Mage Joan

In this way, the Northern Corps of the Continental Army followed the original route and walked south for another ten days, entering the Dusk Plain.

On the afternoon of November 6, the headquarters received emergency information from the eyeliner of the "Freedom Sons Association" in Midgard, saying that they had witnessed the opening of the 4th Division of the Fijian Army led by General Johnny Burgoyne. , And marching south from the city together were cannons pulled by hordes of mules and horses.

The secret report also stated that General Berghoin only left a cavalry brigade garrisoned in the city. In addition, there was a militia guard regiment recruited by the royalists to maintain public order in the city and its combat effectiveness was not worth mentioning.

If the Continental Army seizes this rare opportunity and launches a surprise attack while Midgard’s defense is empty, the “sons of freedom” lurking in the city will fully cooperate. In addition, most of the residents in the city are sympathizers of the revolution. Under the circumstances, it is not difficult to recover Midgard City!

The bold plan proposed in this letter made General Gates quite moved.

Rather than continue marching south with the troops and the future is uncertain, it is better to seize this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to surprise Midgard and regain the de facto capital of the New World. This will not only help boost the morale of the revolutionary army and civilians, but also win. The praise of international friends is even more famous for him, replacing George Vassar as the most watched star of the New World!

General Gates played very well in his small abacus, but it is a pity that General Laval firmly opposed his battle plan.

After all, Gates is from Alfheim, and only based on an espionage that it is not difficult to take down Midgard, Laval is a native of Midgard. He has lived in Midgard for most of his life. Know the actual situation of the city better than Gates.

"Don't believe the lunatic's nonsense! There are not many revolutionary sympathizers in Midgard, and of course there are not many pious royalists, and more of them are scornful!"

"When the revolutionaries gained power, the Midgard people pretended to support the revolution, opened their mouths for freedom and equality, and closed the "Declaration of Independence." The loyal and obedient people of George III!"

"Midgard people are neither loyal to the king, nor patriotic. They only love themselves and are loyal to their own interests."

"Nowadays, the Continental Army has been suppressed and beaten by the real Fei, and the independent revolution has almost no hope of victory. Do you really think that the Midgard will open the city gate and cheer to welcome our team into the city?"

"On the contrary, most Midgard people will not provide us with any help, but will close the city gate and help Feizhen to deal with us!"

"Don't forget, apart from a Fijian cavalry brigade led by Colonel Mark Smith and more than 2,000 royalist militiamen recruited by the "Committee of Supporting the Royal Division" in the city, the powerful Fijian fleet is still anchored in the port!"

"Our army lacks siege artillery, and it is impossible to conquer the strong city of Midgard in a short time."

"Once the offensive and defensive sides fall into a confrontation, they will immediately alarm the main force of Earl Winthrop, not to mention that there is a hill giant mercenary group behind us that may catch up at any time. If the time is too long, we will fall. Into the enemy’s internal and external attacks, it is impossible to escape and destroy!"

"If your Excellency insists on attacking Midgard, and therefore misses the opportunity and releases the Berghoin Corps, so that it can successfully rendezvous with the Winthrop Corps, Vasa’s troops will be over! The cause of independent revolution will be ruined by you. In hand, can you take this responsibility!"

General Laval's remarks were reasonable and well-founded, and he immediately won the support of most senior officers in the headquarters.

The fierce controversy continued until dawn, and General Gates could not refute it no matter how reluctantly. In the end, he had to dispel the idea of ​​winning the honor of "Midgard City Liberator", reluctantly accept Laval's point of view, and lead the Northern Corps to pursue Kill Bogoin's troops and prevent him from meeting with Earl Winthrop.

After this combat meeting, General Gates finally realized the reality-his commander was just a display, and Benedict Laval was the real talker of the Continental Army Northern Corps.

Most of the officers at all levels of the Corps are rough Yankees. They work together to fight him, a southern gentleman, and say everything he likes. It's not as good as Laval!

The feeling of being emptied by a subordinate is uncomfortable. General Gates is calm on the surface, but can't swallow this breath in his heart. As long as there is a suitable opportunity, he is happy to give a little bit of color to the overbearing and domineering Laval.

...

Under the supervision of General Laval, the Continental Army Northern Corps, like a clockwork machine, bypassed the city of Midgard and continued to march south.

The Northern Corps is dominated by infantry, and two legs can't run the horseshoe. In order to hold the opponent as far as possible, General Laval sent the most elite first cavalry brigade in the regiment to pursue the 4th Infantry Division of Feizhen.

The 1st Cavalry Brigade was formed by the famous "Blue Lancers" of the colonial era. The officers at all levels were old subordinates pulled up by Laval himself. The brigade commander was Colonel Wall Stone, nicknamed "Stone Wall". The longest is Laval's brother Arnold Lieutenant Colonel.

This cavalry brigade brought together the most capable officers of the Northern Corps, the most experienced veterans, and the best equipment and mounts. General Laval had high hopes for this incredible soldier, and the 1st Cavalry Brigade did not allow He was disappointed, and soon fought a beautiful sniper battle.

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In the evening of November 10th, the Feizhen Fourth Infantry Division, which had been marching intensively for five days, was trekking on the edge of the Baden Wetland.

In the late autumn, the Baden Wetland was not frozen yet, and the muddy water was bitterly cold, which caused great obstacles to the Burgoin Corps, which was marching with heavy equipment.

From time to time, the wheel of the cannon got stuck in the mud and had to stop and try to drag it, which slowed the marching speed until the sun was about to set, and there was still less than forty miles away from the hot spring town where the camp was scheduled tonight.

General Bogoin summoned his staff to discuss whether to camp on the spot, or to catch a night journey and rest in Hot Spring Town.

The staff unanimously agreed that more efforts should be made to let the soldiers persevere, and it would not be too late to rest in Hot Spring Town.

As we all know, the hot spring town is the most famous tourist attraction in Midgard. There are many taverns and hotels in the town, as well as many pleasant entertainment venues. The Feizhen officers have been admiring for a long time, and they all want to experience the feasting nightlife. .

General Burgoin himself was also a famous playboy. Compared to suffering from the cold in the swamp, he was of course more willing to spend a romantic evening with wine and beautiful women in the "Happy Palace Hotel", so he ordered the troops to Moving forward in the night, double scouts were sent to investigate in front, and torches were planted along the way to provide lighting for follow-up troops and to mark a safe route so as not to fall into the mud.

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