"Marshal, I don't think the Russian Imperial Army's attack will be so conservative! I think the Russian Army, which has the advantage in strength, will launch attacks on both sides of the North and South Banks at the same time! It is really a luxury to have all 200,000 troops to siege the North Bank!"
After Marshal Renault's speech, Canrobert put forward different opinions.
As soon as Canrobert finished speaking, he was immediately recognized by everyone, including Jérôme Bonaparte.
What Canrobert said is indeed correct. It is too extravagant for 200,000 troops to besiege only one north bank.
The army on the entire north bank is only about 75,000, of which 35,000 Ottoman Empire troops have been in Schrödinger's combat effectiveness, while the south bank is far away from the two armies of France and Sardinia, which is 115,000 (the Sardinian dynasty sent another army in mid-August)
Ten thousand troops attacked Crimea. In return, the French and British forces helped the Sardinian dynasty to waive part of the war indemnity.
If he were the commander of the Russian army, he would definitely not leave the Fassa army alone.
"General Canrobert is right!" Jérôme Bonaparte said with a serious expression: "We must always prepare for the worst and not have any luck! Any luck will only make us
Your actions will be rewarded!”
Everyone present said in unison: "I understand."
Later, General Boskai also said: "Your Majesty, I think we must not only consider the situation on the north and south sides, but also consider the town of Yevpatoria!
Marshal Rennio suggested a sneak attack on Perekop from the town of Yevpatoria. I think the Russian side will also consider this aspect.
It is very likely that they will send separate troops to Yevpatoria to remove the 5,000 people stationed in Yevpatoria! (including 3,000 French soldiers and 2,000 Sardinian soldiers).
I suggest that in addition to increasing the strength of Yevpatoria itself, some French warships parked in the port of Sevastopol should be sent to Yevpatoria. Once the Russian army attacks, the artillery on the warships will
It will become their nightmare!”
"This is a good suggestion!" Jérôme Bonaparte smiled and nodded.
General Bosquet, who was praised by Jérôme Bonaparte, had a smile on his face.
After all three division commanders finished speaking, Marshal Pellissier summarized their suggestions and then told them that he would send all their suggestions to the staff.
The next instructions will be issued to them by the expeditionary force staff.
After Marshal Pellissier finished his speech, Jérôme Bonaparte made a summary. He put his hands together on his chin and said in a cautious tone: "Everyone, the battle between us and the Russian Empire has begun again. I hope you will
Everyone must be alert at all times! Don't give the other side any opportunity to take advantage. You must use the artillery and rifles in your hands to severely damage the opponent in the shortest possible time!
Let their blood donations spread all over this land; let their madness be wiped out on the iron and copper walls of France. Only by pulling out these teeth and claws can they truly communicate with us calmly!
I will not allow anyone to compromise with them until the fangs and claws of this giant bear are worn away!
have you understood?"
The marshals and generals present stood up at the same time, and said to Jerome Bonaparte with extremely serious expressions: "I understand!"
"Okay! You can now return to the defense area under your jurisdiction and wait for the next order!" Jerome Bonaparte waved his hand and said to those present.
After Marshal Reignaud, General Canrobert, and General Bosquet left one after another, Jerome Bonaparte once again ordered Jerome Patterson to serve as Colonel Bruat, who commanded the French Navy in the Crimean War. Will be called.
About half an hour later, General Bruard appeared at the expeditionary force headquarters. He first saluted Jerome Bonaparte, and then asked Jerome Bonaparte what his orders were.
Jérôme Bonaparte told Admiral Bruard that he wished to send a fleet to Yevpatoria to guard against a possible Russian surprise attack.
Admiral Bruat suggested that Jerome Bonaparte send the two "ironclad ships" "Napoleon" and "Friendship" as the main ships to support Yevpatoria, and then equip them with five double-decker ships. Battleships and 8 gunboats, this kind of firepower is enough to make any army that wants to attack Yevpatoria tremble.
"Okay, just do as you say!" Jérôme Bonaparte thought for a moment, then nodded and said.
"Your Majesty, please allow me to return to the military port to prepare!" Admiral Bruard said to Jérôme Bonaparte.
Shortly after General Bruard left, La Maramore, the commander-in-chief of the Kingdom of Sardinia, appeared at the expeditionary force headquarters, and Jérôme Bonaparte and Marshal Pellissier met with him.
"Your Majesty, I heard that the Russian Empire is deploying in Bakhchisarai. I don't know if this news is true!" La Maramore asked Jérôme Bonaparte as soon as he sat down.
