Hidden Dragon in Qing Dynasty

There was no harm without comparison. Prussia could be said to have spent more than a decade painstakingly planning its war against France. The entire country had long since formulated a complete set of war preparations.

Everyone was waiting for the order to start the battle. When William I forcefully replied to French Emperor's provocation and also declared to welcome battle, the chariot that was already activated, had completely stepped on the throttle to its limit.

Without any panic, all the Empire's departments only needed to complete their missions step by step. Everyone was just a small part of the war machine.

All the parts are very clear about what they want to do and know how to do it well!

The close cooperation of hundreds of thousands or even millions of parts finally gave the Prussian chariots enough momentum to move quickly and steadily. The hundreds of thousands of people were not affected at all by the war.

However, France was not so lucky. After the French Emperor declared war, the Crown Prince in charge of the logistics suddenly aged by a few years!

In the empire's military department, in the huge office of the Crown Prince that was over 80 square meters, the double doors were completely opened and even a chair was pushed against it. Streams of people flowed in and out, the documents on the crown prince's table had already been stacked into a mountain.

The French knew better. Besides, the army had already begun to move, and under the orders of the emperor, the garrison troops from all over France moved quickly towards the north.

As for the northern armies, they began to prepare for battle, and the entire army began to approach the border!

He was already moving, but what about the supplies? Crown Prince suddenly realised that the entire administrative system of the empire had gone out of control. He needed to send 300-400 telegrams out every day, and the number of telegrams he received was countless. All of the plans inside were just for help.

"Reporting to the Prince! Marshal Ba Zan had already reached Epernay! "We have now moved into the headquarters of the Third Army, but the ammunition of the Third Army has not been fully replenished. The Marshal has sent an urgent message, requesting us to replenish our ammunition in full within two days!"

"Your Highness!" Your Highness... Marshal McMahon sent a telegram, the First Army still did not receive any rations, they only have three days worth of food for the army … "

"Marshal said that if you are unable to make up for the food in the army, then please provide three thousand horses and a thousand carriages! He's going to fight with flour and sausages along the way! "

"Reporting to the Prince! The Fourth Army sent an urgent message asking for a military tent! "The soldiers haven't even sent out their blankets yet. The problem of camping in the wilderness can't be solved at all …"

"Prince! Bad news for the prince... The Second Army had surrounded the arms warehouse of the Mace. The account clearly showed that there were five hundred kilograms of explosives, but they could not be found now! "

"Leon sent an urgent message! Mayor Leon has already mobilized a division of troops, but after waiting for two days and two nights, not a single train has arrived. Our dispatch documents have already been sent to the train station! "

"Mayor Leon said that if there's no train, he would ask the military to provide the necessary mules, horses, and food. The army can walk to the battlefield, but they can't starve …"

Eugen. Bonaparte was about to go crazy, the military headquarters was in chaos, there were emergency supplies and calls for help everywhere, the entire command system in France had collapsed.

It should be said that all the departments were not prepared for war, the army could not find food, the tents, or the Arms and ammunition … Even if they found it, they would often not get the full ration.

Without efficient railway network, the armies of the southern provinces could only walk towards the northern border. It would take years and months before they could arrive at the battlefield.

The crown prince buried his head in his hands. The mess in front of him was truly not something that someone his age could deal with!

"Where are our supplies? Where are our trains? Where is the position of our regiment? Weren't you usually bragging to the heavens? "Why are you all mute now …"

The staff officers assigned to the crown prince by the logistics department were all dejected. They did not know how to answer the crown prince's questions, because they did not know what to do now.

The situation was more serious than the crown prince knew. You wouldn't understand how serious the chaos was until you were on the front lines of the war.

who was a member of the imperial guards, a cavalry regiment wearing a glorious breastplate that was named after the Queen. She had always been an elite amongst the Empire's elites, a gem on a crown.

This time they had received orders from the Empire to rush to the border as soon as possible, to take control of the battlefield before the war, and to sweep up the infiltrating Prussian stragglers.

To be able to be named after the Queen, it was obvious how much attention this cavalry regiment was receiving. There was only one person in the entire army, two horses, and Arms and ammunition s.

The mighty cavalrymen were the first to rush to the Verdun region, riding on their horses. Along the way, their majestic troops inspired countless fanatical French citizens.

Every time they passed by a village or town, these cavalrymen were welcomed by the people. Flowers, fine wine and delicacies were sent to these cavalrymen as if they didn't need any money.

"Long live! Our breastplate cavalry! "The glory of the Empire, the killing of the Germans!"

"Look, it's the banner of Empress Ou Renni, the Queen's cavalry regiment! Long live the Queen! "

"Boys, go to the north! Drink all the wine in Berlin, and sleep all the women in Prussia! God bless you! "

Along the way, the morale of cavalry regiment's troops was boosted up to the sky by the citizens. Everyone proudly raised their chin, and rubbed their chests in a kind manner, reflecting the brilliance of the sun.

At that moment, it was as if they had already won the war and started to demonstrate in front of the Brandenburg Gate!

However, just as they arrived at the Verdun Stronghold, the two thousand riders encountered a huge problem. They found out that even though the Verdun Stronghold was well-stocked, they still lacked horse material s that could ride on horses.

Captain Ke Lisituofu became furious, he pulled out the garrison officer and bellowed: Where is the horse material? The military has clearly written down the accounts. You have enough horse material here to supply four thousand war horses for half a month, why are there so few left? "

"Sir!" Sir, please calm down... That's the data from a week ago! " The garrison officer was so scared that her back was drenched in sweat.

"There were indeed so many horse material a week ago, but the Mace's front lines have already been half moved! I have already written this down in the accounts! "If you don't believe me, look …"

Ke Lisituofu released his hand, he knew that the guard would not lie to him, and no one dared to lie to the army!

If a country were to issue a war order, then the authority of the army would increase rapidly, becoming the supreme order. At this time, no place would dare to play tricks with the army that was about to fight.

"Damn it, did all those civil servants grow up eating sh * t? Why didn't you send a telegram to modify the data! "

He knew the reason for this without even needing to investigate it. If the data in the local warehouse changed, then the prefectural officials could just drag it out as long as they wanted. No one would be in a hurry to change it.

The data obtained by the Ministry of War of Paris was never up to date.

This kind of delay and dereliction of duty, how could it not be chaotic!