Sir, I understand, these are the residents of the Kingdom of Amphiston. They said that in the past month, reconnaissance cavalry squads from the Kingdom of Hicks have broken into the territory from time to time, burning, killing and robbing.
Most of the garrison and armed forces accompanied Admiral Maciek to support the Cromwell Territory and were defeated in a battle, and less than a quarter of them escaped.
The Governor-General, Viscount France, recruited the remaining local garrison forces and decided to defend the capital, Greno Castle, and abandoned the remaining towns. Therefore, the Hicks Kingdom's reconnaissance cavalry squads came and went freely, and the security of each town deteriorated.
There were signs of rebellion among the police, and the people were in a state of chaos. The residents of the kingdom packed their bags and ran to the rear with their families. McJack rode his horse to Claude's side to report.
Claude stationed his horse on a small hill next to the road. Looking at the road that was tightly packed with long convoys, he could only smile bitterly. The 131st Ranger Battalion had been on the road for thirteen days. Unexpectedly,
When they entered the Amphiston Direct Territory, they were blocked by a convoy of Kingdom residents who had fled their homes. Looking at the size of this convoy, it was unclear how much time it would take to complete it.
It was originally thought that the colonial garrison of the Kingdom of Hicks had captured the two demesne of Beringana and Robisto and was marching into the demesne of Amphiston, so there were so many people fleeing. I didn't expect to send McJack down.
After asking, I discovered that only a few small groups of reconnaissance cavalry from the Kingdom of Hicks had caused chaos among the residents of the entire territory.
Let everyone dismount and rest next to the road, and wait for the convoy to pass before getting back on the road. Claude could only give this order.
But what Claude didn't expect was that the convoy on the road only traveled for a while and then stopped. After a while, the big man Germi came to report that several representatives of the convoy wanted to meet with Chief Claude.
Lord motioned to bring these representatives over to see what they wanted to do.
Several well-dressed middle-aged and elderly people dressed as upper-class people appeared in front of Claude. They introduced themselves as the heads of the Mining and Commerce Association of the Amphiston Directive. Originally, they were preparing to give up the direct jurisdiction with their families and property.
He wanted to evacuate his property to the Tiersim Direct Territory and take a boat back to the country. But when he saw the kingdom's elite armed forces resting on the roadside, he felt that the matter might be salvageable, so he wanted to come over and ask Claude if it was
They are not reinforcements sent by the kingdom. If they are, then they can go back without giving up their property.
There was nothing to hide. Claude told them straightforwardly that he was indeed a reinforcement sent by the kingdom, or a vanguard force. The kingdom would establish the first defensive line in the Amphiston Territory and wait for the subsequent large forces to arrive.
When choosing the opportunity to counterattack the enemy's invasion, until all the lost overseas territories are recovered,
These representatives were very happy. Since the Kingdom was preparing to establish a defensive front in the Amphiston Territory, it meant that the Kingdom would never give up the Territory, and it also meant that their property did not need to be given up. The joy of regaining it made them more or less happy.
Most of them are a little out of sorts.
But Claude was a little surprised. Since they were so reluctant to part with their property, why didn't they organize people to resist? The Kingdom of Hicks only had a few small groups of scout cavalry coming to make extra money. It was necessary to abandon their property with their families and belongings.
Fleeing home?
But soon Claude knew the whole story, and had to lament that the governors and admirals of these overseas territories in the kingdom were so weird. For example, Baron Strathern, the admiral of the Tiersim territory, was selling muskets and weapons for local defense forces.
Reserves to line their own pockets. However, the Governor of the Amphiston Territory, Viscount France, and the Admiral Machek who died in the battle are like-minded gun prohibitionists, and civilians within the Territory are strictly prohibited from privately owning muskets.
Amphiston is the largest mining development territory among the seven overseas territories of the Kingdom. It produces more than 30 kinds of mineral resources, including five gold and silver mines. In the Kingdom of Ovelas, gold and silver mines are
National war preparation resources are not allowed to be held by private individuals. Most of the participants in the Mining and Business Association of the Amphiston Territory are developers and owners of other mineral resources, and most of the people who mine ore for them are local indigenous mixed-race residents.
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Since the Amphiston Territory prohibits civilians from holding guns, most of the weapons that these mine owners can usually possess are cold weapons and crossbows. In addition, most of the local defense forces in the Territory are full, and these mine owners still treat the indigenous mixed-race miners.
