Crossing the Continent in the Eighteenth Century

We are eating, drinking and having fun in the Principality of Hesse. The first person who dislikes us is naturally the owner of the Principality of Hesse. It’s just that this bunch of idiots who have no IQ and no military force can only hide behind the fortifications and look forward to the stars and the moon and the French. Part of the rescue.It's a pity that the French were too busy killing the Austrians to manage the Principality of Hesse.

Another person who is very concerned about our movements is the Austrians. If our army, which defeated the French army and was eating, drinking and having fun in Hesse, appeared on the flank of the main French army, the Austrian government and opposition in Vienna would probably breathe a sigh of relief.

Then, in the second week after we were finally enjoying the fruits of this victory, Austria sent someone to tell us a very creative plan like a treasure in his arms.

The Austrians believed that the French had been unable to attack their defense line for a long time, and their morale had already been damaged. If they retreated at this time, the French would be taken lightly. If someone stabbed the French in the back at this time, they would definitely hit them hard Losing the French, even if it can't sweep away the early defeat, can also buy Austria a period of breathing.Taking all the factors into account, the Austrians think that at this time, our multinational coalition composed of Prussia, Rome, and German princes will play the role of stabbing the French in the back. If the battle is successful, the Duke of Vendome will be defeated. Yes, the person in charge of this battle is definitely the No.1 general in Europe... Austria will also acquiesce that the territories conquered by Prussia belong to Prussia.

Well, what Austria means is that if you want to find someone to give the French a sneak attack, the benefit is that, and your reputation will be improved.

Faced with such a wonderful idea, I don't know how those Austrians came up with it.And I also feel that there is a possibility of execution, but at first glance, based on the poor performance of the group of Austrians, it seems that the whole thing is justifiable.In this regard, I can only say euphemistically that this plan is indeed well executed, but in order to be more appropriate, I need to hold a military meeting.

Thus a council of war was held, as all councils of war are to be held, to discuss whether to perfect the Austrian plan.The first issue is whether to implement this plan.

Then, the pro-Austrians among the Prussians tentatively popped up three or two little devils to see my tone. When I was very ambiguous and only brought the topic to the direction of how to implement this plan, the pro-Austrians The vigilance was slowly relaxed, and soon many people who could talk jumped out.

Seeing that other people felt that I seemed to be really going to vote, they immediately jumped out to express their opinions.I suspended the military meeting and called Ferretlia out of the meeting and into our private tent.before the one who beat her.I have to say something to her.

"As for the rescue of Austria. What do you think?"

Felicia said a bit embarrassed: "Emotionally told me, I have to help my uncle and cousin, but rationally told me, I can't do this."

When I heard this girl speak rationally, I burst out laughing, and she looked at me inexplicably: "What are you laughing at?"

"You, an idiot who can even use a whole kingdom to chase men, still have such a thing as reason?"

"You laugh at me!"

"How can I have!"

"You obviously have it!"

Angrily, Feretria stepped on my foot.The pain made me grin my teeth, but she seemed still not relieved, so she stretched out her hand and punched my abdomen again. If this blow goes on, it should be very painful.I quickly stopped it.

Felicia stared and said, "Let go!"

"Okay, then you promise I won't hit me."

"Well, don't hit me." Felicia opened her mouth and gnawed down on my neck.

I gasped, "You're serious!"

Feletlia pressed her mouth harder: "Let you laugh at me. If I don't bite you, who will I bite!"

"Didn't I finish the second half of the sentence!" I said hastily.

As expected, she loosened her jaw when she heard the words: "What is the second half of the sentence?"

"You're actually irrational, but emotionally, you value me more than your uncle and cousin, don't you?" I think Felicia must have received a letter from Austria, It's just that she hasn't mentioned it to me since the end of the battle, probably because she didn't want to embarrass me. She felt the warmth on her cheeks, and she was really shy.

"You have done enough to help your uncle, but they have tried hard to drag you Prussians from the beginning. Not long ago, when they drove you Prussians to the front , Have you ever thought about your Prussian difficulties? No. It’s the same this time, their plan is to let us go to die! It’s just right now, regardless of our large number of people, but if those German princes who came to help heard that We are going to sneak attack the French, and we will definitely run halfway without leaving any... So, in the decisive battle in the Duchy of Hesse, we have already done our best to the Austrians. And..."