"That's right!" Jérôme Bonaparte said to La Maramore in a calm tone: "According to our situation, the Russian Empire is indeed moving towards Bakhchisaray and Simferopol! How? Already?"
"Your Majesty, I mean... I mean..." After hesitating for a moment, La Maramore gritted his teeth and said to Jerome Bonaparte: "Your Majesty, our Sardinian army is full of people. I am willing to obey your command! What are your orders?"
"Instructions are out of the question! The Kingdom of Sardinia and the French Empire are allies who have experienced fierce battles together, rather than a superior-subordinate relationship! We only hope that the army of the Kingdom of Sardinia can hold on to your position! I don't require you to be there, as long as you can give us a little notice before escaping from the position!
Don’t just run away like you did a few years ago (during the Great Revolution!)!
I'll start with my ugly words. If Sardinia escapes without notifying you after the war begins, I won't care if you do it intentionally or not. I will send him directly to the execution ground!" Jérôme Bonnet Ba threatened La Maramore with an expressionless expression.
The Sardinian army during the Revolution of 1948 was ruthless enough to abandon its own army. Jerome Bonaparte was really afraid that they would abandon the French army just like they abandoned their own country.
Jerome Bonaparte's words made La Maramore look ashamed on his face. He stood up and assured Jerome Bonaparte that he and his army would defend Mount Inkerman to the death. on the left flank, not allowing any Russian troops to approach.
"With your words, I feel relieved!" A smile appeared on Jerome Bonaparte's face, "Pellissier!"
"Yes!" Pellissier replied to Jérôme Bonaparte.
"How many undeployed artillery pieces do I have on hand?" Jérôme Bonaparte asked Pélissier.
"There are still two regiments of artillery that have not been deployed!" Pelissier pondered for a while and said.
"Then divide the artillery of a regiment into Sardinia! At the same time, place some of the 30 heavy artillery pieces we just transported with them!" Jerome Bonaparte gave the order.
"Yes! Your Majesty!" Marshal Pellissier replied.
"Your Majesty, thank you for your generosity!" La Maramore said excitedly to Jerome Bonaparte.
Since the Kingdom of Sardinia itself was a big poor country, the 30,000 troops they transported to Crimea only had a few artillery pieces. Jerome Bonaparte combined 40 heavy artillery pieces with an artillery regiment.
Being transferred to their command can be said to have solved their problem of insufficient firepower.
La Maramore, who was stationed on the left flank of Inkerman Hill, was more confident in holding it there.
"Remember what I just said! If your army dares to escape from the battle..."
Before Jérôme Bonaparte could finish speaking, La Maramore responded to Jérôme Bonaparte firmly: "Your Majesty, I promise you, you don't need to do anything! I will shoot them directly!"
"
"Very good!" Jérôme Bonaparte nodded with satisfaction, and then said to La Maramore: "I can assure you that as long as we can defeat the Russian Empire, the problem of the Apennine Peninsula will be solved.
No longer a tough nut to crack!”
Speaking of this, Jérôme Bonaparte kept silent, and La Maramore had to figure out the rest!
Anyway, Jerome Bonaparte only said that the Apennines were no longer a thorny issue, but he did not say that he was an enemy of the Austrian Empire for the Kingdom of Sardinia.
The reason why French can be used as a diplomatic language lies in its semantic ambiguity.
"Your Majesty, please rest assured! I know what should be done!" La Maramore was obviously upset and "led astray" by Jérôme Bonaparte, and he replied to Jérôme Bonaparte confidently.
"Minister Maramore, I look forward to your performance!" Jérôme Bonaparte patted La Maramore on the shoulder to encourage him.
After Maramore, who harbored the dream of Italian unification, left, Marshal Raglan and Omar Pasha came to the expeditionary force headquarters.
Jerome Bonaparte also received them with great enthusiasm.
Marshal Raglan, who was the main talker on the north bank, asked Jérôme Bonaparte if he knew about the transfer of the Russian Empire.
Jérôme Bonaparte took the trouble to tell Marshal Raglan what he had said to La Maramore.
Later, Marshal Raglan told Jerome Bonaparte that if the North Bank was the main offensive target of the Russian Empire, he hoped that Jerome Bonaparte could send people to support the North Bank when it fell into crisis.
Jerome immediately assured Raglan that if that time came, he would definitely send people to the north coast. However, this would require the French army not to be delayed.
For now, Russia is more likely to launch a multi-point attack than to attack the north bank alone.
[ps: As of the end of August, the ratio of the number of coalition forces to the Russian Imperial Army on the Crimean battlefield was 185,000:26w, of which the French army accounted for 90,000, the British army 40,000, and the Sardinian army 30,000.