It's considered preferential treatment. Generally speaking, you don't have to worry about riots and rebellions by the indigenous mixed-race residents, and your life is pretty good.
But after the colonial garrison of the Hicks Kingdom invaded the Cromwell Territory, all this changed. First, Admiral Maciek volunteered to bring most of the local garrison troops to reinforce, but he lost his life in the end.
, the local garrison also lost most of its casualties. Some of the remaining ones fled back, and some fled to Port Patres, the capital of the Robisto Territory, and were forced to stay and help defend the city.
When the news of the defeat came, the governor-general Viscount France, who had no military knowledge, panicked and gathered all the remaining local garrison forces in the demesne to defend the capital, Greno Castle, and abandoned the remaining towns in the demesne. At that time, Ma
When Admiral Check rushed to the Cromwell Territory for reinforcements, he at least left a large group of armed troops in those towns to guard the armed forces, which was barely able to maintain public order in each town. Now he was summoned by the Governor to the capital, Greno Castle.
, the public security order in those towns immediately deteriorated.
The reason why these indigenous mixed-race residents of the Nubisian continent were called Nikanchas by the colonists, which is an insulting name, is indeed related to their bad habits. Lying and stealing are commonplace, and they do not feel that
If you have done something wrong, you will be upset if someone sees through the lie or is directly caught stealing. Even if they apologize and repent very sincerely, as long as you let him go and turn around, he will think you are smart.
I am complacent in deceiving you
This is also the unanimous view of all those who have dealt with these indigenous mixed-race residents. Only whips can make these Nikancha people obey orders and abide by the rules. You only need to tell them what they can and cannot do, not
Listen to them begging for mercy, because you can't tell whether they are telling the truth or lies. If you are moved by their begging for mercy and want to let them go, maybe they are scolding you in their hearts for being a fool for being so easily deceived by them.
, thus creating a sense of intellectual superiority and looking down on you, a kind-hearted person.
As there were local garrison troops in each town, these Nikancha people behaved quite well and worked honestly. But after the local garrison troops were gathered in the capital, Greno Castle, the Nikancha people in various towns
The carnival began. Thefts, robberies and other bad incidents immediately increased in broad daylight. Kingdom residents in various towns had to organize to protect their families and homes. However, the cold weapons and crossbows in everyone's hands were no match for these Nikkans.
The Nikanchas pose no threat. The crossbows in the hands of some Nikanchas who are good at hunting are more threatening than the weapons held by the townspeople of the kingdom.
Under such circumstances, the leaders of the Mining and Commerce Association of the Amphiston Territory went to meet with the Governor, Viscount France, hoping to lift the gun ban at this critical moment and distribute the reserved muskets to the residents of the kingdom in the towns.
The first is to reorganize local garrison forces, and the second is to suppress those Nikancha people who are ready to move, so as to get through this difficult moment together.
It is a pity that the stubborn governor, Viscount France, refused this reasonable request. His reason was that the invading army of the Kingdom of Hicks would soon attack the Amphiston Territory. He was determined to shed all this money for the kingdom.
With the last drop of blood, they defended the capital, Greno Castle.
The muskets stored in the armory are all prepared for use against the invading army of the Kingdom of Hicks, and will never be distributed to the civilians of the kingdom. In the eyes of the governor, Viscount France, distributing muskets to the residents of the Kingdom in those towns is nothing.
It is equivalent to supporting the enemy. They have not been trained and can easily abandon their muskets to the Nikancha people. In that case, they will more easily pose a greater threat to the local garrison.
In fact, the Hicks Kingdom's reconnaissance cavalry team's intrusion into the Amphiston Direct Territory was not the main reason for the residents of these kingdoms to flee their homes. The enemy's reconnaissance teams only robbed several farms and farms outside the town and burned them.
They destroyed several houses, killed several Nikancha people and injured several kingdom residents. They did not dare to enter the town rashly.
What really forced these kingdom residents to flee their homes were internal factors. The public security order in various towns had extremely deteriorated and collapsed, and the kingdom residents did not have the muskets and artillery that could suppress the Nikancha rebellion. This forced the kingdom residents to worry about the safety of their families.
After careful consideration, I decided to abandon my homeland and go to the territory directly under the rear.
Now I met Claude's Ranger Battalion 131 on the road, which gave these fleeing kingdom residents the hope of returning to their homeland. After all, it was the hard work of their ancestors or their own family in this direct-administered territory.