"I know, I know what you said. I'm just a little sad."

"What's so sad, it's just that those Austrians are overreaching, do you think we can't help them by staying here?" I smiled and stroked Felicia's hair, "Didn't you see that I am here these days The army gathered in Hesse, to say the least, is more than 5000 people, more than our original strength. The Austrians ran over in a hurry just seeing this scene, and hoped that I would mobilize the support soldiers to rescue them , By the way, I almost forgot to tell you something serious. Felicia, some of your subordinates are very bad!"

"I know that the Austrians reacted so quickly that they should have gone to inform. Such a plan came out in two weeks. Obviously, someone went to write a report to Vienna after we finished fighting the Hessians."

"Then do you mind if I smoke them?"

"do not mind."

After getting Felicia's approval, they returned to the military conference tent again, and it was time to trouble those pro-Austrian factions.

"Duke Corniche..."

Do you still remember this guy? This is the guy who spoke exclusively to Austrians in the ten-member Regency Committee. The Austrians received some benefits.

"Yes." This guy thought I was agreeing to the raid on the French army, so he raised his beard excitedly.

"Do you know how many people were killed or injured in our last two wars?" I asked slowly, tapping on the table.

Duke Konitz is a high-ranking officer. I have also sent him the report of the battle damage, but he still can't remember the exact number: "The casualties are average, but the cavalry is a bit miserable. It seems that the cavalry lost 800 people."

"It seems that His Excellency the Duke didn't remember the exact number. Eugene, tell Duke Konitz how many people we have cut back and forth in Hesse."

Eugene stood up and replied: "Prussian infantry regiment..."

"Say the total!" I interrupted Eugene.

"Including the wounded, our army has lost a total of 450 people, of which it is expected to be around 1000."

After Eugene finished speaking, I asked: "Duke Corniche, what is the concept of nearly 5 casualties out of 7000 people? That is, one out of five people is either dead or injured. It's just with one division, one with a large number of people." This kind of damage has been caused by less than twice as many divisions as ours. Dare I ask the Duke, this time, when we go south to fight the French, how much will the casualties increase? Ten thousand, or twenty thousand? Or, the whole army overwhelmed..."

"What good did the Austrians give you, allowing you to push us, your comrades-in-arms, to the edge of the cliff at all costs? Also, or, Your Excellency Duke Konitz, you are no longer a nobleman of the Kingdom of Prussia, Is it the nobles of Austria? I used to think that you were just taking advantage of the Austrians and selling some benefits to the Austrians while still maintaining the principle of being a Prussian, but now, you are more in line with the second point."

I almost didn't directly say that Duke Corniche was guilty of treason, but even so, the atmosphere of the entire military meeting was completely cooled down.

But not to me, but to the Duke of Corniche.

Duke Konitz did not react slowly: "You guys, don't get me wrong! I am still a nobleman loyal to the Kingdom of Prussia! Didn't we conquer a lot of land a while ago! If I can get Austria's approval, then we can get those The legal right to the land!"

"To put it bluntly, to be honest, if it's just a legal right, it doesn't matter whether you need the permission of the Austrians. After all, everyone here feels that after this battle, even if Austria can still exist as a country, they still have How much majesty? Don't you think the acquiescence of the Roman Empire is not enough regarding those lands that have been conquered?"

Silence, the entire military conference tent was immediately silent.

I think even though the Prussians had thought about this possibility countless times, it was the first time they had heard my promise about that piece.

It's just that now they are afraid that they will be even more worried.Working desperately in exchange for the guarantee of a country without majesty is no less than fetching water from a bamboo basket, but in the end it is just a waste of time and money.But the promises and guarantees of the Roman Empire were different.As long as Rome wins this game, the territories swallowed by Prussia are a certainty.But in exchange for such benefits, it is natural to pay a corresponding price. I am afraid that the Prussians present will think that I am going south.

"Then we will stay here in Hessen to continue to preserve our strength?" Schwerin hesitated for a long time before saying.

"Since the Austrians brought it up, and this matter involves our next strategy, I will take this time to tell my plan." (To be continued...)