smallpox, DeWitt didn't dare to use force to solve the Orange family. How could Van Boyingen dare at this time?

After much deliberation, Mo Lie could only think that the republicans never thought of taking the initiative to use force to solve the problem. What they thought was, with the help of foreign mercenaries, to stabilize the basic situation first, and then use legal means to abolish William. The ruling status of the third generation, finally take another step to see.If this is the case, Morley Eel is still a little disappointed, because this is still a familiar recipe, a familiar taste, and the roots of the republic are still kneeling.

After talking with the special envoy, Colonel Moreel left Vlissingen with the fleet the next day and returned to Bruges.At this time, the officers who stayed behind reported to him that businessmen from various countries were a little dissatisfied because of the interception by the East Coast Navy on the North Sea.Especially the British, who had lost three ships, suspected that the east coast navy had attacked them, so they also began to send warships to monitor the people on the east coast nearby, and the atmosphere between the two sides became increasingly tense.

Morley Eel was not very interested in the reaction of the British. What he cared most about was whether William III's fleet moved or not.Of course, he knew that it might be a waste of time to ask this question. The navy on the east coast only had dozens of ships, which was far from enough to block any sea area.If William III's fleet sailed at night and then made a detour, it would be normal for them not to be able to find it.Moreover, he had talked with the special envoy and the Dutch before, and according to what they said, he still hoped to let William III go, and then immediately launch a series of follow-up actions in the country.However, as far as Morley Eel's heart is concerned, he is still unwilling to let William III go to England, because there are great risks in this, and he must proceed with caution.Of course, some things are beyond his control. He can only do his best to ensure that he has tried his best. As for the result, it depends on God's will.

On December 1688, 12, when Colonel Moreel was about to lead some of his warships to the sea near Devon, England, Lieutenant Colonel Mao Jun, commander of the Portuguese garrison, arrived in Bruges in a hurry.He came here on a liaison ship, leaving behind a large force in order to communicate with the navy first.

In other words, the matter over the Black Sea is basically over.The Oirat Mongols were already willing to march into the North Caucasus with the help of the East Coasters.In this gratifying decision, several years of drought in the lower reaches of the Volga River played a major role, which directly prompted Ayuqi Khan to make up his mind to find new grazing land with rich water and grass.The disintegration of the Russian ruling order in the Don River Basin has greatly facilitated them. The fierce Cossacks in the past disappeared, the Russian infantry who got in the way were beaten to the ground, and all external factors that fettered them disappeared. There are almost no military obstacles in the lower reaches of the river all the way to the Caucasus.

At present, Duerbert's department has sent two additional groups of people to the North Caucasus region, expelled a group of local tribesmen, and started herding in a grandiose manner.Moreover, because of the central coordination of the people on the east coast, the Crimean Tatars who had already covered their sphere of influence did not embarrass them, and gave them a great deal of freedom of movement. I am very happy.After all, they only have more than 1 accounts, and they can't afford to spend too much to pull out [-] cavalry. They can do less things if they can.

The Mongols' entry into the North Caucasus basically announced the complete loss of Russian control over this land.The majestic Caucasus Mountains have become an unattainable luxury for them, unless they can regain their strength and defeat the coalition forces of the Tatars and Turks in Ukraine, regaining the lost ground again, but how difficult it is!

"Commander Mo, the navy is very powerful now. It has openly launched patrols and interceptions on the North Sea. It is a veteran naval power. It is fascinating to see." Lieutenant Colonel Mao Jun stepped forward and shook hands. He said with a smile: "Your navy is so high-profile, and our army naturally can't fall behind. This time the main force of the garrison troops arrived in the Netherlands, or they will do nothing, or do something big."

"Although William III's reputation has been greatly diminished due to the scandal, it is not easy for ordinary people to get along with. The Orange family has been in business for so many years, and there are always some people who support him wholeheartedly. In addition to those German mercenaries, I expect You won't be defeated easily, and you'd better make sure you have a plan." Colonel Morie Eel reminded.

"How can there be any perfect solution in this world? If you really encounter a situation, just fight, what are you afraid of? But I hope William III will slip away now, it will save us a lot of energy, and there will definitely be more The army defected to the Republicans. After all, whether people are in the Netherlands is still very important, and their influence will gradually fade.” Lieutenant Colonel Mao Jun laughed and said: “We have three regiments, about 9000 people, although there are many They are very suspicious people, and they don’t understand the language, but after such a period of training, they should not be much worse than those Germans, and maybe even worse. Actually, I really hope that the Dutch will give us a chance, really I want to have a real fight with those people."

Mo Lieel was also happy when he heard it, and then shook his head, constantly slandering these extremely militant troops in his heart.And then, he also remembered the surface of the North Sea today, isn't his battleship also patrolling day and night?Everyone is actually mutual, let alone the elder brother, it's so boring.

(End of this chapter)