No one wants to give up their share of the family fortune just like that.
Most of the vehicles on the road began to turn around, and the cattle and horses pulling the carts were braying. Some carts and horses that were unwilling to go back and decided to go to other jurisdictions to visit relatives and friends were separated and continued to move along the road. However, these carts and horses
It's not much, and it won't affect the progress of the 131st Ranger Battalion.
Claude summoned all the brigade captains, spread out the map on the spot and directly assigned each brigade the next tasks.
In addition to the capital of Greno Castle, Amphiston Territory has four cities, one town and one fishing port. These four cities are all mountain towns, only the size of a town. Basically, the main industry is the mining of mineral resources. One town is
The only flat town in the Amphiston Territory is surrounded by farms, farms and vegetable gardens. It is the food planting and livestock breeding base of the Amphiston Territory. There is also a fishing port town not far from the capital, Greno Castle.
Not far.
Captain Belklin, your light cavalry brigade is heading to this Lanhu town. While maintaining order, send a scout cavalry squad along the road to the Robisto Territory. Remember, the Hicks Kingdom's scout cavalry squad is not allowed to break into An'an again.
Fiston demesne
Yes, as ordered. Belklin stood at attention and saluted.
Captain Murray Ed, your direct field brigade rushes to the mountain town of Rosas, which is the closest mountain town in the Beringana Territory. While suppressing the riots and maintaining order, you also need to send a reconnaissance team into the Beringana Territory.
Find out the current battle situation, do you understand?
"Understood, sir," replied Muriel.
Captain Diaverde, you should know what your group needs to do when they go to Fincoca Mountain City, right? Claude looked at Diaverde.
Don't worry, sir, I know what to do. Diaverde laughed.
Captain Kashmir, your group is going to the mountain city of Avikra.
Yes, sir. Captain Kirshmel stood at attention and saluted Claude.
Captain Andrewk, the town of Boardman Hill is your responsibility.
Captain Andreuk was a staff officer who had just been promoted by Claude and took over the position of captain of the field brigade directly under Belklin. He had always been taciturn and worked hard at the battalion headquarters, which was highly appreciated by Claude. Belklin
After assuming the position of captain of the light cavalry group, the vacancy left by him was filled by Captain Andrewk.
Claude then looked at Captain Abelwick, the captain of the artillery brigade, and asked him to divide five artillery squads to follow the five brigade, so that each brigade could add two light infantry field artillery to defend the town.
It can also strengthen defensive firepower.
Gentlemen, your first task in going to these five towns is to suppress the rebellion of the Nikancha people, maintain law and order in the towns, and assist these fleeing kingdom residents to return to their homes. The second task is to conduct patrols and reconnaissance, and blockade
The reconnaissance cavalry team of the Border Guard Hicks Kingdom broke into the Amphiston Directive and sent a capable team into Beringana and Robisdo to investigate the current battle situation.
The third task is to form a battalion of local garrison troops in their respective towns. This is the top priority. After entering the capital, Greno Castle, I will transport the reserve muskets and weapons to your town to equip this local garrison.
Battalion. Gentlemen, please note that only by forming this local garrison camp will our rear be safe and our front be able to continue to move forward into the two direct territories of Beringana and Robistoto to complete our mission.
Task.
Okay, the guides and gentlemen below are also ready. Let's all set off. Claude clapped his hands and encouraged his subordinates.
Sir, what should we do with those rioting indigenous mixed-race residents? Captain Kirshmir of the 3rd Direct Field Brigade asked.
Claude smiled and shook his head, his eyes cold: Those who resist will be shot to death directly, the leaders will be hanged on the roadside, and the subordinates will be arrested first, and they will have more to do in the future. During the war, everything will be dealt with strictly.
After Muriel and the others left, Major Schneck looked at the map and reminded Claude: Sir, you forgot that there is a fishing port town in the Amphiston Territory.
I know, Claude said: This fishing port town is only more than thirty miles away from the capital, Castle Greno, half a day's journey, and it is located in the rear, so it is relatively safe for the time being. I just asked the gentlemen from the mining and business association, they
There are no refugees from that fishing port town in this convoy. After we enter Greno Castle, we can send someone to lead a large group to take a look.
On September 11, 584th year of the Holy Light Calendar, Claude led the troops of the 131st Ranger Battalion into Greno Castle, the capital of the Amphiston demesne.