The Sun Never Sets In Spain

After several battles, it was normal for Primm to give himself a holiday, deal with official duties, and rest for a few days. The men didn't think much about it.

But things are gradually not right.

It was not difficult for Francisco to win over some high-ranking military officials. As he said, he was not the only one who was dissatisfied with Prim.

Later, under the guise of Primm, he gradually turned the army into the hands of those generals who supported him, and carried out a series of promotions.

This incident was quite ordinary at first, but it quickly aroused some people’s suspicion. Many generals who had just made great achievements were promoted and transferred to the newly established staff and other places. There is no army.

At this time, Alfonso's communication with Primm was interrupted for several days, and he also noticed the unusual behavior within the free government.

He sent someone to remind him: "Is there a possible coup? Primm may be under house arrest."

A word to awaken the dreamer.

General Fernando under Primm took someone to ask Francisco for someone and asked to meet Primm, who had not been there for 5 days.

Of course it was rejected by Francisco.

At this time, the fool knew that something was wrong, and Fernando went back the same day to gather the army and prepare to enter King Jingqin.

But at this time those generals who supported Francisco found excuses to delay the time.

There was a disagreement between the two sides. At first, it was just a fight between the guards. It quickly developed into a large-scale military fight.

When the first gunshot sounded, the scene could no longer be controlled, and the former comrades in arms shot at each other one after another.

After a one-night fight, only the empty barracks and corpses were left on the scene. Most soldiers fled the slaughterhouse with their trusted team.

In the end, the death toll exceeded 2,000, and two generals died.

The officers who were loyal to Prim and supported Francisco did not give up, they tried every means to summon the scattered teams.

Even if some failed to be recalled because they ran too far or were too scattered, the two sides each pulled up tens of thousands of troops.

Since Madrid is located in the center of Spain, and now the person who controls the government is Francisco, Fernando and others chose to retreat to remote areas such as Andalusia in southern Spain to find a way out.

Because of the lack of administrative support, Fernando fell into a disadvantage in the action to withdraw the army. At this time, the Francisco government had 60,000 people and Fernando had only 40,000 people, and they were not welcomed by the Southern Autonomous Government.

Even worse, in addition, there are more than 50,000 troops fighting Carlos in the northern provinces, and close to 80,000 troops confronting Catalonia in areas such as Aragon.

After Primm loses power, these troops will of course continue to obey the free government. After all, the government pays them their military salaries. Fernando's large forces are too far away from them. Even if some officers sympathize with Primm, they can't be organized at all.

Therefore, in fact, the military strength between the two sides has reached a huge disparity of 190,000: 40,000, which does not count as the garrisons, police, and militias scattered all over Spain.

Francisco is in control, but to be cautious, he still holds Primm under house arrest to prevent the opposition from finding the backbone and leader.

On the other side, Catalonia,

Alfonso has been paying attention to the civil strife of the free government. He deliberately rescued this supporter. Although Fernando is also more supportive of him, he obviously does not intend to stand with him completely. He is ready to use his bargaining chips and do it according to the situation. Out of judgment.

But it is impossible to penetrate a 100,000 army in a short time. If he can really fight like this, then he doesn't need Prim.

It doesn't work on the front, but on the side, he asked Adolf, and the other party regretfully told him that the Progressive Guard does not have this ability, and it's too far away.

Alfonso was helpless, he couldn't lead the team to save people himself-that would have a chance.

Until now, he finally gave up the ideal of peaceful reunification, ready to start a real battle with the Francisco government.

There is a huge disparity in forces, but Alfonso is optimistic about the prospects.

The Franciscan government is full of Primm sympathizers. Under the right circumstances, they will turn to the rudder, and it is very likely that a defection will happen.

Not to mention that there are a large number of republicans among them. They think that the disaster in Spain is caused by the king or the people who claim the throne. As long as the republic is established, there will be no more throne wars.

The split of the free government has given them opportunities, and this trend tends to intensify.

Considering that the Republicans did not yet have a backbone, Alfonso let a lieutenant named Ruben disguised as a Republican supporter, running and connecting in the Francisco government, trying to gain the dominant position of the Republicans.

In addition, he quietly transported some overseas resources to the Republicans through various methods, giving them the confidence to revolt.

By now, the time has generally matured. As long as he can win a battle on the frontal battlefield, the hesitant Republicans will be able to rise, and the parties will attack Francisco together.